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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the office of The Shafter Press and Wasco Tribune, celebrating the Shafter-Wasco Publishing LLC, the new publishers of the local newspapers. Shafter dignitaries, local business owners and citizens were on hand for the event. Karly Cleveland, this year's Distinguished Young Woman of Shafter, cut the ribbon as Mayor Cathy Prout, company board President Stan Wilson, City Manager Scott Hurlbert, Publisher Michael Schroeder and a crowd of...
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 – went live for Christmas. 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]....
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...
One of my favorite authors is Max Lucado. His writing is solidly Biblical, captivating and very practical in nature. He wrote a book about Christmas several years ago called “Because of Bethlehem” that I’d highly recommend. Let me share just a few of his thought s and the key word for each of them: Hope. The manger dares us to believe the best is yet to be. And it could all begin today. Peace. Christ came to bring peace on earth and goodwill to all. Joy. Let there be jubilation, celebration and festivity! Love. It reall...
With the New Year just around the corner, there are some DMV laws that everyone needs to be made aware of before they become effective Jan. 1. The first one authorizes California dealers must place a paper plate with a number and expiration date on every vehicle they sell. The reason for this is to reduce the number of offenders passing through payment booths and improve road safety. Secondly, people who apply for a new driver’s license or identification card, a new gender identity is being made available for those who d...
Dec. 17 Jose Aleman, 22, of Wasco, was arrested in the 600 block of North Maple Avenue on an active felony warrant. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Antonio Lopez, 20, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of Mulberry Pass and Pepper Tree Close for violation of a domestic violence protective order. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Samuel Warren, 30, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1100 block of Highway 46 on two active misdemeanor warrants and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia. He was cited...
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...
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...
ANOUNCEMENTS Christmas tree recycling – Wasco 2018 Christmas tree recycling drop-off locations are available Dec. 26 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. Library closed -- Wasco Branch Library will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 1. ONGOING Senior lunch – Senior center serving meal Monday-Friday at 11:25 a.m., 1280 Poplar St. MONDAY NEW: Adults Get Crafty —Jo...
The State of California has initiated new rules for students planning on showing an animal at any fair or exhibition. Any student who is showing an animal at a fair or exhibition must be certified and receive specific training in the care of the animal they are raising. "Training is a way to provide another layer of preparedness for students who raise animals as a part of a 4-H or FFA project," said Ag Programs Manager for the Fairs and Exhibition Branch Jay Carlson. "Fairs...
On Monday, the Wasco Bengals closed their 45th football season. They gathered to recognize team and individual accomplishments, and this year, especially to honor long-time Wasco youth advocate Marty Jones. One player from each of the five teams was presented an award in honor of Jones. In 1982, Jones served as president and head coach of the local youth football organization known as the Wasco Packers. While Jones was the leader, the Packers won the Southern Youth Football...
A lot has changed with the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 created by President Donald Trump. For instance, one of these changes that happen is when you file your taxes next year: You won’t be able to deduct expenses from relocating for a new job. The new tax law will have a significant effect on income tax returns next year. There are 10 changes that will eliminate and change some deductions on your tax forms. There’s some good news in that the standard deduction has increased to $6,350, up from $6,300. Married cou...
Despite the crisis in California education funding, the Wasco Elementary Unified School District is in good shape, according to Superintendent Kelly Richers. “Thirty-two percent of the public school districts across the United States could be insolvent within the next three years,” said Richers. “As a result of Prop. 13, Pasadena, Palo Alto, Los Angeles Unified School District and the Martinez School District may become insolvent.” Public schools in California have dropped to number 46 out of the 50 states based on what Ca...
