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In addition to the numerous laws affecting business, education and privacy, there are new Department of Motor Vehicles laws that take effect in 2020. The federal REAL ID Act tightens rules on which forms of identification may be used to board flights within the United States, enter federal courthouses, military bases and other federal facilities. In order to apply for the REAL ID, you must have proof of identity, Social Security number (if eligible) and proof of California residency. According...
[4-LINE DROP CAPS]2019[TO HERE] has come to an end, and it has been a very eventful year in Shafter, full of highs, and some lows, too. The year started off like the Fourth of July, with plenty of fireworks at the core of the city, as a returning city councilmember, Cathy Prout, retained her seat, as well as a newcomer in Cesar Lopez. Lopez was on the Shafter Recreation Board before deciding to run for the council. When the two were sworn in, the new council voted 3-2 to select Gilbert Alvarado...
There are so many ways that people can leave their mark on the world. Some write great novels, or paint masterpieces, and some leave their mark by their good deeds. Walter Bergen combined these traits, leaving behind 20 masterpieces that will leave his legacy for the children of Shafter. Bergen passed away recently at age 86. He was born in a house off of Sullivan Road and Enos Lane. Bergen went through Shafter schools and graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He worked at a variety of...
The Shafter High School soccer team took down some heavyweights in the Central Valley soccer world on its way to the championship of the Liberty tournament. This tourney draws some of the top soccer teams in the area, including past Valley champions Centennial, Stockdale and Foothill, who won the Division III championship last year. The Generals, led by Coach Jorge Maldonado, went undefeated in the December tournament, outscoring opponents 14-3 over its four matches. According to Maldonado,...
Private First Class Daniel Rodriguez, 19, of Shafter, will be laid to rest on Friday after passing away on Dec. 15 in Texhoma, Texas, while on his way home for the holidays. Rodriguez graduated from Shafter High School in 2018 and then joined the U.S. Army. Rodriguez was in the news last December when he surprised his nieces and nephews at their schools after being away for six months. Rodriguez went to Redwood Elementary School and the reunion with his nephews, Ruben Leon, Angel Leon and...
ANNOUNCEMENTS Seeking all veterans -- A meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. hour at the Veterans Hall, 309 California Ave., Shafter. Call Mike Miller for more details, 661-477-9261. MOFA -- Mexican American Opportunity Foundation of Bakersfield is a vocational training at no cost. Career enhancement classes, externship, computers, typing and GED. Call for more information, 661-336-6821 or email MAOF.org. Community awards -- The 72nd Annual Community Awards Banquet, sponsored by the Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, is...
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: Downtown Shafter Christmas decorations on Central Avenue in January 1978....
Dec. 22 Maria Acosta Verdugo, 66, of Shafter, was arrested in the 200 block of South Shafter Avenue on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Dec. 23 Andrew Lester Avalos, 21, of Shafter, was arrested in the 500 block of Walker Street for disorderly conduct: drug w/ alcohol. Nicole Hampton, 33, of Shafter, was arrested in the 500 block of Walker Street for disorderly conduct: drug w/alcohol and obstruction of a public officer. Dec. 25 Espiririon Garcia Salinas, 39, of Shafter, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and paraphernalia, and...
PFC Daniel Rodriguez, 19, passed away on Dec. 15, 2019, in Texhoma, Texas. On his way home for the holidays. Rodriguez was born on Oct. 23, 2000, in Bakersfield to Ivonne and Dagoberto Rodriguez. Rodriguez grew up in Shafter. He graduated from Shafter High School in 2018. After high school, Rodriguez joined the U.S. Army. He went to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., for basic training and completed training on Sept. 6, 2018. He was awarded the Army Achievement Medal. Rodriguez attended 91H AIT in Fort...
Kathleen “Kat” Quary, of Bakersfield, passed away Dec. 27, 2019. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Robert Ashby Woolley, 79, died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Everett, Wash., following a battle with Alzheimer's disease. He is survived by twin sister Bette Williams; children Kevin Woolley, Sarah Woolley and Taryn Woolley; and grandchildren Katelynn Woolley, Nathan Woolley and Cashlie Rennie; as well as his stepdaughter, Natalie Hitchcock. He was preceded in death by his partner of 10 years, June L. Bartlett. Bob was born and raised in Wasco, the son of Herb and Ruth Woolley. In his early years,...
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Years ago (more years than I care to remember) I started an Insurance agency with my main company being one that was less than 15 years old at the time. It was a company rather unique in its products, management and methods of motivation. One such motivational method was a mantra which was repeated as group meetings in and conventions. It went like this: “I will win. Why -- I’ll tell you why. Because I have faith, courage and enthusiasm!” There were hand motions and gyrations that accom...
Gerald "Jerry" Royce Deaton passed from this earth on Jan. 2, 2020. He was born on Aug. 19, 1934, in Whittier to Roscoe and Lois Deaton. Jerry lived much of his childhood in Yucaipa, and graduated from Redlands High School in 1952. After high school, he attended and graduated from Chapman College, and it was at Chapman that he met Janice Leighton. Jerry and Jan married in 1956, and from 1958 through 1968 had 5 children together -- Steven, Sherri, Shana, Shelley and Scott. In the late '50s and...
Robert Alan Parrott, 61, passed on Dec. 18, 2019, in Bakersfield. Robert is survived by his wife Debbie, son Matt and his wife Sarah, daughter Amanda and her husband Ryan, and son Brad, as well as his mother Norma and sister Debbie. He is preceded in death by his father, Art Parrott. Robert was born March 11, 1958, in Bakersfield. He graduated with his BA from Fresno State and earned his teaching credential from Cal State Bakersfield. Robert taught second grade for 31 years at Karl F. Clemens...
