Mid-Winter Cotton Production Seminar Set for Hanford
Valley Cotton Growers and allied groups plan a mid winter seminar in Hanford on Wednesday February 24 1982. The session starts 9 45 am at the Hanford Fraternal Hall 1015 North 10th Avenue with experts Kevin McDermott Henry Schirenberger Vern Burton and Ken Rkaor discussing economics weed and insect control and marketing. Reservations due by 5 00 pm Tuesday February 23 1982.
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Hanford
Kern County Weed Western Re Ae
Ken Rkaor
Kings Farm
D.D
Dave Wilkerson to Speak in Bakersfield February 22
Famed author of The Cross and The Switchblade, Dave Wilkerson, known worldwide for his work with addicts and New York’s ghettos, will visit Bakersfield on February 22. He rose to prominence in 1958 after interrupting the Michael Farmer murder trial, becoming a controversial hero among youths and parents in New York.
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Dave Wilkerson
Michael Farmer
Wilkerson
Prayer Breakfast Planned by Church and Civic Groups
Church and civic organization members plan the Annual Prayer Breakfast and urge members to make reservations for the event. The gathering will bring together community leaders and religious figures to reflect and network.
Means to Run for New 33rd Assembly District
Means outlines campaign plan for the newly redrawn 33rd Assembly District aiming to repeal the water tax on the June ballot. He is forming local committees in each city within the district after being responsive to calls and letters. Raised and educated in Kern County, Means served on the City Council for three years, including chairing the Budget and Finance Committee this year.
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Feter
Kern County
Means
Lost Hills School Menu For February 23 26
School lunch plan lists meatballs for Tuesday February 23 with dishes for Thursday February 25 and Friday February 26 at Lost Hills School. Menu items are partially readable and may include sides and beverages.
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Lost Hills School Menu
Memorial service for Mary Starrh in Shafter
Memorial services for Mary Louise Starrh of 17438 Poplar Avenue Shafter will be held at Union Church at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday February 17 officiated by Pastor Stan Jensen. She died February 14 in Bakersfield and is survived by five grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Interment will be private at Shafter Cemetery.
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Mary Louise Starrh
Poplar Avenue
Shafter
Union Church
Stan Jensen
Starrh
Bakersfield
Shafter Cemetery
KCWA Review Panel Formed After Health Study Critique
The Kern County Health Department submitted a study that drew sharp criticism from the board, which then referred it to KCWA for review. An ad hoc committee was formed with KCWA Engineer-Manager Stu Pyle as chairman to oversee the evaluation.
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Kern County Health Department
KCWA
Stu Pyle
City Beautification Drive and Local News in Shafter Area
The Shafter citywide beautification program teams with the Chamber of Commerce. Final tribute was paid to Simon Peters, a 73 year old Shafter grower. Peters saw his son Edward J. Peters become president of a local organization. Shafter High senior Vicky Lynn Laverty won Cotton Princess for 1962 in a Kern County Cotton Wives contest. Hemingson urged local business and farmers to join the 1962 drive to make the year outstanding. Alec Kemp leads Buttonwillow honorary mayor race. Proceeds from a gypsum auction by Edd Angell Gypsum Co. go to the Buttonwillow Chamber of Commerce. Years ago plans sought annexation of Smiths Corners area to the planning commission. The Shafter Council, Woman's Club and Chamber discussed recall petitions. Buttonwillow burglaries and school thefts were reported. Council approved a public address system to improve audible attendance. Charity Harness Races at O brien’s Stables set for February 27 near end of preparations. Kern consumer sales rose to $384 million in Q3 1976. State Department survey confirmed California history. A patriotic and Honor Awards at Buttonwillow were noted as leading in voting for honorary mayor.
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aCe Vicky Lynn Laverty
Kern County Cotton Wives
Hemingson
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Alec Kemp
Buttonwillow
O'Brien
Kern
California
State Department of Water Resources
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