Census takers to knock on doors for nonresponse follow-up
Census workers will interview households that failed to return mail questionnaires through July. Kenneth Prewitt says the 65 percent national mailback rate matches 1990 levels, with California at 67 percent. Door interviews begin April 27, with ID checks and at-door questions to guide $200 billion yearly funding for the next decade.
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California
U.S
Kenneth Prewitt
Prewitt
A of America
Daniel Romero
Kern County Census Bureau
Prayer Service for National Day of Prayer Observance
City officials join a community prayer event to honor the National Day of Prayer. The service runs May 4, 2000 from 11 45 a.m. to 12 15 p.m. at the city chambers. Prayers for officials, schools, and the country will be led in a moment of reflection across the nation.
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Comach Chambers
Penyex Morrow
Senior Nutrition Menu and Meals at Walker Center
The Senior Nutrition Program lists meals from May 3 to May 10 2000 at the W. C. Walker Senior Center. Meals include BBQ chicken baked potato greens Thursday baked ham yams peas Friday Sweet and Sour pork cat blend milk and a 11 30 am lunch with reservations required. Donations are 150 for seniors and spouses and 350 for guests under 60 with calls to 746 4049.
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W. C. Walker Senior Center
Shafter History Highlights From Five Decades Ago
Fifty years ago the 1950 potato harvest began with two sheds opened by Rolf A. Jacobsen and Jack Hare. Maple’s 40th anniversary celebrated by former grads, teachers and trustees. A mulberry tree honored Jack Simger. Local prices listed for sugar flour and canned goods. Shafter High School orchestra performed the Spring Concert. DMV office urged license renewals ahead of 1965 rules. A Kern Relays tied for second place. Other notes include school board actions, planning committee zoning for industrial development, and youth soccer expansion.
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Shafter
Rolf A. Jacobsen
Jack Hare
Jack Simger
Justesen’s
Charles Pope
Shafter High School
del Monte
John Matthews
Shafter Dmv
California
Matthews
Johnny Moorea
Shafter High
Kern
5K Run and Senior Citizens Conference Planned for May 20
A 5K and a Mile Fun Run are set for Saturday May 20 with registration at 7 a.m. and start at 8 a.m. Call 746-3303 or 393-0866 to sign up. The Kern County Senior Citizens Conference also occurs May 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Christian Life Center Bakersfield fee 2.50 includes breakfast and lunch.
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Het
Shafter Recreation and Parks Office
Citizens Conference
Christian Life Center
Olive Drive
Bakersfield
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Margaret Baker
Richland School District Board of Trustees
Ap Coeur
Eadonom
American Youth Soccer Organization
Buttonwillow
Wasco
Shafter Planning
California State University Fresno
San Francisco
Allen Stewart
Walker Senior Center
Aubrey Sintora
Samantha Yanez
Dolores Subiett
Christine Quinn
Richie Philley
Michael Valdivia
Kern County
Jason
mTee Eee Ed
Wible Road
Target
St Fe
Insurance Center
Ade
ORR
Cruise
Uatoun
Anas
Henna Hs Suetom Intlet
Sovie Tery
Shatter
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