In this country, it always seems there are those who misinterpret freedom and liberty to equal anarchy; allow them to do whatever they please wherever they please. A basic premise of our freedom is that your unfettered rights end where they impact me. At that interface, the government must step in and establish boundary laws. If your big cat will never, ever impact me, then fine; have fun. But, we all know from many bad situations like the Zanesville incident that it is likely to have an impact. Thus, some regulation is in order and does not violate an owner's rights. In fact, to have no regulation violates my right to pursue my life in peace and safety. Perhaps its time to hire a lawyer and file my own suit.
Now, if the Poland board can just resist spending more money on football, they can regain the trust they lost when they built their Taj Mahal. Even when cutting, they kept pay-to-play off the table until the bitter end. Did you get the message finally?
People who oppose what they think is socialism are simply saying "I've got mine and the hell with you". If your vision of a country is one where we have no vision of common good, no vision of how a rising tide raises all boats, and wish the poor and disadvantaged would just go away, then you can keep that country. Please move south, you'll find like-minded people there and some of us can have a country with a soul as well as a profit motive.
Congratulations to the Hubbard council for making a wise choice. The scare tactics are thinly disguised attempts by those who like the idea of control without worrying about being responsible to citizens in serious need. Many small dispatch centers are staffed by only one person on some if not all shifts. How is that safe? It is very easy to overload a single person with a combination of phone calls and radio traffic no matter how dedicated they may be. A larger center can also afford to provide higher level training both initial and ongoing which is rarely provided in the small town setting. Finally, consider what happens when that lone dispatcher has to take a "comfort break" in a setting where the next call can never be predicted. All those factors support regional, well managed and well trained 911 and dispatch centers no matter what the rhetoric to the contrary. Maybe others will follow Hubbard's lead.
How hard is it to get this stuff right. Lowellville is seeking improvements to their RADIO system. That is NOT the 911 system. 911 is a phone system that gets callers (the publci) to a dispatcher/call-taker. The RADIO system is used to send help (police, fire, EMS) to the scene of a call. and for them to call for additiional help if needed. The 2 are not inter-connected in any way. If your reporter doesn't know, maybe they should find out before printing a story.
After all the cuts the board has made, the are still CONSIDERING fees for pay-to-play. So they tick off everyone with the Taj of sports stadiums, then sit around scratching their head as to what cuts can be made. Sure, it doesn't save a huge sum but it sends the right message. It is really too bad many students and good programs will have to suffer because of these bonehead (even pigheaded) decisions. Back at the candidates night many talked about more public involvement. Apparently they only want to listen to those who are more concerned with a winning football team than with education.
Just regarding the safety of large trucks, I would note that I have driven large, heavy vehicles and I am certain they do not mix well with the average size car no matter who is at the wheel. If that driver is a poor driver, distracted, or just plain stupid, then a bad situation gets much worse and the results make the news. And get off the cell phone kick. They are just another distraction. Changing the radio, eating, etc. all are distractions. I'm much more worried about a hot cup of coffee landing in my lap (a big distraction) than a phone conversation where I can say "hold on" and toss the phone if necessary.
Since when does a city pay a landowner to improve their property? Many, if not most, cities assess property owners based on frontage for sidewalks. What's up with this crap? Why is the only news that the village is "negotiating" with these fine citizens?
Anybody notice how most of these fatal accidents start with "a truck" and then go on to detail what it hit. How many people have to die before we accept the simple fact of physics that 40 ton vehicles do not mix well with 1 ton (and less) cars?
When companies are faced with declining revenues, what do they do? Raise their prices? Certainly not. They cut back and CONSOLIDATE. Why do all these little bergs insist on keeping their own little kingdoms? What is the current relevance of Campbell, Lowellville, and many others. Pick any 2 towns nearby each other and a strong argument can be made for CONSOLIDATION. One mayor, one police chief, one road supervisor, etc, etc. We could save more than any tax increase will bring in. WHY do we expect less of our government than our private corporations? Expand this idea to roads, bridges, sewers, etc.and the savings could be staggering. Let's face it, this area has 1/3 the people it had 20-30 years ago. How is it logical we need the same size governments? I'm not picking on Lowelville in particular - ALL valley communities owe it to the taxpayers to seriously consider this approach in ALL matters, not just a few tokens. Yes, some mayors, councilpeople and such will be out of a job but we will have a more efficient government and that's the BEST way to lower taxes.
Wild animal owners resist common sense restrictions
In this country, it always seems there are those who misinterpret freedom and liberty to equal anarchy; allow them to do whatever they please wherever they please. A basic premise of our freedom is that your unfettered rights end where they impact me. At that interface, the government must step in and establish boundary laws. If your big cat will never, ever impact me, then fine; have fun. But, we all know from many bad situations like the Zanesville incident that it is likely to have an impact. Thus, some regulation is in order and does not violate an owner's rights. In fact, to have no regulation violates my right to pursue my life in peace and safety. Perhaps its time to hire a lawyer and file my own suit.
