Melero becomes RLSD first Hispanic board president
Manuel Melero, long a focal point in local Hispanic activism, was elected RLSD board president for 1995-96 at the December 4 meeting. He has served as trustee since 1992 and is a Shafter resident, risk manager for Dele, and parent with two RLSD children. The board meets next Tuesday January 16, 1996 at 7 PM in the music room, adjusted for MLK Day.
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Manuel Melero
Richland-Lerdo
Melero
Kern County Elections Department
Bakersfield
RLSD
Dan Knapp
Knapp
Mark Franz
Shafter
Dele Company
Kerrie
Shafter Recreation and Park District Board
Matthew
Zachery
Lawrence Handel
Steve Skalisky
Noel Wilson
Rlsd Board of Education
Dress code debate at RLSD includes safety concerns
Trustees review a draft dress code stressing parental responsibility for student grooming while school staff assess health safety and instructional factors. The proposal bans headwear such as bandannas hats and requires an approved school cap with logo to be worn.
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RLSD
Holiday road toll urged as safer driving message
A public safety appeal warns that Christmas to New Year traffic may claim over 1,000 lives or injuries nationwide. Joseph M. Kaplan of the National Safety Council urges no drinking and driving, designated drivers, defensive driving, seat belt use, and cautions about alcohol-related fatalities. Fire and decorating hazards are noted with chimney fire guidance and stove safety tips.
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Joseph M. Kaplan
Greater
Los Angeles
National Safety Council
California
Kaplan
Deadline notices and community events in Shafter area
The Shafter Press observes Christmas and New Year closures with specific ad and article deadlines for Dec 27 1995 and Jan 3 1996 issues. Community events include a Holiday Bake Sale December 23 in front of Stringham's Drugs and Von’s to aid a local family, and a blood drive January 5 1996 at Wasco Lodge with donations to be followed by a free dinner on January 9. Provisions, contact numbers, and sign-up details are provided.
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Shafter Press
Ladies of the Shafter Valley Bible Church
Stringham’s
Von’s
Wasco-Shafter Elks Lodge
Elks Ladies
Wasco Lodge
Central Valley Highway
Dresser Road
Dottie Story
Vonnie Jones
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Roy Patrick
the Shafter Press
Ricky Williams
Susan Holland
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Chevy
Dodge
Pontiac
DeSoto
Packard
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