Generals topple Taft in league clash for fourth win
Shafter Generals defeated Taft 69-52 as Jesus Hernandez led with 18 points and Ken Marchman 14. Corcoran edged Shafter 60-53 with Jim Barrera scoring 16. Hernandez averages 18.3 in league play, while Shafter faces Wasco next in a rivalry date.
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J.M. Olsen
Shafter
Generals
Wildcats
Taft
Corcoran
Kern County
Panthers
Jesus Hernandez
Ken Marchman
James Montemayor
Melvin Sullivan
Darrin Fields
Junior Montemayor
Montemayor
Raynaldo Samarripas
Jim Barrera
Hernandez Montemayor
Wasco Tigers
Tigers
Falley’s Comet To Return In 1986
The celestial body named Falley’s Comet is slated to reappear in 1986 marking a notable event for skywatchers. Astronomers note its predicted path and visibility conditions will depend on lunar phase and weather.
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Falley
Shafter Generals Win League Title in Wasco Battle
Shafter defeated Wasco 32-20 to clinch the league championship for a second straight year as the Generals moved to 6-0 while Wasco fell to 4-2. Key wins included Ted Elrich 5-4 at 115 pounds, Henry Affentranger 11-0, Julio Lopez 17-5, and Kenny Moore’s pin to force a 20-20 tie before Dennis Martin won by default, sealing the 32-20 triumph. The league meet is set for Saturday in Wasco with divisionals and valley championships to follow.
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Shafter Generals
Wasco
Tigers
Generals
Brandon
Valley
Darrell Fletcher
Phillip Rodriguez
Dale Morris
Scott
Bender
Vince Moreno
Shafter
Fletcher
Ted Elrich
George Romero
Henry Affentranger
Eric Camargo
Julio Lopez
Daugher
Mike Guevara
Juan Reyna
Jose Delgado
David Reimer
Gary Lynch
Tony Cole
Roy Valdez
Roger Giovanetti
Ramiro Hernandez
Kenny Moore
David Criswell
Kenny Mootry
Kendall Funk
Funk
Dennis Martin
Dennis Colbert
Martin
Generalettes fall again in league game versus Corcoran
Coach Rebecca Kaspar’s Generalettes suffered their seventh straight league loss Friday night, 51 to 26, as Corcoran’s Jana Cato led with 17 points and Brenda Silva added 13. Shafter’s Gloria Rivera and Martie Cargill tied with 6, Jessica Davis and Sharla Holt scored 8 each. Kaspar praised season improvement and substitute contributions, noting winning isn’t everything.
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Rebecca Kaspar
Generalettes
Corcoran
Pantherette
Shafter
Gloria Rivera
Martie Cargill
Jessica Davis
Sharla Holt
Jana Cato
Brenda Silva
Kaspar
Denny wins Cake Bake-off in Cub Scout Pack 953
Timmy Denny edged rivals as grand prize winner of the January Father-Son Cake Bake-off. Winners listed by den include Jerry Whitby, Russell Bailey, Chuck Franks, Keith Crafton, Gary Crafton, Mark Self, Steven Lopez, Israel Lopez, Timmy Denny, James Westbrook, and Kirk House. Events include a February candy sale, a Blue and Gold dinner February 27, and pre season swimming for the Shafter Sting Rays with a pool fee and insurance.
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Timmy Denny
Cub Scout Pack
Gary Pankey
Timmy
Den
Jerry Whitby
Russell Bailey
Chuck Franks
Keith Crafton
Gary Crafton
Mark Self
Steven Lopez
Israel Lopez
James Westbrook
Kirk House
Jerry Fowler
Shafter JV narrowly edge Taft 41 40 in overtime thriller
Shafter Colonels survive a tense SSL game at Taft 41 40 in overtime after a late controversial sequence. Peter Cobb tops with 16 points while Zachary Curry adds 15 for Taft. Cobb again leads Shafter with 16 in a 49 26 win over Corcoran JV, Ramey 14 and Pavletich 4 assists. Next week Shafter travels to Coalinga then Wasco as chase for league title continues.
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Shafter Colonels
Taft
Jv’s
Cubs
Shafter
Colonels
Peter Cobb
Zachary Curry
Corcoran Jv's
Cobb
Mike Ramey
Kevin Rowland
Ramey
Scott Pavletich
Coalinga
Wasco
SHS
Spring activities announced by Shafter High School Patrons
Patrons chairpersons Fred and Nancy Starrh disclosed spring events sponsored by Shafter High School Patrons. The musical Golden Rainbow premieres April 28–29 and the Smorgasbord May 16, tied to the Fine Arts Festival, with proceeds funding the Patrons’ Scholarship Fund and school services including the 1978 79 Golden Anniversary. Contact Parsons or Vazquez to help.
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Shafter High School
Fred
Nancy Starrh
John & Alene Parsons
Pastor
Clem Vazquez
Shafter BPW Dinner Funds Scholarships for Graduates
The Shafter Business and Professional Women’s Club annual Mexican dinner supports scholarships for Shafter High School graduates. Last year’s recipients were Anita Hoover and Kathy Kaler. Dinner, prepared by Mexican First Baptist Church ladies, includes Mexican specialties coffee and dessert with extras and take-outs. Tickets $3 for adults $1.50 for under 12.
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Shafter Business and Professional Women's Club
Shafter High School
Anita Hoover
Kathy Kaler
Helen Hasty
Betty Gloeckler
Arthur Cota
Ann Prender
Veteran’s Hall
BPW
Church of God Elias Balderamas to Perform at Shafter Service
The Church of God Elias Balderamas and Praise from San Jose will perform at the Spanish Church of God of Shafter located at 154 West Tulare during the Sunday 11:00 a.m. service, per Reverend Lee Baca, pastor.
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Elias Balderamas
Praise
San Jose
Spanish Church of God
Shafter
West Tulare
Lee Baca
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Shafter Press
Dennis Stacey
Bill Jallo
Swami-Amazo
Veteran's Hall
Shafter, Festival Committee
US Postal Service
P.O. Bina Shafter
California
Dave Mangold
Yamaha
California Avenue
Barry Neufield
Denny
Rodriguez Avenue
Pankey
Richland Primary
Shafter Sting Rays
Richland Aquatic Center
Toni Johnston
Frank Russell Inc
Oscar Bergman
Frank Russell Manufacturing Company
Frank Russell
Mr. Bergman
Mettler and Davis Machine Company
Ina
Curtis
Mexican First Baptist Church
Central Ave
Lord Calvert
Seagrams
Church of God
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