Headlines in History - Feb. 14, 2019

10 years ago: Feb 18, 2009

The American Legion Auxiliary and Girls State announced 1st place winner Melaine Hockett for her article on "What Shafter Means to Me."

20 years ago: Feb. 17, 1999

Shafter resident Sarah Jones attended a 100-day voyage on a retired cruise ship, owned by the University of Pittsburgh. The school uses the ship for its "Semester at Sea" program.

30 years ago: Feb. 15, 1989

Shafter Rotary celebrated its 50th anniversary.

40 years ago: Feb. 14, 1979

Gene Kaplan is hired on as chief of the Shafter Police Department.