Summer Readiness Program Starts June at Golden Oak
Pace 1 School Readiness Summer program begins June 5 at Golden Oak Elementary offering a kindergarten bridging experience. For info call Shafter Healthy Start at 746-8690. Shafter Collaborative meets May 16 from 4 to 5 p.m. in Redwood Elementary School cafeteria. Department of Human Services presents Heart Gallery Project featuring Kern County children teens and siblings seeking adoption. info again at 746-8690.
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Golden Oak Elementary
Call Shafter
Shafter Collaborative
Redwood
Department of Human Services
Heart
Kern County
CPR Training and Memories in Motion 5K Event Announced
Free CPR training sessions scheduled for Saturday June 2 at Rabobank Convention Center from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. English and Spanish classes suited for ages 12 and up. Also inviting participation in the Memories in Motion 5K 10K Walk and Health Fair on June 9 at Glenwood Gardens 350 Calloway Drive benefiting the Alzheimer’s Disease Association with proceeds staying in Kern County. For details call 661-324-6427 800-498-4882 or 393-8871 or visit adakc.org.
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Rabobank Convention Center
Glenwood Gardens
Calloway Drive
Alzheimer’s Disease Association
Kern County
Adakc.org
Shafter Youth Council to Give Free Bikes to Kids
At the May committee meeting Gary Rodriguez proposed a follow up survey to gauge what residents will pay for sewer. Police Chief Charlie Firecoat outlined the Build a Bike program, the first project of the Shafter Youth Council, aiming to supply free bicycles to more than 100 children under 18. Old bikes were donated, parts listed, and volunteers will teach assembly and maintenance. May 19 launch set, with bikes stored at the W C Walker Senior Center and pick up at the Shafter Youth Center on a first come basis.
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Gary Rodriguez
Warner
Shafter
Charlie Firecoat
Shafter Youth Council
Firecoat
Shafter Police Department
W.C. Walker
Hallum Speaks at Westchester Kiwanis Meeting
Bob Hallum of the Westchester Kiwanis Club spoke this week, with his wife Kathy former Kern Trophy Company owners in Bakersfield. He is a past club president and Kiwanian of the Year, also president of Jack Frost Football, as the Jack Frost project moves from club to Division 33 per Lt. Gov. Don Vereen. Kiwanis program chair Monte Albalos was praised for securing speakers.
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Bob Hallum
Westchester Kiwanis Club
Bob
Kathy
Kern Trophy Company
Bakersfield
Jack Frost
Westchester Club
Don Vereen
Kiwanis
Monte Albalos
Monte
California LNG prospects dim as California leaders waver
In California focus, Garamendi cites federal forecasts showing no imminent natural gas shortage and excess pipeline capacity. Schwarzenegger signals uncertainty over large LNG projects, noting study gaps and CO2 from shipping. Bushes of support fade as the prospect of a California LNG terminal weakens.
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California
Pace 4
Garamendi
Schwarzenegger
Ventura County
Billiton
RSD Offers Free Summer Breakfasts for Children
The Richland School District will run the Seamless Summer Feeding Program from June 6 to July 3 offering free breakfasts to anyone under 18. At Golden Oak Elementary School cafeteria, 7:30 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday, children may receive a meal, with summer school students served during class.
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Richland
Lisa Mizell
Golden Oak
Golden Oak Elementary
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INS Kiwanis
By Ronni Carroll
Bob Hallam
Paul Carlson
Craig Haley
Collaborative
Hallum
RSD
E. Lordo Hwy
Benito Guerrero
J. D. Rush
Trymax
Starrh & Starrh Cotton Growers
la Rosa de Saron
Westside Family Fellowship
Guerrero
Esparza
Martinez
AMITY
Tancer Reclina
Western Furniture Co
7Th Street
Wasco
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