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  • Mystery History - July 4, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Updated Feb 15, 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 [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: Publisher Frank Wisner discusses the newspaper with Lee Page and Kris Johnson at The Shafter Press...

  • Classified Ads - July 16, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jul 18, 2020

    #1 YARD SALE SHAFTER #1 YARD SALE WASCO #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE 2005 Chrysler 300, $1,800. Clean tags, non-op. new parts, custom rims, needs work etc. Call 661-340-1544. #3 CAMPER/RV #4 MISC. FOR RENT #5 MISC. FOR SALE ENJOY 100% guaranteed, delivered-to-the door Omaha Steaks! Get 4 FREE burgers. Order The Griller Bundle -- only $79.99. 1-877-882-4248. Use Code 63281PAM or OmahaSteaks.com/family06 (Cal-SCAN) ATTENTION: OXYGEN USERS! The new Inogen One G%. 1-6 flow settings. Designed for 24-hour oxygen use. Compact and...

  • Classified Ads - July 9, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jul 12, 2020

    #1 YARD SALE SHAFTER #1 YARD SALE WASCO #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE 2005 Chrysler 300, $1,800. Clean tags, non-op. new parts, custom rims, needs work etc. Call 661-340-1544. #3 CAMPER/RV #4 MISC. FOR RENT #5 MISC. FOR SALE ENJOY 100% guaranteed, delivered-to-the door Omaha Steaks! Get 4 FREE burgers. Order The Griller Bundle -- only $79.99. 1-877-882-4248. Use Code 63281PAM or OmahaSteaks.com/family06 (Cal-SCAN) ATTENTION: OXYGEN USERS! The new Inogen One G%. 1-6 flow settings. Designed for 24-hour oxygen use. Compact and...

  • Headlines in History - July 9, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jul 10, 2020

    1 years ago: July 20, 2010 A ribbon cutting ceremony happened for the newly renovated Shafter Aquatic Center -- know to locals as The Shafter Pool. 20 years ago: July 19, 2000 The Outstanding Light Weight Wrestler award went Matt Maldonado. He took first place at the Almond Classic Tournament in McFarland. 30 years ago: July 11, 1990 The Shafter City Council approved a new program to assign officers to their own police vehicles. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...

  • Classified Ads - June 25, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jul 4, 2020

    #1 YARD SALE SHAFTER #1 YARD SALE WASCO #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE 2005 Chrysler 300, $1,800. Clean tags, non-op. new parts, custom rims, needs work etc. Call 661-340-1544. #3 CAMPER/RV #4 MISC. FOR RENT #5 MISC. FOR SALE ENJOY 100% guaranteed, delivered-to-the door Omaha Steaks! Get 4 FREE burgers. Order The Griller Bundle -- only $79.99. 1-877-882-4248. Use Code 63281PAM or OmahaSteaks.com/family06 (Cal-SCAN) ATTENTION: OXYGEN USERS! The new Inogen One G%. 1-6 flow settings. Designed for 24-hour oxygen use. Compact and...

  • Classified Ads - July 2, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jul 4, 2020

    #1 YARD SALE SHAFTER #1 YARD SALE WASCO #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE 2005 Chrysler 300, $1,800. Clean tags, non-op. new parts, custom rims, needs work etc. Call 661-340-1544. #3 CAMPER/RV #4 MISC. FOR RENT #5 MISC. FOR SALE ENJOY 100% guaranteed, delivered-to-the door Omaha Steaks! Get 4 FREE burgers. Order The Griller Bundle -- only $79.99. 1-877-882-4248. Use Code 63281PAM or OmahaSteaks.com/family06 (Cal-SCAN) ATTENTION: OXYGEN USERS! The new Inogen One G%. 1-6 flow settings. Designed for 24-hour oxygen use. Compact and...

  • Headlines in History - July 2, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jul 4, 2020

    2 years ago: June 28, 2000 The Wasco Valley Golf Course had their 4th Annual Junior Golf Camp. It helps introduce the young people how to play and enjoy golf. Eighty kids attended the camp. 30 years ago: June 27, 1990 A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Stringham’s Park, on the corner of James Street and East Lerdo Highway. 40 years ago: June 25, 1980 The Shafter Shuttle was in full operation for the very first time on June 25, 1980. A round trip was 50 cents a...

  • Mystery History - July 2, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jul 4, 2020

    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: Ed Thiessen and Lowell Thiessen on Lerdo Highway, west of Shafter. CORRECTION: Last week we gave the details away, but...

  • Headlines in History - June 25, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jun 28, 2020

    2 years ago: June 28, 2000 The Wasco Valley Golf Course had its 4th Annual Junior Golf Camp. It helps introduce young people to playing and enjoying golf. Eighty kids attended the camp. 30 years ago: June 27, 1990 A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Stringham's Park, located on the corner of James Street and East Lerdo Highway. 40 years ago: June 25, 1980 The Shafter Shuttle was in full service for the first time on June 25, 1980. A round trip was 50 cents, 25...

  • Mystery Mystery - June 25, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jun 28, 2020

    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: Ed Thiessen and Lowell Thiessen in 1926 on Lerdo Highway, 2.5 miles from Shafter....

  • Classified Ads - June 18, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jun 26, 2020

    #1 YARD SALE SHAFTER #1 YARD SALE WASCO #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE 2005 Chrysler 300, $1,800. Clean tags, non-op. new parts, custom rims, needs work etc. Call 661-340-1544. #3 CAMPER/RV #4 MISC. FOR RENT #5 MISC. FOR SALE ENJOY 100% guaranteed, delivered-to-the door Omaha Steaks! Get 4 FREE burgers. Order The Griller Bundle -- only $79.99. 1-877-882-4248. Use Code 63281PAM or OmahaSteaks.com/family06 (Cal-SCAN) ATTENTION: OXYGEN USERS! The new Inogen One G%. 1-6 flow settings. Designed for 24-hour oxygen use. Compact and...

