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JUNE 2009
CONTENTS 6 Future in full bloom 8-34 All quince! Foothill’s Deicy Gonzalez earns not one, but two major scholarships!
Our special section includes a planning guide, hairdo ideas, dress tips, destination events, a recent quinceañera in Delano and more ...
8 The Big Day It’ll be one-stop shopping at the MÁS Quinceañera Expo June 14, join us!
14 MÁS Models Meet our 2009 Quinceañera Expo models & get info on their dresses!
12 Beauty advice Columnist Denise Ornelas shares tips on princess looks for your quince party
STAFF EDITORIAL Olivia Garcia VP/Content ogarcia@bakersfield.com Gene Garaygordobil Managing Editor ggaraygordobil@bakersfield.com 716-8642 Teresa Adamo Associate Editor tadamo@bakersfield.com Matt Muñoz Staff Writer mmunoz@bakersfield.com Sandra Molen Staff Writer/Copy Editor smolen@bakersfield.com
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS NOE GARCIA, DENISE ORNELAS, DEBORAH RAMIREZ, EDDIE RONQUILLO
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS HENRY A. BARRIOS, MARIA AHUMADA-GARAYGORDOBIL, MIKE LOPEZ
ART Glenn Hammett Design Editor ghammett@bakersfield.com
ON THE COVER: Our muy bonita MÁS Quinceañera models! See their bios, pg. 14. LOCATION: Metro Galleries PHOTO BY: MIKE LOPEZ/M329 PHOTOGRAPHY ADVERTISING Jaime de los Santos Sales Manager jdelossantos@bakersfield.com 716-8632 David Alanis Sales Executive Gustavo Carrillo Sales Executive Mark Wells Sales Executive Angela Espinoza Sales Executive Katie BlairSales Executive Jose Trevino Sales Executive
QUINCEANERA COORDINATORS
OFFICE
EVETTE LARA, DANIELLE MONSIBAIS, ASHLEY REYES
Marisol Sorto Office Administrator msorto@bakersfield.com 716-8640
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OLIVIA GARCIA
PUBLISHER’S NOTE
It’s time to celebrate! ow quickly another year has passed! MÁS Magazine will proudly present the 2009 Quinceañera Expo from noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 14 at East Hills Mall. This marks our third year hosting the true, one-stop shopping event. Everything you need to put on the quinceañera of your dreams — or that of your mija, sobrina or nieta’s — will be available! There will be products and services on display right there in the same location for convenient shopping and planning. There will even be a complete fashion show — featuring our 14 MÁS models wearing the latest quinceañera fashions from local dress shops. For entertainment, we will have folklorico groups and mari-
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achis. And there will be plenty of prize giveaways, too. Be sure to attend the 2009 Quinceañera Expo June 14 — it’s a can’t-miss event designed to make your quinceañera event be a dream come true! A quinceañera is such a special time in a young Latina’s life, the first step into womanhood. This Special Quinceañera Issue of MÁS includes many articles that can help make those precious memories. We have stories on how to pick the right dress for you, how to wear your hair and more. We’ve also included a quinceañera planning guide to keep you on track as the Big Day nears. Two local women reflect on the meaning of their quinceañeras in our “Then & Now” feature article. MÁS was
also able to document a Delano teen’s very recent quinceañera. Looking down the road, MÁS is proud to announce that, along with Metro Galleries, we will be part of “Latination,” a a juried, professional art exhibit with an opening reception Sept. 4. Artists are invited to submit entries by Aug. 14. Entry fee is $20.Thirty pieces will be selected for the show.Winners will be determined by a community panel. Prizes will be awarded. Not only will we be celebrating our local arts community, we will also be celebrating the fourth anniversary of MÁS! So there is much to celebrate now and much to celebrate later, tambien .... — Artists can contact Metro Galleries Director Don Martin at 634-9598.
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EDUCATION
Deicy Gonzalez Foothill senior wins not one, but two major scholarships to pay entire education By Sandra Molen | MÁS staff
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world of possibilities lie ahead of Deicy Gonzalez. Deicy (pronounced “Daisy,” like the flower), a recent graduate of Foothill High, is one of only a few seniors nationwide chosen to receive the Gates Millennium Scholarship, a scholarship program funded with a grant from the Bill and Melissa Gates Foundation. Bill Gates is the founder of Microsoft. But the good news doesn’t end there. This young woman was actually awarded two scholarships. The second is for the Dell Scholars Program, awarded annually to only 250 students. With both scholarships, Deicy’s entire college education — including a doctorate degree — will be paid in full. For Deicy — a petite, soft-spoken young Latina — the scholarships are a life changing event. Without them, she would have been working in the fall and attending Bakersfield College, saving until she could transfer to Cal State Bakersfield. Deicy will be the first in her family to attend college. “(The scholarships have) changed my life drastically,” she said. “Not only do I not have to pay anything for my education, but they will help me with technical support and tutor programs. “I feel very excited and encouraged to succeed.” And succeed she surely will, said Rebecca Farley, Deicy’s English teacher, mentor and the driving force behind Deicy becoming a scholarship recipient.
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PHOTO BY SANDRA MOLEN
Deicy Gonzalez received two major scholarships to pay for college and graduate school.
“Deicy is an amazing young lady,” said Farley, who is also the coordinator of Foothill’s International Baccalaureate program, to which Deicy belongs. “She stands out from her peers because she has a determination to master all concepts in each class. “She pushes herself to be the very best, which means that she will stay after class or come in for tutoring if she has questions.” Deicy will be attending UC Irvine, start-
ing this summer. She plans to study psychology and later attend medical school to become a psychiatrist specializing in children and troubled youth. A sure fit for Deicy, Farley says, considering her keen desire to mentor others and a fearless determination to voice her opinion. “Deicy is an atypical teenager,” Farley observes. “She is a loyal friend and a mother-figure to many of her peers. She is not reserved when she sees a friend making poor choices; Deicy lovingly con-
fronts her friends when they start to stray from their goals and encourages them to be true to themselves.” Deicy, a pretty, dark-haired, serious teen exuberates a confidence that surpasses her years. She appears unperturbed when asked how she feels about leaving her family and friends to go away to school. With a “you have to do what you have to do” attitude she explains that since her parents moved to California from Mexico, in part, so that she and her younger brother could receive a better education, she is determined to make a success of college. She also wants to be a motivating factor for other young Hispanics — including her brother and cousins — to embrace loftier goals and make higher education a part of their lives, too. The Gates and Dell scholarships are both designed to award minorities with financial need. In addition, the Dell Scholars college scholarship program — funded by the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, a private family foundation — looks for students who have overcome obstacles and have proven an ability to achieve higher
educational goals. Recognizing these qualities in Deicy, Farley helped guide the young student through the scholarship application process and wrote letters of recommendation for her. “Deicy … deserves an opportunity to pursue her dreams,” Farley said. “She has struggled with language barriers, financial barriers and several tragic life events, yet she remains focused and hard working. “While others might use these obstacles as excuses for having a bad attitude or rebelling, Deicy has taken the good she can from these experiences and used them to propel her on to success.” To qualify for the scholarships, Deicy also had to prove herself academically. She has earned a 4.0 GPA or better since her freshman year in high school. She was also was required to participate in the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program and perform community service, among other qualifying factors. The young Latina is currently the vice president of the Bible Club at Foothill and president of La Raza, an on-campus club
for Hispanic students. She’s an avid reader, watches the occasional movie when she has time and attends church at Centro Hispano Lamont. Like most teens, Deicy has chores but says her school work always comes first. “I don’t remember a day when my mom ever said: ‘Do this chore before you do your homework,’” said Deicy, who has also lived in Mexico. “School was always the priority in the house.” Statistics show that higher education is becoming a higher priority in many Hispanic households today. In fact, a UC Davis study shows that the percentage of Hispanics entering college has risen significantly in recent years; however, only about 35 percent of Hispanics actually graduate. Deicy hopes her own journey through the halls of UC Irvine, and the journeys of many young Hispanics like herself, will continue to stifle the stereotype that higher education is not a priority to Latinos. “I want to get rid of the idea that Hispanics don’t attend college,” she said.
