History book topic dominates Shafter Historical Society meeting
The June 9 board meeting at the Depot Museum prioritized a Shafter history book. Pre-publication reservations were handed out at the May Festival with a 210 percent member discount before July 1. Submissions by Shafter residents are welcome through July 1, with articles due then for inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Shafter Historical Society
Depot Museum
Armig Pe
Shafter Depot
Bill Goertzen
Sterling Threshing
Taft
Stan Wilson
Wasco
Bakersfield
Air Force Staff Sgt. Ozburn arrives for duty in Japan
Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael D. Ozburn, son of Jack and Frances Ozburn of McKittrick California, has arrived for duty in Japan. He serves as a personnel specialist with the 440th Maintenance Squadron and is a 1979 Taft Union High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Michael D. Ozburn
Jack
Frances Ozburn
McKittrick
Calif
Japan
Ozburn
Taft Union High School
Taft
Sheriff report of thefts in Shafter area May 31 to June 1 1988
Kern County Sheriff's Department North Area Substation reports May 28 through June 3 1988 incidents in Shafter. Mozelle Affleck alleged aluminum pipe theft near Seventh Standard and Russell roads with $1 729 loss. no arrests. Richard Grubbs reported removal of a 5 hp pump and motor from a 24 000 gallon gas trailer near Palm Ave and Taussie, loss $300. no arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Kern County
Sheriff's Department
North Area
Mozelle Affleck
Wilson Ag
Fresno
Seventh Standard
Russell Roads
Richard Grubbs
Gro
Kimberlina Rd
Palm Ave
Taussie
Community Calendar for Shafter Wasco and Area Events
Calendar notes events in Shafter Wasco and surrounding area from June 15 to June 21. Kiwanis and Veteran events at Veterans Hall, Richland High and Shafter High graduations, Board meetings for Richland and Buttonwillow, American Legion gathering, Rotary lunch, city charter Planting Commission at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Wasco
Aren
Rotary
Shafter Motel
Buttonwillow
KCEOC Lunch Menu Highlights Week
The KCEOC lunch plan lists daily meals from Thursday to Tuesday including beef enchiladas with pinto beans and vanilla pudding on June 16, meat loaf with sides on June 17, roast beef with gravy and pineapple upside-down cake on June 17, steak with onions and scalloped potatoes on June 20, and chicken supreme with peas and carrots salad on June 21, each with bread margarine and milk.
Lesa Kabrich Earns Master’s Degree at UCB Bakersfield
Lesa Kabrich completed a Master’s in Education at the University of California at Bakersfield on June 11, 1988. She previously earned an AA from Bakersfield Community College and a BA from California State College at Bakersfield, and has been active in the Child Abuse Program PTA and the May Festival. Lesa and her husband Wayne reside in Shafter with their two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of California At
Bakersfield
Kabrich
Bakersfield Community College
California State College At
PTA
Lesa
Wayne
Shafter
AARP Chapter 2809 June Meeting at Memorial Hall
The local AARP Chapter 2809 holds a June 20 luncheon at Memorial Hall starting at 12 noon with a 11:45 a.m. potluck setup led by Kitchen Queen Evelyn Walker. Final gathering before July August recess, resuming September 19. Entertainer Mario Di Molfetta to perform as singing waiter in Italian and American folk songs. Board meeting set for June 15 at 1:30 p.m. at Senior Citizens Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V Memorial Hall
Evelyn Walker
Mario di Molfetta
Senior Citizens Hall
Summer self reliance program at Shafter library
Camp Fire Council of Kern County offers two one hour courses July 11 to 15 for kindergartners to third graders. Im Safe and Sure covers safety rules honesty and handling strangers while I Can Do It teaches fire escape self help telephone and emergency skills. Parents may call 746 2156 to enroll. Bakersfield California Frius Family Foundation funds part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Kern County
Camp Fire Council of
Bakersfield
California/Frius Family Foundation
Shafter Library Dinamitee Summer Reading Program
The Shafter Branch Library announces its annual Dinamitee summer reading club for children running from June 20 to August 6. Activities include a Sach Sneaker Contest Teddy Boar Picnic Christmas in July storytime July movie series pup pet show T shirt silk screening and dinosaur storytimes. Bev Hawkins displays a dinosaur painting at the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Bev Hawkins
Peggy Weaver and Gary Burkett Wed in April Ceremony
Peggy Weaver and Gary Burkett were joined in marriage on April 29, 1988 at Cypress Gardens Delano in a double ring ceremony before 75 guests. The Rev. Charles Toy officiated. The bride wore a satin gown with lace bodice handmade by her mother. Family members served in bridal party and guests included out of town visitors. The couple plans to make Shafter their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Weaver
Gary Burkett
Cypress Gardens
Delano
Charles Toy
Assembly of God
John Warmer
Roberta Weaver
Sandra Garay
Earlimart
Debbie Weaver
Heather Garay
Heather
Frank Garay
Matthew Garay
Frankie Garay
Church Vacation Bible School Plans at 850 Minter
The Church of Christ at 850 Minter will host a vacation bible school for children aged four to six grade. The program runs June 20 through June 24 from 9 30 a.m. to 11 30 a.m. with the theme We are the Body of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Minter
Body of Christ
Vacation Bible School Offered by Community Baptist Church
The Community Baptist Church at First and Lux hosts a five day Vacation Bible School from Monday June 27 to Friday July 1. Classes for kindergarten through eighth grade run 9 a.m. to 12 noon with crafts singing Bible stories and learning activities. A one dollar registration fee covers materials. For more information call Sharon Ghilarducci at 764-5075.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community’ Baptist Church
First and Lux
Jesus
Wi Spunky
Sharon Ghilarducci
Also Mentioned on This Page
Janet Johnson
Richland
Ae Beach
Richland Secret
Susie Arney
Vicki Bernardi
Danny Lopez
Mike Ryer
Xochitl Soto
Janet J
Patricia Herrera
Ron Ryer
Sheriff's Report
Kiwanis
Veterans Hall Aarp Board
Richland High Gradua
Shafter High School
Jui Shafter High
Veterans Richland School Board
American Legion
Veterans Hall
KCEOC
Lesa Kabrich
UCB
AARP
Mrs
John Warner
Visalia
Becky Fleisher
Thousand Oaks
Katherine Moore
Peggy
Santa Maria High School
McMinneville High
Tennessee
Montgomery Drilling Company
John Burkett
Msgr
John A. Delany
W. Lordo Hwy
Larry Cluff
Don Ott
Michael W. Smith
Ascc
Schelienberg
Shafter Free Will Baptist Church
Free Will Christian Academy
Pastor Dean Long
Congregational Church of
Independent Evangelical
Mike Kotria
E. Tulare Ave
Pastor Lyle Cunningham
Mennonite Brethren Church
N. Kern Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!