Porterville in Tulare County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Time Marches On

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 14, 2014

1. Time Marches On Marker

Inscription. Frank "Buck Shaffer was a man of music, integrity, inspiration, patriotism and discipline. Buck came to Porterville in 1953 to take a position as the Porterville High School band director. Thousands of young people have had the opportunity to learn from not only one of the greatest music educators, but most influential teachers of our generation. The influence that Buck had on the shaping of this community and how it is recognized in the world is immeasurable. Porterville has come to be known as "Band Town USA." What better description of a community could we ever ask for? Buck's dedication to his students, love for music, devotion to God, family, community and country makes him worthy of this honor.

This clock is for all the "little gals and little fellers" who were educated in the greater Porterville area. To those who played under Buck, and to those who were influenced by him outside of the band room, let this clock serve as a reminder of his dedication to our youth, the importance of punctuality, and his belief that dreams will come true if you believe and put forth the effort.

Erected 2008 by Bank of the Sierra.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.

Location. 36° 4.241′ N, 119° 0.961′ W. Marker is in Porterville, California, in Tulare County. It is on N. Main St., on the right when traveling north. On the corner of East Cleveland Ave. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 298 N Main St, Porterville CA 93257, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Joaquin Valley,

specifically in the Central Valley,

and in the Sierra Nevada.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

on the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Porterville's Badman (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elisha Packwood (about 700 feet away); Nettie Smith's Place

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 14, 2014

2. Time Marches On Marker

(approx. ¼ mile away); Dr. Samuel Gregg George (approx. ¼ mile away); Tule River Stage Station (approx. 0.7 miles away); Gabriel Moraga (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named The Tule River Stage Station (approx. 1.3 miles away); Vandalia (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Porterville.

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 14, 2014

3. Time Marches On Marker

Frank "Buck" Shaffer (1921 - 2006)

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 14, 2014

4. Time Marches On Marker

The Bronze Sculpture atop this clock depicts Buck Shaffer and is entitled "The Band Director." It was created by Sam Pena

Porterville Band Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 14, 2014

5. Porterville Band Mural

Painted by Artist Glen. The mural depicting Porterville High School bands thru history measuring 100-feet in length by 10 feet in height.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2018, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 792 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 23, 2018, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.