Wild dogs attack at Shafter High School farm. ewe killed
Over the weekend wild dogs attacked the Shafter High School Agriculture Farm, killing a breeding ewe and alarming the Strader family. Ann Strader described the scene and police later had to destroy the injured animal. Local teacher Jim Thurm suggested economic hardship may drive such dog incursions, with packs seen along Kern River. Authorities urge licensing, vaccination, and caution around unfamiliar dogs.
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Shafter High School
Oildale
Local child in serious condition in LA fund drive
Christine Johnson an 11 year old girl remains in serious condition at UCLA’s NPI not able to eat or function normally. Valley Bible Church has raised 18000 dollars as a 50 percent down payment for her treatment leaving 14000 dollars balance with 4000 more donated. Donations can be made through the fund at Valley Bible Church Christine Johnson Deacon Caring Fund contact 7463353 or the Johnson family at 7465414.
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Christine Johnson
UCLA
NPI
Teresa Johnson
Valley Bible
Johnson
Teresa
Christine
Valley Bible Church
Beechie sues Shafter officials in whistleblower retaliation suit
Fired Shafter police officer Mary Beechie files suit against the City of Shafter and council members Linda Gragg Cathy Prout Gerry Nelson Don Zachary and Chief Greg Greeson claiming retaliation and discrimination under California law for whistleblowing. The case, set for July 22 1996 before Judge Sidney Chapin, cites wrongful termination and seeks redress.
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Mary Beechie
City of
Shafter
Beechie
Greg Greeson
Police Department
Shafter Peace Officers Association
SPOA
Jim Anderberg
Anderberg
RTC
SPCA
Linda Gragg
Cathy Prout
Gerry Nelson
Don Zachary
Greeson
California
Nathan Hale
Wade McKinney
Gary Knox
McKinney
Gragg
Pacific Avenue
California Department of Corrections
Shafter Joint Powers Financing Authority
City Council
SJPFA
Black Gold in Shafter area fuels oil drilling buzz
The Shafter oil scene advances with three active wells and a fourth within city limits. Texaco and Texas Crude Energy report initial production near 500 barrels daily, later fluctuating, as industry sources await conclusive results and a possible nine by one mile field extending toward Wasco. City officials note awaiting outcomes amid a Denver West move.
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Shafter
Wasco
Shafter City
Wade McKinney
Shafter Press
North Shafter
Amoco Production Co
Texaco Company
Texas Crude Energy, Inc
Kern
Texaco
Texas
Wildcat
Fresno and
Beech Avenues
Shafter AARP to Meet at Sunset Center in January
The Shafter AARP 2809 will meet at the W C Walker Senior Center located at 505 Sunset Ave on Monday January 15 1996 at 1 30 p m You are invited to join in the 1996 festivities.
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Shafter Aarp 2809
W.C. Walker
Sunset Ave
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Ann Strader
Strader
Lyle Strader
FFA
Straders
SHS Ag
Jim Thurm
Thurm
Bakersfield
Kern River
Animal Control
Shafter Animal Control Officer
Karri Roberts
Julie Skalisky
Angela Deemer
Paris
France
Richland Junior High School
By Susan Holland
Denver West Coast
Cox
AARP
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