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Sunday, September 8, 2013 The Bakersfield Voice
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herry Frith, an author from Bakersfield, recently released her children’s book, “Sticky Icky Booger Bugs.” The book tell the tale of a boy’s battle with cystic fibrosis as he attempts to avoid the hospital. The boy, Kory, is just like any other kid — he loves recess, playing soccer and exploring his neighborhood with his best friend. With every puff, cough, and sneeze, Kory keeps the sticky icky booger bugs away so he can have fun every day! Sticky Icky Booger Bugs is a picture book, illustrated by Caroll Newell Walter, for children up to 7 years old. Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. About 30,000 children each year are diagnosed and battling cystic fibrosis. And there is no cure for this progressive disease. Frith wrote Sticky Icky Booger Bugs after her sons, Kory and Kevin, were diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. She wanted to explain aspects of Frith the disorder using words the children could understand. Helped by colorful illustrations and the knowledge they gained, they were able to deal with the sticky icky booger bugs using simple routines to keep their cystic fibrosis at bay. This story lets children know that they are loved, no matter what their medical situation may be.
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The book was released on July 26, and is now available for sale on Amazon.com. Frith lives in Bakersfield with her three boys — Kyle, Kevin, and Kory — and the founder of Helping Hearts, a nonprofit organization. She has patents and copyrights pending in various areas and lives each day full of new ideas and grace. Illustrator Carol Newell Walter majored in fine arts at Wayne State University, and earned a bachelor’s degree and teaching credentials from Cal State Bakersfield. Now retired, Newelll and her husband live in Bakersfield, where she continues to create all kinds of artwork. For more information, go to beatsnot.com.
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Alliance CEO appointed to state council BY CAROLANN WOOTON Community contributor
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ouis Gill, CEO of the Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault, has received an appointment to the California State Domestic Violence Advisory Council. The mission of the council is to collaborate with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to ensure the safe- Gill ty and security of all domestic violence victims through the development of policies, procedures
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and priorities that promote effective and accessible services for victims. Gill says believes this will provide an opportunity to offer a voice for the great work done in domestic violence in the Central Valley. “There are some amazing, dedicated, and talented individuals who are working hard to provide services and support to victims in the Valley,” Gill said. “I am honored to be able to serve our community and our field in this manner.” The appointment is for an indefinite term, and the council services at the pleasure of Senate Rules Committee.
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Beardsley Elementary School student Sydnee Choat shows off in 2010 the quilt she made for children who are sick, or have been traumatized. Many fourth-, fifth- and sixthgrade students at Beardsley Elementary School have spent weeks making quilts and cozy blankets that will be turned over to Project Linus for distribution. HENRY A. BARRIOS / CALIFORNIAN FILE
Help bring comfort to local sick children on ‘Make a Blanket Day’ BY MICHELE WILLIS Community contributor
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roject Linus’ “Make a Blanket Day” will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 5500 Fruitvale Ave. The event is co-sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Project Linus needs your help providing blankets for children in our community in need. Here is how you can help: • Bring fabric, materials or scissors and help us make blankets. • You may bring handmade completed please turn to BLANKET / PAGE 2
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The sanctuary at the St. Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church at 9200 White Lane.
St. Demiana church to host open house BY JASMIN SHENOUDA Community contributor
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t. Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church is invited the community to visit the church, at 9200 White Lane, for its open house from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14. Learn about the local Coptic church. Refreshments will be served.
For more information, go to stdemianacoc.org, or call 664-7320.
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blankets ready to donate. • Fabric (1-1/2 yard length) batting and yarn may be donated (flannel, cotton and fleece are accepted). • No experience necessary. Any help is appreciated. • Project Linus welcomes all styles of blankets — crocheted, knitted, quilted, fleece. • Blankets are for infants through teen years, and any size is appropriate. About Project Linus Project Linus, a volunteer organization, has been in existence nationwide for about 16 years with more than 375 chapters. The Kern County began in December 2005. Project Linus is a volunteer organization. Our local chapter was named chamber of commerce “Humanitarian
Group of the Year” in 2007 and 2008. Michele Willis is the chapter coordinator. The mission at Project Linus is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.” Project Linus also provides an opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local communities to come together for the benefit of children. Kern’s chapter has donated more than 22,000 blankets to children in our local communities since 2005. Join the group monthly to make blankets for local children. All blankets stay in the local communities unless a disaster occurs, and blankets and resources go to help the children in the other areas. For more information about the local chapter, or to find out how you can help, go to projectlinusbakersfield.com.
hen one of the seven of us kids faced a new challenge or situation, our mom used to tell a story. It centered around a young woman who moved to a new apartment complex. She approached the manager and asked, “Are the people who live here nice?” The manager gave her a close look and asked, “What did you think of the people at your old apartment complex?” The woman responded that they were wonderful. The manager paused and said, “Oh, you’re going to love it here. The people are wonderful!” I thought of that story as I packed some 50 boxes of books and files in my move from Stonecreek Junior High to Warren Junior High. Now, granted, I had worked at Warren for five years, but I was invited to open our new junior high some seven years ago. As I made my decision to go back to Warren, I gazed at the sweet faces of my students and thought, “How can I leave these wonderful kids?” I can’t recall how many siblings I taught at Stonecreek, and have been so warmly embraced by the families there. I ached at the thought of leaving them. Fortunately, my long gone mama’s words came back to me. I loved the kids at Stonecreek and I will love the kids at Warren. I’m reminded to bloom where I am
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planted. I must be the best I can be where I am today. I have to love my surroundings and keep the challenges in perspective. If I can do that where I am, where I go next will be a joy. Sometimes it takes a leap of faith to make a change in life, but if we all make the best of where we are, the next place will be fabulous. While nervously preparing for what is now my new school, I met our creative and talented orchestra director, Audrey Boyle. I told her how much I loved our band director Jeremy Martin and that he’d often invite me to accompany him to Disneyland with the Stonecreek Marching Stampede. That sweet Audrey looked at me and said, “I Education columnist would love to have you accompany me to Disneyland with the Warren Wildcats. Mark May 20, 2014, on your calendar!” I’m thinking about my mom and the story of the new apartment complex. I’m going to love it at Warren Junior High! Peggy Dewane-Pope is a seventhgrade teacher in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.
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‘Boots and Bachelor Auction’ to be held Sept. 27 BY CAROLANN WOOTON Community contributor
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he 2013 “Boots and Bachelor Auction” fundraising event for the Bakersfield Homeless Center will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 at the Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace. The Bakersfield Homeless Center is the only 174 bed homeless shelter serving women, children and families in Kern County. In the 2011-12 year, the homeless center provided year-around emergency shelter, food, clothing and supportive services for more than 23 consecutive years. During this time, the center provided about 3.4 million hot meals, more than 1 million warm beds, 6,675 jobs, and nearly 7,000 housing placements to some of the most vulnerable residents of the community. Along with emergency services, the center
operates Discovery Depot, the only licensed day care facility within the state operating from a homeless center. This year’s Boots and Bachelor Auction promises to be another amazing event, packed with loads of fun and entertainment. Sixteen bachelors will be auctioned off, and also will feature live deejay entertainment, a live auction and a silent auction. This is an event you will not want to miss with limited seating available. Tickets are $50 and are available now by calling 378-5646. Like Boots and Bachelor Auction on Facebook at Facebook.com/BakersfieldBachelorAuction, or visit kernbachelors.com .
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