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This November, the Kern Autism Network (KAN) collaborated with Kern Regional Center to distribute turkeys to families affected by autism spectrum disorders to insure they enjoyed a holiday dinner for Thanksgiving.
KAN purchased...
Anonymous user
- Mon Nov 26, 2007 10:40:35 PST
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My ex-husband was the first to admit that he could be rather mean-spirited; in truth, he often boasted of the fact, as if his ability to snap someone’s head off with a cruel retort were a virtue to be proud of. It was a...
Posted by ghostriter
- Mon Nov 26, 2007 09:23:40 PST
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As Mrs. Bakersfield I have chosen a community platform to represent during my year as a title holder. I believe that every child deserves a good loving home that’s why I have dedicated myself to Foster Child Awarness. I am...
Posted by citizenjournalist
- Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:23:45 PST
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On October 12th I was with friends in Ludhiana, India when a story in the Ludhiana Tribune caught my eye. Doris Lessing an 87 year old British writer returned from shopping to be told that she had...
Posted by CraigDGarrett
- Fri Nov 16, 2007 09:05:46 PST
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I was stopped a few months ago in town for supposedly running a red light. The citation was issued during a "sting operation" on 23rd in which the officer who gave me the citation did not actually SEE me run the light but...
Posted by RickWorth
- Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:39:44 PST
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HI I WOULD LIKE TO BRING TO SOMEONES ATTENTION ABOUT THE HORN BLOWING TRAINS THAT PASS THOUGH CENTRAL BAKERSFIELD I JUST WOULD LIKE TO VOICE MY AWARENESS, AS IF I HAD A CHOICE.
IT IS APPARENT THAT THE SANTA FE RAIL ROAD CO....
Posted by pmunoz37
- Fri Nov 9, 2007 13:45:59 PST
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Well Mom and Dad it seems like just yesterday i was sitting there with you guys talking about how i couldn't wait to get out of your house because of your stupid rules but i have come to realize that all those rules you gave me were to...
Posted by Marines88
- Wed Nov 7, 2007 11:06:22 PST
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As children in the 1950s, we never understood the true meaning of the term “Trick-or-Treat”. There was no vandalism, very little mischief and even fewer bullies. No one had store-bought costumes and most...
Posted by Sloigo
- Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:11:24 PDT
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I was watching the video of that ladies collection of elvis I to have a collection almost as big as her I have my back window on my car that says on the last day god created elvis if you are not a fan you will not understand also I have...
Posted by jenn18
- Fri Oct 26, 2007 08:39:21 PDT
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I am looking for people who may have known the Taffolla Family of Delano, Ca.They lived there during the 40's and early 50's.My parents, Alfonso and Eva Taffolla are celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary and we are making a Scrap...
Posted by GloriaTaffolla
- Thu Oct 25, 2007 09:13:39 PDT
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I am looking for a man named John Alonzo Garcia. He would have lived in Bakersfield around 25 years ago. If anyone could help that would be great. thank you. Meegan
Owosso, MI
Posted by Meestes
- Mon Oct 22, 2007 14:04:06 PDT
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I have the world's best pediatrician! Dr. Sun Lee. Other doctors that I've had in the past don't even COMPARE to her. When my kids are sick, she hits it on the head every time with what is ailing them. I've even...
Posted by Radcjb
- Wed Oct 17, 2007 08:54:24 PDT
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I have a special doctor who has taken excellent care of me for over thirty years.
Her name is Dr. Susan Helper. She has the patience of Job.
Whenever I come in with a ‘list of questions’, she...
Anonymous user
- Fri Oct 12, 2007 11:08:14 PDT
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Stephen J. Tomasi has been awarded The 2007 Jack London Award for Writing. Joe has published a children's book Miss Wheezer Comes to Stay and has another book on the way. He also has numerous writing awards, writes for The...
Anonymous user
- Mon Oct 8, 2007 17:16:00 PDT
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Growing up in Arvin, California in the 50’s was fun. Twenty-one miles from Bakersfield and only seven miles from the famous Weedpatch, Ca. mentioned in the John Steinbeck’s book “The Grapes of Wrath”. We...
Posted by Sloigo
- Mon Oct 1, 2007 12:10:00 PDT
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Nemesis Station is the local Star Trek/SciFi club here in Bakersfield. The items in our display have been collected by our members over many years. They range from action figures to Star Trek novels, pictures and many...
