Memorial Day musings and summer reflections by Hendler
Editor John Hendler riffs on Memorial Day weekend and the quick passage from spring to September . He playfully nods to summer songs and beach humor while urging readers to reflect on fallen service members who secured freedom in the nation’s history.
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Word on the Street: Should the federal bailout help states
Residents debate a California budget gap of 13 to 20 billion dollars and whether Washington should bail out the state. Some oppose aid saying California must fix its own finances, cut health and school costs, and prioritize national taxpayers. Others suggest reusing funds to aid the broader economy.
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Letters cent to next page Layoffs hit MAHS staff
Chase McKay a MAHS student warns that budget cuts threaten two staff members Mrs Susan Fox and Mrs Kathy Doud at Marshall Alternative High School Fox teaches English and History and runs after school tutoring and volunteer programs Doud is a guidance counselor aiding college options financial aid teen parenting classes and college placement efforts with MAHS director Robert Vaught The letter urges protecting all staff to keep the school functioning and the author plans to return next fall for his diploma.
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Safe boating urged during National Safe Boating Week
A historical memo stresses safety on the water for National Safe Boating Week May 16 to 22. It notes Boaters Against Drunk Driving founder and past fatalities, statistics on alcohol involvement, life jacket use, and praise for Calhoun County Marine Patrol lead by Sheriff Al Byam with Deputy Todd Turner.
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