KALAMAZOO, MI- Cecila Zarate-Laun, a noted Columbian humanitarian, gave a speech at Kalamzoo College, October 17th discussing the corrupt dissimulate government in Columbia and the importance of the community's active involvement in government.
I would continue as i did discussing what specifically she takled about. In this paragraph i would explain how she was passionate in her words, and exactly at what point she displayed her passion. I would then move to the nut graph where she discussed the community's involvment which explained why this is so important. I would conclude with audience responses and a good quote.
About Me
Monday, October 29, 2007
Monday, October 22, 2007
The Death of Jeffery R. Ahson
Kalamazoo, MI – Jeffery R. Ahson, US Navy officer and local firefighter, died of emphysema in his home last night.
Mr. Ahson was promoted to ensign and awarded the Purple Heart and the Navy Cross after saving four lives and shooting down three enemy planes on the USS Emery during the 1942 Battle of Midway. Jeraldine Fyfe, Lt. Cmdr. of the US Navy stated, “Ahson was genuine American hero.”
Born in Chico, CA, Mr. Ahson moved to Kalamazoo, MI, in 1946 to become a firefighter. He restored a 1924 fire truck which he rode in to take his exhibits of firefighter memorabilia to local elementary schools. His collection is now on display at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum.
After his retirement from firefighting in 1966, Mr. Ahson worked at Don Seeley Ford as a car salesman until 1985 when he officially retired all work.
Mr. Ahson served as a past commander of American Legion Post 702. He was member of the VFW Post 702, a member of the Elks Lodge, National Checkers Association and Gideons Internationals. He was also an usher at John Calvin Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Ahson was survived by his wife Therese Alpert, and three children, Richard D. Ahson, Angela Molino, and Lela Stalling. Ahson also leaves behind his five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Littleton Mortuary viewings will be held 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday. The Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery immediately after Saturdays’ service. The family wishes that no one brings flowers.
Mr. Ahson was promoted to ensign and awarded the Purple Heart and the Navy Cross after saving four lives and shooting down three enemy planes on the USS Emery during the 1942 Battle of Midway. Jeraldine Fyfe, Lt. Cmdr. of the US Navy stated, “Ahson was genuine American hero.”
Born in Chico, CA, Mr. Ahson moved to Kalamazoo, MI, in 1946 to become a firefighter. He restored a 1924 fire truck which he rode in to take his exhibits of firefighter memorabilia to local elementary schools. His collection is now on display at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum.
After his retirement from firefighting in 1966, Mr. Ahson worked at Don Seeley Ford as a car salesman until 1985 when he officially retired all work.
Mr. Ahson served as a past commander of American Legion Post 702. He was member of the VFW Post 702, a member of the Elks Lodge, National Checkers Association and Gideons Internationals. He was also an usher at John Calvin Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Ahson was survived by his wife Therese Alpert, and three children, Richard D. Ahson, Angela Molino, and Lela Stalling. Ahson also leaves behind his five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Littleton Mortuary viewings will be held 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday. The Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery immediately after Saturdays’ service. The family wishes that no one brings flowers.
Monday, October 15, 2007
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This obit followed the formula for the most part. The beggining of it and a few other paragraphs talked about Charles Griffith's screenplay "the little shop of horrors" and strayed away from the focus being of him. The author never narrated his life, but went on to continue about the screenplay. He did mention the survivors and went on to talk about his family breifly. Maybe there wasn't much else to say....
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Interviews and Write-up
I turned in an assignment tuesday morning that i am not at all proud of. I wish i had had more time to finsih so that i could turn in something that i felt complete becuased then hering coments would maybe be more affective in improving my writing skills. I do understand the assignment though and am interested to hear feedback.
It was difficult trying to find people to interview becuase many teachers and faculty said the were too busy to answer any questions. One person i interviewed, Judy Clark of the financial aid office, was extremely helpful, as usual. She even reccomended some other people who would be happy to answer some questions.
It was also interesting to hear many people's discomfort with answering such a controversial question, a few people looked me up and down as if deciding wheither to be honest or not. One woman did not want her name disclosed in the write-up even though I explained it was just a class write-up.
Both of the students I interviewed seemed anxious to say their opinion, adding sarcasm and jokes to help their opinion.
Although, it was nice and almost comforting to hear that everyone had a similar opinion in that we had no business in Iraq from the first place. It would have been more interesting in my paper if i had an opposing opinion though.
It was difficult trying to find people to interview becuase many teachers and faculty said the were too busy to answer any questions. One person i interviewed, Judy Clark of the financial aid office, was extremely helpful, as usual. She even reccomended some other people who would be happy to answer some questions.
It was also interesting to hear many people's discomfort with answering such a controversial question, a few people looked me up and down as if deciding wheither to be honest or not. One woman did not want her name disclosed in the write-up even though I explained it was just a class write-up.
Both of the students I interviewed seemed anxious to say their opinion, adding sarcasm and jokes to help their opinion.
Although, it was nice and almost comforting to hear that everyone had a similar opinion in that we had no business in Iraq from the first place. It would have been more interesting in my paper if i had an opposing opinion though.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Hard News
From the New York Times, 10/02/2007
Headline reads:
Judge Rules on Bush's Order About Presidential Records
The federal judge rules against an order issued by Bush in 2001 that allows a president to withhold former presidential papers, deemed confidential, from the public. The order, established in an attempt to conceal 68,000 pages from Reagan's term in office was ruled against on October 1st 2007.
This article answers who, what, where, when, and how. It is of immediate significance because it deals with how much power the executive branch has and it deals with what the public is able to know about the actions of the U.S. government. While this article could have come out a week from now, the decision was just made and has immediate effects. It is also event driven, timely, has a focus outside the writer and is reactive.
Headline reads:
Judge Rules on Bush's Order About Presidential Records
The federal judge rules against an order issued by Bush in 2001 that allows a president to withhold former presidential papers, deemed confidential, from the public. The order, established in an attempt to conceal 68,000 pages from Reagan's term in office was ruled against on October 1st 2007.
This article answers who, what, where, when, and how. It is of immediate significance because it deals with how much power the executive branch has and it deals with what the public is able to know about the actions of the U.S. government. While this article could have come out a week from now, the decision was just made and has immediate effects. It is also event driven, timely, has a focus outside the writer and is reactive.
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