18 Jul 2001
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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 2001
Page
1
Shafter Police Chief cites rave party trends where colorful pacifiers, beads, and branded gear attract youths to alleged alcohol and drug free events. He warns Gamma Hydroxybutyrate and Ecstasy risk severe harm, noting teen deaths from first doses and the ease of access through gym supplements and home production.
North Kern Drug Court continues under Judge Gary Ingle as Prop 36 takes effect. Despite early doubts statewide, Kern County will model Prop 36 programs with staff from Shafter and Delano courts and support from state federal funds, aided by U.S. Dooley and Boxer legislation proposing $250 million yearly for treatment grants.
The first Shafter Youth Council, nine members and two alternates, met at the City Council Chambers to plan attendance at the League of California Cities Annual Convention in Sacramento. They approved a logo slogan Serving Tomorrows Community Today, prepared a poster, and sought funds for navy blue shirts with a yellow logo. They discussed a Swim Suit Drive to aid kids needing swimwear and transportation to the Shafter Pool.
The Shafter City Youth Council plans a swimsuit drive to keep suits available for children in need. New or gently used clean swimsuits can be dropped at Shafter Pool or the Police Department with boxes to be placed early this week and possibly a third site. For information call Officer Richard Okutsu at 746-6341. The council will meet Thursday in July.
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