Shafter Police Gun Sale Sealed Bids Due July 29 1980
Shafter Police announce an annual gun sale listing confiscated firearms for inspection from 4 to 6 PM in 1980 by appointment. Sealed bids from Federal Firearms License holders due July 29, 1980 with payment by postal money order to the City of Shafter. Bid opening July 30 at 4 PM in the Chief of Police office. attendees welcome.
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Shafter
Sunset Street
Chief of Police
Posen
Shafter Police Department
Buttonwillow News Bit Orbits Local Sports And History
The issue compiles a busy July 16 swimming results with multiple age groups led by Michael Crawford and Denise Ferguson, plus July 16 1970 and 1965 items noting school contracts and library activity at Buttonwillow, and 1960s local notices including Miss Kern County pageant, encephalitis study, and a Buttonwillow Dusters drill incident.
Shooting victim critical in possible accidental self harm
Police say the shooting may be accidental or self inflicted based on witness statements and scene evidence. Relatives say Landin often played with his gun as officers consider whether the weapon discharged.
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Faber
Walnut
Manuel
City crackdown urged on mopeds and bike riders
At the Shafter City Council meeting a resident cited near misses with mopeds and bicycles and called for enforcement. Police Chief Gene Kaplan said illegal riding would be addressed as officers increase activity. Officials reminded that under 18 must be licensed to drive motor vehicles and that bicycles and skateboards are illegal on downtown sidewalks.
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Gene Kaplan
Shafter Police
California
Ward
Kaplan
Shafter
Shafter Chamber Meeting Covers Fair Plans and Fireworks
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce met July 11 at the Shafter Motel with Secretary Ben Grundy presiding. He announced a Kern County Fair preliminary meeting for chamber members on July 23 at 11 a.m. Susan Borton will lead this year's Fair booth and praise for the Fourth of July events at Shafter High School Stadium was voiced. Danny Russell was noted as the entertainer who sang and played classical guitar.
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Shafter
Shafter High School
Grundy
Danny Russell
Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District approves 1981 budget
The board approves a 1981 budget of 520800 dollars, about 15000 less than current year, with costs offset by lower purchases. Water is six dollars per acre foot and valuation-based assessments at 1.60 per 100. Income from water sales remains uncertain, tied to Class One supply expected six years out of ten. District remains in good financial position barring drought, with operations near current revenue levels.
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Shafter-Wasco- Irrigation District
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