Work misrepresented; public misinformed

January 23, 2018

Dear Editor: I’m writing regarding the firing of the East Liverpool housing inspectors and the article written about it in this paper. I am one of the two let go. Being an “at will” employee, I understand that my position can be terminated for any reason. I am fine with that. However I am not fine with misrepresentation of my work performance, or misinformation concerning how events took place. I was not fired by the planning director, my boss. I was fired by the mayor. There was never an instance where I was reprimanded for my job performance by my direct supervisor — ...

The countdown and resolutions

January 21, 2018

Dear Editor: In thinking of New Year’s and the big countdown and resolutions that we make today and break tomorrow, my thoughts turn from the traditional New Year’s festivities and all, to a different mindset regarding the New Year. Regarding the big countdown: There is a bigger countdown than the one held in New York City. This countdown started many, many years ago, but is coming to a close or a final ball drop. This countdown can be summed up with these words: “... behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the Day of Salvation.” (II Corinthians 6:2) We must all ...

DACA won’t MAGA

January 21, 2018

Dear Editor: DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) won’t MAGA (Make American Geat Again)! It is heralded by the political left that America is the land of immigrants so your citizenship isn’t all its cracked up to be. By that logic, America is just an open stretch of land readily available to whoever shows up so all history that is documented regarding this land is insignificant. With that “insignificants,” the removal of statues and plaques of historical figures is just redecorating the lawn for curb appeal to attract the next occupants. Are you really planning on ...

Actions speak volumes

January 21, 2018

Dear Editor: On Dec. 26, I stepped out of my truck and slipped and fell on the ice in the Dunham Plaza parking lot, in front of JoAnn Fabrics. By looking at the angle of my foot, I knew immediately that it was broken, so I yelled out for help. Within seconds I was surrounded by the most caring, loving people God could have put there. The first person on the scene was a nurse — is that God or what! She knew to remove my boot before my foot swelled too much. Another person called for an ambulance; another lifted me up while someone else put cardboard under me so I didn’t get ...

Real American values

January 21, 2018

Dear Editor: Earlier this week, Sen. Lindsey Graham states “America is an idea, not a race.” I agree with the sentiment in his statement 100 percent, and in accordance, I’d like to quote from a famous poem that is now in the Statue of Liberty’s museum. Emma Lazarus’ poem, “The New Colossus”, is as timely today as it was when first published. “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddles masses yearning to be free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” Neil ...

Where to look

December 23, 2017

Dear Editor: As I write this, it is four days before Christmas. Soon the birth of Christ will be celebrated across the world. When Jesus was born He came into a world where most people were oppressed or enslaved. Those in power, the rich and political rulers along with those in the church, used their power over men to use them to further their agendas. Women were considered as things only to be used for pleasure or as slaves. Sounds familiar doesn’t it? The last few months women have finally told their stories of abuse at the hands of men who held their future in their hands. ...