Writers invited to celebrate America’s 250th

Writers invited to celebrate America’s 250th

PALMDALE — As the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States, the City of Palmdale is encouraging its youngest residents to reflect on what it means to make a difference at home and in their community.

SHULTZ: Celebrating America’s 250th

Fifty years ago this week, when America celebrated its 200th birthday, I was 18 years old and still living in my hometown of Whittier, California. Whittier also happens to be the hometown of President Richard Nixon (his cousin was my…