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A Baker’s Dozen: Places to Eat in Victoria by Sue Orsen. “Victoria is not just a City of Lakes and Parks; it’s also a City of Places to Eat. At present, those places number thirteen, a baker’s dozen. The Gazette contacted each of them and asked about their plans for the coming weeks ahead coming out of the pandemic. It’s a Golf SWING by Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Club. “Some players’ golf games get better as they get older. Some get worse. I was one of those ‘worse’ guys. The problem was that I was more of a hitter than a swinger.” The Red Red Robin Comes Bob Bob Bobbing Along by Sue Orsen “Daughter Jenny watched a robin build a nest this spring, on a beam just outside the front door of their home in the country at Tioga, ND. Then there were four pretty blue eggs in the nest.” Lots of Spitting, Spewing, Chewing and Toucvhing by Mike Wartman, Former Resident of Victoria. “All the fun and games we used to have and play in Victoria involved lots of touching and a lack of social distancing. And our ball teams were constantly spitting, spewing tobacco products, and high fiving.” A Graduation to Remember at Holy Family in Victoria by Caroline Burns, HF Communications. “Graduates and their families experienced the once in a lifetime event from the safety of their vehicles, spaced around the perimeter of their outdoor track, alongside their fellow classmates.” The 2020 MN State Fair Cancelled This Year in St. Paul by Jerry Hammer, GM. “Can you see the social distancing on a Park & Ride bus or at the Bandshell? One at a time on the Giant Slide? Standing six feet apart in line for cookies and cheese curds?” Extra Enforcement to Fight Distracted Driving by Lt. George Pufahl, Carver County Sheriff’s Office. “MN law enforcement agencies will begin a two-week distracted driving enforcement wave starting June 1st thru June 14th.” Minneapolis #7 Best Metro for College Graduates by Justin Chaplin, Apartment List. “The coronavirus pandemic has fundamentally altered what constitutes a best city for recent college graduates. This year’s graduates are uncertain if moving is a good idea or if there are any jobs out there waiting for them.” Fourth of July Fireworks Cancelled This Year in Excelsior by Jen Weiss, Excelsior Lake Mntka Chamber. “For over 130 years, Lake Mntka has celebrated our nation’s independence in full fare. The event has grown to attract over 100,000 visitors each year. In light of the pandemic, without our usual fundraising events and sponsorship budgets on hold, we’ve cancelled the 2020 event.” Mary Jean Schneider, 87, died May 14th. Lars Erik Akerberg, 82, died May 25th.

Thoughts for Father’s Day by Pastor Rick Newswanger, Lake Auburn Moravian Church. “When Dad talked about his wartime experience in the South Pacific, it was often about plants he found in New Guinea and the Philippines.” Back Home from Texas by Rich Bellert, Winter Texan. “The virus in Texas has not been nearly as bad as in other states. Texas has a population of over 12 million and has not experienced the problems of New York. Texas did not require covid patients in the hospitals to be sent to nursing homes that are not equipped to handle the virus.” Lone Bugler at Arlington Nat’l Cemetery by Sue Orsen. “On Memorial Day 2020, I heard the lonesome, winsome sound of Taps on TV and turned to see the long bugler standing out midst the veteran heroes resting in peace at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC.” Additional Services Becoming Accessible in Carver County by Eric Sieger, County Communications. “Most notable County services resuming on June 3rd include License Centers via appointment, Environment Service Center Drive-Thru, Library Branches in Chan and Waconia for computer availability by appointment.” Building Another Home for Veterans in North St. Paul by Nick Erickson, Housing First Minnesota. “The home is being built in partnership with the MN Assistance Council for Veterans on a lot conveyed to the Housing First MN Foundation for charitable purposes by the City of North St. Paul.” Hwy 5 Study Includes Through Downtown Victoria by Randy Maluchnik, Carver County Commissioner. “Our PW team continues engaging citizens on the Arboretum Area Transportation Plan. The study includes Hwy 5 thru Victoria’s downtown area, from the western city limits to Hwy 41.” Lessons for All Ages in Pandemic Time by Deb Taylor, Sr. Community Services. “For 70 years, Sr. Community has worked to help seniors remain in their own homes as they age, and the importance of this mission became very clear once the pandemic began.” Carver County Veterans Memorial & Registry in Mayer by Stan Heldt, CCVMR Committee Chair. “The granite donor plaques recognizing the individuals, organizations, and companies that donated money, time, and material were set in place on May 6th.” Victoria Library Log by Kristin Schneider, Youth Services Librarian. “All Carver County library locations remain closed until further notice. Our website carverlib.org is in open 24/7.” Remember when Clarence and Dorothy Kelzer were married? “They were married on June 5th, 1945, at the St. Victoria Catholic Church in Victoria. Each born in 1923, they are both 97 this year. Happy 75th, Clarence and Dorothy!

