Shafter Air Museum keeps World War II aircraft alive
The Shafter Air Museum at Shafter Airport houses about six aircraft including a B-25 nicknamed Shady Lady bought in 1977 by Dwight Reimer who owns half the plane. Members plan more planes, keep older aircraft airworthy, and invite visitors, with memberships starting at $25 and full memberships at $250.
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Minter Field
Shafter
Shafter Airport
Dwight Reimer
Reimer
Texas
Museum
Dennis Martin
United States
Jimmy Dolittle
Tokyo
Air Museum
Shafter Air Museum
Saimmy Dolittle
George Holmes Named Santa's Helper in Shafter
Santa's Helper for Shafter this year is George Holmes, a local resident involved in community activities. The Jolly Ore will roam Shafter on December 20 to 23, distributing candy canes and holiday cheer in the downtown area. The Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture sponsors the event to boost local shopping, led by Chamber President Clara Schnidt-Miller.
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George Holmes
Santa
Shafter
Sainta
Shafter Chamber of Commerce, and Agriculture
Richland reading scores show persistent decline across grades
Richland School District trustees reviewed fall test results showing low reading and math proficiency across all grades. Kindergarten 5 percent and first grade 4 percent at grade level, with gradual increases in later grades then declines in sixth and eighth grades. Enrollment stands at 1,594, down from 1,643 last year, amid concerns over systemic underachievement.
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Richland School District Board of Trustees
Austin Hunter
Greup Isvcs
Eena
Karmen Jacobsen
Richland
Tom Henry
John Dobbs
Shinee
Virginia Gray
Carolyn Aldrip
Pat VeVea
Janice McCormick
Burglar targets Best Buy. peanuts stolen in December break in
Shafter Police report a burglary at Best Buy Superette on December 1 with peanuts missing after a window was broken. An attempted armed robbery occurred at United Cigar at 9 p.m. a man entered with a weapon visible. No loss. Jimmy Earl Lee of McFarland was arrested December 2 on charges including assault with a deadly weapon and gun wielding after attempting to shoot a woman who wrested the weapon away and called police.
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Best Buy Superette
Shafter
United Cigar
Jimmy Earl Lee
McFarland
Lee
Shafter Press Seeks Young Newscarriers This Week
Wednesday edition trial changes routes to afternoon sales after school. Aimed at easing after dark concerns, the paper seeks boys and girls ages 9 to 13 to become carriers. Earn 6 cents per paper plus tips. press sells for 15 cents. Applications at the Shafter Press with parental note. Several routes available.
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Shafter Press
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Ray Nelson
Mark Howell
Kuzz Radio
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Chamber
Clara Schnidt-Miller
Central Avenue
Martha Lewem
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