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Monthly Archives: July 2007
The pork principle
I am staunchly against federal “pork” – unless it comes to my district.
So kudos to Congresman Jerry McNerney, who joins Congressman Dennis Cardoza in raking in federal dollars for the Port of Stockton.
Can we have seconds?
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Pumped up in Stockton
There’s not a single darned gas pump in all Stockton – but the city’s getting one! Stockton, Utah, that is. Read how our namesake is movin’ up here.
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"To know that I might lose it to the bank just tears me up"
An anonymous reader contributes her hard-luck story in response to my column about foreclosures. It’s a bit long, but it rings absolutely true.
“Dear Michael,
”Your ad in the Record on Sunday July 29, 2007 I can completely understand, I might even outdo her.
At the age of 13 I broke my left hip; at the age of [...]
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McNerney’s green vision for Stockton
“San Joaquin — with both man-made and natural attributes — is well-positioned to benefit from the expanding use, investment in, and development of (alternative) energy sources.” — Congressman Jerry McNerny, who is chairing an economic summit in Stockton in August.
Exactly what does McNerny envision? Let’s ask him, this week if possible.
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Whatever Happened to … ?
Jean-Claude Chri, the Cameroonian poet and street musician who hosted poetry slams and joyously played his African drum in DeCarli Plaza? He went to New York for a brief visit — months ago. “I am still here in the Big Apple,” writes Chri. “… Originally, I came here for just few days. The few days turned into [...]
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Reader: Asparagus Festival cost is piddling
Reader Richard “The Trashman” Bodendorfer comments on my Asparagus Festival column:
“Let’s be realistic here. Yes the taxpayers lost $526,000 on the festival. But you … left out the 6-figure salary that Mark Lewis graciously gave his main squeeze (festival director Kate Lewis, the former city manager’s wife) — also at taxpayer expense. Now let’s say it’s just $100,000. Add [...]
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The fun side of faith
The other day I gave some well-deserved recognition to Father Larry McGovern, pastor of Presentation Church, upon his receiving the title of monsignor. Here’s a photo of McGovern taken at Presentation’s 2005 fall Festival.
A respected spiritual leader, sure. Also a wild and crazy guy.
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Reader: Catholic church no democracy
Reader John Hymes writes:
“…Fr. Larry is my pastor and I respect him greatly for
his outstanding preaching, leadership and all that he’s done for
Presentation Parish. I write because I also respect you and, from your
writing, know you’re interested in the factual record. So, in that
regard, I might offer you some information on the [...]
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Back to the car lot, boys