Doctor's order one dose of patriotism in Girl's State feature
A 17 year old writer from Shafter reflects on patriotism after 9 11 and asks why flags and salutes fade in classrooms while Americans rally. She recounts debates over flag salutes in school and the impact of national tragedy on civic feeling. The piece frames a push to foster loyalty through the Girl's State competition backed by the American Legion Auxiliary.
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Shafter
American Legion Auxiliary
America
Hoopla week at school with finals and voices from leadership
A busy week unfolds at the school. Tuesday features a class tape shown to the Board of Trustees. Wednesday marks the AA book vote deadline and box tops deadline from General Mills products. Friday 8th graders hear from Assistant Principal Mr. Baines. Hoops Hoopla closes the third quarter on a minimum day with teachers vs students in basketball. Remember to be off campus by 2:45 pm and carry ID cards. Yearbooks are $18.
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Board of Trustees
General Mills
Baines
Workshop to help start a business in Shafter
A March 21 workshop at Shafter City Council Chambers 336 Pacific Ave runs 6 to 8 30 p m. Presented in English and Spanish, it covers starting a business loan requirements and marketing. Manuel Lerma and Denise Taylor share marketing tools to grow a customer base. free admission. reservations via 322 5881 or 322 8477.
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Shafter
Shafter City
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Manuel Lerma
Kim Brown Named to Kern County Child Care Council
Kern County Board of Supervisors appointed Kim Brown of Bakersfield to the Child Care Council. Brown tutors and mentors at California State University, Bakersfield while pursuing a master’s in Education with early childhood emphasis. She previously worked at Community Support Options in Wasco and earned a sociology degree. She volunteers at Wasco High School and with the Alliance Against Family Violence day care program.
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Kern County Board of Supervisors
Kim Brown
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California State University
Bakersfield
Wasco
Wasco High School
Alliance Against Family Violence
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