COVID-19: Rep. John labels federal vaccine mandate ‘government overreach’:
Ray Holifield was Akron’s Radio Sleuth:
Mansfield Board of Control OKs $100K loan to aid Cypress Hill Winery caverns project:
Hospice of North Central Ohio announces staff additions:
Brenda Leedy:
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Today – State Representative Marilyn John has labeled a planned presidential executive order that would mandate millions of Americans receive a COVID-19 vaccine a “government overreach”.
Representative John and 60 other members of the Ohio House have signed onto a letter to state Attorney General Dave Yost. They’re urging him to immediately pursue every legal recourse available … to do everything in his power to prevent the implementation and enforcement of this order within the borders of Ohio. The letter came one day after President Joe Biden announced he would issue orders requiring most federal employees to get vaccinations. Bidens also announced they’ll be pushing large employers to have their workers inoculated or tested weekly.
The orders would impact about two-thirds of all U.S. employees. And it would be enforced through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. In Biden’s words, “we’ve been patient, but our patience is wearing thin, and your refusal has cost all of us.” John is a Republican whose 2nd District covers all of Richland County. She said it’s impossible to know what Yost or state lawmakers can do since the actual order has not been issued yet. Still, she thinks this mandate is government overreach. Something she feels we’ve seen a lot of in the last 18 months. The lawmaker said the government’s role should be to provide the “full picture and the full truth.”
She says that includes how many people have been injured or died because of the vaccine. John also explained that she thinks people should make their own decisions based on discussions with their own doctors. Some entities, like many health care facilities and universities, have already issued mandates for employees and students to get the vaccine.
But John said she’s spoken to officials at The Ohio State University, for example, and found they offer exemptions for students. She also said they told her that they’ve turned down very few requests for exemptions. Finally, John said she is also concerned testing for natural immunity is not being done frequently enough. According to published reports, a new study from Israel found natural immunity may offer longer-lasting and stronger protection against COVID-19 caused by the Delta variant than that provided by vaccine.
Before we continue, we’d like to thank our sponsors at Richland Public Health… When we stopped wearing masks to prevent covid 19… that was a big change. What hasn’t changed is that the virus is still with us and coronavirus variants are easily spread among unvaccinated people. Richland Public Health urges you to find a no cost local covid 19 vaccination provider at richland health dot org.
Now, some local history… During the 1930s, radio was king, uniting the nation with exciting stories, characters, news broadcasts, and music. However, an exciting evening by the radio could easily be interrupted by interference, static, and poor reception.
And during the 1930s, when this happened, radio-owning Ohioans contacted their service provider and someone was sent to investigate. In Akron, Ohio, that investigator was a man named Ray Hollifield. Hollifield worked for the Ohio Edison Company during the 1930s and he was considered one of the masters of his craft. Hollifield could listen to a faulty radio signal and know exactly what was causing the problem.
Hollifield would drive around the block in this truck, using his noise meter to pinpoint the exact location of the problem. After finding the pole that was creating static, he would begin by hitting it with his 12-pound hammer. Hollifield could test his success using the radio in his car. If the static continued, he would climb the pole and make the necessary fixes. Documents from Hollifield’s career can now be found at the Ohio History Connection Archives & Library.
Next – The Mansfield Board of Control has approved $100,000 from the city’s revolving loan fund to assist Cypress Hill Winery with its underground caverns project. The funds will assist with an overall $350,000 project that will help the business construct an emergency exit onto Temple Court, along with other modifications needed to convert the space into a dining and special events center. The projected costs include $225,000 for construction and renovation and $100,000 for equipment and furnishings. The caverns are below the Hudson & Essex fine dining restaurant, owned by Mansfield businessman Rick Taylor.
Next, From Knox Pages… Hospice of North Central Ohio has announced some new additions to its organization. Executive director William Kahl said they’re welcoming Tori Frech, Noah Gangi, and Leti Lesseuer. He noted that they bring great experience and expertise to the organization. Tori arrives with five years of experience in finance. Her most recent role was as an Accountant at Avita. Prior accounting roles include working with Mid-Ohio Pipeline, Banks and Associates, and Whitcomb and Hess.
Noah has over 15 years of experience in healthcare marketing from working at University Hospital Samaritan Medical Center. And finally, Leti currently works full-time as an RN Case Manager with Ohioans. Her experience includes acute care, long term acute care, ICU, and cardiac.
Finally, we’d like to take a moment to remember Brenda Leedy of Ashland. Brenda was born in London, England in 1938. She was an independent woman who was always on the go and stayed busy. She loved traveling and visiting casinos. Brenda was also an avid reader of mystery novels and enjoyed quilting, needlepoint, gardening and her English tea. She was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ashland. Brenda is survived by her son, her grandchildren, and her step-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Allan E. Leedy; daughter, Carolyn, and brother, Anthony. Thank you for taking a moment with us to remember and celebrate Brenda’s life. Thanks for listening, join us again tomorrow!
