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The Bakersfield Voice Sunday, January 30, 2011

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YOUR GARDEN

Spring is hiding beneath that blanket of fog

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anuary is an interesting time of year. We know in our heads it’s still winter — and it is still cold — but once in a while we get a glimpse of spring. A recent weekend was one of those little windows that make us catch spring fever. Even though I know there is still lots of cold to come, I want to get out there. Here are some tips that will help soothe the spring fever — and make our lives a little easier once spring truly arrives. Start cleaning all the wet matted leaves left over from the rain. I noticed, back behind and around the base of my shrubs, a nice collection of built up debris. After getting through the build up, I spied lots of small weeds germinating. When I raked

KATHY ROBINSON Gardening columnist

the area out, most of these seedlings are gone. As soon as I clean an area, I apply preemergent (seed control). Don't forget to water it in. If you missed your December 1 application (like I did) put it on now — then get back on a weed control schedule with a new application on

March 1. Fertilize your lawn with winter release

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fertilizer. I would also use some Gro Power Plus on all the flowerbeds. Hit the

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whole yard with some dormant oil to get the bugs that stayed around for the winter. As far as watering goes, I noticed the ground is getting pretty dry, so I’ve set the clock on once a week for a nice long soak. I can always switch it off if it starts to rain again. The fog will make the surface appear damp and can be very misleading. Pots too, can probably, use a good soaking. Winter is a good time to mulch the beds with forest humus. If you have trouble with cats in the flowerbeds, Coco Mulch has been a good deterrent for many of our customers. We have had good reports. Prune dormant roses and trees now.

Remember though, not to prune, early spring bloomers. Varieties that “tip bloom” and set their flower buds at the end of the summer should be left alone until after they bloom. Plants like azaleas, lilacs, forsythias, spirea, camellias, viburnum, and tulip magnolias are some of those varieties to leave alone. Well, I think all this work will help me get over my spring fever but, I’m going to need a few more sunny weekends to get it all accomplished. My next foggy day off I think I’ll take the lawn mower to the shop — then I’ll truly be ready for spring. Bring it on ... I’m ready!

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‘The show MUST go on’ BY LISA BOLTON Community contributor

rontier High School’s ASB brings you the greatest show on earth —The Fifth annual Frontier High School Airband “THE SHOW MUST GO ON.” This is sure to be the most exciting and thrilling event of the year. Preparations for the FHS Airband are currently underway. The show will be held on the February 3, 4 and 5. There will be 14 student bands lip-syncing to their favorite bands from Motown, Country, HipHop, Classic Rock and contemporary Pop. Pre-sale tickets are on sale for $10 at the Frontier finance office, $15 at the door of Frontier’s Performing Arts Center — or you can purchase all three nights in advance for $25. Airband features not only student groups, but also teacher bands. This year’s parent act will bring a unique twist to the event. Visit the FHS website for a parent application. All proceeds will benefit the students at Frontier High School. We’ll see you there!

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Bearded Milk Maids performed “When I Grow Up” and were the first place winners at the 2010 Frontier High Airband competition.

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Kevin Burton, President/Executive Director of the San Joaquin Community Hospital Foundation; Jacqui Pitt, nurse manager of the Grossman Burn Center at SJCH; Madeline Reade; her younger sister, Andrea Reade; Grandma Jeannie Reade; and Amanda Reade, the girls' mother.

Young entrepreneur donates cookbook sales to burn center BY TERESA ADAMO Community contributor

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Second place winners — Nerds With Attitudes — performed “Livin' La Vida Loca.”

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Airband contestants, including student, group and parent acts will “rock” Frontier High Feb. 3-5.

n entrepreneur in the making — and one with a generous spirit — Madeline Reade, 10, compiled a collection of family recipes, sold multiple copies during the holiday season and will now donate the proceeds — $1,000 — to the Chevron Fund, which subsidizes treatment costs for uninsured children with burn injuries treated at the Aera Clinic/Grossman Burn Center at San

Hispanic chamber honors peers

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BY JAY TAMSI Community contributor

Happy Birthday, Aaron!

hen it comes to celebrating the success of its community, one must look to those who are passionate about their work and community involvement. For that reason, the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor the following professionals at its 26th annual Installation of Officers and Business Awards to be held 6 p.m. Saturday Feb. 5 at the Bakersfield Marriott Hotel in downtown Bakersfield. “What is significant about these honors is that they are selected and nominated by their peers,” said Jay Tamsi, chair of the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board. “These individuals and businesses didn't apply or seek out the recognition. By contrast, their colleagues have seen the accomplishments they have done and feel they are deserving of such honor.” The honorees are the following: • Business Man of the Year Award: Dr. Carlos Alvarez of Valley Medical Group • Woman of the Year: Maria Hernandez, Univision, Host of Bakersfield Al Dia • Small Business of the Year: Mission Family Mortuary • Large Business of the Year: Personal Express Insurance

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BY SALLY SAFFELL Community contributor

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Joaquin Community Hospital, (SJCH). In December, Madeline officially presented the donation as well as a cookbook to hospital representatives, including Kevin Burton, SJCH Foundation President/Executive Director; and members of the burn center team. The cookbook is available in San Joaquin Community Hospital’s gift shop where it sells for $12. All the proceeds go toward the Chevron Fund.

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• Corporation of the Year: Bakersfield Family Medical Center • Chair Recognition: Jay Tamsi • Community Service Award: Norma Rojas-Mora, President of Latina Leaders of Kern County • Nonprofit Award: SAL (Sheriff's Activities League) The annual chamber event is expected to be one of its best in recent years. “2011 symbolizes a year of hope and optimism and the mood is swing on a positive front,” Tamsi said. “We are expecting great things to come this year. It's a very energetic group.” Tamsi was referring to the new 2011 board, which will be installed by Kern County Superior Court Judges, the Honorables Robert Tafoya and Jose Benavides. The new board is as follows: Jay Tamsi; Risto Rubio; Ramona Herrera; Olivia Garcia; Blodgie Rodriguez; David Alanis; Ed Taylor; Carlos Navarro; Jose A. Guerrero; Sheri Miller; Donna Hollingsworth; Ruben Gonzales; Joe Serrano; Miguel Cabrera; Nick Ortiz; Denise Ornelas; Donna Hermann; and Shirley Franco. Tickets and sponsorships are still available but going fast. Cost is $60 per person, and $500 for a table of 10. To RSVP, email Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Maggie Ortega mortega@kchcc.org or call 633-5495.


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