Butterfly bushes bloom over fences in Bakersfield tale
A personal botanical journal traces the author Judy and Walt’s year-by-year attempts to grow butterfly bushes, especially the dark Red Knight variety. From failed starts to a thriving plant in sunlit yard, the piece blends gardening notes with a Bible verse and a light reflection on plant vigor.
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Bakersfield
Butterfly
Sycamore Canyon
Avila Beach
Clint
Court launches community mediation program in Kern County
The Superior Court of Kern County introduces a voluntary mediation service for self represented litigants in small claims eviction and civil harassment cases. Trained bilingual mediators work on-site at 1415 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield or by phone to help reach settlements before filing or prior to hearings, funded by civil filing fees through a BBB mediation contract.
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Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield
Better Business Bureau Mediation Center
Kern County
BBB
Eral
Better Business Bureau
Superior Court
Terry McNally
California
Kern
Kathleen Kress
Historical Society notes and upcoming displays at Depot
Barbara Prickett Craig reports a brief meeting with few members. New exhibits include a potato grader display and a kitchen display while mannequins and period clothing are sought. A dedication at the barn is planned and ideas to boost Depot interest are discussed. Green Hotel wedding reception on Saturday June 17 went well with Gretchen Kirk leading alone.
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Green Hotel
Pat
Wilson
Gretchen Kirk
Gretchen
The Classmates Red Hatters June meeting at Que Pasa
The Red Hatters gathered at Ming Avenue for a June get together in finery. Arlene Rice shared her album showing past fun moments and emboldening embarrassment. Attendees included Virginia Bender, Wanda Brooks, Louise Wilson, Ginny Karschenmann, Toni Mesa, and the writer. Jim Rice and Odus Brooks served as escorts. I won the white elephant prize.
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Red Hatters
Que Pasa
Ming Avenue
Arlene Rice
Virginia Bender
Wanda Brooks
Louise Wilson
Ginny Karschenmann
PLUS program aids at risk families in Shafter and Buttonwillow
The PLUS program or Positive Living for US, a joint venture of Buttonwillow Family Resource Center and Shafter Healthy Start, supports 43 families since September 2005. Referrals come from Kern County agencies, clinics, and schools. Clients receive intake scores with average Matrix gains from 1.3 to 1.61 in three months, a 65 percent improvement. contact 661-746-8690 for details.
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Shafter Healthy Start
Margaret Ramirez
Buttonwillow Family Resource Center
Kern County Department of Human Services
Kern County Probation Department
Kern County Health Administrative Staff
Kern County Housing Authority
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
California Children’s Services
Kern Regional Center For
Family Resource Center
Kern County
Jon McQuiston
Shafter
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