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With the majority of California schools and resource centers dealing with challenging budget cuts and uncertainty, the Shafter Healthy Start program received a much-needed boost from First 5 Kern, with a financial award of $800,000 to continue to serve the Shafter community from 2020 to 2025. With the help of Program Director Dr. Mayra Helo-Trvino, the resource center applied for a very competitive grant to continue to serve communities. Helo-Trevino said, "This grant is so competitive that a...
PFC Daniel Rodriguez, 19, passed away on Dec. 15, 2019, in Texhoma, Texas. On his way home for the holidays. Rodriguez was born on Oct. 23, 2000, in Bakersfield to Ivonne and Dagoberto Rodriguez. Rodriguez grew up in Shafter. He graduated from Shafter High School in 2018. After high school, Rodriguez joined the U.S. Army. He went to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., for basic training and completed training on Sept. 6, 2018. He was awarded the Army Achievement Medal. Rodriguez attended 91H AIT in Fort...
The Shafter Depot Museum held their annual Christmas celebration this past Saturday with refreshments, music, Christmas trees and fun. The Shafter Brass Band performed for the crowd, playing a variety of holiday favorites. Among the band was former Judge Gary Ingle, who is celebrating his 40th year playing Christmas music for the community of Shafter. The event featured 16 trees decorated in the theme for this year, "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" Several clubs, organizations and individuals...
Sequoia Elementary School held their annual Christmas Program last Thursday morning with the students performing a variety of holiday songs. In years past, it was hard to get a seat for the event, with the venue filling up quickly, well before start time of the program. This year, there was a performance for the kindergarten to third graders at 8:30 a.m., with a separate performance for the fourth through sixth graders at 9:30 a.m. This alleviated the crowds and gave everyone a chance to enjoy...
Sequoia Elementary School held their annual Christmas Program last Thursday morning with the students performing a variety of holiday songs. In years past, it was hard to get a seat for the event, with the venue filling up quickly, well before start time of the program. This year, there was a performance for the kindergarten to third graders at 8:30 a.m., with a separate performance for the fourth through sixth graders at 9:30 a.m. This alleviated the crowds and gave everyone a chance to enjoy...
ANNOUNCEMENTS 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. 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 County libraries will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 1, 2020. MOFA -- Mexican American Opportunity Foundation of Bakersfield is a vocational training at no cost. Career...
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: The Insect Lore building on South Beech Avenue circa 1990. We also note that Ronald Pierce came up with this information about our Dec. 5...
Dec. 15 Jesus Omar Ruiz Jamies, 38, of Shafter, was arrested in the 400 block of Karla Street for an open container and DUI. Dec. 16 Andrew Lester Avalos, 21, of Shafter, was arrested at South Wall Street and Stone on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Miguel Valladolid Jr., 34, of Shafter, was arrested in the 500 block of Jackson Avenue for obstruction of a public Officer. Dec. 17 Miguel Valladolid Jr., 34, of Shafte,r was arrested for domestic violence. Michael Figueroa, 31, of Shafter, was arrested on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Jose Reyes Soto,...
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...
Guillermo Hernandez Zamora, 54, of Shafter, passed away Dec. 15 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Peggy Jean Lippert, 94, of Shafter/Bakersfield passed away Dec. 16, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Kenneth D. Moen, 56, of Shafter passed away Dec. 20. Peters Funeral Home Shafter....
Robert Ashby Woolley, 79, died Dec. 10, 2019, in Everett, Wash., following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He is survived by his twin sister, Bette Williams; children Kevin Woolley, Sarah Woolley and Taryn Woolley; and grandchildren Katelynn Woolley, Nathan Woolley and Cashlie Rennie. Bob was born and raised in Wasco, the son of Herb and Ruth Woolley. In his early years, Bob spent time fishing, hunting and boating with his father and grandfather. He was also an avid swimmer and tennis player in high school. His passion for flying started a...
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The Young Adult Theater of Shafter finished its debut production this past weekend with crowds on hand to see their performances of the classic "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown." Led by the YATS Director Cris Starrh, the play entertained audiences with three shows, finishing up Saturday night. The production used a cast of six actors, each showing their prowess on the stage, be it covering the stage during a dance number or belting out a song. Charlie Brown was played by local theater veteran...
Everyone knows what you are doing if you say "I'm going to the King." The King is Frosty King, the fast food restaurant that focuses on great food and service. For over 20 years, Sammy Ayash and company had been serving Shafter with burgers, chicken, fries, onion rings and also a good variety of dessert items such as sundaes, shakes, freezes and floats. What some people don't know is that the building also houses the New York Deli. Ayash said that he got the idea of the deli when they were...
Sequoia Elementary School held their annual Christmas Program last Thursday morning with the students performing a variety of holiday songs. In years past, it was hard to get a seat for the event, with the venue filling up quickly, well before start time of the program. This year, there was a performance for the kindergarten to third graders at 8:30 a.m., with a separate performance for the fourth through sixth graders at 9:30 a.m. This alleviated the crowds and gave everyone a chance to enjoy...
