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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 2004
Page
4
A Richland Jr High seventh grader laments drug use, arguing smoking harms unborn babies and that marijuana damages teeth and brains. He advocates banning drugs, arresting sellers, and lifelong jail for users, urging peers to refuse when asked to use drugs.
Deanna Rodriguez chronicles a March weekend education conference featuring immigrant students who began with no English and poverty. Profiles include Emma Kessel, Rodrigo, Diane Moreno, and Ernesto Ayala, detailing journeys to college, career goals, and community impact while stressing mentors and schools' roles. Cinco de Mayo reminder.
A reflective excerpt recalls early career days at a Bible school where the author was habitually late. The narrator mentions meeting Sister Margaret and the impulse to avoid delays, framing deadlines as almost unbearable for procrastinators.
The author reflects on deadlines at a newspaper, personal discipline, and a lifelong belief in the imminence of the Lord’s return. Citing O C Harris and Billy Graham, the piece links punctuality, religious urgency, and modern complacency in a compact meditation.
Logan Rogers a fifth grade student at West Ridge Elementary in Harlan Iowa writes to the editor asking for a brochure or information about the state for a geography and history project. He also requests a car license plate for the school project if possible and signs with school details.
A speaker credits parents with instilling a strong work ethic alongside honesty and virtue. Work is linked to creation and God’s image, signaling value in producing and investing talents. Citing Solomon and Paul, the text argues diligence leads to fulfillment and material blessing, while laziness harms self and society.
The Healthy Start program invites 3-5 year olds to a June 7 to July 2 session at Golden Oak Elementary, a Kindergarten Bridging Experience with in home and in class activities, parent involvement, and school tours. Contact Blanca Villa or Laurie Roth at 746-8665 extensions 8189 or 8190.
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