Memorial Day deadlines and local events page notes
Deadline changes for ads and stories ahead of Memorial Day including display ads by 3 p.m. May 24 and stories by noon May 25. Offices close May 28. Cemetery asks visitors to delay grave decorations until May 26 if possible. Also reports a Richland SSC early meeting at 7 15 a.m. and Rio Bravo Greely School Concert on the Green with a barbecue dinner 5 to 6 30 p.m. and concert 7 to 8 p.m.
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Shafter Junior Miss Program Top Five Nationally
The Shafter Junior Miss Pageant earned a top five national ranking after California’s state committee selected the program for national consideration. Larry Starth announced the honor with committee members on stage to a standing ovation. Kay Millwee and Sharon Biloff praised the achievement, noting it followed a formal nomination and submission process including an application, program samples, and a contest video.
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District board weighed bilingual education petition at Richland-Lerdo
Parents and district officials met Monday night over a petition demanding more bilingual teachers and resources. Hortencia Sanchez urged a public update and outlined eight demands including incentives for teachers, bilingual staffing equity by grade level, and hiring a bilingual curriculum specialist. Board member Mark Franz said staff are scarce but progress includes two hires as the district works toward broader recruitment.
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Everyday Earth Day Reminder Mixed With Mother's Day Sign
In Shafter a hand lettered sign at the Appleton residence proclaims Happy Mother's Day Mother Earth. Neighbors note the festive display used plastic bottles a diaper six pack rings and a grocery bag to echo an environmental message. Kari Appleton cites Earth Day as a daily responsibility urging gradual changes and church communities to promote care for the planet.
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Shafter
Appleton
Kari Kahri Appleton
Shafter Considers Weekly Farmers Market Downtown
Shafter City Council discussed a possible downtown weekly farmers market with a June 2 start date pending permits. The plan aims to boost local gardeners and arts by founders, with health and agriculture certificates required. Annexation No. 65 approved for land near Los Angeles Street Riverside Street and the A T S F Railway.
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