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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1999
Page
5
Staff seek story tips and submissions for Wasco Tribune and The Shafter Press during Roy Patrick's two week vacation. Readers may drop off or mail in notes, photos, or columns, with names and contact info, to Wasco or Shafter offices.
City staff review state plan to award four 500 bed Community Correctional Facility contracts totaling 2000 beds. Shafter’s RTC facility history, profitability goals, and differences with new CCFs to be weighed. City Manager report set for August 24 to decide whether to move forward, with public workshops planned if approved. Existing CCF revenue estimated at about 444000 in service fees to fund city services.
A university medical school recounts a miner's letter praising a young student’s character over talent. The piece argues true character lies inside, shown by choices under pressure, integrity, and compassionate action, with quotes from Jesus, Stevenson, Hybels, and O J Simpson on lasting virtue.
Beha Beha Chamber outlines plans for the Kern County Fair booth with the theme Were After Laughter. Ronda Martin and Stephanie Bender chair the event inviting hard workers and creatives to join. The group celebrates recent festival success and praises Shafter Press before inviting contact at 746-2600.
The Wasco Tribune requires letters to include signature phone number and writer address for publication. Names and city will be printed, but phone numbers and exact addresses are protected. Verify guidelines and contact editor at 758-3063 if unsure.
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