Shafter housing project reaches 100 percent occupancy
One hundred families move into the Shafter Farm Homes development with ceremonies last Friday. City officials anticipate a population count boost of 700 to 800 in the supplemental census, affecting state funding, while the project provides improved housing funded by a federal grant and loan. A new potato starch plant nearby, operated by Western Polymer, opens amid market shifts in the potato industry.
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Fireworks Set for Night of July 5 Here
Shafter will host a free July fifth fireworks display on Monday evening funded by local business and individual contributions. Jim Hamilton of the Shafter Chamber of Commerce says the show will be bigger and better, continuing the community tradition of a free Independence Day celebration.
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Farm Homes Tract Is Dedicated In Shafter
Mayor Bill Hildebrand and Evron Barber joined Harold Olsen of Kern County Housing Authority to dedicate the Shafter Farm Homes tract built under a Farmers Home Administration program. The fifty duplexes aim to help farmers with low credit access. The open house and dedication were held at 421 Rodriguez Street and the adjacent Child Day Care center.
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Delano
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June Salie
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Wayne Ood
Chamber of Commerce
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Lila Little
Kern Housing Authority
Western Polymer opens big potato starch plant in Shafter
The Western Polymer potato starch plant in Shafter begins full operation this week after trial runs. It will run 8 to 10 months a year with three 8-hour crews, producing 40 percent of the company's five plant output. The plant employs about 30 local staff and 10 truck drivers, and uses Shafter potatoes to produce a high quality starch for foods, beer, paper, textiles, and laundry products.
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Summer Heat PersistS In Shafter Region Readings
Summer arrival brings consecutive 100 degree plus days in Shafter with highs from 96 to 104 degrees over the past week. This week opens with a forecast high near 102 as readings from the Shafter Cotton Research Station are reported.
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Richland Board Approves Tentative Budget Increase
The Richland Board approved a tentative budget of 1,334,937 dollars at its regular meeting. The plan moves to the County Superintendent of Schools Office for review before returning with recommendations. The budget includes a 25 cent per hour override tax rate increase and a second proposed budget of 132,412 dollars for the case.
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Widow in Kern County Trades Condemned Home for Help from Contractors
War veteran's widow Mrs Frankie Hitler and her son Jason will stay in their red white and blue home after local contractors and veterans groups pledge assistance to meet Kern County Building Inspector requirements. The house at 18896 Beech faced eviction by July 1 with possible jail or fines, but offers of legal aid and help with repairs aim to satisfy inspectors and prevent displacement.
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