Bender and Richardson push toward state titles in CIF meet
Shafter High’s John Bender and Kevin Richardson led in the CIF Southern California Track and Field Championship at Cerritos College. Bender won the shot put while Richardson placed second in discus and seventh in shot put as Kern County qualifiers prepare for Bakersfield State Championships.
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Bill Musick
Shafter High School
John Bender
Kevin Richardson
Generals
Cerritos College
Richardson
California
Bakersfield
Cadet term origin traced to French meaning younger son
A study of military academy terminology explains that cadet comes from the French word cadet meaning younger son, reflecting historic ranks and lineage within armed forces. The origin ties to the education and training system for midshipmen and officers across institutions.
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Cadet
U.S
Military Academies
State track finals set for Bakersfield June 4
Shafter high school stars John Bender and Kevin Richardson lead a strong field at the 65th State Track and Field Championships in Bakersfield Memorial Stadium on June 4. Bender aims for shot put glory while facing tough Southern and Northern Section challengers. Richardson contends with Barry Estes as both seek national recognition. Tickets go on sale at 2 PM with field events at 3 and running events at 7. Mayor Shell will welcome attendees.
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Bill Musick
Shafter Sport
Shafter
Bakersfield
Memorial Stadium
SHS
John Bender
Kevin Richardson
California
Bender
Norwalk
Moye
Desert High School
Aitkenhead
Mission Viejo
Curt Siscel
Vacaville
Richardson
Barry Estes
Clovis West
Estes
Ming
Mémorial Stadium
Don Harrison
Clint Osthimer
Mary K. Shell
Pool Opening Set by Shafter District for 1983 Season
The Shafter Recreation and Parks District declares the pool opens June 20 and closes August 25. Hours run Monday through Saturday 1 to 5 pm, with evening sessions Monday and Wednesday 6 30 to 8 30 pm and adults only Tuesday evenings. Admission is $1.00, seniors free, no passes. Pool rental is $20 per hour with two hour minimum. three day notice. Contact District Office 746-3303 or pool 746-9923.
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Shafter Recreation and Parks District
Shafter to Seek Mural Subjects for Rodriguez Park Wall
The City of Shafter seeks mural ideas for Rodriguez Park wall. Kathy Martinez-Meeler, project coordinator, reports a meeting June 6 at 6 30 p m in Shafter High School Art Building Room 30 to gather ideas and form a committee. All ages invited to attend.
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Ark
Shafter
Rodriguez Park
Kathy Martinez-Meeler
Shafter High School
Park District Swim Lesson Registration Opens This June
The Shafter Recreation and Park District opens swim lesson registration June 13 to June 17 from 9 am to 4 pm at the District Office 505 Sunset Ave Scout Hall. Lessons run June 20 to July 1 at 10 11 am and 11 am to 12 pm at the Shafter Aquatic Center Poso and Valley Ave. four two week sessions, fees 7.50 per child per session.
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Shafter Recreation and Park District
Sunset Ave
Shafter Aquatic Center
Poso
Valley Ave
Mommy and Me
Aquatic Center
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Kevin
Modesto
Mike Moye
Desert
Gret Aitkenhead
Bender Bender
Flores
Kennedy
Jan Stuebbe
John
Stuebbe
Southern California
Bobby Jones
Rainbow Ceramics & Gifts
Rainbow CeraMics
State Street Shafter
Calif
Sun. & Men
Stockdale Fashion Plaza
Stockdale Hwy
Ugi
Wally Tucker
Baker
Waicoast
Datsun Dealers Association
Friendship Farms
Elmo Hwy
Hiett Ave
Mcfarland
Central Valley Hwy
Elmo
Sherwood Ave
Sherwood
Hieft
Michael E. Hair
D.D.S
Association of
John P. Gaebel, D.D.S
7Th St
7Th & Griffth
Wasco, Calif
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