Posted by trekgirl
- Thu Sep 20, 2007 09:19:18 PDT
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My Tigger collection that I've started about 9 years ago contains Tiggers from all over the world. I have Matryoshka Nesting Dolls with Tigger and his friends painted on them from Russia. I have Tigger Australian Money which is pounds in...
Posted by citizenjournalist
- Wed Sep 19, 2007 08:40:29 PDT
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Today I'll be writing about my Bionicle collection. I have been accumulating this group of models for years. The Bionicle Line is produced by the Lego company, and are posable figures made partly out of Lego Technic pieces. At first I...
Posted by citizenjournalist
- Tue Sep 18, 2007 13:21:03 PDT
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My collection is all about hockey. My hockey collection has a goalie mask from the Sharks and it's autographed by all the players from the 2001 season. I have some hockey sticks from the Bakersfield Condors and hockey pucks. I have some...
Posted by citizenjournalist
- Tue Sep 18, 2007 13:18:23 PDT
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This is the first year I have entered a collection into the Kern County Fair. It is a Princess Leia Collection. I like Princess Leia because she is pretty, and it is fun to dress up like her. I have gone to Star Wars...
Posted by citizenjournalist
- Tue Sep 18, 2007 13:17:24 PDT
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You have an office or home where you might possibly have 1,2 or more computers. You have broadband, and now you need a wireless router to synch everything together. You are sharing personal and sensitive information as files through the...
Posted by MSgherzi
- Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:39:38 PDT
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Down Syndrome Buddy Walk
Set for October 14
by Barry Rosenfeld
contributing writer
The Fifth Annual Bakersfield Buddy Walk will be held on Sunday, October 14 from 12 noon to 4pm at Golden...
Posted by cbrcbr
- Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:34:56 PDT
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On Saturday, September 29, the Kern Autism Network will present “Speaking on Vision Therapy in Autism,” a workshop led by Dr. Penelope Suter. The workshop will be held at Dr. Suter Optometry, 5300 Lennox Avenue, Suite...
Anonymous user
- Mon Sep 10, 2007 16:47:53 PDT
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Anonymous user
- Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:37:40 PDT
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In 1957, at the tender age of 11, Capitalism had hit me hard. I learned that people would pay you to mow their lawns. I loved this task so much, that I would have paid them for the privilege. I was outside and got to...
Posted by Sloigo
- Fri Sep 7, 2007 09:31:54 PDT
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I started reading at three years of age. At least, that is the story according to my parents, who have always been more than willing to believe that their firstborn was a reading prodigy. It began with sounding out road signs with my...
Posted by ghostriter
- Fri Sep 7, 2007 09:12:19 PDT
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I consider myself very careful while surfing the internet...but, I fell into a very slick trap today!! Over the weekend I placed two separate orders on Amazon.com. Today, two days later, I had an e-mail titled "Amazon...
Posted by nadan
- Wed Sep 5, 2007 17:35:27 PDT
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On February 29, 2008, the Kern Autism Network will hold its twelfth annual Autism Awareness Conference at the Holiday Inn Select in Bakersfield. Featured speakers are Dr. Robert Koegel and Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel of the Koegel Autism...
Posted by Carol64
- Tue Sep 4, 2007 10:59:55 PDT
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I have reoccurring nightmares of becoming an old “cat woman.” There is nothing I can do about the old part… that’s in God’s hands, but you can help with the cat part. You know who you are. ...
Posted by SandyMoffett
- Tue Sep 4, 2007 10:54:16 PDT
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We all live upon the planet Earth. We all live underneath the same sun, witness the beauty of the same moon, and gaze upon the very same stars that soar through the brilliant night skies. We breathe the same air, dream, and embrace as...
Posted by Songstress7
- Thu Aug 30, 2007 15:52:30 PDT
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It was a hot and grumpy day. I was at the gas station filling up my SUV with overpriced gas. As I saw the price meter roar past forty dollars, knowing it had another forty to go, I was distracted by a...
Posted by HeatherIjames
- Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:19:20 PDT
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I was taking a break at work and getting a cup of coffee when I looked over the partition to see 20-year-old Francisco Gonzales doing what looked like homework. As I took a closer look at what he was writing, I could see he was not...
Anonymous user
- Tue Aug 28, 2007 13:34:28 PDT
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In the 1950s, Arvin was a very nice place to live. Everyone knew and trusted each other. By keeping a simple ear out, you could hear clear across town. You could tell where your friends were playing, whose parents were...
