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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1988
Page
1
Shafter hosts the United Methodist men's Christmas Bazaar December 2 3 with handmade dolls jams a white elephant room and a 10am to 4pm window. Santa arrives by fire engine at 12 30pm and children can meet him 1 to 3 pm plus free wagon rides.
The Kern County Property Management Department proposes to manage leases and appraisals of district property at Minter Field, including water and sewer capacity data and a sample lease for industrial clients. A policy requiring certificates of insurance for all leases is discussed, with notification of policy changes by insurers. Frontier Sanitation seeks a per load sewage disposal deal, potentially 30 to 40 loads monthly, pending testing and board approval.
Mayor Cathy Prout presented Donald Zachary with a service plaque at a City Council meeting honoring his four years as mayor. Richard Trevino was introduced as assistant Public Works director and building inspector. The council adopted a public information policy and discussed rural water issues, annexation possibilities, and a Law Enforcement Services Study with KernCOG budgeting $7,000 and Shafter contributing $1,175.
Santa rode into Shafter by wain on a train delivering joy to children and adults who rode, snapped photos, and visited Santa. Sixth grade volunteers from Richland Intermediate helped, while Valley Crest Nursery donated Bicentennial trees designated for Shafter with a commemorative plaque to be placed soon.
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