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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1994
Page
6
A Japanese fourth grader struggles to say sankou for thanks, while a store receipt thank you feels impersonal. The piece urges heartfelt gratitude rooted in dependence on God, quoting Psalm 51:10 and I Corinthians 4:7, and encourages specific, meaningful thanks to both God and people.
Scotty Percival, 97, a World War I veteran, enjoyed a Thanksgiving Polluck dinner with daughter Carol Grayson granddaughter Cheryl Grayson Vernon and great granddaughter Kati Vernon hosted by Bakersfield Post 26 American Legion and Auxiliary at the Shafter Convalescent Hospital. Red Everett, Cathy Morgan and Auxiliary members prepared turkeys and dressing. Heidi Ruggenberg and Dorothy Branch joined as new Auxiliary members. The Auxiliary welcomes wives of veterans. meetings are the first and third Tuesday at the Veterans hall.
Soroptimist of Shafter announces its annual Christmas Home Tour and Bazaar to be held December 10. Homes of Mike and Gail Carty Charles and Rhonda Martin Betty Morrison Michael and Linda Pitcairn and Bob and Sharon Wiebe will be dressed for the season. Bazaar at Congregational Church 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets 10 dollars at Sun Country Flowers Cal Farm Insurance or by mail to Soroptimist of Shafter P.O. Box 793 Shafter Ca. at the door.
Linda Leopold resumes duties at Shafter Recreation and Park District after a six week stay with Aunt Jan and Uncle Bob Holbrook of Pearson Iowa. Bob painted her house and built a new BBQ at Richland Aquatic Center while Jan re upholstered furniture. They toured Mexico, visited Yucaipa, and spent five days in Las Vegas before returning home.
About 75 residents of Shafter sailed four days aboard the Viking Serenade. Tour Chairman Sandy Thomas led the group from Shafter to San Pedro to board, then to Ensenada for sightseeing and shopping. Mayor Linda Gragg sang at a Saturday program.
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