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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 2013
Page
2
A reflective piece on Shafter’s centennial success and bright outlook. Local residents praise leadership, economic resilience, and community memories while acknowledging past declines. The author hopes the next century preserves growth and vitality for future generations.
The piece notes rising numbers of older adults worldwide and in the United States. It highlights social security resources like the Retirement Estimator and online benefit application at Social Security. Encourages elders to seek guidance from younger generations and share practical online retirement planning tips.
Kern County Fire Department crews responded to the 800 block of Albert Street in Shafter on Friday October 18 at about 5 46 p m finding a garage fully involved. One person with minor arm burns was treated and hospitalized. Firefighters saved the house with losses estimated at 50 000 for the garage and its contents. Cause was juveniles playing with matches.
Cody Russell and crew built a time capsule for the celebration and the weekend concluded with a service at the Fred Starrh Performing Arts Center. Denominational attendees honored 100 years of church history and service to the community. This marked a special moment for Shafter and its church heritage.
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