Shafter Teams Sweep Taft Wildcats In League Opener
Shafter’s Frosh-Soph won 42-17 while the Generals edged Taft 48-35 and the Girls fell 30-40. Marc Jiminez led with 11 points and six rebounds, James Jones added eight points, and Eric Chambles and Weddo Caudillo chipped in six each.
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Colonels
Marc Jiminez
James Jones
Eric Chambles
Weddo Caudillo
Porterville JV
Scott Petersen Taft
Wildcats
Expert warns against bark collars and electrocution risk
William Campbell notes poor results from tranquilizers or antibark shock collars. He cites a fatal incident where a dog attached a collar and strangulated while escaping. He recommends starting correction young but notes ultrasonic devices as an alternative option available via veterinarians.
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William Campbell
American Veterinary Publications
Campbell
Genera Lecture of Week Sherri Ghilarducci shines on SHS team
SHS senior Sherri Ghilarducci stands out as team leader and top scorer for Shafter, averaging 11 points per game while leading in rebounds and minutes. Described as deceptive by coach George Larson, she plays guard and forward, cheers for the Generals, and plans business school after graduation.
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Sherri Ghilarducci
SHS
Shafter
Varsit
Sherri
Generals
Taft
Garces
Kern High seeks assistant superintendent for personnel
KHSD invites applications for the district’s assistant superintendent for personnel to replace retiring Dr J Samuel Wallace. The post carries 45 596 dollars plus a doctorate bonus, midway between top principal and district salary levels, with concerns raised over funding and a lower pay scale deterring top candidates.
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Kern
J.samuel Wallace
Wallace’s
Terry Moreland
Moreland
Carol Wilcox
Terry
Gerald DeGrow
So Cal Gas raises rates to offset higher gas costs
The California Public Utilities Commission approved Southern California Gas Company to hike rates by 1,176 cents per therm, totaling about 99.893 million dollars annually. The increase, effective in four days, would raise a typical residential bill by 1.17 dollars monthly, to offset gas purchases from El Paso Natural Gas and Transwestern Pipeline. Public hearings were held December 19 in Los Angeles.
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PUC
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Transwestern Pipeline
Colonel of the Week Greg Cox Shines On Frosh Soph Team
Greg Cox a second year starter on the Colonels Frosh Soph team is a talented athlete who starred on the football team earning Most Outstanding Back. He anticipates another strong season on the gym floor and aims for league supremacy before baseball season begins this spring. He lists baseball and football as his favorite sports and hobbies as whatever comes up. At SHS he takes Biology English Advanced crafts Advanced Art and Physical Education. Fans can watch him and teammates at home Friday night as they face Coalinga in league play.
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Greg Cox
Colonel
Colonels
Greg
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Sadie Hawkins Week at SHS With Crowning and Elections
SHS hosts a Sadie Hawkins rally Friday featuring the crowning of a Sadie Hawkins King Lil Abner and candidate escorts listed. Voting occurs Friday afternoon. Intramural events include Boys Open singles and doubles basketball, with interscholastic basketball and wrestling meets on Tuesday and Friday. MEChA travels to Fresno State Saturday. Seniors must pay balances and order announcements, caps, gowns in government class.
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Shafter’ High
Sadie Hawkins
Sadie Hawkin
Lil’ Abner
Mike Ortega
Rhonda Moen
Philip Anderson
Martie Cargill
Daryl Prout
Sheri Rimberg
Mike Ramey
Brenda Ferguson
Mark Hale
Mary Lawrence
Intramural
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Coalinga
Wasco
SHS
Shafter
Fresno State
Wrestler of the Week Hose Delgado shines at SHS
SHS welcomes senior Hose Delgado in 154 pound class with a 17 2 1 record. He won Highland and Morro Bay titles as a first year, with coach Lisle Gates predicting state tournament success. Also spotlighted is SHS sophomore Daniel Vasquez and his 145 pound JV debut, praised for continuing a family wrestling tradition.
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Hose Delgado
SHS
Shafter High
Jose
Morro Bay
Lisle Gates
Wrest
Daniel Vasquez
Shafter
Gates
McFarland High
Daniel
Vasquez
General of the Week Tim Smith of Shafter High Generals
Tim Smith a second year guard for the Shafter High Generals is highlighted as a team oriented player known for assists and rebounds. The senior class vice president and church youth group president balances basketball with baseball in spring and plans to attend Bakersfield College before transferring to a four year school. He enjoys taxidermy and animals, and values a good attitude and team contribution.
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Tim Smith
Generals
Tim
Shafter High
Baptist Church
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
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