REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN MIDDLEBURY — Although some shouted and others pounded their fists on a table, Board of Finance members voted Monday night to pay for a forensic audit of a sewer and road project in the Washington Drive area. The board voted 4-2 in favor of proceeding with an audit, but did not select a firm for the job during a special meeting. Voting against the proposal were Edward G. ...http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/searc...

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EVENTS THIS WEEK & UPCOMING Spring 2008: The Call to Mission Yesterday we began a new sermon series: Doctrine ~ What Christians should believe. This is a very unique time in the life of our church as each member and attender is essentially attending our membership class each Sunday, through Pastor Mark’s preaching. Check out this post on the Mission and Vision blog for full information and details as well as key links to the Call the Mission special website. Women’s Teaching Evehttp://voxpopnetwork.com/ballard/2008/03/3...

Among other things, in this election Malaysians have asserted in no uncertain terms that they do not approve of Abdullah’s inept administration, and his tolerance if not encouragement of corruption and shady practices among those closest to him. With his new cabinet however, Abdullah once again demonstrated that he has learned nothing from the election debacle, his frequent declarations to the contrary notwithstanding. While the addition of fresh talent in the persons of Amirshamhttp://www.bakrimusa.com/archives/good-tea...

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