Shafter High News Highlights Local Actions and Honors
February brought legal proceedings as Shafter High teacher Jeff Scheidemantel pled not guilty to two felonies tied to meth production. Natalie Gomez earned a Girls State role in Claremont, while 7th Standard Road widening planning advanced with multiple district figures praising the commerce hub potential. May featured Special Olympics participation by local officers and a Junior Miss title for Alexis Alvarado. June honored Anna Jelmini for track success and included a Peter Verhoeven clinic for local youths. Elton John met Colton and Bronson Meyer, and RAITES transportation efforts began. The piece also covers Cinco de Mayo honors for Chief Firecoat, Warbirds in Action at Minter Field, and a blood-flow of community events, including a dramatic public-run with law enforcement seniors.
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Rabobank Arena
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Dan Swagerty
Sovereign Grace Church
Jason Sexton
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Caltrans District Six
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Harvey Hall
Bill Thomas
Kevin McCarthy
Highway
Shafter American Legion Auxiliary
Cathy Morgan
Jeff Bell
Gus Olvera
Minter Field
Chuck Alberti
Donna Cooter
Charlie Fivecoat
Humberto Perez
Marc Cooter
Peter Verhoeven
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