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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 2009
Page
1
Shafter High’s Class of 2009 marched into Generals Stadium to celebrate with a Pomp and Circumstance procession. A hospital banner wished the grads well while six students tied for first in the Stringham Memorial Award and peers delivered speeches about future plans amid cheers and memories.
Community announcements include a graduation ad offer from the Shafter Press running May 20 through June 19 2009 with two column four inch ad space and photos for 30 dollars or 50 dollars for both Shafter Press and Wasco Tribune. Also track meet notes at Buchanan High Clovis free sports physicals at Shafter High June 4 and a Richland All-Star Reunion Jazz Band seeks former members for July 3 fireworks with rehearsals June 24 and July 1 at 6 7 p.m.
Octavio Patino spoke to Richland Junior High Class of 2009, announcing they are now Generals after receiving diplomas. The ceremony featured masters of ceremonies Tommy and Tommy Trojan, with Valedictorian Vicente Lara and Salutatorian Edgar Davalos among top honorees and Kiwanis Terrific Kids recognition.
Sandra Aparicio 39 of Shafter died May 24 after a stabbing at Graddy's Night Club. Jose Rosario Lopez 54 of Bakersfield stabbed Aparicio with a three inch knife, fled, was detained by bar guards until police arrival. Lopez jailed with $1 million bail on murder charges.
Jelmini and Lacie Rasley finished first and second as Shafter High star Anna Jelmini set new section records in discus and shot put at Clovis Buchanan High. Jelmini broke the 176-10 discus mark prior held by Melissa Weis and posted a 182-8, while her 51-9 shot put surpassed 49-7.25. Her season best 54-4.75 ranks second nationally as CIF State meet looms at Clovis Buchanan.
The Shafter Census Committee met May 26 at Council Chambers with members from US Census, Shafter Healthy Start, the Chamber, and local churches. Prominent topics included staff changes, a nearly $3,000 promotional budget, and use of three Assistance Centers to inform and involve residents ahead of the 2010 Census. The group plans broader media outreach and vehicle decals, with next meeting set for July 21 at City Hall.
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