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Three local folks among online school grads Pg. 5 Marketplace shows Pg. 8 Beardsley school music turns 70 years old Pg. 10
Clowning around with Dad! See winner of our ‘Goofiest Dad’ contest, pg. 6
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BAT teaches youth how to handle life-threatening situations
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ive youth the health and safety training they need to make responsible choices and to respond to potential emergencies. Basic Aid Training (BAT) students learn emergency response skills, rescue breathing and ways to prevent and care for choking, wounds, nosebleeds, falls and animal bites. Lessons include responses for fire safety, poisoning, water accidents, substance abuse and more. BAT is a six-hour course that introduces 8- to 10year-olds (grades 3-5) to the emergency action steps, Check-Call-Care, as well as basic first aid procedures. An activity book with puzzles and games teaches children how to prevent injuries and what to do in an emergency. Backed by more than 90 years of lifesaving experience, the class is at 9 a.m., Friday, June 26, and Satur-
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Happy Father’s Day Dad, I would like to let you know how much I appreciate you always being there for me. Happy Father’s Day! I love you, Damien
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Contents
Christmas in July!
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Better pomp
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That’s entertainment!
Our education columnist offers her views on an improved graduation policy.
All you need is a lawn chair & a love of good music for The Marketplace free summer concerts.
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Local online graduates
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Show us your stripes!
Children’s holiday art contest helps beat summer boredom COURTESY OF CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD
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uring the summer, parents often hear their children say, “I’m bored!” California State University Bakersfield’s Children’s Art Institute is giving parents of kindergarten through sixth grade students a break this summer by announcing a summer art contest that will give children the opportunity to show off their creative art skills for a great cause. The Children’s Holiday Art contest is designed to encourage children to create their own winter art piece that will be reviewed by a panel of judges and scored based on four principles: artistic merit, creativity, theme/season communication and adherence to the rules. Four entries will ultimately be selected and the artwork used for holiday cards that will be sold at Russo’s
Marketplace Books. Proceeds from the sale of the cards will benefit the Children’s Art Institute, a program that supports children’s art in local schools, community and on the CSUB campus. The winning students will receive a box of the holiday cards to keep and their artwork will be posted on the Children’s Art Institute Web site. In addition, each student who enters will have a chance to win free tuition to a Children’s Art Institute’s camp offered in 2010. Following the conclusion of the contest all entries will be sent to Marines serving in Iraq during the holidays. For complete contest rules, submission information, and entry forms log on to http://www.csub.edu/children or contact Dianne Turner at 654-2422. Entries must be received by 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24 to be eligible.
Three local students — two from Bakersfield and one from Shafter — among online high school grads.
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Those goofy dads!
See the results of our contest for Father’s Day — some funny stuff!
Check out our new contest — we’re asking for your Fourth of July pix.
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About the cover In honor of Father’s Day this weekend, we put a call out for your dad’s goofiest moments! Boy, there are some goofy dads out there! Of course, bringing fun into the family is just one of many contributions fathers make. As such, we want to wish all dads a very Happy Father’s Day! Thank you for the contest entries! Your photo could be on our next cover! Photos and stories for the July 5 issue must be posted by Wednesday, June 24 at 5 p.m.
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JUNE 21-27, 2009
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What?! You can get skin cancer of the foot? BY DR. BRANDON HAWKINS Community contributor
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ecently I was reading a medical journal that stated that children who have summer jobs where they are exposed to the sun have a higher likelihood of developing certain types of skin cancer in their adult life. As if a light went on over my head, I suddenly realize why I was having such an influx of patients recently who were developing skin cancer on their feet. Yes, it is possible to get skin cancer of the feet! As farfetched and as unlikely as it seems, skin cancer can develop anywhere where the skin is exposed to constant sun exposure. As some of my readers know, our children are actively involved in various swim teams throughout the summer months. Often times I volunteer to be a timer for these events. I have noticed that in our city, as well as most of California, we tend to
wear sandals and flip-flops. It’s here in the blistering sun that I noticed that those individuals who would time with me often forget to apply sunscreen to their feet. I, too, am guilty of this, and by the end of the day, I would notice many of us would have red burnt feet. Everyone would play if off as if they would have a better tan for next week. What I didn’t realize until I recently read this article is that most of us apply sunblock to the whole of our bodies, but when it comes to our feet, we seem to forget them. Why is that? I guess many of us are so busy or so concerned with our outward aesthetics that we forget that our feet need the same attention that the rest of our body needs. As a gentle reminder, I would urge each of us to take the time to apply sunblock to our children’s feet as well as our own feet. Remember, if your feet are happy, then your life seems to be a whole lot The Hawkins family at a Santa Monica beach. People should remember to apply sunhappier. block to their feet, too!
