Shafter Cinco de Mayo Parade Seeks Entries and Booths
Final preps for Shafter Cinco de Mayo 2002 with 42 booths reserved. Parade entries must be submitted by May 2 to be judged for trophies. late entrants may join but won’t be judged. Free entry, no fee. Call 746-4352 for applications. Channel 17 will feature the event at 6 AM Thursday.
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Channel 17
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Ee Cacadena
Trust in God During Rainy Outing at Solvang
A group gathering in Solvang showcased diverse attendees from young mothers to grandmothers. Devotions centered on In God We Trust, stressing that true trust comes from God and not people. The author cites Psalm 34, noting fear fades when faith remains in God and his word.
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Severl Ho Hira
Gees
God
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UK in As We Trust by Gerald Colenta
Gerald Colenta argues that a new millennium tests trusted institutions and beliefs. He cites the Catholic Church’s abuse cover ups, tainted accounting firms, and Wall Street scandals as evidence of eroding public confidence and systemic integrity.
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Gerald Colenta
Trends Journal
Wall Street
Sa Ryng Rang
Parents urge unity over new Richland School in Shafter
TaNee to the Editor questions education quality in Richland School District and opposes separating schools. Parents cite low class sizes, unhappy complaints to Civil Rights and a lawyer, and demand bilingual curriculum and deeper district engagement. Kiwanis notes Kern County Supervisor Steve Perez, candidate for sheriff, spoke at Veterans Hall on April 24.
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Department of Education of Civil Rights
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Kiwanis Club
Veterans Hall
Kern County
Steve Perez
Steve
Kiwanis Meeting Highlights Local Government and Budget Pressures
Kiwanis discussed state financial difficulties and shifting discretionary funds priorities for counties. Drug Court program operations in Shafter and Delano were noted, with impacts expected on sheriff, hospital, and county services. The Richland Junior High Achievement Banquet is set for May 28, and Tom Baker joined as a new member from Home Fellowship Church in Shafter.
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Kiwanis
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Tom Baker
Home Fellowship Church
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