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http://www.corning-observer.com/ : High school chief announces retirement | cole, district, years - Corning Observer

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 23:40:11 +0000

Good luck Bruce. I don't know if you've done a good job or not, and Scott is just spouting the party line, but if you've been in education for 30 plus years you deserve a break. Enjoy your retirement.

http://www.willows-journal.com/ : New D.A. cleaning house? | stewart, county, glenn - Breaking News - Willows Journal

Wed, 5 Jan 2011 17:08:05 +0000

Celia, I think you bring up an interesting question about interpretation of the law. Contrary to what this article says, District Attorneys do not "order the arrest" of anyone. Only a judge can sign an arrest warrant. D.A.'s submit a declaration for review and approval by a judge, who then either agrees that the elements of a crime have been shown to exist, or disagrees, and signs, or does not sign, an arrest warrant. In the truancy cases those arrest warrants were signed by Judge Twede, so he must have interpreted the law the same as the D.A. or he wouldn't have signed the warrants, right? Well, this same judge had these parents tossed in jail, then later in court "dismissed" his own charges, claiming the wrong statute was used, and like a coward, blamed it on the D.A. If I had been the one tossed in jail, I'd be asking the judge some very tough questions about his competence.

http://www.willows-journal.com/ : New D.A. cleaning house? | stewart, county, glenn - Breaking News - Willows Journal

Wed, 5 Jan 2011 16:54:39 +0000

I would like to thank Dwayne for his years of service to the county. He will be missed by many, and not missed by those who tend to run afoul of the law. That's the way it is with District Attorneys. It seems what was most damaging to him was the truancy case, and maybe he was fighting a losing battle from the start. As it has always been and will always be, this country is run by the educated, and drained by the uneducated. In the middle are the hard working blue collar families just getting by best they can. The uneducated are unconcerned with their children's school attendance, they scrape by in menial work, or simply bleed California's entitlement system. The educated care, and expect something from their children. It's a culture that begins in the home, and you can't change a culture that has been ingrained in the home, generation after generation. Local school officials know the families involved in these infamous cases, and it's no secret that these children rarely attended school, and their educations suffered greatly for it. That was the choice of the parents. Dwayne Stewart, doing the job he was hired to do, using the means at his disposal, tried to force these parents to get their children to school, for the good of the children, and was castagated for it. Good luck Bob and Dwayne, and thanks again for your public sevice.

http://www.orland-press-register.com/ : New D.A. cleaning house? | stewart, county, glenn - Breaking News - Orland Press Register

Wed, 5 Jan 2011 16:33:57 +0000

I would like to thank Dwayne for his years of service to the county. He will be missed by many, and not missed by those who tend to run afoul of the law. That's the way it is with District Attorneys. It seems what was most damaging to him was the truancy case, and maybe he was fighting a losing battle from the start. As it has always been and will always be, this country is run by the educated, and drained by the uneducated. In the middle is the hard working blue collar families just getting by best they can. The uneducated are unconcerned with their children's school attendance, they scrape by in menial work, or simply bleed California's entitlement system. The educated care, and expect something from their children. It's a culture that begins in the home, and you can't change a culture that has been ingrained in the home, generation after generation. Local school officials know the families involved in these infamous cases, and it's no secret that these children rarely attended school, and their educations suffered greatly for it. That was the choice of the parents. Dwayne Stewart, doing the job he was hired to do, using the means at his disposal, tried to force these parents to get their children to school, for the good of the children, and was castagated for it. In the long run, it's the children who will pay most dearly. Thanks Dwayne and Bob, I wish you the best of luck.

http://www.corning-observer.com/ : Corning jobless rate at 17.9% | first, jobless, rate - Local News - Corning Observer

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:42:47 +0000

The demise of Corning is not unique to the State of California. Take a moment to read this article from the National Review, and you will have a clearer understanding of what has happened to what was once a beautiful place to live... http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/print/2553...

http://www.orland-press-register.com/ : Court strikes down Barrera\'s lawsuit | strikes, court, down - Breaking News - Orland Press Register

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:30:08 +0000

Calling Quarne a "man of character" is pushing it, but he's getting a lousy deal on this one. The education system is corrupt and broken in California, and particularly in Glenn County. The Orland Unified School District is run by Special Ed, to the detriment of all other students. Willows has idiots in charge making terrible decisions regarding education and students, and they're all grossly overpaid. Only the smaller rural schools seem to get it. However, Quarne was elected, just like Jerry Brown, Barbara Boxer, Barak Obama and other complete fools were elected, so the "voters" have to live with the consequences. Quarne shouldn't have his pay cut, he should get what his predecessor gets, that's only fair. It's not his fault that he was elected.

