All I can say--mustbcrzy--IS CRAZY. (You picked an appropriate user name). You're speaking incorrectly. Dale NEVER hand-picked the Church Council. The congregation nominates and picks the members of council. And I assure you, they are taking tremendous heat over this and they are doing all within their power to keep the ship afloat. This came to a shock to them as it did to the rest of the congregation. So stop pointing fingers.
I commend many individuals that stepped forward and added some very to-the-point opinions on the Zion Fiasco. Psych and remk both offered valuable information, including hear-it-all before. Being in law enforcement myself for 20 years (and my fimiliarity with the ORC), I can certainly attest to the judical system and how it works.
Is this issue difficult to stomach? Certainly. Will we ever have closure? Possibly. I DO know for a fact that Zion's Council is working tirelessly and ALL have had sleepless nights over this issue--not to mention the staff that have taken the brunt of this hit. My hat is off to the individuals that "keep the ship afloat" through these turbulant times. The new President of Council will have his hands full in the coming year. I admire him for stepping up and taking the helm.
As a member, I can honestly say that Pastor Dale enfluenced me to move to Zion from another church. He was a class act. Unfortunately, this is the THIRD time that I have gone through this type of situation. Once, early in the 70's then once more in the late 90's. It's not pretty to say the least and none of them get any easier. Everyone loses when these things occur. I assure you, the trusted one-on-one discussions you'll have with the pastor behind closed doors are gone. It's simply too chancy for the clergy and it will undoubtedly influence would-be individuals from entering seminary. Doors will be open--and cameras will be focused.
The Zion family needs to be strong--and PRAY every day for ALL concerned. We'll get through this difficult time.
The preceeding comment is certainly an understatement to the Chief's tenure. The City of Canfield was lucky to have such a dedicated and highly motivated individual for the past 26 years as Dave Blystone. I was most honored to work under his leadership for 17 of those years and I can honestly say they were the best years of my life. I am a better person today because of him. Although, I have made mistakes and I have stumbled from time to time, I find myself focusing on the guiding priciples that Dave taught me and I find comfort every time.
I wish Dave the best and I know that the next chapter of his life will be just as good as the last 26 years. The avenue he takes upon his retirement from CPD will certainly be of a leadership/teaching role. I encourage anyone entering the law enforcement field to enroll in Dave's classes if at all possible, whether it be at YSU or the Police Academy. You'll never meet a more dedicated, educated and well-rounded individual who will always have a keen way of putting things in a most unique perspective.
The best of luck to you, Dave. You will be deeply missed. And remember, this is the REAL THING.
Former pastor Giffin faces 6 rape charges
All I can say--mustbcrzy--IS CRAZY. (You picked an appropriate user name). You're speaking incorrectly. Dale NEVER hand-picked the Church Council. The congregation nominates and picks the members of council. And I assure you, they are taking tremendous heat over this and they are doing all within their power to keep the ship afloat. This came to a shock to them as it did to the rest of the congregation. So stop pointing fingers.
February 26, 2009 at 12:58 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Former pastor Giffin faces 6 rape charges
I commend many individuals that stepped forward and added some very to-the-point opinions on the Zion Fiasco. Psych and remk both offered valuable information, including hear-it-all before. Being in law enforcement myself for 20 years (and my fimiliarity with the ORC), I can certainly attest to the judical system and how it works.
Is this issue difficult to stomach? Certainly. Will we ever have closure? Possibly. I DO know for a fact that Zion's Council is working tirelessly and ALL have had sleepless nights over this issue--not to mention the staff that have taken the brunt of this hit. My hat is off to the individuals that "keep the ship afloat" through these turbulant times. The new President of Council will have his hands full in the coming year. I admire him for stepping up and taking the helm.
As a member, I can honestly say that Pastor Dale enfluenced me to move to Zion from another church. He was a class act. Unfortunately, this is the THIRD time that I have gone through this type of situation. Once, early in the 70's then once more in the late 90's. It's not pretty to say the least and none of them get any easier. Everyone loses when these things occur. I assure you, the trusted one-on-one discussions you'll have with the pastor behind closed doors are gone. It's simply too chancy for the clergy and it will undoubtedly influence would-be individuals from entering seminary. Doors will be open--and cameras will be focused.
The Zion family needs to be strong--and PRAY every day for ALL concerned. We'll get through this difficult time.
February 24, 2009 at 1:25 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Canfield police chief to retire at end of March
The preceeding comment is certainly an understatement to the Chief's tenure. The City of Canfield was lucky to have such a dedicated and highly motivated individual for the past 26 years as Dave Blystone. I was most honored to work under his leadership for 17 of those years and I can honestly say they were the best years of my life. I am a better person today because of him. Although, I have made mistakes and I have stumbled from time to time, I find myself focusing on the guiding priciples that Dave taught me and I find comfort every time.
I wish Dave the best and I know that the next chapter of his life will be just as good as the last 26 years. The avenue he takes upon his retirement from CPD will certainly be of a leadership/teaching role. I encourage anyone entering the law enforcement field to enroll in Dave's classes if at all possible, whether it be at YSU or the Police Academy. You'll never meet a more dedicated, educated and well-rounded individual who will always have a keen way of putting things in a most unique perspective.
The best of luck to you, Dave. You will be deeply missed. And remember, this is the REAL THING.
February 23, 2009 at 4:55 p.m. permalink suggest removal