Monthly Archives: June 2013

Community Partnership Program – Answers and Suggestions

Posted on June 30, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   My grandmother, many years ago, stated: ” Don’t believe anything that you hear and believe only 50% of what you see.”  My grandmother was certainly correct if this statement pertains to elections and politicians.     I live in a … Continue reading →

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A Wise Saying – Part 54

Posted on June 30, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   People view a reformer as a champion of change.  In reality reformers look down on anything that can be changed.  A reformer believes that only things that are corrupt and inferior need to be changed.  Reformers tend to believe … Continue reading →

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A Wise Saying – Part 53

Posted on June 28, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   In 21st. Century America,  Americans continue to accept the false delusion that we live in a Constitutional Republic where democracy and freedom exist.  Such illogical thinking will result in a tragedy unsurpassed in world history.                                R. Van Conoley

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Government-Business Partnerships Explained

Posted on June 27, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   This article is about government-business partnerships and how they work.  Partnership usually refers to an association between a governmental entity and a business.  A city government can partner with a business enterprise.  A county government can partner with a … Continue reading →

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Dawn Fitzpatrick Pizzo – Candidate for DeBary City Council: Seat 1

Posted on June 22, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   Dawn Fitzpatrick Pizzo, age 48, was born in Orlando, Florida.  She spent her formative years in Pittsburgh. As an adult, Dawn returned to Central Florida.  She is divorced from her first husband and has three adult children.  She proudly … Continue reading →

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A Wise Saying – Part 52

Posted on June 21, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   It often seems that our most persistent and passionate efforts are designed to convince the world that we are not what we really are.     Only God is satisfied with what He is.  Unlike God, man strives to be … Continue reading →

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A Wise Saying – Part 51

Posted on June 12, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   The unusual adaptability of humans is a peculiarity of the weak.  The extremely difficult task of mastering something new is never taken up by the vanguard of society but always by the rearguard.  It is always the misfits, failures, … Continue reading →

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Words

Posted on June 8, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   What is the one thing that is the farthest removed from our physical being ?  Words !    To connect individuals to words is to detach them effectively from life and physical possessions.  This readies individuals for self-sacrifice.  Men … Continue reading →

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Anarchy In America – Part 1- Abortion

Posted on June 6, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   The U.S. is in a state of de-facto anarchy.  Laws that are part of our Republic are not enforced.  Also, there are numerous examples of enforcement and coercion where no laws exist to justify such actions.  The following is … Continue reading →

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June 6, 1944

Posted on June 5, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   On June 6, 1944, the Allied Forces began the invasion of Normandy, in Operation Overlord, during World War II.  The Supreme Commander of the Allied forces was General Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Commander of ground forces was General … Continue reading →

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