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Open a can of spinach, and celebrate the 4th of July with Popeye and his all-American friends who composed music as familiar to us in America as our flag. March with John Phillip Sousa, swing with Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue," view the Grand Canyon from the saddle of a mule, rhumba with Gottschalk's "A Night in the Tropics," and when it's all over, lie back and swoon to "Starry Nights, Doggy Days" by John London. Dr. Paul wishes you all to have a wonderful, safe, and happy 4th of July!

The Davis School Board eventually chose a smaller number, but for several weeks board member Richard Harris galvanized the town—at least, the part that pays attention to Davis schools and taxes—with his proposal to place a parcel tax of up to $642 per year on the local ballot this November. That’s at least two times larger than any schools tax previously approved in Davis, including the one voters endorsed just a few months ago. The board opted instead for a November tax measure of up to $446. But the issues that drove Harris to suggest the higher figure still apply, and on today's Davisville he explains how he came up with $642; what it would pay for; why he thinks it’s necessary; and how it connects to the statewide tax initiative also appearing on the fall ballot (if it passes, this tax shrinks). He’s not seeking re-election, and the discussion wraps up with his advice to whoever succeeds him. And yes, he really believes that in Davis, a $642 tax could have passed.