Field of Dreams site breaks ground in Shafter ITTC project
On October 7 1998 a ground breaking ceremony for the International Trade and Transportation Corporation ITTC began in Shafter. Governor Pete Wilson attended as Joe Drew ITTC president spoke about the field echoing the movie Field of Dreams. Fanucchi Farms stewardship named eight family members present. The project aims to build a 100000 square foot facility near 7th Standard and Zachary, with city growth in view. Mayor Garry Nelson noted immediate work but time required to develop the area.
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International Trade and Transportation Corporation
ITTC
Shafter
Pete Wilson
Meadows Airport
Joe
Field of Dreams
Fanucchi
Fanucchi Farms
7Th Standard
Zachary
Garry Nelson
Regular Monthly Meeting Notice at Senior Center
Regular monthly meeting of 19, 1998 at the Senior Center at 1:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. and details to call 746-3912. Admission information appears incomplete but invites attendance and contact.
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R.S
Healthy Start project advances in Shafter community
Margaret Baker reports on the Shafter Community Healthy Start initiative. About 375 surveys from 1997-98 informed a plan to build a center aiding children and families through medical, housing, transportation, safety, child care, and after school services. Seven need categories guided subcommittees and a grant deadline of March 1, 1999.
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Margaret Baker
Shafter
Ansd
U. S.-da Frences
Gailia Go Cran
Cy of Shafter
Board of Education
Pete Wilson
Local economic forecast shows a pessimistic outlook
The forecast for the area is bleak with signals of a national slowdown or recession. Washington observers and the Futures Institute note potential economic weakness, echoed by Greenspan who said the 1999 outlook has weakened measurably as stocks slide and global concerns surface.
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Ee Ee Eens Futures Institute
CCFI
Washington, D.C
U.S
The
Federal Reserve
Alan Greenspan
Shafter weighs new community correctional facility
City officials consider adding a 500 bed Modifield Community Correctional Facility north of the 1989 structure. The CDC invited proposals for ten 509 bed facilities, with Guinn noting preliminary analysis of risks and benefits and potential taxpayer advantages amid past legal challenges and evolving state contracts.
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Guinn
Shafter
State of California
Department of Corrections
CDC
Modifield
CCF
Ess
State of
California
Garry Nelson
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