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Max Hanner, a pilot who died during a crash Nov. 3, was recently remembered at a memorial service at Minter Field. Max Hanner was a long-time pilot for Inland Cropdusters, Inc., flying for them for over 30 years. Hanner was tragically killed on Nov. 3, near the Minter Field Airport, in a field across from The Grapery. Hanner lost control of the aircraft and crashed, bursting into flames upon impact. While Hanner flew as an occupation, it was also his passion. When he was in the air, he was at...
GROW Academy students can now get a firsthand experience of what is involved bringing food to the table with a new edible schoolyard. According to Principal Brook Webb, edible schoolyards are an important and useful tool in educating students on what is involved in getting food produced and to residents' dinner tables. Students at Grow Academy - formerly known as Grimmway Academy - participate in every phase of the edible garden, from planting, watering, harvesting, and helping prepare the food...
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual Awards Banquet and State of the City address on Thursday, Jan. 27 at the Shafter Ford Theater, at 5:30 p.m. The event starts with an hor d'oeuvres hour, followed by dinner, and then the presentation of the awards. There will also be a State of the City address given by Mayor Cathy Prout. The winners of the 2022 awards banquet have been announced. Peters Funeral Home is receiving the Architecture Contributing to Business Revitalization...
Wasco is bringing holiday traditions back to the community. Santa Claus will be arriving in Wasco on Saturday, Dec.11. He will be riding on a city fire truck with City Council members, who will help light the tree in front of the historic Wasco Union High School auditorium. The parade will begin at Broadway and travel down 7th Street, ending at Poplar Street. The tree will be lit at 7:15 p.m. The Wasco Rose Festival and Orange Heart Foundation are working together to bring this event to the...
Wasco Union High School District Superintendent Rob Cobb updated the community on the latest vaccine mandates that apply to staff and students. Cobb said in his November message despite the progress of in-person classes, homecoming and a fall sports season, challenges still lie ahead that he wants to provide clarity on such as the latest vaccine mandates as they apply to staff and students. Vaccine requirements for staff, effective Oct.15, all "school workers," including all school employees, su...
Nov. 19 Nicholas Mendez Sanchez, 43, of Shafter, was arrested on the 100 block of Orange Ave. for under the influence of controlled substance. Nov. 20 Justin Daniel Hernandez, 20, of Shafter, was arrested on the 600 block of Redwood Dr. on a felony bench warrant and misdemeanor bench warrant. Jesse Mora, 35, of Shafter, was arrested on the 700 block of Grant St. on a misdemeanor bench warrant, obstruction of a public officer and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia. Nov. 21 Luis Ralston Dalby, 19, was arrested on Gossmar Grove on a...
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. ONGOING NEW: The Wasco Rose Festival and Orange Heart Foundation are hosting the Wasco Christmas Parade and tree lighting ceremony on Sat. Dec. 11. The parade begins at 6 p.m. on 7 th St. and Broadway and ends at Poplar Ave. The Tree Lighting follows the p...
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 Shafter Parade in 1973....
The number of people who have covid-19 continues to rise in Shafter and Wasco. On Nov. 23, the total number of infected in Shafter since March 2020 increased from 4,570 to 4,731, an increase of 161 newly infected. The number of infected continues to rise in Wasco from Nov. 23 of 6,748 cases to an increase of 93 on Nov. 30 of 6,841 cases. Michelle Corson, of Kern County Public Health, provided information on the new Omicron variant of the covid-19 virus. Corson said the California Department of...
Hector M. Martinez, 66, of Wasco, passed away Nov.22, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Cruz Aguirre, 54, of Shafter, passed away Nov.22, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Juan Francisco Lopez Felix, 31, of Wasco, passed away Nov.22, in Mexicali, Mexico. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Maria del Carmen Soto, 69, of Bakersfield, passed away Nov.21, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Samuel Sabala Jr., 63, of Bakersfield, passed away Nov.27, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Josephine...
Albert Albiar passed away peacefully on Nov. 1, 2021, at home in Sacramento with his family by his side. He fought a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease over the past decade but his personality and spirit lasted until the very end. Albert is survived by his wife Dolores, his three children - Erica, Pete, Alicia, six grandchildren, four sisters, and a brother. Albert was born on April 18, 1950 and resided in the Mexican Colony in Shafter. He attended Shafter High School and shortly after...
Malcolm Kibbe was born on June 16, 1952 to parents Irvin Kibbe and Beatrice Williams Kibbe in Delano and passed away on Nov. 11 2021 in Bakersfield. Malcolm graduated from Delano High School in 1970 and attended Bakersfield College. In 1975 Mal married Cathy O'Brien and they made their home in Bakersfield where he was employed In Agricultural Sales. In 1985 Mal and Cathy welcomed a son Jarod into their family. Mal was a reserve officer for both the Bakersfield Police Department and the Kern...
Danny Lee Ballard was born on Dec. 5, 1940, in Leachville, Ark., to Paul and Nina Ballard. He was raised in Shafter where he met the love of his life, Sandra Ebling. Danny and Sandra were married on Aug. 3, 1962. They had 3 children: Danny Ballard, Jr., CaSaundra Underwood and Edward Ballard. Danny enjoyed fishing and had the patience of Job waiting for that one big trout. He was a faithful member of Valley Bible Church in Shafter and Christ Church of the Valley in Bakersfield. Danny worked at...
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Wasco High School Varsity Football Coach Chad Martinez was awarded KGET News' FFX inaugural "Coach of the Year." FFX stands for Friday Football Xtra from KGET News. "It's a great honor to be named Coach of the Year," Martinez said. "I accepted this award on behalf of my entire coaching staff." Martinez said he worked with the best coaches in the nation and gave a big shout out to his Offensive Coordinator Joe Dominguez. "He lit up the scoreboard all year with a dynamic offense on the ground and...
Wasco High School Varsity Football Coach Chad Martinez was awarded KGET News' FFX inaugural "Coach of the Year." FFX stands for Friday Football Xtra from KGET News. "It's a great honor to be named Coach of the Year," Martinez said. "I accepted this award on behalf of my entire coaching staff." Martinez said he worked with the best coaches in the nation and gave a big shout out to his Offensive Coordinator Joe Dominguez. "He lit up the scoreboard all year with a dynamic offense on the ground and...
You can't go wrong with a pet named Tator. You can nickname him Tator Tot and have fun with his name as well as fun with Tator. He is a small adult white/cream and brown Chihuahua. Tator is good in a home with other dogs. It is unknown how he is around children or cats. Tater came in as a stray. He is approximately a 4-5 year old, male, Chihuahua mix. He is great with staff and other dogs, and he has been tested with both small and large breeds. At the time it is unknown is Tater is house/crate...
