Civilian soldier leaves classroom for Afghanistan deployment
Local teacher and civilian soldier Dave Meek prepares for a one year deployment to Afghanistan from Fort Bliss Texas, praising community support from Richland School District Wasco family and his unit's leadership. Meek, 40, is a husband and father of three with a history of overcoming challenges and earning three masters degrees.
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Richland
Cindy
Wasco
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Samuel
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Shafter
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Shafter Events Roundup Highlights Back-to-School Drive Aladdin Show
Assemblyman Valadao's office holds Stuff the Bus on August 19 at 150 E Lerdo Hwy Shafter from 10 00 am to 5 00 pm to collect school supplies Volunteers urged Gilbert Alvarado for participation Shafter Children's Summer Theatre stages Aladdin August 20 at 7 pm at Shafter High School Fred L Starrh PAC Call 805 2221 for details WC Walker Senior Center hosts computer and cellular workshops Monday to Thursday 1 pm to 4 30 pm Shafter Cub and Boy Scouts meet Mondays at 6 45 pm at Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church Call 746 4969 or 630 5024 for info Veterans Park bench drive urged by American Legion 865 Christian Singer Jerry Pearson performs August 21 6 pm at Home Fellowship Church 520 California Ave with guests from Joy Community Church Bakersfield
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Fred L. Starrh
Shafter High School
Shafter Cub
Shafter Mennonite Bretheren
David and
Laura Vaughan
Jerry Pearson
Home Fellowship Church
California Avenue
Shafter
Joy Community Church
Bakersfield
Stuff the Bus drives school supply donations in Shafter
Assemblyman David Valadao leads a Stuff the Bus event at 150 E Lerdo Highway Shafter on August 19 to collect pens pencils folders binders backpacks and other back to school items for local students in need. The drive, already held in Wasco Corcoran and Hanford, aims to fill a school bus with supplies and engage the community in helping valley families.
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David Valadao
E. Lerdo Highway
Shafter
Valadao
Wasco
Corcoran
Hanford
Final Street Faire Ends Shafter Summer Series
The August 1 Street Faire in downtown Shafter wrapped the season, with residents enjoying a final summer night of booths, entertainment, and community gathering. The Shafter Chamber of Commerce hosted the events, boosting downtown business and leaving a memorable turnout.
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Major marijuana grow operation raided near Buttonwillow
Kern County deputies seized 120 outdoor marijuana plants from a Buttonwillow residence four blocks from Buttonwillow School on August 10. The seizure followed the Board of Supervisors August 9 vote banning cultivation beyond 12 plants per legal parcel, with deputies noting risks from large dogs and booby traps and confirming code enforcement for noncompliance.
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Damon McMinn
KCSD
McMinn
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