Jackson Free Press

Miss Doodle Mae: "A lot of Jojo's Discount Dollar Store employees are concerned about their futures because of possible budget cuts on social, health-care and educational programs. Worry, apathy and depression consumes the morale of the staff. Employees are calling in sick and taking personal days more frequently. Also, conflict between staff and customers has risen exponentially. The tension at Jojo's Discount Dollar Store overwhelmed me and other associate managers so much that Jojo called for a mandatory staff meeting of encouragement and hope."

Jojo: "I understand that you're anxious about the future. Nevertheless, be strong and continue to endure the ongoing nonsense at your mind's expense. Think about how your ancestors and predecessors dealt with decades of oppression, cruelty and inhumanity. Don't allow crassness and condescension from politicians and government officials throw you off. Please, encourage each other and the loyal customers of Jojo's Discount Dollar Store.

"Therefore, I propose to make June a month of encouragement, concern and self-determination. Let's transform Jojo's Discount Dollar Store into the community's one-stop education, affordable health-care and well-being center. Also, I implore everyone to be poised, calm and diplomatic towards those frustrated and anxious customers who have been pushed close to the edge in 2017.

"Remember: At Jojo's Discount Dollar Store everything is still a dollar. And, if you keep your head while others are losing theirs, you'll be the only one left to get a haircut.

"Staff, be careful out there."