Richland School Board B selects scenario B for redistricting Shafter
The Richland School Board voted 3-2 on December 7 to adopt scenario B to redraw Shafter districts. Ayes were Tammy Criswell Deanna Rodriguez Root and Steve Mann. nays were Cain Maldonado and Tony Aguirre. Community speakers questioned timing legality and potential lawsuits, with concerns about minority representation and future actions. The plan must next pass the County Board for effect in November 2012 elections.
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Richland
Shafter
Tammy Criswell
Deanna Rodriguez- Root
Steve Mann
Cain Maldonado
Tony Aguirre
Mike Svilich
Gary Rodriguez
Daniel Knapp
Ninetys
Rodriguez-Root
Local student wins United We Stand Art Competition
Jane Rauthory a senior at Wasco High School won first place in the 30 Assembly District Young Masters Art Competition sponsored by Assemblyman David Valadao. Her piece Purple Heart of Mine earned recognition at a Wasco council reception. she will receive four Disneyland tickets. Second place went to Ruby Campos and third to Rosalina Ballesteros with several honorable mentions.
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United We Stand
Jane Rauthory
Wasco High School
David Valadao
Valadao
Kern County
Rautbert
City of Wasco
Disneyland
Ored
Ruby Campos
McFarland
Rosalina Ballesteros
Wasco High
Juan Torres Raygoza
John Hernandez
Jose Luis Alberto
Pedro Lucano
Kings County
Kern
Fresno
Tulare
Jane
Veterans Christmas Lunch and Holiday Decoration Contest
The Shafter Post of the American Veterans hosts a free Christmas lunch for veterans and families on Friday December 16 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Veterans Hall. The Shafter Recreation and Park District runs a Christmas Decoration contest with two categories Spirit of Christmas and Most Creative, entry forms available at LAPD or online with a December 16 deadline.
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Shafter Post of the American Veterans
Veterans Hall
Shafter Recreation and Park District
Shafter
LAPD
E. Tulare Ave
Shafter Christmas Sing Brings City Together
The Shafter Ministerial Association and Shafter Chamber of Commerce hosted a Monday December 5 Christmas celebration. Richland Jr. High Jazz Band and Choir performed alongside Tim and Lindsay Wilkins and baton twirlers. Local groups from Shafter Church of Christ and the Shafter Brass Group entertained. Volunteers and the community provided hot chocolate and coffee while Richland Schools and the Shafter Police Department assisted. The event highlighted city pride and gratitude for contributors.
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Shafter
Shafter Ministerial Association
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Richland Jr. High
Tim
Lindsay Wilkins
Shafter Church of Christ
Shafter Brass Group
Ben Wilson
Richland
Angel Jimenez
City offers free brush and limb collection season rules
Beginning December 1 2011 city crews will collect brush and limbs at no cost to residents during December January and February. Piles must be in public streets or alleys with at most ten foot lengths and at least two feet between piles. Stumps wider than one foot or piles blocking traffic or drainage will not be collected. From March through November residents dispose of their own brush at approved locations. The Shafter Wasco Landfill accepts brush at no cost Monday through Saturday 8 00 am to 4 00 pm Sunday 10 00 am to 2 00 pm. Questions call 746-5002. Llame al Departamento de Trabajo Publicos si usted tiene alguna pregunta a 746-5002.
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