November clinics announced by Shafter Public Health Department
The Shafter Public Health Department lists November clinics with appointment required for all except the Immunization Clinic. Locations at 329 Central Valley Highway. Dec events include Immunization Clinic Dec 11 3 5 pm and Child Health Clinic Dec 14 8 10:30 am and 1 2 45 pm. Also Hoop Shoot Dec 9 10 am at Wasco Recreation Center.
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Shafter Public Health Department
Central Valley Highway
Gene Diseth
Wasco
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Diseth
Tulare
Richland school district approves three year teachers contract
The Richland School District Board approves a three year deal with the Richland Teachers Association. No raise for 2005-06, an 8 percent hike in 2006-07, and formula driven increases for 2007-08 and 2008-09 based on base revenue limits. Highest teacher pay rises to 80,500. health cap to 12,477.60. plan changes include costlier Blue Cross plan with higher co pays and deductibles.
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Richland School District Board of Trustees
Richland Teachers’ Association
Kaiser Permanente
Blue Cross
Kern County
Richland Board of Trustees
Probation Department Runs North Kern Gang Sweep
More than 75 Kern County Probation Officers conducted a saturation sweep in North Kern, targeting Delano McFarland Wasco and Shafter areas. Officers visited 137 homes, executed 61 probationer searches, and arrested 15 people including 11 with warrants, seizing methamphetamine three knives and live ammunition.
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KC Probation Department
Kern County Probation Department
North Kern
Delano
McFarland
Wasco
Shafter
Probation Department
John R. Roberts
Thanksgiving Turkey Basket Giveaway At Local Health Centers
National Health Services, Inc. distributed 250 turkey baskets and service coupons to its most needy patients on November 20. Dr. Mona Dawar notes the program has run for over a decade, with 62 baskets going to Shafter patients this year. Linda Oates coordinated donations from various stores as medical staff assembled the baskets across 11 health centers.
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National Health Services, Inc
Mona Dawar
Linda Oates
National Health Services
Woman’s generosity quilts Shafter Convalescent residents
Joye Carroll donated a hundred unique lap quilts to Shafter Convalescent Hospital residents. The colorful stacks brightened the dining hall as residents picked their own quilts, a gesture toward those who often lack visitors or gifts during holidays.
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Carolyn MacNeil
Joye Carroll
Carroll
Shafter Convalescent Hospital
Shafter
Golden Oak Elementary climbs API points this year
By Melissa Hill Golden Oak Elementary rose six points from 668 to 674 on the Academic Point Index though not all Adequate Yearly Process requirements were met. The school reported 27 percent English language arts and 46.6 percent mathematics proficiencies, with staff collaboration and targeted reading interventions under principal Rose Shannon guiding improvement efforts.
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Richland
Golden Oak
Golden Oak Elementary
Golden Oak Elementary School
Rose Shannon
Shannon
Golden Oak Elemen
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Project Fla.r.e
St. Mark’s
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church
Randy Poland
Poland
Matthew Davis
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Santa
Karen Wilkins
San Joaquin Community Hospital
Highgrove
Chester Avenue
RSD
RTA
By Melissa Hill
Coe Uey
Patricia MacNeil
MacNeil
Tary
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