City to run shuttle bus system approved in Shafter
Shafter City Council voted to have the city operate the Shafter Shuttle, renaming Hudson Park Kirschenman Park, and authorize a grant study for drainage. The Public Works Dept would run a nine daily round trips system at about 42,837 dollars annually, with fares 50 cents first year and 25 cents seniors and disabled, rising if ridership is low.
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Shafter City
Shafter
Hudson Park
Kirschenman Park
Bill Sheldon
Shafter Recreation District
Rabb Transit of
Lebec
City of
Rabbit Transit
Public Works Department
Lew Carroll
Rolf Jacobsen
Kirschenman
Shafter Council Adopts Sewer Plant, Annexations, and Grants
The council approved sizing the overland flow sewer plant for maximum city and future growth, with a warning that costs may exceed the 3 percent share. A 10 year lease with Sill Properties was adopted, with one year termination. Public hearings set for Nov 27, 1979 on Annexations 78-1 and 78-2. Zone change 79-4-Lewis denied. Attendance at a City Clerk Election Law Seminar approved. Community storm drainage study proposed with no city expense. Recreation District funding reviewed amid possible financial reality. Five million dollars in augmentation funds allocated to Kern County. Shafter District funding to be acted on Nov 6. A La Raza del Sol Car Club dance permit was approved.
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Chamber
Jack Colvard
Rolf Jacobsen
Mortimore
Loyd Link
Unruh
Redwood Avenue
Griffith
Council Committee On Utilities
Rex Mason
Shafter
Sill
Schuetz
W. Lerdo
Schnaidt
Tulare
Planning Commission
Lewis
Dolores Robinson
Los Angeles
Lew Carroll
Bill Sheldon
Board of Supervisor
Shafter Recreation
Kerny County
Shafter Recreation District
Sheldon
Walter Stiern
Recreation District
Stiern
la Raza del Sol
Voters Decide Three School Board Seats and Four Propositions
Voters in Shafter will choose three Kern Community College District Governing Board candidates, two for Kern High School District seats, and three Richland School District seats. Four measures include busing, loan rates above 10 percent, veterans tax exemptions, and Spirit of 13 limits. Election is Tuesday November 6 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Shafter
Kern Community College
Kern High School
Richland School District
Lawrence E. Handel
Tom Almberg
Don Neufeld
Dino Sheldon
U.S
California
Narcotics arrests amid weekend Shafter incidents
David Lee Lucero of Shafter was arrested Sunday night on possession of about three pounds of marijuana. Friday night John H. Parsons of Buttonwillow was arrested for driving without a license an outstanding traffic warrant and possession of a suspected controlled substance believed to be window pane acid. Four juveniles were arrested near Best Buy Superette after a melee and a window was broken from a pickup. Three youths fought four others four youths tampered with a vehicle no losses reported. Police urge residents to lock cars and close garage doors as nights grow longer.
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David Lee Lucero
Shafter
John H. Parsons
Buttonwillow
Best Buy Superette
Manne Park
Gene Kaplan
Homecoming at Shafter High Crowns Lori Lewis Queen
Shafter High held a full Homecoming week with Lori Lewis crowned 1979 Homecoming Queen amid cheers. Cindy Sapp’s court included Cindy Handel, Debbie Mitchell, Kris Olsen, and Laurie Geordy Wise. escort John Haworth stood by. The Pep Club event, alumni gatherings, steak dinner, and a parade featured the SHS band, firetruck escorts, and a merchant sale with a $50 gift certificate prize.
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Lori Lewis
Lori
John Haworth
Shafter High
Cindy Sapp
Cindy Handel
Debbie Mitchell
Kris Olsen
Laurie
Geordy Wise
Greg Haworth
Cliff Ratzlaff
Ted Elrich
Shafter
SHS
Central Avenue
Elbierto Ramirez
Sandy Wiedmann
Counter
Shafter High School
Lori Sepp
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Maker
Gary Ingle
Richland
David Anderson
Norman Lum
Adolph Kirschenman
Dick Larsen
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