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Mert Wiedmann, a pioneer in the history of Shafter, city leader and longtime owner of Stringham's Shafter Drug Store, passed away Oct. 19. He was 97, and was living in the family home on Cross Street. More details on Wiedmann's life and his impact on the community will appear on TheShafterPress.com and in next week's print edition....
There will be no more parking along the corridor between Lerdo Highway and Central Avenue. The City Council recently voted to prohibit on-street parking there because of the car wash being built in the area. The developer said this resolution would have to be enacted to prevent any problems along that stretch of highway. This would prevent people from parking on the street on Highway 43, especially in front of the pharmacy located off Highway 43 and also in front of the courthouse buildings....
David Payne will be presenting his production of "A Christmas with CS Lewis" Nov. 26-28 at the Ford Theater in Shafter. Payne has performed at the Ford Theater three previous times, portraying the author Lewis. Payne began his relationship with the author years ago when he saw a flyer asking for actors to audition for the role of CS Lewis in a play in the United States. "British accents a help," the advertisement read. A bit bored, a bit intrigued, and with no hope of getting anything more than...
Joye Ann Carroll was born on July 29, 1941, in Shafter to Obie and Lorene Hamlin. She joined her sister Leona and brother Obie. Eleven years later Yvonne would complete their family. Joye graduated from Shafter High in 1959. The following year she married her soulmate Eldon Carroll (aka Piute Pete). On April 5, 1964, they welcomed their only child, Stacy Lorene. Stacy gave them four granddaughters: Megan and husband Ryan, and son Logan; Kayla and husband Elliot, and son Conner and daughters Aurora and Freya; Sarah and son Andrew and daughter Ha...
Shafter High School has partnered up with the Shafter Learning Center once again to start up the After School Tutoring program. Students have the opportunity to head to the library after school to receive help in any subject from teachers on campus and the tutors provided by the Learning Center. The high school and town recognize that academic success for all students is extremely important and the extra support will help students achieve their goals. The tutoring is structured as an academic setting but allows room for students to work...
Running is a lot of things to many people; a way to work out, find some peace and quiet, or even an escape from the rest of the world. Cross country is one of the fall sports that gets overshadowed by the glory that follows the football season. Sadly, not a lot of people truly know the excitement that comes with cross country. Speed, adrenaline, competitiveness and fierce camaraderie describe every single cross country meet. Having the opportunity to watch kids from all over the state from...
Area residents will be among those surveyed about vaccine protection and antibodies. Kern County Public Health Services is collaborating with several different organizations where people were randomly selected to complete an anonymous survey as well as receive a free, at-home covid-19 antibody test. Those selected for the survey and free antibody test began receiving their packets Oct. 15. This information will allow Kern County Public Health to learn how many who have been immunized are protected against the virus and have built up...
Shafter High has many beloved teachers that inspire students to be a better version of themselves. One teacher that stands out is new to the Shafter High family, but not new to the Shafter education system. Mr. Unfried is one of the new math teachers at Shafter High, but students that went to Richland Junior High might recognize him. Mr. Unfried was an engineering and math teacher at Richland for 12 years before making the switch to come to the high school. Mr. Unfried shared, “Teaching at t...
Student Spotlight: Ashley Angula Osorio Ashely Angulo Osorio is a senior at Shafter High School. She has been involved in band since elementary school and is still an active member in the SHS Jazz Band playing mellophone, French horn, trumpet, and the alto saxophone. Ashley is also involved in choir and has been a part of the girls wrestling team at Shafter High for three years. For her future, she would like to study to be a therapist or a counselor. She feels that she has the right...
The Shafter Kiwanis Club held their monthly Terrific Kids luncheon last week as they recognized students in the Richland School District as part of their Terrific Kids program. Terrific Kids is a program that recognizes outstanding students that demonstrate characteristics that displays the values of the program. The program promotes character development, self-esteem and perseverance. "Terrific" is an acronym for thoughtful, enthusiastic, respectful, responsible, inclusive, friendly, inquisitiv...
Residents hauled their bulky waste to the Shafter Aquatic Center last Saturday, ready to dispose of it. The City of Shafter, Kern County Public Works, and American Refuse teamed up to hold the event. Residents brought their appliances, E-waste, mattresses, and much more that would otherwise be taken to the landfills. "This event helps residents as well as the city and county workers, making sure this waste gets disposed of properly," said Lynnda Martin, of American Refuse. Bulky items, such as...
The recently hired new Assistant City Manager Maria Lara is looking forward to facing her new job challenges. Lara has over 12 years of professional experience in local and state government. She has held various roles such as city manager, community development director and grant director. Her professional experience includes working for the City of McFarland, Idaho Housing and Finance Association as well as in the private sector. Lara has secured, managed and implemented more than $30 million...
