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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1997
Page
5
A reader argues against a Rob Reiner proposed 50 cents per pack cigarette tax intended for antismoking and early childhood programs. They warn the poor would bear the burden, may not quit, reducing essential family spending and harming children. They urge careful consideration before voting.
Play wins first in its division and best in show at the fair. Shafirer did not submit last year due to volunteer shortages from Schellenberg Jones Hernstedt Farms Sue and Mike Muligan Don Camp and Sun Country Flowers.
Town account recalls a week old incident near Richland Primary School where an off duty deputy tracked a stolen car to the site. The driver spoke with a pedestrian as gunfire threatened nearby children. Critics question decision to chase and engage near a school.
The Shafter Christian Assembly will observe Pastor's Appreciation Sunday on October 26 during the 10:30 a.m. service, combined with a birthday tribute to Senior Pastor Tommy Creech. Creech’s eight and a half year vision centers on a loving, multiethnic church. A no host luncheon at Old Towne Buffet follows the service, priced at $8.00. Friends of the Creeches are invited.
Shafter High School class of 1957 held a reunion at the Green Hotel in Shafter with 39 attendees. Several travelers joined from Nebraska Idaho Texas New Mexico and various California locations. Attendees toured the campus toured the new additions and revisited familiar hallways recalling old times and renewing friendships.
Dr Jinadu urges flu vaccination as the Kern County Public Health program offers additional vaccines this year. Seniors and high risk groups gain protection with flu shots priced at 2 dollars for influenza and 2 dollars for pneumococcal vaccines, plus a 3 dollar diphtheria tetanus option at Shafter and Wasco sites with specific dates and times.
Dustin Hoffman delivers a provocative line likening a sinister vow to Satan addressing Jesus in EEROM 4. The remark imagines daggers with notes signed James Hook aimed at future generations. The remark, though startling, is framed within a Peter Pan fairy tale context.
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