Hoping for the best ... Fate of armory resonates ... Payette County P&Z OKs zone switch for plant ... Payette police investigate possible meth lab ... Where is Oregon going economically? Experts disagree ... Powers-area rancher on the hunt for feral pigs ... Amtrak to spend $50M in federal funds in NW states ... State hospital critic takes job in Eastern Europe ... Architects fight for Portlands Memorial Coliseum ... Dr. Bob Davies has been appointed as the new president of Eastern Oregon UniversityONTARIO Residents of Malheur County will have the opportunity Monday to meet the new president of Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, Dr. Bob Davies when he makes a s ... ';var marqueewidth="440px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}} KATIE PIZZA | ARGUS OBSERVERJoe Sevala, Ontario, looks at books at the Ontario library Friday afternoon. Sevala said he supports the potential agreement between the city and the newly-formed library district to gift the building. Hoping for the best Apr 12, 2009
The library district will have to maintain the building for 20 years. Dominick said he did not know when the library district would meet to discuss the document issued to the board by the city ... He said he has not spoken to any library district members since the council handed the document off to Ontario Library District board member Joseph DeBudge Wednesday afternoon. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Mattoon voters turn down library district Apr 9, 2009
MATTOON Whether in the city or countryside, the referendum for creating a new library district here was defeated Tuesday. The totals in the city were 1,089 against and 1,004 in favor of the library district proposal ... Those two counties have precincts within the Mattoon school district that was the general area for the proposed library district. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Charleston library district nixed by voters Apr 8, 2009
CHARLESTON A referendum to establish a Charleston Carnegie Public Library District won approval within the city limits Tuesday but failed outside of the city, meaning the referendum failed ... Residents outside the city limits voted 815-410 against expanding the service area and creating the proposed library district ... Property owners in the outlying areas of the new library district would have paid the same regular library tax rate as Charleston city property owners. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Court Overturns Ruling in Suit Over District Tax Rates Apr 8, 2009
Reversing a Franklin County court decision, the Missouri Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the tax rates imposed and collected by the library district from 2000 through 2006 were excessively high because it unlawfully rounded up tax rates in violation of the Hancock Amendment ... In this case as well as in previous cases, taxpayers alleged that the library district used an improper tax rate ceiling in calculating its 2000 property tax rates and the resulting higher tax rate levies constituted... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
LETTER: Some may be taxed twice for library service Apr 7, 2009
Vote NO on the Library District. " JOEBLOW wrote on Apr 6, 2009 3:29 PM:" I will be voting NO to anything or anybody that raises my taxes. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Library officials tackle varied agenda at meeting Apr 4, 2009
She said this would help the library district to figure out where it stands financially, which is further complicated since the district recently learned it would have to create a 18-month budget by July 15 ... However, Jones countered, while the Malheur County/ City of Ontario Library Board is curious about the discussions between the newly formed Ontario Library District Board and the city, it is not able to be involved in those discussions ... very interesting wrote on Apr 3, 2009 12:36 PM:"... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Charleston library district expansion referendum Apr 4, 2009
Editors Note: Residents in Charleston and in the Charleston school district will vote on the question of creating a new library district ... Property owners in the outlying areas of the new library district would pay the same regular library tax rate as Charleston city property owners ... Why propose a new library district that extends the existing service area. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
LETTER: Expanded library district will serve more people Apr 3, 2009
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. How do you decide who gets your vote in local elections. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Library future shrouded in mystery Mar 20, 2009
However, Dominick declined to comment on whether the city or the library district made an offer regarding the building at that meeting ... At a special meeting Jan. 22, the City Council discussed the creation of what Dominick called an initial offer, an agreement with the library district to pay 5,000 a month to the city in rent costs ... At its Feb. 4 meeting, the library district board rejected this offer and instead presented a counter-offer to the city requesting the building be gifted to... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Grants help local libraries Mar 9, 2009
Julie Wasson, director of the Somonauk Public Library District, said she will be using the $10,163 ... Shirley Wilhelmsen, director of the Hinckley Public Library District, said she uses the grant for items the regular budget doesn;t cover. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Whats next with local library? Mar 8, 2009
