Spelling bee winner Bergen eyes Washington trip
Espericueta Bergen describes four hours of daily prep and steady training under teacher Robert Clancy. Maple School District Superintendent Ann Pasley and others praise her growth as she collects a $50 savings bond, encyclopedias, a cultural literacy book, a trophy, and a trip to Washington, D.C. with $30,000 in prizes for the national contest.
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Espericueta
Bergen
Robert Clancy
Maple
Ann Pasley
Pasley
Bakersfield
Maple School
Washington, D.C
Doolittle Raiders Fly Over Minter Field in Honor Flight
The Warbirds in Action team will pass over Minter Field as part of a historic Doolittle Raid tribute en route to Fresno. After two low passes, the formation will proceed to Lemoore NAS and then Fresno Air Terminal, weather permitting. Arrival at Minter is expected around 3 p.m., with public admission free. Minter Field lies five miles east of Shafter.
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Minter Field
Fresno
Mike Read
Navy
Doolittle
Hornet
Lemoore Naval Air Station
Fresno Air Terminal
Bakersfield
Minter
Los Angeles
Shafter
Lerdo Highway
Water tests reveal coliforms in local supply
Problems director Guinn notes January results showed positive coliforms in drinking water, signaling possible treatment or pipe issues and potential contamination. North Shafter and North Park have faced water problems but repairs are underway. A meeting with engineers is set for Tuesday to interview them, with a June submission to Farmers Home Administration planned.
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North Shafter
North Park
Guinn
Farmers Home Administration
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Shafter Area
Shafter City Hall
Beth Hudson
Walker Senior Center
Faber St
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
BUICK
Aber
Ford Ranger
Cruise
Corsica
Aol Ae
Ne Mc Hele
Ford Taurus
VGPS
Mitsubishi
Ra Fares
WASCO
Main St
Lamont
National Health
Buttonwillow Medical/Dental Center
P.O. Box
E. Front Street
Buttonwillow
California
Medical
Community Health Center Medical & Dental Services
Paso Robles
Lost Hills
Rodrigo Torronez
Mettler & Garces Hwys
P.O
Delano
Taft Community Medical Center
South 10Th Street
Taft
Wasco Medical/Dental Center
Palm Avenue
Alley Good
Wan Agia
Shafter Ave
Carne
Raffles
Maes
Home
Peter Bay
Tor
Home & Gomien
Pibb
Gety An
ATMA
Dr. Pepper
Habla Espanol
Wem
Elona Ie
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