• Letters to Editor 16 August 2010

    A warning to Republicans

    At one time our values were what united us: we were united in principles and purpose. We believed that the purpose of government was to provide freedom from foreign powers, to protect us from oppression by our own government through a heavy tax burden or unnecessary restrictions, to facilitate prosperity though economy conducive to the free market, to protect the sanctity of all human life, and to grant us the right to pursue happiness by interfering as little as possible in our lives.
  • Letters to Editor 16 August 2010
    President explains the role of city council
    As president of Hillsboro City Council, I am the chief administrative head of the legislative branch of our local government, just as the Speaker of the House of Representatives is in the House and the President of the Senate is in the Senate. The job of City Council is to pass laws to protect the public interest and to appropriate the funds that the City of Hillsboro is entrusted with by the taxpayers.
  • Letters to Editor 14 August 2010
    Community Action seeks teams for Aug. 25 golf outing
    On Aug. 25, the Highland County Community Action Organization, Inc. will be holding our annual golf outing at Buckeye Hills Country Club with all proceeds going back to the organization to help support the numerous individuals and families we serve.
  • Letters to Editor 14 August 2010
    Hillsboro, New Mexico resident seeks information from Hillsboro, Ohio
    Our history, and your history intersect. Hillsboro, New Mexico is like Hillsboro, Ohio; the land has the same lay. Lore has it that our Hillsboro was named by a miner in 1877 by the name of Joe Yankie, who hailed from Hillsboro, Ohio.
  • Letters to Editor 13 August 2010
    City auditor addresses tax budget hearing
    A lot has been said about the city's recent tax budget hearing. For all the grandstanding theatrics that were involved, it served no useful purpose. For the record, I met with Ms. Ellison and Mr. Holt and they left my office understanding that nothing untoward had occurred regarding the budget. Whether or not that message was given to Mayor Zink I cannot say.
  • Letters to Editor 12 August 2010
    Issues with lake association
    As residents of the Enchanted Hills Association, we would like to comment on a recent opinion.
  • Letters to Editor 9 August 2010
    Speak up on local political races
    We have a county commissioner election race between incumbent Gary Heaton and challenger Jeremy Shaffer. This is where YOU get your voice in your government. Your vote really DOES make a difference at this level.
  • Letters to Editor 9 August 2010
    Family appreciates efforts by Lynchburg community
    My family and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the mayor of Lynchburg, Village Council, Historical Society, Parks and Recreation, Lynchburg Joint Fire Department, Vilvens and Son Contractors, and all those who helped with the success of the 2nd annual block party and dedication of the Williams and Pfister baseball fields.
  • Letters to Editor 7 August 2010
    It's not just one party to blame
    We really need to clean house on both sides of the aisle, become more aware of what our public officials are doing and hold them accountable for their actions.
  • Letters to Editor 3 August 2010
    Policy Center director: Senator's column contained incorrect information
    Just as I relied on test plots from OSU to determine which varieties of corn to plant to get the maximum yield when I farmed, Greater Ohio has been running test plots on public policy by meeting with local community groups, civic organizations and elected leaders to hear their best practices and share state level policy reforms. The research speaks for itself. Restoring prosperity to Ohio means both strong metros and rural areas. We can’t have one without the other.
  • Letters to Editor 3 August 2010
    History's argument for cutting taxes
    When the government cuts taxes, everyone benefits. Wages increase, the amounts and quality of products increase, and the quality of life improves. Yes, the wealthy get wealthier, but so does everyone else, including the government. Based on the historical information I would like to pose a new taxation question: Why isn't the government cutting taxes?
  • Letters to Editor 29 July 2010
    'Trinkle-down' economics have failed us
    Both Mr. Ryan and Mr. Lewis have asked questions about my response to an article decrying an alleged tax increase on average Americans which in reality is only allowing the portion of Bush's cut on that applies to wealthiest Americans to expire as intended.
  • Letters to Editor 29 July 2010
    As usual, Republicans the party of 'no'
    The voters of this county and state had better realize that this country will continue to spiral toward Third World status if Republicans gain power.
  • Letters to Editor 27 July 2010
    Columnist fighting a losing cultural battle
    Sure enough, "that Ballentine dude", as my friend so eloquently put it, seems to be inciting the masses to put an end to the abominable practice of donning fuzzy slippers and other such boudoir attire whilst shopping at our elegant local Wal-mart. I can kind of see his point. I mean, what's next? Muumuus at McDonald's? There goes the neighborhood.

  • Letters to Editor 27 July 2010
    Teens encouraged to speak out on issues
    This is to encourage Highland’s teens to speak up and be heard about the things that concern them and their families, and if they have any ideas about events in Highland. After all, it is their home too, and it won’t be long before the steering wheel will be in THEIR hands.
  • Letters to Editor 25 July 2010
    Columnist wrong on tax reform
    Mr. Ryan's "Tax Reform (i.e. tax cuts)" column was in part a response to a letter (which was not published) I wrote responding to his previous column accusing president Obama of endangering the economy by increasing taxes.
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