Peregrine Falcon Nears Vanishing Point in State
California studies show only 10 peregrines counted during 1970 nesting season. Four adults produced four young, two unmated. Decline traced to DDT contamination and falconry take. Laws now protect the species with penalties up to 1000 dollars and one year jail. Dr Herman warns urgent conservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Department of Fish and Game
Europe
North America
United States
Rocky Mountains
Steven G. Herman
Herman
Christmas Festival Fair earns praise as second annual event
Mrs. 970 Christmas Fair Festival chairwoman expresses gratification at the festival’s success. Co-sponsors merchants and committees praised for support. Planning for a 1971 third annual Fair Festival underway with discussions to improve next year’s presentation. James Stokes of the Department of Fish and Game to retire after 34½ years with a luncheon in Sacramento.
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Johnny Saulsbury
Hemingson’s
Janice Handel
Stringham’s
W. W. Burns
Johnson’s
Robert Schelenberg
Wally Ford
Kayrons Oeeral
James Stokes
Department of Fish and Game
DFG
Elbo
Sacramento
Band Tail Season Opens December 12 Across California
Pigeons become fair game as opening day approaches with scattered flocks noted in south central coastal regions. DFG biologists report limited populations in Monterey and San Luis Obispo areas. Eastern Ventura County shows few birds. season runs 30 days statewide except in 13 northern counties. Daily bag limit is 5 birds. Last year about 42,200 hunters statewide with 215,900 days afield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Department of Fish and Game
DFG
Monterey
San Luis Obispo
Adelaide
Coast Range
Sierra
Ventura County
Tulare
Sonoma
Rules For Snowmobiles In California Prohibitions
The DFG reminds snowmobile owners enforcement of a $500 fine and up to six months in jail for violations. A $5 ID plate from the DMV is required before operation this winter. Plates are obtained by presenting proof of purchase at a DMV office. Snowmobiles may not roam public roads except crossing at right angles when safe and may not be driven negligently. CA sportsmen cannot use snowmobiles to pursue or herd game or furbearers under last year’s law.
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DFG
Fish and Me
Department of Motor Vehicles
DMV
California
Department of Fish and Game
Shafter High Wrestlers Open Season With Loss at Delano
Shafter High School opened with a 41-16 defeat to Delano, while the junior varsity fell 45-13. Varsity bouts included Lopeteguy and Maldonado winning by fall or decision, with several losses by fall and two forfeits. JV results show multiple falls and a forfeit ending the match slate.
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Shafter H.S
Delano
Shafter High
Delano High School
Joey Lopeteguy
Don Ramsey
Brian Bingham
Shafter
Cain Maldonado
Richland District Updates School Lunch Program Rules
Richland Elementary School District announces changes to national and state lunch program rules. New board policies require eligibility information, district lunch regulations, and free or reduced price lunches based on specified income and assistance categories. Parents must apply to the principal and certify eligibility as guidelines take effect by January 1, 1971.
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Richland
David Cooke
Supt. Cooke
Supt
Cooke
AFDC
hot + Cooke
Three Seized In Alleged Vandalism At Drug Store
Police Chief Hanley Witcher credited two officers for arresting three Shafter youths after glass was kicked from a display at the Shafter Drug Store on Central Ave. About an hour after the midnight incident of Dec 1, Joe Romero 23 Rosas 19 and John Jores 19 were taken into custody. Rosas pleaded guilty in Shafter Judicial Court to the vandalism and received a 50 day jail sentence. The other two were released on bail. Sgt L D Flores and Officer Lee Meeler investigated and made the arrests.
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Hanley Witcher
Shafter
Central Ave
Joe Romero
Rosas
John Jores
Shafter Judicial Court
L. D. Flores
Lee Meeler
Legislation And Finance Workshop At Bakersfield
California Department of Education and Kern County Schools plan a legislation and basic finance workshop in Bakersfield. It starts December 10 at 9 30 a m in the Beale Memorial Library Auditorium Truxtun Avenue and L Street. Administrators boards of trustees and lay citizens from Kern Inyo Kings and Tulare counties will attend. Dr Harry E Blair Kern County Superintendent explains.
