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The Gossamer Grove development, which has been expanding since its inception, will be adding another phase soon, with more homes set to be available by July or August. The development is in the northwest corner of the Shafter city limits near the intersection of 7th Standard Road and Coffee Road. The first phase, which included homes in the Skye and Savannah architectural series, are almost sold out, according to the builder, Lennar Homes. The homes in the first phase started at a price in the...
Easter weekend will be busy for Shafter residents who want to celebrate the holiday with the community. The Shafter Ministerial Association will once again host the annual Sonrise Service at Mannel Park. The service will take place on Easter Sunday beginning at 6:30 a.m. Mike Scialabba from the Congregational Church of Shafter will be delivering the message. The service will begin as the sun rises with a praise and worship time, singing of hymns and spirituals. Teen Challenge will be on hand to perform with their choir. After the praise and...
You could always tell when it was Friday when you were anywhere near the intersection of Central Valley Highway and Central Avenue in Shafter. The smell of barbecued tri-tip would emanate from the walls of the Brookside Deli, signaling the end of the work week. But Friday was the last day those smells would waft our way, as Brookside closed its doors after 16 years of serving the city its menu of breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Owner Jeremy Jeffries, of Jeffries Bros., Inc., said that the...
[BEGIN BOLD]Arthur Wilson McDonald, Jr.,[END BOLD] 66, of Shafter and Norman, Okla., passed away April 4, 2019 in Bakersfield. [BEGIN BOLD]Mario Montoya Montoya, [END BOLD] of Shafter, passed away April 13, 2019, in Shafter. Services pending. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. [BEGIN BOLD]Thurman Bruce, [END BOLD] 78, of Shafter passed away April 13, 2019, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Sean and Kay Levesque were living in Minnesota eight years ago when Kay watched a documentary that would change their lives. She watched a show on human trafficking, and it touched her and enraged her, knowing that was going on in America. The Levesques will be in Shafter on April 11 at the First Southern Baptist Church at 6 p.m., bringing local awareness to this problem. Pastor Jim Neal of the First Southern Baptist Church in Shafter said that the event will raise awareness about a problem...
April 1 Stevie Joe McClain, 31, of Shafter, was arrested in the 300 block of West Lerdo Highway for possession of a controlled substance, failed to stop at a stop sign and on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Roberto Garcia, 34, of Shafter was arrested on the 1000 block of Central Valley Highway for fighting in a public place and causing vandalism less than $400. April 2 Lorenzo Ortega Jr., 20, of Shafter, was arrested in the 500 block of Vera Cruz Way for threatening a crime with intent and contempt and disobeying a court order. Ramon Cerda...
Rita A. Portwood was born on Dec. 13, 1932 in Stigler, Okla., and passed away peacefully at her home in Wasco on April 9, 2019 after a short illness. She was 86 years old and had been in the capable hands of in-home caregivers, as well as hospice care. Rita enjoyed the family farm life and attending yearly reunions of the extended Mills family. She also enjoyed a cattle ranch she and her husband owned in Springville for over 40 years; she loved the cattle, wildlife and hiking around the hills...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER 2 Family Yard Sale: 251 Golden West Ave. Sat., April 13 from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. Lots of clothes, purses, home décor & lots of misc. 1t1 Yard Sale: Sat., April 13, 626 Wiedmann Ave. 7 a.m. to ?. Washer/dryer, minifreezer/fridge, dressers, tools, collectibles & lot of misc. 1t1 #1 YARD SALE WASCO #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES Got an older car, boat or RV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. Call 844-335-2616 (Cal-SCAN) DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. FREE 3 DAY VACATION, Tax Deductible,...
PASTOR JIM NEAL You like I have read and heard the admonition that “it takes three times the muscle work to frown than to smile, so quit working yourself to death and smile.” I’m no muscle expert and do not know how to validate that piece of information but I do know it is much more fun to smile and laugh than to cry and frown. The challenge we have with happiness, laughter and cheerfulness is that we make it our goal and not a byproduct of our life’s work. Often, we hear people say, “I just...
