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While their Easter message was the same as in years' past, Westside Family Fellowship completely changed their annual Easter service this year. Instead of having the congregation go inside the church for the 10 a.m. service, they took advantage of the warm weather and set up the chairs outside on the lawn where the Easter service was held. Westside is a large congregation, and every chair was filled to leave standing-room-only. Children were dressed up in their Easter best and excited for the...
Each Good Friday evening, St. John's Catholic Church annually presents a play so the community can be a part of a religious Easter experience. Young and old parishioners and volunteers re-enacted the death of Jesus Christ according to John by putting on the annual Passion of the Cross play. Prior to the play beginning, attendees filled the grassy area with their lawn chairs in preparation for the evening's performance to begin. Many families brought their own snacks, while others took advantage...
Muriel Lynn Peterson, 80, of Wasco, was born on Nov. 10, 1938, in Lewisville, Ark., to Arthur Louis Creech and Viola Annie Charity (Sewell) Creech. She was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on April 15, 2019. Muriel passed away in Bakersfield following several months of declining health. Muriel married Carl Peterson Sr. on March 20, 1954, and moved to Wasco, where they raised their children. If you attended Karl F. Clemens or Thomas Jefferson Middle School between the years 1961 and 2000, you...
Fred Starrh, longtime farmer and leader in the cotton industry, passed away last week at the age of 89. He passed surrounded by family at his home following a stroke. A Shafter resident since his family made its way to Shafter from Arizona in 1935, Starrh was a leader in the cotton industry, at one time serving as the chairman of Cotton Incorporated. He played an instrumental role in the merging of Cotton Incorporated and the National Cotton Council. He also served as a director of the San Joaqu...
When a small business lasts over 28 years, it's a testament to the quality of what it sells. When you walk into Rosie's Cakes at 440 E St., the first thing you notice is the party-like atmosphere with all the Mylar balloons displayed, racks of stuffed animals at the front of the shop and the smell of freshly baked and frosted cookies and cakes everywhere. Rosie Gonzalez is a self-taught baker and has a passion for it. "I took a class with Veda Millar here in town," Gonzalez said. "I already...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: College counseling — Bakersfield College DSPS/academic counselor Elvira Martinez will be available at Wasco Independence High School, 1445 Poso Drive, Thursday, May 16. NEW: Racing -- Buttonwillow Raceway Park plays host this weekend, April 26-28, to an annual visit from the Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour, the country’s premier amateur road racing series. Entry is FREE for spectators. On-track activities begin 8 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Races run Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., and Sunday 8:40 a.m. to 4:45 p.m...
April 15 Karamia Haney, 29, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of Oak St. and 7th St. for trespassing. She was booked into the Kern County Jail. Jose Jesus Coronado, 31, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of 12th St. and Broadway Ave. for possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, resisting arrest, attempted murder, felon in possession of a firearm and destroying evidence. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Ivan Godinez, 29, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1200 block of Adams St. for criminal threats and brandishing...
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: From 1943, the First Baptist Choir with Pastor Davis....
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER #1 YARD SALE WASCO Three-Family Yard Sale: 2217 3rd St., Wasco. Fri. 4/26 & Sat. 4/27, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hand tools, antiques, garden tools, clothing, new tires and wheels, chairs and lots more. 1t1 Moving Yard Sale: 651½ D St., Wasco. Fri. 4/26 and Sat. 4/27, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables, chairs, home décor, lots of everything. 1t1 #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 D...
Today we mourn the loss of a great man, Fred Starrh, patron of the arts, sciences and his church, lover of his family and community, local farmer and an approachable, larger-than-life friend to many people across the nation. Fred slipped peacefully from this world on the evening of April 16, 2019 at the age of 89, at home while under the care of his wife, Linda Starrh. Fred was born in Arizona on June 15, 1929 of humble circumstance, the youngest son of a family growing cotton in Pima County...
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...
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...
Mandy needs a forever home and wants you to come visit her at the shelter. She is a 1-year-old female, dachshund mix, and weighs approximately 8-10 pounds. She is usually initially shy but warms up quickly. Mandy is an adorable girl who was found abandoned at a house with six other dogs. Come give Mandy your undivided attention and love. Contact Wasco Animal Control at 5409 7th St. or call 661-758-7240. Ask to view and play with AC19-207. She is too cute to be left at the shelter. -Wasco Animal...
Lifehouse Church in Wasco experienced joy as it held its first Easter celebration as a new church in town Saturday in Barker Park. The church, at 1441 7th St., held its first-ever Easter celebration and egg hunt for local families. The community was invited to celebrate Easter with the church. Kids were entertained by face painting could participate in a bicycle raffle -- and had plenty of hot dogs to eat. Among those enjoying lunch together in the warm weather were Eric Acosta, Angelica Flores...
