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TONI DEROSA week. The number of presumed recovered Kern County Public Health Director Wasco Tribune REGIONAL in Shafter for March 2 was 1,327 compared Brynn Carrigan told the Board of Super- Kern County is close to joining Santa March 2 were 5,266 cases, an increase of to 2,105, a decrease in presumed recoveries visors last week that Kern County is close Clara County, San Francisco and Napa 32 cases from the previous week. The num- of 1,293. to joining the above counties in the red tier County in the red tier. ber of presumed recovered went from 1,480 While the Kern High School District is any time. The red tier is a less-restricted The numbers are improving in the re- up to 2,127, an increase of 647 presumed allowing sports to begin training and setting tier, which allows schools to begin letting covered area as well as in the assumed re- recovered patients. up their schedules, Wasco has opened for students in, indoor dining as well as the re- covered and the number of positive tests is Shafter’s numbers on March 2 went from cross country only. If the county reaches red opening of gyms. going down a bit. 3,398 positive cases to 3,421 total cases, tier next week, dining in would be allowed Comments from administrators of both Wasco’s positive tests for the week of an increase of 23 cases from the previous along with swimming and other activities. See KERN Page 5 Land use fees may increase

JAMIE STEWART The Shafter Press The Kern County Public Works Department proposed an increase in land use fees for residents and the rest of Kern County. Currently, residents pay SHAFTER $82.89 per household for land use fees, which are billed with residents’ property tax bills. The increase would be $22 for homes and $17 for apart- ments. This increase is to give cities in Kern County extra money to deal with illegal dumping. According to Lynn Brooks, of Kern County Public Works, said illegal dump- ing is a growing problem that needs to be addressed. With the passage of this increase, each city would have funds to See LAND Page 3

Dick Witcher was the epitome of a small town boy who went on to big things. City approves mid-year budget

City football icon TONI DEROSA Wasco Tribune The City Council has approved its mid-year budget and according to financial consultant Bill Statler, the city’s finances are in good shape. WASCO Dick Witcher dies Statler, hired by the city to review the city’s 2021 mid- year budget and work closely with Finance Director Is- rael Perez-Hernandez, said that while the city has two JAMIE STEWART two dozen in all, according to for- major issues, demolition of the former farm labor camp The Shafter Press mer Shafter High Athletic Direc- The city has lost one of its icons and the fees associated with that project, it comes out tor Doug Thompson, a nephew of looking better than he originally thought during the year with the passing of Dick Witcher. Witcher’s. Witch- of covid-19. SHAFTER Witcher played football, swim- Statler provided slides with information at the mid-point er was a ming, and for the Generals. He See CITY Page 5 three-sport athlete at Shafter High wasn’t a highly recruited player out before focusing on football at Ba- of high school, even having trouble kersfield College, eventually being making the travel squad for the Ren- drafted by the San Francisco Forty- egades his freshman year. Accord- Niners. Witcher would go on to help ing to former Bakersfield College San Francisco make the playoffs and football coach Claude Gilbert, “If had a couple of game-winning plays anybody would have told me that that highlighted his eight-year ca- this skinny kid from Shafter would reer with the team. have made the travel squad, I’d have Dick was one of many Witchers been surprised.” Dick Witcher worked hard to to walk the halls of Shafter High Witcher did make the squad and become a great receiver and between 1956 and 1978, more than See CITY Page 4 teammate. The Administration Building at the former farm la- bor housing. Recreation district launching soccer camp

JAMIE STEWART SHAFTER our youth to engage while following state coach will be coaching only one cohort. The Shafter Press guidelines,” he said. Registration for the clinic will be from The Recreation and Parks District is and coordination. It is a four-week camp Each group of participants will be a now to April 2. The dates of the program launching a Soccer Conditioning Camp to with practices held twice a week. small cohort of 12 players or less with the are April 12-15, 19-22, 26-29 and May 3-6, help keep residents active during the pan- According to District Manager Phillip same coach each time. They will also be with each team practicing twice a week. demic. Jimenez, the camp will be following state keeping each individual six feet apart. For those interested, visit the office at 700 The conditioning camp will teach fun- guidelines for the safety of all of the par- The camp needs volunteers who are E. Tulare Avenue Monday to Thursday from damental skills and boost an individual’s ticipants. interested in taking on a team and teach- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 power, balance, strength, agility, endurance “We want to provide a safe outlet for ing them how to condition for soccer. One p.m. You can also call 661-746-3303.

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ONGOING Para averiguar si es elegible para el pro- Bengals Tryouts - Bengals Football Try- grama e inscríbase hoy mismo. outs will be Week 1: March 10, 11 and 12 Zumba Gold — Register at brandiroot. from 5:30-7 p.m. and Week 2: March 17, zumba.comlivestream for class on Mon- 18 and 19 at Westside Park (across from the days and Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. Hosted by skate park). Athletes must live in the Wasco Shafter Recreation and Parks District. School District and turn 7 years old/can- Zumba Kids — Register at brandiroot. not turn 15 years old on or before Nov. 15, zumba.com/livestream for class on Satur- 2021. Athletes must attend at least two try- days at 11 a.m. Hosted by Shafter Recre- out dates to be considered for selection. Ath- ation and Parks District. letes should come dressed in sports attire and Zumba On Demand — Register at bring a water bottle. Cleats preferred, but not brandiroot.zumba.com/livestream. Satur- mandatory. Only participating athletes are al- days from 2 to 7 p.m. and Thursdays 3 to lowed inside training areas. 8 p.m. Hosted by Shafter Recreation and Bengals Cheer Tryouts - Bengals Cheer Parks District. tryouts will be Tuesday, March 10 and Thurs- TUESDAY day, March 12 from 6-8 p.m. at the Palm Senior lunch program — The senior Middle School Gymnasium, and Saturday, sack program gives out lunches to seniors Here’s this week’s challenge, courtesy of the Shafter March 14 at Grace Community Church on every first and third Tuesday of the month Historical Society. If you know the location, circum- 7th Street. Ages 7-10 years 9 a.m.-noon, at 11 a.m., sponsored by the Golden Glean- stances, exact or rough date and/or people in the pho- to, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to The Ages 11-14 years. Athletes must live in the ers. Griffith Avenue Baptist Church, 408 Press, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to Wasco School District and must turn 7 years Griffith St., Wasco. mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be old/cannot turn 15 years old before Nov. 15, THURSDAY revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Jim Gloeckler 2021. Athletes must attend at least one tryout Wasco Recreation & Park Board — Meet- renovating the caboose on May 24, 2001. date prior to final evaluations. Athletes should ings are on every 3rd Thursday of the month at 6 come dressed in sports attire and bring a wa- p.m. at the Hall at Barker Park, Wasco. ter bottle. Only participating athletes will be Truth ministries — Truth Ministries: A WASCO allowed inside training areas. Faith Based 12-Step Program providing fel- Utility bills — The City of Wasco re- lowship recovery will be held on Thursday minds residents that the city’s official web- nights from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Shafter Men- site is the only authorized avenue to pay nonite Brethren Church, 400 Kern St. The your utility bill online. program begins on Feb. 25. Call 661-746- Covid-19 testing — There will be free 4969 for more information. covid-19 testing Wednesdays and Sundays FRIDAY at the Wasco Library, 1102 7th St., Wasco. If Food giveaway — The Impact Program you have insurance, they will be billed. Ap- is a weekly food giveaway provided to any- pointments can be made at lhi.care/covidtest- one in need, Fridays beginning at 7 a.m., ing or call 888-634-1123. Donde? Biblioteca first come, first serve. Griffith Avenue Bap- de Wasco 1102 7th St, Wasco. Si no tiene ac- tist Church, 408 Griffith St., Wasco. ceso de internet llame al (888)634-1123. SATURDAY Reopened — Shafter City Hall has re- Bulky waste drop off — American Re- opened to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. fuse is hosting a bulky waste drop-off event to Hours for the finance department are 9 a.m. help Keep Kern Beautiful on Saturday, March to 5 p.m. Call 661-746-5000. 6 at Barker Park, Wasco from 9 a.m. to noon. Food2Door — The program delivers 70 Drop off old furniture, home appliances, TVs, pounds of food once a month to seniors 65 and mattresses and water heaters. Not accepted older, sponsored by the City of Shafter CAPK include trash, green wasted, hazardous materi- and Kern County. Call 661- 498-7831 ext. 1310 als, construction or remodeling scraps. to find out if you’re eligible for the program. Bulky waste drop off — The Kern Here’s this week’s challenge, courtesy of the Wasco His- CAPK y el Condado de Kern “Pro- County Public Works is helping to Keep torical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, grama FOOD2DOOR” atienden a personas Kern Beautiful with a bulky waste drop off exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your mayors de 65 años . Una caja de comida de event on Saturday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to educated (or semieducated) guess to the Tribune, 406 70 libra cada mes se entrega directamente noon at the Richland School District, 300 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to mysterypho- [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next en la puerta. El programa no se basa en los N. Valley St., Shafter. Drop off old furni- week. LAST WEEK: In the 1966 WHS Yearbook: Owner ingresos, está diseñadopara mantener a las ture, home appliances, TVs, mattresses and Wally Shafer of the Wasco News demonstrates to stu- personas ensus hogares y mantenerse sa- water heaters. Not accepted include trash, dents how the newspaper is created. ludables para que podamos vencer al CO- green wasted, hazardous materials, con- VID-19. Llame al 661-498-7831 ext. 1310 struction or remodeling scraps.

