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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1971
Page
1
The city continues to stage free fire works for Independence Day with the Chamber of Commerce covering about 750 dollars of the bill. Community donations and volunteers including firemen police and Jerry Schaefer providing ambulance service at no charge supported the event for roughly 2,000 attendees.
Weather reports show a hot dry July with daily highs from 90s to 100s and nightly lows in the 50s to 60s. Last week saw temperatures reach 102 degrees and drop to 90 with lows from 61 to 52 at the USDA Cotton Research Station weather notes.
Richland reports a record summer program with 400 students enrolled and an average daily attendance of 330. Principal Tom Flanagan announced the figures to the Board of Trustees, noting summer enrollment is optional and many participants enroll, start, then take vacations.
Building permits issued in Shafter during June 1971 totaled 40 494 dollars, up from 38 164 dollars in June 1970. Four more permits were issued than a year earlier, with a 24 000 dollar permit to Bob Lewis for a business addition at 537 Central Ave. Other permits include a 6480 dollar remodel for the Jehovah’s Witnesses at 525 Kern and a 5650 dollar five residence remodeling total. One swimming pool permit at 169 E Lerdo was issued to Edward Rummans.
Richland School Board reelected Arthur Penner as president and Dave Anderson as clerk at the annual organizational meeting. New member Thomas Almberg joined, while Evron Barber and Dr. Richard Garber were reappointed to posts. The board set meeting times, approved travel rates, and heard district reports on valuation, tests, health, and summer school.
Shafter city council adopted a budget of about 590 712, compared with last year’s 667 911 and a 65 995 carry over. City Clerk Bill Johnston said exact figures were not available as changes were made up to adoption and tax levy likely remains 1 774 per 100 of assessed value. Anticipated revenues total 541 608, covered by the carry over. The budget lowers capital outlay for new buildings property and equipment. The council awaits county tax base figures.
City council approved salaries for department heads effective July 1 with Public Works Director and Chief of Police at 1025 dollars monthly, Assistant Chief 900, Fire Chief 212, City Clerk 250, City Manager 275. Bill Johnston holds City Clerk and City Manager roles. next meeting July 26 planned.
R H Ramey of the Fresno office of the Division of Highways announced changes to State Route 43 in and near Shafter. The 35 mph zone is extended over a mile from E Euclid Ave to Voth Lane, with the 55 mph zone extended south to meet the new 35 mph limit, eliminating a short 40 mph stretch. Posting of signs marks the change.
Shafter's Police Reserve Unit earned a unanimous resolution of appreciation at the city council meeting. The resolution praises the volunteers as a valuable adjunct to the Police Department, noting 1,932 hours of service and their eight hour monthly commitment.
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