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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1981
Page
5
A concise guidance piece helps readers act as informed consumers of obstetric care. It outlines questions to ask, factors for evaluating providers, and ways to compare services, costs, and outcomes while prioritizing patient rights and informed consent.
An August 15 1961 Old Timers reunion at Veterans Hall drew about 400 attendees to recall the Mexican Colony origins. The gathering celebrated the community, noted flag displays, and recounted the 1918 1928 settlement near Shafter with families moving from a labor camp run by David Soto. Eleven first settlers are named including Juan Avila Rodriguez and Tomas Lopez.
On August 26, Controller Kenneth announced the distribution of 187,031 to counties and cities as the August apportionment of cigarette tax. Kern County received 54,196 and Shafter 1,719.
Local boys in Wasco and Shafter are invited to join the Boy Scouts of America through the Northern District Southern Sierra Council during fall round-up. Beane meetings and troop rallies are set for September 15 and 22, with a Wasco LDS Church troop meeting at 7:00 p.m. and Shafter Troop 950 at 7:00 p.m. Others attend Richland School PTA events and Shafter Scout activities as part of open houses and rallies.
A letter from Russell K. Carr resigns from the Shafter Police Department and commends local journalism while addressing Hispanic representation in schools and community engagement. The writer laments apathy, recalls a Mexican Old Timers reunion, and urges public involvement and truthful reporting.
The program covers 10,000 miles of field work across 60 ranches and farms, collecting data and implementing agricultural practices. This initiative aims to boost productivity, sustainability, and resource management for rural operations.
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