Boxer Jerry Quarry to be Buried in Shafter
Obituary notes boxer's death at 53 with ties to Shafter. Quarry, known for 53-9-4 career, faced Muhammad Ali and other legends, enduring cuts that marked his fights. A foundation in his name supports boxing safety as a graveside service in Shafter is planned.
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Boxer
Shafter
Jerry Quarry
Cary Quay
Muhammad Ali
Quarry
Ing
Bouer
Foreman
Joe Frasier
Siaply
Ali
Frasier
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New California Laws Change Education Safety and Taxes in 1999
The 1999 laws take effect January 1 touching education safety taxes health care seniors privacy and more. Key measures include social promotion reforms school grade structuring parental consent for behavioral testing state summer school for math and science and tighter driver and offender rules plus tax cuts and consumer protections.
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Suuion
Formans
Daniel Knapp
Richland-Lerdo
Knapp
Assembly
Assemblyman Poochigian
California
Assemblyman
Bordbnaro
MacNeil Pro‑Themed Fundraiser Solo Draws Opera Interest
Patricia MacNeil of Shafter leads a fundraiser featuring a rising tenor described as a standout talent. The performer brings operatic arias and a resume including Western Regional NY Metropolitan Opera Auditions first place in 1996 and Met Opera Finalist in 1997. He has appeared with multiple chorales and festivals and has upcoming engagements with the William Hall Master Chorale and the Oregon Symphony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia MacNeil
Shafter
Miss Board of Directors
New York Metropolitan Opera
Aspen Music Festival
Tamino
Mozart
Haydn
Aspen Chamber
Synn- MacNeil
Copland
Murry Sidlin
Koch International
Bakersfield Masterworks Chorale
Bakersfield Symphony
Los Robles Chorale
Los Angeles Bach Festival
Ventura Master Chorale
Pacific Chorale
San Diego Master Chorale
William Hall Master Chorale
Oregon Symphony
Metropolitan Opera
Palm Springs Opera Guild
Young Musician’s Foundation
Marilyn Hore
Youth Basketball Signups Open in Shafter District
Shafter Recreation and Parks District continues Youth Basketball registrations at 700 E. Tulare from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 746-3303 or 393-0866 for information and costs. January notes from Shafter High: school closed Monday Jan 18 for Martin Luther King Day and Monday Jan 25 for Non-Student Inservice Day. Last day of Fall Semester will be January.
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Assembly
Assemblyman Osberg
Assemblyman Thompson
Sheriff’s Department
Assemblyman Bowler
Assemblyman Campbell
Shafter
Shafter High School
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Roy Patrick
Ettsene UA
Eee Io Jane
Takasugi
Board of Equalization
Franchise
Healthcare
Granlund
Olberg
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