Student writers offer college planning tips for high schoolers
ACT features 10 student writers offering practical advice on planning for college and career. Tips cover working hard in high school, pursuing college despite peers, reducing test pressure, evaluating GPA and factors, exploring outreach programs, scheduling college visits, applying to multiple colleges, choosing a major by interests, talking to professionals, and staying true to identity while embracing new ideas.
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Army Achievement Medal for 1st Lt Espericueta at Fort Irwin
1st Lt Eli Espericueta received the Army Achievement Medal while serving as executive officer of the 9th Air Defense Battery, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment at Fort Irwin. He is the son of LeRoy and Frances Espericueta of Shafter, graduated from Shafter High School in 1996 and earned a West Point degree in 2000.
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Obie Hamlin 88 Shafter native remembered for giving
Obie Anthony Hamlin died November 11 at 88 in Shafter. A graveside service was held November 14 at Shafter Memorial Park, with Peters Funeral Home in charge. Born June 5, 1914 in Quinton Oklahoma, he married Lorene Marchman in 1934 and raised four children. Known as Boots at Lerdo School, he retired in 1975 and was noted for charitable giving to children and veterans, plus community work with the Mennonite Church. Survived by a sister, children Leona, Obie, Joye, Yvonne and many grandchildren relatives, he left a legacy of service and faith.
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Oklahoma City
Joye Carroll
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Special Birthdays List for November Dates
Happy birthday to Lisa Wilson Daryl Prout Garrett Estes Cyndie Lauterbach and Genevieve Craig on November 21. November 22 honors Marlene Stewart Carolyn Hamilton Cathy Prout Anthony Robert Fruguglietti and Gary Wilson. November 23 celebrates Gloria Ratzlaff Candice Doll Shelby Baker and Walter Hunter. November 24 marks Mark Richardson. November 25 wishes Devina Hutson.
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Cyndie Lauterbach
Genevieve Craig
Marlene Stewart
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Gary Wilson
Gloria Ratzlaff
Candice Doll
Shelby Baker
Walter Hunter
Mark Richardson
Senior Nutrition Program Menu and Reservations
The W C Walker Senior Center offers weekly meals with Chile Verde and tacos on Nov 20 21 22 25 26 27 2002. Lunch runs 1130 to noon with reservations required one day in advance call 746-4049. Donations: $1.50 for seniors and spouses. guests under 60 pay $3.50.
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Birth Announcement for Victoria Candelaria Ramirez
Victoria Candelaria Ramirez was born August 25 2002 at Mercy Southwest Hospital Bakersfield weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces and 20 1/2 inches long. Parents Cradle Roll Victoria C Ramirez Marcos and Amanda Ramirez, siblings Alexandrea and Marcus Ramirez. Grandparents Carrie Bradford Lorenzo Perez Julia Felipe Ramirez Agustina Julian Munoz and Dora Bradford.
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Bakersfield
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Shafter
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Mexico
Dora Bradford
Julia and
Felipe Ramirez
Wasco
Agustina
Julian Munoz
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