Shafter seniors program funding dispute leads to contract notice
The Shafter Recreation and Parks Department disputes with Kern County Aging and Adult Services over a missing funding increase for the Senior Nutrition Program. After miscommunication and unexpected costs, the district issued a 30 day termination notice on November 14 to press for a resolution. District vice chairman Dennis Atkinson hopes to extend the contract and resolve the funding gap by late January.
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Shafter Recreation and Parks Department
Kern County Department of Aging and Adult Services
Department of Aging
Dennis Atkinson
Ile County
Atteacon
Shafter
Adkinson
Atkinson
Shafter Rec
Sete Uteere
Shafter boards unite for collaboration on city future
An opinion piece praising a productive joint meeting of Kern High School Board recreation board and youth council. It highlights diverse leadership styles, positive collaboration, and a steering committee launched November 27 to plan priorities and ensure implementation for Shafter’s growth. The author commends city staff and leaders for ongoing cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern High School Board
Recreation Board
Youth Council
Shafter
A Neighbor's Tree Sparks Reflections On Pruning
A Shafter resident admires Mrs Johnson's tall front yard tree and recalls past pruning by a tree service. The city offers free limb pickup with 10 foot lengths while criticizing overtrimmed trees and pondering gentler pruning methods amid a desert setting.
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Mrs. Johnson
Shafter
Trees and waters shape a faith journey to growth
The writer compares spiritual growth to a tree planted by rivers of water, citing Psalm 1 3 and Jesus replacing with living water. They reflect on pruning, seasonal leaves, and eternal life while contrasting natural decay with faith’s promise.
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San Simeon
Hearst Castle
Mrs. Johnson
Jesus
Why I do not take drugs a 13 year old’s letter
Jenna Richmond, 13, Glendora writes to the editor about why she avoids drugs. Peer pressure, stress, and a desire for acceptance push teens toward substance use, but she asserts drugs would ruin her health, grades, and activities. She highlights softball and violin as life anchors and credits family support.
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Jenna Richmond
Glendora
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Terry Lewis
Shafter Press
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Reed Print Inc
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Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Margaret Baker
Diane Givens
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