Ice Trade That Shaped Shafter Aged Scaroni Story
In the 1940s wartime Shafter the Scaroni couple ran the Shafter Ice Company delivering blocks of ice to homes and fields. They faced shortages, earned loyal customers, and helped the poor, with John Scaroni starting the business after milk trading. Katherine remembers the era, the town, and their enduring community ties.
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Katherine
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Minter Field
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Bakersfield
Safeway
Shafter High Computer Club Drives Stamp Collection
The Shafter High Computer Club collects Post Cereal Fitness Stamps from cereal boxes to buy computer hardware and software. The eight week drive runs Monday March 19 to May 15 with collection boxes at Central Pharmacy Shafter Sports Center Wood's Shoe Store Johnson's Coast to Coast and the Stitchin Kitchen.
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Central Pharmacy
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Coast To Coast
Stitchin’ Kitchen
Shafter
Parks District Corrects Egg Hunt Date For Spring Event
The Parks and Recreation District announces the Foster Egg Hunt will be held on Thursday April 19 this year, correcting an earlier report that dated it March 31.
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Pay from your car at Shafter City Hall drop box
The City of Shafter placed a drive through payment drop box behind City Hall on James Street to allow residents to pay for city services from their vehicles. The change to 9 a.m. opening hours raises questions about whether paying before or after hours is more convenient for patrons. Parking access remains via Sunset Street and exits onto James Street.
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Festival parade plans progress at Shafter festival
The Shafter Potato and Cotton Festival Committee advances plans for the May 19 event at Stringham Park. The parade features a theme “Agriculture and Oil Working Hand in Hand Producing Energy” with divisions for floats, groups, equestrian, farm equipment, bands, and trophies. Entry forms are available from the festival committee.
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Shafter Hosts Candidates Forum Kickoff for City Seats
Election Season 84 launches with a Candidates Forum on March 27 at 7 00 p m in Veterans Hall co sponsored by Shafter Chamber of Commerce Agriculture and Shafter Woman's Club Nina Leigh chairs the event The five city council candidates will discuss issues of local concern moderated by Dr Vera Stone written questions from the audience will be used to prompt responses The forum aims to boost participation and fairness and invites candidates for State Assembly and Board of Supervisors to attend during the informal refreshment period
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Board of Supervisors
Mailboxes Relocated Near Shafter Post Office and Sunset Street
Postmaster Larry Dimas reports mailbox relocations in Shafter. The drive through box in the post office parking lot was moved to curbside due to private property concerns, and a second box on Sunset Street near City Hall was also moved to prevent further conflicts.
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U.S
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Sunset Street
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Box relocation at Sunset near City Hall for safety
Dimas notes the curb box move to Sunset near City Hall to curb traffic hazards. The new north side location requires mail deposits from the passenger window and avoids drivers stopping on the wrong side. Officials hope the change reduces risks at the busy Sunset and James intersection.
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