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The afternoon Toledo AM radio entertainer has found his nitche. I find the similarities in these characters truly astounding!

The Toledo Free Press and Children of Liberty are proud to announce a Debate between Rich Iott and Jack Smith on March 25th @ 6 pm. The debate will be held at the Maumee Eagles on Detroit and River Road. If you wish to submit questions send them to thechildrenofliberty@yahoo.com. This should be a good opportunity to hear what Iott and Smith think about current issue and what needs to happen going forward with our great nation.
http://thechildrenofliberty.ning.com/events/event/show?id=3235618%3AEven...

Toledo Blade
Article published February 18, 2010
By Marilou Johanek
http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100218/COLUMNIST...
ONLY a fool would dismiss the Tea Party phenomenon as nothing more than a bunch of radical right-wing nuts gathering to vent.
Only a fool would allow himself to get swept up in baseless hysteria created by talk-show hosts getting rich off inflamed lemmings.
Only a fool would discount positions because they come tainted with meaningless labels, such as liberal or conservative.

http://idobelieve.com/tatiana_story_08.shtml
Her popularity in America is also spreading beyond churches. Her in-studio concert on XM Satellite Radio's 'Hear' eclectic music station drew an enthusiastic response and has been replayed a number of times.

Whether in large arenas or in intimate settings, Tatiana brings to her performances the knowledge that we are not alone. She has found her answers— in her faith, in her family and in her music.

The Mayor and City Council will continue to address the 2010 City Budget at a series of working meetings that will also include members of the Mayor's Transition Team, the Citizens Special Investigation team, union leaders and department directors.

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 10 at 9:30 a.m. in the Courtyard at Cousino's Navy Bistro. Subsequent meetings are scheduled for February 17; February 24 and March 3. All meetings will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will be held at the Bistro.

Brands snag 61% market share for '09, led by Ford

By LARRY P. VELLEQUETTE
BLADE BUSINESS WRITER
http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100202/BUSINESS0...
Metro Toledo may have a lot of attributes ascribed to it, but when it comes to buying automobiles, one stands out: loyalty.

The three domestic automakers — Chrysler Group LLC, General Motors Co., and Ford Motor Co. — made 61 percent of the vehicles sold locally last year. Nationally, the three domestic automakers captured only 45 percent of the 10.4 million vehicles sold in 2009
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BOWLING GREEN- Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will hold media availabilities on Monday, February 1st before his Courthouse Conferences in Lucas and Wood Counties.

The Courthouse Conferences will provide constituents with an opportunity to sit down with Congressman Latta one on one to discuss issues that are important to them, their families, and communities. Congressman Latta’s district staff will also be in attendance to assist with casework or issues regarding Federal government agencies.

LUCAS COUNTY

9:15 to 9:30 A.M.

Village of Waterville Municipal Office

Toledo, Ohio. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church hosts its annual Chili Cook-Off to benefit the parish’s community outreach programs. There will be two awards for Best Chili: the People’s Choice and the Celebrity Judges’ Choice. This family-friendly event includes Game Night where participants can play card and board games.

This year’s celebrity judges are friends from other churches:

Jane Weber, organist, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Maumee
Bob Morris, clerk of the Vestry, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Toledo

We have joined with our fellow patriot groups to put on a town hall meeting to meet the candidates. If you are ready to work to change congress in 2010 and stand up for our constitutional principles, come to this town hall meeting. Speaking at the meeting will are Jack Smith and Rich Iott both running for District 9. This is your chance to ask them the questions the Media won't.

Date:
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Time:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Lyman Harbor Waterfront Banquet hall
Street:
1615 First street
City/Town:
Sandusky, OH

This coming Tuesday, the Susan B. Anthony List will be stopping in Toledo on a 10-city tour to ask Rep. Marcy Kaptur to vote against any health care reform that funds abortion! Here are just a few links to info about the tour:
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/01/07/abortion-rallies-planned...
http://www.americanprinciplesproject.org/blogs/pro-life-groups-attempt-t...

Christmas gift for wife ruffled union feathers

By JC REINDL
BLADE STAFF WRITER
http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100106/NEWS16/10...
Under pressure from friends and union colleagues for buying foreign, Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken said yesterday he has taken his lumps and returned his wife's Christmas gift to the auto dealership.

"The car is back at the dealer," said Mr. Gerken, a Democrat and retired United Auto Workers official who worked for 30 years for Jeep and DaimlerChrysler.