Sgt. Peter Martinez told the City Council that Oct. 22 will be his last day as sergeant at the Kern County Sheriff's Office Wasco Substation. "I have really enjoyed the past four years in Wasco," Martinez said. "I learned a lot from the city council and the community." Martinez emphasized how much he loves the small town of Wasco and how much he enjoyed being here. "I got to know so many members of the community," he said. "Everywhere I went, I would run into someone I knew. That's what I love...
Ongoing Shafter: CAPK- Head Start and State Preschool is accepting applications at the Shafter EHS Center. Located at 459 E. Euclid. Documents needed to complete application: Birth Cert., income and immunizations record. (661)746-8240 Shafter: Un progragr La Preparacion para la Escuela comienza con Head Start. Estamos en Shafter 459 E. Euclid. (661) 746-8240. Wasco Branch Library is in partnership with NO Kid Hungry and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools is offering FREE meals and space to do homework. Bookkeeping Free Training Program...
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: The photo showed Rio Bravo Lake in 1938....
Oct. 11 Kailin Robert Beckemeyer, 23, of Shafter, was arrested for obstruction of a public officer and disorderly conduct: under influence of a drug. Oct. 15 Salvador Saldana Robles, 29, was arrested for evading a public officer: disregarding safety, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, outside agency warrant, hit and run property and obstruction public officer. Buttonwillow Sheriff Substation Oct. 13 Gustavo Alberto Avendano, 52, of Shafter, was arrested in the 18000 block of Poplar Avenue in Shafter for a misdemeanor no bail...
The GFWC California Federation of Woman's Clubs held its Area B annual conference in Wasco at the Wasco Clubhouse on 7th Street. The topic for the annual meeting this year was reports, compiled by each committee in each club representing cities such as Fig Garden, San Gabriel Valley, Diamond Bar, Tierra Adorado and Yosemite District. The Area B conference had an extensive program that began at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16 and continued until 2:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Vice...
The Rose Festival Committee had to work quickly this year with three weeks to prepare after the festival got the OK from the City Council. "Several of us had been receiving inquiries from Wasco residents about whether or not there would be a parade and festival," committee member Sharon Sharp said. "When it looked like it would not happen, we decided to get a group together and see if it was feasible to arrange in three weeks. We believed Wasco should not go another year without those events."...
The Shafter High Generals football team is undefeated in SSL play, dominating their opponents for the most part. It hasn't always been pretty, but the Generals have found ways to win every SSL contest. The Generals' offense has been under the leadership of Darren Sundgren since Week 3, when Tyson Dozhier went down with a broken collarbone. Sundgren has given the Generals a good mix of quick feet and a steady hand, helping lead the Generals to victories. Sundgren has gained some great yardage on...
Wednesday is available Oct. 22. She is a small, young, female yellow/tan/blond/fawn, white and cream Wirehaired Terrier Mix. Wednesday was dumped at the shelter alongside with Caroline. She is approximately a 4-5 month-old Wire Haired Terrier. She is great with staff and other dogs. She has been tested with small and large dogs. At this time it is unknown if Wednesday is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children and cats. Everyone is welcome to adopt from the Wasco Animal Shelter....
Pastor Jose S. Morales went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 7, 2021. He dedicated his life to the Lord in 1992 and has served the Lord Jesus Christ in different ministries as a worship leader, musician, men's leader, youth mentor, missionary and a spiritual father. In 2013, he was called to devote his life serving the church as a pastor in the ministry full time. He loved his church family dearly and compassionately and always felt privileged and a joy to pastor the flock. For those who knew...
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Sammy Rodriguez Jr., 69, of Wasco, passed away Oct. 13, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Robert J. Thullen., 84, of Shafter, passed away Oct. 14, in Yucaipa. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Juan L. Dominguez, 77, of Wasco,passed away Oct 15, in Wasco. Basham-Lara Funeral Care Shafter. Maricela Maria Cortez, 51, of Shafter, passed away Oct 15, in Shafter. Basham-Lara Funeral Care Shafter. Hector Enriquez Gonzalez, 38, of Wasco, passed away Oct 14, in Bakersfield. Basham-Lara Funeral Care Shafter. Emma K. Pena Cota, infant, of...
On Oct. 19, 2021, Merton Lynn Wiedmann went to be with the Lord and family that preceded him. He was blessed with a full and rich life, loving family and friends. Mert was born in Shafter to Oscar and Hazel Wiedmann on April 16, 1924. Oscar and Hazel moved to their Shafter homestead in 1915. Oscar and Hazel attended the Shafter Congregational Church, where Mert met his future wife, Patty Stringham, daughter of Elwood and Angie Stringham. Both Mert and Pat went to Shafter schools and were May "Ki...
