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Kern
Life
Why we love
our county
Favorite places
to eat
People to know
and places to go
Fun things to do
Our colorful past
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Dining Divas at Goose Loonies / Bakersfeld
Sound legend Jim Shaw / Simkins familys
racing legacy / KEDCs Richard Chapman /
Ladies who coach / Kern Rivers wild side
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Places to eat
28 in Kern
See what the Dining Divas had to say
about Bakersfelds Goose Loonies, and
their adventures in Kernville where they
visited three restaurants in one day!
Also, check out the tasty dishes the
Food Dudes tried at the Keene Cafe near
Tehachapi.
People to know
70 in Kern
From city council members to school su-
perintendents, meet the faces of people
around the county who are doing big
things for their community.
. Love for
112 Kern County
Not only is our county conveniently
located a short drive from the moun-
tains and coastal regions, but most days
were lucky to have a favorable climate.
We also take pride in the list of outdoor
recreational activities Kern offers, such
as the recent paddleboarding craze.
Find out the other reasons we love Kern
County.
Four generations
120 of racers
Read the inspiring story of the Simkins
family and their passion for racing cars
at the Bakersfeld Speedway.
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SHAFTER
139 N. Central Valley Hwy.
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Collectively, these
local residents are
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using their talents,
passion and abilities
to make Bakersfeld
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12 Up Front
18 Letters to the Editor
24 Happenings
26 It "Manners" A Lot
38 Food Dudes
48 Talk of the Town
50 Why I Serve
52 On the Road
56 Sports Legend
58 Ladies Who
62 Why I Live Here
70 Kern Life
126 Communty
130 Real People
132 Home and Garden
136 Personality
140 History
148 Trip Planner
164 Snap!
176 The Last Word
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Gareth Feldstein paddleboarding in the Kern
River.
Photo by Jessica Frey
Bakersfelds Premier City Magazine
August 2011 / Vol. 5 / Issue 11
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My family and I recently traveled to
Texas, driving through California, Arizona
and New Mexico.
I have never been a fan of road trips that
last longer than four hours. I get antsy I
suppose, but this drive did provide me with
the opportunity to see towns I would not
have had a chance to see had we fown.
It also got me thinking about where I
live.
I thought about Kern County and its
diverse communities and geography. We
have the Sierras, the Mojave Desert, the
Tehachapi Mountains and our pristine Kern
River.
And lets not forget the economic engines
of agriculture and oil.
Some people may think Im weird, but
I love driving along the 99 and looking at
our agricultural land. I am reminded of my
grandparents who worked in these felds
and the strength that defnes this county.
This county that also loves its military,
and we are lucky to have Edwards Air
Force Base and China Lake Naval Air
Weapons Station in our neck of the woods.
But theres so much more that defnes
Kern County, and it makes me proud to live
here.
As a salute to Kern County, Bakersfeld
Life magazine dedicated this issue as our
special Kern Life edition.
Some of you may remember seeing Kern
Life as a separate publication in the past.
We decided to do something different this
year and have our August issue serve as a
tribute to all of Kern County.
There are lots of details and features
about Kern County that make this place so
dear to many.
We have a rich history and several fa-
mous people, just look inside. We also have
some great interesting facts that you might
not have known about it. A special thank
you to The Californians market research
team Lisa Beason and Jose Granados and
Patricia Marquez of Kern Economic De-
velopment Corporation and the Bakersfeld
Vision 2020 Image Committee for making
this possible. Also, thanks to The Mountain
Enterprise for suggesting great fnds on
interesting South Kern people.
If you havent explored certain parts of
the county, no worries. Inside, you will
discover people who live in various parts of
Kern and are worth noting.
We could go on and on about Kern but,
we decided to stick with what we felt was
the best.
Please let us know what you think about
this issue. Did we miss something? Is there
something else you would like to know
more about?
Tell us what you think by e-mailing us at
bakersfeldlife@bakersfeld.com.
