Convoy of Hope food drive feeds Bakersfield crowd
More than 100000 pounds of food were distributed to 10000 people at 1509 Columbus in Bakersfield as the Convoy of Hope event provided canned goods beans potatoes fruits bread pasta and fresh produce. The six hour effort featured entertainment and messages as volunteers from local churches offered meals without ID on a first come basis. Local coordinator Barbara Gabel said the demo shows churches uniting can meet both physical and spiritual needs. Pastor Troy Morris of New Christian Church spoke on serving Christ and the community as the event coordinated with Operation Blessing based in Virginia Beach Virginia.
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Columbus
Bakersfield
Barbara Gabel
Coop Operation Blessing
OBI
Virginia Beach
Virginia
Tieing One on For Safety holiday drunk driving drive
The S A F E Coalition and Teen Advisory Board promote safe driving during the holidays with a Tieing One on For Safety event tied to MADD red ribbon efforts on December 18 1997. Teens are urged to participate through schools or the MADD office for entry forms.
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Kern County
S.A.F.E
Teen Advisory Board
MADD
Sarah Futrell
Wasco Sheriff Log Highlights December 1997 Arrests
The December 2 to 7 1997 sheriff log lists multiple Wasco residents charged with Burglary Conspiracy Trespass Vandalism DUI and related offenses. Individuals include Jason Dunlap Criston McPhetridge Jose Trujillo Maria Verdugo Orfel Lopez Miguel Garibay Alvarez Aubrey Tappin and others. Several were booked at Lerdo Pre-Trial or cited to appear in court with some released to parents. A tip of the week advises marking valuables.
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Jason Patrick Dunlap
Wasco
Lerdo
Criston Lee McPhetridge
Joe Eleazar Montecino Sr
Jose A. Trujillo
Maria Acosta Verdugo
Orfel Garcia Lopez
Miguel Garibay Alvarez
Kenneth Patten
Aubrey Lycen Tappin
Social Security Teachers Kit described for classrooms
Bakersfield Social Security Office manager Watson explains a special teaching kit for high school use. The kit covers financing, benefits now and future, and how Social Security fits into financial planning with video, factsheets, transparencies, quizzes, and a teacher guide. Orders and downloads available via mail, phone, or SSA website.
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Social Security
Dene S
I Watson
Bakersfield
Social Security Office
A man who uses many words as a poor marksman
A quip notes that a verbose speaker resembles a marksman who throws a handful of stones at a target rather than aiming a single stone. It compares excessive speech to wasted effort and imprecise aim. The saying emphasizes clarity over quantity in expression.
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Manuel Campero
D.D.S. & Associates
Benny B. Kohanteb
D.D.S
Mais Sagharian
7Th Street
Chee-Mok Chan
James St
Shafter
Michael Weinberg
Stephen L K Yen
Dmd
Calif
Jack D. & D. Groves
C.C
Central Avenue
A. Stainer, M.D
F.A.C.S
Wolfgang H. Renken
Gregory George MD
Steven M. Yaplee
CalFarm Insurance Agency
Selita Groves
James Street Shafter
Social Security News
Gilbert A. Watson
Lost Hills
Roary Park
C. M. Chan
D.D.S. General Dentistry
Espanol
Gee
Ewellers & Cataly
Paint & Body Works
Dupont
Booth
Walker Street
Shafter Kern County
James & Shafter
Women's Medical Center
27Th Street
Suite
Lee
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