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The
Big Day
MÁS Magazine presents 2009 Quinceañera Expo to plan a perfect event for your princess! By Teresa Adamo | MÁS staff
As a young girl marks her young womanhood with a quinceañera, there is much to celebrate. Of course, there is also much to do for that celebration. Finding the right dress, the right shoes, the right flowers, the right hairdo, the right venue, the right food and so on ... can be a daunting task for any family. That’s where MÁS magazine’s Third annual Quinceañera Expo steps in to save the day! And that special celebration! This year’s event is noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 14 at East Hills Mall. It is free and open to the public. “Our Quinceañera Expo is one-stop shopping,” said Gene Garaygordobil, managing editor at MÁS. “We gather all the top vendors for quinceañeras and have them available to answer any questions and to show their differ-
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ent services to prospective clients.” In addition to the various vendor booths — where information on services and products will be available — MÁS is proud to present several local entertainment acts at the Expo, including folklorico groups performing traditional quinceañera waltzes and performances by local mariachi groups. MÁS recruited 14 quinceañera models for a complete fashion show that will give girls and their families previews of all the latest fashions in quinceañera designs. Of course, there will be the traditional white, princess-like dresses as well. Even quinceañera accessories to complete the look of that special day, like a sparkling tiara, will be on display. Those in attendance at the Expo will have the chance to win a raffle prize with the various drawings and prize give-
aways. Throughout this special Quinceañera Issue of MÁS, you’ll find articles on fashion tips, beauty advice and the cultural history of the ceremony itself. We also visit with two Bakersfield women who each had a quinceañera and talk to them about what it meant at the time and what it means now. Though these women come from different generations, you’ll see that when it comes to quinceañeras, there is much that remains the same — no matter when the event takes place. Another feature article shows an actual quinceañera that took place very recently in Delano. You’ll get an insider view, both in beautiful photos as well as the story behind this young woman’s Big Day.
And if you want to have a “destination quinceañera,” nearby Disneyland has special packages just for the occasion. Talk about princess treatment, right in the heart of “The Happiest Place on Earth!” It should be noted that the 2008 MÁS Quinceañera Issue received national recognition, receiving a bronze award in the Jose Marti Publishing awards given annually by the National Association of Hispanic Publications. “We plan on entering this 2009 Quinceañera Issue as well and hope that we can continue to enjoy the honor of national recognition for MÁS,” Garaygordobil said. “We continue to be proud of our publication and dedicated to our faithful readers, so it’s always nice to be awarded for our efforts.”
2009 QUINCEAÑERA EXPO Noon to 4 p.m. • East Hills Mall • Free & open to the public Details, 716-8640 • www.masbakersfield.com
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Want that ‘just right’ quinceañera that you always dreamed of?
Plan, plan, plan! MÁS staff
Quinceañeras are very similar to weddings, so your planning has to be perfect and start early in the process. Parents should begin planning their daughter’s quinceañera 12 to 14 months in advance. A quinceañera is basically a lavish celebration when a girl turns 15. It marks her transition from girlhood to womanhood. The girl dresses in a fancy gown, has a court, including a chambelán de honor (her escort), damas (ladies) and chambelánes (male escorts). The quinceañera girl will dance with her court and share a special dance with her father. Most quinceañera celebrations begin with a church or blessing ceremony, followed by a reception ceremony filled with plenty of dancing, food and gifts. Along with planning your event, be sure to set (and stick to) a budget, including how much you’re willing to spend for each item such as the hall, dress, food and entertainment. Here is a typical timeline and tips for planning your quinceañera:
12 to 14 months:
DJ/band area.
• Grab your calendar and circle a few dates near your daughter’s birthday. • Call your church or others to find a date to have the church mass/blessing ceremony. • Next, call local halls. • Find a day that matches both places and book them. Tip: Remember, for churches and halls, you are not only competing with fellow quinceañeras, but weddings and other celebrations. When choosing a hall, you should ask about its capacityand if the venue provide tables and chairs as well as a dance floor and a
10 months: • Pick your entertainment: DJs, mariachis or a band. • Make sure to have them perform for you before booking. Tip: Always get everything in writing; get the agreement set with a signed contract to prevent misunderstandings.
Nine months: • Get your photographer and/or videographer reserved. Tip: Remember, the photos of your quinceañera are extremely important. They will be the only lasting items from your special day. And you can’t “do them
over again,” so be sure you see sample photos and get references from others.
Eight months: • Choose your florist, be sure to compare prices. Tip: Real flowers are always nicer than artificial.
Tip: Go for linen and china, instead of plastic and paper to add a feeling of elegance.
Five months: • Pick your padrinos, damas and chambelanes. • Pick your dress, dama dresses and chambelanes suits. • Practice your dance routine, call a professional, if needed.
Three to four months: • Make sure all your reservations are in order — church, hall, etc.
Two months: • Send out the invitations. • Keep your list to around 150 to 250 guests, but don’t rule out a smaller, more intimate event.
Two days before: • Beauty treatments (nails and brows) for you and the damas.
Seven months: • Look for a caterer and pick your menu. Tip: Leave the cooking to professionals.
Day before:
Six months:
Day of:
• Rentals, including tables and chairs, linens and possibly, dinnerware.
Get your hair done and your damas’ too. Plus, make-up. Then enjoy your quinceañera!
• Rehearsals • Decorating the church and hall
Quinceañera Expo 2009 Schedule of Events Noon - Welcome/Intro 12:10 p.m. - SoLuna and SoLuinta 12:30 p.m. - Folklorico Escuelas Unidas 12:50 p.m. - SoLuna and SoLuinta 1:10 p.m. - Folklorico Escuelas Unidas 1:30 p.m. - Kern County Youth Mariachi Foundation
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2 p.m. - Quinceañera Fashion Show Dresses presented by Alva’s Bridal & Alterations, David’s Bridal, Ladies and Gents and My Dreams Bridal Tuxedos provided by AJ’s Tuxedo Junction. 3:30 p.m. - Grupo Folklorico Oyohualli 3:50 p.m. - Raffle
More raffle prizes will be awarded throughout the day. Be sure to stop by the vendors and MÁS booth to inquire. Must be present to win.
— Very special thanks to East Hills Mall.
