www.bakersfieldvoice.com
Jan. 24-30, 2010
F R E E
Globetrotters bouncin’ to Bakersfield Feb. 11! Pg. 2 Forgotten cats Pg. 5 Melodrama back with zany production! Pg. 6
Toy story!
Toy drive at roller rink rolling in donations, pg. 3
2
W W W. B A K E R S F I E L D V O I C E . C O M
JAN. 24-30, 2010
EXTRA!EXTRA!
Frontier High School ‘Marching Titans’ to host competition
S T A F F EDITORIAL
BY GINA FARNSWORTH Community contributor
F
rontier High Marching Titans invite you to join the first of the season “PPAACC” competition to be held at Frontier High School, 6401 Allen Road, Saturday, Feb. 6 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. This competition features many different schools with cheer, drum line, then color guard. Prepare to witness amazing skill, incredible talent and exacting teamwork. If you have never witnessed a indoor competition live, you won’t want to miss this. Come support our school. Food and drinks will be sold at the event. For more information, visit: www.fhsbluecrew.org.
COURTESY PHOTO
World Famous Harlem Globetrotters warmup.
City’s name changed to ‘Bucketsfield’ for a day in honor of Globetrotter, Buckets Blakes BY KEN OUELLETTE Community contributors
Community contributor
M
ercy Foundation Bakersfield has announced it will be teaming up with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to help bring high-quality, comprehensive care to those diagnosed with MS. The Society has been awarded $20,000 through the Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) Community Grants Program, and was presented with a check at a luncheon on Jan.18 in the Clerou Lecture Center at Mercy Hospital in downtown Bakersfield. The National MS Society, Southern California Chapter will be using the money to fund its Partners in Care Access to Health Care Pro-
M
ayor Hall proclaimed a change in our city’s name for a day at Rabobank Arena on Jan. 12. Due to the historic charitable contributions of the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters and star player, Buckets Blakes, the Mayor was more then willing to rename our city for the day to “Bucketsfield.” Buckets and Mayor Hall donated a bucket of tickets to local charities to see the Harlem Globetrotters in action at Rabobank Arena on Thursday, Feb. 11.
gram, which will serve Kern County residents with MS who are facing complex financial, physical and/or emotional challenges. The project promotes and enhances the availability of high-quality comprehensive MS care, and strives to overcome barriers to accessing MS specialty care and supportive services for effective disease management. Kim Kotrla, the Chapter’s Regional Director for the San Joaquin Valley is grateful that this grant will fund important services needed to help individuals with multiple sclerosis better manage their disease. She says, “In this difficult economy, there are even more people affected by MS depending on the National MS Society for serv-
ices and support. This grant is crucial in ensuring that we can continue our mission of addressing the challenges of the Kern County MS community.” Kotrla, along with Chapter Trustees Ray and Lisa Karpe, were present at the luncheon to receive the check from Mercy Foundation Bakersfield. Partners in Care Access to Health Care Program is just one of a wide range of programs and services tailored to meet the needs of people living with MS and their loved ones. To learn more about MS, or other programs and services of the Society, call 1-800-FIGHT-MS (3444867) or go online to: www.nationalMSsociety.org/cal.
‘Kids Night Out’ at Color Me Mine
Calendar of Events!
BY NATALIE HUNT Community contributor
Bakersfield Auto Swap at the Kern County Fairgrounds in November 2009. CALIFORNIAN FILE
Sunday, Jan. 24 Bakersfield Auto Swap Meet, with automotive parts and accessories, gates open at 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 P St. Free. bakersfieldswapmeet.com or 399-7088.
ART Kent Kuehl Designers kkuehl@bakersfield.com
ADVERTISING
Grant will help provide care for those with MS BY CHRISTINE GRONTKOWSKI
Olivia Garcia Vice President /Content ogarcia@bakersfield.com Teresa Adamo Associate Editor tadamo@bakersfield.com Sandi Molen Contributions Coordinator smolen@bakersfield.com
Fair Trade Store, with jewelry, baskets, gift items from Third World countries; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays; and 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, First Congregational Church, 5 Real Road. 3271609. More events on page 8.
