Resignation of Richland superintendent Dr. Cooke shocks district
Dr. David Cooke announces resignation as superintendent of Richland Elementary School at a Richland board meeting. The move surprises yet honors his noted leadership as the district faces a challenging transition. Farewells are shared by Shafter and surrounding communities as Cooke prepares to begin a new educational venture away from California.
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David Cooke
Richland Elementary
Richland Board of Trustees
Dr. Cooke
Shafter
Richland
Cooke
California
Curfew Ordinance Gets First Reading in Shafter
The Shafter city council moved toward a retirement program for municipal staff after selecting Bankers Life of Iowa to design the plan. A committee led by Councilman Carl Moyer and Mayor Bill Hildebrand advanced the proposal with early talks planned among the firm, the committee, and the Shafter Municipal Employees Association. Howard S. Dallimore of the Kern County Employees Association attended and reported employee sentiment.
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Carl Moyer
Bill Hildebrand
Bankers Life of
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Shafter Municipal Employees’ Association
Howard S. Dallimore
Bakersfield
Kern County Employees Association
Dallimore
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Hildebrandt
Kern County
Shafter
Santa Claus Will Visit Christmas Festival in Shafter
Santa will visit Shafter on Friday December 4 as part of the second annual Christmas Festival Fair hosted by the Shafter Junior Woman's Club and the Chamber of Commerce Merchants Division. The festival runs December 3–4 at Shafter Memorial Hall with displays by local merchants, prize drawings, and special events including fashion shows and a hot dog dinner. Santa arrives at 6 p.m. Friday, with a grand prize drawing at 8 p.m. Friday. Proceeds fund community projects while tickets are available from merchants or by calling 746-4069.
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Shafter
Central Avenue
Memorial Hall
Santa Claus
Shafter Junior Woman’s Club
Merchants Division
Chamber of Commerce
Shafter Memorial Hall
Wi Ca Ka Horizon Club
Tops Market
Kay Crosby
Crosby
Cathy Prout
Lee Fike
Chamber of Commerce Merchants Division
Weather Hints Winter Is On The Way
Dense morning fog and freezing temperatures signal approach of winter in Shafter. The week saw lows around 30 degrees on Nov 18 and again on Nov 20 with highs near 72 degrees on the 20th. Soil temps ranged from 50 to 57 degrees at the U S Cotton Research Station in Shafter.
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Shafter
U. S. Cotton Research Station
Dr. Cooke resigns as Richland School District head
Dr. E David Cooke resigns after four years as superintendent of the Richland Elementary School District. He will join Croft Educational Services Inc to develop nationwide educational consulting, then train in Tucson before relocating to New London Connecticut. The board accepts the resignation with regret.
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E. David Cooke
Richland
Cooke
Richland Board of Trustees
Croft Educational Services, Inc
Shafter
Tucson
New London
Contract Negotiated For Survey
A verbal agreement to share the staff satisfaction survey cost with Richland Teachers Association was formalized and approved by Richland Elementary School board. The district will cover one half of the survey cost, about 111.15, with minor variance. The board adopted a position statement and implementation plans. enrollment stands at 1780, two fewer than last year’s 1782.
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Richland Teachers Association
Richland
Richland School
Thanksgiving Day Observed With Closures In Shafter
Wednesday evening service followed by a quiet Thanksgiving observance in Shafter. Retail and public offices suspend, schools close for two days at Shafter High School and Richland Elementary. Thursday and Friday closed for classes. Post office adopts holiday schedule with city deliveries suspended and incoming mail boxed at the main office. Banks will also suspend operations.
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Shafter
Shafter High School
Richland
Community Thanksgiving Service in Shafter 1970
A community Thanksgiving service is held in Shafter High School Auditorium on November 25 1970 at 730 p.m. Organ preludes and congregational hymns precede the invocation by Rev Edward M Rhoades. The program includes a flag salute by the Boy Scouts, scripture reading, offerings, instrumental and vocal music by local groups, and a postlude.
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Dennis Gaede
Bill Hildebrand
Edward M. Rhoades
Shafter American Legion
David Woodworth
R. F. Lindley
Shafter Ministerial Association
Richland School
Don Wilkinson
Carelli
Thomas Filas
Ralph Gardner
Will Moir
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Shafter
Robert Krause
Ralph Carmichae
Ralph Carmicha
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