Kern County Center Aims to Boost Community Activities
The Center is led by the EgeteKony CENTER fromia Community Development Program and Kern County officials with RLSD and SAPD backing. The Shafter City Council donated 46000 and Kern County 50000 toward the project, RLSD contributing about 450000. Phase I includes a 95 by 125 foot building with 26 foot ceilings and future expansion to 5200 square feet. The center could open after 5 pm on school days and weekends, with renovations estimated around 306000 and temporary moves planned to maintain city services during work.
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Recreation Department
RLSD
SAPD
Shafter City Council
Knapp
Los Angeles
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Shafter High School
Pacific Bell
Greeson
California
Water sample raises questions at local plant
Guinn said the positive sample cause is undetermined but no reason for concern or special precautions. The Shafter Press notes years of speculation about McFarland’s high child cancer rate and pesticides, but studies found no link to drinking water chemicals.
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Guinn
Shafter Press
McFarland
Kiwanis Club buys 100 smoke alarms for homes
The Kiwanis Club of Shafter has purchased 100 smoke alarms under the Young Children Priority One program. Bob Voorhees and Kern County Fire Department will install them in homes with small children once certified. Richland School helps identify qualifying homes. requests for names and addresses to contact Voorhees or Ben Grundy.
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Kiwanis Club of
Shafter
Kiwanis International
Bob Voorhees
Young Children Committee
Kern County Fire Department
Richland School
Kiwanis Club
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Elk frame collapse halts part of Lerdo Highway facility
The Elk Corp plant on Lerdo Highway reported a steel frame collapse around 0200 p.m. on Monday January 24 caused by high winds ahead of a storm front. Contractors assess damage while construction continues on intact sections. No injuries reported and overall schedule likely unaffected. An investigation will conclude shortly and framing will be reinstalled.
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Elk Corp
Lerdo Highway
Group seeks donations for earthquake relief in California
The American Red Cross urges monetary gifts to aid quake victims in southern California. Fresno-Madera chap ter executive director Guy H. Wharton Jr says donations should be made payable to the Red Cross and mailed to 1841 Fulton, Fresno, CA 93721. All gifts are tax deductible. He praises valley National Guard volunteers aiding neighbors and stresses funds for basic needs of thousands disrupted by the temblor.
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American Red Cross
California
Guy H. Wharton, Jr
Fresno-Madera
Valley
Fulton
Fresno
Wharton
Valley National Guard
National Guard
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