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by Sue Orsen The Victora Gazette Victoria is not just a City of Lakes and Parks; it's also a City of Places to Eat. At present, those places number thirteen, a baker's dozen. A baker's dozen is a long measure of thirteen, a "thank you" for purchasing, a little extra, a little over the top. There is perhaps no business hurt so badly during this time of the coronavirus pandemic than our restaurants, those places where we go when we want to see our fellow man, enjoy a delicious meal made by others, and hang out for an hour or so of camaraderie aware from our own homes. In addition, Victoria's places to eat are over the top. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced he was allowing limited outdoor dining at restaurants and bars starting Monday, June 1st. The Governor's announcement asked that customers wear masks, make reservations, and adhere to social distancing, with no more than 50 patrons at a time. Restaurants and bars have been closed for in-person dining since March 17th. Thankfully, nearly all of the Victoria restaurants provide outdoor seating. The Gazette contacted each of the thirteen places to eat in Victoria and asked about their plans for the coming weeks ahead. Will they be back to their full menu? Have take-out orders been popular during the pandemic? How are you doing? For the rest of the story, return to the Gazette’s homepage, click on Sue’s Album, and scroll to “Thirteen Places to Eat in Victoria.”



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A couple residents tried to shame me last month after the May issue of the paper came out because I used the word "Chinese" in a headline. They called me racist. I called it "Chinese Wuhan Covid 19 Batflu Corona Virus" -- picking up on all the various names I've heard the virus called over the last three months. Racist? Haven't they heard of Polish Sausage Spanish Flu, Belgian Waffles, German Measles, French Fries, West Nile Virus, Italian Sausage, Asian Flu, Greek Salad, Hong Kong Flu, Russian Tea Cakes, Zika Virus, Canadian Geese, Ebola Virus, German Chocolate Cake, West African Virus, English Muffins, Asiatic Cholera, Irish Coffee, and Mexican Jumping Beans?

*** Did you know that when you shop at Fleet Farm, for example, the first question they ask when you're ready to check out is: "What is your zip code?" I'm proud to say 55386. Victoria residents south of Marsh Lake Road will have to say 55318 which is unfortunate for Victoria and also Fleet Farm. Maybe those who don't care about such things are those who see the future as "fleeting." Hmmm.

