Richland School Board Adopts 100 Points System Revisions
At the Richland School Board meeting on September 8 a petition signed by 88 concerned parents urged changes to Behn Junior High 100 Points system. A special committee from staff and parents recommended revisions which the board adopted after discussion. Budget approval preceded reports on 1987 California Achievement Testing and Summer School enrollment, with teachers noting positive outcomes and student engagement.
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Margo Siler
Siler
stan“Il
Phyllis Salazar
RSD
Tom Flanagan
California
Lyle Mack
Mack
Contested portable hangars spark vote at Minter Field meeting
At the Minter Field Airport District public session on September 9 tenants leasing district property objected to placing temporary portable hangars beside a ramp. After a heated exchange the board voted against the ramp location.
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Minter Field Airport
Joe Martin
Durwood Sigrest
Gary White Associates
Shafter Chamber exhibits for Kern County Fair booth
At the September meeting Cathy Prout announced Shafter's booth will feature over 75 locally grown items in a rustic setting. A slide presentation narrated by Jane Zachary Colbert is planned with volunteers to help in booth duties.
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Shafter
Prout
Jane Zachary Colbert
Curb and gutter bid awarded to Griffith
Griffith won the curb and gutter bid with 6281.50 as the lowest bid. The project starts immediately per City Administrator Wade McKinney. Mayor Don Zachary and Councillor Johnny Thomas were absent. Cathy Prout signed a proclamation declaring Sept 18 National POW/MIA Day. Council approved CLETS Inc purchase 10173. Water line project for Farm Pump Irrigation on Shafter Ave near the annexed yard approved 13560. Council to close James Street on Sept 17 for the Constitutional Bicentennial 4:30 to 8:30 PM.
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Wade McKinney
Don Zachary
Johnny Thomas
Protem Cathy Prout
Shafter Ave
Corporation Yard
Public Works Dept
James Street
Rustic celebration charms visitors with music and games
Groups mingled under eucalyptus trees as the rustic themed event showcased hard won accomplishments. Entertainment and music ran all day with acrobatics, a tramp, and dancing under the stars. Children enjoyed games while guests from across California mingled and cooled breezes carried the atmosphere.
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Chilton
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