Shafter Class of 1955 mourns two members this week
The Shafter High School graduating class of 1955 lost Estel Mathews and Wanda Marian Cronnan this past week. The writer attended both funerals and reflects on missed chances to reconnect. Plan includes local events and community activities in Shafter and Bakersfield.
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Wanda Marian Cronnan
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Richland School District Healthy Start earns two grants
A Shafter informational meeting praised the Richland District Healthy Start program for its decade of service to families and children. The steering committee announced two grants from First 5 Kern Network for Children and the MAA Program to support ongoing programs including the Safety Fair, School Readiness, in home preschool education, and community health efforts.
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Shafter Navy Reserve graduate completes basic training
Navy Reserve Seaman Recruit Christian Pedroza, son of Manuela Pedroza of Shafter and Isidro Pedroza of Bakersfield, completed eight weeks of training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes Illinois. The program covered naval customs first aid firefighting water safety survival shipboard and aircraft safety with classroom study and practical instruction.
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Navy Reserve
Christian Pedroza
Manuela Pedroza
Isidro Pedroza
Bakersfield
U.S. Navy
Recruit Training Command
Great Lakes
Pedroza
Battle Stations caps boot camp as navy capstone event
The boot camp culminates with Battle Stations, a Navy style exercise that builds sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance. It focuses on core values of Honor Courage and Commitment to prepare recruits for fleet success. Pedroza is a 2008 Shafter High School graduate.
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Rotary Update highlights district facilities and Insect Lore push
Shafter Rotary hears Ken Bergevin and Brian Hawkins discuss Richland School District progress including the 50 year modernization efforts and a 10 year Facilities Master Plan. Measure J a $23 million GO bond under Prop 39 will appear on November ballots. Insect Lore founder John Guinn and John White showcased the firm’s growth and upcoming Shafter visitor center opening early next year.
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Richland
Ken Bergevin
Brian Hawkins
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Bergevin
Insect Lore
England
Europe
Asia
Africa
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Honk Kong
Locks of Love hair donation inspires many donors
A personal reflection on cancer and hair loss leads to donating hair to Locks of Love. Several readers recount cutting and donating their locks, including Tonia Aguilera, Francis Garcia, Hilda Osorio, Angela Arredondo and her daughters. The piece encourages visiting locksoflove.org for details and underscores hair donations helping children without hair.
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Tonia Aguilera
Locks of Love
Francis Garcia
Hilda Osorio
Angela Arredondo
Locksoflove
Christian Perspective on Confidence Index and Faith
The piece contrasts the Consumer Confidence Index with a proposed Christian Confidence Index based on faith, hope, joy, peace, and patience. It emphasizes that true Christian fruit comes from the Holy Spirit and Hebrews 11:1 faith, elevating spiritual assurance above economic conditions and worldly turmoil.
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