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The Bakersfield Voice Sunday, June 13, 2010
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Summer can be the best time to enjoy your garden
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ell, I think we all knew the “beach weather” wasn’t here to stay. But there is nothing wrong with dreaming! We are now faced with the cruel reality of B’field heat. Here are some tips on how to deal ... in the garden that is! First of all, watering. This year, plants will probably be in a little shock. The warm up looks like it is going to be pretty abrupt. The cool temps promote lots of new spring growth, with no gradual warm up, there may be lots of heat stress. Make sure your sprinklers are set for deep soaking! One long watering or two shorter waterings in the early morning are ideal. The multiple waterings are designed to compensate for run off. This method is used if you’re experiencing water run off before you can achieve the deep soak you need to get roots down. Five minutes is not enough water! Check down 6 to 8 inches and see if the soil is wet after you water — a couple of inches will not be enough to establish healthy roots or see your plants through a day of 100 degrees. After you make sure you’re getting deep water, then work on how often. Don’t water unless the soil is dry. In early summer, you may have times that you readjust the clock. If your soil isn’t drying out, you may not
need to water every day! Green moss on top of the ground, or squishy (technical term) soil, means shut the clock off until the soil dries out! On the other hand, sandy soil may need water everyday. Walk your yard and take a look at what’s going on. Second point. Newly planted items (and we at Robby’s hope there are lots of them) need individual attention. When planting, you will always need to do additional watering — that’s in addition to the sprinkler water. When you first plant, hand waterGardening columnist ing is essential. A “water well” the same size as the root ball needs to be placed around the new plants. Sprinklers will not put enough water directly over the root ball to keep that plant alive. Once in the early morning is usually sufficient. This is even more important with full bushy plants that can deflect most of the sprinkler water.
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Upcoming events at Robby’s Nursery • 48th Anniversary Sale Now until June 20 • “Cooking with Herbs” Class June 17, 6 p.m. $20, limited enrollment, featuring Kathy Robinson — Planting and Care of Herbs John McFee and Leslie Dunn Myers — Cooking with Herbs Annette Mojica —Wine Tips
Next, make sure you mulch well when you plant — you can also mulch on top of the ground to help hold moisture. Don’t, on the other hand, pile the mulch around the base of the plant. This practice will smother your plants much like being planted too deep. My fourth and final tip — continue to fertilize through out the summer. Good nutrition will help the plants deal with our extreme heat. Feed when the soil is damp, not soggy wet, but damp. Never feed a totally dry plant. You need to water after applying granular food, not necessary after liquid
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Set sprinklers for a deep soaking to keep your garden from wilting under the summer heat. One long or two short waterings should do the trick.
feed. The best time to feed is early morning (the same is true for weed and pest spraying). In fact, the best time for us being out
there is also early morning! Keep up the good work. Summer can be the best time to enjoy your garden. Just be careful when your out there, and don’t forget you hat!
YOUR CELEBRATIONS
Local ROC awarded 2010 ‘School of the Year’ award! BY MELISSA LINTAG Community contributor
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Camp Blue Jay campers and volunteers enjoy a boat ride at a past Camp Blue Jay event.
