AARP Chapter 2809 Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Shafter
The AARP Chapter 2809 marked its 10th anniversary at the February 16 gathering in the W C Walker Senior Center. State Director Lela Findley from Bakersfield praised the chapter as well run. Abe Isaac invited Bill Walker to recount the chapter’s 1976 origins and charter history, noting early officers and the 1977 charter. The group, serving Shafter and Wasco seniors, began discounts with 17 merchants in each town and grew through active volunteering and tours. The celebration concluded with cake and refreshments, ahead of the next potluck March 16 at the Veterans Hall.
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American Association of Retired Persons
Walker
Dela Wills
National Aarp Organization
W.C. Walker
Ed Bender
Lea Schnidt
Mary Ellen Newman
Robert Fryberger
Edna Bender
Ethel Isaac
Susan Neufeld
Theodora Richard
AARP
Arene
Shafter
Wasco
Mafy
Evelyn
USA
Veterans Hall
Abe Isaac
Harlin Wilson
Jine White
Helen Hasty
John C. Peiner
Bill Walker
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de Teprapanth
Pat Bryant resignations from two individuals revealed
Pat Bryant copied two letters of resignation from Crogé and from Tuchand, effective February. The action shows a formal removal or replacement step tied to specific staff changes.
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Crogé
Tuchand
May Festival Seeks Volunteers For City Parade And Events
Community committees plan parade downtown entertainment a fair and street dance for youth during the May Festival. Reach Ben Grundy at the Chamber of Service 748-260 for input. A major cultural event this weekend offers reserved seats with door sales each performance.
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Ben Grundy
Chamber of Service
Amy Ogi
Santa Barbara
Pete
Shafter Press Debuts Classified Section March 4
The Shafter Press announces a new classified advertising plan to ease placing private party and business ads. The program offers lower rates, credit card charging, and a Guaranteed Results option. The weekly circulation is 11,400 with 22,000 readers. For details call Virginia at 746-4942.
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Shafter Press
Don
Frank Reed
VISA
Mastercard
Wasco Tribune
Shafter Shopper
Sec
Tion
Virginia
Shafter Council weighs zoning, pornography ordinance and street project
The Shafter City Council met with a full agenda including a proclamation of Women’s History Week March 8 to 14, introduction of Officer Kevin Brewer, and a first reading on an amended C-2 zone to add uses with a curb on others. A six foot masonry wall requirement prompted debate before a 3-2 vote to proceed. City Attorney outlined approaches to regulate pornography sales and directed staff to craft an ordinance. John Butler spoke on Ash Street construction while Wade McKinney recommended steps to secure funds from John.
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Shafter City
Don Zachary
Shafter
Kavin Brewer
Ash Street
Marge Siemens
Veri Nash
Come Verl Nash
Seary Thatees
Marland Hiebert
Richard Oberholzer
John Butler
Wade McKinney
Snowy Week Fades. Spring Promise Remains Uncertain
A wintry veil covers the valley this week with snow lingering. Officials note spring officially arrives next month, yet there is no assurance temperatures will align with the new season.
Board goes to closed session after audience question
Audrey Campbell questioned SCAG's lack of new litigation against the district, but the board, advised by attorney Terry Foley, moved into a closed session.
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LAPD
Shafter Press
Audrey Campbell
SCAG
Terry Foley
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