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36 minutes ago, Petee said:

That is certainly true, but only in matters of safety and assistance in things such as cleaning parking lots and other services.  They do NOT have a voice about the government for things other than fire service needs.

You might think !!!!

2 hours ago, Petee said:

They are probably waiting for information just as are the rest of us. I would doubt that "the fire companies" are supporting anything.  "They" do not have a voice as anything other than individuals, and then as firemen.

Oh but Petee, they carry much more weight in this town than you could know.  Not much got done in DuBois without the blessing of the Fire Companies

On 5/18/2023 at 7:09 AM, L8RG8R said:

There are also specific demands this organization has that the city must meet each year or they can pull the plug. With everything going on with council and the management, are they willing to make the improvements and/or negotiate a new contract?  

Maybe, just maybe, the new powers that be in DuBois can do the same job as Herm and his minions without the stench of possible corruption.  Just a thought.  

On 5/18/2023 at 7:09 AM, L8RG8R said:

There are also specific demands this organization has that the city must meet each year or they can pull the plug. With everything going on with council and the management, are they willing to make the improvements and/or negotiate a new contract?  

Maybe USCAC is thrilled beyond belief and will stay despite Hermy and his purported misgivings.

Me thinks the Lady doth protest too much

I guess that im okay with helping out the less fortunate.

But any BANK big or small that comes back in a year or two whining that "we're going under because everyone of our less that optimum credit loans has defaulted" can kiss my ...    Let honest joe cover it with his Chinese money. 

Those that do not learn from history are  doomed to repeat it

On 4/17/2023 at 9:03 PM, Basset3 said:

John Fetterman returns to Senate in sweatshirt and shorts.  Gee....what a Senator.  Unbelievable!!!

 

PA, we must be so proud...our own bag person made it to the near pinnacle of American Government 

SMH crying 

I’ll preface my statement by saying I hope John gets all the help he needs with his serious health issues. That said, PA needs a senator not a hospital patient.  He’s has only been on the job a month or so and has been on retreat, in the hospital, and in the hospital.  Apparently can’t well  understand the spoken word.  This can’t continue.  

Cmon Kids   Pete is no idiot, would you go into a toxic waste site if you didn't have to.

13 hours ago, BillyC said:

 That should tell you the mind set of the people that voted for him.

Or the utter stupidity of the other side and the their chosen “candidate”

9 hours ago, jaman said:

I didnt know until after I posted about this thread. But yes his wife is positiong herself. I f Shapiro was smart hed have a fair  special election.

There will be no special election...they cant completely control the outcome.   Shapiro will appoint !! 

7 minutes ago, Harvey Mungaknuts said:

Are they replacing Fetterman already

He’s in the hospital.   It’s only a matter of time. 
I sincerely hope that he recovers but he is in no shape to sit in the US senate

As discussed earlier, the Democrat party didn't even let John have 1/2 a year.  Who will be our next U.S. Senator

Lenin- Dead,  Kruschev-Dead.  Well the can still be elected in Allegheny county

1 hour ago, redmill said:

Let`s move this subject into towns/boros , for get your empty malls , never have so many houses been in need of repairs along the main streets into towns ( every last town ) . 60`s and 70`s never had the blight of homes , ST MARYS was immaculate then , Sykes- Reyn the same , middle class is losing you got to admit. Dollar stretching has become an art , new ideas should/could be shared for all to grasp. 

Yes but how many of those "blighted"  homes have a satellite dish, cell phones, a fairly new Ford F-250 and eat fast food everyday?

Its "SOMETIMES", not always, how and what you decide to spend your money on.

I was in amazement as I sat in the Martins parking lot at how many Johnny and Janies travel to the middle school by private vehicle instead of the busses that are paid for by the taxes that we all pay.

Peete

38 minutes ago, Petee said:

Want to raise teacher's salaries?  Then volunteer to pay higher taxes.

If only it was voluntary !!!   They TAKE what they want and leave the rest.   I still feel that taxes and therefore freebies would go way down if people had to actually write a check at the end of each month for School taxes, social security, medicare, county and local taxes and everything on the list of your pay stub.  Its too easy to dismiss when your employer takes it out and you never see it.

5 minutes ago, Lizard said:

I just seen an article where a teacher left the job ($60,000), to walk dogs for living at $120,000.

That is the American way

19 minutes ago, L8RG8R said:

So you're saying teachers in this area are not worth as much as teachers elsewhere?

Man I'm gonna hang for this... but yes teachers that work in DuBois should not be paid the same as teachers that work in center city Philly.   If I have to explain cost of living, hazard pay, and everything else you probably wont be convinced anyway.

16 hours ago, Mahatma Kane Jeeves said:

I identify as a Werewolf.  After I had my Covid shots, I found myself barking at the full moon. My brother can verify this. I had to make sure that I was inside during the full moon. If I see any ;ight from the moon, I start growling. It has gotten worse since then. The next full moon is January 6th.  If I am exposed to the rays of the full moon, I will be out on the back porch howling.  I will then go to Lee Ho Fuks to get some Chicken Chow Mein.

get a big dish of "Beef" Chow Mein 

Fed,  stop trying to describe the undescribable.  Every time we get it nailed down he one ups us and required a redefinition of his ineptness.

Fedup,

Quit your whining and get back to work...millions of people depend on the government to confiscate your check so they can live without having to do anything.  This administration is going to bankrupt our nation.  Our children have no hope of ever getting out of debt 

Well the good thing is that they "own" it. Lets see how it goes, if it goes off the rails like most other Govt programs, the elephants will jump on it like white on rice.

Petee,

Only because I don't know...Why are Monarch Butterflies being "Tagged" ??? 

I vote Seresto also...two years, no fleas or ticks and we run in the woods weekly

Mommy Eagle is a better parent than some humans I know !!!!