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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 2008
Page
1
As of December 3 2008 the price of The Shafter Press rises from 35 cents to 50 cents per copy. Mailed subscriptions go to 26 00 in county 28 00 out of county and 28 00 out of state annually. Costs for newsprint and USPS mailing drive the rise after over ten years. Publishers thank readers for understanding this change.
The Congregational Church invites ideas for coverage and announces a ham dinner with drive thru and dine in options on November 2 at the Country Pantry, with contact numbers for the editor and church. Shafter High Drama shows The Velveteen Rabbit and Santa's Letters run December 4–6 at 7 p.m. in Fred Starrh Auditorium, admission $3 general and $1 child 10 and under. Community Action Partnership outlines USDA commodities distributions November 20 and December 18 at 11:00 a.m. at Shafter Youth Center. Planet Dance 2008 recital at Wasco Union High School on December 6 at 5 p.m. tickets at door or presale. M.E.Ch.A at Shafter High seeks alumni contact via Jorge Maldonado or phone.
The Wasco and Shafter communities spark a long running rivalry through exchange rallies beyond the game. ASB leaders Valerie Black and MaryAnn Lucas coordinate decor and skits while Wasco and Shafter staff plan performances and prank traditions fueling Tiger and General spirit around the big clash.
Wasco rallies to beat Shafter 37 26 in the 82nd rivalry, with Jonathan Wimberly rushing 300 yards and three touchdowns on 27 carries. Sophomore Quentin Cheatham adds 188 yards and a TD on 28 carries as Wasco holds late to ice the win. Perez makes key early stop for Shafter.
Shafter Police Department and Sequoia Elementary staff organized a morning drive through system to reduce congestion. About 11 students in orange vests direct traffic, open doors, and greet parents as cars maneuver from Manuel Avenue into the school lot, easing prior bottlenecks noted by Moses Martinez and Principal Jason Hutchison.
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