Spiritual freedom through death and resurrection in Middle East history
A reflection linking biblical prophecy and modern events. It notes Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem, his crucifixion, and resurrection, contrasts with Jewish rejection, and ties freedom to spiritual liberation from sin. It comments on Iraq’s 2003 liberation, American belief, and the enduring need to cherish freedom.
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Iraq
Middle East
Jerusalem
Jesus Christ
Bush
America
Zechariah
Satan
Easter events light up Shafter with hunts and services
Easter plans unfold in Shafter with Peter Cotton Tail scheduled for April 16 at 11 a.m. at the Sports Complex for an egg hunt with 2000 plus eggs for 400 children. Local churches host Good Friday and Easter morning services, Kiwanis sponsor Sunrise, and health fair events join April 25 activities.
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Peter Cotton Tail
Shafter Christian Fellow- Se Te
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Manne Park
Atkinson named Ag Man of the Year by Shafter chamber
Dennis Atkinson, long time agriculture leader and current Kern County Farm Bureau president, was named Ag Man of the Year at the Shafter Chamber of Commerce Banquet. He farms two ranches near Shafter and Wasco, serves on multiple boards, and credits a life in agriculture from high school days through Cal Poly and Tejon Ranch.
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Shafter
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Dennis Atkinson
Kern County Farm Bureau
Shafter High School
Bullionwillow
Lost Hills
SHS
Atkinson
Bakersfield College
Cal Poly
Tejon Ranch
Tejon
Wilson Ag
Dennis
Wasco
Farm Bureau
Wine Grower's Association
Water Board
Governor's Sharp Shooter Board
Marlene
Rosedale
Ryan
Northern Arizona
Flagstaff
Melanie
Shafter Recreation and Parks
Atta
Diction
Deormons
Manuel Park
J.C. Atkinson
Shafter City
Richland
Kern County Incomes Trail Marin And Los Angeles Averages
The California Franchise Tax Board reports Kern County average joint tax return income at 48194, ranking 35, far below Marin at 96826 and Los Angeles at 48801. Fresno follows near Kern with 46265 while Tulare sits at 39294, Bay Area leads overall.
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California Franchise Tax Board
Kern County
Bay Area
Marin County
Los Angeles
Kern
Fresno County
Tulare County
Maple School Open House Highlights Student Projects
Maple Elementary near Shafter and Wasco hosted its annual Open House with a 584 cup American flag display by the Parents Club. Students showcased state reports on New York and California with posters, floats, and mission replicas, plus an art festival and kindergarten photos, all amid a crowded courtyard and a sunny program finale.
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Shafter and
Wasco
Fresno Avenue
Maple
Miss ‘T
Miss Turnspeed
States of América
State of
New York
Empire State Building
McWilliams
State
California
Miss Bank
Antique Farm Equipment Show Heads to Agri-Center Tulare
The California Antique Farm Equipment Show returns April 26 27 at the International Agri-Center Tulare featuring a Holt 75 crawler exhibit by Jack Nikkel. Daily tractor parades start 9 30 a m with 6 admission and free for under 12.
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Agri-center
California
Shafter
Jack Nikkel
Holt
Jack
June
International Agri-Center
Tulare
Fresno
Bakersfield
Jill Worley
Heriage Complex
Mighty Oak Chorus
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Margaret Baker
Jesus of Nazareth
God
Jesus
Zion
Baghdad
Jesus Saves Pentecostal Church of God
Recreation District
E. Tulare Ave
Shafter Recreation and Parks District
Shafter Pool
Chamber
YU Th
Look
Speegen Sences
Marisan Geers Enone
Chamber of Commerce Board
Apes Offee
Faith
Maple School
Red River
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