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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1974

Page

5

Trustees Approve $2 108 960 Budget With 2 61 Tax Rate

Richland School District trustees adopt a 2.61 tax rate for the coming year raising 2 108 960 to balance the budget. The plan increases per student spending to 811 with 580 from state funds while detailing major expenses for certified salaries 1 044 200 classified salaries 373 965 and instructional materials 148 000. A state bill sponsored by Senator Walter Stiern could affect local funding if it fails and trigger a 34 cent rate reduction.

Richland Walter Stiern

Kern County Fair announces $2000 Home Arts prizes

Fair officials invite needle work jam making and baking entrants for cash awards totaling over 2000. Entry deadline August 17 requires division numbers and specific item rules including paper plates for baked goods and two jars for canning entries. Pies and decorated cakes highlighted with contests on September 22 and 25.

Kern County Mary Ester

City Council Adopts Hiring, Litter Initiatives and Admin Changes

The council set September 1 as the resume deadline for City Administrator and asked the League of California Cities to forward applicants. Police efforts to curb park littering were praised. Actions included employing four minority youths with federal funds, a pay raise for Delores Robinson, exploring a new custodian position funded federally, tabling a department head hiring policy, and moving bicycle registration to the Fire Department. The alley paving was assigned to Griffith Company. The meeting ended with an executive session on Roe development legal action.

League of California Cities Bob Nixon Carroll Guy-Hall Lores Robinson Johnstone Police Department Fire Department Police Administration Griffith Company Council Chambere Os Roe

Cantaloupe buying tips for ripe fruit and nutrition

Look for three signs of maturity: a full-slip stemless, thick coarse netting, and yellowish rind color. Ripe cantaloupes emit a sweet odor and yield slightly to thumb pressure at the blossom end. For best flavor, allow 2 to 4 days at room temperature after purchase.

Card of Thanks for Doyle Cole Family

Words express our appreciation for the sincere deeds and kindness shown after our loss. We felt your sympathy through cards, flowers, meals, and helpful gestures. May God bless you for your acts of kindness from Jessie Greg Kenny Modie Hazel Cole Lavonne Snarr and family.

Doyle Cole

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