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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1998
Page
2
Marshall Spohn, a Shafter High School junior, is this year’s Eagle Scout recipient for Troop 913. He earned the required 21 merit badges and completed a community service project along with extensive troop meeting and campout hours to achieve the rank.
Jerry Lee Watts aged 55 died at home on October 19 1998. A graveside service is set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Shafter Memorial Park with visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Graveside services for Kenneth Joe Hasbrook 48 of Canyonville Oregon were held at Shafter Memorial Park with Peters Funeral Home officiating. Kenneth born October 24 1949 in Bakersfield served in the US Army and later lived in California before moving to Oregon where he died October 9 1998. He volunteered at Veterans Hospital and South Umpqua Chapel. He is survived by his mother Maudie Hasbrook brother Randy and sister Kathy. A separate service for Kay Frances Penner 93 formerly of Wasco was conducted by John L. Penner with eulogy by Mary Lou Penner. Kay born October 13 1905 in Long Beach lived in Wasco prior to moving to Shafter. She is survived by her brother Frank Penner and several nieces and nephews.
Shafter Recreation and Parks lists weekly programs including Baton Shafter Stars with Alanna Henry on Tuesdays at 5 30 p m at the activities center. Cheerleading with Brandi Root Saturdays 11 a m to 2 p m upstairs. Guitar and keyboard classes Saturdays 11 a m to 1 p m and 2 to 4 p m upstairs. Open gym basketball for adults Mondays 6 30 to 7 30 p m. Sign ups at the district office or at class. For more information call 746 3303 or 393 0866.
The W. C. Walker Senior Center lists weekly noon meals with a rotating menu including corn bread fruit cobbler milk and juice on Oct 22. braised beef with noodles cauliflower and cranberry pear salad on Oct 22. liver and onions on Oct 23. Salisbury Steak on Oct 26. roast pork on Oct 27. and chicken and dumplings on Oct 28. Reservations required one day in advance, donations for seniors 60 and older are $3.50, guests under 60 may attend with a $3.50 contribution, center phone 746-4049.
Joseph L. Mullen, son of Tom and Betty Mullen of Shafter, has entered eight weeks of basic training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina. The 1998 Shafter High School graduate will study the Army mission, drill, weapons, justice, fitness, first aid, history and traditions, and human relations training.
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