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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1998
Page
8
Father Val Peter, executive gin and Washington DC, reflects on David Blankenhorn's Fatherless America. The piece argues fathers uniquely shape sons and daughters, teaching men how to be men and husbands, and emphasizes a father's daily presence as irreplaceable. It salutes American fathers and calls for appreciation.
A 1997 national survey shows 83 percent say dad is usually right when giving advice while moms handle important matters more often. Dads rarely weigh in on clothing romance diet or college, and grandfathers stay tight lipped on parenting. Financial guidance is common with 95 percent deeming it sound, yet dads rarely influence major purchases. about half say dad influences job choices and career decisions, and many remember a favorite dadism such as Because I said so and Do as I say not as I do.
A roster of weekly and monthly community activities in Shafter includes museum viewing on the first Saturday with volunteer opportunities, free clothing on the second Saturday at the Freewill Baptist Church, Counts Car Club gathering on the last Saturday, weekly crafts at the W C Walker Senior Center, Woman's Aglow meetings on the second Monday, a Tuesday weight loss program at the Veteran's Hall, His Way Bible Study at 700 S Shafter, Moms In Touch sessions on Wednesdays, a first Thursday city hall prayer gathering, and third Thursday Alzheimer’s Support Group at Shafter Convalescent Hospital with contact numbers for details.
A local church directory lists multiple Shafter congregations with pastors, addresses, phones, and weekly service times. Entries include Assembly of God, Congregational, Church of Christ, Ebenezer Reformed, Nazarene, Southern Baptist, Home Fellowship, bilingual La Rosa De Saron, Mennonite Brethren, Mision Apostolica, Pentecostal Church of God, Shafter Christian Assembly, Freewill Baptist, United Methodist, and Valley Bible Church with contact details for society writer inquiries.
Public notices show a fictitious business name filing with James A. Rhoades and Laurie Verges in Shafter Press. The statement filed on June 6 1966 expires five years later and a new filing is required by August 6 2003.
Notice states highest bidder for cash or certified funds at Bakersfield California steps of County Hall for sale of trust property recorded May 22 1935. It warns property owner in default under deed of trust dated March 26 1906 and that sale may occur June 30 1996 at 9 30 AM by Household Finance Corporation joint tenants with Household Trust.
A reader seeks relationship guidance after a troubled marriage with cheating suspicions and a testy exchange about counseling. The column also responds to a Texas parole question, junk mail help, and a quip about law students.
Stanford team physician and Dr Michael Fredericson advocate casual barefoot miles to strengthen foot muscles and reduce injuries. He notes many runners gain benefits by a few hundred yards once or twice weekly on safe grassy surfaces while avoiding hazards.
A garbled report notes a wet spring in 1998 affecting crops nationwide. It mentions warming trends and uncertain water conditions for the San Tonia Way area and seeks a realistic picture of current water and science.
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