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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1987
Page
1
Readable bits show a reference to a 160 point sealant and pie item dated in January. The rest is garbled with missing context and proper nouns. No clear event, person, or organization can be identified from the legible fragments.
Jill Ryan of Shafter won the California Junior Miss title at the Santa Rosa pageant, earning a 10 000 scholarship and 300 for first place in Poise and Appearance. She will compete in Mobile Alabama for the national Junior Miss title, attends Point Loma Nazarene College, and plans a busy pageant schedule with appearances and speeches.
MFAD District Director Noel Wilson faced with choosing between continuing as a director or keeping his lease and contracts after missing January 28 meeting. Attorney Wayne Lemieux cited a conflict of interest and Wilson cannot renew his lease until resolved. Board also discussed Port A Port hangar expansion, water system work with Kennedy Jenks Chilton, and approved leases for Gerald Lewis and Koch Service Inc. Don's Electric bid for flight line lights was approved, and MFAD plans to join the Shafter Chamber of Commerce. A covered pit containing oil waste was noted.
Richland School District board members led by Lawrence Handel and Charles Rekosh discussed the junior high points system and graduation standards. Ron Adams outlined the citizenship plan, with Tim Jones Cathy Anderson and Kathy Mayes contributing. The board authorized funding for fifth grade field trips to Cayucos tide pools, hiring four buses at an estimated cost of 4 to 6.50 per student, with 189 fifth graders signed up. Rekosh approved SEE RSD ON PAGE 12A.
Kristen Ricketts of Wasco escaped serious harm after a collision on West Valley Highway while riding home from work at Armstrong. Ronald arrived first at the wrecked car and praised the seatbelt for saving her life. Santa Fe conductor Dr. Nalette noted the train, heavily loaded, was at 45 mph, slower than its typical 55 mph along that track. California Highway Patrol Officer Russ Peterson and deputies assisted. no citation issued.
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