Shafter Declares Local Flood Emergency After Heavy Rain
Public Works crews in Kern County battled widespread flooding with residential basements and streets affected while Shafter called a special meeting to declare a local emergency. Water pumping and sand bag distribution were underway as Governor Schwarzenegger declared a mult county State of Emergency.
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Kern County
of California
John Guinn
Guinn
Reiker
Tulare
Mark Avenue
Public Works
California
Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Shafter Wasco papers close for New Year holidays
The Shafter Press and Wasco Tribune offices close December 31 and reopen January 3 at 8 am, with editorial deadlines unchanged. Community Awards Banquet set for January 27 at 6 pm at Shafter Vets Hall. contact Carol for tickets. Angel Food Ministries hosts site at 700 E Tulare Ave Shafter. call 661 746 3303 for info.
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Wasco Tribune
Shafter Veteran’s Hall
Carol
Shafter Recreation and Parks
Angel Food
Angel Food Ministries
United States
E. Tulare Avenue
Shafter
Shafter-Wasco Elks Hoop Shoot a success
The Shafter Wasco Elks Hoop Shoot for ages eight to 13 was held December 11 at Wasco Recreation Center Thomas Jefferson Middle School with 61 shooters. Winners in each age group are named and first place advances to the California East Central District event in Wasco January 8 2011 at 10 a.m. Betty Rice district director and Hoop Shoot director Gene Diseth praise volunteers and list helpers.
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Wasco
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Gilbert Acevedo
Palm Avenue
Jose Quinones
Teresa Burke
Ivan Watkins
Ramiro Rodriguez
Carson Watson
Maple
Brandon Lawrence
Nathan McPherridge
Nick Hunter
Kody Watson
Rio Bravo Greeley
Serenity Bernal
Monserrat
Lost Hills
Summer Moore
Desiree Ramirez
Yamilet Ruiz
Zac Breanne Chappel
Jolee Poynoff
Yasmine Acosta
Elizabeth Esnez
Calif
Recreation Center
Betty Rice
Shafter
Gene Diseth
Elks
The
Ron Kloeppell
Dwayne Hutson
Don Elholm
Jim Swann
Vonda Swann
Jodene Watson
JT Watson
Mike Garner
Brandi Garner
Denise Ortiz
Santa Visits Golden Living Center For Merry Christmas
Shafter Kiwanis member Arlie Smith visited Golden Living Center last Wednesday to bring Santa to clients families joined in the holiday fun as residents hosted visitors in a hall lined with a tree and a special chair. Children waited in line to tell Santa their wishes while parents took photos and family members shared hugs and treats.
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Arlie Smith
Golden Living Center
Golden Living
Santa Claus
Santa
Shafter Plans Ahead for Tough California Year
City Manager John Guinn and staff in Shafter discuss 2010 challenges and future projects, including a fiber optics initiative, as they look toward the new year.
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John Guinn
California
Guinn
Shafter Year in Review Highlights 2010 Community Honors
A 2010 recap highlights Shafter community events including the MiSwaco site project, the Shafter Chamber of Commerce awards, and the Fifth Quarter program at Shafter High School. Notable moments include Bark for Life in Wasco, junior miss title for Lenea Lara, Red Cross Haiti fundraising, and the Fly-In memory of Al Goss at Minter Field.
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MiSwaco
Shafter
Williams
Sonoma
Anthony Cisneros Insectiore
Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church
Melanie Hackett
Gerald Rodriguez
Shafter High School
American Red Cross
Haiti
APRA
Green Hotel
American Paranormal Research Association
Bakersfield
Brandon Alvis
Padre Hotel
Shafter Landmark
Lenea Lara
Bailey Allen
Dana and
Towse
Allen
Sequoia Elementer
al Goss
Wasco
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Valerie Espinoza
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