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• 3rd Grade Reading Tests…..there are options if your child failed it

  By Contributing Writer on May 9, 2018 • ( 6 )

  In our ongoing effort to understand what is happening in our public  schools, we spoke to our State Representative about the 3rd grade mandatory reading test, textbooks versus Chrome Books, and Social & Emotional Learning .  We thought we should… Read More ›

• Learn About Using Social Media

  By Contributing Writer on May 8, 2018 • ( 13 )

  The Plight of Liberty: Centralized Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Social Media Mainstreet Community Center 255 Park Ave., Amherst, OH 44001 Doors open at 8:30 am. Program starts at 9:00 am Tired of Ads following you around? Are you appalled by the recent news… Read More ›

• Riverside School Superintendent….a thank you to him

  By Contributing Writer on May 7, 2018 • ( 16 )

  We always strive to publish the facts, and when a government official displays honesty and transparency we will let the public know. I met with the Riverside School Superintendent, Mr. James Kalis, and he wanted to correct a misconception.  He… Read More ›

• Double Dipping……ah, the life of a government employee, how sweet it is

  By Contributing Writer on May 5, 2018 • ( 13 )

  Thanks to our Kirtland lobbyist for this information on the latest double dipping retirement scheme…. So what is double dipping you may ask? https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-government-retirement-systems-determine-eligibility-1669782 Well, here is the latest example right in our own backyard: Double Dipping (Comment: Advice to… Read More ›

• Paul Malchesky….Campaign Finance Reports

  By Contributing Writer on May 3, 2018 • ( 8 )

  We received a request for the campaign contributions and expenditures for Mr. Paul Malchesky, a Concord Township trustee.  We went to the Board of Elections and they provided the following information that was filed by Mr. Malchesky, as required by… Read More ›

• House Bill 512….update…Our reps are standing up for us

  By Contributing Writer on May 2, 2018 • ( 9 )

  Thanks to a Lobbyist from Geauga County for this update on House Bill 512… Thanks to Sarah Fowler for being such a competent and articulate representative for the Citizens of Lake County and surrounding areas.   Kudos to Lisa Woods and… Read More ›

• Lake County Port Authority……making a difference in Lake County

  By Contributing Writer on May 2, 2018 • ( 21 )

  There are some interesting things happening in Lake County and the Port Authority is supporting them. Take a look at their website: https://mailchi.mp/lcport/vr2uhn9d6a-964961?e=8fd956d7a0

• Willoughby- Eastlake School Financial Projections

  By Contributing Writer on May 2, 2018 • ( 15 )

  Schools are pricing seniors and those living on fixed incomes out of their homes that they have worked all their lives to achieve. We were curious about the Willoughby Eastlake school’s financial condition.  Here is what they posted on their… Read More ›

• Public Education….another black eye

  By Contributing Writer on May 1, 2018 • ( 15 )

  Thanks to our Kirtland lobbyist for this article on the state of public education.  This is not good news. https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/terence-p-jeffrey/65-public-school-8th-graders-not-proficient-reading-67-not-proficient

• RSVP…..chapter 3….getting closer to answers

  By Contributing Writer on April 30, 2018 • ( 19 )

  We continue to analyze the RSVP financial information received from the Lake County commissioners.  Here is a summary of the revenue and expenses reported by the Commissioners for 2016 and 2017.  Please be advised that we doubt that this is… Read More ›

• Concord Trustee Meeting May 2nd..let your voice be heard

  By Contributing Writer on April 29, 2018 • ( 28 )

  Call the Trustees and attend the May 2nd Trustee meeting. Ask the Trustees to put the health of our community first and not increase taxes by keeping the small amount of income-generating and job-producing commercial land and NOT ALLOW MORE HIGH-DENSITY… Read More ›

• Heritage Club May meeting…..meet the Sheriff

  By Contributing Writer on April 29, 2018 • ( 32 )

• School Choice…….on the chopping block?

