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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1986
Page
4
An editorial critiques Prop 51 and the tort system, arguing that current law and proposed changes shift costs to those with money, not fault. It questions fairness, insurance availability, and broader societal costs, urging readers to weigh economic versus non economic damages and contact officials before voting.
Paul Harvey mocks overregulation by imagining grocery stores forced to hospital like rules. He lists absurd, onerous requirements such as recording every customer’s time in store and purchases while dictating who pays whom, claiming such rules would drive up costs.
A letter from Jill thanks Shatter residents for support during the Junior Miss program. She credits Kay Milwee Sharon Biloff and the Jr Miss committee for dedication and behind the scenes help from parents and others. Special thanks to Eiko Yamamoto 1985 Junior Miss. She pledges to make Shafter proud as 1986 Junior Miss.
A reader voices disappointment over a community parade in Shafter. They criticize candidates for crowding the event and leaving participants and spectators in the heat. The commenter urges placing candidates last or not at all to preserve spectator experience.
Proposition 51, called the deep pocket law, would not alter actual damages or medical bills but would reshape pain and suffering awards by linking payment to guilt level. It argues trial lawyers fund opposition, promises higher citizen costs, and urges a yes vote to curb insurer and agent practices.
In October 1980 I became the District Manager of the Shafter Recreation and Park District. Goals achieved include increasing the SAPD budget from under 100000 to over 500000, taking over aquatic centers and courts, and serving on state county district bodies. A new senior citizen facility on Sunset and Walker with a 2000 square foot addition is slated for July. A joint project with Kern High School District created an 11.8 acre Shafter High School sports complex with two softball fields four soccer fields and future lighted fields and amenities. The complex enhances adult youth programs and school physical education.
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