YOURSCHOOLS
New rules offer better pomp & circumstance BY PEGGY DEWANE-POPE Education columnist
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ighth graders at Panama-Buena Vista schools spent the year on an emotional rollercoaster not knowing if they would experience a graduation ceremony. In the end we had a graduation far better than any I’ve seen in my many years of teaching. The expense of renting a facility big enough to house our students and their families at our five junior highs initially
put a halt to the ceremonies. After persuasive presentations by parents and guardians our board and staff opted to go ahead with the festivities but in our own facilities. That meant we distributed only two tickets to each grad to keep our attendance in our gymnasiums at a level acceptable to the fire marshal. Hollering extended family obviously stayed home from the bash at Stonecreek Junior High because everyone could hear every child announced without air horns, hooting, and catcalls (which have been stan-
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dard fare in the past!). The crescendo at the end showed how delighted the families were to see their loved ones graduate decked out in dresses, shirts and ties, T shirts and shorts, as well as everything in between. There didn’t seem to be the pressure to go over the top with expensive outfits (although some did) nor were there a slew of girls with excessive primping of hair and nails. It was just right. Real. Who knew that a budget crisis would result in such an improvement? Sure, many were disappointed that we didn’t
allow people to bring in balloons, teddy bears, and flowers — especially since vendors lined up to sell their goods, but for the most part it went beautifully. I love having several speakers but our Student Body President Austin Whitten made up for it clearly communicating the feelings of our students. The whole ceremony was so tasteful — and who could ask for more? — Peggy Dewane-Pope is a teacher at Stonecreek Junior High School in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.
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Two Bakersfield students among online graduates COURTESY OF INSIDE SCHOOL OF CALIFORNIA
“High school students have unique personal circumstances and needs in terms of family, work and social network. They often have very different aspirations and goals.”
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akersfield’s own Tommie Donaldson and Megan McAllister were among those graduating from the online public high school Insight School of California, Los Angeles on June 11. Another local student, Lindsey Correa of Shafter, also graduated. The graduates spanned the Central Valley and the Southland — from Bakersfield to San Bernardino and from Ventura to Anaheim, reflecting the region’s growth of online education. Ceremonies at Fullerton College in Orange County with grad night festivities at Disneyland offered an exciting opportunity for these online students to gather face-to-face for this special event. A total of 40 students, including three seniors, made the switch to Insight which is a full-time, diploma-granting, online public high school offered tuition-free for residents of Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino and Kern counties. It is governed by Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. As an online school, the Insight program is delivered consistently, regardless of where each student lives. Students can do their class and homework wherever they may be, whenever is most convenient for them via the Internet with a school-provided laptop computer. They find a robust academic curriculum, highly personalized support, a wide range of social activities, and career development resources. The school is in its second year. Other local students enjoy the school because it is an alternative.
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aspirations and goals. High school is a critical transition point in reaching those individual goals and finding their identity. The Insight online environment is designed to provide an ideal approach for helping each of our students pursue the path that is right for them.” Insight School of California, Los Angeles focuses on each student’s lifestyle, learning style, interests and needs to prepare them to achieve their goals for life after high school. At Insight School of California Los Angeles graduation ceremonies, Tommie DonaldIt teaches skills and provides experison, 19, of Bakersfield is congratulated by Dr. John Arnold, Secretary/Treasurer of the ences for the 21st century, skills that school’s governing board, and school Executive Director Sheila Shiebler. are relevant and that students will use after high school, and experiences that “I love Insight because I can go at my “I love that I can do my work at my will prepare them for a global economy. own pace instead of the teacher’s, the own speed and have no complaining Families and students interested in work is fairly loaded, and the teachers from anyone.” learning more can visit www.insightactually care about the students.” Sheila Shiebler, Insight School of Cal- ca.net. ifornia executive director, said “StuAriel Quiroz dents often have very different
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Here’s Bakersfield’s A goofiest dad!
fter reviewing entries from our “Goofy Dad Moments” contest, funny man Mitch Wooters wins our title of “Bakersfield’s Goofiest Dad,” winning six tickets to the Monterey Bay Aquari-
um (a nearly $200 value)! In honor of Father’s Day, readers were asked to tell us a funny story involving dear ol’ dad. Here is Wooters’ story, and others that tickled our funny bone. Have a happy, and a goofy, Father’s Day!
