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• Geauga Republican Party…a fairy tale?

  By Contributing Writer on December 30, 2019 • ( 39 )

  

  [Once upon a time, Marge and Betty, two fictional, die hard Republican seniors and longtime Central Committee representatives, met at the local Geauga Tea House to discuss the recent sordid affairs of their Republican leadership.] They No Longer Represent Me!… Read More ›

• A Message from FACL…never give up!

  By Contributing Writer on December 29, 2019 • ( 34 )

  

  (LFC Comments: Have you ever heard the expression that you are “over the hill”?  We contend that there is something much worse than being called “over the hill”…that is, when you look back and there was not much of a… Read More ›

• Voluntary Watchdogs…taking a bite out of the bureaucracy

  By Contributing Writer on December 29, 2019 • ( 46 )

  

  For any budding community activist, they should be aware of the following two sections of the Ohio Revised Code. Ohio Public Records Act:  http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/149.43 Ohio Open Meetings Act: http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/121.22 Here is a letter written by the Ohio Attorney General, Dave… Read More ›

• Property Tax Legislation…who has our back?

  By Contributing Writer on December 29, 2019 • ( 31 )

  

  (LFC Comments: Auburntownship.org is on top of their game…pointing out what is happening in other states regarding property taxes while the Ohio legislators fail to see how seniors are being priced out of their homes with ever-increasing property taxes. Note… Read More ›

• Open Meetings Act…Ames has it wired

  By Contributing Writer on December 29, 2019 • ( 28 )

  

  (LFC Comments: Thanks to the patriots at Auburntownship.org for this remarkable  article detailing the legal victories of Mr. Brian Ames, the amazing pro se litigant from Portage County.  Ames is making history and case law.) https://www.auburntownship.org/commentary/2019default.html#A_LOCAL_CHAMPION_OF_THE_OPEN_MEETINGS_ACT:_BRIAN_AMES_AND_THE_ELEVENTH_DISTRICT_COURT_OF_APPEALS_ A LOCAL CHAMPION OF… Read More ›

• PERS…trouble brewing

  By Contributing Writer on December 28, 2019 • ( 700 )

  

  We thought the average citizen might find this interesting, Here is a letter sent to all Public Employee Retirees:  Please note that they expect a 7.2% annual return on their investments.  Looks like health care reimbursements may “take in on… Read More ›

• State of Ohio Upside Down…brother, can you spare a dime?

  By Contributing Writer on December 27, 2019 • ( 39 )

  

  (LFC Comments: Thanks to a Kirtland Lobbyist for this article.) https://patch.com/ohio/mentor/s/gus99/ohio-gets-a-d-for-its-state-finances?utm_term=article-slot-1&utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&fbclid=IwAR0yBTaCfwhYeA_3_un52vfpZVC13q65Ujbutc0A75lZcMx5R8UJaoaLn10 Ohio Gets A “D” For Its State Finances A new analysis reveals that Ohio’s state financial condition has improved slightly. By Truth in Accounting, News Partner Sep 24, 2019 5:48… Read More ›

• Willoughby-Eastlake School Levy…third time a charm?

  By Contributing Writer on December 27, 2019 • ( 496 )

  

  For those living in the Willoughby-Eastlake School district, you will again get to vote on another property tax levy on the March 17, 2020 ballot.  The property tax will commence in 2020 with the collection in 2021. If it does… Read More ›

• Global Cooling / Warming…what a bunch of malarkey!!

  By Contributing Writer on December 24, 2019 • ( 47 )

  

  Thanks to Concord Bob for this article written by Natural News….thanks to quid pro quo specialist, Joe Biden, for bringing back the word “malarkey”. https://www.naturalnews.com/2019-08-30-nasa-admits-climate-change-not-caused-by-suvs-fossil-fuels.html For those that have not been “red-pilled”, you may wish to read about the Communist… Read More ›

• Open Meeting Act…11th District Court working overtime

  By Contributing Writer on December 24, 2019 • ( 36 )

  

  Brian Ames, Portage County’s unparalleled pro se litigant, is an expert in Ohio’s Open Meetings Act.  He continued his victory streak when the 11th District Appellate Court released another opinion that established some important precedents, State ex rel. Ames v…. Read More ›

• President Trump…”elected for a time such as this”

  By Contributing Writer on December 24, 2019 • ( 27 )

  

  (LFC Comments: Thanks to Donna Garner for this article written by Dr. Jack Graham of the Prestonwood Baptist Church.  Regretfully, publishing this article  will further alienate me from my very liberal family members and friends that have not been “red-pilled”. … Read More ›

• American Citizenship is Eroding…

  By Contributing Writer on December 23, 2019 • ( 21 )

  

  “Victor David Hanson is an American classicist, military historian, columnist and farmer. He has been a commentator on modern and ancient warfare and contemporary politics for National Review, The Washington Times and other media outlets.”…from Wikipedia Here is the link… Read More ›

