What's happe ning at S H S by Carolyn Novak
Shafter High opens the year with multiple clubs and activities for all students. Executive Board leaders and class presidents are named, with plans for student government and athletics. Football, volleyball, cross country, and other sports begin soon as Pep Club members and cheerleaders gear up for season spirit.
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Shafter High
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Future Homemakers of America
FHA
M.e.ch.a
California Scholarship Federation
Wayne Wong
Steve Wells
Debbie Mitchell
Diane Wao
Diane Bassett
Laurie Sapp
Jessica Davis
Chip DeLeasa
Kris Olsen
Sheri Almberg
Mark. Richardson
Dean Florez
Stacy Carroll
Cindy Handel
Sherri Ghilarducci
Bubbles Martinez
Diane Nixon
Connie Lopez
Becky Taylor
Memorial Stadium
Bakersfield
McFarland
Porterville
Generals
Trout restocking planned for Kern County lakes and streams
This week barring adverse conditions the Department of Fish and Game will stock catchable rainbow trout in Kern River sections from Democrat Dam to KRI Powerhouse Borell Powerhouse to Democrat Dam KR3 Powerhouse to Lake Isabella.
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Kern County
Department of
Kern
Kern River
Democrat
Lake Isabella
Wasco Punt Pass and Kick Set for Sept 29 at Wasco Park
Local youngsters rehearse football skills for the 1979 Punt Pass and Kick contest co sponsored by Wasco Recreation and Parks District and Central Valley Ford Wasco. Open to ages 8 through 13 with no entry fee. Registration at Wasco agencies, tips book offered, event starts 1 30 p m at Wasco Baseball Park 1201 Poplar Street Wasco.
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P.p.&k
Wasco Recreation & Parks District
Central Valley Ond
Wasco
Shafter
Ford Dealers of America
National Football League
Wasco Baseball Park
Poplar Street
Business of the Week Billy Gladden Trucking
Billy Gladden Trucking at 74S Walker in Shafter has run 26 years in a family operation with Mari lyn handling bookkeeping and son Mickey driving. The firm operates 14 trucks, 16 employees, hauls mainly agricultural products such as grapes nectarines and almonds, and serves Belridge and Superior Farms. During cotton season 2000 loads 50,000 tons. peak periods reach 36 loads daily within California, mostly within 50 miles of Shafter. Equipment valued near a half million dollars includes 18 trailers, three ship loaders and an Aframe. Fuel costs rising sharply worry owner Billy Gladden as prices change weekly. They have lived in Shafter 33 years, originally from Oklahoma.
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Billy Gladden
Walker
Shafter
Marilyn
Mickey
Gladden Trucking
California
Gladden
Walker Avenue
Lerdo Highway
Belridge
Superior Farms
Oklahoma
Save the Green Hotel: A caretaker’s heartfelt plea
Editor Mrs. E F Moore describes her years tending the Green Hotel in Shafter. She recalls moving in August 1975, cleaning, gardening, canning, and preserving the building. She argues the hotel is a present treasure needing local support and a push for the Historical Society to save it.
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Green
Taco Bells
Green Hotel
Belridge
Grandma Green Hotel
Shafter
Historical Society
E.F. Moore
Carrasco Completes Navy Recruit Training at San Diego
Navy Airman Recruit Mark F. Carrasco, son of Mary L. Carrasco of Shafter California, has finished an eight week recruit training cycle at the Naval Training Center San Diego. He studied seamanship drill history and first aid and earns eligibility for three hours college credit in Physical Education and Hygiene. He joined the Navy in June 1979.
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Navy
Mark F. Carrasco
Mary L. Carrasco
Terravista
Shafter
California
Naval Training Center
San Diego
Persormel
The
Rodriguez in the service gains two weeks of training
Reserve Pvt. Michael E. Rodriguez, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve A. Rodriguez of 215 Maple St. Shafter California, completed two weeks of active duty training with the 348th Military Police Company at Fort Ord California. Rodriguez is a military policeman with the company based in Bakersfield California.
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Michael E. Rodriguez
Steve A. Rodriguez
Maple St
Shafter
California
Ford Ord
Rodriguez
Bakersfield
Calif
Golden anniversaries share long lasting love and quirks
Erma Bombeck reflects on 50 year marriages and the stories behind golden anniversaries. She notes couples endure mismatches, small trials, family burdens, and shared jokes while preserving affection. The piece ends with a celebrant’s quip about hoping for the last word.
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Virginia
PTA
Nice person, a mother’s tale of sharing and clutter
A reflective piece recalls before and after marriage and children. The narrator volumes about generosity turning into chaos as family members claim items, cars, and gear, from dirty pantyhose to a broken radio, amid warnings about sharing and clutter. The tone is humorous and rueful.
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South High
Shafter Press
Shafter High School
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Call Shafter High School
Pp&k
N.F.L
Pat Mclnally
Roger Staubach
Frank Corral
Micky
Carrasco
Erma Bombeck
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