Common sense key to safe season fires this winter
Kern County Fire Department warns hundreds face home fireplace and heater accidents each cool season. Captain Kevin Scott urges chimney cleaning, proper tree disposal, water for Christmas trees, and never burn trees or wrapping paper in the fireplace. Follow safety steps for fireplaces and heating equipment to prevent fires and injuries.
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Visions Cite City Safety Hope as Shafter Grows
The Task Force reports 68 percent of residents feel safe in Shafter and 67 percent feel safe in neighborhoods, while 32 and 33 percent do not. They credit punishment and accountability for reducing crime, noting a 1995 drop of about 36 percent from 1993 and 1994 across seven crime areas.
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City Hall Remarks On RTC Inmate Work Crews Funding
Steward described optimism for a new project at City Hall noting 400 plus inmates at the RTC and four work crews. He said funding likely spans 20 percent from the Street Department 20 percent from the Water Department 20 percent from sewer and 20 from the General Fund. City Clerk unavailable for comment.
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Christmas tree recycling seeks nonprofit pickup partners
The Kern County Waste Management Department invites nonprofit groups to join a Christmas tree recycling campaign by providing tree pickup for residents without transport. Participants may charge a nominal fee. Call by Dec 1, 1996 for details at 862-8900 or 800-552-KERN, option 6.
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