ARREST REPORT SHAFTER in possession of firearm and receiving was arrested at Shafter Court, 325 tion of Jackson Avenue and Highway and released at the scene. Armando Lopez, 30, of Wasco, As reported by the Shafter Police known stolen property. Central Valley Highway in Shafter on 43 for misdemeanor driving without a FEB. 25 was arrested in the 700 block of Ma- Department FEB 26 a felony warrant. He was booked into license. She was cited and released at Jesus Sepulveda, 36, of Wasco, ple Avenue in Wasco for attempted FEB. 22 Nathan Max Allen Hanner, 37, of the Kern County Jail. the scene. was arrested in the 300 block of N. burglary. He was booked into the Pedro Pena Lopez, 39, of Shafter, Shafter, was arrested on Santa Fe and FEB. 24 Daniel Morales Garcia, 26, of Ba- Central Avenue in Wasco for being in Kern County Jail. was arrested on 100 Nickel St. on an Burbank St. for DUI. Aaron Bourque, 44, of Buttonwil- kersfield, was arrested at the intersec- possession of drug paraphernalia. He Anthony Flores, 28, of Wasco, outside felony warrant. FEB. 27 low, was arrested in the 20600 block tion of Highway 99 and Famoso High- was cited and released at the scene. was arrested in the 700 block of H FEB. 23 Nathan Quinonez, 24, of Shafter, of Tracy Avenue in Buttonwillow for way for misdemeanor driving without FEB. 26 Street in Wasco on a misdemeanor Jennifer Anne Billings, 37, of was arrested on the 200 block of Pot- domestic violence, terrorist threats, a license. He was cited and released Yessica Gomez Penaloza, 21, of warrant and trespassing. He was cited Shafter, was arrested on the 100 block ter St. for obstruction of a public of- false imprisonment, kidnapping, rob- at the scene. Wasco, was arrested in the 300 block and released at the scene. of Golden West Ave. for inflicting ficer. bery, sexual penetration with force, FEB. 24 of N. Leonard Street in Wasco for be- Mindy Moreno, 33, of Wasco, corporal injury onto spouse and great Kevin A. Molina Quinonez, 29, of and torture. He was booked into the Ricardo Gutierrez, 32, of Shafter, ing in possession of a stolen vehicle was arrested in the 700 block of H bodily injury. Shafter, was arrested on the 200 block Kern County Jail. was arrested at the intersection of 8th and o n a felony warrant. She was Street in Wasco for trespassing. She Eladio Herrera, 23, of Shafter, of Potter St. for obstruction of a public FEB. 25 Street and F Street for misdemeanor booked into the Kern County Jail. was cited and released at the scene. was arrested on Curtis Ave. and S. officer and vehicle theft. Claudia Talamantes, 28, of Button- driving without a license. He was Miguel Angel Acuna Lopez, 19, FEB. 28 Reiker St. on a felony bench warrant. FEB. 28 willow, was arrested in the 400 block cited and released at the scene. of Wasco, was arrested at Shafter Daniel Andres Ramos, 50, of FEB. 24 Rafael Vincenzo Osuna, 31, of of Sudan Avenue in Buttonwillow on Jose Arturo Ontiveros, 30, of Was- Court, 325 Central Valley Highway Wasco, was arrested at the intersec- Jesus Medina, 22, of Shafter, was Shafter, was arrested on the 200 block two misdemeanor warrants. She was co, was arrested in the 700 block of F in Shafter on a misdemeanor warrant. tion of Annin Avenue and Margalo arrested on the 200 block Cross St. for of Voth Ln. for vehicle theft and on booked into the Kern County Jail. Street on two misdemeanor warrants. He was cited and released at the scene. Street in Wasco for disorderly con- battery. outside agency warrant. FEB. 28 He was cited and released at the scene. FEB. 27 duct. He was booked into the Kern Jose Alexis Urias, 24, of Shafter, BUTTONWILLOW Juan Regalado, 44, of Shafter, Heriberto Ramirez, 29, of Wasco, Ulises Rodriguez, 23, of Wasco, County Jail. was arrested on the 4400 block of As reported by the Kern County was arrested in the 18000 block of was arrested in the 1000 block of was arrested in the 800 block of 16th Armando Lopez, 22, of Wasco, Merced Ave. for disorderly conduct: Sheriff’s Office, Buttonwillow Substa- Smiths Lane in Shafter on two felony Highway 46 for misdemeanor driving Street in Wasco for obstructing/resist- was arrested in the 1200 block of Via under the influence and on an outside tion warrants and one misdemeanor war- without a license. He was cited and ing a peace officer, disorderly conduct Barcelona Court in Wasco for resist- agency warrant. FEB. 23 rant. He was booked into the Kern released at the scene. and vandalism. He was booked into ing arrest and being in possession of Jerry Daniel McCaslin, 37, of Billy Dwight Henderson, 48, of County Jail. Jorge Gamez Franco, 32, of Was- the Kern County Jail. drug paraphernalia. He was booked Shafer, was arrested on the 100 block San Jose, California, was arrested WASCO co, was arrested at the intersection of Miguel Anguino, 27, of Wasco, into the Kern County Jail. of Golden West Ave. for violation of in the 19000 block of Milan Road in As reported by the Kern County Jackson Avenue and Highway 43 in was arrested in the 600 block of N. Juan Lopez Arredondo, 40, of felony parole. Buttonwillow for burglary, being in Sheriff’s Office, Wasco Substation Wasco for speeding, unlicensed driv- Maple Avenue in Wasco for being un- Wasco, was arrested in the 600 block FEB. 25 possession of stolen property over FEB. 23 er, being in possession of drug para- der the influence of a controlled sub- of Central Avenue in Wasco for loud Victor Alfonso Carrillo, 29, of $400, tamper with vehicle and vehicle Selene Bello-Centeno, 26, of Ba- phernalia and being in possession of stance. He was booked into the Kern music. He was cited and released at Shafter, was arrested on Maple Bend theft. He was booked into the Kern kersfield, was arrested at the intersec- a controlled substance. He was cited County Jail. the scene. Ln. and Majestic Fall Ln. for con- County Jail. trolled substance paraphernalia, felon Jorge Retamoza, 28, of Wasco,

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TONI DEROSA WASCO Wasco Tribune Residents recently got a chance to share really helpful to law enforcement.” a meal and talk about how to make Wasco Barbara and Gema Perez, from the a safer community during two meet ups Greenfield Walking Group, thanked Gar- hosted by Mayor Alex Garcia. cia for inviting them to address the safety Garcia said that “Wasco Walks” will be meeting. the name for a program of unification, en- Garcia worked with Gema Perez during couraging residents and law enforcement his field rep days working for Rudy Salas’ to work together to build a stronger com- office in Southeast Bakersfield. munity. Another guest speaker was Pastor Sam He emphasized how important the new- Estes, a director from City Advance. City ly funded camera rebate program will be Advance is a nonprofit that has a strong for the betterment of the city’s crime wave belief in God while stirring a movement in prevention program. Crime escalated dur- cities worldwide. The group calls city lead- ing the last quarter of 2020 and continues ers to come together each year to connect, to rise to date. equip and grow the movement to the next He praised the City Council for promot- level. ing and funding the camera rebate program Estes, originally from Reedley, was in- so residents are able to assist law enforce- volved in the city of Sanger’s movement, ment in following up on crimes committed which had a carnival event to introduce in the city and rural areas of Wasco. the program to the residents created by the “The city has funded the camera rebate Sanger Community Task Force. Estes said program with $100,000 for up to two cam- that there were over 500 community mem- eras on each residence so homeowners and bers at the carnival. Masked attendees mingled after the presentation by the guest speakers and renters can actively get involved in helping “Crime went down 32% in Sanger,” Es- Mayor Alex Garcia. halt criminals,” Garcia said. tes said. “There have been no homicides in “The city and law enforcement want to two years.” Council was going to be investigating the “We currently have about 250 at school work hand in hand together to help prevent Estes also reported that in Sanger, the formation of its own police department now who are students with the most need crime,” Garcia also said. “If we can get 500 group was also able to confirm each home- and stated that crime is a major issue in for guidance and direction,” he said. cameras out in the community, it would be less person and a hotel was purchased to the city. Martinez added that he had hopes Several other residents contributed to house them. that the Kern County Sheriff’s Office the conversation about safety in Wasco. “Each city needs to work together; and might make concessions when it comes to The old farm labor camp was mentioned learn the first names of everyone, put dif- the city signing a new contract with the numerous times about the crime, transients, ferences aside and leave personal agendas department. graffiti and drugs that plague the area. Traci at the door,” Estes added. Martinez stated that deputies with the Clendenen and Orquidea Ocampo both vol- Estes also said that people of faith and sheriff’s office have reduced interaction unteered to chair this committee to investi- people of good will are many times differ- with residents due to covid-19 concerns. gate what can be done to remedy the area. ent and both groups need to come together Deputies have also reported that almost all Ocampo also mentioned that the fence had to help with the change in the cities. homicides in Kern County involve firearms been recently cut overnight “There are currently 90 people trained and the sheriff’s department needs more Wasco High School board member in suicide prevention in Sanger,” Estes said. support, Martinez said. Sharon Nicol mentioned the beautification “The city also utilizes restorative justice by Martinez said the city of Delano has of the downtown are and how it has gone meeting with the perpetrator, the mediator formed a task force effort much like the one downhill. and the victim where they all work togeth- Wasco is starting. Nicol volunteered to steer the beautifi- er.” Speaking on behalf of Thomas Jefferson cation committee for the downtown area. District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer was Middle School, Principal Danny Arellano Also volunteering for that committee were also a guest speaker and addressed the said he would like the deputies to meet with Danny Arellano, Orquidea Ocampo and attendees. Zimmer talked about how the the school districts. Traci Clendenen. pandemic has changed the county. She “We need to look at our own campuses,” Garcia closed the meeting by thanking asked that everyone stand up for victims Arellano said. “We need more interaction.” Chef Ora E who catered the evening’s din- and provided the DA’s number (661-322- Administrator for Wasco High School ner as well as Gema Perez who spoke Span- The evening’s host Mayor Alex Garcia led 4040.) Kevin Tallon stated that their focus is get- ish to the attendees and Barbara Perez who the discussions. Vince Martinez reported that the City ting the students back on campus. translated into English what was said. Land use fees may increase in July

From Page 1 have penalties or consequences for those In other city action, the council voted vide traffic connectivity to Highway 99 and either hire crews to pick up those items that dumpers, which may help deter those who to release bids for the construction of a Highway 119. are dumped illegally, or another program or dump items illegally. Beltway and West Beltway out at the Won- The roadway improvements include education for the residents that would deter Brooks said that it would be a hard job derful Industrial Park. This project would pavement construction, lighting, and some the illegal dumping problem. to try to enforce the penalties for illegal construct a two-lane road that provides a drainage improvements. The intersection at Council member Pete Espinoza said that dumping, and would not be beneficial for secondary access point to Seventh Standard Seventh Standard Road includes a new traf- he works on a 2,000-acre ranch and the il- the county to get into. Road for the Wonderful Industrial Park. fic signal prepared as a separate project to legal dumping is a daily problem. “We think that it would be more prudent The road would extend Express Avenue bid. “If we are just going to go behind these for each city to use the monies to where east of Zachary Avenue and turn south to Sev- This project would have a total cost of people who dump illegally, how will this they see the need,” Brooks said. enth Standard Road immediately east of the about $2.2 million dollars. help stop the problem? Aren’t we just let- According to the table of the proposed Target Warehouse and Distribution Center. Once project bids are opened, staff will ting the people dump with no consequenc- change in fees, the city of Shafter would re- The north/south portion follows the likely present budget outlooks and amend- es?” Espinoza asked. ceive an additional $114,000 per year to use alignment of what is regionally referred ments to cover the construction costs at a Espinoza said that it might be better to for this issue. to as the “West Beltway” can possibly pro- future meeting. City planning director retiring

