News Stories for November 2009
Stories for Monday, November 30
<b>‘Get the facts’ on incorporation</b>
I have lived and worked in West Chester Twp. for the better portion of 50 years. I currently own a home and business in the township. I served as a teacher and principal of Lakota High School, as well as superintendent of Butler County Schools. I have been involved in ...
Stories for Tuesday, November 24
<b>‘United Way stands as a backbone for our chapter’</b>
How the American Red Cross relies on Butler County United Way — 326! That is the number of individuals the Butler County office of the American Red Cross provided food, clothing and shelter to last year alone.Disasters happen every day. There is never a convenient time, prior warnings, or a ...
<b>‘Strong connections’</b>
As we approach Thanksgiving and the annual celebration of National Family Week, Nov. 23-28, it is crucial that we ask ourselves, “What have we done to help struggling families become self sufficient and build strong communities?” In this season of giving thanks, I feel we should celebrate some of the ...
Stories for Friday, November 20
<b> ‘An embarrassment’</b>
Sarah Palin is a phenomenon I do not understand. It is hard enough to see her as an obscure state governor. That gun-toting bimbo from Alaska — with her shrill voice and her dysfunctional family — is an absolute embarrassment for the GOP in the national political arena.In Europe, her ...
<b>‘Not because of the profit motive’</b>
The common belief among conservatives is that government is corrupt and inefficient, and private enterprise can always do a better job of providing a given service or product. This is partially based on one of the tenets of capitalist theory that says the profit motive will inspire better productivity and ...
Stories for Thursday, November 19
Computer glitch delaying flights
A computer glitch shut down most, if not all, departing flights at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and other airports across the country Thursday morning. One passenger said a Delta Air Lines gate agent announced that the computer problem would not allow pilots to retrieve flight plans, and that no planes were ...
Stories for Friday, November 13
<b>Feeding ‘children our priority ...’</b>
The current economic recession has affected everyone in our country, and Butler County is no exception. Contributions to local charitable organizations are seeing the same financial crunch as are many of our families.These are the same charitable organizations that assist our families during adverse times and at this time, more ...
<b>‘Boehner never met an animal protection law he’s liked’</b>
House Minority Leader John Boehner has one of the worst records on animal cruelty in the entire Congress. He was even the only one of Ohio’s 18 House members who voted in 2007 against tough penalties for dogfighting and cockfighting crimes.Animal fighting not only fosters unspeakable cruelty to animals, but ...
Stories for Tuesday, November 10
<b>‘Ultimate sacrifice’</b>
Today we celebrate yet another Veterans Day. With more than 4,662 U.S. and coalition casualties, and an estimated 186,476 Iraqis dead, while another 350,000 Americans have been wounded, and possibly a million Iraqis — this day should be more than just another holiday.As large as these numbers are, many, many ...
<b>‘Say thanks’</b>
... Many establishments are closed today as the country is urged to take time to pay our respects to our former and current servicemen and servicewomen. I will be attending the luncheon hosted by American Legion Post 218 in Middletown to pay my respects. There will also be a luncheon ...
Stories for Monday, November 9
<b>‘Unprotected from a variety of ills’</b>
Attending a law enforcement seminar, I was informed that the Chinese Mafia has relocated headquarters to Mexico because it is easier to smuggle drugs (specifically heroin) across our southern border than via traditional methods. A city in Ohio was specifically named as a known distribution hub.It’s no surprise law enforcement ...
Stories for Friday, November 6
No Ohio Guard members injured at Fort Hood
No Ohio National Guard personnel were injured in the shooting rampage at Fort Hood on Thursday, Nov. 5, the Ohio Adjutant General’s Department said. Ohio National Guard units sometimes process through the Army base in Texas to prepare soldiers for mobilization or demobilization, but none are currently stationed there. There ...
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