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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1979

Page

6

Nickelodeon to Join Warner Cable Channel 2 in Shafter

Warner Cable Kern County General Manager Tom LaFourcade announced April 6 that Nickelodeon will broadcast on Channel 2 in Shafter Wasco Delano and McFarland Monday through Friday starting April 9 1979. Programming runs 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. featuring Pinwheel Nickel Flicks Video Comic Books and child oriented discussions with no extra charge for the satellite service.

Tom LaFourcade Warner Cable Kern County Shafter Wasco Delano McFarland Young People’s Nickelodeon LaFourcade Warner Vivian Horner Pinwheel Children’s Television Workshop Los Angeles Dogooder Flash Gordon Rin Tin Tin Buster Crabbe Tom Mix John Wayne Bela Lugosi Gene Autry Charlie Chaplin Fatty Arbuckle Green Lantern

Roll-A-Thon Set For April 29 At Skateland Kern County

Roll-A-Thon to run 10 hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Skateland 415 Ming Avenue Bakersfield to raise funds for the Lung Association local services. Natalie Dunn says $2 entry, waived with $25 pledges. prizes for top fundraisers to be awarded within two weeks.

American Long Association of Kern County Skateland Ming Avenue Lung Association Natalie Dunn Miss Dunn

Cotton Council seeks repeal of carryover basis tax rule

The National Cotton Council urged repeal of the carryover basis provision set to take effect this year for inherited property. William McFarlane of Clovis warned it would create massive compliance problems and raise estate taxes, threatening family farms and forcing debt to retain inherited assets. He noted itemized inheritances would require separate basis calculations, risking widespread noncompliance and heavy tax burdens across growers, processors, and manufacturers. Delegates from 1818 states unanimously backed repeal.

National Cotton Council Congress William McFarlane Clovis Senate Finance Committee McFarlane California Council

Juvenile Disturbance Prevented by Shafter Police Response

Police say four units were mobilized in a juvenile disturbance near Shafter on April 8 after reports of knife wielding juveniles in Wasco. Officers quickly stopped three cars, with Officer Herrera’s efforts ending a third car inquiry. Chief Kaplan termed the action a preventable serious crime.

Shafter Kaplan Wasco Davis Byrd Herrera

Sheriff's Explorers Post Seeks Youth Recruits in Kern County

Kern County Sheriff's Department Explorer Post 519 invites high school and college students aged 16 to 21 to join and learn about law enforcement. A general aptitude test and oral exam are set for Saturday April 21 at 1 30 p.m. in the sheriff's department classroom at 1516 California Avenue For a testing appointment call 327 3392 Ext 380. In other news at Union 76 Lerdo Highway and Highway 99 a thief took two tool boxes containing tools from the station on April 3 at 10 30 p.m. totaling about 1000 dollars in loss.

Kern Sheriff's Department California Avenue Bakersfield Union 76 Lerdo Highway Highway 99

Hayakawa opens mobile office in Kern County

U S Senator S I Hayakawa announces a new Mobile Office for Kern County from April 16 to 19 1979. The caravan will visit Delano Wasco Taft Bakersfield and Arvin to assist constituents with federal casework and government information. Steve Johnson leads the effort in a 26 foot motorhome with Wasco event set for April 16 2 to 5 p m at Wasco Plaza corner F and 7th.

U.S S.I. Hayakawa R-Ca Kern County Delano Wasco Taft Bakersfield Arvin Hayakawa Steve Johnson San Francisco Fresno Wasco Plaza F and 7Th

Clean up weeds for Shafter spring fire safety

The Shafter Fire Department urges residents to remove weeds rubbish and tall grass to reduce summer fire hazards. Property owners must manage curb alleys and expect weekly alley mowing during lawn care. Beginning May 1 1979 violators will be cited for failing to meet Fire Prevention Code standards.

Shafter Fire Department Shafter

Overcoming Jealousy With a New Baby Arrival

California Medical Association offers tips to ease the older child's adjustment. Announce changes in advance, reassure ongoing importance, prepare ahead for nursery moves, allow brief visits to the mother, and involve the older child in caring for the infant. Include grandparents and visitors to foster inclusion.

California Medical Association Jess

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