Shafter Drug Court graduates 16 in ceremony
Tears and laughter marked the 19th Shafter Drug Court graduation as 16 individuals completed a one to two year program. Judge Gary Ingle led the ceremony with probation officers Brian Ronan and Robert Sanchez noting struggles, triumphs, and renewed lives including family reunions, employment, and newfound independence from drugs. Three graduates aided Narcotics Anonymous and gave back to the community.
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Shafter Drug Court
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Ingle
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Robert Sanchez
Sanchez
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Shafter Drug Court Program
Bakersfield Business Conference bows out after 21 years
The Bakersfield Business Conference will conclude this year after 21 years hosting political figures, presidents, and entertainers at the Kern County Convention Center. 4,400 attendees heard Terry Bradshaw, Steve Forbes, and William Bennett with protests outside Truxtun Avenue.
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Kern County
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Forbes
Steve Forbes
William Bennett
Bennett
Truxtun Avenue
Forrest Gump
Shafter Public Health October Clinic Schedule Plus Town Hall
The Shafter Public Health Department lists October clinics with appointments required except Immunization. Sessions include Family Planning and Pregnancy clinics on Oct 26, Child Health on Oct 13, Senior Health screenings Oct 20, at 329 Central Valley Highway. A town hall on Oct 13 at 6 30 p.m. at Shafter Veterans Hall reviews hazard mitigation and emergency plans. Call 746 7562 for appointments and 746 6365 ext 103 for info. Kern County Bookmobile visits Mondays through Oct 31, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reunion notes: Shafter High School Class of 1975 plans 30th on Oct 22.
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Grand Jury Endorses Crossroads Facility in Kern County
The Kern County Grand Jury Law and Justice Committee gave the Larry J. Rhodes Kern Crossroads Facility an excellent report after visiting on August 18. Located on Quality Road beside Lerdo Prison, the facility earned praise for staff enthusiasm and dedication. Debra Kirkendall, deputy chief probation officer, said the department is satisfied with the findings and appreciated the Grand Jury’s thorough review. The staff’s commitment was repeatedly noted by Kirkendall.
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