I'm thrilled that top-notch NIC Trustee tromped stealth candidate Richard Phenneger, who parroted the CAVEr line against the Education Corridor. By whuppin' Penneger 2-to-1, Meyer proved that this community supports the expansion of higher education. Souza, Gookin & Co. have failed in their attempts to place themselves or kindred spirits on the City Council or NIC board over the last year. They'll be back again in 2009 trying to unseat Mayor Sandi Bloem, Councilman Mike Kennedy and/or two others up for election. They'll cause a fuss, if the CDA Press continues to bed down with them. But it should be apparent to all but those who hang out at Hagadone HQ that these individuals represent only a small minority of the community naysayers. Now, for your Wild Card ...

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