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	<title>Steve's Random Thoughts &#187; Rootstown</title>
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		<title>Rootstown Township Trustee</title>
		<link>http://steveorris.com/2009/10/03/rootstown-township-trustee/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:44:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you fed up with our government? Do you want to see change? Do you want your voice heard? There are a lot of positions in government that are elected by the people. And there are many ways to do what you can to improve your community. Your chances of becoming President are slim to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you fed up with our government?  Do you want to see change?  Do you want your voice heard?  There are a lot of positions in government that are elected by the people.  And there are many ways to do what you can to improve your community.  Your chances of becoming President are slim to none, but you have opportunities right in your own community to help direct the country in the way you think it should go.  One way to become involved in government is to become a township trustee.</p>
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<p>What does a Rootstown Township trustee do?  Why do we need them?  There are many &#8220;little&#8221; but important decisions to be made that effect our everyday lives in ways we might not ever think about.  Take a look at the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rootstowntwp.com" target="_blank">Rootstown Township</a> web site to see all that goes on &#8220;behind the scenes&#8221;.  It&#8217;s a big responsibility.  It&#8217;s not something that just anyone can or should do.  Think carefully about who you <a href="http://steveorris.com/2009/11/03/vote/">vote </a>for.</p>
<p>Based on his integrity, education, and experience I am voting for <a href="http://www.voteforhousley.com" target="_blank">Brett Housley</a> for Rootstown Township Trustee.   Please consider joining me.</p>
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		<title>Stranger in the backyard</title>
		<link>http://steveorris.com/2009/07/25/stranger-in-the-backyard/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:11:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I thought we lived in a safe neighborhood.  The activity last night proves differently.  Rootstown is a small rural community that always seems safer than some other areas not far from here.  But today we learned of an intruder that came through our area last night.  This particular uninvited guest was a black bear.  Our [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I thought we lived in a safe neighborhood.  The activity last night proves differently.  Rootstown is a small rural community that always seems safer than some other areas not far from here.  But today we learned of an intruder that came through our area last night.  This particular uninvited guest was a black bear.  Our neighbor came home around 11:30 last night and wondered why her trash was all over the driveway.  She saw this bear which was standing at least six feet tall coming out of a tree.  The bear then went across the road and disappeared.  Our kids like to play outside so I am outside with them as I write this.   I figure we only need to be overly cautious at night, but I&#8217;m keeping my eyes open and watching the woods a bit more carefully for a while.  I&#8217;ve read that if you see a bear you should speak calmly and back away slowly but my instincts as a father may not follow that advice.  If you live in Rootstown, watch out for this guy:</p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-423 alignnone" title="american-black-bear" src="http://steveorris.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/american-black-bear.jpg" alt="american-black-bear" width="300" height="354" /></p>
<p>(Not the actual bear from Rootstown.)</p>
<p>(No bears were harmed in producing this story.)</p>
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		<title>Ravenna &#8211; Rootstown Auto Body Shop</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:30:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you live in the Ravenna or Rootstown area of Ohio and you need an auto body shop please take note of this. We were running low on food in the house so I went to Giant Eagle to get something for dinner.  This was around 6:15 PM or so.  I got about 100 feet [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you live in the Ravenna or Rootstown area of Ohio and you need an auto body shop please take note of this.</p>
<p>We were running low on food in the house so I went to Giant Eagle to get something for dinner.  This was around 6:15 PM or so.  I got about 100 feet away from my drive way and the car made a horrible noise and I came to an abrupt stop.  I new it was not an engine problem; I figured my right front tire blew out.  As I looked at the car from the front I noticed something disturbing.  The left tire was pointing left.  The right tire was pointing right.  This doesn&#8217;t usually happen.</p>
<p>The bracket that keeps the tires properly aligned had rusted through.  As I looked at it I figured it was a simple job to weld a new bracket in place and replace a small part or two.  I also figured if I took it to a dealer or just about anywhere they would say I needed $500 &#8211; $800 of work on it.</p>
