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Local teacher speaks out against state education bills (4/8/21)To the Editor: I am very concerned about proposed legislation that will adversely affect education as we see it. Several teacher associations across Indiana are fighting for public school funding. You see, public schools have never recovered from when former Gov. Mitch Daniels cut $300 million from its funding in 2010...
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American Rescue Plan is not wasteful (3/22/21)To the Editor: The headline in the Tuesday, March 16, 2021 issue of the Banner Graphic is worth repeating: “Putnam communities to get more than $10 million.” The article provided these details: • Bainbridge: $160,000. • Cloverdale: $450,000. • Fillmore: $110,000...
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GOP representatives should do what’s best for state (3/1/21)To the Editor: It is time to stop supporting the mindless Republicans who couldn’t care less about helping the people of Indiana. Tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 26) Representative Jim Baird will likely follow the lead of California Representative Kevin McCarthy and oppose President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief package which will be put up for a vote in the House...
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General Assembly should address our real needs (3/1/21)To the Editor: We’re all tired. It’s been a long year. We need our leaders to cut the crap and work on addressing the challenges Hoosiers face every day — a better economy, improved health care, education for our kids. The General Assembly should focus on these issues, but the GOP supermajority has a different agenda — they would rather fight culture wars and help their wealthy friends. The Republicans that we sent to represent us aren’t solving our problems; they’re creating new ones for us...
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GCSC officials warn of further voucher funding (2/25/21)Open letter to the Indiana General Assembly: Thank you for your service and leadership representing the students and families of the State of Indiana. As leaders of Greencastle Community School Corporation, we are appreciative of your time and consideration regarding the drafting and development of sound, responsible legislation...
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Baird continues to vote for party over people (2/25/21)To the Editor: Once again, Congressman James Baird has voted for his party over the people in Indiana. Baird began this trend in 2010, when he was elected State Representative in District 44. Baird consistently voted against public schools in District 44, by voting for a Republican budget that forgave $91 million in charter school debt and expanded virtual school funding, while funding our traditional public schools at 2008 levels. ...
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Local educators speak out on being denied vaccine (2/15/21)Dear Gov. Holcomb and Dr. Box: You made a promise. You assured Hoosier teachers and education professionals that we would be in the second grouping of essential workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. With little warning, the state has reneged on this promise in favor of an age-based distribution system. Once again, Hoosier educators feel slighted. Once again, the process is short-sighted...
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Reelsville Water remembers Jimmy Proctor (2/15/21)To the Editor: In 1966 a group of four guys got together and decided to try to find a way to get “city” water to a rural area in Putnam County. One of these guys was Jimmy Proctor. Jimmy served on the board of directors for many years, as well as working every day out in the system. Jimmy was proficient in bookkeeping. Recently we cleaned out the attic area and found he had kept records dated as far back as 1972...
