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Wasco Union Elementary School District celebrated two ribbon cuttings, one at James Forrest Elementary School and the other at the new Richard K Reding gymnasium at Palm Avenue Middle School. On Tuesday, July 30, the ceremonies began at 9 a.m. at James A. Forrest Elementary School and continued on to Palm Avenue Middle School at 10 a.m. where the new Richard Reding gymnasium was also celebrated. Superintendent Kelly Richers provided background information to the guests as he described what it...
A local educator with roots in the community has been selected to head the new Palm Avenue Middle School. Oscar Luna was born and raised in Wasco and attended all Wasco schools. He is a 2002 graduate of Wasco High School. After graduation, he attended California State University, Bakersfield, and earned a double major in criminal justice and sociology. Luna's career has taken him in several different directions. First, with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools, he had a unique position as...
Benny McLeod June 17, 1930 – Aug. 2, 2019 Benny McLeod was born in Wasco June 17, 1930, and lived there until his death on Aug. 2, 2019. His parents, Lemuel M. and Ona Lee McLeod, and brother Larry McLeod preceded him in death. Benny is survived by his wife, Betty; son Mike and wife Mellonie; daughter Donna; son Lemue;, four grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Viewing will be Thursday, Aug. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Peters Funeral Home in Wasco. Services will be Friday, Aug. 9th at 9:30 a.m. at Wasco Cemetery....
When athletes are on the field, one of the worst sounds spectators can hear is the snap of a bone. During the fifth inning, that's what everyone at the baseball park heard on Thursday evening, July 25, as the Wasco Reserves baseball team played the Monterey Amberjacks. The Amberjacks were ahead until the fourth inning when the Reserves had bases loaded and three runners walked, bringing the score to 7-5. As soon as Amberjack pitcher Conyal Cody pitched the ball to Reserve player #57, Luke...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: School tour --Thomas Jefferson parents are invited to visit the school on Friday, Aug. 9, between noon and 3 p.m. to become familiar with new middle school setup. First day of school is Monday, Aug. 12. NEW:tuff the Bus -- The Salvation Army teams up with Walmart to collect items for schoolchildren. Drop off supplies in the Walmart parking lot Saturday Aug. 3, 8:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. NEW: New worship time -- Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church will be starting new worship time Sunday August 18th at 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for...
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: 1930s Wasco High School secretaries, from left, unknow, Beverly Knoy and Lillian Ware....
Archie is a black-and-white cattle dog and weighs about 55-60 pounds. Arnie, next to Archie, is a brown-and-white bully mix and weighs about 50 pounds. Both are senior males, approximately 10 years old. Both are friendly and were abandoned at a house in town. They are identified as Archie, #AC19-70, and Arnie, #AC19-71. Join our animals and play with them in our gated play yards on the premises. You will see how much fun and how friendly they are. Visit us at the Wasco Animal Shelter at 5409...
July 22 Alexander Miranda Garcia, 22, of Wasco, was arrested in the 300 block of Central Avenue on a for possession of controlled substance paraphernalia and trespassing. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. July 23 Vincenzo Osuna, 29, of Wasco, was arrested in the 700 block of H Street for possession of controlled substance paraphernalia. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Christopher Perez, 45, of Wasco, was arrested in the 700 block of H Street for possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, possession of a controlled...
An incorrect caption ran with a picture about the Wasco Reserves in last week's Tribune. The picture and the correct caption is printed here. In a story on local businessman Jesus Vicente Luna, his middle name was misspelled in a story last week. The correct date for the Wasco Rose Queen pageant is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 6 at Wasco High School. The date was incorrect in a photo caption last week....
