Middletown Forum : Good job, Sam and Ann!!! http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : People in Middletown : Good job, Sam and Ann!!! Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:32:46 +0000 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:50:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1018 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ Good job, Sam and Ann!!! : and anyone thinking the CVB or... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1018&PID=4580&title=good-job-sam-and-ann#4580 Author: spiderjohn
Subject: 1018
Posted: Feb 27 2009 at 2:50pm

and anyone thinking the CVB or Community Foundation sgould research the history of the failed Downtown Partnership funded by the city.
 
I know--I was on that board.
When you have no power, you can't force property owners to do anything.
We still have the same property owners, who wanted to run it themslves.
They haven't accomplished much, and millions have been thrown away downtown.
 
jmo
]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:50:55 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1018&PID=4580&title=good-job-sam-and-ann#4580 Good job, Sam and Ann!!! : great job, Mike!! keep it up! we... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1018&PID=4579&title=good-job-sam-and-ann#4579 Author: spiderjohn
Subject: 1018
Posted: Feb 27 2009 at 2:46pm

great job, Mike!!
keep it up!
we all need to know these things.
If it means we get booted from here, then it is this forum's and the citizens' loss
maybe I should open my own site
 
sorry mr.B--just calling it like it is.
 
u da man Mr.P!!
]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:46:08 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1018&PID=4579&title=good-job-sam-and-ann#4579 Good job, Sam and Ann!!! : NIMBY - This isn't the place... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1018&PID=4578&title=good-job-sam-and-ann#4578 Author: John Beagle
Subject: 1018
Posted: Feb 27 2009 at 1:57pm

NIMBY - This isn't the place for that, this is for economic development. I am trying to publish the good about Middletown. So people might relocate or locate their business here.

I have a vested interest, since I am a commercial office space landlord in Middletown. So lets balance things a bit. After all, there is good in Middletown, all you have to do is look, because it isn't hard to find.]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:57:14 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1018&PID=4578&title=good-job-sam-and-ann#4578 Good job, Sam and Ann!!! : Too bad that the internet wasn't... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1018&PID=4577&title=good-job-sam-and-ann#4577 Author: Mike_Presta
Subject: 1018
Posted: Feb 27 2009 at 10:30am

Too bad that the internet wasn't around in its present form back in the '90s, '80s and late '70s.  You'd have been amazed at what a search on Mike Presta might have turned up then.
 
More to the point, there is nothing libelous about asking the question "What are Sam and Ann (The CVB, a public entity which I believe is publicly funded) doing sitting on $120,000 in these fiscally trying times?"
 
If they want to sue me for that, bring it on!!!   Just remember...people will have to testify under oath (and under the possibility of the penalties for perjury)!
]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:30:16 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1018&PID=4577&title=good-job-sam-and-ann#4577 Good job, Sam and Ann!!! : Hey here is a search on Mike Presta,... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1018&PID=4574&title=good-job-sam-and-ann#4574 Author: Middletown News
Subject: 1018
Posted: Feb 27 2009 at 9:11am

Hey here is a search on Mike Presta, not bad:

  1. A Taste of Memphis in Middletown, Ohio - MiddletownUSA.com

    Mike Presta recommeded it, "I tried the "St. Louis style" ribs from A Taste Of Memphis Wednesday evening, and they were the best I've ever had in Ohio! ...
    www.middletownusa.com/view_news.asp?a=3849

  2. Middletown Ohio Blog: Middletown Mayor's Race Heats Up

    Aug 23, 2007 ... Two other residents, Mike Presta and James Garrett also pulled petitions but did not file them. Posted by Bill Rogers at 2:01 PM ...
    middletownusablog.blogspot.com/2007/08/middletown-mayors-race-heats-up.html

  3. MUSA Blog Forum: Why NOT CDBG money for infrastructure???

    Councilman Tyus said that Mike Presta was wrong, and that it was unlawful to use CBDG money for streets. All the other council members--plus Landon and then ...
    www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=885

  4. MUSA Blog Forum: Nagy speaks but does Council listen

    Mike Presta. I think it is time to set up another meeting for the November 2009 Election. I also think it's time to ask the tough question of the current ...
    www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=850

  5. MUSA Blog Forum: The Middletown I75 Cloverleaf Project

    Mike Presta - "the plan is to make everyone plant trees so that there will be NO SIGNS of any enterprise " Very Funny ! Pac Man - Thanks for the link to the ...
    www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=830&PID=3560

