READ US ONLINE AT WASCOTRIB.COM FREE! Vol. 41 No. 35 • Wasco, California • Thursday, April 11, 2019 Super gets new contract Raises OKd for WUESD leaders; union talks set Camilo Vasquez during a Wednesday downtown Farmers Market last summer. From left, Santiago TONI DEROSA Vasquez, Camilo Vasquez, Darren Armstrong and Nathan Salas. Wasco Tribune The WUESD board agreed to extend contacts and give raises to its top administrators, and moved forward in ne- gotiations with unionized teachers and staff, at its meeting Tuesday night. Lots of info at coalition The Wasco Union Elementary School District renewed its contract with Superintendent Kelly Richers to the end of the 2021 school year. His salary will increase from $165,100 doing food demonstrations the fi rst Wednesday of each to $172,166 begin- From Cook Book month at the Wasco Library beginning April 10 from 11 ning July 1, 2020 a. m. until 1 p. m. In addition to Following the presentation by Vasquez, each organi- reemploying the Any increase in the zation was given the opportunity to present a short re- to adult education superintendent, the monthly health plans port outlining current dates of upcoming events. board also renewed City of Wasco. Planning Director Roger Mobley re- Assistant Superin- will be paid for by the TONI DEROSA ported that the city will be implementing new software Wasco Tribune tendent J. Bradley employees. and continues to work with High Speed Rail offi cials s Maberry’s contract One of the earliest meetings in the morning in Wasco on the project as it impacts Wasco. Code Compliance is the Wasco Community Coalition meeting held at 7 through June 30, Mathew Maldonado reminded everyone the spring 2021, with an in- a.m. the fi rst Wednesday of each month at the old court- community cleanup will be Saturday, April 13 from 9 house. crease from $137,591 to $142,083 in July 2020. a.m. to noon. Assistant Superintendent David Bowling also got a re- This month, Wasco Volunteer Coalition member Ca- Wasco Union High School District. Adult Educa- milo Vasquez shared the Cook Book Project with the newal and raise, from $137,591 to $142,083 effective the tion Coordinator Marleni Flores reported that the high same date. members of the coalition, and he demonstrated how to school will host their fourth annual college and com- make almond milk. The Cook Book Project provides The board also will hold the line on some benefi ts with munity resource fair on Tuesday, April 30 from 6 to 7:30 California School Employees for 2019-2020 school year. information on nutrition guidelines and healthy foods p.m. Additionally, on Monday., April 29; a resume writ- that can be consumed for all ages. Vasquez will also be The WUESD and CSEA both agreed that the salary See LOTS Page 6 schedule for 2019-2020 would be adjusted and increased See WUESD Page 3 The latest looks at Mario’s Barbershop TONI DEROSA children and 50 percent adults,” Martinez Wasco Tribune said. “I offer the latest haircut styles.” A local barbershop in town caters to its He explained that when he opened the clientele by keeping up to date on the new- shop, the most-popular haircut was the est haircuts. Mohawk. Now men come in for a vary- Mario Fernandez has owned Mario’s ing number of cuts, such as the high-fade, Barbershop, located at 1336 F St. (near Ex- which gives them less hair on the sides, or pres Collision), for the past 11 years. the low-fade, which leaves a bit more hair Originally from Michoacan, Mexico, on the sides. Fernandez’s family moved to California “I also do a lot of combovers. A com- for a better life. “My father felt there were bover is when a distinct part has been more opportunities here,” Fernandez said. shaved into the top of the scalp and the cus- “Most of my family lives in Delano, but I tomer has the rest of his hair combed over do have a brother in Shafter.” opposite the part.” From left, Santos Perez, Jr., Santos Perez, III, Seth Perez and owner Mario Fernandez. “My customers are about 50 percent See LOOKING Page 6 Meet the new Reserves player TONI DEROSA a Silver Slugger in 2014, Men’s Athletic back into major league baseball,” Guzman Wasco Tribune Baseball League (Malb) Fall World Se- explained. It’s time to introduce another new Re- ries Champion in 2016 and Men’s Athletic Guzman is interested in playing in the serves baseball player. This time, he has Baseball League Fall Silver Slugger, bat- Pecos League for several reasons. “It would Wasco ties. ting .475. be a step forward in achieving a goal that Kelvin Guzman, originally from Wasco, Guzman attended Advanced Software I’ve had