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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1993
Page
2
Graffiti crews struck buildings at 8 30 a m with paint and vandalism. Knapp urges total community vigilance and immediate reporting to combat this pattern. He cites students shoplifting with store owners permitting theft as part of a broader social laxity and calls for active local involvement.
Cardoza accuses bureaucrats of excessive pay and asserts funds are diverted to anti 174 activities. She cites PTA meetings and CTA leaders pushing anti 174 messages while groups like ACLU and Seventh Day Adventists voice doubts. Education critics point to rising failure rates despite union backed spending to defeat the initiative.
Wasco shopkeeper Larry Warkentine denies rumors that Western Furniture will close or sell out. He highlights a $50,000 computer upgrade and ongoing expansion since 1936, stressing strong business and commitment to customers despite other local stores selling out to Kmart and Thrifty.
A local notice lists ongoing and upcoming activities in Shafter. Depot Museum open for viewing and volunteer work with group tours by appointment. Weekly crafts at W C Walker Senior Center Mondays 1 p.m. Woman’s Aglow meets second Monday 7 p.m. at Veteran's Hall. Bible study Tuesdays 9 15 a.m. Valley Bible Church. Community Prayer at City Hall first Thursday 12 20 to 12 40 p.m. All churches invited to join and pray for community and leaders.
Rotary meets at 6 30 a.m. at Shafter Motel Kiwanis at noon Veterans Hall Oct 2 Depot Museum open 10 am to 2 pm American Legion events Oct 4 and Oct 5 Veterans Hall 7 p.m. Shafter City Council meets at City Hall 7 p.m.
A sequence of birthday and anniversary wishes scattered across dates Thursday September 30 Friday October 1 Sunday October 3 honoring Patricia Perales Danny Petkus Clara Becker Ryan Kroker Georgette Kadel Mark Sharp Melinda Becker Edna Gloeckler Vince Searcy Nickolas John Zachary Laura Siemens Brandon Feil Ivan Meyers Earl and Sylvia Cummings Lori Cluff Hatch Katrina Holliman John Tisler Dustin Krocker Theresa Frugugliemi Kristen Gladden Eric Hedstrom Douglas Peters and Steve Richardson.
Lunch menu lists Salisbury steak with sides and a Friday BBQ beef sandwich plan. Includes Keilbasa option with rice and juice, with lemon pudding and milk. Reservations required one day ahead. lunch starts 11 30 a.m. Donations differ by age, and younger guests may attend with higher fee. Stop by 505 Sunset Avenue for details.
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