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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 05, 2004
Page
4
A nostalgic reminiscence traces a Scottish pastor's son who found faith after nearly losing his way, crediting his mother's underscored Bible verses and enduring guidance. The piece folds humor into wisdom, listing 15 mother taught maxims and urging readers to honor their mothers while they can, even after loss.
Guest editorial by David A. King outlines NASA’s Vision for Space Exploration returning humans to the Moon, then Mars and beyond. He touts job creation, NASA funding efficiency, and the goal of inspiring youth while highlighting costs and the need for national pride in space progress. He notes Space Shuttle return to flight, ISS completion, and exploration of icy moons and distant worlds as stepping stones.
Deanna Rodriguez Root reports record turnout for the Cinco de Mayo Parade with families of all ages along Main Street. A dancing horse drew rave reviews while volunteers and Richland School Migrant Program Close-Up students helped decorate the judges trailer, gazebo, and stage.
The Cinco de Mayo Committee will hold a dinner meeting in the coming weeks to discuss festival improvements and costs. Joe Kirk and Mayor Fran Florez praised volunteers, sponsors, and student involvement while noting key expenses like insurance, stage, decorations, and a special edition insert in the Shafter Press.
A mother discovers a dramatic letter from her daughter Judith claiming she has eloped with a tattooed boyfriend, becoming pregnant, planning a life in a woods trailer, and exploring drug use. The note ends with a reversal as Judy reveals she is at a neighbor’s house and the editor notes her actual age is 37.
Shafter Kiwanis offers Mother's Day roses for ten dollars with orders due May 5 to Amy McDaniel. Delivery May 7 and 8 at 811 Oak Street Bakersfield or Floyd's Shafter with set times. KHSD leader William Hatcher outlined Shafter High’s 75th year and district growth to 42,000 students in ten years, plus a $4 million three phase construction plan over 36 months.
Margaret Baker serves as news editor while Diane Givens handles bookkeeping and office management duties. The brief staff note highlights two named individuals in leadership and administrative roles within the publication.
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