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Bobbie "Jean" Johnson passed away Aug. 29, 2020, in Eureka, Mont. She was 86 years old. Jean was born June 21, 1934, in Bauxite, Ark., to John "Gaston" and Marie (Tackett) Elkins. She and her family moved to California when she was 12 years old. After graduating from Shafter High School in 1953, Jean went to work at Bank of America and later owned Johnson's Department Store with her husband "Bud" Johnson. They were divorced 1985. After retiring in 1978, Jean devoted herself...
Richard Lawrence Lauderdale went to be with the Lord on Sept. 28, 2020. Richard was born in Shafter on Feb. 4, 1944, to Anna Pauline and Carroll Lauderdale. Richard met and married the love of his life, Sherry Ashmore, on Dec. 7, 1964, and went on to have three beautiful children Danny, Sherry, and Shawna. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Dennis Lauderdale and sister Shirley Foster. Richard is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sherry Lauderdale; son Danny and...
March Anglin Sutton, age 82, went to join the Lord on Oct. 2, 2020, after a brave, lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. She was a hospice resident at Dean's Care Villa in Bakersfield at the time of her peaceful passing, with loving family at her side. March was born to James Aldon and Josephine Morehouse White on March 26, 1938, in Oklahoma City, Okla. She is survived by her husband, Dean D. Sutton of Shafter; her brothers, James Aldon White II (Punky) of Pklahoma, and Paul M....
Come into the Wasco Animal shelter and meet Sammie. Sammie came in as a stray along with Julie; she is not microchipped nor spayed. She is approximately a 1-year-old, short-coat female, Belgian Malinois mix. She is great with staff and other dogs. Sammie has been tested with large and small breeds. At this time it is unknown if Sammie is house/crate trained. Dogs are NOT tested with children and cats; her behavior toward children and cats is unknown. Sammie will become available for adoption/rescue on Oct.1. If you are...
Have you ever considered the power of words? Of course, you have if only subconsciously. Our lives are shaped, molded, directed and designed by words, phrases and directives, aren’t they? Sometimes those words are uttered in love, harmony and peace, yet at other times in anger, discord and frustration. How, when and in what setting they are given lends to the power and lasting effects for which they arrive and stay. I do not know about you, but my mother encouraged us as c...
Joe Hiram Westbrook passed from this life on earth to the side of his Lord on Sept. 15, 2020, at the age of 95. It was a peaceful transition, which is the way he wanted. Joe was born Sept. 30, 1924, in Hugo, Okla., to Esther Loraine (Hyde) and Joseph Hardy Westbrook. In 1927, Joe came to Shafter with his parents, where they made a home to raise their family. He attended school and graduated from Shafter High School in 1943. In 1943, he was inducted in the Navy, where he served...
Helen Marie Schmidt was born on Sept. 25, 1939, in Eufaula, Okla., to Joseph and Sara Belle Smith. She went home to be with the Lord on her 81st birthday, Sept. 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of nearly 50 years, Jerry Schmidt; her parents; her sister Betty and brother Bob; children James "Ricky" Guenther and Pamela Huckabee; and grandson Brian Huckabee. She is survived by her daughter Deana Marie (Schmidt) Thompson and her sons-in-law, Dale Huckabee...
Andy Sharp was born in Shafter on Sept. 2, 1943, to parents Andrew and Bertha Sharp. Andy died at his residence in Shafter, on Sept. 27, 2020. He attended local schools and graduated from Shafter High in 1961. Andy worked in ag his whole life; he started working young on his father's farm, then trucking and farming various crops, through his many years with his custom spray business, Sharp's Farm Service, and always took so much pride in growing pistachios, which were his favo...
Carmen Alcala Ontiveros of Bakersfield is pleased to announce the engagement of her son Michael (Keplinger) Garcia to Tara Rokey. Michael is the grandson of Sarah Alcala of Shafter. Michael attended Shafter High School, later graduating from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. He currently works as an executive chef at Margo's in Santa Monica. Tara is the daughter of Joe and Kathy Rokey of Sabetha, Kansas. Tara graduated from Sabetha High School and then from...
The Wasco Union Elementary School District will continue distance learning for its general education students for the second quarter, Superintendent Kelly Richers announced via letter to parents. Beginning in October and after plans are approved, on-site instruction will begin only for certain at-risk students, including selected special education, homeless and EL students. The students will be individually informed when and where to report to a campus and instructor as...
