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James "Jim" Holland Holt, aka "The Old Man from Shafter," passed away peacefully in his home on Jan. 4, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jean Holt; three children, Jimmy (Dayna) Holt of Shafter, Jeanette (James) Daniels of Tulare and Jerranna (Todd) Cannady of North Carolina; siblings Martha Seidel of North Carolina and Thomas Holt of Missouri; grandchildren Stephanie (Ethan) Sikes, TJ Fenwick and Parker (Samantha) Cannady, all of North Carolina, and Dominique...
This is the second half of the 2022 Shafter year in review. The first part ran last week, and is available online at TheShafterPress.com The second half of 2022 was an eventful one in Shafter, with a historic playoff run by the Shafter Generals football team, a general election that ended with a new member on the City Council, and the return of July 3 Fireworks Show, put on by the Shafter Chamber of Commerce. New businesses opened in Shafter, too, including the first Starbucks...
Robert (Bobby) Rodriguez passed away on Dec. 26, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Bernadette Rodriguez; his children, Erika and Aaron (Robin); and his four grandchildren, Alyssa, Ayden, Ryder and Jolie. Services were held on Jan. 6 at St. John's Church in Wasco....
Merrill Eugene Lehman of Bakersfield, California went to be with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at the age of 87. Merrill was born in Delano on Aug. 21, 1935, to Ben and Peggy Lehman. He graduated from Delano High School in 1953 and received a bachelor of science degree in agronomy at Fresno State University in 1958. Merrill married his high school sweetheart, Adele Salazar, and together they had four children. He worked as an agronomist at the USDA Cotton Research...
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Louis R. Gomez, of Shafter, on Dec. 30, 2022. Louie was born July 7, 1943, in Bakersfield, and attended Bakersfield grammar schools and East Bakersfield High School, where he played saxophone in the EBHS Marching Band and was a member of the band, "The Gay Lads," playing at various parties and dances during those years. He served in the US Navy from 1961 to 1967 as a radarman and petty officer 2nd class, and attended...
James Carl Firsich, 81, passed away on Dec. 19, 2022, in Wasco. James, who was better known as Jim, was born on Sept. 18, 1941, in Batesville, Ind. He lived in Wasco for over 20 years. He is survived by his four children, Debbie, Steven, Jason and Julie. He has 12 grandchildren: Andrew, Austin, Alyssa, Ciara, Brett, Sheldon, Anthony, Laci, Olivia, Brittany, David and Carl, and 10 great- grandchildren: Colton, Rylie, Kaylee, Jayden, Aurora, Jaycee, Charlee, Malcolm, Paige and...
“Without counsel plans are frustrated, but with many counselors they succeed.” (Proverbs 15:22) Success or failure largely depends on the company you keep and the counsel you heed (1 Cor 15:33). Our closest friends and counselors influence our character, behavior and the course of our lives, for better or for worse. The wise person is aware of this and is selective toward choosing influential friends (Proverbs 12:26). The foolish person is undiscerning concerning counselors. One should seek out a few high-quality adv...
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Anna Maria DeLuna Breksa, 75, of Mission Viejo, passed away Dec. 26, in Mission Viejo. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. James Mason Taylor, 47, of Bakersfield, passed away Dec. 28, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Maria Refugio Villegas Correa, 64, of Wasco, passed away Dec. 19, in Wasco. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Marianna Carrasco, 89, of Wasco, passed away Dec. 19, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Merrill Lehman, 87, of Bakersfield, passed away Dec. 30, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Mariana (Saenz) Carrasco, born Jan. 23, 1933, in Bakersfield, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 29, 2022, at the age of 89. Mariana was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Henry Madrid Carrasco, a son, two grandsons and a great grandson. Mariana was survived by her daughters, Elizabeth McKughan and Shirley Moreno; her sons, Sam Carrasco and Gary Carrasco; and five grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and four great-great children....
Our father, Stephen Fuller, passed away on Dec. 26, 2022 with his wife, Delores (Lola), by his side. Stephen was born in Oildale at Cottage Hospital on Sept. 6, 1954, to Johnny and Patsymae Fuller. Stephen graduated from Shafter High School in 1973, going on to attend Brigham Young University. He married his high school sweetheart, Lola. Becoming a father and grandfather was Stephen's greatest love. Our Daddy was great at everything. His love for cooking spread through so...
