Teens simulate fatal crash as safety message hits home
In front of Shafter High School a staged auto crash killed two teens and injured three to illustrate dangers of inattention speed and drinking. Police Chief John Zrofsky and media rep Mac Wimbish led youth through a 3 concept message urging key safety actions and calling 911 to prevent tragedies.
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Local correction notice for city events and venue details
A corrected town notice clarifies last week's report about the city event on Monday the 27th and the Shafter Vet's Hall. It lists a Christmas tour, bazaar, and refreshments scheduled at the Church of Christ on 830 Minter Avenue and references the SGENES venue for items.
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Churches to distribute Jesus video locally this season
The Shafter Ministerial Association launches a national campaign to place the Gospel video Jesus in homes across America. Coordinators plan December 2 prayers, December 9 door deliveries in Spanish and English, funded by about $8,000. Participating churches will not receive copies.
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Jesus Project
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Home Fellowship Church
Sutton’s Awarded Role in Shafter’s Tech Seminars
Sutton, known for work at Shafter Automotive Service on South Shafter Avenue, teaches professors in electronics and automotive technology. He notes nervous energy before seminars, recalling past teaching at the Colegian field and plans two sessions at the November event.
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Thanksgiving Food Box Drive Led by AmeriCorps Members
In Shafter churches and groups collect and assemble food boxes for those in need as a long standing tradition during Thanksgiving and Christmas. AmeriCorps members from Kern County, led by Christen Zaccaria, include Jessica Garza Patty Valladolid Norma Garcia and Angelica Perez who tutor reading and math and organize monthly service projects and this November food boxes drive.
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Christen Zaccaria
Jessica Garza
Patty Valladolid
Norma Garcia
Angelica Perez
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