tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post5641156905118429655..comments2024-03-29T04:47:16.071-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Dolan Using Council Position To Enrich Her NonprofitBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-26774215155536937482014-04-07T12:02:52.026-04:002014-04-07T12:02:52.026-04:00Plenty more? Do enlighten us. Don't give me th...Plenty more? Do enlighten us. Don't give me the personal crap. That just detracts from everything. But do us all a favor and detail the instances of official misconduct that you believe exist, and what evidence you have to support it. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-13215664423235674352014-04-07T11:58:19.830-04:002014-04-07T11:58:19.830-04:00I'm only surprised that it took this long for ...I'm only surprised that it took this long for this stuff to leak out. There is plenty more yet to come.<br />This has just started!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-85754421434275345742014-04-05T23:37:45.841-04:002014-04-05T23:37:45.841-04:00Also, don't confuse me with the people who com...Also, don't confuse me with the people who comment here. I don't give a rat's ass about hervretirement. What concerns me is her publicly funded nonprofit, it's mismanagement and her conflicts if interest. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-52940304833446551152014-04-05T23:28:28.734-04:002014-04-05T23:28:28.734-04:00Save your anonymous personal attacks for next week...Save your anonymous personal attacks for next week. You're gonna' need them. If her mismanagement and conflicts of interest are a good thing, Steve Donches should be getting $500k. Her nonprofit needs a heavy duty audit, and she needs to resign her seat on Council.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-81858177469522436852014-04-05T23:20:03.694-04:002014-04-05T23:20:03.694-04:00Follow up on her departure? She retired. But, plea...Follow up on her departure? She retired. But, please, Bernie, "get to the bottom" of her retirement. Grovel around in the mud while you are at it.<br /><br />What exactly is it about people who do things for the city that you people have a problem with? A little non-profit does good work, and you people are all over it like its Enron. Bernie used to call evil fairly but he's so confused with his love-hate relationships who knows what he stands for anymore. And Lord help the woman who crosses Bernie's path when he's in a "mood." <br /><br />Signed,<br />Long-time supporter of the Illick's Mill rescue operation and other things that make the city a better placeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-36137119040803445212014-04-04T14:31:19.907-04:002014-04-04T14:31:19.907-04:00interesting....it would indeed be very interesting...interesting....it would indeed be very interesting if You would follow up on her departure from the BASD....I'm actually surprised she gotten this far...but then City Council has never been very particular on whom they put in those seats..maybe we will soon be able have a joint at these meetings?????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-26056501515978569572014-04-04T12:34:22.095-04:002014-04-04T12:34:22.095-04:00"If she wants to continue drawing her salary,..."If she wants to continue drawing her salary, she needs to change things pronto."<br /><br />I agree that there appears to be a conflict, but the above statement draws conclusions that are not supported by any facts you've shared with us. What evidence do you have that Ms. Dolan's continued employment is subject to the City changing rules regarding alcohol in parks? I wonder if you might be trying too hard to cast this situation in a negative light - unnecessary as it already looks bad enough. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-6468336838422035052014-04-04T06:31:34.261-04:002014-04-04T06:31:34.261-04:00Back in 2011 an Express times noted the place fit...Back in 2011 an Express times noted the place fits 150 people and rents for $100 an hour or $1,200 for a wedding.<br /><br />It also noted the center has an annual budget of about a $170,000 from a variety of sources (rentals, grants, programs, fundraisers and memberships). <br /><br />The mills $1.3 million renovation was paid for entirely through grants.<br /><br />How do you land a grant like that?<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-82342968932335934892014-04-03T20:36:16.110-04:002014-04-03T20:36:16.110-04:00Wow. Thoroughly disgusted. Displacement is always...Wow. Thoroughly disgusted. Displacement is always preferable to self loathing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-11303569566483344322014-04-03T20:07:37.474-04:002014-04-03T20:07:37.474-04:00Hank, Unfortunately, there's no standing to su...Hank, Unfortunately, there's no standing to sue. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-13641301268834680552014-04-03T20:02:04.535-04:002014-04-03T20:02:04.535-04:00She should have nothing to do with parks. I would ...She should have nothing to do with parks. I would blame them both. