KWH Pipes Expands Shafter Facility in Major Growth
Plant manager Mike Kawar announced KWH Pipes will expand its Shafter site as payroll rises from 30 to over 60 and production doubles from 12 million to 40 million pounds. The plan includes a new office, QC lab, upgraded cooling and electrical systems, and equipment to produce pipe up to 63 inches. Kawar says the firm aims to put Shafter on the map and claims they are the largest pipe maker in the United States.
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Finland
Mike Kawar
KWH
Shafter
Kawar
United States
Auto parts store coming to Shafter Avenue
Saldana said a building permit was issued last week to locate on the spot in front of Apple Market on Shafter Avenue. Kragen and Apple Market agreed to redo the front entrance and rework access to the parking area to minimize traffic flow. The parent company could not be reached for comment.
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Apple Market
Shafter Avenue
Saldana
Kragen
Shafter Police Dog Boomer Retiring After Hearing Loss
Boomer the Shafter police dog will retire due to a hearing loss after UC Davis vets found one ear non functional. The city paid about 11 000 dollars for the dog and handler training 7500 for the dog and 3500 for the training. If a replacement is funded, Officer J R Branch would again serve as handler.
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Shafter City
Boomer
Paul
UC Davis
Shafter
J.R. Branch
Stotesbury
Branch
Kilo
Wasco Sheriff Log Highlights October 1997 Arrests and Burglary
The sheriff log lists multiple Wasco residents involved in incidents between October 27 and November 1 1997. Entries include arrests for alcohol and drug related offenses theft and burglary, threats and evading authorities, and a minor delinquency charge. Several reports note losses from forced entries and property theft.
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Jose Eufemio Hinojosa
Wasco
Lon Castillo
Michael Gene Wilson
McFarland
Lerdo
Raul Garcia
Oscar Salas
Adrianna Avelar
Shafter
Luis Raul Escalante
Grant Funds for Shafter Law Enforcement Control and Training
Shafter receives a 19,346 grant to support enforcement personnel and crime investigation costs with restrictions. Funds may not buy non primary vehicles or pay consultants or build new facilities, and cannot displace local funding. Shafter must provide a 10 percent match and spend the total within two years.
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Shafter
Florez Eyes Rail Authority Role and Local Jobs Plan
Florez expressed optimism about creating jobs in the Shafter Wasco area through a new rail project. He emphasized the need for maintenance stations and praised his appointment to the rail authority, looking forward to the first meeting.
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Florez
Shafter
Wasco
Rail Authority
Annual Turkey Shoot Set for November 23
Community group announces its annual Turkey Shoot on November 23. Organizers invite local residents to join the event, with proceeds supporting local programs. Participants will compete in timed targets at the community range, with safety briefings provided.
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Lion
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