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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1983
Page
5
Paul Harvey reflects on riverboat captains patience and restraint in steering the Mississippi. He notes the need for gradual course changes and wonders aloud how captains voted in the recent election, suggesting he thinks he knows the answer.
The letter criticizes state spending and taxes, urging readers to contact lawmakers against tax increases. It names Senators Stiern Vuich Roberts Alquist Brown Vasconcellos and Assemblymembers Rogers, plus Governor Deukmejian, with contact details. A memorial tribute recalls Evan Jones of Shafter High School, praising his dedication, involvement and impact on students and the community.
The Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District retires Harley F. Rowland who served as the first field superintendent for over 25 years. A January 14 dinner honored his career, dating back to the system’s July 2, 1957, start, with six subordinates and a plaque from President Loren Voth. He plans to spend his time fishing.
The Northern Vocational Training Center reported 337 students enrolled for the first semester of 1982 83 at its Wasco Center. A spring enrollment of 360 375 was projected from high school counseling offices with classes beginning January 24.
Camp Fire Council of Kern County schedules a jog a thon at Franklin School Bakersfield on February 26 1983 from 10 am to 2 pm Proceeds benefit ongoing programs and CALM California Living Museum Funds will aid CALMs baby op posium habitat acquisition Carnival booths will be run by Camp Fire clubs Participants can call 327-7567 for details Camp Fire has served Kern County since 1916
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