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The Bakersfield Californian Sunday, September 30, 2012
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Students learn community leadership skills at conference
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ake 150 student leaders from Central California high schools, mix in some inspirational speakers, some corporate chief executive officers, add in great ideas from those kids, and you get projects that are changing the country. Enthusiastic screams poured out of the auditorium of the Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) leadership conference. My classmates Grant Obenshain, Harmaneet Gill and I felt that by the end of the weekend, all three of us were ready to lead our school, Ridgeview High, and involve more students in activities and volunteer work throughout the community. “HOBY has forever changed my life that I can only express by actions and by changing the world one step at a time with my newly formed family and support base,” says Mickey Cushine, a HOBY attendee from Independence High School. HOBY was founded in 1958. According to the HOBY website: “HOBY’s mission is to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and inno-
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vation. HOBY programs are conducted annually throughout the United States, serving local and international high school students.” Through cheers and activities, talent shows and community service projects, we learned how to help people reach their potential to make a difference in society. Sophomores from previous years have made their mark with community service projects like Alex’s Lemonade Guest columnist Stand, the creation of non-profit organizations like “Saint Louis Food Rescue,” and even just walking around with a smile. The amazing thing about the whole program was the fact that all 152 of us high school students could interact with each other as old friends from the moment we stepped into
Christopher Mazmanian
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Student leaders from Central California high schools — including local students Christopher Mazmanian, Grant Obenshain, and Harmaneet Gill of Ridgeview High School — recently participated in the Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) leadership conference where they learned skills to help them become community leaders.
the world of HOBY. “HOBY changed my life for the better,” Obenshain said. “HOBY cannot be explained through words; you just HAD to be there!” Gill exclaimed. Yes, these phrases are very
cliche, but they ring true in every case. It was an amazing weekend, filled with spectacular activities, amazing people, and remarkable lessons in leadership; all in all, it was outstanding!
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We’re all hopeful that we’ll make Bakersfield — and the world — a better place! Christopher Mazmanian is a student leader at Ridgeview High School in Southwest Bakersfield.
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Hillcrest Memorial Park to mark 50 years with community celebration COURTESY OF HILLCREST MEMORIAL PARK illcrest Memorial Park, a local Dignity Memorial provider, is seeking contributions for a time capsule from the community to commemorate 50 years of service to Bakersfield and surrounding communities. The time capsule will be buried during a community mixer to celebrate Hillcrest’s anniversary, reflect on some of the area’s most important history, and preserve present-day history for future generations. The event is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. Contributions to the time capsule are encouraged from community members, businesses, schools, civic groups and community organizations, and must be received by Oct. 5. “The heritage and history of our community, the lives of individuals we served and of everyone who has helped shape Bakersfield in the past 50 years, are important to us,” said Curtis Woods, II, general manager of Hillcrest Memorial Park. “It is our honor to build this time capsule and to celebrate 50 years of service with our entire community.” Contributions for the capsule should reflect the present day history, culture and lifestyles of Bakersfield and surrounding areas, and may be furnished individually or by groups. Items
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Members and friends of Parkside Church enjoy workship and a picnic lunch at last year’s annual “Church at the Park” event. This year’s event is Sunday, October 7. The event is free and is open to the public.
Parkside Church to host outdoor service, picnic lunch BY JOSH HEIMILLER COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTOR
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nce a year Parkside Church, at 2515 Church Ave., experiences a mass exodus. But people are not leaving the church, they are simply going across the street for Church at the Park. With chairs and blankets spread out across the grass and the cover of trees overhead, the annual event includes upbeat music and a message from the Bible. After the worship service, the church provides a free lunch and fun activities for all ages. At last year's event, an inflatable bounce house and an obstacle course provided entertainment for the children. Teenagers had an opportunity to showcase their skill in the inflatable jousting ring. Adults enjoyed live music in the shade. Church at the Park isn’t just a fun event for church members and their families. The church sees this event as a bridge to reach the surrounding neighborhood. “Many people are intimidated to
walk through the doors of a church,” a volunteer said. “But it’s easier to get people to come to church at the park. It’s a way that we can bring the church to them.” Members of the congregation post upcoming park events on community calendars and distribute door-hanger invitations in the neighborhood. The church has hosted other themed events at the park as well. The first event was Christmas at the Park which drew about 80 people. Picnic at the Park grew to more than 100 people. After several years of hosting similar events, Church at the Park consistently attracts more 300 people. “Church at the Park is our way of showing God's love to our community,” Pastor Chris Bennett said. “We simply want to provide a free and fun event that the whole family can enjoy.” This year's Church at the Park event is at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7. The event is open to the community. For more information, go to Parkside Church's website at www.connectgrowreach.org.
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should reflect the spirit of the present and the unique values and attributes that form our community. Items can be homemade or found in the community such as: • Items representing groups active in the community — Scouts, churches, historical societies, veterans, schools, clubs, teams, etc. • Packaging and pricing from trendy foods, toys, tools, gadgets or products. • Indicators of current technology — even if the photos from a digital camera can’t be downloaded, they tell a story about life today. • Newspapers or magazines showing current events or current trends. • Photographs, completed journals, scrapbooks, letters, stories, or currency. The capsule will be buried on Oct. 11 under a large oak tree known as the Founders’ Tree, and marked with a plaque and instructions to be opened in the year 2062. The Founders’ Tree was grown from an acorn planted by Sadie A. Lucy, co-founder of Hillcrest Memorial Park, 50 years ago. To be included, all items must be brought to Hillcrest Memorial Park by Friday, Oct. 5. For more information on the time capsule and the community celebration, call Michelle Arnold at 366-5766.
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Gone fishin’ ... Bennett Slegers of Bakersfield, Gary Haagsma of Bakersfield and Pete De Jong of Shafter display their catch on a recent salmon fishing trip in Lake Michigan. They caught their limit on a half-day boat out of Chicago. COURTESY OF WWW.MYBAKERSFIELDSPORTS.COM
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The Bakersfield Californian Sunday, September 30, 2012