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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1995
Page
4
In spring 1955 a group led by brothers Fred and Danny White fled home from Minter Field near Wasco seeking freedom from rules. The author recalls the hazy morning, planning, and the start of their journey as they headed north along the canal bank toward Wasco.
The 1995 Christmas season in Shafter showcased broad community generosity from the Chamber of Commerce police department Richland-Lerdo School District and local churches. Residents across service clubs Kiwanis Lions Rotary Soroptimist VFW and Woman's Club provided gifts meals clothing and companionship, reinforcing neighborly solidarity and a lasting impact as the new year approached.
In an anecdotal encore, Patrick recalls a river trip with siblings who adopt the alias Dodger brothers to travel toward town. A late encounter with a police officer reveals their ruse, leading to a police station talk and free hamburgers. The narrator fears punishment but finds understanding from his father.
A reflection on Christmas mood, disillusion after the season, and the idea that true joy lies beyond material gives. The writer recalls childhood longing, Grinch themes, and Christian faith citing Matthew 6 19 21 as the heart of Christmas. This encore column ends with enduring spiritual gifts.
Fred Davis surveys 1996 political horizons. Key figures include Brian Setencich and Curt Pringle for Assembly leadership, Pete Wilson potential vice presidential runs, Dan Lungren for attorney general, Mike Huffington challenging Barbara Boxer, and Newt Gingrich as a Dem target. The piece weighs GOP prospects, possible shocks, and Clinton’s path to re-election depending on campaign dynamics and Bosnia.
Reader cites State Water Resources Board member John Brown claiming California overdrafts by 2 MAF annually and urban demand may outstrip supply by 2010 by 5.5 to 7 MAF. Suggests redistributing water from agriculture will shift strain to rural groundwater and notes SB 901 by Sen. Jim Costa as a sensible measure.
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