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Soldiers, athletes fight through obstacles and persevere
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ar! Good God y’all. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing.” That line from Edwin Starr’s Vietnam War protest song from the 1960’s was, and still is, relevant. OK. So, what does that have to do with a doggone sports column? Well, plenty, for this particular musing. Let’s transcend war for the time being, if you do not mind, and blend it with sporting accomplishments — accomplishments the likes of which you may never have heard or seen. We’ll take a negative and make a positive out of it. Wipe away the tears and replace them with a smile. Recently, I traveled to glitzy Las Vegas to take in a ... softball game! You’re probably thinking: “Dude could have caught a softball game at Beach Park on Wednesday night and saved the drive.” But this was not just any old softball game. This was a game between a local Vegas highpowered softball team and America’s team: the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team. Sporting 15 American soldiers wounded to varying degrees in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, the Wounded Warrior team is comprised of young men who gave of themselves, literally, to protect and defend our country. Each player/soldier is missing a leg or an arm or multiple limbs. Those missing legs have state-of-the-art prosthetics which allows them to run. And slide! Those missing an arm catch the ball
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with their mitts, toss the ball up in the air, shake off their mitts, catch the ball again and rocket the ball to its destination. Yeah, rocket it. These guys play seriously and are GOOD! They travel around the United States playing exhibition games for the love of the game. They even played at the Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals’ ballpark prior to a Nationals game earlier this year. The softball facility was jam-packed as the Warriors made their way onto the field and received a Sports columnist rousing, tear-stained standing ovation. Spectators had to congregate along the first- and third-base lines as the turnout was phenomenal.The Wounded Warrior team lost rather handily to the Las Vegas team but showed true grit and played their hearts out. There were times when a few of the Warriors fell to the ground chasing balls or running the basepaths and quite honestly it was tough to watch. But it was inspiring as well, as they would get right back up and play on as if it were no big deal. And it wasn’t! One
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has to give these men credit for having the fortitude to fight back in life and playing ball under such trying circumstances. Hey, beats sitting at home crying for yourself, wallowing in self-pity. That would be too easy to do. You and I might take that easier route. But these guys get it! Life goes on even after encountering the most atrocious of turns in one’s road of life. A couple of weeks before Las Vegas I ventured over to Pismo Beach and witnessed another miraculous, aweinspiring event involving military amputees. It was called “AmpSurf” and involved wounded veterans from the same wars ... surfing! Say what? It was incredible to watch these brave souls attempt to get atop the boards and to then navigate the waves as they actually surfed. Each surfer/soldier had at least two volunteer assistants helping them. One female surfer had but one leg and once she got up on the board it sent shivers down your spine. Her pose while on the board was akin to that of a ballet dancer. A male surfer, who had no use whatsoever of his legs, had the biggest smile ever as he came onto shore from his surf ride. And another female who was blind showed wonderful balance as she lifted her arms and raised her head to the heavens while surfing towards land all on her own. It was as if she were thanking God just for the opportunity to be on the board. I cried.
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Soldier athletes practice early this year. Unfortunately, I did not just happen upon these wonderful events. There was a reason. On June 12 of this year my niece’s
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son, U.S.M.C. Lance Corporal Cody Elliott, was on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan when he stepped on an improvised explosive device, losing his left leg and his left index finger. His right leg was mangled and he suffered a horrible facial wound. The Elliott family’s lives have changed. Cody, now 21, was an avid surfer while growing up in the Pismo Beach area. Cody was not able to attend the AmpSurf event because he is still recovering and going through rehabilitation at the military hospital in San Diego. He has not been able to be fit for a prosthetic at this time. It just so happened that on the very day of the softball game in Las Vegas, Cody took his first step with his injured right leg at the rehab center on a specially conformed treadmill. Knowing Cody's determination and resilience I'm sure he would have been on one of the boards at Pismo, if possible. People, please take all of the positives from this column and whatever you do, do not feel sorry for these American heroes — they don't want you to be! These softball players and surfers want us all to strive to do the best we can with what we have — as does Cody. They want us to look past and to fight past any obstacles which may come our way. Don't worry about the little things. Have fun. Be happy. War. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing! Truer words may never have been spoken.
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Laurelglen Bible Church will be lit up with fun for all ages from 6 to 9 p.m. on October 31 for its annual ‘Ashe Bash’ carnival and costume contest. LBC is located at 2801 Ashe Road.
