Arson Investigated in Richland School Fire
An investigation by Kern County Fire Prevention Chief Russ Johnson has linked last Wednesday night’s Richland School fire to arson. Residue from the storage room where the fire started was sent to the Sacramento crime laboratory for further testing. Bruce Crawford was elected president of the Shafter Chamber of Commerce, with Weston Futrell as treasurer and Bill Hildebrand as vice president.
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Richland School
Russ Johnson
Kern County Fire Prevention Office
Sacramento
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Bruce Crawford
Crawford
Weston Futrell
Bill Hildebrand
U.S.A. Plans More Water for Shafter Area in 1949
Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District directors disclosed a need for an estimated 122 611 acre feet of irrigation water to support future crop expansion in the Shafter Wasco district. Local board approves reclamation survey and notes on growing water demand.
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U.S.A
Shafter
Shafter-Wasco
Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District
Richland Elementary Shafter Students Win Ribbons in Wasco Meet
Nine Richland Elementary School contestants from Shafter won ribbons at the Wasco cross country meet. coached by Tom Pennell, they compete under Richland Recreation Commission and will run again December 13 at Heritage Park in Bakersfield. Robert Nunez and sister Diane led with top placements in several grade events.
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Richland Elementary
Shafter
Wasco
Tom Pennell
Richland Recreation Commission
Heritage Park
Bakersfield
Robert Nunez
Diane
Sandra Raggoza
Brenda Bergman
Robert
Diane Nunez
Richland Elementary School
CTA backs 18 year old voting drive in California
The California Teachers Association announced support for placing a June 2 ballot question to lower the voting age to 18. CTA Executive Secretary Jack D. Rees said the State Council of Education approved an amendment to the State Constitution. The move is led by Student California Teachers Association and Independent Volunteers for Vote Extension.
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Burlingame
California Teachers Association
CTA
Jack D. Rees
State Council of Education
Rees
Student California Teachers Association
SCTA
Independent
Volunteers For
P. O. Box
San Francisco
Calif
Los Angeles
Camping and Boat Launch Fees Restored
California Department of Parks and Recreation ends the 1969 70 reduced camping and boat launch rates effective January 1. Regular trailer site, Class A and B campsite, and boat launch fees will be standardized state wide to support the new year round computerized reservation system. Reservations can be made at Computicket outlets or headquarters in Sacramento for 69 parks January 1 through December 22.
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Sacramento
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation
William Penn Mott Jr
Department of Parks and Recreation
P. O
Plaza Street
Los Angeles
Submarine Sandwiches on H S Menu at Kern High
Hearty submarine sandwiches will be available in Kern High School District cafeterias on Friday December 19. The a la carte menu for December 15 19 lists entrees and sandwiches at Arvin Bakersfield East Bakersfield North South and Shafter High Schools with options including burritos tacos meat loaf and submarine sandwich.
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Kern
Arvin
Bakersfield
East Bakersfield
North
South
Shafter
A Lacarte
Shafter Generals curb Delano Tigers in season opener
In Shafter the Generals beat the Delano Tigers 62-45 as Ken Allen and Larry Antonivanni led with strong early scoring. Shafter led from the first quarter through to the final whistle, building a 19-4 edge after one period and a 41-29 advantage after three.
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Shafter General
Delano Tigers
Shafter
Generals
Ken Allen
Larry Antoniovanni
Anton
Allen
Colonels
Delano
Sid Unruh
Mike Pyle
Shafter Civic Fall Awards Banquet Scheduled At SHS
The 23rd annual Shafter Civic Fall Awards Banquet at Shafter High School honors boys football and cross country. Paul Briggs Bakersfield Drillers head coach and Rolf Jacobsen Jr. will MC with coaches awarding letters and certificates.
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Shafter Civic
Shafter High School
Paul Briggs
Bakersfield High School
Rolf Jacobsen
SHS
Jim Rush
Charles Albee
Robert Smith
J.W
Walter Mince
Beatrice Gonzalez
Euclid Ave
Severo Martinez Reyna
Feure St
Wasco
Central Valley Highway
Lerdo
Shafter grapplers edge Delano Burroughs in weekend matches
Shafter High varsity wrestlers beat Delano 28 26 with Tom Hill pinning at 191 pounds. Burroughs loses 31 24 as Robert Stowell Cruz Herrera Moore and others post points. Friday results include a 50 15 Shafter win over Delano and a 40 25 Shafter win over Burroughs. Next events list Foothill visit and South Yosemite League invitational.
