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When the dust settles — it was, after all, a win-win situation
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ave you ever been in “No-Man’s Land” where no matter what you do the odds are stacked against you but you faithfully soldier on, knowing that you are swimming against the tide on a continual basis? Yikes! It’s no fun. One’s fate is constantly in limbo. The tendency is to feel sorry for yourself, all the while knowing and accepting the fact that you are in “The Land” by choice. The feeling here is that CSUB head basketball coach Keith Brown wandered about in that barren territory for six seasons before unceremoniously being relieved of his duties by new athletic director Jeff Konya. Coach Brown was in a lose-lose situation once Cal State began the painful, difficult transition from Division II to Division-I play. The final four seasons of Brown’s regime saw the Roadrunners solely take on D-I competition which led to an abysmal 32-83 record. But he never had a chance! Bless his heart, as he scheduled top-rung competition such as UCLA, Gonzaga, Fresno State and Utah State, among others, in order to get some
national recognition for our community’s program. Every time he secured those matchups he understood the probable outcome. But that is how you have to go about building a Division-I program from scratch. Coach Brown also knew that he was at a severe disadvantage when it came to recruiting five or even fourstar players. Top talent are reticent to go to a program which has just weaned itself off of Sports columnist the D-II bottle. They have egos and aspirations to perhaps succeed at the next level. Bakersfield is not a launching pad for those types of careers. Not having an affiliation with a conference was
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another contributing factor in the lack of luring recruits. Keith Brown’s program was also handcuffed by poor attendance which was a sad sight to witness at home games at Rabobank Arena. Here you have one of the most beautiful and intimate settings that a coach could ask for — and nobody shows up! You can be sure that when a recruit makes a visit and sees a couple of hundred people “packing” the stands he has second thoughts. I was fortunate to have been invited to go along with the team an a “roadie” two years ago and got to witness firsthand Coach Brown’s coaching style and gathered an overall feeling in regards to his relationship with his players and staff. No doubt that Keith was the head man. He was not chummy with his players, as well he ought not be. But he engaged them as young men, respected them and coached his heart out for them. Our trip started out with a blowout loss at Wyoming and at the next day’s practice at the Air Force Academy, Coach and his staff ran their boys through about a two-hour, no-nonsense practice, all the while conveying his
displeasure with the Wyoming outcome. The team responded with a very spirited effort against Air Force and lost a heartbreaker right at the end. I personally came away from that trip with the utmost admiration for Coach Brown and his staff and felt pride in being a Roadrunner fan. As you move forward Coach, keep your head held high and be proud of the fact that you oversaw liftoff of a fledgling Division-I basketball program against all odds. Dig into your soul as you search — and please know that when the dust settles, for the university and for yourself, it was, after all, a win-win. My, it was a beautiful Saturday today! Sun was shining brightly, birds were chirping heartily. A day for being outside and a day for enjoying life’s little pleasures. So, feeling full of vim and vigor I moseyed on over to Taft and watched a high school track meet. My son, Donovan, was pole vaulting for the Frontier High junior varsity team. If you haven’t been to a track meet in some time or if you have never been to a track meet in
your life — go! You will most definitely experience the pleasure of which I speak. Even if you do not know any of the participants you will witness the unabashed enthusiasm of the kids as they compete. You will see the essence of the word team as well. Teammates urging each other on in the varied events. Doesn’t matter if you are first or last in your event as each event unfolds. Your teammates have your back! A track meet is similar to today’s television shows in that there are many different plots playing out at the same time. Thereby one is constantly entertained as the day rolls on. Rarely does disappointment emanate from those who have not won. And at times the loudest ovations are held for those who come in last in the long-distance races as they come down the final stretch, alone in their own world. So, next time YOU feel like experiencing one of life’s little pleasures, plan an outing to a track meet and the many gifts will be yours. The gift of the outdoors, the gift of youthful competition and the gift of applause that you will have given to that kid headed to the finish line.
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BARBARA LANZ-MATEO Community contributor
ocal organizers for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s are looking for volunteers to help plan the Walk in Bakersfield for next fall, which will herald the first steps toward opening an Alzheimer’s Association regional office in Bakersfield. Carol Hatton, president and CEO of Continuum Senior Care Management and Lynn McGinn, a community volunteer, hosted an informational meeting on March 14 to discuss plans for the walk and to recruit interested volunteers. Hatton says there is a role for everyone, whatever their background or interest. “This is exciting news for Bakersfield and Kern County,” she says. “Whether you are a friend or family member of an Alzheimer’s patient, a professional working with dementia patients, or simply a concerned Bakersfield resident, there couldn’t be a more impor-
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tant community project for you to participate in.” Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic that is now the sixth leading cause of death in California. In Kern County, more than 9,000 people have Alzheimer’s, and those numbers are growing. By 2030, that number is expected to jump 124 percent to almost 21,000. Multiply those numbers by the number of family and friends who are unpaid caregivers for dementia patients, and the urgency of the work of the Alzheimer’s Association becomes apparent. Rhonda Spiegel, executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association, California Central Coast Chapter, said opening a regional office for the Chapter in Bakersfield has been a priority for some time. “Kern County residents need the free services we offer,” Spiegel says. “The Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Bakersfield is the Association’s precursor to our opening a region-
al office to serve the area, with the same full range of programs and services offered in 75 Chapters across the country. We are grateful to Carol and Lynn for stepping up to help us organize the Walk.” If you want to learn more about planning for the walk but was unable to attend the meeting, please contact Hatton at 861-8628 or carol@continuumseniorcare.com to learn more about planning for the walk. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association and its efforts to bring its services to Bakersfield. The mission of the Alzheimer's Association is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. To find out more about the work of the Alzheimer’s Association, visit www.alz.org.