July 22 Alexander Miranda Garcia, 22, of Wasco, was arrested in the 300 block of Central Avenue on a for possession of controlled substance paraphernalia and trespassing. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. July 23 Vincenzo Osuna, 29, of Wasco, was arrested in the 700 block of H Street for possession of controlled substance paraphernalia. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Christopher Perez, 45, of Wasco, was arrested in the 700 block of H Street for possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, possession of a controlled...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER Yard Sale! 439 Chris Ave., Shafter. Sat. 8/3, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fill up grocery bag for $3. Bags provided. Clothes, shoes, baby stuff & houseware. 1t1 2-Family Yard Sale: 737 Acacia, Shafter. Fri. 8/2 & Sat 8/3. 7 a.m. - ?. Lots of women, men, kid clothes, shoes, home décor, winter items, toys, art & craft supplies. 1t1 Yard Sale: 306 Rodriguez. Shafter. Sat. 8/3 7 a.m.- ?. Lots of clothes, home décor, a little of everything. 1t1 Yard Sale: Sat. Aug 3. 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. 312 Pine St., Shafter. Clothing, household items & m...
A lawyer once asked Jesus, "Teacher, what is the greatest commandment?" Jesus replied, "Love God with everything in you, and secondly love your neighbor as yourself" (Matthew 22:36-40). Who are our neighbors? There are nine virtues that Paul writes about in the book of Galatians that describe what a life of a Christian should look like. To put it plainly, if you want to live like Jesus, be sure that you are bearing the fruit of the Spirit. "Love" is the first one, since it is the foundation to...
Oscar and Ruth Ramos, owners of Wasco K & R Banquet Hall on 7th Street, held an ice cream social by inviting local businesses to enjoy a free scoop of ice cream at Paleteria y Neveria Las Michoacanas #2 on Saturday. Owners of the ice cream shop are Norma and Jose Moreno. The two are originally from Colima, Mexico, but Jose has been in California since 1988 and Norma has been here since 1990. The two met while working at the Department of Agriculture in Colima. He worked in construction and...
SL Payne, Inc., has built a flourishing business on a solid foundation of personal care and service. Steve Payne has been in the construction business for decades, serving the communities of Shafter, Wasco, Bakersfield, Delano, and all of the surrounding areas in Kern County. Payne got his feet wet in the business back in 1978. He started at the bottom and worked his way up. This gave Payne the opportunity to get experienced in all facets of the business, aiding him tremendously when it came...
Code Enforcement Officer Matthew Maldonado presented the city's enforcement codes at the most recent Rotary Club meeting. City Manager Daniel Ortiz-Hernandez introduced Maldonado to the Rotary members, and Maldonado gave an overview of what code enforcement is. "Code enforcement is looking at quality-of-life-issues," Maldonado said. In addition, "Code compliance reinforces the city laws, building codes and property management," Maldonado said. "We also establish maintenance standards and...
On Monday, July 22, 2019, Ronald Dwayne Tackitt, loving father and Papa, passed away at age 71. Ron was born on Nov. 8, 1947, in Wasco to JB and Virgina. He graduated in 1965 from Wasco High School, where he made lifelong friends. In 1970, Ron married Karen Brown; from this union they had three children, Jeff, Jason and Amanda. Ron enjoyed coaching baseball and basketball. He liked to golf, fish and travel. Ron always had fun at the horse track with his children and grandchildren. He loved all a...
Lisa Bottoms, 55, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away July 25, 2019, in Gainesville. Lisa was born Oct. 2, 1963, in Seagraves, Texas, to William Ralph and Willie Mae (Clark) Bottoms and attended high school in Wasco. She loved her family dearly, spending as much time as possible with her grandchildren. Survivors include: daughter Beth Mosman and husband Jason of Lindsay; stepson Bryan Allphin of Wilmington, Ohio; grandchildren: Preston Mosman and Jacob Allphin; sister Vicki Melcher and husband...
Christina Macias, 59, of Wasco, passed away July 16 in Bakersfield. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter....
The Reserves are coming back to Wasco next season, and will even expand into a winter league starting in February. But they will be called something else, says owner Andrew Dunn. Fans can also look forward to lower ticket prices, the Pecos League president said. The $7 gate admission for adults seems to be too high, he said in a telephone interview from Las Cruces, N.M. According to the Wasco Reserves' schedule on Wednesday, July 25, they still had at least two more home games to play in this in...
