Local Police Officer Returns From Iraq Service
Shafter Police Detective Chris Jackson, who joined the Civilian Police Assistance Training, served in five Iraqi provinces advising new police amid threats. He recalls Iraqi civilians’ resilience after a car bombing at the police academy and notes most Iraqis are friendly while a minority oppose the coalition. Jackson returned in April and urges residents to thank supporters who sent cards and packages.
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Memorial Day notices and deadlines in Shafter
Memorial Day observances will be held at Shafter Memorial Cemetery on Monday May 30 at 10 a.m. Public invited to honor veterans. Cemetery asks flowers be brought by Friday May 27 for grounds preparations. Deadline reminders for Shafter Press May issue include 5 p.m. May 26 for articles and obits display ads by May 26, classified by May 27. Kern County Health Department May clinics by appointment at 829 Central Valley Highway Shafter from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. May 25. call 746-7562 for appointment.
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Wasco Relay for Life Proclaimed a Community Event
Wasco Mayor Cherylee Wegman declared Wasco a Relay Community at 9 a.m. on Saturday. A moment of silence honored cancer victims, survivors led the Victory Lap, and a VIP tent supported survivors. Twenty-five teams raised $55,000 for Bakersfield's American Cancer Society, with education and awareness central to the day.
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Memorial Day Poppy Day Remembrance and Services
The American Legion Auxiliary marks Poppy Day to honor fallen and wounded service members. A Shafter Press list highlights military men and women who sacrificed their lives or health. Memorial Day services are planned at Shafter Cemetery with a wall of lights honoring veterans.
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Rotary seeks Shafter aid for Valley Fever vaccine
Rotary International District 5240 officials advance the Valley Fever Vaccine Project of the Americas at the Shafter City Council seeking financial support to fund human vaccine research. The disease is concentrated in the Southwest United States and Northern Mexico, often misdiagnosed as flu or mild illness, with some cases leaving lifelong immunity.
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