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Here's this week's challenge, contributed by 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: Mimeograph machine donated to the museum by Wasco High School....
Apostolic Church 1820 D St. Apostolic Faith Temple 1802 F St. Central Missionary Baptist Church 1610 3rd St. Christ Community Church 1079 F St. 661-758-5493 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2309 7th St. 661-758-2538 Church of Nazarane 4th & Poplar Diocese of Fresno 1130 9th St. First Assembly of God 600 Broadway St. 661-758-6380 Full Gospel Truth Church 1770 3rd St. Grace Community Church Pastor: David Bocker 1544 7th St. 661-758-6588 Sunday: Worship 10 a.m., youth group 6 p.m.. The Lord’s Table (Communion) first Sunday, Griffith A...
rowing up and being a teen was not always easy back in the early '60s. I happened to live in the small agricultural town of Shafter, just 18 miles from Bakersfield. Our family budget seemed to be forever challenged and stretched to its maximum, but I always received whatever I needed. My first employment turned out to be a summer job grading potatoes in a local potato shed, Em. H. Mettler & Sons. I looked forward greatly to earning my own money. Teenagers in the Kern County area during these...
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in March 1876. The first transcontinental telephone wire was connected from New York to San Francisco on June 17, 1914. The first call was not made until July 29, 1914. By the mid-1950s, a lot of the general population were enjoying this wonderful invention. But, for my family in the late 1950s, that may as well have happened on the moon. To say they were not interested in this latest "luxury" would be an understatement. To give my parents credit,...
This fall, Shafter High School started an organics diversion program with their lunch program. We just wanted to say -- You guys are doing awesome! The students put a media presentation together, for all the students, highlighting the new program and why it's important to divert organics out of our landfills and to a proper facility to further reduce the effects of greenhouse gases. We just wanted to thank the students and staff for your dedication to putting the right items in the right bins....
“Make the most of your regrets; never smother your sorrow, but tend and cherish it till it comes to have a separate and integral interest. To regret deeply is to live afresh.” --Henry David Thoreau Ever seen the candy bar commercial on TV where the “biker dude” is getting a new tattoo, which is supposed to read NO REGRETS? Instead because the tattoo artist is a little famished and in need of a sugar fix, she tattoos his arm with the words NO REGERTS. How about that for a permanent NO REGRET? Regrets -- have any? Of course you do — everyone...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER BIG Yard Sale: Shafter, 225 S. Shafter, Fri, Jan. 11 & Sat., Jan. 12 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoes, boots, winter clothes and lot of miscellaneous. Everything must go. 1t1 Yard Sale: 213 Justin Ct. Sat., Jan. 12, from 6:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Clothes, household décor, queen bed, furniture, sports equipment and lots of miscellaneoue. 1t1 #1 YARD SALE WASCO #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES WANTED! Old Porsche 356/911/912 for restoration by hobbyist 1948-1973 only. Any condition, top $ paid! Please leave message 707- 339-9803 (Cal-SCAN) 2tf #...
Here's this week's challenge, contributed by 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: A 1927 loving cup inscribed "20th Birthday -- Wasco Most Unique Parade Entry." Trophy was awarded to Tipton Mathews, Wasco's first postman, active...
Apostolic Church 1820 D St. Apostolic Faith Temple 1802 F St. Central Missionary Baptist Church 1610 3rd St. Christ Community Church 1079 F St. 661-758-5493 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2309 7th St. 661-758-2538 Church of Nazarane 4th & Poplar Diocese of Fresno 1130 9th St. First Assembly of God 600 Broadway St. 661-758-6380 Full Gospel Truth Church 1770 3rd St. Grace Community Church Pastor: David Bocker 1544 7th St. 661-758-6588 Sunday: Worship 10 a.m., youth group 6 p.m.. The Lord’s Table (Communion) first Sunday, Griffith A...
Say hi to Shirley. She is a white domestic short-hair who has already been spayed. She is good at home with other cats and gets along well with humans. Shirley is like a little fluffy snowball and will provide love and affection for a forever family. For additional information stop by the Wasco Animal Shelter at 5409 7th St. or call 661-758-7240 and ask about Shirley. --Wasco Animal Shelter...
