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Environment: Kids
plant trees as part of stream restoration project. Page 17.
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Strike up band for teachers
BY KIRK BOXLEITNER kboxleitner@marysvilleglobe.com
LAKEWOOD — The teachers were on strike, but the band played on. Lakewood High School band members were among the nearly 60 students, teachers and community members who joined more than 130 Lakewood teachers April 22 on the overpass connecting Lakewood and Smokey Point. LHS math teacher Larry Delaney, president of the Lakewood Education Association and teachers’ union, explained that their protest of the state legislature’s lack of support for basic education funding was
Sports: Track
favorites stand out at huge league meet. Page 12-13.
SEE STRIKE, PAGE 2
Politics:
Marysville mayor says he still has work to do, wants to be re-elected. Page 3.
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Members of the Lakewood band yell support for teachers during the strike. For more photos see Page 10.
Special ed students need more job-training chances BY STEVE POWELL spowell@marysvilleglobe.com
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CLASSIFIED ADS 18-21 LEGALS
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OPINION
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SPORTS
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WORSHIP
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Brock Kipperpert folds towels.
MARYSVILLE – Brock Kipperpert can’t read or write, but that doesn’t mean he can’t work. He recently brought home his first paycheck from Summit Physical Therapy. He was so excited he wanted his picture taken with it, said his mom, Jan. He wants to save up his money and go to Hawaii, he said. Brock, 20, is in the special education transition program in the Marysville School District for 18- to 21-year-olds. Catherine Jones said the goal is to teach the students life and job skills after graduation so they can be as selfsufficient as possible. “It’s to give kids an opportunity, give them a chance,” she said. Jones said Brock interned at Summit, and they liked him so much he got a job there. He
received a polo shirt that says “aide” on it. He asked his mom what that meant, and she said to help people. Jones and Jan said they both would love to see more businesses provide internships and jobs for Blue other disabled students. “So many don’t open their doors,” Jan said. “It breaks my heart.” Jones added: “We’re not saying you have to hire them. Just give them the opportunity to get work ready.” Jan said if given a chance, the students can do jobs. “You’d be surprised what they can do with a little guidance,” she said. “You can’t just put them all
in a corner. They can be productive citizens in society.” Kit Blue, clinic manager at Summit, said he is so glad he got involved in the program. “I wish we did it years ago,” Blue said. Brock started working there about a year ago as an intern, and he was hired about a month ago. “He fills a need I have to keep the place looking like it needs to be looking,” Blue said. He said Brock does a lot of custodial work, such as cleaning equipment, tables, bathrooms, etc., but he also does the laundry, stocks rooms and brings patients to rooms. He works well with customers and staff, Blue added. “When you ask him to do something he’s on it,” Blue said. “That initiative is why I hired him.” SEE JOBS,PAGE 2