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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1982
Page
1
Shafter City Council approved Rodriguez Park renovations focusing on installing proper lighting for evening use and improved police curfew enforcement. Citizens voiced support for safe, glass-free, centralized activities and scheduling issues were discussed after a park tour with Mike Kelley.
Richland School District adopted the 1982 83 budget at a September meeting. Superintendent Vera Stone outlined how a $438 062 gap was closed by cutting instructional supplies staff development and reserve funds while preserving special education aides and bus routes. Enrollment rose to 1696 students with 53 more than last year.
The second Shafter Concert Series program is set for Sunday at 3 00 p m at the Mennonite Brethren church with Kelly Bergen trumpet Linda Cole flute Carolyn Penner piano and Cris Starrh and Margaret Wise piano duet The free concert follows a successful inaugural event in June attended by about 80 music lovers. Reverend Stan Jensen praised the effort as lifting culture in the community.
Shafter Historical Society sells tickets for the October 9 1982 Depot dedication event featuring a one time AMTRAK stop in Shafter. The day includes a special train trip from Bakersfield to Shafter arrival around 4 25 PM a dedication ceremony at 4 30 PM a viewing period and a banquet at 5 30 PM. Prices are 8 for adults 6 for children ages 2 11 with limited seating for 150 and reservations due by October 1 1982.
Auto Club of Southern California presents the Pedestrian Protection award during AAA's 43rd annual program. Ray Randolph presents at 10 a.m. to Chief Hoffer in Shafter Police, 333 Sunset Ave. Shafter cites no pedestrian fatalities among 1072 cities under 10 000, marking the eighth such recognition in 15 years.
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