31 Mar 2004
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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 2004
Page
1
Chrissy Somers finishes a year as Shafter Junior Miss 2003 as the curtain rises on the Junior Miss 2004 program at 7 p.m. Friday April 2 in the Fred Starrh Auditorium. Eleven 2005 class members will perform talent and begin the event with a fitness routine. Tickets remain by calling 746-0221 or 319-0674.
Shafter Chief John Zrofsky reports a large amount of counterfeit $20 and $100 bills passed in the past week. No arrests have been made yet as suspects target merchants and private individuals, claiming the money was received in cash. Call the Shafter Police at 746 6341 with any information.
A Junior High student named Fernando Lopez-Rodriguez earned a national award and $1,500 for an online contest honoring his essay on civil rights and drug reform. Teacher Janet Johnson encouraged class participation in a 1963 MLK inspired theme, with Holt Rinehart Winston recognizing his writing as best in 7th grade English.
The notice describes multiple items including an Alzheimer’s Support Group event with Dr Freedman, an Immunization Clinic by appointment, and various schedules at Fred Starrh Auditorium and Bakersfield College. It notes ticketing details, times, locations, and contact numbers for information.
City manager John Guinn said designers will complete drawings in about eight weeks. Council amended an agreement with Kern County Development to allow proceeding with plans. A fluoridation feasibility study and cost estimate were authorized, with possible funding from First 5 Kern funds for equipment and installation across city wells.
Senator Dean Florez urges county administrators to release Emergency Medical Services funds for local hospital ERs. He cites overcrowding and physician shortages, noting Kern County has over a million dollars in the fund while critics say money is released monthly. County EMS director Ross Elliott defends the practice and explains new quarterly payments under a revised law.
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