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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 2005
Page
5
In February the almond trees bloom along with cherries, apricots, ornamental pears, magnolias, purple leaf plums, and sometimes quinces. Viburnum tinus, camellias, azaleas, photinias with red new leaves, mahonia, rosemary, and Loropetalum chinense contribute color as early spring arrives.
The Bergen plant Bergenia shows January to February interest with tiny pale pink blooms, while feathery breath of heaven and Carolina jessamine add fragrance and color through February. Early bulbs like daffodils and snowflakes brighten winter beds as ranunculus and primroses arrive. Also noted are stale winter blooms and a call for California employers to apply for the California Fit Business Award promoting healthy living and activity.
Comet is a six month old black male kitten who enjoys riding on shoulders. Adoption is $35. Call 746-2140 or visit shaftercritters.petfinder.com. Hours: Mon Wed 7 am to 7 pm, Tue Thu Fri 7 am to 3 pm, Sat 7 am to 11 am, closed major holidays. Also on display at Petsmart Oswell Bakersfield. Wish list items and donation drop offs at Shafter Police Department or shelter hours.
The Task Force on Youth, Workplace Wellness and the California 5 a Day Be Active Worksite program invites participation during California Fitness Month. Bring tennis shoes and salads to work as part of the health initiative. Applications and instructions are available online at wellness taskforce site.
Kiwanis sponsors Builder's Club installation held at Rio Bravo Greeley Cafeteria with Amy McDaniel recognized for faithful work. Larry Cluff, a Kiwanian and cancer survivor, spoke on cancer signs and treatments. A Prayer Breakfast is planned February 16 at Village Grill at 6:30 a.m. under Pastor Mike Polley.
February list provides birthdays for Hank Stinnett John Fruguglietti Steven Flores Vicky Prout Jeff Ingle James Tabor Roy Root Janet Stockton Brenda Patterson Orlando Saenz Tyler Estes Debrah M Rickert Barbara Morrison Tristan Robinson Lucille Bongberg Jason Kirk with dates February 2 through February 7.
A guest editorial suggests using a CD ladder of 1 to 2 year maturities to lock in higher rates, provide yearly maturing funds, and reduce risk if rates rise or fall. Staggered dates smooth market volatility and guarantee interest, aiding long term planning.
A brief note on decision making contrasts a successful financier’s claim that good choices govern wealth with a humorous line about learning from bad decisions. The exchange frames choices as a key life skill and suggests risk awareness in pursuit of success.
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