H
ey moms and dads! Leave your kids (ages 7 and up) with us, Color Me Mine!, 9000 Ming Ave., Suite H-3 for Kids Night Out, Friday, Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m. and we’ll show ‘em a good time! They will paint special ceramic pieces, enjoy pizza, watch movies and play games! Cost is $25 per child and $19 per additional sibling — about the same as a sitter, but way more fun! Prepaid reservations are required. The theme of this month’s kids night out is Superbowl! Kids will personalize a small tray with their favorite team's logo and colors and have it ready for Super Bowl Sunday treats!
Jaime De Los Santos Sales Manager jdelossantos@bakersfield.com 716-8632
OFFICE Marisol Sorto Office Administrator msorto@bakersfield.com 716-8640
The Bakersfield Voice P.O. Box 440 Bakersfield, CA 93302 The Bakersfield Voice is published by Mercado Nuevo, an independent subsidiary of The Bakersfield Californian.
Share stories, photos, blogs in
Voice Have a great story to tell? How about a nice photo of your kids you’d like to share? Or maybe you have a blog that you think is interesting or inspiring. Well, we’d like share it with the online community of The Bakersfield Voice, our citizen journalism Web site, and newspaper distributed to more than 75,000 households each week. It’s easy to do, just go to our Web site: www.bakersfieldvoice.com, create a FREE profile and begin posting your stories, photos and blogs today.
If you’d like to advertise: Please contact The Voice Sales Manager, Jaime De Los Santos, at 716-8632.
JAN. 24-30, 2010
3
W W W. B A K E R S F I E L D V O I C E . C O M
YOURVOICE
Contents
4 6 7
Free tax workshop Jan. 28
Kern Schools Federal Credit Union will provide a complimentary workshop on tax strategies.
Does “Goodbody” get the gold?
You’ll find out at the Gaslight Melodrama’s latest wacky production of: “Goodbody’s Gold.”
“Goodies” galore in local sports talk!
Sports Shorts columnist Michael Elliott offers a complete round-up of what’s happening in sports today.
About the cover
PHOTOS BY JULIE MOORE
Sierra Moore and Shaina Looker at the Bethany Center with the 150 toys collected during the first S&S Toy Drive.
Toy drive at Rollerama benefits Bethany Center BY SIERRA MOORE AND SHAINA LOOKER Community contributors
W
e would like to thank everyone in the community who helped support our Christmas toy drive! The first S&S Toy Drive at Rollerama was a great success!
We collected over 150 toys that were passed out to children at the Bethany Center on Dec. 22. All of the children enjoyed picking out a new toy for the holiday season! We would like to thank everyone who came and supported us, especially the wonderful people at Rollerama West, Irma Cervantes
from Univision, Mark Cristian from Channel 23, Channel 17 news at Sunrise, and everyone else who helped us make this toy drive a huge success! We look forward to doing it again next year! Thank you!
Sierra Moore and Shaina Looker, both fourth-grade students at Norris Elementary, hosted — with the help of members of the local community — a Christmas toy drive at Rollerama West last month. The toy drive was a great success — the girls collected more than 150 toys to donate to children at the Bethany Center. Our cover photo was taken by Julie Moore, Sierra’s mother, and features the girls and some of their friends skating and having a wonderful time at the toy drive. Read on this same page about these young philanthropists and their efforts to provide toys at Christmas time to children at the Bethany Center.
Thinking About a New Career?
Career Training in:
Cosmetology Massage Therapy Call Today! 1-866-606-4726 • Financial aid for those who qualify • Day and evening classes • Job placement assistance for graduates STU
MASSDENT S AGE OPEN PA TO
PUBL Call fo IC r an A p p & Spe ointment cials
www.milaninstitute.edu 2822 F Street, Ste H Bakersfield PHOTO BY JULIE MOORE
Shaina Looker and Sierra Moore with Barbara Paulson from the Bethany Center.
All services conducted by students under instructor supervision. Branch Campus of Milan Institute in San Antionio, TX.
STUD EN OPEN T SAL ING S ON OON!
1S Ce 2 ing 7. T the 9. S
4
W W W. B A K E R S F I E L D V O I C E . C O M
JAN. 24-30, 2010
EXTRA!EXTRA!