Posted by Sloigo
- Tue Aug 28, 2007 13:01:14 PDT
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I have two lost poodles. Both are Toy Poodle average weight 5-7 pounds. They have been missing for over a year but are still looking everywhere. They were stolen out of the Wasco area. We believe they were probably...
Posted by SUNSHINE123
- Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:49:41 PDT
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Arvin’s first community center did not have a roof. As a matter of a fact, it did not have any walls either. It had trees. I am referring to the DiGiorgio Community Park. In the 1950’s, the park was many...
Posted by Sloigo
- Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:47:36 PDT
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In 1951, I was just five years old when I was diagnosed with astigmatism by Dr. O. Righellis O. D. here in Arvin. I remember the first comment on my patient card was that I was continually getting car sick. I had to go to his...
Posted by Sloigo
- Mon Aug 27, 2007 17:45:57 PDT
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It amazes young people when those of my elder status recall things youngsters believe we have forgotten, or worse never knew about and don’t even understand. This difference is exaggerated by the fact young people have never been...
Posted by samheath
- Fri Aug 17, 2007 15:30:03 PDT
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At Arvin High School in the 1960s everyone was expected to participate in the Physical Education program which was chaired by Mr. Frank Barley, Department Head. Mr. Klinger, Mr. Dameon and Mr. Cameron also had assisted...
Posted by Sloigo
- Thu Aug 16, 2007 09:23:23 PDT
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Posted by lladysea
- Tue Aug 14, 2007 13:08:28 PDT
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If you have ever lived in a small town such as Arvin, California, you know the value of advanced planning. With a single hardware store so poorly stocked that you had as good a chance finding what you needed...
Posted by Sloigo
- Tue Aug 14, 2007 10:39:22 PDT
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They say confession is good for the soul. Back in Junior High School at Haven Drive, then finally at Arvin High School in 1960, my friend, Gary D. Smith and I were members of “The Untouchables”. This was...
Posted by Sloigo
- Mon Aug 13, 2007 10:50:49 PDT
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National and International travel have become a integral part of McFarland students' education in order that they appreciate a broad view of the world.
Posted by kathyrowland
- Thu Aug 9, 2007 20:53:56 PDT
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There was a luncheon for Realtors and other Real Estate Industry types today at Woolgrowers. It was just a fun get together with no ulterior motives or hidden agendas. It was nice to have a friendly gathering, and nice just to enjoy the...
Posted by bakersfieldrealestate
- Thu Aug 9, 2007 15:07:33 PDT
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The City of McFarland’s quaint history still rings true today. The community was founded as a result of one family’s journey, and as families still journey here, they celebrate small-town quaintness but with extended...
Posted by kathyrowland
- Thu Aug 9, 2007 11:58:59 PDT
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The City of McFarland’s quaint history still rings true today. The community was founded as a result of one family’s journey, and as families still journey here, they celebrate small-town quaintness but with extended...
Posted by kathyrowland
- Wed Aug 8, 2007 10:26:37 PDT
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Several years ago, someone mentioned the term “Latch Key Kid” and I said “What is that?” They explained “OH! That is a kid who gets home after school while both parents are still at work, so they wear a...
Posted by Sloigo
- Mon Aug 6, 2007 12:24:08 PDT
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Davida Murphy, executive director of the Kern County Special Olympics, has announced that the organization will host a Special Needs Planning Seminar on Aug. 22 at the Kern Regional Center Conference Room (3121...
Posted by cbrcbr
- Wed Aug 1, 2007 14:35:27 PDT
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In 1954, when I was eight years old, I became a chicken rancher. My parents allowed me to have a small pen of chickens south of our garage at 301 Grove Street, where I grew up. We had bought a dozen mixed hen chicks and...
Posted by Sloigo
- Wed Aug 1, 2007 09:08:52 PDT
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You have an office or home where you might possibly have 1, 2 or more computers. You have broadband, and now you need a wireless router to sync everything together. You are sharing personal and sensitive information through file sharing,...
Posted by MSgherzi
- Tue Jul 31, 2007 15:23:16 PDT
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Digital Photography Classes by Curtis Neil, former manager of Southside Camera, start August 2. Classes will meet Thursday evenings from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Four Seasons Arts and Crafts Room. Get the most out...
Posted by KingPK7
- Fri Jul 27, 2007 12:00:54 PDT
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