It is just about too hot to do much of anything
The writer notes extreme heat limiting activity and recalls a wobbling van raising concern about replacing rear tires. The column contrasts his low priority on tires with his partner’s higher concern, illustrating practical everyday decisions amid heat.
Honeymoon at Pismo Beach After Fifty Years of Marriage
The narrator recalls 50 years since eloping to Yuma in 1955 and renewing vows at Home Fellowship Church. A road trip includes tire troubles fixed before a five day honeymoon at Pismo Beach in mild temperatures. She reflects on ministry life, family, and enduring love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Yuma
Arizona
Home Fellowship Church
Tom
Isle
Pismo
Jon Johnston
Retirement Wishes For TSU and Sissy in Shafter
A reader salutes TSU and her sister in Shafter on the occasion of TSU’s 50th birthday and retirement. The note praises years of support, family bonds, and the desire to enjoy retirement together while thanking TSU for being a steadfast rock and a gem to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Shafter
Sissy
Writer backs column urging downtown rent reforms in Shafter
Dear Editor, Deanna Root’s piece urging landlords to attract quality downtown businesses was correct. Our nonprofit moved our office homeward due to high rents and offers to landlords to offset part of the rent as a tax deduction were declined. two available spaces remain empty as we hoped to be part of downtownShafter’s heart and its recent city improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deanna Root
Foundation
Deanna
Shafter
Grandparents share faith and life lessons for youth
Rex M. Rogers and Alan Blanchard reflect on enduring faith, marriage, and making a difference through guidance. The column urges youth to value relationships over money, work hard, and listen to aging mentors. It also tells Jose Herrera’s success story aided by one teacher Chauncey Veatch in Coachella Valley Unified School District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex M. Rogers
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Alan
Jose Herrera
School Board Journal
Herrera
Mexicali
Coachella Valley
Coachella Valley Unified School District
Coachella
California
Legislative Analyst Office
U.S. Department of Education
Coachella Valley High School
Chauncey Veatch
George Washington
Veatch
College of the Desert
Kiwanis Hosts Russian Delegates in Kern County Visit
Ronni Carroll notes Kiwanis shared lunch with eight Russian delegates and two facilitators from Friendship Force of Kern County. Sandra Larson organized eight day stay with host families Ben and Patricia Goossen in Shafter. The event featured a Russian song and history talks by Stan Wilson about Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Force
Kern County
Sandra Larson
Russia
Sandra
George
Ben
Patricia Goossen
Shafter
Friendship Force International
Shafter Museum
Stan Wilson
Stan
Kiwanis
Carlton Watkins
Watkins
Kern County Land Co
J.B. Haggin
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Solvang
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Juck
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Reed Print Inc
Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
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Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O
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Donald L. Reed
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