Editor: The Black Friday frenzy at Westminster Mall was terrific. Enthusiastic shoppers wore masks and observed social distancing. The joyful Christmas carols enhanced my spirit while I was purchasing lovely gifts for family and friends at bargain prices. I also bought face masks for presents. The spirit of Christmas is everywhere despite the coronavirus pandemic. The joy of giving and receiving

by Jim Greer LW contributor Perhaps no other time of the year displays American culture’s diversity than the last months of the year. The holidays are a wonderful time for all of us to acknowledge and support the expression of religious diversity in our community. “Religion is not a hobby,” stated the recently released Beckett Group’s annual Religious Freedom Index. For a solid

SOCIAL SERVICES by Cindy Tostado, LCSW GRF member resources and assistance liaison Who is tired of hearing about COVID, wearing a mask, social distance, stay at home, and the best one yet…you can only mingle with those in your family unit? I am virtually raising my hand here! I love my family, but COME ON—ENOUGH already! But with the recent surge in the number of COVID cases,

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