Whiz Kids Competition Set for Friday at McKittrick School
Public invited to the annual Whiz Kids event hosted by McKittrick School on Jan 28 from 10 am to 2 pm in the multi purpose room. Seventh and eighth graders from Elk Hills, Piute Mountain, Linns Valley Poso Flat, and General Shafter participate, with 30 students chosen from six per school. The four contest areas are Math History Science Essay and a Super Quiz modeled on the Academic Decathlon featuring a 24 question timed round based on Cromwell's Boy by Erik Christian Haugaard.
Fingerprint Bill Advances in Assembly Aimed at Quick Teacher Clearances
Dean Florez of Shafter leads a 52 to 18 assembly vote for AB 397 to permit temporary and substitute teachers with prior district experience to work up to 45 days while DOJ fingerprint checks are processed. He says the bill reduces red tape and maintains classroom continuity amid DOJ delays. Supporters include school admins, teachers, and boards statewide.
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Department of Justice
Dean Florez
D-Shafter
Assembly
DOJ
Shafter Ladies Auxiliary Grows to 35 Members
The Shafter unit, descended from a disbanded pace group, continues to meet and engage in community events. Martin notes it has the highest member percentage in the state and aims for 38 members. A memorial drive invites residents to honor veterans via cemetery memorials, with donations via the Shafter Chamber of Commerce at 150 Central Valley Highway or Glad Baggs Store, 208 Central Avenue, or by mail. chamber contact 746-2600.
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Martin
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Wasco Cemetery
Wasco
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Central Valley Highway
Glad Baggs
Central Avenue
Chamber
Senior Center Weekly Menus and Meal Policy
Senior Center menus list meat loaf with gravy baked potato green beans and pudding on Thursday January 27 and baked chicken with mixed vegetables coleslaw cake and milk. Friday January 28 features roast pork mashed potatoes peas applesauce and milk. Lunch served 11:30 to noon at W C Walker Senior Center with a suggested donation of 1.50 for seniors and 3.50 for guests under 60. reservations required one day in advance call 746 4049.
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W. C. Walker Senior Center
Banquet to honor community leaders with awards and entertainment
The chamber banquet will feature Mitchell performing God Bless the U S A and magician Frank Thurston entertaining a 200 person adult audience. New officers will be installed and citizens honored in categories such as Citizen of the Year Agriculture Business Student Community Service and Humanitarian. Tickets cost 15 with calls to 746 2600 or board members.
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John Stockton
Sandy Armstrong
Jordon Lewis
Larry Gargan
Kenny
Glenn Handel
Chamber
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Julie
Sineri
UCLA
Visa
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James St. Shafter
St. Wasco
Jalmond Grove
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Lerdo
Lost Hills Roa RV Park
Gary Ingels
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Shafter Kern Inty
E. Lordo
FedEx
H&h Automotive
Negre
Habla Espafiol
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