Pink Bollworm Sterile Moth Facility Dedicated at Minter Field
The California CDFA Pink Bollworm Sterile Moth Aerial District will dedicate a new 6000 square foot integrated pest control facility at Minter Field on July 7 1995. The center supports the sterile moth program with Phoenix breeding, traps across 20000 units, and seasonal staff.
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Canin
Shafter
Wasco
Minter Field
California
Department Food and Agriculture
CDFA
Douglas Ave
San Joaquin Valley
Phoenix
Arizona
Charlie Hodson
Hodson
Wallace and Smith Contractors
Bakersfield
MFAD
Fourth of July Fireworks at Shafter High School Field
The annual July 4 celebration moves to July 3 due to pyrotechnician availability. Festivities start 6 p.m. at Shafter High School Football Field with a 9 p.m. fireworks show. Aquacize classes run Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. at Shafter Aquatic Center. $2 per class. Pool open July 4 2 to 5 p.m. Admission $2 includes meal and drink. contact Michelle Edgman at 746-3091.
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Shafter Aquatic Center
Michelle Edgman
Shafter
Knapp: Center project to move forward after delays
Knapp says the Knapp Activity Center in Shafter faces past delays but will proceed, noting the lowest bid and a positive building industry reputation. Funds were obtained in 1994 to realize the dream, with plans for community rooms, open space, and multi use areas beside the swimming pool, though past contractor defaults caused structural corrections and halted work.
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Shafter
Knapp
Shafter Fireworks Planned for July 3 Parade and Program
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will host its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration on July 3, 1995 at Shafter High School Football Field. The lineup includes a 7:30 p.m. patriotic parade, an 8:45 p.m. program led by the Girl Scouts, the National Anthem by Melanie Nightingale, and a 9 p.m. fireworks display. Clifford Ratzlaff is the pyrotechnician this year, replacing the retired Mel Parrett. hot dogs and drinks will be sold.
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Shafter
Shafter Girl Scouts of America
Melanie Nightingale
Chamber
Woody Colvard
Tom Creech
Shafter Christian Assembly
Mel Parrett
Clifford Ratzlaff
Six Month Old Marcus Billa Wins Two Tropics Prizes
On Saturday June 17 1995 Marcus Billa of Shafter competed in the Hawaiian Tropic Pageant at the Red Lion Inn Bakersfield in the infant boys division against eight rivals. He captured first place in Best Hair and first as Mini King. Marcus will represent Kern County later this summer in the state pageant at Disneyland.
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Marcus Billa
Shafter
Red Lion Inn
Bakersfield
Marcus
Sabrina Billa
Kern County
Disneyland
Matt Sanchez balances studies with Kendo at CSUB
Matt Sanchez, 19, a high achieving Shafter High graduate, excels in academics and Kendo Karate. He is a Merit Scholar at California State University, Bakersfield, backed by Kern Schools Federal Credit Union, with a four year 5000 dollar scholarship and a 3.3 GPA requirement. He explores computer graphics and a broad campus menu while navigating family responsibilities and future choices.
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Darth Vader
Matt Sanchez
Shafter High School
Sanchez
Arts and Sciences Department
California State University, Bakersfield
CSUB
Kern Schools Federal Credit Union
English and Communications
CLUB
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