Newfoundlanders appeal for aid in Flood relief, name change.
St. John's (LHJ)
Residents of the flood stricken Newfoundland community of Placentia, appealed today for Federal aid in restoring the town due to flood damage, and "changing our godawful name."

Placentia Mayor Bill Hogan told reporters "It's bad enough that most of the roads have been washed away, but how do you think we feel having to go on National TV and tell people we're from 'Placentia' Newfoundland. Oh the humanity."

Residents were at first surprised by the two pronged request from the mayor, but most agreed that it was long overdue.

"I think it's about bloody time," said Mary Pickenstock, a lifelong resident. "The name is bad enough, but when you combine it with the fact that we're downstream from Conception Harbour, it's all some people coming through here can do to keep a straight face."

Placentia was hit particularly hard by the remnants of tropical storm Chantal, which brought a month worth of rain in a single day.

Reconstruction will begin immediately, said one Federal Official, "Just as soon as they decide what name they want on the cheque."