Tell me, just HOW in God's name can second-degree burns on a 23-month-old baby's genitals be explained away to a MOM ????? Oh my God, the thought of this kind of TORTURE makes my stomach turn! What did he do, use her privates as an ashtray? how did he inflict those kind of injuries??? Please let me on this tormentor's jury---I'd love to restrain him while a flame is brought toward HIS genitals.
God this story makes me sick!
I'll say it AGAIN, single moms, you MUST have more self-respect and more maternal protection for your kids! NO MAN SHOULD TORTURE YOU OR YOUR BABIES! Get help if you are in an evil situation like this. YOU must take action before your kids are maimed or killed.
I really hope the news updates us on this baby's struggle to recover.
I realize this story probably came in on short deadline but it's poorly written to keep referring to "the release". There must be better ways to write without using "according to the release" three or four times throughout this short article. The writer took all potential interest this story had and buried it in flat wordiness.
The bigger problem is, WHERE do people go for help when their lives and homes get so far out of control??? Would YOU be able to ask for intervention when it's the FIRST 6 months of your living conditions deteriorating?? What about after 1 year?? What about 18 months and now the trash is overflowing?? Would you ask at 2 years, after carpets are urine soaked, trash piled high, kids out of control. WHERE would you start if it was YOU?? Lots of things contribute to such conditions: complications from pregnancy; drug or alcohol abuse; major depression (or post-partum depression); other mental illness... Most addicts and some mentally ill will not or cannot ask for help. So, when YOUR life deteriorates to this level, who would you ask for help, knowing that there is NO agency who would give practical-hands on help to get your home cleaned up, get you mental help and support, AND get your kids and animals back to health. There is NO PLACE that gives that kind of hands-on help. No one starts out to live in filth and crap. So, what if your life became so bad that you were living in deplorable conditions?? WHO would you call?? Good luck finding such help if you ever need it.
And, there's plenty of families living like this. Closed doors, closed blinds, everyone passes by, and the families keep quiet because of shame, embarrassment, fear....
We need to teach our kids, especially teenagers, to never ignore any unusual "feeling sick" symptoms or sensations. Kids of any age who participate in sports need more than the required H&P ("History and Physical" done by a Dr, who usually must sign a paper for sports participation).
Sports education should include: 1. That any student who feels ill before or during practice must tell a coach, teacher or other school official; 2. That schools and adults do NOT expect kids to "play when sick", even if the kid is the star player; 3. That continued good health is more important than any wins, or trophies; 4. That team members must keep well-hydrated, even in cooler or cold temperatures (i.e. Fall, Winter); 5. That "feeling faint" can come from a range of illnesses, from the flu, low blood sugar, or even a heart condition-- "feeling dizzy or faint" can indicate a very serious problem in some people; 6. That nausea can come from a range of illnesses, from the flu, low blood sugar, or even a heart condition--nausea can indicate a very serious problem in some people; 7. That overuse of caffeine, cigarettes, or other stimulants are not good, and can cause serious problems for athletes---or for anyone recovering from an illness; High-caffeine drinks are NOT good for students; 8. That any kid who is found to "play sick" or who does not report feeling ill to an adult will be penalized by not being allowed to play the next time.
We have to reverse previous teaching that kids must buck up and play sick.
I don't know any of the parties in this, but it seems the church's pastor decided to give in to a "righteousness" boast. Like a child, he took all his "toys" and stormed off, rather than enter discussion like an adult to see how the problem could be resolved.
First, a "Playhouse" does not make the best "church", and a church isn't a playhouse! The arrangement doesn't fit.
Second, the last I read, "good works" aren't supposed to be broadcast to the world, but rather, should be performed for only 1 "audience": God.
If everyone who ever came to the rescue of a person or organization demanded media recognition, all the newspapers and TV broadcasts would be overrun with stories; people everywhere and everyday do small and large donations of time, money, labor, and creativity, and never get media recognition (nor do those people want such attention). The pastor's resentment now doesn't reflect well on his thinking or moral compass.
I wish both organizations and their people the best.