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Quinceañera girl wants tips to look like a princess on her big day Dear Denise, I’m about to have my quinceañera and I’m so excited! I’ve been dreaming about this forever, but now I’m also nervous. I want to look PERFECT! What can I do to make sure I don’t have a bad hair day or bad breakout? I want to look like a princess, not a frog! Signed, Quince in waiting Wow, a quinceañera! How exciting! I can’t say I have had one myself, but I have quite a few clients that have and they say it is a BLAST!! In my personal opinion, it is like a wedding without the husband … so everyone should have one of those (just kidding, Albert). As for beauty advice, you definitely
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have to make sure you are PERRRRFECT for your special day. Find a salon that can accommodate all your girls (Allure). In my salon, when we do a wedding or quinceañera party, we have everyone come in at the same time. We serve them appetizers, while they get everything done from massage, pedicure, manicure, hairstyle and make-up with me. It is always fun to have everyone together for the entire process. Or do something similar at someone’s house and have your talented family members help (you know every Hispanic family has a tia or tio who always wanted to do hair … but be careful ... lol!). Make sure you get plenty of rest. Drink lots of water, so your skin will
look its best. Oh, and Quince, don’t even think about trying anything new on your skin the day before! A great example of this is a friend of mine was getting married at the beach and went to a spa the day before. They told her she needed a lip wax, I told her “NO, DON’T DO IT!”She did it and ended up with a permanent Kool Aid smile because she had never waxed her lip before and was allergic. The wedding pictures are awesome … hahaha. Quince, no matter what you decide to do, I am sure you will be beautiful! If you can’t find someone who can turn you into Cinderella, give me a call! Congratulations and stay beautiful! — Denise
Denise Ornelas, a former Miss Teen Kern County Latina, is a local beauty salon owner. Send your question for Denise to: alluringdenise@ yahoo.com or leave your question at: 395-7487
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¡Que Bonita! T
hese lovely girls were chosen to participate in the MÁS Magazine 2009 Quinceañera Expo’s fashion show. Our Third annual Quinceañera Expo is noon to 4 p.m, June 14 at East Hills Mall. Each of them answered our call for models. And because a quinceañera is such a rich part of the Latino history, we asked all of our potential models to tell us what their cultura means to them and why they wanted to model. A dozen of them — there will be 14 total in the actual fashion show, plus two little girls — were able to make our special photo shoot, which took place at Metro Galleries on 19th Street in downtown Bakersfield. Photographer Mike Lopez of M329 Photography was able to incorporate the urban vibe among the stunning fine art, making for a perfect backdrop! Thanks to the efforts of Danielle Monsibais, Ashley Reyes and Evette Lara — who helped coordinate the girls and their dresses — all of our models, as you can see, look muy bonita! Their beautiful gowns came from several local dress shops, including David’s Bridal, My Dreams Bridal, and Alva’s. MÁS thanks these businesses — from the photo location at Metro Galleries to the dress shops and other vendors. Gracias to our models and their families for their patience and enthusiasm! Be sure to attend this year’s event — you won’t want to miss it!
Cynthia Alvarez Age: 14 School: Auburn Community School Hobbies: Basketball and shopping (Not in photo shoot)
Shantel Reyes Age: 17 School: Highland High School School Activities: ASB secretary, representative for Key Club, Interact Club, Varsity basketball, Houchin Blood Bank Ambassador Hobbies: Swim, basketball, softball, soccer, community service, Bakersfield Police Explorer Post # 521 (Not in photo shoot)
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S Tory Chavez Age: 17 School: Foothill High School School Activities: Dance Team Hobbies: Love to dance, shopping and fashion (Dress: My Dreams Bridal)
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Rocio Cruz Age: 16 School: Centennial High School School Activities: JV soccer, KICC Club, Spanish Honors Society Hobbies: Music and hanging out with friends (Dress: My Dreams Bridal)
Cristina Cruz Age: 15 School: Centennial High School Hobbies: Trying to learn how to skateboard and drawing (Dress: My Dreams Bridal)
Sabrina Garza
Jazmine Gomez
Age: 14 School: Stockdale High School School Activities: MEChA Club, basketball, volunteer work Hobbies: Basketball, volleyball, volunteer work, dancing, meeting new people (Dress: Alva’s)
Age: 14 School: Ridgeview High School School Activities: Cheer Hobbies: Cheer, basketball, soccer, softball, dancing and singing (Dress: My Dreams Bridal)
Danielle Enriquez
Vivian Flores
Age: 15 School: Highland High School School Activities: Tennis, Key Club, Student Council, choir Hobbies: Fashion, shopping, singing, being fabulous (Dress: David’s Bridal)
Age: 14 School: Highland High School School Activities: Participating in student council, swimming and tennis Hobbies: Swim, violin and reading (Dress: My Dreams Bridal)
Ashley Juarez
Jasmine Morales
Age: 19 School: Bakersfield College School Activities: Soccer Hobbies: I like playing sports (Dress: Alva’s)
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Monique Bermudez
Angel Perez
Anakaren Yanez
Age: 13 School: Greenfield Middle School School Activities: Track, math camp, volleyball team Hobbies: Volleyball, football, soccer, softball (Dress: David’s Bridal)
Age: 18 School: CSUB School Activities: Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Hobbies: Photography and being active in sorority (Dress: Alva’s)
Age: 15 School: Golden Valley High School School Activities: Soccer, Science and Medicine Club Hobbies: Soccer (Dress: My Dreams Bridal)
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Make sure the dress you pick
flatters your body MÁS staff
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an’t have a quinceañera without that perfectly wonderful dress! Traditionally, a quinceañera dress is a ballroom gown in shades of pink, but nowadays girls often go for the white dress. The dress is worn during the church ceremony, the reception and dance routine. It should be elegant and comfortable enough to help you feel your best throughout the day. Damas usually wear simpler dressed in a different shade than the quinceañera’s dress or in the quinceañera’s favorite color. Girls come in all shapes and sizes, so it is important to also pick a dress that flatters your body.
To enhance a bustline
ruffles add interest.
Go for a strapless dress with either a sweetheart top or a tube top to enhance the bustline. Also try a dress that’s heavily beaded or sequined around the bust area. A halter-top style will also do the trick.
Tall and curvy
Detract a bustline Pick portrait sleeves, cap sleeves or a halter. Sweethearts or strapless dresses are not a good choice for larger chests because they make you look bustier.
Long and lean Strapless dresses add curves and
Select a strapless princess bodice and a full, pick-up skirt.
An “A!” for everyone A-line dresses look great on any figure. Ballroom gowns also hide imperfections from the waist down.
Instant slimming Try a dress that has a wrap trimming in the waist area to hold your tummy in slightly, while slimming it instantly. June 7, 2009
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And don’t forget… Other important details to think about when it comes to your quinceañera event Courtesy of www.quinceaneraparty.com
While most people focus on reserving a church and hall, and who to invite when it comes to your quinceañera, there are other smaller, but just as important things to remember. That includes picking your attendants; trying to save some money on the event itself, and putting your own personal touch on it, like a special theme.
Choosing your attendants It’s a big job trying to decide who all your attendants will be. One very important quinceañera party tip is to make a list of all the potentials, but be sure to consult your parents because it may mean a great deal to them to have particular people as your damas and chambelánes. They will also help you to avoid conflict if someone misses out.
Saving money • Your quinceañera isn’t about spending as much money as possible, especially if your parents have limited resources. Be creative and you won’t need to deplete the family’s savings too profoundly. • Consider alternatives to expensive fabrics for your dress and choose a less full style to save on lengths of material.
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• If you’re crafty, enlist the help of family and friends to make party favors. • Have someone who has a flair for flowers arrange the bouquets with blossoms grown by a relative or neighbor. • Design your invitation yourself on your computer and have them printed at a discount copy center. • Make use of coupons and other offers for services such as hairdressing and makeup. • Balloons are cheap; use them in abundance to save on spending too much on flowers. • Shop for quinceañera essentials during sales or at discount stores and pick up some bargains.
