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Law abiding folks not reason for gun violence
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, In President Obama's "State of the Union" address, he led an emotional charge that the victims of gun violence deserve a vote on his proposals to limit American's Constitutional Right to Bear Arms. Yet, there are other victims Obama conveniently ignored. Obama never mentioned "Fast & Furious", a secret federal program that gave 2,000-3,000 assault weapons to Mexican drug cartels that ultimately murdered ...
Water tank needed for development, period
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, During the Tuesday Council meeting regarding the $255k and new water tank project at Moffat and Woodward, staff indicated existing residents are not paying for the improvements. Not entirely true. Let me explain. Existing wells #20 and #24 do not currently meet present demands today because both wells were already short of meeting demand requirements for development existing at that time. As such, the two wells do not always ...
How will loans be repaid?
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, Your Feb. 16, 2013 article, 'Gifted loan down payments come back to haunt FHA' lends credibility to my prediction of a major bank collapse in the next few years. As you indicated in your article, the loans aren't being paid back. A day ago, the big story in your great paper was that new housing tracts are now being built. And my question now is who's going to ...
Conservatives saddle her with labels
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, I'm writing in response to Al Barth's letter which outlined the insulting labels and skewed characterizations Democrats supposedly used to describe his beliefs. Taking a page from Barth's book, here is another perspective: Over time, extreme Conservatives have, in Barth's words, "Saddled me with many labels, all because I believe I'm supporting my country, the Constitution, our troops and freedom". I've been called a "baby-killer" because I support ...
Coordinators appreciate Christmas Wishes help
Editor, Manteca Bulletin Manteca Unified School District Health Services would like to thank the wonderful members of the Soroptimist Club of Manteca, again. This Christmas 2012, there were many families needing additional support. Soroptimist International of Manteca was again willing to coordinate the "Christmas Wishes" Program. Once again Betty Ingell and Sharon Cunial matched families with volunteer agencies, organizations, and individuals that adopted families and are providing items to fulfill the hopes and dreams of ...
People kill people even without guns
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, What I'm about to say here, about controlling gun violence and killings may sound a little extreme but I assure you that if it were done there would be no more gun violence and people killing people. The goal here would be to remove all the guns off the face of the earth and melting them down and destroy the ability to manufacture them. But then we would still ...
Backs freedom of speech for Manteca bus shelter ads
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, Regarding your article that discussed the new bus stop shelters in Manteca, and the possible ads that would be allowed: We strongly support freedom of speech for everyone, and feel it is very important that religious messages be allowed. Our current culture seems to want to outlaw any and all spiritual references. We believe we need all the spiritual assistance possible. <p ...
Agrees with council backing religious ads
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, I really appreciate the wonderful article on the front page of the Feb. 6 Bulletin headlined "Manteca blesses religious ads." I agree with Pastor Mike Dillman's statement "When will this madness stop?" about the federal government's drive to remove all things religious from public forums. I thank our city council for their wise vote. This reminds me of a quote by the late general of the ...
Would council have pulled for another religion?
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, The recent front page piece ("Manteca blesses religious ads") on Feb. 6 reported the City Council rejected a staff recommendation to prohibit religious and political advertising on the city's 14 bus shelters. The move seemed to have more than one or two outspoken supporters. Mayor Willie Weatherford stating "It's about time somebody took a stand", Councilman Vince Hernandez suggested we (Manteca?) are a little less liberal than San Francisco, Councilman ...
Family of Troy Vick grateful for support
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, Words cannot adequately express the gratitude we feel for the outpouring of love and support our family has received after the devastating loss of Troy Vick. Troy was many things to many people. To me he was a loving son and best friend. To others he was a loving brother, a devoted grandson, a thoughtful nephew, a caring cousin, a close friend, a fellow soldier, a fierce poker opponent, etc…. ...
About cats on your property
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, How can I get neighborhood cats to leave my property? There are a number of safe, humane cat repellant techniques you can employ in order to prevent cats soiling and lingering on your property see www.cat-repellant.info for more details. Again, you might want to consider contacting a local feral cat care non-profit organization as they may be able to assist with TNR, vaccination, colony feeding away from residential areas, ...
Board photos build community?
No, no, no – a thousand times no. School board member portraits in schools is an extremely ineffective way to build community, and an even worse use of funds.
Uncle Sam’s ‘personal defense’ weapons
It seems as if our government is practicing the old "Do as I say, not as I do" adage. Why has the Department of Homeland Security placed an order to purchase 7,000 fully automatic AR-15s? They only operate in the U.S. Why do they need the weapons? Who are they going to use them on? Are you a person that the weapons will be used against?
Boys & Girls kids appreciate Christmas party and gifts
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Manteca and Lathrop Board, Parents, Staff, and especially the kids would like to thank everyone for making the holidays at the club a very special time for all the members that attended the celebration party and dinner. The following individuals and organizations helped make the event a big success: Sunrise Kiwanis, Mountain Mikes Pizza, Grocery Outlet, Second Harvest Food Bank, Chuck Crutchfield, Alyssa ...
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Not wild about string armed tactics on homeless
Editor's note: The tip a cop event is done inside a restaurant and involves tips for off-duty officers that wait on customers. Under city rules, it is illegal in Manteca for firefighters - or anyone - to solicit for even non-profit causes at intersections controlled by traffic signals.
St. Vincent de Paul Society thankful for postal food drive
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Manteca’s support of those who have served is incredible
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Parent impressed with Sierra High School’s culture
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Don’t worry, Manteca City Council ‘is enough fertilizer’
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