Shafter Officials Stress Frugal Budget In Tough Economy
City Manager John Guinn emphasizes Shafter has balanced revenues and expenditures to build a savings buffer. He notes most services are funded by sales tax and external spending, with little local property tax, and urges residents to help neighbors while the city preserves 120 to 130 employees.
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Shafter Girls State winner to attend Sacramento event
Shafter High School junior Melanie Hockett won this year’s American Legion Auxiliary Girls State essay contest with What Shafter Medics to Me and will attend a summer Girls State program to learn about state government. Fellow winners Manuela Guerra Estrada and Leticia Orozco discuss community values and college plans.
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Relay for Life in Wasco Shafter Sets April Fundraising Goals
Relay for Life returns to Wasco Stadium April 25 26 with Wasco and Wasco Shafter teams aiming to raise about 110000 for the American Cancer Society. The 24 hour event enters its fifth year in Wasco and first for Wasco Shafter. organizers seek 35 teams and broad community involvement including survivors.
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Shafter Community Chest Hosts 7th Spaghetti Dinner
Alexis Stokes notes the Shafter Community Chest aids locals since 1998. The 7th Spaghetti Dinner at Shafter Veterans Hall drew strong turnout for takeout and in person dining with entertainment. Past beneficiaries include a young girl battling Mono Epstein.
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