Putting your personal stamp on it It’s your party! It should be personalized to suit your nature and the kinds of things you’re about. If you’re a fan of 1940s movies, devise a theme around the Golden Oldies. If everyone knows you for your crazy sense of humor, add some quirks to the decorating and have a ‘Minute Mic’ contest where guests can tell jokes for one minute and win a prize for the best — or worst — effort. Or, if you’re a karaoke nut, organize a mini concert that everyone can participate in. One of the best quinceañera party tips you’ll receive is to go to bed early the night before — if you possibly can, amidst all the excitement and chatter! You’ll want to look your best and be well rested because the next day, you’ll feel like the most important girl in the world! — For more tips on your quinceañera, go to: www.quinceaneraparty.com
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Quinceañeras:
Then Now
& By Teresa Adamo | MÁS staff
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ome things never really change — and that’s the beauty of a treasured tradition like a quinceañera. The ceremony, so prevalent within the Hispanic culture, marks a girl’s 15th birthday and is considered a first step into young womanhood. For many Latinas, a quinceañera represents a time in their lives when they stand at a fork in the road, so to speak. MÁS spoke with two local women whose quinceañeras made a significant impact on their lives. And although they come from two different generations, both mujeres experienced many of the same emotions, memories and lasting affects that often come along with a quinceañera. Here are their quinceañera stories:
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Above: Adriana Quiñónez on her quinceañera day, Nov. 26, 2005. It just happened to coincide with her actual 15th birthday. Left: Quiñónez, now 18, is a student at Loyola Maramount.
PHOTO BY HENRY A. BARRIOS
Not about ‘perfect’ Adriana Quiñónez took away two very valuable life lessons from her quinceañera:
1. Don’t fret about the small things. And, 2. Realize what is really important. While Quiñónez did have her moments of “everything needs to be perfect” for her big day three years ago, later on, she was able to reflect differently.
“One of the things I got the most out of my quinceañera was since then, I’ve learned not to worry about the little stuff,” Quiñónez said. Having just completed her first year of college — away from home at Loyola Maramount, where she is majoring in English — Quiñónez can now see how the traditional
PHOTO BY HENRY A. BARRIOS
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Above: Nery Ornelas on her quinceañera day. The Mass was at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Arvin and the reception in Lamont. Right: Ornelas, 64, says quinceañeras remain a special part of the Hispanic culture.
quinceañera celebration helped her envision the future. “When I had my quinceañera, I wanted to show the kind of woman I
hoped to be,” said Quiñónez, now 18. “I think, or I hope, I am doing that.” While many quince girls end up celebrating the milestone around the time of their 15th birthday as opposed to on the very day, Quiñónez’s birthday (Nov. 26) fell on a Saturday that year (2005). This allowed her quinceañera to be held on her actual 15th birthday, just another special touch to the special day, she said. Another special detail for Quiñónez came in the search for a long-sleeved cover-up. At first, Quiñónez and her mother, Guadalupe Quiñónez were unable to find one. “I just had in my mind something with long sleeves and embroidery on it, but we couldn’t find anything,” she said. So Abuelita Cleo, an accomplished seamstress, came to the rescue! Continued on page 22
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She happily made the complementary accessory exactly as her granddaughter wanted. And as much as that beautifully crafted fashion piece added to the ceremony, Quiñónez found herself extremely touched by the service itself. The Mass and reception were both at St. Joseph’s Church on Baker Street. “It was just a beautiful thing to see my family, everyone I loved, all there for me,” she said. “That’s really when I realized that even though I may have been worried at times about the perfect dress, the perfect flowers, the perfect shoes — I learned that a quinceañera is really about being with the people you love at a very special time in your life.”
‘A special connection’ Nery Ornelas sees the quinceañera as “our culture, our tradition,” she said. “There’s a special connection
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made with a quinceañera,” said the 64-year-old. As the eldest daughter in her family, having a quinceañera was very important to her mother and father, Ornelas said. The “Big Day” was planned months ahead of time. Ornelas even had relatives from Mexico who attended the ceremony. She had seven couples participate in the ceremony, following the tradition of having the entire court — which would include the quinceañera girl — add up to 15. The Mass took place at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Arvin. Following the service, Ornelas’ parents held a private reception at their Lamont home, serving Mexican hot chocolate and fresh pan dulce just for the quinceañera party. Later that evening, a larger reception took place at the Lamont Community Hall. “I remember it being the first big party I ever had, which is another part of a quinceañera,” Ornelas said. Dreaming about that Big Day
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Nery and Juan Ornelas have been married for 41 years. They are the co-owners of La Bonita, a local tortilla factory.
is also a common aspect of a quinceañera. “Every girl has that dream,” Ornelas said. “To have that special day and to be with special people in your life.” Ornelas’ mother, Alicia, actually married Ornelas’ father, Jess Larroque, at the age of 15, which was very common in their day. However, Ornelas made the decision not to marry until she was 24 and recalls making herself another promise for her 15th birthday:
“I just wasn’t going to have the same life as my mom and dad did — I wanted something different,” she said. Ornelas did end up marrying the love of her life, Juan Ornelas. Today, the couple of 41 years are co-owners of La Bonita, a tortilla factory in Bakersfield since 1958. The Ornelases did not have a large or extravagant wedding, which was fine by this Latina. “That’s OK, I had my quinceañera for that kind of thing,” Ornelas said.
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A trio of options for your
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ne of your big decisions on your big day is how to wear your hair. You basically have three options: wearing it up, half-up or down. We believe you should wear it the way that best suits your look and personality, but is also easy to maintain. Short-haired girls should keep it short and sleek or opt for extensions. Girls with long hair have lots of options, but curls are always a nice change of pace. If you are unsure, check out magazines or the Internet for ideas. You should also schedule a stylist appointment prior to your quince, so you can have a trial run on your hairdo. Don’t forget your tiara or hair piece if you plan to wear one. And don’t forget to say something if you don’t like the result. Remember, it is YOUR day! Here are some styling tips if you plan a do-it-yourself hairstyle
Updo The secret to updos is shampooing the day before because “just washed hair” can slip and slide and be more difficult to style. Three possible styles: • Curl and pin — Curl your hair, section by section, with a curling iron, then pin each piece up with bobby pins. • Chignon — Pull your hair into a low ponytail, but instead of letting it hang loose, twist the ponytail around itself and pin into place.
• The twist — Pull your hair back to the nape of your neck and twist hair up, then pin into place. Don’t forget; updos and gravity don’t gel, so spritz a generous amount of hairspray to keep your style in place, and carry a few extra bobby pins in your purse. Girls with long hair have lots of options.
Half-up This style brings focus to your face while keeping most of your hair down. Blow out your hair. Take a section of your hair at your forehead or your crown and gently tease it to give it some height. The teasing trick: Hold the section straight up, then take your brush or comb down from the ends to roots. Repeat a few times until you have the height you want. Finally, smooth over the top layer of the teased section. Secure this section in back with a little French twist — work from the top down and tuck the ends in at the bottom. Or, hold it in place with a pretty barrette. Give the hair on top a spritz of hairspray to keep the height all night.
grab a straightening iron. Work on your hair, section by section, taking the iron from the roots to
the ends. Don’t stop in one area or you’ll risk burning your tresses.
Down Wash your hair, then blow dry. Use a little mousse at the roots to help give your strands some volume. If you want your hair curly or wavy, set it with a curling iron or hot rollers. Once your setup cools, let your fingers do the styling — do not brush your hair! Finish with a little hairspray for extra hold. If you prefer a straight look, June 7, 2009
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true Delano girl goes elegant for quinceañera, but keeps it real by wearing her favorite hi-tops, too By Gene Garaygordobil MÁS Managing Editor
DELANO — Kelsey Tenorio always wanted a quinceañera. On May 16, that dream came true. She stood anxiously outside St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Delano, dressed in an elegant white gown, with her friends — her damas dressed in gold and her chambelánes decked out in black with matching gold vests — in front of her. Some last-minute hugs from her mom seemed to calm her down. “I’m really nervous,” said Kelsey,
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Underneath Kelsey’s elegant gown was her favorite pair of hi-top Nikes! A special touch!
