Endangered Species Act debate tests conservation resolve
The endangered list faces renewed scrutiny as Congress weighs the ESA renewal amid fears of mass extinctions. National Wildlife magazine notes a tough battle for proponents, cites few project blockages since 1979, and highlights recovery successes like the whooping crane, while warning removal of protections could hasten extinction.
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National Wildlife Magazine
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife
NWE Opposes Watt Over Water Resources Council Action
The National Wildlife Federation accuses Interior Secretary James G Watt of failing to convene the Water Resources Council as required by its rules. NWF executive vice president Dr. Jay D Hair warns that repealing these rules would undermine federal oversight of water projects. The Water Resources Council, created in 1965 to guide water development and conservation, survived Watt's earlier abolition attempt after Congress overruled him.
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Watt
Jay D. Hair
NWF
the Water Resources Council
Trout plants from Borell to Isabella and Democrat Dam
In a note subject to favorable weather and road conditions, trout plants are planned between Borell Powerhouse and Democrat Dam, with additional stocking from KR 3 Powerhouse to Lake Isabella and Nobe Young Creek.
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Democrat Dam
Lake Isabella
Nobe Young Creek
La Primera Bautista celebra 50 años en Shafter
La iglesia Bautista La Primera celebra su quincuagésimo aniversario la próxima semana con eventos diarios. Se detallan oradores y actividades desde lunes 10 de mayo hasta la cena de sábado 15 de mayo en el Veteran's Hall y un picnic posterior en Manne Park.
Nosey Newts Starring Role at Fresno State Theater
Fresno State University senior Larry Starrh won the leading role in Theater Arts production of G. The show sells out May 8 9 and 15 16, with an added May 12 performance. Starrh is a Shafter High School graduate who appeared in No No Nannette last summer. Festival week in Shafter features Potato and Cotton Festival Friday through Sunday. FFA banquet on May 24 at Shafter Veterans Hall tickets $6 with year’s awards on display.
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Larry Starrh
Fresno State University
Theater Arts
Larry
Shafter High School
Recreation and Parks District
Shafter
FFA
Shafter Ffa
Shafter Veterans Hall
Go Queen La Donna Harris Leads Local Baton Troupe
La Donna Harris, a fifth grader at Richland and member of St. Therese Youth group, won first place in baton twirling at the San Joaquin Baton Teachers Pageant in Fresno on April 24. She will ride the Guadalupana Society float in the Shafter Potato and Cotton Festival Parade on May 8.
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la Donna Harris
Fresno
la Donna
Richland
Teddy Fontes
San Joaquin Valley
Tulare
Protecting Children’s Teeth Early Says Dr Lau
Calvin Lau D D S chair California Dental Association warns early care saves space for permanent teeth. Premature tooth loss, sugar intake, fluoride, vitamins and minerals impact overall health and tooth decay risk. Fruit vegetables cheese nuts are sugar light snacks, bottle use at night should be water only to prevent decay. Daily brushing and flossing key to virtually eliminating decay in children.
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Calvin Lau
D.D.S
California Dental Association
Council On Dental Health
Lau
Kern School Boards Dinner Set With Director Elections
Kern County School Boards sets a May 14 deadline to reserve for its spring dinner meeting on May 20 at 7 p m. Elks Club Bakersfield 1616 30th St. Business will include electing two association directors to replace Ina Smith and Jerry Buerkle.
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Ards
the Elks
30Th St
Bakersfield
Pomeroy
Association
Ina Smith
Ee Ecent
Jerry Buerkle
Buttonwillow Union
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