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After a two-year hiatus due to the covid-19 pandemic, the Shafter Cemetery held its annual Memorial Day service, honoring those local heroes who served in our Armed Forces and have passed away. The service was begun by Brian Smith, a Marine veteran, welcoming the crowd to the ceremony, followed by the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Musician Gene Absher was on hand to play a couple of songs, one of which he wrote himself, after hearing stories of his father fighting at Iwo Jima. The...
Golden Oak second grade teacher Ashley Miriles had the opportunity to walk across the stage to collect her diploma from University of California Merced recently, with a little help from her class. Miriles grew up in Shafter and attended Shafter schools throughout her childhood, up to and including graduating from Shafter High School. She always wanted to come back to her community once she graduated and give back to her hometown. Miriles' graduation from UC Merced was postponed due to the...
A local man who graduated from Shafter High School has returned to town and is operating the newest barber shop here. Phatboyz Barber Shop. Edgar Gonzalez has been operating his own barber shop since 2006, with a shop of the same name in Wasco building Gonzalez's clientele. Gonzalez's clients followed him to Shafter after the move, along with with a new group of customers. Gonzalez said that he started cutting hair when he was 13 years old. "Every summer, we would shave our heads, so I got...
Vacation Bible School season is just around the corner, with several churches gearing up for this special time of the year. But, with budgets tight, and attendance a challenge with so many different events, a community of churches in Shafter has decided in the past couple of years to combine their efforts, giving them the opportunity to reach more kids while still giving them the fun that they have come to expect at VBS. This is the fourth year for a Community VBS, which will be held this year...
Planet Dance Studio specializes in the art of jazz, hip-hop, ballet, tap and competitive dancing and is open to youth ages 4-18. The studio was first opened in 2002 and will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. To honor that, the studio is planning a Summer Gala tribute to the beloved singer Selena on Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to noon. It will take place at the Shafter High School Auditorium. "We expect the turnout will be great ,with 700 -900 people joining in on the celebration,"...
Camp Hamilton, with its lush stand of trees among a desert of oilfields, held its annual Memorial Day Service on Monday, remembering all of the veterans who have served our country in all branches of the military. Visitors gathered from all over Kern County to be a part of this tradition and ceremony. Camp Hamilton is a veterans memorial park that serves as a respite for veterans and their families. The grounds harbor a grove of trees that have been planted to memorialize Kern County soldiers, t...
As activities restart and businesses reopen, we will try to update readers on the status of events and activities throughout the area. Please contact Erica Soriano with additions and changes at [email protected] or call 661-292-5100 by Monday at 4 p.m. for that week’s paper. ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Community Vacation Bible School: Zoomerang at Shafter Ford Theater, 1101 E. Lerdo Hwy. June 20-24, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register at at shaftercommunityvbs.myanswers.com/2022 or text VBS2022. NEW: Coffee with a Cop – Saturday, June 4, at Fli...
BUTTONWILLOW As reported by the Kern County Sheriff’s Department, Buttonwillow substation: MAY 26 Ruben Sandoval, 23, of Buttonwillow, was arrested in the 18000 block of Poplar Avenue in Shafter for vehicle theft, being in possession of burglary tools and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Rudy Roacha, 27, of Bakersfield, was arrested in the 20000 block of Tracy Avenue in Buttonwillow for battery with serious bodily injury. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. MAY 29 Pedro Antonio Tallamantes, 22, o...
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Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Shafter Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to The Press, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter, CA 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@ The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Neufeld's Auto Parts....
Community leaders of Wasco will host their second annual Juneteenth event on Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Barker Park. Juneteenth is a holiday that takes place on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on that date in 1865, in the aftermath of the Civil War, slaves were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation. Organizing the special day are community members made up of...
It was a happy day of celebration at the John L. Prueitt Elementary School kindergarten graduation. Students, parents and staff enjoyed the ceremony that recognized the youth for their dedicated efforts to fulfill all of the requirements necessary to move on to the next grade level. "It was a culmination of a lot of hard work. Today was nothing but joy," said Principal Rosalinda Chairez. Parents were proud of their young ones. "I am very proud of her because she has accomplished a great deal at...
If you are looking for a first-class barbershop experience at a reasonable price, Wasco's Barber Lounge will provide just that. Located downtown, they pride themselves on delivering excellent service and a warm environment. Owners Liz Garcia and Mario Martinez have tremendous experience. Their team consists of three other barbers. They cut hair for men, women and children. They also do all types of fades and tapers, and offer hot towel shaves, which provide a smoother, polished and less...
The Wasco Lady Tigers softball team ended an outstanding season with a runner-up finish in the Division III Valley Championships, dropping the championship game to Monache High School, 2-0. Wasco came into the final contest riding a 2- game winning streak, going undefeated in the South Sequoia League. The Lady Tigers began the Valley tournament with a 5-4 victory over Kerman, the 15th seed, with Wasco the No. 2 seed. The Lady Tigers followed that win with another nail-biter against...
Nick Godbehere of the Shafter High track and field team threw his way to a seventh place finish in the discus throw at the CIF State Track and Field Meet held at Clovis Buchannon High School on Saturday. Godbehere also captured 11th place in the shot put competition. Godbehere, who came into the meet ranked in the top 10 throwers in the state, led the field of 12 qualifiers after the first round in the finals with a throw of 189-feet-2. He had qualified on Friday in fourth place in both...
2nd Corinthians 1:3-4 says: "Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort; who comforts us in our tribulations, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort where we ourselves are comforted of God." God is our strength and comfort. If a people and a nation ever needed God’s comfort, it is I now. Our nation is in mourning as we pray and weep with the families in Uvalde, Texas. Jesus said, Come unto me, a...
It was a special day for 336 students at the Wasco Union High School graduation ceremony. The event was filled with pride, emotion and lots of happy faces for the accomplishments of the graduates. "Today, we celebrate the Class of 2022, who faced obstacles but endured the challenges," said WUHS Principal Sunni Dobbs. In the face of covid, the students' lives were disrupted by online learning. "With the pandemic, we experienced stumbling blocks, but we pulled through it," said Jimena Acosta. "I...
Wasco Independence High School graduation ceremony honored their Class of 2022 with moving speeches and messages of inspiration. Many students struggled academically and personally, but they overcame those challenges to earn their high school diplomas. "Today was a huge success for the students because they realized all their hard work was worth it," said teacher Michael Rowland. "I am incredibly excited for these kids and a little emotional. I am going to miss them. They accomplished a great...
Families, friends and staff celebrated the students graduating from Palm Avenue Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School. It was a festive event, and many people attended. "We are very proud of each and every one of these students for their tenacity and true grit to see it through to the end. They not only made it, but they conquered it. The future is bright for them," said Palm Avenue Middle School Principal Dr. Zach Ellis. Students worked hard to realize their goals of fulfilling all...
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