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  • Classified Ads - Jan. 26, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Jan 26, 2023

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  • Headlines in History - Jan. 26, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Jan 26, 2023

    4 years ago: Feb. 2, 1983 Shafter High Students try out the school's first Commodore 64 Computer in Lloyd Robidaux' math class. The desktop computer was introduced August 1982. 20 years ago:Jan. 15, 2003 The Richland School Board's president, Roger Riley, presents retiring district secretary Suzie Dobbs with a certificate of recognition for 20 years of service. 10 years ago:Jan. 16, 2013 The City of Shafter kicked off its centennial celebration in style with a birthday bash held at the Shafter...

  • Mystery History - Jan. 19, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Jan 19, 2023

    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: Steve Rodriguez' parents, Juan and Margarita Rodriguez, in 1930...

  • Classified Ads - Jan. 19, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Jan 19, 2023

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  • Mystery History - Jan. 5, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Jan 5, 2023

    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 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Maple School students in 1915....

  • Classified Ads - Jan. 5, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Jan 5, 2023

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  • Mystery History - Dec. 29, 2022

    The Shafter Press|Dec 29, 2022

    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: A KCLC Lot Auction in Shafter at Central Valley Highway and Central Avenue in approximately 1914....

  • Classified Ads - Dec. 29, 2022

    The Shafter Press|Dec 29, 2022

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  • Pet of the Week: Aladdin is looking for a loving home

    Jamie Stewart, The Shafter Press|Dec 29, 2022

    Come out to the Shafter Animal Shelter and meet this adorable guy named Aladdin. Aladdin is a 1-year-old German shepherd who is looking for a loving home. He is a little shy since coming to the shelter but would love to learn about toys and long walks. Aladdin has passed all of his Safer Dog Evaluations and is ready for his forever home. He would love to have a family with an active life and a big yard for him to run around in. If you would like to meet Aladdin, come down to the shelter, 18849...

  • Pet of the Week: Introducing Princess

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Dec 29, 2022

    Princess came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. This husky is approximately 4 to 6 months old and is great with staff and other dogs. She is friendly, affectionate, gentle, playful, smart, quiet and dignified. At the time, it is unknown if Princess is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children. Her behavior toward children is unknown. Princess will be available for adoption on Jan. 5. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone the same...

  • Pet of the Week: Donny needs a loving home

    Wasco Tribune|Dec 22, 2022

    Donny came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He is an independent and quiet 2-4-year-old male cairn terrier. He was found abandoned and is slowly warming up to staff and other dogs. It is unknown whether Donny is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children; his behavior towards children is unknown. Donny will be available for adoption on Thursday, Dec. 22. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone the same opportunity to adopt....

  • Headlines in History - Dec. 22, 2022

    The Shafter Press|Dec 22, 2022

    2 years ago: Dec. 18, 2002 The Shafter Youth Center had its groundbreaking ceremony. 30 years ago: Dec. 23, 1992 Charles Rekosh was named the new Shafter High principal. Rekosh was at the school 19 years before becoming principal. 40 years ago: Dec. 22, 1982 The Shafter Recreation and Parks District approved a location for the Shafter Senior Citizen Facility on Sunset Avenue. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...

  • Classified Ads - Dec. 22, 2022

    The Shafter Press|Dec 22, 2022

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  • Mystery History - Dec. 15, 2022

    The Shafter Press|Dec 15, 2022

    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: The Richland Santa Fe Grammar School, about 1935....

  • Classified Ads - Dec. 15, 2022

    The Shafter Press|Dec 15, 2022

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  • Petty of the Week: Mandy is waiting for a forever home

    Jamie Stewart, The Shafter Press|Dec 15, 2022

    Shafter Animal Control would like local residents to meet their beautiful girl Mandy. She is a 2- year-old brindle hound mix and has shown shelter staff that she is good with other dogs and just wants to be a lap dog. Mandy is a little timid at first but when she warms up to you, she is super sweet. She is strong, so they would recommend a strong handler. Some obedience training would be a good idea. Mandy has passed all of her Safer Dog Evaluation tests and is ready to be adopted. If you are...

  • Pet of the Week: Introducing Starsky

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Dec 15, 2022

    Starsky came into the Wasco animal Shelter as a stray and is an approximately 2-4 years old. He's a male cane corso. He is great with staff and other dogs and can be described as friendly, gentle, playful, protective and quiet. It is unknown if Starsky is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children. His behavior towards children is unknown. Starsky will be available for adoption on Friday, Dec. 16. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give...

  • Mystery History - Dec. 8, 2022

    The Shafter Press|Dec 8, 2022

    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: The front of the E.K. Grant Garage in 1921, with Al Edelmann and Clyde Grant....

  • Pet of the Week: Heidi needs a loving home

    Wasco Tribune|Dec 8, 2022

    Heidi came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is protective, brave and dignified. Heidi is a 3-5-year-old chihuahua and is great with staff and other dogs. At the time, it is unknown if Heidi is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children. Her behavior towards children is unknown. Heidi will be available for adoption on Friday, Dec. 9. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone the same opportunity to adopt. Adopters can be from out of...

  • Classified Ads - Dec. 8, 2022

    The Shafter Press|Dec 8, 2022

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  • Mystery History - Dec. 1, 2022

    The Shafter Press|Dec 1, 2022

    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....

  • Classified Ads - Dec. 1, 2022

    The Shafter Press|Dec 1, 2022

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  • Mystery History - Nov. 24, 2022

    The Shafter Press|Nov 24, 2022

    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 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: The Shafter water tower in the mid ‘50s....

  • Classified Ads - Nov. 24, 2022

    The Shafter Press|Nov 24, 2022

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  • Headlines in History - Nov. 24, 2022

    The Shafter Press|Nov 24, 2022

    3 years ago: Nov. 11, 1992 John Fabrie of Fabrie Jewelers celebrated changing ownership to son Rich Fabrie. Rich continued the business for the next 30 years. Rich retired and closed up Fabrie Jewelers in 2020. 40 years ago: Nov. 10, 1982 The SHS marching band had their first annual band review. The first salute of the competition was given by Jennifer Dobbs. It was sponsored by the Shafter Friends of Fine Arts. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...

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