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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1985
Page
3
Mr and Mrs William Goertzen of Shafter donated a rare 1919 Cadillac to Fresno Pacific College where their daughter studied and granddaughter Carol Prine attends. The car is one of two of its kind and one of four ever built, with proceeds to support the college.
DMAP sponsors an Easter basket decorating contest for long term patients at Delano Regional Medical Center and Browning Manor. Prizes will be awarded in three categories to entrants from business, professionals, organizations and individuals. Entries due March 29 at Delano Medical Arts Pharmacy, DRMC admissions, or Chamber of Commerce. Baskets due by 10 a.m. April 4 to the pharmacy for judging on creativity and usefulness for diabetics.
Desparados primary team captured first at Clovis High School on March 17. Individual results include Rochelle Griffity taking second in Miss Majorette and fourth in military and fifth in marching. Stacy Hutchison placed second in costume and third in Miss Majorette and solo, with a fifth in marching. Cynthia Brown won a military first and second in solo marching. Kristin Farmer took second in military. Janee Farmer was fifth in military while Sara Smart earned two first place trophies in military divisions and two seconds in solo along with a third in Miss Majorette.
Shafter youths Sara Smart Janee Farmer Kristin Farmer and Rochelle Griffith win first in their age division while LaDonna Harris earns multiple prizes. Easter events at Stringham Park on April 4 invite community prizes and volunteer help.
Felipe Rocha a third grader at Primary School was released from Mercy Hospital after surgery following an accident at Manne Park during a science field trip. He entered the hospital two days after the incident.
A weekly report shows several defendants from Shafter Wasco and surrounding areas pled guilty to driving under the influence. Sentences include jail terms from three to 270 days, fines up to $900, license suspensions, and required alcohol programs with community service and probation terms. Notable names include Hosey Houston Patty Pete Garcia Albert Nelson Julian Valenzuela Clifford Greek Eduardo Pena Bleceria Donald Johnson Louis Stracener Jose Luis Cortez Ralph Rosas and others with varying prior convictions and performance requirements.
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