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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1979
Page
1
A break in at Shafter High School cafeteria caused losses of frozen meat pizzas and butter patties, with an approximate total of 1500 dollars. A $500 Secret Witness reward was announced for information leading to arrests, anonymous tips via the Shafter Press, and an eventual public announcement once a conviction occurs.
President Stan Wilson and guest speaker Eugene Burmeister highlight a full house at the inaugural Shafter Historical Society dinner. About 90 of 205 members attended, with 20 turned away, as plans for a depot site, a museum, and a potential Chamber of Commerce office progress amid a $25,000 fundraising goal.
The Richland School Board discussed allowing students to buy salads in the cafeteria, noting current policy restricts salads to teachers. Superintendent Gary Smith said labor and code rules hinder, but exploration is possible while noting district cash flow issues and staffing changes. The board approved custodians of records and a funds transfer authorization, accepted four resignations, and approved several new hires and leave requests.
Kern County Fire Department responds to a cotton module fire owned by Dana Hair of Buttonwillow. Location 4 miles west of Schofield and 1/2 mile south of Riverside. Loss $300 from 500 pounds of the 12,000 pound module. Fire likely caused by friction during processing. Reported 7:55 am November 3. Later the same day units fight a 35 foot pole fire on Standard Road, loss $150 due to an electrical short.
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