Cotton farmers face losses after record rainfall woes
Kern County cotton growers grapple with a year of heavy rain and floods that boosted pests and raised costs. Farmers estimate a potential 130 million dollar hit to gross cotton sales, delaying planting and squeezing operating funds as they seek USDA aid while planning for 1996 production.
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Ted Davis
Petersen
Board of Supervisors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Shafter Community Announces Benefit Dinner And Local Events
The Shafter community organizes a benefit dinner for Christine Johnson on February 23 at 6 p.m. at the Veterans Hall with Susan Franksberger as MC, an auction and entertainment. Tickets cost 20 dollars and are available from Tom Borchard or at City Hall or the door. Additional events include a February 26 congressional candidates forum at Richland Primary School, River Recreation and Park District sports sign ups through March 1 for leagues starting March 11, and two year terms for Shafter Downtown Parking District board nominations due February 29. Teen Challenge hosts a March 11 golf classic at Seven Oaks Country Club. sponsors and volunteers are sought.
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Shafter
Christine Johnson
Veteran’s Hall
Channel 17
Susan Frankeberger
Tom Borchard
City Hall
River Recreation and Park District
LAPD
E. Tulare Ave
Bakersfield
Pacific Street
Wade G. McKinney
Teen Challenge
Kern County
Seven Oaks Country Club
Shafter Sets March 8 Deadline for Police Chief Applicants
City of Shafter moves March 8 as the filing deadline for police chief candidates. Salary offers range from 61860 to 75228, with negotiations breaking down over pay and PERS affiliation. City seeks outside and internal candidates while addressing youth crime and community relations. Former chief Greg Greeson resigned amid an investigation last spring.
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Shafter
Wade McKinney
McKinney
Public Employees Retirement System
PERS
Sacramento
Ralph Anderson & Associates
Deanna Rodriguez Root
Greg Greeson
Force
Fatal motorcycle crash claims Shafterman rider Ricapa
Shafterman resident Shane Wesley Ricapa, 26, died after a Riverside Street collision with a Ford Explorer at Poplar Avenue. He reportedly rode about 65 mph and failed to stop at the intersection while not wearing a helmet. The Explorer driver, 45, from Morgan Hill, was not seriously injured. his wife and two children sustained minor injuries.
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California Highway Patrol
Shane Wesley Ricapa
Riverside Street
Poplar Avenue
Ricapa
Morgan Hill
Poplar
Shafter benefit to aid stricken girl Christine Johnson
A Friday benefit at Shafter Veterans Hall aims to cover medical expenses for Christine Johnson, 11, who has battled mono and related illnesses since September. The event features a deep pit barbecue, auctions, and entertainment by Susan Frankeberger, Larry Starrh, and others, with proceeds to the Johnson family. Tickets are $20, dinner $3, and auction items include a Palm Springs vacation, a 21 speed bike raffle, and more. All proceeds support medical costs.
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Barry Ginsburg
Larry Starrh
Channel 17 News
Susan Frankeberger
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Palm Springs
Johnson
Christine Johnson
Shafter
Christine
Teresa Johnson
Memory of Beth Davey and the Famous Red Heads Basketball Team
Beth Davey recalls her early start in basketball and two seasons with the Famous Red Heads from 1947 to 1949. The all female team played by men’s rules across 28 states, including an Amish Indiana town, where crowds were silent and uniforms drew attention. Davey, a guard who scored most points, later married Nolan and remained linked to the sport as the years passed.
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Davey
Red Heads
United States
Red Head
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Nolan
Oklahoma
Wasco
Shafter
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