Shafter weighs higher power costs from PG&E rate hikes
Public Works Director John Guinn said city power rates rose 15 percent overall after PG&E increased charges, with electricity for water pumps up 16.6 percent adding about 22600 annually. He noted the city saved 12000 last year by reducing consumption and may cut water use or pressure to trim costs while awaiting further rate decisions.
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Shafter Kiwanis Halloween Parade Lights Up Downtown
The 42nd annual Shafter Kiwanis Halloween Parade drew children and adults in home crafted costumes through downtown. Police Chief Frank Christensen chaired the event with Shafter PD and Volunteer Fire Department participants, bands from local schools performed, and Kiwanis donated prize money to top groups and costume winners.
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Memorial relocation discussed over Kern County fire station plans
Citizens led by Nina Leigh express concern to Kern County Fire Department officials about relocating the Bicentennial Flag Platform and Memorial Garden. The plan for a new Shafter fire station on Central Valley Highway prompts talks of two alternatives to spare the memorial, with city funds covering 20 percent of a $50,000 project.
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Buttonwillow Frito-Lay plant to break ground Friday
Ground breaking for a multi million dollar Frito Lay snack plant near Buttonwillow will occur Friday at 10 30 a.m. State officials and Kern County leaders attend at the project site eight miles east of Buttonwillow on Highway 58. Phase one runs 18 months with 200 000 worker hours and about 500 initial hires. The plant aims to employ 1 500 Kern County workers after all three phases, with completion four to six years and a spring 1986 start for hiring.
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Richland Board Reviews Student Test Results and Exclusions
The Richland School District examined state test results showing improved performance in reading language and math from 1982 to 1984 while noting higher exclusions due to language needs and a six week enrollment rule. The board discussed a grant for new equipment and approved a library Apple computer.
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