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Letter Writers: Francine M. Farber

Published online on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2009

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Francine M. Farber

Age: 75

Home: Fresno

Occupation: Full-time "plus" community volunteer; retired educational administrator and school psychologist.

Hobbies: Playing the cello in Fresno City College string orchestra; knitting and crocheting.

Bee reader since: 2001, moved to Fresno in 2003.

How many letters: 35 since 2002; 20 Valley Voices columns.

Favorite topics: Ordinary, amusing everyday events; family, education.

Why do you write? Something has compelled me to write since I was in high school.

Education: Bachelor's and master's in psychology; Ed.D. in educational administration.

Family: Husband, Murray, of almost 55 years; daughter, son-in-law and two granddaughters in Fresno; granddaughter in Oakland; two sons, both deceased; our beagle and six finches.

Political philosophy: As president of the League of Women Voters of Fresno, I'm not allowed to make public partisan statements. But privately I'm always willing to listen to all viewpoints and then I usually take a strong stand.

-- Compiled by Pam Rowse


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