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Rick Allen Cross, 66, passed away on May 15, 2019, in Taft. He was born on Dec. 2, 1952, in Loveland, Colo., to William Cross and Shirley Riechert. Rick’s parents came to Shafter in 1966. Rick grew up in Shafter and graduated from Shafter High School in 1972. Rick is survived by his sons, Melvin and Kevin Cross, from Shafter; daughter, Skyla Cross; his brothers, Randy Cross and Rod Cross; and sister, Tammy Griffith; his grandchildren, Alex, Aaron, Teryn, Lyric, Phoebe, Taitum and Quinn; and daughter-in-law Julie and great g...
This past Monday night and Tuesday morning at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, the TRUTH Forum was long, and at times tense, but successful. We had great attendance, a lot of public input and solid interaction between the public, the supervisors and the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. Now, everyone measures success differently, and you can disagree with me on what constitutes success, but when the community turns out to speak in such large numbers about a subject that means so much to them I call it a success. You may r...
It is that time of year, and the City of Shafter Animal Control will be hosting the annual Rabies Vaccination Clinic at Mannel Park on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to noon. The goal of this clinic has always been to keep pets healthy by providing low cost vaccinations for our community and provide a reasonable means to keep pet owners in compliance with local licensing requirements. As the city continues to grow, we too are expanding services to meet the ever-growing needs of our residents. During this week’s clinic you m...
There are several little free libraries in Shafter now, giving residents a chance to read a book without having to go to the library. These libraries are maintained and stocked by their owners. People are also encouraged to return the book when finished or maybe replace it with a different book. But, did you know that the little libraries are much more than just a place to grab a book. Illustrating this point is an instance where a little library helped a little boy in distres...
If you have lived in town any length of time, you have met this long-time resident of Shafter. He is colorful, feisty and a great storyteller. James Holt has been in business in downtown Shafter at his Central Avenue location for 38 years. Holt is selling off his equipment and inventory, calling it quits. "I have sold about $10,000 worth of equipment so far, but I still have quite a bit of equipment, tools, and antiques left. I am trying to get rid of all of it by the end of...
A graveside memorial service will be held for Howard D. Stene on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 10 a.m.. at West Side Cemetery in Taft. A celebration meal will follow at the Petroleum Club in Taft. Howard was born May 21, 1942, in Ada, Minn., to Melvyn and Florence Stene. He is survived by his brother, Don Stene, and wife Penny as well as niece Patricia Romaine and nephews Matthew and Mark Stene. He was preceded in death by his brother, Merlyn Stene. After serving in the U.S....
Noble Howze was born in Marlow, Okla., on March 31, 1933. He moved to Shafter in 1941. He attended Rio Bravo School and Shafter High School. At a young age, Noble understood that hard work was essential in providing for his family. At 17 years old, he was a ginner for W.B. Camp Gin Co. In 1951, he met his wife, Armis Freeborn, and they married in 1952. They had four children, who were taught to work hard. His wife and their children helped him with his business ventures....
Jimmy D. Carroll, 76, died on Monday, May 6, 2019, at his Shafter residence. He was born to C.H. and Margie Carroll of Oklahoma, who preceded him in death, as well as brother Eldon Carroll. Jim joined them in their heavenly home. Leaving behind his wife of 58 years, Ronnie Carroll, and two daughters, Ronda Martin and Teri Carroll, all of Shafter. Jim also left behind a great legacy of two grandchildren, Candy Hanner and Justin Martin, six great grandchildren, Shandy...
John Armendariz Jr. of Perry, Ga., was born July 25, 1940, at a home in the outskirts of Bakersfield, and went to be with our Lord on April 30, 2019, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 29½ years, Lomita, as well as his two sons, John III (wife Kerry) and Bryan (wife Lupe). Sibling survivors are sisters Mary Ramirez, Sally Gonzalez (husband Jacinto), Gloria Ybarra (husband Harry) and Brother David (wife Becky). John also leaves three grandchildren,...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Music concert — Richland Jr. High and the Shafter High School Band join together on Thursday, May 16, at the Shafter High School Fred Starrh Auditorium. 6:30 p.m. Free admission. Theme is “Movie Music.” NEW: Memorial Day -- Services at the Shafter Cemetery honoring veterans on Memorial Day will start at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27. Pet clinic -- Shafter Animal Control’s Annual Vaccination/License Clinic will be Saturday, May 18 , 9 a.m. to noon at Mannel Park, Shafter. All dogs must be on a leash. Cats must be...
This week's challenge, courtesy of the Shafter Historical Society. Send your educated (or semieducated) guess to [BEGIN ITAL]The Press,[END ITAL] 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: Otto Becker, Dan Ratzlaff, Bertha Becker Neufeld, and Mrs. Becker (mother of JH. Becker) making concrete pipe in 1918 on...
May 5 Mario Guevara Sanchez, 44, of Shafter, was arrested In the 200 block of Central Valley Highway on an outside agency warrant. May 7 Javier Antonio Parada, 35, of Shafter, was arrested in the 500 block of Los Angeles Avenue on an outside agency warrant and a misdemeanor bench warrant. Dario Esqueda Mendez Jr., 37, of Shafter, was arrested in the 300 block of Village for disorderly conduct: alcohol. Anthony Tyler Smith, 24, of Shafter, was arrested for fraudulent use over $950, Impersonate to make another liable, get...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER 3-Family Yard Sale: 271 Pine St., Shafter. Sat. 5/18, 7:30 a.m to ? Bedroom furniture, twin, full mattresses, home décor & a lot of everything. 1t1 2-Family Yard Sale: 560 Willow St., Shafter. Sat. 5/18, 8 a.m. to noon. Some furniture, a go-cart, clothing & misc. 1t1 HUGE Yard Sale: Shafter, New Castle Court, Fri. 5/17, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat. 5/18 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Exercise equipment, New name-brand clothing, kitchenware and misc. 1t1 Family Yard Sale: 913 Katie Court, Shafter. Sat., 5/18 6 a.m. to noon....
The Shafter High School Drama Department put on their production of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," Thursday through Saturday nights last week. Drama Club advisor Hal Friedman put together a show that was a challenging one, with characters with distinctive accents, as well as some formidable songs to perform. Friedman has been advisor since he took over for Carla Stanley last year. He has accumulated a talented group that have performed a great variety of shows, including...
The Kern County Department of Human Services held a Job Fest in Shafter last Thursday morning, the fourth in a series of events held throughout the year, culminating with the year-end event that attracts over 100 employers held at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield. In Shafter, there were over 60 employers on hand for hundreds of job seekers who arrived, looking for a chance to get hired. A mix of employers made it possible for applicants in a large variety of fields to look for...
The cities of Wasco and Shafter have a rivalry which is one of the fiercest and oldest rivalries in the county, if not the state. Students face off on the gridiron and on the courts, and the residents of the respective cities have grown up with the tradition of disliking the other community. "The rivalry is in our blood, really," said Marco Montoya, a 1978 SHS graduate. There is one exception to the rule, however. Each year, on the football field of Wasco High School, the...
With the enactment of AB617 into law, 10 communities in California were chosen as "disadvantaged communities" and were selected to have a steering committee create a plan that will improve their air quality and environmental issues. Shafter was one of two communities selected in the San Joaquin Valley, along with South Fresno. The criteria used to deem communities "disadvantaged" were exposure to pollutants in the air, as well as high rates of health problems and economic...
