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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1982
Page
2
The Mennonite Brethren Church and Caton Congregational Church host Vacation Bible School activities in Manne Park from June 14 to 17, 1 to 4 p.m. A dunk tank event with a jumping jack invites children and adults, with free tickets for attendees and 50 cent or one dollar tickets otherwise.
Jay Kroeker and Carol Starrh Kroeker reside at 255 Faber Street Shafter after a Waikiki honeymoon. They wed March 27 1982 at Rosedale Mennonite Church in a ceremony with 425 guests. The bride wore lace and carried Sonia roses, tiger lilies and daisies. Attendants included Arco Starrh Linda Brown Exie Warkentin Cindy Deleasa and Tracy Peters. Guests included family from Shafter Bakersfield Arroyo Grande Fresno Wasco and Virginia. The couple returned April 4 and the bride works at Security Pacific Bank Wasco.
Sixteen year old Eric DeVries of Shafter High School will depart July 15 for Sweden to join the Youth For Understanding exchange program. He earned a $1,000 YFU scholarship based on merit and need and will stay with a Swedish host family, studying there for a year before a Stockholm reunion with other participants.
Seventh Day Adventist Elementary held a graduation at the SDA Church on June 2 at 7 30 p.m. Students marched in to organ music by Joyce Pitts. Graduate Luis Marcario sang In His Time and the address was given by Pastor Paul Johnson.
Elbert Hubbard defines optimism as a kind of heart stimulant, framing it as a mental tonic that energizes resolve. The remark suggests optimism boosts emotional resilience and drive in the face of challenges.
Pastor Roger Trautmann announces Valley Bible Church VBS from June 14 to 18 for children ages five through sixth grade. The program themed Jesus Leads the Way to a Brand New Day offers new direction and a lively day camp atmosphere.
Jillian Beth Searcy, first girl in 85 years on the Searcy side, arrived June 2 1982 at 11 26 am to Russell and Mona of Shafter at Greater Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. She weighed six pounds ten ounces and measured 19 inches. She has a brother Jason, two. Grandparents are Vernon Searcy, Mrs Janie Colvard of Shafter, great grandparents CE Searcy of Carnegie Oklahoma, Marjorie Farrell of Crosett Arkansas, Raymond Farrell of Hayward, and Ed and Artie Cooke of Shafter. Pastor Trautmann notes a Vacation Bible School at Valley Bible Church June 14–18 from 8 30 to 11 30 am. For information call 746 6000 or 746 3843.
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