JAMIE STEWART SHAFTER them another two years to develop the land. The Shafter Press This happens often with housing develop- Planning Director Wayne Clausen is re- matters related to planning and develop- ments, in which the market is not right for tiring in May and the city is searching for ment. the building of residential homes, allowing his replacement. “It is very expensive to develop land for the developer to wait until the market is up The City Council has approved a reso- residential or commercial uses, so the mar- enough to justify the building of the homes. lution that will give the new director a ket has to be in a place where it will sup- Clausen said that the city’s General Plan budgeted salary of $100,000, which is pro- port the building and developing of a tract,” already includes what part of the city is rated for the six months that the contract Clausen said of the current climate in the zoned for residential, as well as commer- would be good for, to the end of the fiscal city. cial. year. With the challenge of the pandemic for “The majority of the department’s duties Claussen has overseen the Planning De- residents and businesses, the Planning De- is to make sure the developers adhere to the partment for over two decades, helping the partment has been busy with prospective General Plan,” he said. “If there is a ques- city with its growth. businesses, as well as changing and adjust- tion, it is the commission’s job to address The Planning Department is responsible ing the zoning maps when the need arises. the issue and make a recommendation to the for the land use of the city, and making sure As far as commercial building, Clausen City Council. For instance, True Value was it adheres to the city’s General Plan. The said that there has not been much action in looking to use the area in the back of their Wayne Clausen will be retiring in May. General Plan has the maps for Shafter, as Shafter in developing land for commercial property to store equipment that cannot be far as what areas are zoned for residential, use. stored inside the store. A notice was sent go before the commission, which will then commercial and industrial. The General “But, there are businesses that have out to the nearby residents with the project make a recommendation to the City Coun- Plan is the city’s blueprint for future devel- moved into existing buildings, which does details on it, giving them an opportunity to cil. A Public Hearing Notice is sent out to opment and it describes the city’s develop- not require a separate tract map, just a con- speak out for or against the project.” nearby residents, detailing the plans that the ment goals and policies and forms the basis ditional use permit,” he said. Factors that go into the decision process developer has for the prospective business. for land use decisions. When developers purchase a lot, be when it comes to Conditional Use permits With the Public Hearing, the residents have The Planning Department’s duties it for residential or commercial, a tenta- is deciding if they need to limit the hours of an opportunity to voice any concerns over include overseeing maintenance of the tive tract map is created and approved by operation of a business that is located near the project. General Plan, administration of site de- the commission and the City Council. If a residential zone, or build a wall to help “Due process is a main key for the com- velopment reviews and public inquiries, ad- the developers do not develop the land in sound-proof an area that will be operating mission and the Planning Department,” ministrating of city zoning and processing the time frame in which the map is valid near residents. said Clausen. “Everyone has an opportu- land subdivisions. for, they must go before the commission For instance, if a convenience store will nity to voice their opinion before anything The commission reviews and acts on for an extension of time which will give be built near a residential area, this would is ruled on.”

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From Page 1 with an old friend, Rick Swan, a former over his head, or way low, getting him prac- and any community would be proud of. He later caught the attention of some major Generals teammate from Shafter High, tice in catching balls in every position. said that Witcher epitomized the characteris- colleges. Witcher continued his football ca- where they would spend afternoons playing Witcher was humble and took his suc- tics and values that successful people practice. reer and studies at UCLA and helped the golf, another passion for Witcher. cess in stride. Thompson even remembered “He was a hard worker who led by ex- Bruins make it to the Rose Bowl in 1966, Even with all of the fame and success, a time in 1966, just after being drafted by ample and a teammate who put team above pulling off an upset of the heavily favored Thompson said that he will always be Un- the 49ers, that Witcher called him up and self,” said Fortenberry. Michigan State Spartans. cle Dick to him. asked if he knew what kind of ball that they He also said that he never stopped striv- Later that year, Witcher was drafted by San “I remember we would go hunting, or use in the NFL. Thompson looked it up and ing to be better, which was evidenced by Francisco in the eighth round, starting a career just play catch at the high school,” he said. told him that it was a Wilson. The “Duke.” his continual improvement at every level of that lasted eight seasons. During his stint in Thompson said one main reason Witch- So, when Witcher came to town, he picked competition. the Bay Area, Witcher had a key touchdown in er was so successful was the work ethic that up Thompson and went to the high school “His work ethic and willingness to do the 49ers’ victory over the Minnesota Vikings, a small town boy grows up with, working where they threw passes with the Duke. whatever was best for his teams was highly giving them a slot in the NFC Championship in the potato sheds and cotton gins, giving Witcher was elected into the Bob Elias respected and appreciated. He was a receiv- game against the Dallas Cowboys. them a grounded perspective on work and Hall of Fame in 1971. He is also a member of er who also blocked and he proved his work After retiring from professional football, success. Thompson recalled many times the Shafter High School Sports Hall of Fame. early on in the NFL as a member of special Witcher held a few corporate jobs before that Witcher would take him to the high Former long-time educator and coach at teams. Dick Witcher was a General, and settling in Phoenix, Arizona, where he ran school and he would throw him tons of Shafter High Radon Fortenberry remembered always will be, a great friend, teammate, a YMCA facility. Witcher then retired to passes, but not perfect throws. He would Witcher fondly. Fortenberry said that Witcher family man and a credit to our community,” Northern California where he reconnected have him throw them behind his back, or was the kind of athlete and person that Shafter, Fortenberry said. Wasco High girls run past Avenal, boys suffer defeat

COACH OMAR GARCIA WASCO Special to Wasco Tribune The cross country meet Feb. 24against tremely competitively hard-fought dual meet. Avenal High was a success for Wasco High, “Unfortunately, the Wasco boys’ team Coach Omar Garcia said. had its first team loss to Avenal,” he said. “Once again, our student athletes had a “The boys’ race was an extremely competi- fun time, as they were excited to continue tive hard-fought dual meet. Unfortunately, their season, which gave them a sense of the Wasco boys’ team had its first team loss normalcy,” Garcia said. to Avenal’s great team,” he said. “We had Garcia said that it was also Senior Night Wasco’s Gerardo Limon coming in first for some of the student athletes, who he place with a 17:42 on a three-mile race fol- has coached for the past three to four years. lowed by Avenal’s 2nd place David Lopez “Senior parents were allowed inside the fa- (18:19) and 3rd place Jose Zarate (18:21).” cility to watch their student athlete compete Garcia stated that top Wasco athletes at the start and finish lines,” Garcia added. came in at 1st, 8th and 10th place with “The girls’ race was a great success as Was- Gerardo Limon (17:42), Jesus Salgado co took the first 10 spots with Crystal Raya (20:11), and Crhystian Marquez (20:25). (21.00), Ixchel Sanchez (22.14) and Priscil- la Raya (23.44 coming in as the top three.” Seniors Enrique Carrillo, Elizebet Reyes, Gerardo Limon, Crystal Raya and Crhys- PHOTO CREDIT: Olga Ore-Sanchez Garcia said the boys’ race was an ex- tian Marquez celebrate Senior Night.

Girls begin the race. Gerardo Limon, David Lopez, Jose Zarate and Ivan Flores on the field.

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From Page 1 $2,518, 685. Rosaleda housing project. of the fiscal year-end and projection The council unanimously approved Ortiz-Hernandez told the council for revenues, expenditures and fund the mid-year budget. members that the Rosaleda Village balance. In additional business, a discussion project cost in excess of $50,000. This State Street Barbershop “On a positive note, while still took place regarding the High Speed was done because the HSR tracks Tuesday-Friday 8:30-6:00pm down from pre-covid levels in many Rail and the problems associated with would go right next to the former farm Saturday 6:00-3:00pm cases, key General Fund revenues that property. labor housing. Instead of putting up a Johnny Sisneros are performing better than initially City Manager Daniel Ortiz-Her- barrier wall, the HSR decided to move Owner/Master Barber projected,” Statler wrote. “But two nandez presented a discussion on the the residents after building a new (661)910-8801 adverse circumstances offset this im- position of the city versus the HSR housing complex. state_street_barbershop provement related to labor housing with respect to paying for the demoli- Ortiz-Hernandez said that it was complex demo/site clean-up proj- tion and cleanup of the former labor his understanding that in the begin- ect.” camp. ning of negotiations with the HSR that He also said that the General Ortiz-Hernandez said the city has it would take care of the demolition of Fund will be reviewed in April 2021 filed a mitigation complaint with the the former labor camp. Wasco hiroractic and could be better defined at that federal government. This complaint “I believe that was the original un- Benefi ts of Chiropractic Care ost time and was originally budgeted could lessen the financial drain to the derstanding,” Council member Tilo nsurances to $16,820,537 but was revised to Reuces muscle spasms city in order to make the situation less Cortez said. Reuces recovery time cceted $11,868,600. financially devastating for the city. The city council also presented a nances immune system Expenditures under the cur- However, the HSR doesn’t feel they proclamation to the Wasco Women’s Improves oxygenation rent budget are $2,301,285 and the owe the city anything more than the Club and declared the month of March Increases nutrient fl ow revised amount has increased to Reuces stiness an pain $10,000 they originally put in for the Wasco Women’s Club Month. Promotes relaxation Improves igestive unction Improves atletic perormance ncourages tissue regeneration Kern County inches closer to red tier O hysicas Stop by and see Dr Carol today- for truc drivers you’ll be glad you did! From Page 1 to school by April 2021 while others sports,” Superintendent Rob Cobb 4 th Street Wasco 66-- school districts in Wasco have stated in maintain that school will not resume said on Monday, Feb. 22. the past that it’s difficult to determine until fall 2021. Wasco Recreation and Parks Dis- exactly where each district stands be- While cross country meets in the trict has a cross country team running cause the numbers change every day. WUHSD have been occurring, “We and also offers training for coaches Some school districts predict a return don’t have an update yet on WUHSD now. JAIME Auto Repair Chapter kicks off National FFAWeek Family owned friendly service Honest and Reliable SOFIA REYES AND TONI DEROSA WASCO Wasco Tribune Wasco High School FFA hosted were asked to recreate an old picture the National FFA Week chapter meet- that they had. In addition, on Friday, ing on Feb. 22 to kick off National FFA celebrated Spirit Day in which 101 Walker Street, Shafter • 661-746-7926 FFA Week. the members wore any FFA apparel “We had over 144 members of they had. Open Mon-Sat • 8:00am-5:00pm Wasco FFA join and participate in our NEWBORNS ARRIVE virtual games,” Reporter Sofia Reyes AT THE FARM said. “We had a dress-up assigned The chapter also had some new for each day of the week of Feb. 22 baby animals to celebrate including ALL POSITIONS through Feb. 26. Even though our FFA pigs and sheep. Week was different this year since we “The baby animal season is here,” COMPETITIVE PAY couldn’t do any in-person games, our Reyes said. “Our school farm is filled NOW officers still were very creative in com- with baby livestock everywhere. The 401k WITH A ing up with games that kept our mem- weekend of Feb. 28 our Chester sow HIRING GENEROUS bers active.” gave birth to nine baby piglets and in EMPLOYER Reyes reported that each day there early February our doe and ewe gave CONTRIBUTION was a “Where’s Waldo?” “This was birth to several babies as well.” where an officer or teacher was hidden The lambs and pigs are used for Mrs. Morales and Mrs. Aufforth EXCELLENT BENEFITS in the picture,” she explained. students who want to show livestock at participated in the dress-up for the Reyes also said that Tuesday was the Kern County Fair and the Charles Commodity Day. PTO & PAID HOLIDAYS Career Day dress-up. The activity sub- Craig Classic. mitted was a video explaining why the “They are cared for by the animal everything is safe. Anyone visiting 13606 Gun Club Rd. Wasco, CA 93280 members dressed up in their chosen and vet science classes,” Reyes added. our livestock must adhere to covid-19 career. “We had the opportunity to have a guidelines.” On Wednesday, members dressed couple of students back at the school up in an agriculture commodity of farm for some lab work. They went Photos taken by Ag instructor their choice, and Thursday was Throw- out to give shots to our livestock that Anthony Farao and the students themselves. Insuring your back Thursday where the members have been born as well as making sure life helps protect their future.

