News Stories for October 2010
Stories for Friday, October 29
Put your phone away
Regarding the number of people who drive around using cell phones: It is dangerous and ridiculous. In the past week, I’ve almost had my car hit about three or four times by drivers who are on cell phones. Can everybody just put them down? Go home and use the phone.I ...
Losing jobs
We are losing American jobs at an alarming rate. The reason is big businesses are shipping work out to other countries for cheap labor. ... How do we stop it? The same way we brought the Japanese car companies to the U.S.: Tariffs. If billionaires want cheap labor, tax them ...
<b>‘Mayor has spoken’</b>
The silence is broken — the mayor has spoken. At Franklin council’s (recent) meeting, Mayor Carl Bray kicked off the meeting by addressing the motorcycle meltdown in Springboro on Sept. 1.This is the first appearance of the mayor since the incident, and with only eight or 10 spectators present in ...
Regarding convenience
I’ve seen several things in Sound Off about trick or treat on Sunday and how it is not convenient for the people going to church. Well, the world doesn’t revolve around you and not everybody goes to church on Sunday. Some people go on Saturday. For once, it is convenient ...
Stories for Thursday, October 28
The Grandpa Gang
The “Grandpa Gang” is busy again at Smith Park, putting up all the Christmas lights and decorations. Bless these men for all their dedication and the hard work they do to make our holidays a little bit brighter.It has been brought to my attention that not only Middletown High School ...
<b>‘Jaded, cynical’</b>
I don’t remember the last time Congressman (John) Boehner appeared publicly in Middletown. I mean Mr. Boehner himself, not his flunkies.He did recently appear in West Chester (Twp.) — big surprise. If it wasn’t for the yard signs, I wouldn’t know he was running for Congress. ...Mr. Boehner is using ...
<b>‘Highly motivated’</b>
We want to thank Tim Derickson for serving the past two years as our 53rd District state representative. Tim has been a blessing to this district because of who he is. As a nice guy, he is able to reach across party lines and build bridges without compromising who he ...
<b>‘Taxes are last’</b>
What do employers look for when they decide where to place a new business or a new location for an existing business? Taxes are last on the list. If taxes are the only reason for moving or starting, they don’t have enough reason to move or start in the first ...
<b>‘Middletown deserves hometown representation’</b>
A vote for J.C. Shew for state representative is a vote for Middletown. Currently, our community of 50,000 has no local resident representing our interests in the Statehouse.Our representation is currently split in two. Wards 1 and 3 have one state representative and Wards 2 and 4 another. Neither of ...
<b>‘These are irrelevant issues’</b>
The race for state auditor bears close watching this election cycle. Over the past decade, candidate David Pepper has served tirelessly and admirably on Cincinnati City Council and, more recently, heading up the Hamilton County Commission.He has clearly demonstrated fiscal responsibility (desperate last-minute attack ads to the contrary), eliminating waste ...
Stories for Wednesday, October 27
Awkward questions
On the evening of Oct. 24, we took my two young daughters to Mayfield Elementary School’s playground to let them shoot basketball. Upon arriving there, we discovered — in each of the gym sets — there were male and female teenage couples engaged in sexual activity. I don’t why this ...
<b>‘Wise investment’</b>
The Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors has endorsed the passage of Franklin City Schools’ bond issue for a new Franklin High School. We urge you, too, to vote “yes” on this issue.Our chamber is non-partisan; we endorse neither candidates nor parties. We do endorse election issues that ...
<b>‘A fresh voice’</b>
In a flawed two-party system without term limits or campaign finance restrictions, our best opportunity for change comes in a ballot-box revolution. ...Justin Coussoule will provide a fresh voice and new ideas. He’s dedicated to serving veterans, protecting seniors and restoring the middle class. Most of all, he’ll go to ...
<b>‘A better future’</b>
The John Boehner Republican Party policies to redistribute and concentrate the wealth of America are the failed policies of the past. They are the primary cause of our economic crisis. Their strategy of tax cuts for the wealthy, outsourcing services, and business policies that promote the exploitation of working families ...
<b>‘One of us’</b>
When I entered college, I was eager to begin preparation for my career. I went through all the phases that a lot of high school students do: Discussions about the cost of college and the amount of loans I would have to take out.I read this past week that, under ...
<b>‘Not the time’</b>
The city of Franklin is asking voters to approve a 0.5 percent city tax (rate) increase next week. ... I happen to be among the majority of Franklin residents that the city is saying will not be affected. But that does not make it the right thing to do.Nearly everyone ...
<b>‘Vote yes’</b>
Seniors need Issue 6, the elderly services levy, to pass. I know this because I see the positive effects it has, firsthand.As someone who runs an in-home care agency, I understand how important the elderly services levy is to the seniors it serves. Our caregivers go into the homes and ...
<b>‘Honest, caring’</b>
... I would like to write in support of James C. Shew for state representative for our 53rd District. J.C. has lived in Middletown since 1976, raised his family here and been active in the area in work, community activities and church. He truly cares about the people of this ...
<b>‘Sincere concern’</b>
As you cast your ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 2, please consider the many ways in which Gov. Ted Strickland has moved Ohio forward during his four years in office. ... Above all, we call your attention to the governor’s support for higher education, which carries special significance for those of ...
<b>‘Time has come’</b>
As election season comes to a close, I want to thank the many supporters and interested citizens who have contributed their time, money and enthusiasm to our effort to bring accountable representation back to the 8th District.Our time has come. Thousands of donations — averaging less than $50 — and ...
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