Shafter Reconsiders Skate Park Project Funding
The city budgeted about 393000 in federal grants last year to plan and build a skate park with restrooms snack bar lighting and fencing. Officials say the project aims to curb illegal skating and property damage and would sit south of the proposed Youth Activity Center near Community Action Park Apartments. Delays due to federal and county requirements have stretched the timeline.
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Healthy Start Second Hoops Summit Highlights Youth Group
About 67 young men participated in the Healthy Start Second Hoops Summit with activities including rock climbing jousting and boxing. Participants enjoyed lessons lunch sandwiches and a giving pack while teams competed in 90 degree heat and trophies were awarded to champions as a staff student game closed the 2002 event.
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Kiwanis Meeting Welcomes Arlie Smith of Shafter High
Kiwanis heard Arlie Smith vice principal from Shafter High School speak at the Wednesday meeting. Smith, a Kiwanian, noted 31 years with the district and detailed school changes this year including staff shifts, new facilities, and upcoming construction.
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Public forum urged on skate park plans in Shafter
Peru comments urge forum on a temporary skate park behind Richland Intermediate School. City officials seek input on whether a permanent park is needed and how grant funds should be used to serve youth, with a July 16, 2002 meeting at city hall noted.
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Shafter
Red Skelton and the pledge echo on July fourth
Letter to the editor reflecting on loyalty, unity, and the United States. The author cites the pledge of allegiance, mentions adding Under God, contrasts constitutional rights, and invokes national pride. The piece closes with Red Skelton’s oath God Bless America and a wish for a happy Independence Day.
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Red Skelton
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Mack Wimbish
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