1. A starting salary of $43,000 for non-educated, semi-skilled work is a phenomenal salary. Be grateful
2. The era of defined contribution pensions is OVER. They're economically unfeasible, politically untenable, and public opinion -- on which most labor disputes rest once service is interrupted -- does not favor any group (teachers or otherwise) arguing in favor of defined contribution pensions.
3. Scare tactics about public safety and "not knowing the roads" will backfire. No one believes that a trash-hauler brought in from another area won't learn how to drive in snow in a couple of weeks. He's not being asked to conduct open-heart surgery.
4. Whenever you hear about "blue crews" being brought in, the union undermines its argument. The existence of blue crews means that there is a labor pool willing to work for what market conditions suggest is a fair salary, not what a Teamster thinks is a fair salary.
Contrary to reports of its imminent death in the early 2000s, it's held up better than anyone would have expected. At that, radio as a medium serves as the basis for most forms of verbal journalism. Whether you're podcasting or streaming, the format hasn't changed in 100 years.
All told, radio serves as a means for communication skills -- both verbal and written -- and supplements English and speech courses.
There's no need for a freshness date on beer--craft brew or mass produced. It's an gimmick by large-scale breweries to (1) sell more beer by providing an expiration date and (2) trick you into thinking that they care about your palette.
In general, drink your beer 2-4 weeks after purchasing, regardless of type. Keep it cold, and if it goes from cold to warm, it's gonna skunk.
You people who own houses in Poland and don't vote for school levies may be the stupidest people residing in Mahoning County.
The only thing that keeps property values in Poland from depreciating are its schools. It's really the only real asset that community has, and moreover, it's the only reason why new families move into Poland from other communities.
So quit cutting off your nose to spite your face. You'll make back the extra $90/yr. -- plus some -- on the sale of your home.
Best of luck to young Colin, though I hope he took more into consideration than just playing time. A degree from Miami opens more doors than a starting sophomore year.
Nothing against Brian Banfield, who is a fine educator and will make a top-notch athletic administrator, but this job should have been Rohan's.
As usual, most bad decisions in the school system fall heavily on the incompetence its languid superintendent, Dr. Robert Zorn, who should have retired -- or been forced out -- a long time ago.
Had Zorn spent more time at the high school (a common complaint of most teachers at PSHS) and less time doing, well...very little, he would have known that Steve Rohan's commitment to attaining this position was second-to-none.
During his time as baseball coach, Rohan scheduled the teams' games himself due to outgoing AD Myron Stallsmith's incompetence. He routinely got the field ready for gameday when the weather was inclimate due to the laziness of Poland's infamous maintenance crew, not to mention myriad other small acts, which made him the overwhelming deserved candidate for this position.
Shame on you, Dr. Zorn, for not listening. But then again, no one in Poland is really surprised.
Teamsters, Allied Waste remain at an impasse
Let's get a few things straight, here:
1. A starting salary of $43,000 for non-educated, semi-skilled work is a phenomenal salary. Be grateful
2. The era of defined contribution pensions is OVER. They're economically unfeasible, politically untenable, and public opinion -- on which most labor disputes rest once service is interrupted -- does not favor any group (teachers or otherwise) arguing in favor of defined contribution pensions.
3. Scare tactics about public safety and "not knowing the roads" will backfire. No one believes that a trash-hauler brought in from another area won't learn how to drive in snow in a couple of weeks. He's not being asked to conduct open-heart surgery.
4. Whenever you hear about "blue crews" being brought in, the union undermines its argument. The existence of blue crews means that there is a labor pool willing to work for what market conditions suggest is a fair salary, not what a Teamster thinks is a fair salary.
November 1, 2012 at 8:43 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Ethnic radio programs in jeopardy on Struthers station
Fact check: Radio market growth is modest, and continues to grow.
http://www.marketingcharts.com/radio/...
Contrary to reports of its imminent death in the early 2000s, it's held up better than anyone would have expected. At that, radio as a medium serves as the basis for most forms of verbal journalism. Whether you're podcasting or streaming, the format hasn't changed in 100 years.
All told, radio serves as a means for communication skills -- both verbal and written -- and supplements English and speech courses.
July 26, 2012 at 5:47 p.m. permalink suggest removal
As sales burst, Valley brewer taps into new markets
There's no need for a freshness date on beer--craft brew or mass produced. It's an gimmick by large-scale breweries to (1) sell more beer by providing an expiration date and (2) trick you into thinking that they care about your palette.
In general, drink your beer 2-4 weeks after purchasing, regardless of type. Keep it cold, and if it goes from cold to warm, it's gonna skunk.
July 4, 2012 at 12:01 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Hagan wants Rush off air
Two questions:
1. Why is this a news story?
2. Who does Bob Hagan think he is? Vladimir Putin?
One reminder directed at the not-so-savvy editor(s) of The Vindicator who thought this story was fit to print:
"First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out --
Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out --
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out --
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me -- and there was no one left to speak for me.
Finally, Vladimir Hagan came for The Vindicator..."
March 7, 2012 at 1:40 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Voters face school levy in Poland for 3rd time
You people who own houses in Poland and don't vote for school levies may be the stupidest people residing in Mahoning County.
The only thing that keeps property values in Poland from depreciating are its schools. It's really the only real asset that community has, and moreover, it's the only reason why new families move into Poland from other communities.
So quit cutting off your nose to spite your face. You'll make back the extra $90/yr. -- plus some -- on the sale of your home.
February 6, 2012 at 8:38 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Poland’s Reardon happy with switch to Kent St.
Best of luck to young Colin, though I hope he took more into consideration than just playing time. A degree from Miami opens more doors than a starting sophomore year.
January 15, 2012 at 8:40 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Poland schools appoint new head of athletics, over some objections
What a shame.
Nothing against Brian Banfield, who is a fine educator and will make a top-notch athletic administrator, but this job should have been Rohan's.
As usual, most bad decisions in the school system fall heavily on the incompetence its languid superintendent, Dr. Robert Zorn, who should have retired -- or been forced out -- a long time ago.
Had Zorn spent more time at the high school (a common complaint of most teachers at PSHS) and less time doing, well...very little, he would have known that Steve Rohan's commitment to attaining this position was second-to-none.
During his time as baseball coach, Rohan scheduled the teams' games himself due to outgoing AD Myron Stallsmith's incompetence. He routinely got the field ready for gameday when the weather was inclimate due to the laziness of Poland's infamous maintenance crew, not to mention myriad other small acts, which made him the overwhelming deserved candidate for this position.
Shame on you, Dr. Zorn, for not listening. But then again, no one in Poland is really surprised.
March 27, 2009 at 2:34 p.m. permalink suggest removal