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STEVE DOBBS their mission to help and protect me or my stance I had no clue how to navigate, I knew never known or learned about being in the Community Circle Church brothers. I could talk to Dave. Dave would listen and ministry. I find it funny that I find myself at How many of you would say that you But as I got older, I stepped into minis- give advice that always helped. times asking myself, “What would Dave do have a hero? I would say most of us at try. I had a lot to learn. On Saturday Feb. 20, Dave went home in this situation?” some point in our life have had a hero at I started attending New Life Center in to heaven to be with Jesus. I have so many I know that God has a plan. I do not one time or another. For some of us it could Porterville. I met Dave Mast for the first emotions going through my mind. I will know that plan. I am thankful to serve a have been your dad. Who remembers the time in 2004. We hit it off and developed a miss the conversations, the advice, and the God so far and above greater than I am. In- “My dad can beat up your dad” arguments friendship that felt like we had been friends wisdom. I will miss times we would tell stead of being angry and bitter, I have de- on the playground? for a forever. Dave and I worked together to funny stories back and forth and laugh. I cided to be grateful. Maybe your hero wasn’t even real. May- develop me for ministry. will miss the man that became my friend I know there are others that have experi- be it was Batman, Spiderman, Captain Dave loved to teach leadership and de- and my hero. enced loss in this season. My heart breaks America or Superman. What made them velop young leaders. He would always say It would be really easy to get mad at for you. I know that there are those that are your hero? Was it their strength, money, something like, “Leaders are Readers” or God for this. It makes sense to me to be hurting because you have lost a loved one wisdom, or something completely differ- “Make sure you know the question behind angry knowing full well God had the abil- way too soon. ent? There are as many reasons to have a the question.” Dave was constantly study- ity to heal Dave and restore his health com- I would encourage you. Don’t be angry hero as there are people with a hero. ing leadership from people like John Max- pletely. with God. I knowESTEL it hurts. FRED CDon’t & HARRIS turn ESTEL from A I want to speak about one of my he- well and then sharing his new found knowl- I have chosen instead to praise God for God but turn to099 God.-110 -22I -promise00-6 $800.00 you won’t roes. I have several. My dad and mom edge with those he led. the time I did have with Dave. I am so regret it. JENKINS ALBERT C have always been my heroes. When any- Dave became a hero to me and many thankful that God put Dave Mast in my life In a time such099-130 as-08 -this00-2 $800.00we need he- thing went wrong as a kid, I knew I could KELLER A KENNETH others that had the privilege to serve with for the time He did. It is because God al- roes. Dave was099 one-150 of-30 my-00- 1heroes. $700.00 Maybe depend on my mom and dad to step in and him in ministry. I looked up to and admired lowed our paths to cross Dave was able to it is time for meCARRERA to step upCAROL and L be a hero to make things better. They never failed in Dave greatly. If I had a situation or circum- impart and teach me so much I would have somebody else. 099-170-03-00-9 $800.00 WHITE KATHERINE M 099-170-14-00-1 $700.00 GOTTSCH JOHN W 099-200-09-00-5 $800.00 CAMPBELL JANE E PUBLIC NOTICES 099-220-17-00-4 $800.00 FAMILY NURSERY CO INC PUBLIC NOTICE 9404 Windcreek Court A new Fictitious Business Name take many actions without obtaining the petition you should appear at the a099 creditor.-220-24 You-00 -4may $800.00 want to consult Fictitious Business Bakersfield, CA 93312 Statement must be filed before the court approval. Before taking certain hearing and state your objections or withMORSE an ADELAIDEattorney knowledgeable B in Name Statement Diana M Staib expiration. The filing of this state- very important actions, however, file written objections with the court California099-240-26 law.-00-6 $700.00 Yard Art By B 9404 Windcreek Court ment does not of itself authorize the the personal representative will be before the hearing. Your appearance 9.ROEDER You may SADIE examine G the file kept 2021-B0403 Bakersfield, CA 93312 use in this state of a Fictitious Busi- required to give notice to interested may be in person or by your attor- by103 the-090 court.-08-00 If- 1you $800.00 are a person in- MITCHEL MILO TR 419 Santa Maria Way The business is conducted by: Indi- ness Name in violation of the rights of persons unless they have waived ney. terested in the estate, you may file 099-061-18-00-8 $800.00 086-120-08-00-5 $2,200.00 Shafter, CA 93263 vidual another under federal, state or com- notice or consented to the proposed 8.CARLSON If you are GORDON a creditor H or a contin- withFAMILY the NURSERYcourt a Request CO INC for Special County: Kern Date the business commenced: 1-1- mon law (see Section 14411 et seq., action.) The independent admin- gent099- 062creditor-27-00 of-1 the$800.00 decedent, you Notice086-280 (form-06-00 DE-154)-6 $1,300.00 of the filing of Mailing address of business: 2021 business and professions code.) istration authority will be granted mustRUSSELL file CHARLESyour claim Cwith & GEORGE the court anFAMILY inventory NURSERY and appraisal CO INC of estate 419 Santa Maria Way A new Fictitious Business Name /s/Serafin Montalvo Guzman unless an interested person files an andY mail a copy to the personal rep- assets086-271 or-05 of- 00any-7 petition$800.00 or account Shafter, CA 93263 Statement must be filed before the Date Statement Filed: 2/18/2021 objection to the petition and shows resentative099-071-10 -appointed00-7 $800.00 by the court asSCHUL providedTZ LOUIS in Probate & YOUNG Code Dsection M Brenda Rocio Silva-Ramos expiration. The filing of this state- Date Statement Expires: 2/18/2026 good cause why the court should not withinSPINELLI the JOYCElater of either (1) four 1250.086-280 A -20Request-00-6 $700.00for Special Notice 099-071-15-00-2 $800.00 419 Santa Maria Way ment does not of itself authorize the Mary B. Bedard, CPA, grant the authority. months from the date of first issu- formARMSTRONG is available AMELIA from ANN the ET court AL HUNDLEY E E Shafter, CA 93263 099-040-20-00-0 $800.00 use in this state of a Fictitious Busi- Auditor-Controller-County Clerk 6. A hearing on the petition will be ance099- 071of letters-29-00 -to3 a$800.00 general personal clerk. REED WALTER E & CASEY State of Incorporation or Organiza- ness Name in violation of the rights of By: /s/M. Hernandez held in this court as follows: representative,BARBER WESLEY as defined R in section 10. Attorney for petitioner: Nancy L. tion: CA another under federal, state or com- Publish Shafter Press March 4, 11, a. Date: 3/25/2021 Time: 10:30A.M. 58(b) of the California Probate Code, Oehler,AGNES Esq. 099-072-04-00-7 $800.00 099-062-11-00-4 $800.00 The business is conducted by: Indi- mon law (see Section 14411 et seq., 18, 25, 2021 Dept.: DIV. “P’’ or (2) 60 days from the date of mail- Klein, Denatale, Goldner, et al. GUTTMAN PAUL N TATUM ROGER vidual business and professions code.) b. Address of court: Superior Court ing099 or-072 personal-11-00- 7delivery $800.00 to you of a 4550099-071 California-09-00-5 Avenue, $800.00 2nd Floor Date the business commenced: /s/Diana M Staib PUBLIC NOTICE of California, County of Kern, 1215 noticeMORE underF NADINE section P & PROTHERS9052 of the Bakersfield,NICKLE SUSAN CA 93309 L T 12/14/2020 Date Statement Filed: 01/25/2021 Fictitious Business Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, California Probate Code. (661)099-071 395-1000-14-00-9 $800.00 099-081-11-00-3 $800.00 A new Fictitious Business Name Date Statement Expires: 01/25/2026 Name Statement Metropolitan Division Other California statutes and legal PublishSAGER PAULINEShafter Press D EST February 18, BARKER CHARLES E DR Statement must be filed before the Mary B. Bedard, CPA, MCM Cart Collections and 7. If you object to the granting of authority may affect your rights as 25,099 -March071-19 4,-00 2021-4 $800.00 099-081-14-00-2 $800.00 expiration. The filing of this state- Auditor-Controller-County Clerk Maintenance CARLSON GORDON H MORE F NADINE P & PROTHERS 099-072-01-00-8 $700.00 ment does not of itself authorize the By: /s/M Hernandez 2021-B0355 L T use in this state of a Fictitious Busi- Publish Shafter Press February 25, 694 Acacia Ave 099-081-16-00-8 $800.00 THOMAS HENRY W 099-082-02-00-4 $800.00 ness Name in violation of the rights of March 4, 11, 18, 2021 Shafter, CA 93263 PUBLIC NOTICE WRIGHT DOROTHY B another under federal, state or com- County: Kern NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION ON 099-082-08-00-2 $800.00 COON JOHN W mon law (see Section 14411 et seq., PUBLIC NOTICE Mailing address of business: March 15, 2021 to WILLIAMS LAURENCE 099-082-15-00-2 $800.00 March 17, 2021 OF TAX 099-082-17-00-8 $900.00 REED WALTER E & CASEY business and professions code.) Fictitious Business 694 Acacia Ave AGNES DEFAULTED PROPERTY FOR LEWIS ODETTA /s/Brenda Rocio Silva-Ramos Name Statement Shafter, CA 93263 DELINQUENT TAXES 099-100-01-00-2 $1,100.00 099-110-06-00-0 $1,100.00 Date Statement Filed: 01/29/2021 Dollar Mart Matthew Cain Maldonado On November 10, 2020, Kern CAMPBELL AMY LINNEA KELLER R K & SOARES M J Date Statement Expires: 01/29/2026 2021-B0616 694 Acacia Ave County Treasurer-Tax Collector, 099-120-10-00-4 $800.00 099-110-23-00-9 $800.00 Mary B. Bedard, CPA, 226 Central Ave #B Shafter, CA 93263 Jordan Kaufman, was directed by WHITE KATHERINE M Kern County Board of Supervisors' JENKINS ALBERT C Auditor-Controller-County Clerk Shafter, CA 93263 The business is conducted by: Indi- 099-140-05-00-6 $800.00 Resolution #2020-312 to conduct a 099-150-08-00-8 $800.00 MAY OPAL ET AL By: /s/M Hernandez County: Kern vidual public auction sale in accordance RICE DEBORAH J 099-160-09-00-4 $800.00 Publish Shafter Press February 18, Mailing address of business: Date the business commenced: N/A with the provisions of Division 1, Part 099-160-14-00-8 $800.00 25, March 4, 11, 2021 226 Central Ave #B A new Fictitious Business Name 6, Chapter 7 of the California CABRAL ANNETTE MARIE BRANDT HELENE M Revenue and Taxation Code. The 099-180-26-00-9 $800.00 099-180-07-00-4 $800.00 Shafter, CA 93263 Statement must be filed before the tax-defaulted properties listed below PUBLIC NOTICE Motaher M Ahmed expiration. The filing of this state- WILLIAMS KATHERINE D FORDERER FAMILY TR are subject to the Treasurer-Tax 099-190-03-00-5 $800.00 Fictitious Business 654 Vasquez Ave ment does not of itself authorize the Collector's power of sale. 099-200-07-00-9 $800.00 DOW VERGE I This is a public notice that I will sell CAMPBELL JANE E Name Statement Shafter, CA 93263 use in this state of a Fictitious Busi- 099-220-48-00-4 $800.00 Gutierrez House Cleaning State of Incorporation or Organiza- ness Name in violation of the rights of the properties beginning at 8:00 A.M. 099-200-11-00-0 $800.00 P.S.T. on March 15, 2021 at WALTHER FRED H LINDELEF GARTH ERIC II ET 2021-B0493 tion: CA another under federal, state or com- AL www.kcttc.co.kern.ca.us. 099-250-25-00-6 $800.00 18478 Poplar Ave The business is conducted by: Indi- mon law (see Section 14411 et seq., 099-271-13-00-4 $800.00 The sale will be conducted as a MOHR RUBEN ANDERSON CAROLINE R Shafter, CA 93263 vidual business and professions code.) public auction to the highest bidder 099-272-19-00-9 $700.00 for cash in lawful money of the 099-272-15-00-7 $800.00 County: Kern Date the business commenced: N/A /s/Matthew Maldonado PRUDHOMME RONALD E United States or negotiable paper, CATHCART R G & NODDER G C Mailing address of business: A new Fictitious Business Name Date Statement Filed: 01/27/2021 099-280-05-00-7 $800.00 for not less than the minimum bid as TRS 18478 Poplar Ave Statement must be filed before the Date Statement Expires: 01/27/2026 ROBERTS MADIE & JESSIE shown in this notice. Bidders must 099-280-04-00-4 $800.00 Shafter, CA 93263 expiration. The filing of this state- Mary B. Bedard, CPA, submit a refundable deposit of 099-340-24-00-9 $1,300.00 HOGAN G M $5,000.00 electronically to GUSTER DOROTHY DEAN Elida Romero De Gutierrez ment does not of itself authorize the Auditor-Controller-County Clerk 099-280-17-00-2 $1,600.00 www.kcttc.co.kern.ca.us no later 102-160-05-00-5 $900.00 18478 Poplar Ave use in this state of a Fictitious Busi- By: /s/M Hernandez JOHAL BALDEV SINGH than 5:00 P.M. P.S.T. on Friday GOEBEL OSCAR Shafter, CA 93263 ness Name in violation of the rights of Publish Shafter Press February 11, March 05, 2021. The deposit will be 099-321-16-00-7 $1,000.00 103-090-07-00-8 $1,700.00 The business is conducted by: Indi- another under federal, state or com- 18, 25, March 4, 2021 applied to the successful bidder’s FAMILY NURSERY CO INC MITCHEL MILO TR vidual mon law (see Section 14411 et seq., purchase price. Any parcel 100-200-10-00-6 $3,600.00 099-040-03-00-1 $800.00 Date the business commenced: N/A business and professions code.) PUBLIC NOTICE remaining unsold at the conclusion ELLENBERGER LILLIE M TRS ET of the auction may be resold within a KNAGGS ALBERT F AL A new Fictitious Business Name /s/Motaher M Ahmed Fictitious Business 90-day period. If necessary, the 099-040-12-00-7 $800.00 102-140-10-00-3 $900.00 Statement must be filed before the Date Statement Filed: 2/9/2021 Name Statement subsequent sale will begin at 8:00 FOWLER ILA C FAMILY NURSERY CO INC expiration. The filing of this state- Date Statement Expires: 2/9/2026 Kern ENT Clinic A.M. P.S.T. on May 24, 2021 at 099-050-11-00-7 $800.00 www.kcttc.co.kern.ca.us. 102-180-41-00-5 $700.00 ment does not of itself authorize the Mary B. Bedard, CPA, 2021-B0485 PARSONS WILLARD & LUCILLE FAMILY NURSERY CO INC use in this state of a Fictitious Busi- Auditor-Controller-County Clerk 2701 16th St Suite A Properties that are redeemed (paid) REV TRUST in full by 5:00 P.M. P.S.T., Friday 026-064-16-00-1 $4,400.00 099-061-12-00-0 $900.00 ness Name in violation of the rights of By: /s/N Franco Bakersfield, CA 93301 March 12, 2021, will not be sold. The TRAN ANH FAMILY NURSERY CO INC another under federal, state or com- Publish Shafter Press February 25, County: Kern right of redemption will cease at that 099-040-05-00-7 $1,500.00 time. Properties not redeemed will 099-071-05-00-3 $800.00 mon law (see Section 14411 et seq., March 4, 11, 18, 2021 Mailing address of business: HOLLINGER NELL F TR be sold. CLAYWORTH AUDREY & business and professions code.) 2701 16th St Suite A 099-040-22-00-6 $800.00 If the properties are sold, parties of CUMMINGS B /s/Elida Romero De Gutierrez PUBLIC NOTICE Bakersfield, CA 93301 interest (as defined in California 099-071-28-00-0 $800.00 PFLUEGER LYNNE Date Statement Filed: 02/02/2021 Fictitious Business Victor V. Kitt MD Revenue and Taxation Code Section LAHANIER W A 099-071-07-00-9 $800.00 Date Statement Expires: 02/02/2026 Name Statement 7601 Calle Cerca 4675) have a right to file a claim with 099-072-05-00-0 $800.00 PIKE EDWARD D JR Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Kern County Cancer Fund Bakersfield, CA 93309 the county for any excess proceeds CHURCHILL PAUL K 099-071-22-00-2 $800.00 from the sale. Excess proceeds are 099-072-12-00-0 $800.00 JENKINS ALBERT C Auditor-Controller-County Clerk 2021-B0618 The business is conducted by: Indi- the amount of the highest bid in 099-072-14-00-6 $800.00 By: /s/N Franco 6401 Truxtun Ave. Suite 280 vidual excess of the liens and costs of the FINESILVER BLANCHE Publish Shafter Press February 18, Bakersfield, CA 93309 Date the business commenced: N/A sale that are paid from the sale 099-072-19-00-1 $800.00 ANDERSON CAROLINE R 25, March 4, 11, 2021 County: Kern A new Fictitious Business Name price. Notice will be given to parties RICE DEBORAH J 099-082-14-00-9 $800.00 of interest, pursuant to law, if excess 099-081-13-00-9 $800.00 MACE ALMA V Mailing address of business: Statement must be filed before the proceeds result from the sale. 099-090-30-00-4 $800.00 PUBLIC NOTICE 6401 Truxtun Ave. Suite 280 expiration. The filing of this state- PAULSEN S The following is a partial list; a 099-081-15-00-5 $800.00 COLLEY LAND TRUST Fictitious Business Bakersfield, CA 93309 ment does not of itself authorize the complete list may be obtained by HOLLAND FRANCES M 099-110-21-00-3 $800.00 calling our internet advertiser, Grant Name Statement Kern County Cancer Foundation use in this state of a Fictitious Busi- 099-082-10-00-7 $800.00 MORRISON CHARLES E Leticia’s Hair & Nails 6401 Truxtun Ave. Suite 280 ness Name in violation of the rights of Street Group toll-free at 1-877-274- 9320 or by viewing the list at FINESILVER BLANCHE 099-130-04-00-0 $800.00 2021-B0696 Bakersfield, CA 93309 another under federal, state or com- www.kcttc.co.kern.ca.us. You may 099-090-28-00-9 $800.00 SAUER KURT C ET AL 219 Central Ave State of Incorporation or Organiza- mon law (see Section 14411 et seq., access public computers at all Kern RUMAH INC 099-130-16-00-5 $800.00 Shafter, CA 93263 tion: CA business and professions code.) County Libraries. 099-110-11-00-4 $800.00 GIROUARD LEONEL J County: Kern The business is conducted by: Cor- /s/Victor V. Kitt MD The Assessor's parcel number, ESTEL FRED C & HARRIS ESTEL 099-160-05-00-2 $800.00 Mailing address of business: poration Date Statement Filed: 02/02/2021 when used to describe the property A BOLTON IVY & JAMES H in this list, refers to the Assessor's 099-110-22-00-6 $800.00 099-170-05-00-5 $800.00 219 Central Ave Date the business commenced: Date Statement Expires: 02/02/2026 map book, the map page, the block BERK MAUD M ET AL Shafter, CA 93263 12/24/2019 Mary B. Bedard, CPA, on the map (if applicable) and the JENKINS ALBERT C 099-130-08-00-2 $800.00 099-180-05-00-8 $800.00 Leticia Salinas A new Fictitious Business Name Auditor-Controller-County Clerk individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The Assessor's maps KELLER A KENNETH MAY C D ET AL 212 Justin Ct Statement must be filed before the By: /s/M Hernandez and further explanation of the parcel 099-150-30-00-1 $700.00 099-220-23-00-1 $800.00 Shafter, CA 93263 expiration. The filing of this state- Publish Shafter Press February 11, numbering system are available in CARRERA CAROL L CAMERON LENORE E LIV TR The business is conducted by: Indi- ment does not of itself authorize the 18, 25, March 4, 2021 the Assessor's office. 