All school districts should be making similar moves. It's good news any time a government employee is laid off. Other towns, counties, states and especially the federal government should be following Bethel's lead.
Hopefully we get the needed snow in the next 2 weeks. The Farmington races have some of the best laid trails of any sprint races around and the best viewing for spectators. That makes a fun weekend for all involved.
The clean election funding should be eliminated. It is nothing but welfare for polititians. Elections shouild be funded by private ande corporate donations and by the candidates themselves. Tax money should not be part of the campaign budget.
I am against the overuse of emminent domain to seize private property. I am totally against it when property is seized for commercial development of any kind. This is not the case in Norway. Eminent domain was used to enhance public safety. I have been following this story since the roof collapsed. The building is in danger of falling and damaging neighboring property possibly injuring or killing someone. The next heavy wet snowstorm could be the one that collapses the building. Heights don't usually bother me but I don't want to be on the roof of an unstable structure shoveling snow to relieve the load. Barry Mazzaglia has had 2 years to stabilize the building and has failed to do so. The town didn't want to own this building. They wanted the owner to make it safe. The town's other option would be to raze the building and charge Mazzaglia for the expenses which they most likely never would have collected. The town would have placed a lien on the property, eventually foreclosed on the lien and been stuck with a vacant lot. Trying to save the building with donated money is the best thing that can be done and it's unfortunate it had to happen by force. Mazzaglia talks as if the opera house building is a valuable asset. In its current condition that is not true. The building is a liability and he should be relieved to be rid of it.
I stopped reading Leonard Pitts column a long time ago because it is so racial in its tone and content. Most S-J readers are past that but the editors apparantly are not and they show it by continuing to print his work. All the unfounded accusations of racism will eventually come true. When people are accused of something like that often enough they can get frustrated and strike back. Sometimes I think the accusers want that so they can say "I was right."
It is my understanding that the restriction was in the covenants when Col. Barfoot boutght the property. He asked the association for a variance and was denied. Then he chose to violate the rules. He could have petitioned the other homeowners to persuade the board or he could have displayed the flag from his porch. I applaud his service but it does not give him the right to ignore rules he agreed to follow. Also I do not like the restriction on flag poles but it is the HOA's right to make that decision, not mine or anyone else's.
Adding to what Ernest said. Put ashes in a metal container with a lid. Cutting off the air supply will prevent any flair-ups in the container. Even with the lid in place the ashes can smolder for several days. Don't put your ash bucket on a porch or in your garage. The same advice goes for charcoal grills. Somer homeowners insurance policies say that all outdoor cooking devices including gas and charcoal grills must be kept 10 feet away from any building.
Tron's right this time. Nobody is denying him the right to fly a flag, only how it is flown. Co. Barfoot was given a copy of the subdivision rules before buying his house. He agreed to abide by those rules when he bought the house. If he didn't like those rules he could have bought a house somewhere else. If the association makes an exception to the rules for him, a precedent is set for anyone else who wished to erect a flag pole, no matter what flag they wish to fly. Col. Barfoot knew and agreed to follow the rules, then he chose to ignore them. This has nothing to do with his service in three wars. Nobody is downplaying his military accomplishments. This is about him breaking his word to follow the subdivision rules. The editor mentions that Col. Barfoot could burn a flag. People tend to ignore the fact that burning a flag is one of the rights he fought for, even though it's a right he would never choose to exercise.
Why should insurance pay for mamograms? Insurance policies should not pay for routine screenings. They should require the policy holders to have regular screenings that the policy holders pay for out of their own pockets. An insurer should be able to deny coverage for an advanced cancer that would have been found in the early stages if the routine screenings had been done. It's my responsibility to have routine checkups, prostate exams and the rest. It is the insurance company's responsibility to pay for treatment if a problem is found. it's not the insurance company's fault if I neglect the health screenings and an early stage cancer is not found while it's easy to treat. Much of the reason health insurance is so expensive is people expect insurance to pay for every expense. People have to do what they can to keep themselves healthy. Your homeowner insurance requires you to have working smoike detectors and handrails on your stairs. Your car warranty, which is an insurance policy, requires you to change the oil as scheduled. Why shouldn't your health insurance be able to require you to do the basic checkups on your own body?
I suspect there was some conspiricy between Ismail and someone else. It might be the guard but is more likely the inmate who was bailed out. To be released Ismail would have answered to and signed the other inmate's name. He received the other guy's clothes and belongings. That kind of fraud and deception would be enough to warrant an escape charge.
All school districts should
All school districts should be making similar moves. It's good news any time a government employee is laid off. Other towns, counties, states and especially the federal government should be following Bethel's lead.
