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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1963
Page
6
Kern County Planning Commission unveiled a comprehensive planning program for the Kern River Valley to address growing needs as the county’s recreational area expands. The proposal targets long term development to support anticipated population and tourism growth in the district.
County Planning Director Jack L. Dalton says a joint county state and federal agreement has been approved for the special long range planning study. Findings will guide future growth in Kern River Valley recreation and tourist areas with annual peaks around 1,200 user days and Lake Isabella averaging 780,000 user days per year since 1954.
Local chairman Lewis Carroll reports strong ticket sales for the first annual Scout Exposition titled Scouts in Space to be held May 4 at the Kern County Fairgrounds. Booth reservations are due by April 20, with proceeds aiding Camp Kern facilities and unit funds. Milton Wilson plans a three act musical show, Scouting Daze, on the outdoor stage as part of the event.
The Shafter and Buttonwillow Chambers of Commerce join with the Board of Trade and the Water Association of Kern County to promote an educational Feather River Project canal tour through Kern County. A tentative date of Friday May 24 is set. The Kern County Water Agency reports studies proceed countywide to determine how much Feather River water districts can buy, with Semitropic District agreeing to an engineer’s study as time tightens for contract planning.
Rex Fr. Grossart Bakersfield College track coach and football defensive line coach for four years resigns. Trustees of the Kern Junior College District accept the resignation with relief effective at the close of the current school year. He also teaches in the men’s physical education department and helped co author Athletics.
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