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If you happen to see a gentleman walking his way through the streets of Shafter any weekday morning, it is a good bet that you have met up with local historian, farmer, and owner of the Shafter Press, Stan Wilson. Wilson and his wife Nancy started an effort to improve their overall health, including the heart, endurance and overall fitness. Nancy said that they started the effort over a year ago, and it includes watching what they eat and exercise. "Stan has lost about 40...
When the people heard He was coming, they lined the streets hoping to see Him. They sacrificed their best coats and stripped nearby trees to create a makeshift red carpet to honor him. They shouted "Hosanna" over and over when He came into sight. (See Mark 11:1-10) The strange thing is that many from this same crowd were shouting again a few days later, but this time, they were calling for His execution. "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!" (See Mark 15:6-15) Have you ever wondered...
Manuel Valdovinos, 76, of Shafter, passed away April 5, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Fernando's Flower Shop has been in business for ten years providing the Wasco community with beautiful floral designs for any occasion. Owner Ramon Hurtado said, "You will not find a better florist in town. We make every arrangement with love. Our designs come from the heart, making us stand out from the rest." "My team consists of the best flower designers in the area. Macedonia Gonzalez has been a flower designer for 41 years and is the only job she has ever had. My other...
There have been a string of burglaries in Wasco over the last several months, with some businesses suffering multiple thefts. Thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise have been lost. True Value Hardware is one of those businesses. On April 1, the store was broken into for the seventh time in the last year and a half. This time around, chainsaws, weed eaters and power tools valued at $3,000 were stolen. They have lost almost $40,000 in merchandise in total. The Kern County...
The Tin Cup in Shafter was the spot for a great time on Saturday as they hosted The Easter Bunny, attracting a large crowd of families who had their pictures taken and had a delicious lunch. Every child who attended also received a cookie decorating kit to spruce up their cookies in a variety of ways, letting their creative juices flow. There were tons of sprinkles, glitter, frosting, and candies as all of the children had fun decorating their own creations. The coffee shop...
The Shafter Recreation Department held a Drive Thru Easter event on Saturday, giving away 700 bags of goodies and eggs to local families. This is the second year that they have held the Drive Thru event. Before the pandemic, they would hold an Easter Egg Hunt on the complex, letting local children hunt for eggs and get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. According to SRPD District Manager, Philip Jimenez, they decided to keep the event as a drive thru this year, erring...
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The caption describing last week's Mystery History picture for Wasco was incorrect. The prior week's picture was actually of workers from the Waldon & Fannin Potato Digging and Hauling business participating in the 1942 Wasco FFA parade. This was an annual event that brought together the community of Wasco in celebration....
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, CA 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: 1955 Potato Festival...
April 4 Jose Reyes Soto, 39, of Shafter, was arrested in the 200 block of Clemson Street for controlled paraphernalia and disorderly conduct: under the influence. April 6 Christopher Sergio Acosta, 43, of Shafter, was arrested at South Shafter and Rodriguez streets for a suspended license, obstruction of a public officer and evading a peace officer. Juan Manuel Nava Valencia, 42, of Shafter, was arrested at South Shafter Street and Abernathy Alley for controlled substance paraphernalia, and on a misdemeanor bench warrant and...
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. ANNOUNCEMENTS Wasco Elks Golf Tournament. Saturday, April 23. Registration starts at 7 a.m. Four-man teams. North Kern Golf Course, 17412 Quality Rd, Bakersfield. Call Sergio at 661-747-9044 or email [email protected]. ONGOING Wasco Branch L...
Among the many benefits the Wasco Union High School District provides to students is the Migrant Education Program. The supplemental program assists migrant students to meet California and local standards for student achievement through educational instruction. "The program also refers migrant families to receive health services, as health is crucial to one's opportunity to achieve academic success," said teacher Violeta Okolonwamu, who runs the program for both Wasco high...
Wasco High School hosted their Spirit Week for students to enjoy a warm day of fun, activities, music and great energy. The Associated Student Body organized the festivities. "The purpose of the celebration is to get our students involved and support the different clubs on campus. It is a special event because it gives them something exciting to do right before their spring break," said Activities Coordinator Hailey Coyle. "Spirit Week spreads good vibes and positive and...
The Shafter Learning Center will host a lecture by Stan Wilson, local historian, about the German prisoner of war camp located in Shafter over 75 years ago. Wilson is also a local farmer, the curator of the Shafter Depot Museum and the owner of The Shafter Press. The lecture will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Learning Center on Thursday night, April 14. Wilson said that the concentration camp was utilized by the U.S,gGovernment during the war. It was located where the Sierra...
The Shafter High Generals will have a renovated home come this fall, with a total rebuild progressing despite a number of challenges. The new stadium project has been underway for over a year, but delays have caused the project to push back its completion dates. According to Principal Russell Shipley, one reason for the delays is the attention to detail that the leaders of this project have. With demolition and new construction underway, they saw modifications and...