Our family’s favorite clown! BY AMBER WOOTERS Community contributor
Educator of the Month
My dad, Mitch Wooters, is the goofiest guy in the whole world, but I couldn’t be more happier that he is my daddy. Ever since I was a baby, my dad dresses up like a clown and does clown and puppet shows for me and my friends. I wish I had it on video to attach to this because you too would laugh. My mom even peed her pants one time during his “show.” I love my daddy because he always has time for me. We go on long walks, bike rides, Frisbee golfing, swimming, tree climbing, to the park
... just to name a few. I love when we play green light the best. Every time I say “green” my Daddy tickles me until my cheeks hurt. When Mom is working, my dad even lets me cook and do his hair ... shhh, don’t tell mom. We just had a Daddy/Daughter Dance at my school and me and my dad got all dressed up and danced all night. My daddy made me feel so special, he even bought me a rose. I love my daddy so much and would love to be able to give him something (this story and tickets to the Aquarium) to remind him just how much he means to me and our family.
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Nominated by Guadalupe Hernández
I’d like to nominate my twin daughters’ kindergarten teacher Mr. Rhodes who teaches at Discovery Elementary School. At the beginning of the year, I was so skeptical after having learned that they were going to have a male teacher BY ALYSSA KING for kindergarten. He has superseded all of my expectations Community contributor as to what a great kindergarten teacher should be. My My name is Alyssa girls love Mr. Rhodes. He teaches them lots and andofI cute am 8. My dad silly songs. He builds up their self-esteem. and He is justbest so budI are marvelous with my girls! dies. My dad is a Nominated by Erin & Max Richey goofy dad because Mrs. Christine Whitaker was our son, Max’s, he dances like a first-grade teacher at Bimat Elementary. To monkey on the say that she is his teacher is truly an undertrampoline with me. statement; she is also his friend and a mentor. He throws gum at She is an inspiration not only to him, but also to the neighbor’s grass me as a parent. Mrs. Whitaker cares not only sometimes, but no BY DENISE BOTELLO about her students’ academic progress, but also To submit your nominee for Educator of the Month, one lives there. Community contributor go to: www.northwest voice.com then click on “Post Something!” and contribute a about their character development, citizenship, Then he goes and paragraph about why you appreciate and would like to recognize your nominee. Be sure My daddy, Lorenzo Botello and overall well-being in and out of the classto include the educator’s name, school, department and picture. The contest is open to cleans it up. He is not necessarily “goofy,” room. Mrs. Whitaker is an extraordinary pereducators in the Southwest area. Entries can also be e-mailed to: swims like a maniac but I consider him to be heroson! dmartin@northwestvoice.com. Each month the winning entry $50 gift certificate, in the pool. He likes ic. My daddy dresses up like compliments of GW School Supply and The Northwest Voice. to play basketball in Sponsored by different super heroes for the pool, but he uses different functions around a hoop and a rubber town. During Christmas, he ball to play with. He dresses up like Spiderman likes to tickle me and goes to the hospital to ■ If you have a teacher you think is great, nominate them for Educaand roll me up in a visit sick children and takes tor of the Month by going to: www.bakersfieldvoice.com and posting blanket like a burrito. It’s cool! We do dance them presents. Another time Dance Revolution together and he dances so my daddy dressed up as Spian article. Nominations should tell us in 50 words or less why your weird. On days that I don’t have school, he gets derman to go to a local eleteacher is the best and MUST also include their first and last name, excited because he can sleep in with me if he’s mentary school during its school, department/grade and a photo in a jpeg format. Winners will off work. When we’re driving down the road, “Just Say No To Drugs” week he honks at people when they’re not even be featured in the print edition of The Bakersfield Voice for a month and set the theme: “Don’t get doing anything wrong. He thinks it’s funny. caught in a web of drugs.” and will receive a $50 gift card for school supplies, compliments of These are all the funny, goofy things about my But, most of all, my daddy is GW School Supply and TBV. dad, John. I love him so much, even though my hero. He takes care of me he’s GOOFY! and is the best daddy ever!
My goofy dad John
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Saturday, July 11, 10-1 Our Daddy Ken is a jokester! BY CAMBRIA & REAGAN BEIBER Community contributors
On my 7th birthday, my dad started a silly string fight with me and all my friends while we were watching a movie in the family room! He is always telling jokes and “fibs” that no one knows when to believe him. They all
look at my mom for the truth. He tricks us by knocking on the door and then hiding so we go running to the door. When he walks through a door in a public place, he acts like the door hit him in the nose. He makes the loud thumping noise with his knee and everyone looks at us. It is so embarrassing and funny!
