Warbirds in Action Airshow Returns to Minter Field in April
April brings Warbirds in Action at Minter Field on the 23rd and 24th with added entertainment. A April 21 hosts a special basketball tournament as Valley Life Car Club challenges Kern County Firemen. AARP serves a spaghetti dinner at the Veterans Hall the following night. Bakersfield Jazz Festival runs April 21 to 23 with Ed Shaughnessy Quintet and BC Jazz Ensemble among many acts.
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Latin Allstars
Larry Coulton
Buddy Jones
Jeff Lorber
Bennie Wallace
Sanctuary
Sneakers
Ain’t No Thang
The Garden Of Farmer Jones A Cautionary Tale
A satirical piece follows Farmer Jones who opens a garden to view for a fee then widens paths, adds a roof, and faces escalating costs and public pressure. After politicians push subsidies and a park takeover, private farming fails, public ownership ensues, and the garden declines while Jones ends in welfare.
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Rookie of the Year Ronnie Bull and NFL life expectancy concerns
Ronnie Bull, Baylor alum and Bears rookie of the year, retired after four seasons amid injuries and punishment. Bill Utterback’s study shows lifespans for NFL stars shrinking from 72.4 years in the 1920s to a mere 34 years for players since 1960, with many dying early from heart attacks, cancer, or ALS. Ron Mix expands on a grim trend of disability and shortened lifespans in football.
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Los Angeles Times Syndicate
You've Got the Power voter education effort in California schools
The California State Department of Education and the Secretary of State launch nonpartisan campaign Youve Got the Power to teach democracy and civic responsibility. It urges students to register and vote in the June 7 primary and November 8 general elections, targeting high school seniors and the broader community.
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Easter Egg Hunt Thanks From Shafter District
Dear Editor the Shafter Recreation and Park District thanks merchants and businesses for supporting the annual Easter Egg Hunt Their generosity covered costs enabling a large event free to the public Acknowledged sponsors include Fastrip Milt's TV Service Budget Food Mart Fries Bakery Central Floor Covering Armstrong Tire Co J D's Restaurant and many others
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