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The Shafter Branch of the Kern County Library hosted Brandon Fowler and his friends from Roaming Reptiles on Tuesday at the Shafter Veterans Hall. The reptile show was such a hit last year that this year, they moved the show from the library to the Vets Hall. Almost 100 kids, of the young and old variety, were on hand to meet a number of creepy crawlies in person. Roaming Reptiles has been entertaining schools, clubs, birthday parties, and other events for years, showing the public that reptiles...
The Shafter Youth Center was full of wildlife last week as they presented their ever-famous Animal Week. Among the week's visitors was Shafter Animal Control, who gave the kids tips on how to be responsible pet owners, such as getting them licensed, spayed or neutered, and how a pet can become an important part of the family. Also on tap was the Wind Wolves Preserve, who came and talked about the special non-profit preserve that houses a group of over 30 Tule Elk. It also has among its...
The Vanguard Medical Group recently celebrated five years of service with an open house which for residents, with refreshments served as well as a variety of information and gifts. Several members of the City of Shafter staff were on hand at the event, including City Council members, the city manager and other prominent business owners in town. Headed up by Dr. Novira Sunner, administrator of the Vanguard Medical Management Co., the business was opened back in 2014 with a goal of giving the...
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: Dumping potatoes for wash at the Em. H. Mettler & Sons potato shed around 1950....
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Worship hours -- Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church will be starting new worship time Sunday, Aug. 18 at 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages will begin at 9:30 a.m. as well. Stuff the Bus -- Assemblyman Rudy Salas and the Shafter Alliance Club are collecting school supplies, backpacks, paper, pencils, etc. Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Dollar General, 337 E. Lerdo Hwy., Shafter. MONDAY Knitting 101 (Tejer 101) -- Starting June 10. Mondays at 1 p.m. at the Shafter Branch Library. SRPD --The Shafter Recreatio...
July 23 James Edward Bice, 55, of Shafter, was arrested for possession of controlled substance paraphernalia and on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Juan Martin Barraza, 39, of Shafter, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, riding a bike on wrong side of road, on a misdemeanor bench warrant and property safe keeping. July 25 Richard Garcia Jr, 35, of Shafter, was arrested on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Andy Martinez, 23, of Shafter, was arrested for possession of controlled substance paraphernalia. July 27 Robert Hernandez, 28,...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER Yard Sale! 439 Chris Ave., Shafter. Sat. 8/3, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fill up grocery bag for $3. Bags provided. Clothes, shoes, baby stuff & houseware. 1t1 2-Family Yard Sale: 737 Acacia, Shafter. Fri. 8/2 & Sat 8/3. 7 a.m. - ?. Lots of women, men, kid clothes, shoes, home décor, winter items, toys, art & craft supplies. 1t1 Yard Sale: 306 Rodriguez. Shafter. Sat. 8/3 7 a.m.- ?. Lots of clothes, home décor, a little of everything. 1t1 Yard Sale: Sat. Aug 3. 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. 312 Pine St., Shafter. Clothing, household items & m...
In a special meeting held on Thursday, July 25, the Shafter City Council approved a resolution to authorize the completion of repairs to a wall at the Shafter Modified Community Correctional Facility on Ash Avenue. Recently, water intrusion was discovered in a wall in the Modified Community Correctional Facility kitchen. Further inspection showed damage. Although the damage did not present an "emergency," there is a level of urgency to make the repairs. Staff reached out to a number of...
A lawyer once asked Jesus, “Teacher, what is the greatest commandment?” Jesus replied, “Love God with everything in you, and secondly love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:36-40). Who are our neighbors? There are nine virtues that Paul writes about in the book of Galatians that describe what a life of a Christian should look like. To put it plainly, if you want to live like Jesus, be sure that you are bearing the fruit of the Spirit. “Love” is the first one, since it is the foundation...
In a special meeting held on Thursday, July 25, the Shafter City Council approved a resolution to authorize the completion of repairs to a wall at the Shafter Modified Community Correctional Facility on Ash Avenue. Recently, water intrusion was discovered in a wall in the Modified Community Correctional Facility kitchen. Further inspection showed damage. Although the damage did not present an "emergency," there is a level of urgency to make the repairs. Staff reached out to a number of...
