L.T.V. retirees hurt even more by insurance firm
L.T.V. retirees hurt even more by insurance firm
EDITOR:
I am calling attention to the unfair treatment given to me and other L.T.V. retirees by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. I was hired by Republic Steel in December 1942 and retired from there in February 1976. In 1984, L.T.V. took over Republic Steel. L.T.V. then took over my life insurance. Until last month, I had been covered for 60 years by Metropolitan Life.
This past month I received a letter from L.T.V. saying that my life insurance is $2,000 but that I should contact Metropolitan Life's local office, which I did. Adding insult to injury, they told me that to get this $2,000 policy I would have to pay $50 a month because of my age. What a farce.
My insurance policy shows that I was insured for $30,000 when I retired at age 62 on Feb. 1, 1976. When I reached the age of 65, the policy was to drop to $10,780.
A gross injustice is being done to all of the L.T.V. retirees. By the company's going bankrupt, Metropolitan Life profits out of our misery. Republic Steel and L.T.V. paid hundreds of millions of dollars to the insurance company.
LOUIS J. DEFELICE
Boardman
Next year, celebrate St. Patrick's day downtown
EDITOR:
Over the past dozen years I have been involved, off and on, in the yearly St. Patrick's Day Parade. Even with the enormity of work involved it has always been a joy. As they say, "If you take the fun out of it, it's simply a job."
As with all holidays, it affords an opportunity to celebrate the day and reflect on the people and circumstances which lead us to commemorate said day. In other words, to remember our roots.
I have been informed that March 2003 will be the 25th anniversary of the parade's celebration in the Mahoning Valley. I believe this is an appropriate time to return to the parade's roots, downtown Youngstown. I am aware of the valid reasons which brought about a location change, but people and positions have since changed.
The downtown area once allowed ample parking for parade-goers and participants; the route allowed spectators areas of cover from the never-dependable weather, and the PharMor Centre was perfect for the after-parade fun with its size, levels and choice of eateries.
Is there no way history can be set aside and the city and parade committee at least consider discussing options? It might be a first step in showing the community that city government and citizen committees are capable of working together to accomplish something that brings pride back to its roots.
As a footnote: This years "Best Of Parade" should be awarded to those dedicated spectators who came, enjoyed and froze, all in the spirit of Saint Patrick's Day.
MAGGY LORENZI
Youngstown
Boardman Park levy unduly burdens taxpayers
EDITOR:
As a Boardman resident, I am deeply concerned by the prospect of a new tax levy being dropped upon the shoulders of the township homeowners.
I am speaking of the decision by the Boardman Trustees to unanimously support the Boardman Park Commission's plan to place a 1.8 mil levy on the May ballot. This money would be used solely for the construction of an elaborate community recreational center on McClurg Road. (Not to be confused with the new YMCA, which is privately funded.)
If approved by the voters, this levy would be one of unprecedented length --30 years. The average cost to a family living in a home valued at $100,000 would be over $60, and that is at current valuation. Thirty years means I will be paying, my children will pay, and their children will pay. How much more can we endure?
In light of the fact that the Boardman School Board is considering an additional levy in the Fall, the last thing residents need is to be asked to underwrite a recreational facility that will be on which more than 90 percent of Boardmanites will never use. I urge all Boardman residents to vote NO on this levy in May.
TERESA B. IRWIN
Boardman