County hosts six 1994 household hazardous waste collections
Kern County Waste Management sponsors free events on May 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center Ridgecrest, the Maturango Museum lot, and Tehachapi Dennison Road. Residents may drop off used motor oil, batteries, pesticides, paint, cleaners, and automotive fluids while businesses are excluded.
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Senior Citizen’s Center
Lake Isabella Blvd
Maturango Museum
Ridgecrest
Tehachapi
Birds of a Feather Can Go Very Separate Ways
Erma Bombeck recalls how her parrot Barney fails to perform as promised by “Bird World” ads. She describes roller skating dreams, Carmen arias, and a talent contest, noting the contrast between ambitious jests and Barney’s quiet daily routine. The piece ends with a wry reflection on parrots outliving humans.
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Bird World
Barney
Nancy Kerrigan
Carmen
Erma Bombeck
NAFTA job assistance offered to laid off workers
Workers who have lost or may lose jobs due to NAFTA may qualify for NTAA job training and weekly income support while training. Benefits equal UI up to 230 dollars weekly, with a training maximum of 78 weeks. Petitions can be filed by workers, agents, or employers. final decision rests with the federal Labor Department.
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State Employment Development Department
Canada
Mexico
EDD
Federal Department of Labor
NTAA
P.O
Sacramento
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Lyn Beurmann
Beurmann
Kern County
Bakersfield
Vaca By
Eros Bombeck
AK AU
California
PRESH
Atk
Beocool
Feo Ment
Lue
de Caesar
B.C
Driscoll’s
Anrel
Service Deli
USDA
Rubes Arcade Zacky
Foster Farm
VONS
Duke
DELI
USDC
Ava
Carving Board Meats
Vier Secens
NAFTA
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