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The Wasco Rose Festival was spearheaded by a team of six, including Camilo Vasquez, Emma Dobbs, Sharon Sharp, Orquidia Ocampo, Traci Clendenen and Juan Gallardo....
Thomas Jefferson Middle School selected six students as Cougars of the Month. They are chosen based on grades, behavior, overall participation and attitude during school. 6th Grade Cougars of the Month Noah Gutierrez believes he was selected because he is always respectful, kind and willing to help others. He excels in math and is most proud of getting elected sergeant at arms for the 2022-23 school year. In the future, he plans to be an engineer. Evekeli Carreno believes she...
One of the final steps in the development of a large-scale housing development at Poplar Avenue and Gromer Avenue was approved Tuesday night by the Wasco City Council At the council meeting, the final map for Phases 2 and 3 of Tract 7373 were approved. The approval of these phases is a routine process of subdivision development, City Manager Scott Hurlbert explained. Phase 1 has 66 lots and has already been authorized; Phase 2 has 49 lots and Phase 3 has 30 lots for...
Neveria la Pera hosted a Mexican Independence Day celebration as part of Hispanic Heritage month. It was a free event for young and old to unite and honor the Mexican holiday. Owner Esperanza Melendez said, "It was my first time, and I was surprised with the turnout. I would like the city to support more events like this. "I put a lot of effort into planning. It was something for the whole family. I always aim to keep my community entertained." Melendez said it was especially...
The Wasco Elk Ladies hosted "An Evening of Wine and Roses" on Sept. 9 as part of the Rose Festival activities. It was an honored guest reception as a tribute to the 2022 Grand Marshals, Miss Wasco Rose Queen Ensley Mehlberg and, posthumously, featured artist Helen Howard. This year's Grand Marshals were Tilo and Jeni Cortez, Roger and Deloris Harrison and Tim and Karen Holtermann. At the event, Mayor Gilberto Reyna awarded them a key to the city. "I am delighted with the...
After a summer hiatus, the Wasco Woman's Club returned with their first meeting. Noelia Valera, a Miss Wasco Rose Queen contestant, HOBY candidate Addiston Vasquez and Steven Kemp from the office of Congressman David G. Valadao attended. President Jill Drescher presided and shared she is excited to get back on track with plans for the Clubhouse renovations and continuing with some of their successful projects. "I am also looking forward to being able to host our candidate foru...
Strata Credit Union will host a groundbreaking event on Thursday, Sept. 29, to introduce its latest branch to benefit underserved communities like Wasco. "This is a $3.4 million investment that the credit union is making in the community of Wasco. It is a celebration, and we are inviting residents of Wasco to come join us," said Jose Gonzalez, vice president of sales and membership. The event will be an opportunity to get to know Strata leadership and learn more about its...
On Saturday, October 1st, the Wasco Elks Lodge #2419 will proudly host its annual car show and cornhole tournament. The free event will be in memory of long-time Elks Lodge member Blaine Willard. Leading knight Jerry Bozarth, who has been a member since 1978, said it will commemorate a past member who contributed profoundly to the Club and the community. "He was a loyal member and was always involved in our car show. Every year he brought a car, and his car will be at the...
It was a jam-packed lineup of events for the Wasco Rose Festival, beginning with a pageant on Thursday and "An Evening of Wine and Roses" reception on Friday. On Saturday, there were many other activities for the whole family, including a color run, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, a festival at Barker Park, an open house at the Wasco Historical Society Museum and Block and Tackle Deep Pit Dinner. The Wasco Recreation and Parks District kicked off Saturday early morning with thei...
The Miss Wasco Rose Queen Pageant last Thursday was nothing but spectacular. All seven contestants sparkled on stage. The competition was fierce, but Ensley Mehlberg took home the title. Mehlberg also received the award for physical fitness and was the talent winner. "I feel really happy. I am still shaking. It doesn't feel real," said Mehlberg. "I look forward to connecting with the community, meeting all the little girls and boys, and seeing what they have to say." The...
The 2022 Miss Wasco Rose Queen will be selected at the high school auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 8. The Tribune has been profiling the candidates each week. Earlier articles appear on the web site at wascotrib.com. A limited number of tickets are available, can can be purchased on the official Rose Queen Instagram page or from any contestant, and at the door if any are left. The Miss Wasco Rose Queen contestants have been working hard preparing for the upcoming pageant to...