Free tax strategies seminar offered by KSFCU BY MELISSA LINTAG Community contributor
T
he tax season is upon us and many individuals are beginning to prepare all the paperwork for their federal income tax. To ease consumer concerns during this stressful time, Kern Schools Federal Credit Union (KSFCU) is providing a complimentary workshop on Tax Strategies with speaker Larry Braley from KSFCU’s Investment Services. This workshop will help lessen the tax burden which many individuals experience as it will cover topics that will maximize the opportunities available to consumers. The workshop will also cover current tax laws, discuss how to utilize
planning strategies to take maximum advantage of deductions and credits allowed under law, how to determine your tax liability, which savings and investments have the most favored tax status, and more. The free Tax Strategies educational workshop will be held on Thursday, Jan. 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at KSFCU’s Administration Building located at 9500 Ming Ave., west of the Marketplace. Consumers can sign-up by calling 833-7045 or by going online at: www.ksfcu.org. Kern Schools Federal Credit Union’s goal is to provide tips and information in order to help the tax filing process flow smoother for the members of our community. COURTESY PHOTO
Scott Boyd
CSU offers forgivable loans for doctoral students COURTESY OF CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD
D
octoral students who are interested in teaching at a California State University may qualify for up to $30,000 in forgivable loans. The Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program provides loans to a limited number of students pursuing doctoral degrees at accredited universities throughout the United States. The program is designed to increase the number of promising doctoral students who are interested in competing for
future CSU instructional faculty positions. After participants receive their doctoral degrees and obtain a qualifying instructional position in the CSU, a portion of their loan from this program will be forgiven for each year of employment. Additional details and applications are available online at: http://www.calstate.edu/hr/cdip/index.sh tml. Applicants do not need to be a CSU graduate to qualify for the forgivable loan. Applications are due Monday, Feb. 22.
Educator of the Month
Educator of the month Mrs. Linda Kuest Nominated by: Drew Spicer
I would like to nominate Mrs. Kuest from Rosedale North Elementary School for educator of the month. She is my third-grade teacher and she’s wonderful. She makes class a lot of fun. Sometimes she acts silly while teaching us something new. She brought hot cocoa for us one day because we were reading a story about it. Mrs. Kuest also lets usfor Educator of the Month, To submit your nominee go to: www.northwest voice.com play multiplication games. Last then butclick noton “Post Something!” and contribute a about why you appreciate and would like to recognize your nominee. Be sure least, sheparagraph has the best cursive I’ve ever to include the educator’s name, school, department and picture. The contest is open to seen. 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. Sponsored by
■ If you have a teacher you think is great, nominate them for Educator of the Month by going to: www.bakersfieldvoice.com and posting an article and photo. Nominations should tell us in 50 words or less why your teacher is the best and MUST include his/her first and last name, and school where they teach — and remember, your nomination MUST also 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 for school supplies, compliments of GW School Supply and TBV.