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Kelsey shares a quick hug with her mother, Melissa Tenorio, before her quinceañera. Melissa had a large quinceañera herself 25 years ago, and remembers showing her daughter pictures of the event.
a freshman at Cesar Chavez High School in Delano who turned 15 earlier in the week. When asked why she has always wanted a quinceañera, she replies simply, “Because I wanted everyone to see me grow up. The most important part was to have all my friends and family there to see me enter womanhood.” Father Rick Fierros agreed. He said some families lose that feeling, and focus more on having too huge of a ceremony, meal and dance. “I’ve seen a lot of quinceañeras cost more than a wedding,” said Father Rick, pastor of St. Mary’s church. “It should focus on the Mass of thanksgiving, in honor of the Blessed Mother, Mary.” Fierros said the quinceañera marks the time when parents
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Kelsey is all smiles outside St. Mary’s Church in Delano before her quinceañera. Her cousin, Anthony Cervantes, escorted her.
bring their daughter back to the church and she is “officially a señorita.” “She now can make deci-
sions as a young lady, and hopefully, make the right ones,” Father Rick said. Fierros, who performs a
quinceañera or two almost every week, says most are more traditional affairs because many of the girls’ families work in the fields. “Normally, it’s pretty grassroots and low-key,” he said. “They bring the daughter, usually in a beautiful gown, to the church after Saturday Mass. We do the blessing with Holy Water, just in front of immediate family. Then they go out for comida afterward!” If it is a backyard barbecue, Father Rick often joins the family. “It’s all about the blessing,” he added. “That’s the quinceañera.” For Kelsey, hers was a little more fancy. A white Ford Explorer limousine for her and her party. Her blessing was a Continued on page 27 June 7, 2009
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full-fledged Mass, with Holy Communion. About 40 to 50 people watched as she walked down the aisle, flanked by her mom, Melissa Tenorio, and her dad, Oscar Tenorio, to a kneeler at the altar. Father Rick welcomed everyone to “the beautiful ritual,” which is based on an 800-yearold church tradition, and to watch Kelsey “receive the highest blessing the church bestows on a young lady.” He explains the entire ceremony. Telling Kelsey she must reject Satan three times when called upon. He tells the padrinos, or godparents, their Continued on page 28 PHOTO BY MARIA AHUMADA-GARAYGORDOBIL
Say, “cheese!” The quinceañera party poses for a fun group shot during a break in the reception at the Delano Armory.
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expected duties, and be ready to stand with Kelsey and her parents. Kelsey kneels for the final blessing, with her parents each laying a hand on her shoulder. At the end, Father Rick says, “Congratulations, mija,” to the applause of those in the church. Kelsey hugs her parents and then begins receiving gifts from the various pairs of padrinos, including a necklace, a rosary and Bible, a bracelet, a pair of earrings and the crown she will wear the rest of the day. After the Lord’s Prayer and Communion, Kelsey places a bouquet of flowers at back of the altar for the Blessed Mother. “Go celebrate the quinceañera in honor of Kelsey and her parents,”
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Father Rick announces. “Kelsey, go in God’s Peace.” Moments later, she and her male escort, lead the procession out of the church. Proud mom, Melissa, stood by as people congratulated her middle daughter. Her older daughter chose not to have a quinceañera, and her youngest daughter is a second-grader. Tenorio had her quinceañera 25 years ago, and it was a much bigger affair than her daughter’s. She remembers showing Kelsey her pictures, which may have prompted her to have one, too. She admitted a sense of relief, even though the meal and dance were still to come. “I get my life back tomorrow,” she said. After a brief road trip for pictures at a nearby winery’s rose
garden, it was off to the Delano Armory for a great meal of shredded beef, arroz, chili beans and salad, with punch, cerveza and frozen margaritas to drink. Kelsey planned the meal’s theme: Hollywood, with blackon-white tablecloths, and centerpieces with a movie clapboard and decorated glasses, silver, gold and black beads, and little Oscar-like statuettes that read: “Mis Quinceaños, Kelsey Renee Tenorio, May 16, 2009.” She had also picked her dress and the food. Her parents had taken care of all the other details, which was a year in the making. At the reception, Kelsey strolled the room with her friends, now sporting a different pair of shoes — white, hitop Nikes — greeting and thanking guests. It’s a more familiar picture
for those who really know Kelsey, a star athlete at Cesar Chavez High, playing basketball, volleyball, soccer and her main passion, softball, where she made varsity as a freshman. Sitting down for a quick breather, her dad said he could relax now that everything was almost done. “It’s different seeing her in a dress,” Tenorio said. “She’s always in her cleats. She can thrown on a uniform and she looks good.” “Having to get all dressed up, it’s a little harder for her,” said her dad, who began coaching Kelsey at softball when she was only 3 years old. “Tennis shoes, that’s her all the way.” He admitted he was happy it was just her quinceañera and not her wedding. What will he do when she gets married? “I’m going to cry. She’s going
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As is tradition, Kelsey receives a pair of silver heels from her father, Oscar Tenorio, as another sign of her new status. Oscar said he remembers coaching Kelsey in softball when she was only 3 years old. She still plays varsity softball, but now she’s officially a young lady!
to be gone (in a sense). She will still be there, but it won’t be the same,” Tenorio said sadly. But before marriage, the focus will be Kelsey playing college-level softball. The University of Arizona is her first choice. A few hours later, Oscar walked his daughter into the hall, stopping momentarily and twirling her at various points in the hall. It was her first official dance as a young lady, and it would be with her dad, her coach. But first, he bent down and changed her out of her prized, white, Nike hi-tops, for a pair of silver heels. The pair then did a traditional dance to a lot of oohs and aahs. Near the end, there was a surprise for the crowd. The DJ substituted Continued on page 30
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Kelsey kneels at the altar of St. Mary’s Church during her quinceañera Mass. The service is a thanksgiving of the Blessed Mother, Mary, and when a girl officially becomes a young lady. Continued from page 29
“Soulja Boy” for the slow song, and Kelsey and her dad begin, playfully jumping and bumping each other, before the DJ returns to the original song. The crowd goes nuts! Kelsey, also an accomplished dancer, later entertained those who came to celebrate with her. With her damas and chambelánes, they did dance routines from the movie, “Grease” and other assorted tunes, which got laughs from the crowd. Kelsey then raced to the restroom for a quick costume change, and came out in a white ballerina dress, and did her own interpretive dance with lots of jumps and spins, showing her athletic prowess and dancer’s grace.
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As the night progressed, more teens arrived and the Delano Armory turned into a big dance party, with alternating Hip Hop and Mexican music. Kelsey certainly put her mark on the day, and though she knew little about the quinceañera tradition, “it was way better than I thought it would be,” she said. Every girl should have one, Kelsey said, “It’s a moment in time you will never forget.” “I think people were surprised that I had a quinceañera because I’m not the type of girl to dress up like that,” she said, “Because, honestly, I’d rather be in hi-top Nikes. But it’s a night I will never change and never forget.”