Currently, the city s proposed contract offered to the library board for use of the 22,000- square-foot building includes 5,000 a month in rent, and the newly-formed library district would also have to pay half of the maintenance costs on the structure. The Ontario Public Library District opted not to accept the city s offer at its Feb. 4 meeting ... He said, now that the public has spoken, he believed it is time for the City Council, staff and the library district to sit down and come to an... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Residents send a clear message at library session Mar 7, 2009
At issue is how much, if anything, the City of Ontario will charge the newly formed, voter-supported Ontario Library District for use of the existing library building. Some city elected leaders maintain a fair, but substantial, fee should be levied on the library district for use of the building ... Supporters of the library district, though, assert the city should simply gift the building to the district. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Officials set agenda for library session Mar 6, 2009
Ontario Mayor Joe Dominick also asked the board about a petition sponsored by the library district board and delivered to various Ontario business ... Ontario Public Library District Budget Committee Chairman Paul Erlebach asked what the purpose of the meeting was. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
A city without the Mattoon library? Yes, no, maybe Mar 5, 2009
oldcharles wrote on Mar 4, 2009 11:39 AM:" "I live out in the country" Shouldn't a library director live inside city limits of the library they are directing? Perhaps this district referendum is more about making her residence inside the library district than the money. " ... "Give me more money and I'll think of ways to spend it."The whole Library District idea is just a ploy to get more money ... Please everyone, "Just say NO to the Library District proposal." " Mike P wrote on Mar 4, 2009... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
State librarian: No dog in city fight Mar 5, 2009
In a phone interview Tuesday afternoon, Sheppke repeated what he said in the letter, mainly that charging the library rent would be inconsistent with the arrangements between cities and counties and other library districts ... In a phone interview Tuesday afternoon, Ontario City Council member David Sullivan said he believed charging the library district rent has nothing to do with not allowing the building to function as a library ... In a phone interview Tuesday afternoon, Sheppke said he has... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
From the editor's desk: Heading toward a compromise Mar 1, 2009
Ontario Library District Board Chairman Donnaclaire Blankinship said she too is willing to entertain any and all ideas regarding the future of the library building ... Still, she said she isn t entirely convinced a large monthly payout to the city from the library district is a good idea ... At this point, I guess, I can t see the advantage for the library district to pay rent, she said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
District library proposal gets state go-ahead Feb 28, 2009
Initially, the single-municipality library district would take in just the territory within Petoskey city limits ... If it includes just the city, Pall said he understands that the library district would collect taxes at the same rate the city currently uses to support the library. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Library District woes Feb 27, 2009
The City is offering to lease the building to the Library District ... The Council received the first official reply from the Library District Board on Monday ... to gift the present library building to the people of the Ontario Library District. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
City slates library meeting Feb 26, 2009
Sheppke wrote the State Library has seen 24 new library districts formed, with cities and counties willing to give the building to the new district ... In the Jan. 23 piece, library district librarian Darlyne Johnson said in 1966 220,000 was budgeted by the city in a bond election to build the new library ... Ontario Public Library District member Sharon Jones said she planned to attend the meeting. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
OUR VIEW: Two honorees contribute in different ways Feb 25, 2009
Snyder noted that about three-quarters of library district voters approved the 2005 referendum in favor of the library project. That s true support, she said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
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Ontario Public Library District Budget Committee Chairman Paul Erlebach said library budget committee members are currently in the process of formulating a final budget. However, Sullivan said he believed it was irresponsible for the newly-formed library district board to issue a budget that was not complete ... Sullivan said the library district was going from an operating budget of about 209,000 to a budget of around 563,000. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Library board wants building for free Feb 21, 2009
Given this assurance, it would appear that the building needs to continue to be used as a public library, unless a different facility were to be built or leased for the Ontario Library District, Scheppke said in the letter ... Blankinship requested a quick closure to the issue, which would allow the library district to move forward with its June 30 deadlines ... The board also discussed a planned public forum, which is slated to involve the City of Ontario and the Ontario City Public Library... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Director: Bisbee residents clearly love their library Feb 19, 2009
Councilman Ken Budge asked how much of the library district tax dollars actually make it to the Bisbee branch and what does the county library do for the city ... Books also can be obtained from other library districts across the country. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
City Council accepts FAA subsidy Feb 19, 2009
