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The City Council extended City Manager Daniel Ortiz-Hernandez's contract an additional two years on Tuesday night. On top of the three years left on his initial contract, he is set to be with the city at least through 2024. The agreement calls for a salary increase of 3% each year. His current salary is $175,000. The council also had to deal with some misunderstandings on the first contract. Ortiz-Hernandez's employment agreement stated that the city would pay his portion of the employee's...
Small towns are known for having tight communities in which everyone knows everyone's name. That is definitely the case with this year's Wasco Festival Grand Marshalls, Danny and Petra Rueda. Both Petra and Danny were surprised to learn they had been selected, since the honor was help a secret until they were told at a Starbucks gathering earlier this month. They will be highlighted on Friday evening, Sept. 6, at the Wine and Roses event and will lead the Saturday, Oct. 12, parade through...
While Ken and Tina Newman have been overbooked for a long time, they did take some time out to answer questions as co-grand marshals for the 2019 Rose Parade and Wasco Festival. These two are the worker bees behind the scenes that make things happen. Tina has in the past and continues to volunteer for Relay for Life, Toys for Tigers, the Rose Pageant and PEO Sorority while managing to work full time at Community Support Options for disabled adults 18 years and older. Ken has also volunteered...
The 2019 Wasco Festival will feature the work of a local, well-known artist who has been creating pieces for over 30 years. The art can be seen by visiting Wasco High. Shirell Sanford was an art teacher at Maple School for 34 years and has been able to take what she taught in the classroom and bring it to life through her artistic projects. Her preferred medium is pencil; however, she has one very recognizable painting of a huge "W" on the back of the Wasco High gymnasium. Sanford was born in...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Wasco Rose Pageant -- Thursday, Sept. 5, 6 p.m. at the Wasco High School Auditorium. NEW: Wine & Roses -- Friday, Sept. 6, 6-10 p.m. at the Wasco Recreation Park District Hall. NEW: Shafter social media training – Tuesday, Sept. 3, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Shafter Learning Center, 236 James St. Free public event sponsored by Kern Citizens for Energy and the Shafter Chamber of Commerce. Class of 1969 —Wasco High School Class of 1969 is looking for members for its 50th reunion. The classes of 1966-1972 also are invited. Contact Ear...
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 mysteryphoto@WascoTrib.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Wasco Chamber of Commerce in the 2940s. Chamber Secretary Reta Fry is chatting with a young visitor presenting her with flowers....
Aug. 12 Juan Carlos Bello, 36, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of Highway 46 and Maple Avenue for transporting a controlled substance for sale, possession of a controlled substance for sale, keeping a place for the sale of a controlled substance, open container of alcohol in a vehicle, willful cruelty to a child, possession of a narcotic controlled substance and manufacture/possession of a firearm with no identifying marks. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Melody Mae Horton, 44, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1500 block of...
Isaiah came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He was checked for a chip, but nothing was found. He is a small adult 3-year-old poodle mix male. He is friendly toward staff and other dogs. His shelter number is AC19-270. Contact the shelter at 661-758-7240 or stop by 5409 7th Street to visit Isaiah and all the other shelter animals that need new homes. -Wasco Animal Control...
In the Aug. 8 issue, the name of Daniel Ortiz-Hernandez's son was misspelled in a caption. His name is Luca. We regret the error....
On Saturday, the residents around Fifth Street could smell the scent of barbecued tri-tip. No one was complaining. In fact, people arrived from 11 a.m. when the doors opened until they closed. The fundraiser was spearheaded by VFW member Danny Rueda and Post Commander James Medrano. Aera Energy had suggested to Rueda that their company would like to support a fundraiser for the VFW. “Aera Energy provided everything,” Rueda said. Assisting the vets were several Sheriff’s Activities League membe...
Wasco High School's Associated Student Body members are active in both the school and the local community. ASB Community Representatives Ricardo Carriedo and Elisa Flores are both looking forward to their year on the school's student council. Some of their responsibilities include school events such as the freshman lunch and the downtown rally for the annual Wasco vs. Shafter rivalry game. "This year we are looking forward to getting the community involved in several ways," Ricky Carriedo said....
