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The Shafter High Generals, for the first time since 1955, are Valley Champs in football. The Generals pulled one more victory out in their incredible playoff run by beating Caruthers, 41-35, on Friday night. Freshman quarterback Ezekiel Osborn had another outstanding game, going 22-37 for 372 yards in passing, with three touchdowns. Maryon Sloan, just one of a slew of weapons for Osborn, led the corps of receivers with 199 yards with 10 receptions. This included a 65-yard touchdown pass play...
In the race for the two open seats on the Shafter City Council, Mayor Cathy Prout has kept her large lead in Nov. 8’s election, gathering 34% of the vote for a total of 1,682 votes, easily outdistancing all of the other candidates But, the race for the remaining seat has tightened since the last update. According to the Kern Elections Office, incumbent Cesar Lopez has closed the gap with Gustavo Olvera, with only 31 votes separating the two. After the previous update, Olvera had taken a 1...
The 2022 Champion Generals 1 Ezekiel Osborne QB • Fr. • 6' 2" • 150 lbs 2 Mariyon Sloan DB, WR • Fr. • 5' 10" • 165 lbs 3 Alex Aguirre HB, ILB • Jr. • 5' 10" • 175 lbs 4 Ernesto Guerrero K, KR • Jr. • 5' 6" • 165 lbs 6 Jesse Bernal WR, DB • Sr. • 5' 8" • 155 lbs 7 Jesus Figeuroa WR, DB • Jr. • 5' 10" • 165 lbs 8 Luciano Burnias WR, DB • Sr. • 5' 8" • 150 lbs 9 Jonathan Escobedo DB, WR • Jr. • 5' 7" • 155 lbs 10 Cash Gutierrez LB, HB • Fr. • 5' 10" • 165 lbs 11 Koa Rhodes FS, RB • Sr. • 5' 11" ...
There is an adage that has been around Shafter High throughout its history, “Once a General, Always a General.” This adage is no more evident this past week with the Shafter High Generals football team bringing the school’s first Valley championship since 1955. The city is full of Generals, young and old, rejoicing the victory. From store clerks, students, teachers, business owners, everyone is a proud General. The win has touched the entire city in a very positive way, giving all SHS alumn...
A county deputy shot an armed suspect allegedly running from a car chase near Palm Avenue and Gromer Avenue Sunday night, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect, described as a 21-year-old male, was treated at a hospital. His identity and condition was not reported. The incident began at approximately 1:08 a.m., with deputies near the site said they heard gunshots nearby, the Sheriff’s Office report said. While investigating the shots heard, deputies arrived and located fou...
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 [email protected] or call 661-292-5100 by Monday at 4 p.m. for that week’s paper. ANNOUNCEMENTS Shafter Lions Christmas Parade 2022 – Friday, Dec. 2, at Mannel Park at 4:30 p.m. Bounce houses, food, music, Christmas tree raffle tickets. Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Pictures with Santa and fun continues at 7:30 p.m. Wasco Downtown Christmas Par...
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@ The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Mrs. McClure's 8th grade at Richland Upper Grades in 1953-54....
Nov. 18 Ryan Glenn Hopkins, 31, of Shafter, was arrested on the West Lerdo Highway on an outside agency warrant. Nov. 19 Juan Jose Flores, 47, of Shafter, was arrested on Gibson and Mettler on an outside agency warrant and bench warrant/failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. William Cody Jameson, 33, of Shafter, was arrested on the 500 block of State Avenue on a bench warrant/failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Quintin Lee Hurst, 37, of Shafter, was arrested at Central Avenue and Munzer Street for carrying a concealed dirk/dagger,...
Planet Dance Studio will host its annual December recital, "'Sleigh Ride," on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Shafter High School auditorium. There will be 65 dancers ranging in age from 4 to 17 performing 19 dance routines made up of tap, ballet, jazz and hip-hop genres. Studio director Jacob Hernandez said, "Dancing is not only an art but also a sport, and these young athletes train hard." It is the studio's 20th anniversary, and the recital will be a celebration in honor of that. "We have touched...
Orange Heart Foundation and the Rose Festival Group will present a Christmas parade, vendor fair and tree lighting on December 3. It will be full of enjoyment and fun for the whole family. "It is just really exciting to bring it back the 2nd year. We thank our partners, Wasco High School and the City of Wasco. Nothing happens without them. We are thrilled to be able to do it again," Rose Festival Group member Sharon Sharp said. The festivities kick off the holiday season. "It's amazing and sets...
