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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1976
Page
3
A group altered their plan from Fresno to Oakland after catching the southbound train between Hanford and Fresno. They spent the night in Oakland with friends, enjoyed a good diner lounge service, and saw potential for a train weekend party with a San Francisco show Saturday night.
Two shotguns valued at 525 dollars were reported stolen Friday afternoon from a Datsun pickup parked in the alley behind Shafter Bait and Tackle Shop. The victim is Lawrence Merlo of Buttonwillow.
The Kern County Museum Alliance Historical Costume Committee shifts workshop dates to January 31 February 14 28 and March 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ann Goodman and Delores Heller announce entries for the April 25 Fashion Show during Heritage Days at Pioneer Village. Judging is April 16 at 7:00 p.m. Contact 861 2132 for details.
Kern High School District preserves its ban on students smoking on high school campuses. Board president George Ablin, M. D., reaffirmed health harms from smoking and the district’s duty to keep schools safe and healthful.
Birchwood Angel Puss a cocker owned and led by Sharon Fenderson of Shafter wins Best of Variety on November 2 at a Bakersfield Cocker Fanciers match held at Mandelyn Kennels. Judge Lee Wendelton presents the perpetual memorial trophy named for the late Ch To Be Glen's Troubadore to Sharon and Beverly Peabody.
A 1975 Shafter construction downturn saw total permits at 588 354 down from 1 627 717 in 1974. December permits were 61 220 with one new residence 37 793 on Weyand Way. Most permits covered home remodeling. August was the peak month with two new homes and 13 remodeling projects. Monthly breakdown follows.
Citizens complained of poor publicity for a recent hearing on community needs. Meyer pledged better advertising of upcoming hearings while Jackson stressed that project recommendations are independent and prioritize benefiting the greatest number of people.
On the recommendation of City Attorney Al Mortimore the city found a damages claim insufficient. The council approved attendance for Ramon Herrera Dennis Dannemiller Dennis Harrison and Carl Moyer at training institutes and meetings with City Admin Bill Sheldon and Deputy Public Works Director Dave Chumley. It also authorized the purchase of up to $650 in lab equipment.
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