Generals edge Rams for second in SHL title race
In a tight SHL showdown, Peter Cobb scored 20 including a late jumper to lift Garces over Shafter 48 to 47 securing a three way tie for the league crown. Cobb added a pivotal block as Wasco’s later bye and Wasco’s win over Corcoran reshaped seeds. Wasco advanced, and Shafter beat Garces 49-45 in the rematch with Cobb 18 and Terry McPherridge 22 leading scorers.
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What's happening at S H S. by Carolyn Novak
FFA Week at SHS brings cow chip throwing greased pig contest and egg toss with spirit points for participating classes. Donkey basketball game in the SHS gym Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Black History Month program Thursday. Spring sports practice begins next week with softball hosting South High at 3 30 p m. Junior Class Barbecue March 5.
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Generalettes Close Season With 0-10 Record In League Play
Shafter High School Generalettes finish the South Sequoia League with a 0-10 record after a 69-42 loss to Garces. High scorer Sherri Ghilar ducci tallied 17 points as Garces remained undefeated through the ten game slate and claimed the league title. Taft earned second place and will join Garces in valley playoffs.
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Effete Feet At Parkway Distributors Podiatry Gift
Parkway Distributors in Manhattan gave 12 salesmen a unique Christmas gift. To relieve the strain of the holiday rush, the owners shipped all the men to a podiatrist free of charge for treatment and foot care.
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Shafter Wrestlers Win Big at Sequoia Sierra Meet
Shafter grapplers dominated the 24 team Sequoia Sierra Divisional meet at SHS on Saturday February 17 with coach Don Burns expressing surprise at the strong show. Top three finishers advance to the Valley Cham.
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Sequoia Sierra wins divisional wrestling meet in strong showing
Sequoia Sierra tops 24 teams at the divisional championship last Saturday with Generals Julio Lopez Roger Giovanetti and David Criswell delivering standout wins in 130 160 and 178 pounds. Shafter finishes second with 104 points and Kingsburg close behind at 103.5. Other top teams include Washington Union Woodlake Bos Palos and Wasco. The top three in each weight class advance to the Valley Championships with Shaffer's Ted Elrich Julio Lopez Roy Valdez and Roger Giovanetti among the qualifiers.
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Kern County posts record January construction total in 1979 surge
Kern County builders logged a 21.5 percent jump to a January record of 20,107,770 with homebuilding over half the total. Bakersfield and Delano led activity, while Arvin McFarland Shafter Tehachapi posted year over year gains. Board of Trade director Joseph M. Gannon called it an impressive start to 1979.
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Puppy vaccination schedule notes timing and antibodies
The first distemper vaccine is advised at 8 to 9 weeks, with the series completing after 15 weeks to ensure full protection. Maternal antibodies may interfere, so some veterinarians give measles vaccine early and follow with distemper after 15 weeks once maternal immunity wanes.
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