Bahamas Cruise Ends With A Lesson In Unity
A band trip in 2002 faced a hiccup when one member was barred from boarding but was admitted after intervention by band teacher Mr. Bergen. The group then toured Kennedy Space Center Universal Studios Islands of Adventure and Disney World Center with space coaster views and cross country learning.
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Mr. Bergen
Nassau
Kennedy Space Center
Universal Studios
Islands of Adventure
Walt Disney World's Center
Potato Acreage Declines Noted in Local Crop Survey
Forty years ago an estimated 18 percent drop in potato planting was forecast by the Growers Association of California and Arizona. Kennebecs processing fell 29 percent from 6,147 to 4,342 acres. California Long White led planted area but dropped 24 percent from 40,409 to 30,665 acres. Red varieties declined 12 percent from 3,043 to 2,675 acres while Russet rose from 365 to 515 acres. Kern County had its lowest acreage in three seasons at 38,197 for 1962 after 46,400 in 1960 and 49,964 in 1961. Shafter area dropped 35 percent from 6,045 to 3,881 acres.
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Growers Association
California
Arizona
Kennebecs
Kern County
Shafter
Skateboarding Areas Regulate Hours and Safety Rules
A proposed city ordinance establishes designated skateboarding areas with hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and restricts uses to skateboarding and inline skating. It requires helmets, elbow and knee pads per Health Code, bans alcohol and drugs, and mandates trash disposal. Violations carry $50 fines for first offenses and $100 for second. The city council plans final passage at the April 16 meeting, with effects 30 days after adoption.
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Shafter
A.m
California
John Zrofsky
Richland School Board considers eight new teachers for 72-73
Superintendent Evron Barber outlined eight additional teaching positions to maintain grade enrollments. Four posts fill retirements and four more to stabilize workload. Budget projections show next year’s program at 1,288,700 with increases from retirement funds unemployment insurance and state nutrition reimbursements. The Richland Teachers Association proposes a 134,721 salary increase as part of the district’s cost plan despite enrollment findings.
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Richland
Evron Barber
Barber
Richland Teachers Association
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