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FLASHBACK 1998: Endangered Taufer Park attracts debate and devotion
Justin Taufer died saving a woman from being raped and possibly murdered. Two years later, Taufer Park was named in his honor. It's ironic that a place named for such a hero would need a savior of its own.
In commemoration of City Weekly's 40th anniversary, we are digging into our archives to celebrate. Each week, we FLASHBACK to a story or column from our past in honor of four decades of local alt-journalism. Whether the names and issues are familiar or new, we are grateful to have this unique newspaper to contain them all.
Title: The Saints of Taufer Park Author: David Madison Date: Jan. 1, 1998 The Virgin of Guadalupe has revealed herself at least twice, say worshipers who rallied to preserve a religious shrine in Taufer Park.
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