Residents win round against crematory near Shafter
In Bakersfield a Kern County Board of Zoning Adjustment vote 3 to 1 with one abstention rejected David Sconce’s request for a four chamber crematory on Imperial Avenue between Shafter Avenue and Highway 43. Residents argued odor pollution and property devaluation while Sconce cited Pasadena performance and existing crematories. The decision halted the project, with continued debate noted.
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Kern County Board of Zoning Adjustment
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Sconce
Pasadena
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Highway 43
California
Shafter council rewrites goals and expands light tests
The Shafter City Council adopted a 1985 goals and objectives report after a lengthy session at City Hall. They approved Public Works Transportation Development Act claims and plans to expand testing of turning off street lights on Central Avenue Lerdo Highway and James Street while seeking more information for residents and future budget savings.
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Shafter City Hall
August Caires
Frank Christensen
John Guinn
Caires
Shafter
Central Business District
Lerdo Highway
Guinn
Central Avenue
James Street
Central and
James
Lerdo
Cathy Prout
Marian Hiebert Guinn
TDA
Shafter Senior Northwest Complex For Seniors And Disabled
A new apartment building named Shafter Senior Northwest will house senior citizens and qualified handicapped residents. The complex includes a community room an office and a laundry area with financing from a rural housing program. Expected rents are 225 for one bedrooms and 280 for two bedrooms with rent subsidies. Applications to live there can be filed by calling (805) 322-4673.
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Department of Gardner, — Canes Semen Val Itnienr Badine
Gardner
Fmha
Frito-Lay to Begin Building Near Buttonwillow
Frito-Lay plans a multi phase $100 million plant near Buttonwillow five miles east of I-5 and Highway 58. Ground breaking planned for early September with phase one a potato chip plant employing 500 and 200000 man hours of work. Completion spans four to six years with potential expansion one third larger than original.
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Frito-Lay
Buttonwillow
Kern County Board of Trade
James Radoumis
Pepsi-Cola Company
Frank Gavitt
Board of Trade
Senior citizens benefit from SRPD trips and baseball outings
Senior citizens from Shafter join other locals on SRPD sponsored outings to Dodger and Anaheim stadiums and a Chicago Cubs game. The recreation district bought a 15 seat van to enable trips, aiding youth teams and seniors. Walker, a recreation board member, highlighted plans and hopes for expanding district programs for seniors.
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Shatter
Maleo Langue
SRPD
Dodger Stadium
Anaheim Stadium
Recreation
Soto Angeles
Walker
Porterville College
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