099-170-03-00-9 $800.00 099-220-40-00-0 $1,800.00 vidual use in this state of a Fictitious Busi- I declare under penalty of perjury, WHITE KATHERINE M MID-GROVE DEVELOPMENT CO that the foregoing is true and correct. Date the business commenced: ness Name in violation of the rights of PUBLIC NOTICE 099-170-14-00-1 $700.00 099-220-49-00-7 $800.00 Jordan Kaufman 3-24-91 another under federal, state or com- Notice of Petition to GOTTSCH JOHN W HARRELL MARGARET S Kern County Treasurer-Tax Collector A new Fictitious Business Name 099-200-09-00-5 $800.00 099-271-24-00-6 $800.00 mon law (see Section 14411 et seq., Administer Estate of: Executed at Bakersfield, Kern CAMPBELL JANE E SNYDER WILLIAM E & MARGARET Statement must be filed before the business and professions code.) Maria D. Rodriguez, aka County on February 05, 2021. 099-220-17-00-4 $800.00 TR expiration. The filing of this state- /s/Michelle Avila, Executive Director Maria De Jesus Rodriguez The properties that are the subject FAMILY NURSERY CO INC 099-280-27-00-1 $800.00 ment does not of itself authorize the Date Statement Filed: 2/9/2021 CASE NUMBER: BPB-21-002118 of this notice are situated in Kern County, California and are described 099-220-24-00-4 $800.00 HAG JULIUS ET AL use in this state of a Fictitious Busi- Date Statement Expires: 2/9/2026 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi- MORSE ADELAIDE B 101-043-10-00-8 $6,800.00 ness Name in violation of the rights of Mary B. Bedard, CPA, tors, contingent creditors, and per- as follows: 099-040-17-00-2 $1,000.00 099-240-26-00-6 $700.00 JUAREZ FELIPE H REV LIV TR another under federal, state or com- Auditor-Controller-County Clerk sons who may otherwise be inter- FAMILY NURSERY CO INC ROEDER SADIE G 102-140-05-00-9 $900.00 mon law (see Section 14411 et seq., By: /s/N Franco ested in the will or estate, or both, 099-061-06-00-3 $800.00 103-090-08-00-1 $800.00 FAMILY NURSERY CO INC business and professions code.) Publish Shafter Press March 4, 11, of: Maria D. Rodriguez, aka Maria De MILLS WM W DR MITCHEL MILO TR 103-170-25-00-3 $2,400.00 /s/Leticia Salinas 18, 25, 2021 Jesus Rodriguez 099-061-18-00-8 $800.00 086-120-08-00-5 $2,200.00 ESTILL NINA Date Statement Filed: 02/12/2021 2. A Petition for Probate has been CARLSON GORDON H FAMILY NURSERY CO INC 086-271-25-00-5 $800.00 Date Statement Expires: 02/12/2026 PUBLIC NOTICE filed by: Francisco Rodriguez, III 099-062-27-00-1 $800.00 086-280-06-00-6 $1,300.00 BINKLEY ROBERT W TRUST Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Fictitious Business in the Superior Court of California, RUSSELL CHARLES C & GEORGE FAMILY NURSERY CO INC 086-280-31-00-8 $800.00 Auditor-Controller-County Clerk Name Statement County of: Kern Y 086-271-05-00-7 $800.00 SHERMAN KEITH R 099-071-10-00-7 $800.00 SCHULTZ LOUIS & YOUNG D M By: /s/M Hernandez S. Montalvo Trucking 3. The Petition for Probate requests 090-070-28-00-0 $700.00 SPINELLI JOYCE 086-280-20-00-6 $700.00 Publish Shafter Press February 25, 2021-B0797 that: Francisco Rodriguez, III be ap- BURBANK WATER ASSOCIATION 099-071-15-00-2 $800.00 ARMSTRONG AMELIA ANN ET AL 086-272-21-00-0 $1,000.00 March 4, 11, 18, 2021 300 Rodriguez Avenue pointed as personal representative HUNDLEY E E 099-040-20-00-0 $800.00 FAMILY NURSERY CO INC Shafter, CA 93263 to administer the estate of the de- 099-071-29-00-3 $800.00 REED WALTER E & CASEY 086-311-06-00-1 $800.00 AGNES PUBLIC NOTICE County: Kern cedent. BARBER WESLEY R MORSE ADELAIDE B 099-062-11-00-4 $800.00 Fictitious Business Mailing address of business: 4. The petition requests the dece- 099-072-04-00-7 $800.00 101-091-05-00-5 $26,600.00 TATUM ROGER Name Statement 300 Rodriguez Avenue dent’s will and codicils, if any, be GUTTMAN PAUL N HERNANDEZ MANUEL M 148 3RD First Place Engraving Shafter, CA 93263 admitted to probate. The will and 099-072-11-00-7 $800.00 099-071-09-00-5 $800.00 ST BUTTONWILLOW 2021-B0314 Serafin Montalvo Guzman any codicils are available for exami- MORE F NADINE P & PROTHERS NICKLE SUSAN 089-052-21-00-7 $410,600.00 099-071-14-00-9 $800.00 Diana Marie Notary Services 300 Rodriguez Ave. nation in the file kept by the court. L T SHAMIS GUY JACOB 790 FRESNO 099-081-11-00-3 $800.00 SAGER PAULINE D EST 2021-B0315 Shafter, CA 93263 5. The petition requests author- AV SHAFTER BARKER CHARLES E DR 099-071-19-00-4 $800.00 089-052-20-00-4 $31,600.00 9404 Windcreek Court The business is conducted by: Indi- ity to administer the estate under 099-081-14-00-2 $800.00 CARLSON GORDON H SHAMIS GUY JACOB 790 FRESNO Bakersfield, CA 93312 vidual the Independent Administration of MORE F NADINE P & PROTHERS 099-072-01-00-8 $700.00 AV SHAFTER County: Kern Date the business commenced: Estates Act. (This authority will al- L T THOMAS HENRY W Publish Shafter Press February 18, Mailing address of business: 08/01/2000 low the personal representative to 099-081-16-00-8 $800.00 099-082-02-00-4 $800.00 25, March 4, 2021 WRIGHT DOROTHY B COON JOHN W 099-082-08-00-2 $800.00 099-082-15-00-2 $800.00 WILLIAMS LAURENCE REED WALTER E & CASEY 099-082-17-00-8 $900.00 AGNES LEWIS ODETTA 099-100-01-00-2 $1,100.00 099-110-06-00-0 $1,100.00 CAMPBELL AMY LINNEA KELLER R K & SOARES M J 099-120-10-00-4 $800.00 099-110-23-00-9 $800.00 WHITE KATHERINE M JENKINS ALBERT C 099-140-05-00-6 $800.00 099-150-08-00-8 $800.00 MAY OPAL ET AL RICE DEBORAH J 099-160-09-00-4 $800.00 099-160-14-00-8 $800.00 BRANDT HELENE M CABRAL ANNETTE MARIE 099-180-07-00-4 $800.00 099-180-26-00-9 $800.00 FORDERER FAMILY TR WILLIAMS KATHERINE D 099-190-03-00-5 $800.00 099-200-07-00-9 $800.00 DOW VERGE I CAMPBELL JANE E 099-220-48-00-4 $800.00 099-200-11-00-0 $800.00 LINDELEF GARTH ERIC II ET WALTHER FRED H AL 099-250-25-00-6 $800.00 099-271-13-00-4 $800.00 ANDERSON CAROLINE R MOHR RUBEN 099-272-15-00-7 $800.00 099-272-19-00-9 $700.00 CATHCART R G & NODDER G C PRUDHOMME RONALD E TRS 099-280-05-00-7 $800.00 099-280-04-00-4 $800.00 ROBERTS MADIE & JESSIE HOGAN G M 099-340-24-00-9 $1,300.00 099-280-17-00-2 $1,600.00 GUSTER DOROTHY DEAN JOHAL BALDEV SINGH 102-160-05-00-5 $900.00 099-321-16-00-7 $1,000.00 GOEBEL OSCAR FAMILY NURSERY CO INC 103-090-07-00-8 $1,700.00 100-200-10-00-6 $3,600.00 MITCHEL MILO TR ELLENBERGER LILLIE M TRS ET 099-040-03-00-1 $800.00 AL KNAGGS ALBERT F 102-140-10-00-3 $900.00 099-040-12-00-7 $800.00 FAMILY NURSERY CO INC FOWLER ILA C 102-180-41-00-5 $700.00 099-050-11-00-7 $800.00 FAMILY NURSERY CO INC PARSONS WILLARD & LUCILLE 026-064-16-00-1 $4,400.00 REV TRUST 099-061-12-00-0 $900.00 FAMILY NURSERY CO INC 099-071-05-00-3 $800.00 CLAYWORTH AUDREY & CUMMINGS B 099-071-28-00-0 $800.00 LAHANIER W A 099-072-05-00-0 $800.00 CHURCHILL PAUL K 099-072-12-00-0 $800.00 FINESILVER BLANCHE 099-072-19-00-1 $800.00 RICE DEBORAH J 099-081-13-00-9 $800.00 PAULSEN S 099-081-15-00-5 $800.00 HOLLAND FRANCES M 099-082-10-00-7 $800.00 FINESILVER BLANCHE 099-090-28-00-9 $800.00 RUMAH INC 099-110-11-00-4 $800.00 Thursday, March 4, 2021 WASCO TRIBUNE Page 7 PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE Auditor-Controller-County Clerk 901 Olive Drive Kaufman, was directed by Kern Coun- full by 5:00 P.M. P.S.T., Friday March are available in the Assessor’s office. Fictitious Business By: /s/M Hernandez Bakersfield, CA 93308 ty Board of Supervisors’ Resolution 12, 2021, will not be sold. The right I declare under penalty of perjury, that Name Statement Publish Wasco Tribune February 18, State of Incorporation or Organization: #2020-312 to conduct a public auc- of redemption will cease at that time. the foregoing is true and correct. Fix It All 25, March 4, 11, 2021 CA tion sale in accordance with the provi- Properties not redeemed will be sold. Jordan Kaufman 2021-B0532 The business is conducted by: Limited sions of Division 1, Part 6, Chapter 7 If the properties are sold, parties of Kern County Treasurer-Tax Collector 411 Goldspire Ct PUBLIC NOTICE Partnership of the California Revenue and Taxation interest (as defined in California Rev- Executed at Bakersfield, Kern County Wasco, CA 93280 Wasco Mini Storage Date the business commenced: NA Code. The tax-defaulted properties enue and Taxation Code Section 4675) on February 05, 2021. County: Kern 451 N. “F” Street A new Fictitious Business Name State- listed below are subject to the Trea- have a right to file a claim with the The properties that are the subject of Mailing address of business: Wasco, CA 93280 ment must be filed before the expira- surer-Tax Collector’s power of sale. county for any excess proceeds from this notice are situated in Kern County, 411 Goldspire Ct ONLINE Auction tion. The filing of this statement does This is a public notice that I will sell the sale. Excess proceeds are the California and are described as fol- Wasco, CA 93280 StorageTreasures.com not of itself authorize the use in this the properties beginning at 8:00 A.M. amount of the highest bid in excess of lows: Oscar Gonzalez Ending 3/13/21 @ 9 AM state of a Fictitious Business Name in P.S.T. on March 15, 2021 at www. the liens and costs of the sale that are 058-300-04-00-0 $900.00 411 Goldspire Ct Cleaning deposit $50 violation of the rights of another un- kcttc.co.kern.ca.us. paid from the sale price. Notice will be MULLIKIN KEVIN Wasco, CA 93280 72 hours clean-out der federal, state or common law (see The sale will be conducted as a pub- given to parties of interest, pursuant 487-115-08-00-0 $1,400.00 State of Incorporation or Organization: U0423 Brenda Jeanette McDonald Section 14411 et seq., business and lic auction to the highest bidder for to law, if excess proceeds result from GARCIA ROBERT CA Household professions code.) cash in lawful money of the United the sale. 487-132-06-00-9 $800.00 The business is conducted by: Indi- Publish Wasco Tribune March 4, 11, /s/Gerrie Halbrook, CFO States or negotiable paper, for not The following is a partial list; a com- PIERCE LINDA L vidual 2021 Date Statement Filed: 2/22/2021 less than the minimum bid as shown plete list may be obtained by calling 058-321-09-01-7 $1,700.00 Date the business commenced: N/A Date Statement Expires: 2/22/2026 in this notice. Bidders must submit our internet advertiser, Grant Street SIMMONDS ALYCE W A new Fictitious Business Name State- PUBLIC NOTICE Mary B. Bedard, CPA, a refundable deposit of $5,000.00 Group toll-free at 1-877-274-9320 487-122-17-00-8 $800.00 ment must be filed before the expira- Fictitious Business Auditor-Controller-County Clerk electronically to www.kcttc.co.kern. or by viewing the list at www.kcttc. PIERCE LINDA L tion. The filing of this statement does Name Statement By: /s/M. Hernandez ca.us no later than 5:00 P.M. P.S.T. on co.kern.ca.us. You may access public 490-123-15-00-3 $1,600.00 not of itself authorize the use in this Good Samaritan Health Publish Wasco Tribune March 4, 11, Friday March 05, 2021. The deposit computers at all Kern County Librar- CHILDRESS JIMMIE D & EVELYN S state of a Fictitious Business Name in Center Wasco 18, 25, 2021 will be applied to the successful bid- ies. CENTRAL AV WASCO violation of the rights of another un- 2021-B0846 der’s purchase price. Any parcel re- The Assessor’s parcel number, when 490-121-24-00-5 $1,600.00 der federal, state or common law (see 1217 7th Street PUBLIC NOTICE maining unsold at the conclusion of used to describe the property in this CHILDRESS JIMMIE D & EVELYN S Section 14411 et seq., business and Wasco, CA 93280 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION ON the auction may be resold within a list, refers to the Assessor’s map book, CENTRAL AV WASCO professions code.) County: Kern March 15, 2021 to March 17, 2021 90-day period. If necessary, the sub- the map page, the block on the map 487-122-35-00-0 $1,400.00 /s/Oscar Gonzalez Mailing address of business: OF TAX DEFAULTED PROPERTY FOR sequent sale will begin at 8:00 A.M. (if applicable) and the individual parcel SHIVOK MICHAEL P & PRISCILLA A Date Statement Filed: 02/04/2021 PO Box 85002 DELINQUENT TAXES P.S.T. on May 24, 2021 at www.kcttc. on the map page or in the block. 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CHECK US OUT ONLINE: SHAFTERPRESS.COM & WASCOTRIB.COM Page 8 THE SHAFTER PRESS | WASCO TRIBUNE Thursday, March 4, 2021 OBITUARIES Julia Garcia Escalante children and grandchildren. tamales, soups, pies, and ready, whether at King’s her husband, John; Ike Arai- April 6, 1928 -- Danny and Julia were the list goes on. Her family Canyon, Morro Bay, Mon- za, Connie Jorgensen, Mike Feb. 21, 2021 the most loving and devot- has many happy memories tana de Oro or some other Araiza and Lanita Hoek. Julia Escalante passed ed parents. Together they of being gathered around beautiful place. Julia loved She also leaves behind to away on Feb. 21, 2021 in raised seven children who the kitchen table, enjoying the beach and would often cherish her memory grand- Shafter, after a brief illness they loved and adored. Julia delicious homemade meals, take the kids to the water children Rich Escalante, at 92. She was born in Lone was a natural, and home- sharing laughter and some- to play, swim and collect Julie Anne Escalante, Ma- Star in Fresno County, to making came easy for her. times even tears. Whatever shells. On one particular ria Utt, Michelle Waters, Juan and Maria Araiza, on She had been caring for the occasion, there was al- trip to Morro Bay, Julia Anthony Escalante, David April 6, 1928. people her entire life, and ways love. took her granddaughters Escalante, Christine Wil- Julia’s father worked for her penchant for raising her Julia also spent a lot on a bike ride. She took liamson, Cynthia Fosdick, the Santa Fe Railroad in the children and taking care of of her time helping in the her feet off the pedals and Matthew Escalante, Amie heart of the San Joaquin how she would always give her family never wavered. kitchen at St. Theresa’s coasted full speed down a Escalante, Tim Escalante, Valley. As fate would have Grandpa extra ice cream Julia was a wonderful Church and was a member very steep hill, causing a Trevor Escalante, Amanda it, this railroad led Julia and and extra toppings when he cook and baker. In all hon- of the Women’s Altar Soci- brief panic in the girls, fol- Donaldson, Ryan Escalan- her family to Shafter, where visited the shop. Her plan esty, she wasn’t just a cook; ety. Julia was often asked to lowed by uncontrollable te, Shannon Escalante, Ali- they settled and made a worked. she was a culinary mas- bake and cook for church laughter at the bottom of the cia Danielle Rangel, Nicole home. In 1948, she married ter. Her hot-cooked meals events and other local char- hill. There was never a dull Escalante, Marina Rayl, After her mother’s unex- Daniel and thus began their not only drew her family itable causes, including the moment. Jamie Buckley and Aaron pected passing, she helped love story, which lasted around the table but also Shafter Historical Society, The family will miss Buckley; and 23 great raise her brothers and sis- more than 71 years. They friends and neighbors from which her husband Danny Julia beyond measure and grandchildren. Julia will ters, even though she was were a match made in heav- near and far. If you stopped was a member. She did so be forever grateful for the also be forever remembered still a young girl herself. en and seemed to comple- by to visit Danny and Julia, happily. blessed memories Danny by her numerous nieces, She was a nurturer and ment each other every step you were sure to leave with Julia also made sure to and Julia left them with. Ju- nephews, extended family, caregiver from the start. of the way. a full heart and a full stom- make treats for her grand- lia was preceded in death by and dear friends. One afternoon, as Julia Early in their marriage, ach. children, providing for their her parents and her loving The family would like and her sisters were walking Julia worked with Danny Julia enjoyed sharing school events and fundrais- and devoted husband Dan- to thank the wonderful staff in downtown Shafter, she and his cousin Steve for a her culinary expertise with ers. Her passion for the iel Escalante, son Randy at Carrington of Shafter for spotted a handsome young local farmer in Shafter. Out her family, while Danny kitchen led her to her job Escalante, daughter Linda providing loving and caring man sweeping the sidewalk of necessity, she learned taught them how to mas- with the Richland School Buckley, sisters Ramona, assistance to Julia and Dan- in front of his workplace. how to drive and operate a ter the grill. This expertise District, where she worked Nadine and Marty; brothers ny during their stay with This young man was Daniel Caterpillar tractor. Every- was not lost on her chil- for many years in the school David and Joe; and most re- the Carrington family and Escalante, and he had just thing was fine until the fate- dren, who have all contin- cafeteria. Julia always made cently, beloved daughter-in- their special care and going returned from serving in the ful day Julia hit a standpipe. ued in the tradition of their sure every child had plenty law Sherry Escalante and above and beyond to make U.S. Army. It was love at Other than her ego, she was parents. Julia even made to eat, and she’s still remem- beloved brother John Arai- the family as comfortable first sight. left unscathed. Not sure the sure her daughters-in-law bered by many of those for- za. Her children will loving- as possible. While they were court- same can be said about the learned how to make her mer students to this day. ly remember Julia, Richard Julia’s viewing was held ing, Julia worked at an ice standpipe. It was a moment homemade tortillas. We’re Julia had an adventur- and his wife, Becky; Danny at Peters Funeral Home in cream parlor downtown. she was playfully teased pretty sure she shared her ous spirit, and that spirit and his wife, Elaine; Dolo- Shafter on Tuesday, March Danny would come in for about for years. secrets with them to make shone through on the fam- res Rangel and her husband, 2, from 4-8 p.m. Graveside a milkshake or sundae, Danny and Julia had an sure her boys continued to ily’s many camping trips Ed; Tim Escalante; Greg committal was conducted at but mostly he just wanted unmatched sense of humor, eat well. and cross-country road and his wife, Julie; daugh- Shafter Memorial Park on to see Julia. She remem- which filled their home with Christmas and holidays trips. Danny took the fam- ters in law Paula Escalante Wednesday, March 3, at 10 bered these times fondly joking and laughter, senti- were filled with fresh-baked ily camping several times a and Patsy Moreau; and sib- a.m., with Msgr. Perry Ka- and shared with her kids ments carried on by their cakes, cookies, enchiladas, year, and Julia was always lings Angie Martinez and vookjian officiating.

