From everyone here at The Delhi Express, we wish you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving! Offer thoughts on things for which you are thankful on our community forums page. We hope you enjoy the holiday!
The Delhi Fall Art Show closing reception will take place at 7 p.m. tonight at Delhi’s Perfect Blend. Meet the artists, enjoy a patriotic musical tribute and have a hot, tasty beverage or something nice to eat. Perfect Blend expects to open at 6 p.m. and offer a dinner special tonight. Hope to see you there!
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Many of the thoughts expressed in this editorial are things that Darrel and I have always talked about and considered, but within the past couple of weeks, they have just really been front-and-center for us.
The most recent discussions and frustrations we’ve shared with each other started after the most recent school board meeting.
When I first arrived at the meeting, so many people packed into the room that it was difficult getting through the door and I had difficulty hearing the board president. I felt forced to the back and experienced some less than cordial behavior by more than one person including at least one teacher. Luckily, I and the other person who had attended the meeting with the intent of speaking during public comments, were eventually given the opportunity to do so.
Students and parents attended the meeting to express concerns for the English Language Learners and their rights as students. They did this as part of an attempt to advocate a Student Intervention Committee. The committee itself was not clearly explained or defined during the board meeting and there came a point where control of the meeting clearly shifted. Board member Jesus Rodriguez asked Board President Stella Estrada to read from the district’s vision statement. As Estrada turned back in her notes to do so, a parent approached the lectern, took control of the microphone and suddenly it was apparently time for public input on the topic at hand.
Time limits were not strictly enforced. (Public comments are to be limited to three minutes per person with no more than 20 minutes allocated per topic. At least that is the case for the Public Participation portion of the meeting.) According to the standard information that appears on every board agenda, “The Board President shall not permit any disturbance or willful interruption of board meetings.”
Tags: Andy Rooney, art, arts, dance, DUSD board meeting, Education, math, music, NCLB, Sir Ken Robinson, theater
Cortez Presbyterian Church is having a yard sale Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 12516 North Cortez Avenue, Turlock.
Many families from the community have contributed household goods, clothing, toys, books, seasonal decorations, accessories, tools, hobbies and games. The church is off Santa Fe Avenue next door to the Cortez Growers Association.
For more information call the church office and leave a message at 209-632-6093.
A Thrift Shop opened at Delhi Community Presbyterian Church, featuring gently used items and clothing at affordable prices. Some items are new. Hours for November are: Mondays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please note, the store will not open on Wednesday, November 25 (Thanksgiving eve). Delhi Community Presbyterian Thrift Store is located on Fourth Street, side of the church at 15917 El Capitan Way. Call the church 209-667-8746, Tuesday through Friday for more information. The office is open from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on those days. All proceeds will go to supplement our Campership Fund which sends children and adults to camps and conferences.
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