Readers defend music program in Shafter letters
Reader letters defend Richland and Shafter High School music programs amid criticism of Bob Mills. Margaret Beilby argues losses preceded Mills era, cites past accolades for Richard Southwick and others, urges constructive critique and support. A second letter questions Dixie Crane's figures and urges evidence before character attacks. A PTA barbecue note ends the set.
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Dixie Crane
Shafter Press 1
Hiand School
Bob Mills
Richland School
Shafter High School
Richland
Richard Southwick
Bob Snively
Berniece Berkebile
Mike Hutchinson
Crane
Dick Southwick
Kern County
Hutchinson
Mr. Mills
Mills
Beno's 40th Anniversary Celebration Offers Big Prizes
Beno's marks forty years with 40 percent savings across its 44 California Oregon and Washington stores. Max Salter president recalls growth from one San Luis Obispo shop to a regional chain. Prizes include a 1979 Ford Thunderbird a Hawaii trip for two and thirty Angel's Flight suits. No purchase or obligation to enter.
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Beno’s
California
Oregon
Washington
Max Salter
San Luis Obispo
Shafter
Beno
Hawaii
Angel
Booster Club Seeks Members For Shafter High Athletics
The Booster Club invites potential members for Shafter High School athletic support. Eligibility seems broad, with a $7.50 fee and meetings planned Thursday evenings at 7 30 p.m. in the Shafter High School cafeteria.
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Shafter High School
Larkin Wayne Tackett Born at Kern Medical Center
Gene Tackett and Wendy Wayne Tackett welcomed a son, Larkin Wayne Tackett, at 11:43 a.m. on October 24 at Kern Medical Center. The baby weighed nine pounds four ounces and measured 21 inches. It was the first birth at the center, with Dr Don Takush assisting. The family remained overnight before returning home.
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Gene Tackett
Wendy Wayne
Larkin Wayne Tackett
Kern Medical Center
Don Takush
Wasco to Host WADD Program on Disabled Hiring
Wasco Association for the Developmentally Disabled schedules a program for October 26 at 7 30 p m in Wasco United Methodist Church social hall. Scott Hanson and Robert Sanchez from the State Department of Rehabilitation will speak with Richard Towse moderating. WADD recently received a Department of Rehabilitation grant to renovate City property at 6th and E Streets for a new facility to expand work adjustment programs for disabled citizens seeking employment. Eight Shafter handicapped citizens currently participate in WADD activities.
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United Methodist Church
7Th and
Birch Streets
Wasco
Wasco Association For the Developmentally Disabled
WADD
Scott Hanson
Robert Sanchez
State Department
Richard Towse
Harry E. Blair
Rosedate
Department of Rehabilitation
City of Wasco
6Th
E Streets
Shafter
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Margaret G. Beilby
P.T.A
Linnie Cherry
Reno’s
Booster Club
PTA
Shafter American Legion Auxiliary
Veteran’s Memorial Hall
Stringham Park
Credit Bureau
Twin Cities
E. Street
Shafter Press
Page SA
MAPA
Shafter Napa Parts & Supply
Shafter Ave
Shafter, Calif
Dakin
Colvard
James
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