Strategic City Plan Outlines Police, Downtown and ITTC Focus
The city outlines a 12 year strategic process guiding direction and performance for Shafter. Key areas include Police issues downtown redevelopment and economic development projects like the ITTC large $400 million plan with potential 2000 jobs. A new west side park and code enforcement efforts are noted, with staff reports and plans for funding and design in the coming year. References to John Guinn and contact details are included.
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Cotbadniee Vilendeseniad
Ieer Oe Eens Shinall Lass
Uar
Connellaumasia Grannion
Shafter
Trade and Transportation Center
ITTC
Building Materials Manufacturing Corporation
Wilbur Ellis
Helena Chemical
Gary Drilling
Biloff Manufacturing
Seventh Standard
Santa Fe Way
Visions
John Guinn
Letter to Editor on public conduct at Shafter event
Tommy G. Maher Jr of Shafter writes criticizing two women for rude comments heard by attendees during a performance. He stresses free speech rights but says such remarks should be private and not aired publicly.
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Shafter
Tommy G. Maher, Jr
Because I'm A Guy Excerpt Prompts Moral Judgment Message
Pastor Dave Gerbrandt reflects on excuses people make for misdeeds and urges personal accountability. He cites Jonah and warns of a day of judgment when names are weighed in the Lamb's Book of Life. The call is to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior before death.
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Jonah
God
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Is America Babylon the Great in Revelation 18
A religion column links Revelation 18 to modern economics and America. It cites World Report’s economy focus, Reagan era deregulation, and Bush era expansion, then warns readers to heed the call to come out of Babylon and cites looming plagues and destruction. It ends hoping America is not Babylon.
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Earth
Babylon the Great
America
World Report
Los Angeles Times
Babylon
John
Apostle
May Chamber festival promises barbecue and dance in Shafter
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce hosted a perfect evening with clear skies and strong turnout. May 21-22 will bring a barbecue and dance on Central Avenue and James Street with dinner from 6 to 8 and a band 7 to 10.
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Central Avenue
James Street
Westamerica Bank
Dan Turne
Mary
Chamber
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Kakars
Sara Dea Si
Council
Dave Gerbrandt
Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church
Chamber Baas
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