Shafter column urges teen road safety and notes local events
In a weekly Shafter column the writer cautions teens to wait for green at Central Avenue and Central Valley Highway, warns of deadly consequences from jaywalking, and asks drivers to be vigilant. The piece also highlights Kiwanis pancake breakfast, Fall Farm Festival with 35 parade entries, SHS As You Like It performance, and notes a birthday trip to the coast.
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Central Avenue
Central Valley Highway
Kiwanis Club
Buttonwillow Chamber of Commerce
SHS
William Shakespeare
Brian Livesind
Marke Barteau
Rosalind
Shafter
Town hall meeting invites discussion on job creation for Shafter
City officials invite residents to discuss improving job creation for Shafter over Bakersfield. The session encourages volunteering time and offers options to participate actively or listen. Attendees may speak or discuss informally with staff and neighbors.
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Shafter
Bakersfield
Town Hall Meeting Voices Local Issues and Progress
Citizens invited to the Vet's Hall at 7 p.m. for a September 28 discussion on public safety schools recreation and downtown. Police leadership will share updates on domestic violence juvenile crime and youth programs, with further Q A.
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Police Department
Thank God For Small Towns Letter Sketch
A reader writes from a small town reflecting on local charm and quirks. The piece notes a terraced airport runway, polka popularity, Third Street on town edge, and all sports played on dirt, suggesting a nostalgic portrait of local life.
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Third Street
Fragmented notice about publication rules and verification
A garbled message outlines that letters published in the Shafter Press must include a signature and phone number for verification. Names and city locations will be printed, while some addresses are protected. The notice mentions a 399-595 contact reference and warns about formatting and publication standards.
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Shafter Press
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Scare Paneer
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