Shafter community notices and upcoming events
Mothers In Touch invites Shafter area participation with weekly prayer groups at 1 30 p m Thursdays for high school and 9 am Fridays for intermediate and senior groups, plus 11 15 am Fridays for Primary/Lerdo. To register call Debbie 746 4274. Dinner at Richland Intermediate Feb 2 supports sixth graders to SCICON, $7 adults $3 kids. Nutrition workshop Wasco Feb 6 7 00 to 8 00 pm info 758 2263.
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The Shafter Press Editorial Rights Statement
The Shafter Press reserves the right to revise censor reject amend or edit any editorial copy at any time.
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Shafter figures honored in annual community awards
Gragg named citizen of the year as about 200 attend Teem Challenge event. The Agriculture Award goes to LeRoy Kirschenman for 38 years farming in Shafter. Business Person of the Year to Frank Woo for Cousins Cafe, in Shafter since 1937 with family roots and a 55 year operation at the same site.
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Veterans Halls
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Shafter to remodel old courthouse into City Hall
City Council agrees to refurbish the old Kern County courthouse on Pacific Avenue to serve as the new City Hall. The plan, praised by residents, aims to address growth since RTC era, with cost reductions from inmate labor and space needs due to a rising payroll and expanded administration.
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Enterprize Zone Incentives Target City Growth
Officials seek Enterprize Zone status to boost business activity. Legislation would designate distressed areas to access state and local incentives such as sales tax relief on machinery and tax credits. Zones require a competitive state Department of Commerce process and comprehensive profiles including unemployment, property, zoning, marketing, financing, and job plans.
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