Blemishes at Memorial Park Reveal Poor Communication
Local talk cites unspecified problems at Shafter Memorial Park including brown lawns and unraked grass. Groundskeepers and workers allege poor communication, low morale, and dismissive remarks by cemetery board members during wage talks. They describe favoritism toward incumbents, limited raises, and the need for new leadership amid ongoing negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Memorial Park
Roy Ashburn
Matthew Park
Park
Roy
Don Zachary
Tony Aguilar
Frank Beltran
Dave Siemens
Aguilar
Zachary
Brad Thomasina
Ashburn
Board considers letter at Richland Lerdo meeting
The Richland Lerdor School District board met briefly Monday with new assistant superintendent Chris Frazier in for George Wolters. They approved a data processing equipment lease for 3567 per year and moved the next meeting to Tuesday Sept 4 due to Labor Day. A parent letter from Hortencia Sanchez criticized lack of Latino input in the superintendent search, while Steve Skalisky and Lawrence Handel defended the process and noted Dr. Richard Berg conducted input sessions in Shafter Library on Aug 7 8 and 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Zachary
Aguilar
Beltran
Siemens
Tim Unruh
Unruh
Richland-Lerdo
Chris Frazier
George Wolters
Hortencia Sanchez
PAC
Richland- Lerdo
Sanchez
Steve Skalisky
Lawrence Handel
Richard Berg
Shafter
Ownership Disputes Roil Shady Lane Mobilhome Park
Disagreement grips Shady Lane Mobilhome Park as former owner Charlotte O Bannon pursues foreclosure threats on property at West Orange and Shafter avenues. Consultants Ltd claims O Bannon mispaid mortgage while residents face penalties in notices with translation and translation errors. Residents and manager Kimberly Phillips clash over TV coverage and late rent notices, with July disturbances fueling tensions.
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Shady Lane Mobilhome Park
Charlotte O’bannon
West Orange
Shafter Avenues
O'Bannon
Consultants Ltd
Kimberly Phillips
O’bannon
Shafter Press
Oregon
Maxine Prosnick
Prosnick
Phillips
Park
Channél 23
New golf ordinance approved by Shafter district board
The Recreation and Park District board on Tuesday Aug 14 discussed a golf ban at the Shafter Sports Center. A $100 fine was proposed by Manager Lynda Leopold, with the ordinance to become law 30 days after legal notice. Pool season extends weekends if weather allows. last year kept hours to October. Staff reported arts and crafts classes with 15 plus children per session, and Kern County Fair forms were sent for the district entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation and Park District Board
Shafter Sports Center
Lynda Leopold
Courts
Sys
Shafter Pool
Leopold
Kern County
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Sacramento
Delano
Wasco
Shafter-Wasco
Eldalene Peters
Peters
McGruff
Reg Regeen
Officer
Darlene Williams
Dave Edmiston
Santa Fe
Jerry May
Jim Johnson
Flora Nichols
Mobilhome Park
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