Shafter letters defend police privacy rights and praise force
A reader argues against alleged unlawful entry by Officer Carr in the Aarons case, cites constitutional protections, and urges community prayer and support for the Shafter Police Department. The letter condemns sensational reporting, defends officers, and urges residents to back city officials while preserving peace.
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Aarons
Carr
Shafter Press
Darwin Ellis
Johnson
Deb
E. Lerdo
England
Shafter
United States
Christ
Mrs. Dewey Maynard
Forbs Training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri
Dale Forbs son of John L Forbs Route 1 Button Willow California attends basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri where recruits learn drill weapons map reading tactics military courtesy military justice first aid and Army history and traditions.
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Dale Forbs
John L. Forbs
Route 1
Buttonwillow
California
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
Stu
October 1980 School Lunch Menus Framed By Week
The document lists weekly school lunch menus for October 8 to 15 1980 and the BW Union and Lost Hills dining weeks. It details daily offerings including hot dogs burritos toasted cheese and chili, with sides like vegetables fruit milk and bread snacks. It also notes variations for different weeks and campuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BW Union
Lost Hills
New 4-H Officers Named for Shafter Club
The Shafter 4-H Club elected officers for 1980-81 on September 16 led by Kara Nickelsen as president and Jennifer Dobbs as president. Michael M served as secretary with Stephanie Dobbs as treasurer and Kim Handel as reporter. Scott Acosta is historian and Russell Bailey sergeant at arms with Ricky Hunter and Tami Handel as recreation leaders. County winners include Kara Nickelsen in foods and Michael McCoy in entomology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter 4-H Club
Kara Nickelsen
Jennifer Dobbs
Michael M
Stephanie Dobbs
Kim Handel
Scott Acosta
Russell Bailey
Ricky Hunter
Tami Handel
Shafter
Turning back the Times 10 Years Ago in Buttonwillow
Turning back to October 8 1970 the Fall Farm Festival will again feature a dunking booth as a top attraction from 1969 Midway. A fire at Roper's Corner Tavern caused about 5500 in damage. Pvt Larry Merio returned from furlough in Buttonwillow en route to Okinawa.
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Buttonwillow
Jim Johnson
Roper’s Corner
Velma Rasner
Larry Merio
Oakland
Okinawa
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161 E. Lerdo
Beatrice
Faye Dawson
Kern County
Mary
John Siemens
Ben Grundy
Deanna Nelson
Jan Wheeler
Bill Barton
Stan Wilson
Historical Society
Herb Howell
Norman Lum
Floyd’s
Bakersfield
Arvin
Richland Menu
Diece
Opper
America
TAFT
Kern ST
WASCO
Lamont
Main ST
Delano
Cou
Ednesday
Othar Young
Buttonwillow Union
Wildwood
Ringsdorf Variety
Scottie’s Variety
Darlene Marsh
V.A
Pets OK
Kaufman & Broad
Manatee
Hillcrest
Sierra
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