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I read the article regarding Mokelumne River School with a heart full of sadness.
All four of my children attended and graduated from MRS. Our family was greatly blessed by their educational experience. Although yearly tuition, especially for four children, was a financial drain on our family budget, we always felt the sacrifice was well worth it.
My husband and I knew our children's teachers prayed for them daily; our personal values were reinforced by the curriculum and teaching methods; and staff realized the importance of teaching about, and modeling, Godly lives. I have nothing but the utmost respect for the school's teachers and principal, Mrs. Zerbe. They are individuals who are "called" to teach — motivated only by love for children and the Lord.
I also believe the board members have only the children's best interests as their impetus in calling for Clifford Goehring's resignation. I am personally acquainted with some of the board members and their integrity is unquestionable; they are people who would take such an action only after prayer and careful consideration.
Asbestos exposure is not a problem to take lightly. There is no question that asbestos causes cancer, even when the level of exposure may appear minimal. The health of the MRS children, teachers and staff should take precedence over costs of remediation, the perceived importance of running the school without interruption, and the burdens of having to follow specific regulations and laws because asbestos is involved. I am confident that the teachers, board members and Mrs. Zerbe have the correct priorities.
I offer our family's support and prayers to them.
Julie Cantrell
Lodi
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Lodian wrote on Mar 24, 2008 3:13 PM:
Lodian wrote on Mar 24, 2008 3:13 PM:
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Robb wrote on Mar 24, 2008 7:02 AM:
Lodian wrote on Mar 23, 2008 9:47 PM:
danielh wrote on Mar 23, 2008 1:37 AM:
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Leonard wrote on Mar 20, 2008 4:21 PM:
My sympathies go out to you. You have been betrayed, as have the other people who put their faith in that schools officers. "
danielh wrote on Mar 20, 2008 2:47 PM:
danielh wrote on Mar 20, 2008 2:22 PM:
danielh wrote on Mar 20, 2008 2:18 PM:
If you ever feel a need to inform me of more of your opinions, you are welcome.
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Leonard wrote on Mar 20, 2008 3:37 AM:
Your constant M.O. is to make baseless accusations without any evidence or support. Who could respect an individual who operated in that fashion? "
danielh wrote on Mar 20, 2008 12:26 AM:
If you have such a strong opinion, and you think you are so much correct, then publish. Otherwise, you are no different than a kid on a playground.
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danielh wrote on Mar 19, 2008 7:50 PM:
danielh wrote on Mar 19, 2008 7:48 PM:
Leonard wrote on Mar 19, 2008 5:55 PM:
" Leonard: You stated, "If you make a claim, it is up to you to back that claim up with facts," and your very own words are "Goehring Cabal."
Where are your facts? "
Danni: Again, my point was not that you are actually a part of a "cabal". My point was that this is exactly the same sort of baseless accusation that you make all the time supported by exactly the same sort non existent evidence that you supply all the time.
My post was a parody of your posts. "
Leonard wrote on Mar 19, 2008 5:53 PM:
" Leonard: I think I basically called you a coward for making negative and derogatory statements about people while you hide behind your anonymity.
As the recent fiasco with Real Facts has so graphically illustrated, only a fool opens themselves up to the threat of violence by using their real identity on line.
The threats made against Lodian were of a serious nature and it is only her anonymity that saved her from a deranged stalker. "
Leonard wrote on Mar 19, 2008 5:51 PM:
Leonard: ... actually. I don't have time to waste with you on this topic
For you folks who are not fluent in "Danielese" this is DH's way of admitting that he cannot support his position. "
danielh wrote on Mar 19, 2008 5:26 PM:
Where are your facts? "
danielh wrote on Mar 19, 2008 5:25 PM:
You have an opportunity to publish your opinion and justify your opinion if you can, in a public newspaper, with your full name on it. "
danielh wrote on Mar 19, 2008 5:23 PM:
danielh wrote on Mar 19, 2008 5:22 PM:
If you can find such a thing, let me know.
It would sure be news to me.
I'd be happy to talk with someone that has ears and a brain, and also uses them. "
danielh wrote on Mar 19, 2008 5:19 PM:
You are very WRONG in your statement, "The burden of proof is ALWAYS on the affirmative. If you make a claim, it is up to you to back that claim up with facts."