  By Contributing Writer on April 29, 2018 • ( 18 )

  We thought that you might like this article written by the Ohio Christian Alliance.  It deals with the recent closure of ECOT schools.  They were Ohio’s largest online school. ECOT closing (Comment: Although we do not know of all the… Read More ›

• Today’s Public Education…….it is not the three R’s anymore

  By Contributing Writer on April 29, 2018 • ( 278 )

  This post is based on another warning from Sarah Fowler, District 7 State Representative to Ohio’s Board of Education.   Did you ever hear of “Social and Emotional Learning in Ohio?  How about “Social-Psychological Interventions”? From the Ohio Department of Education… Read More ›

• Seniors versus illegals…….one is so important to the country….the other is irrelevant

  By Contributing Writer on April 29, 2018 • ( 18 )

  Guess who is irrelevant is today’s world, according to many bureaucrats and politicians.  Have you heard of anyone with power addressing the fact that seniors are being priced out of their homes? We saw this picture with the caption “the… Read More ›

• State Board of Education HB 512…..please heed the warning from Sarah Fowler

  By Contributing Writer on April 29, 2018 • ( 9 )

  As we continue to research public education, we have become very thankful that Sarah Fowler is our representative on Ohio’s State Board of Education.  Here is Sarah’s biography: https://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/State-Board/State-Board-Members/Sarah-Fowler_bio.pdf.aspx Sarah is speaking up loud and clear, and telling us to… Read More ›

• Local Government Funds…..State decisions that impact all of us

  By Contributing Writer on April 27, 2018 • ( 63 )

  You may not be aware of something called “Local Government Funds”. It is a revenue sharing program initiated by the State politicians and bureaucrats that redistributes taxpayers’ money that is collected from their various revenue sources, such as sales and… Read More ›

• RSVP…….the journey to get answers continues

  By Contributing Writer on April 26, 2018 • ( 22 )

  We are operating under our basic premise that if we stay on the current path of ever increasing real estate taxes, we will price seniors and those living on fixed incomes out of their homes that have worked all their… Read More ›

• Free Smoke Detectors…..Mentor seniors in need

  By Contributing Writer on April 26, 2018 • ( 18 )

  Public Service Announcement from the Mentor website for Mentor seniors in need……. “The Mentor Fire Department’s Resident Smoke Detector Program was developed to provide and install FREE SMOKE DETECTORS in the homes of senior citizens, those with physical disabilities, or those in financial need…. Read More ›

• Right to Life Candidates…..

  By Contributing Writer on April 25, 2018 • ( 49 )

  Thanks to Lobbyist Kim for the following information: A friend of mine from church gave me a list this week of right to life candidates for the upcoming elections. I realize this is not on everyone’s priority list, but nonetheless,… Read More ›

• Ohio Grassroots Rally Team

  By Contributing Writer on April 25, 2018 • ( 269 )

  We want to thank the Ohio Grassroots Rally Team for their efforts in educating all of Ohio about the problems and costs to the taxpayers in dealing with illegal immigration. Here is a link to their website: https://ohiograssrootsrallyteam.blogspot.com/2018/04/daca-event-chagrin-falls-4142018.html We will continue… Read More ›

• Riverside School Board….they showed their true colors

  By Contributing Writer on April 25, 2018 • ( 21 )

  I attended my first Riverside School Board meeting, and left after 15 minutes.  I have never been so disappointed by a group of elected officials.  Jennifer Harden, President, stated  that there is a section at the end of the meeting,… Read More ›

• Issue 1 on May ballot…..confusing issue for many voters

  By Contributing Writer on April 24, 2018 • ( 11 )

  Thanks to Lobbyist Kim for this heads up…..this link explains in more detail the redistricting issue 1 on the May 8th ballot.  You can stream it live simply by registering your email. https://www.cityclub.org/forums/2018/04/26/ohio-ballot-beat-the-bipartisan-congressional-redistricting-reform-amendment-issue-1

• Nothing has really changed…..they call it the Robin Hood policy…

  By Contributing Writer on April 24, 2018 • ( 32 )

  Thanks to our Kirtland Lobbyist, David, for this flashback in history.  The more things change the more they stay the same.

• Food insecurity in Ohio….this is just so sad….

  By Contributing Writer on April 24, 2018 • ( 249 )