As everyone knows, Hillary Clinton visited New Albany on Saturday, March 29. I was privileged to be one of the supporters at the event.
I had heard a lot of negative comments about Hillary's personality and I must admit I was curious to see if she was the person people claimed her to be. Fortunately I was pleasantly surprised. She came in to the Southside and talked to as many people as possible. She answered all questions openly and was courteous and pleasant.
I was not one of the lucky people allowed in the room where she was speaking but after the meeting she asked that everyone be allowed to come to her and ask questions or request autographs. She treated everyone equally, actually like a friend, and she kindly posed for pictures, yes I have a photo with Hillary & me. All of this drove the Secrect Service guys crazy but she seemed not to care.
All in all it was well worth the long wait in the cold.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008
A MESSAGE OF HOPE
Mayor England gave his "State of the City" address at last night's City Council meeting.
He addressed many concerns that New Albany citizens have expressed. The entire speech is printed in today's "Tribune"
He addressed many concerns that New Albany citizens have expressed. The entire speech is printed in today's "Tribune"
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
THE FORGOTTEN NEIGHBORHOOD
I have been putting off writing this article for a while. It was both encouraging and upsetting to read the Tribune article about Carl Malysz going to the Building Commission meeting and telling them that it is time to clean up New Albany.
It is encouraging that this Administration has taken notice of our dirty city and wants to do some thing about it. Mr. Malysz and Mr. LaDuke are to be commended for taking the lead to get people to do something about unsafe houses. If the owners don't take care of their own property this city will do so and send them the bill. Great idea.
The upsetting part is that only certain areas are to be addressed in the near future. Mr. Malysz visited the S.Ellen Jones Neighborhood association and plans to use that neighborhood as a sort of pilot program.
As a west end resident I can't help but feel left out. Sort of like Cinderella without the fairy godmother. I know what you are thinking: get off your duff and do something about it. That is the exact thought that has been running through my head since I read the article. I have been waiting for someone the start a West End Neighborhood Association so I can become a member but it looks like that is not going to happen. We west end residents are going to have to unite and form our own neighborhood association if we want the administration to notice us.
It is encouraging that this Administration has taken notice of our dirty city and wants to do some thing about it. Mr. Malysz and Mr. LaDuke are to be commended for taking the lead to get people to do something about unsafe houses. If the owners don't take care of their own property this city will do so and send them the bill. Great idea.
The upsetting part is that only certain areas are to be addressed in the near future. Mr. Malysz visited the S.Ellen Jones Neighborhood association and plans to use that neighborhood as a sort of pilot program.
As a west end resident I can't help but feel left out. Sort of like Cinderella without the fairy godmother. I know what you are thinking: get off your duff and do something about it. That is the exact thought that has been running through my head since I read the article. I have been waiting for someone the start a West End Neighborhood Association so I can become a member but it looks like that is not going to happen. We west end residents are going to have to unite and form our own neighborhood association if we want the administration to notice us.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
AND THE WINNER IS!!!!!!!
This article was forwarded to me. I still cannot believe that it is for real.
"Oregon Holds Health Insurance Lottery"
"By Sarah Skidmore, Associated Press writer"
"The state will start drawing names this week for the chance to enroll in a health care program designed for people not poor enough for Medicaid but too cash-strapped to buy their own insurance.
More than 80,000 people have signed up since registration for the lottery opened in January. Only a few thousand will be chosen for the program.
"It's better than nothing, it's at least a hope," said Shirley Krueger, 61, who signed up the first day.
It's been more than six months since she could afford to take insulin regularly for her diabetes. That puts her at higher risk for a number of complications, such as kidney failure, heart disease and blindness.
Her part time job leaves her ineligible for her employer's insurance plan and with too little income to buy her own.
"I'm worried about it. I know it's a death sentence," Krueger said.
An estimated 600,000 people in Oregon are uninsured, according to the Oregon Department of Human Services.
Those selected in the lottery will be eligible for a standard benefit program, which was once a heralded highlight of the Oregon Health Plan...."
The article goes on to say that the plan covered 132,000 in 1995 but budget cuts in 2004 forced a cutback. I can well imagine how these budget cuts came about. After all we can't take care of our citizens and keep a war going at the same time, can we?
This plan will cover medical, dental and vision needs at little or no cost. Wouldn't it be wonderful if this was available to everyone who is uninsured or under insured?
Readers, please weigh this topic carefully when choosing a presidential candidate to support. People are dying for lack of health care and this is a disgrace for our country.
"Oregon Holds Health Insurance Lottery"
"By Sarah Skidmore, Associated Press writer"
"The state will start drawing names this week for the chance to enroll in a health care program designed for people not poor enough for Medicaid but too cash-strapped to buy their own insurance.
More than 80,000 people have signed up since registration for the lottery opened in January. Only a few thousand will be chosen for the program.
"It's better than nothing, it's at least a hope," said Shirley Krueger, 61, who signed up the first day.
It's been more than six months since she could afford to take insulin regularly for her diabetes. That puts her at higher risk for a number of complications, such as kidney failure, heart disease and blindness.
Her part time job leaves her ineligible for her employer's insurance plan and with too little income to buy her own.
"I'm worried about it. I know it's a death sentence," Krueger said.
An estimated 600,000 people in Oregon are uninsured, according to the Oregon Department of Human Services.
Those selected in the lottery will be eligible for a standard benefit program, which was once a heralded highlight of the Oregon Health Plan...."
The article goes on to say that the plan covered 132,000 in 1995 but budget cuts in 2004 forced a cutback. I can well imagine how these budget cuts came about. After all we can't take care of our citizens and keep a war going at the same time, can we?
This plan will cover medical, dental and vision needs at little or no cost. Wouldn't it be wonderful if this was available to everyone who is uninsured or under insured?
Readers, please weigh this topic carefully when choosing a presidential candidate to support. People are dying for lack of health care and this is a disgrace for our country.
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