Vice Commander Elected at California Legion Convention
Leon, longtime member of Shafter's Leslie L. Robinson Post, was elected Vice Commander at the state Legion convention held last month in Fresno. He has served on the state ways and means, membership, and advisory committees, and this is his first elected office. Morgan will attend a state officers meeting in Santa Maria next month, and an October meeting in Ridgecrest is set for the third area, which includes five districts he will encourage and liaise with the state organization.
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of Legionnaires
Fresno
Leon
Shafter
Leslie L. Robinson
Shafter Kiwanis Club Community Calendar July 18
The Shafter Kiwanis Club hosts a community calendar event on Wednesday July 18 with local residents invited to join. Details on time location and agenda are listed in the segment.
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Shafter Kiwanis Club
Peters Graduates USAF Corrosion Control Course
Airman Russell G. Peters, son of Mr and Mrs Edward G Peters of 29899 Madera Ave Shafter, completes the United States Air Force corrosion control course at Sheppard Air Force Base Texas. During the course.
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Russell G. Peters
Edward G. Peters
Madera Ave
Shafter
United States Air Force
Sheppard Air Force Base
Texas
Swid Board Sets 1984 85 Rates In Monthly Meeting
The Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District Board held its July 10 meeting to review finances and proposed rates. Water sales revenue is near forecast. past two years were strong, guiding no changes to water pricing or standby charges. The 1984-85 assessment drops to 1.25 per 100 of land value as valuations rise two percent. combined Kern County tax billing remains, simplifying payments for taxpayers.
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Shafter-Wasco
Kern County
Action urged on Minter Field transfer to Shafter district
County Supervisor Gene Tackett pressed for quicker progress on transferring Minter Field from Kern County to the Shafter Airport District. The board must approve any agreement, with FAA clearance pending. Transport Manager Barry Wipf said control could shift to Shafter as soon as August.
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Minter Field
Kern County
Shafter
Gene Tackett
Tackett
FAA
Barry Wipf
City and employees end negotiations in Shafter
The city of Shafter and two employee unions reach new contracts. Kern County Public Employees Association gets a two year pact with 1.5 percent raises and 3 percent Social Security tax contributions effective Jan 1, 1985. Shafter Police Officers Association signs a one year deal starting July 1 with the same raise and Social Security contribution. Both retroactive to July 1 for Social Security. A return to bargaining in August to set health insurance costs.
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Shafter
August Caires
Kern County Public Employees Association
KCEA
SPCA
ECEA
Caires
Frank Christensen
John Guinn
Shafter 1984 Aquatic Schedule and Pool Fees
The Shafter Recreation and Parks District announces the 1984 aquatic schedule with public swimming through August 24, Monday through Saturday hours 1 to 5 pm and evening slots 6 30 to 8 30 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. Fees are 50 cents for 17 and under, 1 00 for adults, seniors free. Swim lessons run 10 to 11 am with a second class 11 am to noon, offering Mommy and Me Pre School, Beginners and Advanced Beginners. Registration for sessions costs 7 50, fourth session opens July 23 with July 30 to August 3 classes. Pool parties are 20 per hour with a 2 hour minimum. Contact district 746 3303 or pool 746 9923 for more information.
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Shafter Recreation and Parks District
Mommy and Me
Bar-Kays Set for Kern County Appearance at Bernee's
The Bar-Kays, a leading rhythm and blues group, perform at Bernee's Music Connection on 173 Central Ave in Shafter. They sign autographs Sunday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with singer Nona Hendricks, promoting the Dangerous album and the hit Freak Show On The Dance Floor.
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Bar-kays
Shafter Bernee
Music Connection
Central Ave
Kern County
Kern County Fairgrounds
Nona Hendricks
Bernee
Bernard Lopez
SRPD Sets Summer Programs In Shafter Parks
Shafter Recreation and Park District launches summer programs at Manuel Park Richland Junior High Rodriguez Park and Stringham Parks with Mobile Recreation visiting daily Monday to Thursday 9 am to noon Activities include Wiffle Ball Badminton Lawn Darts board games and playground supervision by two leaders An Arts and Crafts session for kindergarten to sixth grade runs Wednesday 10 am to 11 am with 50 cent crafts Contact district office at 505 aan Ave or phone 746- (numbers truncated in OCR).
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Shafter Recreation and Park District
Manuel Park
Richland Junior High
Rodriguez Park
Stringham Parks
Shafter Besrosnes
Aan Ave
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Shafter Press
Morgan
Shafte Aenea Legion Post
Office
Leon Morgan
J&l Feed & Farm Supply
Central Ave. Shafter
Bakersfield Veterinary Clinic
Rosedale Hwy
Renee
Peters
USAF
SWID
Airport District Action
Mike Byrd
Federal Aviation Administration
Humpty Dumpty Childrens Shop
Danny Tatum
Santos Martinez
Chuck Wright
Salemen’s Hot
Aeta Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
Calif
Paya
Warner Annex
Union Avenue Bakers
California
SRPD
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