Bush State of the Union stresses compassion and disarmament
President Bush delivers the State of the Union urging compassion for Iraqis while warning that Saddam Hussein must not strike first. He pledges a coalition if needed to disarm him, outlines budget restraint, medical liability reform, and faith based initiatives, and asks for aid programs and AIDS relief for Africa.
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Shafter Chamber sponsors events and contests in February
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Bakersfield Condors offer two perishable item driven tickets for a February 9 game. Locations include City Hall and Minter Field. Awards Night Dinner at Hungry Tiger Bakersfield on February 8 costs 25 and needs reservations at 393-0291. Miss Kern County pageant seeks 17 to 24 year old high school graduates with February 10 enrollment deadline. contact Kim Williams at 663-7076. Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on February 20 at Veterans Hall from 5 to 7:30, $6, with takeouts. contact numbers 746-4358 or 745-6409. Installation banquet February 27 at 6 p.m. USO theme, Veterans Hall, tickets $20. call 746-2600.
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Minter Field Air Museum
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Florez pushes California Rail Authority plan revival
Senator Dean Florez proposes creating the California Rail Authority to oversee state funded intercity passenger rail projects. He argues to keep the High Speed Rail effort under rail expertise and prevent Caltrans takeover seen as a risk to long term success.
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Richland NBCs Reach Three as Local Ceremony Honors Teachers
National Board Certification now numbers three at Richland as Kern County teachers celebrated at the Culinary Arts Institute in Bakersfield. Richland School District led the county with NBC graduates, joining last year’s honorees Nancy Thompson and Janet Johnson, plus 12 other candidates. Joanne Carrillo of Redwood Elementary was also honored as recently board certified.
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Predictions of spring almond blossoms over groundhog
An article notes spring forecasts toggle between Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney and almond blossoms. It describes Punxsutawney Phil’s shedding shadow, the February 2 ceremony, and the long tradition dating to 1886, with a low 39 percent accuracy rate.
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Bill Deeley
Kern building boom marks 2002 record year in county
The Kern County Board of Trade reports 2002 permits totaling 1.047 billion, up 30.3 percent from 2001. Shafter leads with 58.09 million, helped by Target Store distribution center activity. Residential construction rose 45.2 percent to 626.86 million, while commercial activity declined slightly, with December totals dropping from prior month.
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Community Chest Spaghetti Dinner Supports Seniors and AARP Fund
The Community Chest hosts a spaghetti dinner at Shafter Veterans Hall on February 20 from 5 to 7 30 pm with take outs. The event, costing six dollars, donates a portion of funds to the AARP scholarship and continues the annual spring garden tour in 2004 while seeking residents to share their home gardens.
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