Shafter Highlights Feature Queen and Local Developments
Ten years ago Shafter High School crowned Vicki Perez Cinco de Mayo Queen at SHS Auditorium as her talent showcased singing and dancing. The town reports a 3-2 extra-inning win by the Colonels over Taft, debates over the Kern River Freeway, and new leadership at Minter Field Airport District with Herman F. Ruddell named GM replacing retired Kark Nelson. A Senate Select Committee heard AI quality concerns in the valley, drawing about 160 people at Shafter Veterans Hall, while a new youth center project progresses with CAP opening a Kern Parent Child Center office to assist families.
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Shafter High School
Vicki Perez
Cinco de Mayor
SHS Auditorum
Jose
Alicia Perez
McAllen
Perez
Oaxaca
Shafter High School Colonels
Taft Bobcats
Shafter
Colonel
Kern River
Guinn
KRF
Kern County Council of Governments
KCCG
Caltrans
Bakersfield
Herman F. Ruddell
Minter Field Airport
MFAD
Ruddell
Kark Nelson
Nelson
Oregon
Washington
California
Memorial Hospital
Cal State
Sonoma
George Washington University
Washington D.C
Senate Select Committee
Central Valley
Dean Florez
Rod Weins
Senate
Shafter Veteran's Hall
Florez
East Euclid
Community Action Partnership
CAP
Kern Parent Child Center
KPCC
S.central Valley Hwy
Kattenhorn Attends Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference
Jon Kattenhorn attended the 35th Annual Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference near Santa Cruz from April 2 to 6. He has attended 23 consecutive years, aided by his mother Juanita. The event drew 431 participants from 30 states and three countries, with 20 California ministers among the registrants and 11 tracks of study.
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Jon Kattenhorn
Shafter
Mount Hermon
Jon
Juanita Kattenhorn
South Africa
Australia
Canada
California
Girl's State Officials Attend Shafter Luncheon
On April 17 a Girl's State Luncheon was held at Veterans Hall California Avenue with Unit 213. It is an annual event for junior girls from Kern and Tulare Counties sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Approximately 20 citizens attended from each high school. Mayor Fran Florez welcomed guests and invited a Main Street tour. Jon Johnston represented the city council and Lesley Ogle spoke as this year’s Girl's State Representative. Val Fain opened and noted she was last year’s citizen. Attending officials included representatives from Roy Ashburn's Office and Kim Salas and Romeo Agbalog. Outstanding Citizen's Awards went to Val Fain Lesley Ogle and Krista Jones. Thanks to Unit 213 members Phyllis Mendhall Olen Wells Frankie Siemans Ida Absher Mildred Muttler Janet Pierce. Teen Challenge set up the hall. Walker Center did decorations. meals served 96. Appreciation extended to Jon Johnston Mike Foster Krista Jones and all the Girl's State Citizens for help with cleanup. God bless.
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Veteran's Hall
California Avenue
Unit 213
Kern
Tulare
American Legion Auxiliary
Piffer College
Shafter
Fran Florez
Main Street
Jon Johnston
Lesley Ogle
Val Fain
Roy Ashburn
Jeff Flores
Dean Florez
Kim Salas
Jon McQuinston
Romeo Agbalog
Val
Lesley
Krista Jones
Phyllis Mendhall
Olen Wells
Frankie Siemans
Ida Absher
Mildred Muttler
Janet Pierce
Lucy Ratcliff
Walker Center
Farm Day In The City Draws Kern County Students
Kern County Farm Bureau hosts Farm Day In The City at Kern County Fair Grounds on May 11 and 12. Students from local and Los Angeles area schools visit displays on crops, machinery, animals, and farming operations from 9 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. Classes in 2nd to 4th grades tour for about 2 1 2 hours and bring sack lunches. Contact Michelle Gamblin at 897 9635 for reservations.
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Los Angeles
Kern County Farm Bureau
Kern County Fair Grounds
Michelle Gamblin
The
Farm Bureau
California Medicare drug discount cards rollout May 3
Secretary Thompson urged California Medicare beneficiaries to learn about the new Medicare approved drug discount cards arriving May 3. The program includes a $600 credit for low income users and an annual $60 credit for some, with typical savings of 10 to 25 percent on many medicines. Beneficiaries can compare cards via 1 800 MEDICARE or the online tool, with enrollment through private sponsors and expanded help from SHIPs and new call center staffing.
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Tommy G. Thompson
California
Medicare
Thompson
Dee
Medicare Advantage
HHS
Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services
Mark McClellan
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John Guinn
Guin
Kattenhorn
Cathy Morgan
President
Legion Auxiliary
Mike Foster
LA Jalischense
Restaura
Shaker Flower & Gift
Ing Peel Sntenie
Ownetsi
Steve Mann
Espaniol
Mutiiere
Bet
E. Lerdo Hwy
Fasvine
Rena
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