*** Is it true that a movie a day keeps the doctor away? The orders of Stay At Home and then Stay Safe continued through all of May in the State of Minnesota. Thus, our personal movie routine at home continued! We've come to favorably anticipate a couple hours on the couch together, to be safely and briefly transported to another place, another time. Following are the movies we watched in May that I would recommend, most of them very highly. I would watch each of them again. Sisters of the War. 2010. It's based on the true story of two Australian women, a nurse and a nun, who survived as prisoners of war during WWII. The Japanese were vicious and cruel, even to women. Tale of Two Cities. 1980. I've never read this book by Charles Dickens. I learned that it's not just a tale of two cities -- Paris and London -- but a tale of two men and their extraordinary love and sacrifice for the same woman. World War II in HD. 2009. On the History Channel. Its subtitle tells how the story is told -- through "Four Years, Twelve Lives, and a War that Changed the World." Young men's lives changed forever and some survived to tell us about it. The King's Choice. 2017. A setting and story of special significance to Allan and me since it centers on the German invasion of Norway, home of our ancestors, a place we've visited and remember well. Mao's Last Dancer. 2009. Based on the true story of a little boy taken from his poor Chinese family to study ballet. As a cultural exchange student in Texas, he became an even bigger star and an American! Heidi. 2017. I loved this movie and would love for my family to see it. Heidi lost her parents and went to live with her grumpy grandfather in the Swiss Alps. She easily wins his heart and ours. 17 Miracles. 2011. A true story of Mormon pioneers who travel across the country in the 1850's, aided by handcarts and a multitude of miracles. Harsh winter conditions claimed many of the men, women, and children. Humanity is amazing. Hero dogs. 2020. A true story on Fox Nation about Jackson, a Belgian Melinois bred to protect the military. Harvey Holz, his first partner, promised to care for Jackson when he was done with the military. They fell in love all over again in old age. The Hiding Place. 1977. I had first seen this true story long ago and never forgot the name Corrie Ten Boom, who grew up in The Netherlands, helped save Jewish people, was captured by the Nazis, and suffered in a concentration camp. My Louisiana Sky. 2001. I loved this movie. A 12-year old girl named Tiger has parents who are developmentally disabled but they are exceptionally gifted in ways that count and become evident . Little Men. 1998. Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, it shows how honesty and goodness come by some boys easier than others, especially those with natural loving hearts that hardly need training. St. Francis. 1961. Son of an Assisi merchant starts his own religious order, approved by the Pope. I was reminded of our visit to Assisi, Italy, a few years ago and the dozens of Franciscan OFM priests I came to know, like Fr. Ronald Dinn, Fr. Agnellus Sobolewski, Fr. Elstan Coghill, Fr. Bernardine Hahn, Fr. Robert Schmieg, Fr. Brennan Schmieg, Fr. Conran Schneider, Fr. Fred Schneider, Fr. Flavius Czuba, Fr. Val Messerich, Fr. Donard Paulus, Fr. Harry Speckman, and others. Where the Red Fern Grows. 2012. It features a young boy growing up in the Ozark Mountains. Allan loved the movie as it reminded him of hunting raccoons with his friend Darel Geske. "Did you know," Allan asked me, "that the tip of the ears of a red-bone hound hunting dog can reach the tip of the dog's nose?" Movies can teach us a lot.

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To the Editor: Thank you to John Kirsch for solving the puzzle of who is who standing in front of the bank back in 1960. Found the fishhook on page 20 wrapped around the Wassermann Park sign, bottom photo. Rosie Williams Victoria/Chaska, Minnesota

To the Editor: Hi, Sue. This is Al Wallin. I want to inform you that we have moved and our new address is in Carver. Thank you for the Gazette and changing our address. Al Wallin Carver, Minnesota

To the Editor: Hi, Sue. I found the fishhook on page 20 on top of the Lake Wassermann Preserve sign. First time ever finding the fishhook. Thank you and have a great day! Kris Kohman Chaska, Minnesota

To the Editor: Loved Sophie's flowers in the May paper. She does good. Found the fishhook on page 20 in the bottom picture. As always, I enjoy the Gazette and have to go through it many times to find the fishhook. You are clever at hiding it. Barbara Johnson Sacred Heart, Minnesota

To the Editor: Love reading your paper! Found the fishhook on page 20 in the May issue at the top of Lake Wassermann monument. Sharon Beneke Norwood Young America, Minnesota

To the Editor: Keep up the good work as editor of the Victoria Gazette. You are doing a wonderful job. I found the fishhook on the page of page 20. The article was about the Wassermann Lake Preserve. Gerald Volkenant Waconia, Minnesota

To the Editor: The Gazette is Super Great, even though it's difficult to read about the small town where I grew up and see the big activities and events that go on there now. Thanks for all the hard work that you and your staff do to produce the Victoria Gazette. It takes a lot of hard work and long hours. I know, because I have walked in your shoes for a small town newspaper. Thanks for doing a great job. Carol (Schwalbe) Pratt Tower, Minnesota

To the Editor: Thank you for the fabulous At The Farm ad last month. It's exceptional! Donna Frantz Waconia, Minnesota

