Shafter Downtown Vision Workshop Seeks Public Feedback
Public review will cover three design alternatives with cost estimates for revitalizing Shafter's downtown. Drawings show streetscape improvements, landscaping, open space for events, gateways, and monuments. Comments will shape unified design guidelines and policies for planning commission and city council consideration.
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Shafter Planning Commission
Shafter Visions
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Reflections on family, work, and gossip in a small town
Margaret Baker writes about loyal subscribers and family admiration while urging service over idle gossip. She recalls childhood chores, wartime memories, and parish life, linking work, faith, and community to avoid idle talk and harm. The piece underscores biblical guidance against gossip and celebrates helping others.
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Shafter Press
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Glendora
John Stockton
Sandy Armstrong
Paul
Jesus Christ
Orient
Italy
Nancy
Sally
Jesus
Pastor's Corner on God’s Love and Human Shortcomings
The text discusses how people distort the idea of divine love by focusing on performance and self judgment. It argues God’s love is perfect and complete, unaffected by human effort, while stressing that awareness of his love should heal and encourage rather than impose guilt.
Shafter Chamber Seeks Involvement In Downtown Revitalization
The Shafter Chamber outlines a vision for downtown revitalization to boost tourism and community pride. Members praise past volunteers and urge local residents to join the effort, calling for broad participation and support for a new downtown era. God bless. The piece also surveys California GOP dynamics, noting CRA dominance, abortion as a platform plank, and party unrest ahead of upcoming leadership decisions.
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Shafter
Jon Tit
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California Republican League
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Where's Your Letter Missing Signature and Contact
Letter guidelines warn that submissions without a signature phone number and full address will not be published. The editor cites verification needs and provides contact at 746-4942 to resolve missing details. Names and city may be printed. phone numbers and exact addresses are protected.
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Sing
Shafter
Rosedale
John Guinn
Lori Williamson
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