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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1970

Page

8

Record Breaking Lions Meet Caps Season at Richland

The second annual Shafter Lions Club swim meet concluded with Richland School participants in primary and intermediate divisions setting numerous new marks. Individual winners and records span first through sixth grades with Lance Nickelsen, Deseree Greer, Amy Handel and many others tallying multiple wins and records.

Shafter Lions Club Richland School Lance Nickelsen Deseree Greer Amy Handel Brian Robinson Carla Nash Terri Muir Bob Poznoff Dana Nickelson Rachael Schellenberg Sandy Wilson Jeff Goossen Brent Muir Colleen Harvey Elaine Schellenberg Susan Zachary Tom Janzen Rusty Cooper Bruce Handel Bruce Tom

Bass And Crappie Fishing At Lake Nacimiento

Lake Nacimiento reports show strong bass and crappie action. Dick Kelsey, park manager, notes limits and 5 to 6 pound largemouths taken with plastic worms or jigs. crappie range 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 pounds with success near rocky banks in 12 to 15 feet. Catfishing remains fair to good around Bee Rock and Dip Creek, with live nightcrawlers popular at night.

Lake Nacimiento Paso Robles Ee Lake Nacimiento Dick Kelsey Lake Nacimiento Park San Luis Obispo County Kelsey Bee Rock Dip Creek

Tickets On Sale For Salinas Rodeo 1970 Big Event

Tickets go on sale for the Salinas California Rodeo held July 16 to 19. The sixtieth annual event draws about 600 cowboys and horse exhibitors and over 50 000 spectators from around the world, with pageantry including nine flags, pony express races, Montie Montana appearances, and a Mexican American day as Monterey County observes the Bicentennial.

Salinas California P.O Montie Montana Monterey Monterey County

Mundt Birthday Events Highlight North Dakota Senator's Library

The writer recalls a Midwest trip on June 3 marking Karl Mundt's birthday and the first anniversary of Nixon dedicating the Mundt Library at Dakota State College Madison. A luncheon, film of the dedication, and a nostalgic Madison tour with Jack Stahl follow, including a birthday card for Mundt who recently suffered a stroke.

Midwest South Dakota Karl E. Mundt Congress Richard Nixon Dakota State College Madison Sen. Mundt Nixon Mundt Karl Huron Jeannette Lusk Mundt Library Commission Sen Jack Stahl Washington

O'Brien Wins American National Maturity Trot at Sportsman Park

Joe O'Brien of Shafter rode Ambro Jet to upset victory in the 4 year old maturity trot at Sportsman Park Chicago. Ambro Jet won by a length over the Egyptian with Nardin's Gayblade a nose behind. The $67 324 prize paid $7.60 $3.80 and $2.60. O'Brien recently returned from a Europe tour where he rode in several race meets.

Joe O’brien Shafter Ambro Jet Sportsman Park Chicago Armstrong Brothers Brampton Ont Nardin Gayblade O’brien Europe

GI Home Loan Applications Rise From April to May

GI home loan applications increased from 2 330 in April to 2 472 in May, reported by Martin J. May VA's Southern California acting manager. Appraisal requests for existing homes rose from 4 000 in April to 4 182 in May while appraisal requests for new times fell from 1 620 in April to 1 467 in May.

Martin J. May Southern California

Hunting Seasons Bag Adopted By Commission

The California Fish and Game Commission adopted 1970 71 hunting regulations including a four week northern deer season and a new tagging rule. Deer taken in a one deer district must bear both A and B tags, preventing simultaneous coastal and inland buck harvest. The department recommended a statewide one buck limit but kept a two buck coastal limit with double tagging.

California Fish and Game Commission Department of Fish and Game

Coleman To Head Kern County Board of Trade

Coleman Bakersfield businessman with over 25 years in Kern County public life is named president elect of the Kern County Board of Trade. He succeeds Ralph Carpenter as Ralph Carpenter, Delano life underwriter, and E Alan Pettit Navy Oil Company executive is chosen as vice president for the 69 year old board. The officers will be seated at the annual meeting and President's dinner on July 8 in Bakersfield to begin the 1970 71 fiscal year.

Proce Richland Owens Whch Kevin Hallman Michael Lopez Hermalinda Martinez Randy Nieto Jose Nieto Jose Rodriguez Melinda Rosas Fabian Sanchez Victor Plaza Daniel Cruz Jack Ashmore Mirthala Marichalazar Randy Perry Rolando Sanez Marcia Torres Antonia Beltran Nancy Bankston Charlene Lopez Doris Kirschenmann Ed Riggle Bryan J. Coleman Kern County Kern County Board of Trade Coleman Bakersfield Ralph Carpenter Delano Chartered Life Underwriter Board of Trade Wofford Heights E. Alan Pettit Navy Oil Company County Economic Board Coleman and Pettit Will Be Seated At the Board of Trade

Shafter Swim Club Invites Ten Teams to Saturday Meet

The Shafter Swim Club hosts 10 teams at Richland pool for a Saturday invitational meet using 1970 AAU rules. heats and finals run except distance events as finals. Lawrence Schellenberg directs. Kiwanis Club and Shafter Aqua Boosters staff officials and a refreshment booth funds lane ropes and equipment. Admission is free.

Kiwaais Kathy Neufeld Dana Nickelsen Rob Poznoff Lawrence ‘Schellenberg Kinnais Club Richland Pool Shafter Swim Club Richard Pool Delano Wasco Bear Mountain Maricopa Midway Stockdale Tehachapi Lakeside Westside Shafter Shafter Kiwanis Club Richland Lawrence Schellenberg Kiwanis Club Shafter Aqua Boosters

Dove Opener Policy Revised For September 1 Start

California Fish and Game Commission updates dove hunting dates to a uniform statewide opener of September 1. At the May 29 meeting in Los Angeles the panel noted the old Southern California plan would have started September 5, later than permitted by federal law and international treaties. The Interior Department framework supports a September 1 opener.

California Fish and Game Commission Commission Los Angeles C. Rans Pearman Dan Gabriel Southern California Mexico Arizona U. S. Interior Department

New VA Premium Deductions For Veterans Told

The VA Administrator explains deducting insurance premiums from monthly compensation or pension checks. About a quarter million veterans already use this method with checks meeting or exceeding the premium. Benefits include automatic payments and fewer lapses, plus savings in time and costs.

G. I Administrator of Veterans Affairs Donald E.johnson Johnson

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Lions Nickelsen Greer Robinson Rivers Handel Wilson Poznoff Nash Muir Kirchenmann Trout Bender Lopez Ind. Medley Nickelson Schellenberg Criswell Pearce Goossen Webb van Blair Cooper Janzen Gonzales Harvey Zachary Carter Boy Scout Hall Maria Torres Florence Owens Ramona Garcia Mary Ann Luis Delia Arvizo Gemelia Herring Ether. Nieto Frank "Lopez, Jr Bertha Nieto Esther . Garcia Eloise Lopez Big Salinas Rodeo Talk of the Town Joe O’ Brien
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