Curfew Extension Granted for Shafter Recreation Facility
The Kern High School District won a 10:30 p.m. closing time for the Shafter High School recreation complex with council power to modify hours and days based on resident complaints. The decision followed a public hearing on a conditional use permit appeal, with a 2-2 vote upholding the Planning Commission on a 7 foot encroachment variance and a separate 25 foot front yard setback violation by George Ashbaugh.
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Shafter High School
Kern High
John Thomas
George Wise
Thomas
Wise
Prout
Link
Kittle
Richard Oberholtzer
Planning Commission
Mike Kelley
Shafter Recreation and Parks District
Council
Department of Game Times
Shafter
Ashbaugh
Kern County
Election results for several districts listed in Shafter area
The November 8 election results list winners for the Richland School District Board of Trustees, Shafter Recreation and Parks District Board, Minter Field Airport District measure, and Buttonwillow Union School District Board. Richland elected Lawrence Handel and Charles Rekosh, with Handel at 559 votes and 30.7 percent. Shafter filled two seats with Mickey Gladden and Bob Wiebe, while other candidates trailed. The Minter Field measure passed 784 yes to 133 no. Buttonwillow elected Dana Hair and Ted Page, with Hair 139 votes and Page 121. Other candidates and vote shares are noted.
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Shafter Recreation and Parks District
Richland School District Board of Trustees
Minter Field
Buttonwillow Union
Lawrence Handel
Charles Rekosh
Richland School District
Handel
Rekosh
Margaret Lopez
Clifford Ford
John Conley
Shafter Recreation and Parks
Mickey Gladden
Bob Wiebe
Gladden
Wiebe
Toni Johnston
Jerry Nixon
Stephen Thrasher
Alana McDonald
Andrew Martinez
Jimmy Thomas
Steven Biden
Buttonwillow Union School
Dana Hair
Ted Page
Hair
Page
Darrell Grogan
Bikes Must Be Licensed In Shafter Under City Rules
Shafter residents are reminded that all bicycles must be licensed under city ordinance. Registration costs include 2.00 for 1983 renewal stickers valid through 1985 and 3.00 for licenses valid through 1986. A bicycle safety check and registration day is set for Saturday November 26 from noon to 4 p.m. at the police department. Officers will notify merchants to support a downtown shoplifting reduction program during the holiday season.
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Shafter
Frank Christensen
Sunset Avenue
Shafter Police Department
Shafter —— Department
Flag Disposal Ceremony at Post 213 Promotes Respect
Members of American Legion Leslie E. Robinson Post 213 invite the community to a first of its kind flag disposal ceremony in Shafter since 1963. On November 21, 1983, disposal will occur on the grounds outside with refreshments by the Auxiliary. George Allen, Post Commander, says the flag represents sacrifices for freedom and democracy and aims to raise awareness and respect.
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American Legion
Leslie E. Robinson
Shafter
American Legion Auxiliary
George Allen
Legion
Generals Fight On As Wasco Rivalry Heats Up
The Generals, led by Mike and key players including Manuel Garcia and Dante Nieto, faced Wasco in a tense Friday night clash. Wasco’s defense rattled the Generals early, but the offense balanced by strong runs and a crucial 3 yard TD by Garcia spurred a late rally. The winless Bobcats were downed prior as the Generals improved to 5 and 0 with a Taft showdown upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perera Eree
Manuel Garcia
Mario
Generals
Arlie
Bobcat
Shafter
Taft
Sam Tobias
Garces Rams
Dante ‘Nieto
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harold Freedman
David Carthal
Khsd Project
Gene Campbell
Carthal
Cathy Prout
Loyd Link
Leon “Red
Wollen
Anaig
Wasco
Mike
Bie
Butler
Las the Tigers
Porterwille
Baron Geterings Nasaries
Bobcats
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