California Gems and Attractions Inspire Local Pride
A reader defends California against negative views, highlighting Shafter’s weather and recreation, nearby ocean and mountains, parks for gold panning and fishing, and attractions like Clearwater House trout contests, Napa Valley museum, Mendocino County Museum, Vallejo’s Marina World Theme Park, Oakland Zoo, and Santa Cruz beach boardwalk with the Oriental Express.
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California
Shafter
Clearwater House
Napa Valley
Mendocino County
Vallejo
Marina World
Oakland
Oakland Zoo
Santa Cruz
Pastors and Foolish Choices Spotlight on Foolishness
A sermon outlines common dumb deeds and moral missteps from a humorous set of anecdotes to a serious reminder that Christians should act on right choices. The speaker, Pastor Mike Kotka, uses true stories from crime to boating mistakes and a gospel call to generosity without ostentation.
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Lake Isabella
Marina
Remembering school days and old memories at Homecoming
The narrator recalls a bygone era at a high school Homecoming, recounting dances, footwear, fashion, and school rules. They reminisce about films, radios, and family life, including war, farming, and neighbors, framing life as a tapestry of vivid, lasting memories.
City Evaluates 1000-Bed Facility for Non-U.S. Citizen Aliens
City of Shafter weighs building owning and operating a 1000 bed facility for non-U.S. citizen criminal aliens under SEAMIAA terms. No private partnership. if pursued, the city would own and run the facility. There are many questions and extensive study needed before decisions.
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Srivene
Seamiaa eitAnestin
Shafter
U.S
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Editorial
League of Women Voters of California
Kern County
Shafter Press
State of California
Mike Kotka
Shafter Congregational Church
Illinois
Topeka
Kansas
Sonja Heni
Uncle Milties
Howdy Doody
Beanie
Cecil
Loneranger
Amos
Andy
Irma
Dad
Grandma
Grandpa
Mom
Lake Michigan
Priess
Reed Print Inc
Nrwane
East Lerdo Highway
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
Newman
P.O
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Margaret Baker
P.O. Box
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