The monthly covid vaccination clinic was back this past weekend, and once again, Wasco residents who were vaccinated received a $50 Visa gift card. Through the leadership of Mayor Gilberto Reyna and the council, the City of Wasco provided this incentive by allocating $25,000 to fund the program. "So far, it has been successful. We have, on average, vaccinated about 90 people at each clinic over several months since we started this program, and we will continue to give the...
At a special meeting, the City Council continued its discussion about the water and sewer rate study currently underway. This was a followup to a presentation held in June. Under the current rate structure, the base monthly water bill includes a large allowance of water, which most customers never exceed. For those that do exceed the base allowance, additional costs are added to the monthly bill. The State of California has begun implementation of water usage targets well...
The Wasco Bengals cheer team will kick off their season in September. They cheer at all Golden Empire Youth Tackle Football and Cheer League football games in the area, including competitions with Delano, Shafter and Tehachapi teams. "Our organization is unique because we are a small community, and we see each other as family. The goal is to mold these girls to be the best they can be," Cynthia Torres, cheer representative for the Bengals, said, She said she loves seeing the...
A student carried a loaded firearm and marijuana on the Wasco Independence High campus until school staff seized the items on Monday, a Kern County Sheriff's Office advisory report. School staff secured the firearm without incident and contacted the sheriff's office. When officers arrived, they found a loaded 9mm"ghost gun" – an illegally manufactured firearm. The sheriff's office said it appeared to be an isolated incident, and there was no ongoing threat to students. No i...
Wasco High School hosted its annual Back to School Night this week to give parents and students an opportunity to clearly understand the expectations of teachers and the school as a whole. Principal Sunni Dobbs welcomed the audience and said she is looking forward to a successful year, but that it could only happen working together. She also thanked the teachers, because "they are the ones that make the magic happen every day," she said. Kevin Tallon, acting superintendent,...
Wasco T-Shirts opened in 1999. Since then, the company has been a local leader in the industry. Victor Padilla is the owner and says he is passionate about his work. Padilla started from zero and was a truck driver before he launched his business. He was diagnosed with kidney failure, and that is when he decided to make the switch. "I am self-taught. It has been a tough road, up and down. Now I can say I am very successful." He does silk screen printing, embroidery and...
The contestants for this year's Miss Wasco Rose Queen title will be profiled over the next few weeks. Every year the Miss Wasco Rose Queen Pageant brings out a group of remarkable and talented young ladies vying for the title. Three, in particular, are Noelia Valera, Grace Derington and Ensley Mehlberg. These girls attend Wasco High School and bring their exciting and diverse backgrounds to the pageant by excelling in sports, school, community service and other...
The Wasco Rose Festival Parade is back in full swing with lots of planning underway to ensure the event is a success and memorable for all those that participate and attend. It is a small team organizing the parade with committee members Anna Sanchez, Ruth Loza and Sharon Sharp. This year's theme is the Wizard of Oz's 'There is no place like home.' Sanchez said it was fitting. "Let's go back to our roots and start it all over, bringing it back to how it used to be for the...
The 1st Annual Wasco Tiger's Baseball & Softball Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday, September 24th, at the North Kern Golf Course. Kyle Wedel, a special education teacher at Wasco High School and assistant coach for the varsity baseball team, is one of many people working together to make it happen. The event is run by the Wasco Baseball Supporters, the varsity team's booster club. The proceeds will be used to purchase gear for the softball and baseball teams,...
The Wasco Woman's Club held its annual meet and greet event for potential new members. The gathering was an opportunity to share with them the deep history of the Club and highlight all the great things the Club provides for the City of Wasco. The Club was organized in 1923 and, since then has continued to be a vital part of the community of Wasco. The objective is to participate in civic and volunteer work and promote the Club's and community's best interests while remaining...
The Wasco Recreation and Parks District will present their 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow Color Blast Fun Run' on Saturday, September 10th. It promises to be a great experience for the whole family. There will be a 5K fun run and a 3K walk. This event is open to first-time participants or seasoned athletes. The event will start at 7:30 a.m. at Barker Park and will kick off the Wasco Rose Festival celebration. "We are excited to be a part of that," said WRPD District Manager...
Youth experienced a unique set of challenges during the Covid pandemic. As a result, there has been a rise in mental health issues for teens nationwide, with isolation and loss of their everyday routines compromising their emotional well-being. Pandemic restrictions meant months of virtual school, less time with friends, and canceling activities like sports, graduation ceremonies and prom. This contributed to a dramatic increase in anxiety and depression among young people....
