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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1987
Page
1
The Shafter Press notes no late-breaking news on the paper theft and arson reports, mentions a $50 incident, and includes a correction for Dale Mes’s engagement spelling. Readers are reminded of the advertising deadline Tuesday August 4 at 5 p.m. for space.
Readable fragment hints at advertising to sell items and save money. Mentions a new guarant repairs advertising concept and a contact number 7404942. No clear names or places available.
The Shafter City Council approved the 1987-88 operating budget of 3,956,632 with two changes including 3,750 for street signs and 2,600 for a telecommunications expenditure. Actions included bids for the Shafter Drain and Terminal Sump Project, janitorial services, and authorization to purchase a Federal Magnum Handheld Radar Unit for the Police Department. A public hearing on nuisance properties and annexation near Shafter Avenue was scheduled for Aug. 10, with proposals received from six consultants for the Economic Development Strategy Study.
The Shafter Buyers Committee solicits bids for animals raised through Future Farmers of America 4-H and Junior Farmer programs for the 1987 Kern County Fair. It fosters youth involvement in agriculture. Prices listed hogs 2 dollars per pound sheep 4 dollars beef 1.75 dollars. For information contact Mendes or Robertson at 746 4961 or any committee member.
A two-vehicle collision on West Lerdo Highway between Rowlee and Lerdo left four people injured. Larry Williams, 38, of Buttonwillow drove a pickup east on Lerdo at about 15 mph, with a farm tractor involved. Irma Neira, 23, of ACCIDENT on page 10.
City council agendas are available for viewing at the Shafter Branch Library. The Shafter Police Department and Hall hold agendas while City Hall keeps copies of resolutions budget bids and related items to be acted on at bi monthly meetings. The agenda is posted the Friday before Monday meetings.
Merchants in Shafter are invited to a no host lunch at the Shafter Motel dining room at noon on Thursday July 30. The Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will host a talk by Dave Eberly, Kern County deputy district attorney, about a new program to collect on returned checks and the legal changes enabling DA involvement. Reservations via Shafter CC and A at 746-2600, Community First Bank at 746-6331, or Wood's Shoe Store at 746-2364.
The USDA Cotton Research Station on Shafter Avenue notes two days in June reached or exceeded 100 degrees, marking the only such readings so far this year.
The Migrant Child Development Program offers year round services at the Berth Babor Center in North Shafter. Enrolled children receive health check ups and on site care while staff emphasize positive early experiences. Parents and staff note the program’s long running success and its role in shaping former students like Rosalee who later attended Shafter High School and worked as a student aide.
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