Public Schools Week Observed in Shafter with Fundraisers
California marks its 64th Public Schools Week April 25 to 29 in Shafter under the theme A Torch for America Educators and citizens organize to inform about local needs through a county alliance. Shafter High rents chairs for a wedding and plans Jog-a-Thon Barbecue and yard sale fundraisers to support athletics and a computer class while Richland Junior High hosts an Educational Fair.
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California
Shafter
Alliance For Quality Schools
Harry L. Maynard
Grand Masters of Masons
Maynard
Jerry Long
Shafter High
Long
Kern High School
Lisle Gates
Richland reports on proficiency test validity and reliability
The Richland School District board heard Dr. Clifford Rodgers present a yearly proficiency test study for grades 3 5 and 7. The analysis notes high year to year inconsistency, remediation retakes, and questions whether retested students improve or if common questions are repeatedly missed.
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Richland School District Board of Trustees
Clifford Rodgers
Telephone Reps Discuss Service At Shafter Chamber Meet
Plans for improving telephone service in Shafter will be the topic of the April 22 Chamber meeting announced by President Zachary. D R FreelandInstallation and MA speaker will attend with five Pacific Telephone employees who view Shafter's service problems as a challenge and have volunteered to work in the area. The public is invited to hear Freeland and staff address satisfaction with current service and to question them about upcoming service work. The session will be at noon Friday April 22 at JDs Restaurant in Shafter.
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Shafter
Zachary
D.R. Freeland
Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Pacific Telephone
Freeland
Jds
RJHS Spring Fling Draws Community To Education Week
Richland Junior High hosts a Spring Fling on April 26 1983 in the patio area as part of Education Week. Teachers Nancy Christensen and Janet Johnson lead student, parent, and admin efforts to showcase learning with booths food a science fair and music performances. Dinner runs 6 to 7 pm tickets cost $3 with events from 7 pm onward including an auction band and choir.
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Richland Junior High School
Patio
Nancy Christensen
Janet Johnson
Bobby Trout
Maureen Thistle
Joan Pappas
Richland
Parade seeks old cars for Grundy chamber event
A note asks residents with antique or old cars to contact the Grundy Chamber of Commerce. The effort honors six year olds and invites pioneer families to participate.
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Grundy
Chamber of Commerce
Conservation mini fair at Shafter Veterans Hall
The Shafter Conservation Council hosts the third of four mini fairs this Thursday April 21 from 11 am to 2 pm at the Shafter Veterans Hall. Utilities reps will discuss programs including PGEs residential conservation audits and ZIP loans. Local firms display energy saving products with raffles and prizes.
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Shafter Veteran's Hall
Shafter Conservation Council
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Shafter Junior Miss candidates and sponsors listed
Shafter Junior Miss candidates Lyon Ann Mee and Julie Decker are profiled with career goals, activities, and school roles. Suzette Smith, KIWANIS Junior Miss, seeks journalism and public service while balancing clubs, Girls State, cheerleading, and award wins. The piece notes parent names and local involvement.
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Lyon Ann Mee
Kiwanis Club
Lyon Ann Meek
Burl
Karen Meek
Shafter
Lynn
Pep Club
Future of America
Kern-Inyo
Kern County Fair
Cal
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
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Shafter’s
Lyon
Julie Decker
Santa Barbara Savings
Keith and
Nadine Decker
FFA
Julie
Kern County
Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority
Eric Liddell
The
Calvary Bible Church
Suzette Smith
Kirk State Farm Insurance
Shafter Press
KWSO
Suzette
Ray and
Barbara
U.S
George and Delvirarther
Bryan
Brent
Lynn Ann Meek
Bob
Mona Rosalee
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