Local Chevron rewards loyal customers with monthly honors
Bellva Mayhew wins a new AM FM stereo as Customer of the Year at Chevron in Shafter. Owner Haddad honors top customers including Angel Alcala Kevin Grills Frank Escobedo and Ezequiel Pulido with monthly certificates and a trophy for exemplary service.
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Bellva Mayhew
Shell
Chevron
Haddad
Shafter
Monty
Angel Alcala
Kevin Grills
Frank Escobedo
Ezequiel Pulido
Navy recruit Feliciano Ivan Nicholas completes A school
Feliciano Ivan Nicholas son of Jose A Feliciano finished his A school training at NATIC Pensacola and is home on a short leave before returning to Everett Washington to be stationed on the USS Abraham Lincoln. He placed third in his class and is midway through preparation as a Navy SEAL.
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ABF
AR Feliciano Ivan Nicholas
Jose A. Feliciano
Natic Pensacola
Everett
Washington
Nicholas
Marine Lance Corporal Castro Promoted at Yuma Base
Angela A Castro daughter of Connie Dugdale of Village Street Shafter California was promoted to lance corporal while serving with 1st Light Anti Aircraft Missile Battalion 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Arizona The 1995 Shafter High School graduate joined the Marine Corps in May 1996 and earned the promotion for sustained superior performance in her specialty.
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Angela A. Castro
Connie Dugdale
Village Street
Shafter
California
3Rd Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Corps Air Station
Yuma
Arizona
Shafter High School
Marine Corps
Hotel guests entertain with local figures in new Shafter suite
The City Suite at Shafter unveils a crystal window from the general building fund. Biologues by Stevenson and performers John Dofflemyer Ed Brown Al Pinetree Molly from Glennville and two Tubbs along with Virginia Reed Murphy, Donner Party survivor, entertain guests, celebrating the finishing touches of the establishment.
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General Building Fund
Shafter
How Big Is Your God A Toyota Ad Provokes Faith
In a Pastors Corner faith comparison the author contrasts a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser with God. He argues the vehicle cannot tame nature or grant eternal life and urges readers to worship the Christian God as described in Colossians Philippians John and Romans rather than material idols.
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National Geographic
Red Sea
Jesus
Dominion of Darkness
Kingdom of Light
Scottie
City Offers Free Sandbags for Winter Prep
Shafter Public Works plans for a wet season by expanding its sandbag stock from 500 1000 to about 3000 bags. Citizens may obtain free bags by calling the police department at 746 6341 for arrangements. city will deliver bags sand and volunteers if available.
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City Public Works
Shafter City
Guinn
Police Department
Shafter
Death of Jack Azevedo Shafter Resident at 65
John Joseph Jack Azevedo of Shafter died October 22 1997 in Bakersfield at age 65. A rosary was recited October 26 and a Mass was held October 27 at St Therese Catholic Church with burial at Shafter Memorial Park. Survived by wife Delores Perez daughters Kaistie Lucas Kim McGuire and several grandchildren.
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Peters
Shafter
John Joseph Azevedo
Jack
Bakersfield
St. Therese’s Catholic Church
Thomas O’neill
Shafter Memorial Park
Leo Garza
Larry Wells
Ralph Rosales
Rubin Alvarado
Arnold Perez
Jesse Escobedo
San Luis Obispo
John
Anna Azevedo
Mission School
Delores Perez
Granite Construction
Adevedgiet ShuRtershi Aadh
Jon Azevedo
Wasco
Memorial for Robert Santos honors Bakersfield resident
Graveside services were held for Robert Bob Lee Santos 58 at Shafter Memorial Park on October 24. He died October 21 in Bakersfield after a life of service in Modesto Lamont and Bakersfield. He worked as fleet and facilities manager for Kea Smail Construction and previously for American Motors and Bakersfield Chrysler Plymouth. He enjoyed off road racing, hunting and photography and was a member of the American Legion 26 and the NRA. He is survived by his wife Judi Santos of Bakersfield, his parents, children and grandchildren.
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Peters Funeral Home
Shafter Memorial Park
Robert
Bob” Lee Santos
Bakersfield
Bob
Modesto
Carl & Florence Santos
Modesto High School
Lamont
American Legion #26
National Rifle Association
Judi Santos
Carl M. Sr
Florence Santos
Jerry Santos
Loren Santos
Cheryl
Los Angeles
Robert Santos, Jr
Michael Santos
Robyn
Gilroy
Ann Marie Lotspeich
Redondo Beach
Housing dream hinges on 75 000 loan with 1 percent rate
Families securing 33 year loans face about 525 dollars monthly payments including tax and insurance. Financing channels include Rural Development and Kern County HOME Program. One percent rates attract buyers though wait times remain a hurdle as the dream of ownership persists.
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Kern County
Saonaneemenas
Senior Menu at Walker Senior Center Announces Lunch
Noon meal at Walker Senior Center with reservations preferred one day ahead by calling 746-4049. Nonresidents may be served if space allows. Suggested donations: $1.50 for seniors 60 plus spouses. guests under 60 pay $3.50. Menu may change without notice. Bread, cake or cookies, juice and milk.
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WC. Walker Senior Center
Richland Junior High MESA club flourishing
Richland Junior High hosts a growing MESA club focused on mathematics and science. Advisor Mrs. Chavira leads 75 to 80 students who meet each Wednesday, with field trips to Cal State Bakersfield, Cal Poly, Catalina Island, Frito Lay, Diablo Canyon, and LA Museum of Science. Leaders include Gilberto Pena as President and Julia Martinez as Vice President.
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Richland Junior High
MESA
Englin
Chavira
Richland Jr. High
Richland-Lerdo
Richland- Lerdo
Gilberto Pena
Julia Martinez
Patricia Martinez
Malena Garza
Fritolay
Diablo Canyon
LA Museum of Science
Cal State
Bakersfield
Cal Poly
Catalina Island
Shafter Wins 1.3 Million Grant for Beech Avenue Development
City manager John Guinn announced a 1.3 million federal grant under the Economic Development Act to develop Beech Avenue from East Lerdo Highway to Los Angeles Street. The project funds road widening water and sewer lines to attract businesses and create jobs near the Return to Custody Facility with bids opening soon.
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Shafter
John Guinn
Beech Avenue
East Lerdo Highway
Los Angeles Street
Guinn
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Castro
Tad Aldrich
Valley
John Joseph
Jack” Azevedo
Mesa Club
Shafter Nets
Wanda Laiomagne
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