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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1975
Page
9
Police found a woman drunk on a Bakersfield sidewalk and, instead of arresting her for public intoxication, summoned an ambulance to Kern Geneva Hospital. A doctor found no heart condition and noted multiple similar notes. she now faces ambulance and hospital bills.
Nationally renowned sports figure Frank Gifford is added to the panel for Kern County's 1975 Business Outlook conference in Bakersfield. He will discuss sports and recreation as a vital adjunct to the county's future, with the topic Backyard Bonanza.
The Seventh District PTA will host a media panel on mass media topics at Hodel's Banquet Room Olive Drive and Highway 99 in Bakersfield Friday January 17 at 10 a.m. Moderator Dr. Walter F. Huss joins Ted Fritts Bob Curry and Everett Smith as panelists. Registration and coffee start at 9:30 a.m. Lunch reservations contact Mrs. James Reece at 3616 Placer Street Bakersfield 93308 or 399-1417.
Richland trustees, led by Superintendent Evron Barber, consider allowing waivers of 24 hour notice for emergency special meetings under the Education Code. Board members want a definition of emergency and to study the proposal, while other actions include rescinding a resignation, placing Cal State Bakersfield student teachers, and scheduling future meeting dates. Enrollment and financial figures were reviewed and a January 13 minimum day was approved for staff discipline and records updates.
An unofficial report from the County Clerk’s Office shows no contests expected in Shafter area school board elections. Filing closed Friday at 5 p.m. in Richland and Maple districts, with incumbents Garber and Bloemhof not all seeking reelection and no write in petitions yet filed.
A letter argues cutting teacher roles could harm schools and trigger budget battles with the California Teachers Association. The author contends many graduates prove schools perform well despite criticisms and invites reader input from officials and educators.
Darol Moyer will replace John Leonard as Chamber president at the annual banquet. New officers include Loyd Link as vice president Herb Howell as secretary manager and Bill Allen as treasurer. The event features the Citizen of the Year and two Community Service Awards with dinner at 7 p m. Tickets are on sale at local banks photography studio real estate office and newspapers.
Richard Curly James returns home from New Year vacation to find back door forced entry on January 1 to 3 and $423 in cash missing. No other items taken. A Yamaha 360 cc dirt bike was stolen from Frank Lamirand at 480 Atkinson in a Thursday incident.
A short in an electric blanket caused a early Monday fire at 515 Mannel in Shafter. Four paid firefighters and 11 volunteers battled the 6:45 a.m. alarm, removing a bed from Ava Coody's apartment. Damage to the $100,000 building was confined to one bedroom, estimated at $2,500, with contents valued at $1,200.
Shafter police closed a December 8 hit and run after identifying the suspect’s car owner Monroy Pacheco and suggesting his son drove at the time. Gerald Berry reported $500 in damage to his parked vehicle at Central Avenue and Central Valley Highway and the case did not result in an arrest.
Sealed proposals must be received by the Kern County Clerk at 1415 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield CA until 11 00 a m Tuesday January 21 1975 for construction of the Experimental Farm Irrigation Reservoir Shafter California Bid documents obtainable from Kern County Public Works 2601 O Street Bakersfield CA 93301 Bids must be on standard forms Per Labor Code prevailing wage rates adopted September 12 1974 Bids may be rejected in whole or part by the County of Kern December 17 1974 Vera K Gibson County Clerk and ex officio Clerk of the Board Publish Shafter Press January 1 and 8 1975
Shafter Fire Department reports 46 fires and 74 other emergencies in 1974 with total fire damage of 27465. Final quarter losses reached 14320, while first quarter 7865 second 1790 and third 3490. 120 alarms, 39 resuscitator calls, 26 rescue and emergency, 22 vehicle fires, 13 dwelling fires. Firemen did 679 inspection hours 178 violation notices tested 446 hydrants painted 220 and repaired 44 equipment items costing 1239.
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