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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1989
Page
5
Cindi May Floyd and Roger D. Beach, Shafter natives and Cal Poly graduates, were among more than 850 candidates for diplomas conferred by university president Warren J. Baker. The ceremony, held Saturday December 10 in the Mott Physical Education Building gym, drew about 630 graduates and 3,150 attendees.
Winners were drawn daily from Dec 14 to Dec 25 by twelve sponsors. Clifford Pierce won a dinner for two from J D s Restaurant on Dec 4. Maggie Radford won a sub meal on Dec 15. Karen Williamson won a $25 gift certificate from Floyd s on Dec 16. Ellen Crane won a $25 gift certificate from Budget free oil interchange at Holiday Ford Lincoln Mercury on Dec 18. Carol Acosta won dinner for two at Casa Blanca on Dec 19. Cristene Little won a $25 gift certificate from Sun Country Flowers on Dec 20. Mary Thornton won a $25 gift certificate from Fabric Jewelers on Dec 21. Maxine Davis received a $50 savings bond from Bank of America on Dec 22. C Horton won a $25 gift certificate from Bargain Outlet on Dec 23. Able Gomez won $25 gift certificate from Country Side Market on Dec 24. Rosie Derry received age of goodies on Dec 25.
Protective Services handled 4000 cases involving 9000 children last year with 400 placed in foster care. A court worker oversees each case, parents usually have 18 months to regain custody, and reunification workers assist families. After 18 months a permanency planner decides long term placement such as guardianship or adoption. Foster homes are in high demand in Kern County. Sharp and Petersen families are noted. Becoming a licensed foster parent takes about three months, including orientation and training. Contact Kern County Department of Human Services at 321-3478.
Valley cotton gins in the Southern San Joaquin Valley near final stages for the season, says Bakersfield area director Jim Etherton. Fresno Cotton Exchange quotes base mike 35 through 49 at 63 cents per pound on Dec 22 with grade 41 staple 35 at 61.50 cents. Grade 31 remains predominant, 51 percent for the week and 64 percent for the season. grade 21 at 25 percent weekly, 17 percent season. Staple 36 leads with 63 percent weekly, 62 percent season. Microwaie readings mostly base 35–49. No fiber strength data. Bakersfield Office logged 44,900 samples for week, season total 982,300 vs 993,500 last year. Market news tape available at (805) 834-2121.
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