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The elementary schools in the Richland School District had their first day of school on Wednesday, beginning the year with a minimum day for the first day of the school year. Each elementary school saw lines outside the school, with parents and students looking for their child's homeroom assignment. Some of the parents were just trying to hold on just a little longer before letting them go for the school session. "I told myself that I wasn't going to cry," said Darlene Mendez, who was taking...
Rosa Romero, superintendent of the Richland School District, was recently named an honoree of the Latinas Lead the Way of Kern County for 2022. Romero has been leading the Richland School District for years now, with her outstanding leadership qualities that make this honor one that is well deserved. The awards and dinner banquet is LLKC's annual fundraising event, honoring local outstanding Latina professionals in Kern County. The group also salutes and supports its Youth Leadership Program...
The Shafter City Council approved procedures that will be used to fill two open seats on the Planning Commission. The council will invite residents to submit a letter of interest, then will interview the candidates at a council meeting. The council will then cast ballots, with the two highest vote-getters filling the open seats. The council also heard a presentation from the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California. Paola Ilescas and other members of the coalition talked about activities that...
The Shafter Depot Museum has a new exhibit on display as it had a 1942 Flying Caboose land on its train track at the Museum as part of a new display. The antique rail car came from Terra Bella, courtesy of the J.R. Francis estate. On Aug. 2, the caboose was flown in and dropped into its new home at the museum. The funding for the move came from the John and Jean Ohanneson Trust. The museum is open on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. --Jamie Stewart...
The Richland School District is offering sessions in the fall, spring and summer in its pre-school programs. These sessions are intended to prepare incoming transitional kindergartners and incoming kindergartners, ages 4-5, offering preschool education, health and social services. The programs also include case management, baby items and referrals to other local agencies for family resources. This program is available to all Shafter residents. There are no income restrictions to obtain these...
GROW Academy is holding its Back to School Nights this week, welcoming back their teachers and staff, as well as introducing a new administration to students and parents. Lacie Harris is the new principal at GROW Academy, leading the school into another year of growth after graduating its first classes last year. Harris is a graduate of Point Loma University. She has focused on reading and literacy, state and federal program management, instructional design, curriculum development and teacher...
The Shafter Kiwanis Club held their annual New Teachers Luncheon recently, welcoming the newest additions to the Shafter schools' staffs with a lunch held at the Shafter Veterans Hall. Members of the Kiwanis, as well as members of the community were on hand to give the new teachers a big thank you for their dedication to our children. Golden Oak had just one new addition for this year, with James Zontek starting with the school as a third grade teacher. For the Sequoia Elementary School Bears,...
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 esoriano@TheShafterPress.com or call 661-292-5100 by Monday at 4 p.m. for that week’s paper. ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: The Shafter Library & Learning Center – Fall semester starts Aug. 29; registration is open. Classes scheduled Monday-Friday from 4:05-7 p.m. Classes include: Grades 1st-8th: Art Through All Mediums, Art Around the World, Future Scientists, Coo...
Aug. 8 Stephanie Nicole Sosa, 32, was arrested driving without a license, proof of financial responsibility and unregistered vehicle. Tommy Gene Maher, 52, of Shafter, was arrested in the 200 block of East Ash Avenue for driving with a suspended license. Aug. 9 Michael Rodriguez, 29, was arrested on Central Valley Highway for obstruction and resisting a public/peace officer/emergency technician. Felipe Roque, 20, was arrested on Central Valley Highway and Poplar Avenue for driving without a license, proof of financial responsibility and...
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@ TheShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Shafter High football team, 1940....
3 years ago: Aug. 19, 1992 Airman Jennifer D. Wiggs graduated from Air Force basic training in San Antonio, Texas. 40 years ago: Aug. 18, 1982 La Mexican Colonia, established in 1926, had its second reunion at the Shafter Veterans Hall. About 400 people attended. It was organized by Jessie Franco. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
At the City Council meeting on Tuesday, a grant application submitted by the Orange Heart Foundation requesting $2,000 in funds for the Wasco Rose Festival event was approved. On May 7, 2019, the City Council adopted a resolution approving a $10,000 Community Grant Program to be given by the City Council to qualifying non-profit organizations within city limits. There is a $2,000 limit that a non-profit group may receive. Mayor Gilberto Reyna said that the Council recognizes that citizens have...
