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Burb's Eye View: The library books an army of presidents
Any day now, Richard Nixon and Herbert Hoover will arrive at David Peterson's doorstep. At his Burbank home they'll join the likes of Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan and Thomas Jefferson — most of the presidents, really, in a collection of figurines...Tags: William Henry Harrison, Richard Nixon, Abraham Lincoln, Pneumonia, Ronald Reagan
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Budget woes put Burbank parents in a daze
When Andrea Bird was laid off from her retail job last year, the single mom could no longer afford after-school activities for her son and pulled him out of karate and soccer. While hunting for a job and trying to fight foreclosure on her home, she has...
Tags: Personal Income, Child Development, Government Debt, American School for the Deaf, Walmart
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On the Town: Games and music close out the school year
It was an afternoon of challenging carnival games, picnicking, enjoying the company of family and friends, and indulging in treats such as hand-dipped candy apples. It was an evening of classic rock ‘n' roll. That's how the students, faculty,...
Tags: Entertainment, PTA, Music
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Centenarian celebrates birthday this month
Geraldine Neva Stallard will be celebrating her 100th birthday on Jan. 27. She was born in Howe, Okla. on Jan. 27, 1912. She met her husband, Stuart, in Blythe, Calif., and eventually moved to Burbank to raise their three children, Connie, Bill and...Tags: The Happiest News!, PTA, Shriners, Human Interest
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Obituary: Claude James Welker
Claude James Welker, who grew up in Burbank, died Feb. 9. He was 69. Born Dec. 5, 1941, Welker attended William McKinley Elementary School, David Starr Jordan Junior High School and John Burroughs High School. He served in the Army in the late 1950s....Tags: Obituaries, Human Interest, John Burroughs
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Mailbag: Child's life more important than phone call
Slow down Burbank! In the past two weeks I know of two children who have been hit by cars — one directly in front of Jordan Middle School. Fortunately, these children had minor injuries and will make a full recovery. The next child might not be...Tags: Justice System, Prosecution, Labor Day, Abraham Lincoln, California
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School funding discussion illustrates why formula is being considered
dona@herald-mail.comA discussion Tuesday about the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance served to illustrate why the Washington County Board of Commissioners is considering a new formula on how new residential developments should help pay for schools. Attorney Jason...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Students
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ANTIQUES: Time can distort meaning of some items
King Features SyndicatePolitical slogans and pictures from the past can sometimes be confusing because modern times suggest a different meaning. In the 1900 U.S. presidential campaign, William McKinley used the slogans "Protection and Prosperity" and "Four more years of...Tags: England, Sailing, New York City, Auction Service, Europe Sailing
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Group seeking fire, EMS service in Fairplay ask for county's support
dona@herald-mail.comMembers of a group seeking to restore fire and ambulance service to the Fairplay area outlined their plans Tuesday and asked for the support of the Washington County Board of Commissioners. “We want to say thank you to the commissioners who are...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals
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Washington County eyes mitigation process changes
dona@herald-mail.comThe cost to developers for mitigating the impact of residential projects on schools is a negotiated process, but it would be replaced with a standard formula under a plan outlined Tuesday for the Washington County Board of Commissioners by Planning and...Tags: Education, Elementary Schools, Schools, Teaching and Learning, Students
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'Arrested Development' is back. Now how about 'Freaks and Geeks'?
Now that we've raised the "mission accomplished" banner on the "Arrested Development" reunion, can we get the wheels in motion and reassemble the cast of another dearly departed cult TV favorite -- "Freaks and Geeks"? "Oh, we couldn't afford them,"...
Tags: Arrested Development (tv program) , Police Arrests, Paul Feig, Seth Rogen, Bridesmaids (movie)
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Apodaca: New SAT? How about 'Game of Thrones' style?
Many of us believe the college admissions process has spiraled out of control. Plenty among us also feel that our education system has become too test-centric. And at the intersection of the two lies the SAT, the most dreaded, derided and feared test...Tags: Game of Thrones (tv program), School Examinations, Education, Examinations, Teaching and Learning
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