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• ACT for America – Philip Haney Video

  By Contributing Writer on November 1, 2017 • ( 243 )

  Here is an very interesting, informative video that I saw in person a couple of weeks ago.  The presenter is Mr. Phil Haney, a former Department of Homeland Security officer, is about as knowledgeable as anyone on the problems in… Read More ›

• Update on DACA meeting

  By Contributing Writer on October 31, 2017 • ( 223 )

  Here is a link to the News-Herald’s article written by Jonathon Tressler on the DACA meeting held at Lakeland Community College on October 30th. You may have to copy and paste to your browser. http://www.news-herald.com/general-news/20171030/lakeland-daca-discussion-aims-to-dispel-myths-educate-audience-about-issue Mr. Tressler left out the… Read More ›

• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Meeting at Lakeland Community College

  By Contributing Writer on October 30, 2017 • ( 0 )

  There were four patriots at the meeting today at Lakeland Community College.  There were approximately 50 liberals – many being brainwashed students.  We saw a short video on how a person originally qualified to be considered for the DACA program… Read More ›

• Pay attention…Here comes another levy in May, 2018…Crime Lab…

  By Contributing Writer on October 29, 2017 • ( 24 )

  We heard that the Prosecutor’s Office is planning to place another real estate tax levy on the ballot.  As we promised as Lobbyists for Citizens, we asked for the financial information that would justify any additional taxes. Here is the… Read More ›

• Willoughby’s School Financing & Tax Levy

  By Contributing Writer on October 29, 2017 • ( 19 )

  The Internet gives us a chance to observe how are school taxes are being used.  Here is a link to Willoughby’s Treasurer’s website: http://www.weschools.org/Downloads/September%202017%20(1).pdf You may want to take a look at their projections of revenue versus expenses.  It looks… Read More ›

• Lake County Council on Aging

  By Contributing Writer on October 28, 2017 • ( 93 )

  If you are considered a senior, or have a friend or family member in that age range, you should read about the services this organization has to offer Lake County.  Here is the link to their website:   http://www.lccoa.org/ The Lake… Read More ›

• Homestead Exemption – 2017 Requirements

  By Contributing Writer on October 28, 2017 • ( 36 )

  We have had some questions on the State of Ohio Homestead Exemption.  After searching the Internet and visiting the Lake County Auditor’s office here is what we have found out for you. For those that have a lot of time… Read More ›

• Pricing Lake County Seniors Out of Their Homes

  By Contributing Writer on October 27, 2017 • ( 42 )

  The Lake County Commissioners authorized a study to be done by MCS Consulting Services entitled Lake County, Ohio Senior Citizens: Today, Tomorrow and in the Future.  The results of the study were given to the Commissioners on October 16, 2015…. Read More ›

• Ever hear of the Small Area Fair Market Rule – It is called social engineering

  By Contributing Writer on October 27, 2017 • ( 32 )

  Thanks to Patriot998 – Here is an article by the Daily Caller on a lawsuit filed by the NAACP and others against the Department of HUD.  What I found interesting was the explanation of the “Small Area Fair Market Rule”…. Read More ›

• Need a ride? Call LakeTran

  By Contributing Writer on October 27, 2017 • ( 206 )

  Seniors and others without transportation may want to look into our local transit system.  Although a bit limited in service routes, they do provide a great service to seniors.  We have had some great personal experience with their services for… Read More ›

• Are you in a “Protected Class”?

