Airport lease decision stalled amid Shafter concerns
At the April 4 Kern County Board of Supervisors meeting opposition from aviators blocked a Horn Processing lease renewal at Shafter Airport. Critics cited poor visibility, dust, tarps, polluted drains, birds and hydroplaning hazards, urging tighter fixes or lease cancellation if problems persist.
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Shafter
Board of Supervisors
Tom Schroeter
Schroeter
Doug Swift
Swift Aviation
Jack Patrick
FAA
Patrick
Pilate
Wallace Reiker
The
Ralph Rudie
Rudie
Stephen Schmidt
Kern
First District
Gene Tackett
Shafter Council Opposes State Park Bond Act Distribution
The Shafter City Council voted to disapprove a new distribution plan for State Park Bond Act funds claiming inequity, noting city residents would receive less than other agencies despite similar programs. The plan also sets a $10,000 minimum for some districts, drawing opposition.
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Shafter City
Shafter
William Sheldon Jr
McFarland
McFarland Recreation District
Stallion Springs
Wasco Recreation District
County Parks and Recreation Department
State grants aviation fuel tax to 200 California airports
About $1 million in aviation fuel taxes was granted to nearly 200 publicly owned and operated California airports. Grants of $5,000 per airport cover construction or maintenance projects for which applications were filed before March 1. Shafter and Buttonwillow airports received awards.
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Adriana Gianturco
Sacramento
Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
Shafter
Buttonwillow
Smorgasbord Set for April 26 At Shafter High
Tickets are on sale this week for the annual Smorgasbord at Shafter High School to be held April 26 in conjunction with a Fine Arts Festival. Displays music and fine food will highlight the community fundraising event. Proceeds support student aid and scholarships.
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Cranston
Kern County
San Joaquin Valley
Sone On
Rio Bravo Tennis Club
U.S
Alan Cranston
Pam Wells
Shafter High Boke
Thes
Shafter High School
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Tackett
Ralph Jordan
Jack Sill
Property Management
Julie Bryant
Pam Estes
Sandy Wilson
Taper
Nancymith
Lane
Kelley Bayless
Jane
Zachary
Cheryl Williams
Howell Studios
Hudson Park
John A. Strong
Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Council
Los Angeles
Magnolia
John Barrera
Kern County Sheriff's Deputies
Richland
Lerdo
Maple
Tropicana Village
Hillman Street
J.C. Atkinson
Hofman Builders, Inc
State Street
Los Angeles Street
Reiker Street
Reiker
F.A.A
Director of Public Works
Anaheim
John Dobbs
Shafter Lions Clib
Robert Nixon
Lions
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