Educators hear Olguin on language and culture
Approximately 200 educators attended a full day seminar by Dr. Leonard Olguin at Shafter High School on January 16. The event drew teachers aides and staff from Richland Primary and other Kern locales, who heard anecdotes about Chicano culture and methods to engage students in bilingual education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Cane
Olguin
Shafter
Richland
Kern and
Chireaunies
Leonard Olguin
Shafter High
Kern
Tulare
La Rosa Chapter Holds January Regular Meeting
La Rosa Chapter 146, Order of Eastern Star, met Monday January 12 at Wasco Masonic Temple. Worthy Matron Pauline Cope Land and Worthy Patron Perry Cope presided. The meeting honored 50 year members and featured escorts East for Faye Barr PM and Frances Cazaly PM. A Grand Matron attended, a deputy led a brief training, and refreshments were provided by Faye Kester, Joyce Johnston, and Elsie Campbell. A travel program by Fayé and Irvin Barr PM & PP is planned for January 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Rosa
Order of Eastern Star
Wasco Masonic Temple
Pauline
Perry Copeland
Faye Kester
Joyce Johnston
Elsie Campbell
Green House
Fayé
Irvin Barr
PM & PP
Compassionate Friends aims to help bereaved parents in Shafter
Shirley Hight, now a Shafter resident, seeks to start a local Compassionate Friends chapter. She recalls monthly coffee meetings in Ventura and hopes to connect with a family bereaved for at least 18 months to form a support group. Call 746-5671 for interested locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Area
Shirley Hight
Shafter
Ventura
Shafter Families Attend Funeral and Luncheon Gatherings
Shafter families and friends gathered around Carel VanDe Valk's funeral with Lompoc visitors Mrs Elroy Janzen and Mrs Wescovell joining. Leon Templeton hosted Friday luncheon for James Everett and family including Jeremy, Joann from Grover City. Christmas Eve dinner guests included Jim Snyder Modesto Howard Snyder Wyona Snyder Buttonwillow and Johnny Rhonda Johnny Wayne Jr Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elroy Janzen
Wescovell
Lompoc
Carel VanDe Valk
James Everett
Jeremy
Joann
Grover City
Leon Templeton
Templetons
Jim Snyder
Modesto
Howard
Wyona Snyder
Buttonwillow
Johnny
Rhonda
Johnny Wayne, Jr
Shafter
Marriage of Susan and veterinarian in Modesto
Susan, a 1970 Shafter High School graduate and UCLA alumna, and Kenworth Edson, a UC Davis Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and PhD holder, announce their marriage in Woodland California on January 2 1981. Susan is a California DOT personnel analyst. Edson has worked with poultry firms including British United Turkeys and is now veterinarian for The Grange Company of Modesto. A reception is planned for February at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vis
Kenworthy Edson
Modesto
Sarita
Woodland
Susan
Shafter, High School
Bakersfield College
U.C.L.A
California Department of Transportation
Nancy Grissom
Riverside
University of California At Davis
British United Turkeys
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Seniors told aid programs at Shafter AARP meeting
A Shafter AARP meeting outlined senior services from county agencies. Al Smith of Kern County Information and Referral Service highlighted their focus on helping seniors access aid, noting SSI recipients will get a $33 LEAP payment this month. Forms for LEAP aid are available at Bakersfield College Downtown Center. income limits apply. Contact Smith or Helen Hasty if eligible. Sylvia Baughman announced a March 18 19 tour with space for nine more, and members were invited to suggest future tours. Mandelyn Kennels demonstrated professional service dog training with George Conacher speaking. Recreation group meets first Monday monthly at the Veterans Hall for games and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
American Association of
al Smith
Kern County
L.E.A.P
Bakersfield College
Helen Hasty
AARP
Sylvia Baughman
W.C. Walker
Mandelyn Kennels
Bakersfield
George Conacher
Hasty
Veteran's Hall
