Community calendar: events in Shafter area May schedule
Public meetings by the California High Speed Rail Authority seek input on Kern County train routes May 4 at Wasco City Hall from 4 to 6 30 p m. A National Day of Prayer event May 6 at Downtown City Plaza. Ribbon cutting at State Farm Insurance April 29 5 30 p m with open house 4 30 to 6 30 p m. Recreation district youth baseball and softball registrations open now with April 30 deadline. Volunteer coaches sought for youth programs. Mexican Colony Reunion May 15 at Veterans Hall tickets due by April 25. AVID program seeks volunteers at Shafter High School contact 746 4961. Open House May 5 at Green Hotel.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority
Wasco City Hall
Kern County
Chamber of Commerce
State Farm Insurance
Central Avenue
Shafter Recreation and Park District
E. Tulare Avenue
Shafter
Shafter’s Veterans Hall
Tia Amanda
Gmail
Shafter High School
Lydia Caceres
Natalie Feinberg
Wasco Shafter Relay for Life 2010 Raises $103000 Plus
The 24 hour event at Wasco's Tiger Stadium featured 37 teams from Shafter and Wasco with survivors and students. Casey McBride spoke about cancer tests and led opening ceremonies as Luminary night wrapped in tribute. organizers expect a final update next week.
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Shafter
Wasco
KUZZ
Casey McBride
McBride
Tiger Stadium
Wasco High
United For A Cure
Shafter High
Relay For Life Club
Richland
John L. Prusett
Kids of Rock
Wasco and
Shafter High School
Relay For Life
Wasco-Shafter
Rhonda Jones
Kiyoshi Tomono
Kasey McBride
Jones
Tomono
Channel 17 News
Regulary
Kern County Cemetery District earns District of Distinction award
The Kern County Cemetery District comprising Shafter and Wasco Cemeteries received the District of Distinction accreditation from the Special District Leadership Foundation. The honor recognizes governance, ethics, and sound operations for a district serving Kern County since 1923.
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Kern County
Shafter
Wasco
Special District Leadership Foundation
California
City of Shafter adds three new staff members
The City of Shafter welcomes three new employees to posts including Jacqueline Castro Dou glas Hallmark and McKenzie Salazar.
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Shafter
Jacqueline Castro
Douglas Hallmark
McKenzie Salazar
Shafter City Council approves Cinco De Mayo proclamation and bids
The Shafter City Council met April 20 and approved a Cinco de Mayo proclamation for May 1 to 8 2010. They authorized water tank inspection and maintenance with 2009 10 funds totaling 6760 and contracted Liquivision Technology. They also approved manhole maintenance with 40000 budgeted and 4257 spent from Shar Craft Incorporated. The council awarded Barth Construction a base street work bid totaling 463597.67 with 190000 budgeted and 415000 from the Transportation Development Act. They authorized temporary enhanced military leave benefits for Officer Angel Sanchez including salary continuation for 30 days and benefits, with an estimated city cost of 15063 for 12 months.
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Shafter City
Liquivision Technology
Shar-Craft Incorporated
Barth Construction
Elm Street
Nickel Street
Reiker Street
Rodriguez Avenue
Rodeo Street
Olsen Avenue
Transportation Development Act
Shafter
Angel Sanchez
California
Sanchez
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National Day of Prayer
Ribbon
AVID
Green Hotel
Open House
True Light Baptist Church
Relay For Life Team
Faithful Warriors
Manuel Quezada
Richland Junior High
Shafter Community Correctional Facility
City Council
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