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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1967
Page
1
Weather update from Shafter Cotton Research Station notes conditions affecting crop conditions. Forecast covers heat levels, humidity, and potential rainfall impacts on growth and irrigation scheduling.
The council agreed to offer 14000 to Richland Park owner Christensen by December 26 as the next regular meeting deadline. Christensen wants 18000, with fees split. Ordinance No 177 pledges county joint collection of documentary taxes on real estate, with Shafter getting half of the fees. The city also accepted an easement from Santa Fe at Lerdo crossing and reappointed Robert Peters to the personnel board. Continued on Page 4.
Judge I. Frank Kitchen of the Delano Judicial Court announces retirement due to illness. Judge Harvey Gaede has assisted and will serve until January 5, 1968, with the Board of Supervisors not appointing a replacement. The seat will be filled at the June 1968 primary ballot.
The Shafter Civic Football Banquet at Veterans Memorial Hall drew a full dining room Tuesday evening. Jerry Collis, head coach of the College Renegades, praised Kern County high school players and urged them to be proud of their roots while welcoming Shafter athletes to the College. Coaches Mince Rich and Fletcher awarded team honors, with pictures of winners noted on page 11.
One loud speaker belonging to the Merchant's Association was removed from a pole behind Stringhams Drug Store Monday evening. The attachment was secure, requiring work to take the instrument down.
The Shafter Public Utility District Board plans a ground level storage tank in the corporation yard. Three sizes were considered: 500 000 750 000 and 1 000 000 gallons. Engineer A A Dorman will submit figures and recommend a pre stressed composite concrete construction with a steel shell gunite layers and a dome. Estimated cost is up to 100 000 for 500 000 gallons and about 12 000 more for 750 000 gallons. larger sizes would cost more. The existing elevated tank may be renovated for about 25 000 but is deemed risky after earthquake damage. Possible sites include the corporation yard Richland Park Hudson Parkette the High School area and the Richland school property on the east side of town.
Pfc Ronald Story age 21 brother of Mrs Clifford Griffith of 18275 Beech is listed as wounded by eye fragment from a land mine during maneuvers in Saigon area. He reported recovery from the injury and malaria in a field hospital. Story attended Shafter High before joining Vietnam service in August.
Frank Wisner reflects on a Board of Supervisors plan to lease farm land at Shafter Airport and the need for taxpayer oversight. He argues actions on taxpayer property require audits and public accountability before proceeding with the lease.
Ray Rose will be installed as president and Judge Harvey Gaede as vice president of the Judge and Con stable Association of Kern County. Installation ceremonies were held Friday.
C Velma Thompson, Collector for Shafter Wasco Irrigation District, warns that the first installment of the current assessment becomes delinquent after December 20 1967. Postmarked payments by deadline date avoid penalty. Fewer assessments have been paid this year, with about ten percent fewer than last year. Owners not receiving statements should contact Mrs Thompson. nonreceipt does not waive the penalty.
Armando Vasquez a 1965 Shafter high school graduate has been named to the Junior College All American Football team. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Vasquez of 245 West Ash and has offers from Berkeley and San Jose State. He leans toward San Jose State where his brother studies civil engineering. Armando majors in business administration with coaching as a career aim.
Shafter police say burglars accessed Value King through the roof and stole groceries meats and coffee from the store Tuesday morning. At Moe's Tavern, several hundred dollars were taken from a concealed hiding place known to the intruders.
The State Department of Water Resources invites the public to an open house at the Lost Hills operation and maintenance sub center. The event is set for Friday December 15 starting at 3 30 p.m.
The Chamber of Commerce Installation and Banquet is rescheduled for January 24 due to a date conflict. George Jones announces Wayne Wood will be installed as president with Ray Mish as vice president and Roy Kerber as treasurer. Robert Zenk of Bank of America will speak. The chamber donates 25 to the Christmas basket program. The next meeting is January 9. Burglary reported to Shafco shows display window broken. items missing include a garbage disposal a sander and a skill saw.
Lannis J. Cates of Shafter was installed as worshipful master of Wasco Masonic Lodge No. 583 F and AM. The ceremony featured retiring master Mickey Hair and other past masters including Donald Zachary Hoyett Smothers Jack Hammons. Officers named include Brown Tucker Ham mons Johnston Woolley Ingalls Smt Saulsbury Manning Armstrong Campbell.
Board of Supervisors approved a five year lease on 418 acres at Shafter Airport for farming. Land is leased to Lowell Bergman and Vernon L. Isaac of Shafter. Total cost $137500, averaging $65.79 per acre per year.
Community is invited to the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling Thursday evening December 14 at 6 30 p m on the front lawn of the high school.
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