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Kristen McGuire was named the new Distinguished Young Woman of Shafter and will represent the city in the state competition in July. Last year's DYW Karly Cleveland handed over the title on Friday night at Shafter High's Fred Starrh Theater, ending a reign that saw Cleveland serve the city at ribbon cuttings, special events and parades. McGuire became the first winner in over 10 years to win the title without capturing any of the individual phases of the competition. McGuire performed well...
On a night that saw a light agenda, the City of Shafter honored those who save lives, in many forms, from first responders to organ donors. Mayor Gilbert Alvarado presented Sergeant Lionel Lopez with a certificate recognizing his contributions to the city and being named Volunteer of the Year by the local VFW post. Sergeant Lopez has been donating his time to the VFW for the past three years. Lopez works at the annual pancake breakfasts and a variety of fundraisers they hold throughout the...
If you haven’t seen it yet, you should take a look at the [BEGIN ITAL] Wasco Tribune[END ITAL] online. The website, WascoPress.com, has every story in the paper, as well as a digital version of the whole paper in pdf form, just as it appears here. Your comments will make it better, too. Just email the publisher, Michael Schroeder, at [email protected] with what you like and don’t like....
The Shafter Police Department arrested a man Tuesday night who they said had earlier assaulted a woman and her children. At around 6:30 p.m., the SPD responded to a call to 409 W. Euclid, regarding a report of a domestic violence. A female adult reported that she had been assaulted by Eduardo Orozco, 25, of Shafter. She had fled the residence with her children before the officers arrived. The officers spent about two-and-a-half hours trying to get Orozco to answer the door or communicate with...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: SAT practice -- Study sessions on Tuesdays at the Shafter High School Tutoring Center. For Shafter High School students 3-7 p.m. at the Shafter High School Tutoring Center (Shafter High School Library). A great SAT can open doors and win scholarships, and studying for the SAT exam can help high school students get there. There are no fees and students will have dedicated time to practice to do their best. More information at shafterlearning.com/blog/studysat, call 661-746-5055 or visit 236 James St. Spring break classes --...
March 11 Kailin Robert Beckmeyer, 21, of Shafter, was arrested for public intoxication. BUTTONWILLOW As reported by the Kern County Sheriff’s Department, Buttonwillow substation: March 11 Stacy Heaton, 28, of Buttonwillow, was arrested in the 200 block of East 2nd Street in Buttonwillow for being in possession of a drug paraphernalia. She was cited and released at the scene. Michael Armstrong, 44, of Buttonwillow, was arrested in the 200 block of East 2nd Street in Buttonwillow for being in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was cited and r...
Otha Donald McWilliams, of Bakersfield, died March 6, 2019. He was 82. "Fats" was born Oct. 16, 1937 Tuscola, Texas, to Benita Black and Joe Monroe McWilliamsHe was married to Rose Ann Myers on May 26, 1956, in Shafter. He worked in matinenance at Turning Point Rehabilitation. He is survived by his wife, Rose McWilliams, the love of his life for 62 years; daughter Kathy Ann Noble and son Gregory Donald McWilliams; grandchildren Tommy Noble, Kayla Noble-Thompson, and Gregory, Shawnel, Nick,...
Carl Junior Powell June 20, 1932 - March 1, 2019 In loving memory of Carl Powell, a caring father and devoted husband, who passed away near Seattle at age 86. He was born in Canadian Township, Okla., and spent most of his life in California, where he and his wife raised their family and he enjoyed a career as a minister. He was survived by his wife of 66 years, Lois Powell, by 17 days. He is survived by their children: Kathy Smithee of Bakersfield, Sharon Garcia of Kent, Wash., Steve Powell of...
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This week's challenge, courtesy of the Shafter Historical Society. Send your educated (or semieducated) guess to [BEGIN ITAL]The Press,[END ITAL] 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: "Shafter News Agency" from the 1947 Shafter High Laurion Yearbook advertisement. They offered stationary, office supplies, magazines and...
When most people hear the word "waste," they think of garbage, trash, landfill, discarded, what we throw away and don't need. It is the last step in a very long process from manufacturing, transport, retail, to consumer, to home, to use, to not needed and discarded. Many people, products and resources are used in everything we buy. Just think of the worldly things that are available to us when we walk into a store. As you back out of your "waste," did you really need to create what you did? Did...
Meet our sweet pup named Lucky! Lucky is a black and white pit bull mix who is guessed to be around 5 months old. He was found as a stray roaming the countryside. Lucky has been neutered and is current on his vaccinations. He is now available for adoption and is looking for a family to love him unconditionally We have observed Lucky to be a sweet and playful boy. He loves to be petted and given treats. Belly rubs and hugs are lots of fun for him as well. Lucky could use some basic-training...
1 years ago: March 25, 2009 Michelle Starrh was crowned 2009 Junior Miss. 20 years ago: March 24, 1999 Plans were drawn out for the new Rite Aid on Lerdo Highway and Central Avenue. 30 years ago: April 5, 1989 Retired Richland School Librarian Genevieve Craig was awarded the National Librarian Award....
The Lady Generals softball team took on Arvin March 11, and they dominated the game, winning 23-3. Then, on March 13, the Generals took on McFarland, and they run ruled the Cougars by the 5th inning, winning by a final of 28-0. Nat Espinoza had a dominating performance versus the Cougars, with 15 strikeouts. The Generals' record is now 3-0 in league play, which puts them in a tie for first with Cesar Chavez. The Shafter High baseball team took on the Arvin Bears last week, and they lost a tough...
The Richland School District will be self-sustainable when it comes to energy once projects now underway are completed by the summer's end, says Martin Rodriguez, chief business officer and project manager for the district. At Richland Junior High, Solartec, Inc., is beginning to install solar panels that will provide the power needed to operate Richland Junior High and Redwood Elementary Schools. "It will take between four to six weeks for the project to be completed," Rodriguez said. "After...
The Richland School District was honored recently by being named a Champion for Breakfast award winner – the first time a Shafter school has received such an honor. The school district has been getting more environmentally sound and aware. Under the tutelage of Nutritional Director Mason Hollingworth, the district has implemented several new lunch and breakfast programs. The district has been able to offer every student free lunch and breakfast this year, no matter of their family’s income level. Hollingworth applied for a grant before the yea...
A classroom at Sequoia Elementary School was visited by a little leprechaun last week as St. Patrick's Day approached. Mrs. Hinks' T-K class was the site of a break-in, and the suspect was about 2 feet tall, wearing a big hat, shiny black shoes and a green suit. The students would come into school in the morning, and there would be desks and chairs moved. They also noticed when they came back from recess or lunch, there would be marbles or toys scattered in the floor. Knowing that the classroom...
Robert Michael Olson, 27, passed away March 9, 2019, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter Linda Studer, 66. of Bakersfield, passed away March 14, 2019, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Miguel Garcia Robles, 92, passed away March 17 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter....
Do you long for a comfort zone? Nido R. Qubein says in his little book “Attitude: the remarkable Power of Optimism” that a comfort zone is a place to rest, to be safe and a place to be comforted and coddled. Sounds like a nice enough place to be doesn’t it? However, think about it -- does that sound like a place where a person can grow, strive and change his world? Of course not; rather, it sounds like a nursery, a place full of infants but not for those who desire to change their little corner of the universe or beyond. What causes us to sh...
