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The Shafter City Council voted to move forward on a project that will see the existing Shafter Learning Center and Library expand to include more classrooms and several areas that will make the center a complex suited for a variety of uses. Just a few months ago, GAF Materials, a roofing materials manufacturer based in Cawelo, decided to reach out to the community and find out a need that the residents of Shafter had and try to fill that need. CCO Andy Hilton met with Councilmember Cathy Prout,...
If you are wondering why you have not received a water bill this month, it is not a mistake, but a change the city is making in their billing procedures for utility customers. Currently, the city has been billing customers for their water in advance. Payments made at the beginning of November were for services provided in the month of November. For customers on a water meter, more is involved. These customers receive a bill for the trash and sewer services for the upcoming month, but the water bill for the previous month. With the new billing...
The Golden Oak Tigers had a packed cafeteria on Tuesday morning as they held their annual Christmas program. Santa arrived and played emcee for the event as all of the classes had their turn on the stage. Parents, friends and family filled the space up as the kids performed a variety of holiday songs, including Mrs. Lopez's class, who kicked things off with "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." Santa told the kids after the song that he really could see if they were naughty or nice, and that he...
To the delight of over 150 people awaiting his arrival, Minter Field played host to the jolly old fellow from the North Pole on Saturday. The Minter Field Air Museum sponsored their annual Santa Fly-In, giving everyone a chance to meet St. Nick. Museum Director Ronald Pierce said he was glad the weather held out, allowing Santa to make a safe touchdown next to the main hangar. Santa was accompanied by Mrs. Claus and a host of helpful elves. California Pinups for Patriots assisted Santa with the...
The First Southern Baptist Church in Shafter is inviting the community to their annual Candlelight Christmas Service that will be held on Sunday, Dec. 22. The service will begin at 6 p.m. The service will have a special message in this holiday time and will also include music. Pastor Jim Neal will be delivering the message and is encouraging everyone to stick around after the service for a time of fellowship. A cookie reception will be held afterward....
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Seeking all veterans -- A meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. hour at the Veterans Hall, 309 California Ave., Shafter. Call Mike Miller for more details, 661-477-9261. NEW: Santa at the Depot -- Santa will be at the Depot Museum Saturday, Dec. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your cameras and vote for your favorite Holiday Tree. Elks’ New Year’s Eve Party — Open to the public at 16694 Wasco Ave., Wasco. Doors open at 5 p.m. Call Annie for tickets and more information, 661-203-7328. Libraries closed — All Kern Coun...
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 [BEGIN ITAL]The Press,[END ITAL] 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Downtown Shafter Christmas decorations on Central Avenue in January 1978....
Dec. 9 Feddie Vincent Burnias, 32, of Shafter, was arrested in the 500 block of North Shafter Avenue on felony bench warrant. Dec. 10 Mario Alberto, 29, of Shafter, was arrested on the corner of Poplar Avenue and West Los Angeles on a misdemeanor bench warrant and outside agency warrant. Vanessa Espinosa Oros, 33, of Shafter, was arrested in the 400 block of North Wall Street on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Dec. 12 Christopher Martinez, 24, of Shafter, was arrested on an outside agency warrant. Dec. 13 Fancisco Troncoso, 25, of Delano, was...
Walter Bergen was greatly loved and respected as a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. The oldest child of Pete and Ada Bergen, Walter was born in a small house on Sullivan Road west of Enos Lane. He attended Rio Bravo School, Shafter High and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Walter married Judith Nelson in 1953. They were blessed with four sons. Walter started his career working for the Hollister family in Lompoc and retired as a sales manager for BW Implement Co. in Buttonwill...
Daniel Rodriguez, 19, of Shafter, passed away Dec. 15 in Texoma, Texas. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Teodoro Lopez Wences, 48, of Shafter, passed away Dec. 9 in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Silvia C. Salazar, 65, of Shafter, passed away Dec. 12 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter....
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER #1 YARD SALE WASCO Yard Sale: 12/21, Saturday, from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 640 California Ave, Shafter. Clothes, dishes, etc. #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE -- 2005 Chrysler 300, $2,000. Clean tags, non-op. NEW parts, custom rims, etc. Call 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 HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 1-day vacation. Tax deductible, Free towing, All paperwork taken care of. Call 844-491-2884 (Cal-...
Omega Smith entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on Dec. 20, 2019, after her courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Jan. 27, 1936, in Achille, Okla. A longtime resident of Shafter, Omega graduated from Shafter High School in 1953. She was employed by the Richland School District as a secretary for many years. Omega married the love of her life, Kenny Smith, in 1958 in Las Vegas. They were happily married for 61 years Omega was a member of Valley Bible...
