Shafter Generals Drop Tough 7 3 Homecoming Opener
Shafter Generals fall 7 3 to Arvin in a tight road contest as both teams move to 1-4. Criswell led with 74 rushing yards and Hitchcock added 71 as Arvin’s Jeff Showers piled up 133 yards on 23 carries. The loss sets up a homecoming clash against Corcoran with kickoff at 8:00 and queen coronation at halftime.
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Bears
Mike Duncan
Arvin
Generals
David Criswell
Brett Hitchcock
Jeff Showers
Showers
Keith Wilson
Corcoran Panthers
Colonels Rally For 20-12 Win Over Bruins In Arvin
Shafter Colonels overcome a late deficit to beat Arvin Bruins 20-12 in Arvin. QB Mark Richardson threw for 115 yards as the line paved the way, rushing for 187 yards. Next up, Corcoran at 6:15 at Shafter Stadium.
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Jay Olsen
Arlie Smith
Shafter Colonels
Arvin Bruins
Arvin
Colonels
Mark Richardson
Kevin Rowland
Richardson
Tommy Cloud
Tony McEwen
Bruins P.A.T. Mpt
Shafter
McEwen
Larry Tower
Larry Altman
Bruins
Leslie Hill
Corcoran High School
Shafter Stadium
Shafter High Life Highlights 77 78 Spirit Push
Shafter High School kicks off the 77 78 year with strong school spirit. A Rooter Bus travels to away games, pep rallies boost pride, and spirit points determine class competition. A new 75 cent lunch option encourages balanced meals and box lunches outside. Theater plans include three plays directed by Mr. Robert Snively Dont Drink the Water Gold in the Hills and Dark Brown with rehearsals through November.
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Shafter High School
Shafter High
Rooter
Robert Snively
Generalettes 2 and 2 Fall to Colonelettes in league play
The Shafter High Generalettes drop to 2-2 after a two game loss to the Colonelettes while Colonelettes remain undefeated with 15-6 and 15-8 wins. Dahlia Galiviz and Rachel Schellenberg stood out for the Generalettes, with frosh soph practice noted as prep for the varsity.
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Shafter High Generalettes
Coalinga Horn Toads
Generalettes
Horn Toads
Shafter
Shoenhair
Colonelettes
Dahlia Galiviz
Rachel Schellenberg
Frosh-Soph
Makers of Magic adult recognition dinner planned
Scout volunteers honored as Girl Scouts of Joshua Tree Council hosts its annual Makers of Magic recognition dinner at Golden Hills Country Club Tehachapi on Saturday October 29 from 5 30 to 9 00 p m. The event features a no host cocktail hour prime rib dinner and magic by Owen of Oz with music by the Medallions. Board members and new Executive Director Joan Schuster will attend with overnight accommodations available and a Camp Kawaiisu tour the next morning Reservations are via the Girl Scout Service Center Bakersfield or through any board member.
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Girl Scouts of Joshuaree Council
Makers of Magic
Golden Hills Country Club
Tehachapi
Owen of Oz
Joshua Tree Council
Joan Schuster
Camp Kawaiisu
Girl Scout Service Center
P.O. Box
Bakersfield
Local woman wins Ford Fiesta in Safeway sweepstakes
Mrs. Long of Smith's Corners won a Ford Fiesta in Safeway's $500000 sweepstakes weekly drawing held in Los Angeles. Bert Long accompanied her as they collect the car. she faces a Lincoln Continental Mark IV grand prize later. Other locals won small cash prizes in earlier weeks plus winners list. Safeway covered most expenses. license tags cost $77, with potential luxury tax on reporting income.
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Bether Long
Smith’s Corners
Safeway
Los Angeles
Esther Long
Shafter
Mrs. Long
Frosh-Soph Bucks Triumph 32-20 Over Arvin Cubs
Shafter frosh soph Bucks improve to 3-1-1 as defense stifles Arvin in the first half holding them to 4 total yards. Randy Carrasco and Earl Williams connect for two scoring passes while Carl Williams adds a 2 yard TD run. Arvin rallies late with 76 yard fumble return and two fourth quarter scores before Shafter preserves a 32-20 win. Danny Ballard leads with 98 rushing yards. Williams goes 2 for 3 through the air for 42 yards and two TDs.
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Generals
Arvin
Jose Vasquez
Vasquez
Shafter
Henry Rodriguez
Earl Shank
Bear
John Parks
Paul Jacobsen
Radon Fortenberry
Mike Nichols
Arvin Cubs
Bucks
Randy Carrasco
Earl Williams
Dean Flores
Carl Williams
Henrique Ontiveros
Tom Pryor
Steve Stone
Pete Espinoza
Danny Ballard
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Corcoran
Danny Tarver
Earl Shanks
Leslie Gilbert
Dennis Martin
Brett
Ed Chacon
Criswell
Wilson
Phil Anderson
Paul Bender
Rob Poznoff
Daryl Prout
John Harding
Shafter High Life
Wayne Wong
Dale VW Gedmann and Son Custom Land Preparation
Mike McCutchan
Gary Hurley
al Hatala
Shafter Safeway
Long
Chon Hernandez
Cub
Herb Ricks
Leonard S. Ross
Truxtun Ave
Irene’s Floral
7Th Street
Wasco
Irene Connell
Chris Fuller
George Globe
Kays
Globe
Union Dental
Liberal Credit
19Th Street
Woolworths
Alliance
Herb’s Electronics
Herb Olson
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