  By Contributing Writer on October 26, 2017 • ( 47 )

  Four of us attended the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing meeting held at the Mentor Civic Center on Monday, 10/23/17.  It was conducted by Mr. Tom O’Hara, Planner / Economic & Community Development, for the City of Mentor.  Another notable in… Read More ›

• Heritage Club

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

  Stay tuned for information on coming events at the Heritage Club

• Communist Goals to Destroy America

  By Contributing Writer on October 24, 2017 • ( 468 )

  I recently told a friend that the reason our country no longer functions as it once did is because of the communist infiltration into every segment of our society for decades.   He politely told me “no way”. I said… Read More ›

• Real Estate Taxes & Seniors on Fixed Income Gaining Some Attention

  By Contributing Writer on October 24, 2017 • ( 33 )

  The Lake County Gazette newspaper reporting thought our comments to the Lake County Commissioners about seniors and real estate taxes was notable enough to publish on 10-20-17. Here is a copy of the article. Lake County Gazette 10.20.17 Please note… Read More ›

• What does St. Thomas Aquinas say about immigration?

  By Contributing Writer on October 23, 2017 • ( 31 )

  Perhaps I should send this article to a couple of priests in Lake County. http://www.tfp.org/what-does-saint-thomas-say-about-immigration/ No Borders = No Sovereignty = No Country  

• How do “Dreamers” impact your real estate taxes?

  By Contributing Writer on October 23, 2017 • ( 47 )

  Thanks to Patriot997 for this article. If you are looking for a reason for increased school taxes, the video associated with this article says it is reported that there are 9,000 illegal alien children  (known as “dreamers”) in Lake County…. Read More ›

• Painesville Law Director wants lawsuit dismissed

  By Contributing Writer on October 22, 2017 • ( 32 )

  Thanks to Patriot998 & Patriot999 for this heads up – Freedom is not free, silence is not an option….we will keep calling out all public officials that are not being honest and transparent…. A lawsuit was filed by patriots to… Read More ›

• To kneel or not to kneel? – know the law

  By Contributing Writer on October 21, 2017 • ( 17 )

  

  Thanks to Patriot999 for providing the following post. Judge Timothy J. Grendell from Geauga County sets the record straight on this controversy — they have the freedom of speech; however, like everything else in life, there are consequences for our… Read More ›

• Lake County Commissioners’ Meeting

  By Contributing Writer on October 20, 2017 • ( 43 )

  The Lake County Commissioners hold public meetings and they encourage citizens to participate in their meetings.   It is a important that everyone know who they are because they are responsible for many decisions that impact your lives. The commissioners are… Read More ›

• City of Kirtland

  By Contributing Writer on October 20, 2017 • ( 38 )

  Stay tuned for updates of issue impacting Kirtland residents…..

• Please remember to Love Thy Neighbor

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

  During a very contentious political season, the thought struck me that the second greatest commandment may no longer be sacred.  My faith reminds me to remember and live by the spiritual commandment to  “Love thy Neighbor as Thyself”. I will… Read More ›

• Update on the Senior Levy

  By Contributing Writer on October 19, 2017 • ( 12 )

  We received a very detailed letter from Mr. Joseph R. Tomsick, Chief Executive Officer of the Lake County Council on Aging.  The letter is in response to request for statistics on how many Concord residents benefit from the Senior Levy…. Read More ›

• Proposed new elementary school in Concord – what is the problem?

  By Contributing Writer on October 19, 2017 • ( 14 )

  We attended Concord’s Trustee meeting last night – you can see the entire 2:33 hours meeting on-line at the Concord website.  Here is the website: (Update: for some reason the video of last night’s meeting has been taken down for… Read More ›

• *****Taxpayer Alert*****

  By Contributing Writer on October 17, 2017 • ( 8 )

  Hold on to your wallets, the local taxing authorities are going to be reaching in for more of your money. At the Lake County Commissioners’ meeting today, the Lake County Auditor, Mr. Edward Zupancic, broke this bad news:  The Perry… Read More ›

• What in the world is a T.I.F?

  By Contributing Writer on October 17, 2017 • ( 12 )

  It is an acronym for Taxpayer Increment Financing, and it is a public financing method that is used for development of roads and sewers. The State of Ohio Revised Code Sections 5709.73 through 5709.75 give Townships the ability to declare… Read More ›

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