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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1995
Page
2
A traveling circus featured flying trapeze acts and a tipsy balance act with poles on a table. A group of circus dogs in hats jumped through hoops while Lydia the elephant waited in a cramped truck as her trainer used a broom and a hook, delaying her grand finale.
The Shafter RTC faces turmoil as at least five top police department staff have resigned or been fired over five years. Ken Varley, once in charge, questions information access and now suspects hiring targeted credibility. City officials defend the project, noting long litigation costs but net annual RTC revenues of 813,815, arguing ongoing legal action has not outweighed financial benefits.
December 1991 incident at a Shafter Police Department event involved officer Lewis, Greeson, and Gallegos a 17 year old former girlfriend of Greeson. The document notes Lewis opened a gate and spoke with Gallegos, who later described an eight month prior romantic involvement with Greeson. Lewis alleges he sought to help, but was not assigned to duties afterward and sues city officials amid ongoing litigation responses.
Open House notices outline that each school will host a session on a different day and time with notes sent to parents. The Shafter Recreation and Park District seeks applicants for umpire and scorekeeper positions, with applications available at the SRPD office 700 East Tulare Ave, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. For details, call 746-3303 or 393-0866.
Police blotter covers April 3 to April 5 with cases including grand theft at 336 E Lerdo, burglaries on Lerdo and Central areas, a suspicious subject arrest at 301 Central, a traffic stop on 700 S Shafter, shots fired at 1211 Park Lane, vandalism at 319 E Marengo, watch theft from a vehicle on 200 Bik Lerdo, and a burglary at Roque's Body Shop. Filed reports involve Gina Roden, Gary McKown, Jesus Chacon, Noe Ruiz, and others. Reports note narcotics activity and extra patrol requests.
Rex M. Tudor of Shafter was unanimously appointed director by the Minter Field Airport District Board on March 22, 1995 to fill a vacancy. He will serve until the next general election in November 1996 and replaces the late Robert Diltz. Tudor will be welcomed at the April 12 board meeting. He is a CPA, Shafter native since 1970, a San Jose State College graduate, and Army veteran.
The Sunrise Service will begin at 6 30 a.m. at Mannel Park with Rev. Roger Trautman of Fellowship Bible Church Bakersfield as guest speaker. The program includes community musical talents and is hosted by the Shafter Kiwanis Club welcoming all attendees.
Richland-Lerdo School District hosts annual Open House at all sites. Primary School hosts April 20 at 6 30 p m with Science Fair projects and Josten's Laboratory open. Lerdo School hosts May 25 at 5 45 p m with a Hot Dog Feed and music. Intermediate and Junior High hold April 27 with a Spaghetti Feed and classroom viewing. Dinner tickets sold at the door adults 3 dollars children 1 50.
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