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A special joint meeting between the Shafter City Council and Shafter Planning Commission on new environmental requirements facing the city and strategies to deal with them.. One issue that was addressed was the impending implementation of the new law, which has Shafter facing a new challenge when it comes to air quality issues. Under the provisions of AB617, the state selected two communities in the San Joaquin Valley to be pilot communities that will test the new procedures that are required...
Fred Starrh, longtime farmer and leader in the cotton industry, passed away last week at the age of 89. He passed surrounded by family at his home following a stroke. A Shafter resident since his family made its way to Shafter from Arizona in 1935, Starrh was a leader in the cotton industry, at one time serving as the chairman of Cotton Incorporated. He played an instrumental role in the merging of Cotton Incorporated and the National Cotton Council. He also served as a director of the San Joaqu...
Over 120 people gathered at Mannel Park on Sunday morning, watching the sun rise and celebrating Easter with a message of faith and hope. Sponsored by the Shafter Kiwanis Club, the event attracted the crowd from many denominations and churches in the area. Teen Challenge entertained the gathering with a collection of songs to start the service. There was also coffee and donuts for everyone to enjoy. Judy Goad of Shafter Christian Fellowship and the Shafter Chamber of Commerce thanked attendees...
Shafter's Easter weekend began with an old-fashioned Good Friday service that included music, messages and worship. Held at the First Southern Baptist Church this year, the service began with a stirring praise and worship time. There was also special music at the service, including a rendition of "Blessed Redeemer" by Jamie Carrasco. Pastor Dave Moorehead of New Hope Christian Church opened the messages with "The Triumphant Entry," telling of the appearance of Jesus Christ and His ultimate victo...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Veterans memorial dedication – Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m. at Veterans Park, 500 W. Los Angeles Ave. Heroes will be honored. NEW: Coffee With a Cop -- Saturday, May 18, 7-9 a.m. at Veterans Park 701 S. Schnaidt St. Join neighbors and Shafter Police officers for coffee and conversation. No agenda and no speeches. Just coffee and a chance to ask questions, voice concern and get to know the officers in the community. NEW: Racing -- Buttonwillow Raceway Park plays host this weekend, April 26-28, to an annual visit from the H...
April 16 Daniel Anthony Ramirez, 2, of Wasco, was arrested at Highway 43 and Dresser for driving under the influence. Jesus Eusebio Meza Sanchez, 30, of Shafter, was arrested in the 400 block of Atlantic Ave for False ID to specific public officer and misdemeanor bench warrant. April 17 Brenda Pope, 26. Brenda was arrested on the 200 block of Mannel Ave. for obstruction of a public officer and resisting an executive officer. April 18 Marcus Fernando Marroquin, 25, of Shafter, was arrested in the 100 block of Beth Eden for petty theft and on a...
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: Les Reeves, Glen Holt, and Hanley Witcher in the Police Department. in 1951 or 1952 dealing with an accident at Coopers Flowers....
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Today we mourn the loss of a great man, Fred Starrh, patron of the arts, sciences and his church, lover of his family and community, local farmer and an approachable, larger-than-life friend to many people across the nation. Fred slipped peacefully from this world on the evening of April 16, 2019 at the age of 89, at home while under the care of his wife, Linda Starrh. Fred was born in Arizona on June 15, 1929 of humble circumstance, the youngest son of a family growing cotton in Pima County...
Vicky Ann Jacobs was born in Delano on Oct. 21, 1956, to Elzie and Joan Grissom. She fought a 13-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis and passed away surrounded by her loving husband and children on April 16, 2019. Vicky enjoyed cooking, baking and shopping, as well as spending time with her children, grandchildren, and little dog, Peanut. Vicky joins in Heaven her parents, Elzie Lee Grissom and Joan Grissom (nee Montgomery); second husband, David A. Gonzales; and nephew, "Little Steve" Rill....
Thurman Junior Bruce, 78, of Bakersfield, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Thurman was born May 26, 1940, in Quinton, Okla., to the late Thurman Bruce of Arkansas and Opal (Harris) Bruce of Oklahoma. He joined the Teamsters April 21, 1971 while working at Niagara Chemical Co. He started working at United Parcel Service Nov. 15, 1971. On Nov. 14, 1989 he was appointed Shop Steward for the Teamsters and became an executive board member of the Teamsters until...
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jeremiah Andrew Gomez passed away on April 14, 2019. He was born and raised in Shafter and graduated from Shafter High School in 2015. Jeremiah, know as "Jumbo," lived life to the fullest and was quite the character. He loved sports especially basketball. He was interested in classic cars and trucks. After high school he worked at Hitchcock Auto Parts and then decided to join the military. He graduated from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, and was then...
Jesse G. Cooper, 89, of Bakersfield, passed away April 21, in Bakersfiel. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Geronimo Guzman Torres, 65, passed away April 23 in Bakersfield. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Lucero Navarro Magana, 32, passed away April 18 in Fresno. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Ramona Lisa Gutierrez, 57, passed away April 22 in Bakersfield. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Maria Luisa Sanchez, 71, passed away April 17 in Bakersfield. Services pending. Basham &...
GAF Materials cut the ribbon for the reopening of their Glass Mat plant that was shuttered in 2009. GAF President Jim Schnepper cut the ribbon before over 75 people, signaling the beginning of the next chapter in the GAF story. Local dignitaries including Mayor Gilbert Alvarado, Councilmember Cathy Prout and representatives from Supervisor David Couch and Rudy Salas' offices were on hand to celebrate the reopening. GAF is the nation's leader in manufacturing roofing materials, with one in four...
Shafter boys Aaron and Micah Neufeld competed in a Ninja Warrior competition held at Freedom in Motion gym in Murrieta recently, and Aaron came home with a second-place medal. The competition was a qualifier for the Ultimate Ninja Athlete Association and was for athletes 6 years old and up. Athletes competed on a ninja-themed obstacle course that is set by the UNAA league. It consisted of three upper body, three lower body, and one balance challenge. Competitors complete as many obstacles in ord...
The Shafter Police Department will be holding its next Coffee With a Cop event on Saturday, May 18 from 7 to 9 a.m. at Veterans Park. The last event was held at Shafter Donuts and drew a large crowd. This event will be outside at the park off of Los Angeles Avenue, able to accommodate a big crowd, with a chance for residents to meet those officers who serve and protect them on a daily basis. Chief Kevin Zimmermann said that the event has no agenda or speeches, just a chance for the community to...
The Kiwanis Club of Shafter honored the Richland School District's Terrific Kids last week. Each month, the principals and assistant principals from Golden Oak Elementary School, Redwood Elementary School, Sequoia Elementary School and Richland Junior High School bring students deserving of recognition for their accomplishments in school to the Kiwanis luncheon. This month, students were honored for the character trait of "capable." This month, Golden Oak Elementary School was represented by Ass...
