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• Heritage Club meeting this week…

  By Contributing Writer on January 10, 2018 • ( 22 )

• Women and Shariah…hear from an expert

  By Contributing Writer on January 10, 2018 • ( 112 )

  If you do not mind traveling you may wish to hear this discussion: You’re Invited to a National Security Briefing with Dick Manasseri, Sharia Crime Stoppers “Women & Sharia” Our next National Security briefing will feature Dick Manasseri, a very Pro-Constitutional… Read More ›

• Stormwater Assessment Fee….Call it a “driveway tax” not “special assessment”

  By Contributing Writer on January 10, 2018 • ( 28 )

  Updated 1/11/18 While reviewing the Lake County website on another matter, I noticed this tax that I knew nothing about. http://www.lakecountyohio.gov/smd/StormwaterAssessmentFee.aspx It appears that the Federal Government’s EPA issued an unfunded mandate to control local pollution.  So our county government,… Read More ›

• Riverside School District Taxpayers….hold on to your wallet, they are at it again..

  By Contributing Writer on January 10, 2018 • ( 21 )

  After asking some questions on the status of the proposed new Riverside school in Concord Township, a source told me this: “The School District has, or will shortly, post information on the expected additional taxpayer costs, if the Madison Ave. and… Read More ›

• Lake County Financing District….update…update

  By Contributing Writer on January 9, 2018 • ( 18 )

  We sent an email to the Riverside School officials and inquired how the funds received from the Lake County Financing District were spent, and what impact will the  Perry Plant devaluation have on the schools in the district.  Here is… Read More ›

• DACA….what is the real reason?…editorial…

  By Contributing Writer on January 9, 2018 • ( 21 )

  No borders = No sovereignty = No country Any one that supports illegal aliens is in violation of Title 8, Section 1324 of the U.S. Immigration laws…Aiding and Abetting Illegal Aliens, and are subject to fines an imprisonment. We cannot… Read More ›

• Lake County Financing District…what is it???

  By Contributing Writer on January 7, 2018 • ( 7 )

  When I was looking at my real estate tax bill I noticed I was paying $182.24 every six months to some political sub-division called “Other”.  No longer willing to just accept “other” as an acceptable answer, I started to do… Read More ›

• Lake County Schools….by the numbers…

  By Contributing Writer on January 7, 2018 • ( 13 )

  We found a useful comparative worksheet that allows us to compare Lake County schools versus the rest of the State of Ohio.  The information is published annual in the Cupp Report.  Here is the 2016 report.  We have added in… Read More ›

• Can you afford to live in your home?

  By Contributing Writer on January 6, 2018 • ( 199 )

  As we continue to “go down the rabbit hole” of real estate taxes, we thought it may be helpful to define “Housing Affordability”. The Northeast Ohio Regional Impact and Outcomes group measures “housing affordability” as 30% of a household’s annual… Read More ›

• Riverside Schools versus Concord Township

  By Contributing Writer on January 5, 2018 • ( 7 )

  I sent an email to the Riverside School Board asking for an update on the problem with building a school in Concord Township, and for the scheduled school board meetings for 2018.  We will start attending those meetings.  (Comment: It is… Read More ›

• Thumbs up for Auditor Ed Zupancic…

  By Contributing Writer on January 5, 2018 • ( 20 )

  We met with the Lake County Auditor, Ed Zupancic, and three of his employees.  We were highly impressed with Mr. Zupancic and his very capable employees.  They have a complicated task of tracking all of the real estate tax levies… Read More ›

• Asking Crossroads to correct and injustice

  By Contributing Writer on January 5, 2018 • ( 9 )

  Once again we are making Lake County citizens aware of an injustice we see in the community. Crossroads has been serving Lake County for 40 years, and provide behavioral services to the children and families of Lake County.  They provide… Read More ›

• Senator Brown..looking for more voters..

