Shafter Kiwanis interclub meeting in Bakersfield
The Shafter Kiwanis interclub met in Bakersfield for a good gathering. Kevin Useldinger, president of the Fitness Motivation Institute of California, spoke on overweight health and the value of rest, fuel, and movement. Don Luna of Shafter Transmission and Smog was this week’s featured Kiwanian and shared his Kiwanis motivation story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Albalos
Shafter Kiwanis Interclub
Bakersfield
Kevin Useldinger
The
Fitness Motivation Institute of California
Kevin
Don Luna
Shafter Transmission and Smog
Kiwanis Club
Luna
Old camellias bloom in desert town long after built up
The piece recalls camellia bushes near an old Golden West Street house thriving despite 6 inch yearly rainfall and 100 degree summers. It notes many varieties with blooms from October to March, their care needs, and resilience amid neglect, drawing a parallel to caring for others.
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Golden West Street
Memorial notices for Eloise Coats and Rex Anders
Wanda Eloise Coats 1939 2006 born Shinwell Oklahoma funeral services held Peters Funeral Home memorial service in Shafter at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness Jan 14 survived by husband Bill, daughters Vickie Sherry Sheila, sons Kirby Tony Kevin Shannon Jimmicon, preceded by parents and two brothers. A graveside service 1am Jan 11 2006 at Shafter Memorial Park for Rex Anders born July 15 1953 Portales NM died Jan 7 2006 survived by wife Pat, parents, daughter Christina, son in law Terry Breedlove, brother James, sister Janice, aunt Mrs Lester Anders, many nieces and nephews.
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Wanda Eloise Coats
Shinwell
Oklahoma
Peters Funeral Home
Eloise Coats
Shafter
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness
Eloise
Bill Coats
Vickie Daniels
Sherry Burns
Sheila Long
Kirby
Tony
Kevin
Shannon
Jimmicon Coats
Rex Anders
Shafter Memorial Park
Pat Coyle
Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church
Rex
Portales Roosevelt, NM
William and
Jeraldine Anders
Pat Anders
Bakersfield
Bill
Thelma Anders
Christina
Terry Breedlove
James Anders
Janice Anders
Lester Anders
Christopher
Brander Anders
Greg Childers
Dean Sutton Celebrates 70th Birthday Surrounded by Family
Dean Sutton was honored at a surprise party hosted by his three daughters Deborah Valerie and Cherlyn with wife March five grandchildren and nearly six great grandchildren on the way. A lighthearted program included a poem music and a humorous skit as friends and family offered warm wishes. Dean, who began as a car mechanic, remains active in retirement walking the Shafter streets pursuing hobbies like ham radio photography and travel with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Sutton
Deborah
Valerie
Cherlyn
March
Dean
Shafter
Special Days Listings January birthdays and anniversaries
January 18 celebrates birthdays for Shelby Lynch J D Hrenchi Kathy Preston. January 19 marks Mike and Judy Patrick as anniversary. January 20 honors birthdays for Ashley Love and Dawneal Sperling. January 21 lists birthdays for Ethyl Schultz Diane Givens and Sylvia Baughman. January 22 celebrates Mary Tisler Laura Freyberger. January 23 notes birthdays for Kristen Coats Jeff Millwee Thelma Lachenmaier and Ashley Roden. January 24 honors Seth Hutson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Lynch
J.D. Hrenchi
Kathy Preston
Mike
Judy Patrick
Ashley Love
Dawneal Sperling
Ethyl Schultz
Diane Givens
Sylvia Baughman
Mary Tisler
Laura Freyberger
Kristen Coats
Jeff Millwee
Thelma Lachenmaier
Ashley Roden
Seth Hutson
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Arlie ‘Smith and
Judy
Bergen Botanical Journal
Camellias
Dea
Rex William Anders
Mariah, Kyle, Matthew
Aaron
Lupe's
Elmo
Help
Floyd's
Bakersheld Garden Shops
Denim
Chester Avenue
Walker Street
High Street
Delano
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