Self-Help Enterprises roots and growth in Tulare County
The Self-Help program began in Goshen with a 1963 ground breaking and gained formal incorporation on February 5, 1965. Early qualifiers differed from today with shifts toward dual earning families able to own homes. The Shafter project received City Council approval in March 1988 after planning commission approved a tract map in October 1985 outlining 10 329 acre site with many 5 000 square foot lots.
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Tulare County
Goshen
Collishaw
Shafter
Planning Commission
Wise offers new ranch homes with choose from three designs
Three one and four bedroom two bath ranches feature energy efficient insulation weather-stripping Formica counters dual glaze windows and landscaped yards. Wise secures 8.55 percent financing for first time buyers to make homes more appealing with options including fireplaces dishwashers and garbage disposals.
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Wise
Annexation talk centers on rural water worries near Shafter
A community meeting on annexation of 11 square miles near Shafter focused on rural water problems. City manager Wade McKinney said the city may annex but won’t take responsibility for rural water issues. residents pressed for state or city action. Acting chief Gary Knox cited a $104,000 cost for extra law enforcement gear and two officers, while agricultural land would stay farmland and current residents face no tax hikes. A hotline 746-6361 was set for questions about the proposal.
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McKinney
LAFCO
Gary Knox
City Manager Urges Action aligned with League stance
Wade McKinney the city manager advised the local agency to proceed with action consistent with the League of California Cities position on the issue. The guidance reflects a coordinated approach to the matter as city officials align with state league recommendations.
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Wade McKinney
League of California Cities
1989 Potato and Cotton Festival plans set
Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture outlines 1989 Potato and Cotton Festival. A festival committee meeting is scheduled at Don Zachary's home at 7:30 p.m. tonight.
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Shafter-Chamber-of -Commerce and Agriculture
Don Zachary
Kern County council cites 15 major projects seeks priorities
Mayes lists 15 major Kern County projects with Highway 178 as the top priority while Highway 43 may be upgraded first. Councilman Thomas questions Central Valley Highway as a priority and Zachary doubts predicted traffic death reductions.
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Mayes
Kern County
Thomas
Central Valley Highway
Zachary
Shafter approves truck bid and street fair plan
Council members vote 4-1 to buy a new dump truck from Richland Chevrolet with Thomas abstaining. They approve contracting Best Best and Krieger for city legal services at an estimated 25000 dollars. The panel also agrees to let the Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture close parts of Central Avenue and James Street for a Street Fair on Saturday April 1.
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Richland Chevrolet
Thomas
City Legal Services
John E. Brown
Best, Best and Krieger
Shafter
Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Central Avenue
James Street
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