Funding for Bakersfield College track resurfacing
The Kern Community College District receives 72 777 from the Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce to cover half of the cost for resurfacing the Bakersfield College Memorial Stadium track. Ralph Zellers presented the check to the KCCD board of trustees. The district will use existing funds for upkeep and future budgets to cover the rest, with a Tartan track expected to yield savings after five years. Dr Edward Simonsen noted concerns about the Governor's budget. The next KCCD board meeting is at Porterville College February 18 at 4 p.m., and the 1971 72 academic year calendar was adopted with September 7 opening and June 9 closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern Community College
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Bakersfield College Memorial Stadium
Ralph Zellers
Kccd Board of
Gil Bishop
Edward Simonsen
California Community Colleges
Simonsen
KCCD
Porterville College
Downtown Tree Planting Plan Progresses in City
Talk of the Town recalls a city council meeting where Wayne Wood urged approval of 32 additional downtown tree plantings. Eleanor Kelly supported the measure as the council president and organizer of the program. Public Works Director Lewis said the plantings could be completed in three months, with early-spring project scheduling. The effort has gained popularity nationwide, though trees’ slow growth means results won’t be immediate. The Improvement Council praises the project and the administration’s backing for 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Wood
Eleanor Kelly
Wood
Lewis Provement Council
California
Shafter
Improvement Council
Kudos
Veterans urged to enroll now for four year college transfer
Veterans should apply to the Veterans Administration for a new certificate of eligibility to transfer from junior colleges to four year schools. The VA official urged prompt action, noting transfers can be processed without waiting for the next semester. Also announced were 1971 angling regulations booklets mailed to license agents with new rules effective March 1 and Trophy Award winners of 25 hunters and fishermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Gordon R. Elliott
Southern California
Elliot
Veterans Administration of Veterans Service Officer
Department of Fish and Game
Sherman Chickering
California Game and Fish Commission
Commission
Fish and Game Commission
Ninth St
Sacramento
DFG
Physical Education Workshops Set in Kern County
Kern County schools office announces workshops for teachers and parents on February 25 at William Penn School Bakersfield. Led by Lois Tidgewell of Pitzer College with sessions 4 to 5 30 pm and 7 to 9 30 pm. Chairmen Harry Mathew and Louis Leon. Topics include preschool early childhood education problem solving and perceptual motor development. CAHPER notes Kern selected for lectures and demonstrations. No charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Lois Tidgewell
Pitzer College
Claremont
William Penn School
Bakersfield
Harry Mathew
William Penn
Louis Leon
Leon
California Association For Health and Physical Education Recreation
Cahper
Kern County
California
Tidgewell
Techniques In Child Training Slides on Language Delays
Mrs Olga Scott Kern Schools staff will host free demonstrations at Franklin School Truxtun Ave and A St March 4 at 9 30 a m and 1 30 p m. The program targets three to five year olds with oral language deficiencies using teacher made and commercial materials. Sessions will be in Franklin School Room 8 and the kindergarten room. Individual instruction blends with team teaching flexible scheduling and testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga Scott
Kern County
Undefeated Generals Bag Another Wrestling Title
The Shafter High grappling squad clinched the South Sequoia League crown with an eight match unbeaten run. A 41 17 win at Wasco and a 32 12 victory over McFarland highlighted their dominance with multiple pins and decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High
Arvin
Generals
Wasco
Shafter Widl
Taft
SHS
Franc Affentranger
Roel Reyna
Tom Hill
Leo Herrera
Cain Maldonado
Dave Schultz
Robert Campbell
Joey Lopeteguy
J.R. Reyna
David Kadel
Shafter
McFarland Cougars
Scout Seeks Information Finds Troop Help in Shafter
