Shafter community groups announce events and tryouts
Local organizations list cheerleading tryouts on March 27 at Manuel Park for eight year olds with a parent waiver, Shafter Stingrays begin April 5 at 5 30 p m at the Shafter pool, and details for BBQ dinner, Relay for Life yard sale, volunteer coaches, Junior Miss pageant, a fundraising dinner, a concert by Robert MacNeil, and ticket contacts.
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Shafter Gladiators
Manuel Park
Teresa
Mitzi
Shafter High School Relay For Life
RFL
Connie Maldonado
Terry Gonzalez
Robert MacNeil
Shafter
Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church
Kern Street
Alanna Henry
Three arrested after narcotics found at Lerdo
Detentions Deputies at the Lerdo Minimum Facility found two inmates acting suspiciously and under the influence. A third inmate was found with about one gram of methamphetamine. Pedro Rodriguez Soto, 20, charged with being Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance. Joshua Wayne Morris, 20, charged with being Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance. Aaron Matthew Green, 26, charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale, and Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Jail.
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Lerdo
Pedro Rodriguez Soto
Joshua Wayne Morris
Aaron Matthew Green
Sheriff Arrests Buttonwillow Man After Hour-Long Chase
Jeffrey Matthew Watkins was arrested last Friday after a near hour-long pursuit by Kern County Sheriff's Deputies through Buttonwillow rural areas. Helicopter and CHP assistance followed his fleeing at speeds over 90 mph. Watkins attempted to flee on foot after stopping, and was nabbed with a rifle in his vehicle. He faces felony evading DUI resisting arrest assault on an officer and possession of a firearm while prohibited.
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Jeffrey Matthew Watkins
Kern County Sheriff's Deputies
Buttonwillow
Kern County Sheriff's
Watkins
Sheriff's
California Highway Patrol
Shafter Youth Center Hosts Boys Summit For Teens
About 40 local boys aged 11 to 18 attended the Shafter Youth Center annual Boys Summit. The event featured a pre survey, group discussions on dating violence, self esteem, STDs and substance awareness, multiple workshops, a post survey and a 3 on 3 basketball tournament. Participants earned a T shirt and snacks as they learned to avoid unhealthy relationships and drugs.
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Edward Garcia
Shafter Youth Center
Si Se Puede Learning Center Highlights Service Learning
The Si Se Puede Learning Center opened in 2009 through Americorps and United Farm Workers. In March students honor Cesar Chavez by engaging in service learning, recycling projects at Case Amelia Cadena complex, apartment pickups, and community cleanup. A Scho lastic Book Fair runs March 22 to 27.
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Si Se Puede
Americorps
United Farmworkers of America
Cesar Chavez
Chavez
Case Amelia Cadena Complex
SSPLC
Shafter
Si Se Puede Learning Center
Sspleshafter
Gmail
Casa Amelia Cadena
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Ravela
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Shafter High
West Gate
Relay For Life
Leann
Cindy
Shafter Recreation and Park
Starrh Performing Arts Center
Kathy Enns
Sheriff's Deputies
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