Downtown Shafter revamp moves ahead despite bids and demolition
City council notes downtown progress with demolition of the Rite Aid site and an adjacent old bar. Bids for the new town square exceed estimates, prompting cost cuts as construction on streets and parking begins soon. Residents praise town halls, with up to 200 attendees, while urging continued input on redevelopment and police improvements. Contact details for council members and project staff are provided.
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Rite-Aid
Shafter
John Guinn
Lori Williamson
Minter Field Airport District Receives Chamber Support
The Kiwanis meeting featured Herman Ruddell as guest speaker who praised Minter Field Air Park for its strong status and future prospects. Pamela Nordstrom received a chamber award for her long time service and role in coordinating events. The club notes four new members this week and invites participation at upcoming Festival meetings and the Scholarship Golf Tournament wrap up with plans for 2001.
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Minter Field
Minter
Herman Ruddell
Kiwanis
Herman
Shafter
Chamber
Pamela Nordstrom
Pamela
Doors and consequences in faith and parenting
A reflective piece warns parents to talk plainly with children about death and sin, using Doors of perception as a motif. It contrasts biblical open doors with closed doors, urging teaching about eternity and a personal relationship with God through Jesus amid rising drug interest and moral risk.
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Doors
Jim Morrison
Morrison
Cain
Sin
Apostle Paul
Paul
Jesus
Missing Letter to Editor Guidelines at Shafter Press
Readers are reminded letters must include signature phone number and day’s address for verification. Names and city will be printed while phone numbers and exact addresses are protected. Contact editor at 845 3704 to confirm compliance.
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