Redwood Elementary Salutes Local Veterans Day Assembly
Redwood Elementary held its fifth Veterans Day Assembly at the Richland Activity Center with two sessions to honor past and present troops. Students, dressed patriotically, waved flags as Shafter American Legion members presented colors and led the pledge. A slideshow showcased veterans from Civil War to present conflicts, with local organizers coordinating the program.
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Shafter American Legion
Norm Spicer
Sgt. of Arms
Redwood Century
Redwood Elementary
America
Redwood
Richland
Harold Lamas
Frank Rodriguez
Cliff Pierce
Frances Garcia
Garcia
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Alfred
Chavez
Siler
Agcacili
Gonzalez
Montelongo
Carrillo
McGinty
Rodriguez
Solorio Garcia
Vargas
Randolph
Ross
Porter
Belk
Iraq
Afghanistan
Mike
Stephne Bishop
Sherry Bellaomini
Shafter Health Clinics and Harvest Dinner Notice
The Shafter Public Health Department announces November clinics with appointments needed for all except Immunization. A Pregnancy Screening Clinic is set for November 22 from 9 to 11 a.m. A Health Screening Clinic for Seniors occurs November 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Shafter Senior Center. The Shafter Congregational Women's Fellowship hosts its annual ham dinner and Country Pantry on November 16 with drive-thru service 3:30 to 7 p.m. Dine-in 5 to 7 p.m. Call 746-7562 for appointments and 746-2187 for church information.
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Shafter
Shafter Congregational Women’s Fellowship
Turkey Shoot and raffles announced by Shafter Lions Club
The Shafter Lions Club hosts its annual Turkey Shoot and raffle on Sunday November 19 at Camp Hamilton four miles east of Highway 99 on Lerdo Highway starting at 9 a.m. The same period hosts an AARP Thanksgiving potluck at the Shafter Veterans Hall on Monday November 20 at 11 30 a.m. A M bring salad or dessert N Z bring a main dish. Shafter seniors invited to join dinner. Hoop Shoot free throw on December 9 at 10 a.m. Wasco Recreation Center.
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Shafter Lions Club
Camp Hamilton
Highway 99
Lerdo Highway
Aarp of
Shafter
Shafter Veterans Hall
Gene Diseth
Wasco Recreation Center
Robbery suspects strike four Shafter restaurants
Shafter police say two Hispanic men 5 4 to 5 6 in black hoodies robbed Tony's Pizza on November 5, the fourth local restaurant hit after McDonald's October 15 La Michoacana October 26 and Sonic November 1. Police urge tips at 746 6341.
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Shafter
Charlie Fivecoat
Tony’s Pizza
North Central Valley Highway
Fivecoat
McDonald's
Lerdo Highway
la Michoacana
Central Avenue
Sonic Drivein
Gladiators claim GEYF crown by beating Mustangs 28 0
The dream matchup between 9 0 Gladiators and 9 0 Southwest ended with a 28 0 defeat for the Mustangs. The game, held at Garces, featured a slow start for the Gladiator offense while the defense stifled the opponent, sealing the GEYF varsity title.
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Gladiators
Mustangs
Southwest
Garces
Gladiator
Fashion Show Aids Wasco Shafter Elks Scholarship Fund
Models showcased casual and formal wear from local shops at the Wasco Shafter Elks Lodge for the Elks Ladies 14th annual Fashion Show and Luncheon held on Saturday. A silent auction preceded dinner and a catwalk where proceeds supported the scholarship program, naming recipients Amanda Hutson Erika Hart Jerimiah Giesy Jessica Bryan Stephanie Rice Courtney Hart Dana Hart and Wasco Festival of Roses Queen Pageant.
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Wasco-Shafter Elks Lodge
Elks
Wasco-Shafter Elks’ Ladies
Bob O’brien
Mike Garner
Stan Clyde
The
Elks’ Lodge
A.j.‘S
Tuxedo Junction
Jm’s
Just For Children
Catherine’s
Fashion Bug
Dreams
Sneads
Western Emporium
Dreams Boutique
Delacata’s
Dress Barn
SHS coach and campus supervisor arrested on rape charges
Francisco Javier Gonzalez 28, a Shafter High School security guard and assistant softball coach, turned himself in after being arrested on suspicion of raping a student aged 15. Police say the assault occurred about a year to year and a half ago. Gonzalez will remain on paid administrative leave during the investigation per Kern High School District.
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SHS
Shafter High School
Shafter
Charlie Fivecoat
Francisco Javier
Gonzalez
Fivecoat
John Teves
Kern
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AARP
Albert Barrera
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Vince Duffy
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