http://www.orland-press-register.com/ : Suit challenging Quarne\'s status moves on | barrera, quarne, county - Local News - Orland Press Reg

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:58:36 +0000

This is the kind of thing has has destroyed public education. Backstabbing money grubbing infighting that has nothing to do with educating children. Speaking of those salaries, and the raises, are you kidding me? I bet there's plenty of us wish we made that kind of money, and for doing what, running the public school system into the ground?

http://www.corning-observer.com/ : Only Strack, Dickison take oaths of office | strack, jesse, corning - Breaking News - Corning Observ

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:45:34 +0000

Fair enough Dave, no doubt there would be damage done, but to me, downtown Corning has been dead for years, and offers virtually nothing to the everyday needs of the typical consumer. People go to Savemore on one end of town, and Safeway on the other end of town, in a pinch, but for regular bulk shopping or fishing gear or any number of other things people go to Wal Mart, or Winco or Food Max etc. A Wal Mart in town would save us all a lot of driving. Downtown is already "empty", in a manner of speaking, and although it would hurt the tire shops, Safeway and Savemore are safe because they are convienient. Economics...the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, and Nino, you said it, not me.

http://www.corning-observer.com/ : Only Strack, Dickison take oaths of office | strack, jesse, corning - Breaking News - Corning Observ

Thu, 9 Dec 2010 20:18:43 +0000

Dave, you make sense and good for you for putting it out there, but take a second to proof read your posts, you would come across much better. My two cents, the Corning downtown looks like little Mexico, and I would very much like to have a Wal Mart in Corning.

Cliff Kirkpatrick : Cliff: Pac-10 power rankings

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 20:39:58 +0000

People in the grocery store, or in the line at the post office, don't get that. I hear, "Well U of O is in Oregon, so can't you root for the Beavers, the State of Oregon and the Ducks too?" No, I can't. I really don't like Oregon fans, I don't like their school and I can't, under any circumstances, root for the Ducks. You either are a Beaver or a Duck, there can't be any in between or you aren't truly a fan of either. It seems like the hard core fans, of either school, have some sort of connection educationaly in the family somewhere in the past or present, that's what makes a hard core fanatic.

Cliff Kirkpatrick : Cliff: Stanford game thread

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:25:58 +0000

Did you stop by the Olive Pit in Corning on your way down Cliff? ( I-5 Nor Cal) My boy works there and says it's been full of Beaver fans passing through all day. We may have more fans at the game then Stanford. Go Beavs

Cliff Kirkpatrick : Cliff: Olander’s comeback

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:26:23 +0000

It's a tough call for you Brennan, since it's your senior season and the team really needs you. All the best, and regards from your buddies in Chico CA.

http://www.corning-observer.com/ : Boy succumbs to injuries; Corning man in court | old, corning, year - Local News - Corning Observer

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 02:07:08 +0000

Fry both their sorry asses. Let them never see the light of day again.

Cliff Kirkpatrick : Cliff: USC postgame

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 20:58:09 +0000

Let the young people run on the field after the game. It's fun. I don't think it means anything more than that. I bet the players enjoy it too.

Cliff Kirkpatrick : Cliff: Midweek report

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:23:50 +0000

Dude, good one.

Cliff Kirkpatrick : Cliff: Katz talking, links

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:17:21 +0000

I remember when Terrell Owens danced on the Dallas Cowboy's midfield Star a few years back and got ragdolled by a least one Cowboy, I think it was Emmitt Smith. The first play last Saturday, our Star got danced on and mocked by some clown from a second rate school, on our sideline, and all our players did was stand there in righteous indignation, waving their arms about and looking to the refs. There had to be at least one 3rd stringer willing to take it for the team and steamroll the WSU player, but no, nobody did a thing, and it was shameful and hard for me to comprehend. That is what people are talking about when they say, " no heart", there just doesn't seem to be any this year.

Mid-Valley Sports : Hampton: Beavers lose to Seattle again

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:02:47 +0000

It was tough to watch us squander the lead and blow the end of the game, but not nearly as painful as watching the football team play.

Mike McInally : Now, about the guy in the closet

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:26:53 +0000

No problem for me, you have to report stuff like this. There are freaky people wandering about, so lock your doors at night or run the risk of some naked dude messing up your house, or something much worse.

Cliff Kirkpatrick : Cliff: WSU postgame

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:22:37 +0000

One last grade for your report card Cliff. Beaver football season : F

Is This Mike On? : This is what happy feels like

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:02:16 +0000

Hey Mike, I was cruising Cliff's blog and couldn't resist checking out your "Happy" post. Sounds like you have it figured out, but you must not be a Beaver football fan, the season has gone so poorly that it's a struggle to be happy with anything, especially after watching a Beaver game. Anyway, enjoyed your post, being, and staying happy, is a tough thing.