Hopefully we get the needed
Hopefully we get the needed snow in the next 2 weeks. The Farmington races have some of the best laid trails of any sprint races around and the best viewing for spectators. That makes a fun weekend for all involved.
The clean election funding
The clean election funding should be eliminated. It is nothing but welfare for polititians. Elections shouild be funded by private ande corporate donations and by the candidates themselves. Tax money should not be part of the campaign budget.
I am against the overuse of
I am against the overuse of emminent domain to seize private property. I am totally against it when property is seized for commercial development of any kind. This is not the case in Norway. Eminent domain was used to enhance public safety. I have been following this story since the roof collapsed. The building is in danger of falling and damaging neighboring property possibly injuring or killing someone. The next heavy wet snowstorm could be the one that collapses the building. Heights don't usually bother me but I don't want to be on the roof of an unstable structure shoveling snow to relieve the load. Barry Mazzaglia has had 2 years to stabilize the building and has failed to do so. The town didn't want to own this building. They wanted the owner to make it safe. The town's other option would be to raze the building and charge Mazzaglia for the expenses which they most likely never would have collected. The town would have placed a lien on the property, eventually foreclosed on the lien and been stuck with a vacant lot. Trying to save the building with donated money is the best thing that can be done and it's unfortunate it had to happen by force. Mazzaglia talks as if the opera house building is a valuable asset. In its current condition that is not true. The building is a liability and he should be relieved to be rid of it.
I stopped reading Leonard
I stopped reading Leonard Pitts column a long time ago because it is so racial in its tone and content. Most S-J readers are past that but the editors apparantly are not and they show it by continuing to print his work. All the unfounded accusations of racism will eventually come true. When people are accused of something like that often enough they can get frustrated and strike back. Sometimes I think the accusers want that so they can say "I was right."
It is my understanding that
It is my understanding that the restriction was in the covenants when Col. Barfoot boutght the property. He asked the association for a variance and was denied. Then he chose to violate the rules. He could have petitioned the other homeowners to persuade the board or he could have displayed the flag from his porch. I applaud his service but it does not give him the right to ignore rules he agreed to follow. Also I do not like the restriction on flag poles but it is the HOA's right to make that decision, not mine or anyone else's.
Adding to what Ernest said.
Adding to what Ernest said. Put ashes in a metal container with a lid. Cutting off the air supply will prevent any flair-ups in the container. Even with the lid in place the ashes can smolder for several days. Don't put your ash bucket on a porch or in your garage. The same advice goes for charcoal grills. Somer homeowners insurance policies say that all outdoor cooking devices including gas and charcoal grills must be kept 10 feet away from any building.
Tron's right this time.
Tron's right this time. Nobody is denying him the right to fly a flag, only how it is flown. Co. Barfoot was given a copy of the subdivision rules before buying his house. He agreed to abide by those rules when he bought the house. If he didn't like those rules he could have bought a house somewhere else. If the association makes an exception to the rules for him, a precedent is set for anyone else who wished to erect a flag pole, no matter what flag they wish to fly. Col. Barfoot knew and agreed to follow the rules, then he chose to ignore them. This has nothing to do with his service in three wars. Nobody is downplaying his military accomplishments. This is about him breaking his word to follow the subdivision rules. The editor mentions that Col. Barfoot could burn a flag. People tend to ignore the fact that burning a flag is one of the rights he fought for, even though it's a right he would never choose to exercise.
Why should insurance pay for
Why should insurance pay for mamograms? Insurance policies should not pay for routine screenings. They should require the policy holders to have regular screenings that the policy holders pay for out of their own pockets. An insurer should be able to deny coverage for an advanced cancer that would have been found in the early stages if the routine screenings had been done. It's my responsibility to have routine checkups, prostate exams and the rest. It is the insurance company's responsibility to pay for treatment if a problem is found. it's not the insurance company's fault if I neglect the health screenings and an early stage cancer is not found while it's easy to treat. Much of the reason health insurance is so expensive is people expect insurance to pay for every expense. People have to do what they can to keep themselves healthy. Your homeowner insurance requires you to have working smoike detectors and handrails on your stairs. Your car warranty, which is an insurance policy, requires you to change the oil as scheduled. Why shouldn't your health insurance be able to require you to do the basic checkups on your own body?
I suspect there was some
I suspect there was some conspiricy between Ismail and someone else. It might be the guard but is more likely the inmate who was bailed out. To be released Ismail would have answered to and signed the other inmate's name. He received the other guy's clothes and belongings. That kind of fraud and deception would be enough to warrant an escape charge.