Local Cinco de Mayo history remembered in Shafter edition
The Shafter Press Cinco de Mayo special edition recalls memories from La Colonia with Adeline Arreola Sanchez recounting the 1944 fire that destroyed homes and churches. It highlights community aid, sponsor support, parade plans at 10 a.m. and a park fiesta, plus youth football signups and local fundraising.
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la Colonia
Adeline Arreola Sanchez
Palomo
Cinco de Mayo
Shafter Press
Manuel Park
Generals
Hasta Luego
Tragic Shafter Accident Prompts Caution for Parents
In Shafter a three year old child was fatally struck by a vehicle on a side street this past weekend. The writer urges parents to supervise children near streets and drivers to slow down and avoid distractions while driving. The piece stresses vigilance as nicer weather returns and children are outdoors.
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Shafter
City considers free brush collection in annual three month period
City council reviews draft ordinance to require free brush and limb pickup during December January and February with a monthly brush drop off at the old sewer plant on South Shafter Avenue Other months residents must haul debris and may be fined for illegal disposal White goods furniture and refrigerators are prohibited in alleys Property owners are responsible for removal and disposal A special no cost clean up day may be designated by the mayor Public hearing on May 15 at city hall 336 Pacific Avenue invites input
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Old City
South Shafter Avenue
John Guinn
City Hall
Pacific Avenue
Revival and faith in healing and community ties
In reflecting on revival services and belief, the speaker recalls personal fears, witnessing healing, and the idea that God works through believers. The message emphasizes faith, miracles, and the Lord's power, while noting not all are healed and asserting God is not to be understood as fully knowable. A local Chamber of Commerce official notes a strong board of directors this year.
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God
Shafter Chamber Leaders Highlight Cinco de Mayo Plans
City councilmen Jack Woody Colvard and Jon Johnson serve as chamber board directors and keep members informed of actions. Roy Root and Deanna Root chair Cinco de Mayo and the May Festival, with May 5 Cinco de Mayo and May 19 festival slated as upcoming events.
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Jack
Woody” Colvard
Jon Johnson
Chamber
Roy Root
Deanna
Cinco de Mayo
Shafter
Roy
Don
Fireworks Display Planned at Shafter High Field
The community celebrates a free July 3 fireworks show at Shafter High, with cans distributed across town in two weeks. The Chamber appeals for donations to maintain the event, noting a shift from door-to-door fundraising this year.
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Shafter High
R.C
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Joe Asenz
Baptist Church
Alvarado
Bakersfield
Senora Geronimo Aguilars
David Florez
Anastacio Gallegos
Mr. Fructoso
Que Pasa
By Deanna Rodriguez Root
Council
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Don Handle
Margaret Baker
Com
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