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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1976
Page
1
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture opens a community driven awards selection for six categories to be handed out at January banquet. nominations must arrive by January 1 1977 with a resume of qualifications. mail to P O Box 1088 Shafter California 93263.
Shafter Chamber adds a business entry division to the Christmas parade. Parade entries assemble December 16 at 6 p.m. in the Tops Market lot. procession starts at 7 p.m. Santa Claus will ride the chamber float, with mayor expected at the lighting ceremony.
Shafter city councilmen approved a cost analysis for Edwards Tract improvements after a long discussion. The study will include appraised values for potential rights of way as part of four planning commission options to ease access. Plans include widening the alley to 18 to 20 feet and realigning Ash and Nikkel Streets to relieve overcrowding.
Scott Peterson 11, son of Mr and Mrs John Peterson of Shafter, wins local Punt Pass and Kick in Shafter then Santa Barbara area. He earns a chance to compete in New Orleans on December 11 with 84 contestants and 84 Ford dealers, a $1000 weekend trip included.
Members of the Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture elected four persons to four-year terms on the board. Bud Johnson Gloria Boggs Ben Grundy and Kerneth Anderson were selected from nine candidates. Alan Larsen was chosen as president with Clara Schnidt as vice president. Grundy was re elected treasurer and Herb Howell remains secretary manager. The new officers and board will be installed at January’s annual banquet with community service awards and a guest speaker.
Shafter Wasco Irrigation District will end water deliveries for the winter maintenance season around December 15 with the exact date depending on Friant Kern Canal water levels. The canal has been dry since Thanksgiving as water is gradually released to drain behind the cement lining to avoid pressure that could crack the lining.
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