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A busy Thursday. Bob kicks off the show talking with Dr. Sebastian Gorka about the "Maryland family man" who was deported to El Salvador, HThey discuss Trump's deportation plans and more. Bob then welcomes Dr. Everett Piper to the show to tackle the culture wars. Bob is then joined by the Speaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman. They talk about the Ohio budget plan, taxes and the Browns stadium money. Bob the talks with John Stover from Ohio Value Voters about their endorsement of Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio Governor. Bpb then talks about the picture posted at the Visual Arts Building at Kent State depicting what could be seen as a threat to President Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob kicks off the show talking about the latest noose hoax story. Bob then welcomes John Stover from Ohio Value Voters about eliminating DEI from schools and more. Then it's Tuesday which means it is a Peter Kirsanow day. Pete joins Bob to talk about all the big news of the day. Then Bob, in a fascinating segment, talks about the judicial system and how it is supposed to run and how our founders thought it should run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The great Peter Kirsanow fills in for Bob today. Pete starts the show with open lines Thursday taking your calls. Peter then welcomes John Stover from Ohio Value Voters to talk a variety of topics. They talk about Trump, men in women's sports, and the Ohio governors race just to name a few. Peter then continues with open lines Thursday taking more of your calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Wednesday! Bob kicks off the show talking with John Stover. In a cracy technical hour Bob and John talk about the Ohio Parents Bill of Rights. Bob the switches gears and talks with Stephen Moore. In a fun interview they talk about Trump and tax cuts and the future of the country with Trump in charge. Bob then has a fascinating talk with J6 prisoner Jake Lang live from prison. Jake has yet to have a trial after 4 years. Bob wraps the show taking your calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a busy Thursday. Bob kicks off the show talking with Congressman Jim Jordan about the latest attempt to fund the government, DOGE, Matt Gaetz and more. Bob trhen talks with Dr. Everett Piper as they tackle the culture wars. Bob then speaks with ADF Legal Counsel Logan Speman about the Ohio teacher who settlef a case after she was fired for not using trans students pronouns. John Stover then joins Bob to talk about the Parents Bill of Rights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 3, 2024 Rockingham County Board of Commissioners MeetingAGENDA1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN HALL2. INVOCATION - Pastor Christina B. Taylor, Woodmont United Methodist Church, Reidsville3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. RECOGNITION - Lance Metzler, County ManagerRecognition of Rockingham County for being presented the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners & Civic Federal Credit Union 2024 Excellence in Innovation Award recognizing the County's efforts to provide needed dental services to children in Rockingham County Schools through Mobile Dental Expansion, which is administered by the Rockingham County Division of Public Health.5. RECOGNITION - Lance Metzler, County ManagerConsideration of approval of The Order of the Long Leaf Pine to honor Keith Duncan for his career and stewardship towards helping the citizens or Rockingham County.6. RECOGNITION - Lance Metzler, County ManagerConsideration of approval of Resolution honoring the life and service of William Leonard "W.L." Pryor, Jr., Fonner County Commissioner and Distinguished Community Leader who passed away on July 7, 2024.7. APPPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 3,2024 AGENDA8. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote. unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A) Mandy McGhee, Finance Director1. Amend the Highway 220 Ordinance to transfer available ARPA Revenue Replacement funds to the General Fund to be used for Economic Development activities.2. Increase DSS budget $170,183 for Special Children Adoption Incentive Funds received in June 2024 by the NC DHHS Division of Social Services. Funds arc restricted to be spent on Special Children Adoption program costs.3. Amend FY 25 budget to rollover unexpected grant funds from FY 24 to FY 25. In addition, appropriate $43,711 in Contractor Sales Tax Revenue and interest earned of $526,457 on grant funds that were advanced.B) Justin Thacker. Deputy Finance Director1. Appropriate S5,968 for the addendum related to the WIC program for additional funds received by NCDHI-IS for the Public Health Department.2. Amend the FY 24-25 budget $1,019,813 for the new software subscription Microsoft Office that meets the criteria of a recently implemented governmental accounting standard requiring certain software subscriptions to be capitalized as a Right to Use intangible asset and the corresponding liability to be reported.3. Appropriate $8,203 of4-H Reserve Fund Balance to cover costs of the upcoming FY 24-25 summer camp participates to attend the 4-H Camp Congress. 