Lessons from the Redwoods by Rocky Aldrich
Olivet Community Schools Superintendent Rocky Aldrich uses Redwoods as a metaphor for interlinked districts CISD and Olivet College. He emphasizes collaboration to weather financial pressures and state mandates while celebrating student growth and community support.
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Rocky Aldrich
CISD
Olivet College
Olivet Community Schools
Lottery style app to promote saving inspired by a family tale
A memoir narrator explains frugal discipline from a mother led system, recalls a milk check signature episode, and notes a savings program named Grand co founded by Matt Cohen that uses lottery appeal to boost savings. The piece frames money habits across family dynamics and personal teaching moments.
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Dave Ramsey
Matt Cohen
Distracted driving risks highlighted in AAA study
AAA Foundation finds mental distractions can last up to 27 seconds after using voice based dialing or texting while driving. At 25 mph that covers nearly three football fields. The group urges drivers to stop using phones during April Distracted Driving Awareness Month and promotes pledges to stay focused on the road.
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AAA Foundation For Traffic Safety
AAA
Adrienne Woodland
The
Auto Club Group
Michigan
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA
Traffic Safety Foundation
Hertz Corporation
Aaa.com
Amy Stracke
My Dad and Al Capone Chauffeur Connection
Veteran's Corner recalls a Benton Harbor man born 1910s who served in the 8th Armored Division and helped guard a mint and train replacements before fighting in Europe and liberating camps. He later drove for Ender's Bus Lines and Taylor's Dairy, met Dominic in Chicago, and recalled a mob-linked chauffeur tied to Al Capone.
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Benton Harbor
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8Th Armored Division
Fort Campbell
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Fort Polk
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Africa
England
France
Germany
My Dad
Ender's Bus Lines
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Marshall
Four Winds
Sitting Bull
Enders
Greyhound
Chicago
Dominic
Nettie
Taylor's Dairy
al Capone
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