<p>As Murphy&#8217;s Law predicted, my AAA membership ran out last month and I didn&#8217;t renew it.  Oops.  Fortunately my father-in-law let me use his.  As the tow truck was approaching, a car pulls up with two guys who look very interested in the situation.  They check out my car and within a few minutes it was being towed to Morgan&#8217;s Auto Service &amp; Gas Tank.  Shane, the owner, had been one of the two men who stopped.  (What are the odds of that?)  After talking with him briefly I completely trusted his judgment.  He said (what I thought) that a simple bracket (that he custom made) could be welded in place to fix the problem.</p>
<p>This was around 6:45.   Just before 10:00 PM the same night I got my car back.  The work looks great, my car runs, I am very happy.  $150 well spent.  Shane&#8217;s business card says &#8220;Quality Service At A Fair Price&#8221;.  I completely agree.</p>
<p><strong>Morgan&#8217;s Auto Service &amp; Gas Tank   330-297-6890</strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;">A special thank you to his family who lets him work late.</span></p>
<p>As Lisa and I got ready for bed, we found this in the living room.  (Cute, Caleb.)</p>
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		<title>Mary Kay to the rescue</title>
		<link>http://steveorris.com/2008/10/20/mary-kay-to-the-rescue/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:37:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The last thing I ever thought I would be doing in my life is a commercial for Mary Kay.  But, for a long time I have had issues with either Psoriasis or Eczema, I&#8217;m not sure which it is.  Anyway, I have tried just about everything I could to keep it under control, including prescriptions.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The last thing I ever thought I would be doing in my life is a commercial for Mary Kay.  But, for a long time I have had issues with either Psoriasis or Eczema, I&#8217;m not sure which it is.  Anyway, I have tried just about everything I could to keep it under control, including prescriptions.  Nothing really worked well for me.  Recently at a MOPS convention in Rootstown a family friend was displaying her Mary Kay products and suggested that I try Extra Emollient Night Cream.  (Thanks Dorothy.)  I don&#8217;t know what&#8217;s in it but it works.  Well, it doesn&#8217;t make the eczema go away, but it works better and for a longer time than anything else I have tried.  So, I&#8217;ll give it two thumbs up.  If you have Eczema or Psoriasis, give it a try.</p>
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		<title>MOPS  Mothers Of PreSchoolers</title>
		<link>http://steveorris.com/2008/09/13/mops-mothers-of-preschoolers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:20:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am not a MOP.  I am a Dop.  I just wanted to clarify that.  My wife is attending the Rootstown MOPS convention today and I made her a mother so I guess I can write about it.  (The theme is &#8220;The Ultimate Rollercoaster Ride.&#8221;)  I am here as a vendor in the next room [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am not a MOP.  I am a Dop.  I just wanted to clarify that.  My wife is attending the <a href="http://www.rootstownmops.org/" target="_blank">Rootstown MOPS</a> convention today and I made her a mother so I guess I can write about it.  (The theme is &#8220;The Ultimate Rollercoaster Ride.&#8221;)  I am here as a vendor in the next room but during the convention time I can stay in the hallway and <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">play</span> work on my computer.  Actually, I think the chairs in the hallway are more comfortable than the chairs in the room where all the moms are.  There are a few men here but I really don&#8217;t like being so outnumbered.  Moms are special people though and I have met several new friends.  I am glad Lisa could get away for a while and I am very glad her mom is watching the kids for us.  Let&#8217;s see, I have no kids, my wife is busy in another room, I&#8217;m in a soft chair with my computer; life is good.</p>
<p>I have made a few good contacts today.  I hope they take the time to learn about the <a href="http://debtisoptional.com/Money_Merge_Account.html" target="_blank">Money Merge Account system</a>.  It is a revolutionary program that helps people pay off all debt, including mortgages, in a fraction of the time.  When I tell people this I usually hear things like, &#8220;Oh yeah, well how does that work?&#8221;  It works without the need to refinance your existing loan.  It works without changing your payment amounts.  And in most cases it works without messing with your budget.  It is far more effective than a biweekly program and in my opinion it costs less.  At this point most people start getting excited and want to learn more.  The first step is to <a href="https://analysisrequest.u1stfinancial.com/?FIRESTORMID=868692" target="_blank">get a free analysis</a> of your current situation so we can find out (first if you qualify, and most people do, then) how much money we can save you.  And not just money.  I ran an analysis for a lady in Florida this week who will be able to save $72,000 with the Money Merge Account system.  Although the savings in money is nice it is the time freedom that convinces some people to get serious about this.  When I ask some people when their house will be paid for they look defeated as if they don&#8217;t think it ever will be.  Imagine a proven, guaranteed system for saving you several years of making mortgage payments.  What would that be worth to you?  What would one year of not paying mortgage payments be worth to you?  What if you could do that without changing your budget?  Can you?  <a href="http://debtisoptional.com/Contact_Us.html" target="_blank">Contact me</a> to find out more.</p>
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