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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1981
Page
1
B W Bob Thompson Sr was chosen as Shafter's first full time fire chief at Monday night’s city council meeting. He and his wife Jo were in the audience when the decision was made. Thompson comes to Shafter from
Judge Gary Ingle notes new statutes on driving under the influence take effect January 1 1962. First offense carries minimum two days jail or 90 day license restriction plus at least 527 fine and three year probation. Vehicle impoundment possible at defendant expense for up to 30 days. Maximum first offense penalty six months jail and 700 fine. The laws aim to curb drinking driving and raise public awareness.
Residents of North Shafter and nearby areas attend a Thursday meeting at 7 p.m. to discuss the October public meeting findings and DUI enforcement. The agenda covers penalties for first and second offenses, license restrictions, and mandatory chemical testing for drunk driving, with emphasis on sobriety evidence at trial.
A Kern County official announced new rates described as among the lowest in the county and expected to remain in effect for two years. The letter outlining the changes mentions an $18.06 figure and notes the rates are still considerably lower than those in most communities.
Caires announced Aptos designates Thompson as acting fire chief after a thorough background review by Shafter officials. Thompson, an emergency medical tech and fire science graduate, will start January 4 with a five day work week and limited firefighting shifts due to a nonfirefighting role. He belongs to multiple fire service associations and has completed extensive training in arson, hazmat, and fire prevention.
An event hosts a parade viewing with color photos offered at two dollars per image. The schedule spans 4 to 6 p.m. with public encouragement to attend and support the cause.
A roundup from Shafter and nearby towns outlines pleas and hearings from December 1981. Defendants include Marion Ashmore and Earl Logan pled guilty or not guilty to drunken driving and related charges, with sentencing and probation terms. Dennis Sanchez and Jerry Maladhy face DUI and drug charges with pretrial settings. Reginaldo Lopez and Jose Castellan have not guilty pleas and pretrial dates. John Garza faces multiple felony charges with a preliminary hearing in late December 1981. Additional cases list Leonardo Ayala for concealed weapon, W.B. Jans for reckless driving, David Kelly for theft, and others facing probation, fines, driver’s license suspensions, or jail terms.
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