Shafter BPW Zachary to Speak in District Young Careerist Contest
Zachary of Shafter will represent the Shafter Business and Professional Women at the Central District Winter Conference in Bakersfield. She competes in the Young Careerist event against entrants from the San Joaquin Valley with the winner advancing to the California state contest in San Francisco in May. Wanda Watson and Helen were elected as district delegates at a recent meeting. next Shafter club meeting is January 28 at Toby's Restaurant with Jeanette Wheeler as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Zachary
Shafter
Shafter Business and Professional Women’s Club
Bakersfield
Zachary
Hilton Inn
San Joaquin Valley
San Francisco
Wanda Watson
Shafter’ Club
Helen
Miss. Zachary
Margaret Gordon
Nrxt
Shafter Club
Toby's Restaurant
Jeanette Wheeler
Hillcrest Business and Professional Women's Club
Watson
Birth notices from Buttonwillow and Lost Hills area
Cradle roll births announced for January 1981 across North Kern Hospital with multiple families. Ryan Shane McNamara born January 2 weighing eight pounds two ounces at 21 inches. JoAnna Orceo born January 2 at 7:22 a.m. weighing seven pounds seven ounces and 21 inches. William Villanueva born January 2 at 3:50 p.m. weighing nine pounds nine and a half ounces. Guadalupe and Olga Lara announce daughter Griselda Lara born January 10 at 7:20 a.m. weighing nine pounds five and a half ounces and 20 inches. Jen n a Jaree Page born January 7 at Memorial Hospital weighing eight pounds. Grandparents and great-grandparents listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Linda McNamara
Ryan Shane McNamara
North Kern Hospital
Jose
Eleuteria Orceo
Third Street
Buttonwillow
JoAnna Orceo
North Kerm Hospital
William Villanueva
Arturo and
Maria Villanueva
Lost Hills
Guadalupe and
Olga Lara
Griselda Lara
Philip Ysabel Arias
Candelario
Elizabeth Arias
Kern Street
Tura Guerra
Olsen Street
Gamaliel Guerra
Gerald Page
Jenna Jaree
Memorial Hospital
Tyson
Lewis Cockrell
Otis Page
Louis Banducci
Martha Williams
Bakersfield
Revell to wed Reagan aide in Washington DC
Dennis Revell, son of Dr and Mrs John Revell formerly of Shafter, is presented in DC as the fiance of Reagan, oldest daughter of the President. Time magazine notes engagement plans after the inauguration. Revell, living in Santa Ana, studied for the bar, and attended Bakersfield College and the University in DC. Dr and Mrs Revell have left Shafter and put their Beech Street home up for sale while residing in Ventura.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Revell
John Revell
Shafter
Washington, D.C
Reagan
Miss Reagan
Time M
Revell
Santa Ags
Bakersfield College
Young Republicans
Beech Street
Ventura
CBMC Meeting Set for Thursday Guest Speaker Baer
On Thursday January 22 Richard Baer of Bakersfield will speak at the CBMC luncheon at Yee's Steak House at 12 Noon. Previous meeting January 15 featured Andy Russell of Frank Russell Manufacturing. All men are invited to CBMC luncheons each Thursday at Noon. A Wednesday prayer breakfast is at Yee's Steak House at 6 30 a.m. locally paid sales tax funds City services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Baer
Bakersfield
Christian Business Men's Committee
Yee's
Andy Russell
Frank Russell Manufacturing
CBMC
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Shafter Families & Friends
Freewill Baptist Church
Richland Ave
Shafter Bridd
Sam Hensley
Henry Harder
P&x
Church of
Shafter Methodist
Rev. G
Ted Larson
W. Lande Hwy
ST. Therese — Catholic Church
W. Lerdo
John A. Delany
Jule Ave
Owen C
Inarian
Grange Company of
Plana
Mi Ne
Geehring and
Robert Edsen
BPW
Antonio
Margareta Guzman
Maindrain Road
David Rene Guzman
Ebeneze
Sunset
James Maynard Keerner
God
Church of God
G.B. Kingsland
Pentecostal
Church OF God i
S. Shafter Ave
Dohe Bevis ‘Boghar
Apostolic Assembly the Faith IN Christ Jesus, Inc
Neeth Shafter Avenue
California
Poseue Ag
Christ
Weicon
Baptist Church
North Pine Street
Bredine
First Southern Baptist Church
Kem St
H.D. Rutledge
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