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My dad, Scott Briscoe, is very goofy indeed. Sometimes I wonder if he’s really a teenager inside of a 43-year-old man’s body. For example, whenever I see my dad (the little bit that I do), he loves playing card games with me. Whenever I lose, he’ll chuckle and say, “You’re in big daddy’s house!” Another example is my dad would play his guitars 24/7 if he could (he secretly thinks he is a rock star). He is actually teaching me how to play a few chords. Also, when my dad and I go on long car rides, we usually get bored and start beatboxing to kill time. We’ll end up cracking up laughing because when we reach our destination, the dash is covered with our saliva. I don’t have the opportunity to spend
much time with my dad because he lives about three hours away from me. It would be great to win the tickets to be able to spend some time with my dad. I can honestly say, “My dad is the BEST DAD IN THE UNIVERSE!” I love you, Daddy! Happy Father’s Day!
We’re just two peas in a ‘pot’ BY KATE BARRETT-MUGGE Community contributor
My dad and I are “two peas in a pot,” says beautiful Kate Claudia (5 years old). That’s what she told me, her mother, today. I asked her what is funny about her dad and that is what her little 5-year -old mind thinks is funny. I said, “Oh, two peas in a pod.” OK. “You are right, Kate,” I told her. We laugh about the fact that she and her daddy are alike because they sleep in SO much in the morning — two
sleepy heads and then they both can giggle about what they share in common. Dad can sleep through just about anything — one day, we were having a garage sale and we had to move out some things from right near his bed for the sale. He stayed asleep the whole time! We probably could have moved his whole bed out and he would have stayed asleep. Kate has a great giggle about that. Dad works a lot, that’s why he gets so tired! He is a great Daddy!
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Be sure and mark your calendars for Thursday nights at 7 p.m. and come out and join the fun at The Marketplace. June 25: The Beagles — Our favorite Beatles hits July 2: Thee Majestics— Oldies, Funk, Latino and Country July 9: A.K.A. — Top 40 Hits & Classic Rock July 16: The Moosehead Band — Country favorites July 23: Bakersfield Jazz Orchestra — Jazz July 30: Southside Chicago Seven — Dixieland Jazz Aug.. 6: Triple Threat — Classic rock & Oldies Aug. 13: Truce with Special Guest Tony O’Brien — Old School & Funk Aug. 20: Fat Daddy Blues Band — Great Blues Aug. 27: Mento Buru — Jamaican Ska, Rock, Salsa & Funk
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Next contest: Show us your Stripes! BY GENE GARAYGORDOBIL TBV Managing Editor
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ave you been getting ready for the Fourth of July since January? Do you have an American Flag flying at your
home 365 days a year? Do you dress your children in red, white and blue? If so, enter The Bakersfield Voice’s latest contest, “Show us your Stripes!” That’s right. We’d love to see your photos and a story about how you show your patriotic spirit. And you could
win SIX tickets to The Monterey Bay Aquarium (a nearly $200 value), giving you a place to cool off in the upcoming summer heat. Please keep your story to 200 words or less. Our contest runs through July 13,
and the winner and selected runnersup will appear in a future edition of The Bakersfield Voice. It’s easy to participate! Just go to www.bakersfieldvoice.com, create a free profile, and begin posting your stories, photos and blogs right now. Don’t hesitate, start posting today! Join thousands of other Bakersfield residents who are part of our online community.
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Beardsley Band celebrates 70 years of music! BY JIM YOUNG Community contributor
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he Beardsley Band celebrated its 70th Spring Concert last month. The May 5 event featured musical selections ranging from classical to pop, including numerous movies themes (“Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Raider of the Lost Ark,” etc). In addition, the audience was treated to a special 70th anniversary video, cake and ice cream, photos and memorabilia, and a special guest visit by former band director, Jim Reed. The Beardsley band was formed in 1939 by local musician and educator Elden Miller. Miller established the band’s reputation of excellence over four decades, retiring in 1973. He was followed by Jim Reed who continued the band’s winning ways and secured Beardsley’s standing as one of the finest elementary/junior high school band programs in Kern County. Under Mr. Reed’s tenure as director, the band began
their tradition of yearly performances at Disneyland, won numerous marching awards, and received superior ratings at local music festivals. Reed retired in 2006 after 39 years of dedicated teaching in the Beardsley School District. The band is currently under the direction of Jim Young and continues the tradition of excellence begun in 1939, having won numerous top awards in marching competitions during the past few years. One of the highlights of the 70th anniversary celebration was the inaugural “Beardsley Band Booster” Award. The first-ever award was presented to Beardsley Assistant Superintendent and Elden Miller’s grandson — Paul Miller. Not only is Miller an enthusiastic supporter of the arts but he has personally provided funding for instruments and music programs. The Beardsley band wishes to thank the community for their ongoing support and will continue to work hard to represent, not only the Beardsley
The 2008-2009 Beardsley Marching Band under the direction of Jim Young.
