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Thank you for pointing this out. I will be more precise when discussing the price of the barrier. I was referring to the entire barrier, which is in the $30 billion range and includes environmental mitigation. But I see your point and appreciate it.
Hi Paul, I meant to say state Highway 146. I'm not sure how I managed that. I corrected it online and will run a print correction tomorrow.
The cutline should also have said Republic Services agreed to acquire Allied Waste Industries in 2008.
The editorial was clear in that the district should have called in the student and everyone should be on alert. There's no question. The issue is arresting students and sending them to jail or juvenile detention and later determining there was no threat.
Ok. The press release had the wrong email. Try this: glejsal@aol.com
Hi Peggy, I'll reach out to her about the email and see what's wrong with it and get you the correct one.
It is 3402 Palmer Highway. Thank you for catching that. I fixed it online.
Laura Elder commented on After long legal fight, Tiki Island boat storage, marina to move ahead
I'm not sure, but will find out.