COURTESY PHOTO
Tim Werdel
Local financial advisors awarded top honors President/CEO. Scott Boyd, who was also awarded the CFS 2009 Top Advisor Award, is a native USO Financial Services, L.P., of Bakersfield, graduated from Hender(CFS) announced that Scott son State University with a Bachelor of Boyd and Tim Werdel, InvestScience degree in Biology and Chemistry. ment Advisors for Kern Schools Boyd has been a Financial Advisor for Federal Credit Union (KSFCU), are over 30 years and holds the series 7, 6, 22, recipients of the 2009 Gold Pacesetter 63, 66, 24 securities licenses, the Califoraward and Silver Pacesetter award, nia State Insurance License, and is respectively. CFS is the broker-dealer FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory which partners withNominated KSFCU to byprovide Guadalupe Hernández Authority) registered in California, OreMembers with investment services. I’d year, like toCFS nominate mythe twin daughters’ teacher and Missouri. gon, Texas, Arizona, Each presents Top Pace- kindergarten Mr. Rhodes who teaches at Discovery Elementary School. Tim Werdel was born and raised in setter Awards (Gold, Silver, and Bronze) the beginning of unions the year, I was Bakersfield, so skepticalgraduated after from the Univerto topAt Advisors from credit having learned that they were going to have a male teacher sity of California at Davis with a Bachelor throughout the country who meet the criHeofhas superseded allofofScience my expectations degree in Managerial Economteria for of akindergarten. perfect balance focus, comas toand what great kindergarten teacher should be. My ics and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Hismitment, thea best practice of serving girls love Mr. Rhodes. He teaches them of cute and tory.lots Werdel holds a Series 7, 63, 66 secuclients and Members. silly songs. He builds their is just “KSFCU is proud to haveup Scott andself-esteem. rities He licenses, theso California State with my girls! Tim’smarvelous exceptional knowledge of the Insurance License, and is FINRA regisinvestment field and their high quality tered in California, Oklahoma, Idaho, dedication to our Members recognized,” Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklasaid Steve Renock, KSFCU homa, and Texas. BY MELISSA LINTAG Community contributor
C
Mr. Rhodes
Apply now for summer science program COURTESY OF CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD
C
alifornia State University, Bakersfield is offering 20 elementary and secondary teachers and 70 high school students a unique chance to conduct research with university faculty and students. Applications for the four-week summer program will be accepted through March 3. Stipends of $3,000 for teachers and $700 for students will be provided. The Research Experience Vitalizing Science - University Program (REVS-UP) program teams kindergarten through 12th grade teachers and high school students with CSUB students and faculty to conduct research projects in biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science, mathematics and physics. REVSUP is in its fourth year and is made possi-
ble by a grant from Chevron. “This is a one-of-kind program that offers our community the opportunity to participate in research projects that happen every day at CSUB,” said Andreas Gebauer, chemistry professor and REVSUP program director. “It provides summer employment opportunities locally and is designed to increase interest in science and mathematics careers in Kern County.” Fourteen research projects, ranging from exploring the world of chaos to developing chemistry experiments for the classroom, will be available. The program will run July 12 to Aug. 5. Information about REVS-UP and application materials can be found at: www.csub.edu/stem. For additional details, please contact Andreas Gebauer at 654-6840.
5
W W W. B A K E R S F I E L D V O I C E . C O M
JAN. 24-30, 2010
YOURPETS
Time for a new approach for homeless cats T
hey are the ghosts of our community, winding around the edges of our neighborhoods and businesses, seen but not quite seen. A source of annoyance for some, of pity for others, and their numbers, despite strong efforts from several fronts, are not dropping nearly as much as anyone would like. colony caretaker in the greater Bakersfield area who wish to work towards a solution. No one group has the power to tackle this problem alone, and they all know it. They’ve tried. The Bakersfield SPCA went t h r o u g h $225,000 in 2008-2009 in Trap-NeuterRelease (TNR) funds. In 2009 the BSPCA offered 500 vouchers for TNR. They were Pet columnist gone in three weeks. Our failure is that large. Maybe this new joining of forces will finally begin to accomplish what individual groups have thus far been able to do. Perhaps as a unified coalition, their collective voices will be heard loudly enough that we, as a community, will hear their message clearly and help do our part to do better by creatures once revered as gods in the ancient world who, through no fault of their own, have fallen so very far from grace. I’ll keep you posted. Have a pet-related question or comment? E-mail Vicky at: Vicky@pawprintcity.com or go to: This feral cat bares the scares of homelessness. www.pawprintcitytimes.com.
