Playing Through Pneumonia Ends in Shared Doubles Lesson
Bob Billingsley recalls delaying rest during pneumonia and a tennis tournament with his granddaughter Rebecca. He reflects on choosing heart over head, learning life lessons from risk, and the value of both effort and recovery. He returns to work after following medical advice.
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The
Mountain Democrat
Privatization of public services in California debated
A guest column argues for private firms to compete to deliver public services from maintenance to emergency response. The author cites rural needs, transparency, and potential savings while noting risks, market competition, and the possibility of private firms handling parks, training, and inspections under proper safeguards.
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California
AAA
California Employment Development Department
ADP
Intuit
Disney
Universal
Letters to editor criticize Dale Coco for supporting EID debt
A reader expresses disappointment with EID director Dale Coco for backing large expenditures and a 1.5 million project with a 15 to 20 year break-even. The writer accuses Coco of voting yes on most spending while Alan Day and Greg Prada opposed, calling rate increases the real outcome for rate payers.
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Dr. Coco
Alan Day
Greg Prada
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Day
Prada
EID Management
Where's Coco Delayed by Missed Meetings at EID
The writer questions Coco’s campaign pledges on being prepared to address EID problems and notes about 20 percent meeting absences including CID agenda meetings. The letter implies voter deception by the so called Good Old Boys and mentions rebate checks.
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