Shafter to deploy new 190-foot communications tower
A two year project reaches reality as city officials and local dignitaries gathered on December 4 to dedicate a future communications tower. The 190 foot tall tower will rise at the northeast corner of Standard Road and Santa Fe Way with a concrete foundation of 142 cubic yards. Expected to be operational after January 2008, the steel structure should be completed by Christmas.
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Shafter Press holiday deadlines and local notices
The Shafter Press outlines short deadlines for the Dec 26 and Jan 2 issues due to holidays. Articles, columns, and photos are due Dec 20 and Dec 27 by noon. classifieds by Dec 21 and Dec 28 by 10 am. display ads due Dec 27 by noon. Office closed Dec 25 and Jan 1 2008. Shafter Public Health lists December clinics and pregnancy screening by appointment. seniors health screenings on Dec 20. December family planning and child death clinics canceled. Youth basketball registrations open with Dec 21 deadline for Little Rascals and K-8 divisions at 700 East Tulare Avenue. magic show at the Shafter Library featuring Chris Lopez on MORE on pace 2.
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Shafter PAL to Bring Boxing League for Youth
Shafter Police Activities League plans a boxing league for local children. Police Chief Charlie Fivecoat aims to launch by mid to late January with support from City Manager John Guinn and the City Council. The Youth Center already offers basketball volleyball flags folkloric dance and tutoring to engage kids.
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Shafter coach Terry Lewis tops Valley cross country ranks
David Armendariz profiles Shafter High School cross country coach Terry Lewis plus Tehachapi High School varsity football coach Steven Denman. Lewis holds 11 Valley Championships since starting in 1992, with SHS Lady Generals and Boys Generals claiming multiple titles. He cites love for coaching, values, and shaping athletes as key to success and aims to impact students beyond sports.
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