Shafter optimism tied to ITTC and oil trends
Shafter business outlook remains positive amid a shifting market as ITTC construction and a $30 million building materials project bolster local growth. John Guinn notes Shafter’s economy is sensitive to national and Asian markets, with oil price drops likely impacting results. Nationwide polls show mixed optimism about the national outlook, especially among younger Americans.
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Shafter
John Guinn
Guinn
Asia
International Trade and Transportation Center
ITTC
Shell Oil Company
Houston
Texas
Warming trend contrast with rare cold snap hurt farming
The valley saw near white Christmas with snow in Wasco and glimpses near Shafter but sunny Christmas day. Lows dipped to the teen range with highs near freezing. Frost damaged water systems and farm jobs face big losses as winter 1998 99 proves destructive. In Kern County 15 000 workers may lose work and citrus crops suffer, unemployment rising in Wasco Shafter and Delano McFarland areas while statewide stands near 7 percent.
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Wasco
Shafter
Botter
Seve
Delano/McFarland
Former Shafter Residents May Be Victim of Homicide
Bullhead City Arizona police investigate a transient incident labeled a homicide linked to a 64 year old man with recent Shafter ties. Autopsy determined death from an unknown cause while authorities search for next of kin and possible leads. Local officials address illegal camping and brush cleanup as city contends with transient camps.
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Bullhead City
Arizona
Annipa
Siie Press
Charles Edmond Barker
Garvey
Conner
Conners
Conners Said That If Next of Kin
Shafter
John Zrotisky
Steve Smith
Tartare Sey
Driving refresher class for seniors over 50 in Shafter
A driving refresher class for seniors over 50 will be held January 14 and 15, 1999 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Shafter First Assembly of God Church. Barbara at 746-4049 or Judy at 831-7613 can provide cost details for a certificate of participation.
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Judy
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