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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1983
Page
3
Forty five sixth grade students in Lyle Mack's class wrote Mother's Day letters to their moms. Letters express gratitude and affection highlighting daily acts and family bonds as the class honors mothers ahead of Mother's Day.
Delayne Peters of Shafter has been admitted to Fresno Pacific College for Fall 1983. She is a Shafter High School senior and Gold Seal Bearer. Peters, daughter of Douglas and Donna Peters, aims to study computer science and cites the college's Christian atmosphere as a factor. Fresno Pacific College is a Christian liberal arts college in Fresno, California.
Al Wedel is named vice president of Shafter Chapter No. 2809 of the American Association of Retired Persons to fill the vacancy caused by Lee Thomas's death. The unexpired term runs through December as area events include a videotape on the Bakersfield Mariners, Steve Farmer photography, and a potluck meeting scheduled for Monday June 20 at 1 30 p.m. at the Veteran's Hall with Time Fiddlers providing music.
Shafter High School held a large yard sale on Saturday May 7 with gates opening at 8 a.m. Vice Principal Jerry Long led the event while about 100 attendees gathered by 10:30 a.m. The drive aims to raise funds for a computer program with a goal of 7000 and around 3000 raised so far. Community donors and patrons were thanked as contributions continue.
David Morris and three others plan a 100 mile bike marathon starting at 5 30 a m from Sunrise Christian School Bakersfield to Porterville Delano and Shafter then back to raise 400 000 for the school’s final payment to the Bakersfield City School District. Donations support Sunrise Christian School tied to Churches of Christ.
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