On Edgerton EMS manager charged with drunken driving

Posted on September 22 at 7:49 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

I know exactly what shorty64 is talking about. In fact I couldn't have described what "the good ole boy network" was better myself. If you don't know what it is, then you aren't involved in knowing anything that has occurred in our fire district in the last 6 years. And, if shorty64 happens to be a member of the department, a family member of a department member, or anyone else associated with the fire district you would know that if you were to express your opinion in a letter to the editor and identified yourself, you would be hung out to dry by the members and followers of the good ole boys network.

I think my question got buried in all the off topic conversation about Hannah's experience, but what would happen if the other full time or part time staff were to get a drunk driving? Who would drive the ambulance then? They have now set a precedent and anyone else that were to commit the same offense would have to be treated the same. Therefore, it could feasably be that the 4 full time people all cannot drive district vehicles.

On Edgerton EMS manager charged with drunken driving

Posted on September 22 at 12:48 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

So what happens if the other full time and part time employees were to both get a DUI. There would be no one that could drive the ambulance. And they have set a precedent that they will not terminate anyone for that.

On Edgerton EMS manager charged with drunken driving

Posted on September 22 at 10:21 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

I didn't know you had to be able to "drink" to have a life.

On Edgerton EMS manager charged with drunken driving

Posted on September 22 at 6:18 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Has anyone successfully contacted any of the Fire District Board? What do they have to say for themselves? I've tried a couple times and still no call back.... How about Jim Linsley, is he still on the board? What are his comments on this matter? I still cannot get over the smug attitude of Mr Fonder. He has pleaded "not guilty" to the charge. How can you plead not guilty when you had a .21 Blood alcohol level. What, is he trying to get off on a technicality??? Does that negate that he was caught driving with a alcohol level that is over the legal limit? Even if his charge is reduced due to a plea agreement? On another subject driving past the fire station last night I saw Nancy Dickinson outside with the fire department involved in practicing something with them. Do the Board Members participate in Fire Practice? I thought they just had to kick John Dohner off the board because he was a fireman and he couldn't do both. Another double standard?? I thought Nancy was no longer a member of the EMS because she is on the Board.

On Edgerton EMS manager charged with drunken driving

Posted on September 20 at 12:33 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

After reading the Edgerton Reporter article again, I can't believe the lack of professional conduct on both Mr. Fonder and Dave Viney. He references Mr. Fonder's advanced medical training. Mr. Fonder has no more advanced skills that can be used in Edgerton than any of the other EMT's. Edgerton has many more EMT's with many more years of experience than Mr. Fonder. I would think that their skills are probably better than Mr. Fonder's. And just think, the more experienced EMT may have to be the driver now.

On Edgerton EMS manager charged with drunken driving

Posted on September 20 at 6:44 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Once again, the Edgerton Fire Protection District board has made a really bad decision. They meet behind closed doors and don't want egg on their face for hiring the wrong person to begin with so they try to make like this isn't a big deal. THIS IS A BIG DEAL. This board needs to reconvene behind their closed doors and suck it up and admit they made a mistake and terminate Mr Fonder for a breach of ethics if nothing else. Previous posters were so correct. Mr. Fonder has that entitlement attitude that so many of that generation have. They have never been held accountable for their actions so are always thinking it is someone else's fault. Mr Fonders comments were a classic example of this. This IS more than "just a very expensive speeding ticket". This is an issue where he put numerous lives in jeopardy by driving under the influence of alcohol. And a pretty high level at that. Now for Dave Viney's comment that he doesn't know the roads anyway... What???? All Fire and EMS employees need to know the area whether they are from here or not. If they don't they should learn them. What if you get a whole crew that isn't from the area? Then what? valuable time wasted trying to figure out where to go. And, how can the EMS director not be allowed to drive company vehicles. Isn't that part of his job? Are they going to have to schedule around him so he is always on with someone that can drive? How can he train others if he can't do it himself?
I bet if any other of the ambulance drivers would have gotten a DUI they would have been terminated.
This really does make me angry as you can't even get ahold of any of the board members to discuss your dissatisfaction in the way they have handled this whole taking over of the ambulance service. They plain just don't want to admit they made a mistake. In the end Mr. Fonders lack of management experience, immaturity, and total lack of remorse should show the citizens of this district that he is not the person they want to lead our EMS. EMT's are supposed to be there to save lives, not put others in danger.

On Doctor disciplined for having relationships with patients

Posted on August 16 at 6:49 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

I've been to Dr Jennings (For a shoulder injury) and thought he was a great doctor. I did not get any wierd vibes as if he was a sexual predator. I think this may be case of a jilted lover wanting to get a little revenge. In both of these instances it says he had a "relationship" with these women. Nowhere does it state that he was touching regular patients inappropriately. Two Years is a long time. If someone went and saw him for an injury and 6 months later met him somewhere else and they decided to date, under this rule he would not be allowed to and he would be in violation of this rule. I understand the intention of the rule, but seems like there should be some extenuating circumstances allowed. I was not ever aware of this two year rule. I thought you just could not treat and bill insurance for family members. Or treat current significant others but as long as the patient/doctor relationship was terminated that they would be free to see eath other. But all in all, this doesn't affect the quality of his medical care. He is still a great doctor and provides great care to his patients.

On Representative might sue after he's voted off Edgerton fire board

Posted on July 6 at 7:27 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Did anyone go to the fire district meeting on Thursday night? The board is getting the wool pulled over their eyes about how well the new ambulance service is going. So far the district is about $50,000 in the hole with the new ambulance service. Wonder how long before our taxes have to go up to support this new service and all their brand new shiny equipment.

On Representative might sue after he's voted off Edgerton fire board

Posted on July 2 at 8:18 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

For anyone that is interested. There is a Fire District Board meeting tonight at 7pm at the fire station for anyone that is interested in going and showing their dissatisfaction for how things have been handled. These meetings are open public meetings. Although you might be hard pressed to find the legally required public meeting notices unless you go to the fire department to find them. And heaven forbid if you ever wanted to read the minutes to the meetings.

On Representative might sue after he's voted off Edgerton fire board

Posted on July 2 at 8:15 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

jbeam-I don't think the firefighting abilities of any of the firefighters are the issue at all. I think our fire department has some well trained individuals that know their job and do it well. It is all of the politics and personal agenda's of the leaders in the department and the board members. Remember this is the taxpayers money they are spending.