Tax bills mailed Kern County 1978 79 levy
County Treasurer John R Doty announces mailing of 290 970 secured property tax bills for 1978 79. Proposition 13 cuts total billings to 134 025 000 down from 214 985 000, with an average bill reduced by over one third. Additional debt charges and local assessments raise the per bill total, yielding a county rate of 4.00 per 100 assessed value and requiring two installments due Nov 1 and Feb 1, 1979 with delinquency penalties.
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John R. Doty
Kern County
Doty
Shafter Chamber nominates directors and discusses posts
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce met October 27 to nominate directors Herb Howell Johnny Thomas Marvin Hansen Joe Kirk Rick Lawler and Bob Bann. Loyd Link was appointed to fill Charlotte Hitchcock's unexpired term. The group considered not sponsoring a Shafter Junior Miss this year citing Chamber sponsorship.
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Herb Howell
Howell Photography
Johnny Thomas
Family Furniture
Marvin Hansen
Bank of America
Joe Kirk
State Farm Insurance
Rick Lawler
The
Shafter Press
Bob Bann
Kwso Radio
Loyd Link
Shafter
Clara Schnidt-Miller
Charlotte Hitchcock
Alan Larsen
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Schmidt-Miller
Ben Grundy
Veteran’s Hall
Herb
Reading program workshop with Ginn 720 series
Richland primary students have Thursday and Friday off. On Thursday Cheryl Carmichael of Ginn Publishing presents a workshop to improve the reading program using the Ginn 720 system. Teachers will discuss how to use materials, group students, and manage the system.
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Cheryl Carmichael
Ginn Publishing Company
Raymond Duquette
Raiding
Doug Fletcher
Kern County
Superintendent of Schools
Burglary at Shafter Veterans Hall prompts juvenile arrests
Shafter police report October 25 break in at the Shafter Veterans Hall with cash and checks stolen after a rear door was pried. Two male juveniles, ages 15 and 16, were arrested for burglary. Estella Creekbaum reported the youths sought a phone call and one was assisted, while the other stole money from her wallet. Money and wallet recovered. Additional arrests include five juveniles at a Friday Homecoming dance for loitering and failure to leave. Also noted: Kathleen Sears, Billy Tucker, and Doug Stracener arrested on various charges related to disturbances and robberies. police tally 13 arrests since October 16. Chain saw report from Helen Brinsfield.
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Shafter Veteran's Hall
Estella Creekbaum
Elm Street
Shafter
Shafter High School
SHS
Kathleen Sears
Billy Tucker
Doug Stracener
Stracener
Cindy Sapp crowned 1978 Shafter High Homecoming Queen
Cindy Sapp was elected Shafter High's Homecoming Queen at Friday night's festivities. Escorts included Ted Elrich for Cindy and Jay Olsen for Tammy Lauderdale, with a long list of princesses and escorts. The celebration featured band, drill team, majorettes, and a reception for SHS alumni after the game.
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Shafter High
Cindy Sapp
Shafter
Ted Elrich
Corrine Huston
Peter Nelson
Cheryl Tinsley
Mike Thullen
Sherrill Nixon
Steve Hanselman
Karla Nash
Kenny Marchman
Love
Shafter Fire Department
Clifford Ratzlaff
Tammy Lauderdale
Allen
Pierucci
Tammy
Jay Olsen
Sheri Almberg
SHS
Cindy
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Wayne Arnold
Tops Market
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Wasco
William Ketchum
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Wasco Chamber
Richland Primary
Charles and
Pat Armstrong
Sheryl Tinsley
Harley Barling
Clint Bergen
Mark Johnson
Sherry Craig
Corinne Huston
Greg Escalante
Randy Escalante
Schneider
Sid Metal Re Oe
Tom Long
Theresa Lytle
Miken Killfoil
Jeff Burns
Block S
Red Pep
Jenny Cole
Amy Handel
Julie Kirk
Mong van de Valk
Doyce Ratzlaff
Diane Woo
Brenda Allen
Andrea Neufeld
Becky Taylor
George Gonzales
Carolyn Novak
Cindy Handel
Melinda Zachary
Kathy Jones
Angie White
Anthony Gonzales
Kim Stokes
Yanna Tinsley
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