Cast Down or Walking On the Ground for Hidden Treasures
A reflection on staying hopeful after surgery and discouragement. The narrator compares being cast down to a paralyzed sheep and walking with eyes down to find pennies and blessings. It recounts Psalm 43 5 and Ephesians 6 13, then shares how Colonel Sanders turned discouragement into a restaurant empire.
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Shafter
David
Paul
Ephesian
Kentucky
Colonel Sanders
Media today and the burden on taxpayers
A reader criticizes media for promoting immoral lifestyles while demanding public funds. They argue taxation supports drug culture and social decay, urge balanced reporting, and warn that sensational coverage and political posturing endanger public safety and liberty.
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Iraq
Peter Jennings
America
California
Bush
California workers compensation reform moves ahead
Gov Arnold Schwarzenegger backs legislative reform while backing a signature drive with over 1 million dollars from the California Recovery Team to push changes. He favors compromise with Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi and Democratic lawmakers, preferring legislative action over a ballot initiative.
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Schwarzenegger
California Recovery Team
John Garamendi
California Focus Garamendi Seeks Workers Comp Reform Compromise
California Focus discusses a push for workers compensation reform led by Garamendi and Governor Schwarzenegger. It notes recent cost cuts totaling billions, potential 25 percent employer premium reductions if no new reforms pass by March 31, and proposed doctor choice guidelines to curb lawsuits while protecting worker care. It highlights the tension between employer cost control and employee legal rights.
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Garamendi
Davis
California
Schwarzenegger
Insurance Commissioner
Easter Sunrise Service hosted by Kiwanis April 11
The Kiwanis sponsored Easter Sunrise Service is set for April 11 with the opening prayer at 6 30 a m scripture reading and special music by Valley Bible Church Worship Team followed by benediction. Speaker of the day Wednesday was Andrew AYN DUALS
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The
Kiwanis
Valley Bible Church
Yucca Mountain project visuals and local involvement
Remus, project coordinator for Inyo County Planning, notes Yucca Mountain disposal in underground casks since 1987. Residents of Shafter assist PG&E with Diablo Canyon cleanup as test sites operate for nuclear fuel rod assemblies and spent fuel handling amid cancer concerns.
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Remus
Inyo County Planning
Yucca Mountain
Shafter
Pg&e
Diablo Canyon
Inyo County Planning Department
Andrew Remus
Kiwanis Club
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RPI
Margaret Baker
Andrew
By Ronni Carroll
U.S
Reed Print Inc
Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
East
Lerdo Highway
P.O. Box
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