A New View on Patriotism By Lesley Ogie
Guest editorial recounts Lesley Ogie a Shafter Girl's State Representative detailing five months as a Congressional Page in Washington D C from June to November 2003 she describes attending classes at the Library of Congress and briefings on the House floor Veteran's Day at Arlington National Cemetery and a January 2004 State of the Union view fueling her patriotism she urges Americans to recognize freedom diversity and national unity and asks who will discover their own patriotic identity next
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Grandmothers memories spark a contrast of eras
A grandmother recounts life before television, vaccines and modern tech, recalling old norms, values, and simple joys. The grandson asks her age. she answers 58, noting shifts in family life, social mores, and everyday goods from earlier decades to today.
Growing Up in the Fifties A Personal Reflection
Margaret Baker recalls 1950s life with school attire and routines. Families relied on radios, rationing shaped shopping for shoes, mothers stayed home, and discipline reflected era norms. She warns that shifting morals and “civil rights” could erode society and urges moral steadfastness.
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Ambushes and censorship in Kern High District debate
Roy Patrick writes on Teves and the Kern High School District over the 9 Patrick's a Profiles reading list. He argues against progressive censorship while defending traditional standards, urging readers to rethink the debate and get over the controversy.
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Wasco and Shafter players share sportsmanship moment
Christine Beelner of Wasco praises the Wasco High and Shafter High coaches for displaying exceptional sportsmanship during a rival game. She notes the final seconds featured cooperative passing to a young player, with both teams cheering.
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