Memorial Holiday deadlines and local events in Shafter
Memorial Holiday deadlines set for The Shafter Press June 2 edition with key dates and times. SHS Class of 1993 hosts Varsity vs Alumni basketball May 21 in SHS gym at 7 pm with tickets 4 adults 2 children and contact Fortenberry for players. practice May 19 at 7 pm. A Bundle of Living by Regina Becker available at festival for 8.95 with proceeds to Shafter Historical Society. Memorial Day program May 31 11 am at Shafter Cemetery. Friends of Chad Morris host BBQ Bicycle Walk Poker Run May 22 at Taft Civic Center Park benefiting cystic fibrosis patient. Commodity distribution May 21 8-11 am at Shafter Assembly of God for qualified residents.
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Shafter High School
SHS
Raden Fortenberry
Shafter
Regina Becker
Shafter Historical Society
Regina
Early Shafter
Chad Morris
Taft Civic Center
Morris
Children’s Hospital
Los Angeles
Hijyaks
Indy Patterson
John Price
Shafter Assembly of God
Elm St
Foster Freeze
Bakersfield
Shafter teen faces first degree murder trial
Shafter 16 year old Roy Patrick Eriberto Eddie Reyna arraigned in Kern County Superior Court on first degree murder in Wasco youth Rocha death March 4. Co-defendant 19 year old Anthony Montes and 18 year old Ramon Leon were charged. Alex Landa, 18, originally pledged to testify but pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit assault. Prosecutor notes Reyna premeditated the attack. Leon later fingered Reyna. Wasco Union High administrators offered counseling after Rocha’s death. trial could bring 25 years to life plus enhancements. Leon remains at large, likely in Mexico.
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Eriberto
Eddie’’ Reyna
Shafter
Kern County
Wasco
Reyna
Anthony Ralph Montes
Alex Landa
Bakersfield
Montes
Ramon Leon
Landa
Robert Barton
Barton
Rocha
Leon
Mark Ave
Pete Bulaga
Bulaga
Tracy
Mexico
Vasco West Side
San Joaquin Memorial Hospital
Wasco Union High School
RLSD Trustees Renew Dan Knapp Contract Through 1997
RLSD Trustees renew four year contract for Superintendent Dr Dan Knapp extending service to 1997. Board President Steve Skalisky cites excellent evaluations and Knapp focus on student achievement amid budget water and interests challenges. Community support lauded for Knapp's progressive leadership and district goals.
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Richland-Lerdo
RLSD
Dan Knapp
Steve Skalisky
Knapp
Skalisky
Budget Cuts Threaten Kern County Fire Department
Budget problems from Sacramento to Bakersfield bring across the board reductions. KCFD says Station 32 in Shafter remains unaffected, with staffing already down to three. Sheriff may lay off 84 deputies amid an $11 million shortfall. Bakersfield eyes a $68 million budget and 13 fire layoffs. Fire danger rises as 10,500 acres burned Monday and 7,000 in Elk Hills area.
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Kern County Fire Department
KCFD
Shafter
Mike Cody
Sacramento
Bakersfield
Sheriff's Department
Carl Sparks
Alan Tandy
Elk Hills
Panorama Drive
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