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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1976
Page
5
The Shafter Recreation Baseball League extends congratulations to the winning teams and honors sportsmanship award recipients. The piece urges players parents and coaches to prioritize manners discipline and respect for umpires over victory and to remember baseball is a game meant for constructive summer activity.
Commander Don Pedro Fages led a 1772 expedition from Grapevine Canyon into the Southern San Joaquin Valley marking Kern's first name Buena Vista meaning Beautiful View. He later served California as governor and promoted early industry by planting a 600-tree Monterey orchard. A plaque near Taft commemorates Fages’ Kern visit.
On a porch Maybell, a county hog callin' champion at heart, voices shock at recent Washington scandals. After a tense exchange about state government, she fetches her hat and suitcase and asks to ride to Sacramento to begin earning her own keep.
A column alleges the Federal Power Commission will raise wellhead gas from about 58 cents to 1.50 per thousand cubic feet, predicting a $23 billion rise in national utility bills next year. It notes Congress members Moss and Dingell oppose the move and claims industry seeks deregulation.
Paul Harvey celebrates the Bicentennial with patriotic observations on history teaching declines and national unity. He recounts painting cities in red white and blue, recalls Revere, and asserts the United States remains right side up with a strong constitution, flourishing economy, and enduring national pride.
Jeannie L Guenther and Ronald D Koop made Fresno State College Dean's List for spring 1971. Shafter swim club won nine firsts at Bear Mountain Invitational with Karla Nash taking two blue ribbons. Laura Hare resigned after 30 years in California public schools at Richland District. Kathy Albright and Jeannie Guenther attended a 20 day educational conference in Caribbean and Central American sites. Joe Maniaci caught an 180 lb marlin off San Diego in 1 hour 45 minutes. First letter drop at new Post Office drive in station noted by Chamber president. Ginger Frost earned Hepsilon scholarship at Bakersfield College. Remodeled Shafter High School science wing near completion. Third polio shot to Shafter residents announced. Vicki Lynne born to Victor and Mrs. Bender. H B Walker leaves to start own business.
A Christian can bear disappointments because his heart is not filled with envy. He does not to time or energy on useless regret but goes on to the next may not be due to his added physical strength, but rather that he has someone to share his burdens. We know that God is with us whatever our burden is. We do not carry it alone. He undergirds and Strengthens us. A Christian can carry heavy burdens because he knows he does not carry it, alone. A Christian can bear sorrow. Life is seldom easy. Sorrow comes to all of us and to some more than others. Our experiences test our hearts almost daily. It really is not a ques tion of going on as we all have to go on. The question that faces us is, with what spirit shall we go on?
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