Serving the community since 1922
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3 years ago: Dec. 21, 1994 Construction of the new Richland School District Activity Center was in its first phase. The center is located behind the Shafter Aquatic Center. 40 years ago: Dec. 14, 1984 Pam and William McElroy opened their video store, FM Video, on James Street. They merged the business with their Clothesline Boutique business in the same building. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
1 years ago: Dec 17, 2014 The City Council welcomed newly elected member Eli Espericueta. Jasmine's Bakery on Sunset Avenue had an attic fire. The fire department got control of it before major damage was caused. Today, the bakery is still going strong. They are known for their tamales, torta, cakes and sweet breads. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
6 years ago: Dec. 2, 1964 A $2.5 million project was approved to build the California Aqueduct from Tupman to north of Lerdo Highway. 40 years ago: Dec. 5, 1984 The Shafter Cornet Store gave away four Cabbage Patch dolls in a drawing. The demand for popular dolls was intense, especially during the holiday season. 10 years ago: Dec. 10, 2014 The city said "goodbye and thank you" to Jon Johnston upon his retirement after 16 years of service on the City Council. --Compiled by Erica...
3 years ago: Nov. 16, 1994 The owner of Floyd Stores Inc., Floyd Burcham, sold all three of his locations. Today, the recently remodeled store remains at 555 Walker St. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
6 years ago: Oct. 28, 1964 Two noted residents, John Stockton and David Muir, died while taking some time away out of town. James Graddy was approved for a dancing permit by the Shafter City Council for his Graddy's Bar, 308 State Ave. 20 years ago: Oct. 3, 2004 Air Force Airman Alexander Alvarez graduated from basic training in San Antonio, Texas. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
4 years ago: Oct. 24, 1984 Shafter High's 1984 Homecoming Queen candidates were Jennifer Anderson, Michele Delozier, Stephanie Dobbs Sheila Wells and Jennifer Dobbs. 50 years ago: Oct. 23, 1974 Ray Wiley was named Kern County's Teacher of the Year. Wiley taught Mexican history and earth science for eighth graders at Richland Junior High. Compiled by Erica Soriano...
2 years ago: Sept. 1, 2004 The City of Shafter plan to expand its boundary to 7th Standard Road was approved. 40 years ago: Sept. 26, 1984 Shafter's new "No Alcohol" ordinance for public parks passed. New signs were posted at Mannel Park, Rodriguez Park and Stringham Park....
2 years ago: Sept. 15, 2004 The Shafter City County approved the naming of six streets after his family members in the New Freedom Home development. The names given were Enns Road, Martha Avenue, Loewen Street, Ryan Drive, Emily Way and Molly Court. 40 years ago: Sept. 12, 1994 Shafter High Math and Science teacher Mike Nichols coached Shafter's Academic Decathlon team. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
2 years ago: Sept. 15, 2004 The Shafter City County approved for property owner to name 6 streets after his family members in the New Freedom Home development. The names giving were Enns Roads, Martha Ae., Loewen Street, Ryan Drive, Emily Way and Molly Court. 40 years ago: Sept. 12, 1994 Shafter High math and science teacher Mike Nichols coached the SHS Academic Decathlon team. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
4 years ago: Aug. 15, 1984 Shafter High teacher and local artist Joaquin Patino was invited to the Plaza De La Raza Art Festival in Los Angeles. The MEChA adisor sold all 125 pieces of his Mexican cultural artwork. 10 tears ago: Aug. 6, 2014 After 40 years, Insect Lore founder Carlos White decided to close his Entomology Museum. The museum brought visitors from all over to share the knowledge of insects. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
4 years ago: July 18, 1984 Shafter Aquatic Center was all the craze to be at in the mid 80's summertime vacation. It was .50 for 17 years and under. *Today, the Shafter Aquatic Center is under new construction. Shafter residents are anticipating the new center to come. Especially with these new heat waves of future summers. 30 years ago: July 13, 1994 Larsen Jensen, 18, of Shafter, made a new 1500-meter freestyle swim event record. His time was 14 minutes and 56.71 seconds....
