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November 7, 2018 Vol. 12 No. 89
Gay Pride Parade Costumed man in the parade. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Annual Gay Pride Parade was huge going down Palm Canyon Drive. Families and pets spent the morning watching this fun parade. There were a lot of walkers in the parade this year, more I think than before. It seems that
this is now more of a significant topic than it has been in past years except for the year that gay marriage was a big issue. Thousands lined the streets to see this colorful and exciting parade. This is not a awards parade, just people taking part to expand the awareness of
the LGBTQ trends of today. The parade started with the usual Policemen on motorcycles. Then came a lot of cars with the Jessup ads on them. Of course, the motorcyclists came next with flags and banners flying. Some rode two on a bike. A parade
KMIR Daytona Everett With the end of daylightsaving time this Sunday, Californians have joined the rest of the country by setting back their clocks an hour, allowing for an extra hour of sleep. Voters get a say on whether or not they want to opt out of that yearly tradition through Proposition 7 which would make daylight saving time permanent. “We woke up Sunday and realized it was a time change,” Albert Vonn Allen, a registered voter said. If passed, the legislation would make daylight saving time year-round, permanently shifting that hour of daylight to the evening. The state
legislature could change daylight saving time with a 2/3 vote but only if the Federal government allows it. “It’s the United States, we should all be together,” Ann Brown, another registered voter said about daylight saving time. Those in favor believe the law would take away that pesky task of changing your clock twice a year, as well as offer more sunlight. Some statistics show that improves the economy and reduces car crashes, robberies and childhood obesity. “It’s confusing, I really feel better when it’s not daylight saving, it truly does mess up my clock,” Brown said. Those against it argue
the state “doesn’t have time” to waste deliberating on a decision that would still need permission from Washington. “Initially it started as good cause you know for the farmers but, I don’t know, now it’s just a matter of convenience,” Allen said. Not to mention the hassle and costs to businesses that operate in other states. For now, the legislation first introduced in the U.S. during WWI to help conserve resources will carry on until Tuesday. Opponents of Prop 7 said even if it was passed, it would likely stall at the Capitol. Other legislation to change DST has typically been struck down. Source KMIR
would not be a parade without horses and riders. The Palm Springs dignitaries were in full force along with the Policemen, firefighters, and Palm Springs Staff as a big group in the first part of the parade. Local politicians also made the parade scene.
Several bands made the sounds of the show and are always a thrilling act to see. Loud clapping was heard for the local representatives of our servicemen and women as they followed the Continues on Page 2
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