Issue of July 1, 2009

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As I See It- Wrong Way to Solve Festival Police Funding


Tuesday, June 30 2009
Last month, the Newark village board decided to throw the Wayne County Probation Department out of a room in the Newark Municipal Building. Angry that the county would not agree to free extra sheriff’s coverage for the Newark Family Fest this year, the village is now forcing Newark and Arcadia probationers to go to Lyons to meet with their probation officers.
Newark asked for a total of 80 hours of coverage among multiple officers for the festival; the county said no so the village evicted the probation office.

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Double Standards Continue at SWCD


Tuesday, June 30 2009
To the Editor:

Good government requires consistent leadership, not double standards. Last year a well-respected public employee was railroaded and publicly persecuted for hiring contractors (on bid) at a slightly higher hourly rate. The need was clear, the work was there and the bidders were all eligible. Yet this year the board of directors of the Wayne County Soil & Water Conservation District, have authorized the hiring of higher bidders costing the taxpayers of Wayne County more than necessary.

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Drivers Need to Use Caution


Tuesday, June 30 2009
To the Editor:

Why do drivers ignore the law that was put in place that allows pedestrians the right of way at cross walks?

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