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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: Doris and Al Warkentine celebrate Halloween at the Elks in the 1940s....
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: In the 1940s, far left Principal Karl Clemens and in the second row from the bottom far right, teacher Teresa Burke....
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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: Wasco farmer George Yursick pictured in the 1940s....
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Visit the Wasco Animal Shelter and check out Barkley, a young male Wirehaired Terrier. He is a mix of brown, chocolate, yellow, tan, blond and fawn with a medium coat. Barkley gets along well with other dogs at the shelter and he would be good in a home with other dogs. He is approximate 1-2 years old. He has been great with staff, but has only been tested with large breed dogs at this time. It is unknown if he is house or crate trained. Dogs are not tested with cats or children. He will be...
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@Wasco- Trib.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Teresa Burke was the principal of the Thomas Jefferson Middle School in the 1940s....
Amala came in as a stray and is approximately a 2-year-old female pit bull terrier. Amala has a short gray/blue/silver and white coat and is a medium size. She is great with staff and it is unknown if she is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with cats and children. She will be available for adoption/rescue on May 4. Additional information is not available on her; however her Petfinder bio is up to date. If this is your dog, contact the shelter right away. Everyone is welcome to adopt...
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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: Wasco Union High School District Superintendent Jack Cutner from the 1960s....
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Phoenix came in as an owner-surrender. He was adopted not long ago and was brought back after new owners claimed to be allergic to him. He is approximately a 6-year-old, male Siberian husky. Phoenix is great toward staff and other dogs, but he has not been tested with small and large dogs. At the time it is unknown if Phoenix is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children and cats. He is available for adoption/rescue. His Petfinder bio is up to date. Everyone is welcome to adopt from...
Chase, a red and white Siberian husky, is still a puppy at 8 months old with big blue eyes. He may get bigger than he is since he is not full grown. Chase came to the Shafter Animal Shelter as a stray and has adjusted well. He has passed his SAFER dog evaluations and would be a great candidate for some training classes where he can learn basic commands and tricks. We would not recommend him around cats. The Siberian Husky is an intelligent dog that can get bored easily if not challenged or...
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One of the Wasco Animal Shelter's longest residents and a young puppy are in need of homes. Badge is a 2-year-old Pit Bull Terrier who came in as a stray on April 6. He is great with staff and plays well with smaller dogs. He has not been tested with larger dogs. Badge has been in the shelter the longest of any of the animals there. Another dog at the shelter is Ghillie, who will become available April 22. Ghillie is a small, young male black, brindle and white/cream short-haired Shepherd/Husky...
Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Shafter 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 Press, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: People enjoying the open-air skating rink across from the original Shafter Post Office on June 24, 1941....
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This article by Shafter resident Dolly Hei originally appeared in the Shafter Historical Society's newsletter, Spring 2015. From the late 1930s into the '60s the Panero brothers of Delano, August and Ernie, were the cinema kings of the Central Valley. They owned movie theaters from north to south in Sanger, Wasco, Shafter, Delano and McFarland. Hollywood reigned then as the film capital of the world, and the Paneros helped bring the pictures produced there to our rural areas. The two Shafter the...
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This girl is Trina, a brindle and white Pit Bull/Shepherd mix. Trina is about 1 year old and is a really sweet pup. She will need someone to teach her manners and some basic commands. She is shy until she gets to know you. A large yard with a tall fence would be a big bonus to help keep this girl safe. If you would like to meet Trina, come to the Shafter Animal Shelter at 18849 S. Shafter Ave. The hours at the shelter are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. They...
Red is an approximately 2-year-old, male, Terrier mix who came in as a stray. Red is a small red/chestnut/orange short-haired Terrier. He is slightly timid toward staff and his behavior will be monitored daily. He is great with other dogs. At the time it is unknown if Red is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children and cats. He will be available for adoption on April 1. If this is your dog contact the shelter as soon as possible. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility. Adop...
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Phantom is a small, male, cream and white Spaniel mix that came in as stray. He is about 2 years old and is great with staff and other dogs. He has been tested with small and large breeds. It is unknown how he would react with children and cats. Phantom will be available for rescue/adoption on March 25. If this is your dog contact the shelter as soon as possible. Everyone is welcome to adopt from the facility. Adopters can be from out of town and/or local. Call the shelter on the day he is...
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 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@ WascoTrib.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Clarence Crawford's Adult Basketball Team played other teams in the league. Back row from left: Finis Garland '52, Mickey Carter '52 and Benny...
1 years ago: March 2, 2011 It has been 10 years since the Shafter Press office fire at 107 E. Lerdo Hwy. The fire destroyed all of the Shafter Press Archives. It took eight fire engines to calm the flames. This year (2021) will be 100th year since the Press has been established. 20 years ago: March 14, 2001 Shafter resident Nancy Grainger was given the Mother of the Year Award. It was presented by the Southern California National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 30 years ago: March 6, 1991 The...
