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Patricia K. Shaw

Tuesday, March 16 2010
Marvin Crist
As most of you know, I live in Palmdale and because of this I don’t get much involved in Lancaster politics. Since decisions made in one city do affect the other I am interested however in who gets elected, even if only as a spectator.

My goal is not to tell you for whom to vote, that is a pe…
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Thursday, February 04 2010
Here We Go Again . . .
The California state legislature, blatantly and unapologetically, is again planning to take local funds to fund their financial mismanagement.

In fiscal year 2009-10 the state is “borrowing” $1.9 million in property taxes from the city of Palmdale (I don’t have the figures for Lancaster but I’…
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Monday, February 01 2010
Casino Night
The Palmdale Sheriff Boosters is raising money to build the “Palmdale Sheriff Station Memorial Patio”. This will be built in the back of the station so that families of the Deputies can barbecue and enjoy spending time together.

The kick-off event for this fundraising effort will be a casino …
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Thursday, December 10 2009
Circular economy
It’s a slow day in a little East Texas town. The sun
is beating down, and the streets are deserted. Times are tough, everybody
is in debt, and everybody lives on credit……

On this particular day a rich tourist from back east is driving through
town. He stops at the motel and lays…
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Tuesday, November 03 2009
Funny (Sad) True Story
Some of you will recall that yesterday I wrote something in here about my dismay with people arguing over stupid stuff with DBW instead of being outraged about the State of California STEALING an additional 10% income tax from those that go out and work every day.

A few minutes ago my husband …
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Friday, October 02 2009
Told You This Wouldn't Work
From “The Week”:

The 600 mile long fence being built along the US-Mexico border is seven years behind schedule, millions of dollars over budget, and will cost taxpayers $6.5 billion to maintain during the next 20 years, government auditors report. The Government Accountability Office also not…
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Wednesday, September 30 2009
Fallen Heroes Memorial Ride
This Sunday, October 4th will be the annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Ride.

Registration begins at 7am Ride starts at 10am. $30/person $40/couple

Poker Run-50/50 Raffle-Regular Raffle and Auction-Hot Rods-Live Music-Food and Drinks

All proceeds benefit the surviving families of Los Angel…
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Wednesday, September 09 2009
Fallen Heroes
You are cordially invited to attend the:

9/11 Memorial Ceremony 2009

What: We will honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and honor our recent fallen Firefighters, Captain Tedmund Hall and Specialist Arnaldo Quinones

When: Friday, September 11, at 9:…
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Monday, August 31 2009
Insanity
The definition of insanity is repeatedly doing the same thing, exactly the same way, and expecting a different result.

The following was sent to me by email and it certainly gives us food for thought.

The U.S. Post Service was established in 1775 – they’ve had 234 years to get it right…
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Friday, August 28 2009
Tasting Palmdale
For those of you who love good food here is an event you will really appreciate!

“A Taste of Palmdale”
Thursday September 3rd 5 – 9:30 pm
Poncitlan Square
$25 advance $35 at the door

The Palmdale Chamber of Commerce invites restaurants and caterers to serve their specialties while atten…
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