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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 24, 2000
Page
5
Forty years ago the oldest veteran of Shafter's Volunteer Fire retired after 39 years on active duty. The 1921 Seagrave fire truck, bought from Bakersfield Fire Dept for 400 dollars, was destined for use in emergencies or replacement purposes.
Thirty years ago, students from six area schools were recognized at the 13th Annual Shafter Chamber of Commerce Scholastic Achievement Banquet. Shafter High led with 36 awards, followed by Richland 10, Buttonwillow 7, Rio Bravo 5, and Maple and Lerdo with 4 each. The event coincided with a flea market and sidewalk sale as city merchants sought donations to fund a $1500 Fourth of July fireworks display. The Shafter High girls tennis team posted a 7-3 record, earning a playoff berth, while the football era saw the first Shafter High baseball playoff team since 1961.
California Governor Gray Davis proposes exempting all public schoolteachers from state income taxes prompting bipartisan scrutiny. Critics raise precedent concerns for armed forces and private school teachers, noting CTA influence and potential political motives. The piece questions whether Davis aims for federal office and points to broader political pandering with tax breaks.
A compiled listing of church congregations with pastors, addresses, and service times. Includes Congregational, Church of God, Ebenezer Reformed, First Southern Baptist, La Rosa De Saron Spanish Assembly, Pentecostal, Saint Mark's Episcopal, Saint Therese's Catholic, Seventh Standard, Shafter Christian Fellowship, Shafter Free Will Baptist, Seventh Day Adventist, Shafter United Methodist, Valley Bible Church, and ministerial association contact details.
Sportswriter notes Frank Robinson, baseball’s enforcer, cracking down on beanballs and suspensions. Describes Pedro Martinez’s confrontation with Indians and Red Sox, Robinson’s five day suspension, and quotes from Leo Mazzone on pitching control. Calls for order in the National Pastime.
Mary Brooks was named the new president of the Shafter Women s Club at a luncheon held at the Green Hotel. Barbara Tisler became first vice president, Sylvia Cummings treasurer, and Alma Smith secretary.
A compilation of website references covering animal welfare popcorn accuracy kids books and national parks. It lists several domains including americanhumane org popcorn ong kidsbooks com nationalparks org stampsonline com consumerreports org nhibi nih gov and half com for online information and services.
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