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PUBLISHED: January 31, 2008
Generous heartshelped local man
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I am a researcher working on a project to improve transportation safety for people who are seated in their wheelchairs while traveling in a motor vehicle. This involves investigating crashes in which someone was seated in a wheelchair to learn how wheelchair tiedowns and seatbelts are being used and how well they work in real accidents.
I investigated a serious crash that involved a disabled man that was being transported in his wheelchair-accessible van. The van was totaled, leaving him with no transportation.
When I went to his house, I noticed that he had an old handcycle that he powers with his arms, rather than his legs. It was broken and in desperate need of repair. This was to be his only means of transportation now that his van was not drivable.
I reached out to a group of local athletes and bike enthusiasts for their help. I was overwhelmed with offers to repair this man's handcycle.
I would like to acknowledge Angel Amador and Jon Sherman and their employees at Cadence Cycle, a multi-sport bike shop in Saline, who purchased all the parts and repaired the bike for free.
Thanks to their generosity, this man can now get to the store, doctor's appointments and errands on his own, riding his bike.
Jamie Moore
Tecumseh
Graden would make
great superintendent
We were gratified to read the Brian Cox article of Jan. 17 ("Board sets characteristics desired in superintendent") regarding the desired characteristics of the next school superintendent.
Far from being "minimal requirements," we believe "demonstrated success in some leadership role in an educational setting" and "a ... record of good human relations and communication skills" are exactly the features Saline schools should be looking for.
Add to the list "honesty, and personal and professional integrity," and this becomes a tall order (just ask the mayor of Detroit). Thankfully, we already have someone in our midst who fits the bill with room to spare, someone who can restore Saline schools to its former excellence.
Scot Graden has consistently served this school system with skill and soundness of mind. Because he generously accords it to others, he commands respect.
Why look any further for a superintendent when a person of ability and honor sits right under our noses?
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