Ruling Could Boost Shafter Local Coffers
The Third District Court of Appeals favoring Shafter may bring significant funds to the city and nearby areas Taft Delano and Coalinga. Senator Jim Costa supported the decision praising the ruling that allows cities to demand fair operating expenses for housing state inmates in local facilities.
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Saldana leaves Shafter for Atascadero post
Paul Saldana, longtime managing director of Shafter Community Development Agency, will join Atascadero as Planning and Building Director. He helped Shafter win CALED awards including the 1996 Economic Development honor and led Redevelopment Project Area No. 2 and Enterprise Zone designation. His last day in Shafter is February 27. The move follows a six year tenure and is noted by City Manager John Guinn and Mayor Garry Nelson.
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Cemetery board member retires after long service
Donald C. Zachary retired from Kern County Cemetery District No. 1 board effective January 15 1998 after serving since May 11 1983. A Spencer's Restaurant ceremony honored his tenure with remarks from Chairman Ben Grundy and Supervisor Jon McQuiston. Attendees included Shafter Mayor Garry Nelson Wasco Mayor Fred West Jr Mel McLaughlin and staff from Shafter Wasco Memorial Parks.
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Kern County Cemetery District No. 1
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Ben Grundy
Jon McQuiston
Shafter
Garry Nelson
Wasco
Fred West Jr
Mel McLaughlin
Wasco Memorial Parks
Donald Zachary
California
Wasco Memorial
Shafter Memorial Park
Bob Millwee Jr. remembered for Shafter service and business leadership
Robert Millwee Jr. 61 died January 24 1998 at home in Shafter California after a life of community work. He earned the Shafter Chamber of Commerce Businessman of the Year award and led Richland Chevrolet to multiple honors while serving as Lions Club president former city councilman and Rotary member. Memorial services were held January 27 at Peters Funeral Home and Shafter Brethren Church with Pastor Mike Kotrla officiating. He was born December 15 1936 in Ozan Arkansas and married Kay Duerksen on February 20 1960.
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African Children's Choir to perform at Wasco High Auditorium
On Wednesday February 11 at 7 p.m. the African Children's Choir, a Grammy nominated East African group, will perform at Wasco High School Auditorium. The choir, ages 5 to 12, draws orphans and disadvantaged children for inspiring songs and traditional instrumentation. Proceeds support Friends in the West charity and the African Outreach Academy.
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Chuck Swindell
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Vancouver
African Outreach Academy
Five Dollar Live Driving Class in Shafter
A live driving class labeled five dollars is set for February 17 and 18 at the W C Walker Senior Center on Walker Street. Shirley Graves will start the sessions at 10 am.
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