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| "The mania for giving the Government power to meddle with the private affairs of cities or citizens is likely to cause endless trouble, through the rivalry of schools and creeds that are anxious to obtain official recognition, and there is great danger that our people will lose our independence of thought and action which is the cause of much of our greatness, and sink into the helplessness of the Frenchman or German who expects his government to feed him when hungry, clothe him when naked, to prescribe when his child may be born and when he may die, and, in time, to regulate every act of humanity from the cradle to the tomb, including the manner in which he may seek future admission to paradise." |
| – Samuel Clemens (a.k.a., Mark Twain) |
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| Breaking news from Don Kissick.com! |
As we advance into the 2012 election cycle, the Libertarian Party is preparing to add two more candidates to the election rolls this year. In addition to Paul D. Hinds and myself, we are seeking to add two more gentlemen as Libertarian candidates – via write-in when you select a Libertarian Party ballot on March 6. We are pleased to announce the candidacy of Chris Kalla for Ohio's 4th Congressional District seat. Hailing from Shawnee, Chris has worked in management with YMCA for a number of years and has served on the Libertarian Party of Ohio's Central Committee. Be sure to keep-up with the latest campaign news from Chris Kalla via his Twitter feed as well as his Facebook public page. Also seeking to reach the general election in November via a primary write-in campaign is John Fockler, Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senator from Ohio. To get these two into the November election, we need you to request a Libertarian Party ballot when you vote in the March 6 primary. There, you'll see my name in the slot for County Commissioner and Paul's for State Senator. In the section for U.S. Congress, print "Chris Kalla" in the blank space available for the "write-in" option. In the U.S. Senator portion, please print "John Fockler" in the appropriate spot. |
It is with tremendous honor I announce my candidacy for Allen County Commissioner as part of the Libertarian Party's local ticket in the 2012 election. I will be pursuing the seat currently held by Commissioner Sam Bassitt, which has January 2, 2013, as its commencement date. Joining me in the quest for elected office is Paul D. Hinds, who has filed his petitions to run for District 12 State Senator in the Ohio General Assembly. Paul serves as the ACLP’s treasurer and joined me a year ago as we were part of a trio of Libertarians who formed the party from November 2010 through January of this year. A 2006 graduate of Perry High School, Hinds opened his own business at age 19 when he established Holiday Supply Etc. at Eastgate Plaza and is a past member of the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce. I will be facing-off against Democrat Connie Miller and the winner of the Republican primary field which includes American Township Trustee Paul Basinger, local GOP insider Cory Noonan, and Elida School Board member Dennis Fricke. If you would be interested in contributing to my campaign, please feel free to send a check payable to Elect Don Kissick to the address below: Elect Don Kissick 2352 Kimberly Dr. Lima OH 45805 Thank you for your support and let's score a victory for liberty! |
| Please keep the prayers coming |
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song that has helped see me through this challenging time
For all of you who have been visiting Don Kissick.com in recent months, you know my wife, Marcy, was diagnosed in early May with leukemia. To be exact, it is AML: Acute Myeloid Leukemia.  She was admitted to St. Rita's immediately (which was where the biopsy was done) and transferred three days later to the James Cancer Center at Ohio State University Medical Center. As I posted here before, we haven't been together that long. We only celebrated our fourth wedding anniversary back in March. But I cannot imagine not spending the rest of my life with her. To hear the word "cancer" applied to the one you love is the single-scariest moment one can endure. Nothing in life can possibly prepare you for it. On June 7, Marcy finished her first round of chemotherapy. A biopsy was performed later that day and the results two days after that gave us news we'd been hoping to hear. Marcy is cancer free. She has had to make regular trips back to the OSUMC for follow-up appointments. And, two more rounds of chemo are under her belt. Within days, she is supposed to begin round number four. Several biopsies since June have verified she is in remission. To which, I say, "Thank God." Chemo for leukemia entails killing not only the cancer cells in her bloodstream, but also the main blood cells themselves (red, white, and platelets). As those cells recover, the medical staff must verify they are not being shadowed by a return of the malignant cells. Still, there remains a large hill to climb. And, there have been other potholes along the way since her diagnosis that have made this experience all the more trying. Most recently, she spent 23 days in the hospital due to complications from chemotherapy. Despite it all, she has held-on to her will to fight. I credit much of that to all the prayers and loving wishes everyone of you have offered-up for her. More prayers will be needed and asked-for. Please keep them coming. In the end, ultimately, I thank God I have her home again. Thank you for your time and regular visits here. When this storm has passed... Look out. |
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