Loretta June Crissman Rogers was born on Aug. 3, 1930, in Joplin, Mo., to Paul Preston Crissman and Mary Flora Crissman. She was the baby of the family, joining brothers Paul Eugene and Kenneth Harold Crissman. Loretta grew up in the 1930s, playing with the neighborhood boys and her older brothers. This undoubtedly contributed to her spunkiness, and as she explained, "I think I was their leader." Loretta's everlasting sassiness, her smile, sense of humor and kindness will...
The Shafter Police Department made two arrests in the last week involving drugs and weapons. On New Year's Eve at 11:03 p.m, a Police Department officer made a traffic stop in the 300 block of Jackson Avenue for a vehicle code violation. A search of the vehicle was conducted and two loaded firearms were found inside the vehicle, along with narcotics for sale. The occupants of the vehicle, Jesus Quintero, 24, of Wasco, Jose Sainz Camacho, 29, of Bakersfield, Priscilla...
The 2nd annual Great Polar Plunge Challenge is set to take place on Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. at Barker Park. It will be a fun way to kick off 2023 and jump-start new year's resolutions with a dip into an icy cold pool. The Wasco Recreation and Parks District is organizing the event. "We are inviting the community to take part in an exhilarating activity that will serve as an impetus to realizing your goals for 2023," Program Coordinator Juan Bernal said, "The polar plunge is a...
The Sequoia Bears students had a very busy week before Christmas break, taking part in a number of fun activities, as well as teaming up to send the Shafter Generals off in style on their way to Orland for the State Championship game. Sequoia students worked hard making signs and posters wishing the Generals good luck as they took off for their long trip up north. The students lined the bus driveway, cheering and showing their Shafter pride with signs of encouragement. "This...
Charlotte White, a local artist who has works in several buildings in Shafter, has two new pieces hanging at the Tin Cup. She created a painting of a field of grape workers in action, invited by the supervisor to watch them working so she could capture their images in paint. White has a vast experience of different mediums of painting and drawing, including oils, acrylic and watercolor, as well as charcoal drawings. In her most recent pieces, she gathered issues of The...
Dec. 26 Ascencion Lopez Jr., 31, of Shafter, was arrested in the 500 block of Poso Avenue for possession of unlawful paraphernalia. Rogelio Barajas, 34, of Shafter, was arrested in the 100 block South Wall Street for defraud/identity theft, obstruction of a public officer/technician and trespassing. Dec. 27 Kathie Eunice Maldonado, 28, of Shafter, was arrested in the 600 block of Los Angeles Avenue for battery and child support. Dec. 28 Miguel Angel Lopez Jr., 31, of Shafter, was arrested on Santa Fe Way and Cherry Avenue...
Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Shafter Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to The Press, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Maple School students in 1915....
As activities restart and businesses reopen, we will try to update readers on the status of events and activities throughout the area. Please contact Erica Soriano with additions and changes at [email protected] or call 661-292-5100 by Monday at 4 p.m. for that week's paper. ONGOING Book bags – The Shafter Library and Learning Center have book bags (10 books in each) that can be checked out. The bags includes books mostly for the kids, but who says that adults can't enjoy them, too? Red bags for the holiday and o...
[BEGIN ITAL]This second-half review follows last week's summary that also is available online at WascoTribune. com[END ITAL] Veronica Jacuinde Wasco Tribune The 2022 year started on a high note, with the Wonderful Company awarding $1.2 million in grants to 32 nonprofit organizations in the Central Valley. In Wasco, the Kern County Library received a grant to provide residents with books, resources and literacy programs. In addition, money was allocated to convert a sprinter...
After a long battle against pancreatic cancer, Rob Cobb finally returned home toa moving tribute to welcome him back to Wasco. Hundreds of community members came to show their respect and love for him and his family. Juan Gallardo, a close friend, said, "Learning he has limited time, I woke up one day and said if he is coming home, we need people to see him for one last time. Though we are hoping and praying for a miracle." "It was amazing, and it just so happened to fall on...
There seems to be a light at the end of a long tunnel, the tunnel being the conflict that has been going between the city of Wasco and the High Speed Rail Authority. The Wasco City Council discussed an agreement that is being negotiated with the High Speed Rail Authority (HSR). In this agreement, the HSR would agree to five different agreements, each addressing a different phase of the contract. During the past decade, the HSRA and the city of Wasco have been in negotiations....
