Monthly Archives: April 2009

Kettering’s 6.9 Mill Renewal School Levy Asks Voters To Authorize A Possible Tax Increase of 12%

This article summarizes the key points in my previous article. Kettering’s school levy advertisements give erroneous information.  The ads wrongly promise  “ZERO Increase In Taxes.” The current “effective tax rate” for this 6.9 mills levy is 6.162 mills.  By approving … Continue reading

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Kettering Schools Are Wrong To Promise That The 6.9 Mill Renewal Levy Will Result In ZERO Increase In Taxes

Kettering City Schools are asking voters to vote “Yes” on May 5 for a 6.9 mill renewal levy. The yard signs, around Kettering, say, “Vote YES, May 5, Kettering City Schools, ZERO Increase In Taxes.” This advertisement, to me, says … Continue reading

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Sometimes, God Gives Us Great Favors

Monday, April 20, my brother-in-law and long time friend of 50 years, Jim Dunaway, Associate Minister of Centerville Methodist Church, passed away. His obituary and details of his visitation and funeral can be seen here. We all knew that Jimmy’s … Continue reading

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