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Volunteers carefully packed and delivered bags of food to the residents of the Poso Place Senior Apartments this past week. The effort was part of a community outreach initiative by New Generation Church to help the seniors during the pandemic. The bags included a variety of groceries including sandwich bread, eggs, lunch meats, fruit, cheese and canned food. "Each church member took two to three bags home with them and filled them with food they thought others would like," Pastor Frank Sanchez...
On Saturday, March 20, 2021, Carrie Ann Castañeda, loving wife and mother of three children, was called home to heaven at age 35. Carrie was born on April 13, 1985 to Carrie Ann Gallardo and William Herrera. She was raised from an infant by her grandparents, Mary Ellen and Raymond Gallardo (mom and dad) in Wasco. Carrie graduated from Wasco High School in 2003. On Feb. 12, 2005, she married her high school sweetheart and true love Santos Castañeda. God blessed them with three handsome, smart, and courageous sons, Santos III, Raymond, and G...
Wasco suffered a tough loss last week against Division 1 opponent Tulare Union, 53-7. The touchdown was scored on run by Jacob Ruiz in the 2nd quarter. Wasco’s team consists of young talent that will be in the program for years. Among those impact players were Mike Dominguez, who got his first start as a freshman on the varsity team as the free safety and another freshman Ramiro “Ram” Lopez that had 6 carries and 47 yards. Of the 11 varsity starters, Wasco fields three seniors and on the defensive side, fields four seniors. The Tigers are g...
Behavioral Momentum located in Wasco on Annin recently opened its second facility in town. On Nov. 2, 2019, Behavioral Momentum opened its first facility in the city. Because of the pandemic, a ribbon cutting ceremony may be held at a later date. Behavioral Momentum provides Applied Behavioral Analysis services to children diagnosed on the autism spectrum and other developmental disorders. ABA is an evidence-based therapy that can help children with disabilities achieve better outcomes, such as...
Kern County will remain in the red tier for another week although it’s possible the county will move to the orange tier soon, the state announced. From Tuesday, March 23 to Tuesday, March 30, the number of infected dropped down to 5,317 from 5,337 people. This is a decrease of 20 persons who became infected in a week’s time. The number of recovered in Wasco from Tuesday, March 23 to Tuesday, March 30 increased from 2,162 to 2,670. The number of presumed recovered went from 2,638 on March 23 to 2,670 on March 30. The number of infections in Sha...
The Wasco Reserve will begin training in May to prepare for its season opener in June. Owner of the Wasco Reserve Andrew Dunn said that the Reserve will be at Sam Lynn Ballpark in Bakersfield on May 1 at 10 a.m. to begin training. “The new manager will be Nick Ray,” Dunn said. “Previous manager Bill Moore isn’t able to leave Phoenix on doctor’s orders.” Dunn also said that game tickets will be $5 per game. There have been some issues with player housing, Dunn said. “Our league runs host families in every city,” Dunn said. “We have never paid h...
Wasco Independent High School Principal Rusvel Prado recognized several students for their achievements during the third quarter of the school year: Gabriel Cardenas "Gabriel [Cardenas] is a respectful and kind individual," said Mr. Barraza. "He has demonstrated to be a responsible student through his attendance and participation in completing activities. I know that Gabriel will graduate and continue to evolve into a leader and become an influential contributor to the community." Mathew Ibarra...
The Shafter High Generals took to the football field for the first time since the pandemic began, winning 52-3 against the Arvin Bears. The Generals began the game strong, scoring three times in the first five minutes of the game. With no kick-offs, the Bears took possession to open the game at their 20 yard line. The Generals' defense gave the offense a chance on the first play of the game as they recovered a Bears fumble, giving the offense the ball deep in Bears' territory. The Generals'...
Vietnam veterans were celebrated and honored during a ceremony March 29 at the Portrait of a Warrior Gallery in Bakersfield as part of National Vietnam Veterans Day. Shafter native Ed Gaede, who has been instrumental in the operations of the gallery, said that the veterans of the Vietnam War are getting their due as heroes, which had been denied them for so long. "It is important to recognize these men and women who have given their lives for us, no matter the circumstances," Gaede said....
Lennar Homes is opening a new phase in Gossamer Grove for homes. Lennar opened the Summer Series with models with three and four bedroom options, along with a flexible floor plan. Lennar also offers a New Gen option, giving families the choice of an attached suite that can be used for living space with a separate entrance, bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom. This option is for families with parents who need a separate living space or for older adult children who move back from after school. The...
Easter will once again be celebrated with a Sunrise Service on Sunday at 6:30 a.m. after the service was canceled last year due to the pandemic. The service will be held at “The Green,” at the intersection of Kern Street and California Avenue on the Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church lawn. The speaker will be Pastor Gabriel Espinoza and the event is sponsored by the Shafter Kiwanis Club. With the county’s designation changed to the red tier, this also means less restrictions on a variety of se...
