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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1997
Page
4
The narrator reflects on early reading skills, school life at Wasco High with Miss Lewis, trips to coast bookstores in San Luis Obispo, and recent reading at Richland Primary School. They express pride in reading, acknowledge math struggles, and note a desire to read preferred books more often.
Guest editorial argues against Ebonics instruction in California public schools. It cites SB 205 to strip state funding from teaching Ebonics and criticizes programs that train teachers to accommodate Black Language in classrooms. The piece champions standard English and references a 1981 program and Brown v. Board of Education.
Local readers attended Patrick's Profiles with former Supervisor Mary K. Shell present. A child read to a first grade class, while the shared tale The Little House traced a dwelling’s journey from sunlit country to a concrete city before returning to the hillside.
A columnist mocks the surge of experts across fields noting Gulf War commentary and a "religious addiction" label used by a priest. He recalls biblical verses about being born again, frames faith as simple despite confusion, and ends with a personal encore on the sermon.
A reader criticizes welfare critics in a lengthy letter to the editor. She argues welfare recipients struggle to cover basic expenses while subsidies and tax policies favor others, urging readers to consider those on welfare and pledging shared responsibility. The writer notes hidden subsidies and calls for domestic charity before abroad aid.
The Shafter Press invites local announcements. Activities include First Saturday open house at Shafter Depot Museum, Every Monday crafts at W C Walker Senior Center, Second Monday Woman's Agrow meetings at Veteran's Hall, and First Thursday Community Prayer at City Hall from 12 30 to 12 40, inviting all churches to join for the community and leaders.
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