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The Shafter City Council voted unanimously to award the $3 million Shafter Aquatic Center Improvement Project contract to James E. Thompson Inc. Currently, the estimated cost of the project is $2.8 million, with $2.4 million coming from the Clean California Grant. The remaining $380,000 is coming from the city's General Fund. The project includes replacing the decking, landscaping, ADA improvements and resurfacing the pool. With the approval, the city can move forward, with the project's...
On Friday morning at approximately 5:10 a,m., two suspects broke into the Shafter Animal Shelter, 1849 S. Shafter Ave., and took two young dogs there. "The two puppies were scheduled to go to one of our rescue partners from out of state. They are still missing,and we just want to get them back," said Animal Control Officer Nick Riddick. "They were scheduled to go and start their new lives. This is sad, and we encourage anyone with information on the case to please contact the Shafter Animal...
The Shafter Depot Museum will be playing host to some special visitors on Saturday, including the main man from the North Pole. Santa Claus will arrive at the museum and will be setting up in the museum's new caboose to meet all his little friends. He will have a stuffed animal for each child. He will be on site from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The Shafter Brass Band will be playing Christmas music from 11 a.m. until noon. Featured will be 12 beautiful trees, each very different, which will fill...
A few years ago, a few Shafter residents were looking for a way to help the community celebrate the holidays without giving a bunch of hand-outs. Melissa Bergen and Katie Wiebe looked into Pride for Parents, hosted by FCS ministries in Atlanta. It emphasized the need to highlight that both donors and recipients want to bring something to the table and that desire should be honored. Though their resources may be limited, parents would rather know that they are providing for their children rather...
The Shafter Youth Center was the site of the city's latest ribbon cutting ceremony. Local dignitaries, along with representatives from CAPK, the Wonderful Company and a representative from Supervisor David Couch's office were on hand to celebrate a new playground at the Shafter Youth Center complex on East Euclid in Shafter. Director Angie Nelson said that the new playground is more than just a play structure. "This is so much more than equipment and wood chips," said Nelson. "This is a symbol...
Generally speaking, high school reunions are not written about after the event is over. That is not the case with the Shafter High's Class of 1968 latest get together. Their 55th reunion was held on Sept. 30 at Mettler's Racing Barn. Of the original 209 graduates, 48 attended with additional spouses and friends; total attendance was 78. The evening featured music, a catered meal and lots of mingling and storytelling. The highlight of the evening was awarding Gary Kern (a 1967 graduate of SHS)...
The Wasco High Tigers saw their season end on Friday, dropping the State title game to St. Vincent de Paul, 27-6, at Pasadena City College. The Tigers played a tough game, and the contest was actually a lot closer than the score would indicate. Led by Head Coach Chad Martinez, the Tigers sparred with the Mustangs in the first half, holding the powerful offense of the Mustangs to just one score. The Mustangs opened the scoring with a short touchdown run in the first quarter. Wasco, led by...
The Wasco High School advanced drama class recently enchanted an audience of 1,100 elementary school students with a vibrant and entertaining performance. The play staged in the historic auditorium was alive with loud cheers, applause and excitement. "Goldilocks on Trial" was a spin on the classic "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," with a twist of being put into the courtroom and dishing it all out. For Jules Wimberly, who played Mamma Bear, it was her first time performing in a play of any...
The Wasco City Council approved the purchase of equipment from Asphalt Zipper Inc. to increase city roads rehabilitation and reduce the cost of that work. At present, the city undertakes numerous road and alley rehabilitation projects each year. Other than minor repairs, most is completed by contractors. Even though much of this work is paid for with grant funding, escalating material and labor costs and contractor workforce shortages limit the number of road projects completed each year....
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 Christmas at the Shafter Depot—Come and see the Christmas tree display! Saturdays, Dec.16, 23, 30 and Jaan. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Don’t miss Santa and the Shafter Brass Band Saturday, Dec. 16 at 10:30 a.m. Light up Wasco Community Cruise—Dec. 18-19 a...
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 [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Snow in Shafter in 1962....
Dec. 3 Robert Earl Smith, 25, of Shafter, was arrested in the 300 block of Chris Street for battery onto spouse, child abuse and family offense violation. Fernando Quevedo, 23, of Shafter, was arrested in the 500 block of James Street for possession of unlawful paraphernalia and on a bench warrant/failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Dec. 7 Jose Vega Jr., 39, of Shafter, was arrested at Venable and Hicks for driving without a license. Dec. 8 Anthony Rogelio Villegas, 20, of Shafter, was arrested in the 300 block of Olson Avenue for...
The Mennonite Brethren Church of Shafter held a Christmas Festival event on Sunday night, giving the community several ways to celebrate this holiday season. "This was a special time for our church and the entire community," said Pastor Pay Coyle, who was one of the leaders of the event. There was something for just about anybody, including hay rides, Christmas music, story time, arts and crafts, and more. "I just love this thing," said Fred Marsh, who was at the event with his granddaughter....
Toys for Tigers brought joy to hundreds of children during its annual event, distributing gifts during this special time to ensure that every child in need experiences the magic of Christmas. The event on Saturday at Grace Community Church was a collective effort, with the organization raising funds throughout the year to purchase toys to serve over 300 families in 2023. "Yearly, we raise between $10,000 and $20,000, and all of that stays in Wasco," Madeline Nicol said. "This time, we partnered...
The Wasco Recreation and Parks District will hold its annual "Light up Wasco Community Cruise" event on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 18 and 19. Participants can drive in their vehicles or take the Dial-a-Ride bus to tour over 23 homes that are colorfully decorated and brightly lit with Christmas lights. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. at the Veterans Hall across from the WRPD office, 1202 Poplar Northside. Santa will be there, as well as the Gingerbread Man. There, you can pick up a cruise map, some...
The City of Wasco, in partnership with SNIP, will hold a free mobile spay and neuter clinic for residents on Friday, Dec. 22. Earlier this year, the city received a $288,000 grant to hold monthly no-cost spay/neuter clinics for three years, completing an estimated 1,800 surgeries. Recently, it was decided to host the clinics twice a month. "This will allow people a better time frame to make their appointment, every two weeks versus once a month. It gives everyone a better shot to fit it in...
I'm sure you'd agree that it doesn't seem possible that another Christmas Day is drawing near! All of the preparations of shopping for gifts, purchasing and cooking meals, planning the day with family or friends, and that's not to mention attending Advent services leading up to Christmas Day. Have you ever wondered what you'd do if it wasn't true? What if Jesus was nothing more than an invented figure to rally the people of his day? For bestselling author and former investigative reporter Lee Strobel, those are the kinds of questions he asks an...
Lance William Nickelsen, 60, a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Nov. 20 at his home in Caliente. Lance was born on Jan. 8, 1963, in Bakersfield, to John and Virginia Nickelsen of Shafter. He attended Richland Schools and Shafter High, graduating in 1980. Growing up, he ran track and swam competitively with the Shafter Stingrays and SHS swim teams. Through 4-H, he raised livestock, learned woodworking and entomology, and excelled at photography, turning the household kitchen...
Jesusa R. Hernandez, 97, of Shafter passed away Dec. 5, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Delmar Wallace Hudson, 92, of McFarland passed away Dec. 10, in McFarland. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Maria Acosta De Verdugo, 70, of Wasco passed away Dec. 11, in Bakersfield, Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Daniel Rocha Jr., 44, of Wasco passed away November 11, in Ramsey, Minnesota. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
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