  • Mystery History - June 18, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jun 20, 2020

    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: Barbara Mettler and Jeannie Anderson look at carpet samples at Shafter Floor Covering, from the Shafter High School...

  • Classified Ads - June 11, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jun 12, 2020

    #1 YARD SALE SHAFTER #1 YARD SALE WASCO #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE 2005 Chrysler 300, $1,800. Clean tags, non-op. new parts, custom rims, needs work etc. Call 661-340-1544. #3 CAMPER/RV #4 MISC. FOR RENT #5 MISC. FOR SALE ENJOY 100% guaranteed, delivered-to-the door Omaha Steaks! Get 4 FREE burgers. Order The Griller Bundle -- only $79.99. 1-877-882-4248. Use Code 63281PAM or OmahaSteaks.com/family06 (Cal-SCAN) ATTENTION: OXYGEN USERS! The new Inogen One G%. 1-6 flow settings. Designed for 24-hour oxygen use. Compact and...

  • Headlines in History - June 11, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jun 12, 2020

    1 years ago: June 2, 2010 Caroline Aguirre, a Shafter High School sophomore, headed to the University of California at Santa Cruz for the summer to participate in study of marine mammals. 20 years ago: June 14, 2000 Four Richland Junior High students were nominated to suggest street names for Shafter's new Freedom homes sub-division. Yvette Cortez was one of the students to suggest Ohanneson Avenue, Shafter's first mayor, Phil Ohanneson (1938-1942). 30 years ago: June 20,...

  • Mytery History - June 11, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jun 12, 2020

    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 Wasco High School band performs in Shafter's 50th anniversary parade in 1963....

  • Classified Ads - June 4, 2020

    Updated Jun 4, 2020

    #1 YARD SALE SHAFTER #1 YARD SALE WASCO #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE 2005 Chrysler 300, $2,000. Clean tags, NON-OP. NEW parts, custom rims, etc. Needs work. 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- SCAN) #3 CAMPER/RV #4 MISC. FOR RENT #5 MISC. FOR SALE OXYGEN -- Anytime....

  • Classified Ads - May 28, 2020

    Updated Jun 4, 2020

    #1 YARD SALE SHAFTER #1 YARD SALE WASCO #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE 2005 Chrysler 300, $2,000. Clean tags, NON-OP. NEW parts, custom rims, etc. Needs work. 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- SCAN) #3 CAMPER/RV #4 MISC. FOR RENT #5 MISC. FOR SALE OXYGEN -- Anytime....

  • Headlines in History - June 4, 2020

    Updated Jun 4, 2020

    1 years ago: June 2, 2010 Caroline Aguirre, a Shafter High School sophomore, headed to the University of California at Santa Cruz for the summer to participate in study of marine mammals. 20 years ago: June 14, 2000 Four Richland Junior High students were nominated to suggest street names for Shafter's new Freedom homes sub-division. Yvette Cortez was one of the students to suggest Ohanneson Avenue, Shafter's first mayor, Phil Ohanneson (1938-1942). 30 years ago: June 20,...

  • Mystery History - June 4, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jun 4, 2020

    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: Mr. and Mrs. Ross pose in front of the Rasco 5-10-15 Cent Store on Central Avenue, with Darlene...

  • Classified Ads - May 21, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Updated May 30, 2020

    #1 YARD SALE SHAFTER #1 YARD SALE WASCO #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE 2005 Chrysler 300, $2,000. Clean tags, NON-OP. NEW parts, custom rims, etc. Needs work. 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- SCAN) #3 CAMPER/RV #4 MISC. FOR RENT #5 MISC. FOR SALE OXYGEN -- Anytime....

  • Headlines in History - May 28, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Updated May 30, 2020

    1 years ago: June 9, 2010 Private Patricia M. Matthews, of Shafter, graduated from Army Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. 20 years ago: May 31, 2000 There was a ribbon cutting at the Shafter Farm Labor Camp. They built 84 new housing units at the camp, 17213 Central Valley Hwy. 30 years ago: May 30, 1990 Shafter's city engineer, John Guinn, gave a discussion about adding signal lights to Five Points, where West Lerdo Highway, Shafter Avenue, and the end of Central...

  • Mystery History - May 28, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Updated May 30, 2020

    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: Peter and Debbie Reimer with their daughter and Dale and Nadine Sperling dressed up with their car decked out for the...

  • Headlines in History - May 21, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Updated May 22, 2020

    1 years ago: May 19, 2010 A ceremony for some former Shafter High School athletes inducted in Shafter's Athletic Hall of Fame. Among were Dave Anderson (1947), Steven Rodriguez (1948) and Scott Peterson (1983). 20 years ago: May 10, 2000 The Cinco De Mayo queen was Adel Rodriguez. 30 years ago: May 16, 1990 Band members from Shafter and Wasco were a part of The Golden Empire Suns Youth Band representing California. The band was invited to perform on July 4, 1990, in...

  • Mystery History - May 21, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Updated May 22, 2020

    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: County Clerk Vera Gibson, a guest at the Green Hotel for a Kern County Historical Society...

  • Mystery History - May 14, 2020

    The Shafter Press|Updated May 14, 2020

    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: Peter and Debbie Reimer with their daughter, and Dale and Nadine Sperling dressed up with their car decked out for the...

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