TWC Proposes Community Action Plan To Involve Youth And Adults
Knapp stresses understanding risk factors and a preventive approach while a written TWC proposal outlines ongoing community events and outreach. The plan calls for collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce, service clubs, schools, courts, probation and media to support activities such as cleanups, sports tournaments and senior citizen programs. Contact Rodriguez Root at 746-4352 for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knapp
TWC
Chamber of Commerce
Smith’s Rise to Ford Leadership and Ownership of Holiday Ford
Pittsburgh native Smith joined Ford’s management training and rose to zone sales, merchandising, distribution planning, and corporate roles in Detroit. He moved to Long Beach as VP GM of Queen City Ford before buying Holiday Ford Lincoln Mercury in Shafter and Delano in 1991. The dealer employs 45 people across two California locations.
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Pittsburgh
Smith
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Detroit
Mich
Long Beach
Queen City Ford
Voters weigh 174 initiative in education debate
Tammy Wiedmann notes Richland-Lerdo PTA members remain noncommittal as Oct 5 meeting debated the statewide 174 measure. Proponents say parental control helps education while opponents warn of private school discrimination and weakened credentials. Gov. Pete Wilson opposes cost shifts. Ford, a Pro14 backer, argues parental choice strengthens public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammy Wiedmann
Richland-Lerdo Pta
Pro 174
PCEI
J.G. Ford, Jr
Pete Wilson
Police Blotter Highlights Local Crimes and Warrants
A week of police activity records burglaries on Village and Lewis streets, thefts on CVH and 115, and multiple warrants served for individuals including Hill Gregory Scott and Garcia Herlinda. Also noted are peace disturbances, a robbery at Richland Junior High, and various traffic stops and battery incidents with several arrests or citations.
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Hill
Gregory Scott
Carson
Garcia
Herlinda
Lewis
Los Angeles
Guadarama
Jose Antonio
Fresno
HMJ
Mariego
Fcr
Beach, Lee
Hma
Mendoza
Gumaro
Velazco
Rodriguez
Beach
Brian David
Richland Jr. High
S.H.S
W. Ash
Herring
Virgie
KCSO
Young
Kenneth
Rhine
Ray
Community Gym Night at Kern Elementary School
Invitation to Tuesday night basketball volleyball and games from 7 to 8 30 p m at Kern Elementary School Gym located at Riverside and Poplar. Bring friends and family for a fun evening in a local community gym setting.
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Kern Elementary
Riverside and
Poplar
Notice on Editorial Copy Rights by The Shafter Press
The Shafter Press states it may revise censor reject amend or edit any editorial copy at any time, reserving rights to alter content without notice. This policy covers all submitted material and ensures publication standards are met.
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Shafter Press
Local birthdays and anniversaries schedule Oct 13–19
Daily birthday and anniversary notices list individuals and couples across Oct 13 to Oct 19. Names include Pat Armstrong, Opal Freedman, Walter and Clara Becker, Margaret Acosta, Brian Robinson, Kyle J. Rote, Bill Grills, Carrine Ellise Zachary, Wallace Weyand, Jewell Sherman, Lottie Cummings, Elmer Unruh, Garland and Jo Armstrong, Oscar and Ina Bergman, Wally and Bertha Koop, Art and Marjorie Kopper, Gene and Phyllis Wilcoxon, Marni Dalke, Jill Nash, Kevin Richardson, Aaron Wilson, Ivan and Elsie Meyers, Susan Grisham El Mallah, Tracie Robinson, John and Marsha Guinn.
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Margaret Acosta
Brian Robinson
Kyle J. Rote
Bill Grills
Carrine Ellise Zachary
Wallace Weyand
Jewell Sherman
Lottie Cum
Mings
Elmer Unruh
Garland
Jo Armstrong
Oscar
Ina Bergman
Wally
Bertha Koop
Art
Marjorie Kopper
Gene
Phyllis Wilcoxon
Marni Dalke
Jill Nash
Kevin Richardson
Aaron Wilson
Ivan
Elsie Meyers
Susan Grisham el Mallah
Tracie Robinson
John
Marsha Guinn
Community calendar events at local clubs and council
Rotary meets at 6:30 a.m. Shafter Motel Kiwanis at 12 p.m. Veteran's Hall AARP board at Senior Center 1 30 p.m. Soroptimist Hernstedt Farms 12 p.m. American Legion Vets Hall 8 p.m. AARP 1 30 p.m. Walker Center Friends of Library Library Conf Am 5 p.m. American Legion Aux Vets Hall 7 p.m. Shafter City Council City Hall 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Shafter Motel
Kiwanis
Veteran’s Hall
Aarp Board Meeting
American Legion
Vets
Walker Center
Friends of Library
American Legion Aux. Vets
Banta International Sees High Demand For Product
In an interview the vice president of Banta International says positive consumer letters prove the product works and that demand outstrips supply. He notes limited stock at one K-Mart Pharmacy location due to manufacturing pace.
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Iuppey
Weer Oe
Banta International
K-Mart
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Rodriguez Root
Wilson
Choice In Education League
Sai
Bill Cummings
Doug Johnson
Kern Kiwanis Club
Doug
Kern Clubs
West Lerdo
I-5
Shafter Police Department
Martinez
Andrew Gabriel
Lerdo
Flowers
Diane
Battery
Manuel Park
Saenz
Miroslaba
Jaime
Lucila
Ruiz
E. Lerdo
Calloway Cans
Cortes
Miguel Ortega
CVH
Merced
Navarro
Jorge Dob
Tomas Dob
Disneyworld
Ebenezer
Ebenezer Reformed Church
James St
Peter Grossmann
Pat Armstrong
Opal Freedman
Walter
Clara Becker
Ming’s
7Th St
Sweden
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Gary Evans
John Melzer
Riverside
California
Banta
Park Ridge
Illinois
Banta Research
Country Corner
SY Arelitca
Kyle
Arnie
State St. Shafter
Steven D. Gilbertson
D.D.S
UCLA
Wasco Family Dental Office
7Th St. Wasco
Chuck Wright
Chuck
Richland
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