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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1978

Page

4

Shafter Generals rally past Wasco in double overtime

In a capacity Shafter High gym thriller, Charlie Rekosh’s Generals beat Wasco 65-60 after two overtimes. Shafter’s Hernandez 23 points led the hosts, while Wasco’s Parker and Bloemhof topped Tigers with 17 and 20 respectively. Garces then defeated Shafter 79-68, leaving Shafter 3-2 in SSL and 10-8 overall.

Charlie Rekosh Shafter High Wasco Generals Garces Shafter Hernandez Scott Parker Ted Bloemhof Marchman Tigers Junior Montmayor Bloemhof Parker Tony Sharp

Kern County Parks to host Adult Basketball Tournament

Entries are now being accepted for the Kern County Parks and Recreation Department adult basketball tourney set to begin March 6 at Foothill Highland South and Bakersfield High Schools. Eligible teams include those from Kern County recreation leagues. entry forms are available at local recreation agencies or by calling 861-2345. The entry fee is 25 with a February 10 deadline.

Kern County Parks and Recreation Department Foothill Highland South Bakersfield Kern County County Recreation

Immunization Clinics Planned in Kern County February Schedule

Leon M. Herston announces a February slate of free immunization clinics for children 2 months to 17 years. No appointment needed. guardians must accompany and sign consent forms. For more details call Kern County Health Department at 861-3644. Shafter clinic set for Feb 2 at county building 336 Pacific St from 4 to 7 p.m.

Leon M. Herston Kern County Health Department Shafter Pacific St

Duffel promoted at Camp Pendleton

Marine Corps Private Duffel receives meritorious promotion while stationed at Camp Pendleton California. He enlisted in February 1977. His wife Debbie is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Holman of 1057 Park Lane Shafter California.

Debbie Mrs Jack Holman Park Lane Shafter Calif Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Marine Corps

Richland PTA hosts second READY coffee session

The Richland School PTA sponsors a second READY coffee on Monday Feb 6 from 1 30 to 3 pm at South Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church 30349 Orange Ave Parents and preschool children are invited Paula Knight Kern County Schools will discuss child development Information includes preparing children for school and encouraging school age kids A discussion session and refreshments follow Free babysitting and eye testing for preschoolers with a parent.

Richland School Pta South Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church Orange Ave Congregational Church Paula Knight Kern County Schools Office

Richland runners win awards at Southern California finals

Richland Elementary School cross country team earned four awards at the San Bernardino finals on Saturday January 21. Danny Cruz placed second in the boys 12 year half mile, Jerry Keeley third, Pete Gonzales fourth, and Ricky Gonzales fourth in the boys 11 year one mile. Coach Ed Burns noted entrants from Los Angeles County and San Diego, calling the meet a good experience as the team competed in about seven meets this season. Other team members include Gabriel Espinoza and Ozzie Espinoza.

Jerry Keeley Gabriel Espinoza Pete Gonzales Ed Burns Ozzie Espinoza Richland Elementary San Bernadino Southern California Danny Cruz Pete Los Angeles County San Diego Burns Shafter High School

Senior citizens menu for Feb 1 to Feb 7 1978

The Wednesday through Tuesday meal plan lists daily entrees and sides for senior citizens from February 1 to February 7 1978. Dishes include Cranapple Juice with Liver and Onions, Beef Patty with sides, Grilled items, soups, salads, breads, desserts and beverages served with whole or buttermilk.

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Swim Clubs begin sign ups for Shatter Rays

The Shatter Sting Rays swim club opens February signups with first practice on February 14 at the Shatter pool. The AAU B meet is set for February 25 in Bakersfield, with a tentative dual meet planned for March 11 at the Shafter pool.

Shatter Sting Rays Shatter Pool Bakersfield Shafter Pool

Shafter Receives Funds in California Local Tax Distribution

Funds totaling more than 70.3 million dollars will be distributed this week to California cities and counties from the January local sales and use tax distribution. Iris Sankey of the State Board of Equalization announced the second advance payment for the fourth quarter of 1977, with cities receiving about 45.4 million and counties over 7.6 million, totaling 53 million. The counties also got 13.25 million from a quarter percent local tax for the county transportation fund. BART statewide received 2.9 million from the additional half percent tax in their counties San Francisco Alameda and Contra Costa. Shafter’s share of the 53 million was 14,750 and Kern County received 355,000 plus 235,000 from the county transportation fund.

Shafter High Generals Tigers Ken Marchman Shafter Jesus Hernandez California Iris Sankey State Board of Equalization San Francisco Bay Area

Elmer Unruh speaks at CBMC luncheon

Elmer Unruh of Wilburshie Company Ag Chemical sales speaks at the Ofegies Club luncheon held February 2 at 12 noon in Veterans Memorial Hall. January 26 Bakersfield insurance agent Fred Brakeman told how his wife’s miscarriage led them toward church and faith in Christ changing their life.

Elmer Unruh Ag-Chemical Wilburshie Company Ofegies Club Veteran's Memorial Hall Fred Brakeman Bakersfield

Shafter BPW delegates attend central district conference

Mary Flanagan and Helen Hasty represented the Shafter Business and Professional Women's Club at the Central District Conference in Bakersfield last weekend. The event featured workshops on state legislation and Young Career Woman programs and honored Women of Achievement at a Saturday luncheon. Clara Schnidt-Miller was the Shafter honoree.

Mary Flanagan Helen Hasty Shafter Business and Professional Women’s Club Bakersfield Clara Schnidt-Miller Shafter

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Edge Rekosh Montemayor Mike Brown Shafter Varsity Pate Mark Resischman David Robles Rams Mike McPherridge Vince Sakowski Taft Corcoran Duffel Marine Mark E. Duffel Ricky Gonzales Dale Wiedmann L.d.little Wasco Motorcycle Repair Service Ma Shafter Yamaha 7Th Street Wasco, California Nancy Wilson The Richland Pta Sunshine Land Central Ave George Globe Globe Union Dental Liberal Credit Espanol 19Th Street Woolworths Richland Wasco Medical Clinic 7Th Jerry C. Fox Carrie Teasdale Anton de Fede CBMC Brakemans the Sun Shine Now Christian Mike McCutchan Gary Hurley BPW
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