Or if you havent done so already, I
encourage you to become a fan of Bakers-
feld Life on Facebook and share your input
there: facebook.com/BakersfeldLifeMaga-
zine
We recently asked our Facebook fans to
share some of their Kern County-isms, here
is a sampling:
Bakersfeld Life Facebook Post: You
know youre from Kern County when...
Jamie Mae:
1. You wake up in the morning craving
Dagnys.
2. Complain about the summer heat
every year.
3. Youre a Mento Buru groupie.
4. You try and try to move away but just
keep coming back!
Margot Botello Shinn:
You believe the motto: Dont trust air
you cant see.
Chick-fl-A of Bakersfeld:
You remember Chick-fl-A of Bakers-
feld when it was still in the Valley Plaza
Mall :)
Adrianne Barron: Your kids are born lov-
ing NASCAR and KUZZ!
Lis Sierra: You know that I took him a
bath means you gave him a bath!
Olivia Garcia
Editor
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Celebrate Kern County
EDITORS NOTE
Photography
Felix Adamo
Kim Barrett
Henry A. Barrios
Maria Ahumada-
Garaygordobil
Jaclyn Borowski
Mark Barna
Casey Christie
Jessica Frey
G&S Photography
Lois Henry
John Harte
Alex Horvath
Greg Nichols
Tanya X. Leonzo
Tom Macht
Dan Ocampo
Jon Paquet
Photography
Jan St. Pierre
Amy Rymer
Bob Saberhagen
Joe Simpson
Liz Snyder
Tonya Sterling
Contributing
Writers
Jennifer Bachman
Gene
Garaygordobil
Lois Henry
Lisa Kimble
Chelley Kitzmiller
Stephen Lynch
Amanda Newfeld
Luz Pena
Melissa Peaker-
Whitten
Gabriel Ramirez
Ashley Reyes
Miranda
Whitworth
Intern
Laura Sverchek
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Kern County outlying communities
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2 The number of
years required to
produce a bare root
rose
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The number
of varieties of
roses grown in
Wasco
6,000 Furthest
approximate distance in
miles that Wasco roses are
exported
5 The percentage
of Wasco roses
internationally
shipped
55 The percentage of
U.S. roses grown in Wasco
50 The number of rose
bushes in millions grown in
Wasco
16.6 Total value of
the 2010 Wasco rose crop in
millions of dollars
9 The month in which the
festival of roses is held in
Wasco (September)
Sources: Weeks Roses, City of Wasco,
Department of Agriculture
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The Rolling Stones, longtime country music fans, sang
about Bakersfeld in 1978 in their song Far Away Eyes on
the album Some Girls.
Bakersfeld is home to seven Basque restaurants, thats
more than any other city in the nation.
Bakersfeld Community Theatre, founded in 1927, is the
oldest continuous community theater in California.
Two brothers in Cincinnati, Ohio are planning to open a
restaurant called Bakersfeld. The restaurant pays hom-
age to the Bakersfeld Sound and the genres rebel, outlaw
feel. Theyll serve tacos, burritos and other Mexican-inspired
dishes.
World-famous guitar maker Fender makes a Merle Hag-
gard Signature Telecaster called the Tuff-Dog Tele
Our Amtrak station is home to 1 of 70 Kugel Balls world-
wide. Its a granite sculpture weighing thousands of pounds,
but thanks to genius engineering, you can move it with your
fngertips!
Covenant Coffee, a Bakersfeld company which uses 100
percent of their proceeds to support foster youth, will harvest
their coffee in the rain forest of Tanzania in Africa next year.
Theyll bag that coffee right here on Chester Avenue.
Bolthouse Farms and Grimmway Farms control more than
80 percent of the carrot market in the nation by selling nearly
two billion pounds of carrots a year.
Bereans Christian bookstore sells more Bibles in its Ba-
kersfeld location than anywhere else in the country.
JC Penney sells more mens underwear in its Bakersfeld
location than at any other store in the nation.
Paramount Farms is the largest grower and processor of
almonds and pistachios in the world.
