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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 2004
Page
5
Winter sophora japonica trees in Mannel Park display seedpods like chains of gold attracting cedar waxwings while summer brings creamy white flowers. The plant takes 20 to 30 years to reach notable size and flowering, delaying ornamental benefits.
A columnist shares guidance for choosing a vacation property in the mountains or coast, advising time in the area, financing options, and tax considerations. Emphasizes enjoying the process, testing stays, and the goal of family time and traditions.
An observer notes sephora trees planted decades ago in Manuel Park, praising their evergreen feathery foliage and low maintenance. The author highlights the trees’ upright habit, deep roots, drought tolerance, and minimal pruning, alongside other plantings like cork oaks, a ginkgo, and sycamores, in a reflection on park design and enduring choices.
A collage of past Shafter incidents and highlights recalls graffiti crackdowns with nine arrests, a high school basketball win for the Colonels, earthwork for the International Trade and Transportation center, laser pointer concerns in schools, a 1–0 soccer victory by the Shafter Generals, and local tax incentives and air pollution debates. The piece also notes Redwood Elementary students’ participation in the 2003 International Aviation Air Contest with top honors awarded to Krystin Eneas and others.
Kiwanis meets Wednesdays with speakers and meals as David Strickler, district 15 manager for Shafter Recreation & Parks, shares how he took a pay cut to help Shafter. The program served 35 000 meals last year with softball for 400 kids and other youth activities to deter crime during peak after school hours.
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