Red Line (July 13)
Music Video: “Mountain Man” by Crash Kings
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A man “commented on the headline of Saturday, June 26, about the Arizona immigration law may become a pattern for other states.” The man “sure hoped California is one of those states.”
On the same article, a woman said, “we should take the stance of Arizona with illegal immigrants. It is a well documented fact they are costing this state and you and me too much money in welfare and health costs. We could probably solve our budget issues if we didn’t spend so much on these illegals.”
A man was “in total agreement with last week’s Red Line caller about parking at the government center. I believe all the employees of county government should park up on the top floor. That goes even for the board of supervisors.”
A man followed with “I don’t know what the man is so concerned about parking on the first floor of the government center. What are you worried about it for? If you were working there you can bet you’d want to be on the first floor too.”
A woman said, “Don’t get me wrong. I really enjoy Tami Jo Nix’s column on Saturday, but after reading her story on the annual Seniors Saluting Seniors Luncheon at the (Fresno) Convention Center I wondered what happened to your writer Leon Emo. Over the years Leon has gone down to the luncheon to take firsthand notes and pictures and writes a wonderful article on us seniors. He takes the time to take a picture of all the Madera folks that are there. We love him. He always makes us laugh and smile when he’s at the luncheon and when visiting a senior center.”
A man agreed with last week’s caller concerning “the recent road repair on Howard Road. I’m sure we are all grateful for the quick repair of the broken water main on Howard Road. But I have to go down Howard Road a lot, as I’m sure hundreds if not thousands of other cars do every day, and that spot repair job where the leak was is awful. Is that the best the city can do with our taxpayer money?”
A woman who said she was “middle-aged and a good driver” commented, “I hit that awful repair place on Howard Road while changing lanes and almost lost control. And I was going the speed limit. They better do something about that before there’s an accident.”
A man had a comment about the Babe Ruth League. “They had the all-star team picked halfway through the season.” He mentioned his own 14-year old son. “He’s no Mark McGwire, but it seems the selection is pretty much based on who their parents are instead of the way the kids are playing. I’ve talked to the (Babe Ruth) president several times and nothing’s been resolved. I’m moving my son to Fresno next year.”
A lady “responded to the man complaining about the Little League all-stars. I have no one on the Little League team in Madera. Why doesn’t he try coaching if he thinks he can do better. Think of all the time the coaches put in.”
A woman “called about the Ellis Street overpass.” She “agreed wholeheartedly with a letter to the editor this week. We don’t need this overpass. Especially one that goes nowhere and doesn’t benefit the citizens of the city and county. We have roads in this county that they could spend the necessary money to repair.”
A man “commented on The Madera Tribune regretting about printing the wrong name of the man who was shot. It’s not the Tribune’s fault. They have borrowed identity or stolen identity. Madera Tribune, you’re doing a good job. There’s no need to regret printing his name wrong.”
A woman commented “about increasing the speed limit on Granada. It is absolutely ridiculous. I would recommend speed bumps.”
A man said, “they might as well raise the speed limits. The cops can’t do a very good job giving speeding tickets now. This way they won’t have to worry about it and have time to arrest and run the gangs out of town. Oh, wait, they don’t do that either.”
An online reader, self-identified as “Ronette Lopez,” wrote, “The (city’s) fireworks show was beautiful and it was nice for my family and we had a great time. It was good. I hope you raised all the money you need for this, and that you do it again next year ’cause it was all worth the traffic and time. Thank you.”
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Fan Music Video: “Fragile Dreams” by Anathema
Well I tried to to the right thing and shop in Madera for new furniture and went to (STORE NAME REMOVED) store (STORE LOCALE REMOVED).
They sold me damaged furniture and did not want to take it back. Went to BBB no help so I toke them to small cliams court in Madera after nearly five months they came for their damaged furniture and another month and a half to get my money back.
I ran to Fresno and got furniture there. No way will I ever buy from (STORE NAME REMOVED)
BEWARE MADERANS
I will like to congratulate all the Bobby Sox All Star Softball players who represented Madera in the Los Angeles National Championship this past weekend. 16u, 14u, 12u, 10u, 8u, 6u.