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When I hear the words “community service,” what comes to mind is, a selfless, caring individual or group that is offering themselves to serve, in any way needed, for the good of our community. What also comes...

Posted by mhernandez1972 - Tue Dec 2, 2008 08:52:55 PST

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Home for the Holidays

Like many people during the holidays, do your memories take you back to your childhood? For me, those remembered times come together in one particular place. It’s a place that once held the...

Posted by Contributor - Fri Oct 24, 2008 12:08:26 PDT

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Justice for Jared

JUSTICE FOR JARED I am just your average mother. That fact is an important detail of MY story. In less than three weeks, we will go to the polls, again, to vote on gay marriage. We’ve been here before and we’re here...

Anonymous user - Thu Oct 23, 2008 13:49:02 PDT

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Grasping at Metaphors

Ethan has been opening his little mind to a world full of great big metaphors. The other day we had a particularly taxing day in the disciplinary arena. When my husband finally got home, he asked Ethan if he had been a good...

Posted by HeatherIjames - Tue Oct 14, 2008 10:45:08 PDT

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You Can’t Go Home Again?

Sports

Is that statement true? You know the one I mean-- the Thomas Wolfe title of his most successful novel....is it really true? For many years now I have been absent from Shafter and Bakersfield, absent from the lands, roads and people who...

Posted by Contributor - Wed Oct 8, 2008 15:11:20 PDT

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PUBLIC INVITED TO GET A “TASTE OF SCOUTING”

Outdoors

These days Scouting is about a whole lot more than just tying knots. The Southern Sierra Council, Boy Scouts of America invites families to Sport Chalet at 5200 Stockdale Highway in Bakersfield on Saturday, October 18, 2008 anytime from...

Posted by CarolynZ - Mon Oct 6, 2008 13:02:37 PDT

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Businesses needed for upcoming events

Business News

We are searching for business We would like to invite you to Baby Fest and Family Expo 2009, the All I Want for Christmas and Pet Fest events. They are Kern County’s #1 Top family Show,...

Posted by RedMouse - Mon Oct 6, 2008 12:48:36 PDT

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600 Books Donated to At-Risk Children

Covenant Community Services CEO Randy Martin recently spoke to teachers and staff at the South Fork Union School District about the population of children they are teaching. The audience was surprised and appalled to hear the...

Posted by adine6 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 12:25:55 PDT

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Stagecoach Days and the Butterfield Overland Mail

Local history

Fort Tejon will present "Stagecoach Days" on October 4th, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Overland Mail Stagecoach. Fort Tejon welcomed the first Butterfield Overland Mail stagecoach 150 years ago on...

Posted by Contributor - Mon Sep 29, 2008 13:05:33 PDT

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Get Your Fangs Out, It's Fall Ball!

Youth

I had only imagined and had only speculated the joys and frustrations that make up organized youth sports. If I’m being honest, I really only...

Posted by HeatherIjames - Mon Sep 15, 2008 11:43:06 PDT

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Help Give An angel A Breath

Health & Fitness

Cassie Ann Stockton is a 15-year-old who was diagnosed at the age of 5 with a chronic lung disease, COPD, which was caused by the influenza A virus. Her future was left unknown. Cassie has struggled for many years to stay...

Posted by cassie15 - Fri Sep 12, 2008 14:08:57 PDT

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My Hero - Battling "Lupus" for 27 Years

Health & Fitness

As you may have already seen in past newspapers and articles, my brave and miracle walking husband, James W. Nutt, has been battling Lupus for 27 years now, and has been such an inspiration to all of us. At the age of 20 years...

Posted by cnutt47 - Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:38:55 PDT

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The All I Want For Christmas Event

Business News

We are inviting all businesses to the All I Want For Christmas Event on Nov. 15 and 16, 2008. This event will allow businesses to showcase unique ideas for Christmas. Parents and grandparents are now looking for gift ideas that are not...

Posted by RedMouse - Fri Sep 5, 2008 14:44:06 PDT

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First Day Funny

Schools

Ethan started another year of pre-school today. But it was big boy's pre-school this time around. The final heave-ho for my December-just-missed-the-cut-off-baby before he makes the final ascent into kindergarten. I tried to...

Posted by HeatherIjames - Tue Sep 2, 2008 17:40:08 PDT

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One month down...

The war in Iraq

I can’t believe it has been a month since I said good-bye to my husband. I can now say I have officially survived one whole month of deployment. Wow! One month … gone just like that, oh sure -- I can handle this....

