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• Land Bank meeting 12/7….the good, the bad, and the ugly

  By Contributing Writer on December 10, 2017 • ( 30 )

  We asked for a meeting with Mr. John Rogers, , Executive Director of the Lake County Land Bank, to discuss several of the properties in Lake County that are being helped by the Lake County Land Bank: Mary Magadelene Rectory… Read More ›

• Extended Housing….a very necessary agency

  By Contributing Writer on December 9, 2017 • ( 226 )

  

  I had a meeting with Ms. Karen McLeod of Extended Housing in Painesville.  Ms. McLeod was very gracious with her time, gave me a tour of their facility, and provided some information on mental health issues facing Lake County residents…. Read More ›

• Sanctuary Cities…are we a nation of laws..or can we pick and choose?

  By Contributing Writer on December 6, 2017 • ( 0 )

  There are many issues that are dividing our country, but none more contentious than the illegal alien issue.  Here is a website that focuses just on that issue. http://www.sanctuarycities.info/sanctuary_state_ohio.htm No borders = no sovereignty = no country…. We should ask… Read More ›

• Article VI……Supremacy Clause…what does it mean?

  By Contributing Writer on December 5, 2017 • ( 163 )

  The U.S. Constitution does not get taught very much any more…..many of our Representatives and Senators talk about it, but do not follow it.  Even the ultra-liberal Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg does not favor it! http://dailysignal.com/2012/02/08/justice-ginsburg-i-would-not-look-to-the-u-s-constitution/ The Constitution… Read More ›

• Council on Aging versus RSVP..where should we spend our tax $?

  By Contributing Writer on December 5, 2017 • ( 16 )

  Lake County’s population is aging, and by 2030 one-third of legal residents will be over 60 years of age. Many of our seniors are facing food and housing insecurity, in addition to abuse and neglect issues that need to be… Read More ›

• JBS Chapter Meeting….

  By Contributing Writer on December 5, 2017 • ( 0 )

  Their next meeting is Monday, December 11th, 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm at the Mentor Library – Main Branch in the Francis Cleveland Room. All are welcome

• Commissioners’ meeting 11/30

  By Contributing Writer on December 2, 2017 • ( 57 )

  Commissioner Cirino gave a recap of his meeting with federal officials regarding the possible closure of nuclear plants in Northern Ohio and the use of coal.  He stated that Governor Kasich is not supporting Northeast Ohio and does not seem… Read More ›

• Get a Veteran’s Ohio ID card…..

  By Contributing Writer on December 1, 2017 • ( 78 )

  Did you know that all Veterans can receive an identification card free of charge from the Lake County Recorder’s office?  Their office is located in the basement of the Administration building (105 Main Street, Painesville, 44077) You will need to… Read More ›

• Meeting with ADAMHS Board Executive Director……

  By Contributing Writer on November 29, 2017 • ( 7 )

  Three of us met Tuesday (11/28) with Ms. Kim Fraser, Executive Director, and Mr. Dave Hackman, lawyer with Prosecutor’s Office representing the ADAMHS Board. Although Mr. Hackman said that the answers to our questions where not necessarily meant to be… Read More ›

• LakeTran

  By Contributing Writer on November 27, 2017 • ( 15 )

  We attended the Board of Directors meeting today.  Our initial impression is a well run governmental agency that operates with compassion for the citizens using their services. They passed their 2018 Budget…..$7.4 million for capital expenditures and $14..7 million for… Read More ›

• Housing & Medicaid

  By Contributing Writer on November 27, 2017 • ( 17 )

  Have you heard of “food insecurity” or “housing insecurity”?  It reminds us that there are many citizens living in Lake County and the State of Ohio having trouble getting “3 squares a day” and a “roof over their head”.  It… Read More ›

• Staggering statistics on mental health issues….

  By Contributing Writer on November 26, 2017 • ( 59 )

  I read some interesting statistics in the 2017 Annual Report of the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services. # of Adult Americans            Mental Health Issue                 … Read More ›

• Rules for Non-Profit 501c3 entities….