The Distinguished Young Woman of Shafter program, previously known as the Shafter Junior Miss program, will be held on Saturday, April 10. Due to pandemic restrictions, the event will be shown online for viewers. Tickets to the livestream will be sold on the event's website, Toni Frantz, of the Distinguished Young Woman of Shafter Committee, said. Ticket holders will receive an email on April 10 with a link to the show. The program will begin at 7 p.m. Frantz said that the committee wants to...
Daniel Preston Towse, "Danny," was born Aug. 28, 1983 in Bakersfield. He passed away March 22, 2021 in Gardena. Danny played basketball and soccer in his early childhood. He was also a member of Maple 4-H, showing pigs and rabbits. He loved riding his bicycle with friends as a kid and competed in BMX. Danny took great pride being with and doing things for his grandmother, Karyl. He loved spending time with family, especially his girlfriend, Sarah, and her children. He enjoyed creating things on...
As activities restart and businesses reopen, we will try to update readers on the status of events and activities throughout the area. Please contact Erica Soriano with additions and changes at [email protected] or call 661-292-5100 by Monday at 4 p.m. for that week’s paper. Ongoing Covid-19 testing — There will be free covid-19 testing Wednesdays and Sundays at the Wasco Library, 1102 7th St., Wasco. If you have insurance, they will be billed. Appointments can be made at lhi.care/covidtesting or call 888-634-1123. Donde? Bib...
March 22 Roberto Rendon Gonzalez, 58, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1000 block of Lily Street in Wasco for stalking and disobey a court order. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Bernardina Gonzalez Cruz, 27, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of Margalo Street and Palm Avenue in Wasco for being an unlicensed driver and no proof of insurance. She was cited and released at the scene. Osbaldo Castaneda, 18, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of Margalo Street and Palm Avenue in Wasco for being an unlicensed driver. He was...
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 mysteryphoto@WascoTrib. com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: In 1967, Pitcher Keith Janzen holds his runner and prepares to fire....
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Sun Country Flowers has continued producing bouquets and gifts as more people began to send flowers to loved ones, owner Carol Reichenbach said, making 2020 one of the shop's busiest years. Instead of being able to travel or attend certain functions, Reichenbach said, people were a lot more likely to send some flowers, or a gift of some kind. "Also, to be honest, this is the busiest year we have ever had when it comes to funeral services," she said. "I can't say what percentage of the services...
Have you ever had a problem so big only God could fix it? You may be going through a storm right now and you see no way out. All of us have storms in our lives. You are either in a storm, coming out of a storm or headed into the storm. You are in good company. The 12 disciples faced a storm only Jesus could rescue them from. Matthew 14:22-24 “Immediately Jesus told his followers to get into the boat and go ahead of him across the lake. He stayed there to send the people home. After he had s...
I love it when Ag and energy work together in Kern County to show the world how to do things better and this week, it happened again. The two industries worked together in Arvin at Tasteful Selections, a pioneer producer and distributor of the world’s bite-sized potatoes. On March 24, District 4 staff was on hand to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for an innovative microgrid energy technology created by Concentric Power, Inc. that will help Tasteful Selections maintain production while w...
This girl is Trina, a brindle and white Pit Bull/Shepherd mix. Trina is about 1 year old and is a really sweet pup. She will need someone to teach her manners and some basic commands. She is shy until she gets to know you. A large yard with a tall fence would be a big bonus to help keep this girl safe. If you would like to meet Trina, come to the Shafter Animal Shelter at 18849 S. Shafter Ave. The hours at the shelter are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. They...
Red is an approximately 2-year-old, male, Terrier mix who came in as a stray. Red is a small red/chestnut/orange short-haired Terrier. He is slightly timid toward staff and his behavior will be monitored daily. He is great with other dogs. At the time it is unknown if Red is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children and cats. He will be available for adoption on April 1. If this is your dog contact the shelter as soon as possible. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility. Adop...
Thomas Scott McDonald, whose lifelong quest to find, make, and share art to enrich the lives of family and friends, passed away on Feb. 5, 2021. Scott was a traveler who always sought out new experiences. He shared everything he loved - music, books, movies, ideas - with everyone he knew. His sincerity, sense of humor, and open-mindedness left a lasting impression with family and friends near and far. And to everyone who knew him, Scott was an artist. He started drawing cartoons as a boy, took...
Danny Towse, 37, of Wasco, passed away March 22 in Gardena. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Francisco Valencia, 89, of Shafter, passed away March 29 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Larry Noble, 72, of Wasco, passed away March 27 in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Mary Helen Vazquez was born on Sept. 6, 1940 in the Mexican Colony of Shafter to parents Pastor Vazquez and Maria Torres Vazquez. Mary Helen was a beloved and loving mother, daughter, sister and grandmother. She first drew breath and gave a loud cry at her birth, pronouncing her presence as the last-born child to a large Mexican-American family who had emigrated and were forming a new life for themselves in the United States. Helen was a fiercely proud American who completed high school in Shaft...