Posted by militarywife - Tue Sep 2, 2008 09:53:23 PDT

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Free Twilight at CALM Admission — Aug. 30

Outdoors

Saying good-bye to summer isn’t always easy, but to help with the transition, the “Valley Yellow Pages” is offering free admission to the first 100 adults...

Posted by KCSOSCOMM - Mon Aug 25, 2008 13:17:34 PDT

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These Precious People: Honoring My Parents

Author's Corner

About a year ago, I read an article in The Bakersfield Californian which related to the fact that there is a great scarcity of books written about Hispanics, their ancestors and families. I found this to be very sad, but so true. This...

Posted by Contributor - Wed Jul 30, 2008 15:18:38 PDT

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88th Birthday on 8-8-08

Eva Reynolds, my mother, will celebrate her 88th birthday on August 8th, 2008. In other words, she will be 88 on 8-8-08. While she may not move very fast, her mind is very sharp. She keeps score for...

Posted by lclevenger - Tue Jul 29, 2008 15:58:14 PDT

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He was the driver but he shouldn't be treated badly in the death of those two people

I think the way that people are treating my brother Michael is wrong. Yeah, he was the driver in the accident, but he shouldn't be treated badly for their deaths. Everybody has their time when God calls them home and it was the time....

Posted by ANDRE101107 - Tue Jul 29, 2008 15:56:26 PDT

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So Says Solomon

Every now and then I start to wonder about life. Not so much about mine, not so much about yours, but about life as it is general. I was driving home around half past noon. The same way, the same way...

Posted by kthnxby - Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:02:29 PDT

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Donate items or services to families to help keep kids out of foster care

Volunteering

Through Covenant CARENET, Covenant Community Services provides goods and services to foster children returning home to their families. The mission of CARENET is providing services and resources to foster children returning to their...

Posted by adine6 - Tue Jul 22, 2008 16:46:35 PDT

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Call Yourself a Parent

When you know the difference between plagiocephaly and craniosynostosis before your baby is six months old, you've earned it. When you know three different ways to cure diaper rash, you've earned it. When you take the time to draw...

Posted by kthnxby - Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:10:30 PDT

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Fires Put Pregnant Women, Infants at Risk

Fires Put Pregnant Women, Infants at Risk March of Dimes provides tips to protect those most vulnerable during disaster (Bakersfield, CA , July 8, 2008) March of Dimes urges pregnant women and families with young infants...

Posted by vwagner - Tue Jul 8, 2008 16:10:25 PDT

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Kinship Support Services Program helps families

July 3, 2008 Kinship Support Services Program offers services to families raising children of family members and friends. Raising the child of a family member is not a new phenomenon. What is new in this...

Posted by rrephan - Mon Jul 7, 2008 15:13:03 PDT

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Fourth of July: Concert With Fireworks in Tehachapi

Arts & Entertainment

Where can local families go on America's birthday for live patriotic music, a spectacular frontseat fireworks display in a cool mountain breeze under a star studded sky, all without leaving a picnic blanket? The place is in Tehachapi!...

Posted by TehachapiCommunityOrchestra - Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:19:04 PDT

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Come to Vacation Bible School This Summer!!!!

Faith

Kids already saying "I'm bored"? Need a morning break from the kids? Are your co-workers wishing they knew what to do with their kids to keep them busy? Do the neighborhood kids think your house is entertainment central?...

Posted by Time4Kids - Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:25:57 PDT

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Foster Parent Appreciation Month - We Applaud These Unsung Heroes

Foster parents are some of the many “unsung heroes” in Kern County. Each year, hundreds of heroic individuals and families enlist as foster parents to serve and support abused and neglected children. Although there may be...

Posted by adine6 - Mon Jun 2, 2008 13:16:38 PDT

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DAD, YOU'RE THE GREATEST!

Father's Day

My sister and I are writing you this letter to let you know how special our dad, Paul Jimenez, is to us. Our parents divorced two years ago, it was a very sad time. But instead of living with our mom, we chose to live with...

Posted by zacky - Thu May 22, 2008 11:25:42 PDT

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Dad, I Miss You SO much!!

Father's Day

Dad, You’re my buddy and my best friend! We gave love (there special hand shake) every time you had to go. We have so many memories that we will never forget. I loved it when you threw me in the pool. You said the most...

Posted by crissy81 - Tue May 13, 2008 12:51:37 PDT

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HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO A WONDERFUL MOTHER

Anita Chavez was and still is a beautiful and wounderful mother to her beautiful kids and adorable grandchildren. I never got a chance to meet her personally but I would like to thank her for raising a honorable well respected...

Posted by Julianzangel - Mon May 12, 2008 11:43:24 PDT

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My Magical Mother-in-law....

