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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1990
Page
2
Freyberger plans a cow pie dropping contest as a fundraiser with Frisco lending fencing. Tickets are selling fast at a low overhead, with the winner determined by the cow’s drop time. Freyberger, a longtime fundraiser, schedules the event after noon for a 2 p.m. start.
Shafter leaders led a discussion on economic development with seven sub categories including annexation housing and commercial development. City officials emphasized preparing for Bakersfield expansion while maintaining small town identity and revenue sources amid growth. Citizens at five tables then discussed and ranked goals ahead of the March 15 meeting.
AARP will host a potluck for Wasco Shafter members on Monday March 19 at 12 noon in Shafter Veterans Hall. A through L bring a main dish while M through Z bring a salad or dessert. Food items should be dropped by 11 30. A selected program follows the potluck.
The Cinco De Mayo committee seeks ideas for downtown events and invites merchants or business leaders to an afternoon meeting Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Shafter Library conference room. For details call 746-4352.
Neighbors report Wasco Woman's Club and Wasco Junior Woman's Club invite sister communities to an annual Art Exhibition and Auction. A professional company brings original paintings and prints from renowned and emerging artists worldwide for a cultural event in Wasco Union High School Cafeteria on March 17 at 11 p.m. Richland PTA hosts Student Fashion Show March 13 at 7 p.m. in Richland Primary School cafeteria. contact 746 3317 for details.
Kern County Supervisor Roy Ashburn announced the open house and dedication ceremonies for the new Shafter Wasco Courts and Administration Building. The event starts at 4 p.m. at 329 Central Valley Highway in Shafter with multiple officials attending. The facility will house the Northern Municipal Court District and county offices, designed by Renfro Russell and Associates and built by Louis Petrini Construction. Public invited. refreshments to 7 p.m.
Philippine Weekend in Delano seeks Miss and Mrs. Philippine Weekend titleholders. Eligible contestants must be of Filipino ancestry and reside in Kern Tulare or Fresno counties. For details call 1-725-0470 or 1-F25-4710.
Guest speaker Bill Mallory Deputy District Attorney and Barbara Bischoff Assistant Family Support Officer will speak at the Kern County Escrow Association meeting on March 13. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Martin's Basque Restaurant Bakersfield with cocktails 6 to 6:30 p.m. Cost 16.50 members 18 non members Reservations via Jill Mushaney Stewart Title 322 6011 before noon Monday.
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