4-H Reserve Fund Balance are 4-H fees earned in prior fiscal years and reserved for future 4·H program costs.D) Todd Hurst, Tax AdministratorRequest the approval of all refunds for August I. 2024 thru August 20, 2024. E) Susan O. Washburn. Clerk to the BoardApproval of Regular Meeting minutes for July 15, 2024.F) Melissa Joyce, Fire MarshalRequest approval for appointment of Keith Soyars as the Huntsville Relief Fund Trustee on the Local Fire Fighter's Relief Fund Board to replace Gary Fox who will be stepping down.G) Lance Metzler. County Manager1. Consideration of Appointment of Mandy McGhee Rockingham County Finance Director.2. Consideration of appointment or Carye Dickerson as Rockingham County Department of Social Services Director.H) Rodney Stewart, RCEMS Operations SupervisorRequests the approval of submitted accounting reports of billing and collections activity for July 2024 and approval of accounts uncollected that are to be written off. Lists of accounts are maintained and available for inspection in the EMS office.I) Derek Southern, Assistant County ManagerRequest funding for the Division of Forestry to purchase an "Initial Attack Type 6 Engine Truck" in the 24/25 Fiscal Year. Purchasing during the 24/25 FY will allow the truck to be received during the 25/26 FY.9. PUBLIC COMMENT10. PRESENTATION: Ronnie Tate, Director of Engineering and Public UtilitiesRequest approval of utility capacity for Neal Place Subdivision (Newnam Road). DESCO Investment Co., Inc. is requesting capacity for Phase I of construction for 24,000 gpd of water and wastewater capacity. Phase I is 80 single family homes, 4 bedrooms each. Total subdivision homes are 222,80 SF 4 bedrooms. 57 SF 3 bedrooms (Phase 2), and 85 townhomes 3 bedrooms (Phase 3). Total utility capacity for the entire project is 55,950 gpd. Developer has complied with Section 28.1 of the County Water Policy and Sections 18, 18.1 & 18.2 of the County Sewer Policy.11. PRESENTATION: Dr. John Stover, III, Superintendent and Erselle Young, Assistant SuperintendentConsideration of approval to use Restricted Sales Tax Funds in the amount of $57,500.00 plus tax to pay for the services of Cropper GIS Consulting, LLC who were approved on July 22, 2024 by the RCS Board of Education to provide demographic and school realignment planning services for the district.12. OLD BUSINESS: Case 2024 - 12: Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) – A Request to rezone a (+/-) 4.42-acre parcel of land from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Neighborhood Commercial Conditional District (NC-CD) - Conditional Rezoning Applicant: Jaime Wall. Owner and Executor - Tax PIN: 7921-02-75-4770 - Location: 225 Farrar Store Rd., Stokesdale - New Bethel TownshipThe Board of County Commissioners first reviewed this request June 17, 2024 and conducted a public hearing. After closing the public hearing, they decided to postpone deliberation of this item to August.The ordinance included with this agenda item is in draft form and may be amended after Commissioner's review.13. NEW BUSINESS14. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS15. ADJOURN###
August 5, 2024 Rockingham County Board Of Commissioners MeetingAGENDA1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN HALL2. INVOCATION3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. PRESENTATION - Lance Metzler, County ManagerResolution honoring the life and service of William Leonard "W.L." Pryor, Jr. Former County Commissioner and distinguished community leader who passed away on July 7, 2024.5. RECOGNITION - Lance Metzler, County ManagerResolution commending the First Responders for their heroic actions on May 21, 2024.6. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 5, 2024 AGENDA7. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A) Justin Thacker, Deputy Finance Director1. Public Health received a grant from Community Care of NC in the amount of $13,365 to be used for the implementation of the new clinical software system Athena Health. Grant funds were received in fiscal year 2024 on June 25, 2024. Appropriate $13,365 for the grant dollars received in FY 24 for Public Health to use in the implementation of the Athena Health software system.2. Increase Youth Services budget $120 for program fee revenue earned and unspent in FY 24. This revenue will be used to support the Youth Services program(s) in FY25.3. Amend the FY 24-25 budget $11,137 for the new software subscription Frontline Public Safety Solutions that meets the criteria of a recently implemented governmental accounting standard requiring certain software subscriptions to be capitalized as a Right to Use intangible asset and the corresponding