To the Editor: Hi, Sue. Just a note to inform you that I am back home in Minnesota and trying to warm up. Left the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas last Wednesday with temps in the mid to high 90's every day, with some 100 degree days sprinkled in for good measure. In April we experienced five days of 100 degrees plus! So far, in May, very little rain since the first of the year. Much of South Texas is, or was, in extreme drought. Friends have told me they had meaningful rain this past week. Falcon Lake Dam is about 30 miles west of Mission-McAllen, was built to impound the water of the Rio Grande River when Dwight Eisenhower was President. The Army Corps of Engineers figured it would take five years to fill. However, Hurricane Beulah settled over the area and filled the dam to capacity within six months of its completion. The reason this impoundment of water is so important to the Valley is that the water is used for both human consumption and irrigation in the Valley. Its capacity is down to 26% as of this date, May 21st. Another hurricane would be very beneficial in the Rio Grande Valley. This water is shared with Mexico under a treaty established in the mid '50's and is in a constant state of disagreement with Mexico, who insists on releasing more than their share of water than was agreed to. Please change my address back to Minnesota. Best Wishes. Richard Bellert Excelsior, Minnesota MORE LETTERS IN PAPER EDITION OF THE GAZETTE.

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FOUR PARCELS OWNED BY CITY OF VICTORIA SEEKING NEIGHBORS’ OPINION ABOUT THEIR FUTURE The City of Victoria owns four small scattered parcels of property, obtained in various ways throughout the city, that are of little to no benefit to the city and, in fact, are costing the city money in some cases. There was unanimous agreement at the May 11th council workshop to obtain feedback from neighbors of the parcels to assist the city in directing their future. All four are guided to be residential. NEW VICTORIA PUBLIC PARKING LOT 40 NEW STALLS COMING TO STIEGER LAKE LANE In March 2020, the City of Victoria hired Wold Architects and Engineers of St. Paul to perform a space needs assessment and public parking concepts for the old Public Works site on Stieger Lake Lane. It includes the old Public Works Garage constructed in 1982 over the former City Dump. CLASSIC CAR NIGHTS IN DOWNTOWN VICTORIA WILL THEY BEGIN THIS SUMMER IN JUNE OR JULY? Councilmember Judy Black asked why the Classic Car Shows are being considered to begin in June and are shown on calendars for Wednesdays, June 10th and 24th, and not waiting until July 6th. It was pointed out that the Classic Car evenings were not part of the motion on April 27th to cancel all of the city's large summer programs -- like T-ball, playgrounds, camps -- as well as the city's larger vents like Concerts in the Park, Movies in the Park, and Yappy Hour until July 6th. TIME TO OPEN UP VICTORIA AND MINNESOTA PREPARING A RESOLUTION FOR GOVERNOR WALZ Resident Paul Hepperla submitted a resolution May 11th for Victoria councilmembers to consider. The resolution encourages Minnesota Governor Walz to re-open businesses. FIREWORKS IN JULY FOR HOLY FAMILY GRADS VICTORIA COUNCIL APPROVES THE NOISE PERMIT At a public hearing May 11th, Council approved a temporary noise permit application for a fireworks display at Holy Family Catholic High School on Wednesday night, May 20th, beginning around 9:45 p.m. MARSH LAKE ROAD TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN 2020 WILL TOWNSHIP COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR VICTORIA? On May 26th, councilmembers voted 5-0 to order the Marsh Lake Road improvement according to plans and specifications. They also voted 5-0 to accept the ten bids received on the project and award the construction contract. Low bid of $1,268,832 came from Shafer Contracting out of Shafer, Minnesota. That same evening, council voted 4-1 to direct staff to engage Laketown Township to see if they would agree to collect road assessments for the city from township properties south of Marsh Lake Road. “EAT STREET 2020” COMES TO VICTORIA SUPPORTING THE LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY Council unanimously adopted a resolution May 26th that creatively supports the re-opening of Victoria businesses which suffered unusual challenges during the Covid 19 pandemic. The resolution creates a new event in Victoria called "Eat Street 2020" that is in effect this year from June 1st to October 1st. As stated, "It allows for the expanded use of private outdoor areas and designated public outdoor areas by local retail stores, service establishments, and restaurants." HOPING FOR NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL IN VICTORIA AT THE DAIRY QUEEN INTERSECTION Council voted unanimously May 26th to approve the City of Victoria to apply for funds through the MnDOT Local Partnership Program for the installation of a traffic signal at the Dairy Queen intersection of Hwy 5 and the north leg of County Road 11. PROPOSING NEW SEWER AND WATER RATES MINIMAL IMPACT TO MOST VICTORIA CUSTOMERS Council held a workshop on May 26th to review the results of a Utility Study performed by Tammy Omdal of Northland Public Finance. The two utilities that were part of the study included water and sanitary sewer. No council decisions were made that evening on rates or charges. A BRIEF UPDATE ON COVID 19 AS IT AFFECTS THE PUBLIC IN VICTORIA City Manager Dana Hardie gave an update May 26th on the Covid 19 guidelines, taking guidance from both federal and state. She referred to three phases of reopening under national guidelines. Phase one includes social dista SHORTER CITY SCOOP FROM MAY VICTORIA INTERSECTION TO BE IMPROVED *Council approved a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Victoria and Carver County for design and construction of the intersection met by County Roads 11, 43, and 18. Design will include a traffic signal, pedestrian crossing, and extension of a city trail along the north side of #18 adjacent to Lions Park. The city's share of cost in the $1.4 million project is estimated at $67,038. The county is also improving #18 from Bavaria Rd to #11 as well as #43 from #11 to #10. COMPREHENSIVE CIY SCOOP IN PAPER ISSUE OF GAZETTE.

