Embracing the World and Mayberry in Civic Life
A guest editorial urges balancing global awareness with local action. Sylvia L. Lovely argues communities must engage beyond gloom, encourage youth opportunity, and fight substance abuse while nurturing civic leadership through New Cities Foundation. The piece reflects on 9/11, global tragedies, and the 2004 election cycle as context.
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Charlie Brown
Charlie
Washington, D.C
Mayberry
Russia
Habitat For Humanity
United Way
Sojourner Truth
The
New Cities Foundation
Newcities.org
Public discourse on politics faith and apocalyptic views
A reader laments political campaigning and media overstimulation after an election, contrasts Bush’s restraint with critique of hostility, and shifts to a religious sermon invoking Revelation and Protestant history. The letter argues modern culture distrusts history, urges Christ as king, and ends with Halloween memories.
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God
John
Isle of
Patmos
Ibecause
Martin Luther
Christ
Halloween and Day of the Dead Reflections in Shafter
Deanna Rodriguez Root recalls childhood trick or treating and compares past safety with today. She notes the overlap of Halloween with Day of the Dead on November 1 and 2, describing traditions, altars, marigolds, and meal offerings that honor deceased relatives across cultures.
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Shafter
Hallowee
Mexico
Judy King
Europe
Publication details for The Shafter Press weekly edition
The Shafter Press, publication 491700, is issued weekly from 107 East Lerdo Highway Shafter California 93263. Publishers are Frank W. Reed and Donald L. Reed with News Editor Margaret Baker. Subscriptions cost 19 in county per year and 21 out of county.
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Shafter
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