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Updates from John Boehner
Press releases from U.S. House Minority Leader John Boehner’s office:
BOEHNER ANNOUNCES $79,560 GRANT FOR MIDDLETOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today announced that the Middletown Division of Fire will receive $79,560 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through its Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
“The Middletown Division of Fire has a long history of service and dedication to the people of Butler and Warren counties,” Congressman Boehner said. “I am pleased to announce this award, and congratulate everyone at the Middletown Division of Fire for all of their hard work throughout this highly competitive grant process.”
“We are thrilled to be a recipient,” Middletown Fire Chief Steve Botts said. “This grant will have a real impact in our community, it will be cost effective and it will directly impact public safety.”
The Middletown Division of Fire will use the funds to advance its firefighter health and safety programs.
Grants awarded through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program are based on a highly competitive review process, overseen by fire service experts. Grants seek to enhance the preparedness of capabilities of local fire departments and emergency medical service (EMS) organization, and funding often supports equipment upgrades and training for first responders. Operations and Safety Grants, like the one awarded to the Middletown Division of Fire, specifically support training, equipment, personal protective equipment, and health and safety modifications to stations and facilities. Operations and Safety Grants are funded through the normal appropriations and budgeting process.
Eighth District residents interested in receiving information or support with the federal grant process should contact Congressman Boehner’s Butler County Office at 513-779-5400, or his Miami County Office at 937-339-1524.
Boehner represents Ohio’s 8th District, which includes all of Darke, Miami, and Preble counties, most of Butler and Mercer counties, and the northeastern corner of Montgomery County. He was first elected to Congress in 1990.
BOEHNER INVITES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO COMPETE IN 2010 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today invited 8th Congressional District high school students to participate in An Artistic Discovery, the 2010 congressional art competition.
“The congressional art competition is a unique opportunity to showcase the work of Ohio’s 8th District high school students,” Boehner said. “Each year I am impressed by the many gifted young artists in our area, and I’m looking forward to seeing this year’s artwork.”
All artwork must be submitted to either Boehner’s West Chester or Troy district offices by noon on April 12th. Artwork will be displayed at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts in Hamilton, Ohio from April 13 to April 26.
An awards ceremony will be held at the center on Monday, April 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. to honor all artists, and their families. The First Place art work will hang in the U.S. Capitol for one year. The winner will receive two round-trip plane tickets courtesy of a national airline to attend an awards ceremony with winners from other congressional districts in Washington, D.C., in June, and will also be eligible to receive a scholarshipto a nationally recognized art and design college if he or she is accepted to the school.
Competition Guidelines:
- 8th District students currently enrolled in grades nine through 12 may submit up to 3 pieces for judging. Students in seventh and eighth grades may participate if those classes are contained in the same building as grades nine through 12. Students will only be eligible for one award each, however.
- Each piece can be no larger than 28”x28”x4” including the frame and can weigh no more than 15 lbs.
- Each entry must be original in concept, design, and execution, and may not violate any U.S. copyright laws. Any entry that has been produced from an existing photo that is not owned by the student-artist, painting, graphic, advertisement or any other work produced by another person is a violation of the competition rules and will not be accepted. Artwork of a violent or graphic nature will not be accepted.
More information can be found by clicking here, or visiting Boehner’s 8th District Web page, www.johnboehner.house.gov. Students may direct inquiries to the Butler County office at 513-779-5400 or 1-800-582-1001.
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By Boehnerisms
February 19, 2010 12:01 PM | Link to this
Why would Boehner’s office announce this? Suddenly he needs some local attention? Congratulations to the Middletown Fire Dept., but Boehner had nothing to do with this award.
By Leigh
February 21, 2010 3:18 PM | Link to this
Is this supposed to mean he is in touch with those at home? I think not. He didn’t do anything to garner this grant. He just stands by to take credit in an election year. Not so secure, John?
By D.J.
February 21, 2010 9:33 PM | Link to this
Thanks for the updates John John. Now you can go back to being an orange blow hard idiot.
By ted
February 22, 2010 7:10 AM | Link to this
Why does this guy keep getting voted in? He’s done absolutely nothing for this community and done everything to disenfranchise the American public.
By Boehnerisms
February 22, 2010 4:09 PM | Link to this
I just read somewhere that a Republican Party Rally has asked for Police Protection because they feel threatened by the Tea Party who has announced they will be protesting it. Blowhards Rush, Beck and Hannity just keep stoking the fire. When is a prominent Republican Official going to denounce these idiots?