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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 2002
Page
7
The Shafter Lions Club plans its annual trap shoot on Easter and Thanksgiving to raise funds for club projects. The event begins at 9 a.m. one mile west of the Porterville Highway Lerdo Highway, with clay pigeon shooting, cash prizes, turkeys, hams, and a raffle for participants.
NotJustBeans.com offers tips to turn Thanksgiving leftovers into extra meals. Suggested ideas include casseroles with gravy turkey and vegetables, using pie crust scraps, repurposing mashed potatoes to thicken soups, making potato pancakes, and crafting pasties with a meat filling.
The IRS unveiled a new website feature in the Where's My Refund section at irs.gov to let taxpayers check the status of their refunds online. California refunds totaling 13.6 million were often undeliverable due to address changes or name errors. The IRS urges direct deposit, noting 40 million taxpayers used it in 2002, up 17 percent. For missing checks, callers can update addresses at 1-800-829-1040 and taxpayers without Internet access should check records or consult their tax preparer.
The Shafter High boys and girls cross country teams earned spots at the State Championships after winning the Central Section meet at Woodward Park Fresno on November 14, with the Grand Masters meet confirming top teams for November 21. Alyssa Lewis led the girls with a second place 20:17 over 3.1 miles, while Manuel Puga led the boys with a 16:25 victory.
The Kern County Museum in Bakersfield debuts Black Gold The Oil Experience a $4 million interactive exhibit built from donations and state bonds. It spans 9640 square feet over 2.3 acres and features vintage tools a 60 seat Hippodrome Theater a diving bell ride and an underground walking tour. Open daily with tiered admission prices for adults seniors teens and children.
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