Christmas Reflections From Shafter Press
In this Christmas editorial the Shafter Press celebrates holiday virtues such as peace and giving, notes carolers and festive decorations on Central Avenue and Lerdo Highway, and recalls classics like Its a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Carol. It highlights the nativity story and the Messiah, wishing readers a joyful Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Shafter
Central Avenue
Lerdo Highway
James Stewart
Donna Reed
Charles Dickens
Scrooge
Bethlehem
Shafter Press
Patrick's Profiles remembers Wasco Christmases and giving
Roy Patrick reflects on growing up poor in Wasco during the forties and fifties. He recalls the lack of government aid, sparse gifts, and no tree yet fond memories of glass candle lights, window toy displays, and a great American Flyer train set. He credits Lions Club Rotary and local students for making holidays brighter and wishes readers a merry Christmas and happy New Year.
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Wasco
Firestone
T.F. Tire and Service
F Street
the Lions Club
Rotary
Independence High School
Wasco High School
Religion By Herb Peters on Christmas meaning and memory
The author reflects on the Grinch like mood of post Christmas reality, contrasting childhood magic with adult commercial interpretations. He notes how merchants proclaim giving as the true spirit, while distilleries and politicians offer their own spin, leaving reality to reassert itself after the lights fade.
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Monty
Readers praise new town trees and city work
A letter writer commends Lerdo Highway tree plantings but urges repairs to potholes by the D M V on Pacific and Poso and Shafter avenues and drains on Walker Street. The note also cautions about a post office lot pothole hazards and asks for broader attention to old problems.
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Lerdo Highway
D.M.V
Pacific Street
Poso
Shafter Avenue
Walker Street
State Street
Real Meaning Behind the Season Sermon Sparked by Nativity Art
Pastor Jim Williams reflects on Christmas displays from Las Vegas to Oildale and urges viewers to focus on Jesus crucifixion. He imagines building a manger with a cross behind it bearing The Real Reason for the Season, noting the Bible’s claim Jesus came to die for sins.
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Las Vegas Strip
Oildale
Mary and Joseph
Jesus
God
Shafter Chamber Announces 1998 Office Update and Events
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce outlines Mary Crabb joining the office at 150 Central Valley Highway with hours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. She will promote membership and attend director meetings on the 2nd and 4th Fridays at Spencer's Restaurant. The piece notes upcoming director elections, Toys For Toys involvement, Minter Field Open House, and downtown revitalization grant funding.
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Oliday
Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Shafter Press
Roy Patrick
Mary Crabb
Central Valley Highway
Chamber
Pastor Christensen
John Stockton
Marine Corp
Minter Field
Shafter
Richard Fabric
Pace 5
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Phil Compton
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Jim Williams
Shafter First Southern Baptist Church
Reed Print Inc
Californa Publishers Associat
East Lerdo Highway
California
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Diane Givens
Society
Margaret Baker
P.O. Bina
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