08 Dec 1993
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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1993
Page
1
The Richland Intermediate 6th Grade Choir directed by Mark Reppert will carol downtown Shafter on December 15. They will march along Central Avenue and end at the City Christmas tree near James Street. Call the Shafter Chamber of Commerce at 746 2600 for details.
The United Community Service requests donations of food and money for holiday baskets to aid needy families from December 19 to 24, with last year’s total of 205 baskets. The hospital hosts a Christmas Party December 9 6 to 8 PM with Santa photos for $1 and a Toys for Toys box.
A study by California State University professor Louis Wildman found restructuring Richland-Lerdo District to consolidate K 6 programs would be costly and unnecessary. The report urged keeping current facilities and staff, noting early education should focus on core learning skills and a broad K 6 experience.
Elk Hills Corp asphalt roofing on Lerdo Highway drives Shafter and Wasco October permit values up sharply year over year. Shafter totals jump from 1992 figures to 6.5 million in October, with Elk Hills accounting for most of the rise. County wide, Kern County permits dipped slightly for October while ongoing residential expansions buoy Wasco and McFarland, and statewide Escrow sales edge higher despite a September lull as CAR notes historically low rates boosting activity.
Shafter retailers expect solid holiday sales with a 1 to 2 percent revenue lift over last year. Floyd's Kevin White reports early demand up since Thanksgiving while Cornet's Grant Ford cites a slow start but hopeful trend. Analysts say national trends support a stronger season, though shoppers seek bargains and specials. Retailers like Vons anticipate modest improvements as California shows lagging momentum.
The report notes a senior Bach Festival winner among local participants and mentions 12 local MTA branch winners who proceeded in the competition. It lists a third place finish in 1993 for Southern, reflecting ongoing regional arts activity and recognition.
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