Multigenerational Dirksen Pitts Family Celebrates Holiday Assembly
Five generations gathered for a family Christmas led by Roy Pitts age 92 and newborn Tabitha RaeAnn Phippen born December 8 1995. Attendees included Bertha Dirksen 90 Arthur Dirksen 91 Joyce Pitts Pam Pitts Glenn Mandy Phippen and others from Wasco Santa Rosa and Sutter. Arthur and Bertha Dirksen marked their 68th wedding anniversary on January 26 1996.
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Dirksen/Pitts
Roy Pitts
Tabitha RaeAnn Phippen
Glenn
Mandy Phippen
Tabitha
Bertha Dirksen
Arthur Dirksen
Joyce Pitts
Pam Pits
Wasco
Mandy Pitts Phippen
Kenneth Pitts
Fred Pitts
Santa Rosa
Rocky Pitts
Anna
Sutter
Arthur
Infant Angellina Sanders Graveside Service Held
Angellina Sanders infant of Shafter died January 16 1996 in Bakersfield. Graveside services conducted by Peters Funeral Home at Shafter Cemetery on January 24 1996 with Pastor Steve Ambrose officiating. Survived by parents Richard Sanders and Wendy Chastair, siblings in multiple states and extended grandparents.
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Peters Funeral Home
Shafter
Angellina Sanders
Bakersfield
Steve Ambrose
the Valley Bible Church
Angellina Was
Richard Leon Sanders
Wendy Ann Marie Chastair
Christopher and
Curtis Sanders
James Chastain
Steve Chastain, Jr
Missouri
Maria
Miranda
Christine Chastain
Sarah McDonald
Heather
Anna
Jessica Sanders
Kayla Sanders
Oregon
Ruth Davis
Leroy Sanders
Marella Scurlock
Dwayne Attebury
Gloria Rice 1940 1996 Shafter Memorial Service Held
Gloria June Rice age 56 of Shafter died January 24 1996 in Bakersfield. A funeral service was conducted January 29 1996 at Shafter Cemetery by Pastor Jim Williams of First Southern Baptist Church Shafter. She was born January 23 1940 in Bakersfield to Homer and Juanita Smith. She lived in Shafter, was a Shafter High School graduate Class of 1958, enjoyed gardening camping coast and sewing for her grandchildren. Survived by husband Columbus Lum Rice. children Ricky Rice Steven Rice Debbie Gibson Cindy Ross Janice Raberg Vicki Reyneveld. siblings Jim Smith Dennis Smith Charlotte Allison Pam Pittman. ten grandchildren four great grandchildren.
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Peters Funeral Home
Shafter
Gloria June Rice
Bakersfield
Jim Williams
First Southern Baptist Church of
Rice
Homer
Juanita Smith
Shafter High School
Columbus ‘‘Lum”’ Rice
Ricky Robinson
Trona
Steven Rice
Betty
Debbie Gibson
Jim
Cindy Ross
Dennis
Indiana
Janice Raberg
Fred
Vicki Reyneveld
Richard Also
Jim Smith
Los Osos
Dennis Smith
Charlotte Allison
Lancaster
Pam Pittman
Arkansas
Community events list for Shafter area announced
A local column invites area residents to submit listings to The Shafter Press. It outlines recurring events including open days at the Shafter Depot Museum, Monday crafts at W C Walker Senior Center, a Christian women's group meeting, a community Bible study, and a Thursday City Hall prayer gathering with broad church participation.
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Shafter Press
P.O
W.C. Walker Senior Center
Sunset Ave
Barbara Tisler
Woman’s Agron
Shafter
Veteran’s Hall
Valley Bible Church
Pine St
Jerusalem
Nancy Wilson
Kay Kelley
City Hall
Birth Announcement for Jerika Prado in Shafter
Jerika Alexandria Prado was born Monday January 8, 1996 at 10 40 p.m. She weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Proud parents Kilie Hernandez and Jerry Prado reside in Shafter.
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Jerika Alexandria Prado
Kilie Hernandez
Jerry Prado
Shafter
Public rights stance urged against federal mandates
A reader laments government agencies enforcing unconstitutional federal mandates while applauding Cal-Trans and Assemblyman Chuck Poochigian for voicing concern. Focuses on protecting private property rights and freedom of speech.
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Cal-Trans
Assemblyman
Chuck Poochigian
How To Protect Your Life's Savings From Medi-Cal
Retirees warned that nursing home costs can wipe out assets as Medicare rarely pays and Medi-Cal only covers after all holdings are gone. A free recorded message at 1-800-339-9897 promises tips to shield savings from government care costs.
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Medi-Cal
Swedish Weight Loss Surprises Consumers
Vita Source announces Banta weight loss supplement developed with U S government support after extensive testing. Claims include fat burning appetite suppression and lean muscle gain. Consumer testimonials from Gary F of Santa Barbara and Thomas S of San Diego praise rapid results. Vita Source executive cites overwhelming orders and stock shortages. Available at K-Mart pharmacies with contact numbers.
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Sweden
Vita Source
U.S
Gary F
Santa Barbara
California
Thomas S
San Diego
K-Mart
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Holiday
Taft
Belridge
Bertha
Shafter Convalescent Hospital
Kern Crest Manor
Pam Pitts
Ma Ph N
Glenn Phi
Loi Pitts
Dorothy Pitts
Kean
Sahes Pas
Peniion
Lotion
Anna Pitts
Gloria Rice
Kern County Activities
Jerika Prado
Mercury
Paw
GEO Prizm Lsi
Toyota Cressida
Habla Espanol
Valentine
St. Wasco
Bous
FedEx
A “T
Sunshine
LEE Jeans
Steel City
Wasco & Delano
Aladdin Stanley
Chester
S. Chester
Central Ave
Delano
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