VICKY THRASHER
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
15% OFF
y Happ u o H ri r Mon- F
ENTIRE MEAL
Excluding alcoholic beverages. Can not be combined with any other offer, discount, etc. Expires February 28th, 2010
OPEN 7 DAYS
4215 Rosedale Hwy 661-633-1948
CARE2.COM
QUALITY & PRIDE IN OUR WORK
DOOR EAD H R
OV E
We are failing the cats in our community. There’s no other way to say it. While we continue to euthanize far too many dogs, the number of dogs entering the shelter and being reunited with their owner, released to rescues or adopted out is increasing. It is a far different story for the cats where, in 2009 of the 13,852 cats who entered the shelter 11,042 were euthanized. Eighty percent. By any standard applicable, those numbers are dismal. We bring kittens into our homes because we love their fluffy goodness, then turn them out — for shedding, for scratching on furniture, for not using the litter box, for allergy issues — the list goes on. We move and leave them behind on the streets because we “can’t bear to take them to the shelter,” or we drive them to the outskirts of town and dump them. We buy into the myths about their lack of trainability, their independence, their safety around babies and about how spaying or neutering cats make them bad hunters. Or maybe we don’t really buy into it at all, but choose the excuse that makes it easiest for us to believe that it’s OK to care for a creature one day, and abandon it the next. After all, there’s always another kitten out there when we want to give it another go. Right? One day, maybe not. There’s a coalition forming this year, made up of representatives of just about every agency, nonprofit, rescue group and feral cat
Windows Optional
TO ADVERTISE IN THIS DIRECTORY CALL
661-716-8632
$
NOW
499.00 16x7. Tax & Installation Included
Door Opener - $250.00 1/2 hp with 2 remotes Lic.# 831217
Call for Free Estimates
661-549-0034
Open 7 days a week 7am to 7pm 531 Sumner St.#B Bakersfield, Ca 93305
6
W W W. B A K E R S F I E L D V O I C E . C O M
JAN. 24-30, 2010
YOURENTERTAINMENT
Gaslight Melodrama is back with a zany production of “Goodbody’s Gold!”
COURTESY PHOTO
Jill Burdick as Grammie Grumpree & Don Kruszka as I.B. Fowler in “Goodbody’s Gold.” BY LINDA LARMA Community contributor
T
The Gaslight Melodrama, 12748 Jomani Dr., will be kicking off its brand new season with the production of “Goodbody’s Gold.” In “Goodbody’s Gold,” Grammy Grumpree and her lovely daughter, Sugar Goodbody, own and operate the Earnest T. Goodbody Silver mine. Mr. Ignatz Fowler, a person of questionable scruples and evil purpose, plots to obtain the mine from the ladies. He is ably assisted by Teddi Bustier, a saloon lady with a zest for material things. Hero, Bob Faithful, does his
utmost to thwart the villain’s plans. Can he and Sugar overcome Fowler’s evil plot and find happiness? We are welcoming back Jill Burdick, Don Kruszka and Barb Mercado to our zany cast of characters. The show runs now through Feb. 20. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday night at 7 p.m. and Sunday Matinees at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $20 general admission, $18 senior citizens and $9 for children. For the Sunday Matinee, all general admission is $18 and students (including college) with a valid school ID are $9. For tickets, please call the box office at 587-3377.
Spend a magical Saturday with Ron Saylor! BY LINDA LARMA Community contributor
S
pend a Magical Saturday with Magician Ron Saylor at The Gaslight Melodrama,12748 Jomani Dr. After seeing Ron Saylor’s show, you too will be asking “how does he do
that?”Make your reservations now for this magical show. Show times are Saturdays — January 30, and February 6 and 13, at 11 a.m. Ticket prices are $6 and may be purchased by calling the box office at 5873377. Family fun for everyone!
Registration for the melodrama’s summer children’s theatre workshop will begin soon BY LINDA LARMA Community contributor
T
he Gaslight Melodrama,12748 Jomani Dr., will begin registering children for its Children’s Theatre Workshop in March for its summer session which begins in June. Your child will learn creative dramatics, improvisational techniques, singing
and musical interpretation, choreography, make up and stage craft. The workshop is for ages 5 through 17. The workshop will be held at the Gaslight Melodrama and next door at our dance studio — Linda Larma and Daughters Academe of Dance. Tuition for the eight- week session is $385.
COURTESY PHOTO
Coryn McBride as Teddi Bustier in ”Goodbody’s Gold” at the Gaslight Melodrama.
7
W W W. B A K E R S F I E L D V O I C E . C O M
JAN. 24-30, 2010
YOURSPORTS
Sports Shorts: This, that & the other!
