Shafter council clamps two percent tax on video machines
Local debate erupts over a new two percent license tax on gross receipts for amusement video machines. Owners contest the rate as unfair versus flat fees, while council members defend it to curb rapid growth and preempt addiction concerns. Several owners pledge further action, citing economic impact and unclear revenue justification.
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Shafter
Cecil Hight
Paula Harmon
Rod
George Wise
Frank
Ivan Meyer
RePlay Magazine
Meyer
de Paula Harmon
Wise
Chris
Unruh
Trustees consider cuts to tentative Richland budget plan
The Richland School District Board discussed a six percent revenue rise assumption amid talk of possible zero school funding. Superintendent Gary Smith warned cuts may hit programs and bus purchases while proposing crosswalk guards and route eliminations. The board also backed funding for Project Challenge and a Richland Concert Series to raise money, with a 2,050 budget target and 175 tickets per concert to break even.
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Richland School District
Gary Smith
Smith
John Dobbs
Randy Cross
Shafter
Richland Department
Freewill Baptist Church
CPCSD Grants Awarded For Public Cotton Research Totals
CPCSD approved grants totaling 151250 for public agency cotton research at a Tulare meeting. UC receives 69250 for valley cotton problem projects, while 82000 goes to USDA Cotton Research Station at Shafter for staff salaries and land rental.
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Tulare
California Planting Cotton Seed Distributors
CPCSD
University of California
San Joaquin Valley
US Department of Agriculture Cotton Research Station
Shafter
California
Local sheriff reports arrest in domestic burglary case
Ventura resident 24 year old reported estranged husband 25 year old from Shafter forced entry and abducted her to a vacant house where she was beaten. Ruben Prendez located nearby and arrested on burglary and kidnapping charges. The victim sustained minor injuries and sought private medical care.
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Ona Ventura
Bakersfield
Ruben Prendez
Shafter
Prendez
Pioneering Shafter developer Adolf Kirschenmann dies at 102
Adolf Kirschenmann, a long time Shafter leader and agriculture pioneer, died June 5 in Bakersfield after a long illness. He served as mayor 1950 to 1958, helped build City Hall and the corporate yard, revised the tax structure, and helped shape Shafter’s growth and agricultural prominence beginning with 80 acres of potatoes in 1921. He was born March 10, 1904 in Menno South Dakota and moved to Shafter in 1925. He was survived by his wife Bertha, later remarried Ann Bender, and several children and grandchildren in the region.
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Jeanette Wheeler
Adolf Kirschenmann
Shafter
Bakersfield
Ebenezer Reformed
Kirschenmann
Early Planning Commission
Shafter Public Utility District
Richland
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Mannel
Bill Lachenmaier
Rolf Jacobsen
Shafter Development Company
Manuel Avenue
Elm Street
Emil Kirschenmann
Lodi
California
Edison
Cuyama
Kern County
Mr. Kirschenmann
Menno
South Dakota
Bertha Schnaidt
Ann Bender
Clovis
Walter
Lenora Preszier
Courtweek in Shafter and Wasco Justice Court District Court
Week in Shafter District Court with Judge Gary Ingle includes multiple cases. Chester Moss Jr faces felony burglary set for July. Sammy Chaceoa Jr pled Not Guilty to misdemeanor hit and run with June 14 pre trial. Freddy age 19 pled Guilty to possession of billy club and probation 2 years. Aguilar probation revoked and 90 days jail. James Lockado pled Guilty speeding 90 mph on I-5 with $100 fine and 6 month license suspension. Michael Taffera pled Guilty to DUI with weekend jail, $585 fine, 3 years probation, and driving school. Pusaslase Steam pled Guilty to open container and license absent. 10 days jail, 3 years probation, $75 fine.
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Chester Moss, Jr
Shafter
Kern County Superior Court
Sammy Chaceoa, Jr
Freddy
Buttonwillow
Kern County
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Mark Reppert
Debbie Hatfield
Cal State Jazz Band
Pee State Fresno Wind Ensemble
Kannone College
Tom Cherry
San Joaquin
Acala Cotton Board
Glenn Bender
Bonnie Haux
P.K Kirschenmann
Grandilen
Dennis Ndel
Adolph Kirschenmann
Wasco Justice Court District Court
Gary Ingle
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