Around Town: Got ducks?
by TP
Aug 31, 2010 | 2979 views | 3 3 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Poet Christian Parent Teacher Student Association members Susan Heinrich (left) and Michele McAbee get ready to hand out the next batch of ducks.  Glenn Moore/Tracy Press
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Rubber ducks are all the rage as Poet Christian students and the Parent Teacher Student Association try to raise $20,000 to help soften the impact of budget cuts at the school.

Students are selling magazine subscriptions, baked goods and jewelry. For every three items they sell, they’ll receive a new lanyard and a duck.

The money earned as a result will be used to pay for field trips, office supplies and technology equipment at the school. Cuts to the district’s budget in the wake of reduced money from the state have left the school without a classroom budget.

If girls and boys at the school reach their fundraising goal, Principal Bill Maslyar has promised to wear a duck costume for the school’s annual October walkathon.

To read more, pick up Friday’s print edition of the Press.

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AmericanSueño
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September 01, 2010
The Record has an awsome program that alot of groups are jumping on called Paper Chasers, from what I understand the group makes a 50% profit and the kids get incentives such ipods, gift cards and wii's.. not that ducks are not fun but well, i know my first grader gave me a hard time this morning because he hasnt earned a duck yet but i doubt the 8th graders are as excited about them.

contact this guy for more info

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Record/148943685127952?ref=sgm
doors17
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August 31, 2010
From Monday's Police Log

9:47 p.m.: A possible duck-breeding operation was reported on the 1300 block of Dronero Way.

Well now this explains everything, and helps clear up that mystery. Case closed.

Wobbley
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August 31, 2010
Well, at least the guy making the ducks will profit!


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