The Shafter Lions Club will be holding their annual Shafter Christmas Parade on Friday December 3 at Mannel Park. The event will begin at 4:30p.m., with a bounce house, food, music, and other activities for the kids. There will also be a Christmas Tree raffle. At 6:30p.m., the Christmas Parade will take center stage, full of floats, cars, trucks, and of course, a visit from Old St. Nick. At 7:30 p.m, the festivities at the park will continue, with the addition of Santa Claus, who will be there...
The Minter Field Air Museum will be getting a special visitor on Saturday morning, and they are preparing for the VIP. Santa Claus will be landing at Minter Field in an airplane, giving his reindeer a rest, as they prepare for the long trek on New Year's Eve. Santa will be accompanied by Mrs. Claus and will be handing out stuffed animals to all children attending the event. The stuffed animals are courtesy of Pets Smart on Ming Avenue in Bakersfield. According to Minter Field Air Museum...
Due to the pandemic, rising costs of living and other factors, hunger in areas such as Wasco is a challenge for some residents. One young man, Joshua Cooley, is spearheading an initiative to address this problem. Cooley is a Wasco High School senior and part of the Wonderful AG Prep Student Leadership Club. He is the activities and community coordinator for the club. For several years, he has played an instrumental role in launching and executing a holiday food drive for the needy. Once again,...
The Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church held their annual Takedown Tournament recently, drawing 160 competitors, the largest field in the tournament's history. Pastor Pat Coyle, along with a team of volunteers, put on the tournament, the season-opening event for most of the wrestlers. The tournament is affiliated with the Kern County Youth Wrestling Association, helping it draw wrestlers from all over the county and the Central Valley. Wrestlers came from as far as Selma, Fresno and Clovis, as...
The local chapter of PEO recently gathered for an afternoon tea at the home of Carol Olsen. The meeting was conducted by Judy Proffitt, recently installed as president, assisted by her board members and committee chairs. Highlights of the meeting included the ceremony of initiation of two new members, Judy Myers and Anna Balentine. Karen Holtermann presented an informative and enlightening presentation entitled “The Gleaming American Flag” which included a lesson in the proper way to fold a flag. The program was in keeping with the current the...
There is a key that will open many doors, like opening the way to new friends, a better marriage, helping your children and better work relationships. This is a key that everyone has, but it works better or worse for different people. Communication is the key. Everyone knows that life is ongoing communication. What is overlooked is that good and God-honoring communication is a skill that needs to be developed according to Biblical wisdom. The difference between wise righteous speech and wicked foolish speech are as night and day (Proverbs...
Charles Loyd Guyton was the son of William Archie and Beatrice Flanagan Guyton. Due to his mother’s untimely death when he was 28 days old, he was raised by his maternal grandparents, James Alexander and Nettie Flanagan, in Queen City, Texas, on a small farm. Guyton graduated from Queen City High School in 1952. His paternal grandparents were Henry Grady Guyton and Freda A. Harden. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and half-sister Janet G. Dial. In 1955, Charles came to Wasco, to see his dad and stepmother, Cora Guyton. H...
Louise Spears Patterson was born in Hervey, Ark., on June 21, 1929, to parents Hugh and Armittee Spears. Her early life was spent living on the family farm along with her 12 siblings. She had many fond memories of riding to church and town in their horse-drawn wagon. Louise and Junior Patterson were married Dec. 7, 1946, in Hempstead, Ark. They moved their family to Shafter in 1950, where they both sought work on local farms. Over the years, they had six children. In 1962, they purchased their...
A D Smith of Shafter was born on Nov. 20, 1932, and joined his wife and baby son in heaven one day after his 90th birthday on Nov. 21, 2022. Smith, surnamed James David Rogers, was adopted and went to live with his new parents, John and Lillie Mae Smith, in Tippah County, Miss., as a small boy. His new parents named him A D Smith. Smith grew up in Tippah County, where he learned farming and hard work. As a young man, he joined the Army and served his country faithfully and was proud of his...
Wasco High School will host their annual powder puff fundraiser on Thursday, December 8, at 7 pm. It promises to be a spirited celebration full of excitement and friendly rivalry. "The event has been going on for as long as I can remember. I played back in 2002. I know my mom played back in the 80's. It's a fun tradition that has been around for many years," class of 2023 advisor Amanda Rodriguez said. The tradition of powder puff games was created in the 1940's as women began filling in to...
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