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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1978
Page
1
The September 29 hearing, presided by Gene Guenther, examined three charges against Sgt Gruver for policy breaches and insubordination, amid testimony from Police Chief Nixon and Lt O’Brien. The board may suspend, demote, or fire, with a 15 day deadline for a final decision.
The Richland School District Board refused to fill the intermediate school assistant principal post and rejected a Shafter Recreation District summer pool plan. They plan to revisit in March 1979 while approving teacher waivers for bilingual education and several staff transfers.
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture met Friday September 29 to discuss upcoming Board member elections and the installation banquet. A nominating committee was appointed and the budget proposal for the 1978 Festival Days is being finalized for City Council approval. A committee will select annual community award recipients and door prizes were discussed for the banquet.
City Administrator Bill Sheldon suspended Edwards again pending an administrative hearing after four days at work. The charge, described as administrative, led to a termination recommendation. Edwards’ lawyer, Charles Goldwasser, disputes the charge, and Police Chief Bob Nixon was not involved in bringing it. An administrative hearing is set for Friday following a Personnel Review Board session on other charges.
PORAC President Jack Pearson urged that California peace officers faced retaliation for forming the association and engaging with PORAC. He criticized city administrators, warned of action if rights were violated, and defended PORAC as an alternative to unions while noting potential district chief resistance and suspensions of officers involved.
Sherry Nay reported September 21 the theft of headlight covers from a 1977 Chrysler Cordoba, loss valued at $46. Jesse Eddings reported September 21 the theft of a wheel and tire from a trailer in his driveway. Early September 22 windows were broken at Charlie's Bargain Barn Reuben's and Rasco's, with Rasco's burglary totaling about $800 in losses.
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