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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1980
Page
5
The Page I meeting heatedly split along lines over a sex education handbook. A board member cast a second no vote arguing the resolution attacked Richland’s current program. Parents and teachers voiced opinions as the handbook, already withdrawn by the state, drew mixed reactions.
In rural Shafter a girl identified a man as striking her. Mesa faces assault with a deadly weapon charge and bail set at 5000. Police link the violence to a week of verbal confrontations after a youth altercation. Deputies report a series of arrests, humane notices, and a tractor accident near Lost Hills with serious injuries.
Kern County Sheriff's Department extends Explorer Post 519 to Shafter Wasco area after 1971 sponsorship. Interested youths aged 15 to 21 may join, attend a mini academy, and receive guidance from Sgt. Tom Sheets and Deputy Joel Serrano. Interview set for July 19 at Shafter Sub Station Pacific and Central Valley Highway.
The Historical Society sets a July 10 meeting at 7 p.m. in City Council chambers with an agenda for the October semi annual general membership meeting. A Saturday work day is planned for July 12 at Santa Fe site. carpentry skills are especially needed. Attendees last week included Bill Bradley and others. July 17 at 7 p.m. the Palm Avenue School event will feature Mona Carver of Granite Station as guest speaker. attendees should bring a main dish and dessert or salad.
The Kern County Fair will begin with a parade marking its first opening since 1975. Community groups and local officials anticipate a celebratory return featuring floats, bands, and family activities opening day.
A tale outlines a “Herman” starter chain spreading from Minnesota to California. It details a home culture starter, a five day fermentation, and a bakeable coffeecake with a brown sugar glaze. The piece urges gatherings of at least seven people to avoid bad luck and includes a full recipe for Herman Starter and the cake.
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