Richland Teacher Opal Ratzlaff Plans to Remain in California
Opal Ratzlaff a Richland first grade teacher with Nebraska roots reflects on her education from Nebraska to California. She taught eight grades in a one room Nebraska school earning fifty dollars a month before pursuing degrees at Nebraska State Teachers College and Pasadena Junior College. Now teaching in Shafter California she emphasizes values and getting along with others while caring for her family and lifelong love of singing.
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Opal Ratslaff
Richland
Jerry Bartsche
Opal Ratzlaff
Plains
Nebraska
Chase County
Opal
Nebraska State Teachers College
Kearny
California
Lorraine Christensen
Shafter
Opal Day
Bill Ratzlaff
Shaft
Telare Avenue
Joel
Bakersfield St
Scouts Honor Court awards badges at Troop 953 event
Jimmie Woodard received his star badge at the fall court of honor held by Troop 953. Scouts, mothers, fathers, and friends attended at the Scout Hall where Jimmie also presented his mother with a miniature star badge. Leaders and parents participated in ceremonies and awards for Tenderfoot to First Class badges and merit badges.
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Jimmie
Larry Vannatta
Buddy Engel
Jeff Panero
Michael Crafton
Ry McCright
Barry Wipf
Brent Roberts
Artie Froese
Bill Irvin
Lew Woodard
Rotary Club
Barry Irvin
Jack Arnold
Johnny Arnold
Bobby Collins
Ernest Panero
Webelos den
Darrell Buckland
Lew Carrol
Speech correction aids pupils in Richland schools
A school speech correctionist helps Robert and 174 Richland students receive specialized services, representing about 10 percent of district pupils. Some cases involve deafness cerebral palsy or cleft palate while others stem from emotional pressure at home or school.
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Robert
California
Richland School
Shirley Kent
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