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The audience erupted into a loud roar of approval accompanied by whistles and clapping last Thursday night when Elisa Flores was named 2019 Wasco Rose Queen, Pageant emcee Ally Triolo introduced Elisa, from the stage of the Wasco High School auditorium, ending a night of entertainment and months of hard work by the 10 contestants, all students at Wasco High School. In addition, Elisa took home three scholarships; $200 for the physical fitness portion of the pageant (presented by Wasco Festival...
Elegance was the theme for this year's Wine and Roses event held last Friday at the Recreation and Park Hall adjacent to Barker Park. Each table was covered with a deep maroon tablecloth and adorned with a gold pillar centerpiece holding a maroon rose on top. The atmosphere felt rich, and guests were heard commenting on how beautiful the room looked. This was quite a change from last year's event where everything was "rock and roll" and guests wore poodle skirts and leather jackets. This...
The Wasco Community Coalition monthly meeting was hosted by the Wasco State Prison on last week, with a crowd gathered to see a presentation and network with other business owners and community members. Breakfast was served and afterwards, there was a presentation given by staff members of the Wasco State Prison. Officers in the Contraband Unit, as well as the K-9 Unit, were on hand to describe their duties and what accomplishments they have attained. The K-9 Unit has the two top-rated dogs in...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: FREE farmers market -- Sponsored by Community Action Partnership of Kern on Saturday, Sept. 14, 8-10 a.m. at Grace Community Church, 15444 7th Street. Fresh produce available. Bring your own carts for transportation of items to your vehicle. NEW: Blood drive -- Knights of Columbus drive Friday, Sept. 13, 3-7 p.m. at the old courthouse, 810 8th St. NEW: Car show -- The First Annual Spars and Cars Show is free to spectators. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2 to 8 p.m. Live boxing and concert at 1280 Poplar Ave., Wasco (Barker Park). 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 mysteryphoto@WascoTrib.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: The first official WHS scoreboard from the 1930s....
Sept. 3 Javier Rocha Medina, 48, of Wasco, was arrested in the 800 block of D Street for forged notes, possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, keeping a place for the sales of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance for sales. She was booked into the Kern County Jail. Victoria Sidhu, 26, of Wasco, was arrested in the 800 block of D Street for possession of forged notes, possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, keeping a place for the sales of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled...
Nyah is a young, medium female shepherd mix about 4 or 5 months old and weighs about 30 pounds. She is as cute as she is friendly. She loves to play and is not shy at all. She gets along well with other animals. It would be great if she could leave the shelter and find her forever home with a loving family. Reference AC19-221. Call the shelter at 661-758-7240 or visit us at 5409 7th St. Hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed all legal holidays and Sundays. -Wasco Animal...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER Huge Yard Sale: Sat. 9/14. 121 Beth Eden, Shafter. 7 a.m.- ? Children/adult clothing & misc. WASCO #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE: 2005 Chrysler 300. $2,200. Has A/C, new brakes, rotors and lots of new parts. Call for more info, 661-340-1544. Got an older car, boat or RV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. Call 1-844-335-2616 (Cal-SCAN) DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. FREE 3 DAY VACATION, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care of. Call 1-844-491-2884 (Cal- SCAN) #3...
Eager Wascoans made it to the grand re-opening of the city's historical museum Many had just seen their friends the evening before at the Wine and Roses event but still enjoyed the chance to get together again at the museum and check out the changes. A section of 6th and E Street was blocked off across the street from the VFW. Chairs and tables were set up underneath a canopy to ward off the heat. It was newly selected Rose Queen Elisa Flores' first official ribbon cutting to begin her reign....
The Wasco Union Elementary School District is once again looking into placing another bond on the ballot. The district is considering making classroom and school facility improvements and putting a school improvement bond measure before voters on an upcoming ballot. Rex Despain of Isom Advisors, a division of Urban Features, Inc., presented the results of the study to the board members at its Tuesday meeting. "The support for a bond is above the Prop. 39 -- 55% level," Despain, who prepared the...
Robert Alexandro Sanchez, 38, of Wasco, passed away Sept. 1 in Dover, NH. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter....
“Do unto others as you would have Them do unto you.”--The Golden Rule “For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged.” --Matthew 7:2 NLT Ah, the golden rule -- remember that one. As kids, it was drilled into our heads and hearts by parents, teachers, clergy and the man on the street. Years ago, it was the mantra of business, church and government alike. However, through the years it has lost its luster, so to speak,...
The Wasco Tigers lost their second challenge in a row Friday night, this time at North, 22-8. Wasco gave back a botched punt early in the first quarter to set the tone for the game. That play led to quick seven points by the Stars, creating a lead they never gave back. The Tigers go up against McFarland next week, hoping to improve their 1-2 record....