Source: The Bakersfeld Vision 2020 Image Committee Who Knew Bakersfeld
campaign
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Facts and fgures
Kern County
Arvin
Fastest growing community in Kern County, expected to have
more than 20,000 residents by 2015
Has 18 restaurants and 16 churches
California City
Median Income $59,600
86 percent of adults are Internet users
Delano
Second largest city in Kern County with a population of 51,495
38 percent of adults shopped at Valley Plaza in the past 30 days
Edwards Air Force Base
Median age is 24 (youngest in Kern County)
75 percent of adults are married
Frazier Park
54 percent of adults are retired
Only 6 percent of adults have children in the household
Lamont
84 percent of Lamont adults are Hispanic vs. 44 percent of all
Kern adults
13 percent of Lamont adults took an online college course in the
past year vs. 5 percent of all Kern adults
Lake Isabella
67 percent of Lake Isabella adults are women
78 percent of Lake Isabella adults own a dog
Taft
25 percent of Taft adults use the Internet for online dating vs. 2
percent of all Kern adults.
42 percent of Taft adults attended a Condors hockey game in the
past year vs. 10 percent of all Kern adults.
Sources: Scarborough Research 2011 R1, Applied Geographic Solutions and The
Bakersfeld Californian Market Research Department
Bakersfeld, who knew?
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Kitchen Designer / General Kitchen Designer / General
Contractor Contractor
Full Service Remodels Full Service Remodels
Countertops / Backsplash Countertops / Backsplash
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3 Dimensional Designing 3 Dimensional Designing
From conception to From conception to
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Cabinetry will help you every Cabinetry will help you every
step of the way. We dont just step of the way. We dont just
design it, we help you pick design it, we help you pick
out the materials and put it all out the materials and put it all
together. Your project is my together. Your project is my
project, Rick explains. My project, Rick explains. My
work is my passion. work is my passion.
Sam and Sue Frantz decided four years ago that
they were going to stay in the home that theyve
owned for over twenty years. It was then that
they decided to update and remodel their
kitchen. After giving much thought about how
they wanted to design the kitchen, Sue went to
visit a friend who recently had her kitchen
remodeled by Stockdale Cabinetry. She was so
impressed by their work; she decided to give
them a call.
After sitting down with Certified Kitchen
Designer Rick Sorci, he created a 3 Dimensional
design with her input and together they
created her dream kitchen. After
seeing the design, and
being able
to actually see exactly how the finished project
would appear, they decided to go with Stockdale
Cabinetry. One of the key features to the look of
the kitchen was the cabinetry with KraftMaid
TM
Rutherford doors, which is a Stockdale Cabinetry
exclusive door. They were very impressed with
the fact that Rick was so involved in the process
from beginning to end. From picking out the
right appliances, to overseeing the project on
site, it really took the stress out of the
experience and made it very enjoyable.
Everything went smoothly and they couldnt be
happier with their new kitchen.
The Frantz family are third generation
almond growers in Shafter. They have three
grown children, and are heavily involved in
the community and their church. Theyre
looking forward to the next 26 years in their
beautiful home with their dream kitchen.
Beautiful Cabinetry
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Have eaten the deli-
cious warm meals, made
with Grandma love, at
The Guild House.
Nanette Uzzle
Have been to Lake
Isabella: the year-round
playground.
Jeremiah Johnson
Have been to the Kern
County Fair.
Stephanie
Patterson
Have seen the Christ-
mas lights at CALM.
Mario Martinez
Have been rafting
or tubing in the Kern
River.
Stephanie Tinoco
Have attended the Gas
Light Melodrama.
Jeff Mendoza
Have driven by the
windmills in Tehacha-
pi.
Barbara Sanchez
Have been tubing down
the Kern River.
Michael McMahan
Have visited our 42-
year-old baseball land-
mark, the Bakersfeld
Batting Range.
Dan Wells
Word on the Street
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Red Rock Canyon State Park, the frst state park in Kern County,
is a stunning display of geology and colorful rock formations that
draws thousands of visitors to its spectacular cliffs every year.
Located near Cantil on the northwestern edge of the Mojave Desert,
Red Rock Canyon is a 70-minute drive northeast of Bakersfeld
where the southernmost tip of the Sierra Nevada meets the El Paso
Mountain Range.
