We Have Our Priorities Straight Memorial Day 1987
Editorial reflects on the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution with mentions of George Bush James Webb Ronald Reagan and Bob Hope events. It weighs national priorities and discusses the Constitution amendments rights during a period of modernization and fear of eroding liberties. The piece questions meaning of duty and calls for thoughtful civic engagement.
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George Bush
Philadelphia
James Webb
Arlington National Cemetery
U.S.S
Stark
USA
Ronald Reagan
Bob Hope
George Washington
James Madison
Independence Hall
Washington
Madison
Festival a success at Shafter Potato and Cotton event
Ben Grundy writes that the 15th annual Shafter Potato and Cotton Festival drew thousands to Central Avenue and Stringham Park for a record celebration with concession booths and performances. He notes 1988 will bring a double celebration with Shafter's 75th founding and 50th city incorporation, urging early planning and public support.
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Central Avenue
Stringham Park
Shafter
Ben Grundy
Alcohol fuels could slash city air pollution now
A columnist urges rapid adoption of ethanol and other alcohol fuels to cut carbon monoxide and ozone levels, noting 80 cities face Clean Air Act deadlines. He cites ethanol blends for fleets, recalls Indianapolis 500 use, and argues reforms are affordable with existing know-how and refinery flexibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Bush
Phoenix
Valley
Barry Goldwater
Denver
Robert Dole
Lee Thomas
Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Energy
Shafter Muster Thanks Local Helpers and Supporters
The Shafter Volunteer Fire Department and Muster Team express gratitude to the Shafter City Council Shafter Chamber of Commerce Festival Committee Wade McKinney John Guinn Department Shafter High School Richland School District Don Zachary Robert Millwee Chris Unruh Frank Christensen Wayne Wood Dennis Handel Dick Johnson Cliff Ratzlaff Stan Unruh Don Jones Dave Anderson Ron Pierce Don Burns Ross Shafer Marland Hiebert Clif ford Steve Griffith Mert Wiedmann Ted Wiedmann and Jim Graddy for help and community support making the muster possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
KCEOC Volunteers Thank Helena Chemical for Luncheon
Kern County Economic Opportunity Corporation volunteers in Shafter distributed commodities to 720 residents on May 20. Lucinda J. Jara thanks Helena Chemical Company for sharing a delicious luncheon with the volunteers, praising the rewarding gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena Chemical Co
Kern County Economic Opportunity Corporation
Shafter
Lucinda J. Jara
Teachers' Rewards for Women History Month Reflections
A student letter expresses appreciation for Women's History Month, praising its classiness and engaging lessons. The writer thanks teachers Ms Johnson and Ms Mayes, noting learning about women in history and peers' and teachers' feelings, and eagerly awaits next March.
Residents Praise Care Team At Shafter OcCellent
Raymond and Lucy Akles commend the Shafter facility for prompt meals, dedicated nursing staff, and attentive maintenance. They laud the activity program and invite talent donations while thanking all staff and acknowledging their daughter Betty Settlemire for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Occellent
Raymond and
Lucy Akles
P.S
Betty Settlemire
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Baldemar Salinas
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Lewis Kirkpatrick
R.B. Nixon
Oralia Montoya
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