In the public comment section of the meeting, the council heard from Ontario resident Larry Heidbrink regarding his viewpoint on the city s current proposal to charge the newly-formed library district 5,000 a month in rent ... He said he believed part of the reason residents voted for the library district is to help continue funding facilities such as the Aquatic Center and golf course, which he said were in danger of being axed ... Ontario Mayor Joe Dominick said he plans to set a date for a... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Letters to the Editor: Feb 18, 2009
I understand the City Council has decided to charge rent to the library district for the use of the building and property that belongs to the city ... The library district was formed by citizens of Ontario who are willing to pay for the costs of operation for that district. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
DMEA Wins NRECA Award for Energy Efficiency/Community Service Feb 17, 2009
Videographers from NRECA interviewed several local co-op members regarding DMEA's energy efficiency efforts including Katie Sickles, Cedaredge town administrator; John Moore of the Delta County Library District; Kristin Hustead of Hotchkiss; Robert Ownby, manager of the Delta Wal-Mart; Julie Messenger of the Montrose Area Merchants Association (MAMA); Sandy Head of the Montrose Economic Development Council (MEDC); Bill Bond of Habitat for Humanit; Joe Kerby, Montrose County Manager; Scott Beyer... (PR Newswire)
COLUMN: Oh how I miss the public at meetings these days Feb 14, 2009
And my co-worker Rob Stroud and I plan on additional stories on the library district referenda for Charleston and Mattoon in coming weeks. We produced more than 100 inches on the subject last week in the newspaper. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Library district board stands its ground Feb 13, 2009
The Ontario Public Library District Board then selected Malheur County/ City of Ontario Library Board trustee Paul Erlebach to present this letter to the council along with the Malheur County/ City of Ontario Board s recommendation ... After the Malheur County/ City of Ontario Library Board adjourned, Blankinship began the next meeting, this one for the newly-formed Ontario Public Library District Board ... Blankinship appointed Gary Oates, business manager of the Nyssa School District,... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Library talks Feb 12, 2009
Ontario Public Library District Board member Don Oakes said he believed the library should not be charged anything for the use of the facility because all it can be used for is a library. He said he spoke to a state librarian and was told in almost all cases library buildings are gifted to the newly-formed library district ... Blankinship and Ontario Public Library District Board Member Micheal Jones both said the proposed lease agreement would ruin the library district s ability to serve the... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Critics of library referendum voice opposition to plan Feb 10, 2009
MATTOON Some critics of the library district referendum claimed Monday the effort would create unfair taxation for some local property owners ... Jack Keth, a longtime trustee with the library board, said the library district effort started three years ago to help school children living outside the city ... Charlie Young, another resident at the forum, said he is concerned the tax increases with a new library district could hurt some of his neighbors with fixed incomes. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Reaching an accord Feb 8, 2009
The library district board has the ability to either accept or reject this offer ... Though three of the five Ontario Public Library District Board members were present at the Jan. 27 meeting, Blankinship said it was not a real meeting, and the members would simply be discussing their options in regards to the library building ... The city could opt to give the building to the library district. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Cuba library to waive book fines April 1-12 as staff prepares for automated checkout Mar 30, 2008
CUBA -- During the first two weeks in April, fines will be forgiven on overdue books brought back to Spoon River Library District, 201 S. Third St., Cuba. For those who still owe fines on books previously returned, 50 percent of the amount owed will be cut during this amnesty period from April 1 through 12. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Top earners: Department heads Mar 30, 2008
The real money is made by the county staff - top administrators in departments such as Public Works ($174,990), the Library District ($160,492) and Public Health ($190,008). David Smith, the county manager, makes $216,382, more than twice as much as Arpaio and three times as much as the supervisors. (AZCentral -- News)
Expanding library district will allow for continuation of service Mar 26, 2008
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. Do you play an April Fools prank each year. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Exhibit showcasing Midwest POWs in Nazi Germany will be in Mexico April 1 Mar 22, 2008
"The first line on their Web site says 'TRACES is a non-profit educational organization created to gather, preserve and present stories of people from the Midwest and Germany or Austria who encountered each other during World War II,'" stated Mar/ Prosso, adult services librarian for the Mexico-Audrain County Library district ... Noting that the local library district has ordered some of the books for inclusion in its collection, Prosso summarized by stating, "I thought that was interesting, and... (Mexico Ledger, MO)
Ontario council puts library district decision on hold Mar 19, 2008
