Shafter faces cuts as city trims staff and services
McKinney cites budget squeezes with two positions eliminated and a corrections officer post left vacant. The city may take up to 16 inmates without state charges, reducing revenue for emergency services while taxes may be halved statewide. Local governments warn service cuts and slower business growth could follow as Delano also confronts a multimillion deficit.
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McKinney
Shafter
Wilson
Delano
Smith named secretary manager for Shafter Chamber
Grace Smith will serve as part time manager secretary for the Shafter Chamber of Commerce overseeing administration public relations and economic development. She aims to recruit members coordinate meetings and liaise with city officials while promoting African American heritage and supporting the May Festival activities.
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Grace
Dan
Smith
Chamber
Ber
Shafter
Jean
Jean Johnson
Joe Kirk
Janice Smith
City of
Plainfield
N.J
Rodeo Days Queen Contest opens for Kern County women
The 1993 Stampede Days Rodeo Queen Contest invites Kern County girls aged 16 to 24 to compete for a $1,000 prize and a silver belt buckle. Contest runs Jan 15 to May 1, 1993 with dates April 30 and May 1. Call Tracy Collins at 805 631 0811 for details.
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Kern County
Tracy Collins
Shafter Press Censorship Rights Notice
The Shafter Press reserves the right to revise censor reject amend or edit any editorial copy at any time. This notice outlines editorial control and decision authority over content published by the newspaper.
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Shafter Press
Marine Staff Sgt Baxter promoted in Japan unit
Staff Sgt Jack D. Baxter son of George W. and Judy L. Ashcraft of Shafter California was promoted while serving with Marine Detachment Kamiseya Japan. He is a 1981 graduate of Shafter High School and joined the Marine Corps in July 1981.
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Jack D. Baxter
George W. and
Judy L. Ashcraft
Rodriguez Drive
Shafter
Marine Detachment
Kamiseya
Japan
Shafter High School
Marine Corps
District considers fee hike to fund new school
Delano Union Elementary Board eyes a $1.00 increase in developer fees to raise revenue for growth. RLSD would see a rise to $2.65 per square foot with 56 cents flowing to Shafter High and $1.09 to RLSD. If approved, the April effective date follows a possible bond issue as Delano plans a new school by 1995-96 due to rising enrollments.
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Tainty
Shafter High School
RLSD
Delano Union
Dan Knapp
Knapp
Every Day Is Special Birthday List January 20 26
A local page notes birthdays and anniversaries for January 20 through January 26. Individuals named include Dawneal Ann Sperling Ashley Love Ethel Schultz Sylvia Baughman Matthew Khameli Tony Figeroa Laura Freyberger Gretchen Zachary Nina Leigh Rick Linda Way Jeff Millwee Joan Handel Kristen Coats Brian Kaler T J Hernandez Amy Sage Nick Leigh Dr Mike Hair Evelyn Little.
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Dawneal Ann Sperling
Ashley Love
Ethel Schultz
Sylvia Baughman
Matthew Khameli
Tony Figeroa
Laura Freyberger
Gretchen Zachary
Nina Leigh
Rick
Linda Way
Jeff Millwee
Joan Handel
Kristen Coats
Brian Kaler
T.J. Hernandez
Amy Sage
Nick Leigh
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