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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1988
Page
11
Seasoned gardeners favor perennials as a base to reduce replanting and keep blooms year round. Choose well draining soil and consult a California Certified Nursery about height spacing and bloom times to group plants effectively. Use a bag soil mix with holes for water and plants and 4 to 6 inch spacing for a low cost portable container.
Kern County Fire Department Captain Dan Zachery urged residents to clear weeds away from fences and buildings in Shafter as annual checks begin. He warned that this year’s fire danger is critical with warnings possible for hazardous properties. California has already declared high fire danger in several counties.
Brazil, Hjerke Heeringa of Holland, Claudia Schievelbein of West Germany, Lars Stock of West Germany, and Matanari Tanaka of Japan received mementos personally from Congressman Thomas. Junko Kuwabara of Japan was absent.
Leeks are described as the asparagus of the poor with edible stalks reaching two to three feet. The Giant Musselburgh is the standard variety, sow in spring, and use trench planting. In mild winters they store in ground, in cold regions lift roots to boxes of soil, and serve steamed or braised with sauces.
Air Quality Control Services, a Kern County Health Department division, relocates to the Public Services Building at 2700 M Street Bakersfield effective Monday March 28 1988. The former office at 1601 H Street will close that day. hours are 8 am to 5 pm. Suite 275 on the 2nd floor will house staff and the phone number 861-3682 remains unchanged.
Parsons says he has had little time for hobbies in recent years but enjoys spending time with his kids. He mentions bowling with his boys and his wife Toni plans to study to become a certified public accountant while noting the friendly people in Buttonwillow.
The California PTA and other education groups join with community organizations to hold You ve Got the Power Week April 18 22. Activities include voter registrars aiding in schools, essays, debates, mock elections and film showings. Registration forms and 18 year old cards will be available at schools and by call 1 800 345 VOTE.
Practical guidance on controlling pests with natural methods suited to rural areas and urban settings. Encourages encouraging birds lizards and beneficial insects, uses yellow sticky strips to gauge problems, and suggests cleaning yards washing plants with mild soap and seeking professional nurseryman help.
Kern County Treasurer Phil Franey announced the March 11 1988 Tax Defaulted Land Sale results with 166 parcels sold for 80475 and 21 parcels redeemed for 15094. Thirty four bidders, 23 success bidders. Next sale set for July 1988 covering Rosamond North Edwards.
The Kern County Public Works Department invites sealed bids for Buttonwillow Fire Station No. 25 in Bakersfield. Bid opening is April 20 1968 at 11:00 a.m. Plans and specs are available from the department. Bids must use approved forms and meet wage, bond, and licensing requirements.
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