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I attended the meeting. It was announced at the end of the meeting that the law enforcement officers donated their time. 

I find it unfortunate you did not take advantage of tonight's meeting to verbalize your concerns or ask further questions.


Kate E. Perkins

The class of 1986 had 36.

It is sooo very hard for this to be a positive conversation.  Here's something positive, maybe motivational, to sleep on:


"Don't wish it were easier, wish you were better. Don't wish for fewer problems, wish for more skills. Don't wish for less challenges, wish for more wisdom."- Earl Shoaf

"The Coffee Shop" of the Elk County Forum.

Jane:

How sad...I can see the headlines now, "Heart Attacks Strike Tailgaters!"  Oh well, just Jawhawkers...

Compassionately Bleeding Purple,
Kate

Doesn't the roof need to be repaired regardless? A fund drive for roof repair?

LOL you would think so.  I'm still not comprehending anyone allowing the schools to go to hell to begin with. 

The school buildings have not gone to hell.  The high school is now 30+ years old. What building of that age does not need some maintenance?  The elementary buildings have had large amounts of money spent on them for upkeep and maintenance.

Congratulations!  Josey picked two wonderful parents!

Regarding the cute t-shirt remark:
In accordance to state law, the public information committee supporting the USD 282 bond election does not use district funds (i.e. tax payer dollars) in its efforts.  Promotional materials, handouts, flyers, advertising, etc. have all been paid for by donations from patrons and groups of our community.

Does anyone do re-upholstery work in Elk County Forum-land?  I'm looking for recommendations, as I have an old chair of my Grandma Winnie's that's ready for an update.  Thanks!  Kate

Here's my post from the Politics section...after reading this thread, I'm compelled to post it here, too.

I rarely enter the 'politics' section of the Forum.  I often find the discourse in this section too far to the right and my skin is just not thick enough!

I do feel called to post today in defense of the Tiller family.  My position on abortion is not important, but I do have a personal connection to this tragedy, and in addition to being saddened by this cowardly murder, I'm saddened by the lack of respect given to this family in the previous posts. 

While I had never met Dr. Tiller, the Tiller's are our clients at our veterinary clinic in Andover, as are their grown children. David and I have helped care for their pets for many years.  Mrs. Tiller and their daughters are each wonderful, caring people.  My heart breaks for them, as they must very publicly grieve the loss of their husband, father, and grandfather.

I have worshipped with my mother and father in-law at Reformation Lutheran Church. My father-law rushed from the sanctuary this morning with our family's friend, Dr. Ryding (a fellow veterinarian).  These men were the first to find Dr. Tiller dying on the floor.  My heart breaks for the anguish these good and decent men now are coping with, as well.

The politics section is what it is, but at moments of great human tragedy, please take pause and respect all who are affected, whether or not you agree with politics, policy, law, or religion involved.   Thank you for this consideration.  God bless the Tiller family, God bless the Reformation Lutheran family, and God bless America.     

I rarely enter the 'politics' section of the Forum.  I often find the discourse in this section too far to the right and my skin is just not thick enough!

I do feel called to post today in defense of the Tiller family.  My position on abortion is not important, but I do have a personal connection to this tragedy, and in addition to being saddened by this cowardly murder, I'm saddened by the lack of respect given to this family in the previous posts. 

While I had never met Dr. Tiller, the Tiller's are our clients at our veterinary clinic in Andover, as are their grown children. David and I have helped care for their pets for many years.  Mrs. Tiller and their daughters are each wonderful, caring people.  My heart breaks for them, as they must very publicly grieve the loss of their husband, father, and grandfather.

I have worshipped with my mother and father in-law at Reformation Lutheran Church. My father-law rushed from the sanctuary this morning with our family's friend, Dr. Ryding (a fellow veterinarian).  These men were the first to find Dr. Tiller dying on the floor.  My heart breaks for the anguish these good and decent men now are coping with, as well.

The politics section is what it is, but at moments of great human tragedy, please take pause and respect all who are affected, whether or not you agree with politics, policy, law, or religion involved.   Thank you for this consideration.  God bless the Tiller family, God bless the Reformation Lutheran family, and God bless America.