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	SOTU address January 28, 2010 So, let's see what local residents think of the recent State Of The Union address by President Obama. Personally, I didn't listen to the whole thing because I knew that it would be full of politically slanted views and because I would hear excerpts from...
	Water taste? January 4, 2010 I was just wondering if anyone else has noticed that the Defiance city water has been tasting rather bad lately. I've noticed it at home & while eating out at area restaurants. It has a dirt taste to it. Anyone...
	Reckless Pedestrians December 27, 2009 My pet peeve: pedestrians walking in the dark, dressed in black or navy blue. Last night one popped up out of the darkness on S. Clinton. (I swerved.) Here's a hint: if you are in the dark, dressed in dark clothing, DRIVERS CAN'T SEE YOU. (Wouldn't want...
	War Profits Whom? December 21, 2009 To the Public: Patriotic fervor as a basis for war is an ancient theme. Who benefits? The parents of the deceased? Or the wives and children? How about the nation that "wins", with an unsustainable economy as a fringe benefit? Which drives...
	Latest City Council Embarrassment November 12, 2009 Seems odd that our City leaders continue to threaten to sue the City of Defiance! Are these the men and women voted into office by the citizens of Defiance, are they have sworn serve Defiance the best way for the city? If the insurance was that important...
	Sherwood/Hicksville Libraries September 30, 2009 Well, where do I begin? Fair? Unfair? Does anyone realize which library is used more per capita then the other? Believe it or not, it is not the "main" branch. It is Sherwood, then Hicksville, then Defiance. Ask Marilyn Hite how the surveys turned out....
	Sherwood Library Hours Reduction September 29, 2009 I am a frequent patron of The Sherwood Library. I am extremely disappointed that a decision was made to drastically cut the hours that the library will be open. I can understand that with the current budget crisis certain businesses and organizations...
	Unbelievable! September 28, 2009 Another election and another attempt to get us to approve gambling in the state. Unbelievable! I can't believe all the commercials by the VP of the state Fraternal Order of Police and the FTOP support of this ridiculous proposal! Doesn't this raise a...
	God's Presence September 23, 2009 This morning I was blessed to see a large circle of students praying outside of the Defiance Junior High this morning for the nationwide "Meet Me at the Pole Day." This day brings like minded students together to pray for their school and community....
	My Take on the Health Care Debate... September 14, 2009 So I have been contemplating going back and forth for awhile on whether or not I wanted to send my thoughts on the health care debate, but I believe that the need is too great to sit back and do nothing. I, myself am fortunate to enough to have...
	Defiance school administration September 9, 2009 What a joke. When John McCain was here in November. All students were bussed down town to listen to his speech. But when the president of the United States talks to the nation's students about the importance of an education, they deem it polical. The...
	Financial Observations September 5, 2009 I'm by no means a financial genius, but I do have common sense. I can analyze financial information, and cut through the maize, if there is one. I took accounting in college, but it doesn't apply here. Here's what we have in a nutshell. We have...
	Bulldogs Battle August 28, 2009 The Bulldogs once again battled their arch rival's,the Napoleon Wildcats on Thursday night at Brown Stadium. Unfortunately they took it on the chin but certainly not due to lack of effort. The Bulldogs, despite all of their offensive weapons were once...
	Central Foundry Division, General Motors, Defiance August 27, 2009 I started to work at Central Foundry in September 1949. I was a checker. All I had to do was record parts produced, who produced them, and record downtime. When production stopped, I recorded how long and why. I'm going to say that downtime was estimated...
	Clinton St Viaduct August 24, 2009 Thanks for taking our picture at the viaduct.We were on the depot side of the street.What is it going to take for these truck drivers to avoid the viaduct before someone gets hurt? Luckily school wasn't in session yet.You will still have some kids going...
	Road Closures - School Openings August 18, 2009 Trying to make my way to the Junior High this morning for yearbook pictures, schedule pick up, etc... was quite the challenge. Every road around the building (Clinton, Wayne, Arabella)was "closed" due to the on-going sewer issues/road...
	Representatives Not Coming to Northwest Ohio August 12, 2009 As our representative in the US Congress prepared for their summer breaks, I called their offices to see when they would be traveling to northwest Ohio. I was interested in attending their public meetings, hoping to learn more about the proposed health...
	Starting School August 7, 2009 I love Defiance schools. I love the teachers, my son had the absolute best teacher last year in Developmental kindergarten. I am irritated that at this point...August 7th, that I have no idea who my childs teacher will be, and have no clue what to buy...
	Natinal Health Care Reform August 7, 2009 What is wrong with an optional health care system? How do we go from discussing health care reform to constitutional rights? What in tar nation is going on? Looking at the headlines (CNN, MSNBC, NY TIMES) you would think the United States was in...
	Should The City Build Downtown? August 5, 2009 When we step back at look at our downtown we have to wonder it will become. First Federal, the State Bank and VFW have state of the art buildings in the downtown area. Yet our local government keeps moving off Main Street. With the amount of money being...