Heriberto (Bert) Prendez Alvear, 77, passed away July 20, 2019, in Bakersfield. Bert was born in Palestina, Coahuila, Mexico on Aug. 6, 1941 to Tiburcio and Isabel Alvear and was one of eight children. He is survived by his loving wife, Lillian, of 42 years; his children, Michael (Lucy), Mathew (Maricela) and Michelle (Daniel); five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sisters Catalina Hernandez and Socorro Mendez; and numerous nieces, nephews and godchildren. Bert came to Shafter with his...
Jose De Jesus “Pepe” Flores Romo self-proclaimed cowboy, rodeo master, tequila enthusiast, hardworking man, died peacefully at home while holding his fiancés’ hand at the age of 62 on July 22, 2019, after a 9-month-long battle with cancer. He leaves behind five children and nine grandchildren. Pepe was born on March 17, 1957, in Jalpa, Zacatecas, Mexico to Jose Flores and Maria Guadalupe Romo. Pepe spent much of his adult life participating in rodeos and working at his shop, Pacific Coast Tires. His favorite pastime was working on his ranch...
SL Payne, Inc., has built a flourishing business on a solid foundation of personal care and service. Steve Payne has been in the construction business for decades, serving the communities of Shafter, Wasco, Bakersfield, Delano, and all of the surrounding areas in Kern County. Payne got his feet wet in the business back in 1978. He started at the bottom and worked his way up. This gave Payne the opportunity to get experienced in all facets of the business, aiding him tremendously when it came...
Wyman Ray Stark born to William Henry and Laura Rose (Thoene) Stark on April 6, 1935, and passed on July 24, 2019. Wyman worked for Camp & Mebane Cattle Co. for 15 years after he served in the Army and owned Foster Freeze/Generals Headquarters for 27 years. He was married to Leoda Sherrill Stark for 42 years before she passed. He has two children, Russell Stark and Denise McCaslin; four grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. He has been married to Mary (Cartnal) Stark for 17 years, and...
Noel Wilson was born April 14, 1941, in Shafter at Strauss Maternity Home to James Virgel and Ruby Mae Wilson. He passed from his earthly home at Ocuya Creek Ranch into his heavenly home with his Savior on July 24, 2019. During his school years, he lived south of Shafter on the Wilson Farm with his brothers Jim and Tom, and sisters Linda and Wilma. Their mother passed away when they were young, leaving their father to raise them while teaching math at Shafter High School. Noel attended four...
Lisa Bottoms, 55, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away July 25, 2019, in Gainesville. Lisa was born Oct. 2, 1963, in Seagraves, Texas, to William Ralph and Willie Mae (Clark) Bottoms and attended high school in Wasco. She loved her family dearly, spending as much time as possible with her grandchildren. Survivors include: daughter Beth Mosman and husband Jason of Lindsay; stepson Bryan Allphin of Wilmington, Ohio; grandchildren: Preston Mosman and Jacob Allphin; sister Vicki Melcher and husband...
Barbara Carter, 81, of Shafter, passed away July 27, 2019. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
The BNSF Railroad is planning maintenance operations on the track crossing at Lerdo Highway near State Street and Santa Fe Way, requiring the temporary closure of the crossing Tuesday through Friday, Aug. 12-18. According to the railroad, the work will make it smoother for vehicles going over the tracks, City Manager Scott Hurlbert said. The last time such maintenance occurred was six years ago. More information is available on the City of Shafter’s website, shafter.com, and the City of S...
Benny McLeod was born in Wasco June 17, 1930, and lived there until his death on Aug. 2, 2019. His parents, Lemuel M. and Ona Lee McLeod, and brother Larry McLeod preceded him in death. Benny is survived by his wife, Betty; son Mike and wife Mellonie; daughter Donna; son Lemue;, four grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Viewing will be Thursday, Aug. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Peters Funeral Home in Wasco. Services will be Friday, Aug. 9th at 9:30 a.m. at Wasco Cemetery....
The Shafter City Council reversed their decision made on July 2 when they voted 3-2 to put a marker at the Veterans Memorial at Veterans Park with their names and titles on it. There will be no additional plaque. At the meeting on July 16 it was decided that they would revisit the issue at the next meeting after several citizens spoke out about their disagreement with the decision, and several more residents who spoke against it Tuesday night: Mary Crabb Sharron, who said that she had relatives...
