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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1986
Page
8
A reflective piece on gender roles at home comparing masculine and feminine duties, praising shared tasks like decorating and cooking, and noting how dads modeling behavior influence sons. It discusses two toy types for boys, miniature work vehicles vs violent war toys, and urges teaching empathy over aggression while acknowledging parental concerns about media influence.
Shafter Library invites readers to browse new titles across fiction and mystery. Notable arrivals include Secrets of Stardeep Life Sentence The Fortunes of Brak Doctor Zhivago The Other Karen The Mike Pure and Untouched The Talisman The Parsifal Mosaic Weep for Her Maigret and the Man on the Beach plus store hours and contact details.
At the 11th Annual Shareholders Meeting in Pismo Beach on March 15, Ronald Nunlist of Shafter was elected to the Board of Directors. The ocean-front park is owned by 1800 shareholders and also welcomes non-shareholders.
Bea Thompson spent Easter with granddaughter Sherry Busch of Oceanside. Sherry, her twins Jessica and Jennifer, and Sherry’s father John Thompson visited Shafter for church and a family meal. Lion’s Club trip to Ensenada showcased costumes for Operation Friendship. Local families like the Janzen, Ratzlaff, Root, Weyand, Grills, Ward clans enjoyed potluck and Easter egg hunts at church.
Public Schools Week theme Brighten Your Future With Education selected by Richland Junior High Student Council. On April 15 a deep pit barbecued dinner will run 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Richland cafeteria to raise funds for student council activities. Adults 3.50 students 6 to 12 pay 2. Tickets from students or by calling 746 3944. Proceeds support assemblies dances and recognition events. Volunteers welcomed by calling the school.
The SPCA will run four week obedience classes starting April 1 for dogs at least four months old. Fees are 30 dollars, 25 dollars for SPCA members. Enrollment is limited and vaccination proof is required. Call 845 3329 to register or contact Pam Colt at SPCA-366-6790 for details.
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