Join Chamber members at State of the Schools

To the Editor:

Personally, as a resident of the Buckeye School District, I find it important that we have a top notch education system that is supported by the community who in turn increases the value of living in this community. In order to make intelligent decisions you need to be knowledgeable; educated. My husband explained with great passion, just the other day, his mantra for direct sales: Knowledge = Confidence = Enthusiasm. I think this is ideal at any age, in any situation and in any area of your life. In order for Buckeye residents to make an educated decision regarding our school system, I encourage you to attend the State of the Schools luncheon on Tuesday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m. in Buckeye's Junior High School. The Valley City Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the luncheon and urges you to attend. Call 330-483-1111 by May 14th with number attending.

Update from the people's house

One of my proudest accomplishments during this General Assembly has been balancing the state budget without raising taxes. This is especially true after facing a deficit of $8 billion because of the irresponsible spending and reliance on one-time money for recurring expenses by previous administrations.

June is Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month

To the Editor:

The reason I am writing this is to hopefully bring awareness of a little known disease to the public. It seems like in any given month there is awareness for some type of disease or cause that affects our family, friends or coworkers. If there is a cause or a disease, you can bet there's going to be a ribbon with a specific color for it.

On-time tax-payers should be rewarded for diligence

To the Editor:

It is a great statement to the honest tax payers of Ohio to see that our wonderful leaders have once again taken it upon themselves to give tax cheaters another chance to pay their delinquent taxes and to forgive their penalties and eliminate 50 percent of the interest they owe.

Capretta concerned with "get even," not move on

To the Editor:

For the past several months, our community has been subjected to the drama of councilman vs. division of police.

Publisher's notebook

I read a column this week by Robert Samuelson from that other little Post newspaper - the Washington one. Bless their hearts, they keep trying to live up to our standards. But they aren't THE Post like us, they are just the Washington one.

Trust in Councilman Ousley to better our roads

To the Editor:

Something has got to be done to the crumbled roads within the city of Brunswick. There are not any roads that are safe to drive on in this city, including the entrance and exit ways of Interstate 71. Any company that would be thinking of relocating within our city would think twice about their decision as soon as they exited I-71 and saw the condition our streets and roadways are in.

From the people's House

Helping to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Ohioans is one of the primary reasons I enjoy the privilege of serving as your legislator. By listening to your views and representing them in the legislative process, we are able to craft legislation aimed at improving a given situation.

Brown in your hometown

Justin Kuemerle, a Wright State University student, relies on federal student loans to help pay for school. He recently told me that without Stafford Loans, he would have to forgo college.

City provides old fashioned roads during fest

To the Editor:

Spring is finally here. The weather is getting warmer and soon it will be time for Brunswick's annual event, Old Fashioned Days. It's that time of the year we celebrate what life must have been like back at the turn of the century.

Publisher's notebook

A letter to the editor we received in Brunswick this week suggested that we start a bad road contest. We have received letters like this from multiple towns over the past year and the letter writer's suggestion struck me as a good idea.

From the people's House

One of the intrinsic problems in government is its ability to grow and convolute processes past their original intent. Generally, the more government we have, the more we spend and the more likely it is that someone will use it as an excuse to raise taxes. This is one of the primary reasons why I am such an advocate of small government.

Retirees not impressed with Democrats vote

To the Editor:

In the April 14 issue of The Post both Senator Brown and Representative Sutton informed us that they voted against the Republican's proposed budget because it contained reductions in Medicare spending. Why didn't they propose their own budget by simply eliminating all reference to Medicare and send it back to the Republicans for approval?

Brown in your hometown

Ohio workers can compete with anyone in the world. And, every day, at places like Nook Industries in Cuyahoga County, Middletown Tube Works in Butler County and Crown Battery in Sandusky County, Ohio workers are making goods used all over the world.

Area roads are contender for worst roads ever

To the Editor:

Since the roads in Brunswick are not getting any better, I thought I would stop grumbling about it and find a way to grin and bear it. I propose that the The Post start a bad road contest. Readers could send in photos in competition for the worst stretch of road in the Brunswick disaster area.

Police presence in park has improved situation

To the Editor:

I thought I needed to write a letter to tell you what I have seen at Shenandoah Park recently, and I actually own property that is adjacent to the park, and live there. I have read a few letters in The Post and have agreed with some of the statements like, "Do the people in the neighborhood not care enough to call police when they see wrong-doing?"

From the People's House

The Ohio House of Representatives is often referred to as "The People's House" because legislators are there to put forth the opinions of the Ohioans they represent. Many issues come and go, but others are constants in Columbus. For instance, we have had great focus on the economy and jobs during this General Assembly. But even during good economic conditions, these remain a priority.

Thankful for city's actions at Shenandoah Park

To the Editor:

I would like to extend a thank you to those who have been instrumental in making a notable difference at Shenandoah Park.

Points from Portman

In the last 40 years, federal spending on entitlements, including Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, has soared from less than half of Washington's budget to almost two-thirds. This past year alone, Medicare spending totaled about $560 billion - more than triple what it was two decades ago, even after inflation. Over the next decade, as the population ages, Medicare spending is projected to continue to grow at rates far outpacing inflation.

America's last stand against a Godless nation

To the Editor,

For over three years I have warned everyone that President Obama and his administration are socialists. Many people used to laugh and mock me, while others accused me of not liking Obama because he's black. Excuse me, I wanted Alan Keyes for president and he's black.

Brown in your hometown

Identity theft and tax fraud victims - like Michael Bucalo whom I recently met in Cleveland - know that "there are people out there [who] are so slick; they can steal your shoes while you are running." For criminals who prey on unsuspecting taxpayers, tax season is the time to cash in - on other people's hard-earned refund checks.

Loose dog fine is an insult to hardworking citizens

To the Editor:

I am appalled by a fine of $140 levied on my neighbor and very good friend because her dog got loose. Yet you have cats running around and know one seems to care? To those in charge, you want to know why you can't get money for your projects? Here it is. Oh and by the way, she is a single mother raising three little ones and this sure doesn't help.

Many of today's arguments not based on facts

To the Editor:

Once again, President Obama has been excoriated and has been determined to be guilty by nothing more than innuendo. A recent contributor is certain that the President is a fraud because he spent "so much money to have most of his prior records sealed ... this action alone makes the rest of his past suspect."

Publisher's notebook

Finally we are down to two real contenders in the race for the presidency. Although Republicans may not have been 100 percent sold on their candidate, many of President Obama's supporters are not as enthusiastic as they were four years ago either, so it will be a fair fight.

From the people's House

There is no doubt that recessions are hard on businesses, hard on the jobless, and hard on families across the state. Regardless of the difficult circumstances, I am continually inspired by the perseverance I see from Ohioans everywhere I go. We believe that better times will come and we always strive to improve our economic climate.