Published on Sunday, Jul 12, 2009 at 12:12 am | Last updated on Sunday, Jul 12, 2009 at 12:12 am
The third annual North Jay Day on Saturday saw the North Jay Grange become the focal point for cultural and historical activities. An early 20th-century Stanley Steamer was on display, as were several other antique autos. Inside the Grange, a bake sale took place and there were also a variety of knitted items made by grange members for sale. Proceeds from the day’s festivities went toward improvements at the Grange, such as a new roof and new paint. Here, Fred Legere of Canton celebrates his 98th birthday in style by playing the harmonica for the audience. Local musical talent kept the atmosphere lively on a sunny day.
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I agree these teachers exist. I have had them and I have worked with them. I am the first person to support drastic changes to tenure policies so it is easier to replace these teachers. But you are wrong that they are the norm. They are still very much the exception, especially in Lewiston. And Carl- it is so much more complicated than simply holding students back. I would suggest you do more reading on the challenges of ESL students and a large immigrant population because it isn't a simple situation by any means.
Any tax increase that would go specifically for the public school system, aka,the Dept. of Education would be a blatant misappropriation of taxpayer funds. Government schools are the reason why schools like St. Dom's, NYA, Hebron Academy, et al, are thriving.
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