November 26, 2012 at 10:09 a.m. permalink suggest removal
3 Valley school levies pass; 2 fail
Now, if the Poland board can just resist spending more money on football, they can regain the trust they lost when they built their Taj Mahal. Even when cutting, they kept pay-to-play off the table until the bitter end. Did you get the message finally?
November 7, 2012 at 4:24 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Looking in vain for a ‘socialist’
People who oppose what they think is socialism are simply saying "I've got mine and the hell with you". If your vision of a country is one where we have no vision of common good, no vision of how a rising tide raises all boats, and wish the poor and disadvantaged would just go away, then you can keep that country. Please move south, you'll find like-minded people there and some of us can have a country with a soul as well as a profit motive.
October 26, 2012 at 11:48 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Hubbard chooses Trumbull County 911 dispatching
Congratulations to the Hubbard council for making a wise choice. The scare tactics are thinly disguised attempts by those who like the idea of control without worrying about being responsible to citizens in serious need. Many small dispatch centers are staffed by only one person on some if not all shifts. How is that safe? It is very easy to overload a single person with a combination of phone calls and radio traffic no matter how dedicated they may be. A larger center can also afford to provide higher level training both initial and ongoing which is rarely provided in the small town setting. Finally, consider what happens when that lone dispatcher has to take a "comfort break" in a setting where the next call can never be predicted. All those factors support regional, well managed and well trained 911 and dispatch centers no matter what the rhetoric to the contrary. Maybe others will follow Hubbard's lead.
July 17, 2012 at 11:15 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Lowellville seeks upgrade of 911 network
How hard is it to get this stuff right. Lowellville is seeking improvements to their RADIO system. That is NOT the 911 system. 911 is a phone system that gets callers (the publci) to a dispatcher/call-taker. The RADIO system is used to send help (police, fire, EMS) to the scene of a call. and for them to call for additiional help if needed. The 2 are not inter-connected in any way. If your reporter doesn't know, maybe they should find out before printing a story.
July 11, 2012 at 9:02 a.m. permalink suggest removal
ELECTION UPDATE | Voters OK most Valley levies
After all the cuts the board has made, the are still CONSIDERING fees for pay-to-play. So they tick off everyone with the Taj of sports stadiums, then sit around scratching their head as to what cuts can be made. Sure, it doesn't save a huge sum but it sends the right message. It is really too bad many students and good programs will have to suffer because of these bonehead (even pigheaded) decisions. Back at the candidates night many talked about more public involvement. Apparently they only want to listen to those who are more concerned with a winning football team than with education.
March 9, 2012 at 9:58 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Semi driver not talking about accident
Just regarding the safety of large trucks, I would note that I have driven large, heavy vehicles and I am certain they do not mix well with the average size car no matter who is at the wheel. If that driver is a poor driver, distracted, or just plain stupid, then a bad situation gets much worse and the results make the news. And get off the cell phone kick. They are just another distraction. Changing the radio, eating, etc. all are distractions. I'm much more worried about a hot cup of coffee landing in my lap (a big distraction) than a phone conversation where I can say "hold on" and toss the phone if necessary.
April 11, 2010 at 11:17 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Poland officials plan for sidewalk
Since when does a city pay a landowner to improve their property? Many, if not most, cities assess property owners based on frontage for sidewalks. What's up with this crap? Why is the only news that the village is "negotiating" with these fine citizens?
April 11, 2010 at 11:04 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Semi driver not talking about accident
Anybody notice how most of these fatal accidents start with "a truck" and then go on to detail what it hit. How many people have to die before we accept the simple fact of physics that 40 ton vehicles do not mix well with 1 ton (and less) cars?
April 8, 2010 at 6:07 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Lowellville mayor: Tax increase needed
When companies are faced with declining revenues, what do they do? Raise their prices? Certainly not. They cut back and CONSOLIDATE. Why do all these little bergs insist on keeping their own little kingdoms? What is the current relevance of Campbell, Lowellville, and many others. Pick any 2 towns nearby each other and a strong argument can be made for CONSOLIDATION. One mayor, one police chief, one road supervisor, etc, etc. We could save more than any tax increase will bring in. WHY do we expect less of our government than our private corporations? Expand this idea to roads, bridges, sewers, etc.and the savings could be staggering. Let's face it, this area has 1/3 the people it had 20-30 years ago. How is it logical we need the same size governments? I'm not picking on Lowelville in particular - ALL valley communities owe it to the taxpayers to seriously consider this approach in ALL matters, not just a few tokens. Yes, some mayors, councilpeople and such will be out of a job but we will have a more efficient government and that's the BEST way to lower taxes.
February 5, 2010 at 10:25 a.m. permalink suggest removal