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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1971
Page
1
The column praises student driver education as a valuable, repeatable part of the Shafter High curriculum. It notes insurance discounts for graduates, warns against budget cuts to the 1971 72 program, and urges safety as summertime mower use rises with CA Medical Association guidance.
Members of the Shafter American Legion post held a Memorial Day ceremony at Shafter Cemetery to honor the fallen service members. Legion commander C. H. Johnson called for a renewal of loyalty to the country and its ideals.
Rainfall near record levels in Shafter boosted soil moisture while flooding streets and delaying fieldwork. Agricultural Commissioner James W. Stockton warns hay and grape crops suffer from wet conditions, forcing more sulfur treatments and slower carrot field work as temperatures swing from 63 to 94 degrees.
Grundy named general chairman for a two day Shafter celebration in May 1972 marking 58 years of progress and 50th anniversary of the USDA Cotton Research Station A parade calf roping contest dance and a name the celebration contest are planned plus a whisker growing contest agricultural display and rose show Potatoes and cotton will be highlighted The budget is set at 3150 tentative committee assignments were announced and next meeting set for June 22 at 7 30 p m
Kern County supervisors approved the Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation project by a 3 2 vote after a public hearing. Funds totaling over 9 million from a 10 cent tax levy and more than 7 million in state and federal pledges will finance the county share. Construction could start in October with first water expected in fall 1972 as plans are finalized with Koebig and Koebig.
Shafter High School plans commencement for 175 seniors at the SHS football stadium on Thursday June 10 at 8 p.m. Baccalaureate services Sunday June 6 at 4 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Three student speakers Alvin Bryant Georgia Camp Todd Kodet. Diploma presentation by Board President Glenn Bultman. Senior exams begin June 4 with a Disneyland trip Friday evening. Senior breakfast and graduation rehearsal follow. Reverend Kenneth Clark will speak at baccalaureate with other clergy participating. Flower girls led by JoAnn Hair and Melanie Neuman. list of flower girls includes Claire Albright Marisella Alvidrez Marilyn Atterberry Monica Brannen Linda Byrd Linda Gonzales Lisa Haworth Debra Holt Vicki Houchin Jacque Janzen Rosie Melero Janet Nikkel Cathy O'Brien Vickie Owens Kathie Paul Pam Preston Nancy Smith Diana Wiedmann Betsy Witcher Brenda Womack.
Richland Elementary conducts its fifty seventh annual eighth grade graduation Friday at 7 p.m. in the Richland Upper Grades patio. About 195 graduates will receive diplomas with student speakers Craig Warkenthin Emily Raygoza and Julia Anderson. Diplomas by Arthur J. Penner, class presented by Supt. Evron Barber, tickets limit seating, dress code urged and corsages provided by Merchants Association.
A county board review tracks the Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area from initial talks to final approval, noting a 3-2 decision on final sign off after repeated budget worries and political maneuvering. Key figures include Webb, Jackson, Miller, Fairbairn, Young, Head, and Holt as the panel shifted between funding controversy and eventual backing with a public hearing and a 3-2 final vote.
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