Team Spirit in Christian Life as Church Coach Role
Stephen B. Sloat urges Christians to act as a united team rather than isolated players, likening pastors to coaches who equip the saints. He stresses personal ministry, commitment, and shared work for God, warning against division and spectator faith.
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Stephen B. Sloat
Evangelical Congregational Church
Church
God
Christ
The Fine Art of Parenting Sleep Habits
Sleep disorders in childhood arise from improper routines and fears. A consistent schedule helps develop healthy habits, while calm room conditions and a positive view of bedtime support restful sleep. Night awakenings may stem from discomfort or fears, and frequent nightmares warrant medical discussion.
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Laura Martens
Desperado Debs Sweep Reedley Competition Honors
Desperado Debs baton corps from Shafter dominated the Reedley and February contests with Cynthia Brown Stacy Hutchison and LaDonna Harris posting multiple firsts in solo marching and costume. Rachelle Griffith Dehra Griffith Sara Smart Amber Griffith Kristin Farmer and Leah Lopeteguy won several placings while Sue Anderson trains the team as USTA certified.
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Desperado Debs Baton Corp
Shafter
Reedley
Cynthia Brown
Sara Smart
Rachelle Griffith
Dehra Griffith
LaDonna Harris
Stacy Hutchison
Desperado Debs
Kristin Farmer
Leah Lopeteguy
Amber Griffith
la Donna Harris
USTA
Sue Anderson
Acupuncture Lecture Delights Enrichment Students
Richland Junior High Enrichment Lab hosted Dr Jae Kim who explained five thousand years of Chinese history behind acupuncture and the energy balance theory. Students learned about handmade needles, asked questions, and invited a return visit as the program continues for seventh and eighth graders with upcoming field trips.
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Richland Junior High
Jae Kim
Kim
Dr. Kim
China
Janeesi Smith
Bakersfield College Art
Cal State Bakersfield
Special Days Calendar February to March Events
February includes CBMC Prayer Breakfast at 6 30 a m Yee s Kiwanis lunch at 12 Vet s Hall Lions at 7 p m Shafter Motel and birthday wishes for Jim Eckman and Richard Roper March lists CBMC at 12 noon Yee s Hitchcock Hotel Committee MAPA Installation March 2 birthday greetings for Jason Isaac Becky Armendariz Bruce Epp March 3 MAPA Installation at Vet s Hall March 4 birthdays for Nicolas Booth Tom Hernstedt Shannon Roberson Alfred Bud Newman Gene Tucker Frank and Audrey Wisner March 5 AARP Game Day 1 p m Rec Hall American Legion 8 p m Vet s Hall Lady Lions birthdays for Walter Becker Deanna Nelson Rodney Susan Feil Leon Cathy Morgan March 6 Rotary 12 noon Elks Lodge American Legion Auxiliary 7 30 p m plus Happy Birthday David Morris Jill Peterson Justin Charles Zachary.
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CBMC
Yee's
Kiwanis
Vet's Hall
Lions
Shafter Motel
Jim Eckman
Richard Roper
Hitchcock Hotel Committee
Ervonne Gorsching
Cathygan
Michael Slezak
Mike Westbrook
Edna Willems
Jason Isaac
Becky Armendariz
Bruce
Sandy Epp
MAPA
Roland Grisham
Nicolas Booth
Tom Hernstedt
Shannon Robertson
Alfred
Bud) Newman
Gene Tucker
Frank
Audrey Leigh Wisner
AARP
American Legion
Lady Lions
Walter Becker
Deanna Nelson
Rodney
Susan Feil
Leon
Cathy Morgan
Rotary
Elks Lodge
American Legion Auxiliary
David Morris
Jill Peterson
Justin Charles Zachary
Free March pregnancy screening clinics listed
The notice outlines free pregnancy tests in March at Kern sites in Shafter and Wasco, with early prenatal care guidance and Preparation for Parenthood education. Shafter sessions run March 2 5 9 12 16 19 23 26 30 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the County Building 336 Pacific, while Wasco clinics are noted but dates aren’t clearly listed. A separate fundraiser at Shafter Convalescent Hospital on March 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. raises funds with chili dogs cake walk and more, calling for volunteers and donations, with contact numbers 746-3912 and 758-3006.
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Kern
Shafter
Pacific
Wasco
Shafter Convalescent Hospital
Rey
Heart Fund
Jackie
Sydney
Lady Audley's Secret opens at Great American Melodrama
Revival of the 19th century melodrama runs Thursdays to Sundays through March 25 in London style. Starring Tricia Matthews and Richard Craig, the production features comedy vaudeville and a tribute show with 1930s and 40s songs. Showtimes vary with tickets $6.50 to $7.50, seniors and children discounts apply. Reservations 392 1900.
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Sandy Armstrong
Lady Audley
London
Lime Tree Walk
Bakersfield
Tricia Matthews
Richard Craig
Robert Audley
Jeanna van Dyke
Tricia
Sherry Berens
Teri Krause
Blonde
Sherry
Spike
Jones
Andrews Sisters
Glenn Miller
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