Shafter Designated Federal Champion Community Gains Grants
Cee Wea Cee Wea Next Council and Planning Commission meet March 14 and 21 at 336 Pacific Avenue Shafter earns renewal as a Federal Champion Community for rural areas. The designation aided ten water system upgrades, two EDA grants totaling 2.8 million dollars, and targeted housing funds of 285 thousand dollars, boosting infrastructure and development near the Shafter Industrial Center and Airport area. Dolores Robinson at City Hall, 746-6365, can provide more details.
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Ecumenical tensions fuel Jewish Christian dialogue concerns
A Christan reader warns that Vatican II era ecumenism may alter tactics but not aims, fearing Jewish leaders joining in dialogue with Christians. cites Isaiah 28 and prophecies of a costly cornerstone to signal peril in Israel’s alliance.
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Ministers Converge at Pismo Beach Conference
A columnist recalls postponing a column but feels a surge of inspiration after attending a ministers conference at Pismo Beach last week. The author notes meeting several attendees and a sense of renewed purpose.
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Pismo Beach
Faith, Loss, and Redemption After Pet Theft
A speaker recalls a dog theft that shattered daily life and how faith helped heal. She describes regret, gratitude, and learning to trust again, noting the dogs symbolized family and the Lord’s comfort brought by the Holy Spirit.
Shafter Chamber Hails Mack Vision For Richland Schools
In a Chamber Chatter segment Mr. Mack, soon to lead Richland School District, outlines goals for improving reading, gifted programs, and community involvement. He calls for blueprints for learning, funding avenues, and facilities planning including a new school and calendars.
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Jesus Pilot Me reads storms with faithful trust
Pastor Dave Gerbrandt uses the pilot metaphor to urge reliance on Jesus during life s storms. The sermon recalls the Galilee storm when Jesus calmed the sea and invites readers to let him steer their lives for safety and peace.
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