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Bakersfield woman celebrates 100th birthday with family at Carrington of Shafter

Sanford’s daughter, Jennie, dressed up her mother with a tiara and sash. Meanwhile, two of Sanford's great-grandchildren helped her blow out all her candles.
Fern Dargatz Sanford with granddaughters on 100th birthday
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SHAFTER, Calif. (KERO) — Bakersfield woman Fern Dargatz Sanford celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends at Carrington of Shafter, an assisted living facility, on Tues, Aug 15.

Sanford’s daughter, Jennie, dressed up her mother with a tiara and sash. Meanwhile, two of Sanford's great-grandchildren helped her blow out all her candles.

Sanford and her family plan to keep the celebration going, as more family will be visiting on Sat, Aug 19. According to the family, they will have lunch at Hodel’s Country Dining.



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