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Destination quinceañeras ‘The Happiest Place on Earth’ offers event packages fit for a princess! — From Hispanic PR Wire & MÁS staff reports
ANAHEIM, Ca. — Pretty as princesses, 15 special young ladies from across the United States and Puerto Rico celebrated a Dream-Come-True
Quinceanera recently at Disneyland Resort, with a grand red-carpet entrance, an enchanting ceremony in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle and a pixie-dusted dinner party with family and friends. Royal and Continued on page 32 June 7, 2009
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resplendent, these lucky girls marked their cultural milestone with a dash of Disney magic, and now you can, too! Disney Parks, already a home to lavish ceremonies and magical milestone celebrations for guests visiting from around the globe every year, provides a castle-full of quinceanera celebration options for young women and their families. For Kern County Latino families, a destination quinceañera to Disneyland — located about two hours south of Bakersfield — is more than doable. There are two different packages offered for quinceañera celebrations at “The Happiest Place on Earth.” The first is the Quinceañera Ball option that promises magical detail for “your fairytale event,” including from dream décor with extraordinary floral arrangements to white-glove service to first-class entertainment. You can also book a special visit by a Disney Character or a ride in Cinderella’s enchanted coach. The second option is a complete Quinceañera Vacation Package at Disneyland includes: • Two-night or longer hotel stay at a Disneyland Resort Hotel or a Disneyland Resort Good Neighbor Hotel. • Disneyland Resort Park Hopper souvenir tickets with an early entry into Fantasyland in Disneyland Park. • A crystal carriage figurine from Arribas Brothers. • Lunch or dinner with the Disney Princesses at Ariel’s Grotto in Disney’s California Adventure Park. A tradition in the Latin community, a quinceañera is a young woman’s celebration of her 15th birthday, which marks the transition from a child to a young woman. It is commemorated in a way that distinguishes it from her other birthdays. The royal evening ceremony
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at Disneyland Resort was filled with opulence, pageantry and tradition. It began with a dream-come-true moment for any teenage girl — a celebrity escort along a red carpet that led to the famous Sleeping Beauty Castle. The stellar lineup of stars included the host of “The Cristina Saralegui,” Cristina Saralegui; Andy Garcia, acclaimed actor and producer; pop singer Frankie J; actordancer Cristian De La Fuente of “Dancing with the Stars” and others. In the Castle Forecourt, each birthday girl was greeted by Disney characters and prepared for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Each young lady, elegant and enchanting in her ball gown, danced a special waltz with her father, stepped from her flat shoes into Cinderella-like glass slippers and received a beautiful bouquet of flowers from her mother. Following the official ceremony in the Castle Forecourt, each of the princesses joined her special guests at a private dinner party in Fantasyland Theater. The unforgettable party included the traditional quinceañera cutting of the cake and doll ceremony, two important symbols of the transition from childhood to adulthood. The girls were from California, Florida, Arizona, New York, Texas, Illinois and Puerto Rico. Quinceañera celebrations at Disneyland Resort Hotels or Walt Disney World Resort (in Florida) can be traditional, spiritual, large or intimate. Up to 500 guests can enjoy a quinceañera at Disney Parks, with popular themes including fairy tale treasures such as “Cinderella” and “Beauty & the Beast” celebrations.
For more information on Disney Parks’ quinceañera product offerings and vacation packages, go to: Disneyparks.com/quinceanera or Parquesdisney.com/quinceanera. Or call, 866-55-DISNEY.
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At last! — Courtesy of Hispanic PR Wire
Miami, FL — Finally, there is a princess story that Hispanics will be able to share with their children. According to the most recent Census Bureau estimates, Hispanics, with a population of 40 million, are now the largest minority in the nation, outnumbering blacks. Author Ruben Soto knows the impact of this revealing data and was inspired to write this fairy tale. He noticed there had never been a fairy tale written with a Hispanic princess before. “We are all familiar with princess stories like Cinderella and Snow White. But recently ethnic princesses have been extremely popular as evi-
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Latino author fills need for a Latina princess story
denced by the success of Pocahontas (Native American), Jasmine from Aladdin (Middle Eastern), and Mulan (Asian). I wrote “La Princesa Maria/Princess Maria” as a tribute to my Hispanic heritage,” Soto said. “Celebrating quinceañeras is unique to our culture, and I felt there needed to be a Hispanic princess representing the beauty of our young women.” Another motivating reason is the author’s desire to be a pioneer in creating and writing books with Latino themes, Soto said. “‘Dora the Explorer,’ (the hit children’s cartoon on Nickelodeon) for example, was written by people who are not Hispanic and it has been a
huge success,” he added. “La Princesa Maria/Princess Maria” (Trafford Publishing) is in Spanish and English and is the story of a beautiful young woman named Maria who dreams about marrying a prince and becoming a princess. She meets a bullfighter named Antonio, who also happens to be a prince, but she does not know this. However, Lady Rosa is also in love with Antonio and she will do anything to prevent Maria from marrying him. The book is available to be purchased on the Trafford Publishing Web site or by calling 1-888-232-4444. http://www.trafford.com/4dcgi /view-item?item=18169
— Ruben Soto is the author of the inspirational book, “Fiesta for the Hispanic Soul.” He is also the founder of the Society of Latino and Hispanic Writers in San Antonio, Texas and Miami, Florida. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Barry University and currently lives in Miami, Florida. This is his first children’s book.
COMMUNIDAD Kid Frost returns to Bakersfield, June 12 at The Nile By Matt Muñoz | MÁS staff
When the song “La Raza” was released to rap fans in 1988, a new era of Latino rap was born. Latino rapper “Kid Frost,” who used the rhythm track of El Chicano’s “Viva Tirado,” for the hit single, also featured El Chicano keyboardist Bobby Espinoza in the accompanying Frost video. The tune quickly became an anthem for proud Latinos everywhere. After the success of that single, Kid Frost, 44, whose real name is Arturo Molina Jr., has built a loyal fan base from barrios to the international stage. Similar to fellow Latin hip-hop compadres, Cypress Hill. Dropping the “Kid” from his
name in ‘95, the rapper continues to be an influence on the Latino rap world inspiring new talents worldwide —pretty good for a kid from East Los. Dubbed the “20th Anniversary of La Raza Tour,” Frost plans on performing his greatest hits for the faithful at The Nile. Opening the show will be rappers Casino and Weeto, Big LA, Mr. Frank Nitty, and from what we hear - some very “special” guests.
Frost - LIVE! • Friday, June 12 • The Nile, 1721 19th St. • 8pm / 21+ • $20 advance / $30 at the door • Info: 322-5200 • www.vallitix.com
Wasco native appointed to university alumni board Local Wasco product, Anthony Bernal II, has been appointed to serve on the University of the Pacific Alumni Association Board of Directors in Stockton. Anthony is the son of Tony and Connie Bernal of Wasco and a graduate of Wasco Bernal High and University of the Pacific (UOP/Pacific) in Stockton, Ca . “My parents have always instilled that it’s not what we have, but rather what we give that makes life fulfilling,” Bernal said. “I’m truly humbled by the opportunity to serve the more than 60,000 Pacific Alumni both locally
and internationally.” Bill Coen, Executive Director for Pacific’s Alumni Association, is pleased that Bernal will serve on the board. “He is a true leader that has the passion, commitment, and integrity which our university searches for when selecting alumni to serve our university,” he says. The 30-member Pacific Alumni Association Board of Directors is working with more than 300 volunteers who are involved on Pacific Club steering committees, class and affinity reunion committees and association committees.
AY MUJER
Major League fun — comparing America’s favorite pastime to life Ay Mujer, when God throws you a curve ball, take it or leave it but don’t dwell on it. With baseball season in full swing, I began to think about my life’s trials, tribulations, challenges and accomplishments as a baseball game — a major league baseball game, of course. Growing up, I loved to play the game and still thoroughly enjoy watching it be played at any level. So, as I thought about who would be on my fantasy baseball team — since the pitcher up on the plate throwing me curvies much, much too frequently is Nolan Ryan — I need
the best players ever to play my game. So, I’ve recruited Derek Jeter since he’s not only a great shortstop but a gentleman and very easy on the eyes … ay mujer. Covering the bases, Lou Gehrig on first, Joe Morgan second and Brooks Robinson on third. In the outfield, centerfielder, Willie Mays, Frank Robinson in right, and in left field, Lou Brock. Catching for starting pitcher Greg Maddux is Johnny Bench and Mariano Rivera will come in as relief. Big Pap, David Ortiz, will be the designated hitter and no one
knowingly on ‘roids, porque eso es el equipo de béisbol del diablo. Oh, what a team I’ve assembled and you’d think we would have had this game all wrapped up by the end of the ninth inning, but my game keeps going on and, good God, Nolan Ryan just doesn’t seem to tire! And if that’s not enough, Dennis Eckersley, Goose Gossage, and Rollie Fingers can be seen warming up in the bullpen. The score has gone back forth and since we tied at the end of the ninth inning, we’ve gone into extra innings.
