Guest Editorial Links Haves to Have Nots in Education
The editorial argues the isolation of elderly citizens from youth harms society and education. It urges schools to invite seniors as volunteers tutors and historians, linking higher student education to stronger Social Security funding and lower future crime. CSBA notes California’s growing stratification with the haves and have-nots.
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Aude
California
CSBA
Transition to Day Care: Tips for Parents and Centers
Terri Murray gathers input from Wasco and Shafter providers to ease parent child transitions into day care. Advocates emphasize open communication, warm partnerships, and frequent center visits to build trust, with guidance from Anita Hasha Sammy Gonzales and the CCCC referral network urging parents to explore child care options and observe programs before starting.
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Terri Murray
c/o
Wasco Tribune
P.O. Box Y
Wasco
Anita Hasha
Hasha
Gonzales
Community Connection For
CCCC
Bakersfield
Symbols of civilization and theft on construction sites
Paul Harvey laments a growing symbol of civilization retrogression the security fence around new sites. He recalls theft of a personal tool the “T Square” and notes workers now guard tools relentlessly, highlighting mistrust and modern larceny among laborers.
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Berlin Wall
Alcatraz
Klein
Parental Leave Gaps Hypothetical and Real in Child Care
The piece cites Senator Gore pausing work to care for his injured son and argues for paid parental leave as essential for bonding and recovery. It contrasts policy gaps for low wage workers with well documented benefits of parental presence during hospitalization and early development, recalling a Florida case of premature twins and limited medical leave after vacation.
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Gore
Tennessee
Albert Gore
Margaret Steelfox
Hernando
Fla
Virginia
Thomas
EMLA
Hawaiian Luau and Barbecue Fund Drive At Shafter Hospital
Residents at Shafter Convalescent Hospital urge community support for their annual Hawaiian Luau and Deep-pit Barbecue now in its seventh year. The event funds patient needs such as a new piano after previous purchases funded a big-screen TV. Cheryl Hosman, activity coordinator, invites volunteers and callers for questions and visits to see residents’ active programs.
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Shafter — Convalescent Hospital
Bakersfield
Shafter-Wasco
Volun
Thanks for Prizes From Shafter District Fund Raiser
The Shafter Recreation and Park District thanks donors who provided prizes this year including Circuit City Budget Food Mart Bargain Outlet Shafter Sport Center Shafter Drug Store Randy s Unocal 76 Searcy s Home Furnishings El Chili Verde Shafter Motel Antonio s Hair Design Sno Fun Floyd s True Value Johnson s Department Store Wood s Shoe Store Bakersfield Dodgers JD s Restaurant Giovanni s Pizza and other supporters. The Staff and Board extend appreciation for the donations.
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Shafter Recreation and Park District
Circuit City
Budget Food Mart
Bargain Outlet
Shafter Sport Center
Shafter Drug Store
Randy’s
Unocal 76
Searcy’s Home Furnishings
el Chili Verde
Shafter Motel
Antonio's Hair Design
Sno-Fun
Floyd’s True Value
Johnson’s Department Store
Wood's Shoe Store
Bakersfield Dodgers
Jd’s
Giovanni's Pizza
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Reed Print Inc
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Shafter Press
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Congress
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Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Mike Bledsoe
Flora Nichols
LaVenne Westbrook
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Shafter Convalescent Hospital
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