Shafter MESA parents group hosts guest speakers tonight
Richland Junior Highs MESA program parent group meets at 7 30 p m in the library with two guest speakers Tony Garcia state director of MESA and Jack Scott Cal State Bakersfield director speaking on the MESA program and its opportunities Citizens may buy tickets soon for the 43rd Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Installation Dinner and Community Awards Ceremony Veterans Hall Jan 28 event details remain available for attendees
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Donations aid Wasco library inmates with books drive
McFarland residents are urged to donate books for inmates. Barry Bongberg can arrange pickup at 746-6510 or 792-3001. HUD Fresno will host Wasco Library event Feb 9 on foreclosed housing and loan applications. Call 758-2114 for details. Shafter Wasco area Feb 15 meeting at Wasco Veterans Building 7 p.m. Gretchen Handel attends Santa Rosa Junior Miss state petitions.
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Circus and Magic at Shafter Veterans Festival
Strong Magic and Circus will perform at the Shafter Veterans Cotton and Potato Festival. Gate charge applies for adults, while children 12 and under enter free. Children’s tickets available at the Wasco Tribune.
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Shafter Council approves park lot purchase and new field mechanic
The Shafter City Council votes to buy the Central Ave and James St parking lot for 2000 and authorizes two Lerdo Highway parcels for a mini park. A new field mechanic position replaces a senior maintenance worker at 3400 per year to improve Public Works flexibility. The meeting also covers budget outline, water and sewer facility work, and park district open gym card changes.
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Students speak on SCICON at Richland School Board
Four Richland Intermediate students Nayeli Gonzales Jacqueline Mora Brad Wiedmann and Zeb Smith spoke to the Richland School District trustees on January 17 about the SCICON outdoor education program. Superintendent George Bury noted enrollment at 1 943 with 77 at Lerdo. The board approved a 2138 37 steam cleaner for engine use on school buses from Nikkel Equipment. The district operates seven relocatable classrooms not meeting state architectural connections as of April 1 1988.
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Shafter Firefighters Plan 50s Valentines Dance
The Shafter Volunteer Fire Department hosts a February 11 50s Valentines Dance from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Veterans Hall Shafter with DARE Inc as DJ. Admission is 5 for ages 21 plus and a best dressed 50s style couple wins 50. The volunteers restore a 1920 Seagraves engine built by Tehachapi inmates, join other engines including a 1942 GMC and a 1961 Crown donated by Shafter city. The muster supports the annual Shafter Cotton and Potato Festival and the Seagraves may become Kern County’s oldest operating fire engine even if not in service.
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Specialist Joins Shafter High Connect Team
Mince joins Shafter High’s Connect Team sponsored by Kern High School District bringing five years at juvenile hall as a counselor. The program offers confidential help for students referred by teachers or peers, with group sessions and weekly check-ins if needed.
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