City Honors Animal Shelter Volunteers Lead by Shyanne Scull
City officials recognize Shelter volunteers who have logged over 1200 hours since January 2011. Fernando Gomez, Tammy and James Eason, Janice Anders, Edith Lopez, and Genevieve Roberts contribute weekly or monthly to shelter care, offsite adoptions, social media updates, and administrative tasks, aiding animals and staff.
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Garry Nelson
Shyanne Scull
Shafter
Fernando Gomez
Tammy
James Eason
Petsmart
James
Janice Anders
Janice
Edith Lopez
UC Davis
Edith
Genevieve Roberts
Genevieve
Local parent salutes son and other Marines in war time
George Vargas a Vietnam era Marine veteran salutes his son Ricky Vargas and other Marines deployed in Afghanistan and the Middle East. The piece details Ricky’s six month Afghanistan tour ending in October 2011 with 17 Marines killed, box shipments from First Assemblies of God church, and the Peleliu’s six month Middle East deployment. It urges military families in Shafter Wasco to share their soldiers’ stories and show support.
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George Vargas
United States Marine Corps
George
Ricky Vargas
Marines
San Diego
Vargas
Norfolk
Bangor Washington
Kitsap
Camp Pendleton
Ricky
1/5
Sang
Afghanistan
First
Assemblies of God
Charles Toy
K.I.A
Joe
J.J
Jackson
White Swan
Kern County
Rick
3/5
U.S.S. Peleliu
Middle-East
Western Pacific
Arabian Seas
Marin Expeditionary Unit
Shafter
Wasco
Fear Factory in Wasco Haunted House at Pear Factory
Wasco Wrestling presents Pear Factory in Wasco with Halloween fright thrills. Doors open Thursday through Sunday on October 4 to 7, 11 to 14, 18 to 21, and 25 to 31, at 651 Highway 46 enter off J Street by Circle K. Call 661 747 8994 for details.
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Wasco Wrestling
Pear Factory
Wasco
Highway 46
J St
Circle K
Chevron
Shafter Police Department seeks Explorers for youth program
The Shafter Police Department is recruiting 14 to 20 year olds for its Explorer Program. Explorers assist at events, learn basic procedures, and may participate in rides along, crime scene work, and court/jail proceedings as they advance from probationary status to volunteer Explorer with a uniform.
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Shafter Police Department
Shafter Police
Backyard boxing show draws 20 plus bouts in Shafter
The Shafter Boxing Club hosted a multi-team Backyard Face-off featuring fighters from 10 Count Boxing Refuse to Lose Bakersfield P A L House of Champions and other clubs. Caleb Munoz ranked second nationally wore his belts while Robert Robles, a state champion, showcased success. Michael Ryan directed the event as mentors urged youth achievement. Capacity crowd enjoyed a note to fans about future events.
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California
Shafter Boxing Club
Bakersfield Police Activities League
House of Champions
Super Pee Wees
Caleb Munoz
Robert Robles
Michael Ryan
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Animal Shelter
Fear Factory
SPD
The
Boxing Club
Ryan
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