New Kern County Supervisor Jon McQuiston Wins Narrowly
Editorial notes McQuiston, from Ridgecrest, finished a tight race just 0.05 points behind Bob Addison. Addison’s campaign suffered after a political ad controversy, with Kern Valley Sun editor Bret Bradigan taking responsibility. The piece touts McQuiston’s perseverance and bipartisan appeal.
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Jon McQuiston
McQuiston
Shafter Press
Roy Patrick
Ridgecrest
Bob Addison
Addison
Roy Ashburn
Ashburn
State Assembly
Board of Supervisors
Kernville
Kern Valley Sun
Sun
Bret Bradigan
Fascism and the EPA debate over freedoms and rules
A speaker argues against EPA restrictions and Smog Check II, warning that new environmental laws could curb travel and daily life. He contrasts environmental protection with personal liberty, cites potential fines and mandatory car pooling as draconian steps, and criticizes special interest groups.
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Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Draco
Two Classes of Christians in Scripture and Wrong Judgments
The piece contrasts Jesus teaching on not judging with Paul's judgment of a sinning believer, notes danger of ranking believers, warns that such views echo Balaam and Nicolaitians, and explains the term Nicolaitians from Greek roots meaning conquer the people.
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Jesus
Apostle Paul
Paul
Satan
Church
Pergamum
Balaam
Balak
Sons of Israel
Nicolaitians
Niko
Laos
False teachers sow division opposing Nicolaitans
The early church faced foes who sought pagan temptations and a split ruling structure. Revelation 2:6 records Jesus praising Ephesus for hating the deeds of the Nicolaitans, whom He also hates, signaling divine hatred of internal church division.
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Jesus
Church of
Ephesus
Candidacy to Supervisor: Jan 1997 Inauguration Planned
A year after announcing candidacy for 1st District supervisor the elected official reflects on a grassroots victory and sets a busy transition period. The first day in office will be Monday January 6 1997 as staff are selected and briefing materials reviewed while ongoing county matters are studied. Brenda and campaign workers join in thanking Shafter citizens for their votes.
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Brenda
Shafter
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Donald L. Reed
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