School District, but the North of The River community with excellence. Our summer band program is currently meeting from 8 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Monday-Friday through June 30 at San Lauren School. This year’s
camp is running about 80 students who track through three classes band, sports/games and technology/science. In addition, we run our annual drumline camp concurrently.
This week’s Star Athlete: Noah Thompson Nominated by Michelle Thompson Look out world ... here comes Noah! Noah Thompson, 5, is a BMX (bicycle motocross) racer. He is new to the sport, but you would never guess that by watching him race! I think what truly makes him a star athlete, though, is his ability to be gracious whether he wins or loses. Nothing makes me more proud than when I see him congratulate another rider on a good race! The ‘74 Beardsley Band, directed by Jim Reed. Reed followed Beardsley’s first music educator, Elden Miller, credited with establishing the band’s reputation for excellence.
■ Do you have a son, daughter, grandkid or buddy who is your pick for MVP? Nominate them for Star Athlete of the Week by going to: www.bakersfieldvoice.com and posting an article. Nominations should tell us in 50 words or less what makes this kid a star athlete and should include a photo. All nominees will be featured weekly in the print edition of The Bakersfield Voice,and each month, one nominee’s name will be drawn to receive a $50 gift card for sporting equipment, compliments of Sports Authority and TBV.
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Paw Print City: It all begins with the license
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few years ago I wrote an article in response to people frustrated over what they believed were inefficiencies with our Animal Control department. The gist of the article was that the monies generated by dog licenses are monies that can be spent making Animal Control what we all want it to be, and if we want a responsive, efficient department we should all begin by making sure our dogs are licensed. I thought again about that article as I listened to the presentation Bill Pet columnist
VICKY THRASHER
Bruce, Director of Animal Services and Bylaws of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, gave to the Animal Control Commission in Bakersfield on June 10. In his city of 1.1 million people, 91 percent of all dogs are licensed, creating the linchpin of a highly effective program that benefits pets and pet owners. His program, which contained far too much information for a column as short as this, uses licensing fees to expand their offerings into a number of activities including a curriculumbased education series for kids, immediate home returns for lost pets with no stop at the shelter along the way, money for training and behavior programs for wayward dogs (and their owners), and, through the recent licensing of cats, a free spay/neuter program for those who cannot afford the standard fee. And they managed to euthanize fewer than 450 dogs and cats in 2008 (and no, I didn’t drop any zeros).
All accomplished without breed specific bans, mandatory spay/neuter laws or even limits on the number of pets an individual may own. When all is said and done, I’m left with one question: Is this a place where we can start? Are the tenets of this program a place where the breeder, the rescuer and the family down the street can finally come together and work toward the one goal everyone would like to see — the reduction of homeless pets in Kern County? Maybe. I’m hoping that before the afterglow has burned down to an ember, the people attending that presentation will begin spreading the word and making plans for a real, substantive push to get a program along these lines going. Lives depend on it. Have a pet-related question or comment? E-mail Vicky at: vicky@pawprintcity.com or visit: www.pawprintcitytimes.com
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Hi! My name is Melody and I am spayed female, black, Chihuahua/Dachsund mix. I am approximately a year old. I came to the shelter after my owner was no longer able to care for me. I am very affectionate, cuddly and loving. I love to be with people and would make a great pet for just about any family. Don’t forget my ID number - 763969!
These pets may be adopted quickly! Please visit the KERN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER at 201 S. Mt. Vernon Ave. to see all of our adoptable pets. For more info call 661-868-7144 or visit our website at www.co.kern.ca.us/acd.
Teddy is a 1½-year-old male Border Collie Pit mix. Teddy is housebroken, Playful and minds commands. He could use some training to enhance his already good habits.
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Torrie is a 2 year old female Torti. She is playful and inquisitive. Torrie would make a great addition to any home.
If you would like to offer Teddy or Torrie a forever home, please call Bakersfield SPCA at 323-8353 today! DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED!
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