Shafter Sees Bright 1997 Economic Outlook At City Level
City of Shafter expects overall growth in 1997 driven by more building permits and development. Director Paul Saldana projects a stronger year than 1996, with ground breaking in the Foreign Trade Zone and expanded activity around Poseign Trade Zone and Minter Field Airport District MFAD. Farmers anticipate Farm Bill shifts toward flexible programs in the 21st century.
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You Drink You Drive You Lose Public Awareness Message
The Auto Club runs a DUI awareness program in California with the slogan You Drink You Behe You Lene. It aims to show the consequences of drink driving including the cost of a DUI conviction to drivers and their families. A first time DUI can bring nearly $11 000 in court fines and transportation home is advised. For holiday gatherings the message repeats You drink You drive You lose and urges responsible choices.
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California Farmers Cite Methyl Bromide as Top Farm Bureau Issue
More than 170 Farm Bureau leaders from 53 counties joined the 78th CFBF annual meeting in San Diego. A 1996 legislative extension kept methyl bromide available for over 100 commodities, avoiding millions in revenue losses and job cuts. The survey ranked methyl bromide first with 154 points, followed by Proposition 204 water bond and Delaney Clause reforms.
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Farm Bureau
Sacramento
Washington
U.S. Supreme Court
School fight against bullying aims for violence-free learning
Educators press for a violence free learning environment to help students focus on education. They urge parents staff and students to take bullying seriously and promote positive social skills. Recommendations include publicizing dress and behavior codes and using behavior contracts and prompt fair discipline. Officials urged immediate action upon bullying reports and empowering students to resolve conflicts with consistency.
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