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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1983
Page
5
Fire safety guidance debunks TV heroics and explains real heat and smoke in a fire. It stresses crawling low to exit, feeling doors for heat, and the critical role of working smoke detectors in homes and rentals to reduce fire deaths.
Obituary notes writer Frank Forest Latta died May 8 1983 in a Santa Cruz hospital. A Shafter resident and Shafter High School instructor 1932 to 1941, Latta chronicled Kern County California life and Native American history. He helped found the Kern County Museum and created Pioneer Village, directing the museum 1946 to 1955.
Michael McCoy a Shafter High senior is named student of the month for March for strong attendance and achievement. He maintains a 4.0 GPA with courses in Auto Fundamentals English 12 Math Analysis Government Physics and P E. His physics professor praises his work while Latta's noted writings are referenced.
The article provides toddler safety tips for home, stressing supervision and child proofing with steps like removing dangerous items, gate use, unplugging appliances, and window latches. It then lists memorial notices for May services in Santa Cruz and Bakersfield, detailing dates, locations, and family survivors.
Regadanz, former Shafter Police Department officer now with South San Francisco Police, received a certificate of commendation for pursuing and arresting an armed robbery suspect. After spotting the man near Mille and Linden, Regadanz followed as the suspect fled in a car, stopped, and fled on foot into a restaurant where the arrest was made. A .38 pistol was found on the suspect, who faced federal bank robbery charges and felon in possession of a firearm.
Shafter Convalescent Hospital hosts a barbecue on May 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. outside to celebrate National Nursing Home Week, inviting staff, residents, and families. The note humorously tops with a reference to superstition about mentioning a king’s name.
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