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HAPPY 50TH. Chub and Doc Schmieg of Victoria will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 6th, 2020. We were married at the St. Victoria Catholic Church on June 6th, 1970. We will be celebrating with family and friends at a later date. Doc and Chub Schmieg Victoria, Minnesota CHURCH OUTDOORS. We really enjoyed the outdoor service in the parking lot at the Lake Auburn Moravian Service on Mother's Day. Super job. Thank you, Pastor Newswanger! John and Ruth Kroening Victoria, Minnesota HOLY FAMILY. We just drove over in May to see the graduation signs at Holy Family Catholic High School since there is no ceremony this spring. It's rather creepy driving over there and seeing just photos of students. The place is usually hoppin' with kids and activities. I suppose Holy Family will do something for the graduates. Thought you'd like to see this. Nan Emmer Victoria, Minnesota THANK YOU for printing my letter last month. I also want to thank you for your response, which so perfectly illustrated my point that, unlike Bocceli, all too many of those today who have a 'mic' seek to divide us. John Brownlee, CEO Vidscrip Victoria, Minnesota A LITTLE BIRDIE REPORTED that Nick Kranz of Chaska/Victoria donated a Freedom Society/Topaz HD piece of equipment to Fr. Bob White at St. Victoria. It's a very expensive magnifying machine that Nick bought for his wife Joan who recently died. The machine is a great help for people who have trouble seeing or reading normal size print, and it includes a 24-inch screen for easiest viewing. In the photo above, that's a Victoria Gazette getting magnified. ~S.O. LOCAL PIANISTS CHOSEN FOR STATE HONORS CONCERT. Twenty-one (21) area students were invited to perform in the Minnesota Music Teachers Association's annual State Honors Concert. Though the concert was cancelled due to the pandemic, these area students competed and won in their age group. In late January and early February, over 2,000 piano students throughout the state competed in the preliminary contest. Those who qualified, competed in the final contest in mid March. There were eight categories set up according to age level, in addition to Junior and Senior Young Artist categories. In the upper levels, successful completion of a theory test is a requirement in order to be selected to perform. This is part of the MMTA curriculum which integrates theory and performance. Once selected to perform in the concert, the young musicians were assigned a duet to learn and memorize for the concert. The concert was to be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center on June 13th. It was decided to cancel the concert a few weeks ago. These pianists are students of MMTA teacher Candace Sather of Laketown Township.

