Wasco-Shafter Art Festival Awards Parade
The festival honored students Melinda Zachary and Mike Ramey in junior divisions and Jeanie Lacy and Corey Williams in middle grades, with adults Claire McDowell and Laura Hare also earning blue ribbons. High school winners included Franc Affentranger and Randy Luna, while Wasco and Shafter residents swept many second and third place ribbons across color categories.
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Richland
Shafter
Mike Ramey
Wayne Wong
Donnie Evils
Buttonwillow
Jeanie Lacy
T. J
Wasco
Carolyn Camp
Corey Williams
Mike Rowland
Bart Buerkle
Robert Rodriguez
Franc Affentranger
Mark McCoy
Gus Holguin
Shafter High School
Randy Luna
Wasco High School
William H. Causey
Claire McDowell
Laura Hare
Douglas Craig
Virginia McLain
Steve Butler
Francine Saldena
Jesus Garcia
Earnest Naravette
Alicia Rogas
Jeanette Rudell
Sommart Ngeksiri
Eva Reed
Scott Maxey
Lisa Alderette
Tim Hosman
Joseph
Man Mullin
Estella Marquez
Shonna Hammons
Clinton Bergen
Brad Buerkle
Mike McNab
Bruce Parrish
Joel Coffee
Janice Ferguson
Wasco High
Ida Crabtree
Ron Searcy
Sharon Stewart
Shafter High
D. Sallye
Etola Koehn
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Cindy Masters
Robin Thomas
Mary Anne Streumph
Michael al- Merete
Kink Azevedo
Tim Finigan
Debbie Carrasco
John Crisswell
Karine Kanikkeberg
Carl Mathews
Phillip Johnson
Benny Lewis
Lori Bryant
Shafter ‘High
Shirley Wessig
Anna Caterlin
Denise Disoth
Wendy Neufeld
Manuel Sorda
Laura Ramirez
Yvette Litten
Socorto Duenas
Ben Hunsucker
Melinda Patterson
Paul Cobb
Darla Davis
Steven Wells
Karen Morris
R. Friesen
Karen Ornelaz
Michelle Rowland
Butch Fallot
Steven Webb
Bertha Cauostoz
Peter Olvera
Marcus Armendariz
Betty Johnson
Phillip Bergen
Frank Rodriguez, Jr
Leanne Hoover
Ann Caterlin
King of Glory Opens Apr 12 at Auditorium
The pageant The King of Glory presents the greatest story ever told of the greatest person. Performances begin April 12 at the local auditorium with a faith drama aimed at inspiring audiences.
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King of Glory
Dezember Receives Board of Trade Distinguished Service Award
Bakersfield civic leader Rayburn S. Dezember was honored by the Kern County Board of Trade for outstanding contributions to the area's development. The award, presented at the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce breakfast, cited his civic leadership, youth advocacy, and roles with American National Bank and Bakersfield Ready Mix. A separate note promotes a large Masterworks Chorale pageant depicting Christ's life, scheduled April 12 14 and 15 at Bakersfield Civic Auditorium with a 250-voice chorus and Kern Philharmonic, tickets from local banks and venues.
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Bakersfield
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Christ
Masterworks Chorale
Martha Knight
Bakersfield Ballet Theatre
Phillip C. Dodson
Bakersfield College
Lorraine Cappelo
California
Community National Bank
Broadway
Valley Plaza
Kern Philharmonic
Public Schools Month proposed to replace Public Schools Week
California education leaders back extending Public Schools Week to a full month in April. Dr. Harry Blair Kern County superintendent says the shift breaks a 53 year custom and gives districts flexibility to choose their own week for open houses and related events.
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Owens Named Legion Man of Year
Buck Owens, Bakersfield country music star, will be honored as outstanding citizen of the year at a Bakersfield American Legion post banquet. The event is set for Wednesday April 4 at 7 30 p m in the American Legion Hall on 2020 H Street.
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Bakersfield
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American Legion Hall
Shafter Arts and Crafts Display Seeks Local Entries
Shafter residents are urged to enter art hobbies and collections for the Shafter Agricultural Paradise celebration. No judging this year, entries due Memorial Hall Friday May 4 from 1 to 5 pm for show May 5 and 6. Contact Mrs. J W Frizzell or Mrs. Lee Stover for details.
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Shafter Agricultural Paradise
Shafter
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