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: Lerdo School students gardening in 1937....
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Spring Expo -- Grimmway Academy Shafter Wellness Committee Presents its Spring Expo Friday, April 25, 4-6 p.m. Celebrate spring with a bike ride! 471 W. Los Angeles St. Soccer and basketball clinics, rock wall, raffle. NEW: Open house -- State Farm Insurance open house, 551 Central Ave. Friday, April 26, 3:30 p.m. NEW: Cinco de Mayo -- Cinco De Mayo Festival Parade begins Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. Park Festival immediately following. NEW: Job fair -- Job Fest at Shafter Veterans Hall, 309 California Ave., Thursday, May 9 at...
Shafter Animal Control saw eight of their residents find new homes on Saturday during the third annual Mega Adoption Event held at the Kern County Fairgrounds. The event saw a number of agencies from throughout Kern County come together, making the fairgrounds a one-stop-shop for those prospective pet owners and also for those who already own pets. The event is put on by the Make Kern No-Kill Coalition, which is an alliance of 15 different shelters and rescue groups in Kern County. The event sho...
First Southern Baptist Church will host a Family Movie Night on Palm Sunday evening, April 14, featuring the movie “Unbroken: Path to Redemption.” This movie begins where the hit movie “Unbroken” concludes. After Louis Zamperini’s return home, he faced new and different battles. All are invited to come enjoy this movie together. The event will begin in the church’s Fellowship Hall at the church at 6:30 p.m. The movie is best for adults and those 14 years and older. There will be a special pro...
The earthly journey of Ione R. Jensen Lollar came to an unexpected end on April 1, 2019. Living with the lifelong motto of "Life's a Journey," what a journey she had! Ione was born in Curtis, Neb., on June 15, 1936 to loving parents Clarence "Butch" and Ebba Jensen. At age 3, the family moved to California, where Lollar would live for the next 80 years. Ione attended Wasco schools and graduated from Wasco High in 1954. Her journey continued to UCLA and Children's Hospital School of Physical...
The Shafter High Generals swim teams traveled to Clovis March 29 to participate in the prestigious Clovis West Invitational Swim meet, one of the toughest competitions of the season. Over 75 swim teams gathered from all over the Central Valley to compete for medals and to hit qualifying times that would guarantee them a trip to the Valley meet. The boys and girls teams competed against 35 other teams in their division and came away with a 9th place overall in the combined score. The boys team...
Athletes come from all over the United States to compete with the Pond Running Club. "They compete first in the Central California area, and after qualifying, then compete in the regional, which could be the East Coast, West Coast or Midwest," says founder and coach Humberto Vargas. Students from McFarland, Delano, Wasco, Arvin, Lamont, Richgrove and Shafter compete for the local club. "There are a few kids from Bakersfield who also participate," he says. "Last year's nationals were held in...
As some of you know, the Kern County Library and Shafter Learning Center would like to expand. If you have gone to the Learning Center lately, you may have seen a stack of surveys on the desk. If you fill out a survey, you are making a contribution by giving feedback for the Shafter City Council to review and potentially change the learning landscape of Shafter. Expanding the Learning Center means, possibly, new classrooms. As a child myself, that would be great for me and any other kid who uses the Learning Center. If more classrooms are built...
Ron Warkentin was born on March 14, 1950, to Katherine (nee Bestvater) and Aaron F. Warkentin of Shafter. Ron graduated in 1968 from Shafter High School, where he developed his love of tennis. He was a fierce competitor who went on to win the Bakersfield City Tennis Tournament's Mens Divisions D, Cc and B at the Racquet Club. Ron started his work career with Superior Farming Co. as a pest control applicator. At one time he owned the Union 76 station at Lerdo and Highway 99. He was an automotive...
