Shafter Chronology Highlights Local History and Plans
The piece surveys decades of Shafter history from 30 to 10 years ago, noting the potato season, incinerator relocation debates, Fireworks Show funding, and Shafter Farms Homes dedication. It covers local officials, budget figures, and community efforts including Dairy production and public services. It references Chamber of Commerce actions and school district budgeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
SESCO
Othe County
Berm Hermian
Clauvens
Atlant Avenue
Richland School
Bruce Crawford
Damarne
Andon
Kern County
Western Polymer
Shafter
Bill Hildebrand
Richland
Evron Barber
Harold Olsen
Delano
Board of Commissioners
The
Housing Authority
Shafter Farms
Trout Plants Spill Over Kern River Tripoints This Week
This week’s trout plants cover Alder Creek Ce dar Creek Erskine Creek Kern River sections from Democrat Dam to KR1 Powerhouse Borell Powerhouse to Democrat Dam Isabella Dam to Borell Powerhouse KR3 Powerhouse to Lake Isabella. The reads emphasize stocking in multiple creek segments and the main river reach around Lake Isabella, guiding anglers across county streams and reservoir zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
Cedar Creek
Erskine Creek
Kern River
Democrat
Borell
Isabella
Lake Isabella
Public Duty Letters and City Administration Thanks
Letters from a Shafter officer advocate citizen involvement to reduce burglaries and support for a City Administrator candidate share praise for local officials. A correspondent from Flagstaff thanks city staff after interviewing for City Administrator and a Victorian potato festival promoter seeks more information on the festival and its promotional aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Unruh
Lew Carroll
Dolores Robinson
Fourth of July spectacular planned in Shafter
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce plans a free Fourth of July event with a June 28 car wash at the Shafter Police Department from 9 am to noon to raise funds for scholarships and charitable causes. Also, AYSO soccer signups are set for June 25 at City Hall from 4 to 6 pm with a $10 fee. activities include T ball playoffs, band performances, and a 9 pm fireworks show with master of ceremonies Vernon Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakerfield
Boy Scout Movement
Departmento of Motor Vehicles
Chamber of Commerce
Lee Stover
Central Market
Frances Hitler
Theta Raza de Sol Car Club of
Shafter
la Raza del Ool Car Club
Scholaré Ships
Ayso Soccer League
Shafter City Hall
Shafter United Methodist Church
Gary Ingle
Monica Thompson
Danny Russell
Charles Brannen
George Wise
Vernon Pierce
Jim Northcutt
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Ee Per ‘Award
SHS
Melinda Zachary
Laurie Pearson
Diane Bassett
Jamnita Zamora
Sharlotte Andrews
Melinda Patterson
Jeff Colvard
Toni Spaeth
Jeanne Love
Danny Ballard
CSF
Zachary
Bassett
Colvard
Ballard
Pastor Vasquez
Ted" Espinoza
Pat Lopez
Sharon Palomo
Ozzie Hector Avila
Board of Trustees
Nina Leigh
Dick Moon
Richland Intermediate School
California
Richard
Ernie Deaver
You
Shari L. Sears
Flagstaff
Arizona
Victoria
Herb
Shafter Police Department
Shafter 4-H
Frida Bettys Saturdey
Don Little
Ronald Slade
Kiwanis Club
Shafter Kiwanis
Central Avenue Shafter
Congress
Shafter Press
Frank W. and
Donald L. Reed
Rick Lawler
Publishers News Editor
Tps
Yi Agvareesn Tnt Onemayer
Ah Aeros I
Pryprise
Bakersfield
PCA
Shirley
James St
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