Cheerful obedience sparks in Sandy Armstrong's toddler
A mother notes a rare moment of cooperative behavior from her three and a half year old daughter, after a day of toys, teeth brushing, and bedtime routines. The piece contrasts tough moments with a sunny shift, reflecting on parenting challenges and hopes. It also includes home tips on lemon use and a lengthy apple slice cake recipe with nutrition tweaks and ingredient substitutions.
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P.O. bin A
Shafter
Nickelsen and Lessley Engage for Spring Wedding
Nickelsen and Lessley announce their engagement with plans for an early spring wedding in Shafter. Dana, a 1978 Shafter High School graduate, earned a BS in Clothing Textiles and Related Arts from Oregon State University in 1982. Ronald, from Earlimart, is a 1975 Delano High School alum with a BS in Agricultural Management from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
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Nickelsen
Lessley
Dana
Shafter High School
School of Home
Oregon State University
Ronald
Earlimart
Delano High School
California State Polytechnic University
San Luis Obispo
Shafter
Williams and Watkins announce engagement with July 29 event
Patti Williams and Craig Watkins announce their engagement to family and friends on July 29. Patti is the daughter of Bob and Patsy Clark of Bakersfield and granddaughter of Mel and Velma Teel of Shafter. Craig is the son of Herb and Alberta Watkins of Shafter. he graduated from Shafter High School in 1981 and works at Belridge Farms. A wedding is planned for October 20 in Shafter.
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Patti Williams
Craig Watkins
Pattie Is
Bob and
Patsy Clark
Bakersfield
Grandaughter
Mel
Velma Teel
Shafter
West High
Smith's Bakery
Craig Is the
Herb and
Alberta Watkins
Shafter High School
Belridge Farms
Nelson returns to area for Prophecy Adventist series
Norman Nelson, resident of Shafter for 29 years, will play organ for the Prophecy Adventist Church series at Poplar Avenue and Legge Highway nightly at 7 15 p m except Sundays and Wednesdays starting this Saturday. The event features Nelson with Joe Melashenko in a special musical presentation drawing local talent and community attendance.
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Norman Nelson
Shafter
Adventist Church
Poplar Avenue
Legge Highway
Norm Nelson
E Son
Garry Nelson
Loma
Joe Melashenko
Special Days Calendar of Birthdays and Anniversaries
September dates list numerous birthday and anniversary greetings. Names include Vernon Scott Mary Louise Zachary Virginia Hitchcock Jimmy Ryan Harold Panos Gladys Merrill Thomas Marty Susie Ogle Eva Elmore Jeff Groves Izetta Camp Jerry Penny Ratzlaff Cliff Ford Les Armstrong Alma Fuller Willie Adams Russell Jean Paul Gretchen Larry Zachary Betty Foster Merrill Thomas Mark Flanagan Esther Kathleen Rodriguez Bobby Ratzilaff James Gomez Danny Lopez Danny Mary Lopez Anna Rudy Prender Kristie Stesenne Gordon Booth.
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Vernon Scott
Mary Louise Zachary
Virginia Hitchcock
Jimmy Ryan
Harold Panos
Gladys & Merrill Thomas
Marty
Susie Ogle
Eva Elmore
Jeff Groves
Izetta Camp
Jerry
Penny Ratzlaff
Cliff Ford
Les Armstrong
Alma Fuller
Willie Adams
Russell
Jean Paul
Gretchen
Larry Zachary
Betty Foster
Merrill Thomas
Mark Flanagan
Esther Kathleen Rodriguez
Bobby Ratzilaff
James Gomez
Danny Lopez
Danny
Mary Lopez
Anna
Rudy Prender
Kristee Stesenne
Gordon Booth
Shafter Church Lectures Set by Joe Melashenko
The Shafter Seventh Day Adventist Church at 17898 Poplar Avenue announces a lecture series by Joe Melashenko. From Sept 15 to Sept 21 at 7 15 p.m. he will speak on topics including UFOs Armageddon suffering and a used soul. A musical opener and free nursery as well as a children’s program for ages five to nine are offered.
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Shafter Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Poplar Avenue
Joe Melashenko
Melashenko
Ussr
Russia
Shafter
Community Calendar Intervals for September in Shafter
Local calendar lists community gatherings across Shafter from September 12 to 18. CBMC prayer breakfasts, Kiwanis and Lions meetings, LAPD Board, City Council sessions, Historical Society boards, Chamber of Commerce lunches, AARP potluck, Richland School Board, American Legion events, and Rotary Club lunches at various venues including Yee's Steak House, Veteran's Hall, Depot Museum, and City Chambers.
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CBMC
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Veteran's Hall
Lions’ Club
Shafter
LAPD
City Council
Shafter Historical Society Board
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
J.d.'s
Richland School Board
American Legion Post
Shafter Rotary Club
Elks Lodge
American Legion Auxiliary
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Mommy
Sandy Armstrong
Trick
Chrissie
New Richland School
PTA
Janice Singer
Jeanne Firkins
Pam Huckabee
Karen Hurley
Marsha Payne
Denise Farmer
Elida Capilla
Lesa Kabrich
Pam Penner
Susanne Franz
Donna Tucker
Reta Hampton
Sheryl Harris
Karen Lopeteguy
Pentecostal Church OF God
South Shafter Ave
Kevin Grills
P_Y.P.A
Eenagers Club
John Davis
Tom Kelley
Valley’ Bible
Jr. High
Yee
Acnon
AWANA
Mark Fisk
Community Evangelical Congregational Church
Stan Jensen
Stephen Sloat
Youth Music
Susan Zachary
Children’s Center
Jerine Rekesh
Children’s Ministries
CECC
Dana Ann Nickelsen
Ronald James
Williams, Watkins
Nelson
California
Sonja
Riverside
United Methodist Church
the People’s Church
James St
Gene & Bette Freeman
Kenneth McCormick
Henry Harder
Dick Dean
John Harder
New Guinea
Mennonite Brethren Church
Kern
First Southern Baptist Church
N. Kern St. Shafter
H. D. Pee Ee
Jerry H Assoc. Pastor
Msgr
John A. Delany
Shafter Christian Assembly
CEA
Thomas Baker
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