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In a very tight Shafter City Council race, Mayor Gilbert Alvarado has once again passed Kris Lawrence and Chad Givens to have the second most votes in the election for the three open seats. Last week, results said that Givens and Lawrence had overtaken Alvarado by under 50 votes. As of Nov. 20, Alvarado has 17.5% the vote, with 2,088 votes. Givens is third with 2,068 votes and Lawrence is on the outside looking in at the moment with 2,033 votes. Council member Manuel Garcia is well off the pace...
The Recreation and Parks District gave 100 Shafter families a reason to smile this holiday season through its Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway. On Nov. 19, cars filed into the parking lot next to the Recreation office to pick up their meals. Volunteers and sponsors included Shafter Kiwanis, Shafter Rotary Club, Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church, Champs, Miramar International, Shafter Women's Club, Shafter Lions Club and the Shafter Commanders. Representatives from each organization were stationed...
Over 200 residents took advantage of a free flu shot and covid-19 testing clinic recently, allowing them to get both tasks done. The number of confirmed cases is on the rise, despite the Wear to Care campaign, urging residents to don masks whenever out in public. The clinic, held by the Kern County Latino Covid-19 Task Force, was on Nov. 12 at the Shafter Aquatic Center. Dignity Health administered the flu shot clinic. Dignity Health's Nora Garza, a health screening specialist, said that the...
Over 200 people flocked to the Tin Cup last Saturday for dozens of vendors set up selling their wares. Tin Cup manager Shakira Willis organized the Creations and Coffee event so the community could shop for a wide variety of items in one place including jewelry, food, clothing and more. Willis organized the event because of the challenge during the pandemic to find shops that are open and have the items they need. The attendees were also treated to music by the Charlie Zanne Band as they...
After Kern County dropped back to the purple tier, businesses have become more stringent about the wearing of masks and social distancing. Residents were warned a week in advance that the numbers were on the rise and the county was destined to drop from the red to the purple tier immediately. That is seven months to the day that the county went on its original quarantine, lockdown and school closure. During the few weeks where it was raised to the red, people took full advantage to take care of...
Principal Kevin Tallon led the students and staff at Wasco High School by example when he displayed kindness and compassion. He has always had an open-door policy and visitors are welcome. A 1995 Wasco High graduate, Tallon has been principal since 2014 and will culminate 18 years at the high school by being promoted into district administration Jan.1, when he is promoted to the position of assistant superintendent, director of programs. Tallon said that some of the biggest changes he has seen...
Lloyd was born July 15, 1926. in McMinnville, Tenn., and died May 26, in Long Beach. Blessed with a sublime bass-baritone voice, his love for God, family, students, music education and humble spirit were special gifts to all. A son of Isaac John Grizzell, Sr., and Julia Ann Sanders, Lloyd was preceded in death by 8 siblings, Faye Bowling, Jane Golden, Dorothy Womack, John Pope, Harold, I.J. Jr., Norman, and twin brother Floyd. Lloyd graduated from Tennessee Tech, where he was elected Student...
Nov. 17 David Vernon Lee, 58, of Shafter, was arrested on the 30100 block of Tulare Ave. in Shafter on a felony bench warrant. Raul Ojeda Orozco, 26, of Shafter, was arrested on the 200 block of Colvard St. in Shafter for theft/extortion of vehicle, possession of controlled substance, obstruction of a public officer and on a felony bench warrant. Anthony Tyler Smith, 25, of Shafter, was arrested on the 600 block of Central Valley Hwy. in Shafter for possession of over 28.5 grams of marijuana and controlled substance. Nov. 18 Maria Jaime...
Ongoing Warm clothing drive — District 4 Supervisor David Couch is collecting blankets, coats, gloves, hats, scarves and socks. Donations will benefit families in District 4. To schedule an in-person pickup, call 661- 868-3680. Utility bills — The City of Wasco reminds residents that the city’s official website is the only authorized avenue to pay your utility bill online. Covid-19 testing — There will be free covid-19 testing at the Wasco Library, 1102 7th St., Wasco. If you have insurance, they will be billed. Appointments can be made at...
Leonor Pinales, 94, of Shafter, passed away Nov. 17. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Maria Sanchez, 74, of Bakersfield, passed away Nov. 17 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Margarito Cervantes, 61, of Shafter, passed away Nov. 13 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Luis Garcia, 89, of Arvin, passed away Nov. 17 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Arvin. Maritza Garcia, 17, of McFarland, passed away Nov. 7 in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Maria Madrigal Vera, 57, of Wasco, passed away Nov. 20 in Bakersfield....
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: Post Office Market at 435 James St., built in 1930....
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And Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey. the lad and I will go yonder and worship, and we will come back to you.” Genesis 22:5 What a peculiar statement by Abraham! Here he is about to sacrifice his only son on the Altar of God, and he calls it worship! When the story is examined further and thought thoroughly the statement and proclamation of worship makes perfect sense. For in this event in the lives of Abraham and Isaac we find a perfect definition of what is true Bib...
1 years ago: Dec. 1, 2010 Sequoia Principal Jason Hutchinson and Assistant Principal Luis Rodriguez dressed up as Disney characters before the holiday vacation. They greeted students being dropped off for school. 20 years ago: Dec. 6, 2000 Trojan Drum Major Crystal Gonzalez won 1st Place overall at the Garces Festival and at the Stockdale Spectacular. 30 years ago: Nov. 21, 1990 Members of Shafter Cub Scouts Pack 913 Jeremy Oxford, George Cortez and Kinito Gonzalez were some of the scouts that...
