Grandparents as primary caregivers rise in U.S. child care
A census based report highlights that about 20 percent of preschoolers are cared for mainly by grandparents. The piece notes racial patterns, the higher role of grandmothers among unemployed mothers and grandfathers when mothers work evenings, with child care costs up since 1985 and poverty-linked burdens. It also promotes the Shafter Kiwanis Harvest and Halloween Festival on Oct 31 with a 4:30 p.m. check-in and 5:30 p.m. parade, followed by Manner Park festivities.
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U.S. Census Bureau
American School Magazine
John
Gloria
Earl
Jeff
Brandi
Shafter Kiwanis
Shafter High
Manner Park
Hasta Luego
Rotary update and Shafter city issues noted
At last week’s Rotary meeting Karen Stanfield of Bakersfield SPCA outlined a pet responsibility and safety program. In partnership with State Farm, the SPCA will present free dog safety lessons to schools in 40 45 or 60 minute formats. City Manager John Guinn reported Oct 15 on Shafter projects including widening 7 inch Standard from Coffee to Santa Fe and from Santa Fe to 15, ITTC plans, and potential new businesses in the area. The Shafter Rotary Golf Tournament at Riverlakes raised about 8000 with 22 teams and 77 sponsors. winners included the Mike Kotrla Justin Kotrla Gary Somers and Larry Starrh team.
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Karen Stanfield
Bakersfield
SPCA
State Farm Insurance Company
John Guinn
ITTC
Shafter
Links
Riverlakes
Mike Kotrla
Justin Kotrla
Gary Somers
Larry Starrh
Shafter High
AJ. Antoniovanni
Mission Bank
Jeff Payne
Community events and meetings fill a Bakersfield week
Barbara Pricket Craig recounts a busy week with Mom at the table meals, CSU council and Historical Society talks, a Fall Festival plan, and a Red Hat luncheon. She notes re elected board members and local projects, and a social gathering with friends at Manuel Park.
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Idanell
Mom
CSU
City Council
Annual Historical Society
Jeff Nickell
Bakersfield
Helen Gaede
Idanell Holliman
Bill Prout
Roger Strader
Manuel Park
Odus
Wanda
RED Hat
Virginia Bender
Aileen Rice
Barbara McCoy
Toni Mesa
Wanda Brooks
Red Hatters
Public input sought for Kern County parks plan
Kern County seeks public input for a 20 year Master Plan guiding park development. A public survey online in English and Spanish targets adults and youth ages ten to eighteen, with workshops this fall and winter. Information gathered informs a draft plan to be reviewed in sessions before presenting to the Board in Spring 2009. Contact Beth Vetter for copies or ideas.
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Kern County Parks and Recreation
Kern County Department of Parks and Recreation
Kern County
Robert Lerude
Mig
Community meal reservations needed a day in advance
Lunch served at 11:45 a.m. at Shafter and Wasco sites with suggested donations of 1.50 for seniors and their spouse, 4.50 for under sixty. Unreserved guests admitted if space allows. Menus listed for Oct 29 to Nov 5 include Rigatoni, Beet Stroganoff, Taco salad, Ham and pinto beans, Sweet and sour pork, Soft taco.
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Shafter
Wasco
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Itor
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Romana Herrera
Rotary
Barbara Pricket Craig
James Siler
Richland School Board
Richland Teachers Association
H Michelin
Falken
Wang
Lete
Shafter Press
Se Habla Espanol
Bigo.com
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