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-27855129134618048162014-04-03T19:01:55.382-04:002014-04-03T19:01:55.382-04:00Dolan was parks chair under Evans, Reynolds just c...Dolan was parks chair under Evans, Reynolds just continued her in that role.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-47734421431666827682014-04-03T18:06:53.978-04:002014-04-03T18:06:53.978-04:00Another test for the New Age" young Bethlehem...Another test for the New Age" young Bethlehem City Council.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-64373146392619331632014-04-03T17:50:44.483-04:002014-04-03T17:50:44.483-04:00She gets her salary from the grant money that come...She gets her salary from the grant money that comes in for the Mill. She had kids in school write for the grants when she was in charge of them. This was her patsy retirement package, gleaned on the backs of the school kids. Now she wants booze in the parks to increase the take at the Mill to go to her salary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-82956549739875249162014-04-03T17:48:01.663-04:002014-04-03T17:48:01.663-04:00Any way some can sue or do something over the conf...Any way some can sue or do something over the conflict of interest?<br /><br />hank_HillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-17732906099876573232014-04-03T16:00:58.112-04:002014-04-03T16:00:58.112-04:00Her problem is she is not too male and not too whi...Her problem is she is not too male and not too white, right Bernie?<br /><br />(just kidding fembots, just kidding)<br /><br />Merely paraphrasing her own pejorative views.<br /><br />Good catch on this story. Our Parks do not need more alcohol in them. There are enough problems already with the laws as they are. People hide their booze as it is. She is being purely selfish ahnd is no public servant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77819035462368165762014-04-03T15:28:26.967-04:002014-04-03T15:28:26.967-04:00Maybe someone needs to investiagte the fact that h...Maybe someone needs to investiagte the fact that her NONPROFIT does not have a lease with the City not do they provide insurance policies sthat protect the City. Someone has a sweat heart deal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-75193870206170275602014-04-03T10:48:07.867-04:002014-04-03T10:48:07.867-04:00So Dolan is more than just an internet meme: http:...So Dolan is more than just an internet meme: http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/117/b/b/dolan_duck_hd_by_zapgod16-d4xr9hw.pngAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-69894737053240994782014-04-03T10:29:43.143-04:002014-04-03T10:29:43.143-04:00"The city does not own The Mill building. It ..."The city does not own The Mill building. It is owned by the Bethlehem Authority. Check your facts." <br /><br />And the Authority is a city-controlled (owned?) agency. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-91563766345090683362014-04-03T09:47:48.467-04:002014-04-03T09:47:48.467-04:00Or the other wAy around. Suffice it to say the Cit...Or the other wAy around. Suffice it to say the City is in charge. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-71366180262217627252014-04-03T09:46:46.597-04:002014-04-03T09:46:46.597-04:008:52, the city owns, has leased to Beth authority,...8:52, the city owns, has leased to Beth authority, and that entity has leased to Dolan. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-79950109574406121372014-04-03T09:02:27.064-04:002014-04-03T09:02:27.064-04:00Just passing along "speculative" is not ...Just passing along "speculative" is not a personal attack and not meant to be in any way. <br />Yes, anon but no intent.<br /><br />Your point is taken and agreed by me, anon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-15450010728017331462014-04-03T08:52:18.416-04:002014-04-03T08:52:18.416-04:00The city does not own The Mill building. It is own...The city does not own The Mill building. It is owned by the Bethlehem Authority. Check your facts. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-30451187378462869642014-04-03T08:08:17.395-04:002014-04-03T08:08:17.395-04:00Anonymous personal attacks are meaningless. Please...Anonymous personal attacks are meaningless. Please, if you want to get personal, sign your names. I think Karen is involved in a conflict and definitely should not chair the parks committee. But I have not made anonymous accusations. She is an elected official so I will allow these, but they are unbecoming of you, and tarnish the points I am trying to make. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-2142439745011496322014-04-03T07:40:05.102-04:002014-04-03T07:40:05.102-04:00This being brought to light and apparent speculati...This being brought to light and apparent speculative drinking problem, perhaps a change in marketing strategy in making the place dry, no booze.<br /><br />Many a wedding has been destroyed by those who consume and choose to drink too much, embarrassing themselves, family & close friends.<br /><br />Maybe I will consider the venue with my second wife?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com