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danielh wrote on Mar 19, 2008 5:15 PM:
MK: You have not said anything negative about these people, who in my opinion, have made very positive contributions to Lodi.
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Leonard wrote on Mar 19, 2008 3:13 PM:
Leonard wrote on Mar 19, 2008 3:11 PM:
Leonard wrote on Mar 19, 2008 3:09 PM:
When will you learn that what is good for the goose is good for the gander? "
MK wrote on Mar 19, 2008 2:39 PM:
danielh wrote on Mar 19, 2008 2:19 PM:
If you can only say that the Goehrings and I are Birchers, without having any factual counterpoints (not your opinion, but facts), then the statements of the Birchers, the Goehrings, and mine stand as true facts. "
danielh wrote on Mar 19, 2008 2:16 PM:
If you think your opinion is a legitimate story, again, I suggest you put your statement onto the public side, without hiding your remarks behind your own anonymity, in the comments, where there are only 19 comments.
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Leonard wrote on Mar 18, 2008 10:11 AM:
danielh wrote on Mar 18, 2008 10:05 AM:
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JH wrote on Mar 18, 2008 7:58 AM:
I have had past personal dealings with the G's and have also recently done significant internet research on their business's. I came to the opposite conclusion as you. I have no trust or respect for C&G Goehring. That is not to say I don't respect others in the Goehring family. As for sharing more than my initials, I am certainly not going to share personal information on a blog. "
danielh wrote on Mar 17, 2008 11:44 PM:
danielh wrote on Mar 17, 2008 11:43 PM:
What kind of people will offer a contract (to resign) and then dishonor their own contract without offering a remedy for their failure to perform?
Are these the kind of people that we want as administrators at our school?
The whole world operates in commerce, and I think commerce predates the Roman Empire.
In order to teach our children to survive and be productive in this world, we have got to teach them how to survive in commerce, and it would be best to live by setting an example. "
danielh wrote on Mar 17, 2008 11:40 PM:
Most people in these comments know that I am not a Goehring, but as for my possible closeness, I will say that I have eyes and ears. "
danielh wrote on Mar 17, 2008 11:30 PM:
I am not a Goehring, but I have the highest respect for them. I know that they do incredible service for the community, at not just at the MRS.
I know that people are sensitive to the asbestos issue. Mr. Goehring has admitted that he didn't handle the problem as well as he should, and I forgive him for that.
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danielh wrote on Mar 17, 2008 11:21 PM:
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JH wrote on Mar 17, 2008 7:32 PM:
JH wrote on Mar 17, 2008 7:26 PM:
ricardo wrote on Mar 17, 2008 5:50 PM:
Leonard wrote on Mar 17, 2008 5:41 PM:
" Leonard: If you are going to say someone is a cabal, you should be prepared to substantiate yourself, and also know what the word is.
I hate to disappoint you but I really don't have a horse in this race. I do think that any accusations of criminal wrong doing should be investigated and, if substantiated, prosecuted, but beyond that, if Fundamentalists want to send their kids to this sort of Madras, who am I to stand in their way? "
Leonard wrote on Mar 17, 2008 5:38 PM:
" Leonard: If you are going to say someone is a cabal, you should be prepared to substantiate yourself, and also know what the word is.
Why?
Everyone here knows that you make statements like that all the time and never provide a shred of proof to back up your ludicrous accusations.
Are you saying that there should be one standard for the Birchunists and their co-conspirators and another standard for the rest of us? "
danielh wrote on Mar 17, 2008 4:19 PM:
Lynn wrote on Mar 17, 2008 4:18 PM:
danielh wrote on Mar 17, 2008 3:43 PM:
Leonard wrote on Mar 17, 2008 12:28 PM:
danielh wrote on Mar 17, 2008 8:58 AM:
Did Christianity teach you how to write so well while you are attacking somebody? "
danielh wrote on Mar 17, 2008 8:56 AM:
I question their integrity, because they are currently in violation of their own contract, and their own words no longer have any meaning.
At the board meeting, they said that if Mr. Goehring doesn't resign within 48 hours, then they are going to leave. Their word is their bond.
Mr. Goehring said he's not leaving, and the board members are still there.
Now, the proverbial "bond" of these board members is depleted, and they can no longer be taken for their word.
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