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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1977
Page
1
Public Works Director Lewis Carroll proposes guidance for customers and truck drivers to improve alley trash collection. Key points include keeping containers in place, lids toward the alley, closing lids to reduce pests and odors, not parking near bins, and breaking down boxes. Contact the public works office at 746-2065 for questions.
State Controller Kenneth Cory announced a June apportionment of 75,558,095 from highway users taxes to the State, counties, cities, and state highways. Kern County received 455,322 and Shafter 4,336, with 19,287,192 to counties, 14,489,487 to cities, 41,751,416 for state highways, and 30,000 to the Bicycle Lane Account.
A hunter safety course required for California hunting licenses will be held July 5 and 6 at the Shafter Police Department Building 333 Sunset Ave. The class runs 7 to 10 p.m. both nights and attendance on both evenings is required for adults and children. there is no fee.
Strong June results push Shafter’s 1977 construction totals past previous records. June permits reached 404 642 bringing six month total to 1 823 983, surpassing 1974’s 1 627 717 annual total. Petrini Construction issued four permits for apartments at 500 State 510 State 501 Jackson and 511 Jackson. Beno’s handles a 29000 remodeling at 208 Central with re opening slated July 28. Over 1 million dollars in multi family dwellings built this year.
Taxable sales in California and local areas posted the largest quarterly gain in over two decades, exceeded only by the spring of 1973. Iris Sankey, member, State.
The Board of Equalization announced that the June cigarette tax distribution totaled 4 795 352 dollars for counties and cities. Kern County received 32 830 dollars and Shafter 1 168 dollars. The 58 counties shared 885 460 dollars and cities 3 909 892 dollars, comprising 30 percent of May revenue after deducting 27 027 dollars in state costs. Shafter had 4 441 taxable transactions and 5 491 total transactions.
State reports 32 399 585 distributed to cities and counties as June apportionment of in lieu motor vehicle license fees. Kern County got 256 739 and Shafter 5 815. Funds come from license fees and other revenue in the Motor Vehicle License Fee Account for May 1977. proceeds return to local governments for general use with admin costs withheld. Distribution split half and half between cities and counties based on population from 1970 Census with later adjustments.
A rash of thefts on Golden West Ave was reported to the Shafter Police Department last week. Items stolen include a CB radio and antenna from 421 Golden West, a CB radio from 350 Golden West, an AM FM cassette player and tapes from 439 Golden West, a wallet with cash and cards from 344 Golden West, and an antenna from 444 Golden West. A radio was later reported stolen from 450 Golden West Ave. Total value undetermined.
State Senator Walter Stiern will address the July 8 Shafter Chamber of Commerce luncheon at noon in back of the Shafter Motel. He will discuss Sacramento events, the 16th district, Wasco nuclear plant, property tax relief, school finance, the budget and the death penalty vote.
The Shafter area census is underway and on schedule with enumerators returning to answer non residents. The program aims to determine Kern County and six city populations to guide state tax fund distributions. Residents may call back or contact local coordinators Helen Hasty or Steve Ladd for questions. the census should last about two more weeks in Shafter.
Beno’s announces a July 28 reopening in Shafter at 208 Central Avenue. The family apparel store promises wider selections, new decor, and full lines including Levi’s Corral western wear for men, juniors, and children, with a celebratory grand opening.
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