City appoints John A. Zrofsky as new Shafter police chief
After a lengthy search from 27 applicants, John A. Zrofsky was chosen to lead the Shafter Police Department, bringing 29 years in law enforcement and recent roles in Los Angeles County Public Safety. He will assume the post December 1, guiding a department expanding personnel.
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Barbecue and support group events in Shafter
A deep pit barbecue will be held at the Shafter Senior Center from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 with takeout available. A fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome support group meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Shafter Library, 236 James St. Call 746-2902 for details.
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Senior Center Fundraiser and Community Meet Notice
The city will hold its annual meeting on Thursday November 12 at 7 30 with a talk on incorporation. Kaiser Senior Advantage sponsors a fundraiser dinner for the Senior Center Friday November 13 1998 from 5 to 7 pm. Door prizes and take out available. Walker Senior Center is at Sunset and Walker. Call 746 4049 for price. Adult Open Gym Volleyball at Shafter Activity Center Mondays 6 30 to 8 30 pm. Call Recreation and Parks at 746 3303 for details.
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Community activist Rodriguez Root wins RLSD board seat
Longtime local activist Deanna Rodriguez Root captured a seat on the Richland-Lerdo School District board, defeating Roger Riley to join incumbent Noel Wilson. RLSD Superintendent Dr. Daniel Knapp welcomed the new lineup, highlighting persistence and a focus on teacher accountability and new school construction. Incumbents Samuel Frantz and Susie Richards were re elected in Maple School District.
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Kern County Septembers Construction Boom Drives Permits Near 60 Million
Kern County finished September with a permit valuation of 59.06 million across 11 cities and unincorporated areas, up 34 percent from September 1997 and 15 percent from August. Year to date permits total 496.49 million, led by Bakersfield with 36.78 million in September as major projects push the county toward 1998 benchmarks.
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