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After almost one full year of debate, the City Council voted 3-2 to authorize each of the five council members to grant $2,000 to a Wasco nonprofit each year. Councilmember Gilberto Reyna originally raised the question of conflict of interest last year when the resolution was first brought in front of the council. "I was concerned because I have been a board member of the religious organization Knights of Columbus, and I didn't want there to be an issue with me voting." The city's legal...
After almost one full year of debate, the City Council voted 3-2 to authorize each of the five council members to grant $2,000 to a Wasco nonprofit each year. Councilmember Gilberto Reyna originally raised the question of conflict of interest last year when the resolution was first brought in front of the council. "I was concerned because I have been a board member of the religious organization Knights of Columbus, and I didn't want there to be an issue with me voting." The city's legal...
John L. Pruitt Elementary School students in first through sixth grades were busy last Friday exploring the many different local businesses in search of a career that would peak their interest. The school held its first-ever career fair, where vendors presented different options for the students' futures. Juan Bernal from Kern Schools Federal Credit Union had a table full of giveaways. He presented each visitor with a KSFCU pen, coloring book and crayons (for the younger grades), along with...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: OFCC Car Club — Old Farts Car Club, Saturday, May 18. Registration starts at 8 a.m., show starts at 9 a.m. Vendors, CHP and Wasco Sheriff’s Department substation will have booths. NEW: Wasco Adult Education Center — Career and Job Training. WESTEC is having a NO COST program for adults. Participants will receive certificates upon completion in passport, basic employee safety, aid/CPR, etc. To enroll for the May 13-16 program, please call 661-758-7414. College counseling — Bakersfield College DSPS/academic counselor Elvira...
April 29 Anthony Jester, 29, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1700 block of Poplar Avenue for possession of a controlled substance and trespassing. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Jose Alvarez, 22, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1000 block of 14th Street for domestic violence. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. April 30 Marcus Stewart, 24, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of Griffith Avenue and Filburn Avenue for possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, domestic violence and...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER Big Yard Sale: 121 Beth Eden St., Shafter, Sat. May 11, 6:30 a.m. to ?. Lots of stuff. 1t1 Yard Sale: 304 W. Tulare Ave, Shafter, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., May 11. Children’s clothing, household items & misc. 1t1 #1 YARD SALE WASCO Yard Sale: 1524 Griffith Ave., Wasco. Fri. May 10 & Sat. May 11, 7 a.m. to ?. Clothes, home furnishings, bikes & misc. 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 H...
Wendell Schofield West, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born Feb. 12, 1930, to Fred and Winifred (Schofield) West in Salt Lake City, Utah, Wendell learned early the value of both thrift and hard work. The oldest of five children, he prized the opportunities gained by a good education, graduating from the University of Utah in accounting. After proudly serving in the Marine Corps during the Korean War, Wendell served as a missionary for The...
The special education students at Wasco High School were able to spend last Friday at a special prom. The Wasco Woman's Club sponsored its fifth prom for the special education students by providing the food, wristlets, the disc jockey and decorations. Superintendent of Special Education Gaylene Roberts enjoyed dancing with several students and mixing it up with the kids on the dance floor. "We invited several students who have been with the Kern Medical Vocational Program and wanted to attend...
Jimmy D. Carroll, 76, died on Monday, May 6, 2019, at his Shafter residence. He was born to C.H. and Margie Carroll of Oklahoma, who preceded him in death, as well as brother Eldon Carroll. Jim joined them in their heavenly home. Leaving behind his wife of 58 years, Ronnie Carroll, and two daughters, Ronda Martin and Teri Carroll, all of Shafter. Jim also left behind a great legacy of two grandchildren, Candy Hanner and Justin Martin, six great grandchildren, Shandy Lauderdale, Shae Floyd, Star...
John Armendariz Jr. of Perry, Ga., was born July 25, 1940, at a home in the outskirts of Bakersfield, and went to be with our Lord on April 30, 2019, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 29½ years, Lomita, as well as his two sons, John III (wife Kerry) and Bryan (wife Lupe). Sibling survivors are sisters Mary Ramirez, Sally Gonzalez (husband Jacinto), Gloria Ybarra (husband Harry) and Brother David (wife Becky). John also leaves three grandchildren, Christian, Lisa and Sarah Armendariz, as well as many nephews and nieces...
