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2 years ago: Oct. 16, 2002 The Richland Primary School on West Lerdo Highway sought a name for its school. Today, the school is called Golden Oak Elementary School. 40 years ago: Oct. 20, 1982 Cindy Montoya, Silvia Montoya, Lori Mitchell, Joy Ryan and Pam Fletcher ran for SHS Homecoming Queen. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
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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: Saint Therese Catholic Church in 1988....
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3 years ago: Oct. 14, 1992 Shafter Public Works moved from its James Street location to the newly renovated City Hall at the Old Shafter Courthouse on 336 Pacific Ave. 40 years ago: Oct. 20, 1982 Shafter and Wasco High football teams infamous rival games were almost a half a century in. Shafter High with 26 wins and Wasco High with 25 wins were on the record in 1981. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
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: Evelyn, a waitress at the Shafter Motel in 1958....
1 Years Ago: Sept. 18, 2012 Wasco High 2012 Valedictorian Isydra G. Lujan completed West Point Army basic training. 20 Years Ago: Sept.18, 2002 Shafter High and the rest of the Country paid tribute to fallen heroes and victims of 9/11. 30 Years Ago: Sept. 1992 Xochiti Soto was crowned Homecoming Queen at Shafter High's Homecoming. Xochiti is the daughter of Ciriaco and Esther Soto. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
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Cam came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He is approximately 1 year old, and is a male labrador. He is great with staff, and other dogs and has been tested with small breeds. It is unknown if Cam is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children; his behavior towards children is unknown. 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 town and/or local. We do...
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 self-propelled harvester designed by Cliff McGraw on the Neufeld Farm in 1962....
Sabrina came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is approximately 1 years old, and is a female chihuahua mix. She is great with staff and other dogs; she has been tested with large and small breeds. It is unknown if Sabrina is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children; her behavior towards children is unknown. She will be available for adoption on Sept.16. If this is your dog, please call the shelter immediately. Proof of ownership will be...
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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: Back to school in 1992, from left, Dennis Cruz, Teresa Barton and Rosie Cota....
Simba came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He is approximately 2 years old, a male German shepherd mix. He is great with staff and has not been tested with other dogs. It is unknown if Simba is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children; his behavior with them is unknown. Simba will be available for adoption on Sept. 9. Simba is microchipped, but no information is found in the microchip. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we...
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1 years ago: 2012 Baker Hughes, the oilfields and energy technology company, had its grand opening at the Wonderful Industrial Park. 40 years ago: Sept. 8, 1982 Dr. Jae J. Kim opened his practice in Shafter. He graduated from the China Medical University in Taiwan in 1971. He received his training at the Veterans Medical Center in Pennsylvania. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
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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: After the May 4, 1968, Oroville Dam Dedication, Shafter High band director Vern Allen and band members with a...
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3 years ago: Aug. 19, 1992 Airman Jennifer D. Wiggs graduated from Air Force basic training in San Antonio, Texas. 40 years ago: Aug. 18, 1982 La Mexican Colonia, established in 1926, had its second reunion at the Shafter Veterans Hall. About 400 people attended. It was organized by Jessie Franco. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
Maki came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. The female shepherd mix is approximately 7-8 months old. She is great with staff and timid toward other dogs. It is unknown if Maki is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children; her behavior toward children is unknown. Maki will be available for adoption on Tuesday, Aug. 23. 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...
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: Shafter High football team, 1940....
Sara came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is approximately 2-3 years old, a female min pin mix. She is great with staff and other dogs and has been tested with large and small breeds. It is unknown if Sara is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children; her behavior towards children is unknown. She will be available for adoption on Aug. 15. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone the same opportunity to...
Go on out to the Shafter Animal Shelter, 18849 S. Shafter Ave., to meet a lovely little lady that may be a perfect fit for your home. Becky is a shepherd mix that is about 5 months old. Becky is very sweet and energetic. She is also curious about toys and treats. Becky will need a big back yard to run around in and some obedience training would be a good idea. Becky has passed her Safer Evaluations testing and is great with other dogs. For more information, visit the shelter....
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: Central Avenue, including Justesens, a drugstore under Dr. Duck's dentist office and Valentine's Cafe &...
