Kern County Swimming Champs set multiple records at Shafter
The 28th Kern County Parks and Recreation Swimming Championship at Shafter Aquatic Center saw many records. Brian Morrison led with three new marks in the 13 14 boys events while Randy Whitehead, Rick Graves, Brad Hibbard, Kirk Zuniga, David Tanger, Jeff Hayes and Elanor Leal posted notable times.
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Kern County Parks and Recreation Department
Shafter Aquatic Center
Brian Morrison
Randy Whitehead
David Tanger
Jeff Hayes
Elanor Leal
Local leaders warn Prop 13 shifts power to state in schools
Kern County officials Dr. Kelly Blanton and Dr. Ralph Lovik say Proposition 13 accelerates centralization of education funding and control in Sacramento. They cite legacy trends from categorical aid and Serrano-Priest rulings and warn that state funding strings will shape what is taught. They urge citizens to press legislators to retain local control.
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Sacramento
Washington
Kern County
Superintendent of Schools
Kelly Blanton
Blanton
Dr. Blanton
Ralph Lovik
Kari Moran
Klyd Radio
KLYD
Lovik
Gor
State Controller reports July license fee apportionments
Kenneth Cory announced a July distribution of 30,266,763 to cities and counties from in lieu motor vehicle license fees, plus 274,747 from off highway license fees. Kern County shared 249,704 in motor vehicle fees and 2,266 in off highway fees. Shafter received 5,771 and 52 respectively. Funds come from the Motor Vehicle License Fee Account and the Off Highway License Fee Fund, with the state excise tax replacing local property tax on vehicles.
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Kenneth Cory
Cory
Kern County
Shafter
Woman's Softball Concludes Season With Farm er's Coop Winners
The season ended with Farm er's Coop as league champions and Graddy's second. An All Star team was chosen by coaches to face Farm er's Coop on July 26. The All Stars lost 8 to 0 in a fast paced, hard fought game.
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Farmer’s Coop
Graddy’s
Farmer’s
All Stars
Sandy Hutchin
Woman's Softball League
City Halts Layoffs Amid Staffing Shifts in Shafter
City officials denied layoffs for Bill Sheldon stating the officer slated for termination due to Proposition 13 will be kept. An opening from Officer Kadel’s dismissal allows the officer to remain employed. An Assistant to the Public Works Director seeks to fill a Kern County Fire Department vacancy, while the Assistant Planner moves to Delano-McFarland. Elimination of three positions spurred a utility-rate petition with over 600 signatures.
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Bill Sheldon
Shafter
Sheldon
Kadel
Shafter Fire Department
Doug Wagner
Kern County Fire Department
Delano-McFarland
Pee Wee league season ends with surges and all star results
Final standings crown Brown & Bryant with 9–1 and Wilson Ag 7–3. July games feature high scoring by Brown & Bryant and C & L Realty. Major and girls leagues post notable scores and a Cen-Vi-Ro drive in the Pee Wee championship playoff ending Cen-Vi-Ro 18 Colvards 6.
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Brown & Bryant
Wilson Ag
Shafter Hay & Cube
C & L Realty
Santo’s Motor Sales
Parson’s Farms
Santo’s Motor
Coca Cola
Pee Wee
Colvards
Cen-Vi-Ro
Shafter Alert
Richland Chevrolet
United Cigar
Shafter Ready Mix
Ashbaugh Rentals
Cen-Vi- Ro
Ashbaugh
Shafter
Hunting Safety Class Offered by Shafter Police Department
The Shafter Police Department offers a hunting safety course on August 7 and 8 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Officers W E Davis and Kenny Carlton teach the class, required for first time hunting licensees. Spots are first come, first served. A second session is planned for September.
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Shafter
Davis
Jack Frost Football Meetings Planned in Shafter Buttonwillow
Ron Torigiani calls a special meeting for 7th and 8th grade boys in the Shafter Buttonwillow area to form a Jack Frost football league. Shafter meeting at Shafter High School baseball park on August 9 at 7 30 p.m. Buttonwillow gathering on August 7 at 7 30 p.m. at the Lions Den.
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Ron Torigiani
Shafter
Buttonwillow
Jack Frost
Shafter High School
Lion’s den
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Don Winton
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Winton
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Judy New
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Patty Arismendez
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Fosters Freeze
Shafter Recreation Commission
Raden Fortenberry
Arlie Smith
Stardust Lanes
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