liability to be reported.4. Appropriate $330,000 of fund balance to Rockingham County Schools for onetime funding for 2 Assistant Principals and 2 Guidance Counselors for 2024-2025 school year approved on the July 15,2024 meeting.B) Captain Jennifer Brown and Captain Windell BrownRequest to use Jail Canteen Funds to purchase (I) CardioCare ECG/EKG unit for the Detention Facility to be used by medical staff as needed for inmates/subjects experiencing medical issues. This purchase includes power cable. patient cable, electrodes, chart paper, operation manual and ECG/EKG cart (shipping charge also). This use of the Jail Canteen Funds would be for the health and welfare of the current inmate population as well as future inmates. Unit cost = $1463; cart cost = $460: shipping =$100.C) Todd Hurst, Tax Administrator1. Consider Order directing the Tax Collector to collect taxes charged in the Tax Records and Receipts 2023-2024.2. Annual settlement of Tax Collector pursuant to NCGS 105-373 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.3. Request the approval of all refunds for July 3, 2024 to July 16.2024.D) Rodney Stewart, RCEMS Operations SupervisorAccounting reports of billing and collections activity for June 2024 and approval of accounts uncollected that are to be written off. Lists of accounts are maintained and available for inspection in the EMS office.E) Susan O. Washburn, Clerk to the BoardApproval - Regular meeting minutesF) Hiram Marziano, Community Development DirectorAppointment of Mr. Dwayne Rakestraw of Madison as an alternate member of the Rockingham County Planning Board & Board of Adjustments. His term expiration would be August 4,2027.G) Lance Metzler, County Manager1. Consideration of the Policy for Local Option Sales Tax Restricted for School Capital Outlay or dedicated to Community College Workforce Initiatives.2. Consider adoption of a Resolution to concur with a request by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Division of Highways for addition of Allegra Trace (0.22 miles) and Tyburn Trace (0.43 miles). in the Wellington AKS Bevill Lakes Farm II Subdivision in Simpsonville Township.H) Dr. John Stover, III, SuperintendentRockingham County Schools Board of Education is requesting $185.000 from the previously approved funding for the Holmes Middle School vestibule project be reallocated to the Dalton McMichael High School (DMHS) track project. The School System is not requesting additional funding. but a transfer of the existing remaining funds that were previously approved for Holmes Middle School's vestibule. This project was completed under budget by saving on architect fees and working with a local vendor for the design and installation. The original amount approved for the vestibule was $300,000 and $500.000 was originally approved for the track. The surveyors have discovered that the original track at DMHS was not symmetrical nor did it meet regulation requirements so an additional three feet must be added to the width. The track expenses will be distributed as follows:$40,000 for initial soil samples. survey, design and core samples.$586,000 base bid$58,695 urethane track upgrade (5-year warranty)I) Will Strader, County Extension DirectorRequest to accept Golden Leaf Grant for the Construction of the Rockingham County Livestock Marketing & Education Complex in the amount of $700,000 awarded on February 1,2024 and revised on June 6, 2024. No County funds required.J) Lisa S. Ellington, Rockingham RecoversRequest approval of the attachments regarding Starting Point Rural Harm Reduction Collective: Request for Budget Revision, Subrecipient Agreement for the Implementation of Opioid Abatement Strategies (entered into Power OMS) and the Amended Resolution to Direct the Expenditures of Opioid Settlement Funds. Starting Point Rural Harm Reduction Collective was approved for $27,000 in opioid settlement funding at the May 22, 2024 gathering of the Board of County Commissioners. Their work focuses on the implementation of various harm reduction strategies.8. PUBLIC COMMENT9. PRESENTATION: Dr. John Stover, III, SuperintendentRequest to apply for the Public School Repair and Renovation Fund. The application requires the approval and signatures of the school district as well as the County Commissioners. Eligible expenditures include: planning/design fees, expansion of classroom facilities and repair and renovation of existing building components and classroom facilities. These funds are not eligible for new school construction.The funds will be used for the existing Western Rockingham Middle School - Building #4 planning/design and renovation of classrooms. The renovation will also include the addition of necessary student bathrooms. ESSER funds were used to replace the HVAC, lighting and water fountains. However, the request to apply for these lottery funds will help with the remaining upgrades needed to make the building suitable for students. Currently, sixth grade classrooms are located in a separate location away from the main building. This renovation will allow the youngest students to be located within the natural secured campus perimeter creating a safer environment.The amount of funds available to Rockingham County Schools as of June 2024 In $1,278,253.83.10. NEW BUSINESS11. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS12. ADJOURN###
