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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 2004
Page
5
In a Botanical Journal entry Judy and Walt Bergen reflect on evergreen pear trees blooming near Bakersfield College on February 9, 1983. They link blossoms with Melissa and past events, noting tree growth, seasonal delays, and a life of study, faith, and gratitude for rain and beauty.
The Shafter Healthy Start program, with support from Bakersfield Masons and AmeriCorps volunteers, ran a multi site effort serving 1388 children across Jr High Redwood and Golden Oak Elementary. Dental screenings reached about 95 children 0-5, with 26 more treatments planned in February using a mobile clinic. Partnerships include Kern County Child Dental Health Network, Clinic Sierra Vista, Taft College Dental Hygiene, and Prop 10 funding. Jackets from United Way, CAP of Kern County, and Shafter High Interact Club were collected and distributed via a large jacket drive across sites.
Ringo is a male three to four month old German Shepherd Siberian Husky mix with dense fluffy fur. He gets along with other dogs and loves to follow feet. Adoption cost is $60 and he will be neutered at six months and vaccinated for rabies. For visits call 746-2140 or stop by the shelter.
The Shafter Animal Shelter posts hours Monday to Friday 7 am to 3 pm and weekend access 7 am to 1 am. It discusses dog escape risks, owner liability, and tips to reduce boredom. The shelter asks for towels blankets dog shampoo car shampoo nail trimmers brushes and grooming items.
The district shows progress as test scores rise and by 1997 98 the achievement gap shrinks to under seven percent. In 1998 99 Brazosport becomes the state’s largest exemplary district and wins the State Quality Award. Researchers credit targeted instruction and high expectations for minority student achievement.
Kiwanis groups urged members to read at Golden Oak School as the school marks Dr Seuss's 100th birthday. Linda Curry coordinated the reading program with longtime Kiwanis participants noting rewards and student appreciation. Healthy Start speakers outlined services and future classes while Kiwanis fundraisers offered Valentine roses February 11 12 13 with orders due by February 9.
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