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Teens take part in ‘Devil Pups’ Marine program BY DICK TAYLOR Community contributor
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bout 300 young men and women from California, Nevada, New Mexico and Arizona graduated from the Devil Pups program at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton on July 27, including 19 boys and girls from Kern County. The 19 are: Dustin Avila, Jenifer Castaneda, Colin Clark, Ellis Skyreese, Victoria Espericueta, Dalton Grogan, Dakota Harbuck, Dylan Harbuck, Josh Harper, Edgar Hernandez, Barrington Lewis III, Gabbie Lugo, Triston Mends, Timber Miriah, Nathan Perry, Eddie Rodriguez, Jacob Ruiz, Victoria Scoggan and Jovany Suarez. Ken Sloan, a 2012 graduate of the program, returned to serve as an
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Chamber ‘Happy Class’ offers tips to ‘create a life you love’ COURTESY OF GREATER BAKERSFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE he Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce invites you to its “Happy Class,” focused on “creating a life you love” with Sue Watson on Tuesday. This seminar will discuss inspiring tips and techniques, and will provide research on happiness that can help you create your happy life. Watson will talk about what to do and what not to do when discovering your happiness. Particapants are expected leave with a commitment to be happy, and a call to action to get things start-
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to have a powerful, positive impact on the quality of life of young men and women by educating and training them in principles of good citizenship, self control, confidence, discipline, teamwork, respect for others, their family and their country. Marine Corps instructors, highly trained in leadership, provide direction, motivation and training during the 10-day program. During their stay, Devil Pups live in Marine Corps barracks, eat Marine Corps chow, and participate in runs up to five miles and other conditioning exercises. They are also taught first aid, participate in a bivouac, jump from a 35-foot tower into a swimming pool, and other innovative and interactive educational programs that are behaviorally oriented and tailored for teens. The Marine Corps is reimbursed for food, lodging, transportation and other consumables by Devil Pups, Inc., a
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private nonprofit corporation. The program’s motto, “growth through challenge,” helps to challenge and develop the young teenager’s mind with respect to their tremendous potentials in life. Notable Devil Pup graduates include actor Tom Selleck and U.S. Congressman Elton Gallegly. Additional principles taught during the Devil
Pup’s 10-day camp include nutrition, manners, how to achieve life goals and dreams, maintaining one’s image, and doing the right thing. Graduates realize they can accomplish much more in life than they ever felt possible. Old Smokey is a 1,300foot mountain on Camp Pendleton overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Once the Devil Pups climbed this venerable landmark, each was presented a
“challenge coin” in recognition of conquering this culminating obstacle. Retired U.S. Marine Col. Trace Deneke, the Devil Pups encampment commander, said "It might come as a surprise to some that this is not a recruiting tool for the Marines. In fact, about 23 percent of our graduates enter the military later as they are old enough. However, all of our graduates cite their
BY MARIA DEMAYO Community contributor
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he 2013 Kern Green awards banquet will be held the evening of Aug. 22 at Aera Energy, 10000 Ming Ave. The banquet will recognize businesses, organizations, governments, schools and individuals going above and beyond to make a positive environmental impact in the Kern County community. Tickets are $50 and include a local meal prepared by Moo Creamery and Borda Petite.
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to 11 a.m. Aug. 17 at the Bakersfield Homeless Center. Children will enjoy the experience of receiving a new backpack filled with school supplies, which they can use in their classrooms. This community service project of Bakersfield East Rotary is just one of more than 12 projects planned for Bakersfield East Rotary in 2013-14. Bakersfield East Rotary has been serving the community for 61 years, striving to make an impact in the East Bakersfield area. For more information about this project by the Bakersfield East Rotary or others, call Christy Swatzell at 679-1716.
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From left, Victoria Scoggan, Timber Miriah and Dustin Avila display a “challenge coin” earned after climbing Old Smokey, just one of the training exercises offered at Devil Pups program at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. All three are members of the Kern Valley Sheriff's Activity League, led by Kern County Sheriff's Deputy Joe Garcia (not shown).
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