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The Kern County Library Wasco Branch has an exciting lineup of free fun activities for January and February for young and old. The fun begins on Jan. 23, with an adult project program where participants will use their imagination to make placemats. Registration is required, and one can sign up by emailing [email protected] or calling 661-758-2114. On the 30th, they will host a family craft event to design coffee mugs beginning at 4 p.m. Also, on the 30th, there will be a...
Westside Family Fellowship will benefit from a generous grant awarded by the Wonderful Company to fund their free farmer's market for another year. This will help thousands of local families with the fresh produce and food essentials that are distributed to them every month. CAPK of Kern is also an important partner as they donate canned and dried foods. They also offer heavily discounted rates for the purchase of meats. "When we get here at 5:30 am, cars are already lined...
On the heels of its successful winter recital, Planet Dance Studio has begun preparations for its upcoming summer gala on June 17 at the Shafter High School Auditorium. The theme this year is the "Wild, Wild, West," where the dancers will perform to music from the biggest country stars, from current to legendary. It will be a take on all things country with original costumes. Almost 100 dancers are expected to showcase the talents that they will have cultivated over many...
The Boy Scouts of America is among the nation's foremost youth programs for character development and values-based leadership training. It prepares kids for for adulthood and beyond. The program is over 110 years old, and since its inception in 1910, more than 130 million boys and girls have participated, with over 35 million adult volunteers who have helped carry out the BSA's mission. The organization serves youth from the ages of 5 to 17. They use the outdoors as a...
There is a new bakery in town that will surely delight your taste buds. Vane's Cakes and Bakery opened last November with rave reviews. Husband and wife team Wences Flores and Vanely Uribe are the owners. It is a family affair, with uncles and nephews lending a hand to attend to the busy clientele. Their specialty is preparing one-of-a-kind cakes for all occasions, including weddings, baptisms, birthdays and quinceaneras in various flavors such as chocolate, carrot and...
The Wasco Union Elementary School District has a Migrant Education Program with the mission to empower students that come from migrant farmworker families. For families following the different crop seasons, their children's education is often interrupted, putting them at risk of falling behind significantly. The program aims to help students improve and maintain their academics. Flor Martinez is a migrant resource teacher and said she is a product of the program. Most of the...
Palm Avenue Middle School hosted the 40th annual Wasco Union Elementary School District Science Fair for kindergarten to 8th grade students. There were 235 projects presented based on scientific questions students created themselves. In the morning, the projects were displayed and presented to a judging panel of volunteers made up of district employees, community members and teachers, including retired staff. Students were divided into various judging groups based on age....
At the regular City Council ouncil meeting on Tuesday, a resolution was passed approving the water and sewer rates adjustments. The new rates will become effective on Feb. 1. A public hearing was held to allow residents to express their thoughts on the rate adjustments. Before that, notices were mailed to customers, informing them that they could submit protest letters. The protest letters were tabulated, but it wasn't the majority of customers, which is required to withhold...
Vincent R. Martinez is the new mayor of Wasco. He brings experience, enthusiasm and a willingness to work as a team. Together with the council, he hopes to empower residents and provide them with a better quality of life. "I am excited to take on the role. The city is in a good position to make many positive changes. I'm looking forward to helping guide the city in the direction we have been going through in the last few years." He has two years of council experience and has...
The 2nd annual Great Polar Plunge Challenge is set to take place on Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. at Barker Park. It will be a fun way to kick off 2023 and jump-start new year's resolutions with a dip into an icy cold pool. The Wasco Recreation and Parks District is organizing the event. "We are inviting the community to take part in an exhilarating activity that will serve as an impetus to realizing your goals for 2023," Program Coordinator Juan Bernal said, "The polar plunge is a...
[BEGIN ITAL]This second-half review follows last week's summary that also is available online at WascoTribune. com[END ITAL] Veronica Jacuinde Wasco Tribune The 2022 year started on a high note, with the Wonderful Company awarding $1.2 million in grants to 32 nonprofit organizations in the Central Valley. In Wasco, the Kern County Library received a grant to provide residents with books, resources and literacy programs. In addition, money was allocated to convert a sprinter...
After a long battle against pancreatic cancer, Rob Cobb finally returned home toa moving tribute to welcome him back to Wasco. Hundreds of community members came to show their respect and love for him and his family. Juan Gallardo, a close friend, said, "Learning he has limited time, I woke up one day and said if he is coming home, we need people to see him for one last time. Though we are hoping and praying for a miracle." "It was amazing, and it just so happened to fall on...
The 2022 year started on a high note, with the Wonderful Company awarding $1.2 million in grants to 32 nonprofit organizations in the Central Valley. In Wasco, the Kern County Library received a grant to provide residents with books, resources and literacy programs. In addition, money was allocated to convert a sprinter van into a library on wheels for outreach events. Also, in January, the City Council began preparations for redistricting due to the 2020 census. At a special...
