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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1971
Page
4
The National Automobile Club recounts early Polynesian surfing origins before 1778 with modern riffs on Malivu and San Onofre as examples. It notes surfers in rubber suits, riding outside, and shore breaks as skills develop. It explains maneuvers like Kick out and Hanging toes and suggests practice leads to standing on the board.
The California Fish and Game Commission outlined a 46 day statewide dove season for 1971-72 with a separate 30 day straight band tailed pigeon season for northern and southern areas. Shooting hours run from half an hour before sunrise to sunset. The dove bag limit is 10 per day 20 in possession after opening day with a statewide opening on September 1 and closing September 30 then reopening November 27 to December 12. White wing doves restricted to Imperial Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Fishing off the Farallon Islands yielded two record catches reported by the Department of Fish and Game. Joe Wiergacz of Munster Indiana hauled a 61-pound king salmon, 47 inches long and 32 inches around, July 15, verified by Long's Bait Shop. Kenneth N Robinson of Sausalito boated a 26 pound 4 ounce silver salmon July 6 from Salmon Queen I at 35 feet.
The Kern YMCA announces karate classes starting September 3 at 5 30 p m for men women and children. Black belt Sandy Chaddick will conduct all sessions focusing on physical conditioning self defense and confidence. For details contact the YMCA at 900 22nd St or call 327 8184.
Vacations in Wasco and Delano-McFarland courts shift duties to Shafter. Judge Harvey Gaede will hear cases there from 8 to 10:30 a.m. and 4 to 4:30 p.m. while Judges Smith and McNally are away. Two Thursday morning trials at 9 remain, per Judge Gaede.
Shafter High School and the South Sequoia League unveil a new football schedule. South Sequoia teams will face each other twice, one home and one away, totaling eight league games. The ten game slate adds two non league opponents. ED Janzen notes improved CIF compliance and problem in practice scheduling with larger rival schools.
Raymond A. Mettler announces a contest offering three age group winners a $11 coupon book for $10 at the Kern County Fair. Entries due by Sept. 10 from Kern County residents. books usable for admission, food, and rides with Bank of America and Master Charge support.
The California Fish and Game Commission outlines how odds differ for each deer hunt in the 1971 special drawing. Popular hunts like Western Placer and Central El Dorado Zone 1 face about 15 to 1 or worse, while Western Solano Monterey and San Luis Obispo offer better than even chances. Written requests with self addressed envelopes are advised for information sheets, and final filing details follow the regulations as law.
The 1971 Wasco Festival of Roses will feature an Old West style deep pit barbecue at Barker Park on September 11, starting at noon after the parade. Chairman Larry Banta says beef, western style beans, cole slaw and rolls will be served. pre tickets are available via Jane Hahn or Larry Banta.
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