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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1978
Page
1
Richland School Board notes parent apathy during a meeting on minimum proficiency standards. A junior high teacher mailed 100 letters about reading trouble and saw only 14 parents attend two meetings. Board president urged more parental involvement as other actions included staff changes and scheduling notes for fall conferences.
Three Mexican men were arrested after a Robbery at Graddy's One Stop 638 Central Valley Highway. Officers chased suspects who opened fire. one weapon was found later. Victim clerk struck with a wine bottle. Suspects Jose Castrejon Marco Cobos and Pedro Verduzco face multiple charges including Armed Robbery Grand Theft Auto Assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest. Local officials commended the rapid response and teamwork.
Chamber president Clara Schnaidt Miller urges members to return Board of Directors ballots by November 17. No meeting that day. results to be announced at the November 24 session. Regular meetings slated for November 10 and 24 at the Shafter Motel, noon. The chamber sponsors Christmas activities, Kern County Fair Exhibit, Festival Days, and publicizes Shafter with city maps available through the chamber.
The Agriculture Appropriation Conference Report funds the Cotton Research Station in Shafter at $243,000 for 1979 to bridge a move from public to private financing. Kern County leaders, including the Board of Trade and Supervisors, urge federal continuation. The station, famed for Acala cotton varieties, is county owned, leased to USDA for $1 yearly, with facilities funded by growers.
Kiwanis sponsored Halloween Parade on October 31 drew strong crowds. Cash awards were given to winners in multiple divisions. Division one winners were Kara Burrow first and Jeff and Terry Clayton second with Jason Jennifer and Janet Wipf third. Division two winners were Alan Weidenbach first, David Williams and Steve and Stan Wilson second, Kelli and Kevin Davis third. Division three winners were Mark Cynthia Anthony and Ruth Brown first, Lance Schneider second, Sherri Bradshaw third. Organized Marching Groups winners were Ladies Blue Birds first, Campfire second, Adventists third, Maple 4-H. Froat Division winners were Shafter 4-H first, First Grade Blue Birds second, Pack 913 Cub Scouts third.
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