North Kern runner Matthew Velasquez heads to National Junior Olympics
Matthew Velasquez, an undefeated 1998 CCAL cross country standout from North Kern, qualified for the National Junior Olympics in Lisle Illinois after winning the 4000 meter association race in Visalia on November 14 and placing fifth in Region 14 in Fresno November 22. The event gathers 3500 youth runners ages 8 to 18 from 15 regions across the nation with finals near Chicago on December 12. Velasquez has raced with Shafter Striders since 1992 and is coached by Danny Cruz, Rick Gonzales, Brian Rye, Robert Waters, and Terry Lewis at North Kern Christian School in Wasco.
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BNSF to Start $11 Million Track and Bridge Work
The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company will begin an $11 million maintenance project on the BNSF main line between Bakersfield and Fresno, affecting Shafter Wasco and Pond. Scheduled to start January 18 1998 the work aims to be completed in two weeks to minimize customer and community impact. The project is described as one of the larger maintenance efforts conducted in a compressed timeframe.
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New Motorcycle Club Forms Led by Gene Lefferts
Gene Lefferts leads a new Clean and Sober motorcycle club inviting riders of all kinds who are street legal and insured to join. Hearts Blood members meet Saturdays at Lefferts home in Beech Avenue for outreach and a Christmas season toy and clothing drive for local churches.
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Nelson Re elected Mayor in Shafter City Council Reorganization
Nelson Garry re elected Mayor after council reorganization completed at the December 8 1998 meeting. He began on the council in 1992 and will serve until 2000. He cites economic growth and Downtown Revitalization as key issues. Cathy Prout named Mayor pro tem Fran Florez as CDA chair with Jon Johnston as vice chair.
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