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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 2002
Page
5
A letter to the editor argues lawmakers, including Governor Gray Davis, received donations from organizations that coincided with favorable bills. The writer demands strict anti bribery rules, including escrowed cash donations above $1,000 and a crackdown on out of district or state influence.
The Shafter City Council notes its contract with Cal Trans funds three Off Reservation We Detail crews from the Shafter Correctional Facility. Inmate labor supports roadside cleanup and projects from the grapevine to Inter 15 and Lost Hills. Annual Caltrans payments total 168,369 dollars. Call 746-6365 for details.
Community notes honor Mary Epp Anderson a longtime Shafter senior center volunteer linked with the Shafter library. She helped at the senior building and various projects will need new caretakers. reflections emphasize her white haired volunteer presence and lasting impact.
A reflective column urges vigilant parental oversight of children’s TV and internet use to avoid exposure to harmful lifestyles. The author condemns big business and vices, cites World War II memories, cites Charles Swindell, and echoes quotes about war preparedness, concluding with a grim view of modern life.
The observer compares sheriff candidates and agency missions from the Kern County Sheriff’s Department and Highway Patrol, framing a decision as a presidential appointment choice. The analogy envisions selecting a top maritime security leader amid competing backgrounds and missions.
The choice weighs two veterans. Mack Wimbish served 30 years in the Army and later sought Navy secretary duties, while Steve Perez spent years in the Navy, moved into Congress, and joined the Armed Forces Budget Committee working with the Secretary of the Navy on budget needs. The decision rests on executive priorities and experience.
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