since I was a kid, which has been moved to Corona, N.Y., with his family be- Analysis College during spring of 2017 to play professional baseball,” Guzman cause his grandparents lived there and his through spring 2018 in Manhattan. In 2017, said. “Playing in Wasco and playing for mother got a head security guard position he batted .280 in the fall season but didn’t [Manager] Bill Moore is going to be excit- at La Guardia Airport in 2001. He gradu- play in the spring due to injuries. ing, since most of my family is from Wasco ated from Newtown High School in nearby In addition, Guzman played in a profes- with some still residing there. My end goal Elmhurst in 2014. sional league, La Zorilla, in Brooklyn. “This is to play in major league ball if everything Some highlights during his high school is a league where released minor leaguers goes according to plan.” years included three-time Gold Glover or just regular baseball players trying to get The Reserves begin their inaugural sea- as catcher in high school. He was named noticed play to get a second chance to get son next month. Kelvin Guzman joins the Reserves. SOMETHING NEW EVERYDAY We’re on WascoTrib.com too! Page 2 WASCO TRIBUNE Thursday, April 11, 2019 Community Mystery history Calendar For updates or to submit additional information about a club, organization or meeting listed in this public service col- umn, call the Wasco Tribune at 661-292-5100 or email calen- [email protected]. ANNOUNCEMENTS Easter Fest -- LifeHouse/Casa Vida Church invite you to their Easter Fest. Free event will be held at Barker Park Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. BC enrollment -- Bakersfi eld College is offering Was- co Express Enrollment. Bring high school or adult school transcript if available to 1445 Poso Drive, Wasco, Thursday, April 11, 4-7 p. m. Call 661-758-7414 or 661-720-2024 for information. College counseling -- Bakersfi eld College DSPS/aca- demic counselor Elvira Martinez will be available at Was- co Independence High School, 1445 Poso Drive, Thursday, April 18. Pregnancy health -- Bakersfi eld Pregnancy Center’s Im- age Clear Ultrasound mobile unit will be in Shafter on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 2-5 p.m. Located at 341 Central Ave., Shafter (parking lot across from La Here’s this week’s challenge, cour- Fonda). No appointments necessary. tesy of the Wasco Historical Soci- FREE pregnancy test, fi rst-trimester ultrasound, infor- ety. If you know the location, cir- mation and resources available. cumstances, exact or rough date Community Cleanup -- Come drop off your bulky waste, electronic and/or tires at the Community Cleanup and/or people in the photo, send April 13, 9 a.,m.-12 noon at Barker Park. Code Compli- your educated (or semieducated) ance will be providing bulky item pick-up services for the guess to The Tribune, 406 Central fi rst 30 residents who have no means of transporting bulky Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to items to the park. Maximum of 4 items to be picked up. [email protected]. You must call to preregister for the pickup service. No haz- Winners will be revealed here next ardous liquids or substances, construction and demo, green week. LAST WEEK: Joe Frank and waste or trash will be accepted. Must be a resident within City limits. Last day to register is April 10. For questions, the Barker Blacksmiths in 1940. or to register or volunteer for the event, call Code Compli- ance at 661-758-7213 or 661-758-7216. Cop and Car – Kern County Sheriff’s Offi ce, Wasco WEDNESDAY meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Sounds of Pentecost, substation, Coffee with a Cop and Car Exhibit, April 20, Teen Advisory Board (TAB) -- Come help us plan 2000 Palm Ave. Rides are available. 8-10 a.m., at Veterans of Foreign Wars Building, 603 E. St. events that spark teen interest at the Wasco Library, April Reading and crafts -- Family story time and crafts 3:30 BC enrollment -- Bakersfi eld College is offering Was- 24, 4-6 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wasco Library. co Express Enrollment. Bring high school or adult school Art 101 -- Learn how to fi gure draw or paint landscapes FRIDAY transcript if available to 1445 Poso Drive, Wasco, Thursday, at the Wasco Library, April 24, 3:30-5 p.m. Art lessons -- Discover the art world with educational April 11, 4-7 p. m. Call 661-758-7414 or 661-720-2024 for THURSDAY and entertaining art lessons with the Bakersfi eld Museum information. Crossword fun -- At the Wasco Library, April 18, 4-6 of Art at the Wasco Library April 26, 4-6 p.m.