Shafter approves zoning for Colvard Annexation project
The Shafter City Council approved R-1 and E-1 zoning for the Colvard Annexation, following Planning Commission recommendations to split the 10.16 acre site north of Redwood Drive and west of Acacia Street between single family homes and estate lots. Residents largely supported the compromise, noting area protection, as the council wrapped up the final meeting of 1984 with few objections before adjourning until January.
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Colvard
Shafter
City Hall
Shafter Planning Commission
Ronald Young
Sion
Redwood Drive
Acacia Street
Jack
Woody Colvard
Planning Commission
Richard Penner
Penner
City police push holiday crime deterrence in downtown Shafter
Shafter Police Department expands downtown patrols and programs to curb theft during Christmas. Police Chief Frank Christensen says high visibility deters shoplifting and urges merchants to stay aware. Officers increase foot patrols, assign fulltime presence in business district, and engage merchants through the check warning system and community alerts. Cooperation among merchants and stronger prosecutions have reduced incidents.
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Shafter
Frank Christensen
Christensen
McGowan pleads guilty to five arson counts in Shafter
Bobby Joe McGowan of Shafter pleaded guilty last Wednesday in Shafter-Wasco Justice Court to five arson counts. Judge Gary Ingle accepted the pleas. sentencing is set for January 9 in Kern County Superior Court. A plea bargain dismissed three more arson charges and a DUI count, with a maximum 11 year prison term.
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Bobby Joe McGowan
Shafter
Shafter-Wasco
Gary Ingle
McGowan
Kern County Superior Court
Gene Cralberg
Superior Court
Ingle
Robert Miller
Cralberg
Kern County
Bakersfield
Gladden
State
Tough issues face Minter Field District
The Minter Field Airport District faces difficult choices after taking over from Kern County. At a recent board meeting, members debated a proposed 60 by 80 foot hangar west of the fire station on the old foundation site. The panel weighed master plan timing, FAA involvement costing about 30000, and whether to approve before a formal plan is in place.
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Minter Field
Kern County
Denny Uhles
Uhles
Butchles
Airport Board
Airport Sepa
Barry Wipf
FAA
Tom Almberg
Noel Wilson
Almberg
Wipf and Uhles
Families uprooted near disposal site amid strong odor
Beech Avenue residents north of the Rio Bravo Disposal Facility reported a bad odor from the site around 6 30 p m Friday forcing several families, including Cindy Howie who fears effects on her pregnancy, to evacuate. Officials traced the odor to a valve on a truck bringing in spent caustic waste and announced a scrubber system would remove odorous sulfur compounds. A tour of the RBDF site was set for Thursday to show safety measures with limited access for participants and more tours to follow.
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Pat Bryant
Shafter
Beech Avenue
Oder
Ted
Cindy Howie
RBDF
Cindy
Kern County Health and Fire
Ken Nelson, Jr
Ken Despot
Adh
Enn Coal
Nelson
REDF
Ken Nelson
Shafter Bucks Draws Crowd At Christmas Drawing
A large crowd gathered in Shafter town square for a Christmas drawing event hosted by First Southern Baptist Church and the Hampton family. Kristi Krause and Stacey Garcia won 25 each in the youth drawing. Hortensia Espericuera 150, Margaret Williams 50, Terry Martinez and Gladys Wilson 25 each in the adult draws. Final drawings for 17 and under and 18 plus take place this Saturday at 3 p.m. Entries are by coupon at participating merchants or in the Shafter Press. Bring your entry and be present to win with music starting at 2:30 p.m.
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Shafter Bucks
James and
Central Avenues
First
Southern Baptist Church
Hampton Family
Santa Claus
Kristi Krause
Stacey Garcia
Shafterbucks
Hortensia Espericuera
Margaret Williams
Terry Martinez
Gladys Wilson
Shafter
Shafter Press
Santa
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Ferrelene Zachary
Ment
Merchants Association
Department
Beno’s
Ristensen
Beno
Ver Nash
Park Lane
Manuel Ave
Kern County Fire Department
Bobby McGowan
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