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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 2000
Page
4
The Shafter Press reports growing complaints about the city and its Redevelopment Agency's land dealings. Critics allege heavy handed tactics, take it or leave it offers, and use of eminent domain to force sales, raising worries over fairness and governance.
Roy Patrick recalls an incident when meeting high school youths in a restaurant. He describes their militaristic dress, rude behavior, and the tense atmosphere, warning that discipline starts at home before teens reach adulthood.
A community meeting is set for February 10 at 6 30 p.m. at the Veterans Hall to discuss downtown issues in Shafter. The Sonic Drive In may build on Jackson and Central Valley Highway, with redevelopment led by the Shafter Community Development Agency. The Old Floyds store building has been leased for three years to the agency, a move aimed at revitalizing downtown, with rent of 2750 per month for the last two years.
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce touts the town’s image and upcoming downtown improvements in February or March while spotlighting merchants including the Shafter Drug Store, celebrating 81 years of service. An Installation Banquet on January 27 features entertainment, speeches, and ticket sales at 15 dollars.
The Shafter Press is a weekly periodical published at 107 East Lerco Highway Shafter California 93263 and printed at Reed Print Bakersfield California 93313. It was entered at Shafter Post Office August 1 1935 and adjudicated a legal newspaper by Court Order 29926.
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