LifeHouse Church hosted a toy giveaway and helped make Christmas special for the little ones in Wasco. Over 200 toys were distributed. "Our goal next year is to give away 500 toys and be able to reach more children and their families," Pastor Manuel Cantu said. The best part for him was seeing the kids walk away with big smiles. "You could feel the joy in their hearts." He said he wants to make it a tradition and that an important message goes along with it. "We want to...
The Wasco Recreation and Parks District hosted a "Light up Wasco" event where guests were treated to a tour of the best Christmas-themed, decorated homes. Santa made a special appearance, and there was gingerbread, life-size characters, hot chocolate and cookies. A Dial-a-Ride bus transported families around Wasco, where they had a chance to view and vote on their favorite homes, which were colorfully lit with lights and adorned with Christmas characters like Rudolf the Red-No...
The Wasco High School AG Prep Leadership Club hosted a food drive to benefit those in the community affected by food insecurity. The students practiced hard work, responsibility and caring for others. These values are key to the APLC. The president of the club, Emily Moldenhauer, said the experience was an opportunity to take action and advocate for your beliefs. "For me, it gives me a sense of joy." Club members also receive school credit, which makes them more competitive...
Campesinxs a Campesinos, in collaboration with the United Farm Workers union, sponsored a fresh fruit and vegetable food drive to benefit the farmworkers in Wasco and nearby communities. The project's founder, Carmen Obeso, has a special connection with the farmworkers, as she is one, too. "Like many others, I work picking strawberries. We hosted this event on the weekend because we all work during the week." She said that during covid, the food drives were held on a weekday o...
As the citizens of Wasco applaud moving forward with a police department, the leader chosen to bring this to fruition, Charlie Fivecoat, is passionate about empowering the community through a sense of security and trust. "I am very excited to re-establish a police department for the citizens of Wasco. Law enforcement has always been my calling, and having the city's trust to build a police department from the ground up is truly a once in a career opportunity." It will be a...
A "Light the Night" community bike ride was held on Wednesday at Barker Park to promote community engagement and bicycle safety. Councilmember Alex Garcia coordinated the special affair. "If even one young person had a good time and walked away with a new sense of bike safety, then I consider that a success," he said. He added that the turnout was great. "We had riders of all ages that came out and took advantage of the free bike wear made available by the City of Wasco, and...
Bakersfield College Rural Initiatives will begin classes on Jan. 14. They will offer students a variety of courses to help them prepare for careers in nursing, education and as emergency medical responders. Program director Jaime Lopez said the mission of BCRI is to bring college closer to home in rural communities. "Our goal is to close equity gaps and increase educational attainment for those in rural areas like Wasco," he said. "We are a community college open to all...
The City Council welcomed the new chief of police, Charlie Fivecoat, and its recently elected councilmembers, city clerk and treasurer at an installation ceremony on Tuesday. All of them took the oath of office, where they promised to lead the city with integrity and commitment to service. It was a special occasion where the CDC Honor Guard presented the flag, and Lily Lopez sang the national anthem. Councilmember Vincent R. Martinez was appointed the new Mayor, and...
Westside Family Fellowship held its monthly farmers market on Thursday. Over 1,000 people came for free produce and other food essentials. "Today was a great day. We gave away a lot of produce like potatoes, romaine lettuce, red onions, spinach, oranges and kiwis. The goal is to provide healthy foods," Pastor Johnny Martinez said. "We are happy we can help our community during these difficult times and ease their pocketbooks. It lets them save money for Christmas." He gets a...
The Wasco Elks Lodge hosted their annual party for the clients of Community Support Options. There were gifts, cookies, Santa and lots of dancing. CSO is a program for adults with disabilities to help them realize independence within the community and with themselves. CSO head Melissa Stockton said they service about 60 clients in Wasco. "Our mission is to provide service and support for developmentally disabled adults," she explained. She said the goal is to assist them in...
A man was killed and his wife injured and a family was left homeless after a fire shortly after midnight Sunday. The house fire occurred in the 800 block of Filburn Street at around 12:45 a.m., the Kern County Fire Department reported. Firefighters arrived to find the front side of the home burning, with flames shooting through parts of the roof. Crews searched the home for trapped individuals. They rescued Mireya Lopez, who was taken to the hospital for treatment. Her husband...
LifeHouse Church will host a toy giveaway for needy children next week. The church expects to distribute 500 toys for boys and girls ages three to twelve. Families will drive up and pick an age-appropriate toy for their children. It will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The church will try to give away as many gifts as they can. Pastor Manuel Cantu is spearheading the event. He said in addition to distributing the toys; it will be a nice way to spread the mission of...
