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Post-Katrina recovery isn’t much of a priority for Obama

November 15, 2009

Oct. 15, Air Force One landed in New Orleans and President Barack Obama had a town hall meeting concerning the rebuilding of New Orleans. We all remember Katrina, that historic storm that hit New Orleans Aug. 29, 2005, and how it damaged the Gulf States. I also remember the bashing President George W. Bush took from the media and political opponents concerning the tardy response of the government in sending aid. Because the rebuilding process has extended over the terms of two presidents, I have found it interesting to compare the work of Bush and Obama in dealing with the problems brought on by Katrina. First, let’s look at the efforts of Bush following Katrina. He previously had declared Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana disaster areas so federal funds could be sent to the area. Although the U.S. Coast Guard was able to rescue victims of the storm, help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency did not respond to the disaster in a timely manner. Sept.

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Discover what you have been missing in Seneca County

November 7, 2009

At the Seneca County Convention & Visitors Bureau, we often think of a visitor as someone from outside of Seneca County who visits our attractions or points of interest.

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League of Women Voters urges vote against Issues 2 and 3

October 27, 2009

The Tiffin Area League of Women Voters is urging a “no” vote for state ballot issues 2 and 3. Both are proposed constitutional amendments. Issue 2 would create the Ohio Livestock Standards Board and set forth its composition and duties.

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Mayor argues in favor of citizens’ initiative

October 26, 2009

The following is the latest installment of Mayor Jim Boroff’s monthly updates on city issues.

Citizens’ initiative. Residents of Tiffin will be voting on an initiative ordinance Nov. 3.

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STRAW looking for more money

October 23, 2009

The Greater Fostoria Foundation has awarded a $2,000 “matching grant” to the Franciscan Earth Literacy Center to assist in construction of the straw bale zero-energy passive house project.

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Butterfly bush, broccoli and other bits

October 23, 2009

This week’s column is going to be about this and that.

I know one should not thank the giver for the gift of a plant, lest it does not grow, but I have to express my gratitude for several gifts since I returned from England.

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