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  • Pastor's Corner

    Jim Neal, First Southern Baptist Church|Updated Jan 10, 2019

    “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...

  • Classified Ads - Jan. 3, 2019

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Jan 4, 2019

    #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)...

  • Death Notices - Jan. 3, 2019

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Jan 3, 2019

    ]Vedra "Dodae" Bilbrey, 65, of Wasco, passed away Dec. 25, 2018 in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Harold Marlow, 79, of Bakersfield, passed away Dec. 25, 2018. Graveside service Jan. 2, Wasco Memorial Park. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Goldie Coleman Jr., 59, of Wasco, passed away Dec. 26, 2018. Rucker’s Mortuary....

  • Air Repair makes you comfortable

    Jamie Stewart, Wasco Tribune|Updated Jan 3, 2019

    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...

  • Pet of the Week

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Updated Jan 3, 2019

    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...

  • Arrest Log - Jan. 3, 2109

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Jan 3, 2019

    Dec. 24 Eduardo David Lopez, 23, of Wasco, was arrested in the 800 block of 16th Street for spousal battery. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Guadalupe Nunez Carranza, 28, of Wasco, was arrested in the 300 block of F Street for possession of a controlled substance for sales and being under the influence of a controlled substance. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Milton Ramirez, 34, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1000 block of 15th Street on an active misdemeanor warrant. He was cited and released at the scene....

  • Church Directory - Jan. 2, 2018

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Jan 3, 2019

    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) f...

  • Mystery History - Jan. 3, 2019

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Jan 3, 2019

    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...

  • Community Calendar - Jan. 3, 2109

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Jan 3, 2019

    ANOUNCEMENTS UPDATED: Christmas tree recycling – Wasco 2018 Christmas tree recycling drop-off locations continue through Jan 6. Shafter-Wasco landfill, 17621 Scofield Ave., 8 miles west of Shafter; Vacant lot, corner of Annin Avenue and Gromer Avenue; Wasco green waste site, 5201 7th St., 2 miles west of Wasco. ONGOING Senior lunch – Senior center serving meal Monday-Friday at 11:25 a.m., 1280 Poplar St. MONDAY NEW: Adults Get Crafty —Join for arts, crafts and conversations. At the Wasco Library, 1-2 p.m. Fishes & Loave...

  • Tribune on the web

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Jan 3, 2019

    The Wasco Tribune is now online, too. WascoTrib.com, a freshly designed web and mobile site including all the features of the print edition – as well as some content exclusive to the web – is now live. And we’re looking for feedback on how to make it better. Readers are asked to email the publisher, Michael Schroeder, with any comments or ideas. His email is [email protected]....

  • Play ball!

    Toni DeRosa, Wasco Tribune|Updated Jan 3, 2019
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    Baseball season just got a little more exciting for Wasco and the surrounding areas. The Pecos League recently announced that a new professional team would be formed to play in Wasco for the upcoming spring and summer. The Wasco Reserves, donning Columbia blue and maroon uniforms, will play at the Wasco Ballpark, 1281 Poplar Ave. They have 64 games on the 2019 season schedule that begins May 30 and runs through July. The Pecos League, not affiliated with Major or Minor League...

  • School building on track

    Toni DeRosa, Wasco Tribune|Updated Jan 3, 2019

    The skyline at the corner of Griffith Avenue and Margalo Street is changing and taking shape as construction continues on James A. Forrest Elementary School. "The construction of the WUESD's new elementary school and renovation of the classrooms and office at Palm Avenue Elementary School is progressing as expected," Superintendent Kelly Richers reported at the recent board meeting. "Additionally, the renovation of the classrooms and office at Palm Avenue will occur after the...

  • A year of change in Wasco

    Toni DeRosa, Wasco Tribune|Updated Jan 3, 2019

    There were many changes in the City of Wasco during 2018, and one of them is in your hands. When Reed Print, Inc., closed its doors in December and the Wasco Tribune and The Shafter Press ceased publication, it seemed it was the end of an era. But it turned out to be a new beginning. As luck would have it, former Shafter High School graduate and East Coast newspaper publisher Michael Schroeder contacted the Reeds and inquired about the closure. Following Schroeder’s i...

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