  By Contributing Writer on November 25, 2017 • ( 20 )

  1. There Are Limits To Legislative Lobbying. A 501c3 organization is allowed to spend a maximum of 20% of its total operating budget on legislative lobbying. Some specific restrictions may be placed for certain industries in addition to this operating… Read More ›

• Wickliffe….seeking revitalization solutions…

  By Contributing Writer on November 25, 2017 • ( 52 )

  Thanks to Patriot 9997 for the following information: The News-Herald reported on a meeting by Wickliffe officials, the Port Authority and Lake County Commissioner Cirino.  Here is a link to their article: http://www.news-herald.com/general-news/20171124/wickliffe-euclid-avenue-corridor-committee-receives-input-from-expert In the article, they mention about the… Read More ›

• Medicaid….what is it?

  By Contributing Writer on November 25, 2017 • ( 226 )

  I found a website that provides a great deal on information on Medicaid. Did you know that Medicaid is source of funding for nonprofits, and is jointly financed by federal and state governments?  The States use it as a source… Read More ›

• RSVP….Here is their idea of accounting for taxpayers’ money

  By Contributing Writer on November 24, 2017 • ( 35 )

  Ever hear of RSVP?  Here is a link to their website: http://rsvplc.org/ They told me in a phone conversation that they are “an employment agency for volunteers”.  Their financial information is produced by the Willoughby-Eastlake School District Treasurer’s office. They… Read More ›

• Crossroads….financial information

  By Contributing Writer on November 24, 2017 • ( 53 )

  We received copies of the IRS annual Form 990 from Crossroads, Lake County Adolescent Counseling Service, Inc.  They provide Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment, Behavioral Health Counseling and Prevention Services for children in the community. During fiscal year ended 6/30/16, they… Read More ›

• Willowick’s Catholic Church & the Land Bank partnership…

  By Contributing Writer on November 22, 2017 • ( 533 )

  We have had it confirmed that the priest at St. Mary Magdalene church in Willowick stated to the congregation at mass that their old convent and rectory will be given to the Land Bank of Lake County. The plan is… Read More ›

• Council on Aging……Senior Nutrition Program….

  By Contributing Writer on November 21, 2017 • ( 33 )

  Are you looking for warm companionship, healthy, nutritious food…..then come to a lunch site near you.  If you are 60 or older, come and share your interests, ideas, and experiences over a hot meal in the company of friends.  There… Read More ›

• Lake Council on Aging…2016 Annual Report

  By Contributing Writer on November 21, 2017 • ( 21 )

  We attended the November board meeting and we were quite impressed with the commitment of the Board Members to the Seniors in Lake County.  This is a dedicated group of individuals, doing meaningful work in the community and deserve our… Read More ›

• Meet Painesville Manager & New Police Chief

  By Contributing Writer on November 21, 2017 • ( 0 )

  For Painesville residents you might like to meet your new police chief and the City Manager…here are the particulars of where and when… Meet-Greet_Monica_and_Dan

• NAFTA..the big, big deception on all of us….

  By Contributing Writer on November 21, 2017 • ( 14 )

  Most citizens have no idea what NAFTA means.  It is a scam to increase corporate profits to the determent of U.S. workers. Here is an article that does a great job of explaining what is happening and why it is… Read More ›

• Cleveland Rape Crisis Center…financial results

  By Contributing Writer on November 20, 2017 • ( 20 )

  I never realized social work could be so profitable….. The Lake County ADAMHS Board has been supporting the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center with a payment of $28,000 for each of the last three years – 2015, 2016, and 2017 –… Read More ›

• Chain migration explained

  By Contributing Writer on November 20, 2017 • ( 18 )

  You have probably heard of chain migration.  The objective of our immigration laws where changed by Congress in 1965 from “merit based system” that allows for assimilation to one of “family reunification”. Here is an article by the Federation for… Read More ›

• For the betterment of mankind or for profit?…you decide

  By Contributing Writer on November 19, 2017 • ( 45 )

  Earlier this year, when I was trying to gain some knowledge about the opioid epidemic that was ravaging Lake County, I went to get information from the Lake – Geauga Recovery Center located in Mentor.  I was given their standard… Read More ›

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