John Stover from Ohio Value Voters joins Bob in studio to present an award to Bob for what he does to keep the right message going. They also talk abortion and Trumps latest statement on the topic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
bob gives you the top 9 at 9, all the news of the day. Bob the talks about the new Gen Z Scrabble game where you invent new words and cheat to have fun. Dr. Everett Piper joins the show to talk the culture wars in America. Bob is the joined by Congressman Thomas Massie They talk red flag laws, FISA and bird flu. John Stover from Ohio Value Voters is in studio to present bob with an award for everything he does to pass along the right message... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The great Peter Kirsanow fills in for Bob. Peter first welcomes John Stover to the show to talk about the schools and the agenda now being pushed on kids and parents. J Christian Adams the joins Peter to talk about voter fraud and the election. Alison Somin then joins the show to talk about discrimination in our schools. Peter wraps up this Good Friday by taking your calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob kicks off the show talking about the override vote on Governor DeWine's veto of the Safe Act. Jack Windsor joins the show to talk about that vote among many other topics. Bob is then joined by Mark Morgan to discuss the disaster at the border. Jonathan Broadbent joins the show. He is from UnWoke investing and he talks about some of his latest episodes. John Stover, President of Ohio Value Voters, joins the show to talk about what is happening to our children. In the meantime, hunter Biden makes news when he unexpectedly shows up for a hearing and then storms out after facing the wrath of Congress. He is then asked by a reporter about his crack preference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RC2C Host Neil Scott dips into the audio archives for an interview he did wth former heavyweight boxer Gerry Cooney, whose heavweght fights included Ken Norton George Foreman Michael Spinx, and Larry Holmes But his biggest opponent and one that he knocked out was alcoholism!
May 15, 2023 Rockingham County Commissioners MeetingAGENDA1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN MARK RICHARDSON2. INVOCATION - Pastor Brad Milks, First Presbyterian Church, Eden3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Sapphire Dunn, 2nd grade, Wentworth Elementary Riley Dunn, 4th grade, Wentworth Elementary4. APPROVAL OF MAY 15, 2023 AGENDA5. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A. Pat Galloway, Finance Director1. Approval - Increase examiner budget by $10,000 to cover estimated costs through fiscal year end. As of April 2023, expenditures are 10% higher than at the same point in time in the previous fiscal year.2 Approval - Increase Aging, Disability & Transit Services (ADTS) budget $584 due to increase allocations of USDA grant revenues awarded to the program by PTRC.3. Approval Increase Tourism Development Authority (TDA) budget $79,000 due to occupancy tax collections in Eden and Reidsville exceeding original budget projections. These tax collections are required to be remitted to the cities as collected.B. Todd Hurst, Tax AdministratorApproval- Tax collection and reconciliation reports for March including refunds for April 19, 2023 thru May 2, 2023.C. Susan Washburn, Clerk to the BoardApproval - Regular Board minutes for April 17, 2023 and May 1, 2023D. Lance Metzler, County Manager1. Approval- Revise Personnel Policy 6: Leave of Absence, Section 2: Vacation Leave Strikethrough section to be removed.2. Approval - Edit County pay plan to reflect the reclassification of B1 Report Developer from grade 21 to 22.E. Hiram Marziano, Community Development Director1. Approval- Appointment of Mr. Daniel Woods of 1108 Church Street, Eden, NC as an alternate member of the County Planning Board. According to County Tax records, Mr. Woods has resided at this address since 2006.2. Approval- Resolution in support of the (STIP) Sate Transportation Improvement Plan to be provided to the PTRC RPO.F. Clyde Albright, County AttorneyApproval - Adoption of a Resolution authorizing payment for acquisition together with temporary and permanent easements over certain properties in Rockingham County, NC for the Sewer Upgrade Project on US 220.6. PUBLIC COMMENT7. PRESENTATION: Ronnie Tate, Director of Engineering and Public UtilitiesSix-month update for the Board on operations at the Landfill.8. PRESENTATION: Dr. John Stover, III, SuperintendentApproval- Restricted Sales Tax projects in the amount of $1,963,975.30 as approved in the 2023-2024 Capital Needs list by the Rockingham Count Schools Board of Education on April 17, 2023. If approved, also requesting approval of Budget Revision reflecting the change.9. PRESENTATION: Lance Metzler, County ManagerPresentation - Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget10. NEW BUSINESS11. