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The Shafter City Council has approved an operating budget of slightly more than $34 million for the fiscal year beginning July 1. While this is an increase over the projected $27.8 million to be spent this year, it won’t mean additional taxes for area residents, according to City Manager Scott Hurlbert. He explained that additional expenses – such as a proposed $2.5 million overhaul of the municipal aquatic center and $4 million for the new Public Works property – have been planned well in advance. Another factor: The city carries minim...
For those who are concerned about the environment in Shafter and wanting to make the city a little more eco-friendly was dealt a blow recently when a recycling bin located in the parking lot of the Shafter Aquatic Center was removed from the property. Resident J.T. Watson contacted [BEGIN ITAL]The Shafter Press[END ITAL] concerned that the bin had been taken out and wondered what residents will be able to do to do their part in recycling. According to Lynnda Martin of American Refuse, the bin...
The Planet Dance team took the audiences on a trip back to the 80s when they presented their Mid-Year Gala on Saturday at the Fred Starrh Performing Arts Center at Shafter High School. The theater was decked out in the décor of the 1980s, complete with leg warmers, big hair, and glitter. The Tap team opened the show with a toe-tapping routine to "Call Me" by Blondie. The dancers showed uniformity in their steps as they brought the song to life. There was also numbers in the first half of the...
[[he body found in the silo was that of Allen Jeffrey Stracener, 26, of Bakersfield, the Kern County Sheriff's Department said in a press release on Wednesday, June 27.] The Kern County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in the identification of the adult male that was found in a silo in Shafter on June 5. An autopsy was done and it was determined to be the body of an adult male but no obvious signs of trauma were indicated and no cause or manner of death has been det...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Free fireworks show -- 3rd of July Shafter Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Celebration 100% funded by sponsors and donations. Shafter High football field. Gates open at 6 p.m. Worship hours -- Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church will be starting Sunday worship at 10 a.m. from June 23 through Aug 4. Beat the heat -- Veteran’s Park spray pad will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m. and on days of extreme heat. Church sports camps — Shafter Mennonite Church at 400 Kern St. is hosting three sports camps for all inc...
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 Waukeen Broom Factory in 1926, on the north side of Tulare Avenue about a half-mile west of Central Valley Highway. Operated by C.M. Heath, the factory produced 420...
June 14 Jeremiah Davison, 23, was arrested for disorderly conduct. Alejandro Tapia Jr., 26, was arrested in the 600 block of Rodeo for possession of a controlled substance, paraphernalia and on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Luis Villa Ramirez, 24, of Shafter, was arrested on the 100 block of Central Valley Highway for obstruction of public officer, carrying a loaded firearm within vehicle, not registered owner and on an outside agency warrant. Lorenzo Ortega Jr., 20, of Shafter, was arrested in the 200 block of Central Valley Highway on a...
Aurelia Cuevas de Luna, 89, passed away June 17 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care Shafter. Louise May McDaniel, 87, of Shafter, passed away June 20. Peters Funeral Homes, Shafter....
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER Yard Sale: 626 Wiedmann Ave, Shafter. Sat. 6/29 7:30 a.m. to ?. Dressers, chairs, mini freezer, tools, collectibles & misc.1t1 Yard Sale: 440 Louise St. Shafter, Fri 6/28 from 6:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 32’ Flat screen T.V. 1080p, children & ladies clothing & misc.1t1 2 Family Yard Sale: 251 Golden West Ave, Shafter Sat. 6/29 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Variety clothing, lots of shoes, set of brand new 16r Toyota 4runner TIRES & misc.1t1 #1 YARD SALE WASCO #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES 2005 Chrysler 300 FOR SALE: Needs work, AS IS. $2,500.Clean...
On June 22 in Placerville, Stan Wilson was awarded the Waddingham-Doctor Award of Merit by the Conference of California Historical Societies. This award is given individuals who have given exemplary service to a historical society for 25 years or more. Wilson has been active with the Shafter Historical Society for 40 years, served as the first president and is currently the curator-director of the Shafter Depot Museum. Wilson also received recognition from the California State Assembly. A...
Proverbs 28:27: “He who gives to the poor will not lack, But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.” Psalm 37:4: “Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.” Were you raised in a home where your parents, grand-parents or care givers told you over and over that “it was more blessed to give than to receive?” I surely was and today am extremely glad to have had that “life lesson” drummed endlessly into my psyche as I have truly found that axiom to be s...
My interest in Richland School District affairs was again sparked by the forced resignation of Superintendent Dr. Garcia, and public statements by district CBO and others in position to know of the financial health of the district. Most enlightened citizens of this community were fairly sure, after the election last fall, that Dr. Garcia’s resignation would be the end result. But few, if any, would have even imagined it would have happened in a short 6 months. Well, that is now water under the bridge, but this boards past record over the p...
Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church hosted their annual Vacation Bible School and had a great turn out. The theme this year was "SKY." The kids learned that no matter what is going on in their lives, everything is possible with God. Each day, the children, who were from ages K-6th grade, learned a new Bible verse, as well as rotating to different stations. One station saw the kids creating a new art project each day. The first day they painted t-shirts that had the SKY theme on it. On Tuesday,...
In their annual stepdown, or demotion, celebration event, the Shafter Rotary Club decided to reward current President Garr y Nelson with a surprise – a clay-shooting party at the home of Clark Goehring near 7th Standard Road Monday night. The group toasted Nelson's service, and looked forward to the tenue of Lisa Marie Mendez – working on the tent below. Doug Piuser launched the targets below....
It has been five years since a group of local physicians and administrators decided to form a corporation that would give the residents of Shafter, Wasco and the surrounding communities a personalized option for their healthcare needs. Vanguard Medical Corp. is owned by Dr. Chan Park, and it has a staff of local doctors who have gathered together to give the local residents a unique service in which they are cared for by a company that offers a variety of services in a close knit family...
The Shafter Stingrays continued the competition season with a strong performance at the recent Lakeside meet, held at Garces High School on Saturday. With a total of 23 swimmers competing in 69 events, the Stingrays came home with several top ten finishes. Shafter's teams is composed of swimmers of different skill levels and are from ages 7 to 16 years old. The team was led by Sydnee Macias and Josephine Martin on the girls' side and Sean O'Neil, David Serrano, Parker and Landon Valderrama on...
Offense was the name of the game Friday night as the Wasco Reserves came out strong and then held on to beat the California City Whiptails, 11-9, at the Ballpark. It was a comback from aanother high-scoring game on Wasco Tribune Night Thursday, where they came out on wrong end of a 9-8 score against the Monterey Amberjacks before over 350 fans. It was a big night for third-baseman Austin Hoffman, who came up with a home run and four RBIs. L. Jackson also homered, and Ethan Skowronski had four RBIs. Thanks to strong backing from his teammates...
Shirley Ann Fowler went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 26, 2019. Shirley was loved by all who knew her. She was known by her love and dedication to God, her quiet sweet spirit, her hospitality and her overwhelming love of her family. She married the love of her life, Jerry Fowler, at age 19, and they celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on June 21. Shirley and Jerry had two loving children, Mark Fowler and Mindy Hensen, and two adored granddaughters, Breanne Fowler...
