Gabriela Streich Sees Life in America Through Exchange Year
Swiss student Gabriela Streich aged 18 arrived in Shafter California last August after her brother discussed exchange plans. She found flat dry terrain, learned American English quirks, enjoyed Shafter High prom, and lived with Donald and Donna Fink while pursuing water sports and studies. Her host family praised her maturity and closeness to their family.
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Thierachern
Switzerland
America
Mathias
Gabriela Streich
Shafter
Streich
Shafter High
Laurent Baptiste
Donald
Donna Fink
Rosedale
Gabriela
Fink
Exporting for Small Wineries Wine Seminar May 26
A one day seminar for California winery personnel focuses on exporting wines, with emphasis on the Pacific Rim. The session, Friday May 26 at Woodside Theater Meadowood St Helena, covers export procedures, market access, and financial aid from state federal and private sources. Speaker lineup includes CATI director Jon Shaver Joseph Rollo James Iso Juan Batista and CDFA officials. Pre registration costs $20 lunch limited seats call CATI at 209 294-4869.
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California
Woodside Theater
Meadowood Resort
Meadowood Lane
St. Helena
Pacific Rim
California State University
Fresno
California Technology Institute
T and Center For Agricultural Scuaies
CAB
California Department of Food and Agriculture
CDFA
Napa Valley
Jon Shaver
CATI
Joseph Rollo
International Wine Institute
John Hagen
CSU
Department of Agricultural Economics
James Iso
Singapore
Juan Batista
Marilynn Bonin
Jeffery Hansen
Jeff Ennen
Ati-Net
Immigrant Amnesty Aid From California EDD
Ed Vietor of the Bakersfield EDD urges IRCA applicants to return with INS paperwork to correct overpayments or penalties. AB 1669 changes allow noncollection on past overpayments for amnesty seekers, ending Sept 30, 1989, to align with IRCA spirit. Local offices will assist in rectifying records and eligibility.
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IRCA
Employment Development Department
EDD
Ed Vietor
South H St
Bakersfield
Patrick Johnston
Stockton
Vietor
Immigration Naturalization
California
Victor
Writing camps help teach young writers
Sierra Writing Camp highlights a track record since 1975 with campers publishing hundreds of books and thousands of articles. Notable alumni include Phyllis Halldorson and Shirley Pareanteau, with editors and authors like David Morgan and Duane Newcomb leading instruction. Two weeklong sessions in Northern California and Southern California run July 23 28 and July 2 7, offering fiction non fiction and scriptwriting tracks.
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Sierra Writing Camp
Phyllis Halldorson
Shirley Pareanteau
Ballentine
Larry Prosser
Franklin Watts
Doubleday
Prentice Hall
St. Martin’s
Karen Newcomb
David Morgan
Lee Roddy
Duane Newcomb
Northern California
Columbia College
Sierra-Nevada Foothills
Sonora
Calif
Southern California
Idyllwild Center
Shafter festival events lineup features barbecue and battles of the bands
The Shafter Historical Society hosts a barbecue at Mannel Park from 11 to 2 with deep pit dinner. tickets 6 dollars adults 3 dollars children. A Tasty-Tater Contest starts at noon with check in 11 45. Firemen muster and a dance follow with tickets, plus depot open for tours. The first Battle of the Bands runs 6 to 11 at Shafter High School auditorium with six finalists and 3 dollar admission. Contact numbers provided for details.
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The
Shafter Historical Society
Mannel Park
Firemen
Manuel Park
Manuel Avenue
Shafter Veterans Hall
Shafter
Central Valley Highway
Shafter High School
Linda Gragg
Alannah Bill
Building blocks of life from a caring reader
The writer reflects on time, seasons, and a personal mission to share helpful ideas from daily life. He urges readers to share thoughts, recounts visiting a local convalescent hospital, and describes his aunt’s decline and the value of friendly visits to elderly patients. He emphasizes personal connection and the impact of being attentive to others.
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P.O
Hearcely
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Pat Bryant
Samstrong
St. Therese Catholic Church
W. Lerdo
Msgr
John A. Delany
United Methodist Church
W. Lerdo Hwy
Larry Cluff
Shafter Free Will Baptist Church
Free Will Christian Academy
Pastor Dean Long
Congregational Church of
Mike Kotrla
E. Tulare Ave
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