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The city is investigating options for replacing its aging water treatment facilities. City Manager David Ortiz-Hernandez presented two options to the City Council Tuesday night for these facilities. One is a large centralized facility, which will service the entire city, and the second is a treatment site next to each well. The cost of these options has not been determined at this early stage, Ortiz-Hernandez said. Treatments that have to be considered include contamination 1,2,3 TCP, found in...
The principal of Teresa Burke Elementary School shows joy as she talks about her relationships with her church, her community and her colleagues. Monique Goodwill had a constant smile on her face and a glow about her as she described what her school did to acknowledge Black History Month. "Last Saturday, we invited all the African American kids and their parents to join us as we kicked off Black History Month," said Goodwill. "We talked about Catherine Johnson, who was one of the characters...
Wasco residents are like everyone else -- they love their pizza and wings and an occasional ice cold beer or soft drink. That's exactly what owner of Pizza Factory Russ Adkins was hoping for when he made a career move to owning a franchise. Adkins was a teacher for eight years, and he knew in his heart that he wanted to do something with food, so he looked into a franchise. "There were several opportunities," Adkins said. "But once Wasco was suggested as a good location, I drove through the...
City Clerk Maria Martinez has been wearing more than one hat since she has been serving as the city clerk and HR manager for awhile. That ended when Nancy Vera was promoted from payroll specialist to HR manager. It's been a fast rise for Vera, since she's only been with the city since March 2018. Vera has a gentle nature about her and an engaging smile as she greets visitors to her office. She is easily accessible to staff whenever needed. She's a graduate of California State University,...
Feb. 11 Marcus Sean Stewart, 23, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of Broadway and 6th Street for failure to appear after written promise. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Feb. 12 Julio Cesar Arellano, 40, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1700 block south of the alley on 1st Street for possession of a controlled substance paraphernalia, driving with a suspended license and possession of a controlled substance for sale. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Guadalupe Javier Martinez, 20, transient of Wasco, was arrested in the...
Frankie Irene Siemens, a resident of Shafter, passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, 2019, having reached her 96th birthday in January. Frankie was the youngest of six children born to early Wasco residents Frank and Essie Trogdon. She attended Wasco schools through high school. She and Ruben Siemens were married in 1941. The outbreak of WWII made life interesting for the couple. Ruben served in Europe with the Army Air Corps, while Frankie raised their newborn son and worked for the Southern Califor...
ANNOUNCEMENTS College counseling -- Bakersfield College DSPS/academic counselor Elvira Martinez will be available at Wasco Independence High School, 1445 Poso Drive, Thursday. ONGOING Senior lunch – Senior center serving meal Monday-Friday at 11:25 a.m., 1280 Poplar St. MONDAY NEW: Office hours -- Mayor Alex Garcia holds office hours on the second Monday beginning Feb. 11, 3-6 p.m., at 810 8th St. Art 101 -- Figure or landscape painting Feb. 25 at the Wasco Library. Rotary Club -- Wasco Rotary Club meets every Monday at the Wasco Recreation C...
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, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: The 1952 Adult Crawford's Basketball Team with members Finis Grland, Mickey Carter, Benny McMcLeod, Norbert Strerff, Collins Crosby, Clarence Crawford...
Rodger is a beautiful 2-year-old male husky mix and weighs about 45 pounds. Rodger is friendly and very outdoing. He loves playing with other dogs. Rodger came in as a stray and would love to go home with you. Come visit Rodger at the Wasco Animal Shelter, 5409 7th St., or call 661-758-7240 for an appointment to visit Rodger or the many other animals available....
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Apostolic Church 1820 D St. Apostolic Faith Temple 1802 F St. Central Missionary Baptist Church 1610 3rd St. Christ Community Church 1079 F St. 661-758-5493 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2309 7th St. 661-758-2538 Church of Nazarane 4th Street & Poplar First Assembly of God 600 Broadway St 661-758-6380 Full Gospel Truth Church 1770 3rd St. Grace Community Church Pastor: David Bocker 1544 Seventh St. 661-758-6588 Sunday: Worship 10 a.m., youth group, 6 p.m. The Lord’s Table (Communion) first Sunday of the month. Griffith Avenue B...
A special program was held last week at the Wasco Woman's Club's monthly meeting as the members recognized six former presidents and current President Marlene Swan. Past presidents honored included Priscilla Newfield (1983-84), Sally Montgomery (1988-90), Pat Ketcherside (1994-96 and 2000-02), Sarah Reding (2004-06), Diane Waterhouse (2014-16) and Marlene Swan (2018-2020). Special guests for the luncheon were pianist Heath Janzen and singer Bob Ellis. Janzen played romantic love songs, while...
I had the most wonderful Valentine's Day this year because my youngest daughter delivered my first grandson on Valentine's Day. He is the first boy besides his dad to become a part of our immediate family, so he is pretty special. My daughter likes old-fashioned names, and when her firstborn was named, she chose Lilah, and now Lilah is joined by Adley. My heart is filled with so much love for each grandchild; it feels like it's going to explode. Until I became a grandmother, I never understood...
Hall Ambulance is encouraging Wasco High students to apply for its annual scholarship. The reason? No Wasco grads have won the grant for the past 11 years, says Mark Corum, director of media services for Hall. Any seniors interested in a healthcare career are encouraged to apply for the scholarship. Former Bakersfield mayor and owner of Hall Ambulance Harvey Hall began giving away scholarships in 1999. “Harvey Hall and I wanted to encourage more young people to pursue a career in healthcare,” Corum said. Corum has worked for Hall Ambulance for...
Rocy's Mexican Food Restaurant on 7th Street was robbed at gunpoint last week. Brothers Didhisio and Mario Duran were both working the evening of the robbery, Tuesday, Feb. 12. Mario was in the process of cooking and Didhisio was working the counter. Mario stated that while this wasn't the first time the restaurant has been robbed, but it was the first time he and his brother were working at the time of the robbery. "When we were robbed before, the restaurant was closed, and they broke a window...
Esther Gallardo Montecino was born on March 27, 1921 in Arizona. After her birth, her parents, Primitivo Gallardo and Paula Lopez, moved the family to California, where she attended local schools. She met her soulmate, Louis Montecino, and together began raising their three children. They were married 75 wonderful years before Louis passing in 2010. Esther was a devoted Catholic woman, who went to church every opportunity she had. Along with her faith, Esther valued her family and knew the...
Linda Coley, 71, passed away Feb. 14 in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Adolfo Rosales Flores, 70, passed away Feb. 16 in San Jose. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Soledad Gaona Diaz, 88, of Wasco, passed away Feb. 14, 2019, in Delano. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
