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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1988
Page
1
An August 1 1988 notice lists the Beale Branch Library at 639 Beale and 701 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield CA. Details unreadable in OCR.
Two public hearings are planned for Thursday June 30 on the proposed annexation or merger of Lerdo School District and Richland School District. The first meets at 6:30 p.m. in Lerdo cafeteria, the second at 7:30 p.m. in Richland Music Building. California Youth Authority representatives will also attend a 6:30 p.m. hearing in the east wing of Shafter Veterans Hall about a new Kern County youth facility.
On Tuesday June 21 a special meeting drew 30 Shafter citizens to discuss measures instituted by CYA. The debate weighed pros and cons of new facilities for the Youth Authority and potential impacts on local services.
Susan Valdez reports on June 27 as Wade McKinney presents a balanced budget draft for July 11 City Hall public session. It adds two staff positions including an assistant director of public works at 30000 and a laborer, with raises of 4 percent on July 1, 1988 and 5 percent on July 1, 1989. A memorandum of understanding with Kern County Public Employees Association and Shafter Police Officers Association is authorized, and salaries are set. The Avenue 21 project is to be completed by mid August.
At the June 22 meeting MFAD reported no point of origin yet for the June 3 1988 fire that destroyed a T 58 hangar leased to McDonnell Enterprises. Insurance releases awaited for cleanup. claims filed by McDonnell and an employee. Board awaits all state fire findings. natural accident ruled out.
Officials stress proper procedures to prevent injuries as celebrations proceed. Engineer Dale Flud warns confiscation of fireworks used before July 1 and Mike Aguilar notes owners are liable for damages if misused. Keep dry, clear areas, avoid rough handling, and maintain a safe distance from displays.
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