It's always the poor, the ill, the disabled, and the mostly invisible population suffering mental health issues who suffer the most. While middle class adults worry about keeping their houses, a large poor segment of society simply worries about staying stable and sane. Our society is so lost, it's pathetic.
Isn't it time for Girard Mayor, James Melfi, to resign? Isn't it time for the people of Girard to speak up and get this arrogant personality out of Girard's government? Mr. Melfi does not seek cooperation, only adulation. He doesn't seek productivity, only self-praise. He is never part of the problem--everyone else is! He is NOT nice, to the citizens or to the people he heads-- his own "Council". Last I knew "council" defines a cooperative effort through opinion, discussion, debate, support, and individual's votes of conscience and foresight so that all have a voice at meetings. This arrogant Melfi thinks nothing of bad-mouthing council members to citizens... and to the Vindicator. Jeez, even State Sen. Ryan is not off-limits. All should be forewarned, NO one is off-limits with this never-wrong so-called Mayor. I highly doubt Melfi will remember my call to him about a problem, and how he bad-mouthed every Council person during my telephone call. He lost my respect that day. IF he runs for ANY political office again, I will vote for anyone BUT HIM. He needs to go--- now. Anyone else want to become Mayor? You'll have my guaranteed vote!
I hope Cat Ladies Society can work with the County to save the cats and kittens. Isn't it inhumane to crush cats with a wrecking ball and falling debris?! At least give the moms with babies fair warning... give them time to move their litters!
If a person living in Mahoning County killed cats in the person's yard, the person would be charged with cruelty. Shouldn't the COUNTY and its officials face such charges if they allow demolition to KILL these cats??? !!!
Posted on November 19 at 1:03 p.m.
The now deceased Red Skelton explained the Pledge very well on his former TV show.
http://www.poofcat.com/july.html
Posted on November 17 at 10:37 a.m.
Tell me, just HOW in God's name can second-degree burns on a 23-month-old baby's genitals be explained away to a MOM ????? Oh my God, the thought of this kind of TORTURE makes my stomach turn! What did he do, use her privates as an ashtray? how did he inflict those kind of injuries??? Please let me on this tormentor's jury---I'd love to restrain him while a flame is brought toward HIS genitals.
God this story makes me sick!
I'll say it AGAIN, single moms, you MUST have more self-respect and more maternal protection for your kids! NO MAN SHOULD TORTURE YOU OR YOUR BABIES! Get help if you are in an evil situation like this. YOU must take action before your kids are maimed or killed.
I really hope the news updates us on this baby's struggle to recover.
Posted on November 13 at 1:44 a.m.
I realize this story probably came in on short deadline but it's poorly written to keep referring to "the release". There must be better ways to write without using "according to the release" three or four times throughout this short article. The writer took all potential interest this story had and buried it in flat wordiness.
Posted on October 28 at 10:52 a.m.
The bigger problem is, WHERE do people go for help when their lives and homes get so far out of control??? Would YOU be able to ask for intervention when it's the FIRST 6 months of your living conditions deteriorating?? What about after 1 year?? What about 18 months and now the trash is overflowing?? Would you ask at 2 years, after carpets are urine soaked, trash piled high, kids out of control. WHERE would you start if it was YOU?? Lots of things contribute to such conditions: complications from pregnancy; drug or alcohol abuse; major depression (or post-partum depression); other mental illness... Most addicts and some mentally ill will not or cannot ask for help. So, when YOUR life deteriorates to this level, who would you ask for help, knowing that there is NO agency who would give practical-hands on help to get your home cleaned up, get you mental help and support, AND get your kids and animals back to health. There is NO PLACE that gives that kind of hands-on help. No one starts out to live in filth and crap. So, what if your life became so bad that you were living in deplorable conditions?? WHO would you call?? Good luck finding such help if you ever need it.
And, there's plenty of families living like this. Closed doors, closed blinds, everyone passes by, and the families keep quiet because of shame, embarrassment, fear....
Posted on October 22 at 10:35 p.m.
We need to teach our kids, especially teenagers, to never ignore any unusual "feeling sick" symptoms or sensations. Kids of any age who participate in sports need more than the required H&P ("History and Physical" done by a Dr, who usually must sign a paper for sports participation).