Erwin L. Curtis of 19205 Zachary Ave in Shafter asks how to apply his Boy Scout knowledge. Wes Love District Scout Executive Bakersfield writes that four troops exist in Shafter with qualified Scoutmasters. Curtis should visit each troop to determine the best fit and join one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin L. Curtis
Zachary Ave
Shafter
Erwin
National Boy Scout
New Brunswick
N. J
Wes Love
Bakersfield
Young Curtis
Love
Shafter Airman Promoted to Staff Sergeant
Alvin P. Epp Jr. of Shafter earns a staff sergeant stripe in the U S Air Force serving as a personnel specialist at Los Angeles Air Force Station. A 1966 Shafter High School graduate, he attended Bakersfield Junior College and Camino Junior College. He is married to Nancy, daughter of Mr and Mrs George G Icek. His father Alvin P. Epp Sr. lives in Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin P. Epp Jr
Ilona B. Adamson
Faber St
Shafter
U.S. Air Force
Epp
Los Angeles Air Force Station
Air Force System C Command
Shafter High School
Bakersfield Junior College
Camino Junior College
Nancy
George Gjicek
Golden Spur Miraleste
Calif
Alvin P. Epp Sr
Central Avenue
Shafter High Cagers Rally Past Wasco Tigers
Shafter High School beat Wasco 72 61 at home to improve to 4 5 in the South Sequoia League. Ken Carrasco topped the scoring with 21 points as Ed Janzen’s squad used a strong first period and steadied its lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High
Generals
Taft
Highland
Ken Carrasco
Wasco
Shafter
Carrasco
Rod Creikbaum
Sid Unruh
Ken Williams
Bill Calhoun
Bill Wherry
Dave Nash
Alvin Bryant
Garces
Mike Pyle
Jerry Klassen
Rod Creekbaum
Janzen
Alvin
Arvin Bears
Arvin
Billy Calhoun
Sidney Unruh
Alvin’ Bryant
Billy Wherry
Wasco Cubs
Colonels
Cubs
Dave Thompson
Witcher Inducted Into Bob Elias Hall of Fame in Bakersfield
Dick Witcher, longtime Shafter High standout and 49ers receiver, was among three inductees into the Bob Elias Hall of Fame at the Bakersfield banquet. Also honored were Steve Strelich and Homer Beatty, with Joe O'Brien previously inducted in 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Witcher
Shafter High School
Bob Elias
Bakersfield
Witcher
Los Angeles
San Francisco 49Ers
Steve Strelich
Homer Beatty
USC
Shafter High
Bakersfield College
UCLA
Salinas
Shafter
BC Renegades
Tommy Prothro
Michigan State
John Brodie
Atlanta
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Jim
Ruby Witcher
Tirzah
Matthew Robert
Elias Hall of Fame
Joe
O’brien
Columbus
Ohio
Jim Plunkett
Stanford
H.W
Pat) Kelly
Hall of Fame
Kern County
Bankers group raises 4 H and FFA scholarships to 500
The California Bankers Association Group Two increases scholarships for 4 H and FFA members from 400 to 500 dollars each. Robert C. Orr of The Bank of California Modesto announces two awards nationally for 4 H and two for FFA in Fresno Kern Kings Madera Mariposa Merced Stanislaus Tulare and Tuolumne Counties. Selection emphasizes project scholastic achievement character leadership and financial need. Group Two is among nine regional units of the association founded in 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors
California Bankers Association Group Two
FFA
Robert C. Orr
Bank of California
Modesto
Orr
Stanislaus County
County Key Agricultural Bankers Committee
Group Two
Banks and Trust Companies
Fresno
Kern
Kings
Madera
Mariposa
Merced
Stanislaus
Tularea
Tuolumne
The
Agricultural Extension Service
Bureau of Agricultural Education
Group
California Bankers Association
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the Town
Bakersfield College Library
John Wetzler
Scout
Kal Matis
McFarland
Alan Cates
Philip Brown
Paul Painter
Gilbert Williams
Jeff Torigiani
Don Ramsey
Anton Affentranger
Rick Cooper
Raul Santiago
Terry Chicca
Paul Fletcher
Don Mootry
Terry Fabric
Shafter H.S
Mike Dobrenen
David Gaeta
Glen Berkshire
Bill Sharp
Randy Franz
Steve Richardson
We Thompson
Dave Gaeta
Romeo Rubio
Mike Anderson
Shafter Bucks
Bucks
Kittens
Hime Bunting
Tony Pino
Robert Pino
Domingo Lopez
Marty Allen
Anthony Taffera
Steve Freeborn
Frank Torrigiani
Vince Barulich
Sor Bergman
Richard Froehlich
Arvin Cubs
Hime
Shafter Girls
Claire Albright
Karin Stastny
California Highway Patrol
Claire
Poplar Avenue
Karin
Joe O’brien
George Globe
Union Dental
Chester Avenue
Habla Espanol
18Th & K Sts
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