Erika Martinez crowned 1993 Cinco de Mayo Queen at SHS
Erika Martinez won SHS 1993 Cinco de Mayo Queen title at the auditorium on the eve of Shafter’s festival. The event featured judges Tom Garcia and Maria Rizo, traditional dresses from Oaxaca Yucatan Chiapas and a talent segment with singing and clarinet, followed by a reception and parade activities the next day at Mannel Park.
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Erika Martinez
Shafter High School
SHS
Shafter
Monica Reece-Hernandez
Anna Mejia
Cesar Chavez
Martinez
Oaxaca
Elizabeth Alvarez
Lorena Losoya
Yucatan
Ruth Lambert
Chiapas
Tom Garcia
Arvin High School
Maria Rizo
South High School
Gerardo
Maria Martinez
Virginia Sifuentes
Cinco de Mayo
Mannel Park
Armando Vazquez
Vazquez
Kern County
Los Burgenos
Grupo Folklorico Xochipilli
City plans fee hikes amid uncertain economy
City officials discuss potential increases across several service fees as the economy remains shaky. Sewer and water fees are being studied with no plans to raise them, while subdivision and permit costs look set to climb. City budget methods focus on boosting jobs and economic strength amid tight fiscal options.
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Sera Ee Ee
Wade McKinney
Shafter Unveils Three-Pronged Budget Plan
City Manager Wade McKinney outlines a three pronged strategy to offset expected revenue cuts. The plan engages the community council and employees, seeks ideas from staff, and forms work groups to improve efficiency and reduce costs while avoiding layoffs.
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Shafter
Wade McKinney
McKinney
Shafter Events Highlight Photos and Fundraisers
The Shafter Press lists photo calls from last week and notes some negatives. Tri-tipee or High School cats raise funds for a May 1994 trip to Orlando with a May 15 dinner at the school patio from 5 to 8 pm, $6 tickets, silent auction with a homemade organ and Dodgers tickets. May 22 and 23 bring Shafter Potato and Cotton Festival Frontier Days with chili cook-off offering $1,000 to first place, plus 1K walk and 5 and 10K runs, Model T games, toilet toss, petting zoo, and barn dance. call 746-2600 for cook-off info. Lifeguard CPR and first-aid training starts May 10 at 4:30 pm for ages 15+, call 764-5205. Aglow Fellowship invites women to an evening of inspiration in Shafter.
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Orlando
Florida
Shafter
International Chili Society
Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Buttonwillow Recreation and Park
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Armando Losoya
Jarrod McPherridge
Richland-Lerdo
Guadalupe Hill
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Cali Department of Correctio
CDC
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Marisol Morales
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Stacey Routh
Sofia Reyes
Gabby Morales
Anna Eseberre
PIO
Public Information Officer
Planning Inter
California
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Shafter Press
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Shafter Women’s Aglow Fellowship
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