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Educationally Speaking
My summer vacation has already included several excursions that involved airline travel. On a recent flight to Seattle, the stewardess reminded me of a lesson I’d learned years ago from my speech teacher. He taught that the first part of any speech...
PHS Class of 1968 to celebrate reunion
Porterville High school Class of 1968 will hold its 40th class reunion on Sept. 20 at River Island Country Club. Anyone from the class who has not received an invitation should call Pam Gray Neel at 784-4215 or Serry Emerson Crabtree at 781-3847....
Planetarium offers public showings
The Sam B. Pena Planetarium is offering four public showings. All shows are held at the planetarium, on the southwest corner of West Main Street and Woodland Avenue in Visalia in the Educational Enrichment Center. Tickets are $4 for adults and $3 for...
County to offer seven performances
The Tulare County Office of Education’s Theatre Company will present seven performances of the popular Broadway musical “Les Miserables” beginning July 18 at the L.J. Williams Theater, 1001 W. Main St., Visalia. The musical is based...
Friends of SCICON announce honorees
SPRINGVILLE — Earlier this month, the Friends of SCICON, a non-profit organization, held its annual SCICON Awards Dinner at the John Muir Dining Lodge on the SCICON campus where they recognized sveral individuals for their exceptional support of...
PC offers summer activities
While some teenagers or children might complain that there isn’t enough to do during the summer, Porterville College starting a number of programs providing a range of opportunities for teens and children to learn over the break. The first is LISTO’s...
Builders announce 2008 scholarship winners
VISALIA — Twelve students from Tulare and Kings counties have been selected to receive $800 scholarships each from the Tulare and Kings Counties Builders Exchange, Inc. The scholarships were awarded Thursday during a scholarship presentation at...
Educationally Speaking
For many families, summer vacation includes travel. Having your children participate in planning for family vacations can be an educational experience. Once the place you’d like to visit is selected the children can help research attractions in...
Monache alumni wanted for July 4 fireworks booth
The Monache High School Band is looking for alumni from the school’s band to help in the firework stand from June 28 to July 4. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. “With summer here, it has been hard to find parents to sign up,”...
Local student selected for national honor chorus
Christopher Shane Gibson, son of Kevin and Anne Gibson of Porterville, was selected as one of only eight California vocalists to perform with a national performing organization — The Sound of America Honor Band and Chorus — in July during...
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