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2 Years Ago: Aug. 28, 2002 One of Shafter's busiest intersections got a new 4-way stop light added at the intersection of James Street and Lerdo Highway. 40 Years Ago: Aug. 4, 1982 Wasco rose company Jackson & Perkins promoted Shafter resident Fidel Gomez to foreman, and Wasco resident Jessie Vega became the new irrigation supervisor. Jackson & Perkins was one the country's top rose-growing companies. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
2 years ago: Aug. 28, 2002 One of Shafter's busiest intersections got a new 4-way stop light added at the intersection of James Street and Lerdo Highway. 40 years ago: Aug. 4, 1982 Wasco rose company Jackson & Perkins promoted Shafter resident Fidel Gomez to foreman, and Wasco resident Jessie Vega became the new irrigation supervisor. Jackson & Perkins was one the country's top rose-growing companies. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
2 years ago: August 1992 The Shafter Labor Camp had its grand opening for the new $900,000 Child Development Center. 40 years ago: July 21, 1982 The Shafter Press started publishing the Wasco Shopping Spree paper as a service to the Community. –Compiled by Erica Soriano...
1 Years Ago: Feb. 15, 2012 Elisial Sanchez received the young person award for outstanding leadership in the classroom from the City of Shafter. 20 Years Ago: Feb. 13, 2002 The Shafter Fire Department received a new $280,000 firetruck from the county....
2 Years Ago: Dec. 26, 2001 The California State Legislature passed a new law requiring children 6 years or 60 pounds or less to be in a booster seat in a motor vehicle. 30 Years Ago: Jan. 8, 1992 California mandatory motorcyclist helmet law came in effect Jan. 1. 40 Years Ago: Dec. 24, 1981 Shafter Chamber of Commerce President George Wise organized bringing back Shafter's Christmas parade after 20 years. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
1 Years Ago: Dec. 14, 2011 The Brown Bombers won 1st place in The Softball Coed Adult League Champs for the season. 20 Years Ago: Dec. 19, 2001 1,150 N.Y. Firefighters and Police Officers flew into Clovis to be guests at a dedication ceremony of a memorial to the victims of 9/11. Mayor Garry Nelson and Council Member Cathy Prout were also invited. 30 Years Ago: Dec. 11, 1991 Charolette Duran placed in the Top 50 in the State Cross Country Championship in Visalia. Today,...
1 years ago: April 20, 2011 Jon Johnston was the 2011 Cinco De Mayo Grand Marshall. 20 years ago: May 2, 2001 Luisa Contreras was crowned Cinco De Mayo Queen. The program was sponsored by the SHS M.E.Ch.A. Club. 30 years ago: April 24, 1991 Christina Garza, Martha Morales, Bertalicia Aguirre, Argelia Gutierrez and San Juana Moreno were the candidates running for the 1991 Cinco De Mayo Queen. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
1 years ago: April 6, 2011 The Valley Bible Church, located on 350 Pine St., Shafter, celebrated their 85th anniversary. This year it will be their 95th anniversary. 20 years ago: April 11, 2001 Sergeant Diane Burnett was honored by the Shafter City Council for becoming the first certified homicide investigator in Kern County. 30 years ago: April 10, 1991 Karen Fortenberry was crowned 1991 Shafter High Young Woman of the Year....
1 years ago: April 13, 2011 The Shafter/Wasco community came together for the Relay for Life. The event had over 500 participants help raise money. 20 years ago: April 18, 2001 Former Shafter resident Allannah Rill resigned from the Shafter Recreation Park District. She was a 20-year employee of the district....
1 years ago: March 2, 2011 It has been 10 years since the Shafter Press office fire at 107 E. Lerdo Hwy. The fire destroyed all of the Shafter Press Archives. It took eight fire engines to calm the flames. This year (2021) will be 100th year since the Press has been established. 20 years ago: March 14, 2001 Shafter resident Nancy Grainger was given the Mother of the Year Award. It was presented by the Southern California National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 30 years ago:...
1 years ago: Feb. 16, 2011 Shafter High track and field star Lacie Rasley attended Boise State University on a scholarship. She was known for her skills in the shotput and discus. 20 years ago: Feb. 21, 2001 Shafter Scientist Dr. Michael R. McGuire received an award from the Agriculture Research Service for developing the formula that kills fruit flies and other insects. 30 years ago: Feb. 20, 1991 The Shafter High varsity soccer team won the 1991 South Sequoia League. A few...
1 years ago: Feb. 16, 2011 Shafter High Track and Field star Lacie Rasley attended Boise State on a scholarship. She was known for her skills in the shotput and discus. 20 years ago: Feb. 21, 2001 Shafter scientist Dr. Michael R. McGuire received an award from the Agriculture Research Service. The award was for developing the formula that kills fruit flies and other insects. 30 years ago: Feb. 20, 1991 The Shafter High varsity soccer team won the 1991 South Sequoia League. A...
1 years ago: Feb. 2, 2011 Shafter State Farm Agent Ramona Herrera received the commercial remodel award from the Shafter Chamber of Commerce. 20 years ago: Feb. 7, 2001 Former owner of Shafter Holiday Ford, Dan Smith, received the Businessman of the Year award from the Shafter Chamber of Commerce. 30 years ago: Feb. 13, 1991 The Cinco De Mayo Planning committee started off their meetings by adding a new event to the celebration. The event that was added was the "La Colonia...
1 years ago: Feb. 2, 2011 Shafter State Farm Agent Ramona Herrera received the commercial remodel award from the Shafter Chamber of Commerce. 20 years ago: Feb. 7, 2001 Former owner of Shafter Holiday Ford Dan Smith received the Businessman of the Year award by the Shafter Chamber of Commerce. 30 years ago: Feb. 13, 1991 The Cinco De Mayo Planning Committee started their meetings by adding a new event to the celebration. The event was the "La Colonia Reunion." This event...
