Shafter Potato and Cotton Festival Needs Community Support
In this editorial, local residents are urged to revive Shafter's Potato and Cotton Festival by inviting broad participation from all walks of life. It criticizes reliance on a few organizers and invites volunteers through the Chamber of Commerce, with a festival committee meeting planned at Ben Grundy's home on Friday, February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Ben Grundy
Gloria Bogg
Jack Nikkel
Susan Borton
Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Charlie’s Angels
Spirit of
Stone
New York
New Babies Arrive At Kern County Homes In 1980
A list of newborns includes Joseph Lee Mullen born February 8 1980 to Tommy and Betty Mullen at 5 44 am weighing five pounds one ounce and 18 inches long at 164 Pose Street. Holly Adriana Ruggenberg born January 31 1980 at North Kern Hospital weighing eight pounds seven ounces and 21 1 4 inches tall to Ted and Allison Ruggenberg of 300 Golden West Avenue. Amanda Candelaria Trujillo born February 2 1980 at North Kern Hospital weighing eight pounds seven ounces and 20 inches to Antonio and Candelaria Trujillo of 440 Prince Lane. Alejandro born February 6 1980 to Patricio and Nan Gabreara at 9 40 am weighing seven pounds 12 ounces and 21 inches. Joanne Dawn Alexander born February 6 1980 to Michael and Janet Alexander of Santa Inez weighing seven pounds 15 ounces and 20 inches. Grandparents listed for each family include the Mullens of Shafter and the Jacksons of Wasco, and the Nikkel and Alexander families of Shafter and Lompoc. A note on agriculture states a modern Twin Rotor combine can harvest 118000 dollars worth of soybeans daily at current prices, while US corn harvested this fall could fill 2 million jumbo hopper cars spanning 13 times across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lee Mullen
Tommy
Betty Mullen
Pose Street
Warren and
Marie Mullen
Shafter
Charles and
Shirley Jackson
Wasco
Ted
Allison Ruggenberg
Golden West Avenue
Holly Adriana
North Kern Hospital
Amanda Candelaria
Antonio and
Candelaria
Trujillo
Prince Lane
Patricio
Nan Gabrera
Tulare Avenue
Alejandro
Jack Nikkel
Joanne Dawn Alexander
Michael
Janet Alexander
Santa Inez
Bob Alexander
Lompoc
al Nikkel
Parker
Santa Maria
Alexander
Auto safety talk at SHS earns praise
Chief Gene Kaplan spoke to History and Government classes in SHS Fiction Room about automobile safety. He warned that Kern County records the highest drunk driving rate in California and urged drivers to check headlights and carry licenses and registrations. A safety check in the rear lot led to Shafter Generals stickers for compliant cars, with students engaged and the program hailed as a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariana Howzer
Shelter High
Gene Kaplan
Kaplan
Shafter Police Department
SHS
CBMC luncheon hears Roger Trautman on love gospel
CBMC February 14 meeting features guest speaker Roger Trautman sharing testimony and a Valentine Day message on the Biblical view of love. Last Thursday Ron Witcher of Fresno spoke about life blessing after accepting Christ. Luncheon runs Thursdays at Noon at Yee's Steak House. all men welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Business Men's Committee
Roger Trautman
Ron Witcher
Fresno
Shafter
Christ
CBMC
Yee’s
Strunk Named Electric Superintendent for PG and E San Joaquin Division
Dale N Strunk is appointed electric superintendent for PG and E San Joaquin Division effective February 1, succeeding Ashley O Clark who retires after 41 years. Strunk will oversee 1004 employees serving 467610 customers across Kings Kern Adora Mariposa and Merced counties, moving from Marysville where he led Colgate Division electric operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale N. Strunk
Pacific Gas. and Electric Company
San Joaquin
Grant N
Marysville
Pg&e
Colgate Division
Pennsylvania
Strunk
University of California At San
Coast Valleys Division
San Luis Obispo
Salinas
Monterey
Hollister
Fresno
Electric Operating Department
General Office
San Francisco
San Jose
Trout plants planned for Kern County lakes and streams
This week barring weather or road issues Kern County waters including Hart Park Lake and the Kern River from KR3 Powerhouse to Lake Isabella will be restocked with catchable rainbow trout from state hatcheries. It takes about ten quarts of milk to make one pound of cheese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County
Department of Fish and Game
Kern
Hart Park Lake
Kern River
Lake Isabella
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Veteran's Hall
Chip ‘Herndon
Census Bureau
Editorial
Bill
Eva Mankin
U.S
Don Ruggenberg
Mary
Kern High School
Corvee Training Center
Tom Boy
Terry
Beth Wagner
Catherine Weyand
Woman's Club
Mem
Bers
Cbmc Meeting
Awikset
TYLO
Tnr
Hudson
Diamond International Lumber & Building Materials
Fuller
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