Shafter Thanksgiving Schedule and Santa Train Visit
The Shafter Press wishes readers a Happy Thanksgiving and notes the office will close Friday November 25 and reopen Monday November 28 at 8 30 a m Classified ads must be in by 10 a.m Monday and news by 9 a m Santa Claus arrives Friday morning at 10 a m by train in Shafter visiting children at the Green Hotel until 2 p m Pictures with Santa cost 1 and train rides are free courtesy of Santa's Forest The United Methodist bazaar December 3 features handmade dolls jellies and decorations with Steve Kittrell reachable at 746
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Lottery funds shape cautious California school funding
California schools rely on lottery proceeds totaling over 2 billion by 1987-88, yet funds amount to about 3 percent of the public education budget. Richland and Lerdo districts report varying yearly receipts and expenditures, with unpredictable allocations limiting reliability. Districts use funds for lab gear, PE equipment, and elective classes, while some districts reserve portions as budgets shift.
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Shafter Eyes Name Change for Redevelopment Agency
Shafter City Council considers renaming the Redevelopment Agency to the Shafter Community Development Agency. City Manager Wade McKinney says the change signals investment in the area to attract new businesses and support existing ones, with a 30 day effective date after the second reading at the Nov 28 meeting. The council also reviewed ongoing public outreach and publicity plans, including a brochure and hotline.
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Thanksgiving Rain Outlook From Shafter Weather Desk
Bill DeTar of the USDA Cotton Research Station in Shafter says Thanksgiving rain is unlikely. He notes the jet stream and Pacific storm patterns, with only .17 inches of rain so far this fall and a long historical record. rainfall averages around 1.09 inches by late November, while several years show no local rainfall until December.
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Peace group hosts West German exchange visitors in Kern County
Kern County Chapter of the Friendship Force aims to sponsor 41 West German exchange members arriving in December to experience local life and foster world peace. Irene and Ob Jefferson of Shafter will host along with local families, offering home hospitality and community events to ambassadors observing everyday American life.
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