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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1987
Page
1
A Kern County Board of Supervisors meeting discussed the county court and office building plan for Shafter with a decision due. The status of the new Shafter Wasco Justice Court location is expected to be clarified after Tuesday’s meeting.
Three hearings were held on the proposed tri community wastewater treatment plant but the final decision was postponed until October 19. An information meeting in Shafter on July 15 drew about 60 people to City Council Chambers to hear Kern County Public Works Director Dale Mills, his staff, and engineer Ernie Cartman. They explained the 41.6 million dollar project near Moog Bans one Rio Bravo Greeley School, with questions about annexation and alternative sites. Some attendees urged notifying residents earlier and preserving farm land, while others questioned urgency. See hearings on page 13A.
Shafter Recreation and Park District board met July 14 with members present Reid, Johnston, Gladden, Nixon and Wiebe. Public comments urged sportsmanship awards and coaching orientation. The budget for 1987 88 was approved. Next meeting set for August 11 at 7 p.m. in City Council chambers.
An 18 year old Bakersfield man Johnny Halbrook died after a July 17 crash near Shafter. A 16 year old driver failed to stop at Burbank and South Shafter Avenue, striking a tractor trailer driven by David Landjage of Bakersfield. The pickup sped at 65 mph, overturned, and Halbrook was ejected.
Unusually low highs raise concerns for Shofter region with cotton crops. Weather chatter warns temperatures dipping below 55 degrees harm growth and stress plants. Farmers monitor forecasts for frost risk and adjust irrigation and protection plans accordingly.
Carlos and Paula White run Insect Lore, makers of Butterfly Life kits and educational aids. They built a science driven business around engaging students with live and virtual nature activities. Carlos, an Eastern Illinois University alum, says science motivates classroom exploration and has drawn notice from Washington authorities.
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