Shafter Crime Rate Drops Under New Police Chief
In 1979 Shafter saw a significant crime drop, with arrests totaling 638, the highest in eight years yet the lowest since 1974. Gene Kaplan, sworn as Police Chief over a year prior, cites strong community support, officer training, and traffic safety programs as key factors.
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Gene Kaplan
Shafter City
Kern County
Kaplan
Kern County Sheriff's Department
Bureau of Criminal Statistics and Special Services
FBI
Peggy
Festival meeting to plan Shafter May Festival
The Shafter Potato and Cotton Festival Committee will meet on Thursday March 6 at 7 p.m in the City Council chambers 320 James Street Ben Grundy General Chairman announced. The group will meet monthly with ideas to fill the gap after dropping the tractor pull. Gloria Boggs leads the parade with volunteers welcome.
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James Street
Ben Grundy
Grundy
Shafter Club
Stringham Park
Gloria Boggs
Shafter Police announce multiple drunken driving and traffic arrests
Rex William Anders found guilty of drunk driving with a 350 dollar fine. Jesus Tigerina of Wasco cited for drunk driving. Roger Lee Hurst of Shafter arrested for driving on a suspended license after speeding. Timothy Scott Thompson of Shafter arrested for minor in possession of alcohol and open container after speeding stop. Two marijuana pipes were found. Gary Sherman McGowen arrested on Bakersfield police robbery warrant. 300 dollar reward offered for information leading to theft of two church microphones. Theft discovered last Sunday. Continued on Page 8B.
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Shafter
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Rex William Anders
Jesus Tigerina
Wasco
Roger Lee Hurst
Timothy Scott Thompson
Lerdo Highway
Ross Regadanz
Gary Sherman McGowen
Bakersfield
Gene Kaplan
Congregational Church
Scholarships for SHS seniors
SHS seniors have many scholarships available this year with broad eligibility. Listings include the Theresa Corti agriculture scholarship, Italian Catholic Federation awards, Vikki Carr Foundation grants for Mexican American students, Kern County Vulture program for nursing, Western College of Allied Health Careers, Bakersfield College Outstanding Student awards, Petroleum Engineers alliance scholarships, Cal State Bakersfield opportunities, Fresno State auditions for oboists, Kern County Heart Association, Rosedale PTA, California Scholarship Federation Gold Seal, and Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. Apply by deadlines and contact Mrs. St Clair for details.
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Western College of Allied Health Careers
Petroleum Engineers Organization
Cal State
Bakersfield
Fresno State
Kern County Heart Association
Rosedale
Rosedale Pta
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