Graciela Carranza that only a man would do, She also enjoyed spending ria Del Carmen Garcia, and Chela was preceded Mariscal she was admired by every- time with friends. Chela has four kids, Leslie Rubi, in death by her father and Nov. 19, 1949 – one in her town. She later was diagnosed with stage Noe Emmanuel, Maria mother, and two brothers Feb. 18, 2021 moved to the United States, four terminal cancer in the Guadalupe, Jose Emiliano and a sister. Graciela Carranza where she worked for Ro- beginning of 2020. She Carranza Garcia, and nieces A funeral service will Mariscal, 71, passed away driguez and sons harvest- had hopes of surviving and and nephews and other rela- be held at Basham & on Feb. 18, 2021 at 6:30 ing, where she worked for fought until the end. Her tives. Lara Funeral Care 343 PM in Shafter. She was many years packing hair caregivers were Veronica Graciela Carranza Mar- State Ave. Shafter. Visi- born on Nov. 19, 1949, and many more side jobs. Silva and Osmara Alaniz iscal, also known as Chela tation was held at 5 p.m. Ixtlahuacan De Rio Jalis- Chela was a member of who consider Chela fam- by everyone who loved her, to 9 p.m. March 1. Mass co, Mexico to Tomas Car- Santa Teresita Church. She ily and held her hand in her was a loving, helpful, hard- was held the following ranza and Maria Guada- enjoyed serving the church time of need. working individual. Every- day March 2 at 10 a.m. lupe Mariscal Soto. She did not continue her ed- in the community. Chela Chela was never mar- one who knew her knew at Santa Teresa Catho- Graciela (Chela) grew ucation and began working would always lend a help- ried, she was a single moth- her love and passion for lic Church 300 W. Lerdo up in Zapopan/Arenal at a young age. She worked ing hand when needed; she er. Chela is survived by her western wear. It was as if Hwy Shafter. Burial was Jalisco, Mexico. She went on her parent’s ranch, did not know how to say no. son Noe Villegas Carranza, she was born wearing a hat to follow the funeral at to school until the 6th grade which had land and cattle. She loved the ranch life and her brother and three sis- and a pair of boots. She was Shafter Cemetery, 18662 in Arenal, Jalisco, Mexico. She performed several jobs had a passion for horses. ters. Noe is married to Ma- a real cowgirl. Santa Fe Way, Shafter.

