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Shafter Press seeks story ideas with early deadline for October 14 issue. Content due Friday October 9 at 9 a.m. Questions to editor Alexis Stokes at 661-746-4942 or shafterpress@earthlink.net.
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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 2009
Page
1
Shafter Press seeks story ideas with early deadline for October 14 issue. Content due Friday October 9 at 9 a.m. Questions to editor Alexis Stokes at 661-746-4942 or shafterpress@earthlink.net.
Maple 4-H Club holds Oct 19 meeting at Maple School cafeteria with new members welcome. Shafter Youth Council seeks Halloween costumes for ages six months to 12 years and lists drop-off sites. Team KID meets Wednesdays at First Southern Baptist Church for ages K-8. Flu clinic at Shafter Health Department Oct 7. Kiwanis Scholarship Dinner Oct 8 offers tri-up dinner and eight cash prizes. Angel Food host site announced by Shafter Recreation and Parks District. Shafter High School Class of 1959 50 year reunion set for Oct 10-11. call Bill Johnson or email for details.
Shafter High School held its fall General Open Golf Tournament on Sept 26 raising about $ thousands for uniforms and equipment. Athletic Director Doug Thompson praised community support and outlined plans for a 2010 Oct 9 date and a Jan 30 Reverse Drawing at Shafter Vet's Hall. Proceeds fund five year/durable uniforms and the Hall of Fame induction set for April 24, 2010 with hopes of broader participation from 1940s to 1960s alumni.
Kiwanis and Shafter volunteers begin planning the third Harvest Festival a safe free event for children. The parade from Shafter High School to Manuel Park starts at 5 p.m. on October 31 followed by a family carnival with games and prizes. The event operates on a $1,500 budget and relies on donations and volunteers.
The Shafter Health Department will hold a Seasonal Flu Clinic on October 7 from 10 am to 3 pm at 329 Central Valley Highway. Dr Claudia Jonah of Kern County Public Health stresses yearly flu shot changes with each season and notes the H1N1 vaccine's forthcoming arrival with priority for pregnant people health care workers caregivers and children and adults 2 to 24 years with health issues 24 to 64. The notice highlights three C's: cover cough clean hands and confine the sick at home.
Woodlake Tigers overpower SHS Generals 26-7 on homecoming night. SHS non league slate ends 1-4. SSL opener vs Tehachapi on Oct 16. SHS players include Tejeda Motime Barron Saucedo Castro and Chavez in key moments. Tigers capitalize with strong ground game and timely passes.
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