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When City of Wasco employees learned of a need for athletic shoes for needy children in town, they responded with a $1,800 donation to provide them. Thanks to the Wasco Planning Department's Biridiana Bishop, employees were made aware of the need for running shoes for Sheriff's Athletic League kids in a boxing program to keep their fitness levels up. Bishop notified city employees that SAL was looking for donations, and the employees more than obliged. "Boxing through SAL has been available...
The VFW held its monthly meeting on Jan. 3 and talk quickly turned to its upcoming pancake breakfast to be held on Saturday, Jan. 19 from 8 to 11 a. m. at the VFW Hall on E Street. Post Commander Danny Rueda asked for volunteers from Walmart to help with the breakfast and was advised that for every 20 volunteer hours Walmart employees volunteer for the VFW, Walmart will give the VFW $500. He was to meet with Walmart to deal with details. Information on the pancake breakfast is available from...
There were many changes in the City of Wasco during 2018, and one of them is in your hands. When Reed Print, Inc., closed its doors in December and the Wasco Tribune and The Shafter Press ceased publication, it seemed it was the end of an era. But it turned out to be a new beginning. As luck would have it, former Shafter High School graduate and East Coast newspaper publisher Michael Schroeder contacted the Reeds and inquired about the closure. Following Schroeder’s inquiry, local farmer and c...
The skyline at the corner of Griffith Avenue and Margalo Street is changing and taking shape as construction continues on James A. Forrest Elementary School. "The construction of the WUESD's new elementary school and renovation of the classrooms and office at Palm Avenue Elementary School is progressing as expected," Superintendent Kelly Richers reported at the recent board meeting. "Additionally, the renovation of the classrooms and office at Palm Avenue will occur after the Maintenance,...
Baseball season just got a little more exciting for Wasco and the surrounding areas. The Pecos League recently announced that a new professional team would be formed to play in Wasco for the upcoming spring and summer. The Wasco Reserves, donning Columbia blue and maroon uniforms, will play at the Wasco Ballpark, 1281 Poplar Ave. They have 64 games on the 2019 season schedule that begins May 30 and runs through July. The Pecos League, not affiliated with Major or Minor League Baseball, is an...
Despite the crisis in California education funding, the Wasco Elementary Unified School District is in good shape, according to Superintendent Kelly Richers. “Thirty-two percent of the public school districts across the United States could be insolvent within the next three years,” said Richers. “As a result of Prop. 13, Pasadena, Palo Alto, Los Angeles Unified School District and the Martinez School District may become insolvent.” Public schools in California have dropped to number 46 out of the 50 states based on what California spends...
On Monday, the Wasco Bengals closed their 45th football season. They gathered to recognize team and individual accomplishments, and this year, especially to honor long-time Wasco youth advocate Marty Jones. One player from each of the five teams was presented an award in honor of Jones. In 1982, Jones served as president and head coach of the local youth football organization known as the Wasco Packers. While Jones was the leader, the Packers won the Southern Youth Football Championship. He...
A lot has changed with the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 created by President Donald Trump. For instance, one of these changes that happen is when you file your taxes next year: You won’t be able to deduct expenses from relocating for a new job. The new tax law will have a significant effect on income tax returns next year. There are 10 changes that will eliminate and change some deductions on your tax forms. There’s some good news in that the standard deduction has increased to $6,350, up from $6,300. Married couples will also see the...
The State of California has initiated new rules for students planning on showing an animal at any fair or exhibition. Any student who is showing an animal at a fair or exhibition must be certified and receive specific training in the care of the animal they are raising. "Training is a way to provide another layer of preparedness for students who raise animals as a part of a 4-H or FFA project," said Ag Programs Manager for the Fairs and Exhibition Branch Jay Carlson. "Fairs are experiencing...
With the New Year just around the corner, there are some DMV laws that everyone needs to be made aware of before they become effective Jan. 1. The first one authorizes California dealers must place a paper plate with a number and expiration date on every vehicle they sell. The reason for this is to reduce the number of offenders passing through payment booths and improve road safety. Secondly, people who apply for a new driver’s license or identification card, a new gender identity is being made available for those who desire to choose the ...
The city will spend nearly three-quarters of a million dollars to replace its water Well #5. The City Council awarded a contract to Bakersfield Well and Pump to drill the replacement well at the northwest corner of 8th and G streets. The city successfully tested a well at that location. From the audience, Laurie Mendez asked how long the city advertised for bids, and Acting Director Public Works Jeremy Bowman explained that the city advertises for four weeks. “Often, the little companies are not qualified to place bids,” said Councilmember Gilb...
Christmas cheer was in the air in Shafter Friday afternoon as Shafter-Wasco Publishing held an official ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the new ownership and re-opening of the Wasco Tribune and The Shafter Press. Both newspapers were shut down on December 31, 2017, when Reed Print, Inc. closed its doors. Former resident and Shafter High School graduate Michael Schroeder saw last paper a week later with the announcement (he's subscribed for 40 years), and contacted the Reed family to express...
Students recited their humorous or serious readings in front of teachers, parents, advisors and coaches as part The Regional Oral Language competition Thursday at Sequoia Elementary School in Shafter. First- and second-place winners from the local schools' Oral Language Festival moved on to compete at the Regional competition. The school cafeteria was filled with students ready to recite their speeches as parents and coaches looked on. Richland School District Superintendent Dagoberto Garcia...
Last week's history is no mystery. One of the players from an all-girls softball team from the 1970s known as the Playmates has come forward and revealed herself. During the 1970s, Richard Martinez coached the Playmates, featured inlast week's Mystery History. Martinez's slo-pitch softball team of 8-10 year olds were also highlighted in the same issue while celebrating the end of the year at Pizza Factory. Sandra Colbert walked into the [BEGIN ITAL]Wasco Tribune[END ITAL] office on Friday....
Holiday lights were twinkling and music was playing as the Wasco Union Elementary School District staff celebrated the holiday season and partied. It was the annual WUESD Christmas party that brought about 90 people together for good cheer, good food and good dancing. "The highlight of the evening was every 15 minutes, we gave away a $10 lottery ticket," Richers added. "So far, no one has called in to say they won anything." Attendees danced to the music of DJ Dino Diaz. "Giving away the Lotto...