If the city and council both give support to put the item on the ballot for now, is there potential for pulling the item off if other funding were found so the library district didn t have to be established ... I do support the library district, Dominick said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Kewanee Public Library Connection Mar 18, 2008
submitted by Gail Hintze, Young Adult Services, Kewanee Public Library District. to find out about our RSS feeds and what they are. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
'Bookinator' needs a coat of paint Mar 15, 2008
Applicants must live within the library district. So far, no one has submitted a design. (Pekin Times, IL)
Library district off the ballot Mar 15, 2008
An election on the proposed library district in Linn County has been postponed to 2010 ... Although the Albany City Council voted 4 to 3 to put the library district before voters in the city, it did so without expressing support for the district ... If and when a library district measure goes to the voters, the total result decides the issue for all participating cities and the county. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Letter: Library League not going away Mar 15, 2008
In our recent poll, 71 percent of Linn County residents supported the proposed library district; the support rate for Albany was even higher, 78 percent ... The wait will allow the Albany councilors time to grasp the advantages of a library district, including more open hours, many more books and recordings and a bigger tax base to help pay for a much bigger library building ... If the Albany council remains blind to these benefits, we will have the time we'll need to study the feasibility of a... (Lebanon Express, OR)
Editorial: Another way on library issue Mar 9, 2008
It formed a library district but put the county commissioners in charge of it. For a modest maximum tax rate of 39 cents per thousand, all Benton residents outside of Albany get the excellent library service that the Linn league wants in Linn. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Library district: Not in ’08 Mar 7, 2008
Library district: Not in 08 ... Although most city councils in Linn County approved their cities inclusion in a library district if passed by voters, Ziedrich told the Democrat ... Councilors did very reluctantly agree to allow us on the ballot, but they made it very clear that they did not support the idea of a library district. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
College, library team up to offer business seminars Mar 5, 2008
KEWANEE Kewanee Public Library District (KPLD), in cooperation with Black Hawk College-East Campus, is offering free educational programs for entrepreneurs and small business owners ... On Thursday, March 13, from 6 to 7:15 p.m., Buying and Selling the ebay Way will be presented by Gale and Rene Bramlett at the Kewanee Public Library District, 102 S. Tremont in Kewanee. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Redhage Will Assume Library Post Monday Mar 5, 2008
Bunton replaced former director Sara Nielsen, who accepted a position with the St. Charles City-County Library District as manager of community branches and adult programming. "I've really enjoyed the challenge of being the library director," Bunton said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Records: Tuesday, March 4 Mar 5, 2008
Updated Mar 04, 2008 - 09:44:46 CST. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Yuma-area's fourth Wal-Mart to open Friday Mar 3, 2008
--- The Yuma County Library District is partnering with In-N-Out Burger to offer books for burgers to children ages 4-12. Stop by any branch of the Yuma County Library District and sign up for the Food for Thought reading program. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Library may offer free glimpse of services before vote Feb 29, 2008
The Mattoon Public Library will seek expansion to a library district with taxing power outside the city in Mattoon, Lafayette, Paradise, North Okaw and Pleasant Grove townships in Coles County and East Nelson and Whitley townships of Moultrie County ... City residents already served by the library would vote on the question of expanding to a library district as well ... We hope to get grant money for the demonstration cards to show how a library district could benefit the public, said Liana... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Council may vote on library district Feb 27, 2008
The Albany City Council may vote Wednesday whether to join a Linn County library district if one is formed ... During the first year library district taxes are levied July 2009 to June 2110 income generated using current assessments would be about 4. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Namedropper 2-24-08 Feb 24, 2008
2008-02-23 20:16:00 Dan Worthen; Dr. Habteab Feseha; Michael Miller DAN WORTHEN Dan Worthen, IT Computer Tech II, has been named as the Yuma County Library District s 2007 Employee of the Year. A library employee since 1997, he was nominated for the honor for his selfless service as the only person in the Information Technology Division for a year after his supervisor retired. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Washington impersonator to visit Odell Feb 24, 2008
Collins performance is being sponsored by the Odell Public Library District, via a fiscal year 2008 "Bringing History to Life" grant. Collins has portrayed Washington in a variety of settings over the past several years. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Council sets city goals for 2008-09 Feb 21, 2008
1 Library district Support countywide library district Linn Library League. trying to get on ballot. (Lebanon Express, OR)
911 board members join Missouri retirement program Feb 19, 2008
Local LAGERS members include the Pulaski County Library District, the Pulaski County Health Department, and the cities of Crocker, Dixon, Richland, St. Robert and Waynesville. However, Pulaski County isn t a member of LAGERS, which means the sheriff s dispatchers aren t covered by the retirement system. (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)