It doesn't matter if it's summer, with 100-degree days, or 34 degrees in the middle of winter, a local company strives to make sure we are comfortable in our homes no matter the season. Air Repair of Shafter has been serving the community for over 20 years, meeting customers' needs when it matters most. Air Repair will complete any type of air service needed for residential, commercial and new construction. "We can service air conditioning units, heaters, install new equipment, or keep your exis...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER #1 YARD SALE WASCO YARD SALE: Sat., Jan. 5, 7 a.m.-11 a.m. 987 Redwood Ave., Wasco. Hutch, baby & kids toys and clothes, lots of misc. 1t1 #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES WANTED! Old Porsche 356/911/912 for restoration by hobbyist 1948-1973 only. Any condition, top $ paid! Please leave message 707- 339-9803 (Cal-SCAN) #5 MISC. FOR SALE DIRECT TV SELECT PACKAGE! Over 150 channels, ONLY $35/month (for 12 mons.) Order NOW! Get a $100 AT&T Visa Rewards gift card (some restrictions apply). CALL 866-249-0619 (Cal-SCAN) OXYGEN -- Anytime....
Here's this week's challenge. 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: The WUES band in 1952. The row of houses are on Oak Street. The second house from the right is a beauty shop owned by Lacretta Terrell. Her husband was Doug Terrell, a local...
Silas is a 1-2-year-old Maltipoo who was rescued after his owners dumped him out on the street. He was a really ratty, matted mess when we got him, and he was absolutely terrified of being beaten. He has warmed up quite nicely and now demands love and attention from his foster family. He is being well-loved until his forever family can be found. Silas is up to date on shots, neutered and microchipped. Come see Silas and other possible additions to the family at the Wasco Animal Shelter, 5409...
American Refuse enjoyed celebrating the Shafter Christmas parade with everyone in the community! This year we had a packer truck and our semi-truck carrying all our families. Both vehicles had a recycling theme with many recycle, re-use items. We had asked the crowd if you could identify all the items. Here is the breakdown: Packer truck -- Rudolph theme: Eyeballs: re-use of cardboard Red nose: re-use of cardboard Antlers: re-use of cardboard Five candy canes: re-use of cardboard Semi-truck and...
Sol is ready for you Meet SOL. An adorable female, petite husky approximately 2 years old. Sol weighs about 35 pounds. She is very sweet and is initially a little shy. Sol tested well with a male adult dog. She came in as a stray. You can visit Sol at the Wasco Animal Shelter, 5409 7th St. Call 661-758-7240 for more information....
Here's this week's challenge. 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, along with the facts behind this photo and a new one to challenge you. LAST WEEK: Coach Richard Martinez shares a 1970s picture of his all-female softball team "Playmates" from bottom left, Janice...
Last week's history is no mystery. One of the players from an all-girls softball team from the 1970s known as the Playmates has come forward and revealed herself. During the 1970s, Richard Martinez coached the Playmates, featured inlast week's Mystery History. Martinez's slo-pitch softball team of 8-10 year olds were also highlighted in the same issue while celebrating the end of the year at Pizza Factory. Sandra Colbert walked into the [BEGIN ITAL]Wasco Tribune[END ITAL] office on Friday....
Good morning or afternoon, or evening where ever you may be. I decided this morning to sit down and write a little about Christmas and hope. The two words are very definitely connected. Christmas gives me hope. I need hope today. Some people think that in order to be able to talk to someone about Jesus or Christmas you must be a pastor or an elder, at least a deacon, because people have real hard questions about Jesus. Well, I am none of those things as I sit at this computer this morning. I am a person who loves God. I know I need Him. He is...
From American Refuse Blue cart --Please remove any Styrofoam or plastic from boxes -- they go in the trash. Cardboard goes in the blue! --Wrapping paper goes in the blue if it is not metallic or glittery. --Please do not put aluminum bakeware in the blue cart with food waste, as it will contaminate the dry/clean recyclables --Please keep out bad Christmas lights or used toys from blue cart! --Have used clothing? Take it to a donation center. They do not get recycled in the blue cart! Gift giving...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER #1 YARD SALE WASCO #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE: 2014 Chevy Cruse 4-dr automatic, cruise, power windows/locks, A/C, 63,300 miles. Works Great! $9400 cash. 361-660-5320. 2t4 WANTED! Old Porsche 356/911/912 for restoration by hobbyist 1948-1973 only. Any condition, top $ paid! Please leave message 707- 339-9803 (Cal-SCAN) #3 CAMPER/RV #4 MISC. FOR RENT #5 MISC. FOR SALE DIRECT TV SELECT PACKAGE! Over 150 channels, ONLY $35/month (for 12 mons.) Order NOW! Get a $100 AT&T Visa Rewards gift card (some restrictions apply). CALL...