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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1997
Page
4
A board of education in Oakland discussed declaring Ebonics a second language noting its rooted grammar in black heritage. An example involved a fifth grade conversation in Northern California showing distinct speech patterns.
Farm Bureau leader Pauli warns the Kyoto climate treaty would harm California agriculture by raising energy and input costs while giving developing nations a free ride. He urges a two thirds Senate vote against ratification, arguing the agreement lacks binding commitments and harms state jobs, exports, and the economy.
The Oakland School Board declares Ebonics a language for bilingual funding. Critics say it aims to improve English for black students, while supporters insist the move centers on child welfare. The piece notes comparisons to Okiephonics and lists regional terms and phrases.
A personal reflection recounts two readers who experience conversion after recognizing Jesus in scripture and sermon. The writer recalls a young man hidden in faith, a woman inspired by the Gospels, and a renewed resolve to seek Jesus anew in scripture and prayer.
In Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties a Jan 13 special in the 22nd District pits moderate Brooks Firestone against ultraconservative Tom Bordonaro to replace Walter Capps, who died. The Democrat is Capps' widow, with a March runoff if no candidate clears 50 percent. The race signals party battles and May 1998 California congressional dynamics.
The speaker reflects on Jesus prayer in John 17 and declares God’s absolute righteousness. He emphasizes that Jesus reveals the Father’s name and that through Him believers may share in divine life. The message urges readers to see Jesus for the first time.
The author reflects on a lifelong pioneer mindset from moving West at twelve to four states of work, 18 years at a single job, and a career shift from office work to type setting at Shafter Press. She notes balancing challenges and blessings, and describes a family’s ministry history of founding and moving churches over 39 years, shaping growth and resilience.
Shafter citizens rallied for the Lions Club Holiday Blood Drive with 52 donors, 42 giving blood and the Shafter Blood Fund thriving. The event featured a pig luau at the Veterans Hall hosted by Lions and their wives, and a friendly club competition awarding Most Community Minded to the Lions. The Kiwanis and Rotary posted lower donor counts, while the next Houchin Bloodmobile stop is scheduled for March 30 in Shafter.
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