Accountability Gap in Tehachapi School Officials
Guest editorial condemns confidentiality shielding in Tehachapi junior high and linked cases of alleged student misconduct and district politics. It calls for public accountability, audits, and scrutiny of trustees and benefits. The piece cites incidents in Columbus and Kern High School Districts and urges parent and community vigilance.
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Tehachapi
Bakersfield
Columbus
Ohio
Mifflin High School
Kern High School
Sam Thomas
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Thomas
Chad Vegas
Larry Starrh
Bill Hatcher
Bob Hampton
Hampton
Vegas
Stockdale Highway
California Avenue
Grand Jury
Retreat memories and faith fill Shafter ladies trip
The Home Fellowship Church group from Shafter enjoyed a two day Pismo Beach retreat with 12 attendees. They shopped, bathed in a jacuzzi, dined at Madonna Inn, and shared reflections on God’s Word and Christian virtues.
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Madonna Inn
England
Is There Something Missing Letters to Editor Rules
The Shafter Press states letters need signature phone number and address for verification. Names and city printed, phone numbers and specific addresses protected. Contact editor at 746-4942 or 399-5925 if missing guidance for publication.
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Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
Shafter
California
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
Congress
P.O
Cinco de Mayo Festival Promises Fine Weather Hope
Residents plan a rain free Cinco de Mayo Festival on Saturday April 30 with volunteers handling entertainment and local booths from churches and service groups. If rain forces cancellation the event will be moved to Saturday May 7 with food and deep pit BBQ benefiting Community Chest.
Cinco de Mayo 2005 Festival Highlights Downtown Parade
Deanna Rodriguez invites the community to enjoy a Cinco de Mayo festival featuring nonprofit booths with tamales burritos enchiladas sopes and snacks plus commercial food booths offering kettle corn sno cones and Chinese and BBQ fare. The downtown parade starts at 10 am with events at Manuel Park and a Lopez Family Grand Marshal feature in the Shafter Press.
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Manuel Park
Shafter Press
Lopez
Cinco de Mayo
Cost of College Drives Need for a Clear Plan
A columnist reviews rising college costs and savings options for families. He traces 1997 Coverdell IRA limits, UGMA drawbacks, and the rise of 529 plans as a user friendly solution. The piece urges early, concrete planning to fund a child’s education.
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Cal State Bakersfield
UCLA
Stanford
Junior
UMGA
UGMA
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Roy Patrick
RPI
Margaret Baker
Christ
Que Pasa
Deanna Rodriguez Root
Hasta Luego
Ihtotiani
Anthony Barkate
Harley
Orusebgs
Reed Print Inc
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Diane Givens
Lerdo Highway
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