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The Bakersfield Californian and BVarsity has named Juan Gallardo, Wasco High School varsity wrestling head coach, as Coach of the Year, voted for by all head high school wrestling coaches in Kern County. "I am honored to be recognized as 'Coach of the Year.' " Gallardo said, "I don't do it to get awards. I don't like to get awards. It's not who I am as a person. I don't think any coach should get awards. I get it. It's an honor. I don't do it to get recognized at all. I do it to develop kids."...
With higher city expenses expected primarily due to the new Police Department, Measure X revenues are looking strong, a city panel reported last week. A presentation to the Sales Tax Oversight Committee April 23 shed light on Measure X, a local sales tax initiative crucial for the city's finances and safety. Led by Finance Director Isarel Perez-Hernandez, the session provided a comprehensive update on the Measure X sales tax, laying out a roadmap for the city's fiscal health and public welfare....
Wasco High School held its highly anticipated "Last Blast" prom, which was a great way to end the school year with a special event and a tradition that the students were proud to continue. The theme was "Mamma Mia!" after the famous musical and the Associated Student Body was responsible for organizing the event. Mariana Gonzalez is part of ASB. "We worked hard to plan it as a whole, so I feel like everyone deserves this night." "We chose the theme because 'Mamma Mia!' is trending right now. I r...
The Wasco Task Force will hold its monthly community clean-up at South Gate Park on Saturday, May 4. This event will allow residents to come together to beautify Wasco and inspire civic pride. Councilmembers Valentin Medina and Eddie Saldaña of theTask Force are leading the effort. "Our first clean-up last month was at Cormack Park, where we focused on cleaning the park. We also went to nearby alleys and cleaned those up as well. This time around, we will meet at South Gate Park, and our focus...
Eagle of the Quarter (grades 3-5) at James Forrest Elementary School are chosen using a point system, which includes their AR points, behavior, attendance and academic excellence. Grades transitional kindergarten to grade 2 are chosen for their behavior, attendance and academic excellence. The students' names, teacher and grades are listed below: Jonathan A. - Mrs. Franklin (TK) Luis E. - Mrs. Wilson (TK) Emmalyn C - Mrs. Yates (Preschool) Jennifer R - Miss. Goolsby (TK) Julian E. - Ms. Martens...
If you have wondered what those black poles going up around Shafter are, they are the newest aid in keeping the city of Shafter safe. The city has purchased 25 Flock Cameras to put up around town, placed in strategic locations throughout the city. The cameras are license plate readers, catching on record every vehicle that passes. The readers use technology that will aid the Shafter Police Department in responding to crimes committed in the city by reading the plate and notifying the officers...
The San Joaquin Valley Air District Board has approved a couple of plans that propose improvements in Shafter. As a result of the work of the AB617 Committee, which has been working for five years to improve the city's air quality, there will be sidewalks in North Shafter, beginning at Apple Market and will go north past Fresno Avenue. This addition are intended to improve the safety of the roads in the area, protecting pedestrians and children as they walk along the stretch of Central Valley...
The Minter Field Air Museum will be offering free tours of the Gossamer Condor, which flew the first human-powered control flight. The flight took place in Shafter at the Minter Field Airport. An anniversary celebration will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24, with a banquet at Hodel's Country Dining in Bakersfield. The dinner will honor those involved in the project, as well as give attendees a chance to relive a part of aviation history. Gossamer Condor Pilot Bryan Allen; Sam Duran, flight manager o...
The Shafter High Drama Department put on their production of the Broadway hit Guys and Dolls at the Fred Starrh Performing Arts Center last weekend, giving the crowd a taste of Broadway, with a musical that tested the actors singing, dancing and acting skills in one production. Led by advisor Hal Friedman, the actors told the story of 1920s New York, with a glimpse of the underbelly of the city, with gambling, drinking and the fight that leads to redemption. It tells of Nathan Detroit, a...
The Shafter Kiwanis Club held their final Terrific Kids luncheon of the year in Wednesday, honoring the student leaders of each of the area schools. The Terrific Kids program recognizes students who display one of the character traits that are highlighted in their program. Those traits are Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Responsibility, Respectful, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable. Each student honored received a lunch, t-shirt, bumper sticker, and pencil. For the final luncheon of the...
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 Shafter Cinco De Mayo Festival —Saturday, May 4. Pparade starts at 10 a.m. For more information call IIame at 6...
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: A cash register from the 1940s....
April 23 Luis Antonio Mendez Jr., 38, was arrested at the corner of 1st Street and Maple Avenue for smuggling a controlled substance into jail/prison, possession of a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia. April 25 Berta Esperanza Lopez, 36, was arrested in the 500 block of E Street on a local misdemeanor warrant. Ryan Sims, 52, was arrested in the 915 block of Poso Drive for public intoxication and possession of paraphernalia. April 26 Elijah Gonzalez, 33, was arrested on the corner of F Street and Poso Drive for driving on a...
Sherry Knapp of California Home Loans is a mortgage lender who has been in business since 1998. Specializing in serving first-time home buyers and financing single-family housing, she has garnered a reputation for outstanding customer service and her personal touch. Born and raised in Wasco, she is proud to have started her own business in her hometown. "I love working in the community that raised me and helping them realize their American dream of owning a home." Knapp has been doing loans...
Andy came into the Wasco animal Shelter as a surrender. He is approximately a 4–6-year-old male Queensland mix. He is great with staff and selective with dogs. It is unknown if Andy is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children and cats; his behavior towards cats and children is unknown. Andy is available for adoption on May 4. 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 a...
Mckinley Jordan Toliver, 19, of Wasco, passed away April 21, in Wasco. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Rogelio Hernandez Martinez, 48, of Shafter, passed away March 26, in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Alicia Magana, 44, of Delano, passed away April 10, in McFarland. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Jose B. Velez, 81, of Wasco, passed away April 23, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Delia Olguin, 73, of Wasco, passed away April 23, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Proverbs 27:14 – “He who blesses his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it will be counted a curse to him.” In this proverb, we are faced with a man who loves and likes and wants the best for his friend. There is one problem: The man loudly utters all that before his friend has gotten out of bed! And the horrifying reality is that this exuberant blessing turns into a curse because of that. The friend would rather have gotten some rest then received that loud blessing. There is a sober warning in this comic situation: witho...
The Shafter High girls swimming team had an outstanding showing at the SSL championship meet last week, qualifying in several events for the upcoming Valley meet held in Hanford. The relay teams, both the 200 freestyle and the 400 freestyle teams medaled. In the 200 relay, the team, consisting of AnneMarie Piuser, Sarah Jane Osborne, Josephine Martin and Sydnee Macias won the league championship with a Valley-qualifying time of 1:45. Shafter placed second in the 400 relay. In individual events,...
