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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1987
Page
9
A nostalgic column reflects on Memorial Day memories, family moments, and preserving them through photos and recordings. The writer thanks friends who shared simple joys, then features Lydia Bender’s Watergate Salad recipe and invites readers to share their own tried and true potluck dishes.
Community listings run in chronological order with performances exhibits and festivals. Highlights include the Nelson A Rockefeller Mexican Folk Art Exhibit at Kern County Museum through Aug 15 and Painting Churches at Bakersfield Community Theater through May 23 with tickets 7.50. Also Top Girls at Dore Theatre May 24 with 5 admission and Scooby-Doo Dip Dance at Dante Hall May 23 to 25. May 27 Twilight Zone Night at Shafter High School. May 29 42nd Street at Bakersfield Community Theatre. May 30 Musica de Camera Pops Under the Stars at CSB with tiered seating and prices. Call numbers for details.
At the Shafter 4-H Club April 21 meeting members heard reports on the bicycle meeting and swine field day by Jay Wilson. Niki Nickelsen reported on the Home Economics field day winning Senior Clothing Workmanship and placing second in Home Economics judging. Kristian Shaffner and Kibbe McDonald gave a cake frosting project report. The club will run a lemonade and iced tea booth at May Festival. Jeff and Terry Clayton provided refreshments after the meeting.
Kern County Sheriff's North Area Substation releases a May 8 15 1987 activity report for Shafter. On May 9 1987 at 6 50 p m Joe Angel Ramon age 30 of Shafter was charged with attempt robbery and booked into Kern County Jail.
Andrea Selvidge was named Shafter's Junior Miss 1986 on May 15, daughter of Wesley and Janet Selvidge. Sponsored by Chad Sills, she aims for state title next year amid scholarships and awards for several contestants. Jill Ryan thanked supporters as past Junior Miss.
Senior information and referral specialists are available in Shafter with names and phone numbers provided. Gait Deanna Root 746-4352 Monday and Tuesday 6 to 8 am Harlin Wilson 746-4423 Tuesday and Thursday 10 am to noon Bill Walker 746-2418 Monday and Wednesday 3 to 6 pm Oralia Montoya 746-5182 9 30 am to 2 30 pm at the Senior Center Free service from T R with discount cards Bakersfield office contact 861 ask for M Lou Abbott Shafter Senior Center dates 2nd and 4th Monday 10 to 11 30 am Home visit options available by calling 746-5182 or 861-2218.
National Guard Private Santos Farias, son of Teofilo M. Farias of Shafter, has completed basic training at Fort Jackson South Carolina. He received instruction in drill and ceremonies weapons map reading tactics military courtesy military justice first aid and Army history and traditions. Farias is a 1981 graduate of Shafter High School.
Kern Adventist Elementary stages its 70th year homecoming on Saturday May 23 with a special service and lunch at 12 30 at the Riverside and Popular church near the school gym. The school began in 1916 with 19 students and one teacher Clara Epp. 1948 50 saw peak enrollment of 150 in twelve grades. Several former students from the Neufeld and Jeksen Heinrichs Neumann families plan to attend. For information call Connie Bradley 746 3208 or Joyce Pitts 746 2920.
Boyd Benninger elected president of the Shafter Kiwanis Club at the May 6 weekly meeting. He is manager of Production Credit Association Bakersfield and will take leadership Oct 1. Rex Tudor named president-elect Burl Meek vice-president. New directors include Lew Carroll Bob Diltz Dick Garber Bob Hiebert Gary Ingle Marvin Kirschenmann and Larry Wheeler. Carroll Ingle and Wheeler reelected. Outgoing president Frank Christensen to serve ex officio. Secretary-treasurer to be chosen this week. Ben Grundy has held the post for years.
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