Halloween origins and All Souls Day history summarized
The piece traces Halloween’s roots in Irish turnips and Roman pagan practices, notes pumpkins became common in America, and links All Souls Day to prayers for the dead in purgatory established in the 11th century. It also mentions Halloween signaling seasonal weather and cautions about its pagan versus Christian associations.
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Retiree Training Ties Happiness to New Skills
The Goossens help retirees stay active by teaching and sharing experience through ACME training programs. Retirement is framed as time to pursue goals, with Sunday weekend sessions and ongoing learning. Interested individuals can call 1-800-634-8325 or the Goossens at 746-4789 for details.
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Shafter Approves Foreign Trade Zone Plan and Truck Purchases
The Shafter City Council unanimously approved IMS Worldwide Inc. plan to activate a Foreign Trade Zone at a cost of 47500, with tax savings for firms and two local companies named as beneficiaries. The council also awarded a 16999.15 each bid for two half ton Public Works trucks from Holiday Ford using current budget funds. During public comment, Steve Mann urged incentives to attract larger homes and housing development, with city staff and Guinn willing to pursue contractor talks to grow the community.
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Florez outlines new laws and water safety measures
Shafter Assemblyman Dean Florez reports on several newly signed laws. AB1149 tightens protection of prison staff data with 24 hour notice, AB86XX exempts water from fuel tax, AB955 expands disease response powers for livestock, and a Fresno hearing is set on water safety amid terrorist concerns. Florez notes cleaner fuels and regional air quality aims while serving as chair on water issues.
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Birthday and anniversary notices for October list names
October dates honor birthdays for Tama Rios Lesa Cross Taylor Serna Marissa Mendez Taylor Hansard and birthdays for Bess Griffith Ryan M Patrick Barry Bongberg. An October 27 anniversary celebrates Angel and Sarah Alcala.
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Taylor Serna
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Barry Bongberg
Task force studies property tax reform for future city needs
A Wasco and Shafter task force weighs better and more efficient ways to fund city services. The group plans a preliminary report for council meetings on Nov. 20, 2001, but emphasizes the investigation is exploratory and public hearings will precede any changes.
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