Letter to the Editor on Bicentennial Memorial site and fire station
Kenny Foster argues in favor of keeping the Bicentennial Memorial on or near city property, criticizing moves to relocate it. He notes the public hearing on a new Sunset Street fire station and contends city ownership and firefighter stewardship would protect the memorial and city life and property. He identifies fellow Kern County Fire Department firefighters and lifelong Shafter residents as supportive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Press
Sunset St
Central Valley Highway
Stringham Park
Tulare
Mannel
Mannel Park
Richland School
James and
Central
Shafter
Kern County Fire Department
Dale Flud
Billy Penada
Mark Montgomery
Jerry Schmidt
Kenny Foster
Respect for Shafter High Cheerleaders Sparks Student Plea
A Shafter High student defends the cheerleaders and notes boys mocked the Powder Puff game. The writer urges school spirit without ridicule, stating the cheerleaders are nice and deserve support, not laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Toas
City Council approves bid and debates testing reimbursement
The council approved a $3,250 bid to Multi-Tech for tests after discussion raised by Councilman Hiebert about state reimbursement. Public Works Director Guinn and Oberholzer opposed. Guinn reported progress on underground service projects with Pacific Gas and Electric as 1968 funds and CPUC rules were noted. Seven fire code violations were listed by the fire department with Chief Wallace and Mr. Nelson referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlon Hiebert
State Health Department
Public Works
John Guinn
Oberholzer
Guinn
Pacific Gas and Electric
California Public Utilities Commission
Wallace
Nelson
City weighs undergrounding funds reallocation impact
Guinn warned the council that Shafter could lose nearly $500,000 through a funds reallocation affecting city projects. He noted multiple city sites are under study for undergrounding but face issues. Overhead lines owned by others or the city incur costs for undergrounding and new service lines must be paid by customers or the city. Guinn will return with a proposal if a path to using the funds is found. Ken Nelson Jr. had not commented by press deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion
Guinn
Shafter
Buttonwillow Health Center honors growth and new officers
At the annual installation banquet in Bakersfield 80 supporters gathered to review a year of accomplishments for Buttonwillow Health Center. Gary Franceschi was reelected chair with John Bogie vice chair Gladys Delfino secretary and Robert Williams treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttonwillow Health Center
Bakersfield
Red Lion Inn
Gary Franceschi
John Bogie
Gladys Delfino
Robert Williams
Louis Andreotti
Guili Giannini
Mary Jonés
Frank Lusk
Tammy Rubio
Carlos Olivares
Buttonwillow
Holiday Filled Bar Cookies Recipe Idea
A cozy rainy day snack idea with date filled bars baked in a 13 by 9 pan. The recipe uses shortening brown sugar flour oats soda and salt for the crust, then a date filling cooked with sugar and water, baked at 400 degrees and cut into bars.
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Ruby Witcher
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Ken Nelson, Jr
Olivares
Lost Hills
Holloway
Sigmund Kosewick
Valley
Coupone
Shafter Merchants
Rainbow Fashions & Gifts
State Ave
Sor
Iour
Childrens & Ladies
Little Nel
Shafter Drug
Ente
Ist
Shafter Bucks
Arly
Budget Food
Clara
Creative Printing
Don's Interior
Fabric Jewelers
Graddy
Hitchcock
Auto Parts
J&l Feed Store
J.do
Joe Kirk
State Farm Ins
Johnson
LaNueva
Meyer
Nikkel Iron Works
Preston
Tire Service
Rainbow Fashions
Richland Chevrolet
Saas
Maal
Hilebre
Searcy’s
Shafeo
Shafter Flower Shop
Shafter Motel
Shirley's Dress Shop
Stringham’s
Wards Catalog Store
Western Auto
Minter Auto Repair
Wood's Shoe Store
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