Today, May 26th, 2008, is a bittersweet Memorial Day for thousands of U.S. Service Personnel. The New York Times estimates that coverage of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan by news organizations in the U.S. has eroded to just 3%. Yet, according to the article published today:
Last year was the bloodiest in the […]
Memorable quotes from the May 3rd Vigil for Peace and Justice
What We Want
We want to shine a light on peace and we have invited friends, neighbors and the St. Helena community to join us the first Saturday of each month — Sandee Dickson, Teacher
Why We Want It
When you are a mother you realize there is […]
Did anyone notice us? I guess so!
Up Valley Women in Black’s first vigil was reported by John Lindblom in the St. Helena Star on May 8th.
Thanks John for the good reportage’.
Want to see the article? Take a look here!
http://www.sthelenastar.com/articles/2008/05/08/news/local/doc4823495ec660c805202586.txt
Title: Second Vigil for Peace and JusticeLocation: Lyman Park St. Helena, CADescription: Join us for the second vigil for peace and justice at Lyman Park, in St. Helena, CA
Start Time: 12-00-00Date: 2008-06-07End Time: 1-00-00
Women Ask “What will it take to bring peace?”
The first vigil for peace and justice was successfully launched today at Lyman Park in St. Helena, CA.
Five women put aside one hour of their busy Saturday afternoons and stood quietly and respectfully in front of beautiful Lyman Park in downtown St. Helena, CA. Each woman […]