LinTK

Big rally here on the 22nd - http://myhometownohio.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2008/6/6/3732189.html . What w/ the exciting news regarding the Architectural Review Board, this should be even more upbeat that originally planned! Everyone c'mon up to Tiffin & join us!! Help us show the commissioners exactly how important this issue is, & what kind of support there is for preservation in Ohio as a whole, *not* just for Seneca Co!! Help us make sure it's NOT a "Last Stand" for our Courthouse!

Dave Sauber said, "Certainly no one could debate the historic significance of an 1884 courthouse," he said. But he added it would be irresponsible to start restoration without a plan for paying for it." However, he sees *no problem* w/ wanting to tear it down, when they have absolutely no plans for a new one. No designs, no architect, no blueprints - nothing whatsoever. At this time, their whole proposal is for nothing more than a Fantasy Courthouse. When we already have a real one, w/ nothing significant wrong w/ it. There are a pile of people running for commissioner, to replace Nutter & Sauber. I know most of them, & I believe every single one of them is in favor of saving the Courthouse. If it becomes apparent during the 4 Mar vote that one of both of them will not be running for office in Nov, I plan to propose that nothing be done regarding the Courthouse, regardless of the bond issue on the ballot, on the grounds that they will not be in office when anything gets started on it, anyway. After all, they cannot touch the Courthouse until the end of April, I believe it is, by court order. There are still 2 pending lawsuits which will commence after that. And, while the 2 offending commissioners say they would not have to have the people vote on demolition dollars (to the tune of $5.5 million), the county auditor has stated that he would be *very* uncomfortable w/ them attempting to borrow that much money w/out a vote. The opinions expressed at the last tour wkend were again, very positive. Many people were asked to sign the petition, telling the commissioners they support saving the Courthouse, & urging them to look more closely at tax credits, grants, etc. Of those who said they wanted to see the building first before deciding to sign, as they were on the fence, my estimate is that roughly 8 out of every 10 people who said that, came back & signed the petition. And since I was sitting at the table where the petition was being signed, I think my estimate is pretty accurate. New website: http://www.saveourcourthouse.blogspot.com/

The Seneca Co Courthouse will once again be open for tours this coming wkend, Jan 19 & 20, from 1 - 4p. We've extended it by one hr, to more easily handle the large crowds we had last time. The tour route inside of the building has also been updated & slightly expanded. Hope to see you there!

Channel 11/Toledo was here today, after receiving my email w/ the link to my squidoo pg. They wanted to see the pics up close, & to interview me. They don't have the video online, but they do have a written version: http://www.wtol.com/global/story.asp?s=7154156

At this point, I'd be *highly* surprised if they were still here by the next election. A lot of news appears to be on the verge of breaking, & some of it may be pretty incriminating, from the buzz I'm hearing. Plus, the 2 "comedy commissioners", as I call them, are getting more & more tense & testy all the time. I'm waiting for someone to lose it & tip their hand accidentally, attys from Columbus or not. I will be going to the commissioners mtg on Mon morning, & will be taking some of my pics, blown up to 8.5X11, w/ me, as well as the URL of the squidoo site, so they can see what people are saying. And I intend to ask some fairly pointed questions. These 2 buffoons don't scare me. Their motives are so transparent, it's not even funny. And, all the hard work is *really* being done by the Tiffin Historic Trust. They've been busting their butts on this, getting the word out to people & such. I've only jumped in lately. I'm nothing more than just one more citizen of this county who's "mad as hell & am not going to take it any longer."

That ain't nothin. You should see the video!! Now, *that's* impressive!

Hi All: This is my first time here. I stumbled across this a few days ago, looking for something else, & I've finally found it again. I was part of the group that toured the Seneca Co Courthouse on 9/17/07. If you want to see pics taken at that time, showing just how *excellent* the inside of this building is, please visit: http://www.squidoo.com/SenecaCountyCourthouse/ I've got something like 55 or pics posted there, set up as a slideshow. There is also a place to leave your feedback - PLEASE do so!! I want the 2 sorry excuses we have as county commissioners ( :shoot: ) to see just how outraged people are about this. Doesn't matter where you're from - a friend of mine, a tour guide from England, posted her comments from work - in Sardinia. Thank you for all your support!! LinTK Tiffin OH PS: Oh yeah - I'm the one who organized the group that marched in our Heritage Festival parade. You posted the article from the Blade about it. In the pics from that, I'm the one in the middle, carrying the 10' "Save Our Courthouse" banner.