  By Contributing Writer on January 5, 2018 • ( 8 )

  Here is Senator Brown’s response to a question on DACA, or the “Dreamers”….(Comment: no mention that they have cost Lake County taxpayers $10,000 per year per “Dreamer” to educate them in our schools. Democrats want voters, Republicans want cheap labor,… Read More ›

• John Birch Society January Meeting

  By Contributing Writer on January 3, 2018 • ( 5 )

  When: January 8th, 2018     7:00 pm – 8:45 pm Where: Mentor Library – 8215 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, Oh (440) 255-8811

• Lake County Liberty Coalition January meeting

  By Contributing Writer on January 3, 2018 • ( 9 )

  Dear Patriots, I hope each of you had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! As I mentioned in my last communication, I am reintroducing regular Lake County Liberty Coalition (LCLC) meetings starting with January. This month we welcome… Read More ›

• Will Catholic Charities correct an injustice?

  By Contributing Writer on January 1, 2018 • ( 9 )

  We have previously written about a request the Land Bank has received from St. Mary Magdalene Church in Willowick.  The Church requested that the Land Bank demolish a convent and rectory in exchange for the free and clear title to… Read More ›

• Lake County’s 2018 Operating Budget

  By Contributing Writer on December 31, 2017 • ( 36 )

  How much do you think the Lake County Commissioners’ office will spend to meet the County’s obligations?   You might be surprised….. Lake County 2018 Budget page 1 Lake County 2018 Budget page 2 The grand total is $247,647,070.08…(yes, no worries… Read More ›

• CDGB grants…what are they?

  By Contributing Writer on December 26, 2017 • ( 314 )

  The federal government Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides money for Community Development under the CDGB and HOME programs.  They  support activities such as, infrastructure, economic development projects, installation of public facilities, community centers, housing rehabilitation, public services,… Read More ›

• A staggering statistic for Ohio….

  By Contributing Writer on December 24, 2017 • ( 25 )

  Thanks to The Center for Community Solutions for this information: Over the next eight years, the number of Ohioans living with Alzheimer’s or dementia is expected to rise by 19 percent, totaling 250,000 in 2025. One of these challenges is… Read More ›

• Want to contribute your talents and time to Lake County?

  By Contributing Writer on December 24, 2017 • ( 39 )

  You can make a difference in your community by being on a variety of Lake County’s Boards.  The positions are appointed by the Lake County Commissioners.  Here is a link details all of the Board positions available in 2018.  Contact… Read More ›

• Congressman Dave Joyces moves his Lake County office

  By Contributing Writer on December 24, 2017 • ( 34 )

  In case you have not heard or read about it….District 14 Congressman Dave Joyce has moved his Painesville office to 8500 Station Street, Suite 390, Mentor, OH  44060. The office will continue to provide assistance to residents in the 14th… Read More ›

• Geoengineering and impact on “climate change”

  By Contributing Writer on December 21, 2017 • ( 18 )

  There is a meeting schedule to discuss the impact of Geoengineering on climate change. Where: Willoughby Public Library 30 Public Square Willoughby, OH  44094 When: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 7:00 pm

• Coffee Talk Meeting

  By Contributing Writer on December 21, 2017 • ( 40 )

  When: Wednesday, December 27th, 10:00 am Where: Family Restaurant, 1945 Mentor Ave, Painesville, Oh Hope you can make it, and try to invite a friend……

• Port Authority….preparing Lake County for the next generation…

  By Contributing Writer on December 21, 2017 • ( 218 )

  We attended a board meeting for the Lake County Port and Economic Development Authority today. The Port Authority is authorized by the State of Ohio Revised Code, and is under the supervision of the Lake County Commissioners.  There are paid… Read More ›

• Council on Aging….Blizzard Bag Food Drive

  By Contributing Writer on December 12, 2017 • ( 32 )

  We will try to help the Council on Aging as much as we can……they provide a valuable service to Lake County Seniors.. Their “Meals on Wheels” program  is participating in the “Subaru Share the Love Event”.  The event starting in… Read More ›

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