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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1989
Page
3
Beatrice Fimbras and about 50 tenants accuse lack of water, hydrants, smoke alarms, and extinguishers at the Llanas complex after a fatal blaze. Fire Captain Alex Candia found a melted detector in a back bedroom and suspects it was defective or inactive.
A Sunday afternoon collision on Highway 43, 1 1/2 miles south of Sherwood Avenue, claimed the lives of Henry Sill, 32, Shafter, and Michael Johnson, 19, Wasco. Sill lost control in an S curve, overcorrected, and was broadsided by a Ford driven by Donald Lawrence, 56, Visalia, who suffered minor injuries as he veered to the right shoulder. Investigation continues.
City officials weigh annexation by evaluating cost of services and funding sources. McKinney cautions high cost industries may be needed to finance services. Council authorizes staff to draft a work plan for a $20,000 grant to update the shelter’s general plan and include outlying areas and proposed annexation.
More details on reunion contact methods for Class of 1979 graduates at Shafter High. Also vacancy on Buttonwillow recreation district board effective April 6 and 1989 90 budget review at Shafter District office with phone numbers for information.
Richland-Lordo School District explored an asbestos removal grant of 68000 to cover portions of Richland and Lerdo schools. Superintendent George Bury noted only limited asbestos remains due to reconstruction and that bids will go to the lowest acceptable bidder.
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