“Ay Mujer” is written by Deborah Ramirez, a proud Chicana de Bakersfield. My team has fought the good fight, but it seems like I may have recruited the wrong players for my life’s team. Not that they aren’t top-notch players, but for this game, I’m going to have to call in my bench warmers, Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bart, Tomas, Mateo, Thad, Simon, and Jude.
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U.S. Rep Jim Costa meets with Hispanic Chamber of Commerce members — Courtesy of KCHCC
alifornia Congressman Jim Costa met with board members of the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in a lunch meeting at La Costa Mariscos Mexican Restaurant, 716 21st St., Bakersfield. Board Chairman Joe Jimenez, Vice Chair Jay Tamsi and Board Member Joe Serrano were able to discuss current issues, including the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, small business issues, and comprehensive immigration reform with the congressman. Congressman Costa is also a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and would like to work with KCHCC to encourage more students from Kern County to apply for internship opportunities with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. The Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to holding an event with Congressman Costa as the guest speaker, in the fall. Later that day, Congress-
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June 7 Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Latino Food Festival & 11th annual Menudo Cook-Off Kern County Fairgrounds 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. For information, call 231-5623
June 10 Business Mixer Hosted by Bakersfield Center for Women’s Health 4100 Empire Drive #120 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. For information, call 637-0137
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From left: Board Member, Joe Serrano; Board Chairman, Joe Jimenez; Congressman Jim Costa; and Vice Chair Jay Tamsi.
man Costa had a press conference to address the H1N1 flu, or Swine Flu, pandemic. Joining him at that press conference were Supervisor Jon McQuiston, John Nilon, Kern County Director of Public Health, Dr. Claudia Jonah, Public Health Officer and Dr. Larry Reider, Kern County
Superintendent of Schools. In January 2005, following a distinguished 24-year career as a member of the California State Legislature, Jim Costa was sworn in as Member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing California’s 20th Congressional District.
Business Mixer Hosted by Code 3 Uniforms 10530 Rosedale Hwy # 1 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. For information, call 587-1700
Aug. 12 Business Mixer Hosted by Alta One Federal Credit Union 6501 Ming Avenue 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. For information, call 397-2555
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KERN COUNTY HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Thank you to our membership renewal’s and welcome to our newest members. We appreciate your support.
RENEWALS Thank you for renewing your membership! Bakersfield Association of Realtors AT&T California Clifford & Brown APC Kaiser Permanente Kern County Network for Children Kern Valley Printing Marriott Bakersfield Mohawk Medical Group, Inc Skin Deep State Farm Insurance-Mike Brazell Agency
NEW MEMBERS JUNE 2009 California Gold Rush, LLC Mark Gassei 15303 Ventura Blvd Suite 900 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 323-857-5777 business Email: marcus@firstclassinterior s.com Nancy Solis 18615 Scaroni Ave. Shafter, CA 93263 661-549-5681 Email: nsolis@runner.csub.edu Bakersfield Jam Lisa Ravotti 1400 Norris Rd Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-716-4526 business Email: lravotti@bakersfieldjam.c om Website: www.bakersfieldjam.com
Myriam Valdez 6108 Castleton St. Bakersfield, CA 93313 661-717-5633 Rapture Apparel Gilbert Juarez 2415 Brundage Lane Bakersfield, CA 93304 661-369-3877 Email: rapturegil@yahoo.com Rapture Apparel is inspired by fashion to look our best and rise above the crowd. Rapture Apparel was founded in August of 2007. It was established as a clothing line and a boutique store specializing in fashionable attire by setting new trends. Their high quality and competitive priced fashion attire offer the customization to meet every individuals needs. Rapture also gives back to the community with fundraising event, such as their fashion show twice a year. Tables 4 Fun Bob Gil 9409 Staffordshire Way Bakersfield, CA 93306 661-588-7321 business 661-588-7321 fax Party rental network offering tables, chairs, jumpers and party accessories for any occasion. Quality elegance at affordable prices for any size party or gathering. Patricia Gutierrez 9101 Kern Canyon Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93306 661-852-8044 Cell. Preplanning specialist: of prearranged funeral service & burial property. Patricia works for Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Mish Funeral Home & Delano Mortuary.
Letter from the chairman DEAR BOARD MEMBERS AND FRIENDS, he first quarter of the year is now behind us, and I must say if it is any indication as to how we will do the rest of the year, it promises to be a great year! Our successful installation dinner and spring social were sold out events, business seminars in collaboration with the Employer Advisory Council are well attended, and the turn-out at our business mixers are extremely successful! Thanks you membership and supporters. May 13 KGET Channel 17, KKEY Telemundo, and the CW 12 hosted a business mixer at their office with over 100 business professionals in attendance. Guests were provided the opportunity to watch live news broadcast as well as enjoy refreshments, appetizers, and great networking. Thank you to Tom Randour -VP/General Manager and the entire staff for hosting an outstanding mixer. GOT MENUDO? Our annual Latino Food Festival and Menudo Cook-off including the Jalapeno eating contest are scheduled for June 7 at
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the Kern County Fairgrounds. The committee has some awesome live entertainment planned for this event along with delicious Latino food vendors who will be brining their specialties to the event. The best Menudo chefs will be competing for cash awards and bragging rights. Admission is $8 in advance, $10 at the door, and free for children under 5. Kid’s entertainment will be available as this promises to be a fun-filled family day. For more information contact the chamber office at 633-5495 or visit www.kchcc.org. As always, we appreciate your support and look forward to serving you throughout the year.
REGARDS, JOE JIMENEZ CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD KERN COUNTY HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE June 7, 2009
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Univision hosts the
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer — Courtesy of KCHCC
ABE - Univision 39, KBTF TeleFutura 31 and KUVI, My45 proudly hosted the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer on Wednesday, April 8th at their Truxtun Avenue location. This annual event has become a favorite with the Univision Broadcast Center staff. “We were very pleased with the large turn out of local businesses for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce mixer at our stations. Our team enjoys the opportunity to act as hosts to their clients, friends and business associates,” said General Manager, Teresa Ford. KABE, Univision 39 is owned and operated by Univision Television Group. KABE has been broadcasting as a full time Spanish language television station since 1981. KABE is the highest rated Spanish-language station in the market airing news, novelas, talk shows and sports properties. KBTF, TeleFutura 31 has been serving Kern County since January of 2002 and is owned by Univision Communications Inc. TeleFutura’s programming includes popular Hollywood and Spanish-original movie titles, sports and first run novelas and talk shows.
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Another marvelous mixer! This month’s event was hosted by KABE-Univision; KBTFTeleFutura 31; and KUVI, My45.
KUVI, My 45 has been on the air since December 1988 and is the only Englishlanguage station owned by Univision
Television Group. My 45 is a MyNetwork TV affiliate airing talk shows, court shows, movies and sitcoms.
Casino Night a big success! B Y D AV I D A L A N I S KCHCC board member
he Seventh annual Spring Social & Casino Night was quite the event. It was nice to reconnect with old friends, business owners, business managers, and to meet new acquaintances. KCHCC members and non-members with their guests come out
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and enjoy this great evening. The evening began with social hour and cocktails. As people make their way to the Champagne Room of the Golden West Casino, we quickly learned that this was a sold out event. Indeed, this event was sold out and was profitable to KCHCC. KCHCC would like to thank everyone that made this event possible. Special thanks to Randy Watkins, Fran Trevino and the entire staff of the Golden West
Casino for opening their doors to us. The dinner was excellent and everyone was delighted with the outstanding service. Again, thank you Golden West Casino for hosting this event. On the same note, thanks to all the businesses that partnered with KCHCC and who sponsor the event, gave for the silent auction, and purchased tickets. Thank you all for making this event successful.
