Reuniting memories amid a grim meth era and child protection
A reflective column recalls 1962 Wasco High School reunions while detailing a crime wave tied to methamphetamine. It cites rising meth use since 1991, lab dangers, child abuse at lab sites, and a new policy to place children from clandestine labs with Child Protective Services to shield them from harm.
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Wasco High School
Kennedy
Richard Nixon
California
High Desert
Los Angeles County
California Attorney General’s Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement
BNE
Riverside
Phil Petzel
State Department of Justice
Patrick's Profiles reflects Wasco teens reunite in 1960s era nostalgia
Roy Patrick writes about Eisenhower warning on the military industrial complex and recalls Wasco high school reunions. He notes Gary Steward's annual event, a Bakersfield restaurant gathering, and comments on faces and aging. A 1996 Wasco reunion for classes 1960-1969 is planned.
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Dwight Eisenhower
Wasco
WHS
Gary Steward
Bakersfield
Linda Sigler
Marilyn
Linda
Why Jesus Chose Saul of Tarsus as Apostle
The author argues Jesus selected Saul of Tarsus for a strategic role beyond the original twelve. Saul, a Roman citizen and Pharisee educated by Gamaliel, was chosen to carry the gospel to Gentiles, ensuring doctrinal balance by presenting faith apart from works of the Law, a choice he claims safeguards believers from legalistic distortion.
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Jesus
Saul
Tarsus
Damascus
Judas
Israel
New Jerusalem
Saul of
Paul
Benjamin
Gamaliel
Apostle
Senior citizens care concern at State Street incident
Letter recounts May 7, 1996, episode at a senior complex where Schaefers Ambulance removed a woman from her unit in an adult diaper, leaving her uncovered. The writer calls it a disgrace and urges police and emergency crews to apologize and address the situation.
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Schaefers
State St
Apt. 1
District of Corruption in Washington DC
The piece portrays Washington DC as ruined by a corrupt local government led by a convicted dopehead with support from a congressional committee, arguing socialism and the welfare state have wrecked society in the capital.
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Washington, D. C
Welcome for Freedom Home Development in Shafter
A reader urges the Shafter community to welcome the Freedom Home Development as progress. John Guinn is named as a proponent, arguing it will provide new, modern homes, retain young families, boost employment and reflect town growth. The letter encourages embracing change for future generations. Diane Pettit Las Vegas
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Shafter
Freedom Home Development
John Guinn
Freedom Home
Diane Pettit
Las Vegas
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Jerusalem
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Reed Print Inc
California Newspaper Publishers Association
Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
P.O
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
LaVonne Westbrook
Society
Susan Holland
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P.O. Bina
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