Aganetha Francis while caring for their grow- Club, traveling with them before Ruben’s passing. Merl (Susan) Sperling of Regier Sperling ing family of five. Once for many years. During these pandemic Zephyerhills, Florida, Lar- Nov. 24, 1925 - all the children were old Aganetha was a member times she continued in her ene (Stan) Hester of Gro- Feb. 23, 2021 enough to be in school, she of the Shafter Mennonite apartment, sewing comfort- ver Beach, Gale (Karen) Aganetha Francis worked part time in a gar- Brethren Church where er tops, reading, enjoying Sperling of Derby Acres, Regier Sperling was born ment shop, sewing girls’ she was a long-time par- visits and abundant phone and Dale (Nadine) Sper- Nov. 24, 1925, to parents clothing. After moving to ticipant in the Ladies Sew- conversations with fam- ling of Shafter; as well as Isaac I. and Sarah Rempel Shafter, Aganetha began ing Circle, cutting, laying ily and friends, with a clear 9 grandchildren, 10 great- Regier, on a farm north- working at the Richland out, and sewing squares to- mind and undiminished grandchildren, one brother east of Enid, Oklahoma. School cafeteria, first as a gether for comforters to be memory. John Regier of Reedley, and She began her schooling, substitute, then part-time donated and sent around the Aganetha Francis Regier sister Viola Truitt of Enid, speaking only German, in before moving to full time world by Mennonite Cen- Sperling passed away Feb. Oklahoma. She will be Coldwater, Texas, where ling, on Oct. 22, 1944 at at the Intermediate School tral Committee. Aganetha 23, 2021, in her apartment dearly missed the family resided for a the North Enid Menno- cafeteria, retiring as cafete- also taught Sunday School, at Carrington in Shafter, A viewing will be held few years, before return- nite Brethren Church. The ria manager in 1988. Her served as a youth group after a short illness. She at Peters Funeral Home in ing to the Enid area in couple lived and farmed in cafeteria co-workers knew leader, and together with is predeceased by Ruben Shafter on Thursday, March 1933. Her primary school Lehigh, Kansas and Enid her as Francis. Ruben, served as deacon Sperling, her husband of 4 from 4 -8 p.m. Grave- education continued in a before moving to Shafter After retirement, Aga- couple at SMBC for many over 73 years, two broth- side services will be held one-room country school- in 1960. netha and Ruben traveled years. ers, Jacob and Ike Regier, at Shafter Memorial Park house, before graduating Since Ruben had second extensively, visiting sites all Aganetha and Ruben and grandson, Jeremy Lynn on Friday, March 5, at 10 from Kremlin High School jobs while also farming, over the U.S. and Canada, moved from their home on Sperling. a.m., followed by a memo- in 1944. She married Aganetha helped to tend and even Europe and South Elm Street into an inde- She is survived by chil- rial service at Shafter Men- her childhood friend and the cattle, pigs, chickens, America. They were mem- pendent living apartment at dren LeAnna (Gordon) nonite Brethren Church at neighbor, Ruben Sper- and vegetable gardens, bers of the Shafter Trailer Carrington in 2017, shortly Wiens of Portland, Oregon, 11 a.m.

