Every day brings something new ... from the nerve wracking to the mundane.

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His imprint on Mira Costa will last forever.

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Tulare County will lose a lot of good people and opportunities for the future by exporting our bright students to Merced, ... The benefits will be here for the Valley, just not as great for Tulare County.

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[The homes swallowed by floodwaters posed a question the couple had never pondered:] What are they [Katrina victims] going to do? ... They still have to make mortgage payments. What would you do?

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The University of California system has a significant history of bringing great jobs and opportunities to their respective regions. At one point Tulare County was in contention for the UC. We feel that it is good for Merced and the Valley, but we want one of our own.

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[The Coopers bit. They purchased flood insurance and a DMP policy. Their mortgage payment is $1,500 to $2,000 a month. Their premium: $251 a year.] With the mortgage payment we have, it's like, 'Wow! One month, and it's paid!,' ... So, it was really a no brainer.

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The biggest problem obstructing our progress was finding businesses owned by minorities that met the needs of the University.

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At the time Mr. Schultz was gathering data for his book, Bill Cooper was Town Manager in New Gloucester. Bill's leadership, and that provided by the town's elected and appointed officials and volunteers, contributed to the development of the Tax Increment Financing District that encompasses the campus. The cooperation and support offered by local officials provi.

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I didn't feel the board should've moved so fast on these things.

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