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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 06, 2009
Page
1
A retirement dinner for long time Shafter teacher Mike Nichols is set for May 16 in the Shafter High Cafeteria. Tickets include dinner and entertainment. call 661-764-5273 to purchase and RSVP early.
Early morning preparations at Richland Junior High set the stage for a downtown Cincio De Mayo parade. By 10:20 a.m. families lined Central Avenue as the American Legion led with flags, followed by Grand Marshal Roy Ramirez and his wife Josie greeting the cheerful Shafter crowd.
Shafter High School will relocate its annual fundraiser golf tourney from spring to fall, citing a busy spring for the district and to avoid pressuring supporters amid budget uncertainties and accreditation and testing timelines. Athletic Director Doug Thompson notes the event remains a staple for SHS boosters.
Alexis Stokes reports a Shafterite pursuing naturalization to better serve the local area. The effort focuses on civic involvement and assisting neighbors through active participation in community initiatives.
Aria Avalos born in Michoacan Mexico and long time Shafter resident celebrates becoming a citizen She attends La Rosa de Saron the Spanish Assembly of God and works with her church by adopting seniors knitting teaching scarves hats and dog sweaters She plans more community service including visits to County hospital and a tamale sale with seniors for charity
Steve Garza a Shafter High School history teacher and native Shafterite will be deployed to Iraq again leaving June 15 returning next July. Garza served a previous 20 month tour and completed teaching credentials after his first return. A farewell breakfast honored his service and supporters praised his patriotism and belief in America's cause and freedom.
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