Controversial Jail Reform Proposal by World War II Vet
A column reflects on prison life and overcrowding, recounting a widow’s jail visit in Aspen, then cites Doug Perryman’s austere jail plan. The scheme would eliminate leisure, impose strict work crews, remove rights, and require inmates to fund city costs, arguing it could cut overcrowding and recidivism if adopted nationwide.
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Pitkin County
Aspen
Colo
Red Mountain
United States
Doug Perryman
Perryman
Congress
Paul Harvey Products
The Orchard's Seasonal Hymn Through Trees and Faith
A reflective poem by Skip Johnson and Shane about the orchard the Adventist church grounds. It weaves seasons with praise to the Creator, describing spring blossoms honey bees scented snow and moonlit trees, then autumn leaves and winter bare branches. The speaker seeks rooted faith amid changing lanes and renewed longing.
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Netal
National Day of Prayer observance urged for May 4
The message recalls the Continental Congress declaring the day in 1775 and notes it has been signed into law by Presidents Truman and Reagan. It urges prayer and repentance for national restoration, inviting millions of Americans to join on May 4 at Lee Gallery Shafter.
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Continental Congress
Truman
Reagan
Neere
Lee Gallery
Shafter
Shafter Chief Greeson Under Fire Over Firing
Citizens doubt Chief Greeson and question the firing of Mary Beechie for misconduct. They cite past praise for Beechie’s life-saving actions and allege biased investigations. Local residents call for a new chief amid ongoing publicity concerns raised by Greeson’s leadership.
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Shafter
Can
Shafter City
Mary Beechie
Greeson
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Skip Johnson
Shane
7Th Day Adventist Church
IRS
Nancy Self
Tolt
Girard
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Wasco
Delano
Jeff Brown
Toffie
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