Diltz highlights California water issues at C of C luncheon
Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District manager Bob Diltz spoke about California water problems. He cited Delta and Peripheral Canal, Lake Tahoe pollution, Owens Valley concerns, and possible 1985 Colorado River reductions. Diltz noted SWID water sources, rising prices, groundwater dynamics, and urged completion of the State Water Project.
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May Festival at Shafter set May 9 with parade entries due May 6
General Chairman Ben Grundy announces May 6 as the parade entry deadline for Shafter’s May Festival on Saturday May 9. Ediems will join the parade with Miss SHS Pageant sixteen contestants. tickets cost four dollars for reserved seating and three dollars for general admission. Events include Troop 913 breakfast, morning contests, Central Avenue parade, 3 p.m. Model T races, 4-H refreshments, bicycle games, and a Westwind concert finale at the park.
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Shafter weighs county fire protection and hires full time chief
Shafter City Council in a spirited session debated contracting fire protection with the county as a future option while preparing to hire a full time fire chief to replace Cliff Ratzlaff. Councilman Rolf Jacobsen urged considering the county contract. Fire Chief Ratzlaff and others warned against losing local control. budget concerns and Prop 13 tax shifts were discussed as two fire station issues linger.
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New Shafter appoints Bret Romo as officer in April
Bret Romo, 23, married with two children, sworn in as Shafter Police Officer by Chief James Taylor on April 23. Romo, a Tulare Kings Basic Academy graduate, finished second in the oral board on April 22 and will replace Jon Purcell who moved to Chowchilla. He grew up in Alpaugh, moved to Visalia in 1976, and now trains under Lt. Earl O'Brien while planning college toward a law enforcement specialty. Nearby, Ross Regadanz is set to move to South San Francisco, opening another Shafter PD slot.
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Open House Week At Richland District Schools
Richland Primary School hosts an open house on Thursday April 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. District residents are invited to view student work as classrooms are open for parent inspection. Principal Tom Flanagan highlights pride in the school.
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