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The Shafter Chamber of Commerce is holding the 71st Annual Community Awards Banquet on Thursday, Jan. 24 at Shafter's Ford Theater. The event honors local businesses and individuals who have made a difference in the community. Two of this year's award winners are Phillip Jimenez and Joanne Carrillo. Jimenez is receiving the Community Service Award. Jimenez is the district manager of the Shafter Recreation and Parks District. He's a hometown boy who graduated from SHS in 2007 and went to...
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce, which is holding its annual Community Awards Banquet on Jan. 24, welcomed two new board members recently. Judy Goad and Phillip Jimenez are now on the chamber board. Goad is the community impact coordinator for the Grimm Family Education Foundation and the executive minister of the Shafter Christian Fellowship. She enjoys getting involved in the community and meeting new people. "My passions are organizing events and public speaking," she says. Judy's...
Generations of local families have relied on Peters Funeral Home to help them honor and celebrate their loved ones in a heartfelt way. After purchasing the Agee Funeral Home in Shafter in 1973, and Jones Funeral Home in Wasco in 1975, Clarence and Martha Peters established a tradition of personal service, maintained with honesty, integrity and small-town care. The business expanded to Arvin in 1995 by acquiring Sams & Sons Mortuary. Peters Funeral Home has been a mainstay in these communities...
The Dual Language Immersion Program is for TK and kindergarten students. Each year a grade will be added through the sixth grade. The goals of the program are to allow students to be advanced in oral language proficiency and academic literacy in English and Spanish students. Another goal is high academic achievement in the mainstream core curriculum. One more goal of the program is the promotion of cross-cultural awareness and the development of high self-esteem. According to Joanne Carrillo, of the Richland School District, the program...
Salvation comes in many different ways and does not always happen at the altar or during a church service. With Raul Perez, it was in a prison cell. Perez was saved by the Lord and is now helping to save souls wherever he can, no matter the place. Perez will be coming to Shafter thanks to Pastor Jim Neal and the First Southern Baptist Church in Shafter. A large evangelistic event will take place at the church Friday, Saturday and Sunday March 1, 2 and 3. The church is located at 250 Kern Street...
Eliseus Josiah Carrillo, infant, passed away Jan. 11 in Bakersfield. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. bashamfuneralcare.com Edicheira Ramirez, 48, passed away Jan. 18 in Shafter. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. bashamfuneralcare.com...
LeRoy Melvin Weidenbach was born Dec. 18, 1931 in Scotland, S.D., to Albert and Emilia Weidenbach. The Weidenbach family moved to Shafter in 1945, beginning the farming operations when LeRoy was 16. After graduating from Shafter High School, LeRoy served his country in the Army from 1952 to 1955. In 1955, LeRoy joined his two older brothers, Layton and Marvin, on the family farm. He developed a passion and a calling for agriculture that lasted a lifetime. In 1956, he married the love of his...
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 505 Sunset Ave. Richland school board -- Richland School District board meets on the third Monday at Golden Oak cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault – Services available on Mondays in Shafter: case management 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (English and Spanish); Peer support group 3-4 p.m. Spanish; peer support gro...
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: Looking down the tracks at the Shafter Depot, King Lumber Company and the Loading Chute about 1920....
Meet our beautiful girl named Athena! Athena is a white Great Pyrenees mix who is about 2 years old. She weighs 65 pounds and is a happy go lucky girl! Athena is available for adoption and is looking for a family to love her unconditionally! She loves to go out on walks and chase balls for you. Taking treats from you is another of her favorite things to do. Athena has done well when meeting other dogs and has passed her Safer dog evaluations. Athena will need a strong handler when going out for...
Jan. 17 Alfredo Mar, 36, of Shafter, was arrested for disorderly conduct, under the influence of drugs. Dario Esqueda Mendez Jr, 37, of Shafter, was arrested for disorderly conduct: alcohol. Graciela Mariscal, 69, of Shafter, was arrested for driving under influence and failing to drive on the right side of the road. Jan. 19 Marcos Anthony Hinojosa, 21, of Wasco, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol over 0.08 and driving without vehicle lights on during after dark. Joesia Manuel Martinez, 23, of Shafter, was arrested for...
