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- Written by: Anna Rose Ravenwoode
Storming the U.S. Capitol Building, shouting threats to hang Vice President Mike Pence and injure or kill Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is not the patriotism I grew up believing in.
If you want a reasonable dialogue about the significant backlog of numerous problems that plague our country (and how to solve them), it is best not to bring a gun to the conversation.
So you shouldn’t be surprised if our Congressional representatives left the room and took refuge. Under these circumstances, a gun does not make you a patriot. It just makes you a bully.
And as for these so-called patriots who raged through the U.S. Capitol Building, I did not see love of country on their faces, nor did I hear it in their chosen use of words. All I saw was hatred.
Anna Rose Ravenwoode is a lifelong educator who lives in Kelseyville, California.
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- Written by: Carolynn Jarrett and Lela Prather
A car with flashers on by the side of the road. Rain pouring down as two women crouch over a flat tire. One holds the umbrella while the other, on her knees, loosens the nuts and tries to work the jack.
Once in a while a car whizzes by but for the most part, it’s just them making achingly slow progress.
All of a sudden, a truck with the words “Griffin Mobile Repair and Welding” on its side pulls over, and out jumps a smiling man. “Jeff Griffin, Rainy Day Hero, at your service.”
He changed that tire within minutes and we were on our way again.
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Mr. Griffin for his act of kindness on our behalf.
Lake County has many fine citizens and Jeff Griffin of Middletown is certainly one of them. Thank you!
Carolynn Jarrett lives in Clearlake, California, and Lela Prather lives in Lakeport, California.
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- Written by: Davina Pyzer
(One teacher’s perspective)
Do you like distance learning?
It really is quite concerning.
Teachers don’t love distance learning.
Their stomachs are always churning.
There seems to be many voices,
Telling us of different choices.
Everyone wants what’s best,
But we are, oh, so stressed.
Staying at home I’d prefer,
Or back in-person as we were.
Is hybrid really the way to go?
It might be but, I don’t know.
There seems to be a lot of rules
And, we need to learn new tools.
In the morning we love to greet,
All our students on the MEET.
“Mute your mic. Camera on.”
“Please sit down. Now he’s gone.”
It is always quite the feat,
To get everyone on a MEET.
You know we all must sanitize,
Not sure what to do otherwise.
Lesson planning is quite hard.
Some we’ve had to disregard.
We still might have to video,
But we never want the status quo.
Teachers want their students back.
Parents are ready to fill their pack.
We all know this could multiply
If we don’t start to unify.
Please keep teachers in your thoughts.
Some are feeling quite distraught.
Davina Pyzer teaches at Coyote Valley Elementary School and lives in Hidden Valley Lake, California.
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- Written by: Claudine Pedroncelli
In these difficult times and limitations with COVID-19, I remain proud, confident and very appreciative of the leader Dr. Annous, and the leadership of principals Annie, Mike and Stephanie who help to make the educational process for our students challenging, engaging and successful!
All employees at ULUSD have worked tirelessly to keep the schools safe for the students to learn. From all the teachers, office staff, leadership staff, the school bus drivers to the cafeteria workers to those who keep the classrooms sanitary for our students. You all have made this happen to keep our school open for students. Thank you!
I will make your children my first priority always! ULUSD continues to shine!
Our children, our future!
Claudine Pedroncelli lives in Upper Lake, California.
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