Buttonwillow 50th Coop Milestone Prompts Local Updates
The 50th anniversary of the Farmer's Co op Gin of Buttonwillow is noted by manager Carlton Hooper with 85 members still farming, two original members alive. Local events include Mothers of the Rosebud Eaton Co op staffing concession booths at Little League games, and a yearly Kern County Chamber meeting at Stockdale Country Club hosted by Barbara Blair and Sharon Ghilarducci. Elk Hills PTA deep pit barbecue funds the Elk Hills School, Sherri Antonieganni vies for the Shafter Junior Miss title, and Chamber activities plus a new fire station set for 1988.
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Buttonwillow
Carlton Hooper
Leland Olsen
Bob Cauzza
Mothers of the Rosebud Eaton Co-op Group
Ae Ee
Chamber
Barbara Blair
Sharon Ghilarducci
Stockdale Country Club
Kern County Board of Trade and Southern California Gas Co
Kern County Chamber
Beep Beep Classic jog a thon at Buttonwillow School
Buttonwillow Parents Club sponsors a jog a thon on May 5 to raise funds for school activities. Students from grades K-3 run 10 to 11, and grades 4-8 run 11:15 to 12:15. Pledges start at 10 cents per lap on a 300 meter track. prizes awarded. Lions Club hosts a hamburger meal for all participants.
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Buttonwillow School
Carolyn Romanini
The
Lions Club
Market Livestock Judging Day at Shafter High
4 H members judged beef, sheep and swine placing six classes. Junior Division participants included LeAnna Ackerman Jer rad Pierucci Mark Ballengee Jerald Pierucci Kelli Wells Dameond Bryant Kenna Torrigiani Tangie Bryant Brian Grogan Shawn Ramay. Senior Division saw Pers Adus Seek Romanini and Vicki Vontz lead with Vontz first in Senior Beef and third in Senior Swine.
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Shafter High School
LeAnna Ackerman
Jerrad Pierucci
Mark Ballengee
Jerald Pierucci
Kelli Wells
Dameond Bryant
Kenna Torrigiani
Tangie Bryant
Brian Grogan
Shawn Ramay
Pers Adus
Romanini
Vicki Vontz
Vicki
JoAnna Romanini
Sam Ackerman
Buttonwillow
Mike Torigiani
Kern County
Edison School
Meagan Quary
Justin Hatcher
Alan Torrigiani
Patriotic musical program at Buttonwillow School April 30
Buttonwillow School presents a patriotic program titled America I Like the Sound of That on April 30 at 1 pm in the school auditorium. The event features the school chorus, a slide show by Catherine Merlo, and performances by Recorder, Beginning, and Advanced Bands, Flag Team, and chorus. Shafter High Jazz Band and Richland Cadet Band join, with new band uniforms previewed during the show.
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America
Buttonwillow
Reta Hampton
Catherine Merlo
Eileen Well
United States
Joe Kirk
Shafter
Shafter High
Richland Cadet Band
The
Richland
36th Annual Dinner and Mayor Race in Buttonwillow
Del Garcia was elected Buttonwillow mayor for 1987 and Barbara Blair began a second term as Chamber president at the 36th annual Dinner and Mayor's Race. The event featured 50s and 60s dancers and skits, a sold-out 500-seat audience, and total contributions of 30000 for community and youth activities.
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del Garcia
Barbara Blair
Chamber
Garcia
Debbie Brannon
Harold Martin
Anita Merlo
Buttonwillow
Gary Riccomini
Kenneth Roberts
Peggy Tazioli
Lori Hair
Ted Page
Richard Young
Regina Houchin
Joint Holy Week Services Across Buttonwillow Churches
Churches in Buttonwillow plan joint Holy Week services. Maundy Thursday April 16 at 6 p.m. at Community Baptist Church. Good Friday April 17 time and place to be announced. Easter sunrise service April 18 at Elk Hills cross site at 6 15 a.m. For more information contact local churches.
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Buttonwillow
Maundy
Com
Munity Baptist Church
Elk Hills Cross
Commerce and Agriculture Chamber News and Contacts
The Chamber urges public visits to its office at 154 Main Street Buttonwillow CA 93206. Open Monday Wednesday Friday 9 am to 1 pm. Mailing address P O Box 251 and phone 764 5406. 1987 88 Board includes Barbara Blair president Del Garcia and Albert Ghilarducci plus other directors.
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Buttonwillow
P.O. Box
Barbara Blair
del Garcia
Albert Ghilarducci
Don Antongiovanni
Sam Ackerman
Steve Cauzza
Anita Merlo
Sharon Page
Allen Pierucci
Ken Roberts
Ron Torigiani
Mary Wegis
Ken Williams
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Elk Hills
Bobby Scott
Sherri Antoniovanni
Sherri
Donald Antongiovanni
Buttonwillow Lumber Yard
Buttonwillow Chamber
Lumber Yard
Karl Hettinger
4Th District
Roy Johnson
Buttonwillow Sheriff's Substation
First and Miller Streets
Doug Wentz
West Palm Beach
Florida
Montreal E
Burlington
Iowa
Buttonwillow 4-H
Lou
Joyce Wolfe
Buttonwillow Lions. den
Ruby Hickman
Little League
Babe Ruth
Citizens Building
Bottomwillow Health Center
Thomas Carter
D.D.S
Univer
Sity
Southern California
Carter
Pamela
Parents Club
Chamber of Commerce
Venter VaUl Pork Chops End Co
Pork Chops
Phe Ag Choice
Eta
Lucca
Bonnie Hubbard
del Monte
Laura
John
Vowny
Hormel
del Monté
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