Do your research NomerBull...many of the questions you're asking can be answered with minimal research into the topic. The SBA were the original group that reached out to FEMA to receive funds SPECIFICALLY ALLOCATED TO THIS TYPE OF EVENT. They have raised funds for a couple of decades to keep the bridge open and viable and raised more funds for the restoration. They're not asking for a special handout. It's kind of like school money allocation. If schools have half a million in their silo fund...they can't reallocate it to their general fund to help offset the state cuts there. Silo funds are designated for facilities, buses etc. Specific types of money have to be used for specific types of projects. This started off being in the same boat and the supervisors took the bridge from the SBA to help secure the funds from FEMA. FEMA designated the funds but now a couple of supervisors have personal pet projects they'd like to see done so they're back peddling. Is it anymore right to appease 100 people for a new bike trail?
I can't disagree that 1.7m is a lot of money to pay to fix this bridge. What concerns me more is that Johnson County supervisors reached out to FEMA who has funds allotted for this specific purpose and received the funds to pay for this project. Now, due to some ridiculous rules in government, they realize they can backout on the original reason the funds were requested and granted and spend the money elsewhere. I don't agree with this approach at all. If they aren't going to use the money for the reason it was granted, then give it back and let it be used for other FEMA paid events. A bike trail from Hill isn't necessary. To let this part of history be removed would inexcusable. We each have something near and dear to us that, if taken away when it could be preserved, would make us want to fight. This is one of those times for many that have grown up and lived by this bridge for their entire lives.
I'm shocked that the kid that with drug possession was even allowed to be part of the program. Doesn't this school have a good conduct policy? If not, I suggest you get one. If they do, it's broken.
USA Today: Are you nuts? Were you watching the same game I was?
Agree. Seen this happen to often...get a big victory and then stink the following week. ferentz needs to keep them focused on the big picture. I'm a die-hard Hawk fan...I'm with 'em to the end and let's hope that's a nice cushy bowl game someplace warm!
GO HAWKS!!!! Beautiful victory in Happy Valley!
Why is not easy being from Lisbon?
well this certainly seems like a no brainer...roast him!
Well said Pete Duncan. If this man isn't insane he still should not be put back in society. Is there anything about this situation that is not scary. If he's nuts, he gets help and gets put back out in society. If he's not, he does his time and gets put back into society. How successful are these types of rehab and will people like this stay on their medication if their not court ordered to do so?
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