Recreation board budget questioned after leadership change
Former Shafter Recreation and Park District board members Bill Walker and David Mizener stepped down as new members R B Nixon and Dale Flud were sworn in. The LAPD board faced a concern raised by Gene Campbell over budget changes and potential misleadings by previous members. Campbell pointed to June and July minutes noting raises, impound funds, and budget corrections. he urged the board to study documents and rectify. The new officers were elected, with Bob Wiebe as vice chairman and Allanah Bill reelected secretary. District Manager Mike Kelley presented plaques to Walker and Mizener. The board approved a Joint Powers Agreement concept for insurance, as the Senior Citizens building nears completion. A January 7 hearing will address a Conditional Use Permit for the sports complex, and the next LAPD meeting is January 14.
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Shafter Recreation and Park District Board
Bill Walker
David Mizener
R. B. Nixon
Dale Flud
LAPD
Gene Campbell Campbell
Campbell
Audrey Campbell
Toni Johnston
Shafter
Campbells
Bob Wiebe
Allanah Bill
Mike Kelley
Recreation District
Walker
Mizener
JPA
Council Chambers
Shafter—Planning Commission
Lapd Board
Shafter Recreation and Park District
Dale Fluid
R.B. Nixon
Richland plans survey on latchkey children
Richland School District board voted unanimously to survey the number of latchkey children in the district. Dr. Vera Stone and Dr. John Birkhauser discussed child care funding, space, and potential state grants. The board also addressed meal supplements for pregnant students, CSEA salary records, and graduation policy revisions.
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Richland School District
RSD
Vera Stone
John Birkhauser
Ollowing
Renda Kern
Richland
Charles Rekosh
CSEA
San Jose
Smith
Ron Adams
Susan Shaffner
Adams
Shaffner
Cathy Mays
Nancy Christensen
Franz
RCO shuts Fresno plant processing. only seed intake continues
Fresno RCO plant stops processing on Sunday and now only receives seed at Highway 99 Lerdo. Local plant employs 42 workers, Fresno site 61. Negotiations between United Chemical Industrial Workers Union Local 78 and RCO stalled with no movement from management. Union says final offer delivered earlier. negotiations labeled impasse with no date set for talks.
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Fresno
Highway 99
Lerdo Highway
United Chemical Industrial Workers Union Local 78
RCO
Bob Bankston
Bankston
Bill Wiswall
Wiswall
Fog Closes Schools Amid Dense Weeklong Fog Conditions
Heavy fog forced area elementary schools to close Monday and Tuesday while Shafter High School shut Monday for heating problems. Weather officials warn the fog will persist through the week and driving remains hazardous. Area radio stations announce school closings and fog day schedules each morning after 6 a.m. and throughout the morning.
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Shafter
911 Now In Effect For Emergencies
The article notes 911 is now in effect for emergencies and mentions a preference against responding to calls for help. It also references a hard copy log of all 911 calls containing names.
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Bankston
Fresno
House
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Recreation Board
Richland Plans
Lawrence Handel
Randers
O11
Frank Christensen
Ferrelene Zachary
Christensen
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