Shafter Police praised by Kern Grand Jury in 2007 report
The 2007 2008 Kern County Grand Jury visited Shafter Police Department to review operations under Penal Code 925a. Findings include a 72 hour jail, small monthly citizen complaints, a planned facility expansion, a 40 to 60 member gang presence, 219 parolees in a 16000 population, and a $29000 asset forfeiture account. The report commends the department’s efficient service and urges posting for public review.
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Linda Davis Leads Bakersfield Pregnancy Center Efforts
Linda Davis spoke to Kiwanis this week about Bakersfield Pregnancy Center. As executive director in her second year, she notes the nonprofit founded in 1985 serves about 150 in office clients monthly with 50 volunteers offering free pregnancy services. The center, licensed as a California State Primary Care clinic and affiliated with Carenet, lists Dr. Philip Davis as volunteer medical director and invites contact at 2920 F Street Suite C-5 or 328-9857.
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CSU Class of 2007 Graduation and Local Notices
The CSU class of 2007 graduated on Sept 11 with impressive uniforms and a ceremony attended by sheriff officers dignitaries. Five adults and two teens from Shafter joined the Explorer group, the most representation from Kern County. A community ice cream gathering and church group activities followed, including a Rotary style prayer breakfast and Bible study plans at Valley Bible Church with child care available.
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Mommy and Me and Parenting Classes Announced in Shafter
The Shafter Healthy Start starts Mommy and Me classes on Sept 18 from 10 to 11 am covering parenting nutrition and car seat safety. A program offers a discounted car seat after completing three sessions. Contact Laurie Roth at 661-746-8690 for details.
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Keep Growing In Faith By Pastor Pat Coyle
Pastor Pat Coyle of Mennonite Brethren Church compares spiritual growth to learning a new computer. He urges readers to push beyond comfort zones, grow in faith, and persist through the learning curve for long term value.
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Birth of Mercedes Martinez in Bakersfield
Julie and Mariza Martinez announce the birth of their daughter Mercedes Martinez on August 29 2007 at 9 06 a m at Mercy Southwest Hospital Bakersfield. She weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces and measured 20 inches long at birth.
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