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The Wasco Police Department and Arvin Police Department have announced a long-term collaboration to enhance police operations, training and interagency relationships. WPD Chief of Police Charles Fivecoat said, "We have used the same model throughout my time as a chief, even when I was in Shafter. The idea is to maximize resources to benefit our communities' citizens, which is why this collaboration is good." "You look at all the officers, sergeants, lieutenants and everybody; they all have...
A recreation and parks district enhances a community's overall quality of life by providing spaces for residents to engage in activities promoting physical, mental and emotional well-being. In Wasco, Chris Serna is the manager of this city agency and is responsible for leading the organization in innovative and interactive programming for all ages. She has held the position for two years, previously being employed primarily in the public sector. She is not from Wasco – "But I have worked in W...
Criston McPhetridge is an outreach pastor for Westside Family Fellowship who turned his life around after being addicted to drugs and alcohol and who now volunteers to help the homeless and minister in the Philippines. He is gives of his time not for the recognition but for the love of it. His story is one of inspiration, having overcome a 20-year addiction that almost destroyed him. "I started using meth at 17 and didn't stop until I was 40. I was going down a path where I was either going to...
Barber Bros launched in 2023 and has since developed a reputation for its commitment to quality service and its vibrant, friendly atmosphere. Owner Luis Magallanes said he started the business because of all the luxuries afforded by being an entrepreneur: "I wanted the freedom to make my schedule and have the flexibility to spend time with my growing family." Magallanes is a Wasco native and thought the city was the perfect place to open the barbershop. He's familiar with the town and thinks...
On Saturday, it was the official grand opening and ribbon cutting of the completion of the renovation of the old PG&E building by California Home Pros. It was an opportunity to spotlight the business along, with Sherry Knapp's California Home Loans and the opening of Pops Barbershop. "It's a culmination of a year's worth of hard work of getting the building ready for our customers and contributing to the beautification of downtown 7th Street," California Home Pros owner Tilo Cortez said. "We...
Karl F. Clemens Elementary School announced its weekly Super Students. Criteria for selection were based on significant math improvement, showing kindness to all friends, respect and hard work, following class procedures, helping other students understand new concepts and improving learning English. From left, school mascot Whiskers, school counselor Lisa Hill, Eliana Govea (1st grade), Belinda Garza (2nd), Marcela Escobar (3rd), Alex Hernandez (4th) and Principal Anabel Garrison, Not pictured...
Starrh Farms has been a mainstay in the Shafter community for over 40 years, with the company changing with the times, but still keeping that same small town commitment to the residents of Shafter and the agricultural community. Jay Kroeker, the operations director for the company, said that the organization loves the community of Shafter and will keep serving them, as well as being caretakers of the land that has been given to them. Kroeker, who joined the company in the early 1980s, is married...
The Colours Festival will be making a return to Shafter in February, giving the community a taste of the amount of talent here. The event will run Thursday to Sunday, Feb. 22-25, with over a dozen cultural events.. The event will kick off with the traditional Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Shafter Veterans Hall. It will be a drive-thru only event, running from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Also on Thursday, the Coffee House Strings event will feature local talent at the Tin Cup from 7 to 9...
A new Shafter Distinguished Young Woman will be selected in March, with 16 participants this vying to represent the city of Shafter in the State DYW competition. This year's participants include Marisol Bazan Gutierrez, the daughter of Jesus Eloisa Amador; Jayna Pierucci, daughter of Jerald and Jodie Pierucci; Noemi Prado, daughter of Everado and Elma Rodriguez; Camryn Eubanks, daughter of Nick and Roya Eubanks; Amelie Rosales, daughter of David and Patti Rosales; Emily Trado, daughter of Reina...
The Shafter Ford Theater has set auditions for their upcoming production of "Anne of Green Gables." This classic tale is set to come alive on stage, and the theater is looking for talented individuals to bring this beloved story to life. Audition packets for "Anne of Green Gables" will be provided upon request. These packets contain information about the characters, scenes and the overall audition process. Auditions will be held on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10 and 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Tin...
Minter Field will be holding a celebration to commemorate the dedication of the base in February 1942. Minter Field Shafter was officially dedicated Minter Field Army Air Corps Base in honor of Hugh Minter on Feb. 7, 1942. They will be celebrating the 82nd anniversary of the dedication on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum, 401 Vultee St., at the Shafter Airport. At the event, aviation historian Barbara Schultz will be signing her "Pioneering Aviation in Kern County" book....
The Shafter Press and Wasco Tribune encourage local organizations to let the public know about coming events and activities through this column. Drop off or mail items at the office, 455 Kern St., Suite E, in Shafter, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, call 661-292-5100 or email [email protected]. Deadline is 4 p.m. Thursday prior to publication. Updates will be on TheShafterPress.com and WascoTrib.com. ANNOUNCEMENTS “Anne of Green Gables” tryouts – Auditions on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 2-3, 4-6 p.m. in Tin Cup,1101 E. Lerdo Hwy. The s...
Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco 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 Tribune, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter, CA 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: The Wasco Mercantile in 1916. This was a popular general store downtown on 7th Street....
Jan. 22 Rafael Gonzalez, 37, of Wasco, was arrested in the 2600 block of Parkside Drive on a felony bench warrant, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Brian Marshall Henry, 40, of Wasco, was arrested near the intersection of Poplar Avenue and Poso Drive for misdemeanor violation of a protection order and possession of a controlled substance. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Antonio Israel Lopez, 25, of Wasco, was arrested in the...
Millions of people worldwide are participating in the health movement of Dry January, simply choosing not to drink alcohol for the month. Because many Americans reported increasing their alcohol intake during Covid, there is concern that consumption has remained high even after the pandemic ended. Health professionals report they are seeing increased drinking habits, especially among women. California ranks 34th in the nation in excessive drinking, with 19.1% of adults reporting that they drink in excess, according to United Health...
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Pride, arrogance and self-conceit are at the root of every sin. Pride is the inflated view of oneself that derives pleasure from the self-perceived greatness of one’s own reputation, status, power, influence, abilities, possessions and achievements. Pride is the foolish puffing up of one’s own ego like a balloon, where every self-exalting action inflates it with more air; and yet everyone knows overinflated balloons must eventually pop (1 Corinthians 4:7-9, 18). Pride distorts one’s self-image and conceit creates a self-imposed blindness which...
Our precious mother, Janie Faye Ferrell-Colbert, age 80, passed from this earth to paradise on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 at Bakersfield Heart Hospital. Momma devoted her life to her children, her grandchildren and her great grandchildren, of which there are many, many, many! Always with unconditional love this truly amazing woman was involved with all of our lives. Those whose lives she touched already know she was a strong, independent, feisty and most beautiful woman. She leaves behind five...
Prudencia DeLeon Cazares, 93, of Wasco, passed away Jan. 23, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Janie Ferrell-Colbert, 80, of Shafter, passed away Jan. 20, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Verenda Bernelle Wells Carlton, 97, of Shafter, passed away Jan. 27, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Wendy came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is approximately a 3-5 year old female German shepherd. She is great with staff and other dogs. It is unknown if Wendy is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children. Her behavior towards children is unknown. Wendy will be available for adoption on Friday, Feb. 2. 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....
The BVarsity All Area football teams were announced, and the Shafter Generals were well represented in the group, giving the Generals the largest amount of players honored in the school's history. On the offensive side, the Generals' sophomore quarterback Ezekiel Osborn was named to the First Team All Area. Osborn had 2,677 yards passing on the season, with 35 touchdowns. Osborn also won the Most Valuable Player award for the entire South Sequoia League as well. Osborn led the Generals to an...
