School boards discuss annexation and shared facilities
Richland and Lerdo boards held a joint meeting July 22 to review a contract for leasing eight Lerdo classrooms for the 1986 87 year and to explore district annexation. They noted renovation work, potential staff changes, and public hearing steps with no action beyond exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lerdo
RSD
Richland
Larry Reider
Tom Vales
Kern County Superintendents of Schools Office
Moon
Stone
Aes
Linda Curry
Richland School District Board
Tomi Vales
Renda Kern
Charles Rekosh
Dick Moon
Shafter City Council Sets Hearings and Budget Topics
The Shafter City Council met at 7 pm with Mayor Don Zachary and members Pro ut Hiebert and Thomas present. They proclaimed August 24 30 as National Association of Letter Carriers Appreciation Week. Three public hearings were set for August 11 on Zone Code Amendment No 86 1 and Zone Change No 863 plus the annual operating budget and revenue sharing funds. The council approved an annexation application for Northern Mud on Shafter Avenue and noted Ray Rose will begin as water conservation officer July 28. A Lucky Seven convenience store is planned at Pine and Lerdo Highway with site plans under city review. A 15 day appeal window remains for a Bree Drive variance. The new budget format was praised by Public Works Director Guinn and Police Chief Christensen for clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shatter
Don Zachary
Cathy Prout
Marland Hiebert
Johnny Thomas
National Association of Letter Carriers
Shafter
Zachary
Hay
Ben Grundy
Chamber of Commerce
Shafter City
Ash Street
Los Angeles Street
Thompson Street
MHP
Mobilehome Park
City Hall
Shafters Library
Shafter Avenue
Wade McKinney
Ray Rose
Public Works Department
Lucky Seven
Pine and
Lerdo Highway
Planning Commission
Bree Drive
McKinney
Public Works
John Guinn
Shafter Police
Frank Christensen
Downtown Shafter Hosts Two Day Sidewalk Sale
Shafter merchants kick off August with a two day sidewalk sale starting Friday August 2 and ending Saturday August 3. Participating shops include Reno's Central Pharmacy Don's Interiors Fabric Jewelers Fashion Crossroads Humpty Dumpty Children's Shop Johnson's Department Store Searcy's Home Furnishings and The Stock Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Merchants
Reno’s
Central Pharmacy
Don’s Interiors
Fabric Jewelers
Fashion Crossroads
Humpty Dumpty Children's Shop
Johnson’s Department Store
Searcy’s Home Furnishings
Stock Market
SRPD Hears Bid for Sports Complex Restrooms and Concession Stand
Shafter Recreation and Parks District holds a special meeting on July 24 to consider a $68,000 bid for restrooms and a concession stand at the Sports Complex, with concerns over plans not being reviewed and a plan for a second meeting on July 31 at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Recreation and Parks District Board
Dale Flad
Mickey Gladden
R.B. Nixon
Toni Johnston
Johnston
Kern High School
Woody Colvard
LAPD
City Hall
Change in City Billings Switches to Computer Billing
As of August 1 1986 all utility bills water trash and sewer will be billed via computer. Customers must bring the new statement to City Hall when paying and enclose it if mailing. City Hall will not have records of amounts due without the statement and bills may arrive later this month with an August 5 or 6 delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Shafter City Utility
Local farmer Mike Giannini stars in national magazine feature
A Shafter Press photographer captured Mike Giannini on his farm near Highway 46 for a Cottonbitons jmenkazine story. The 20 year old heir to a multi generational farming legacy discusses managing 160 acres, family influence, government subsidies, and his commitment to farming despite media attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Giannini
Shafter Press
Giannini
Rew
Cotton Bitons Jmenkazine
Mage Ob
Dong
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richland School District
Lawrence Handel
Mark Franz
Vera Stone
Mally Rogers
Ron Miller
County Committee
State Board of Education
Richland Junior High
Reider
Wales
Highway 99
Richland Primary
Lerdo School
Vera Showe
Franz
Barbarito Garza Jr
Council
SRPD
KHSD
Billings
Dante
Gias
Shenenest
Cotton F
Sly
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