Longtime Shafter Post Office clerks retire this week
Gonzalez and White, fixtures since 1955 and 1970s, wrap up their postal careers this Friday after 41 and 40 years respectively. They plan quiet retirements, fishing and cheering grandchildren, with a farewell reception from 8 30 to 10 30 am to honor their service.
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George White
Shafter
White
Gonzalez
George
Lynda LaForce
LaForce
Kino
Jeannie Pierce
Rollins Freed After Conviction Reversal At Trial
Rollins, once convicted in 1992, was released after a California appeals court cited jury misconduct. Prosecutor Tauzer noted 18 of 24 jurors favored conviction. Rollins, once a Wasco High School athlete, had spent about three years in the California Youth Authority before freedom. He plans to finish college and pursue athletics at Bakersfield College.
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Stephen Tauzer
Rollins
Wasco High School
WHS
Lisa Green
Suh District Court
Bakersfield College
California Youth Authority
Sun District Court of Appeals
Benefit Drive Supports Lori and Family at Local Restaurant
Lori Betty Hester, a 17 year old Red Wagon fixture, battles cancer with a tough chemo path and hopeful prognosis. Craig and family describe emotional strain yet steady spirits as locals rally for a fundraiser dinner and entertainment to ease medical costs and show community support.
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Shafter High School
Jenna
North Kern Christian School
Craig
Lori
Carolyn LaRue
Red Wagon
Lori Betty Hester
Loni
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Manuel Campero, D.D.S
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D.D.S. Inc
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Kern County Dental Society
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Michael Weinberg
D.D.S
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Gregory A. Stainer, M.D
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