Dog Sled Races a Success, But Where's Pauldo?

Kearney councillors Yvonne Wills, Art Murdy, and Ken Ball really pitched in at this year's Kearney Dog Sled Races, helping to make it a great success. Shoulder to shoulder with Yvonne, Art, and Ken were councillors from Perry Township, who also volunteered their time.

But where were the Proudfoot Four?

Mayor Paul Tomlinson strutted out the Chain of Office just long enough for a photo-op, then high-tailed it back to Proudfoot so he wouldn't have to talk to any of the "trash", as he's been known to call some local residents. Deputy Mayor Louise Wadsworth, Councillor Steve Sainsbury, and Councillor Barry Dingwall didn't even bother with the photo-op. Lucky for us, the Perry Township councillors don't mind rolling up their sleeves and picking up the slack for our do-nothing whiners from Proudfoot.

But at least Mayor Tomlinson didn't try to micromanage the Dog Sled Committee and the event was a huge success. 

So has Tomlinson learned his lesson after seeing how well an event committee can function without his interference? Maybe there's a chance to save Regatta, but Tomlinson had better act fast. If he'll man-up and admit that he blew it with the Regatta volunteers, pledges council's full and unconditional support, and promises not to try to micromanage the committee, maybe volunteers will come back and Regatta will be saved. Or "Just-one-voice" Tomlinson can continue to be an arrogant, self-righteous asshole who never admits to doing anything wrong and drive the final nails into the Regatta's coffin.