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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1990

Page

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Teamwork Cuts Losses for MFAD in Farm Lease Debacle

John Putman and Jim Albright, after Putman handed over MFAD presidency, joined to alter the farm lease purse causing the district to lose thousands. The delinquent rent ending Nov 1, 1989 totaled 22,857 dollars. Albright discussed shifting burden to the airport manager Kirk Nelson and an alternate payment plan after alfalfa harvest. Putman outlined the arrangement and cautioned on the late start of the alfalfa crop.

John Putman Minter Field Jim Albright Albright Kirk Nelson Putman

Board approves zoning shift and glider race plans

The board unanimously changes zoning west of the flight line from agricultural to medium industrial, inviting new land uses along Lerdo Highway. FAA delays the Master Plan approval, while Nelson is advised to seek upfront cash for a lease. They also approve a second glider race after the May air show.

Albright Nelson Navy Point Mugu Ventura Putman Lerdo Highway Federal Aviation Administration Sonoma County

Shafter Chamber Reports Revenue Rise At 100th Year

Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture treasurer Cathy Prout announced a $5,400 revenue increase from the prior year, aided by nearly $4,000 for a computer. Officers were re-elected: Don Zachary president, Sandy Wiedmann vice president, Prout treasurer, and Jean Johnson secretary. The 44th annual installation dinner on Jan 27 highlighted awards and the upcoming event. About 20 members attended and 77 supporters helped last year.

Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Cathy Prout U.S. Chamber Don Zachary Sandy Wiedmann Jean Johnson Shafter Zachary Scheiver Chamber

WalkerReceives Recreation Awards for Training Efforts

Phillip Walker, a South San Joaquin Recreation and Park District employee, earned two awards for outstanding training programs. His 12 years with districts span communities from the valley to Los Angeles, and he supports community sports. Directors discussed the upcoming California Recreation and Park District Society convention featuring seminars on Special Olympics, innovative programs, marketing leisure services, and capital project management.

Walker Rec Phillip Walker South San Joaquin Recreation and Park District Association Los Angeles Valley California Recreation and Park District Society

RTC Groundbreaking Marks Five Acre Industrial Park Start

Wade Mc Kinney and Don Zachary led the development of an industrial park created through Senate Bill 1591. The ceremony on Central Valley Highway featured CDC officials, Bakersfield and regional leaders, and dignitaries from Shafter to Mojave.

RTC CDC Wade McKinney McKinney Chamber of Commerce Don Zachary Fourth Enterprise Aerobics Central Valley Highway

Wasco to Build 18 Hole Golf Course Officials Agree

The Wasco city council backed an 18 hole 72 par golf course on 160 acres. Hendrickson proposed the project in 1989 leading to an eight million bond issue. Construction, by Seidler Fitzgerald, costs about five million and should finish in 12 months with a 9000 square foot clubhouse and full facilities.

Dwayne Hutson Wayne Montgomery Wasco Hendrickson Otis Johnson Gary Cheatwood Ward Terry Jr Jim Eskew Scott Rogers

Free Tuesday Children's Movies at Shafter Library

Parents are encouraged to allow their children to attend free afternoon films shown every Tuesday in the Shafter branch library conference room. Geared for kids of all ages, showtime is 3 15 p.m. For more information call 746 2156.

Shafter

Accidental Discovery May End Obesity

An ad touts Cal-Ban 3000 as a weight loss aid claiming rapid fat loss without drugs. It markets a 3 week transformation with a 100 percent refund if the target weight is not reached, distributed by a Tampa firm and featuring testimonials.

Tampa Florida

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