Transit Lady Dora Estrada Serves Shafter Community
Dora Estrada drives the Shafter Shuttle and dial a ride, turning her Ford wagon into a mobile meeting place. She serves seniors and residents at the city’s transit program, charges vary by age, and she values independence and social activity for riders while building ties with hospital and colonia communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Estrada
Shafter
Dora
Mobil
Dr. Jack
Avnue
Convalescent Hospital
Ben Laverty
Sam
The
Historical Society
John Guinn
Shafter Public Works
Landfill Hours Extended Across County Weekends
County landfills will close one hour later from May 1 1984 due to daylight saving time. Buttonwillow Landfill will accept public refuse from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays Sundays and Mondays from May through August. Ordinance requires the refuse be covered to prevent litter along roads. Mills urged public cooperation to keep the county clean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Public Works
L Dale Mills
Buttonwillow
Mills
Emergency arrests and incidents reported in early May
May 7 arrest for driving under the influence and no license. May 6 hit and run damages on Irene Connell’s vehicle. Snake found and released in county area. Spicer arrested for court order violation. Everett held for public intoxication in Safeway lot. Reich reports theft of tools from an unlocked truck toolbox. Dugdale arrested for minor in a bar. May 5 arrests for public intoxication and receiving stolen property. May 4 arrests for driving with suspended license, public intoxication, and traffic warrant. May 3 warrant and traffic violations with high bail, two public intoxication arrests. May 2 bar arrest with multiple warrants and fraud attempt bail set. April 30 grass fire started by children. May 4 vehicle fire on Jackson Street. false alarm for agricultural burn. refuse fire at KOA campground. vandals ignite mattress at unnamed location. multiple medical aids reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Lee Davison
Graddy’s Bar
Kern County
FFA Wins Sweepstakes at 36th Fi Day at Fresno State
FFA members from over 100 high schools competed at the 36th annual Fi Day hosted by California University, Fresno. Hanford High School captured sweepstakes honors as Shafter High School earned individual and team accolades in livestock, tree judging, dairy product judging, and farm power contests. Bendit From honored for 16 years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Rohrbach
Shafter High School
Future Farmers of America
California State University
Fresno
Hanford High School
California University, Fresno
Csuf School of Agriculture and Home Economics
Security Pacific National Bank
FFA
Security Pacific
Bank
John Pavietich
Becky Sapp
Shafter
Rorbach
Bendit From
Audrey Montoya crowned Cinco de Mayo queen at 12th annual event
Audrey Montoya reigned as Cinco de Mayo queen at the 12th annual ceremony in the School Auditorium. Escorted by Marciel Carrera and Tina Castellon, with guests including Israel Lopez and Sylvia Gonzales. Queen contestants raised 1400 dollars for scholarships as the Richland Fourth Grade Folklorico Dance Group performed for about 450 attendees. Guest speaker Tica Alvarez spoke, with Shafter High School M.E.Ch.A. sponsoring the program. Joann Holquin served as cuo president and advisors were Mr. Joaquin Patino and Mrs. Kathy Martinez-Meeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Montoya
Cinco de Mayo
Marciel Carrera
Tina
Castellon
Israel Lopez
Sylvia Gonzales
Fernando Nieto
Kris Rodrigues Wel Garcia
Anna Vela
Ben Rodriguez
Queen
Richland
Chavira
Young
Tica Alvarez
Colombia
Shafter High School
M.e.ch.a
Joann Holquin
Cuo
Joaquin Patino
Kathy Martinez-Meeler
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Hitchcock Hotel
Yathoan the Movie Channel
al Agns Re
Warner Amex
Roger Duane Fazendin
Irene Connell
Ash St
Ash Street
Peter Jordon Spicer
Harvey Ray Everett
Safeway
Ivan Reich
Mark Street
Elder Lee Dugdale
George Robert Ramirez
Rodolfo Martin Zamora
Edward Garvin
Michael Jo Thornton
Jerry Welburn Garland
Miguel Angel Higareda
Margarita Hernandez Rodrigez
Monterey County
Dennis Dean Waters
Mary Jane Foote
Henry Earnest Barela
Fire Department
Nickell
Jackson St
Tina Graves
Central Valley & Scaroni
Koa
Lerdo Hwy
Glen’s Pool Service
Cimarron
Cadillac
Gene Winer
Bakersfield
Gene
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