3 years ago: June 14, 2014 Richland Junior High said farewell to Principal Jason Hutchinson. He moved to a Boise, Idaho, school district. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
3 years ago: June 22, 1994 Richland District broke ground on the corner of Mannel Avenue and Fresno Avenue for Sequoia Elementary School. 20 years ago: June 2, 2004 Richland School District was in the process of approving the "After School Child Care Program." This program has helped with the care of their children while parents/guardians provide for their families. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
4 years ago: May 14, 1984 A few of the 1984 candidates for Junior Miss were Jennifer Dobbs, Stephanie Dobbs, Maribel Gonzalez, Terri Armstrong and Sheila Wells. 30 years ago: May 25, 1994 Luhzina Valdovinos was named Shafter's Young Woman of the Year. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
3 years ago: May 11, 1994 A few of the 1994-95 candidates for Junior Miss were Jacqueline Mora, Charolette Duran, Gabby Munoz, Shanna Riddle and Luhzina Valdvinos. 20 years ago: May 12, 2004 Shafter's Golden Oak Elementary Teachers of the Year were Susanne Franz, Jane Otto and Carolyn Roberts. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
3 years ago:[ May 4, 1994 Vicki Perez was crowned Cinco De Mayo Queen. 40 years ago: May 2, 1984 Richland Intermediate School was destroyed in an early morning fire, with an estimated $2 million in damage. Classes were delayed, but students attended makeshift combined classes at the junior high. --Compiled by Erica Seriano...
2 years ago: April 14, 2004 Freedom Homes was building 31 new houses on West Lerdo Highway and Schnaidt Street in Shafter. 40 years ago: April 25, 1984 Shafter's Smalltown Breakdancer Club members were Art Sanchez, Carver Sampson, Robert Gomez, Robert Ruiz and Jose Torres....
3 years ago: April 27, 1994 A few of the candidates in the Shafter Junior Miss competition were Stacy Becker, Raquel Herrera, Cindy Mayhew and Krystal Crook. 50 years ago: April 11, 1973 Some of the candidates in the running for Miss Shafter were Jenee Tadevich, Susan Franklin, Becky Witcher, Ellen Sill, Kim Handel, Jacque Janzen and Susan Franklin....
3 years ago: April 20, 1994 The candidates that ran for Shafter Cinco De Mayo Queen were Alma Moreno, Carmen Martinez, Vicki Perez, Consuelo Maravilla, Lorena Lopez, Irene Gonzalez, Monica Saldivar and Sagui Graciliano. 50 years ago: April 14, 1974 Six SHS juniors ran for Miss Shafter: Mary Lopez, Vicki Bender, Carla Crawford, Sheryl McGinty, Candy Paul and Anne Zachary. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
2 years ago: April 7, 2004 Lesley Ogle was crowned 2004 Shafter Junior Miss. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
5 years ago: March 13, 1974 Elmer Unruh and Robert Millwee were elected to the Shafter City Council. 40 years ago: March 14, 1984 Shafter High student Kim Haage was awarded the Bausch & Lomb science award. 30 years ago: March 9, 1994 The Shafter Generals varsity basketball team won the Valley Championship. 50 years ago: March 3, 2004 --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
1 years ago: Feb. 12, 2014 Angel Jimenez received the Community Service Award from the Shafter Chamber of Commerce. 20 years ago: Feb. 2, 2004 Manuel Garcia was named Shafter High football coach. 40 years ago: Feb. 2, 1994 Teen Challenge was awarded the Citizen of the Year award by the Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
1 years ago: Jan. 29, 2014 The Shafter Chamber of Commerce honored Angel Jimenez for community service. 40 years ago: Jan. 11, 1984 Pam Nixon and Court Maynard brought aerobic dance classes to the city. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
4 years ago: Jan. 4, 1984 Mike McCoy, Roger Trautman and Mark Ward completed the Fiesta Bowl Marathon in Scottsdale, Ariz. 20 years ago: Jan. 14, 2004 The Shafter Youth Center opened to serve the community's youth. The Center has served the Shafter commuity for the past two decades. – Compiled by Erica Soriano...
2 years ago: Dec. 18, 2003 The old Frosty King was demolished and was in the process of being relocated. Frosty King now sits at 683 Central Valley Hwy. 70 years ago: Jan. 8, 1953 The new Shafter High School auditorium was one of the additions to the school district. It was a part of a $17-million bond issue. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
