Column submitted by U.S. Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-OH) Memorial Day is upon us, and with it come some of my favorite American traditions. Our favorite baseball teams are taking the diamonds. We open our homes to friends and family for backyard barbecues, graduation parties, and simple celebrations of summer holidays. Our neighborhoods will enjoy the […]
Your Opinion Counts
May 16, 2013 by
The following column was submitted by State Representative Dorothy Pelanda. It is my privilege to represent each of you in the Ohio House of Representatives. The changes in the laws that the Legislature contemplates, in an effort to better the lives of all Ohioans, are complex and many-sided. For many issues, there are compelling arguments […]
The Y’s Swim Lessons & Swim Team Build Confidence!
April 30, 2013 by
Spring has sprung, which means the weather is getting nicer and school is quickly coming to a close. Summer will be here before you know it, but are you and your children prepared for a summer of fun in the sun? According to the Center for Disease Control & Prevention, about 10 people die from […]
House Bill 61: Access to Adoption Records
April 30, 2013 by
The following column was submitted by State Representative Dorothy Pelanda. House Bill 61, which I sponsored with Rep. Nicki Antonio (D-Lakewood), creates equal rights for all Ohio adoptees regarding access to their original birth records. As an adoption attorney and adoptive parent, I am keenly aware of a certain disparity in Ohio’s adoption laws. Rep. […]
God in the Midst of Terror
April 16, 2013 by
Like most of you, I was taken back when hearing the first reports coming in from the bombings at the Boston Marathon yesterday. Like in previous events, these “close to home” attacks suck me in as I watch the reports, hear personal stories, and struggle with the pain of others. In moments like this, I […]
The Governor’s Budget: Part II
March 11, 2013 by
The following column was submitted by State Representative Dorothy Pelanda. On March 1, 1803, Ohio became the 17th state in the Union. Ohio was the first state carved from a continuous area known as the Northwest Territory, and the debate surrounding our statehood was fiercely argued. We almost became two states divided by the Scioto […]
Concerning Cash
March 1, 2013 by
One of the biggest struggles people have is how they handle their money. I hear about it all the time and it causes huge challenges in people’s lives. I believe the biggest contributing factor to this avoidable stress is consumerism. In a Walmart era, we have moved into buying what we want, for as cheap […]
How the State Budget Becomes Law
February 8, 2013 by
The following column was submitted by State Representative Dorothy Pelanda. Over the coming months, you are likely to hear a lot about the state budget. The budget is passed and signed just like any other bill, but it is subject to a unique constitutional requirement: it must be enacted before the spending authority of the […]
National Mentoring Month
February 6, 2013 by
The following column was submitted by Pam Stone, United Way of Marion County Executive Director January was National Mentoring Month, which becomes an excellent reason to tell you about mentoring. The Pew Partnership for Civic Change is a well-respected civic research organization that identifies and disseminates promising solutions to tough community issues. According to them, […]
The Shepherd’s Fellowship – On the Air
January 28, 2013 by
This morning, I announced at church a new outreach coming from The Shepherd’s Fellowship. In March we will be doing a 1/2 hour radio program on Saturday mornings on two different radio stations. The first one is WDCM which has coverage in the Marion county area that focuses on community service and talk programing. The […]
