Shafter Press urges story ideas and letters to editor
The Shafter Press and Wasco Tribune invite readers to suggest stories and submit Letters to the Editor with signatures, addresses, and phone numbers. The offices will close July 3 for Independence Day. deadlines remain unchanged. A Shafter High School Class of 1979 reunion is planned for July 25 at Luigi's Restaurant at 6 p.m. For info call Valeta Sabalont at 661 201 9185.
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Friends of Shafter Library Meet and Election Notice
The Friends of the Shafter Library will meet on Monday July 6 at 6 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Shafter Branch Library to elect new officers. Prospective members are invited to attend at 236 James Street at the corner of Sunset and James Streets. For information call 746-2156 Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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KHSD Considers Cutting Junior Varsity Sports
KHSD board weighs scrapping JV programs District wide to save money amid state budget pressures. Shafter Athletic Director Doug Thompson cites study by principal John Davis on costs and notes potential uniform reuse and multi site hosting to trim expenses. About 110 student athletes could be affected as teams shift to Fresh-Soph and mainly underclassmen. transportation costs and reduced track cross country dual meets cited as further savings. Decision expected as 2009-10 fiscal year starts in July.
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Shafter Police Seek John Paul Torrez in Murder Attempt
Police seek help locating John Paul Torrez 22 on suspicion of attempted murder after a June 17 Shafter incident. Torrez is described 5 4 tall 110 pounds with black hair brown eyes and tattoos K and C on chest and Torrez on back. Information to Shafter Police Detective Grider 661 746 8500 or Kern County task force 661 323 9665.
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Bakersfield
Nathaniel Nicholas Cantu
Torrez
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Skittles
Grider
Olvera
Violent Crimes Gang Task Force
Kern County Library summer reading returns with activities
The Kern County Library and local Friends of the Library revive a summer reading program with weekly storytimes in June and July, shows and learning events for all ages. Teens join Thursdays in July for workshops and crafts, including face mask making, scrapbooking, framing, a mystery hour, and live music by Fingers on Fire.
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Friends of the Library
Fingers On Fire
Man Hurt After Lerdo Highway Rear-End Crash
A 2001 green Toyota Echo rear ended a 2006 Kia Optima on Lerdo Highway. The Echo driver sustained a broken leg and was airlifted to a hospital. Police investigate possible DUI. no arrest made yet.
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Shafter Honors Six Hold 4.5 GPA At Class Awards
Six Shafter High seniors tied for top in Kern district with 4.5 GPAs were honored at graduation and KHSD board meeting. Elizabeth Grant Joshua Wittenberg Michael Hiebert Elias Picazo and Alex Gonzalez received plaques and $1,000 scholarships. Don Carter predicted future prominence for the Wittenbergs and noted donors funded the awards.
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Joshua Wittenberg
Michael Hiebert
Elias Picazo
Alex Gonzalez
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