 April 9 is Local News Day, a national day of action to celebrate and strengthen trusted local news and information. We cannot take our local newspaper for granted.
The Union newspaper has consistently and generously worked with Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Grass Valley to report its spiritual and social events. They include Easter and Christmas celebrations, the annual Waffle Sale, Crab Feed, Victorian Christmas Faire and community musical presentations, hosted by Thom Greathouse. He is Emmanuel’s organ and pianist extraordinaire. In addition,The Union’s talented journalists help to spread the word of Emmanuel’s 170th Anniversary. This community is lucky to have professional and dedicated journalists living and working in our area. Their reporting of good works, the arts and many gatherings/events spread goodwill and trust. Also, journalists point out where we need to improve—many times via the course of local government. For example, The Union recently summarized the Nevada Joint Union High School District’s challenge to reduce student bullying and harassment. We all want our children to get their education in a safe environment, laws enforced I am always surprised when someone tells me that he does not take the local newspaper. It helps to build community. It informs us of our various interests and concerns. It informs us of community strengths and weaknesses, where we may want to enact community change. Moreover, the newspaper tells us who needs help in times of need, how healthy is our citizenship. Advocating for food banks is an example of reaching out to those in personal crises in these uncertain times. As does the dangerous world of social media, newspapers do not hack and bully and rob people of their identity and savings. Our newspapers follow a code of conduct within well established written laws. Without a local newspaper, a community is blind. Emmanuel greatly appreciates The Union’s staff. By Sandra Spargo
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