There is something magical about my mother-in-law Nancy Hogue. It's an odd way to describe someone, but for me "magic" is the word that comes to mind whenever I think of her. Like most people I was...

Posted by RachelLegan - Fri May 9, 2008 13:09:39 PDT

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My Mother the Superhero!

My mother is my superhero! She raised me in a way that has taught me to be self-sufficient. I learned right from wrong from her. She taught me to take the higher road and good things will come my way. She has...

Posted by Leash31 - Fri May 9, 2008 13:03:07 PDT

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A More Joyful Bakersfield??

Author's Corner

The Joy of Blessings To be blessed by God, to find His favor is something we all desire, but what is the rhyme or reason for God pouring out His blessings? Is there a secret to finding blessings, or do we simply need to have our...

Posted by darcher - Wed May 7, 2008 10:37:47 PDT

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Cliches and Little Girls

There's something about pregnant women that brings out the communal spirit in people. People who five minutes ago would have cut your throat for a good parking spot, suddenly become the jovial aunt or uncle and want to rub the...

Posted by martymad001 - Tue May 6, 2008 15:13:44 PDT

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Prevailing Hope

Faith

Prevailing Hope My mother recently suffered a loss. She had to quit her job because of misconduct on her employer’s part. The loss,...

Posted by HeatherIjames - Tue May 6, 2008 12:33:58 PDT

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My Mom

My mom As a child I didn't always understand why Mom made the descions she did. Now that I'm grown up with my own family I have learned a lot about my mom. I learned how to perservere in marriage and my life, no matter how...

Posted by mnmzdc - Tue May 6, 2008 12:29:46 PDT

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A Mother's Final Lesson

My mother Carmel Agnes Bertolucci made her transition to the next life on April 6, 2008. With that, she completed her final lesson to her children. When we discovered our mom had pancreatic cancer, our family initially measured...

Posted by kenbert - Wed Apr 30, 2008 13:32:01 PDT

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2008 Warbirds Air Show at Minter Field 2008

Photos

Posted by matarango - Wed Apr 30, 2008 13:29:47 PDT

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Claudia Embree--Mother, Mentor, Kindred Spirit

This precious woman was not only the best mother on the planet, she was the most gentle, humorous, witty, loving, nurturing human being I've ever had the pleasure, privilege, and honor and of knowing. She was a gift, a...

Posted by Nannerz - Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:55:37 PDT

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Shred It & Forget It! on May 3

The Better Business Bureau in Central California would like to help you protect yourself against the possibility of identity theft. Get rid of all those old bank statements, credit card bills and miscellaneous paper junk for...

Posted by vmsanders - Thu Apr 10, 2008 14:46:07 PDT

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Happy Mother's Day to my mom (Sandy Webb)

Mom, you have been such an inspiration to me. All my life I remembered Grandma as being an angel sent from heaven, and I know my kids will remember you that way for always. Your soft, gentle kindness is a blessing and I...

Posted by TylerJ241 - Mon Apr 7, 2008 15:04:34 PDT

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The Boy With Zane That Awful Wednesday

WELL IT HAS BEEN A HARD PAST FEW DAYS FOR THE BOY WHO LOST HIS BEST FRIEND . HE HAS WITNESSED HIS FRIENDS DEATH IN A PLACE THEY WERE NOT SUPOSE TO BE PLAYING AND WAS WARNED NOT TO ENTER. ( BUT BOYS BEING BOYS ) THEY DECIDED TO ENTER THE...

Posted by jennifer536 - Mon Mar 24, 2008 13:05:40 PDT

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Kern River Trio to play March 30 event

Arts & Entertainment

Music is very valuable to children, said Judy Rummelsburg McCall, a professional cellist who grew up in Bakersfield, graduated from Bakersfield High School, and received a B.A. in music from UC Davis in 1990 and a...

Posted by marjoriebell - Mon Mar 3, 2008 14:06:40 PST

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SCOUTS HONOR LOCAL LEADERS WITH HIGHEST AWARD

Volunteering

The Southern Sierra Council, Boy Scouts of America has honored six local leaders with Scouting’s highest honor during the Council Annual Leadership Dinner held Friday, January 25, 2008 at the Bakersfield Museum of Art. ...

Posted by CarolynZ - Mon Mar 3, 2008 09:04:16 PST

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Clinica Sierra Vista Opens State-of-the-Art Dental Facility in Delano

Business News

Clinica Sierra Vista recently opened a new dental facility at 441 Diaz Avenue in Delano that offers general and family dentistry. The “West Delano Dental Center” is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30...

Posted by clinicasierravista - Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:45:01 PST

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Baby Fest 2008