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California
State Department of Education
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Bakersfield
Beale Memorial Library
Truxtun Ave
L St
Kern
Inyo
Kings
Tulare
Harry E
Blair
Kern County
Removal Order Issued For Unvented Heaters In Homes
Kern County officials urged landlords to remove unvented open flame heaters amid winter risks. Health Officer Owen A Kearns said about 250000 Southern California dwellings use such heaters and a December 1 program will enforce safe, heated alternatives. Tenants should ensure heating meets 70 degree standard and report noncompliant landlords to the Health Department.
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Kern County
Owen A.kearns
California
Health Department
Kearns
Division of Environmental Health
Joe O Brien s Horse To Defend Title At Classic
Fresh Yankee driven by Joe O'Brien to defend her American Trotting Classic title at Hollywood Park on Dec 12 as part of the Western Harness season finale. Da yan and Grandpa Jim loom as main East rivals with Top Freight Teeny Victory Ulysses Mab and Eric B among probable starters in the 7th race. Toys for Tots Night on Dec 10 invites $0.25 grandstand admission for toy donations.
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Hollywood Park
Western
U.S. Marine Corps
Yankee
Joe O’brien
Shafter
New York
Fresh Yankee
Snow Speed
Real Speed
Adonis Stables
Dayan
Grandpa Jim
Top Freight
Teeny Victory
Ulysses Mab
Eric B
Christmas Festival Fair named a smashing success
Talks of the Town praised the Christmas Festival Fair co sponsored by the Shafter Junior Women's Club and the Chamber of Commerce Merchants Division. Mrs Kay Crosby led the committees to a busy finish with plans already forming for 1971 while noting weariness from the effort. Car thefts and a bicycle theft were reported in Shafter with Lawrence Pinner and Dick Bassett as victims.
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Crosby
Cathy Prout
Lee Fike
Chamber
Merchants Division
Santa Claus
Shafter
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants
Kay Crosby
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Katherine Warkintine
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Lucille Lee
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Naoma Ary
Johnson's Department Store
Fred George
S Drug Store
Fred Starrh
Central Valley Ford
Wes Gershing
Shafter Yamaha
Pam Garcia
Central Hardware
Ruby Duncan
Johnson’s Department Store
Clara Schnidt
Arly’s
Lee Grisson
Shirley
Lois Tobey
Gilbertson
Pontiac
Buick
Edwin Bender
Francisco Martinez
Fike
Chrysler
Plymouth
Reather Treece
Larabelle Woods
Paul Keeley
Bonnie King
Wadie A. Patterson
Katherine Chapman
David Robison
Norval Winter
Mary Hunt
Johnsons
Jose Luiz Mendez
Roy Farrell
Omega Smith
Shafter Home
Helen Holt
Helen Harty
Fike’s
John de Vincenzo
Betty Roberts
Stringhham’s
Leland Prewett
Robert Merz
Helen Froese
Colvard’s
Pat Miller
Wa' S Shoe Store
Marie Ender
Dorothy Woodard
Louise Haskins
Sandra Couch
Maria, McCoy
Central
Leo Herrera
Anton Affentranger
J. R. Reyna
John Warren
Dave Schultz
Dave Kadel
Tom Hill
Hwt
Terry Ackmann
Franc Affentranger
Mark Packard
Carl Owens
Steve Ratzlaff
Phillip Brown
Clark Goehring
Gilbert Williams
Will Robinson
Robert Campbell
Rick Cooper
Terry Chicca
George Globe
Chester Avenue
Leeds
Fairview
Habla Siaol
18Th & K Sts
Talk of
the Town
Lawrence Pinner
Cedar Ave
Wasco
Shafter Street
Dick Bassett
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