Walkers Attend 67th Lions Convention in San Francisco
John Walker and Luciel, Shafter Lions Club delegates, attended the 67th Lions International Convention in San Francisco from July 3 through 7. Lions President Jim Fowler led sessions at Civic Auditorium with welcoming remarks from Governor George Deukemejian, Mayor Dianne Feinstein, and Senator Milton Marks. Nancy Reagan received the International Humanitarian Award for drug and alcohol work. The event featured a four hour parade on July 4, participation from 140 nations, and state bands. The Walkers enjoyed weather, food, and hospitality and returned home with their three year old granddaughter Susan Walker Christensen visiting while her parents were in Hawaii.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walker
Shafter Lions Club
Luciel
San Francisco
Lions
Jim Fowler
Little Rock
Arkansas
Civic Auditorium
California
George Deukemejian
Dianne Feinstein
Milton Marks
Nancy Reagan
Lions Clubs
Cbs-Tv
Shafter
Susan Walker Christensen
Hawaii
Summer memories from Sandy Armstrong and family
The author recalls lazy summer days on the farm with dew, frogs, swimming lessons, and library visits. She notes family routines, cooking challenges in heat, and a microwave cookie recipe while inviting readers to share ideas and recipes. Krispy Peanut Butter Bars are shared, plus contact details for letter replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Pool
Chrissie
Dwayne
Local events calendar highlights Bakersfield area
Notify Pat about permanent collection exhibit at Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery in Bakersfield. Listings proceed chronologically through July with включает shows at Great American Melodrama, Los Angeles Philharmonic concerts, Fiddler on the Roof at Bakersfield Civic Light Opera, county rib barbecue for American Cancer Society, Encore Dinner Theatre, Shafter invitational swim meet, Valley Brass Quintet at Kern County Museum, Pioneer Days, and an Antique Show and sale in Morro Bay. Includes dates, venues and contact numbers.
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Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery
R St
Bakersfield
Trickster
Los Angeles Philharmonic
North Grand Ave
Los Angeles
Bakersfield Civic Light Opera Association
Harvey Auditorium
Kern River Golf Course
American Cancer Society
Bernard St
A.m. Shafter Aquatic Center
Valley Brass Quintet
Kern County Museum
Vacation Bible School Offers Joint Program in South Shafter
Two local churches partner for a July 16 to 20 Vacation Bible School for 3 year olds through grade 8. From 9 to 11 30 a m daily at Church of God and Mennonite Brethren Church classes include music crafts Bible stories games and refreshments with a Spanish speaking teacher for some groups. Public invited to participate and adults may attend the closing program July 20 in the MB social hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Shafter
Church of God
South Shafter Avenue
Mennonite Brethren Church
Orange Avenue
Shafter Community July birthday and anniversary roundup
July 11 marks anniversaries for Kevin and Elaine Bergman and Cindy and Dave Thompson. Birthdays include David Kadel and Gay Morris. July 12 honors Ronni Evans Kathe Isaac and Steve Head. July 13 celebrates Ken Gladden and Dee Voth. July 14 lists Joel Westbrook Loren Nunilist Rolf Jacobsen and Brandon Hunt with anniversaries for Frank Wernell Migdat Gloria Rodriguez. July 15 features Leora Peters Deral Rawlins and LeRoy Prough birthday. July 16 celebrates Kimberlie Ebling Elizabeth Peters Wayne Wood Melinda Zachary with anniversaries Bob and Zoe Ann Smith Susan Neufeld Jones Iva and Alvin Lepp. Reba Ebling Jerry Ratzlaff Chris Grundy Karmen Jacobsen Connie Reimer also celebrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin
Elaine Bergman
Cindy
Dave Thompson
David Kadel
Gay Morris
Ronni Evans
Kathe Isaac
Steve Head
Joel Westbrook
Loren Nunilist
Rolf Jacobsen
Brandon Hunt
Frank
Wernell Migdat
Gloria
John Rodriguez
Leora
Ben Peters
Deral
LaDona Rawlins
LeRoy Prough
Kimberlie Ebling
Elizabeth Peters
Wayne Wood
Melinda Zachary
Nn Jones
Iva
Alvin Lepp
Reba Ebling
Jerry Ratzlaff
Chris Grundy
Karmen Jacobsen
Connie Reimer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walkers
Shafter Adult School
Sandy Armstrong
Darren
P.O. bin A
Pat
Morro Bay
Shafter Christian Assembly
Thomas Baker
Community Evangelical Congregational Church
Shafter High School
Stan Jensen
Stephen Sloat
Youth Music
Susan Zachary
Children’s Center
Jerine Rekesh
Children’s Ministries
Cecc Children’s Center
Henry Harder
Dick Dean
Kern
North Pine Street
Awana
Mark Fisk
Menno Schellenberg
Vacation Bible School
Ken Gladden
Dee Voth
Bob
Zoe Ann Smith
Susan
C.C. Neufeld
Gilbert and
Linda
United Methodist Church
W. Lerdo Hwy
the People’s Church
James St
Gene & Bette Freeman
Kenneth McCormick
Pastor Pat Harrelson
Children's Church
Shafter Assembly OF God
Elm Street
ST. Therese Catholic Church
W. Lerdo
Msgr
John A. Delany
Church of
Jack
First Southern Baptist Church
N. Kern St. Shafter
Pentecostal Church OF God
South Shafter Ave
Kevin Grills
John Davis
Tom Kelley
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