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Title IX
This year's Olympics showed how much parity for girls involved in school athletics really matters
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Before 1972, when a high school girl enjoyed playing sports, she had an option--it was called the Girls Athletic Association. It was called by some "honors P.E." The girls did not have access to the indoor facilities--the domain of boy athletes--but they played outside, coached by the female physical education teachers, during the last period of the day. Girls strived not to win, but to have good sportsmanship. And when teams from other schools came over on "play days," the home-team girls did their own officiating and would pass out lollypops, or pour their rivals cups of soda. A lot has changed in 30 years...
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Economic development coordinator
The city council approved a new two-year position for an economic development coordinator who will assess city employee salaries.
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Plans for new fire station under way
Fire district will submit its design plan and use permit application to the city with the hope that it can begin construction next spring.
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Approval of traffic plan postponed
Council members postpone a decision while they consider corrections to yearlong study.
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Arrests at Wildwood Park
Undercover officers arrest 17 youths during an operation to stop alcohol and tabacco use at Wildwood Park.
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Gardening
Trees under power lines pose hazards
Planting trees that grow too tall under power lines can cause hazardous conditions.
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