Local Candidates

[AT]

Keith,

It is Denny's kid that has the landscaping company, right?  Is it accurate that he did the wiring or whatever without the bid?  Surprised Bob didn't lay that out there during his little computer/gun problem.  Maybe he's saving it for the right time.  You can spare me the "Bob doesn't do that stuff" line.  I know you like him and don't have a problem with that; we just have differing opinions on him.

You seem to be on the inside of Bob's camp.  Why hasn't he plastered the town with his signs yet?  I see he has a few up, but in the past, he REALLY liked to see his name everywhere. 

[princess kitty]

AT:

You mentioned that perhaps Bob is saving his little problem for another time?  What, if he loses the election?  Then he decides to go, "Postal" down at the Government Center?  Nice thought huh?

Or............does it just happen on one of those days because the pencil sharpener doesn't get the damned pencil sharp enough?  Or the mailman is late? Hmmmmm, makes you wonder.

I think that politicians should be required to disclose medical conditions.  Just a personal opinion.  I for one want to vote, or have the opportunity to vote for someone of sound mind and body.  If I am voting for them, I want the liklihood that chances are..........they will be around to fulfill the committment.

[Timsteinman]

Hello to all,
By now you all have seen my screen name. Yes it me, The son of the one and only Denny Steinman. I recieved a call from a friend that was reading the Bedford now on the internet and told me to look at the blog because of some miss information that is posted here. Yes, it is true that I own a landscape company. 1. I was the person that helped wire the voice and data at the new gov center. Why did I ? Because I have exprence rough wiring things. The builder of the goverment center wanted  to much money to wire the building with voice and data. When I was approached to wire this building the agreement was to pay me and other laborers  an amount and the township bought all materials. This was the deal. To me and anyone else this was a no brainer.we can save the township money. Thus as a tax payer it saves me money. We installed more phone and data conections then the plans called for and over built this for the future.We over built it and still was underbudget that what it would of cost to have the builder do it. When it came to hooking up the system the township used a pro that lives in the township and the twp's IT man.  Thus they saved money. 2.  The township took out the landscape part of the contract from the builders contract and the beautifaction commitee drew the landscape plan out. Threw my company I bought all the plants and irrigation supplies at COST and the township paid for this. My employees time will be reimbust to me for the labor. NO and I mean NO profit was MADE. Thus saved the township thousands of dollars $$.  Why do you ask would I give the township such a deal? This is what The steinman Family does. WE love our community. we want to give back. My brother is an EMT for the city of Detroit, When he Doesn't work up there he is a captin on the lambertville fire department for 12yrs. When he has anymore time he is a EMT for MCA in Bedford. His life is about saving and giving back to the people. Dad, has served as Trustee since 1980. It is about giving back to the place we love.  So that is the truth. If any one has any questions please don't hesitate to call me. 734-850-8263 Hm. We are open and Honest people. Don't hesitate to call if you have questions.  Below I will list other place where I have dontated time to the township without expecting anything in return.

 1999 Hydroseeded Bedford Twp fire tower ( Twp bought Material and I provided labor free)
2001 Help build and Grade, Hydroseeded White park playscape ( No Charge)
2002 Same Thing for the Carrs Grove park ( no charge)
Snow plowed fire station most of time when township employees were busy plowing library, government center.ect for free

Please don't feel that what you read is always true.
Thanks
Tim Steinman

[Keith_G]

Hey Tim,

I'll give ya a call in the next few days ... we need to catch up from the old days.

I want you (Tim), and everyone else to know, I am not and was not trying to throw the Steinman Family under the bus with my last comment regarding who owns the landscaping company. I just wanted to make sure it was understood what family did.

I do not and did not have any knowledge of the contracts referenced from the Craigslist post. I was aware that Tim had done some work down at the Township Hall and thank him for his doantion of time and services.

I've had time to mull over everything I have said on this forum.

I do honestly respect what Denny has given back to this community in his time as Trustee and through all of his volunteerism. I don't think anyone can fairly say otherwise.

I grew up with Tim, we played ball together in 3B ... used to spend lots of time together in the summers, took him on a trip with us. In fact, he stopped by and talked to my folks last night (or the night before). Tim is a friend.

Doug and I have always been cordial with one another. We umpired some games together, talk when we see each other out and the last time I saw him is when he stopped at my house on some official business (oops, sorry Doug!).

I am close with both families in this situation and its been a tough spot to be in. I sided with Bob and continue, and will continue, to side with Bob in this matter. I hope it hasn't or will not take away from the relationship I have with the Steinman's.

[Keith_G]

Keith,

It is Denny's kid that has the landscaping company, right?  Is it accurate that he did the wiring or whatever without the bid?  Surprised Bob didn't lay that out there during his little computer/gun problem.  Maybe he's saving it for the right time.  You can spare me the "Bob doesn't do that stuff" line.  I know you like him and don't have a problem with that; we just have differing opinions on him.

You seem to be on the inside of Bob's camp.  Why hasn't he plastered the town with his signs yet?  I see he has a few up, but in the past, he REALLY liked to see his name everywhere. 

I think its been settled whose kid has the landscaping company. I know Tim did work but I cannot speak to contracts (or lack of contracts) of which I have no knowledge on. Tim has provided some input on that and knowing Tim believe him wholeheartedly.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion on the Bob matter. I just can't believe it. Furthermore, I wish it would have been handled more professionally ... which it could have been. I don't appreciate the big city/Washington type style of politics that was brought into Bedford through this mess. It didn't have to be this way.

To answer your question on signs ... I don't have an answer. I haven't talked to the Schockmans in a couple of weeks regarding what I could do to help. My guess is that since Bob is unopposed in the primary the emphasis on getting signs out hasn't been a priority.

