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A job well done! BY JULIE DODGE Community Contributor
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rontier Titans JV Volleyball team took first place at The Junior Varsity Volleyball 2009 Power Classic
Tournament held at Centennial High School on Oct. 3. Congratulations: Hailey Keeter #2, Brianna Serria #3, Amanda Alvarado #4,Torie Poulton #5, Mayci Banducci #6, Cheyanne Ford #7, Hannah Dodge #8,
Teighlor Baugher #9, Nicci Bloomer #10, Stephanie Lange #11, Taylor Holliday #12, Daryan Heathcott #14, Makenzie Brown #16; and coaches Christie Kessler and Brandi Bazemore. Job well done!
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orth High girls soccer, boys basketball, and girls and boys track will host its Second annual Golf Tournament, Saturday, Nov. 7. at North Kern Golf Course, 17412 Quality Road. Registration will be at 9:30 a.m. and lunch to follow a noon shotgun start. $80 per person or $300 per team of four. Cost of tournament includes: • 18 holes of scramble golf;
• Range balls; • Longest drive and closest to the hole; • Contest prizes; • Opportunity Drawing; • Contests throughout tournament. To register, call 428-1574. For more information call, Aaron Dutto at 706-1075, Alison Doorn at 428-1574, or Adam Dawson at 345-6768.
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Beardsley Community Foundation needs YOUR support BY RICHARD STOTLER Community contributor
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he Beardsley Foundation will be holding its Fifth annual Growler Golf Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the North Kern Golf Course, 17412 Quality Road. Registration begins at 11 a.m.; lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.; and, shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Entry is $85 per golfer The Beardsley Foundation is dedicated to raising funds to support special student-related activ-
ities on all four campuses. Each fall the foundation supports a Growler Golf Tournament and the fall carnival. The community support from within and from outside the Beardsley family is extensive. The foundation provides support for the World Famous Beardsley Marching Band, our athletic programs, Camp KEEP, and educational endeavors. Students benefit greatly from the hard work of the foundation. In a time of need, the community works hard to support the
needs of the Beardsley students as the district, teachers and the families face difficult financial hardship. The Beardsley Foundation has dedicated itself to supporting the needs of the Beardsley students at all times. If you are interested in supporting the foundation financially, or are interested in participating in the golf tournament, please feel free to call Richard Belcher at 392-9254 ext. 217 or Kevin Williams at 392-1417 ext. 212.
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Sidewalk art transforms The Marketplace! BY BARBARA BUTLER Community contributor
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nce again, colorful chalk images from the Via Arté Italian Street Festival 2009 transformed The Marketplace parking areas. I knew the wonderful fall weather would offer visitors the opportunity to enjoy good food, live entertainment and amazing original art, so I grabbed my family and off we went. When we arrived, the Chesterfield King and the Sultans of Swing were busy rocking the crowd with their 40s swing music. All around the fountain area couples were dancing to that driving beat. Even my toes were tapping, but with a torn meniscus I decided to leave the dancing alone. The parking area was a sea of color, so we headed over to enjoy the art. The work is truly amazing, whether it is created by professional or student. If you have never been, be sure and
mark it on your calendar for next year. It really is a “MUST SEE.” A big “THANK YOU” to all the artists for their hard work. I think this was the best festival yet! Proceeds from Via Arté benefit the Bakersfield Museum of Art educational programs. The Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St., offers free admission every third Friday. For more information regarding the Bakersfield Museum of Art, call 323-7219 or go to: www.bmoa.org. Remember, no matter what your physical limitations, there is a style of photography for you. Barbara Butler is the owner of FireCreek Photography and a member of Kern Photography Association. For more information, please visit our Web site at: www.kernphotographyassociation.org. — See more Via Arté photos, pg. 8
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Communication is key Parent-teacher relationship is secret to student’s success.
Book it! CSUB professor writes book to take the mystery out of economics.
Celt-turned-local shares story Battle of Celtic bands article & one man’s journey across the “pond.”
About the cover Barbara Butler shot our cover photo at the recent Via Arté Italian Street Festival 2009 at The Marketplace where professioinal artists and art students transformed bare sidewalks into works of art using chalk. Proceeds from the Via Arté festival benefit the Bakersfield Museum of Art. Your photo could be on our next cover! Photos and stories for the Nov. 1 issue must be posted by Wednesday, Oct. 21. at 5 p.m.
