Christmas Day German Tanks and Bulge Memories
The piece recalls World War II Battle of the Bulge events starting December 16 1944 with German artillery near Diekirch Luxembourg and Bastogne Belgium. Veteran Woodrow Sanders from Arkansas recalls Patton and the 80th Division and describes museum displays including tanks and Hershey bars.
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America
Iraq
Shafter
Woodrow Sanders
Bulge
Luxembourg
Ardennes
Diekirch
Bastogne
Belgium
United States
Landers
Arkansas
George S. Patton
Patton
Third
Hamm
Luxembourg City
Germany
Sanders
Community Christmas Sing and Toy Giveaway Details
The Shafter Ministerial Association sponsors a Community Christmas Sing at Mennonite Brethren Church 400 Kern Street on Sunday December 27 1998 at 6 30 p m. A pre giveaway event runs December 23 24 1998 at Companerismo Christiano Christian Fellowship 30349 Orange Ave from 9 p m to 3 a m with toys shoes and other items.
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Shafter Ministerial Association
Mennonite Brethren Church
Kern Street
Companerismo Christiano Christian Fellowship
Orange Ave
Night Revelation Shocks Judean Shepherds in Bright Angel Light
A group of shepherds in Judea watchful at night encounter a sudden radiant light and an angelic message. The scene shifts from routine to awe as fear gives way to a divine greeting and a promise, changing their quiet vigil into a pivotal moment.
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Sweet Voice Reas
Shafter Receives Seven New Ford Crown Victoria Patrol Cars
The City of Shafter unveiled seven new full size Ford Crown Victoria patrol cars costing a total of 209041 dollars. Funding came from the general fund and a special law enforcement grant. Chief John Zrofsky says the 1999 cars replace older models and feature upgraded engines cooling and safety designs for prisoner transport.
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Zrofsky
John
Guinn
Shafter
California
Stice
Jos. Zrofsky
Sgt
Dave Edmiston
Daytime burglaries blamed on truant youth in Shafter
Shafter reports a series of daytime burglaries in recent weeks from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays targeting jewelry money and electronics. Police urge vigilance and ask residents to report suspicious youths to the Shafter Police Department at 746 6341 during school hours or for any other concerns.
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Shafter Police Department
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RVR Roos
Judea
Gervant
Police Department
Roy Patrick
California Highway Patrol
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Bree Street
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