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Shafter High
Delano
Burroughs
Darrell Fletcher
Generals
Delano Tigers
Tom Hill
Shafter
Wayne Forbes
Robert Stowell
Mike McMeans
Robert Cruz
Leo Herrera
Jim Janzen
Richard Robertson
Jeff Channeson
John Warren
Johnny Moore
David Kadel
Hwt
Bob Griffen
Colonels
Friday Delano
Rodney Janzen
Allen Cates
Brian Bingham
Raul Reyna
Gary Jones
Dennis Cooper
Anton Affentranger
Chuck Wittenberg
Jeff Torigiani
David Schultz
David Cloud
Griffen
Rodney Janzen 4Eue
Shafter High Wrestlers Featured in 1969-70 Preview
The Shafter Press introduces the 1969-70 Shafter High wrestling squad coached by Darrell Fletcher with weekly photos of members. Full varsity and junior varsity coverage will be provided by Kal Matis and Scott Larson. Tom Hill, returning veteran and former novice champion, leads as a standout with a 6-1 league record.
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Shafter
Darrell Fletcher
Shafter High
Kal Matis
Scott Larson
Tom
John Hill
Lake Nacimiento dam repairs near completion
Flood Control District halted downstream outflow from Lake Nacimiento to conserve water while work finishes in a few days. Manager Dick Kelsey noted a slight rise in water level and urged continued caution. The fishing derby awards a $50 prize plus Fenwick and Berkeley rods with leaders Lemmon, Robinson, and Geissler, all eyeing December 15 finish.
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Paso Robles
Monterey County
Lake Nacimiento
Dick Kelsey
Lake Nacimiento Park
San Luis Obispo County
Kelsey
Fenwick
Berkeley
Fred Lem
Mon
Bakersfield
Lemmon
Jim Robinson
Gib Geissler
Salinas
SHS Cage Game With North Is Moved to Dec 17
SHS athletic director Chuck Van Blair announced a schedule change for Shafter High School basketball. The game with Bakersfield North High School moves from Dec 18 to Dec 17 with a 4:30 p.m. start for the first game of a three contest tripleheader, followed by JV and varsity.
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Shafter High School
SHS
Chuck van Blair
Bakersfield / North High School
van Blair
Renegades Knocked Out Of Playoffs 25 16
Bakersfield College Renegades lose 25 16 at Anaheim Stadium ending their state JC football playoff run. Fuller ton Hornets rally in the second half to reach the finals against Fresno City College Rams next Friday. Key plays include Joe Padilla’s kickoff return and Arlo Reimert TD pass reception.
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Fullerton Hornets
Bakersfield College Renegades
Anaheim Stadium
Gades
Hornets
Fresno City College Rams
Anaheim
Renegades
Joe Padilla
Hornet
Jan Steubbe
Shafter
John Tarver
Tarver
Mitchell True
John Miller
Terry McBride
Steubbe
Dick Cook
Ted Preston
Fullerton
Marv Owens
Owens
Haughn
Conley
Yvens
Jeff Baker
Baker
Arlo Reimert
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Shafter Press
Sharon Janzen
Mennonite Church
Dee Walker
Flamand
BPW
Lowell Todd
Dan Bledsoe
Ed Schacht
Dusty Rhoades
Dick Heber
Bob Gates
Metheny
Bayless
Martin
Houston
Scales
Duane Fulton
David Fisher
Sandra McWhorter
Ade
Sammy Raygoza
Felectives
H.S
Drab Delano
Bucks
Delano Court
Shafter C's
Mike Dobrenén
Dave Nash
Foothill High
Shatter
K. Allen
Dargatz Carrasco
Palla
V. Allen Jones
Bryant Onsum ‘Revell Nikkel
Unruh Pyle Ramay Creekbaum
Wherry
B. Calhoun
T. Calhoun
Bray Housdan Gaeta
TE Dobrenen
Nash
Ll Berkshire
Gaeta
Shafter H.S. Grapplers
Scottt Larson
Jeff Ohanneson
Jeff
John Ohanneson
Nacimiento
Tim Robnett
Nam
Larry Freeborn
Jerry Engle
Jeff Warren
Vince Rodriguez
Pasadena
Forest Service
U. S. Forest Service
Civil Service Commission
Federal
Sacamento
San Diego
San Bernardino
Reno Nevada
Sacramento Interagency Board
Capitol Mall
Suite
California
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