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ometimes when my kids come home with a story about school I think, “I must be missing something!” Chances are, I am. Through the years, I have found myself calling or emailing teachers to get the direct scoop. Recently, my youngest broke her leg and missed lots of school and while she is in high school, I still keep in touch with her teachers. I certainly don’t smother, but I do want to keep my fingers on the pulse of what’s going on. From a teacher’s perspective, I would much rather know if something is amiss at home. Whether they are health issues, emotional issues, or life changes, I find I’m a much more compassionate teacher when I am aware of upheaval. We teachers can also help prioritize work if absences become a problem. Raising children brings about challenges and there may be times we just might be able to help. We have student action teams that involve a group of teachers, a counselor, administra-
tor, and even a health professional, if needed. We also have fabulous resources including parent training, books, and potentially referrals to organizations. I’ve been accused of hovering — a college professor told me that when I was Education columnist touring a campus with my 18-yearold — but I’d rather hover than miss an opportunity to help my child through a difficult time. If a parent needs help with a child, school personnel just might have a solution, know how to find one, or provide a compassionate ear or two! Peggy Dewane-Pope is a teacher with the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.
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he state of the economy remains a red-hot topic. Agreeing on reasons for the 2008 market collapse and effects of the subsequent bailout will keep economists and politicians busy for years. Mark A. Martinez, California State University, Bakersfield political science professor and radio talk show host, tackles the topic in his new book “The Myth of the Free Market.” “By looking at history, it is possible to see that political processes and the state are not only instrumental in making capitalist markets work, but that there would be no capitalist markets or wealth creation without state intervention,” Martinez said. “The book is a good introduction to comparative economic systems in a way that is very accessible to those who may be new to studying economies.” The book refutes standard mantras of free market economic theory by showing how capitalist economies developed and why the state matters in their functioning. The book, released in March by Kumarian Press, has received high praise and is consistently ranked in the top 100 in three different sales categories on Amazon.com. Ha-Joon Chang from the University of Cambridge noted,“Mark Martinez forces us to re-examine the myth of the ‘natural’ free market order. Using very
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CSUB professor and radio talk show host, Mark A. Martinez, tackles recent economic developments in his book “The Myth of the Free Market.”
intelligently a wide range of fascinating historical and contemporary examples, he takes us through many important economic, political, and philosophical reflections about the true nature of the market system and its important but limited role in the construction of a civilized society.” “The Myth of the Free Market” is available locally at Russo’s Books in the Marketplace, Borders, Barnes and Noble, and through Amazon.com.
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Educator of the month Veronica Green Nominated by Mrs. Green’s Class of 2009-10 We nominate Mrs. Veronica Green for educator of the month. She teaches sixth grade at Downtown Elementary. Mrs. Green always encourages us to do our best. This year, Mrs. Green told us that we have to be more responsible students because we’re growing up. But that helps us learn even more and get ready for junior high and high school. We will be going to Camp Keepyour this month To submit nominee for Educator of the Month, go to: www.northwest voice.com then click on “Post Something!” and contribute a know it will be fun! with Mrs. paragraph Green —about wewhy you appreciate and would like to recognize your nominee. Be sure Thank you,toMrs. for allname, youschool, do! department and picture. The contest is open to includeGreen, the educator’s educators in the Southwest area. Entries can also be e-mailed to: dmartin@northwestvoice.com. Each month the winning entry $50 gift certificate, compliments of GW School Supply and The Northwest Voice.
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Celts battle for gold! BY ROBBIE BYRNE Community contributor
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crossed the Ocean for a heart of gold! — as the song goes and, as well as finding a heart of gold (we got married) I found three great Bakersfield musicians. I play bagpipes, Uilleann pipes, penny whistles, and am steeped in the Celtic tradition of Irish and Scots music. I served in the Scots Guards, performed at many venues around the world, plus performed for the Queen of England at Buckingham Palace during state and presidential visits. I also performed at many folk and traditional festivals, Highland Scottish games and Celtic Festivals. My late wife died of cancer about six years ago, and my sister lives in Bakersfield, so I decided to travel from Britain to visit her, and met and fell in love with my present wife, DiSheree. I started a traditional music session in McMurphy’s Bar, then opened one in Riley’s Tavern downtown, and now it is being held in Dagney’s Cafe, downtown every Wednesday evening. But my heart was also in creating a more “rocky” Celtic sound. I met Walter Baldwin, (drums) Dougie Kirk, (Bass) and Richard Cheney (Voice,
electric guitars) and to our amazement, a new kind of sound emerged. I call it “Celtic Evolution,” a blend of modern rock and traditional Celtic music whereby the bagpipes sometimes play the “lead” in some of the original songs and tunes. We called the band, 1916, after the Dublin Uprising at the General Post Office against the British Army, in April 1916. Bog Iron, (from Monterey) 1916, and Whiskey Galore will be performing at Fishlips. Bog Iron are on tour and were very pleased to put Bakersfield on their agenda. This is the first time three Celtic bands have played together at Fishlips, (even in Bakersfield) so it should be a fantastic night of varying styles of music and great craic! (fun). It should be an interesting night for the band and fans, too; some competitive spirit will be flowing that night, as too will the other kind of spirit.
