Foresters urge input on Sierra Nevada Forest Plan reforms
In San Luis Obispo a joint SAF resolution pressed Regional Forester Jack Blackwell to include forestry professionals in SNFP review citing wildfire risk and habitat loss from logging bans. NorCal SAF chair Bill Branham urged dialogue with groups like the Sierra Club, stressing thinning and prescribed fire as essential tools.
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Lights On Afterschool promotes afterschool access nationwide
The piece urges strong afterschool programs for all youth, citing Lights On Afterschool launched October 12, 2000 with 1200 programs. It highlights roles for families, communities, and partners like 4-H, Boys and Girls Clubs, Junior Achievement, and YMCA, calling for safe, mentor guided activities and tutoring to reduce trouble and improve academics.
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Senior Week Mix-Up Jumbles October Plans in Livermore
A reader recounts a missing week in October during a minister’s convention. Traveling to Livermore, they discovered the event occurred the prior week, causing confusion and delays. The note preserves a humorous take on the so called Senior Moment and the travel slip.
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Kiwanis speaker covers Identity Theft dangers in 2002
Detective Chris Jackson of the Shafter Police discussed Identity Theft and Forgery as major modern issues. He advised prevention steps like not delivering new checks to home banks and shredding pre-approved loan offers. He noted elderly-targeted forgeries and urged caution, with program chair John Zrofsky and Kiwanis members noting ongoing plans and sales.
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Night of luxury then a trip to Monterey for LEAVE A TRAIL pace 7
The narrator recalls a pampered night at a Carmel hotel with bed turndown and cookies, followed by a relaxed breakfast room service. The mood shifts to sadness over the next two days as they head to Monterey to see LEAVE A TRAIL on pace 7.
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