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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 2003
Page
4
Congratulations to the Shafter Chamber of Commerce for securing Sweepstakes and First Place in their community display honoring Shafter at the Kern event. The recognition highlights local pride and civic involvement.
The County Fair theme for 2003 is A to Z, celebrating a unique and classy display. Shafter Chamber of Commerce Board and members, led by Ronda Martin, receive thanks for contributions and creativity. Enrollment at Richland School District grows beyond expectations with 2,982 students across Golden Oak Redwood and the junior high. Superintendent Lyle Mack notes the rising total.
Six days remain before voters decide if Governor Gray Davis should be recalled as Californians voice demand for truth leadership and accountability. The piece cites Arnold Schwarzenegger as a possible successor, notes growth in Kern County, and promotes local school plans and community volunteerism.
An October themed column celebrates pumpkins, harvest, and seasonal comforts. It links autumn imagery to community life, voting, and church activities, recounting past conventions in Arizona and Michigan, a charity car wash raising 500 dollars, and a pumpkin faith parable about transformation.
The Kiwanis Club of Shafter met at the Shafter Veterans Hall on September 24 and netted about 1700 from a pancake breakfast to fund service projects. The September 26 installation dinner celebrated new officers and honored members. Martha Ingle spoke about Operation Christmas Child by Samaritan’s Purse led by Franklin Graham, with eight million boxes last year and 115 countries.
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