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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 2009
Page
1
Last week separate seminars taught children how to responsibly call 9 1 1 using visual aids and a quiz. Shelia McCaleb, leading a state reimbursed program since 1994, explained how to distinguish emergencies from nonemergencies and stressed not to prank or practice on active lines.
Shafter High School Class of 1979 invites the public to its 30 year reunion on July 25 at Luigi's Restaurant at 6 p.m. For details contact Valera Sabaloni at 661-201-9185. Also upcoming library meeting July 6 at 6 p.m. at 236 James Street to elect new officers. 746-2156. Vacation Bible School and Go Gameshow events scheduled July 6 through 10 at two locations. Engagment, anniversary, birth, and wedding notices offered free with paid photo options at the Shafter Press. contact Alexis at 661-746-4942 for info.
Shafter High junior Rasley will compete in the IAAF World Youth Championships in Bressanone Subtirol Italy. She won the recent Michigan meet with a 43 9.25 inch shot put and will throw on July 8 as part of a event expected to host about 2000 athletes and officials July 8 to 12.
Alexis Stokes reports on Shafter Recreation and Parks District efforts to keep children active during summer. District Director Ralph Gonzalez plans Fiesta Day at the pool and notes weekly activities to engage families, following a Hawaiian-themed weekend. Youth baseball opens with a ceremonial first pitch by Councilmember Gilbert Alvarado and Mary Lou Inselman, featuring 41 teams this season.
The Bakersfield Condors along with Goodwill visited Shafter to meet local youth and film a commercial at Pappy's. Ruben Diaz explained Goodwill locations and how donated goods fund job training. The Caravan aims to keep kids in school and foster hockey fans across Kern County.
Groundbreaking ceremonies at the International Trade and Transportation Center marked the start of a widening project for 7th Standard Road in Shafter and Kern County. The plan includes multiple phases, with Phase I in 2008 building a new overpass at 7th Standard and Highway 99 and Phase II progressing toward a grade separation at the same overpass near Coffee Road. The third phase will add lanes to 7th Standard Road up to Zachary Road, with Mayor Cathy Prout noting future completion includes an at grade separation over Santa Fe Way and the road's extension toward I-5. Mayor Prout and Kern County Representative Jon McQuiston helped push the project since 1998 as part of the Kern Council of Governments.
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