Shafter voters urged to approve Bond Measure F for district schools
June vote urges property owners to back 13 million dollars over ten years to modernize Richland School District facilities and fund a new school. Discusses overcrowding at Richland Primary, Intermediate, and Junior High, estimated state matching funds, and expected growth from new housing. Claims 100 new students yearly and calls for district action before the 1954-era classrooms fail.
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Shafter Junior Miss program history noted at Kiwanis
A Kiwanis program featured Nineteen Junior Miss participants and a special recognition for Jill Wiebe. The article recalls the 1977 start of Shafter Junior Miss through Kay Millwee and Sharon Biloff, with Jane Zachary as the first winner and top ten state placement.
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Jill Wiebe
Shafter
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Kay Millwee
Sharon Biloff
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Sharon
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Jane Zachary
Cinco de Mayo Parade and Park Fest Planned in Kern County
Community event details outline a May 4 celebration with a parade starting at 10 a.m. and a Manuel Park festival featuring food vendors such as tamales and carne asada, live performances by Richland School Jazz Band and Folklorico dancers, kids rides, chess and games booths, and AmeriCorps volunteering. Parade entries due May 2 with food booth applications by April 18 and other booths by April 30.
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Armed Forces
Manuel Park
Richland School
Kern County
Mariachi San Marcos
AmeriCorps
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We Leave a Trail in Shafter Family Notes
A note reflects on a busy week, gratitude for community help, and a near basement flood after a church service. The writer shares choosing to “get a life” by trusting the Lord to handle stress and planning to finish a great walk in closet while praising through trials.
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Richland School Chess Club
Donahue
General
Little Generals
Deanna Rodriguez Root
Pwsoss
Reed Print Inc
Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Margaret Baker
Diane Givens
Lerdo Highway
P.O. Box
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