Ryan Smith will work for all of southern Ohio
Published 9:31 am Friday, March 2, 2012
Do you want a representative from the 93rd District who will represent you and the whole 93rd district? One who isn’t part of the “good old boys” system? One who will work for job creation, education and the people in this area?
Ryan Smith who was born, raised and educated in southern Ohio wants to make this area a better place for our families.
He is an energetic and honest young man who is concerned about southern Ohio and will work hard for you and this area.
We need younger people with new ideas who will stand up and try to improve our economy, education, and the need for jobs in this area and who will work to accomplish this.
My wife, Karen, and I believe that Ryan Smith is that person.
If you want someone who will work hard for our district, a vote for Ryan Smith on March 6 is a vote for southern Ohio.
Earl Wonn
Crown City
Lori Hardin best candidate for appeals court judge
I am writing this letter in support of Lori Pritchard Hardin for the Court of Appeals. I want to introduce Lori to you for Appeals Court Judge.
I have known Lori for a number of years and she has been consistently a person of integrity and honesty. She brings an excellent attitude to her work and life.
I believe that Lori will be fair and balanced as a judge for the Fourth District Appeals Court. Lori brings an excellent mind to this job and has had a very successful legal practice.
She has an excellent work ethic and will do an excellent job as judge. I have observed Lori in many venues over the years. She brings enthusiasm and dedication to all that she does whether practicing law or singing in church.
I give Lori my highest recommendation for Appeals Court Judge.
Barry Bennett
Kingston
Secondary schools support Collins Center tax levy
At a recent meeting of the Lawrence County Secondary Principals’ Association discussion turned to the great opportunity for voters to invest in the future of Lawrence County.
I was directed by the group to write this letter to share the sentiments of county secondary school administrators with the public on a vital ballot issue.
As you may have heard, the Collins Career Center (CCC) has placed a levy on the ballot for voters to consider. This is a renewal of an expired levy and would collect half-mill to be used toward the maintenance and upkeep of a proposed remodeling project on the CCC Campus.
Seventy-five percent of this project will be funded by state monies and no funds from this proposed levy can be used for salaries.
No one would argue that we need good paying jobs in Lawrence County. However, without a skilled labor force available for hire it is highly unlikely that an employer would seriously consider locating locally.
CCC is a heavily used facility serving more than 500 high school students from every school district in Lawrence County and is utilized by 700 adult students as well.
CCC teachers instruct another 700 students in satellite programs that are held at the home school campus of the student.
CCC provides training in vocations such as computer technology, health related fields, agriculture, welding, HVAC, cosmetology, carpentry, food service, electricians, child care, auto and diesel repair.
Professional programs such as teacher training and pre-engineering are also available to students on home school campuses through CCC.
The Lawrence County Secondary Principals’ Association unanimously recognizes the importance of the Collins Career Center to the future of Lawrence County.
This is one investment that Lawrence County must make for the future of our children. On March 6 please vote “yes” on this levy.
Darrell A. Humphreys
H.S. principal, Symmes Valley
Lawrence County Secondary Principals’ Association