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The Hanford Sentinel Page 4 Corcoran panel to act as prison 'rumor control' Local fish population reviving in waterways A tank-full of hatchery-raised yearling stripped bass and catchable channel catfish will be released later this week in Kings County. In addition to planting fish to replace those removed in last falls massive fish kill operation, state biologists are monitoring waterways to ensure no white bass survived the rotenone treatments. More than 200 miles of lakes, rivers and canals were treated in Tulare and Kings counties to eradicate white bass to prevent their migration to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta where they are considered a threat to commercial game species. Fisheries biologist Cindy Chadwick said that fish are now spawning in Lake Kaweah just in time to take advantage of artificial habitat enhancements put in place by the DFG to provide food and shelter for young fish. By RON NIELSEN Sentinel Staff Writer Six months after their numbers were nearly extinguished through chemical treatments, the fish populations of Tulare and Kings counties are coming back by the truckfull.

Quantities of catfish, sunfish, bluegill, and bass-bo th stripped and Florida largemouth are being planted monthly by biologists from the state Department of Fish and Game (DFG) in Lake Kaweah, the south fork of the Kings River and several locations in the Tulare Lake Basin. More than 30,000 young black crappie 300 pounds worth were planted Monday in the Kings River south of the Lemoore Marina and in the Corcoran Irrigation District reservoir east of Corcoran. Tenant gets no action from apprised of whats going on in the institution. The committee will meet at -least once every two months, or upon call of the chairman. Meetings are open to the public and notice will be published when the committee is to meet, Aispuro said.

The committee will be comprised of nine persons: Two chosen from a list of nominees submitted by Sen. Don Rogers, two from nominees by Assemblyman Jim Costa, two nominees from names submitted by tiie Board of 'Supervisors, two from a Corcoran City Council list, and one from nominees proposed by the sheriff and Corcoran police chief. i. 1 The prison superintendent will make the selections and the group will name its own chairman. Aispuro asked that multiple names be submitted for consideration, noting that if only the number to be named is supplied the council would, in essence, be making the appointments.

The superintendent will be responsible for the committee and operation of the plan. Each appointee will be required to undergo fingerprinting and a confidential background check; an arrest record would not in itself be reason for exclusion from the committee. Aispuro said he will try to balance the committee composition ethnically and by gender. He anticipates starting up as soon as nominations are complete. Its a fact The first republican constitution in France was adopted in 1793.

By RUTH GOMES Sentinel Staff Writer CORCORAN A local citizens advisory committee will serve as rumor control for the state prison at Corcoran, said Bernie Aispuro, prison superintendent. Aispuro explained to the Corcoran City Cpouncil Monday that the committee, authorized by state legislation, will function as an informational channel between the prison and the community, not an action group. Its purpose, he said, is for rumor control and to keep the community getting these things done, said Bartel, noting he has talked to Allen. I dont want to cause problems with that process. Donna Kubena, vice president of development for American Savings and Loan refused to comment to The Sentinel regarding this story.

A spokeswoman for Americans parent company, Financial Corp. of America (FCA), told The Sentinel today that plans are in the works to replace the roofs on the kiosks. Dianne Nelson of FCA said American officials are in the process of evaulating bids for new roofs and actual installation may begin within a month. It looks like there has been some miscommunication, said Nelson, but we have tried to communicate with the tennant. By Stevan Rosenllnd Courthouse Square meet topic Community leaders will put their heads together Wednesday to discuss how to save Courthouse Square as a viable business center.

A meeting has been called for 8:30 a.m. in the Hanford Chamber of Commerce office to brainstorm ideas. Representatives of the chamber, the Hanford Improvement Association, the Visitors Bureau and the City of Hanford' are expected to attend. The session comes out of a chamber board of directors conclusion last week that prompt and decisive action is needed if Courthouse Square is to be preserved as a showplace, civic attraction and business center. (Continued from Page 1) fice complex, he said in a recent interview.

City Councilman Art Bartel said this week that he is concerned about established tenants leaving the square and about Americans management practices. The city has a responsibility to make sure American understands in no uncertain terms that we are concerned about what happens at Courthouse Square, Bartel said. Although my concern goes back as far as all the commotion with Max, I am especially concerned when I see tenants leaving Courthouse Square. Bartel said he wants to make sure that officials are aware that the council supports Courthouse Square as a retail shoping center dividual to act as a representative of American officials and keep us and the tenants who can pierce the coporate veil, so to speak, said Bartel. The councilman declined to comment specifically on the leaking roofs of Allens store.

Theres a chain of command to Tuesday, April 19, 1988 Local Student art show kicks off Thursday The Best of B.E.T.A., an annual art show of the finest student art work submitted by elementary school teachers in Kings County, will kick off its three-week run with a reception at Hanfords Guarantee Savings on Thursday. The seventh B.E.T.A. (Better Education Through Art) show is taking place at the savings ani loan, 333 N. Redington, April 21 to May 12. The exhibit can be viewed during normal banking hours, 9 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays. The reception for student artists and parents will run from 6:30 p.m.

to 7:30. Sponsors for the event include the Kings County Superintendent of Schools Office, Kings County Art League, the California Art Education Association Central Area, the Optimist Club and the LNAS' Officers Wives Club. COS schedules flag girl tryouts Tryouts for College of the Sequoias flag girls, letter girls and majorettes who perform with the COS Marching Band will be May at the band room. Those trying out for flag and letter girls must also attend workshops before the tryouts. Workshops and tryouts are as follows: Flag girls workshops, April 25-29, 4-6 p.m.

