27th Drug Court Graduation ceremony honors graduates
Alexis Stokes reports the October 8 ceremony celebrating graduates of the PC 1000 and Prop 36 classes. Community leaders from the Probation Department Kern County Sheriff's Department Richland School District Shafter City Council and Senator Dean Florez’s office issued certificates. Graduates faced varied requirements including Narcotics Anonymous classes and living in facilities or outpatient care with charges expunged on successful completion. Families and friends filled the courtroom as graduates shared stories of trust regained jobs found and stepping away from street life.
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Shafter Kiwanis Club Installs New Officers in 71st Event
On September 29 2009 at Shafter Police Station the Kiwanis Club held its 71st installation Dan Knapp served as emcee Arlie Smith became President after receiving the gavel from Paul Carlson who retired as Lt Governor Mona Millington praised Carlsons leadership including membership gains New officers include President Arlie Smith President elect Gilbert Alvarado Vice president Rose Shannon Secretary Judy Hopkins Treasurer Craig Haley Directors Julie Barnett James Reams Robert Gonzales Paul Charon Sherry Bellwomini A perfect attendance award went to Dennis Gady Ronni Carrol and Jon Johnston The club looks forward to another year of service and invites new members with Inside Kiwanis enthusiasm.
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Paul Carlson
Mona Millington
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Rose Shannon
Judy Hopkins
Craig Haley
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