Shafter Mennonite church launches building program
The Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church begun a new building program with a large tent on Central Avenue. A campaign chaired by Erwin Bartel seeks funds for an addition including gym dining hall youth room library and kitchens. Existing Sunday School rooms will be expanded and the social hall remodeled into six classrooms. The campaign notes past expansions since 1930 and 1965 66.
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Ben Grundy Devoted Public Servant Remembered
Ben Grundy, born January 8, 1912 in Estelline Texas, received the Purple Heart in Italy and later devoted himself to public service in California. Named Citizen of the Year in Shafter in 1979, he spoke of honoring a long standing pledge to God and mankind while contributing to the Kern County Association of Cities and California associations. He served on the League of California Cities and helped organize regional bodies, shaping local government and district collaborations before his passing.
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Values over riches guide Baccalaureate graduates says Nichols
Nichols tells graduates inner values such as Character, Relationships, Forgiveness, and Faith surpass outside wealth. He notes God values relationship with humans and sent His son, urging graduates to offer their lives as their greatest asset. He describes God as the God of the comma, turning life’s periods into new chapters.
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