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Letters to Editor 1 November 2011

Evaluate mayoral candidates on their ability to lead and on their personal character

I strongly encourage all citizens to consider the words and behavior of the two mayoral candidates to make this important judgment: talk to them personally, research them on the Internet, particularly YouTube, and consider the events that have transpired during this campaign. Folks, there is a greater good than power and popularity. There is a greater good than bragging rights for the next four years. There is a greater good than political favors. There is a greater good than political party!

Letters to Editor 29 October 2011

Is business success really what we should be looking for when choosing a president?

While the American public is finally waking up to what a third of a century of Reaganomics has accrued and is finally demanding a piece of the prosperity that the top 1% has enjoyed since 1980, every Republican candidate has put forth a plan to further lower the tax rate of the rich. Perhaps it is time they stop listening to Rush Limbaugh and the Tea Party and start listening to the majority of the American people for a change.

Letters to Editor 29 October 2011

Vote 'yes' on Issue 2

Please vote YES on Issue 2 and keep common sense in our floundering economy. It is a sensible solution to preventing unlimited tax raises to satisfy Big Unions' demands. Everyone is struggling except the union bosses.

Letters to Editor 26 October 2011

School board member clarifies quote; urges 'no' vote on Issue 2

To the editor:

Letters to Editor 21 October 2011

Qaddafi's elimination another triumph for Obama administration

Obama has done more to protect this country and build world respect for our country than Bush did in eight years, or the current crop of Republican presidential candidates could ever accomplish.

Letters to Editor 20 October 2011

Greenfield needs 'rejuvenation'

Above all, become concerned and involved with Greenfield. In the end, you will be glad you did! You may find someone saying to you, “you know, we sure look a lot better around here, thanks to you.” And that will be your payment in full!

Letters to Editor 19 October 2011

Lawmaker supports issue to raise age limit on judges

It only makes sense that this age limit be increased. In this day and age, many people work into their 70s. Ohio judges that are experienced and competent should have the same opportunity to work for the citizens of Ohio.

Letters to Editor 18 October 2011

Lynchburg Police Department thanks contributors to K-9 program

The Lynchburg Police Department would like to thank all of the businesses, organizations and individuals who assisted us in getting the LPD canine program up and running.

Letters to Editor 17 October 2011

Voters, taxpayers need to see distinction between government and society

It is time that the people of Highland, Fayette, Pike, Pickaway, and Ross counties make the distinction between government and society. It is time that we take our society back from the government to promote “our happiness positively” through our charitable giving, which can only be done by lightening the burdens of taxation with a “No” vote on Nov. 8.

Letters to Editor 13 October 2011

Get off the tax issue!

In the past few decades, Americans have gotten totally addicted to credit, thus debt. It has even become a social aspect when people rate themselves by their credit score. In comparison, last year in China, 96% of all new cars were paid for in cash.

Letters to Editor 10 October 2011

'No' vote on Issue 2

Under SB5, paid sick leave and vacation days would be reduced for average public workers. However, members of the Legislature enjoy unlimited paid leave for any reason whatsoever.

Letters to Editor 7 October 2011

Voters urged to attend Candidates Forum Oct. 10

If you haven’t made up your mind yet, I urge you to come to the AAUW Candidates Forum on Monday, Oct. 10, starting at 6 p.m. This longstanding tradition allows for us to get an understanding of the candidates and the issues at hand.

Letters to Editor 4 October 2011

Donations needed for Highland County Humane Society

We are a nonprofit shelter with no state or county funding. Most weeks, we survive on a wing and a prayer. My hope is that the people of Highland County will care enough to support our mission so that no animal has to go without. Please help to keep our shelter going. No donation is too small. Help us now so that we may continue to help them.

Letters to Editor 29 September 2011

Consider area economy before voting on levy

Don’t be fooled into believing that the 1 mill replacement levy proposed this Fall is the same as the one currently in place, because it is not.

Letters to Editor 27 September 2011

Ohio House Bill 136 a costly gamble for public schools

If anyone thought our governor was finished in his attempt to break the back of the Ohio public schools with SB5, think again. As we speak, HB 136 is moving through the Ohio House.

Letters to Editor 24 September 2011

HCSO agrees to forgo wage increase

After much discussion, the membership of the Highland County Sheriff’s Office believed it to be in the best interest of the Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Highland County to forgo the increase that both the Fact Finder and Conciliator believed the County had the ability to fund and continue to have their pay scale frozen at the same level it has been at since January 1, 2008.