tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post7467773726349200230..comments2023-10-09T11:28:14.030-05:00Comments on The Adventures of Johnny Northside: Having A Dialogue With Lennie "The Heckler" Chism...Johnny Northsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03694273579383113753noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-40423027065104734262009-07-24T09:17:49.306-05:002009-07-24T09:17:49.306-05:00Anyone catch Mr. Skrenes (skree-ness - it's Ge...Anyone catch Mr. Skrenes (skree-ness - it's Geek) on MPR last night, about 5:20? I had a "driveway moment". Nice job, Jeff!JNS Readernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-88714056854499635552009-07-17T09:53:49.379-05:002009-07-17T09:53:49.379-05:00In re: Lenny vs. Lennie.
There has been a "L...In re: Lenny vs. Lennie.<br /><br />There has been a "Lenny" or two that gets through the sieve, but when I catch that I correct it. <br /><br />I have, however, never misspelled his nickname: The Heckler.Johnny Northsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03694273579383113753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-34957564924953962252009-07-17T09:37:14.655-05:002009-07-17T09:37:14.655-05:00Yes what happened lastnight?Yes what happened lastnight?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-77821585371127293582009-07-17T09:36:07.669-05:002009-07-17T09:36:07.669-05:00It would be so nice if you could get the mans name...It would be so nice if you could get the mans name (Lennie....not Lenny)right since you've taken it upon yourself to bash him at every turn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-73395811450434681852009-07-17T09:02:00.048-05:002009-07-17T09:02:00.048-05:00What happened last night?
I have a feeling with WH...What happened last night?<br />I have a feeling with WHO we are witnessing the birth of yet another organization who's soul purpose is to line the pockets of a few.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-61113427828549628732009-07-16T23:14:49.474-05:002009-07-16T23:14:49.474-05:00Yes, well, maybe the "committee" that Al...Yes, well, maybe the "committee" that Al McFarlane created tonight might ask about that, but somehow I think only 1 of the 5 members will be interested in asking any pointed questions.Johnny Northsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03694273579383113753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-58210000460379960072009-07-16T23:09:56.637-05:002009-07-16T23:09:56.637-05:00Lennie claims that Springboard Economic Developmen...Lennie claims that Springboard Economic Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization and can receive tax-deductible donations. A search of the Minnesota Secretary of State database does list Springboard at the 1901 Glenwood Ave address and says it is a Minnesota non-profit. However, the Attorney General's web site does not recognize Springboard's name at all. Charities are required to register with the Attorney General's office annually and to send a copy of their 990 with their registration.<br /><br />A search of the IRS list of recognized 501(c)(3) organizations also does not recognize Springboard (and this site does not require an exact match of the entire name...just searching for Springboard in Minneapolis turned up only the Springboard Development Foundation in Minneapolis).<br /><br />So what gives here? Is Lennie lying about the 501(c)(3) status? If you want to be very bold, Johnny, you might meet Lennie at his "office" again and ask to see a copy of Springboard's 2008 Form 990 tax return. Non-profits are required to keep them on hand at their office and to provide them on request to any member of the public who requests a copy.<br /><br />Sometimes people confuse becoming a state-recognized non-profit corporation and being a 501(c)(3) tax deductible organization. The latter requires a whole lot of paperwork and the designation is given only by the IRS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-71104433374536156622009-07-16T16:51:20.831-05:002009-07-16T16:51:20.831-05:00ok, there goes my opinion of MCTC--if in fact they...ok, there goes my opinion of MCTC--if in fact they've ever even HEARD of lennie "it's-not-a-lie-if-YOU-believe-it" chism.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-77939801117409689932009-07-16T16:36:27.663-05:002009-07-16T16:36:27.663-05:00Upon reflection, here is one other critique of tha...Upon reflection, here is one other critique of that conversation:<br /><br />He claims he used his "connections" and "relationships" to buy the building for only $3,000. I think he also said it would cost $70,000 to demolish. I'm not sure if that's an accurate amount or not, but a typical house usually costs $14-20,000 and this is a much bigger and more involved demolition.<br /><br />Well, in all likelihood that vacant lot would NOT be worth $70,000. So if I owned a property with a pending demolition that would put a special assessment on the place for far more than its market value, and someone came along with an offer to buy it, I'd JUMP at the opportunity.<br /><br />The only "connection" needed here would be a relationship between the owner and someone willing to risk three grand.Jeff Skreneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597476540441866248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-55254723073404329282009-07-16T16:32:02.273-05:002009-07-16T16:32:02.273-05:00Yes, now that you say it I remember him saying it....Yes, now that you say it I remember him saying it. I will improve the text accordingly.Johnny Northsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03694273579383113753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-76409230206530560862009-07-16T16:28:21.545-05:002009-07-16T16:28:21.545-05:00The college he mentioned was MCTC, if I remember c...The college he mentioned was MCTC, if I remember correctly. Minneapolis Community and Technical College.Jeff Skreneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597476540441866248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-18588564589702424562009-07-16T16:27:05.073-05:002009-07-16T16:27:05.073-05:00The info above pertains to 1901 Glenwood Ave. N.The info above pertains to 1901 Glenwood Ave. N.Johnny Northsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03694273579383113753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-42237866134440723712009-07-16T16:26:27.058-05:002009-07-16T16:26:27.058-05:00Jeff:
I'll try to post about this later, but ...Jeff:<br /><br />I'll try to post about this later, but it's my 12-year-old's turn with the computer. Jeff's email communication as follows: <br /><br /><br />http://www4.co.hennepin.mn.us/webforeclosure/propertydetail.asp?salerecordnumber=0808348<br /><br />The place went into foreclosure on 8/19/08 and the redemption period ended 2/19/09. The amount owed was $34,879.57, The mortgagor was Glenwood Enterprises and the lender was Capital Lending Group.<br /><br />http://apps.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/PiApp/GeneralInfoRpt.aspx?PIN=24537<br /><br />Capital Lending Group is listed as the current owner. The property is zoned for commercial use, yet there is no business or rental license currently<br />issued there. I will say this much: Unlike Ben Myers, whoever is responsible for this place IS paying their property taxes on time. Although<br />that could be simply because the foreclosing entity paid them prior to or on the date of the redemption period ending. <br /><br />There is also a special assessment of $175 for removal of bags of rubbish on 10/1/08.Johnny Northsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03694273579383113753noreply@blogger.com