Shafter Moves to Ban Smoking in Public Places
Shafter City Council in May approved a broad ordinance prohibiting cigarette smoking in most public spaces. The measure cites rising health concerns and a Kern County health study showing significant smoking related death rates in Bakersfield Delano Oildale and Ridgecrest. Officials frame tobacco use as a health issue not a rights issue and note cafes hotels terminals depots taxis and public venues will be smoke free.
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Kern County Builders See July Permits Fall Across City Areas
Shafter and Wasco report steep July declines in building permits with year to date totals down 23 to 40 percent compared with 1993. Bakersfield gains from the Holiday Inn project bolster county totals, while Taft suffers a 90 percent drop. County officials warn recession pressures may persist but long term comparisons show mixed results amid construction activity.
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Ann Gutcher
Ridgecrest
Taft
Community group notices and festival dates
Shafter Kiwanis hosts an annual Pancake Breakfast September 17 at the Vet's Hall from 6 30 to 10 a m. Woman’s Club lists Area B Membership meeting September 24 at Visalia Civic Club from 9 30 a m to 3 p m. Buttonwillow Cotton Harvest Festival September 17 includes an 11 a m parade from the school to the park. Agiow invites Egal women to September 12 6 45 p m worship and fellowship at Shafter V Hall with theme Cowgirls and Indians.
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Visalia
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First Street
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Aglow Fellowship
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Elcor reports higher earnings amid expansion plans
Elcor, parent company in Dallas, reports fiscal 1994 fourth quarter results with net income of 14.745 million and earnings of 1.65 per share as sales dip to 157.031 million. EPS down from 2.00, shares up 16 percent to 8.921 million. New facilities on Ledo Highway and 99 near completion to employ up to 120 workers. Company cites softer demand for some industrial products and ongoing cost discipline.
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