Multiple DUI arrests and thefts reported in Shafter area
February incidents include driving under the influence arrests for Samuel Arviso Dennis Earl Bates and Paul Epperson. Thefts involve patio furniture at David Ratzlaff’s home valued losses, bicycle valued at $150, and items stolen from truck beds. Bail amounts and warrants noted. a public intoxication arrest for Jack Baker. a vandalized public parking sign. Sunset Pizza theft of $8.50.
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David Ratzlaff
Golden West
Shafter
Stoss
Calvin Ward
Munzer
Dennis Earl Bates
Fire incidents report in North Kern area
Fire department attended a medical aid for a child then transported to North Kern Hospital. A separate structure fire at 18461 S Shafter Avenue caused $700 stove damage and $500 smoke damage. improper cooking procedures were blamed. A January 31 car fire on Central Valley Highway owned by Leeman department A caused $200 loss.
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North Kern Hospital
S. Shafter Avenue
Blanca Catalan
Central Valley Highway
Versatel Debuts at Shafter Bank of America
The Shafter Bank of America branch cuts the ribbon for the Versatel System. Bank Manager Jerry Hawkins says the machine handles deposits withdrawals credit card cash advances loan payments and more and links nationwide. Local benefit is reduced waiting times on busy days with a second unit planned for outside use.
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Shafter
Bank of America
Jerry Hawkins
Hawkins
United States
Local cheese giveaway run by Kern County group
The Kern County Economic Opportunities announces a cheese giveaway for low income families led by outreach worker Eulalia Lerichi. Events are at Veterans Hall Shafter on Feb 9 from 9 to 4, Wasco Feb 10, and Lost Hills Feb 11 at La Iglesia Bautista, with ID required such as a driver license.
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Kern County
Eulalia Lerichi
Shafter
Veterans Hall
Wasco
Lost Hills
la Iglesia Bautista
Universal
Wasco Chamber sponsors computer seminar February 14
The Wasco Chamber of Commerce hosts a computer seminar February 14 from 2 to 9 PM at the Wasco Veterans Hall corner of 11th and Poplar. Leading manufacturers Radio Shack Apple Digital Osborne Xerox IBM Kaypro Fortune Northstar will display products. Demonstrations cover agriculture and business software. consultants will advise on systems design data communications and leasing. Cookies punch and coffee 2 to 4 PM. wine and cheese 5 to 9 PM. Glenda McCurry chairs the event.
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Wasco Chamber of Bags
Wasco Veterans Hall
11Th and
Poplar Streets
Radio Shack
Apple
Digital
Osborne
Zerox
IBM
Kaypco
Fortune Systems
Northstar
Glenda McCurry
Wasco Chamber of Commerce
Shafter Man in Critical Condition After Train Collision
Ramon Salinas, 24, from Shafter, was struck by a Santa Fe Freight train at the Poplar Street crossing on January 31 and underwent surgery at Kern Medical Center. He remained in intensive care in critical condition at least until February 7, with no regained consciousness. Santa Fe officials say crossing signals were functioning.
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Shafter
Ramon Salinas
Santa Fe
Poplar Street
Kern Medical Center
Salinas
Bakersfield
KMC
City budget improves after cuts despite revenue shortfall
City officials report budget revisions reflect lower revenues from local spending and franchise taxes. A 1983 Warner Amex payment fell short due to new rate law and a 15 year grace on existing contracts. Savings came from not buying a computer and police staffing changes. Future sewer projects await Farm Home Administration funding.
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Warner Amex Cable TV
Shafter
Tanape' A Sily. Waws Wes Des
Public Utilities Commission
Warner Amex
Caires
Farm Home Management Administration
Shafter Chamber Banquet Tickets On Sale
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce meets February 10 at noon at J D s with a directors business session open to the public The annual installation and awards banquet originally set for January was moved to February 25 1984 No speaker but local talent entertainment Recipients named Tickets sold by Wood s Shoe Store Shafter Sports Center Shirley s Dress Shop Schnidt Real Estate Shafter Drug The Banks Milt s T v
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
J.d.’S
Board of Directors
Wood's
Shafter Sports Center
Shirley’s Dress Shop
Schnidt Real Estate
Shafter Drug
the Banks
Milt’s T.V
Congressman Bill Thomas to address Shafter Kiwanis Club
Bakersfield congressman Bill Thomas will speak at the Shafter Kiwanis Club meeting at noon February 15 in the Veterans Hall. In his third term he seeks reelection and will provide a legal issues update and a preview of upcoming legislative action.
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Bill Thomas
Bakersfield
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Thomas
Veterans Hall
Shafter Recreation Board Moves Meetings to City Hall
The Shafter Recreation and Park District will hold its board meetings at the City of Shafter Council Chambers, 320 James Street, starting February 14 at 7:00 p.m. The move supports renovating the old Sunset Avenue site into a new Senior Citizen Center and offers the public easier access to speak.
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Shafter Recreation and Park District
Board of Directors
City of Shafter
Council
James Street
Shafter Recreation and Park District Board of Directors
Loca
Tion
Sunset Ave
Council Chamber
Flying Saucer drawing cuts crowd. 13 hopefuls miss chance
Early morning rain and threatening skies reduced attendance at the Merchant's Division of the Chamber of Commerce Flying Saucer drawing last Saturday. Thirteen contestants failed to win the golden opportunity. Seventeen, a play by Booth Tarkington, will be staged by Shafter High School on June 1 at the grammar school auditorium, marking the school's first play and its first large financial venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Seventeen
Booth Tarkington
Shafter High School
Grammar School
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Lerdo
Scaroni
Subject
Molly Arvina
S. Valley
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Saul Ortega
Central Avenue
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Hershel Mitchell
William Dunlap
Vic Coleman
Jack Baker
W. Orange
S. Shafter
Central
James
Sunset Pizza
Paul Epperson
Graddy
One Stop
Richard
Versatel
Shafter Bank of America
Doreen Hatala
Wasco Chamber
Wasco Inn Presents
Miller
Miller Beers
Santa Barbara
FSLIC
IRS
Central Ave
Europe
Oberammergau
Austria
Hungary
Germany
Switzerland
Rhine
Richard P
Priscilla Wieneke
Los Angeles
Yi Valen
RCA
Mae
FCA
Lusciou Lee
Colvard’s Furniture
Billi Thomas
Kiwanis Club
Rec
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Runnor
Santa Fe Crossing
Lerdo Road
Homeowner’s
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