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ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Ribbon cutting ceremony -- Join the Shafter Chamber of Commerce for the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Shafter-Wasco Publishing, LLC. See the offices of The Shafter Press and Wasco Tribune, meet and the staff. Light refreshments provided. Friday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m., 406 Central Ave, Shafter. MONDAY SRPD --The Shafter Recreation and Parks Department Board of Directors meets on the second Monday at the Walker Senior Center, 505 Sunset, at 6 p.m. SWAT -- Senior Wellness 55 years + at 5, 6 and 7 p.m., at 50...
Wasco lost a treasure recently with the passing of Bill Cole. Bill lived in Wasco for almost all of his 83 years, becoming a fixture in town, be it as owner of a business or just being an ordinary man who was considered extraordinary by those who knew him. He was known as "just plain old Bill" around the city, and he was loved by everyone who had the pleasure to know him. Bill moved to Wasco when he was 10 years old, living until then in Oklahoma. He graduated from Wasco High...
The 71st Annual Shafter Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet is set for Jan. 24, where those citizens and businesses who have made a difference will be honored. There are several different categories and awards to be given. The evening will start with a no-host hors d'oeuvre and cocktail hour, followed by dinner. Also at the banquet, Mayor Cathy Prout will present the State of the City Address. Awards will be given in a number of categories, each person or business nominated by...
Hi, my name is Jubilee! I am a tortoise shell domestic medium hair cat that loves being indoors. My shelter staff friends say I'm about 1 year and 7 months old. I'm in search of my forever home and would prefer adults to snuggle with. I would be perfect in a home with no other cats since I want to be the only queen, and like all the attention on me. I get along with other cats, but I dislike it when a cat companion rubs against me. I would love is to be in a home for the holid...
The Shafter Depot Museum held their annual Christmas at the Depot and drew a crowd to celebrate the start of the Christmas season. The Shafter Brass Band was there performing classic holiday tunes, as the attendees were treated to hot chocolate, coffee, tea and cookies. The children had the opportunity to get their picture taken with Santa Claus, and all of them received a candy cane and a Christmas gift. The museum was lit up with several Christmas trees that were decorated...
The annual brush and limb collection period has begun and will be continue through February. There is a schedule for the collection and it depends on where in the city you reside. For those resident who live north of Lerdo Highway, the collection periods are Dec. 1-15, Jan. 1-15 and Feb. 1-15. For those who live south of Lerdo Highway, the periods are Dec. 16-31, Jan. 16-30 and Feb. 16-28. There are additional restrictions for this year. State guidelines are becoming stricter...
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 1929 Shafter High School girls basketball team...
The Kiwanis Club of Shafter recognized outstanding Richland School District students at the November 14th Terrific Kids luncheon. The students recognized this month demonstrated the characteristic "respectful." The Terrific Kids program recognizes outstanding students that exemplify characteristics that help them become productive students. Each student is nominated by a member of the school staff and is honored once a month at the Shafter Kiwanis Club Terrific Kids Luncheon....
The Shafter Press and Wasco Tribune will host an open house on Friday, Dec. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the office, 406 Central Ave. in Shafter. A Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting is set for 2 p.m. All are invited to tour the facility and meet the editor, publisher and the rest of the staff. Light refreshments will be offered....
Victor Leon Coronel, 85, of Shafter, passed away Dec. 9, 2018. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Ava Bernal Marquez, infant, passed away Nov. 19, 2018, in San Francisco. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Rodolfo Ramirez, 27, passed awaty Dec. 2, 2018, in Bakersfield. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Arturo Uribe, 39, of Wasco, passed away Dec. 5, 2018. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Philippians 2:6 “who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even, death on a cross. Christmas 2018…what will it hold for you? What will happen to move you closer to ‘The Savior,’ push you away from Him, or only cause you just to maintai...
Theresa Lynn Oropeza, 55, of Shafter, passed away on Dec. 2, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Dana Isaac. She is survived by her partner, Kenny Barnes; sister, Billie Isaac; daughter, Krissi (Jared) Sobyra; sons, David (Kelly) Oropeza, Dustin (Brittany) Oropeza and Jesse (Kassie) Oropeza; and 13 grandchildren, Jakob, Kolton, Autumn, Christopher, Paislee, Maycee, Dustin, David, Isael, Steven, Ashton, Cameron and Hayden. Theresa was a ray of sunshine. She will...
Dec. 3 Johnathan Henry Richardson, 39, of Shafter, was arrested for a misdemeanor. Dec. 4 Oscar Javier Ramirez, 30, of Shafter, was arrested for burglary in the second degree and conspiracy to commit a crime. David Romero Rivera Jr., 39, of Shafter, was arrested for evading a peace officer, failure to drive right side of the road and bicycling during darkness without reflectors on each side of bike. Dec. 5 Dina Marie Ybarra, 37, of Shafter, was arrested on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Jessica Hernandez, 25, of Shafter, was...
Two trustees representing areas 5 and 2 were sworn in at a recent meeting of the Richland School Board. Melissa Dewitt replaced Area 2 Trustee Steve Mann, who had retired. Tony Aguirre, who has been sitting on the board for years, was up for re-election and ran unopposed, was also sworn in. DeWitt is a Shafter native, with her roots in the community and the district. She is a Richland graduate and had two sons go through local schools. "I have the desire to serve and...