Wasco Glass will celebrate 47 years in business next month. Since its inception, Wasco Glass has served the community with much love and dedication. Owner Eric Schroeder manages the business by himself, running the day-to-day operations and handling all of his many accounts. It is a family-owned business launched by his father in 1975, when Schroeder was a sophomore at Wasco High School. "We were a gas station and glass shop for 18 years," said Schroeder. In 1993, they decided to run the...
Karl F. Clemens Elementary School announced its weekly Super Students for the week of Aug. 8. Criteria for selection were based upon significant improvement in math, showing kindness to all friends, respect, hard work, following class procedures and helping other students understand new concepts. Front row, from left: Jaylene Reyes (2nd grade), Laura Tamayo (1st), John Hernandez (K) Middle row, from left: Randy Diego (5th), Azriel Bernal (4th), Hayden Crawford (3rd) Back row, from left: School...
Maki came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. The female shepherd mix is approximately 7-8 months old. She is great with staff and timid toward other dogs. It is unknown if Maki is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children; her behavior toward children is unknown. Maki will be available for adoption on Tuesday, Aug. 23. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone the same opportunity to adopt. Adopters can be from out of town and/or local. We...
The Wasco Elk Ladies will host An Evening of Wine and Roses on Friday, Sept. 9. The reception will honore the newly selected Grand Marshals, the Wasco Rose Queen and a featured artist. Tickets are $50, and all the money raised will go toward the Elk Ladies' scholarship fund. There will be wines from local wineries, craft beer and hors d'oeuvres. "It is an opportunity for people in our town to get together and appreciate one another and, in turn, support a good cause," said planning committee...
Wasco IS is a social media platform on Facebook and Instagram set up and run by community member and advocate Sharon Sharp. Combined, they have almost 8,000 followers after five years. "I just wanted a place to share positive news and all the good things about Wasco," said founder Sharon Sharp. Her audience is people that live in Wasco and those former Wasconians that like to stay in touch. Sharp will sometimes generate original content but mainly relies on contributions sent to her. When she...
The Shafter High Generals football team will bereturning to their home field after spending a season on the road while their stadium was renovated. With a brand new state of the art scoreboard, track, press box and concessions, the Generals will open their season with a nonleague game against the West High Vikings on Friday, Aug. 19. According to Head Coach Jerald Pierucci, this year's squad should be a fun one to watch. On a roster of 27 players, the team will have 13 players who are...
Jesus said, "I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." (John 10:10b) Yet many Christians have lives that are anything but blessed, flourishing and abundant. They live below the level of blessing Jesus promised. They live with lack, sometimes financial lack, but more often a spiritual and emotional lack of love, joy and hope. There is a story in Samuel 9 of a young prince, who in spite of his royal blood, lived with lack. He was the grandson of Israel's...
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Allen Lee Warkentin was born in Dalhart, Texas, to Karl and Elisabeth Warkentin. The youngest of five siblings, his family moved during the dust bowl and relocated to Reedley, where Allen grew up. He attended Immanuel High School, class of 1950, and then continued his studies at Pacific Bible Institute (now Fresno Pacific University), where he met his future wife, Belva Becker of Shafter/Wasco. They married in 1953 and had some additional adventures (like the Navy '56-'57) before starting a...
Ascencion "Guero" Caudillo, a 57-year-old lifetime resident of Shafter, passed away on Aug. 4, 2022. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his children and the love of his life, his wife, Eliza. Guero was born to his beloved mother, Frances Gutierrez. There is a saying – "A mother is her son's first true love." Frances most definitely was his first love. His greatest love, though, was his wife, Eliza. They were blessed to have 33 wonderful years together. He was a man with a tremendously loving h...
Sandra “Sandy” D. Smith, 71, of Bakersfield, passed away Aug. 4, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. David Santiago Martinez, 18, of Wasco, passed away Aug. 10, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Evelyn Gilstrap, 95, of Bakersfield, passed away Aug. 15, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. William Valov, 79, of Hacienda Heights, passed away Aug. 12, in Hacienda Heights. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
