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Cherish loved

ones while you can

So often we forget the simple things in life,

We take for granted what we have and dwell on what we don’t,

We forget what is important to us, forget those who are important to us.

Fail to show our love as we should, our care, our concern to those, for those who are important in our lives.

To you I say hold on to what you have, cherish those who matter most, take the time to smell the roses, to say I love you, I care, on a daily basis.

To lose someone, something we cherish is indeed heartbreaking, yet to love, to truly love and care as we should, to believe, heals all pain, big or small.

And to those whose lives our mother touched, for your prayers, your blessings, your sympathy, care and your understanding, for your cards, food, donations and your friendship, for your love.

We the children and our respective families, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Sarah R. Serrano, with all our heart, offer you our thanks.

We love you, Momma.

Robert Serrano

Williams

Teachers get thanked all over

To America’s teachers:

Thank you.

Thank you for your dedication. Thank you for your hard work. Thank you for your service. Thank you for choosing this noble profession.

Thank you for being a hero to both young and old. Thank you for being a best friend. Thank you for your love.

Thank you for believing in the bright hope of every child. Thank you for setting high standards. Thank you for believing every child can learn if given the chance.

Thank you for inspiring the leaders of tomorrow. Thank you for offering comfort in times of sorrow. Thank you for being a mentor for a lifetime.

Thank you for your professionalism. Thank you for your commitment. Thank you for staying after school and providing extra help. Thank you for doing whatever it takes to make sure no child is left behind.

As you go about your work this day and every day, know that you have the admiration, appreciation and respect of the President of the United States and all of the American people.

Rod Paige

U.S. Secretary of Education

Editor’s note: As Americans celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, U.S. Education Secretary Rod Paige has released this open tribute to teachers.

Now is the time for tax cuts

Thank you for printing the letters from those who are concerned about the economy in the United States. One of the letters stated that they hoped President Bush was as serious about cutting taxes as he was about removing Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq. I think there is no doubt that he is serious. Our problem is making sure that a handful of Republicans in the Senate don’t undermine him.

I have read a few times that our own Senator McCain won’t vote for any tax cuts until he knows the cost of the war. Surely, our good Senator knows that it could be years before we know the cost. If that is the case, we might never see a tax cut. We can’t get the economy going if we don’t rid ourselves of some of the excessive and foolish spending by our government and let people keep more of their own money. We should let Senator McCain know that we appreciate his support for the President on the war and now we want his support for us.

Roger Livingston

Williams

Be sure to talk to kids about drugs

As a parent you should make your position clear when it comes to dangerous substances like tobacco, alcohol and other drugs. Don’t assume that your children know where you stand. Children want you to talk to them about drugs. State your position clearly. If your position is unclear to your child, they are more likely to be tempted to become involved in drugs and alcohol.

Tell your children that you forbid them to use tobacco, alcohol and drugs because you love them. (Don’t be afraid to pull out all of the emotional stops. You can say, “If you took drugs it would break my heart.”) Make it clear that this rule holds true even at other people’s houses.

Will your children listen? Most likely, according to research, when a child decides whether or not to use alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, a crucial consideration is “What will my parents think?”

On June 3 a class is starting that is designed to teach parents how to communicate effectively with their children about drugs and alcohol. It is called Preparing for the Drug Free Years. This is a five-week class that will be held on Tuesday nights from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Williams Housing Authority.

The class is open to all and is free. Free childcare will be available. For more information please call Deborah Beals at 635-4717 or Rebecca Smith at 773-9133.

Rebecca Smith

Program Coordinator

Parents Anonymous


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