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- Written by: Sue Williams
As a young person I saw what the power of love can do to combat war, to combat racism and classism. Young people, speak out against violence, speak out against racism and speak out for peace. Your voices together will drown out the naysayers.
Young people, know that you do not have to accept what is going on in our county today in terms of the lack of positive leadership. Be a positive leader speak out against those who promote evil.
You can make a difference every day of your life. I am 77 and I have not given up; it is never too late for peace.
We must come together as all of the colors in the rainbow and celebrate our differences. We as a people should never allow ourselves to be devalued by someone calling himself a leader and a role model while pushing distrust and negativity.
Let us join hands and make the great divide that has been created and close the gap with love.
Love peace, love thy neighbor and love yourself as you commit your life to justice and peace.
Most of all, make a difference everyday of your life and the love you show will come back to you and make you stronger.
Sue Williams lives in Kelseyville, Calif.
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- Written by: Marialisa Alotta
Ernestina Mussano Galletto passed June 29, 1976.
Dearest Momma, it’s been 43 years since you passed away and I miss you every single day.
You were such a great lady. When Papa died due to complications from serving in World War II, you gave up your job as a teacher and took over the family pasta factory. You knew there were 27 people depending on you for their livelihood. Even though times were hard, you always kept a smile on you face and never complained.
I appreciate all you taught me, Momma: to be honest, help others, be kind and generous to children, to forgive those who hurt me, to be friendly and love with all my heart.
When I think of you, I see your smile and love all around you. I am sure as a special lovely soul you are close to the Holy One. Please be my advocate and help with my husband John’s health.
My love to you Momma. Until we meet again.
Marialisa Alotta lives in Upper Lake, Calif.
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- Written by: Anna Rose Ravenwoode
Firefighters, police/sheriffs, teachers and government office workers are the essential people who provide services to the public. They deserve the funding to effectively provide these services on our behalf; and salaries to provide for their families, and by extension, support our local economy.
I do not live in Lakeport. But as we have learned over the past few summers, fires do not stay within geographical or political boundaries.
The October 2017 Tubbs fire, which erupted in Napa County, burned portions of rural and urban Sonoma County.
The Mendocino Complex – which included the River and Ranch fires of July 2018 – roared through four counties before it was contained.
Since the devastating Valley fire tore through Lake County in September 2015, Lake County has become a closer knit community, because we have all undergone a common and stressful experience.
Many thanks to first responders, volunteers and haulers who assisted in evacuating animals. Over the last four years, countless hard-working men and women have come from out of state to fight to put out wildfires.
Anna Rose Ravenwoode lives in Kelseyville, Calif.
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- Written by: Greta Zeit
KPFZ provides an invaluable service to the community of Lake County. In good times, they provide a forum to educate our people of current issues in a fair and open manner and in times of crisis have always interrupted their regular programming to provide access to local, state and federal fire agencies, county and city law enforcement, as well as other public officials upon request.
They also consistently provide free airtime to local candidates running for office. An informed electorate is essential to the survival of a democracy.
At a time when media is being concentrated in fewer and fewer hands, it is important to provide support for independent media, especially one which operates as an all-volunteer, non-commercial, nonprofit organization.
Although they don’t reach Middletown through the airways, they are available by live streaming over the internet and during disasters, when cell towers and land lines go down, they have provided a very valuable service to emergency services and all the people of our county.
We cannot afford to lose such a valuable resource!
Greta Zeit lives in Middletown, Calif.
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