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS12. CLOSED SESSION:Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(l) Approve Closed Session Minutes; and N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(4) Location or Expansion of Industries13. RECESSEDThis meeting will be recessed until May 26, 2023 from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm for the Budget Work Session. The next Regular meeting is June 5, 2023 at 6:30 pm at the Governmental Center, Commissioners Chambers, Wentworth, NC 27375###
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What will the U.S. House of Representatives under the speakership of Kevin McCarthy look like moving forward in 2023? Biden spends a short time down at the southern border for a photo op.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A recent study out of Canada concludes that being "unvaccinated" makes your more likely to injure yourself and others while driving. Further analysis of the "inside politics" in the Ohio Legislature regarding Senate Bill 178 with John Stover.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A new MP3 sermon from Providence Baptist Chapel is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: God Sovereignly Pursues Sinners Subtitle: Evangelistic Speaker: John Stover Broadcaster: Providence Baptist Chapel Event: Sunday - AM Date: 9/4/2022 Bible: Jonah 1:1-16 Length: 34 min.
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John Stover & Sarah Quale In Part One: John Stover, Executive Director of Ohio Value Voters discusses the findings of his organization that expose the filth that is posing as Comprehensive Sex Education in Ohio Schools. Stop (CSE) Comprehensive Sexuality Education – warning! adult only material! In Part Two: Sarah who is President of Personhood Alliance Education, asks: “Is it ethical to use the cell lines of aborted children in COVID vaccines if they were obtained 4 decades ago?” Join Sarah to explore this subject.
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John Stover & Mary Rice Hasson In Part One: John Stover, Executive Director of Ohio Value Voters discusses the findings of his organization that expose the filth that is posing as Comprehensive Sex Education in Ohio Schools. Stop (CSE) Comprehensive Sexuality Education – warning! adult only material! In Part Two: Mary, who is Director, Catholic Women’s Forum and Kate O’Beirne Fellow, Ethics & Public Policy Center discusses the need for the Church to stay focused on the truth no matter the voices from the Counter
John Stover is president of Ohio Value Voters, an organization that is "Standing Up for Life and Family Values". John calls out 4 GOP members of the Ohio Legislature who refused to support the Heartbeat Bill. See their 2020 Voters Guide at OhioValueVoters.org/.
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Whether it's warning about a drag queen story hour event at an elementary school or supporting a bill that would ban transgender surgery for minors, OhioValueVoters.org/ is a great resource! They also have a list of endorsed candidates who stand for family values in Ohio.
John Stover is the President of Ohio Value Voters (ohiovaluevoters.org). His group is warning parents about the LGBTQ agenda being adopted/pushed by the National Education Association and the American Library Association.
HIV is a global pandemic. Worldwide, about 37 million people are living with the virus, and there are between 3 and 5 thousand AIDS deaths every day. More worrying is that, despite intensive public health and safe sex campaigns, there are a further 3 to 5 thousand new HIV infections occurring every day, and despite decades of effort, scientists still have not yet managed to develop an effective vaccine. But one very powerful way to prevent infection is for men to be circumcised, which reduces their risk of picking up the virus by up to 80%. So is this a cost effective strategy to halt HIV... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
HIV is a global pandemic. Worldwide, about 37 million people are living with the virus, and there are between 3 and 5 thousand AIDS deaths every day. More worrying is that, despite intensive public health and safe sex campaigns, there are a further 3 to 5 thousand new HIV infections occurring every day, and despite decades of effort, scientists still have not yet managed to develop an effective vaccine. But one very powerful way to prevent infection is for men to be circumcised, which reduces their risk of picking up the virus by up to 80%. So is this a cost effective strategy to halt HIV... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists