Shafter Council and Planning Meet on Economic Development
The notice cites next council meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday August 8 2000 and next planning commission session at 7 p.m. Tuesday July 18 at 336 Pacific Avenue. It argues the city aims to attract industry to raise the tax base and fund services while stressing community quality of life over industry growth.
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Planning Commission
Council and Planning Commission
Pacific Avenue
Shafter
Elk Corporation
Building Materials Corporation of America
International Trade Et al Ames
Shafter Seeks Better Return from Economic Development
City leaders confront uneven benefits from development projects. They caution that Bakersfield absorbs most sales tax, affecting Shafter residents’ jobs and finances. Officials pledge cross‑agency study to improve return on investment and share findings, inviting calls for more information at 746 6365.
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Shafter
Bakersfield
Kern County
Editorial on looming November elections and civic duty
Editorial notes the November elections are approaching and calls for renewed public engagement after a large Fourth of July celebration in Shafter. It urges gratitude for the opportunity to vote and emphasizes civic responsibility and the importance of citizen voices in shaping the country.
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Shafter
Reunion plea for Dog Company Marines from Shafter
Letter to the editor marks the 50th anniversary of the Korean War and seeks Marines from Dog Company, 12th Battalion for a Bakersfield reunion. Names sought include Lt. Kenneth O. Smith Richard E. Smith Vernon Unruh Everett Schumaker Manuel T. Henley and James R. Youell. Contact details provided.
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Marine Corps Reserve
Truman
Dog Company
12Th Battalion
Shafter
Kenneth O. Smith
Richard E. Smith
Vernon Unruh
Everett Schumaker
Manuel T. Henley
James R. Youell
Glenwood Drive
Bakersfield
Resident rails at rising utility rates and downtown beautification
Vernon L. Lawson protests Shafter utility increases and city plans funded by state grants. He cites growing bills from 16 to 57 dollars monthly and warns annexation and projects will push rates higher, hurting downtown business and residents. He notes Sonic Drive In as the latest arrival.
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Shafter
Neufeld Auto Parts
Armstrong Tires
Nikkel Iron Works
Vernon L. Lawson
Desert trip faith reminder and road map sermon
Margaret Baker recalls a July weekend drive to Phoenix with family. She reflects on spiritual fuel from God, compares gas stations to church and scripture, warns against self reliance, and urges prioritizing God to gain strength for life’s journey.
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My Dear
Phoenix
Betti
Joe Ramirez
Coolidge
Arizona
God
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Editorial
Sie
R Dana Schilly
12Th Infantry Battalion
Reunion
Margaret Baker
Kingdom of God
Jesus
Shafter Piribos
Reed Print Inc
Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
California
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
P.O
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
East Lerdoway
P.O. Box
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