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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1987
Page
5
The California Arts Council announced a $17,000 grant awarded to the Arts Council of Kern for the 1987 1988 year. The Arts Council of Kern serves as the local partner of the California Arts Council.
Lesley and Susie Ogle of Shafter announce birth of daughter Lesley Michelle on June 29 1987 at Memorial Hospital Bakersfield weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces and 21 inches. Grandparents Louise Bellows and Jack Linda Ogle. great grandparents Ada Cummings Howard Mabelle Stephens Charles Katherine Ogle. Arts Council of Kern reports 58 state partners and forms county planning task force meeting June 25 to promote arts countywide. Next meeting September 24. to participate call Arts Council of Kern at 805 324 9000.
Private William E Taylor son of Rosemary Lomell and grandson of Opal McGowen of Shafter has completed basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey. He received instruction in drill and ceremonies weapons map reading tactics military courtesy military justice first aid and Army history and traditions.
Randall L. Abbott appoints Larry Garratt as the new chief building inspector for Kern County. Garratt, a county veteran since 1969, will head the Building Inspection Division and oversee all activities while striving to maintain high service levels for the building industry and the public.
Local seniors will depart on October 7 for a 17 day Historical East Tour featuring Colonial Williamsburg Arlington National Cemetery Philadelphia Washington D C Amish country Plymouth Rock Boston New York and more. The price is 1599 per person double occupancy includes round trip air fare deluxe coach transportation sightseeing luggage handling accommodations and all taxes. Contact Tour Chairwoman Mary Eppat at 805 746 2384 for former information.
KCEOC offers daily noon meals with July 8 to July 15 menus. Dishes include chili mac zucchini squash corn bread and fruit on July 8. cheesy baked chicken with rice and green beans on July 9. beef stroganoff with noodles and corn bread on July 10. sliced turkey with gravy and cranberry relish on July 13. spaghetti with meat sauce and mixed vegetables on July 14. hamburger steak with mashed potatoes and tomato on lettuce on July 15. Meals include margarine milk and bread or rolls. Suggested senior donation is 1.25 with non seniors charged 3.25.
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