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New traffic rules at Lake Arthur Elementary School + a well-informed public should = safer students!
Posted July 29th, 2010 by Mike Rizzuto
By Mike Rizzuto
Sun Times-Journal Editor
In its quest to ensure the safest possible environment, Lake Arthur Elementary School has implemented new traffic rules that will take effect when school begins on August 11th, 2010.
The new rules should alleviate the traffic congestion that has been problematic for years and help promote a safer environment for the benefit of all students, teachers, administrators and support personnel.
Here is brief synopsis of what changes are in store for area motorists, parents, guardians and students:
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LIFESTYLE
Swamp scene captured near Lacassine
Posted July 29th, 2010 by Mike Rizzuto
SWAMP SCENE NEAR LACASSINE: The haunting beauty of this cypress swamp near the Lacassine-Hayes area was captured on film by Lake Arthur’s own Theresa Lyons. Looks like a jolly green paradise!
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Baseball injuries get weirder and weirder
Posted July 29th, 2010 by Mike Rizzuto
Editor’s note: Just recently, Florida Marlins’ outfielder Chris Coghlan tore the meniscus in his knee as he attempted to shove a shaving cream pie in a teammate’s face after an exciting win. Here are a few other weird injuries that have occurred recently in our National Pastime.
--This year, San Diego Padre pitcher Mat Latos held back a sneeze, causing a pain that led to the 15-day disabled list.
--Earlier this year, Kendry Morales of the Los Angeles Angels broke his leg jumping on home plate after a teammate hit a game-winning home run.
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OPINION
Race card fraud
Posted July 29th, 2010 by Mike Rizzuto
Credit card fraud is a serious problem. But race card fraud is an even bigger problem.
Playing the race card takes many forms. Judge Charles Pickering, a federal judge in Mississippi who defended the civil rights of blacks for years and defied the Ku Klux Klan back when that was dangerous, was depicted as a racist when he was nominated for a federal appellate judgeship.
No one even mistakenly thought he was a racist. The point was simply to discredit him for political reasons-- and it worked.