  6. MUSA Blog Forum: An open letter to councilwoman Ford

    Mike Presta. Citizen. PS: You, personally, are allowed to speak up, and even DISAGREE with other council members! In fact, you are REQUIRED to do so, ...
    www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=842&PID=3630

  7. MUSA Blog Forum: Good luck, Mr. Nagy!!!

    Mr.Nagy, Mr.Presta and Mr.Wills would be excellent choices based on their continuous ... Paul Nenni, Dan Picard, Mike Scorti, Dick sl*gle and John Soppanish...
    www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=875
]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:11:20 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1018&PID=4574&title=good-job-sam-and-ann#4574 Good job, Sam and Ann!!! : Do you see no good in people? Are... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1018&PID=4573&title=good-job-sam-and-ann#4573 Author: Middletown News
Subject: 1018
Posted: Feb 27 2009 at 9:10am

Do you see no good in people?
Are Sam and Ann in a conspiracy to benefit from $120K?
 
You make some accusations I would not state in public for fear of reprisal of libel.
 
Sam and Ann have done more for this community than most. I for one am indeed grateful to both Sam Ashworth and Ann Mort.
 
Just read a MUSA Google search on Sam Ashworth:

  1. Sam Ashworth Holding Fundraiser - MiddletownUSA.com

    Fundraiser for Sam Ashworth Guest Conductor Middletown Symphony Orchestra When: Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm...
    www.middletownusa.com/view_news.asp?a=3730

  2. CONCERT AND ART AUCTION TO BENEFIT ALS AND MEDICAL ...

    Sam Ashworth , is a professional trombone player who has worked with most of the area musicians throughout the past 30 years and is a graphic designer by ...
    www.mainstreetmonroe.com/view_news.asp?nId=1050

  3. Artists & Authors Series Features Sam Ashworth - MiddletownUSA.com

    Browse through the displays and take a few minutes to talk with graphic designer, author and local history buff Sam Ashworth about his work on Tuesday, ...
    www.middletownusa.com/view_news.asp?a=3492

  4. Middletown Residents Invited To Join Year-Long Community Action ...

    Long-time Middletown residents and community volunteers, Sam Ashworth and Ann Mort, are planning a new initiative to Make Middletown Better, to spur actoin ...
    www.middletownusa.com/view_news.asp?a=3942

  5. MUSA Blog Forum: Mort and Ashworth

    Sam Ashworth is a calm, nice level-headed guy as I know him. Have never looked at him as a power baron, and would expect a fair common sense no strings ...
    www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=795

  6. MUSA Blog Forum: MIDDLETOWN Pride In Action

    14 posts - Last post: Feb 4
    Sam Ashworth – 513-593-0062 sam41@cinci.rr.com. Every week another idea to make Middletown better. One small (or large) effort at a time ...
    www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=932
  7. And here is one on Ann Mort:

    1. Local Author Ann Mort Publishes Third Travel Book on CD...

      Veteran travel writer, Ann Mort has produced a third travel book –this time in CD format. Great Little Getaway Tours, contains information on day trips, ...
      www.middletownusa.com/view_news.asp?a=3157

    2. OHIO CHALLENGE HOT AIR BALLOON 2006 LEADERSHIP - MainStreetMonroe.com

      Publicity Ann Mort , Administrative Business Services/ Middletown CVB. 5K Race Sara Newlin/ Middletown High School Athletic Boosters ...
      www.mainstreetmonroe.com/view_news.asp?nId=1444

    3. MUSA Blog Forum: Midfirst Ohio Challenge

      Ann Mort, the event's publicity director, estimated attendance this past weekend was on ... No, I am saying Ann Mort is basically in the loop with the City, ...
      www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=479

    4. OHIO CHALLENGE ENTERTAINERS - MainStreetMonroe.com

      Ann Mort InTown Magazine/Admin. Bus. Svc - 513-649-4506. Middletown Convention and Visitors Bureau - 513-422-3030. CVB Toll Free 888-664-3353 ...
      www.mainstreetmonroe.com/view_news.asp?nId=1891
    5. [PDF] 

      2008 Middletown Area Club Presidents - Please send corrections to...

      File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML
      Mar 31, 2008 ... Please send corrections to Ann Mort - 513-649-4506-RMort@cinci.rr.com ..... Ann. Stoutenboroug. Box 1024. Middletown ...
      www.middletownusa.com/pdf/2008%20Midd.%20Area%20Club%20presidents.pdf

    6. Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival - MainStreetMonroe.com