A
round The Horn. Let’s turn a double play or two and see what we can come up with. We’ve got lots of goodies in today’s sports package. Guess we’ll stay on point of sorts and touch on some winter baseball deals. Oh my word! The Angels’ John Lackey going to the Boston Red Sox? Was hoping that the coveted free agent would re-sign with the Halos. World Series MVP, Hideki Matsui, signing with the Angels is a prudent move only if “Godzilla” stays healthy. Sadly, it was time for Vladimir Guerrero to move on as his production was slipping. We’ll miss ya Vlad! And former Angel Chone Figgins moving to the Northwest to anchor third base for the Seattle Mariners? Those Mariners will be favorites to win their division as they also picked up pitcher Cliff Lee to fortify an outstanding nucleus. It was uplifting to see the CSUB mens basketball team pick up a rare victory at home versus Montana State the other night. Freshmen locals, Marcus Hall, from Bakersfield Christian, and Stephon Carter, from Garces, were instrumental in the Roadrunners’ third victory of the season. I believe that it is fair enough to beg the following question due to their 3-14 record on the season: Is it really worth the monetary take to schedule national-
ly renowned opponents knowing you’re probably going to get drubbed and end up with a poor overall record at season’s end? You have to know that all of the losing has to be taking its toll mentally on the players, and coaches as well. Me thinks the answer is yes. In these strained economical times, the $350,000 or so of revenue brought in by the basketball program helps to keep the athletic department afloat. The players and coaches know that wins will be scarce. Just seeing the elation emoted after the Montana State victoSports columnist ry by the squad fortifies the positive answer to the question. Wanna see some heart? Go check out Coach Tod Denison’s Garces girls hoopsters. Sporting a 16-2 overall record with but, count ‘em, SEVEN players on the team! You go, girls! Dodger fans and baseball fans in general had a great opportunity to have an up-close and personal visit with baseball’s premier ambassador as Tommy Lasorda headlined the Bakersfield
MICHAEL ELLIOTT
EXTRA!EXTRA!
Sign up for Bakersfield Bobby Sox on Jan. 30! BY KATHY BESS Community contributor
B
akersfield Bobby Sox will be holding its final sign up on Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Crossroads Pizzeria in the shopping center on the corner of White Lane and New Stine Road. Girls ages 3-18 may sign up. There are
no tryouts in Bobby Sox; all girls will play. If you are new to Bobby Sox this year, please bring a copy of your birth certificate to the registration. Cost is $105 for the Mini Sox division (ages 3-6), and $125 for all other divisions. For more information visit: www.bakersfieldbobbysox.com or call Kathy at 832-1271.
homecoming4veterans.org A National Outreach Program for Veterans for the Rehabilitation of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Light Brigade’s annual Hot Stove Dinner at the fairgrounds on Jan. 23. Nobody can spin a baseball story like Lasorda. Staying local, it’s been stated before, but bears repeating. The Bakersfield Condors are simply a model professional minor league organization which others, who aspire to elevate their status, may look up to. At midpoint of the season, the Condors set perched atop the Pacific Division in the National Conference of the ECHL. Due to their prolific promotional acuity, the team’s attendance average hovers around 5,000.
Front office guru, Matthew Riley, never ceases to amaze. Pro football fans, your Final Four is set. The cast of characters include: The ol’ gunslinger himself, Brett Favre of the Vikings. You loathed him prior to these last two seasons for his indecisions regarding retirement and the circus surrounding the final decisions. Yet, here he is, at age 40, on top of his profession. And then there’s his semifinal counterpart, Drew Brees of the Saints. Small of stature, yet possessor of a cannon of an arm. In the AFC, you have league MVP Peyton Manning of the Colts, seemingly everywhere on your screen — on the field and in the advertisements. You might get sick of seeing his mug, but as portends to Tina Turner’s song title, he’s “Simply The Best!” Not the least of which lastly leaves us Chip, er, Rex Ryan, bombastic coach of the surprising New York Jets. He definitely is a “chip off the old block” as he coaches and gives lip service, just as his father, Buddy did years ago as the Eagles head coach. Don’t count out his punishing rushing attack and staunch defense. Just ask a Chargers fan.
Athlete of the month Dustin Fisher Dustin Fisher played for the Olive Drive Trailblazers. His thirdgrade NOR flag football team went undefeated this season. Dusty loves football and was excited when he scored points for the team. His family is very proud of him! This photo was taken by his Uncle Wes of him scoring a touchdown!
