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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1992

Page

2

Personalized envelopes offer USPS stamp and name on each

A growing number of Americans are discovering personalized envelopes printed with first class postage and their name and address. Designs include Love, Country Geese, the Star, and a hologram stamp. Sets of 50 cost as little as 17.50 dollars, including 14.50 in postage, with order forms available at local post offices or by mail to Stamped Envelope Agency, USPS, Williamsburg, PA.

US Postal Service Postal Service Gordon C. Morrison United States Postal Service P.O Williamsburg

Police Blotter Highlights Local Graffiti and Thefts

Police blotter entries from July 6 to July 12 report vandalism at Richland Primary and Shafter High. a knife removed from a student at Shafter High. a vehicle theft confirmed on July 7. narcotics activity observed in the city. graffiti at a self help site and a business. burglary at a church. a found bicycle with unknown owner. a missing juvenile in Klassen. a hit and run on E Orange. traffic control for a crash. ADA in Highway 43 traffic incident. entry through a window and purse theft at Atkinson home. more graffiti noted at Shafter Automotive.

Grand Theft Auto S. Shafter & Kattenhorn Olsen Dinuba E. Orange Vet's Hall CVH Beech A.D.A Hwy

Annexation Aims to Expand City Economy East of Shafter

City officials led by City Manager Wade McKinney seek annexation to grow the commercial and industrial tax base east of Shafter. The plan would cost roughly 20,000 dollars annually for three years and about 140,000 dollars in year four for streets, funded by anticipated higher tax revenues from economic development to cover subsidies.

Wade McKinney Shafter

Goals Highlight Districts Push for Walkable Schools

Knapp urges that K through 6 students attend schools within walking distance as districts face budget strains from California’s fiscal meltdown. Year round schooling is rising as a cost saver, while bond measures face growing voter skepticism. The November vote could signal a turn as test scores reflect reduced attention to education amid district funding cuts.

Hispanics poised to bid for Toledo district trustees

Melerc From of Lawrence Handel and Steven Skalinsky expire leaving a four Anglo board. A rights lawyer may sue if November ballot changes the district election method. Filing runs July 13 to August 7 with no fee for candidacy but a 520 dollar statement fee. Candidates must be 18 and a registered voter residing in the district.

Lawrence Handel Steven Skalisky Franz

Retirements Highlight Richland-Lerdo District Service

Ladona Rawlins and Edna Waldron received plaques from President Handel for 26 and 19 years of service respectively. The district acknowledged their impact, while Superintendent Dan Knapp noted retirement will fully register when students return in September.

Richland-Lerdo Board of Dents Ladona Rawlins Edna Waldron Handel A Que Dan Knapp

Softball Signups Open For SRPD Summer Leagues

The Shafter Recreation and Park District invites teams to join Men’s Women’s and Coed Slow-Pitch leagues with a $275 entry per team. Games run Tue Thu for men and Mon Wed for women and coed. Deadline July 29 at 5 p.m. at 700 E Tulare Ave. Contact Phillip Walker for details at 746-3303 or Bakersfield 393-0866 during weekday hours.

Shafter Recreation and Park District SRPD E. Tulare Ave LAPD Phillip Walker Bakersfield

Kern County Establishes Minority and Women Business Advisory Committee

The Kern County Board of Supervisors creates a Minority and Women Business Enterprise Advisory Committee to monitor the program and assist in reviews. Ten public members plus two board members and department directors will be appointed from the general public by August 18, 1992. interested parties should notify the clerk.

Kern County Board of Supervisors Board of Supervisors Transportation Management Department General Services Department

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