Shafter volunteers aid Shalimar Children Center effort
Shafter residents work with the Shalimar Children's Center in Bakersfield to provide care for abused youths. Volunteers boost self esteem, while a Kiwanis project funded a basketball court with a $5,000 donation. Children arrive from abusive homes, often stay brief but traumatic periods, and need ongoing support. Call 861-2032 to volunteer.
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Shalimar
Shafter Kiwanis
Children’s Center
Kiwanis
Shalimar Drive
Bakersfield
Hawkin's
Milt
Central Avenue
Bev
The Fine Art of Parenting
Laura Martens argues effective toys aid development not mere distraction. Simple, multi use toys like building blocks foster imagination and self confidence as children progress from stacking to building complex structures. Parents should choose age appropriate play items such as swings, blocks, wheels and simple puzzles to support motor skills and body control.
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Laura Martens
Reading, Art and Music Engagement in Early Years
Four to six year olds show growing interests in reading, humor in books, and appreciation of art and music. They enjoy a range of toys from dolls and trucks to puzzles and paints, with activity lasting longer as skills develop.
Death Notice for Benjamin Lankford 94 in Shafter
Funeral services scheduled Wednesday December 7 at Agee Funeral Chapel for Benjamin Lankford 94 of Shafter who died December 4 in Bakersfield. Born March 23, 1889 in Cameron Oklahoma, he worked as coal miner and farmer before moving to Los Angeles in 1942 and later to Shafter in 1948 where he retired in 1973. Survived by six sons, six daughters, 37 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and 11 great great grandchildren.
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Agee
Benjamin Lankford
Shafter
Bakersfield
John Davis
Lankford
Cameron
Oklahoma
William and
Mary Ann Lankford
Cameron, Wilberton
Los Angeles
National Defense Plant
Robert
Modesto
Bennie
William
Jackie
Germany
Ricky
Roy
Paso Robles
Virgie Warren
Oildale
Verna Denton
Palmdale
Judy Rubio
Beverly Brown
Betty Owens
Vickie Taylor
Arizona
Arthur Salazar obituary rites in Shafter
Arthur Salazar age 21 of Shafter died December 3 in an auto accident. A Holy Rosary was held December 5 at 6:30 p.m. and Requiem Mass December 6 at St. Theresa’s Church. Interment was at Shafter Memorial Park. He was born in Bakersfield to Luis and Cruz Salazar and was a 1980 Shafter High School graduate. He served in the US Marine Corps with time in Japan and Camp Pendleton, receiving an honorable discharge in September. Surviving are his parents, grandmother Elvira Sanchez, five brothers Joe Salazar Ernie Tony Manuel, and two sisters Carmen Jara and Elvira Naji.
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Arthur Salazar
Shafter
St. Theresa's Church
John A. Dz
Shafter Memorial Park
Arthur
Bakersfield
Luis and
Cruz Salazar
Richland Elemtary
Richland Jr. High
Shafter High School
US. Marine Corps
Japan
Camp Pendleton
Elvira Sanchez
Mexico
Joe
Sal
Ernie
Tony
Manuel
Los Angeles
Carmen Jara
Elvira Naji
McNeal Graveside Services Held in Shafter
Margaret Lorine McNeal age 70 died November 29 in Shafter. Graveside services were held Monday December 5 at 11 a.m. at Shafter Memorial Park with Rev. Chris Ummel officiating. She was born June 6, 1913 in Clarkston Missouri and was a long time Shafter resident. Survived by three sons Herman Shafter Andy Texas Billy Delano one daughter Mildred Tolbert Oregon one sister Oma Tippett Michigan 16 grandchildren two great grandchildren and a daughter in law Evelyn Hann Bakersfield.
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Shafter Memorial Park
Margaret Lorine McNeal
Shafter
Chris Ummel
Mrs. McNeal
Clarkston
Missouri
Herman
Andy
Texas
Billy
Delano
Mildred Tolbert
Oregon
Oma Tippett
Michigan
Evelyn Hann
Bakersfield
Nixon C Funeral for Curtis Houston Nixon in Bakersfield
Funeral services were held Saturday December 3 at 10 am for Curtis Houston Nixon 73 who died December 1 in Bakersfield. Rev H D Rutledge officiated with interment in Shafter. Nixon born December 29 1909 in Kinta Oklahoma moved to Shafter 49 years ago. Survivors include wife Lillie two sons Bob W Nixon and Jack Nixon three grandchildren three great grandchildren and siblings. Pallbearers named.
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Curtis Houston Nixon
Bakersfield
H. D. Rutledge
Shafter Memorial Park
Mr. Nixon
Kinta
Oklahoma
Virgil
Sarah Nixon
Shafter
First Southern Baptist Church
Frank Russell Mig
Lillie
Bob W. Nixon
Jack Nixon
Goleta
R. B. Nixon
Joe Nixon
Stigler
Bennie Beasley
Donald Graves
Vernon Kroeker
Horance Womack
Harvey Neuman
Dal Spohn
Wilbur Few
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America
St. Gaudens
Liberty's
Too Manly
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