Arson charge resolved in Gladden Trucking fire case
Bobby Joe McGowen of Shafter pleaded guilty to one felony arson count in the 1983 Gladden Trucking fire that destroyed three buildings and equipment valued at 250000 dollars. Sentencing set for April 16 with five years probation, case driven by plea bargain to avoid state prison.
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Bobby Joe McGowen
Shafter
Gladden
McGowen
Kern County Fire Department
Vendrasco
Bowles
Kern County Superior Court
Mike Vendrasco
District AI
Ben
FFA students sweep sectional honors at Shafter event
Shafter High School hosts sectional FFA parliamentary procedure contests with Novice and varsity teams from Shafter Delano South High Kern Valley and Tehachapi. Judges scored teams on logic balance and presentation. Novice team won honors. Danny Elliot best Reporter Darren Filkins best Vice President Deene Bittleston best President Don Wadman best correspondent Dennis Utt best took first and will travel to Visalia March 29 for Regional. John Pavietich named best President.
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Shafter Ffa
Secene Tonth
Te Eanalgnd
South High
Delano
Kern Valley
Tehachapi
FFA
Feee
Shafter
Danny Elliot
Darren Filkins
Deene Bittleston
Don Wadman
Dennis Utt
Ing
Visalia
John Pavietich
SHS
Shafteree
Tudents
Cpinmon
Ffa'ers
Ms. Robertson
SHS Ag
Central
California
Lions Club Races Highlight Shafter Harness Trainer Joe O'Brien
The Lions Club event at O'Brien Stables on Lerdo Highway showcases standardbreds trained by Joe O'Brien. Tim remembers his family’s deep roots in harness racing as horses race a one mile course behind a modified 1956 Buick pace car. Records cited include Niatros’s 1 49 mile and Steady Star’s 1 52, reflecting the era’s top performers.
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Shafter
Joe O'Brien
O’brien
Lerdo Highway
Dan Patch
Niatros
Steady Star
Harness racing gear and crew shape pacers and drivers
Explains how horses trained for harness racing manage shadows and focus, the role of gear like hobble hops, reins, bridles, boots, and sulkies, and the driver trainer dynamic. Notes sulky design, weight considerations, and the licensing path via the United States Trotting Association.
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Dan Patch
Camrdiatauee
USTA
United States Trotting Association
Richland School Board Expulsion Move Dominates Meeting
The Richland District School Board held a lengthy closed session on March 19 to expel a student with unanimous vote. Superintendent Dr. Vera Stone highlighted difficult duties, while public portions covered the Sexual Abuse program and PTA backing for curriculum inclusion. Enrollment rose to 1,634 as migrant camp plans continued.
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Richland
Vera Stone
Stone
Richland Pta
Po Eee Aggam Ooo
Hepatitis cases stabilize in community health update
Dr. Marco Bruschi head of the Communicable Disease Center said there have been 13 children and five adults infected, with no rise in cases suggesting the virus may be leaving the community. He noted the disease typically cycles over about three months and urged careful hygiene to prevent spread.
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Marco Bruschi
Rosasnout
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Jack Frey
Darren Silkins
Dennis Utts
Bittleston
Paul Pavietich
Linda Robertson
Dawn Wadman
Prem M.W. Savage
O'Brien Stables
Lion's Club
Ieteek
Tim
Yen
Sam
O’brien Stables
Tim Hackett
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