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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1990
Page
1
On April 27 the Shafter Police Department received two fictitious $20 bills from a local food store. The U S Secret Service warns more counterfeit notes may be en route to Kern County via Los Angeles. Businesses should notify the Shafter Police Department at 746 6341.
Richland Lerdo district welcomes kindergartners with May 7 8 and 9 registration at Richland Primary School Cafetorium 1 30 to 3 30 p m. Cinco de Mayo events at Richland Junior High involve a Deep pit beef Fiesta Dinner Student Achievement Display and Academic Awards May Thursday 5 30 to 8 30 p m with band and dancers. Shafter Cinco de Mayo Celebration Saturday noon to 6 p m at Manuel Park features arts crafts Mariachi Folkloric Dancers car show food booths and live entertainment. Belridge Elementary hosts an open house and reunion May 25 from 12 30 to 8 p m for former students graduates and former employees. Call school numbers for details.
Ashburn testified before a state legislative committee on Tuesday April 24 seeking 2.15 million dollars as a loan for water fixes in the Shafter area. The Assembly committee declined a grant but approved an emergency loan. Critics doubt repayment feasibility due to low per capita income, while supporters say a workable repayment plan could be found.
Organizer Deanna Rodriguez-Root previews the second annual Cinco de Mayo event with mariachi and Norteño bands, folk dancers, an essay contest, and a children's performance. Thirty booths offer authentic Mexican food. Applications are due food booths by Thursday noon and other booths by Friday noon at local outlets.
Minter Field Airport District approves design plans for a 594000 FAA funded project under the 1990 Airport Improvement Program. Work includes runway 12 30 sealing and parking apron resurfacing with district share 66000 and bidding targeted for August if design approval is granted.
Shafter Planning Commission approved a pre zoning resolution for Annexation No. 65 involving 82 acres north of Shafter Concrete. The parcel, currently zoned A, would shift to M-2 for medium industrial use with rail access. Public comment from Wasco’s American Refuse noted impact on their business but officials said annexation won’t assume trash service.
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