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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1966
Page
1
The Shafter City Council on Monday faced a roughly $50,000 deficit and chose to raid emergency funds rather than raise taxes. They redirected about $24,000 in specific items plus around $20,000 in year-end excess to cover the gap, while also approving a police patrolman hire and a $249 county payment for the Shafter Recreation District.
Assistant Police Chief Wade Hamilton resigns from the Shaftett police force after 15 years of service. He planned to enter land leveling after joining the force in 1951, serving in the army in the South Pacific for two years, and was appointed assistant chief by Chief Hanley Witcher in 1958.
The State Board of Education approved Richland School Districts Phase 2 grant for 38175 to fund published materials and audio-visual aids. The $21250 for books and $16825 for visuals were scaled from a $109995 request, with Max Rafferty endorsing the program.
The Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District and other Friant Dam districts receive a three percent increase in Class Two water for the year, bringing available supply to 21 percent of ordered amounts. Secretary-Manager Bob Diltz attributes the rise to higher San Joaquin River flows and notes further adjustments may occur with summer storms.
A reader shares a humorous note about John Penner catching a 36 pound fish at Pismo Beach after many misses. The letter discusses a mailing from the Committee to Re Elect Governor Brown and quotes Ronald Reagan alongside a New York Times editorial.
Soil specialist Glen Stoller told the Shafter Chamber of Commerce that large boron deposits and high salt limit west side soil suitability. Only about ten percent may support citrus and delicate crops, with 15 years to reach high production. Water costs could reach 50 per acre foot, vs 3.50 in Friant Kern. Belridge Oil plans ~5000 acres of citrus and possible leasing. Route 43 routing discussion targets Wasco to Shafter with a five year build window. Postal business last year reached $114,578.70, up slightly from the prior year.
The Shafter Public Utility Board discussed its proposed budget in a Monday session but did not adopt it. Projected income for the year is 159 234.56 with major sources from water services 83 000 taxes 42 000 sewer charges 23 000 and interest 10 314. Expenditures are 155 899 with capital outlay 54 330 totaling 210 229 for 1966 67. Wages 49 887 gas and electricity 26 000 maintenance 41 000 insurance 5 831 and debt interest 13 200. Capital outlay includes 48 175 for water and sewer needs 6 155 for office equipment. Water and sewer needs cover 20 000 for a new well and 12 000 to complete engineer recommendations. District funds show 272 184.29 on hand.
Principal Harold J. Corrie presents the 1965 66 annual report for Shafter High School to District Superintendent Theron L. McCuen. He notes robust community interest in school programs, rising enrollment to 1027, high participation in activities, a strengthened guidance program, and ongoing curriculum updates under new director Herb Neufeld.
Miss Carol Witcher and Miss Carla Chloer, both from Los Angeles, return from a six day pack trip to Big Whitney Meadows at Mt. Whitney base. They traveled from Woody Pack Station with their own horses and a pack mule, reporting good weather and some fishing. Chloer, UCLA art major and dress designer, will take part in Witcher’s July wedding to Weldon Arldt at the local Congregational church.
Dewey Rodgers of Shafter was promoted by the Kern County Housing Authority on July 6 to succeed Jack Manweiler as manager of the North Shafter Farm Labor Camp. Manweiler died June 8 after long service. Rodgers has ties to the camp since 1937 and has worked for the Housing Authority since 1950. Elmer Parks retired June 30, 1966 after 25 years as maintenance man at the camp.
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