Former Shafter student killed by Amtrak train near cemetery
Roy Mortimore, 17, a former Shafter High School student who attended Stockdale High, died when his 1990 Ford Probe veered off Santa Fe Way near Cherry Avenue and railroad tracks and was struck by an Amtrak train. The crash occurred September 27, 2000, at 6 17 p.m. The incident followed another Amtrak fatality near Modesto the following night involving a driver who entered the path of a locomotive after gates were down.
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Kern County mails 526 million in property tax bills
More than 526 million dollars in tax bills have been mailed to 341 686 real property owners in Kern County. The first installment is due December 11 2000 and becomes delinquent with added fees. The second installment is due April 10 2001. Payments may be mailed or made in person at the County TreasurerTax Collector office. A 24 hour system accepts Visa Mastercard American Express or Discover with a convenience fee. Owners as of January 1 2000 receive bills if counted. contact info provided for nonreceipt by November 1 2000.
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Bargains for Major League Baseball Games
A reader recalls affordable ways to attend ventures at Dodger Stadium and Anaheim’s Big A last summer. For about $6 tickets and similar parking, fans could sit in outer sections, binoculars optional, and enjoy a full game with modest snacks if planned well.
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Shafter meeting urges youth programs and 911 awareness
The discussion highlighted officer safety and rapid responses as Yoshikawa and Lynn urged parents to teach children about 911 calls. Lynn noted dispatchers know caller locations and cautioned against misusing the system. Guinn closed with a call for volunteers to help plan youth activities in Shafter.
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Senior Center Menu and Dining Policy Notice
Senior menu for Oct 10 and 11 lists baked ham yams corn roll pineapple milk and roast beef with gravy mashed potato jewel dessert milk. Lunch at 11:30 to noon at W C Walker Senior Center. reservations required a day in advance. donations 1 50 for 60 and over and spouses 3 50 for under 60. call 746 4049.
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