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Recent comments from 'Deve'

Water manager promises improvements

Deve Sunday, March 3, 2013: 7:01 am

Very interesting to see how Ms. Malone is not effectively managing the water office in multiple areas and makes excuses for her failure to perform. I had an issue with the utility back in the summer and having a conversation with her by phone resulted in me having to contact the mayor because she essentially called me a liar and hung up on me. The only way I received any resolution was to call the mayor, who promptly called me back and the issue was resolved. In my career, I'm customer service manager for a Fortune 100 company, and if I do not perform, there are consequences. Ms. Malone may have been with the utility for 27 years and claim to know how to run the utility, but this has been proven otherwise. Long tenure does not make you a good employee. Performing effectively in your position is what makes a good employee. It's time for a change in the Water Department.

Oakley celebrates Ritz's upset
Deve Wednesday, November 7, 2012: 9:34 pm	This is a state that historically has a larger number of voters who vote straight ticket. I voted for Ms. Ritz because of feedback I received from teachers and my own research. However, I am not convinced that everyone researched the issue.

Oakley celebrates Ritz's upset
Deve Wednesday, November 7, 2012: 6:33 am	This was more of a vote against Tony Bennett and not a vote for Glenda Ritz.

Identities of fatally shot Martinsville woman, alleged gunman released
Deve Monday, July 9, 2012: 8:30 pm	The picture of the grieving mother needs to come down. Brian Culp, you're a parent, would you want a similar photo of you plastered on the internet or the front page of a newspaper? This is not ethical journalism.

City annexation: Round 3

Deve Thursday, May 24, 2012: 9:22 pm

For the first time that I can recall, the city is being proactive instead of reactive. As you look at the cities and town's in the Indianapolis Metorpolitan area, Martinsville has made no efforts to grow and develop. Annexation is a tool, if used properly, can make a community attractive to prospective businesses and potential residents. At the present time, Martinsville and Morgan County is dependent upon residential property owners to support the tax rolls. This dependency on individuals also becomes evident by us having among the highest county option income tax rates in the state. I work in Hamilton County, but live in Martinsville by choice, but this choice is becoming more and more difficult. Working in Hamilton County, I must admit that I do have some envy of the amenities that are afforded in that area, and have utilized those amenities. I am unable to tell you the last time I made a large purchase, other than my home in Martinsville or Morgan County. Even most of my smaller purchases are made outside of Morgan County, because you cannot buy quality merchandise here. Annexation will not solve all issues, and benefits will not be reaped immediately, but will set us all up for future success, if not for us, but for future generations.

City seeks 49% water rate hike
Deve Tuesday, April 17, 2012: 10:33 pm	Great, paying more for water that isn't fit for human consumption. Additionally, the business practices are tremendously backward. It's 2012, and there is not a mechanism to pay your water bill online. You physically have to go there or mail a payment.

Dr. wins first battle with hospital
Deve Wednesday, August 17, 2011: 11:15 pm	One would be better off going without medical care than trusting their medical care with this hospital and especially Dr. Polar. He ignores his patients and nearly let my wife die. Had I not fired him and demanded transfer to another hospital, she would not be alive today, but because of his neglect, she is permanently maimed.