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The Shafter Chamber of Commerce held the 71st Annual Community Service Awards Banquet last Thursday night, honoring the businesses and local individuals who have stood out this past year Nominations were taken in several different categories and winners were named to receive this prestigious award. The event took place on at the Shafter Ford Theater, a new location for the annual event. Praises were plenty for the move to this location. "This venue is beautiful and the atmosphere is great,"...
Shafter High School was well represented at the 71st Annual Community Service Awards Banquet at the Shafter's Ford Theater. Shafter High Head Football Coach Jerald Pierucci received the Youth Development Award on Thursday night. Pierucci is in his second year as a teacher and head coach for the Shafter Generals. The Generals had one of the most successful seasons in the school's history this year, going through the season undefeated and reached the Central Section Division V championship game....
The City Council held a special workshop last week to discuss the how the city handles its legal requirements and use of an out-of-town city attorney, as well as revamping of the council’s informal advisory committees. Stephen Deitsch, of the law firm of Best, Best & Krieger, has been the city’s attorney for 28 years, and the Ontario-based firm – which specializes in municipal law -- has been representing the city for 30 years. When the meeting began, questions were asked about the struc...
Shafter's Colours Festival is set for the weekend of Feb. 21-24, with a variety of events that will give Shafter and the surrounding communities entertainment and activities for every taste. The weekend will kick off with the Spaghetti Dinner hosted by the Shafter Community Chest. The event is from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Shafter Veterans Hall. A dinner is served up while diners are entertained by the sounds of Bob Iorio. The dinner traditionally starts the festivities and is a great time to meet up...
Shafter High has announced their Students of the Month for December, and they were honored with certificates and a pizza lunch. Each student was nominated by a teacher. The teachers chose those students who showed improvement in a different area or have shown outstanding traits that exemplify General pride. This could be in behavior, grades, citizenship or work ethic. Those students chosen get a pizza lunch and drinks provided by the school. Out of the all-star students, a few are chosen by...
Jan. 22 Vincent Lopez, 24, of Shafter, was arrested on a misdemeanor bench warrant and a felony bench warrant, and for trespassing on private property and possession of control substance paraphernalia. Dina Marie Ybarra, 37, of Shafter, was arrested on an outside agency warrant and a misdemeanor bench warrant, and for trespassing on private property. Dario Esqueda Mendez Jr., 37, of Shafter, was arrested for obstruction of a public officer, possession of a controlled substance and paraphernalia....
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: The Shafter Volunteer Firemen posing next to the new Shafter fire truck in 1941. Front, from left, are Herb Neuman, Hanley Witcher and Frank Russell; back row, Dave...
Are you looking for someone to run with or even play with? Then I am your girl. My name is Lucy. I have been at the shelter since December. My shelter staff friends have listed me as a pit bull that weighs about 50 pounds and is approximately 2 years old. I have passed my SAFER test, and I am in search of my forever home. I'm a happy, bouncy, curious, energetic and a friendly girl. I enjoy getting my belly rubbed. One thing about me is that I have never learned how to play with toys, and I need...
Shafter High has announced their Students of the Month for December, and they were honored with certificates and a pizza lunch. Each student was nominated by a teacher. The teachers chose those students who showed improvement in a different area or have shown outstanding traits that exemplify General pride. This could be in behavior, grades, citizenship or work ethic. Those students chosen get a pizza lunch and drinks provided by the school. Out of the all-star students, a few are chosen by...
It was just two years ago that The Shafter Press was reporting that ground had been broken on a new charter school in Shafter. It was going to be a unique school that would give the community another option when it comes to their children's education. Grimmway Academy of Shafter was opened in August of 2017, and the first year report card is a good one. Grimmway has helped students with more than their grades on paper. The school provides a choice for families in order to close the gap for...
The evangelistic event at Frist Southern Baptist Church originally scheduled for the first weekend in March is being moved to Friday-Sunday March 8-10. Pastor Jim Neal said that there is a play at the Ford Theater the first weekend in March, so the event will be moved to make sure everyone will have a chance to attend. Raul Perez, an evangelist from El Paso, Texas, will bring his unique story to Shafter. Perez was in prison when he came to know the Lord. Perez will be sharing his story for this...
The Shafter boys varsity basketball team took on Taft Tuesday, Jan. 22, and ran away in the 4th period to give them the 53-44 victory. Then, on Thursday they played a hard- fought game but came up short against McFarland, losing 54-51. This moves the Generals league record to 3-6 and an overall record of 12-13. The Lady Generals basketball team took on Taft Jan. 22 and beat the Wildcats 57-42. On Thursday, the Lady Generals had an away game at McFarland and had a hard loss of a final score 75-47.The Lady Generals are 14-6 overall and 6-3 in...
“The fear of becoming a ‘has been’ keeps some people from becoming anything.” --Eric Hoffer I had never heard of Mr. Eric Hoffer until one week while preparing a sermon for Sunday. I read this quote in a theological commentary and it captured my attention. It was used to show the frivolity and flighty experience of living in the world of novelty. Briefly defined as always talking and seeking new endeavors. (see Acts 17:21) Got anyone in mind when you read that statement … our world is full of those who seek new experiences at every turn; nev...
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...
Judy Kay Pruitt Weaver was born Feb. 24, 1945 in Wright City, Okla. Judy took the hand of Jesus and walked through the pearly gates on Jan. 25, 2019. She loved the Lord with all her heart and will be greatly missed by her family, friends, church family and many others. Until we meet again. Judy is survived by her husband, Roger; children Pam Snyder (her husband James), Trina Lopez and Roger Dale Weaver; grandchildren Courtney Randolph, Jeremy Snyder, Anthony Lopez and Victoria Weaver; great...
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