TO ATTEND Battle of the Celts 1916, Whiskey Galore, Bog Iron. Friday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m. Fishlips, 1517 18th St. $5 at the door.
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his, That and straight as he goes for his the Other ... This fourth straight “Chase” is perhaps the title. Johnson vaulted over coolest time of the the ageless Mark Martin year for sports and now holds the points fans of different ilk’s to lead. The real battle will whet their individual be for the title of bridesappetites as so much is maid. transpiring on the sporting I Stand Accused ... and scene. Witness Major am guilty of mimicking the League baseball playoffs, prototypical El La-a-a-a-aNASCAR’s y sports fan! Trav“Chase,” prep eled to Santa football, BakMaria on Saturday ersfield College for the semi-highfootball, NCAA ly-anticipated football, the pigskin meeting NFL starting to between ranked round into junior college shape, Condors’ opponents Bakershockey just field College and around the corAllan Hancock. ner and RoadBeautiful evening. r u n n e r Beautiful football basketball but a field. Beautiful flip of a calenperformance by dar page away. the Renegades as Fall never felt Sports columnist they led by 14 better! points and were That driving in for seven more begs the question ... “Where do we begin?” early in the fourth quarter. How about with the terrifi- Well, time to hit the road cally compelling ALCS for the drive home. Beat matchup between the the crowd. Listen to the Angels and the Yankees! final minutes of the game For those in the know it on the radio. You know, couldn’t have been script- L.A. style! As I reached the ed better. Media fodder bottom of the stands and with an abundance of sto- began the trek to my vehirylines. L.A. vs. N.Y. The cle, B.C. threw an interAngels’ descriptively high ception deep in Hancock batting averages against territory. OK, that’s cool. the Bronx Bombers’ home Just as I get to my vehicle, run power. Vlad Guerrero I hear this tremendous Rswinging from his heels. O-A-R coming from the Andy Pettitte peering over stadium. The Bulldogs his mitt on the mound. have obviously scored on Great theater! The other the ‘Gades and now it is Los Angeles team is in. but a seven-point lead. The Dodgers opponent is Calm down! I feverishly not set as of print time. try to find a radio station The Matt Holliday “gift” in broadcasting the game in game two sealed St. Louis’ order to pledge my allefate and will go down in giance via the airwaves. I history as an all-time feel as if I have hexed gaffe. I don’t think it was Coach Chudy’s team and the lights! I believe he got their grandiose efforts for caught in no-man’s-land as the night. It’s not on the the sinking liner confused radio! I had to park so far him. He should have bent away that if I go back I will down a bit further and surely miss the ending! gloved it traditionally I’ve flummoxed myself instead of basket-like. and now must wait until Does the “Freeway Series” Sunday morning to find out the fate of our team, as beckon? Ryan Mathews! What well as the fate of my permore can you say about the ceived hex! Thank gosh Fresno State running back, B.C. holds on to a dramatby way of West High, who ic, last second 31-24 victoleads the nation in rushing ry. The only saving grace with 148.2 yards per game. about my actions was the Gettin’ quite a rush from fact that unlike the L.A. fan, I WAS in my seat at that stat. Jimmie Johnson flexed the start of the game! Oh, his muscles in Fontana and and sorry for the palpitais now setting everyone tions, Coach ...
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Bakersfield Dragons give back! BY PATTY MCDONALD Community contributor
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he Bakersfield Dragons Bantam Hockey Team donated 19 pairs of new shoes and many new school supplies to the Jamison Center on Oct. 6. The team raised money to purchase the shoes, and Coach Jamie Cooke donated the school supplies.