Editor's Mailbag (Feb. 18) (9) Feb 19, 2008
How does library district save. There is much talk these days about the Linn Library League (LLL) creating a new library district ... First of all, the published costs of creating the library district would be a new tax of at least 0. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Library group troubled by precinct jump Feb 17, 2008
Linn County Clerk Steve Druckenmiller has increased the number of voting precincts, and this may complicate a private group s efforts to establish a library district ... We have no money, said Linda Ziedrich of the Linn Library League, the group promoting the library district. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Wildlife photography show to conclude this weekend Feb 16, 2008
For more information about the Mason County Arts Council contact Nancy Glick at the Havana Public Library District (309) 543-4701. For information on the Fulton County Arts Council contact Kelvin Sampson at (309) 645-7109 or email at , or visit. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
New Waynesville library debated Feb 15, 2008
RICHLAND A proposal by local fundraiser Lorrie Hartley to begin a major fundraising campaign for a new library in Waynesville met with support from Pulaski County Library District board members, but Waynesville resident Virgie Mahan attended Wednesday night s board meeting at the Richland library branch and questioned the validity of a survey used to gauge support for the project ... Library Board chairwoman Barbara Olsen said the Friends of the Library association predates the formation of the... (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)
Albany has questions about library district Feb 14, 2008
Many questions remained after a presentation by supporters of a countywide library district to the Albany City Council on Monday ... The shortfall would occur if the city s overall tax rate was lowered to compensate for the added library district tax ... SWEET HOME The Sweet Home City Council unanimously agreed Tuesday night to support the proposed Linn County library district, which organizers hope to put on the November ballot. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Waynesville presses for downtown cleanup Feb 9, 2008
Improvements by public entities can also help attract business, Clark said, highlighting a major fundraising campaign that s underway by the Pulaski County Library District for the Waynesville library branch. The original plans call for a new library to be build on land next to the library that s currently occupied by a now-closed motel; others have called for expansion or renovation of the existing facility. (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)
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Williston Herald - Online Edition. To subscribe to the complete edition of the Williston Herald. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
‘Love Your Library Month’ to be celebrated in Farmington Feb 6, 2008
The staff and board at Farmington Area Public Library District has put together a month-long celebration for area residents to rediscover the local library ... The Farmington Area Public Library District is celebrating Love Your Library Month by inviting visitors to have coffee and cookies from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays during February ... The library districts's book sale will be available, with books being sold on a donation basis. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Time to vote Feb 5, 2008
Precinct voters will also be asked to make choices on several referenda issues affecting their townships: parkland in Pearl City, a library district in Forreston, and raising the tax cap for the Buckeye Township cemeteries are just three of the issues on ballots. Stephenson County Clerk Vici Otte said based on absentee votes that have been cast to date, about 30 to 35 percent of voters - a typical number - will likely turn out at polls today. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Preschool Story Time sessions will continue at Cuba public library Feb 5, 2008
CUBA -- A Preschool Story Time for children not yet in school will continue to be offered twice a month through April at Spoon River Public Library District, 201 S. Third St., Cuba. The sessions will introduce young children to books at the library and involve reading stories and doing activities related to the themes. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Plan to create district library to go before voters in 2009 Feb 5, 2008
A referendum on creating a Mattoon Library District could go before voters next year. Jennifer Cisna, who is completing her tenure as Mattoon Public Library director, said expansion to a library district via referendum could bring more to library services ... But she emphasized that for some non-residents the conversion to a library district could produce a savings in the long run. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Lebanon first to approve resolution for library district Jan 31, 2008
So that property owners don't feel they have been double-taxed for library services, the League is asking cities with libraries to drop their tax rate in the first three years that the library district exists if voters approve it by the amount they now spend on their library. The League's May Garland said they understand that they can't tie the hands of city councils and budget committees, but want a consensus statement from each city that the council supports the intention of not assessing... (Lebanon Express, OR)
WCF, BLM cooperate to preserve trails Jan 31, 2008
The GFWC has been working with the Maricopa County Library District since 2005 ... The Maricopa County Library District will build and stock a facility if we can get the land, McCollum said. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