Teresa Ruth this time, Teresa’s mother Jimmy Don Poe puter and taking pictures of Ybarra White and father, Gloria and May 15, 1946 – local events. Oct. 17, 1973 – Harry Ybarra, Brother Feb. 23, 2021 He was preceded in Feb. 21, 2021 Joseph Ybarra (fiancé, Jimmy Don Poe was death by his parents, Ellis Teresa Ruth Ybarra Alyssa Galaviz) and their born May 15, 1946 in Poe and Alma Kofta, and White, 47, left this Earth five children of Shafter, Springville, Tenn., to Ellis siblings Dale Poe, Larry on Feb. 21, 2021 to be brother Steven Ybarra and Alma Poe. Jimmy at- Poe, Steve Southard, Bon- with her Lord and Sav- (wife, Benette Ybarra) tended elementary and high nie Clark and Gwen Sal- ior, Jesus Christ after a and their three children school in Caldwell, Miss. yards. lengthy illness. She was of Shafter, brother Phillip He enlisted in the U.S. Navy He is survived by his born on Oct. 17, 1973, Ybarra (fiancé, Emily Lo- in 1964, where he received brother Randy (Marta Poe) the only daughter amongst pez) of Bakersfield. several awards. He served and numerous nieces and four brothers. more than her two beautiful Both on the Ybarra and eight years and was hon- kersfield. He retired in 2001 nephews. Teresa was a beauti- grandbabies, Brody James Armendariz family are orably discharged in 1972 and moved to Wasco, where Services will be held ful woman with a beautiful who she called, Mr. Sir, Mr. many aunts, uncles, and from the Naval Submarine he lived out his life. Thursday, March 4, at 2 soul to match. She was a Dude and her Piper Mon- cousins as well as many Base in Pearl Harbor. He Some of his hobbies p.m. at Wasco Memorial 1992 graduate of Shafter roe who she called, Party P. special friends, especially settled in Kern County and were fishing, camping,Park, with visitation start- High School. She marched They loved her back just as her long-time neighbor, was later employed at the reading western books, ing at 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in parades as a majorette much and would sing and Rose DeLaRosa. Wait- Kern Medical Center in Ba- playing games on the com- that day. from age 7 to 15 and used scream upon their meeting, ing her arrival in heaven her height to enjoy vol- “Yaya, Yaya, Yaya!” is her big brother, Michael leyball. She loved Morro Left to mourn her pass- Ybarra, cousin, Matthew Bay, collecting owls, getting ing along with Sir and P, Gonzalez, Aunt Esther, DEATH NOTICES her hands in the soil of her are their Mom, Teresa’s Uncle John, Grandma and garden, big shoulder bags eldest daughter Kath- Grandpa Ybarra, Uncle Christi Bowman, 59, of Bakersfield, Inez Ruiz, 70, of Shafter, passed away where she carried her speak- leen White Webb and her Robert, her Nana, Ruth passed away Feb. 19 in Modesto. Peters Fu- Feb. 26 in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, er to bump a great tune, red baby girl, Ashley White, Mosqueda, her beloved neral Home, Shafter. Shafter. lipstick, and natural herbs. all from Shafter. We also son-in -law, CJ Webb and Abel Bustamante, 48, of Lost Hills, Betty Whorton, 92, of Shafter, passed But she loved nothing hold close to our heart at her little Sadie. passed away Feb. 23. Peters Funeral Home, away Feb 22. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Wasco. Lila Olene Wells, 89, of Bakersfield,

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