Shafter Pool manager explains quitting over delayed repairs
A former Shafter Aquatics Center manager writes to the editor detailing years of involvement with the Stingrays and local swim teams. She cites a 1992 million-dollar rebuild, nine years of neglect, a health department closure, a $100,000 refurbishment, a May 19 2002 start and July 13 2002 reopening, plus unpaid effort by teens and lifeguards facing costly training.
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Shafter Aquatics Center
Shafter Pool
Stingray
ESRR Pool Contract Woes and LAPD Allegations Reported
The note describes CPR renewal costs at $50 and uniforms 50 to 100 per season as part of ESRR. It accuses the LAPD board of derailing repairs at the pool including deck lights fountains and rust issues while not honoring a verbal agreement. Questions about who may be charged and access to snack bar arise as summer ends and pool doors close.
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Richland Elementary
Shafter High
Shafter High Athletics Emphasize Character and Community Pride
Shafter High traces its athletic tradition to its 1928 opening and remains committed to developing character through sportsmanship, teamwork, and fair play. The district highlights ongoing efforts to enhance athletic facilities for the community and student citizens.
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Shafter High
Shafter Kiwanis and Health Meeting Updates
Shafter Kiwanis notes positive growth for the next decade with 2 700 students planned across schools and a rising population from 8 400 in 1990 to 13 000 in 2000. Major developments include new homes by Freedom, a late 2002 medical center, road widening, a Target distribution center, and big ITTC and rail projects. A Shafter Collaborative meeting is set for August 21 2002 at Richland Intermediate with Callie G Huston as speaker on Chlamydia awareness and prevention.
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Freedom Homes
Seventh Standard Road
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ITTC
Kern County
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Shafter Collaborative
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Shafter Avenue
Callie G. Huston
Callie
Shafter swimmer Carrera Harris heads to Senior Nationals in Florida
Carrera Harris a Shafter High School junior returns from the Valley Meet strong and will compete in Ft Lauderdale Florida this week. Meanwhile seniors should file 2002 Homeowners Renters Assistance papers by October with help at the Walker Center and district staff note finger print and background checks for all district employees. LAPD board openings and meeting details noted with named members and contact points.
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Carrera Harris
Ft. Lauderdale
Florida
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Shafter High School
Shafter Valley
Walker Center
SAPD
LAPD
County of Kern Elections Department
Bakersfield
Gilbert Alvarado
Johnny Yanez
Phyllis Salazar
Rick Gonzalez
Dennis Atkinson
Toni Johnston
Shafter High seeks help to replace goalposts and soccer goals
Principal Jaime Quinonez asks individuals and firms to fund upgrades for the football field including Prostyle goalposts to replace the 1961 H posts and new soccer goals. The project total is 9500 dollars, with improvements to lighting, accessibility, and facilities.
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Jaime Quinonez
Shafter High School
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