Kiwanis Learn of Drug Diversion Program in Shafter
Kiwanis guests and local officials discussed the six year old drug diversion program aiding substance abusers. Judge guidance and Santos Cepeda of Kern County Mental Health help tailor outpatient or Teen Challenge residential plans. About 66 percent complete, with 80 percent of graduates reporting no further issues. Susan Tamsi, a graduate, credited Teen Challenge for a fresh start. Mary Chandler, her sponsor, now works with teens. Socorro Mann of Delano Court supported the effort as well. A Prop 36 summary was shared, noting potential limits on sentencing options if approved.
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Kern County Mental Health Department
Susan Tamsi
Susan
Mary Chandler
Socoro Mann
Delano Court
Socoro
Shape-Up America marks 100th birthday edition
National non-profit campaign founded by Dr. Koop promotes activity and health education. The site highlights the organization’s centennial celebration and invites visitors to explore educational materials during the year.
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Dr. Koop
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Cost to educate California children climbs in Richland district
Fifty years ago California taxpayers faced rising school costs as Richland School District outlays rose to 188.90 per pupil per year for 1948 49, up from 110.48 in 1943 44 and 58.88 in earlier years. The Kern County area saw population gains amid agriculture and a new Shafter unit bid topping 29 000 with a 25 000 wing addition. Building permits in Shafter slowed to 10 950 50 for July as the town weighs separating from Kern schools as parents push curriculum concerns. local officials cite booming agricultural growth and a rising population of 18 888 in the Shafter Wasco area since 1940.
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Richland
California Taxpayers’ Association
Shafter
Wacco
Kern County Chambers of Commerce
Shafter-Wasco
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E.K. Grant
William Welch
C.H. Pope
Kern County
Shafter community projects span housing, safety and water
The district plans a unified system linking Shafter High and elementary schools, while 24 of 100 housing units await completion. Fire Chief Ratzlaff tests Civil Defense sirens, and water backflow inspections begin under the Safe Drinking Water Act. New police hire John Johnston brings prior reserve and Explorer experience. MFAD forms a financial committee to oversee spending and big purchases.
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Shafter High
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Shafter
Tenta
al Hey
Walt Bot
Clifford Ratzlaff
Shafter Fire Dept
Ratzlaff
Fire Dept
Ceta
John Johnston
Shafter Police Dept
Shafter Stringray
Wasco
John Guinn
California
Leopold
MFAD
Jack Thompson
Bob Diltz
Community Park Upgrades and Town Hall Meeting Details
New restrooms and a large playground area will be added at the south end of the park with new toys. A concrete fence will replace the sump area fencing. A Special Community Town Hall Meeting is set for September 28 7 p.m. at Veteran's Hall to discuss the city direction and review the four year old vision document from 1996 focusing on downtown jobs public safety recreation and schools.
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Vet’s
Rodriguez Park
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