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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 31, 2000
Page
2
The City of Shafter seeks residents to volunteer during declared emergencies. Volunteers will fill clerical, messenger, shelter, food, childcare and other roles as needed. Applications available at City Hall 336 Pacific Avenue, returned to City Clerk Dolores Robinson. call 746-6365 for details.
Bakersfield SPCA director warns on 85 degree days the car interior can reach 120 quickly, risking brain damage or death. Violations can bring misdemeanor or felony charges under Penal Code 597. Report animals left in vehicles. move suffering pets to shade, cool water, and seek a vet after cooling. Call 323-8353 for more information.
A parent criticizes Shafter Pools for banning T shirts during swim time citing skin cancer concerns. She drowns kids in sunscreen daily and argues cotton T shirts clog pool pumps, asking officials to allow shirts to reduce sun exposure. The editor notes the district points to cotton fuzz affecting pumps.
The local library adds new books across genres including Children Easy Readers Wonder by Tana Hoban and Monster Riddles by Louis Phillips Fiction Mean Mean Maureen Green by Judy Cox Spanish La Historica del Pequeno Babachi by Helen Bannerman Salsa El Color by Lillian Colon Vila Non Fiction Ancient Civilizations by Simon James A Visual Introduction to Bears by Bernard Stonehouse Prophet: a Biography by Richard Deats AIDS: An All About Guide For Young Adults by Alvin Silverstein.
The Shafter Recreation and Park District hosted a Diamond Skills Contest for youths ages 7 to 14 to boost baseball skills. All Round Champions attended the May 28 Dodger game for Team Championships with winners advancing to the All Star Game in Atlanta. Winners and champions include Daniel Hiebert Spencer Harris Brian Chairez Emilio Arismendez and others across age groups.
Guests not yet 60 are welcome, but are Rosie it eken to reserve the right to van Please call 746.
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