Space butterfly chrysalis research fuels local pride
Shafter residents discuss last week's space shuttle Columbia launch and butterfly chrysalis experiments in zero gravity. John White, son of founder Carlos White, explains how gravitation affects butterfly metamorphosis. Insect Lore markets butterfly kits for celebrations with over one million potential users and offers a site for orders.
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Carlos White
United Papers
Tee Greer
Valley gets ITTC enterprise zone expansion into SB 84
Governor Gray Davis signs SB 84 extending the International Trade and Transportation Center zone in Shafter to attach tax credits and incentives for new business location. Senator Jim Costa and city officials praise the move as a crucial boost to Joaquin Valley employment and economy with ITTC entrance complete and lighting in place.
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International Trade and Transportation Center
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Gray Davis
Jim Costa
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Shafter City
John Guinn
Biringad
Joaquin Valley
Drew
California
Local youth to play at hall of fame tournament
Seven year old Robert Ruiz will travel from Bakersfield to Cooperstown New York August 27 to compete in the American Youth Hall of Fame Baseball Tournament. He plays for the Bakersfield Bullets a 12 year old team guided by Shafter High School coach and ex Dodger Davis Freete.
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New York
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Bakersfield
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Richland Lerdo
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Shafter High School
Dodger
Davis Freete
Robert
Ryan
Rich
Richland
Anderson
Michael Ruiz
Shatter
Cooperstown, York
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