National Day of Prayer observed with Billy Graham hosted moment
The 2001 event on May 3 featured a nationwide observance starting early morning with a prayer written by Dr. Billy Graham at 12 30 p m EDT. The Shafter High School Contemporary Christian Club held prayers at the flagpole with about 80 students praying for the nation leaders schools and a revival in schools.
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Billy Graham
Graham
America
Shafter High School Contempory Committed Christian Club
Shafter High School
Shafter
Shafter City Meetings And Budget Hearings Schedule
The city schedules a council meeting and planning commission at 7 p.m. on May 15 and June 12 respectively. Budget hearings follow on June 5 and 19 to prepare for the fiscal year starting July 1 2001. Energy costs loom over revenue and services as officials pledge careful planning.
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Council
Planning Commission
City Hall
Council Chamber
California
City of Shafter
County of
Kern
Shafter
Census Form Evolution in 2000 Ethnicity Options
The 2000 Census introduced a standardized set of race categories including Hispanic and African American plus a new mixed race option allowing multiple selections. The change aimed to better capture multiracial identities and improve demographic accuracy.
Census Bureau Ethnic Breakdowns Stir Political Debate
Fred Davis criticizes the Census Bureau for splitting Americans into fractured ethnic labels claiming it serves political interests. He argues the move creates a PC mix aimed at minority targeting to aid programs and election strategies, rather than genuine scientific study.
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Census Bureau
Uncle Sam
Race and Genes Defy Pure Ethnic Claims Across Centuries
A reflective essay rejects the notion of pure race, noting billions share African ancestry and admixture. It cites Iceland’s isolation, sun-darkening skin, Moorish heritage, and cultural factors as primary forces shaping identity. The author jokes about census politics and questions belonging under US nationality.
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Iceland
North Atlantic
Africa
Europe
Mesopotamia
Iraq
Sadaam Hussein
Benito Mussolini
Strait of Gibraltar
Something Missing Pas Pe Lume 8
The note questions absence of a signature, ns number, and an foie hm.
Cinco de Mayo parade thanks volunteers and supporters
Community thank you note praising AmeriCorps, Shafter 4-H Club, local volunteers, and city staff for a successful Cinco de Mayo parade and park fiesta. Highlights include support from Steve's ATV, Master of Ceremonies Manuel Gonzalez, Mistress of Ceremonies Francis Garcia, and key volunteers such as Sandra Florez and Roy Root. May Festival preparations urged with booth applications.
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AmeriCorps
Superintendent of Schools
Shafter 4-H Club
Cinco de Mayo
Shafter
Oxnard
Steve
ATV
Manuel Gonzalez
Shafter High School
Manuel Park
Gonzalez
Francis Garcia
Richland
Sandra Florez
Sandy
Mary Gaeta
Angel Jimenez
Arron Hernandez
Juan Marquez
Richard Acedo
Paul Charon
Brandi Root
Shafter City
Shafter Police Department
Cpanna
Roy Root
Pease
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
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