Swanton Enterprise

Editorials

Recognition to special people in Fulton County
The people have once again spoken, It's also a safe bet almost everyone is relieved the 2008 General Election is over. We watched, listened and debated through a long and tumultuous campaign, which started 22 months ago and ended with Senator Barack Obama as the victor. The negative advertising cam ...
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Veteran's Day gift: Vets now permitted to salute
Retired soldiers are still proud and still serving their country. In recognition of their service to this nation the U.S. Congress has put "Still Saluting" into law. It's one of the few pieces of legislation everyone can agree with. The 2008 National Defense Authorization Act changed a section of ...
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Have patience, courage!
Remember to vote today. Besides the all-important Presidential campaign there are also major state issues to be decided. *A proposed Constitutional Amendment to provide for earlier filing deadlines for statewide ballot issues. *A proposed Constitutional Amendment authorizing the state to issue ...
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Issue will decide future of payday lending
By STEVE BUEHRER In an election season defined by closely contested races, from the Presidency to the state legislature to several local government offices, one of the most contentious matchups in Ohio has been between proponents and opponents of Issue 5, which will determine the future of the st ...
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Government action provides the 'oxygen' for economy to start moving forward once again
The events of the past several weeks are an unprecedented effort to unclog our financial system and economy. The basic idea behind the government's action is to get banks working again by cleaning their balance sheets: to provide 'oxygen' for the economy to start moving again. Many consumers and ...
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Fly our flag on Thursday
Do you recall what you were doing and where you were seven years ago, on the morning of September 11, 2001? That day is indelibly set in most American's minds. After that day our lives forever changed. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars are encouraging Americans to display the U.S. ...
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Less cause to celebrate during this Labor Day
Yesterday Americans celebrated a national holiday that's over 100 years old. Over the years Labor Day has evolved from a purely labor union celebration into a general last fling of summer. It is usually an occasion to enjoy the successes of hard work and prosperity. For many American families, howe ...
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Swanton School District making financial progress
Treasurer Cheryl Swisher and the Swanton Local Schools Board of Education have been making good progress on keeping the district financially sound and saving district residents' money. Their latest plan is to place a income tax renewal on the ballot at a lower rate than is currently collected. Th ...
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One year later, it's the TP employees who deserve the real credit for success story
Just over one year ago Fulton County Commissioners took a chance with the recycling program. The discussions centered around transferring operations to the Board of Developmental Disabilities' Triangular Processing. The commissioners made the decision and deserve credit for their choice. At the t ...
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Survey says: Government secretive and candidates should back transparency
Three-quarters of American adults view the federal government as secretive, and nearly nine in 10 say it's important to know presidential and congressional candidates' positions on open government when deciding who to vote for. That's according to a Sunshine Week survey commissioned by the ...
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