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Shafter High will be the host this year for the annual battle between the Generals and Tigers, who will square off on Friday, Nov. 1. This will be the 93rd meeting of the two schools, in one of the most storied and fiercest rivalries in the valley. Those who wear blue and gold will take the victory from last year's game into next week as they have a renewed energy and confidence in what had been a one-sided game for several seasons up until last year. Wasco had won 10 straight in the rivalry...
The Shafter Generals, ranked No. 5 in the Southern Section CIF playoffs, will play #10 Arvin this Friday at 7 p.m. This will be the first of three rounds leading to the Valley Championship game on Friday, Nov. 22....
Could have piece of SSL title with win Friday against Wasco The Shafter Generals pulled off the biggest upset of the football season so far as they knocked off the previously unbeaten Kennedy Thunderbirds, 27-21, on Friday night, giving them a chance to capture at least a share of the South Sequoia League title. The last time the T-Birds lost a game to a Central Section team was to the Generals during the regular season last year. Kennedy then went on to go undefeated the rest of the season and...
Last Thursday, about 275 guests participated in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of Kern Machinery, the local John Deere dealer, which is owned by the Don Camp family. Held at the old Camp Farms headquarters on Merced Avenue, guests were treated to lunch under a huge tent. The private Camp Family Museum, which features about a dozen restored John Deere tractors of various vintages plus many mementoes of the dealership, was open for viewing on the grounds. Among the items...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Dia De Los Muertos -- Wasco will be having their 4th Annual Dia De Los Muertos Event, Friday, Nov. 1, 6-10 p.m. on 7th Street in downtown Wasco. More information is available by emailing [email protected] NEW: Thanking veterans -- Kern County Libraries invite families to their local library branches to give thanks and create cards for local veterans. Stop by open hours Nov. 6-8 through Nov. 8 to create thank you cards. NEW: Libraries closed -- The Shafter Branch Library will be closed Nov. 11 for Veteran’s Day. Shafter...
Shafter Police Chief Kevin Zimmermann gave a presentation on department's history at the Shafter Historical Society's recent annual meeting. Zimmermann, who has been in the position for three years, said that when he first came into the position, he was surprised by the lack of department history available to the public. "I took a trip to the Shafter Depot Museum and was really surprised that it didn't have a section on the police department. There was a badge, I think a patch from the Fire...
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, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: "A favorite school 'hang-out,' Nick's Drive-In. By 3:15 p.m., a large part of the upperclassmen can be found enjoying one of the jovial...
Oct. 23 Jose Antonio Rivera, 32, of Shafter, was arrested In the 400 block of East Lerdo Highway for trespassing after being asked to leave property by police officer. Maria Elena Rogers, 41, of Shafter, was arrested in the 1000 block of Alamo Street on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Ricardo Manuel Velasquez, 22, of Shafter, was arrested in the 1000 block of Minter Avenue for DUI, carrying a loaded weapon, stop required and not obeying basic speed law. BUTTONWILLOW As reported by the Kern County Sheriff’s Department, Buttonwillow substation: O...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER Church Yard Sale: 30349 Orange St. (Smith Corner). Sat., Nov. 2, 7 a.m. -1 p.m. Lots of misc. WASCO 2-Family Yard Sale: Sat., Nov, 2, 7:30-1 p.m. 1821 Juniper Lane, Wasco. Duraflame stove and lots of misc. #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES 2005 Chrysler 300 Body FOR SALE: NEW parts, rotors, brakes, water pump, belts, rims and motor included, and other new parts. Price $2,500. 661-340-1544. Got an older car, boat or RV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. Call 844-335-2616 (Cal-SCAN) DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO...
Stanley Oliver Swanson, 86, of Bakersfield passed away Oct. 25 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Ruth Ann Weidenbach, 89, of Shafter, passed away Oct. 26 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
The First Southern Baptist Church in Shafter had a big weekend recently when they hosted a nationally known evangelist and also held a Harvest Fair for the community. Evangelist Raul Perez, who came to Shafter for the first time last year, made a return visit and held an evangelistic crusade for three days, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Perez has a unique story and relates to many because of his background in which he has faced so many challenges on his way to redemption. "Raul is so successful...
Golden Oak Elementary School was the place to be on Friday as they hosted their annual Harvest Carnival. Put on by the Golden Oak PTO, this event is one of the main fundraisers of the year for the school. The campus was decorated with pumpkins, brightly colored gords, and funny ghosts and ghouls, letting the community enjoy the holiday in a safe environment. In addition to PTO members and school staff, there also were different organizations there giving out information and giving the kids...
Strata Credit Union, which is celebrating its 70th year, granted a wish to the Minter Field Air Museum recently, donating $2,000 to the museum to help support their operations. Brian Ivie, CEO of Strata, said that the museum does so much for the community of Shafter and the rest of Kern County, that it was a pleasure to help the museum continue that work. "Strata Credit Union is proud to be a part of this organization and wants to congratulate the museum and its staff on being a bridge between...
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” -- The Golden Rule “For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged.” --Matthew 7:2 NLT Ah, the golden rule…remember that one? As kids, it was drilled into our heads and hearts by parents, teachers, clergy and the man on the street. Years ago, it was the mantra of business, church and government alike. However, through the years it has lost its luster so to speak and...
In Memory of "Ruth Ann" Weidenbach (Roskam). Ruth Ann was born to Meta and John Roskam on June 28, 1930, in Wasco. She was the 11th of 14 children. She attended Wasco schools and after graduation, went to work for Pacific Bell. She met and married Marvin Weidenbach of Shafter on March 13, 1953. They had four children together, Deborah Ann, Jennifer Ruth, Mark Albert and Elizabeth Susan. After her children were mature, she went to work for Shafter High School in several capacities. After her...
Fidela Garcia passed away peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 20, 2019, at the age of 76. She lived a beautiful life; she is now at peace and forever in our hearts. Mom was born in Edinburg, Texas, to her loving parents, Jose and Santos Espinosa. She married her husband, George Garcia, and they moved to Shafter and had four sons. Fidela was a great mother and loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren very much. Many weekends they would camp out at her house. She will be greatly missed by all;...
In the 93rd installment of one of the longest and fiercest rivalries in the county, the Shafter Generals held off a late charge by the Wasco Tigers Friday night and won bragging rights for the year with a 28-21 victory. The Generals have now won the "Big Game" two years in a row, with the latest game allowing the Generals to claim a share of the SSL title – an a spot in the Valley playoffs. The Tigers started Friday night on a dominant note when the junior varsity team from Wasco dismantled t...
Danny Howerton, 76, of Wasco, passed away Oct. 14, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, Nov. 17 at Hodels in Bakersfield from 1 to 3 p.m....
Charlie Patrick was born Feb. 3, 1938 in Altus, Okla. He was raised in Shafter and graduated from Shafter High School. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carol; his daughter LeAnne and granddaughter Peyton; daughter Kelley Scott and husband Kip; grandchildren Jordan Scott, Kellen Scott (Alissa), Jeff Scott (Timi), great grandchildren Chrissy (Steven), Brandon, Haiden, Coby, Truxton, Aerie and Ellie; brother Murphy Patrick (Florence); and nieces and nephews. Charlie worked for Southern...
Billy Wayne (Bill) Grills, 84, husband of Nancy Ann (Goldsmith) Grills, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. Billy was born in Senath, Mo., to the late Chester Lee Grills and Irene (Holt) Grills. He was a retired truck driver and loved telling stories, traveling the county in his RV and spending time with his kids and grandkids. He also loved spending time with friends at the local Red Wagon Café, where he and the local farmers spun their many tales of days gone by and good...
