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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1985
Page
4
Sandy Armstrong writes of birds pecking peaches and tomatoes in the San Joaquin Valley. A quirky remedy suggests placing two cheap rubber snakes around plants to deter birds, with alligators failing. She then pivots to a discussion on sharing toys and parenting approaches as summer ends, inviting reader input.
Leanne Neufeld, a 1985 Shafter High School graduate, advances a promising modeling career with a three month Japan contract through Yoshie J Japanese modeling agency. She will do TV commercials runway editorial and catalog work in Japan while her mother Dorothy accompanies her.
Debbie Mitchell daughter of Charlies and Debbie Mitchell of Shafter will wed Ted Porwoll Jr son of Ted and Mrs Porwoll of Bakersfield. Debbie a 1980 Shafter High School graduate cum laude from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo earned a journalism degree and works as director of news and public affairs at radio station KLLY. Ted Tahoe Truckee High School and National University San Diego graduate with a BA in business for Tenmeco s House of Almonds. The couple plans a September wedding at First United Presbyterian Church in Bakersfield.
The Shafter Recreation and Port District tumbling class performed routines before an audience of parents and friends on Wednesday at the Shafter Veterans Hall. Instructors and students including Elizabeth Terrell Tracy Terrell Jackie Stone Alicia Webb Brandy Root Lori Benthin and Bran dy Allen showcased solos duos and group displays with forward rolls cartwheels and bear walks. Benthin awarded participation medals and announced fall tumbling will resume with more sessions, with times to be announced in the Shafter Press.
Airman Robert Finigan son of Hazel M Jones and stepson of Raymond Jones of 339 Rosalee is assigned to Chanute Air Force Base Illinois after completing basic training. He studied the Air Force mission organization and customs at Lackland AFB Texas and earned credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He will receive specialized instruction in aircraft maintenance. He is a 198 graduate of Shafter High School.
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