Shafter’s Junior Miss Back From State Finals
Alexis Alvarado, Shafter’s Junior Miss, returned from the California State Finals in Rohnert Park where she competed with 32 contestants for a chance at the National Junior Miss title and a $10,000 scholarship. She spent ten days in training, rode with Kern County nominees, and endured eight hours daily of practice, highlighting the self confidence aim of the program.
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California
Shafter
Alexis Alvarado
Alvarado
Rohnert Park Calif
Rohnert Park
Bakersfield
Kern County
Kate Segall
Carlsbad
Calif
Two New Officers Take Oath at Shafter Corrections Facility
Mike Jimenez and Chris Lindsey were sworn in as the first corrections officers of the year at Shafter Corrections Facility. Jimenez, 21, Bakersfield, and Lindsey, 27, Shafter, bring prior law enforcement experience from the Sheriff’s department and Taft facility respectively. Captain Larry Hidalgo notes high demand for CCF jobs and emphasizes hiring local, experienced personnel. The new officers thank coworkers and the city for support.
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Shafter Community
Mike Jimenez
Bakersfield
Chris Lindsey
Shafter
Jimenez
Lindsey
Sheriff's Department
Taft
Larry Hidalgo
CCF
Hidalgo
Shafter Man Involved in Car Accident
Thomas D. Martin, 44, of Shafter, drove south on Elk Hills Road near Skyline Road when he lost control. His vehicle left the road, hit an embankment, became airborne, and overturned in a field. He suffered major injuries and was airlifted to Kern Medical Center in critical condition. Alcohol not suspected. The second quoted line about city hall is unrelated.
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Thomas D. Martin
Shafter
Elk Hills Road
Skyline Road
California Highway Patrol
Martin
Kern Medical Center
Shafter High football eyes rebound after injury plagued season
Shafter High School Generals coach Manuel Garcia prepares for a tougher 2007 schedule in the South Sequoia League. After losing star Tyler Thompson to injury and opening with a 38 0 loss at Delano, the team, with a roster just over 40 and more juniors, focuses on ball control and special teams to improve on last year 1 8 record.
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Manuel Garcia
Shafter High School Generals
Tyler Thompson
Washington State University
Delano
Garcia
Generals
South Sequoia
Foothill
Tehachapi
Wasco
Shafter Generals
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Shafter Generals Football Schedule 2008 Season
The Shafter Generals open the 2008 football season September 5 at North and play Sept. 12 at Delano followed by Sept. 19 home vs South. The schedule continues Sept. 26 at Foothill with Woodlake Oct. 3 and a BYE Oct. 10. Road games include Oct. 17 at Tehachapi and Oct. 31 at Bakersfield Christian, with home or away contests on Nov. 7 against Taft and Nov. 14 at Wasco.
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North
Delano
South
Foothill
Woodlake
Tehachapi
Arvin
Bakersfield Christian
Taft
Wasco
Shafter health and recreation notes August clinics and events
The Shafter Health Department lists August clinics at 329 Central Valley Highway with immunization and pregnancy screenings by appointment. Back to school immunizations set for Aug 14 and 20, adult health screenings Aug 21 at the Senior Center. Richland School District holds an August board meeting Aug 25 at 6 30 pm. Softball league registrations due Aug 22 with 300 per team. Shafter Healthy Start runs a 12 week Adult Positive Parenting Course starting Aug 14 Thursdays 6 8 pm. Cub Scouts cookie dough sale runs through Sept 9. For details call 746 7562 or 746 3303.
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Central Valley Highway
Shafter Senior Center
Richland
Shafter Recreation and Parks District
Shafter
Shafter Healthy Start
Shafter Youth Center
Arena Day Signals Start of New School Year Near
Isaac Rocha reports Arena Day at Richland Junior High drew students and parents to the Activity Center last Tuesday for Event Day. The event helps families prepare for the school year with schedules, photos, immunizations, and other programs a week early. Ann Munoz said the day aids parents in organizing her son Eric Munozs class schedule.
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Richland Junior High
Ann Munoz
Eric Munoz
Jensen earns bronze in Beijing 400m freestyle
Larsen Jensen of the United States Olympic team and former Maple School student won bronze in the Men's 400m freestyle with a 3:42.78. He also finished fifth in the Men's 1500m freestyle in 14:48.16.
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Larsen Jensen
United States
Maple
Jensen
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