Christmas reflections and hometown memories in Shafter notes
Christmas messages from Pastor Kotrola and choir praise set a warm tone as Barbara Brannen shares her Navy son Sean Brannon’s career moves aboard the USS West Virginia. Alma Smith earns a photography prize while the Shafter Woman’s Club marks 75 years. Local history recalls Julia Potter’s community impact and early civic projects, plus festive Model T gathering memories and bright holiday lights across town.
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Mike Kotrola
Christ
Brannen
Barbara Brannen
Sean
U.S. S. West Virginia
Connetecut
St. Mary
Georgia
Amanda Brannon
Shafter
Nathan Cole Brannon
James
Barbara Brannon
Alma Smith
California Federation of Woman's Clubs
Potter’s
Potter's
Julia
Richland School
Potter
Kern County
Benji’s
Bakersfield
Shafterites
Evelyn Little
Rich
Chris Lite
Dan Hammett
Pat Criswell
Art and I
Rorks Welcome Baby Jarrett Michael in Shafter
Annette and Mike Rork of Merced visited Annette and Michael Rork in Shafter over Thanksgiving with their new son Jarrett Michael born November 27 a month early. Jarrett weighed five pounds at birth and has gained two pounds. grandparents Jane and Herman Rork George and Judy Ashcraft and great-grandma Hallie Dunkin of Shafter celebrate.
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Annette
Michael Rork
Merced
Shafter
Jarrett Michael
Jarrett
Jane and
Herman Rork
George and
Judy Ashcraft
Hallie Dunkin
Untouchable Outsiders Move God's Message to Samaria
A pastor reflects on the siege of Samaria from II Kings chapters 6 and 7. Four leprous outsiders outside the walls bring life saving news as famine ends and the city celebrates, challenging churches to listen to those traditionally deemed outsiders.
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Samaria
Ben-Hadad
Ben Hadad
Walker Center seniors honored for November birthdays
November birthday seniors were feted at the W. C. Walker Center with a birthday party on Wednesday. Twenty six attended the lunch and cake and ice cream. Senior Coordinator Barbara Tisler awarded gift bags to each honoree. Names include Leah Schnidt John De Vincenzo Saulman Fout Thomas Patterson Roy Ratzlaff Lilly Saunders Ruth Trout Myrtle SpradlinConsuela Gallego.
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W. C. Walker Center
Barbara Tisler
Leah Schnidt
John de Vincenzo
Saulman Fout
Thomas Patterson
Roy Ratzlaff
Lilly Saunders
Ruth Trout
Myrtle Spradlin
Consuela Gallego
Senior Lunch Menu With Advance Reservations Required
Senior menu lists daily noon service and a required one day in advance reservation. Donor amounts: $1.50 for seniors and spouses, $3.50 for guests under 60. Meals include listed dishes for December 7 to 16 with juices, milk, and occasional desserts. The notice warns menu changes may occur without notice.
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Georgette Kadel
Mike Rork
Pastor’s Corner
Elmer Prout
Church of Christ
Walker Center
Georgette Kade
Kern Regional Transit
Shafter Veterans Hall
California Avenue
Glenn Spencer
Kern Transit
M Street
GPC
Fastrip
E. Lerdo
Iquor
Steven D. Gilbertson
D.D.S
UCLA
Wasco Family Dental Office
St. Wasco
WASCO
Professional Directory
Chiropractic
Central Valley Chiropractic Clinic
Earl P. Kallies
D.C
Daniel E. Kallies
E. Street
Calif
Anderson Chiropractic
E. R. Anderson
Central Ave
Habla Espanol
Manuel Campero
Family Dentistry
7Th Street
Chee-Mok Chan
James St
Ming Ave
Robert A. Neufeld
D.D.S. Inc
Ada
CDA
Kern County Dental Society
Michael Weinberg
Steve D. Gilbertson
Jack D. Groves
O.D
Central Avenue
Gregory A. Stainer
M.D
F.A.C.S
China
Wolfgang H. Renken
Rees
Steven M. Yaplee
7Th St. Wasco
Ceca
CalFarm Insurance Agency
Selita Groves
James Street Shafter
Montgomery Insurance Agency
E Street
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