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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 2008
Page
1
As of December 3 2008 the price of The Shafter Press will rise from 35 cents to 50 cents per copy. Mailed subscriptions move from 19.00 annually to 26.00 in county 28.00 out of county and 28.00 out of state. The rise reflects higher newsprint and USPS mailing costs. The last increase was over a decade ago and publishers thank readers for understanding.
The Shafter Press and Wasco Tribune will close Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. Shafter High Drama Department catalogs two Christmas shows December 4 to 6 in Fred Starrh Auditorium with $3 general admission and $1 for children 10 and under.
In a Q and A with the Shafter Press the 47 year old principal discusses his two decade career in education his community ties at Shafter High and the city. He notes pride in graduates on staff and highlights factors for student success including resources time management attendance and organizational skills.
California trainer Tommy Thompson, born in Natrona Wyoming, built a career from cleaning stalls to coaching top horses like Famoso Starlight. His breakthroughs include NRCHA World Champion hope and multiple Open wins, with a growing Shafter facility and a roster of successful clients and horses.
Bakersfield resident David Diaz Rosas Jr., 49, died after a solo vehicle crash on Shafter Avenue and Riverside Street last Thursday at 9:45 p.m. He was ejected when not wearing a seat belt and died at Kern Medical Center.
The Shafter State Preschool raised 2500 dollars by selling raffle tickets for its annual fundraiser. Linda Hollingsworth, site supervisor, called it the strongest sales effort during her tenure. Top sellers Silvano Duarte and Isabella Gonzales won books, with the two best buyers receiving Curious George dolls and matching books. Funds help Kern County Early Childhood Education centers. Community and business donations supported the drawing.
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