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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 2002
Page
4
The Shafter Intergovernmental Steering Committee met Tuesday January 8, 2002 at 6 30 p m in the city hall. Local representatives collaborated on meetings and activities to improve the community and advance implemented goals.
Shafter High students are steered toward four year colleges with strong district ranking. A teacher and principal presented two student made videos including a patriotic sing along to God Bless the USA and an informational piece on Shafter High. City manager John Guinn outlined city high school collaboration and the steering committee met January 22. Researchers in Texas note educational TV benefits for young viewers, while entertainment aimed programs lower some scores.
David Crow of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District explains that the valley misses federal ozone standards, needing 30 percent more cuts or 300 tons daily. Vehicle emissions are outside district control, driving reliance on mobile-source regulation by state and federal agencies. An extreme designation could push attainment to 2010, with incentives and costs for industry, while risking economic impact and stigma.
A local note laments low attendance at a Thursday meeting about K 5 boundary changes for three elementary schools. The writer urges readers to inform themselves via the Shaffer Press, attend meetings, and engage with city and school topics, tying civic involvement to personal responsibility and spiritual reflection.
Lyle Mack superintendent of Richland School District addressed Kiwanis at Veteran's Memorial Hall. He recalled the 1914 founding with 15 students, noted 2693 current pupils, highlighted the music drum line’s county title, the district’s large transport system and 300 employees serving 900 daily meals, praised the GATE program, and discussed growth with portable classrooms and plans for a new school.
The article highlights a strong elementary school library and a Kiwanis led weekly reading program at Richland School. Adult volunteers, including Rose Shannon and reader Amy McDaniels, read 10 to 15 minutes weekly, fostering bonds and excitement among students in Mrs Smith's Room 22.
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