January 2002 News

Ledford unloads on Runner at GOP endorsement forum
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press January 17, 2002.
By LISA WAHLA Valley Press Staff Writer
PALMDALE - Since Sharon Runner was the only candidate to turn up at the Antelope Valley Congress of Republicans' endorsement forum this week, it might seem natural that she got the group's support on 13 of the 15 ballots cast.[full AV Press article]

Hispanic GOP back Sharon Runner bid
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press December 25, 2001.
PALMDALE - The 8-month-old local chapter of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly is endorsing Sharon Runner in her bid to replace her husband George in the state Legislature.
[full AV Press Article]

AVCCR Annual Installation Dinner, 01/23/2002
Since its inception, the local chapter of Congress of Republican has been lead by Lawrence Hales. Now Larry has stepped down and passed the baton to Dean Henderson who will serve as President for 2002. Vice President will be Shirley Husar. The rest of the officers will remain the same as 2001. New Directors will include Isaac & Shawny Barcelona and former Vice President Jan Davis. Eduardo's is at 819 West Palmdale Blvd. Tickets are $25 per person, or $200 for a table of up to 10. [full Press Release]

GOP club installs officers, dodges tacks
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press January 25, 2002.
By DENNIS ANDERSON Valley Press Editor
PALMDALE - Instead of fighting taxes, officers of a growing Republican club were dodging tacks. It became a metaphor for the night, for the political battle with local Democrats and, for that matter, with other Republicans. [full AV Press article]