Tree of Heaven in Kern County Oaks a Heavenly Name
The tree of heaven Ailanthus altissima, native to China, naturalized in Kern County near Havilah, with male and female trees differing in bloom and seed clusters. Once planted for mine support, it spreads via seedlings, thriving in harsh soils and tolerating heat cold and pollution. In local notes the tree’s indestructibility is praised while its strong upward branches contrast with seed clusters that resemble birds in flight.
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Kern County
Havilah
California
China
Gold Country
Sierra Nevada
Santa Fe Way
Standard
Maine
Economic summit warns on Social Security and retirement saving
The piece outlines concerns raised by President Bush about Social Security solvency and the need to boost retirement savings. It cites Fidelity and Greenwald studies on underfunded boomer plans, discusses longevity, asset allocation, inflation, withdrawal rates, and health care costs as key risks. Andy Barkate of California Financial Network offers planning guidance.
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Bush
Fidelity Investments
Greenwald & Associates
America
Andy Barkate Csa
California Financial Network
Bakersfield
Lancaster
Ridgecrest
Calfinancial
Kern County seeks season crews for 2005 fire season
Kern County Fire Department opens job applications Jan 3 to Feb 11 for a Hot Shot Crew Helitack Crew three Initial Attack Crews and six yard positions. Employment May to Oct for Hotshots Helitack and Mar to Oct for IA Crews. Pay $9.32 to $11.70 hourly. Call Captain John Smith at 391 7170 for details.
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Kern County Fire Department
KCFD
Victor Street
Bakersfield
Helitack
Inital
John Smith
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Botanicatanical Journal
Anthony Barkate Csa
Peters
Wases
Seventh St. Wasco
Stringham’s Shafter Drug
Central Ave
Shafter
LA Canasta
7Th St
Wasco
Se Tinct Ag
Hitchcock’s Auto Parts
Munzer St
Wasco Medical Plaza
7Th Street
Wasco, CA
Western Furniture Co
California Ave. Shafter
SHELL
E. Lerdo Hwy
Freedom Homes
Lerdo-Schnidt
James
Richland Chevrolet
Central Avenuee Shafter
Reed Print Inc
Wasco Tribune
Shafter Press
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