Glass Houses

We get caught up on this first day of February with audio from the last three shows.

Last Friday, we spoke with State Representative Peggy Welch on the happenings at the Indiana State House.  Peggy also discussed her decision to seek re-election in District 60.

Yesterday, we had the chance to meet Lakeview Elementary School Principal Tom Richardson and hear how his school has attained four-star status.

We also spoke with the President of the City Council, Tim Mayer, and got his thoughts on city business.

Russ Wilkie, the Treasurer of Mother Hubbard Cupboard, called this morning to let us know how we could help the food pantry in these trying times.

State Representative Matt Pierce gave us the early week update on a Super Bowl-shortened week at the State House and what we should expect to see as the session picks back up next Tuesday.  Only a month left to get things done in Indianapolis in this short session.

County Councilwoman Marty Hawk outlined her idea for “fixing” county government and addressed the issues facing Monroe County.

Whew.

Please take a listen below!

 

Glass Houses

State Representative Matt Pierce of Bloomington talked about the hurdles facing the State Legislature as the D’s and R’s try to get things moving.  Matt also offers his opinion on the State of the Union address and Governor Mitch Daniel’s Republican rebuttal.

County Councilwoman Marty Hawk updates us on the lingering credit card situation that is dragging out in the county plus her thoughts on a new county government structure being floated by county Democrats.

Please take a listen below!

Glass Houses

Principal Jan Williamson from Highland Park Elementary joined us this morning to let us know what’s happening at her school and to give us a spelling quiz.

Principal Dave Pillar joined us a couple of weeks ago about the happenings at Jackson Creek Middle School.

City Council President Tim Mayer made his weekly visit to explain the process of P.U.D’s moving through City government.

Please take a listen below!

Glass Houses

Wrapping up the week with audio from Thursday and today.

Yesterday, we talked local education with MCCSC School Board members Keith Klein and Sue Wanzer.

Also, Ivy Tech John Whikehart made his weekly visit and we discussed the award he received on MLK Day.

Friday brings State Representative Peggy Welch and her weekly visit from the Indiana Statehouse.

We wrapped things up with our good friend from Rotary, Jean Emery, and she let us know about their big fundraiser that starts TODAY!

Please take a listen below!

Glass Houses

Getting caught up on some audio from the last seven days.

We go back to last Friday when we spoke to State Representative Peggy Welch.  We spoke about the butting of heads between parties in Indianapolis and legislation that was trying to get through the House.

Tuesday, we talked education with the Superintendent of MCCSC School Dr Judy DeMuth.  She recapped her State of the Corporation speech.

Wednesday, State Representative Matt Pierce gave us insight on how the legislative politicking was progressing in Indianapolis at the State House.

Coming tomorrow:  Ivy Tech Chancellor John Whikehart, MCCSC School Board members Keith Klein and Sue Wanzer and State Representative Peggy Welch.

Glass Houses

Busy as usual as we get back to normal after the holiday season.

On Tuesday, we spoke with MCCSC Superintendent Dr Judy DeMuth.  Dr DeMuth gets us caught up on happenings in the MCCSC every Tuesday morning just after 7:35.

Wednesday, State Representative Matt Pierce (D) joined us to preview the upcoming short session at the State House.  We’re hoping to have Matt join us Wednesdays at 7:35 until the session ends in mid-March.

Wednesdays just after 8:05, County Councilwoman Marty Hawk joins us to keep us updated on the county’s business. Marty has been keeping us updated on the county’s credit card issues.

Thursdays just after 7:35 we speak with the Chancellor of Ivy Tech, John Whikehart.   The Chancellor talks about the exciting opportunities at Ivy Tech for Spring 2012.

Thursdays we talk education with with MCCSC School Board members Sue Wanzer and Keith Klein just after 8:05.  Sue joined us this week to talk about the importance of standardized testing and how it impacts the district and community.

Be sure to join us tomorrow morning as we have Chuck Crabb from 7-8 and State Representative Peggy Welch (D) from just after 8:05!

Keith Klein and Craig Shank fill in for Glass. County Councilwoman, Marty Hawk, joins the conversation and Bet Savich discusses volunteer opportunities in the new year.

*Update* (Now with Sue Wanzer!)

MCCSC Board Member Sue Wanzer joined us Thursday and discussed New Years plans.

Please take a listen below!

 

Jim Inman, Craig Shank, and Margaret Fette fill in for Glass and talk to Tim Mayer.

Glass Houses

Last second audio before we all break for Christmas. County Councilwoman Marty Hawk keeps us updated on the issues hanging in the balance as 2011 draws to a close, and Ivy Tech Chancellor John Weikhart reflects on the semester.

Glass is still in Florida through the new year. Feel free to pretend you’re there with him. Merry Christmas, and we’ll see you on the other side!

Please take a listen below.

Glass Houses

Enjoy another day of temperatures TWENTY degrees over the norm as we are already at 60 degrees at 9 am.

It gets a bit cooler tonight after this front moves through but we still will be above average as we push on towards Christmas.

Only nine shopping days left, people!

Ivy Tech Chancellor John Whikehart joins us every Thursday morning to update the goings on at Ivy Tech.  He tells us about the every growing role that the John Waldron Ivy Tech Arts Center is taking on downtown and announces that George Will will be at Ivy Tech in April.

