Shafter Eyes Bond Measure F To Ease School Overcrowding
Voters in Shafter head to the polls on June 4 to decide Measure F a $13 million bond aimed at reducing elementary crowding and extending the life of district facilities. Richland School District Superintendent Lyle Mack presents facts noting 2702 students now attend three schools built for 2160 with many portables. The plan funds renovations at Richland Primary built in 1937 and new construction plus upgrades across facilities to improve interiors plumbing roofs restrooms and safety systems.
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Council advances plans for permanent skatepark project
The Shafter City Council moves forward on designing a permanent skatepark on North Valley Street. A contract for architectural services has been captured with Lawrence firm as the lead designer.
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Shafter council debates skatepark safety and new downtown benches
At a recent council meeting officials discussed building a permanent city skate facility on East Euclid Avenue funded at 45500 with funds due by September 2002. Chief Zrofsky says efforts to provide safety equipment for youths continue as citations persist and enforcement of the new safety ordinance expands citywide.
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City council weighs medical plan shift for employees
Shafter with 123 staff and 1111 participants faces a contract renewal May 1. Aetna HMO would rise 32.9 percent and Kaiser 14.86 percent, lifting city costs about 140000 dollars yearly. Health Net considered. co pays would rise from 10–20 to 500 for outpatient visits.
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Hardcastle retires from RSD after 38 years
Don Hardcastle, longtime Richland School District educator since 1964, was honored by the Richland School Board for his 38 years of service spanning Richland Intermediate and Richland Junior High. A Taft High and Fresno State alumnus, he also worked as a Kern County Ag inspector and plans summer activity with family.
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Assembly Appropriations backs AB 2305 on Medi-Cal and Denti-Cal
California Assembly Appropriations Committee approved AB 2305 to clarify that Medi-Cal enrollment also applies to Denti-Cal. The measure, introduced by Assemblyman Dennis Mountjoy, aims to inform seniors that dental coverage is part of Medi-Cal benefits and to provide accounting of any accrued costs upon request.
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Graduations Planned Across Shafter Schools This Week
About 459 Maple School and Richland Junior High eighth graders are set to graduate. Maple School ceremonies begin June 1 for preschoolers to eighth graders, with Maples 29161 Fresno Avenue location hosting the events. Richland Junior High plans June 5 at 7 30 p.m. at Shafter High School Stadium for roughly 170 graduates. Shafter High School holds June 6 at 7 p.m. at the football stadium for about 255 seniors with ticketed admission.
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