Night school offers ESL GED and citizenship classes
The program runs three ESL levels, a GED English class, a Spanish level one, and a Citizenship Class taught by Gary Rodriguez and Maria Dominguez. Children ages 3 to 12 may attend. A local woman in her 30s earned her GED after a year, while the program plans two GED classes one English one Spanish, with Spanish GED tests available to help job prospects.
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Gary Rodriguez
Maria Dominguez
Donahue
GED Certificates Awarded In Richland Night School
Richland School District Night School directed by James Donahue completed its first session on December 20 with two GED Certificates. Edna Guevara, a mother of six, passed four tests but needed extra math effort before earning her diploma. Santos Gonzalez Jr., 18, left high school for personal reasons and earned his GED after focused study. Both credit Donahue and classmates for support as Guevara vows to open new doors and Gonzalez plans college study in business.
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James Donahue
Donahue
Edna Guevara
Guevara
Santos Gonzalez Jr
Santos
Jim
Rita Prender
Gonzalez
Kern County announces Shafter clinic schedule January
The Kern County Health Department lists January clinic dates for Shafter. A family planning clinic is available January 9 by appointment, funded by a California Kids' Plates Grant. For eligibility call Mary Downs at 758-0680.
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California
Kern County Health Department
Shafter
Kern County Grand Jury Report Flags EMS Director Shortfalls
The Kern County Grand Jury report describes its cross section of volunteers, the laws guiding investigations, and its process of gathering evidence to offer recommendations. It notes EMS under Penal Code 925 and finds the Interim Director lacks the required degree and Form 700 disclosure, highlighting a conflict of interest under board supervision.
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Kern County Grand Jury Health
California
Shafter 2001 Year in Review Highlights Local Changes
The Kern County Grand Jury commended Shafter for downtown revitalization. Minter Airport plans hotel style offices from relocated Kern Homes. Shafter Pool reopened after algae found in the baby pool and repairs followed. Police Chief explains risks of summer rave parties and drug availability. Youth Council launched bathing-suit collection under slogan Serving Tomorrow's Community Today. Prop 36 take effect boosting Shafter Drug Court as model for state. City honors Joe Kirk for 36 years in business. an ordinance limits fronting merchandise. Bill Thomas notes federal rebates mailed. Gov Davis budget adds 5 million for Shafter Intermodal Facility and Teen Challenge hosts Kids Day Camp. Jaime Quinonez named Shafter High Principal after Rekosh retires.
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Board of Supervisors
Eceoc Board of Directors
Minter Airport
Kern
Lerdo Highway
Shafter Pool
County Health Department
Recreation and Parks
Zrofsky
Shafter Youth Council
Superior Court
Gary Ingle
Joe Kirk
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Shafter Insurance
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Shafter High School
Charlie Rekosh
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