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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1970
Page
4
The Shafter Press presents brief pre election statements from nine candidates in alphabetical order for the city races. Voters are urged to consider qualifications honesty service and prudent government as they prepare to cast ballots for four year terms.
Betty Elizabeth Poznoff submits a pre election statement urging civic participation. She pledges to be honest if elected and to engage constructively with city, county, state, and federal government.
The speaker recalls joining Shafter from Wasco in 1953 to manage the local store and later winning the City Clerk race in 1954. He outlines a new accounting and budgeting system, quarterly reports, a trained staff, and plans to modernize as the city grows. Election-time concerns and broader cooperation with other governments are noted.
A Shafter resident with twenty years in accounting and banking announces candidacy for City Treasurer in the April 14 election. He notes sixteen years in office, prior appointment under former mayor P. V. McClure, and extensive community service including Kiwanis, Salvation Army, and Congregational Church involvement.
Hig 20 years on the Shafter council sets a record. Grundy continues as mayor pro tem and former mayor. Candidates for two seats include J M Banks Bob Lewis Betty Poznoff Dee Walker W H Bill Johnston Allen Dick Zenk and Bert Ware opposed by Helen Branner. Citrus Show awards total exceed $20 000 with $1 000 sweepstakes prizes to feature exhibits in San Bernardino.
Kern County urged electors to register for the June 2 primary with a deadline of midnight April 9. Registration Days were proclaimed April 1 through April 9, open to new and naturalized citizens meeting age and residency requirements. Voters moving within Kern County can use a new notice of change of address to update registration if postmarked at least four days before an election.
Richland School Board scheduled April 20 to discuss library and instructional materials and May 4 to review transportation and motor vehicle maintenance. The district's construction plan centers a new music building administration building and a cooling system upgrade with minor repairs. An aquatic renovation nears completion but delays in materials persist. financing includes a $288,000 bond and a $50,000 aquatic bond. Progress payments were approved to David Biggar Construction and Taft Plumbing for the music administration and aquatic center work.
The Shafter Justice Court, led by Judge Harvey Gaede, lists a total on deposit of 17 245 88. Receipts show county fines and forfeitures motor vehicle 11 216 68 misdemeanors 35 50 library 3 city fines 1 537 75 state penalties 1 944 fish and game 62 officer training vehicle 628 peace officers training 184 under California law section 773.
Officials including H. W. Ath attended the ceremony for the $3 million North Park Apartments project in Oildale. Colombo Construction Co. leads the 208 unit building at 601 Douglas St under the Federal Housing Administration program. The complex targets low to moderate income tenants on a rent supplement plan, with local supervising architect Robert F. Stuhr.
The program emphasizes dental health magnetism and social studies with map and constitutional work. Five boys near fifth birthday will receive driver education. Math spelling and basic vocabulary are stressed. Classes for fewer pupils are evicted and moved to fill gaps. 44 students enrolled in special classes for the retarded under Richland District sponsorship.
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