A picture of courage BY PATRICIA HENSON Community contributor
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s I sit at my desk preparing for this year’s Camp Blue Jay program — reviewing the lists and photos from past camps — I am thinking about not just the details and the items that must be prepared for camp, but about the faces and personalities that make camp such a special place. There is the face of Walter, a teenager who loves technology; of Elaina, who has a gift for laughter; of Eric, who is an extraordinary artist; and, of Dawn, whose exuberance is contagious. There are others — pictures of each come to mind. — but too many to share in such a small space with such a small picture. It is a picture that requires a panoramic lens. However, one aspect of the whole picture that remains the same is that each of these children will always have a life influenced by their disabilities. They are the picture of courage and resilience for me. There are the counselors, cooks, volunteers, activities directors, nurses, staff and board who dedicate their time and efforts to make the big picture of camp come together. And there’s you — the community — who donate your financial
resources to bring together all of the elements that create a picture that has depth and brilliance. All of these snapshots form the album of life that is Camp Blue Jay. When I speak of these children, and use the word disabilities, I do not use it lightly. In fact, it is not even my favorite word. I no longer always see their disability as I have come to know each of them personally and have viewed the pictures that reflect their individual personalities. I use it simply to let others know, who are not familiar with each of the children in Kern County who receive services from the Society for Disabled Children, that these children will always have obstacles to overcome and lifetime medical conditions that will influence the colors and views reflected in the pictures of their lives. Each one of them holds a special place in the hearts of the staff, board, families and volunteers who are a part of the Society family. Camp is a time for them to find a few moments of freedom from their challenges. They have the opportunity to experience all of the traditional camp experiences from swimming to horseback riding — to hiking, arts and crafts. Why today am I so reflective and introspective, you might ask. I am worried that there might not be as
many snapshots from camp this year. I am afraid that this experience, that of camp, faces a large financial challenge this year. It has been a difficult year in a difficult economy for our small local nonprofit that has served Kern County since 1947. Our pictures span the years and are reflected in black and white to vivid color. One consistent element is contained in all — our commitment to our community and the children we serve. I have one simple hope in putting my thoughts into words — that you will make this year’s camp snapshots as vivid as ever. That you will join me in providing financial assistance to send a kid to camp this summer and witness with me their moments of freedom. The approximate cost to send one camper to camp is $750 and provides for one week of camp. If you wish to be a part of the Camp Blue Jay album, contributions for camp may be sent to the Society for Disabled Children, 1819 Brundage Lane, Bakersfield, CA, 933-4. Each contribution is tax deductible. For additional information about the Society and the programs it provides, please call 322-5595.
he California and Nevada Youth Involvement Network has awarded the Kern High School District’s Regional Occupational Center (ROC) with the 2010 School of the Year award for its Banking and Finance class which integrates actual hands-on ‘banking’ experience through its partnership with Kern Schools Federal Credit Union. The California and Nevada Youth Involvement Network (CNYIN) promotes financial education to the young people in California and Nevada by maintaining youth programs to today’s children. On May 24, the CNYIN announced that $500 will be given to the Kern High School District’s Regional Occupational Center (ROC). Nominees for the award are reviewed by the CNYIN Board of Directors and evaluated by the efforts and activities performed in offering financial education to its students. CNYIN felt that ROC’s use of a peer based program to introduce financial literacy to the entire school best exemplified the spirit of the award. As part of the curriculum, Banking and Finance students learn from the teachings of ROC Banking and Finance instructor, Janice Benson. The students also teach the rest of the school about financial literacy through classroom presen-
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Front row (holding left side of the check): Janice Benson (ROC banking and finance instructor), Sandy Banducci (ROC principal), and Erin Hodson (KSFCU high school branch manager). Holding the right side of the check: Casey Woodruff (KSFCU student services product manager) and Darlene Maddox (KSFCU business development specialist). Back Row: ROC banking and finance students.
tations in which they educate their peers about financial responsibilities. In the 2008 — 2009 academic year, ROC Banking and Finance students gave approximately 120 presentations. ROC’s partnership with Kern Schools Federal Credit Union in 2004 generated the hands-on experience as the students operate the KSFCU Student Credit Union on
the ROC campus. Managed by KSFCU team members, the students are trained to perform Member transactions. Students also shadow KSFCU team members at various KSFCU branches. “KSFCU has a wonderful partnership with ROC and we are delighted to be involved in its success,” said Casey Woodruff, KSFCU Student Services Manager.
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Free adult CPR training June 19 BY MICHELLE TORRES Community contributor
merican Red Cross — Kern Chapter is presenting the Ninth annual Super CPR Saturday June 19 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave. During past CPR Saturday events, more than 120 volunteers, instructors, helpers and staff members have gathered to provide an average of 750-1000 persons with lifesaving and disaster planning skills. Every 32 seconds, someone in the U.S. dies of cardiac or respira-
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• Child/Infant CPR and First Aid Combined only $40. • Adult CPR Certificates only $5. • You, friends, co-workers or employees can all be trained for FREE in Adult CPR and more! • You can also volunteer at the event. • Your company can sponsor the event with a tax deductible dona tion. If you would like to be trained, volunteer, or sponsor this community event, please contact Jennifer Perfect at 324-6427, or email: jperfect@kernredcross.org for more information.
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