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Reduce, reuse, recycle and replace your BPA plastics BY JASMINE D. LOWE Community contributor
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liminating harmful chemicals from contaminating your body and the environment comes down to making better daily lifestyle choices. One way of keeping both you and the Earth healthy is to reduce waste by purchasing reusable products, but also by getting rid of objects containing Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical found in certain polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. BPA acts as an endocrine disruptor that mimics the natural hormone estrogen and can fool the body into stimulating unnecessary and potentially harmful reactions. BPA has become a concern because of human widespread exposure. According to the 2003-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), detectable levels of BPA were found in 93 percent of 2,517 urine samples collected from people six years of age and older. By reducing waste and replacing plastic water and baby bottles, food containers and other plastic storage used around the house with BPA-free reusable items, you and your family can stay healthy, cut costs at home and save the environment by living a “greener” life. “There are many benefits to having a more eco-conscious lifestyle,” said Sasha Windes, founder and executive director of Kern Green, a local nonprofit committed to protecting the environment through education and
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awareness. “Living more eco-conscious has dramatically improved the health of my family, and more importantly, my children.” Both of her kids used to suffer from allergy and asthma symptoms, but after changes were made in their family household, those symptoms have dramatically improved. “It has [also] saved us money being more conscious of saving energy and water. Plus it feels good to recycle and reduce waste. We all need to do our part to support our future generations,” said Windes. “Why waste when there is no need to? When you start to recycle, it is amazing how little needs to go to the landfill.”
Tips from Sasha Windes on ways to avoid BPA exposure & reduce waste ■ Don't microwave polycarbonate plastic food containers. Polycarbonatae is strong and durable, but over time it may break down from overuse at high temperatures. ■ Reduce your use of canned foods. ■ When possible, opt for glass, porcelain or stainless steel containers, particularly for hot food or liquids. ■ Purchase BPA-free products such as bottles and Rubbermaid storage containers for leftovers. This article first appeared in Bakersfield Wellness Magazine, bWell. For more on local health and wellness, go to bwellmagazine.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter (@BWellMag).
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ayie Maitia immigrated to the United States from France with some of her brothers and sisters when she was just 17 years old. She didn’t know English, but she came with a dream. Shortly after Mayie had arrived in 1947, she started working at Frank and Marie Amestoy’s hotel, which led to jobs at the Noriega Hotel and Pyrenees Café, where her experience at local Basque hotel restaurants helped
prepare her for her future. Mayie met and fell in love with bartender J.B. Maitia in 1947. The two married and had two children, Jenny and Danny. In 1954, with a 2-year-old daughter at home and only two weeks after giving birth to their son, Mayie opened her own restaurant. “It wasn’t easy. I was 25, young and just didn’t know anything. I had no fear,” said Mayie, now 84, who had a strong faith and remained optimistic that her venture would work. That’s please turn to GENERATIONS / PAGE 2
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Local figure skaters bring home 36 medals COURTESY OF WWW.MYBAKERSFIELDSPORTS.COM ecently, 10 girls from Bakersfield competed in the International Skating Associations World Figure Skating Competition, bringing home 36 medals — 23 of those medals were 1st, 2nd and 3rd place achievements. This competition comes once every four years — and these girls, with their hard-work, dedication, and pure love for the sport went out and gave it their all. Their coach, Kalina Auch (Downs) couldn’t be prouder, stating: “With over 2,000 figure skaters in this competition, it definitely wasn’t easy to podium. The competition was fierce and the judges
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had high expectations. I am proud to say my girls met these expectations — learning a lot about themselves and the importance of a good attitude and self motivation.” Earlier this year, the girls also competed in two other competitive events. They brought home a total for this year of 74 medals, 53 of those were 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placements. They also received the Deanne Laumann award and trophy with their coach for most events entered in the competition. Congratulations to all these skaters for their achievements. Always remember to skate to be the best that you can be!
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Old-fashioned ‘car rally’ Oct. 5 BY MARK RAMSEY Community contributor
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ll seven Bakersfield Rotary Clubs are hosting an old-fashioned “CAR RALLY” — a game in which people solve puzzles to learn directions to a party. Sound simple? You’ll be driving your car and getting directions from a car full of back-seat drivers! The proceeds from this event will benefit Covenant Community Services.
Rotary Clubs will be purchasing a coffee truck for the Covenant Foster Children. The Car Rally will take place on Saturday, October 5, starting at 2 p.m. at the Covenant Coffee Shop, 1700 North Chester Ave. A full sit-down dinner with Live Entertainment and prizes begins at 5 p.m. For more information on this project of Bakersfield East Rotary contact Jerry Elkind at (310) 391-1153.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 how Wool Growers Restaurant was born. “No one in their right mind would do that now. She was an innovator back in the day,” said Christiane Camou on her grandmother’s ambition. A few already established Basque restaurants served food during one set time, but stragglers missed out on meals if they did not show up promptly to eat. Mayie decided to operate hers like a regular restaurant. She kept her kitchen open for long lunch and dinner periods, having patrons come and go as they pleased. And 59 years later, Mayie’s grand idea is still bringing in large parties of people. “It was definitely my mother’s dream to have her own restaurant,” said current manager Jenny Poncetta, 60. “We’re just keeping her dream alive.” J.B. died in 1983. And in 2010, son Danny passed away from a two-and-ahalf-year battle with brain cancer. During that period of time, Christiane decided to end her nine-year career as a teacher to be with family and fill in for her uncle. She currently schedules, handles banquets and socializes with customers who are like extended family. The three generations bring out the best in each other. Mayie may run a tight ship, but her employees respect her. She treats them like her own children, often offering advice. Jenny is the people pleaser while Christiane has brought a new life to the business, which has
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