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  • Classified ads - Jan. 3, 2019

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jan 8, 2019

    #1 YARD SALE SHAFTER #1 YARD SALE WASCO YARD SALE: Sat., Jan. 5, 7 a.m.-11 a.m. 987 Redwood Ave., Wasco. Hutch, baby & kids toys and clothes, lots of misc. 1t1 #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES WANTED! Old Porsche 356/911/912 for restoration by hobbyist 1948-1973 only. Any condition, top $ paid! Please leave message 707- 339-9803 (Cal-SCAN) #5 MISC. FOR SALE DIRECT TV SELECT PACKAGE! Over 150 channels, ONLY $35/month (for 12 mons.) Order NOW! Get a $100 AT&T Visa Rewards gift card (some restrictions apply). CALL 866-249-0619 (Cal-SCAN)...

  • Managing organic wastes at home

    American Refuse|Updated Jan 4, 2019

    We recently got back from a conference highlighting many facets of the waste industry. There was a [BEGIN ITAL]huge[END ITAL] emphasis this year on organics. As some of you might know, there is a big push from the state to reduce the amount of organics found in our waste streams. Organics make up a large percentage of debris in our landfills. In some counties, it’s the largest percent of waste found in a landfill. When organics/food waste are not disposed of properly, it creates methane gases that are harming our e...

  • Air Repair makes you comfortable

    Jamie Stewart, The Shafter Press|Updated Jan 3, 2019

    It doesn't matter if it's summer, with 100-degree days, or 34 degrees in the middle of winter, a local company strives to make sure we are comfortable in our homes no matter the season. Air Repair of Shafter has been serving the community for over 20 years, meeting customers' needs when it matters most. Air Repair will complete any type of air service needed for residential, commercial and new construction. "We can service air conditioning units, heaters, install new equipment...

  • Mystery history - Jan. 3, 2109

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jan 3, 2019

    This week's challenge, courtesy of the Shafter Historical Society. Send your educated (or semieducated) guess to The Press, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week, along with the facts behind this photo and a new one to challenge you. LAST WEEK: The 1954 Potato Parade float of S.A. Camp traveling down Central Avenue. The Shafter Paint Store, Woods Shoe Store and Shafter Theater in the...

  • Pet of the Week - Jan. 1, 2019

    Shafter Animal Control|Updated Jan 3, 2019

    Meet our handsome boy named William. William is a black and tan German shepherd mix who is guessed to be around 2 years old and weighs 50 pounds. If you are looking for a fun, active, playful dog, then he might just be the dog for you! William is very sweet and a social boy who does well when going out on walks. He has passed all of his Safer Dog Evaluation tests and is now available for adoption. We would love to see William adopted by a family who has a tall fenced-in yard...

  • History mystery -- Dec. 27, 2018

    The Shafter Press|Updated Dec 27, 2018

    This week's challenge, courtesy of the Shafter Historical Society. Send your educated (or semieducated) guess to The Press, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week, along with the facts behind this photo and a new one to challenge you. LAST WEEK: The 7th Day Adventist German Church congregation in 1935. (In case this sounds familiar, it was incorrectly published last week. The actual prior...

  • Promotional feature -- American Refuse

    Updated Dec 27, 2018

    American Refuse enjoyed celebrating the Shafter Christmas parade with everyone in the community! This year we had a packer truck and our semi-truck carrying all our families. Both vehicles had a recycling theme with many recycle, re-use items. We had asked the crowd if you could identify all the items. Here is the breakdown: Packer truck -- Rudolph theme]: Eyeballs: re-use of cardboard Red nose: re-use of cardboard Antlers: re-use of cardboard Five candy canes: re-use of cardb...

  • Pet of Week -- Dec. 27, 2018

    The Shafter Press|Updated Dec 27, 2018

    Hello Friends, meet our beautiful girl named Marylyn! Marylyn is a Red and White Golden retriever/Pit bull mix that is around 2 years old and weighs 52 pounds. In June of 2018, Marylyn came into the shelter when some children found her alone; hanging out at one of Shafter's local parks. Since her stay with us she has adjusted well and is looking for a loving home to go too. Marylyn has passed her Safer Dog Evaluation tests and has done well when meeting new dogs. We have...

  • History in headlines -- Dec. 27, 2018

    The Shafter Press|Updated Dec 27, 2018

    1 years ago: Dec. 31, 2008 A new law passed about no more texting while driving your vehicle. 20 years ago: Review of 1998. The 1998 storms impacted the state's economy and employment. El Nino ran its course and caused millions of dollars in damages in 1998. 30 years ago: Dec. 21, 1988 Shafter High School's new gymnasium opened its doors. The new gymnasium cost $2.2 million to build and seats 1,700 people. 40 years ago: 1978 year highlight Spring of 1978 got 3.7 inches of...