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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1987
Page
1
Chad Sill and five others from San Joaquin Valley join the Western Growers Association board for the 62nd annual meeting. Wong-Sill Inc. of Shafter also served on the board this past year as the association affirmed its leadership.
Richland School board approves the Children's Self-Help Project to prevent child abuse using puppets role play and discussions with two classroom sessions per day others include in service for staff and parent information. A State funds move and a surplus sale and CAP test score reports are noted along with a demographic facilities study costing 3000 dollars due by June 1988.
The Shafter community schedules a December 4 parade down James Ave ending at the Veterans Hall with a 6 p.m. start and a 6:30 p.m. sing along led by Richland Choir Director Mark Reppert. Refreshments, committee work, and future festival planning are noted as part of the meeting.
MFAD board approved using Kern County personnel to advertise for the position, conduct background checks, and screen applicants. The group noted concerns over not having a permanent manager for Minter Field and discussed FAA and KERN assurances. New MFAD board members attended, with talks on the airport master plan and leases for Duffy and Massey, plus a closed session on a personnel matter.
Ron Ryer Gladden was deeply involved in local athletics in Shafter, coaching and sponsoring basketball with the Tri City League. The Gladden family, including Bill and son Kenny, were active residents, with Bill later running a business while remaining a dynamic community figure.
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