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The WUESD board agreed to extend contacts and give raises to its top administrators, and moved forward in negotiations with unionized teachers and staff, at its meeting Tuesday night. The Wasco Union Elementary School District renewed its contract with Superintendent Kelly Richers to the end of the 2021 school year. His salary will increase from $165,100 to $172,166 beginning July 1, 2020 In addition to reemploying the superintendent, the board also renewed Assistant Superintendent J. Bradley...
One of the earliest meetings in the morning in Wasco is the Wasco Community Coalition meeting held at 7 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the old courthouse. This month, Wasco Volunteer Coalition member Camilo Vasquez shared the Cook Book Project with the members of the coalition, and he demonstrated how to make almond milk. The Cook Book Project provides information on nutrition guidelines and healthy foods that can be consumed for all ages. Vasquez will also be doing food...
A local barbershop in town caters to its clientele by keeping up to date on the newest haircuts. Mario Fernandez has owned Mario's Barbershop, located at 1336 F St. (near Expres Collision), for the past 11 years. Originally from Michoacan, Mexico, Fernandez's family moved to California for a better life. "My father felt there were more opportunities here," Fernandez said. "Most of my family lives in Delano, but I do have a brother in Shafter." "My customers are about 50 percent children and 50...
It's time to introduce another new Reserves baseball player. This time, he has Wasco ties. Kelvin Guzman, originally from Wasco, moved to Corona, N.Y., with his family because his grandparents lived there and his mother got a head security guard position at La Guardia Airport in 2001. He graduated from Newtown High School in nearby Elmhurst in 2014. Some highlights during his high school years included three-time Gold Glover as catcher in high school. He was named a Silver Slugger in 2014,...
ANNOUNCEMENTS Easter Fest -- LifeHouse/Casa Vida Church invite you to their Easter Fest. Free event will be held at Barker Park Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. BC enrollment -- Bakersfield College is offering Wasco Express Enrollment. Bring high school or adult school transcript if available to 1445 Poso Drive, Wasco, Thursday, April 11, 4-7 p. m. Call 661-758-7414 or 661-720-2024 for information. College counseling -- Bakersfield College DSPS/academic counselor Elvira Martinez will be available at Wasco Independence High School, 1445...
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: Joe Frank and the Barker Blacksmiths in 1940....
April 1 Mariah Nicole Gonzalez, 20, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of Poplar Avenue and Highway 46 for driving without a license and hit and run. She was cited and released at the scene. April 2 Jose Alvarez, 22, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1000 block of 14th Street for possession of controlled substance paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. April 3 Maria Alvarez Covarrubias, 32, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of 7th Street and F Street for driving without a...
Come into the Wasco Animal Shelter to meet Jayla. She is an adult female medium pointer mix. Jayla is 1-2 years old and weighs 35-40 pounds. Jayla is friendly and very outgoing. She loves to play with other dogs. When she joined us, she came in with six other dogs from an abandoned house. Her number is AC19-198. Come play with Jayla in one of our new play yards. Contact the shelter at 661-758-7240 or visit us at 5409 7th St., which is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. (closed...
There is no need to drive into Bakersfield for specialty cupcakes or cookies any longer. Daun (Katie) Chong and Hyung Kim have opened up a new sweet shop called Sweet Seventh Street at 715 7th Street, where the original Blue Sushi Restaurant was located. The original restaurant, owned by the same two, experienced a devastating fire a year ago, and it’s taken them this long to reopen the location. Instead of waiting to re-open, they obtained another location at 915 7th Street for Blue Sushi and because of Chong’s passion for cupcakes and coo...
Athletes come from all over the United States to compete with the Pond Running Club. "They compete first in the Central California area, and after qualifying, then compete in the regional, which could be the East Coast, West Coast or Midwest," says founder and coach Humberto Vargas. Students from McFarland, Delano, Wasco, Arvin, Lamont, Richgrove and Shafter compete for the local club. "There are a few kids from Bakersfield who also participate," he says. "Last year's nationals were held in...
The Wasco Chapter of Future Farmers of America held its Plant Sale and BBQ on Saturday, raising funds for their activities and competitions. Advisor Anthony Farao said that the Wasco Ag Boosters Club worked very hard to make this event a success. All of the plants for the sale were grown by the students, with a great variety to choose from. President Christy Ballue said that the event makes it possible for the club to get involved in many different activities that prepare students for...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER 2 Family Yard Sale: 251 Golden West Ave. Sat., April 13 from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. Lots of clothes, purses, home décor & lots of misc. 1t1 Yard Sale: Sat., April 13, 626 Wiedmann Ave. 7 a.m. to ?. Washer/dryer, minifreezer/fridge, dressers, tools, collectibles & lot of misc. 1t1 #1 YARD SALE WASCO #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES Got an older car, boat or RV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. Call 844-335-2616 (Cal-SCAN) DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. FREE 3 DAY VACATION, Tax Deductible,...
Rita A. Portwood was born on Dec. 13, 1932 in Stigler, Okla., and passed away peacefully at her home in Wasco on April 9, 2019 after a short illness. She was 86 years old and had been in the capable hands of in-home caregivers, as well as hospice care. Rita enjoyed the family farm life and attending yearly reunions of the extended Mills family. She also enjoyed a cattle ranch she and her husband owned in Springville for over 40 years; she loved the cattle, wildlife and hiking around the hills...
The earthly journey of Ione R. Jensen Lollar came to an unexpected end on April 1, 2019. Living with the lifelong motto of "Life's a Journey," what a journey she had! Ione was born in Curtis, Neb., on June 15, 1936 to loving parents Clarence "Butch" and Ebba Jensen. At age 3, the family moved to California, where Lollar would live for the next 80 years. Ione attended Wasco schools and graduated from Wasco High in 1954. Her journey continued to UCLA and Children's Hospital School of Physical...
PASTOR JIM NEAL You like I have read and heard the admonition that “it takes three times the muscle work to frown than to smile, so quit working yourself to death and smile.” I’m no muscle expert and do not know how to validate that piece of information but I do know it is much more fun to smile and laugh than to cry and frown. The challenge we have with happiness, laughter and cheerfulness is that we make it our goal and not a byproduct of our life’s work. Often, we hear people say, “I just...
