Alameda Letters to the Editor
Apology for commentI owe the community an apology.At the Jan. 12 board of education meeting, I used a very poor choice of words in a board discussion, describing events leading up to the 2008 parcel tax election as a “Chinese fire drill.

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A harvest that helps many
Steve Renzi/Special to The Explorer , Fahima, a 13-year-old from Sudan, carries a crate of lemons harvested from a Northwest tree.

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Lockheed Federal Credit Union Donates $133,000 to Local Charities
BURBANK, CA–(Marketwire – 02/03/10) – Lockheed Federal Credit Union and its employees donated more than $133,000 and 720 hours of community service to local charities since 2008 through its nonprofit foundation, LFCU Community Stars. These organizations include: — Burbank Temporary Aid Center – provides short-term help for Burbank residents who need emergency assistance with food, shelter, and …

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Weather Delays Funeral for Lawrence County, Ky Soldier Killed in Pakistan
Matthew Sluss-Tiller, 35, was one of three U.S. soldiers killed in a bomb blast in Pakistan last week..

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Martin County Community Calendar, updated Feb. 4
LOOKING AHEADNew ListingsChinese New Year Celebration: Ode to spring cultural fair and performance. Dwyer High School, 13601 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, 5:30-8:30pm, Feb. 27. $5-$10. Tickets: (561) 844-3882; joy@chinasportsandtravel.comA Taste For Tuckahoe: Wine tasting and social. The Mansion at Tuckahoe, 1921 N.E. Tuckahoe Drive , Jensen Beach, 7-10 p.m …

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Staff members of Sacramento County Adult Protective Services share their impressions of the Sacramento Senior Safe House following an August 6, 2009, tour. Volunteers of America Greater Sacramento & Northern Nevada expects to invite its first guests to the haven for abused and neglected seniors August 17, 2009.

I am in National Honor Society at my school and I need to find a volunteer project in Gwinnett Country for our club. Does anyone know of any that I might be able to call or look up?

Modesto Walmart makes a donation of 100 backpacks to Stanislaus County Superintendent of Schools Tom Changnon as part of Volunteers of America Greater Sacramento & Northern Nevada’s 2009 Operation Backpack campaign. This year’s drive runs from July 10-24, culminating in a day-long (4:30 am-7 pm) collection event at Cal Expo’s main gate. See operationbackpacksac.org for more information.

is a private, nonprofit volunteer organization that provides and promotes volunteer opportunities, programs and services to meet community needs. The Volunteer Center of Burlington County is determined to be a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization

News in brief
Here are a selection of brief news items from this week’s paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn’t make it in the paper.

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Are volunteer’s motives important?
MANY of my peers choose the easy route of one-off volunteer activities. But if one really wants to make a significant difference, I suggest they take up the challenge of organising their own long-term volunteer project. I believe this is the true test of one’s passion to serve society.

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Library’s book sale in full swing
 

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100 years of Scouting
Alumni and members of the Boys Scouts of America have reason to celebrate Monday as the national organization turns 100 years old.

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Wind farm project may avoid Oswego County
The Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency passed a 20-year payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement Thursday for the Galloo Island wind farm, leaving a clear path for the developer to pursue financing for the project, which has been a concern for some local lawmakers.

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