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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 2014
Page
1
A small attic and roof fire at Jasmine's Bakery in Shatter on December 14 was contained by Kern County Fire Department with flame retardant foam. Faulty exterior wiring is cited as the likely cause. building inspected and cleared, bakery reopened by afternoon and resuming normal service.
The Minter Field Air Museum held its Christmas Open House on Saturday December 13 drawing a good crowd. Santa arrived in a vintage Shafter Fire Truck as attendees toured the museum’s historic fire station building and admired aviation memorabilia. Archie Corbin, noted for tossing the coin at a Shafter Wasco rivalry game, attended the event. The article recalls Minter Field’s WWII history with BT-13s UC-78s A-6s P-38s and B-25s and notes WASP pilots, early 1941 operations, and the field’s naming for Hugh C. Minter after a WWI service.
Shafter Recreation and Park District opens 2015 youth basketball registrations from November 10 to December 10 for ages three through eighth grade. Registration at SAPD Office 700 FE Tulare. volunteers needed. Call 661 746 3303 for details. Also notes changes to Annual Collection Schedule by Lerdo Highway zone with specific December to February windows. visit shafter com or call 661 746 5002 with questions.
At the December 2 meeting Eli Espericueta was sworn in for a four year City Council term joining Cathy Prout who was also sworn in for another four years. Outgoing Mayor Jon Johnston, after 16 years, is thanked for his service. Cathy Prout will serve as Mayor with Fran Florez as Mayor Pro Tem for two years.
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