      Chamber Event Planner- Kathy Venturella. Publicist - Ann Mort , inTown Magazine. Contact:. Ann Mort -513-424-2038, Rmort@cinci.rr.com ...
      www.mainstreetmonroe.com/view_news.asp?nId=1071
]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:10:29 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1018&PID=4573&title=good-job-sam-and-ann#4573 Good job, Sam and Ann!!! : Vivian- if you go back and review... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1018&PID=4572&title=good-job-sam-and-ann#4572 Author: VietVet
Subject: 1018
Posted: Feb 27 2009 at 7:57am

Vivian- if you go back and review the Feb 17th Council meeting, Scott-Jones, when Council is discussing the Section 8 authorization to give Ginger Smith permission to use the money to purchase qualified properties,reads a passage that said that the money could be used for demolition. The document gave a list of choices of what to do with the money. Again, all Council members approved the authorization to free up the money to allow Smith to purchase qualified homes for rehab/resale WITH- WITH- the stipulation that Council could channel the money from rehab to demo. at 100% and left the door open to change their mind.]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:57:47 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1018&PID=4572&title=good-job-sam-and-ann#4572 Good job, Sam and Ann!!! : Weekly Update to City Council... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1018&PID=4571&title=good-job-sam-and-ann#4571 Author: Vivian Moon
Subject: 1018
Posted: Feb 27 2009 at 7:09am

Weekly Update to City Council from the City Manager

February 22, 2009
NSP Funds
"According to our advisor, HUD guidelines do not permit the NSP funds to be used entirely for demolition and at least 25% must be used for housing to assist those under 50% of the median income guidelines.   We will continue to explore the options.  Just as with all new federal programs, it takes quite a while to roll out all of the rules for usage.  As we discussed at council, we would prefer demolition since we do not have the staff to undertake or supervise rehabs.  I did talk with Senator Voinovich’s staff about this topic and they are working to assist in this area as well."

Vet
I'm having a really difficult time understanding any of what is going on with this program.
In the comment above the City Manager states that we don't have the staff ..???? I don't understand this statement at all.??? In the past the demo jobs were completed by sub contractors.
Why wouldn't you sub contract out the rehab also? What did they do the last time with this rehab program.
Don't we have someone on staff that are making these big bucks that has the ability to act as a super to over see these rehabs?
Please tell me why I can't understand this program and the problems they are having? Wacko
QUESTION: When is the next Housing Sub Committee Meeting?
I think we all need to show up and get a few answers.


]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:09:20 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1018&PID=4571&title=good-job-sam-and-ann#4571 Good job, Sam and Ann!!! : What is Ginger Smith doing these... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1018&PID=4570&title=good-job-sam-and-ann#4570 Author: VietVet
Subject: 1018
Posted: Feb 27 2009 at 6:25am

What is Ginger Smith doing these days in her role as Revit. Director?She now has help on loan from the legal department and now Gilleland wants to place a 3rd for the downtown??? Is this job that overwhelming for one person and their staff, or is it an indication of the lack of abilities of the people who have been placed in these slots? Do you think Billy Murphy's coming back as a "Director/Consultant" to help us in the downtown area? If so, good idea- he did a great job as the Econ. Director. As to Mort and Ashworth's bed tax nest egg of $120,000- must be alot of folks stopping in the old Hacienda to enjoy our hotel ammenities. With a two year stint at $60 grand, wonder what makes Gilleland think that someone will make great strides in two years in the downtown area when there ain't been nothin' happening of any significance in the last twenty? ]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:25:44 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1018&PID=4570&title=good-job-sam-and-ann#4570 Good job, Sam and Ann!!! : "She also made a... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1018&PID=4569&title=good-job-sam-and-ann#4569 Author: Vivian Moon
Subject: 1018
Posted: Feb 27 2009 at 5:13am

"She also made a pitch for the CVB to consider becoming a partner with other organizations to fund a full-time coordinator to help revitalize downtown. However, that person would not be a city employee. Gilleland said she is hoping for the CVB to be a partner in funding the position for at least two years.
The board said it would discuss the matter at its March meeting."

Several weeks ago we find that Ms. Gilleland went before the Middletown Comunity Foundation and requested that they fund a 3rd "Revitalation Director" for just the downtown area for an annual salary of $60,000 for 2 years. Now we find that she has made the pitch again to CVB to fund this 3rd director.
Why do we need another Director for just downtown?
Who is this director that is going to do such great things to the downtown area?


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