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Small tax, big benefit for libraries
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EDITOR, The upcoming vote on June 5 to extend a very small tax to continue the library system in Stanislaus County is one we should all support.
City should focus on kids
EDITOR, I saw the front page about the skate park last week.
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No helmet, no park — period
EDITOR, As a mother of a skater who frequently uses the park, I have to say that I am disappointed to see you used a picture of a skater on the front on the Irrigator on Thursday, May 3, who is not...
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School board listened, acted
EDITOR, As a teacher for 10 years in the Patterson Joint Unified School District, I am hesitant to publicly comment on the operation of the school district.
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Ways to protect against kidney failure
EDITOR, Living with chronic kidney disease, I know first-hand the importance of educating the public about preventive and proactive ways people can reduce their risk of kidney failure.
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Caution advised at roundabouts
2 months ago | 3 3 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
EDITOR, I’m sure that roundabouts may seem like a bother to many people. Especially those that don’t follow the rules when using them.
Loose dogs are a danger
2 months ago | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
EDITOR, In recent months, I have been followed or chased by loose pit bulls both in old-town Patterson and in the Heartland Ranch area while walking my 10-year-old Labrador on a leash.
Candidate’s odd endorsements
2 months ago | 1 1 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
EDITOR, I noticed a few oddities while looking at the website of State Assembly candidate Adam Gray.
City getting ahead of itself
2 months ago | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
EDITOR, The city manager has requested the addition of staff to the tune of more than $100,000 from the general fund.
Council should refocus on city's well-being
3 months ago | 2 2 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
EDITOR, $47,000 has been wasted in legal fees surrounding our council members, and from reading recent articles that number is going to continue to grow.
Listen to youth in education debate
3 months ago | 1 1 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
EDITOR, Politicians, superintendents, administrators and teachers all are fighting for their fair share of the education pie, an under-resourced system that should be this state’s top priority.
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