Neurofeedback TRAIN YOUR BRAIN Neurofeedback is training in brain function based on information derived from the EEG. With such training, rapid recovery can be achieved to relieve PTSD symptoms that include: • Sleep problems • Pain • Irritability
• Anger and rage • Drug, alcohol, and tobacco dependency • Headache/migraines
call Kim Smith (661) 588-7038 www.kerntyb.com kim@kerntyb.com 3400 Calloway Dr. Bldg 100 Ste 3, Bakersfield, CA 93312
■ 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.
8
W W W. B A K E R S F I E L D V O I C E . C O M
JAN. 24-30, 2010
EXTRA!EXTRA! Signature Wedding Event, featuring brand new designer wedMonday, Jan. 25 ding gowns, accessories and Annual Prayer Breakfast, 30th Tuesday, Jan. 26 more, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday with keynote speaker Keith Creative Corner hosting a 25th Anniversary Banquet, for and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Erickson, 6:45 a.m., Rabobank Bazaar, featuring handmade Bakersfield Pregnancy Centhe Sunday, American Cancer SociConvention Center, 1001 Truxtun items such as fabric art, kitchen ter; keynote speaker is comedian ety Discovery Shop, 5420 CaliforAve. Tickets are $15 and can be accessories, quilts, children's nia Ave. 324-1359. purchased at any Russo's Books, items and more, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Gordon Douglas, client testimonies, Dan Schaffer will be the Berean Christian Stores or Somatic Health & Boutique, 427 Saturday, Jan. 30 emcee, 6:30 p.m., First Assembly Rabobank Box Office. 332-3600. 18th St. 871-3340 or 619-4153. Cotton Patch Quilters of Kern Master’s Swim Team, year round of God Church, 4901 California Kegley Institute of Ethics Lecprogram, learn to develop swim- Ave. For complimentary tickets, ture, will have Michael Davis dis- County 2010 Quilt Show, “Quilts call 326-1915. for All Seasons,” with featured ming skills, strokes, techniques, cuss “Why You Have a Duty to artist Judy Betz, vendors, counCreative Corner hosting a improve physical fitness, 5:30 to Pay Even Higher Taxes, 7 p.m., Bazaar, featuring handmade 7 p.m. Monday through ThursCSUB, Multipurpose Room, 9001 try store, drawings, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 day, McMurtrey Aquatic Center, items such as fabric art, kitchen Stockdale Highway. Free; free accessories, quilts, children's 1325 Q St. $60 per month. parking after 6:30 p.m. in Lots A, p.m. Sunday, Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 P St. $5 daily or $8 www.bakersfieldswim.us or 852- items and more, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. K and L. 654-2555. for 2-day pass; free for husbands Tuesday, The Villas at Scenic 7430. Swine Flu Clinic, 1 to 5 p.m., River, 4015 Scenic River Lane. Recreational Swim Team, year Wasco Medical & Dental Center, and children under 12; $3 parkround swim team, learn to devel- 871-3340 or 619-4153. 2101 7th St., Wasco. $2. 759-2233. ing. bakersfieldquiltguild.org. op swimming skills, strokes, CSUB Men’s Basketball, vs. Cal CSUB Womens Basketball, vs. “The Sound of Music,” doors techniques, abilities, 4 to 5:30 State Fullerton, 7 p.m., Cal Poly, 7 p.m., CSUB, Icardo open at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. p.m. Monday through Thursday, Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Center, 9001 Stockdale Highway. Wednesday, Jan. 27 Thursday through Saturday, McMurtrey Aquatic Center, 1325 Ave. $5-$25. gorunners.com or $4-$25. gorunners.com or 654Stars Dinner Theatre, 1931 Condors vs. Alaska Aces, 7 p.m., Q St. $60 per month. www.bak654-BLUE. Chester Ave. $50-$54; show only BLUE. Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun ersfieldswim.us or 852-7430. Electronic Waste Recycling Grand Entrance Party, with tickets $25. 