Remembering spring and faith through winter days
Margaret Baker reflects on early signs of spring from almond and peach blossoms to rose trees, noting winter losses and renewed hope. She shares Biblical verses and spiritual counsel about God affording restoration, urging endurance until dawn and the resurrecting power of faith. The piece closes with a poem by Annie Porter Johnson about finding light after darkness.
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David
Israel
Joel
Jerusalem
Jesus
Christ
Ground Breaking Speech for Local Projects and Y2K Plan Update
City notes announce a March 4 ground breaking for a Materials Manufacturing project on Zerker Road with a minimum $30 million investment and 50 jobs. Rite Aid demolition planned soon. Downtown Project schedule set with final decisions in April and entries open for public comment. A Y2K readiness process outlines inventory, assessment, remediation, and contingency planning with final plan review March 9 and completion by May to August.
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Rite-Aid City
Rite-Aid
City Hall
Shafter
CCF
John Guinn
Verify Publication Details and Contact Numbers
A terse notice notes that publication timing and specific phone numbers must be verified by the press. It references city location details and mentions amendments for accurate publication and official contact points. The fragment implies a procedural check before release.
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Amieé
Poe Artes
Pastor's Corner Reflects Faith in Facing Moral Decline
The column by Pastor Jim Williams of First Southern Baptist Church laments liberal media, cites perceived anti Christian bias, and urges believers to endure persecution while continuing to spread the gospel. It quotes D L Moody and calls for renewed prayer for America and a steadfast moral witness.
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Jim Williams
First Southern Baptist Church
Elijah
Baal
Ahab
Jezebel
America
A.C.L.A
Body of Christ
The
Christian Church
Russia
Jesus Christ
D.L. Moody
Lord Jesus
Rodman Finds New Home With the Lakers in Hollywood
Dennis Rodman joins the Los Angeles Lakers amid hype and controversy. The piece notes his turbulent past, entertainment value, and the league’s money focus as Lakers coach Del Harris grants freedom before being fired. Teammate Derek Harper voices cautious optimism after a recent loss.
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The
Rodman
Midwest
Hollywoord
Los Angeles Lakers
Bernie Linchcome
Chicago Tribune
Los Angeles
Linchcome
National Basketball Association
Laker
del Harris
Harris
Dennis
Lakers
Dennis Rodman
Hollywood
Derek Harper
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