Fireworks light up Shafter Fourth of July celebration
Thousands gathered at Shafter High School for an Independence Day event presented by the Shafter Chamber of Commerce. Cheryl Toews sang the national anthem as lights dimmed and fireworks rose in the dusk. Families spread blankets for seating on the opened football field and sports complex. Activities included bounce houses, carnival games, tug of war, baseball, and face painting. Bands from Jesus Shack performed while Mayor Cathy Prout received a plaque from Jackie Sullivan of In God We Trust America for displaying the national motto in the council chain.
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SPD starts Citizens Service Unit in Shafter
The Shafter Police Department will launch a Citizens Service Unit this month to recruit community volunteers as two person patrols and event support. Volunteers must be 21 with no criminal history, train three weeks at Kern County Sheriff’s Headquarters, and commit at least eight hours monthly. The CSU aims to enhance neighborhood watch, traffic control, vacation checks, and transporting evidence to Bakersfield.
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Shafter July Health Clinics and Library Events
The Shafter Public Health Department lists July clinics at 329 Central Valley Highway needing appointments except Immunization. Also the Heart Gallery at city hall until July 25 and the Shafter Branch Library hosts a Get a Clue summer program with preschool story time Mondays and teen mystery Death Gets a Red Card on July 18.
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Longtime Richland School District leader retires after 35 years
Retiring Richland School District Superintendent Lyle Mack ends a 35 year career as teacher and administrator. He started in 1972, became superintendent in 2000, and oversaw district growth including Sequoia and Redwood elementary schools and modernization projects. Ken Bergevin will succeed him.
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Fresno State University
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Lerdo
Kevin Monsma
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Sequoia
Redwood
Golden Oak
Richland Junior High
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