325-6100. Ave. $7 to $23. bakersfieldconSenior Discovery Days, each Event, bring your computers, tel- dors.com or 324-7825. entertainment and appetizers, Monday for seniors 60 and older Friday, Jan. 29 tour the facility, 2 to 4 p.m., evisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers Gifts & Home Decor, with The receive 50 percent discount off Columbus Estates, 3201 Columand fax machines, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Creative Corner, 11 a.m. to 3 “An Evening of Opera,” 7:30 admission,10 percent discount in Tuesday through Saturday, bus St. Free. 872-5855. p.m., CSUB, Dore Theatre, 9001 p.m., The Grove Retirement Centhe gift store, CALM, 10500 CSUB, Parking Lot I, 9001 Stock- ter, 4801 Fruitvale Ave. 871-3340 Stockdale Highway. $10; $6 stuHelp Plant a Tree!, hosted by Alfred Harrell Highway. 872dale Hwy. 654-2580. dents/seniors. 654-2168. Trans-West and supported by the or 619-4153. 2256. Tree Foundation of Kern in colKid’s Grief Connection Support Condors vs. Idaho Steelheads, 7 Tai Chi, 32 forms of Tai Chi Tai Chi Classes, two sessions: laboration with the city of BakGroup, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Optimal p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sword, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., Arthritis 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 5:45 to 6:45 Hospice Care, 4700 Stockdale ersfield and the county of Kern; 2 Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Association Adaptive Aquatics p.m. every Monday and WednesHighway, Ste.120. 716-4000. p.m, Hart Park. Ave. $7 to $25. bakersfieldconCenter, 1800 Westwind Drive, day, Golden State Mall, upstairs dors.com or 324-7825. Optimal Hospice Grief Support Ste. 500. $35. 477-8605. in the ballroom, 3201 F St. $45 for Continued from page 2.
BAKERSFIELD REMODEL All Repairs & Rentals
eight sessions. 665-8033 or 2040949.
RODRIGUEZ HEATING & Service You Can Count On
YOU DESIGN IT, WE BUILD IT!
SERVICE • REPAIR REPLACEMENT ON ALL MAJOR BRANDS
661-343-5070
Se Habla Español
www.Bakersfieldremodel.com
AVOID PROBATE! Probate is time-consuming and very expensive. Spare your loved ones the headache of taking your estate through probate with a revocable living trust. Call for more information. Free 30-minute consultation!
Law Office of Rosetta N. Reed 637-0590
GUARANTEED FINANCING
BAKERSFIELD SPA INSTITUTE Massage Special $25.00
Financial Catastrophe can strike anyone! Illness, loss of work, divorce, small business failure foreclosure or credit card debt no distinction You may qualify for relief under Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Call today for your FREE, 30-minute consultation
www.BakersfieldSpaInstitute.com
661.201.4720 or 661.243.5392
Law Office of Rosetta N. Reed 637-0590
To place your ad for only
Gift Boutique
1430 Olive Dr. Donna - 599-4274 Sharon - 699-7714
BANKRUPTCY
(661) 832-9999
Ask For Pete • License #787688
• Gift Baskets • Spa Products • Jewelry • Avon Products & so much more!
Thursday, Jan. 28
MASSAGE SCHOOL
AIR CONDITIONING
Complicated Jobs OK!
Msg: 835-0623
Group, for adults, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Optimal Hospice Care, 4700 Stockdale Highway, Ste.120. 7164000. School Violence Threat Management Workshop, for school staff, administrators, law enforcement, governmental agencies and the public; 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., University Square, Room 2, 2000 K St. $45 includes materials and a continental breakfast. Deadline to register is Jan. 21. 636-4744. Sierra Club Conditioning Hikes, 3 to 5 miles, 7 p.m., meet at corner of Highways 178 and 184. 872-2432 or 873-8107. Tai Chi, 48 forms of Tai Chi Quan, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Arthritis Association Adaptive Aquatics Center, 1800 Westwind Drive, Ste. 500. $40. 477-8605.
$25 OFF ANY SERVICE CALL
Electrical Security Cameras Electric Gates
661-213-4141 OR 661-978-6893
$19.99 Call Bill at
395-7680