Sylvania

Waterville, OH—In recognition of her efforts to support Ohio’s small businesses, State Representative Barbara Sears (R-Monclova Township) yesterday was presented the “Guardian of Small Business Award” by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Ohio’s most prominent small business advocacy organization.

“I’m pleased that the NFIB has honored me with this award today,” Sears said. “I have worked diligently to improve Ohio’s business environment and create jobs, and it is a privilege to be recognized for my efforts.”

Sylvania Township Trustee Carol Contrada filed petitions today as a Democratic candidate for Lucas County Commissioner.

Mrs. Contrada cited three reasons for her decision:

Article published Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Sylvania Township auto dealer to alter sign
Taylor agrees to slow message changes
http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100210/NEIGHBORS...
Sylvania Township and ODOT say Taylor's bright sign has drawn complaints about the possibility of drivers finding it so distracting that it might lead to crashes.
( THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON )

By DAVID PATCH
BLADE STAFF WRITER

Multi-billion dollar debt looms without plan to repay

COLUMBUS—State Representative Barbara Sears (R - Sylvania) today opposed legislation to place the renewal of the Third Frontier initiative on the May ballot, citing that increasing spending during the recession will put Ohio farther into debt.

People are telling me that JR Block threatened Democrat Party Chairman Redfern. Redfern was told that if Konop has an opponent in the primary everyone will suffer the consequences. Can anyone confirm this? What have you heard? JR wouldn't have done this without Konop's approval. It's despicable but I won't be surprised to learn that Konop is rigging his reelection through intimidation. And with Stainbrook's long-standing relationship with JR that our "leadership" is part of this.

WASHINGTON- Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement in the wake of yesterday’s shooting at Fort Hood.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, their families and friends, and all of our armed forces in the wake of this tragic event at Ft. Hood. Our nation asks much of its armed forces and now more than ever they need our support as the details of this senseless act of violence come to light.”

Welcome to Short Notes from October Session dates of the 128th General Assembly. This is a summary of what happened on the floor of the House in Columbus. This is not meant to be a formal summary of the bills, but meant to provide from my point of view what happened. I know that some readers may disagree with my point of view and I actually appreciate that. I love to learn about issues, study them and process them through my understanding.

Entrepreneurship is the modern-day driver of job creation and progress. According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses generate as much as 80 percent of new jobs and represent 99.7 percent of employers in the United States. It is crucial that as Ohio struggles to its feet during this recession, state leaders strive to improve our business environment so that small businesses can thrive.

Sylvania Township candidate for trustee John Jennewine has been order to appear before the Ohio Election Commission for a hearing on Thursday October 15. According to the OEC a complaint was filed against Mr. Jennewine in September, alleging that his campaign signs were either improper or illegal, and that his campaign was accepting or spending monies without a designation of treasurer.

Date: Wednesday, September, 23rd 2009

Time: 6:00

Place: Nederhouser Community Hall –Olander Park, Sylvania, OH

Cost: $20 for Adults and $5 per child or $40 for entire family.

The Children of Liberty held their second candidate forum tonight at the Sylvania Branch library in Sylvania Ohio. The candidates who spoke were Ben Konop, Kevin Milliken, and PREZ Washington. Other candidates in attendance were John Adams and Michael Watson. There were about 30 people at the event this evening.

I Twittered the event which you can see here:
http://twitter.com/thechrismyers

I guess that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. In addition to Doug and Pam Haynam who spearheaded the attempted land grab by the Sylvania city government last year, we now have Benjamin 'Bugsy' Haynam, who ended college a few credit hours short but didn't see that as a major obstacle to getting a job in Sylvania schools. Of course, Ma Haynam is on the school board – at least for now.

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COLUMBUS – State Representative Barbara R. Sears (R- Sylvania) yesterday announced the passage of the Workers’ Compensation and the Industrial Commission budgets with full bi-partisan support from the House Finance and Appropriations Committee.

When the attempt to annex Sylvania Township failed last fall, the folks at OneSylvania knew it would be three years before another attempt at a merger could take place. But Doug Haynam, a OneSylvania proponent and Sylvania City Council member, has already found a way to usurp the will of Sylvania Township residents. Hold them hostage for water!

They say the voters are never wrong, and that is certainly the case with the Sylvania merger issue. In this instance the status quo is pretty good. Both Sylvania governments are currently financially sound and providing similar services to their residents. My motivation in pursuing the merger was to secure lower real estate taxes for everyone in both jurisdictions and a lower earned income tax rate in the entire community.

Which should have been titled:

Sylvania Takeover Goes Down In Flames
Mayor Craig Stough Hung in Effigy

But is actually: Issue can't return for at least 3 years
By ANGIE SCHMITT (aschmitt@theblade.com) BLADE STAFF WRITER

Here's the link: http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081105/NEWS09/811050523

The Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation (SCIC) contributed $10,000 to help One Sylvania promote a 'merger' with Sylvania Township. Dee-Dee Liedel objected to the legality of this donation, but she was shouted down and out voted. Now it seems Dee isn't alone. Attorney General Nancy H. Rogers objects as well.