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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1985
Page
4
Sandy Armstrong urges readers to beat procrastination by forming a habit of writing to friends and family. She shares practical tips like using folda-notes and stationery, placing tiny notes around, and sending quick postcards to stay in touch, then offers cooking mishap tips and invites reader input.
Cindy Wiseman and Franklin Peters wed in Shafter on March 9 in a double ring ceremony before 350 guests. Officiated by Rev. Ron Wiseman and Pastor Henry Harder, the couple and families gathered as attendants wore lace dresses and carried Sonja roses and stephanotis. After a reception in the church hall the newlyweds, now living in Shafter, planned a Cambria honeymoon trip.
A listing of community events prioritized for local residents includes Artist of the Month at Rosewood Retirement Community in Bakersfield from March 28 to May 5 and The Drenkard at Great American Melodrama on April 5. Also scheduled are Little River Band at Civic Auditorium April 12 13 and 18th Annual West Coast Mennonite Relief Sale and Auction in Fresno with Buffalo Barbecue and auctions. Woman's Faire runs April 18 to 21 at Los Angeles Convention Center North Hall. Contact numbers provided for event details.
April calendar notes a surprise trip on the 25th with contact Mary at 746 2384. April 27 features Light Music Ala Carte by Masterworks Chorale with a dinner concert tickets $15. April 27 28 hosts Black Gold 18th Heritage Days at Kern County Museum. phone 861 2132 for details.
Alice Kliewer was surprised with a 75th birthday celebration on January 19 at the Sierra Vista Recreational Hall. About thirty five attendees included family and friends from Shafter Bakersfield Duarte and Chico. Guests enjoyed cake punch and chips with gifts and cards given to the celebrant.
Shafter residents and AARP members attended a March meeting featuring a slide presentation by pastor David Morris on his Ghana trip. The session covered Morris’s photos and impressions, while the rest of the gathering included budget discussions, nominations, and volunteer hour reminders. Tours and trips were announced, with several itineraries and prices, and fundraising plans were outlined including an April 18 spaghetti dinner at the Shafter Veterans Hall.
A two day seminar titled Freedom in Finance offers Christian perspective on values budgeting and investments. Hosted at the Church of [address] 18473 South Shafter Avenue Shafter the sessions run Friday 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No admission charge. For more information call 746-4512.
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