Shafter High custodian Augie Beltran honored after retirement return
Augie Beltran, a 62 year old Shafter High custodian, was honored by the Kern High School District board on January 7 after briefly returning to work following a two week retirement. He received a plaque and a gold watch, with fellow staff celebrating his 35 years at the district and his art contributions to the Shafter General logo. He plans to pursue drawing and local art classes, while remaining active in church and community activities.
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Shafter Considers Central Avenue Closure For Downtown Plan
City leaders discuss tightening permits oversight and review conditional uses while eyeing a Central Avenue closure near Five Points to ease traffic and enable a potential mini shopping center on a half acre. A plan will be drafted for public presentation, aiming to attract shoppers to the downtown district.
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New Semester of Chorus Begins at Richland
A new semester of community chorus starts this week with Tuesday evening sessions from 7 to 9:30 pm at the Richland Music Building. Mark Reppert directs again, inviting singers with room available. Chorus members performed before Christmas and will learn new music this semester. for details call Reppert at 746-3904.
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Belated birthday and anniversary greetings column
January birthdays and anniversaries listed for Shafter readers. Names include Sandra Ballard Glen Baldwin Andrea Neufeld Patty Neumann Russell Searcy Rachelle Fabric Tim Struempf Herman Osborn Kathy Preston Billie Wood Mary E Carthal Heath Molina Jack and Laura Frost Bill and Evelyn Walker Olive Hilty Sylvia Baughman Diane Givens Ethel Schultz Nan and Wes Gorsching Desiree Reyna Carla Bailey Nina Leigh Gretchen Zachary Linda January 23 Louvella Brown Thelma Lachenmaier Lorna Frost Richard Woody David Westbrook Rebecca Givens Candace Givens Brian Kaler Melvin Neufeld Amy Sage Jane Nikkel Dr Mike Hair Evelyn Little Omega Smith Frank Preston Lucy Ratzlaff Shirley Yorke Greg and Debra Payne Joe Junior Rodriguez Lorine Giesbrecht Lillian Jim Ebling.
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Frank Rodriguez
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Cowboy Cookies From Catherine White Recipe
Catherine White shares her family favorite Cowboy Cookies with oats and chocolate chips. The story recalls her Navy husband and Rhode Island home near Quonset Point as the origin, then provides a crumbly dough method and bake time for 11 dozen cookies.
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