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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1988
Page
4
Editor Susan Valdez notes thick fog forced cancellation of the Fall Sports Awards and school events at Shafter High. She asks working moms and rural residents to attend upcoming meetings on water system concerns, urging personal responsibility and community involvement amid December’s busy schedule.
In this 1988 Los Angeles Times Syndicate piece Paul Harvey argues the United States is a republic not a democracy and critiques congressional power. He cites Watergate fallout, Speaker Jim Wright, party shifts, and a conservative trend among voters while warning of executive-branch overreach and unbalanced governance.
Attorney General John Van de Kamp urges vigilance as crime does not pause for the season, warning residents to take precautions and stay aware of potential holiday scams and offenses.
A letter recounts the formation of the Manic Depressive Support Group in Bakersfield led by Michele with Mary, Gail, and Gloria, influenced by Joyce Haack and Mary Lou. The group met first on Sept 15, 1988 at Charter Counseling Center and meets monthly, promoting lithium therapy and supportive care amid depressive and manic symptoms. Contact Michele 393-2474 or Gloria 746-2985 for more information.
The Shafter Bike Club thanks Doug Wattenbarger and driver Al Anders of Wattenbarger Brick Yard Bakersfield for the truck and Bill and Mickey Gladden of Gladden Trucking Shafter for the trailer used to transport the bikes in the Doo-Dah Parade in Pasadena on November 27 1988.
In a letter response, the writer argues that while alcohol impaired driving is illegal, business discussions over drinks were once common. Alcoholism is described as incurable and lifelong, yet the author acknowledges the good deeds of Mr. Wilson, who supports youth and Future Farmers of America at local fairs and hires local youths.
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