October choir student Kristi Krause at Richland Junior High
Kristi Krause, an active eighth grader at Richland Junior High, has been named October choir student of the month. A rover who sings soprano and alto, she typically roles in alto and loves the song Sleigh Bells. Daughter of Bob and Marcia Krause with brother Michael, she has seven years of piano study and lessons with Mr. Reppert. Kristi participates in 4-H and the Cadet Band Flag Team, enjoys communications, helps with the yearbook and campus newspaper, and plans to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to become a veterinarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kristi Krause
Richland Junior High
Kristi
Mark
Bob
Marcia Krause
Michael
Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo
Pumpkin design contest winners named across age groups
Over 80 children entered the Third Annual Pumpkin Design contest with prizes in 4 6, 7 8, and 9 10 divisions. Winners included Julie Hollinger Adina Sephus Jason Unruh Robbie Harris Crystal Davis Brian Manning Raymond Popney Teddy Villabolos Kristi Jones Rachelle Sephus Nichole Crier Stephen Phillips Jeff Unruh Clayton Morgan Cameron Crabb Jennifer Williams Lisa Villabolos Brian Lindgren Gavin Crabb Stephy Bill Jeremey Roper Jenny Harris Dustin Hopper Joshua Freeman Jason Lindgren Andy Martinez Honorable Mentions listed. Unclaimed pumpkins can be picked up at the LAPD office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Hollinger
Adina Sephus
Jason Unruh
Rachelle Sephus
Nichole Crier
Kim Hollinger
Stephen Phillips
Jeff Unruh
Clayton Morgan
Cameron Crabb
Jennifer Williams
Lisa Villabolos
Brian Lindgren
Gavin Crabb
Stephy Bill
Jeremey Roper
Jenny Harris
Dustin Hopper
Joshua Freeman
Jason Lindgren
Andy Martinez
Christine Boatwright
Alaina Fraizer
Aaron Freeman
Charles Williams
Gretchin Hayes
Matt Kelley
Daniel Bratton
Misty Painer
Kathleen
Persimmon Cake Recipe and Reflections on Voting and TV
A personal column blends notes on voting deadlines and TV influence with a detailed adapted Persimmon Cake recipe. The writer urges civic participation and mindful media use, then shares an easy cake method featuring persimmon pulp, walnuts, and raisins, concluding with a call to contact for sharing ideas.
Shafter Clubs Schedule Weekly November Events
A compact listing of community meetings and gatherings in Shafter spanning Wednesday through Tuesday. CBMC prayer breakfasts at Yee's Steak House and broader club meetings at Veterans Hall, Depot Museum, JD's Restaurant, and City Hall venues. Includes Kiwanis Lions Rotary MAPA and city council sessions with times from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CBMC
Yee’s Steak House
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Veterans Hall
Shafter Lions Club
Shafter Motel
Kern District Woman's Club
Yee's Steak House
Shafter Historical Society Board
Shafter Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture
Jd's Restaurant
Shafter City Council
Shafter Rotary Club
Elks Lodge SR PD Board of Directors
City Council Chambers
MAPA
Local Arts and Events Guide Bakersfield November List
Through November Lyda Holt is Artist of the Month at Rosewood Retirement Center. November features Six Introductions: Works On Paper at Cunningham Memorial Gallery and Shirley Kassman drawings at Cal State Bakersfield. Multiple performances and exhibits listed with dates, venues, and ticket info across Bakersfield area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Bryant
Lyda Holt
Rosewood
Bakersfield
Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery
R St
Shirley Kassman
Todd Madigan Art Gallery
Cal State
Northwest Ballet
Shafter Woman's Club
Shafter High School
Fine Arts
First Congregational Church
Stockdale Hwy
Real Road
Larry Williams
Tenneco
Rosewood Retirement Center
Petro Tech
Santa Barbara
Gary McKercher
Dove Theatre
Cal State Bakersfield
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LAPD
Shafter Recreation and Park District
Sandy Armstrong
AL Church OF God
John Davis
South Shafter Ave
Christ
the People’s Church
James St. II
Gene and
Bette Freeman
Kenneth McCormick
Henry Harder
Dick Dean
Mennonite Brethren Church
Kern
California
Valley
Bibl Church
North Pine Street
Jr. High
Mark Fisk
Menno Schellenberg
Msgr
John A. Delany
Community Evangelical Congregational Church
Nats
Stan Jensen
Stephen Sloat
Youth Music
Susan Zachary
Children's Center
Jerine Rekesh
Children's Ministries
Cecc Children’s Center
Anita Mucha DuPratt
China Grade
Bakersfield Symphony Benefit
Bukovorik
C.L. Clark Galleries
Sweeny Todd
Fleet Street
Bakersfield College
Pismo Beach
Ingmar Bergman
Dove Theater
Bakersfield Civic Light Opera
Harvey Auditorium
Sion
SFFA
Shafter
Glennville
Gmva Hall
Dial M
S. Chester
Death Valley
Las Vegas
Shafter Christian Assembly
CEA
Thomas Baker
OUR
Christian Scouting
Church of the Nazarene
W. Lordo
Hwy. Shafter
Scott L. Sampson
First Southern Baptist Church
N. Kern St
H.D. Rutledge
Jerry Hampton
Assoc
United Methodist Church
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