Shafter Recreation District delays vote on high school complex
After citizen input and a looming lawsuit, the Shafter Recreation and Park District adjourned its meeting without action on an 11.8 acre recreation complex at Shafter High School. A new session is set for Thursday at 7 p.m. to review an Environmental Impact Report amid opposition from the Shafter Citizen Action Group and concerns about funding and security.
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Shafter Recreation and Park District
Shafter High School
Shafter Citizen Action Group
Recreation and Park District
Richard Larson
Mickey Gladden
Steve Thrasher
Kern
SAPD
David Carthal
Finan - Information
Gary Wilson
Ernest A. Conant
Recreation District
Conant
Carthal
Larson
Kern High School
Kern High School District Board of Trustees
Kern High
EIA
Bill Walker
Winter Sports Awards Banquet Honors Shafter Athletes
Shafter High School hosted the Winter Sports Banquet with 300 plus attendees praising basketball, soccer and wrestling teams. Principal Herb Neufeld lauded community support as coaches and athletes received letter awards, MVP honors, and team citations after post banquet meetings.
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Bill Musick
Shafter
Shafter High School
Selina Barnes
Pavietich
Herb “Neufeld
Neufeld
Lisle Gates
Bob Smith
Smith
Michelle Delazier
Jennifer Dobbs
Denise
Bonnie) Moore
Kelly Salcido
George Larson
Pie Auction and Tours Highlight Shafter Society Event
The Shafter Historical Society hosts its third annual pie auction after a potluck dinner at the Veterans Hall on Thursday March 24. Auctioneer Benny McLeod leads bidding as members hear a Depot Museum progress report by President Stan Wilson.
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Shafter Historical Society
Veteran's Hall
Depot Museum
Stan Wilson
Benny McLeod
Shafter’s
Mary Siemens
Virginia Bender
The
Historical Society
Taft Museum
Taft
Shafter Fest seeks theme for May Celebration
The Shafter Potato and Cotton Festival held its first planning meeting at City Hall last Tuesday. General Chairman Ben Grundy praised turnout and interest while seeking a festival theme tied to Shafter's Seventieth Anniversary. A new 3 and 6 kilometer Fun Run debuts this year. The next meeting is March 22 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
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Shafter
City Hall
Ben Grundy
Grundy
Richland School Board presents counter to teachers and staff contracts
The Richland Board counters the Richland Teachers Association and Classified Staff proposals citing unknown funds. It offers no across the board raise, proposes longer days with 8 hours and 30 minute lunch, and outlines $89,600 in new costs plus $5,500 benefits and projected health rises. Public hearing set for March 21. copies of proposals available at schools and district office.
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Richland School District Board of Trustees
Richland Teachers Association
Ing
Handel
Richland
Vera Stone
Acaene
RTA
Stone
MAPA
CHP
Mike Schmidt
Lou Sutton
Age Cea
Gerbe Ae
Memorial services for 80 year old Kelly to be held
Memorial services will be held Thursday March 17 at 2 p.m. at St. Pauls Episcopal Church located at 17th and B Streets in Bakersfield for the 80 year old Kelly.
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
17Th
B Streets
Bakersfield
Chamber Opposes Oil Severance Tax In Local Meeting
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce opposed the severance tax on oil production, supporting Assemblyman Don Rogers. The secretary was told to send position letters to state legislators and Attorney General Van de Kamp. John Conley was named to fill Herb Howell’s unexpired term on the Chamber board as a committee examined Kern County’s economic impact.
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Don Rogers
van de Kamp
John Conley
Chamber of Commerce
Herb Howell
Chamber
Kern County
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Mike Kelley
Kelley
John Revell
KHSD
Revelle
FFA
Willy Bryant
Ag Farm
Jerry Nixon
Shafter Recreation and Parks District Board
Sandy Leal
Mario Jimenez
Mario
Ramon Alaniz
Berk Hight
James Linn
Raul Martinez
Steve Nickel
Society
Shafter Museum
Shafter Press
P.O
I-r
Melinda Wooley
Brenda Stewart
Rachelle Hampton
Lisa Hooser
Amy Panici
Kerrie Lawrence
Jill Ryan
Association For Education
Art Republic of China
Tom Strelich
Teresa Carrasco
Gracie Garcia
Shawna Lauderdale
Yolanda Gonzales
Marie Sanchez
Kelly Services
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