KERN COUNTY HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Get Ready For the Latino Food Festival and
11th Menudo Cook-off There will be cash prizes and trophies for the best menudo, best-decorated booths, and winners of the eating contests.
Don’t miss the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Menudo Cook-off!
— Courtesy of KCHCC
very culture has great uplifting stews of humble origin and ingredients. The Hungarians and other Central Europeans have their cabbage soup. The French have their potage St. Germaine. The Greeks have their white bean soup and the Mexicans have their menudo. Menudo is a delightfully aromatic, spicy soup made of tripe, hominy and chili, and is simmered for hours with garlic and other spices. The broth is rich, red, peppery, and glistens with fat. It is usually eaten in the morning after a night out on the town and widely rumored to cure the queasy stomach, clear the throbbing head and stimulate the senses after a night of partying. Everyone has their own recipe of menudo. Some spice it up with additional fresh onion, cilantro, oregano
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and lemon. Often times you will hear Mexicans brag about menudo’s goodness, about how the hot broth with its medicinal condiments, particularly the chili, replenishes vitamins A and C and stimulates the gastric juices to overcome any loss of appetite. For more information: Call the KCHCC office at 633-5495 Ticket Prices: $8 in advance $10 at the door Children under 5 are free. Ticket Locations: • Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 231 H Street - 633-5495 • Gotta Go Bailbonds 304 Chester Ave. - 326-8500 • Code 3 Uniforms 10530 Rosedale Hwy # 1 - 587-1700 • La Mina Mexican Restaurant 4001 Auburn Street - 872-9314
Disappointingly, unlike enchiladas, tacos and tamales, menudo has not become a part of the popular Tex-Mex cuisine. But, wherever there’s a Mexican community, there’s menudo. And Bakersfield is no exception So mark your calendars now for Sunday, June 7 at the Kern County Fairgrounds for the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 11th annual Menudo Cook-off. This will be fun for the entire family - kid’s entertainment, Latino food vendors, informational booths, jalapeno and ice cream eating contests, and live entertainment by the “Latin-Legends” Tierra, El Chicano, Thee Midniters, and local Latin legends Mento Buru, along with Mariachi Juvenil de Atzlan. There will be cash prizes and trophies for the best menudo, best-decorated booths, and winners of the eating contests. This will be fun, fun, fun! Plan on being there!
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ENTERTAINMENT Rockin’ Roots 2009 B-Real of Cypress Hill, Taking Back Sunday, Millionaires, Bizzy Bone, DJ Mikey, and more! • Sunday, June 7 • Stramler Park/3805 Chester Ave. • 11a.m. - ? / $29 / All Ages • www.timgardeapresents.com • www.cypresshill.com
Interview: Legendary Latino rapper / producer, B-Real, has a solo hit on his hands - coming to Bakersfield June 7!
As REAL as it gets By Michael Muñoz Special to MÁS
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or rapper B-Real, there is no other way but to keep it bona fide. At a time when the roots of hip-hop seem struggle for credibility in a music biz only concerned with club anthems rather than lessons in reality, BReal’s here to re-school fans. Brings his groovetastic greenery to the Rockin’ Roots main stage June 7, it’s time kick out the jams once again.
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Most music fans know the the rapper, whose real name is Louise Freese, as a member of legendary rap group Cypress Hill. Born of parents of Mexican and Cuban descent, Real, 38, is responsible for writing some of hiphop’s biggest anthems: “Insane in the Membrane”, “I Ain’t Goin’ Out Like That”, “Latin Lingo,” among others. If you’re a local hip-hop historian, you might remember Cypress Hill’s Bakersfield appearance in the early ‘90s at the Kern County Fair-
grounds, courtesy of local DJ/promoters, the Baka Boyz. Plus, for the record Cypress Hill were the first Latino rap group to score multi-platinum albums throughout their history. The group’s success helped pave the way for other Latino rap groups such as Lighter Shade of Brown, and Kid Frost. Awarded the VH-1 HipHop Honor in 2008 for the group’s contribution to all things hip-hop, the multi-talented producer/MC has just dropped a solo set of hits
(“Smoke N Mirrors,”) to keep you rollin’ away into your good night. MAS spent some time with B-Real via-telephone from his LA office, before his headlining show on June 7 in Bakersfield: Q: Before you formed Cypress Hill in South Gate, California, you were in a group called DVX. How did it get started and who was in the group? A: Basically, it was Mellow Man Ace, Sen Dog, D-Funk
from Funkdoobiest, myself and one female rapper - she’s not around anymore. But we all came from the same area. Mellow went to start his own career, and Sen and I went to do our thing. When we got our record deal, we had to come up with a different name for the group because DVX just wasn’t cuttin’ it. DJ Muggs had played us a track from the “Wild Style” soundtrack, and this old school rapper named Grand Mellow Z shouted out this place called “Cypress Hill.” Cypress Avenue was the name of the block that we lived on, so we were like, “we should call ourselves “Cypress Hill?” We lived on the Cypress Avenue block, so we just had to add the Hill and that’s pretty much how it started. Q: In 1991, Cypress Hill’s selftitled album is released. How was it coming out as a one of the first Latino hip-hop group’s to hit the mainstream?
A: It was a little hard at first, but we didn’t let them label us as a Latino group, because we knew if we would have done that, they would have only marketed us to Latin audiences. Plus, at that time - outside from the kids in the street - there was no big demand for hip-hop records as far as the Latino music market. We were just labeled as a hiphop/rap group, and eventually, later on, people came to find that we were Latino. But that was later after we made our mark. Q: Your new album “Smoke N Mirrors” is out now now, released on your own Audio Hustlaz label. How’s the response been? A: The response has been pretty good, man. Surprising for me, you know what I mean, because I know we did a great record, but there’s a bunch of critics out there that bring you down and try to de-value what you’ve done. Fortunately, we’ve been getting a lot of great com-
ments and a lot of good reviews. You can’t please everyone, so there are gonna be some bad reviews, but for the most part, it’s been well received. Q: On this album, you worked with Alchemist (Dilated Peoples), Xzibit, Kurupt and Too Short, among others. You got reggae on one side and straight West Coast hip-hop on the other. How was it working with Damian Marley and Snoop? A: Well, with Snoop, I’ve worked with him before, and
with Damian, on two separate occasions, so there was already a history there and it made it easy. Snoop Dogg - with him, it’s just getting around his schedule. With Damian, it’s the same thing ‘cause he’s so busy. He travels back and forth from Miami to Jamaica, and then off on tour and stuff like that. Q: What can we expect from B-Real on stage at Rockin’ Roots June 7? A: You know, I’m gonna try to give a live, energetic performance. Same as we do with Cypress.
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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY, POPS, DADDY & NINO!
Thanks for all your support and dedication to us.
Love always, UR “Champs” — Kobe & Ty Silva
CONGRATULATIONS, COLLEGE GRADUATE!
Congratulations to my grandson, David Polin, for receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree from CSUB School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. We are so proud of you!
Love, Grandma Marcie Saiz
CONGRATULATIONS, NICK GARCIA! Nick, From the time you were a little boy, we knew how special you were. We are so proud to call you our son. Now you are graduating. Everyone is excited to see you in a cap and gown. Congratulations, you did it!
Love, Mom & Dad; your brothers, JJ & Chris; and the rest of la familia.
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