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Class taught by SRO gives students insight Granada-Huntley-East Chain School is offering a new introduction to criminal justice class this year. The class is taught by the school’s SRO, Deputy Chris Gerhardt. This is a great example of the quality and diversity of opportunities students have available to them. We hope to see more electives like this offered in the future. Council hires interim administrator This week the Fairmont City Council hired a new interim city administrator, Jeff O’Neil, who comes with years of experience as both a full-time city administrator and interim ...

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Government closure over reducing US debt To the Editor: Again, the Republicans are planning to close the government to force spending reductions that will bring down the budget deficit. I agree with deficit reduction and eliminating government waste. Here is a guiding principle that could help Republicans and Democrats negotiate a bi-partisan agreement that is good for the country. Match every $1 in spending reduction that Republicans propose with $2 increase in taxes half of which goes directly to reduce the deficit. A significant reason for the current spike in the budget deficit ...

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House goes to school in partnership Last week a Habitat for Humanity house was moved into the manufacturing lab in the expanded vocational center at Fairmont High School. What a great partnership that will allow students the opportunity to not only learn, but give back to the community through this experience. We hope to see this partnership evolve in the future. Council debates budget addition The Fairmont City Council discussed at length adding funds for a Human Rights Commission before approving the preliminary budget this week. While a Human Rights Commission should certainly be ...

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Save the Pool To the Editor: Many people are not aware of the numerous excellent opportunities at the Sherburn Community Pool. I want to share with you these benefits in hopes that you will gain a better understanding of how important the pool is to our community and the surrounding area. People of all ages and a variety of needs use the pool for social interaction, physical fitness, and therapy/rehab. Water aerobics and fitness swim are offered in the mornings and evenings on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The pool provides floating devices and other equipment to assist all ...

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Program to benefit care settings, students A new program allows high schoolers in grades 11 and 12 the opportunity to receive credit from logging hours working at a long-term care setting. This is a great learning opportunity for our students which no doubt also helps local long-term care settings as well as it provides them with staff for the time being and allows them the chance to teach students about different long-term employment opportunities. Thank you to our state legislators for passing this program. County to request audit of cemetery association This week the Martin ...

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Aquatic Park great for the community To the Editor: Thank you to our Fairmont Aquatic Park. I enjoyed every aquacise and deep-water class. All the staff is helpful, polite and hardworking. It is great to have so many people attend all the classes and enjoy our great aquatic park. I brought many of my family and friends again this year. Everyone had fun and commented how this is an awesome asset to our community. Keep up the good work Fairmont Aquatic Park. I'm looking forward to next year. Respectively, Tamara Plumhoff Fairmont