Shafter Rec and Parks Board Expected Good News Tonight
Shafter Recreation and Parks District Manager Jon Pickard says upcoming board action may preserve the Senior Nutrition and Meals on Wheels program. Finances with Kern County Aging and Adult Services prompted a 30 day contract termination, but negotiations point to rescinding the notice and maintaining services. The board meets tonight at 7 p.m. at the Walker Center.
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Jon Pickard
Wasco
Kern County
Pickard
Shafter Recreation and Park District
Aging and Adult Services Agency
Ron Errea
Shafter Community Events And Services for December
The Shafter area hosts a December calendar of events and services. A Holiday Service at Lerdo Highway Funeral Home honors those who passed in the year. Toys for Tots donations are requested at the Shafter location with pickup available by calling the provided extension. The Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church presents a Christmas program December 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. No ticket required. An Alzheimer’s support group meets December 20 at Shafter Convalescent Hospital, contact Mary Brock for details.
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Peters
Shafter ‘Fite
Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church
Alzheimers
Shafter Convalescent Hospital
E. Tulare Avenue
Mary Brock
Shafter Plans Local Foreign Trade Zone Operating Company
The City of Shafter moves to form a Foreign Trade Zone Operating Company overseen by the city council and city manager as CEO to administer zone benefits. Without a local entity firms face high costs and long waits through Port of Los Angeles. the new company would reduce capital to 20 000 to 35 000 dollars and enable operation within 90 days, with reports to U S Customs and Port of Los Angeles.
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Shafter
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John Guinn
Los Angeles
Guinn
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ITTC
Rent City
Saze
Garry Nelson
Delbert Robnett longtime Shafter plumber dies at 78
Former Shafter businessman Delbert Del Robnett, 78, of Bakersfield died December 5, 2001, after moving from Shafter to Avenal in 1938. A grave service was held at Armona Grangeville Cemetery with Pastor Tim Scoggins officiating. Survived by wife Miriam, two sons Philip and Tim, daughters Alice and Lori, and several in‑laws, the family noted his work as a plumber and electrical installer and his dedication to helping people.
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Rlan Shafter
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Armona
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Tim Robnett
Shafte
Heritage Bible
Miriam
Philip
Valley Bible Church
Becky
Turlock
Tim
Shafter
Sharon
Portland
Loretta Oregon
Gille
Alice Baker
Loretta
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Lorie
Miriam Giesbrecht
John Douglas
Woeseee
Bussingsburg
Lana
Lowell Pollema
City mulls six month free dog licenses in Shafter
Shafter officials weigh amnesty to boost licensing as animal control expands. Chief John Zrofsky cited 165 dogs picked up in 60 days and planned staffing in January. Taft averages 40 monthly pickups and Wasco 100-130, with Wasco offering a free adoption program.
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Shafter
John Zrofsky
Zrofsky
Bakersfield
The
Taft
Wasco
Salvation Army service extension seeks local donations in Shafter
The Salvation Army in Shafter has placed donation cans at several businesses to fund the service extension aiding local families. Store receipts fund rehab shelters, not the Shafter service extension, which has cut back services after 20 years of aid. Volunteers urge Christmas donations to support feeding growing needs in the community.
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Salvation Army
Shafter
Army
International Organization
City hires pigeon trapper to curb growing problem
Shafter city staff seek a 3000 dollar amendment to the Animal Control Budget to trap feral pigeons over six months. Wildlife Control Technology will set live traps in six city locations after three weeks of pre-baiting, with success usually beginning after two to three months of baiting and trapping. The service cost is 485 dollars per month.
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Wildlife Control
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