Dinner Honors Lieutenant Governor Glenn M. Anderson
At a Kern County dinner the lieutenant governor hailed the 1965 legislative session as a success and noted most major Brown proposals were enacted. Anderson, a UC regent and State College trustee, urged a new higher education institution in Kern County and spoke of future support from the American people.
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Glenn M.rson
Kern County
Brown
Anderson
University of California
State College
California
Shafter Council Keeps 90 Cent Property Tax Rate
The Shafter City Council maintained a 90 cent property tax rate at its Monday meeting, aligning with several prior years and supporting a sound financial footing. The budget increases total about $20,581 in spending with new items including a $13,000 street sweeper and a $5,000 radio system, while police and fire pay rise modestly. The year end forecast shows expenses near $287,950 against $286,473.99 last year, with additional funds from gas tax and street improvements and a $32,355 balance to reach about $308,531 if needed. A new $20,000 garbage packer was bought last year, bids were not received for Project No. 36 due to a construction strike, the project will be readvertised August 9. The council also waived a building permit fee for the County Library and addressed parking/alley issues near Hitchcock Co. The council approved California Physician's Service insurance for city employees and discussed parking at the county building. A complaint over business license fees prompted an ordinance amendment.
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Shafter
Fire Department
Weal Auteane Abe
GMS Onion
Board of Equalization
South Shafter Avenue
Clifford Ratzlaff
Hitchcock Company
Charles Hitchcock
California
Bob Somers
Bill Hildebrandt
H. W. Voth
Shafter Recreation Commission
Arthur Johnson
Hanley Witcher
Lew Carroll
Justice Court
Bob Townsend
Townsend
Shafter Chamber Finances Show Strong Balance
At a Tuesday meeting secretary Pat Kelly reported assets of 10345.43 after bills paid on July 13 1965. The chamber has 97 members led by Wayne Wood and plans to discuss Shafter Airport as an industrial site with LeRoy Jackson and a Bryan Coleman Associates rep. Postmaster Gene Guenther noted slight volume increase in the local post office.
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Pat Kelly
Chamber
Wayne Wood
LeRoy Jackson
Bryan Coleman Associates
Shafter Airport
Mr. Rhoadés
Bryan Coleman
Plane crash kills Tracy Tilton and Tim at private strip
Tracy Tilton, 20, of Bur and Tim, both killed in a single engine plane crash while attempting to land on a private airstrip at Stuart War ren farm. Warren told deputies he tried to warn them off by calling Shafler airport before driving to the strip to signal them away.
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Stuart Warren
Warren
Shafler
Tracy
Richland District Faces Downward Assessments and Budget Strain
The Richland District deals with $900,000 drop in assessments tied to land value re assessments. Dr Voth and Arthur Penner note delayed value reevaluation, possible recovery next year. Board may seek levy override or cut expenses, lunch price hikes eyed to raise about $40,000. meeting scheduled at Richland School Verary at 7 30.
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Dr. Voth
Arthur Penner
Richland School
Utility District Keeps Same Tax Rate for 1965-66 Budget
The Shafter Public Utility District kept the 50 cent tax assessment unchanged while planning a 80,000 total expense budget for 1965-66. Capital outlay includes 68,627 with 35,000 for water system expansion, plus a backhoe loader and sewer construction. Well No. 2 acts as standby and park irrigation, three clay valves to regulate pressure were approved.
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Shafter Public Utility District Board
A. A. Dorman
Treasury
eeeSa Ee Penses
Manuel Park
Frankly Speaking By Prank Wis Is Ter Public Utility District
The Richland School board with Jay Atkison serving as vice president and clerk faces continued discussion on governance and district matters as reported in this column from the Public Utility District coverage.
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Jay Atkinson
Richland Board of Trustees
Arthur Penner
Atkinson
Ter Public Utility District Board
Richland School Board
Jay Atkison
Trustees Issue Statement On July Override Tax Election
The Kern County Union High School District Board calls an election for July 27 to raise the maximum tax rate due to rising enrollments and lagging local support. Voters in Shafter Precincts No 8 10 and 11 will vote at Shafter High School. absentee ballots available until July 20.
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Kern County Union High School
Shafter
Shafter High School
Maine Avenue
Shafter No
Kern County
California
Kern County Joint Union High School
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al Finkbeiner
John Spear
Gene Guenther
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Jeanard Hall
Church of
the Nazarene
Joe Agee
Das Ghaddedhs South Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church
James Tilton
Burkilled
Tim
Richland
Wag
Ae Jay
Wes Nam
Sasis
Ais Tain Crawford
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