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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1985
Page
5
This piece reflects on aging as a natural life stage, citing Ecclesiastes 12 and Psalms 71:9 to acknowledge decline and fear of abandonment. It emphasizes church duty in 1 Timothy 5 to care for elderly relatives, Leviticus 19’s respect for seniors, and Isaiah 46:4’s promise of God sustaining the aged, urging reliance on divine strength for a meaningful old age.
The Eleventh Annual Philippine Weekend in Delano unfolds through July with events such as the Queen Coronation on July 13, Adobe Cook-Off on July 20, Grand Marshall BBQ on July 25, Miss Philippine Weekend Queen Pageant on July 27 and 28, a ceremonial procession, 5K and 10K runs, Barrio Fiesta entertainment, Lechon BBQ, and a statewide basketball finals. Contact Deanna in Delano at 725 9665 or Lani in Bakersfield at 324 8375 for details.
California residents who moved to the state must register vehicles within twenty days of first operation in California if residency or employment is established. The new law, effective July 1 1985, carries a 20 percent penalty for late registration. Exceptions apply to nonresident military personnel and certain commercial vehicles.
A quip attributed to John Heywood invites readers to cast an old shoe for luck or humor, reflecting lampooning street wit tied to the proverb tradition. The note preserves the joking tone without sensational detail.
Kern Foods officials disclosed plans for a 150 acre site in California to build a tomato packing plant for the 1986 season. The project would create 300 to 400 seasonal jobs and 50 to 100 year round positions with tomatoes sourced locally and from nearby coastal regions. Kern Industries would replace Kern Foods, owned by Charles Kern and his sons, with executives including Bill Snyder and Jay Kern, at the center of the discussions with county leaders and trade officials.
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