Shafter Council reviews rate hike and staff actions
The Shafter City Council discussed increasing residential rates from 131 per month and heard complaints from merchants. Public Works Director Lew Carroll reported rising trash container demand and proposed a $15 minimum dumping fee. The session also added an 11th sworn officer, approved 50 new 300 gallon containers, and planned a January seminar for Police Chief Hoffer’s staff.
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Public Works
Carroll
Alley Trash Near Tropicana Apartments Sparks City Action
A Shafter resident pressed the city about garbage over the alley fence at Tropicana Apartments. City officials say they acted after photos were submitted and will work with property owners to install gates for direct access to bins. Littering laws exist but eyewitnesses are needed for enforcement. The alley was later cleaned, with one sack remaining likely from holiday pickup gaps.
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Shafter
Don Little
Mickey Gladden
August Caires
Bob Thompson
Counciillas
Planning Commission
Thompson
Ordin- Sen
Duit Ceamasa Uaanes
Caires
Richland Pta
Tropicana Apartments
City Hall
Link
Lew Carroll
Carroll
Tropicana
SPD Accident Statistics Through December 1981 Report
The SPD released accident data showing 50 traffic incidents through 1981. Most occurred in ember and October, with 19 and 12 events respectively, eight injury crashes and 32 non injury, 18 hit and run, five alcohol related. Thursdays and Saturdays had the most, 12 and 10. Seventeen occurred 2 to 6 pm, auto into object 13 times, rear-end 12, sideswipe 9, broadside 11. Causes included failure to yield and backing at 12 each, speed eight, streets five, intersections 14, stops nine at Central Valley way.
Shafter High Names New Football Head Coach Arlie Smith
Shafter High School announced the replacement of Arlie Smith as General Football Head Coach to avoid misunderstandings. A school spokesman cited Smith’s past help and thanked the community for support while praising him as a good coach.
Generals Hire Arlie Smith as Head Coach After Stuebbe Off
Smith praises Keese and notes a strong nucleus for the Generals. Jan Stuebbe announced a four year break, leading to Arlie Smith's appointment after Keese advised by his doctor not to coach. Keese had previously coached at South High before Shafter.
Shafter Chamber Banquet to Present Community Awards
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will host its annual Installation Banquet this Saturday at Veterans Hall beginning at 7 p.m. District Judge Gary Ingle will MC, with David Morris giving the invocation. Incoming President George Wise previewed next year’s Christmas Parade categories and plans to publish the Community Economic Profile biennially, while signs on Lerdo Highway were noted. About 85 photos were taken with Santa at Santa's House over three days, as plans for a sign project move forward.
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Veterans Hall
Chambis
Ladies of the Brethren
Wasco
Shafter-Wasco Justice Court
Gary Ingle
David Morris
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George Wise
Wise
Business Outlook
Ben Grundy
Kern County Board of Trade
Community Economic Profile
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Lerdo Highway
August Caires
Lerdo
Central Valley
Rick Lawler
Santa
Chamber
Shafter Adult School plans new courses for second semester
The Shafter Adult School prepares February 1 1982 start for the second semester with HS Diploma classes and ambitions to add new courses if interest grows. Mrs Laura Martens hopes a fee class can be offered since state reimbursements will not cover such a course. diploma program planning proceeds. Contact numbers are 746-4961 and 325-1230.
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Shafter Adult School
Laura Martens
Shafter-Wasco Court Week Pled Guilty and Not Guilty
Shafter and Lost Hills defendants face multiple charges in a Shafter district court session. Arnold Barrera and Phillip Rodriguez, both 24 and 2 respectively, plead Not Guilty to public intoxication and resisting an officer with Jan 20 pre trial. Enriqu Lizzarage 21 pleads Guilty to carrying a loaded firearm with 90 days jail and three years probation.
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Arnold Barrera
Phillip Rodriguez
Shafter
Donald Hurst
Enrique Lizzarage
Kern County
Donald J. Wilson
Clarence Stracener
Guadalupe Garza
Enrique Garibay
Lost Hills
Pedro Valera
Valera
Betty Jean Croy
Mance Trice
Lee Wilson
Trice
Andres Rodriguez
Sakae Begat Alte Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Scott Criswell
Merced Longoria
Danny Wayne Roberts
Safter
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Richard Hoffer
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Pension Company
Earl O’brien
Hoffer
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Central Valley Way
Arlie Smith
Mike Keese
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Wasco Justice Court District Court
Pattie Arismendez
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