Kern Health Fair tests evaluate preventive care efforts
The Kern Health Fair at Bakersfield College last month reported extensive screening results. Pap smear tests showed one cancer risk requiring follow up. 146 women were tested with 130 negative, 13 inflammatory, 2 atypical. Blood tests flagged 52 referrals from 642 tests. 661 vision and hearing screens. 372 hearing tests with 85 referrals. 289 eye tests found issues. a podiatry clinic screened 100 with footwear related problems. Long lines marked high demand for blood pressure, heart tests, and other screenings. advisory committee will meet in January for next year.
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Bakersfeild College
Ann Gutcher
Health Fair
Kern County
Gutcher
Community Health Center
Pat
Turner
Marvin Sherrill
Physicians Automated Lab
Norman Mayfield
Superintendent of Schools Office
Agnes Herren
The
Society For the Prevention of Blindness
Kern Medical Center
San Joaquin Community Hospital
SHS student wins art award at national competition
Cedric Owens of Shafter High School earned an Award of Excellence in the Teacher's Choice '78 national high school art competition sponsored by the Ivy School of Professional Art in Pittsburgh. From 2500+ entries from 446 schools in 45 states, 332 works were selected. exhibits run November 20 to December 6 with about $3,000 in prize money and scholarships. Owens's teacher Kalman Malls also receives a prize. junior and senior high students from various schools were represented.
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Cedric Owens
Shafter High School
Ivy School of Professional Art
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Ivy School
Wasco Association for the Developmentally Disabled Elects Board
The sixth Annual Meeting of the Wasco Association for the Developmentally Disabled was held December 1 at Wasco Methodist Church. Elected to the WADD Board were Beth Davey Phil Penner and Priscilla Newfeld. officers for 1979 will be Beth Davey President Richard Towse Vice President John Neufeld Secretary and John Martin Treasurer. Anna Poggi will serve one year as the board appointee. WADD members clients parents and friends enjoyed entertainment by the WADD choir and square dance group. Eight Shafter residents are enrolled at the WADD Activity Center.
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Wasco Association For the Developmentally Disabled
Wasco Methodist Church
WADD
Beth Davey
Phil Penner
Priscilla Newfeld
Richard Towse
John Neufeld
John Martin
Anna Poggi
Wadd Choir
Visual aids consultations offered in Bakersfield for low vision
Glenn Buttkus of the Braille Institute will host free visual aids consultations at Kern County Library from December 19 to 21 by appointment. Referrals from ophthalmologists or optometrists are required and can be obtained via telephone. The program aims to demonstrate magnification devices and guide affordable purchasing options.
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Bakersfield
Glenn Buttkus
Braille Institute
Buttkus
Kern County
Truxton Ave
Gratitude for Shafter Police and Eastern Star News
Letter writers thank the Shafter Police Department for escorting funeral processions with dignity and care during busy city streets. They also thank the La Rosa Chapter 146 of the Order of Eastern Star for news releases that keep members informed who cannot attend meetings.
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Shafter
la Rosa
Order of Eastern Star
Cotton market outlook hinges on economy and demand
Cotton Incorporated economists in the Cotton Summary say supply and demand suggest a strong market with prices near current levels or higher. They caution that demand depends on overall economic conditions. a slowdown could reduce textile demand and push prices down.
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Cotton Incorporated
Cotton Summary
U.S
American Cotton Producers
Lawrence Shaw
Supply Economics
Shaw
China
Russia
Don’t plant too many for a healthy garden
The piece warns against overplanting seeds and neglecting thinning. Crowded seedlings lead to spindly growth and distorted roots, with carrots radish beets and other root crops especially affected if not thinned.
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Central Valley Ford
Lerdo
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SHS
Cedric
Kalman Malls
Wadd Board
Wadd Activity Center
California
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