Guest Opinion: Expectations of our Schools bi2771614 By Hal Thomas For the Herald/Review The public expects much of our schools. Preparation for career, college and citizenship; personal health and hygiene knowledge; racial and gender equity; leisure and aesthetic appreciation; social mobility; scientific sophistication; safe driving practice; and sex, alcohol, drug, reproductive, and environmental awareness are all part of the booming, buzzing ..

Cambridge's Community Learning Center students graduate bi2771614 Graduation exercises for Cambridges Learning Center (CLC) were held last week. Ten adults received GEDs, 13 graduated from the Bridge to College Program, 29 were honored for completing advanced ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), and 25 were recognized for receiving U.S. citizenship

Riley Sixth Graders Celebrate Moving To OMS bi2771614 Mariah Metcalf was the recipient of the Principals American Citizenship Award as Charles E. Riley Principal Dr. Randy Richards recognized sixth grade students at the year end ceremony

Woodland literacy group awarded grant by Yocha Dehe Community Fund bi2771614 The Woodland Literacy Council and the Woodland Public Library Literacy Service announced that the Yocha Dehe Fund has granted them $15,000 for general operations of the Literacy Service."In these stress economic times, we can not begin to thank the Yocha Dehe Fund enough for..

Top of the class: McLennan County's top graduates, part 3 bi2771614 Axtell Higho Valedictorian: Robert BordovskyParents: Khaki and Wendel Bordovsky.Plans after high school: Attend Texas A&M University and major physics; plans to earn doctorate and become a research physicist.Activities, organizations: Beta Club; UIL calculator and math teams; agriculture competitions; Peer Assistance and Leadership program; football; track.Achievements: National Merit ..

Deported cleric returns to Iran bi2771614 MANSOUR Leghaei -- the Sydney Islamic cleric accused of spying for Iran -- arrive back birth country today after being deported

Eaton Corp. awards pair of grants bi2771614 Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced two Powering Communities Grants to support local organizations the Shenandoah area, including $20,000 to Nishna Productions, Inc. and $12,000 to Southwest Iowa Virtual Academy

Canada Day feast fuels Saturna bi2771614 They're almost ready for the legendary 61st annual Canada Day lamb barbecue here

Political Notes: 6th district candidates give views on mosque bi2771614 Two candidates for the 6th Congressional District seat now held by U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon weighed on the controversy over a plan to build an Islamic center south of Murfreesboro, one slamming the proposal and another calling on supporters to back it

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