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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1966
Page
2
Maple Kern County adviser Bob Willoughby invites Maple parents and youths to discuss reactivating the Maple 4-H Club. The meeting is Friday evening September 16 at 7 30 in the Maple School audio visual room. Open to ages ten to twenty one with parental consent.
A family birthday dinner for Stephen Fuller’s 12th birthday was hosted by Mrs. John Fuller at 463 Pine. Attending were relatives from Shafter and Bakersfield, with leaders and parents urged to attend.
A South and North Dakota residents gathering is planned for Sunday September 18 starting 11 am at Palm Point in Reed ing Park, Fresno. The event runs until 10 pm with attendees asked to respond to the committee in charge.
The final county budget totals 67,357,723 dollars an increase of 1,603,796 from last year. The hike to be raised from property taxes is 1,410,867 after adding 896,155 from unexpended funds and subtracting 703,226 of county revenues other than taxes. Other budget changes include salaries up 2,335,168 direct welfare aid down 3,064,850 supplies up 524,990 fixed assets down 29,323 Medicare share up 2,136,673 and miscellaneous expenses down 90,747 with reserve funds down 208,115. Grady J. Anderson funeral services were held at Agee Family Funeral Home for 64-year-old Anderson of 1035 Central Valley Hwy died Thursday at Stony Brook Retreat near Tehachapi. He was born February 24, 1902 in Parson Tennessee and lived in Oklahoma and California communities including Earlimart Shafter and Wasco as a farm laborer. Survivors include a brother and sisters in Oklahoma California and Wasco plus numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were listed. Agee Family Funeral Home oversaw the services.
The State Board of Equalization ordered Lake County to boost property assessments 17 percent, with 57 other counties deemed acceptable. The move targets uniformity, affects school aid distribution, and requires proportional tax rate cuts to keep total bills steady. An earlier 1961 proposal was dropped due to pear orchards value threats. TheOctober 6 rule sets 20 to 25 percent of market value until 1971.
A city faces decisions on elevating a crosstown freeway with dirt fill and its traffic, service impacts, and effect on nearby properties and relocation. The piece calls for a detailed study by a joint task force, and considers federal urban renewal and redevelopment agency funding as practical avenues.
The Shafter Press urged readers to oppose a proposed freeway plan, arguing it would harm the community. A councilman proposed a study by city bodies and a planning district, inviting state officials to explain benefits while warning against federal involvement.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Heinlein and daughter Grace Cox depart for Grants Pass Oregon for a ten day vacation visiting his brother Mr and Mrs W O Heinlein.
Coach Carl Bowser to lead a heavy scrimmage for the General squad after 10 days of practice. A possible Monday scrimmage with an outside school may be arranged. On Monday Tim Robinette and Jan Stuebbe operated at quarterback as conditioning and play patterns continue.
Snow Irrigation Supply Co promotes Snow Gates and Valves with rust resistance and tight packing seals. The ad touts Snow Round Rubberized Packing to prevent leaks. Also notes a Concrete Pipe Yard and local residents returning from travels and summer visits across Minnesota and California.
Miss Valentina Valena announces Shafter High School cafeteria plate lunches for the week. The menu features a roast turkey in gravy with mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce for Friday, with daily options including Spanish and spaghetti on Monday, beef stew, pizza burger, mashed potatoes, and creamed tuna on various days. Desserts noted as not included at Shafter.
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