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oday marks the FIRST day of spring but if you’ve looked out the window lately, maybe you’ve caught signs of spring already popping up in your backyard or around your neighborhood. Has the warmer weather inspired you to hit the bike path for a Sunday afternoon family bike ride — or take a drive to the foot hills in hopes of seeing an early showing of wild flowers and stop for a picnic lunch? If so, our Voice readers would LOVE to see what you’ve captured on film. So, dust off your camera and get out there! Post your photos at: www.bakersfieldvoice.com and YOUR favorite spring fling photos just might pop up on the pages of The Bakersfield Voice!
PHOTO BY JENNY ASARO
Jenny Asaro captured her daughters, Nicole and Caitlin Asaro (then 4 and 2) on film as they frolic through an orchard off Renfro Road on a beautiful spring day last year.
YOUR CELEBRATION
Go Blue! FROM WWW.MYBAKERSFIELDSPORTS.COM ongratulations boys on a job WELL DONE! The Bakersfield Bullets 14U Travel Baseball Club put the lid on the 2010 Fall Ball Season at Southwest Baseball League by going undefeated 11-0 — what a Great Accomplishment! At the 2010 Turkey Tourney put on by Southwest Baseball, these enthusiastic boys took home the Gold by defeating The Bakersfield Renegades during the Championship game. In the MLK Northwest Tournament, the Bullets pulled out the Championship win over The Bakersfield Bruins in a nail-biting, heart-pounding finish (6-5) . In the bottom of the 6th, bases loaded, two outs, three balls and two strikes, Luis Martinez (of the Bullets) dug deep and blew in a strike that caught the batter looking! The team and coaches would like to thank everyone for their support this year!
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BY KATHERINE ROSS Community contributor
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he Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave., is offering computer classes and more through March: Accessing Public Records — Friday, March 25, 10 a.m. to noon. Learn how to access public records databases to find information on individuals. This computer class would be useful to small business owners, homebuyers, prospective renters, and people trying to locate relatives or old friends. Learn how to search professional licenses, bankruptcy filings, real estate records (grantor/grantee search), reverse phone directories, death index, social network pages, and criminal records. Nonprofits: How Do I Find a Grant? — Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m. to noon. Learn how to find online grant funding sources for your nonprofit organization @ Foundation Center Directory Online. Other Events at the Beale Memorial Library in March: Tuesdays, 11 a.m.: Toddler Time! Parents are invited to accompany their 18-month-old through 2-yearold children for music, nursery rhymes, stories and play – Arkelian Children’s Library. Fridays, 10:30 am: Preschool Storytime – Arkelian Children’s Library. Thursday, March 24, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Beginning Guitar for Children — persons 17 years or younger come learn how to tune
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Jonathan Baca, 9, reacts as his dad, John Baca, finds the book they were looking for at the library. At left is Jonathan’s friend, Robert Valdez, also 9.
your guitar, learn several basic guitar chords and strum some songs — Tejon Room. Saturday, March 26, 11 a.m.: Local History Lecture Series: “¡Sí, Se Puede! Cesar Chavez and the Farm Worker’s Movement in Kern County” — presented by Oliver Rosales, Ph.D Candidate, University of California Santa Barbara. This seminar will provide an overview of the United Farm Workers (UFW), their impact on national and local civil rights, as well as the controversy surrounding the UFW in terms of their legacy in Kern County and the United States. – Tejon Room. Tuesday, March 29, 5 p.m.: Get Hooked: Crochet for beginners. If
you don’t know how to crochet, we’ll start you out with the basics. If you do crochet, bring your current project and stitch along with us. Bring your own crochet hook (any size) and a smooth, lightweight yarn. All ages are invited to this FREE class! — Lake Room. Wednesday, March 30, 3:30 p.m.: Art in the Afternoon. Children and parents will enjoy developing their creativity in this monthly program. All supplies will be provided. — Arkelian Children’s Library. All events are free. No reservations necessary. For more information, call Beale Memorial Library at 868-0770.
Local ‘Wheel’ fan finds fortune on favorite game show BY LESLIE JACOBE Community contributor
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Front Row: Brett Voth, Logan Gillaspie, Kyle Cortez, Anthony Chavaria, Tyler Lozano, Hudson Hartley. Back Row: Chris Diaz, Jeremiah Johnson, Chase Wilson, Braden Ryan, Jordan Mendoza, Luis Martinez. Coach: Tyler Hartley, Manager: Rob Gillaspie, Coach: Dale Cortez Not Pictured: Dakota Chaney, Andrew Hansen, Kyle King, Tyler Owens
ayley Price of Bakersfield was a contestant on “Wheel of Fortune” on Feb. 28. Kayley is a huge fan of “Wheel” and has been watching the show for as long as she can remember. She has two young children and says she does her best to distract them while the show is on so she can watch. Kayley works as a piano teacher and worship leader. In her free time she enjoys running. She’s excited to use her winnings (Kaley won $4,000 on the show!) to buy a bike for a triathlon she’s been training for. Kayley auditioned to be a contestant in Culver City, Calif.
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Kayley Price was a contestant on “The Wheel of Fortune” TV game show on Feb. 28.
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