1 years ago: Jan. 28, 2009 Arly's Appliance celebrated their 50th anniversary of service to the Shafter area. 20 years ago: Feb. 3, 1999 Kern County changed its area code from 805 to 661. 30 years ago: Jan. 26, 1989 Gretchen Rene Handel won California Jr. Miss in Santa Rosa. 40 years ago: Feb. 7, 1979 Local schools comply with new handicap accessibility law. Sylvia Rodriguez demonstrated the new accessibility at Richland Jr. High. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
The Shafter Kiwanis Club honored some Terrific Kids at a recent luncheon. Each month, the principals and assistant principals nominate a student or students who exemplify the characteristic that is being observed for that month. This month the trait was "influential." Golden Oak Elementary School Principal Anamarie Mendez introduced Kaleb Abair. Kaleb, a sixth grader, is "an amazing student." He not only befriends new students, but is also gifted and talented in his heart, she said Redwood...
The Shafter Woman's Club recently judged elementary school student art at the Shafter Youth Center. The first place winners will be entered into the San Joaquin Valley District competition for further awards. Besides judging art, members are also preparing for the Cans d'Arte in conjunction with the Colours Festival in Shafter. Then in March, Clubwomen art, crafts and photography will be judged. The club also worked on a White Ribbon Campaign in conjunction with Martin Luther King's birthday....
Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Christ Jesus Pastor: Jose Perez 30372 Richland St. 661-746-3648, 661-345-4828 Sunday: Bilingual service 1:30 p.m.; Thursday: Bilingual Bible study 7 p.m. Assembly of God Pastor: Charles Toy 150 Elm St. 661-746-3361 Weekly services: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship and Children’s Church 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening 6:45 p.m. (Prayer, Missionettes and Royal Rangers) Calvary Chapel on Northwest Kern Pastor: Richard Long Meeting at the Walker Senior Center, 505 Sunset 661-588-5069, 6...
Anyone can know how many seeds are in an apple: Only God knows how many apples are in a seed. “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” --Galatians 6:9. I remember reading the first quote many years ago, and it has for some reason been on my mind all week this week. I have no idea what instigated its rising up, but it is there. Perhaps it is because we have just finished one of the most sacred seasons, the Christmas time. Or perhaps it is because we have just begun yet another yea...
Well, the Colours Festival is almost upon us, and I am getting excited about going to the events. Every year, it seems it keeps getting better. I never realized how many talented people, we have in our communities until they had an avenue to display it, such as this event. Everyone has different tastes in art, as with anything else, and this event has something for all tastes. If you don’t find a play to be very interesting, maybe you will be intrigued by the sculptures and paintings in the A...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER Yard Sale: Saturday, 626 Wiedmann Ave. from 7:30 a.m. to ?. Tools, furniture, collectibles and lots of miscellaneous. 1t1 HUGE YARD SALE: 30519 Madera Ave, Shafter. Friday & Saturday 7 a.m. - ? Waterslide, beds, bicycles, lots of misc. 1t1 #1 YARD SALE WASCO #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES 1989 Ford 150 Econoline Handyman van. Runs, clean record. 661-900-4588. 2t1 WANTED! Old Porsche 356/911/912 for restoration by hobbyist 1948-1973 only. Any condition, top $ paid! Please leave message 707- 339-9803 (Cal-SCAN) 2tf #3 CAMPER/RV #4...
Mildred Mae Mettler, age 99, of Shafter, passed away on Friday, Jan 25, 2019 at Carrington of Shafter. She was born on Sept. 23, 1919 in Medford, Okla., to Carl and Elizabeth Neumann. She was an active member of Ebenezer Reformed Church. Mildred was a 20-year member of AARP and went on many senior trips with that group. She also enjoyed ocean cruises with her loving husband, Delmer. She came from a large family and was a homemaker who enjoyed canning fruits and vegetables. Her love was making...