The news tore quickly through Wasco High School and Bakersfield Christian High School that Coach Frank Thiessen had passed at 81. Relationships varied, with every combination of coach, friend, biology teacher and confidante. But the general consensus is that he was a legend; he was one-of-a-kind. Thiessen was a Wasco native and continued his education at Fresno State. He was a tennis player his entire life, including throughout high school and college. Even though he was accepted into University...
Ruben Santiago Santos, 25, passed away Aug. 17, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Frank Thiessen, 81, passed away Aug. 6, in Bakersfield. Memorial service to be held at Bakersfield Christian High School gymnasium on Saturday, Aug. 24, beginning at 10 a.m. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
At left, tight end Kevin Chavez hauls in a touchdown pass during a scrimmage against Independence High School in Bakersfield Saturday night. Top right, Wasco's Christian Alvarez runs for a touchdown. Bottom, Sean Sharp runs past a defender for a touchdown. (Photos by Jennifer Johnson)...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER Big Yard Sale: Friday, 8/23. 30998 Fresno Ave., 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Poker table, tools, electric keyboard, clothes, home décor & misc. Yard Sale: 626 Wiedmann Ave., Shafter. Sat., 8/24, 7:30 a.m.-?. Electric range, several dressers, furniture, some tools, collectibles & misc. Yard Sale: 307 Elm St., Shafter. 8 a.m., Sat., 8/24. $120 for 1 air compressor-2 tanks, air hose, new paint gun, filter unit for painting, nail gun for air compressor. Drill press $25. 2-wheel grinder & motor $25. Call 661-746-4638. FINAL ESTATE SALE:...
Eddie Velasquez and his wife, Erica Alvarado, strongly support a local traveling basketball team. Velasquez coaches, while Alvarado is the team mom, nurse, cook, and caretaker. The team's name is 2nd to None and is part of the Latino Basketball Association. They manage a high school team of 15- to 17-year-olds, and because they love the game so much, they also manage an adult basketball team. "We have a mixture of kids," Velasquez said. "There are 10 players on a team at any time that travel...
Pauline Little was born on July 27, 1924, in Morrilton, Ark., to Oda and Verna Ring. She was the youngest of two daughters. The family moved to Wasco in 1936. She met her childhood sweetheart, Alister "Allie" Little, in high school, and they married in February 1942. After his discharge from the Marine Corps, they made their home in Wasco, where they lived (and farmed) until 1979. At that time, they moved to Bakersfield to be closer to their daughters and their families. Pauline was active in...
For the second year in a row, Kern Transit will be offering free rides to all enrolled Bakersfield College students with a valid student ID on all 100-numbered routes. Free rides begin when the fall semester starts on Saturday, Aug. 24, and continues through the end of finals week on Saturday, Dec. 14. The program resumes again when the spring semester starts in January 2020. Using Kern Transit eliminates the challenges students face with traffic and parking, providing a stress-free ride that can also provide extra study time. Additionally,...
Jesse Chacon peacefully passed away at home in Bakersfield on Aug. 19, 2019, from a sudden illness Jesse was born in El Paso, Texas, on Feb. 10, 1958. He resided in New Mexico until the age of 8, when his family moved to Lamont. At a young age, Jesse's parents instilled a strong work ethic, which began in the fields. He carried this into his law enforcement career, where he served as a correctional officer and retired after 26 years. Jesse enjoyed his life by spending time with his family and...
Philip James Penner was born on April 22, 1957, to Mary Lou (Williams) and John Lee Penner in Bakersfield. Phil was a preemie who grew into a strapping young man who loved to play tennis and work on his father's farm. He graduated from Wasco High School in 1974, the same year he also soloed in a Grumman Yankee aircraft. Phil graduated with a bachelor of arts in Christian education from International College in Honolulu. For the next 24 years, Phil taught English in Fukuoka, Japan, and worked in...