• The Swamp and Sewer…deep and smelly

  By Contributing Writer on December 22, 2019 • ( 34 )

  

  We are currently reading the book titled Checkmate, written by Steven W. Kraus.   He wrote about one man’s fight against political corruption IN OHIO!  He dared to fight the establishment. https://www.amazon.com/sk=checkmate+by+Steven+W.+Krauss&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss When reading the first few chapters of the book,… Read More ›

• Rep. Jamie Callender speaks out…

  By Contributing Writer on December 21, 2019 • ( 45 )

  

  It seems that our post about the defeat of Derek Merrin’s bill to simplify the ballot language for property tax issues has caused some politicians to get their “knickers in a bunch”.  It is interesting that it is both sides… Read More ›

• Abortions are Magical…they make life disappear

  By Contributing Writer on December 20, 2019 • ( 45 )

  

  It’s a Matter of Life Written By Anonymous One In Texas, a Pro-Abortion group is giving away candles that say “Abortion Is Magical”. Murder isn’t magical. It’s not a cozy winter night by the fire or the happy ending to… Read More ›

• LGBTQ and public schools…so what are your community standards?

  By Contributing Writer on December 19, 2019 • ( 56 )

  

  (LFC Commetnts: Thanks to Donna Garner for this article on the LGBTQ issue.) 12.16.19 – MassResistance “New Hampshire MassResistance parents force school district to turn back horrible transgender policy” Fighting hard can overcome a stacked deck! https://www.educationviews.org/new-hampshire-mass-resistance-parents-get-results-turn-back-transgender-policy/ [COMMENTS FROM DONNA… Read More ›

• Boys of Benghazi…they were betrayed

  By Contributing Writer on December 19, 2019 • ( 1,740 )

  

  The poem was written by an anonymous Marine Corps officer: THE BATTLING BOYS OF BENGHAZI We’re the battling boys of Benghazi, No fame, no glory, no paparazzi. Just a fiery death in a blazing hell, defending our country we loved… Read More ›

• Here Comes the Rain…local artist records in Lake County

  By Contributing Writer on December 18, 2019 • ( 13 )

  

  This is a departure from our normal fare, but here is a video produced by a local Lake County artist.  Most of the video was recorded in Mentor Headlands, Fairport Harbor, and Concord. Downtown Cleveland. Note to the Visitors Bureau: … Read More ›

• Property Taxes…Cap at 3% per year?

  By Contributing Writer on December 18, 2019 • ( 19 )

  

  (LFC Comments: Thanks to a Kirtland Lobbyist for this article on property taxes. Please note that they do not talk about property taxes ever being reduced.  It will be up to the taxpayers to control their own destiny.  Vote NO… Read More ›

• Deceptions Abound in Columbus…clarity for taxpayers not an option

  By Contributing Writer on December 18, 2019 • ( 55 )

  

  (LFC Comments: Thanks to our friends at the Marietta Project 9-12 project for this article reported in the Ohio Star.  There are high paid lobbyists that are thwarting State Representative Derek Merrin’s attempt to simplify the ballot language on the… Read More ›

• Recycle Plastic Bags…

  By Contributing Writer on December 17, 2019 • ( 25 )

  

  RECYCLE Plastic Shopping Bags – Reject Bans! Written by Kathy Johnson of Chardon Township As many know, Cuyahoga County Council enacted a regulation effectively banning single use plastic shopping bags to commence on January 1, 2020. This ban would restrict… Read More ›

• Ingratitude of the Immigrants…

  By Contributing Writer on December 17, 2019 • ( 8 )

  

  Ingratitude of the immigrants Written By Tabitha Korol August 29, 2019 President Trump has been unarguably the most pro-Jewish, pro-Israel President we’ve ever had, surpassing George Washington, John Adams, Abraham Lincoln and Harry Truman. His stand against Iran (vociferous enemy… Read More ›

• Drug Overdose Surveillance Report…Lake County Nov 2019

  By Contributing Writer on December 16, 2019 • ( 16 )

  

  We have been very interested in the impact illegal drugs have had on our community.  Although there are many Lake County agencies that are doing a fine job, and making money, on the treatment side of the problem, they are… Read More ›

• Evil of our age…in incremental steps

  By Contributing Writer on December 14, 2019 • ( 13 )

  

  “It’s a Matter of Life…” Written by Anonymous One In spite of the fact that it is a consistent talking point mentioned by politicians running for  President in 2020, abortion is not a political issue. Abortion is not a moral… Read More ›

• Storm Clouds Ahead for Many Seniors

  By Contributing Writer on December 14, 2019 • ( 10 )

  

  Thanks to Concord Bob for this article on the plight of seniors in the United States…Former Commissioner Dan Troy has selected the correct platform to run for the State Representative position.  Republicans will be in his rear view mirror unless… Read More ›

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