tryouts, May 2, 4 p.m. Letter girls workshops, May 2-6, 4-6 p.m.; tryouts, May 9, 4 p.m. Majorettes meet Monday, April 25 at 4 p.m. For more information, contact Linda Robello at COS, 733-2050. Channel 18 plans to honor Namans FRESNO KMTF channel 18 scheduled a 5:30 p.m.

reception today honoring Evins and Dorothy Naman of Fresno for donating a building to the public television station. The reception was to take place at the KMPH studio, where the board of directors, the Channel 18 Ad-visoryJBoard, the stations Business Advisory Auction Steeriljg; Committee, Friends of Channel 18, and the staff will take part in honoring the Namans. Donation of the 15,000 square-foot building at 2126 Inyo St. is the first major donation of a building and property to the station, according to general manager Colin Dougherty. Hanford man hurt in crash A Hanford man was injured in a one-car accident on Highway 198 Sunday morning, the California Highway Patrol reported.

Larry B. Deniz, 24, suffered a broken arm and possible internal injuries after he lost control of the car he was driving. travelling westbound at 3:40 a.m., apparently drifted into the center divider of 198 near Highway 43, veered back across the westbound lanes, and rolled over two to three times, CHP officers said. The car came to rest on its top. Deniz was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital, where he was listed this morning in satisfactory condition.

Deniz was the only passenger in the car, Baseball cap sparks shooting Obituaries LOS ANGELES (AP) A baseball cap of the wrong color apparently sparked a drive-by shooting by suspected gang members tnat left a 6-year-old girl dead and four family members wounded, the girls brother said. It started with this hat, said Martin Saucedo, 13, who suffered a minor stomach wound in the attack i Sunday night. An ongoing argument with gang members who tried to I take his blue Kansas City Royals hat apparently prompted the attack, Martin said Monday after returning to his Compton home. The guys that jumped me said it was a gang hat and I should give it to them. I said no, I bought it with my own money at the Paramount swap meet and it was mine.

During a fight with a suspected gang member over the hat Sunday, Martins parents called deputies who broke up the argument. But the gang members apparently returned. Martins sister Irma was struck in the chest and killed by one of about and that "we dont want to see all offices in there. Im asking that we be briefed weekly on whats going on over there, Bartel said, noting that communication with is difficult even for city officials. I also asked (City Manager) Jim Armstrong to arrange for one in two dozen bullets that ripped through the familys East Compton home while they were watching Americas Most Wanted, a television program about fugitives.

Saucedos mother, father and cousin were wounded. Three other family members, including an infant, were unhurt. Shootings happen every night. I dont want to stay here, Saucedos 16-year-old sister, said. Monday as she sobbed and clung to a photo of her slain sister.

Firefighters set benefit carnival The Hanford Firefighters Association is sponsoring a benefit carnival Wednesday through Saturday at Hanford Plaza, Seventh Street at 11th Avenue. The carnival features rides and concessions, which will be in operation afternoons and evenings. tion. He posted the $1,000 bail and was released within an hour of the arrest. Barnes said any charges would have been hard to press, since the car was borrowed and the pills were found in the car, not on Vincent.

But it wasnt even contraband, anyway, said Barnes. The Malibu district attorneys office ran tests on the alleged drugs and Monday announced that they only contained caffeine. Claude M. Mclntire Claude M. Mclntire, 73, of Grass Valley died last Friday in a Grass Valley hospital.

Born in Santa Ana, he had lived in Grass Valley since last Ocltober. Prior to that he had lived in Hanford for many years and had been employed as a supervisor for Pacific Telephone Company. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hanford, he Telephone -Pioneers of America and the Hanford Lions Club, serving as club president in 1969 and 70. Surviving are his wife, Opal; a son, Bob Mclntire of San Bernardino; two daughters, Jenn Watkins of Nevada City and Judy Bean of Anaheim; two brothers, Jim Mclntire of Bakersfield and Donald Mclntire of Fresno; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m.

Wednesday in the New Elm Ridge Cemetery in Grass Valley. A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday in the Hanford First Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Hooper and Weaver Mortuary in Grass Valley. The family suggests that any remembrances be sent to the Christian Childrens Fund, P.

O. Box 26511, Richmond, Va. 23285-0034. Emma B. West Graveside services will be at 11 a.m.

Thursday in Grangeville Cemetery for Emma B. West, 89, of Camarillo who died Monday in North Hollywood. Born in Indian Territory in Oklahoma, she had lived in Camarillo for the past 20 years. Survivors include two brothers, W. J.

West of Hanford and Harry West of Sacramento, and a sister, Edna Smith of Florida. Arrangements are by Peoples Funeral Chapel of Hanford. PRIZE-WINNING NEWSPAPER of the CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION Th Hanford 8ntlnl The Journal -tjrti'A-f 4401. Published every evening except Sunday by Hanford Sentinel. Inc at 41 8 Eighth St Hanford.

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Vincent was booked on possessing drugs without a prescrip In a Saturday story on the Hanford Elementary School District science fair sponsored by Lincoln School, two brothers who received superior ribbons also received the incorrect spelling of their surnames. The winners were Jeremy Koelewyn and Ryan Koelewyn, both competing for Monroe School in the kindergarten to third grade division. I MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL I 7. 8MM HOME MOVIES TRANSFERRED TO VIDEOTAPE lour Hearing is a Transfer 733-7363 A firm you can depend on for sincere and reliable service mrnim iSlKtAlalHJAiativia: th Interest on Pension Plan Rollovers. Safe, Guaranteed No Tax if deposited according IRS rules ED BROADDUS 1216 N.

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