09 Oct 2002
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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 2002
Page
1
A former altar boy from St. Therese files the first lawsuit against the Diocese of Fresno. He alleges abuse incidents occurred while he served at the church and seeks unspecified damages, signaling a potential wave of similar lawsuits within the diocese.
Shafter scene notices include a three day Kermes carnival at St John’s Church in Waste October 11 to 13 with hours each day and clinic times, a film show at Calvary Chapel Bakersfield, AARP meeting at Walker Center October 16, and a Volkslauf mud run near Lerdo Bridges. Youthoberfest for youths and families is planned with speakers and activities. A Fresno Catholic church sex abuse case involves Father Eric Swearingen and a lawsuit by officer Juan Rocha alleging past abuse at St Therese’s and Our Lady of the Guadalupe churches.
U S Representative Cal Dooley and fellow California lawmakers urged the Bush Administration to invoke Taft Hartley to end the Pacific Maritime Association and Longshoremen Union lockout. The 80 day injunction would halt a strike deemed a threat to national health and safety and resume work. Dooley warned the Valley economy depends on West Coast ports and a shutdown harms jobs and commerce. The strike remained ongoing as of Oct 7 2002, putting California’s export business at risk.
Judge Gary Ingle leads the Shafter Drug Court graduation as 13 graduates complete required classes and clean drug tests, many formerly charged with alcohol or drug offenses. The ceremony highlights recovery milestones under Prop 36, with several felonies dismissed upon successful completion and graduates sharing stories of rebuilding trust with families.
Council receives presented progress on the city animal control division since January. New full time officer Singer improved efficiency, reducing costs from county euthanasia to in house methods. Since January 2002 344 animals would have cost $8600 if county services were used, while in house euthanasia saved $5595 to date.
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