Team members pictured from left to right: Connor Kingsbury, Nick McDonald, Eric McDonald, Hayden Bolls, Landon Stanton, Levi Bolls, Austin Jackson & Jacob Graham. Team members not pictured: Andrew Alforque, Trent Allison, Sammy Glaser, Shane Johnson, Brian Martinez, Mario Mascolo, Tyler Pizzaro, Josh Rosenburg, Jared Sanders, Anthony Starbuck & Coach Jamie Cooke.
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Han’s Taekwondo team wins gold, silver! BY FRANCIS ESPOSO Community contributor
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an’s Taekwondo Academy is proud to announce the winners of the 2009 U.S. Junior Championship. The event was held at California State University, Fullerton on Oct.10. Reportedly, there were over 1,400 competitors from all regions of California. Bakersfield’s Han’s Taekwondo Progression Team won the third Largest Team Trophy and Best Performance Trophy. The team of 28 local Juniors (ages under 18) were skillfully coached by Grandmaster Han, Master Francis Esposo, Master Tony Phounsavath, Coach Max Mazo, and Coach David Holguin. Great Job, team! The sparring results are as follows:
Isaiah Ahumada, Charles and Christine Bonoan, Taylor Russell, Kylie Garcia, Rashall Holguin, Patrick Matsuda, Ethan Gallegos, Justin Rodriguez, Isaac Tieu, Jonathan Gallegos, Bryan and Bernard Guinto, Mark Agbalog, Christopher Crisostomo, Julian Esposo, Makayla Mazo, Shasta and Tisha Phounsavath, Jillian Jo Medina, Cristian Morillo, John Estacio, and Garrett Pedersen all won GOLD medals in the sparring event. Haileigh Russell, Jacob Schiller, and Joe Stieger won Silver Medals in Sparring. Sarah Tieu competed only in Forms in which she won Gold. Summary: 23 Sparring Gold Medals; 3 Silver Medals. More details and results can be found in http://HansTaekwondo.com.
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Olive Knolls to host concert
BY DONNA ALSOP Community contributor
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Share in the pollination ... BY USER NAME: SONFLOWERANDGRACE
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ecently, while away on anniversary respite with my husband, I pondered the many bees in the nearby orchards and pollination. I was able to capture a remarkable picture of bees pollinating a rose. My mind wandered to how we pollinate one another. As believers, we feed on God’s Word and Wonders …t hen share it in testimony and deed. As the Holy Spirit works amongst us, God is weaving us all together in an amazing dance of collect and reciprocating with one another … pollinating. As we help one another and encourage one another, we both pollinate and are pollinated. As we feast on His Word and apply it to our lives, we are polli-
nated and pollinate. As we take every opportunity given us to honor Him with our lives, we pollinate and are pollinated. However, just as that bee which has stung can never pollinate again because he will soon die … we do not receive His salvation and goodness and keep it to ourselves. Rather, we accept it and pass it along in our joy and compassion for one another. Of course, one can accept salvation and be done with it. But who wants to be a dead bee when we can share in the pollination of a beautiful world? “... because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men. Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and mutual edification.” Romans 14:18-19
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Join this fun, free harvest festival
BY KRISTINE PRINCE Community contributor
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Athlete of the month: Sarah Baker Nominated by Sally Baker I would like to nominate my daughter, Sarah Baker, for the October athlete of the month. Sarah is a junior at Bakersfield High School, where she plays varsity soccer and runs for the varsity track and cross-country teams. It’s cross-country season right now, and Sarah is already breaking records for her 3-mile-run times! She won the EB Invitational meet earlier this season with a time of 19:19. Then she clocked the fastest time in Kern County so far this year at the Woodbridge meet with 18:23!
■ Do you have a son, daughter, grandkid or buddy who is your pick for MVP? Nominate them for Star Athlete of the Month by going to: www.bakersfieldvoice.com and posting an article and photo. Nominations should tell us in 50 words or less what makes this youth a star athlete — and remember, your nomination MUST include a photo in jpeg format. Winners will be featured in the print edition of The Bakersfield Voice for the month and will receive a $50 gift card, compliments of Sports Authority and TBV.
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Via Arté Italian Street Festival 2009 PHOTOS BY BARBARA BUTLER
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