Shafter FFA Sweetheart Dance and Barbecue
Shafter FFA hosts a Sweetheart Dance and barbecue at Shafter High School ag shop on Thursday February 21 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost 6.50 per person with takeouts from 5:30 p.m. A live band plays for dancing. Separate note about commodities distribution by Kern County EOC at Iglesia Evangelica Encuentro Church 30349 Orange St on February 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a container. proof of low income required.
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Kern County Women for Cotton offers $500 scholarships
The Kern County Women for Cotton will award five hundred dollar scholarships to high school graduates and college students majoring in agriculture or related fields with an application deadline of May 1, 1992. Contact school counselors or the Kern County Women for Cotton at (805) 664-8756 for details.
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February storms lash Kern County causing flood risks
Heavy storms swept through California including Kern County and Shafter last week. Rain totals reached 4.95 inches since July 1, 1991 with about two inches in Shafter over eight days. Flood warnings and road closures were reported at 1 Avenue Wall area Five Points Mannel Lerdo Highway Schnaidt Walker Street. Public Works aims to finish storm drain phases to alleviate worst areas. California farmers face a sixth year of drought despite moisture from the storms. The Central Valley Project plans to cut water deliveries to some west side farmers, drawing criticism from Rep. Bill Thomas who urges reopening the decision and farmer input.
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Richland district faces Voting Rights Act litigation concerns
Richland-Lerdo School District trustees ordered a study of how board members are elected amid allegations by Joaquin Avila that the process dilutes Hispanic influence. Avila linked Richland-Lerdo to past Dinuba MAPA actions and noted district scrutiny under the Voting Rights Act, with a March report deadline.
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Offord Rollins murder trial delayed to March 2
The Wasco High School athlete Offord Rollins has another trial delay as defense seeks more time to study new evidence from the district attorney. Prosecutor Lisa Green opposes the delay though agrees with the defense expert needing fiber sample comparison. Rollins, 18, is free on 100000 bail after Aug 28 arrest for the murder of Maria Madera Rodriguez, 17, found near a canal in Lost Hills.
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