In the only contested race this November involving Richland School Board candidates, newcomer Julian Armando Calvillo is vying for the seat in Area 3. He will be running against current president Deanna Rodriguez-Root. Calvillo is a college-prep tutor and college peer-mentor for the Wonderful College Prep Academy/Delano HS/McFarland HS. He has a long history of educating high school students. Calvillo said that he enjoys helping students achieve their educational goals. In...
Trinidad Lopez, 75, of Delano, passed away Sept. 22 in Delano. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Petra Macias, 79, of Shafter, passed away Sept. 23 in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Peggy Kroeker, 88, of Shafter, passed away Sept. 25 in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Antonio ``Tono’’ Tinajero, 67, of Wasco, passed away Sept. 26 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Maghan L Plumley, 36, of Bakersfield, passed away Sept. 25 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Richard L Lauderdale, 76, of Bak...
1 Years Ago. 2010 Don and Juliana Anderson were the Grand Marshal's for the "Festival of Roses," in Wasco. 20 Years Ago: Oct. 4, 2000 S.H.S Homecoming Queen Candidates were Carmen Acedo, Beth Gonzalez, Kelly Waters, Megan Clutter and Sabrina Smart. 30 Years Ago: Oct. 3, 1990 S.H.S graduate turned Marine Lance Corporal Edward P. Ballard 19 years old had overseas duties. Japan, Korea and the Philippines were some of the places he traveled aboard the Naval Ship USS Fort...
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, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: March 1955 photo of the Shafter Hotel....
NEW: Join Congressman TJ Cox in honoring the contribution of Latinos to California’s 21st Congressional District by nominating an outstanding leader to receive the Latino Inspire Award. Anyone who resides or works in TJ Cox’s district (CA-21st) and is of Latino heritage may apply for this award: Sept. 14-30. Nomination form may be obtained by bit.ly/CA21LIA. Or call 559-460-6070. Virtual Awards Ceremony will be Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. Wasco/Shafter: Free Virtual Citizenship Services will be provided by the United Farm Workers (UF...
Sept. 27 Juan Jaime Perez, 49, of Shafter, was arrested for kidnapping, exhibit fire arm, threaten crime with intent, burglary: first degree and on a felony bench warrant. Sept. 26 Jacinto Barboza Lopez, 28, of Shafter, was arrested for disorderly conduct: alcohol. Sept. 24 Carlos Angel, 23, of Shafter, was arrested on an outside agency warrant. Elhida Leticia Becerra, 36, of Shafter, was arrested for great bodily injury, not a fire arm, inflicting corporal injury onto spouse, willful cruelty on to child. Sept. 23 Jose Reyes...
One of Shafter’s most popular events, Minter Field’s annual Wings 'N' Wheels, which was scheduled for November, has been canceled. Organizers cited the health risks associated with the pandemic when they announced the news. The event typically brought attendees from as far away as Texas and Arizona and featured hundreds of planes on display. Ronald Pierce of the Minter Field made the announcement that the event would be canceled until 2021. The virus outbreak is still seeing new cases in Shafter, but the number is significant...
While local restaurants have been struggling since March when the state shut down due to the pandemic, a few have met the challenge of keeping their doors open with a limited staff and outdoor dining. Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent decision to allow restaurants to provide outdoor dining within the past week is also making it possible for local spots to remain open. Catrina's Mexican Grill and Cantina just opened its doors to outdoor dining Thursday, Sept. 24 as owner Marcela...
The Minter Field Air Museum was faced with the challenge of holding a fundraiser that would be interesting for participants, as well as adhering to the county's safety and health guidelines pertaining to the current pandemic. The group decided to hold a drive-thru event with hot rods that cruised from Chevy's in Bakersfield out to Minter Field for an aviation and hot rod event. Ronald Pierce, of the museum, said that Minter Field was looking for ways to raise funds after the...
Shafter Animal Control has opened their doors back up to the public while still adhering to the safety guidelines put forth by the County Health Department. Nick Riddick, Shafter Animal Control officer, said that the building is open to the public, with everyone required to wear a mask when entering. They also are limiting the amount of people in the lobby at one time, so there may be a wait outside of the building if necessary. Riddick said that since they began operations...
