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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 2001
Page
3
A reflection on modern life highlighting taller buildings and shorter tempers, wider freeways and narrower viewpoints. It contrasts material abundance with diminished wellness and time, urging expressions of love and time shared with loved ones.
Town notes Shafter Circus arrives April 17 with adult tickets six dollars and four kids free. Downtown makeover boosts business and mural at Floyd’s store draws praise. May Festival plans include vendor applications, a hands on education booths, crafts and a computer tournament with 3 on 3 basketball in Shafter’s new downtown square on May 19.
The Governor designates April as Earthquake Awareness Month urging Californians to ensure homes have solid foundations. Ground movement from quakes can cause severe loss if a house lacks a proper foundation or has a weak one.
A reflection on preparing a spiritual foundation rooted in Christian teaching. The text argues for repentance, water and Holy Spirit baptism, prayer and healing support, belief in resurrection and eternal judgment, and reliance on God as Masterbuilder. It likens living without a foundation to an unstable house amid earthquakes.
Reader warns that Seniors receive costly letters from Senior Advisory Homeowners Assistance Program charging 36 dollars for a free service. Barbara Tisler offers free help as Program Assistance for Senior Information and Referral. For more info call Barbara at 746 4049 or the California Franchise Tax Board at 800 852 5711. The note urges quake readiness with five steps.
Shafter residents prepare for the May 5 downtown parade and booths with park and parade committees coordinating. Applications for sponsors and booth participation are due by April 15 at Lupe's Bakery or Floyd's General Store with home faxing available, while Cinco de Mayo program ads reach homes by May 1.
Frank W. Reed and Donald L. Reed are identified as publishers of the newspaper. Their names appear in the masthead establishing leadership and publication ownership.
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