Shafter City Council Calls Special Meeting and Planning Call
The Shafter City Council schedules a 4:30 p.m. special meeting today at Council Chambers 320 James Street to interview applicants for City Attorney. Citizens may submit letters of interest for Planning Commissioner roles to Wade McKinney at City Hall by noon tomorrow. A public dedication of Shafter High School’s new gymnasium Friday will feature girls varsity at 3:30 p.m. and boys varsity at 8 p.m. Admission is free.
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Minter Field District set meeting date for January 9
MFAD interviews managers as district schedules a Monday meeting at 8 am to cover airport business and conducts interviews for the managerial vacancy since June 1988 starting 9 am. Director Albright has been acting CEO. Board reviews finances, drainage needs, and a Warbirds Air Show date of April 29-30 with insurance proof. A district tax account shows $1,827 past due. They approved a $16,405 payment to General Construction with a no-claims condition.
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Bob Diltz
American Homes
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State board releases 617 million in local tax disbursements
The State Board of Equalization reports more than 617 million dollars was distributed to city and county agencies including redevelop ment agencies transit districts and transportation funds from sales and use taxes. Disbursements occurred on October 13 and November 17.
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Local government receipts surge in November
Local governments collected 352.81 million in November, up from 264.30 million in October. City of Shafter administrator Jo Barrick notes a 31 percent year over year increase and a near five percent over budget projections for July to November, driven by the second disbursement and December 22 payments.
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Shafter Installation Dinner Tickets On Sale Now
Installation Dinner for the 43rd Shatter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is set for January 28 at Veterans Hall Shafter. Tickets cost 12.50 with Green Hotel cooks and Shafter High School Stage Band entertainment. Tickets available at the Chamber of Commerce Depot Museum office and from members. contact Christensen at 746-2600 for details.
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Veterans Hall
Shafter
Larry Starrh
Shafter High School
Kelly Bergen
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Depot Museum
Art Penner
Rod Wiens
John Guinn
Ben Grundy
Chamber
Christensen
Sandy Wiedmann
Virginia Bender
Susan Valdez
New Year's Day customs celebrate hopes and history
New Year's Day is shown as a global ritual with varied origins. Romans marked it from city foundations, Jewish tradition links to Adam’s creation, and Druids exchanged mistletoe. Customs include gifts, feasts like black eyed peas for fortune, and boisterous gatherings. Modern practice adds New Year resolutions and open-house welcoming.
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