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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1997
Page
4
A reader recounts holiday feasting with pumpkin and Fontana pies. The author recalls sharing pastries with Norma Janzen and friends, then accidentally discovering an untouched apple pie later, amid light humor and a nod to homemade quality. Hal Onsum comments on the pies being treated as homemade.
The Shafter Press published a anonymous letter criticizing SHS football coaching led by Coach Meyers. The paper defended withholding names to protect sources. Editor Erik Sherman rebutted and urged dialogue while praising SHS coaches for teaching life lessons through athletics.
Roy Patrick reflects on a four day break and overeating. He congratulates Trista Harney, Keith Smith and Jesus for finishing first to third. He recalls judging a local event with cmsins and mentions Wasco Elementary and Delano Joint Union High School Districts. He notes ongoing district space needs and portable classrooms. Christmas thoughts follow.
The piece argues that removing Saddam Hussein may not end tyranny as Baath Party figures could continue. It connects despots to spiritual and historical precedents, citing Pauls teachings and biblical references, and concludes with a call for divine aid in addressing Saddam Hussein.
A column cites Stu Spencer warning the California Republican Party to attract Latino voters or risk long term minority status. It highlights issues from Prop 187 and Prop 209 to bilingual education and notes Barrales as a GOP Latino candidate, with broader concerns over perceived Hispanic bashing and political strategy.
Community notice explains letters to the editor must include writer name city address and phone number for verification. It warns that unsigned or incomplete letters will not be published and provides the editor contact number 746-4942 for verification.
A 14-1 long shot appeared to win in the seventh at Churchill Downs but bettors at an off track New York emporium found winning tickets would not cash as the race had already been run. A betting official halted payouts, recalling an old Canal Zone Marine era memory of Balboa beer and slop chute hangouts with delayed radio broadcasts.
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