Top row: Alexandra Wagner, Alyssa Knott, Anna Domyahn

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Middle row: Audrey Junker, David Acheson, Grace Gerebi (Victoria), Maria Knott, June Acheson, Lillian Esping, Urmee Das. Bottom row: Mason Machtemes, Noah Gergen, Ryan Sajulga, Rigg Nelson, Simon Peitersen, Sonja Blount. Candace Sather Laketown Township, Minnesota





And so it's one day after the other, until we get to end of our line, where we hope we'll find the Big Fish to welcome us. Oops. I think I got it wrong. We're the fish. He's the Fisherman. When I dipped into the minnow bucket this time, I pulled out Johrdan Oppegaard of Victoria. She found the fishhook right where I stuck it, in the upper binding of what looks like a book but it's part of the proposed signage for Wassermann Lake Preserve on page 20 of the May issue of the Gazette. Jorhdan also wrote, "Loved your Starbucks story." That was a pretty short story, but not if you consider the fact that one picture is worth a thousand words. You might remember I took a picture of the lineup of cars at the Starbucks drive-thru in Chanhassen. I was sitting in the lineup of cars across the street at the McDonald's drive-thru. In any case, the ten bucks will be on its way to you shortly Miss Oppegaard, little Norwegian that you probably are. There's another fishhook hiding in this issue of the Gazette. If you find it and wish to be part of the next drawing, email [email protected] or drop a line to P.O. Box 387, Victoria MN 55386 telling of its location and sinker in the mail. Maybe there'll be a fish on the end of it.





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Full Moon. Friday, June 5th. The moon is fully illuminated as seen from earth. At Full Moon, the moon and sun are on a line with earth in between, as though the moon and sun are sitting on either end of a seesaw.

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Flag Day. Sunday, June 14th. Observed by some cities and states since the American flag was adopted in 1777, Flag Day was officially established in 1916 by proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson. In 1949 National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress signed by President Harry S. Truman.

President Trump's Birthday. Sunday, June 14th. Donald J. Trump was born in 1946, in Queens, New York, the fourth of five children born to Frederick and Mary MacLeod Trump.

Summer Begins. Saturday, June 20th. The summer solstice is the longest day and shortest night of the year in the northern hemisphere. The word 'solstice' is Latin for 'sun stands still.' On June 20th (or 21st) of each year, the sun is directly overhead at noon at the Tropic of Cancer.

Father's Day. Sunday, June 21st. Observed by some communities since 1908. Father's Day was formally proclaimed and designated by President Lyndon Johnson in 1966 as the third Sunday in June. Made a permanent national holiday by President Richard Nixon who signed it into law in 1972.

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"When life throws thorns, hunt for the roses."

A. Nonnie Mouse

"Anger intensifies alienation and gives it purpose.

It turns dislike of one's circumstances into an accusation

against the people deemed responsible

and summons the rage to destroy the whole world if need be

in order to secure justice."

Peter Wood

"Letter to the Editor" in First Things, April 2020.

"Communism persecutes all religions

because it claims to be the one true religion

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It is the religion of the Kingdom of Earth,

the religion which renders to Caesar

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Quoting Fulton J. Sheen in First Things, April 2020.

"You go to a great school not so much for knowledge

as for the arts and habits; for the habit of attention,

for the art of expression,

for the art of assuming a new intellectual position."

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Quoting William Johnson Cory in First Things, April 2020.

"The overwhelmingly left-wing makeup of university faculties,

combined with the rise of ideologically driven university faculties,

has destroyed the freedom necessary

for the liberal arts and scientific inquiry."

Bruce Gilley

"Taking Power in the Academy" in First Things, March 2020.

"A key reform would be to abolish

university offices of diversity, equity, and

inclusion, which have grown like great blobs

from a narrow legal mandate

into ideological shock units, tuition funded

activist agencies that push all sorts of left wing agendas."

Bruce Gilley

"Taking Power in the Academy" in First Things, March 2020.

"Today's dense system of taboos has created

an unpleasant environment for the thinking person.

The perfectly liberal society is a thoughtless society."

Ryszard Legutko

"Why I am Not a Liberal" in First Things, March 2020.

"Nobody wants to be perceived as ordinary,

but few have the imagination to avoid it."

Noel Valis

"An Ordinary Life" in First Things, March 2020.

"When advocates of religious freedom defend satanic displays,

they undercut the abhorrence of evil that is essential to piety."

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