1 years ago: Jan. 26, 2011 The Shafter City Council honored Wasco residents Wayne Ketcherside and Damaso Quintanilla for their hard work during the 2010 December floods. 20 years ago: Jan. 31, 2001 The Shafter Chamber of Commerce awarded Leland Bell with the Agriculture Award of the Year. 30 years ago: Feb. 6, 1991 Deanna Rodriguez-Root was awarded the Parent Volunteer Award at the California Association of Bilingual Education Conference in Anaheim....
1 years ago: Jan. 19, 2011 The Shafter High School Junior Miss Program changed the program's name to Distinguished Young Women. The national program is based in Mobile, Ala. 20 years ago: Jan. 24, 2001 The Shafter Chamber of Commerce selected Judy New as their Citizen of the Year. 30 years ago: Jan. 30, 1991 The Shafter Chamber of Commerce selected Judge Gary Ingle as their Citizen of the Year. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
1 years ago: Dec. 29, 2010 The Wasco SAL members received new bikes as a part of a donation program from the Wasco State Prison. 20 years ago: Dec. 27, 2000 The SHS varsity soccer team won first place in the Graces Classic Tournament. The final game played in the tournament was Shafter against Wasco. The game was decided in sudden death and was won with Robert Soriano's winning goal. The final score was 3-2. 40 years ago: Dec. 24, 1980 The SHS football team presented Arlie...
1 years ago: Dec. 22, 2010 A ribbon-cutting was held for Dr. Michael Komin at his new Family Practice office. The office is located at 1150 E. Lerdo Hwy.. 20 years ago: Dec. 27, 2000 Shafter Police Officer Chad Evertt became partners with "Canine 4" named Elf. The partners patrolled Shafter streets. 30 years ago: Dec. 12, 1990 Central Avenue was draped with Christmas garlands, lights and painted store windows. It was a wonderful sight to see. --Compiled by Erica...
2 years ago: Dec. 12, 1999 Two Shafter High graduates, Jason Ghilarducci and Ryan Kroeker, played in the Bakersfield College Renegades football team championship against City College of San Francisco. 30 years ago: Dec. 5, 1990 The Shafter Library celebrated its 25th year in its building. It was newly reconstructed in 1966. 40 years ago: Dec. 10, 1980 A few of Shafter High MEChA Club members donated their time to prep the Shafter Depot for painting. Among the members that...
1 years ago: Dec. 1, 2010 Sequoia Principal Jason Hutchinson and Assistant Principal Luis Rodriguez dressed up as Disney characters before the holiday vacation. They greeted students being dropped off for school. 20 years ago: Dec. 6, 2000 Trojan Drum Major Crystal Gonzalez won 1st Place overall at the Garces Festival and at the Stockdale Spectacular. 30 years ago: Nov. 21, 1990 Members of Shafter Cub Scouts Pack 913 Jeremy Oxford, George Cortez and Kinito Gonzalez were some...
1 years ago: Nov. 24, 2010 Shafter Hithcocks Auto Parts owner Jesse Escobedo donated 30 food baskets to families in need for the holidays. 20 years ago: Nov. 22, 2000 Marine Corps Private John H. Fuller completed his basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. Shortly after, he was deployed overseas aboard the U.S.S. Constellation. 30 years ago: Nov. 14, 1990 Wasco Tigers Football Coach Dallas Plater and Shafter Generals Coach Jan Stubbe wished each other good...
1 years ago: Nov. 24, 2010 Shafter Hitchcocks Auto Parts owner Jesse Escobedo donated 30 food baskets to families in need for the holidays. 20 years ago: Nov. 22, 2000 Marine Corps Private John H. Fuller completed his basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. Shortly after, he was deployed overseas aboard the USS Constellation. 30 years ago: Nov. 14, 1990 Wasco Tigers Football Coach Dallas Plater and Shafter Generals Coach Jan Stubbe wished each other good...
1 Years Ago: Nov. 17, 2010 The Wasco Tigers and the Shafter Generals meet for the 84th rival football game. 20 Years Ago: Nov. 1, 2000 The General athlete of the week was Manuel Puga for the cross country boys team. 30 Years Ago: Nov. 7, 1990 Verl Nash announces for the last time at the Shafter High football game. He was an announcer for Shafter High for 23 years. 40 Years Ago: Nov. 5, 1980 The Shafter Homecoming Queen candidates were Jesssica Davis, Rosa Linda Montoya,...
1 Years Ago: Nov. 3, 2010 Exchange student Lui Shuer, also known as Effy, originally from China, visited with the Shafter Rotary Club. Her hosted family was Lori Williamson and Pete Chavez. 20 Years Ago: Oct. 25, 2000 The California State Library published an Easy Reading Voter's Guide Booklet for voters. 30 Years Ago: Oct. 31, 1990 Shafter High Generals cornerback and wide receiver Shane Clark was named player of the week. Nov. 7, 1990: Shafter General's and the Wasco...
1 Years Ago: Nov. 10, 2010 David Armendariz wrote his last sport story for the Shafter Press and Wasco Tribune. He started writing for the local papers in the early 1980s. His last story written before retiring was the 84th Wasco Tigers/Shafter Generals football game. 20 Years Ago: Nov. 22, 2000 Shafter resident Dean Sutton was selected to speak at a two-day California Automotive Teachers Conference Workshop in Lancaster. Sutton was a mechanic at the Shafter Automotive Service Shop. 30 Years Ago: Nov. 14, 1990 The Wasco...
