Four Shafter stores cited for selling to minors
Four Shafter businesses Budget Food Store Central Avenue Foods Meyer's Big Stop and S A Market were cited after a Friday night sting in which a minor attempted to buy cigarettes. Police chief Paul Stotesbury said the operation aims to curb youth access to tobacco amid community concerns and the Visions youth program. Budget Food Store manager Doyle White said he learned of the violation second hand and was surprised.
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Suannabimiedete Exptomes
Father’s Day Round-Up Dinner Near Shafter Fireworks Aid
The Shafter Chamber urges entries for an essay contest about fathers with a prize at the Father’s Day Round-Up Dinner at Shafter Vet's Hall on June 13. Tickets cost 10 dollars for adults and 5 dollars for children, with proceeds aiding the Shafter Fireworks Show on July 3.
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Fabric Jewelers
Floyd’s Hardware Store
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Cruz is elected UK student government president
Melanie Cruz a University of Kentucky junior formerly of Shafter was elected president of UKs Student Government Association. She is a founding member of the Latin Students Association and has met Hillary Clinton Governor Paul Patton and Vice President Al Gore. Her running mate Alizha Rice becomes SGA vice president. Cruz plans law school and a Bakersfield political career.
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University of Kentucky
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Manuel Ave
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Woodburn Rd
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Alan Aja
Latin Students Association
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Residence Hall Association
Hillary Clinton
Kentucky
Paul Patton
al Gore
California
Alizha Rice
State DMV Reform Dates and Federal Compliance
A historical notice notes a reform of the state motor vehicle department aligning with federal requirements. It references a repeal effective March 1, 1997 and a future deadline of June 30, 1999 to satisfy federal standards.
Local schools graduates draw near to diploma day
SHS graduates 234 students at 7 30 p m with 14 CFS honors. Addresses by Andrew Ridenour and Christine Escalante. Reception after ceremony. Grad Night at Disneyland follows. Richland Junior High also holds 7 30 p m commencement with Valedictorians and Salutatorian.
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Margie Osuna
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Daniel Knapp
Nancy Villegas
Victoria Lara
Irma Lule
Kathryn Mack
Julie Skalisky
Manuel Gonzalez
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