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One person’s weed is ‘Ashe Bash’ is a family tradition another person’s flower BY MEGAN TABANGCORA Community contributor
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aurelglen Bible Church is excited to share October 31 with our friends and neighbors. From 6 to 9 p.m. the LBC campus will be lit up with fun for all ages! While everyone enjoys our Trunk or Treat and Game Booths galore, the
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littlest ones love our baby cows, deluxe kiddie train and bounce houses. Parents have come to appreciate the “Man Cave” complete with Monday Night Football, while teens get lost in the hay maze or thrilled on the 180 Degree Giant Slide and Obstacle Course. No carnival would be complete
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CSUB host two artists, celebrate music inspired by Emily Dickinson BY JENNIFER BURGER Community contributor
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SU Bakersfield’s Department of Music is pleased to host two artists based in New York for a unique day of masterclasses, talks and a recital. The day is a celebration of music inspired by the timeless words of Emily Dickinson. On Wednesday, October 26, James Sproul (composer), Danya Katok (soprano) and Nana Shi (piano) will visit CSUB for a day of activities in support of their evening recital. At 2 p.m., CSUB alumnus James Sproul will lead a talk about his composition “Dream Cycle” — which uses text by Dickinson — which will be presented by Katok/Shi later that evening. Additionally, Sproul will work with current CSUB student composers on their current compositional projects in an informal talk/presentation. This event is free to the public and will take place in Music Building, room 111. At 3:30 p.m. in the Music Building, room 127, Danya Katok and Nana Shi will present a masterclass on contemporary vocal music and accompanying —
including interaction with members of the CSUB Opera Theatre who are preparing to present the opera Albert Herring by composer Benjamin Britten. This event is also free to the public, and students interested in presenting music to our guest artists need to contact Jim Scully at 654-2511. The highlight of this residency is the concert at 7:30 p.m. in Music Building, room 127. Katok and Shi will present a series of works inspired by the poetry of Emily Dickinson in a wondrous recital. In addition to the full performance of “Dream Cycles” by Sproul, music by Copland and others will be included in the program. “These performers are building their careers in New York and this west coast visit is a treat to say the least,” said Jim Scully, CSUB Music faculty. Tickets for the concert will be available at the door starting 45 minutes before the start time. Prices are: $10/general admission; $5/seniors; CSUB Students w/ ID FREE. For more information, call 654-2511.
BY USERNAME: SONFLOWERANDGRACE n a recent drive through our beautiful mountain area, I was fascinated by the size of wish flowers growing alongside the road. These dandelions were huge — easily the size of a bouquet of normal sized blooms. As I was wondering aloud whether bigger blooms meant bigger wishes or a bigger chance of wishes coming true, my husband promptly pulled over and picked me a wish! I know all the rumors. Dandelions are supposedly “mobile vulgaris” — a common weed. Since I was a child, I never gave much credence to those rumors. Fragrant, yellow blooms growing amidst a green lawn sea were pleasant surprises. Dandelion bouquets and children go hand in hand. Unlike the flowerbed, a flower blossoming in the middle of the play yard was without restriction. Children are perplexed why adults do not share in their enthusiasm when presented with that thoughtful posy. Regrettably, a great deal of adulthood is spent trying to eradicate weeds from our landscape. Following society’s lead, we ignore the heritage and benefit of this plant much like we do with one another. The fact remains that dandelions were brought to the United States intentionally by our European ancestors for medicinal purposes — and as food for honeybee propagation. Related to chicory and Echinacea, its benefits include but are not limited to treatment of high blood pressure and detoxification of liver, kidneys and gall bladder. It may be used in treatment of eczema, psoriasis and arthritis. Dandelions are loaded with potassium and vitamins A, B, C, and D. Intending to “save my wish,” I brought my wish flower home. Upon studying it, I found it to be an intricate bloom. Even though it has morphed from a soft yellow button to a fuzzy skeleton, it remains sweetly fragrant. The countless tiny fibers or seeds are what scatter to the winds when blown upon. I cannot help but feel a kinship to this widely
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misunderstood flower. Oftentimes, I have felt misunderstood or under appreciated. Due to disability or illness, I have felt depressingly inadequate. I felt that I have not measured up to society’s standards of success or have been judged solely by my sex, station or beliefs. Oftentimes, I have been the one doing the judging. Ralph Waldo Emerson reminds us that: “Weeds are plants whose usefulness we have not yet determined.” People are like weeds. Similar to that dandelion is each precious soul which begins life with hope and promise. Our bodies change, our circumstances vary throughout our lifetime. However, who we are is not validated by others’ impression or opinion. We all have something to offer this world despite our stature or circumstances. Karen C. DavisFor instance, a simple smile is Solomon priceless and readily available just like that bouquet growing in the front lawn. Wishes and hope keep us alive, driving us to keep striving forward. Dreams are the seeds of innovation and accomplishment. We are all given a daily opportunity to reach out to others in need – and THOSE who are a lot worse off than our present plight. Each day we awaken is a gift which we forgot somewhere between childhood and adulthood. As those weeds in life, I have the power to change them to blossoms with one positive thought. David Masumoto put it well in his Epitaph to a Peach: “But now I have very few weeds on my farm. I removed them in a single day using a very simple method. I didn’t even break into a sweat. I simply redefined what I call a weed.”
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