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Samuel "Sapo" Rodriguez passed away on Oct. 13, 2021, at the age of 69 with his family by his side. Sam's story starts on Dec. 5, 1951, the oldest child to Samuel Sr. and Antonia Rodriguez. Sam was born in Casa Grande, Ariz. In 1956, his parents moved their small family to Wasco, where he would spend his childhood, grow up and make many lifelong friends. He graduated from Wasco Union High School in 1970; he went on to study political science at California State University,...
Gordon Alexander Drescher was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, on Jan. 23, 1922, and passed away on Oct. 24, 2021, with his wife by his side. He was the only child of Joseph Vernon and Ellen Shepphard Drescher. His maternal grandfather Alexander Shepphard had emigrated from Scotland and was one of the founders of Regina, Canada. The little family moved to the Los Angeles, when Gordon was less than a year old. Gordon would tell a selling magazine on street corners and...
The recently hired new Assistant City Manager Maria Lara is looking forward to facing her new job challenges. Lara has over 12 years of professional experience in local and state government. She has held various roles such as city manager, community development director and grant director. Her professional experience includes working for the City of McFarland, Idaho Housing and Finance Association as well as in the private sector. Lara has secured, managed and implemented...
The Shafter Kiwanis Club held their monthly Terrific Kids luncheon last week as they recognized students in the Richland School District as part of their Terrific Kids program. Terrific Kids is a program that recognizes outstanding students that demonstrate characteristics that displays the values of the program. The program promotes character development, self-esteem and perseverance. "Terrific" is an acronym for thoughtful, enthusiastic, respectful, responsible, inclusive, f...
The Shafter High Generals football team is undefeated in SSL play, dominating their opponents for the most part. It hasn't always been pretty, but the Generals have found ways to win every SSL contest. The Generals' offense has been under the leadership of Darren Sundgren since Week 3, when Tyson Dozhier went down with a broken collarbone. Sundgren has given the Generals a good mix of quick feet and a steady hand, helping lead the Generals to victories. Sundgren has gained som...
The GFWC California Federation of Woman's Clubs held its Area B annual conference in Wasco at the Wasco Clubhouse on 7th Street. The topic for the annual meeting this year was reports, compiled by each committee in each club representing cities such as Fig Garden, San Gabriel Valley, Diamond Bar, Tierra Adorado and Yosemite District. The Area B conference had an extensive program that began at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16 and continued until 2:30 p.m. The meeting was called...
Joye Ann Carroll was born on July 29, 1941, in Shafter to Obie and Lorene Hamlin. She joined her sister Leona and brother Obie. Eleven years later Yvonne would complete their family. Joye graduated from Shafter High in 1959. The following year she married her soulmate Eldon Carroll (aka Piute Pete). On April 5, 1964, they welcomed their only child, Stacy Lorene. Stacy gave them four granddaughters: Megan and husband Ryan, and son Logan; Kayla and husband Elliot, and son Conner and daughters Aurora and Freya; Sarah and son And...
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Sammy Rodriguez Jr., 69, of Wasco, passed away Oct. 13, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Robert J. Thullen., 84, of Shafter, passed away Oct. 14, in Yucaipa. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Juan L. Dominguez, 77, of Wasco,passed away Oct 15, in Wasco. Basham-Lara Funeral Care Shafter. Maricela Maria Cortez, 51, of Shafter, passed away Oct 15, in Shafter. Basham-Lara Funeral Care Shafter. Hector Enriquez Gonzalez, 38, of Wasco, passed away Oct 14, in Bakersfield. Basham-Lara Funeral Care Shafter. Emma K. Pena Cota,...
The Rose Festival Committee had to work quickly this year with three weeks to prepare after the festival got the OK from the City Council. "Several of us had been receiving inquiries from Wasco residents about whether or not there would be a parade and festival," committee member Sharon Sharp said. "When it looked like it would not happen, we decided to get a group together and see if it was feasible to arrange in three weeks. We believed Wasco should not go another year...
Wednesday is available Oct. 22. She is a small, young, female yellow/tan/blond/fawn, white and cream Wirehaired Terrier Mix. Wednesday was dumped at the shelter alongside with Caroline. She is approximately a 4-5 month-old Wire Haired Terrier. She is great with staff and other dogs. She has been tested with small and large dogs. At this time it is unknown if Wednesday is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children and cats. Everyone is welcome to adopt from the...
Area residents will be among those surveyed about vaccine protection and antibodies. Kern County Public Health Services is collaborating with several different organizations where people were randomly selected to complete an anonymous survey as well as receive a free, at-home covid-19 antibody test. Those selected for the survey and free antibody test began receiving their packets Oct. 15. This information will allow Kern County Public Health to learn how many who have been immunized are protected against the virus and have...
Sgt. Peter Martinez told the City Council that Oct. 22 will be his last day as sergeant at the Kern County Sheriff's Office Wasco Substation. "I have really enjoyed the past four years in Wasco," Martinez said. "I learned a lot from the city council and the community." Martinez emphasized how much he loves the small town of Wasco and how much he enjoyed being here. "I got to know so many members of the community," he said. "Everywhere I went, I would run into someone I knew....
Oct. 11 Kailin Robert Beckemeyer, 23, of Shafter, was arrested for obstruction of a public officer and disorderly conduct: under influence of a drug. Oct. 15 Salvador Saldana Robles, 29, was arrested for evading a public officer: disregarding safety, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, outside agency warrant, hit and run property and obstruction public officer. Buttonwillow Sheriff Substation Oct. 13 Gustavo Alberto Avendano, 52, of Shafter, was arrested in the 18000 block of Poplar Avenue in Shafter for a...
Ongoing Shafter: CAPK- Head Start and State Preschool is accepting applications at the Shafter EHS Center. Located at 459 E. Euclid. Documents needed to complete application: Birth Cert., income and immunizations record. (661)746-8240 Shafter: Un progragr La Preparacion para la Escuela comienza con Head Start. Estamos en Shafter 459 E. Euclid. (661) 746-8240. Wasco Branch Library is in partnership with NO Kid Hungry and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools is offering FREE meals and space to do homework. Bookkeeping...
Residents hauled their bulky waste to the Shafter Aquatic Center last Saturday, ready to dispose of it. The City of Shafter, Kern County Public Works, and American Refuse teamed up to hold the event. Residents brought their appliances, E-waste, mattresses, and much more that would otherwise be taken to the landfills. "This event helps residents as well as the city and county workers, making sure this waste gets disposed of properly," said Lynnda Martin, of American Refuse....
Mert Wiedmann, a pioneer in the history of Shafter, city leader and longtime owner of Stringham's Shafter Drug Store, passed away Oct. 19. He was 97, and was living in the family home on Cross Street. More details on Wiedmann's life and his impact on the community will appear on TheShafterPress.com and in next week's print edition....
There will be no more parking along the corridor between Lerdo Highway and Central Avenue. The City Council recently voted to prohibit on-street parking there because of the car wash being built in the area. The developer said this resolution would have to be enacted to prevent any problems along that stretch of highway. This would prevent people from parking on the street on Highway 43, especially in front of the pharmacy located off Highway 43 and also in front of the...
David Payne will be presenting his production of "A Christmas with CS Lewis" Nov. 26-28 at the Ford Theater in Shafter. Payne has performed at the Ford Theater three previous times, portraying the author Lewis. Payne began his relationship with the author years ago when he saw a flyer asking for actors to audition for the role of CS Lewis in a play in the United States. "British accents a help," the advertisement read. A bit bored, a bit intrigued, and with no hope of getting...
