SPD's Captain Bell heads for FBI National Academy
Captain Jeff Bell of the Shafter Police Department is headed to Quantico Virginia to attend the FBI National Academy. He is the first Shafter officer accepted and plans to share experiences in The Shafter Press.
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Parenting classes offered at Shafter Youth Center in 2008
Beginning August 21 2008, free bilingual parenting sessions run Thursday evenings 6 to 8 at Shafter Youth Center. Sponsored by Community Action Partnership of Kern, the twelve week courses cover self esteem development communication and discipline among others. Viewed as a community effort with referrals from local agencies and guest speakers, the program awards certificates at completion. The next session begins January 15 2009 with ongoing daytime Mommy and Me offerings and School Readiness programs. For details contact Shafter Healthy Start at 746 8600.
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Shafter Kiwanis highlights drunk driving dangers and farming talk
Ronnie Carrol Shafter and Kiwanian Charlie Firecoat introduce the speaker as Bakersfield Police traffic officer R. Davenport warns about drinking and driving after showing a video of teens lost to crashes. Davenport recalls his brother’s death and praises checkpoints. Ben Wilson of Wilson Farms shares grape and raisin farming notes and wine making processes.
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Mendiburu Magic Fund aids Kern County families
Brian Mendiburu founder and president of Mendibur Magic Foundation met with the Shafter Rotary. MMF focuses on cancer research and support for children and families facing life threatening illness in Kern County. The nonprofit, founded in memory of Nancy Ann Mendiburu, operates three boards including an 80-number Community Advisory Board.
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John Rodriguez celebrated 88th birthday in Shafter
A family note honors father John Rodriguez born in Fowler and longtime Shafter Cemetery Supervisor. The writer recalls pioneer roots, large family, work ethic, and voting traditions, sharing memories of siblings, grandchildren, and great granddaughter Gloria as they wish him a joyful week ahead.
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Shafter unveils three museums open for history day
On Saturday October 11 in Shafter three museums invite visitors to learn Kern County history. Minter Air Field Museum highlights World War II displays while the Shafter depot covers railroad and agricultural heritage and the Green Hotel portrays regional settlement in 1913. Suggested donation five dollars with kids free, hours nine to three, sponsored by the Shafter Chamber of Commerce.
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