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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 15, 2002
Page
4
Federal forest policies reduced timber harvest in California, goods imports rose to 80 percent, and wildfire risk grew as Sierra Nevada acres burned more than doubling since the 1980s. The piece urges fire safe thinning and brush cutting to avert potential court actions by the Quincy Library Group.
On May 4 2002 the Central Valley Communities for Children AmeriCorps Team volunteered at Cinco de Mayo activities led by Lisa Shelley. Planning began March 15 with meetings at La Fogata and a month and a half of coordination. Committee praise credited AmeriCorps for a smooth parade and activity booths run by Lamont and Delano teams.
A reader shares a heartfelt remembrance from the recent Mother's Day service. Teresa Mejia read a letter honoring Rita Mejia, praising her as a devoted mother who raised seven children in faith, supported sacraments, and shared weekly church peace with family. The message emphasizes gratitude for time with a beloved mother and blessings from faith.
A church family shares a meal after service and reflects on belonging love and sacrifice. They celebrate mothers and fathers day plans, photos capture memories, and members discuss God’s plan for believers while noting growing fellowship and a long time church anniversary.
The Shafter City Council and Redevelopment Agency allocated 50 000 for the Facade Improvements Grant Program to help downtown businesses with artistic signage awnings murals and exterior painting. Grants up to 5 000 are split 50 50 and apply to buildings on Central Avenue between Central Valley Highway Lerdo Highway and James Street between Lerdo Highway and California.
An educator with eight years of classroom experience writes to oppose Assembly Bill 2160, arguing it curtails locally elected school boards and grants union bosses power over curriculum decisions. The letter frames AB 2160 as a political move and urges an opposition aligned with local children’s interests over outside financiers.
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