MCCSC board members Sue Wanzer and Keith Klein give us our weekly update on what’s going on in our school corporation.  Their interview is in player two.

Finally, we are joined by Ivy Tech Professor Robert Soto and he gives us the details on a great event coming up in February, the Food Flix Film Festival and what that entails.  His interview is in player 3.

Please take a listen below!

 

Glass Houses

Heat Wave!

That’s right, get out the suntan lotion, the Wayfarers, and the flip flops!

Busy Wednesday morning as we chatted with “The Annies” in the upcoming Cardinal Stage Company production of Annie.

Lola Kennedy and Emma Ostlund joined us on the phone to preview their roles as the iconic Annie starting this weekend.  We go behind the scenes to see how these two girls take on the biggest role of their acting careers.

And if it’s Wednesday, that means County Councilwoman Marty Hawk joins us to discuss matters of county government.  Her interview is in player 2.

Please take a listen below and stay hydrated in this heat!

Glass Houses

The best thing about doing radio with different people on different days is that we can relieve great happenings around town.  Keith Klein joins us every Tuesday morning so we spent the first 15 minutes of the TUESDAY show re-hashing the outstanding Indiana victory over Kentucky from the weekend.  As Keith mentioned, the bloom is not yet off that rose…

We also had business to take care of this morning as well.

Alan Veach, Principal at New Tech High School, joined us to let us know what’s going on at their school and made us aware that they are taking applications for the 2012-2013 school year.   Please take a listen if you would like to hear what’s going on at New Tech.

We also spoke to City Councilman Tim Mayer for the first time in a while this morning.  Tim gets us caught up on Wednesday night’s agenda for the meeting of the Council of the whole, including a chicken, yes, chicken, ordinance among other things.  His interview is in player 2.

Please take a listen below and enjoy the above average temperatures the next few days.

Glass Houses

A day that will live in infamy.

Please take a moment today to remember those who served and have served our great nation as we remember Pearl Harbor on its 70th Anniversary.

Getting caught up this morning on audio from this week.

On Tuesday, we spoke with Batchelor Middle School Principal Eric Gilpin and he got us up to date on all the goings on in the first semester.

On Wednesday, I had my monthly chat with State Representative Matt Pierce from Bloomington.  We got caught up on an extra 300 million dollars floating around plus a look ahead to what to expect at the short session coming up in January.

We also spoke to County Councilwoman Marty Hawk, as we do every Wednesday.  Marty keeps us up to date on the happenings in Monroe County and we spoke about voting machines, vote centers and county employees and their credit card accounts.

Glass Houses

Thankfully, the first snow of the year is over.

It was quick and painless and didn’t cause too much of a headache, unlike this blog.

 

Even though it’s the holidays, we still have to tackle some heavy issues and this week is no different.

This Monday, we spoke with Marsha McCarty from Catholic Charities Bloomington and she told us about their excellent tax break for donations being made this holiday season.

Yesterday, we had a our weekly visit with MCCSC Superintendent Dr Judy DeMuth.  Sadly, we had to speak about a former principal who passed away over the holiday.  Dr DeMuth also explains the Snow Day contingency plans and touches on other Corporation business as well.

Today, County Councilwoman Marty Hawk alerted us to tax exemptions for certain seniors who are 65 or about to turn 65.  Marty also helped us through the process of where the Land Use Plan is heading in the next month, plus her thoughts on the upcoming vote on Vote Centers by the Election Board.

It’s getting close to Christmas time so that means the Cardinal Stage Company is getting ready for their big holiday shows.  Randy White from Cardinal joined us to tell us about the upcoming performances of the classic “Annie.”

Busy times in Bloomington.

Get caught up by listening below!

 

Glass Houses

The Minister of Culture, Jim Inman, worked his magic again this morning as we had Mary Clingman from Butterball Turkey on the phone with us.

Mary’s insight on ALL things, including the ever-so-important turkey, Thanksgiving is a must listen as you get ready for the big day next Thursday.

If you have a question, Mary and her crew can answer it!  Find out more by listening below!

Great work, as always, Inman!

Glass Houses

Let’s get caught up on with a mid-week audio wrap up.

Yesterday, we spoke with County Councilwoman Marty Hawk on the recent outbreak of violence in our community, the City election, the replacing of a council member and an update on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan meeting schedule.  Her interview is in player 1.

This morning, we spoke with Ivy Tech Chancellor John Whikehart.  John and Keith Klein helped kick off the Salvation Army’s season of giving yesterday at the Convention Center.   The Chancellor also reviewed the Veteran’s Day ceremonies and activities from last week at Ivy Tech as well.  His interview is in player 2.

Finally this morning we spoke with Indiana State Treasurer Richard Mourdock.  He broke down the Super Committee and let us know what he thinks the government should do to get our country back on track.  His interview is in player 3.

Please take a listen below!

Glass Houses

Tuesday morning has Glass and Keith speak with the Superintendent of MCCSC Dr Judy Demuth.  Dr Demuth talks about national Anti-Bullying week plus other issues in our school district.  Her interview is in player 1.

We also spoke to newly re-elected At Large City Councilman Tim Mayer.  We got his thoughts on the low turnout and how the council moves forward with a 9-0 Democratic unanimity.  His interview is in player 2.

Please take a listen below!