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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1998
Page
1
A fragmented OCR snippet shows community weight loss prom a.m. at the Veteran Hall 309 California Ave and a public information line. It mentions a monthly charge to cover costs and a contact number 746-6. It ends with a reminder from Trista.
A sequence of storms battered Shafter and Kern County bringing 60 mph winds, roof loss, flooding, and downed power lines. Officials noted no tornadoes, with rainfall varying from 0.02 to over an inch, while PG&E crews worked to restore service and warn customers about hazards. Damages include uprooted almond trees, house and mobile home fires, road closures, and county debris costs estimated at 315000. Authorities urged reporting power lines and losses within 15 days for aid programs.
An old saying is cited as critics argue over a dismissed chief, with pundits reinterpreting the proverb to claim time heals all wounds while noting ongoing scrutiny and public interest in the case.
The article recalls Dr McMichael at Shafter Cotton Research Station, detailing early 1950s glandless cotton development to remove gossypol for safe animal and human consumption. It notes Hopi seeds used, release of the glandless variety by 1959, and his impact on U.S. cotton breeding amid local politics in Shafter.
California residents are urged to follow new smog laws and get early tests. Tips include reading the DMV insert, noting exemptions for 1995+ models, and seeking a pre inspection at a Gold Shield Guaranteed Repair station if needed. Maintain vehicles year round and contact smog technicians or the Smog Check site for help and station locations.
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