Resignation of Richland School Board member David Cartnal
Richland School Board accepted the May 9 resignation of David Cartnal for health reasons after a long service record since 1972. Cartnal cited a doctor’s advice to avoid stress and described the decision as difficult, noting his commitment to public service and leadership roles including president of the Kern County School Boards Association. The board must appoint a successor within 30 days while continuing discussions on the district budget and program restorations, including music and library services. A pool operation plan and certificated employee contract were discussed, with a $200 reward posted for weekend burglaries that damaged several district offices and property.
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Carthal
Richland School Board
Kern County School Boards Association
Rtnal
Kings Kern and
Tulare
Evron Barber
Richland Teachers Association
Shafter Festival Highlights Western Garb and Parades May 10 13
Western garb sets the tone for Shafter Potato and Cotton Festival May 10 through 13 with a Junior Miss Program May 11 at Shafter High School auditorium. Other events include a pancake breakfast, parade, chamber barbecue, arts and crafts booths, free entertainment, Hospitality House and Don Nikkel Memorial Tractor Pull at 2 p.m. at the Shafter Cotton Gin Co-op. Tickets range from 1.50 to 2.00 for meals and events.
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Shafter
Community First Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Richland Choir
Martha Novak
Shafter High School
Shylo
Veterans Hall
Shafter Pioneers
Shafter Woman's Club
Don Nikkel
Shafter Cotton Gin Co-op
Shafter Adult School Receives Accreditation
The Western Association granted full-term accreditation to the Evening Division of the Kern High School District Adult Education campuses including Shafter Bakersfield Arvin Lamont Kern Valley and McFarland. Wallace Webster praised vocational health care programs and agriculture training while commending leadership and support for handicapped and mature students.
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la Seba Eax
Kern High School
Wallace B. Webster
Western Association of
Gene H. Even
Bakersfield
Arvin-Lamont
Kern Valley
McFarland
Wallace Webster
Shafter Junior Miss Candidates for May 11 Festival
The Shafter Junior Miss program on May 11 at Shafter High School Auditorium selects a winner to advance to the California Junior Miss program in Santa Rosa. Sponsors include local clubs and businesses. tickets at Shafter Drug Store and Reflections. The event kicks off Shafter’s Potato and Cotton Festival with a parade, tractor pull, arts and crafts, canning, and quilting entertainment.
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Shafter
Shafter High School
California
Santa Rosa
Shafter Drug Store
Shelley Barling Brown
Bryant
Sears Ert Barling
Seder Barling
Shelley
California Scholarship Federation
Future Medics Club
Freedom's Foundation
Valley Forge
Rene Davis
Home Plate Pizza
Regnier Davis
Resignations Hit Shafter Police Chief Says Coincidence
Former Shafter officer Gary Byrd claims his April 28 resignation alongside two peers was a coincidence and cites personal reasons. Sgt. Gerald Grover and Officer Ramon Herrera also quit, while Reserve Officer Mike Flud resigned last week. Dispatcher Teresa Mejia was terminated April 30 for alleged ties to watching the demonstration, though officials say papers were filed beforehand. City Administrator Bill Sheldon notes reports about Tim Neuman’s resignation are published but unresolved.
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Shafter
Gary Byrd
Byrd
Gerald Grover
Ramon Herrera
Mike Flud
Teresa Mejia
Mejia
Bill Sheldon
Tim Neuman
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RTA
Kyron Barber
Richland
Tom Henry
Karen Biloff
Kay Millwee
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South Avenue
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Stone
Central Street
Stringham Park
Grand Marshall
Sesam Berten
Pam Keillor
Charlene Jenzen
Seringham
Shafter Adult School
Reno
Bakersfield College
University of Washington
Valerie Prender
Valerie
Laurie Sapp
Realty
William Sapp
Rosedale
Laurie
F.F.A
Kern-Inyo
Mid Valley 4-H
Valerie Prendes
Laarie Sapp
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