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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1980
Page
5
City officials note fewer police problems than many cities while Mayor Unruh says the council aims to implement a plan. Chief Cliff Ratzlaff reports fire department activity up about 60 percent over last year, reflecting broader municipal service changes.
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture met on Friday May 9 with Vice-President Gloria Boggs presiding. A tentative date of May 22 was set for a First District Supervisor candidates forum pending venue confirmation at Veterans Hall. Incumbent Gene Tackett Jay Atkinson Charles Monk and Mel Wayne are listed as candidates. Ben Grundy volunteered as secretary and may hold treasurer duties if bylaws allow. May 23 is next meeting. Secretary Susan Barton reported one fireworks bid for Fourth of July and expects a second. Bids go to Fire Chief Cliff Ratzlaff for final selection. Chamber members will seek local business support for the event.
Shafter residents can learn how estate planning lowers taxes at Thursday’s Rotary Forum chaired by Bob Shivers. Speakers Guy Baker of Los Angeles and Kent Richardson of Bakersfield cite average tax savings of about 400000 for clients who use wills and estate plans. Ladies’ night adds to the event with a 7 p.m. buffet at the Shafter Veterans Hall, priced 15 dollars including meal and speakers. Proceeds fund scholarships and other Rotary causes.
Two fires struck Saturday afternoon at Stringham Park. A grease rag hidden on a DMV parking lot manifold ignited a vehicle fire, sparing a 1977 T-Bird from damage. At 213 N Shafter Ave, an electrical short in the attic caused $500 in losses to Rachel Espiricueta’s home. Earlier, May 9, a 1969 Ford pickup had minor damage from gasoline poured into its carburetor.
Kern County Sheriff spokesmen say three inmates escaped from the Lerdo Facility minimum security unit. Among those missing is Jose Flores, 19, of 219 E Lerdo Highway Shafter, who is serving a one year arson sentence. The escape was discovered after a 4 PM count.
The General's Report notes class officers will be elected this week with voting Thursday. Fall Student Senate representatives will be chosen later, while Spring sports end soon with golf and softball at Taft. Paul Bender leads the nation after hitting 200 at the home meet vs Garces and Taft.
Buck Owens Charities announced from Bakersfield that this year's Buck Owens Rodeo Days raised a record 75000, with proceeds presented to Allison Sedgwick of the Kern County Unit of the American Cancer Society. Attending were the Jim Curran Family and 1980 rodeo leadership, press, and ACS officers as Owens pledged to expand next year's event.
Cradleroll Alan and Debbie OBrien of Goldsboro announce the birth of twins on April 23 1980. Denny and Pam Evans of Bakersfield announce the birth of their baby boy bron March 28 1980 at Greater Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. Todd Evans weighed seven pounds 11 ounces and was 20 inches long. Big brother Josh 25 months old will welcome him home. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jim Flanigan of Bakersfield and Mr and Mrs Charlies Krob of Plainville Kansas. Great grandparents are Mrs Greeta Palsay and Mr and Mrs Elmer Evans of Shafter.
Shafter High School student Danny Ballard is among 200 selected from Southern California for the third annual American Youth Citizenship seminar at Pep Perdike University Malibu Campus. The June 17 to 20 event caps a year of notable school activity including a Laurion yearbook fiftieth anniversary plan seeking 1931 1960 photos from former students.
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