If Bob and Denny are smart (provided Denny wins the primary) I think they would both be best served sticking to their capabilities and qualities in running the Clerks office and avoid the mess that it could become.

AT:

You mentioned that perhaps Bob is saving his little problem for another time?  What, if he loses the election?  Then he decides to go, "Postal" down at the Government Center?  Nice thought huh?

Or............does it just happen on one of those days because the pencil sharpener doesn't get the damned pencil sharp enough?  Or the mailman is late? Hmmmmm, makes you wonder.

I think that politicians should be required to disclose medical conditions.  Just a personal opinion.  I for one want to vote, or have the opportunity to vote for someone of sound mind and body.  If I am voting for them, I want the liklihood that chances are..........they will be around to fulfill the committment.

And you're sick.

[princess kitty]

I applaud the Steinman Family for everthing that they as a family have given back to the community of Bedford Township.  Very few politicians or candidates can say that.  

I have never personally face to face ever met Denny Steinman or Bob Schrockman, I have met and do know George Welling.  If it comes down to Denny -v- Bob, look at who gives back, maybe I just have a soft spot for Firefighters, as is one of the Steinman sons.  And before anyone puts anything into that............NO, I have never met either of the Steinman sons personally face to face either.

I just think that giving back to your community is an attribitible factor.  Being close knit in a community is great.  Moving into a new neighborhood and not knowing a single person, and being waved at by neighbors passing down your street......whom you still do not know, people coming to aid in unloading a moving truck on Christmas weekend when you have the flu, and the truck has to be back.  People who truly give back to neighbors, and community are what morals in part stand for!!  On that note, I love my neigbors.........you are all so awesome!!

[princess kitty]

Keith G:

You are a contrite little man aren't you?  Calling me, "Sick".  Well.........I can be honest and open enough to share with you this..............I am epileptic, and I do take a medication for migraines and epilepsy called Topomax.  See, I am not ashamed or afraid, as are some.

How honest and open are you really?

See, some of us leave the closet door open...........we aren't afraid of the Boogey Man.

[Timsteinman]

Please take time to look at denny4clerk.com

[Keith_G]

I'm sorry to hear about your illness. I have a friend that also suffers from epilepsy and is required to take medication. I have witness him seize and its a very scary moment; I am sorry for you. Honestly.

I am not contrite and I am not little.

But your post was sick in the sense that it was a disgusting thing to imply that Bob is capable of committing such offenses. It was wrong, sick, and disgusting. I don't care what side of tha mtter you find yourself on.

And how open and honest am I? Well, a lot more open and honest than many people on here in the fact that I use my real name on here and still stand up and say what I believe. I don't hide behind some anonymous online moniker which would allow me to freely state whatever I want without fear of being retaliated against personally. People who read this forum know who I am and I don't hide from it when asked. So, don't ask me how open and honest I am.

[BedfordRes]

The quicker we get this election over with the better.  Steinman should be ashamed of himself for the way he carried on at the township meeting on the Schockmann situation.  I can still hear him saying he was only trying do what was right and had no intention of running for the township clerk position.  Hopefully the people of Bedford will remember that.  Steinman is not very high on everyone's list anyway.   As I recall he received the lowest number of votes in the commissioners race.   He just needs to go away.  Bedford residents will be better off.

[Keith_G]

You mean the last trustees election, BedfordRes?

[a2zaw4]

Im lost for words..... I know first hand what doug does and what and who he was back in school! There was a time when he depended on the bus driver to get him on the ramp, yeah he was in a wheelchair! But now he has poured his out all over the community. Denny has been around, he has got yelled, kicked to the corner but he always manages to wipe the dust off and stands on the front lines. Some days I hear oh so Doug has it easy cause his dad is on the board. Well maybe so, but this kid works his tail off. Daddy AHEM doesn't follow Doug around and do his work!

So while I appreciate TIM informing the community, well TIM didn't need to explain his actions. Bedford township is in debt to the Steinmans' as they have done much for the community and that goes without saying that SUE has had her fair share of helping with the community.

Now I remember Ms Meyers finger pointing about some things on the agenda months ago, and tried to shift responsibility I have not seen this from Denny or Bob for that matter..

[tigers84fan]

As I can remember correct. When Mr. Steinman asked me to sign his petition there were 2 different petitions. One was for clerk and the other was for trustee. When I ask him why 2 he told me that he wanted the voters to decide what they felt he should run for.  I only signed one. I guess he did what the voters ask him to do. Remember, Voters chose to put him on the ballot.

[Keith_G]

I wasn't aware that you needed to have petitions signed for local office ... shows how much I know about the process. But that sounds like a heck of a line to use ....

A2Z ....

There are few families that have given back to Bedford what the Steinman family has. Denny, Sue, Doug, and Tim have all given their time, their energy, and their hearts to this township. They should be commended.

Its the thankless jobs that people have done in this community which have contributed to what makes it great. Those who founded the Alumni Association to assist with the building of the Community Stadium are another example.

Nobody should take away anything from what anyone has given to this community.

However, when it comes to voting for public office we must hold people accountable for their actions - whichever side of the issue  you're on - this is what is important. Anyone that has taken the time and money to run a campaign for any office at the township level has already shown their committment to this community and their efforts to help improve it are greatly appreciated by me.

I'm ready for these elections to be over. What matters most is what these people can bring to the respective offices they are running for. Not their marriages, former marriages, or the like but what they can bring to the table in terms of improving the quality of life in this township.

[princess kitty]

I will go so far as to say that I rather doubt that two of the three candidates will bring a gun to office, or the office.