Monticello Rail Line Faces Quiet Abandonment
The Monticello Express laments the quiet closure of the Monticello depot and the line from Paralta to Hopkinton. It questions whether the railroad remains vital to the community and urges fast local action to halt the fade of service. Local readers are urged to demand proper notice for future railroad moves.
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Newspaper Award Totals Highlight Yearly Achievements
The list shows multiple national and state awards across categories such as General Excellence, Typography, Editorials, News Coverage, Photography, Community Service, Advertising, and columns. Notable mentions include six national awards in General Excellence and 36 state awards for News Coverage.
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Vandals Strike Santa House in Monticello Park
Community notes Alpha 30 and the Chamber of Commerce face repair costs after vandals damaged the Santa House stored at the park. The piece calls for a safer storage site and urges help from residents with space or suggestions. Also, residents identified six children from photographs and Monticello police are praised for patrols and even horse chases. Election reminder urges voting for a school board candidate of one’s choice.
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Letter Writer Urges Voters Ahead of Sept. 13 School Election
Cynthia Hall appeals to community members in a campaign letter urging participation in the upcoming school board election on September 13. She notes a proud system with problems and pledges to present constituents’ views and seek solutions.
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Cynthia Hall
Correction of course committee actions in 1977 78 school year
Rex Cheney states that the course committee never conducted an in depth study of any course while serving, and that he and other secondary education members were not instructed to do so. He notes a faculty led list of curriculum changes for 1977 78 and that John Campbell was an ex officio non voting member who did not attend meetings Cheney was present at.
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Secondary Education Committee
Rex Cheney
Southhaven Drive
Questions on Monticello schools race issues
Citizen readers raise concerns in the Monticello school board race about graduates’ college readiness, open spaces in elementary grades, needs assessment goals, high school electives, persistently low test scores, and committee composition favoring staff and AEA members over lay members. The piece notes a call for funding and references continuation on page A-5.
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