Scheduling debate at Shafter High raises orchestra concerns
Community discussion on school scheduling prompts call for official explanation promised last spring. Parents from Richland Orchestra and Shafter High students express concern over a seventh period option and transportation impacts while acknowledging broad community support for musical instruction.
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Shafter High School
Shafter
Richland 1 Orchestra Sts
Shafter High Music
Richland School Orchestra
Richland Orchestra
Shafter High
Shafter High Orchestra Letter Spurs Debate on Scheduling
Local readers discuss the future of the Richland Orchestra and Shafter High practices. The letter questions fairness of current scheduling, calls for inclusive access to orchestra and potential funding for uniforms, while noting past support for the ensemble.
Diversion Program Explained for 1968 Cotton Support
Cotton diversion in 1968 remains voluntary with sign ups from February 5 to March 15. Farmers choosing to divert 5 to 35 percent of their allotment receive price support loans and diversion payments. Payments depend on yield, with 12.24 cents per pound base, 20.25 cents for loans, and 6 to 10.76 cents for diversion. Eligibility requires workmanlike planting and potential replanting if first attempt fails.
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Meryl E. Anderson
ASC County
ASCS
Coming and Going Birthday Visit and Installations
John Hill and his daughter Chanda celebrated birthdays on December 18. Mrs. Hill’s parents Mr and Mrs J R McDow of San Diego attended the Jobs Daughter installation Saturday evening. John's uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Jamey Graham from Glendale visited Sunday December 17.
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John Hill
Chanda
Reminders and civic notes from Shafter and Wasco
Recap of local items including Richland superintendent reminder, funeral of Thomas Kelly, election of James D. Paul as Potato Growers of California president, Wasco 60th anniversary May 12, and honors for Laura Hare and Mike Thompson in Kern County shows. Eagle Scout recognitions, West Point grad John R. James, church and civic notices, scholarships, and plans for a 4th of July celebration.
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Thomas Kelly
Kelly
Manchester
England
H. W. Pat Kelly
Jimmy Draper
Rodriguez Parkette
James D. Paul
Potato Growers of
California
The
Legion Auxiliary
Shafter
Davis
Wasco
Laura Hare
Kern County
Mike Thompson
Larry Dean
Berkely
Don Nikkel
Stanford
Ruth McMillan
Greg Wilcoxon
John Cooke
Craig Dargatz
Brian Siemens
Jim Dick
Dennis Marlatt
John R. James
West Point Academy
Ebenezer Reformed Church
John Sloas
Shafter Legion Post
Dissent Regulations Backed by California College Trustees
California State College trustees adopted a resolution requiring peaceful, rule compliant dissent. The action, taken Nov 30 in Los Angeles, follows remarks by Chancellor Dumke and leaders from Academic Senate and the Student Presidents Association. The policy preserves rights while warning that violence and rule violations will not be tolerated.
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California State College System
Colleges’ Board of Trustees
Los Angeles
Glenn 5S. Dumke
Donald M. Hart
Bakersfield
Student Presidents Association
al Soss
Sol Buchalter
Hart
America
Dumke
Emma McKenney Griffin Rites In Shafter Funeral Home
Emma McKenney Griffin 83 of 133 Poso St. Shafter died after a short illness in Bakersfield. Funeral conducted at Agee Family Funeral Home Shafter with burial in Green Lawn Memorial Park. Survivors include sons Charles and Albert McKenney daughters Bea Chaplin Bessie Williams Ruth Peebles Alberta Bartell and others. Thelma S. McDonald preceded in death. Pallbearers listed.
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New Year Eve Dance Planned by Shafter Junior Women
Preparations are in final stages for the Shafter Junior Women’s Club New Year’s Eve Dance with Mrs. Kenneth Handel as chair. Tickets are 7.50 per couple and available from Junior members or by telephoning 746-6145. Music by Al Nelson Starliter Orchestra. Event begins at 9 p.m. at Shafter Memorial Hall with a light buffet. Proceeds fund philanthropic projects.
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Kenneth Handel
Shafter Junior
Shafter Memorial Hall
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