Sports education should include:
1. That any student who feels ill before or during practice must tell a coach, teacher or other school official;
2. That schools and adults do NOT expect kids to "play when sick", even if the kid is the star player;
3. That continued good health is more important than any wins, or trophies;
4. That team members must keep well-hydrated, even in cooler or cold temperatures (i.e. Fall, Winter);
5. That "feeling faint" can come from a range of illnesses, from the flu, low blood sugar, or even a heart condition-- "feeling dizzy or faint" can indicate a very serious problem in some people;
6. That nausea can come from a range of illnesses, from the flu, low blood sugar, or even a heart condition--nausea can indicate a very serious problem in some people;
7. That overuse of caffeine, cigarettes, or other stimulants are not good, and can cause serious problems for athletes---or for anyone recovering from an illness; High-caffeine drinks are NOT good for students;
8. That any kid who is found to "play sick" or who does not report feeling ill to an adult will be penalized by not being allowed to play the next time.
We have to reverse previous teaching that kids must buck up and play sick.
Posted on October 21 at 10:36 a.m.
I don't know any of the parties in this, but it seems the church's pastor decided to give in to a "righteousness" boast. Like a child, he took all his "toys" and stormed off, rather than enter discussion like an adult to see how the problem could be resolved.
First, a "Playhouse" does not make the best "church", and a church isn't a playhouse! The arrangement doesn't fit.
Second, the last I read, "good works" aren't supposed to be broadcast to the world, but rather, should be performed for only 1 "audience": God.
If everyone who ever came to the rescue of a person or organization demanded media recognition, all the newspapers and TV broadcasts would be overrun with stories; people everywhere and everyday do small and large donations of time, money, labor, and creativity, and never get media recognition (nor do those people want such attention). The pastor's resentment now doesn't reflect well on his thinking or moral compass.
I wish both organizations and their people the best.
Posted on October 10 at 7:21 a.m.
It's always the poor, the ill, the disabled, and the mostly invisible population suffering mental health issues who suffer the most. While middle class adults worry about keeping their houses, a large poor segment of society simply worries about staying stable and sane. Our society is so lost, it's pathetic.
Posted on October 9 at 2 a.m.
Isn't it time for Girard Mayor, James Melfi, to resign? Isn't it time for the people of Girard to speak up and get this arrogant personality out of Girard's government? Mr. Melfi does not seek cooperation, only adulation. He doesn't seek productivity, only self-praise. He is never part of the problem--everyone else is! He is NOT nice, to the citizens or to the people he heads-- his own "Council". Last I knew "council" defines a cooperative effort through opinion, discussion, debate, support, and individual's votes of conscience and foresight so that all have a voice at meetings. This arrogant Melfi thinks nothing of bad-mouthing council members to citizens... and to the Vindicator. Jeez, even State Sen. Ryan is not off-limits. All should be forewarned, NO one is off-limits with this never-wrong so-called Mayor. I highly doubt Melfi will remember my call to him about a problem, and how he bad-mouthed every Council person during my telephone call. He lost my respect that day. IF he runs for ANY political office again, I will vote for anyone BUT HIM. He needs to go--- now. Anyone else want to become Mayor? You'll have my guaranteed vote!
Posted on October 3 at 3:02 a.m.
I hope Cat Ladies Society can work with the County to save the cats and kittens. Isn't it inhumane to crush cats with a wrecking ball and falling debris?! At least give the moms with babies fair warning... give them time to move their litters!
If a person living in Mahoning County killed cats in the person's yard, the person would be charged with cruelty. Shouldn't the COUNTY and its officials face such charges if they allow demolition to KILL these cats??? !!!
Posted on October 2 at 11:22 p.m.
Many people think children are useless "possessions" to hit, kick, bite, mangle, throw, flip, smash, and throw away.
Unfortunately many of these people are the children's mommies and daddies-- at least from the adults' waists down.
Too bad that these moms, dads, and caregivers don't emotionally connect to kids' hearts and minds!