Larson outlines Valley Fever Vaccine Project to Kiwanis
Sandra Larson spoke to the Shafter Kiwanis Club about the Valley Fever Vaccine Project. A video explained what valley fever is who is affected where high risk areas lie infection rates and vaccine costs. Larson noted effects across the western states Mexico Central America and Argentina with about 60 percent of exposures not causing illness and Kern County reporting over 7000 cases after a severe dust storm. Contact details for Valley Fever Vaccine Project of the Americas include 1 800 VAL FEVR www valleyfever com fax 805 746 4746 or P O Box 2752 Bakersfield CA 93303.
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Sandra Larson
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Mexico
Central America
Argentina
Larson
Kern County
Valleyfever.com
P.O. Box
Bakersfield
Shafter Students Named to FPU Honor Roles
Fresno Pacific University named Shafter residents to fall 1997 honor roles. David A. Franz and Brian J. Penner earned honor roll marks, Beverly J. Reimer qualified for the dean's honor roll. Dean's roll requires 12 units and a 4.0 GPA in six letter-graded units.
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Shafter
Fresno Pacific University
David A. Franz
Brian J. Penner
Beverly J. Reimer
FPU
U.S. News & World Report
Eee Jearous
Petardion
Kern High School District announces district wide summer school
More than 1 000 district students are expected to enroll in six week summer sessions at all 13 district campuses. Summer classes run June 8 to July 17 with sessions two to 4 5 hours daily. Enrollment prioritizes students who failed classes or are behind in credits, with over 40 classes offered including English math social studies science Spanish and more. Government and Economics courses limited to ten percent district enrollment and offered at West High and Highland High with five to six students each.
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Kern High School
Sions
David Reese
Reese
West High
Highland High
Rabies Alert Issued for Bakersfield Middle School Exposure
Dr B A Jinadu warns Kern County residents that rabies remains endemic. On March 18 ten children at Standard Middle School in Bakersfield were exposed to a bat. Report any further exposures to Animal Control at 805 868 4680 or after hours 805 868 4000. Seek medical care immediately if exposed.
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B.A Jinadu
Public Health Services
Kern County
Bakersfield
Animal Control Office
Animal Control
Department of Public Health
Community leader Bob Band remembered for service and music
Bob Band who served since 1987 as Aget Exec and led Shafter Rotary News weekly programs built a multi decade legacy. He chaired KWSO and the Pioneers for the chamber, logged 16 years on Kern Symphony Board, 32 years broadcasting Kern County Fair Beef Auction, 22 years of Shafter HS football on KWSO, and 44 years in Kiwanis with 42 perfect attendances. A open heart surgery survivor, he volunteered with Mended Hearts and opened Bakersfield Minor League Baseball seasons with the national anthem on sax. He and Kay married in 1977, had five children, a sister Jane, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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Aget. Exec
Shafter
Shafter-Wasco
KWSO
Pioneers
The
Chamber
Kern Symphony Board
Kern County
Shafter HS
Kiwanis Club
Bakersfield
Bob
John Sweet
California Teachers Association
Kay
Jane
John Miller
GOLARKIN A Humble Host Who Loved Family And Golf
A personal tribute to Papa Golarkin recounts his generous hosting and thrift with money, his care for others, love of Ireland, and passion for barbecue and golf. It recalls family bonds, long Bank of America service, Rotary involvement, and memorable drives along Highway One ending with his safety off the road.
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Papa
St. Andrew’s
Scotland
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John Stockton
Lim
Wasco Rotary Club
Shafter Junior Women’s Club
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Golarkin
Sammy
Nana
Bank of America
Rotary
Truk
Floyd's
Breez
Betty
Chester Ave
Screen & Glass
South Chester
Larry
Central Avenue
High Street
Delano
Olive Drive
Wasco
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