Red Cliffs is one of two natural preserves within the park. Like
creases and drapery of rock, the tributary canyon walls tower over
picnickers and visitors. Wildlife, vegetation and awe-inspiring geo-
logical crevices abound in the tranquility of the scenic canyon.
Named for the layers of red and white sediment, and pink and
black volcanic rock deposited in an ancient inland lake and uplifted
by faulting, including the Garlock Fault, streams and rivers later
carved the wondrous cliff faces. Red Rock Canyon, once home
to the Kawaiisu Indians who left petroglyphs in the gashes of the
mountains, sat on the Native American trade route for thousands of
years. Around 1850, the canyon was used by survivors of the famous
Death Valley trek. Prospecting began in the 1860s and by 1893,
miners descended on the area, sifting for gold in the sands of the
canyons. The area was also a signifcant passage for sheepherders,
stagecoaches, railroads and later trucks. In 1968, state legislators
created Red Rock Canyon State Park, the frst in the county.
The park has been a favored location by moviemakers. Jurassic
Park is among the many motion pictures flmed there. On the west
side of Highway 14 is the Ricardo Visitor Center, an old stage sta-
tion and campground where efforts to protect paleontology sites and
the remains of late 19th century mining operations are ongoing.
Red Rock Canyon State Park is open from sunrise to sunset for
day use. The campground is open 24 hours and sites are available on
a frst-come basis. Visitor center summer hours may vary.
Its Named After
By Lisa Kimble
Red Rock Canyon
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From left to right
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Endocrinology
Fernando Fan, MD
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You might run into them at the local farmers market, or at the park playing
with their kids. Theyre your Kaiser Permanente physicians. And, like you,
theyre proud to call Kern County home.
For more than 20 years, our physicians have been providing care in the area. And
together with our specialists, nurses, and health educators, theyre dedicated to
making sure you get the right care for you. You can visit your Kaiser Permanente
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Our doctors are right here, and here for you.
To nd a Kaiser Permanente facility near you or to learn how to become a
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OUR DOCTORS. YOUR NEIGHBORS.
From left to right
Roxanne L. Aquino, MD
Endocrinology
Fernando Fan, MD
Pediatrics
Janet L. Barnes, RN
Care Coordinator
Cordell W. Watson, DO
Family Medicine
kp.org/kerncounty
You might run into them at the local farmers market, or at the park playing
with their kids. Theyre your Kaiser Permanente physicians. And, like you,
theyre proud to call Kern County home.
For more than 20 years, our physicians have been providing care in the area. And
together with our specialists, nurses, and health educators, theyre dedicated to
making sure you get the right care for you. You can visit your Kaiser Permanente
health care team at one of our eight medical facilities conveniently located
throughout Bakerseld.
Our doctors are right here, and here for you.
To nd a Kaiser Permanente facility near you or to learn how to become a
member, call us at 661-334-2005 or visit kp.org/kerncounty.
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He is a graduate of the Institute for Criminal Defense Advocacy as well
as the National Criminal Defense College.
Hey, they didnt read me my rights! Starting next month in Bakersfield Life, a series of articles discussing your rights.
1318 K Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Fax: (661) 326-0936
Cell: (661) 301-0123
www.lawtorres.com
Accepting all major credit cards
326-0857
326-0857
MONICA L. BERMUDEZ is a skillful lawyer who is dedicated to providing
legal services to the local community. Monicas understanding of the law
and the criminal process has been developed through numerous hours of
courtroom experience, which ranges from handling simple traffic violations
to complex homicide cases. Monica recently attended the annual CPDA DUI
seminar, where she was exposed to the new developments in DUI law.
Monica is also a member of various legal organizations including the Kern
County Bar Association, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice and the
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
State Bar #135059 State Bar #135059
REMEMBER THIS
Say nothing, sign nothing, and always ask for a lawyer first!
KNOW YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS
You have the right to remain silent USE IT You ALWAYS have the right to a lawyer USE IT I t is LEGAL for
the police to lie to you BEWARE If you want to leave and cant you are UNDER ARREST The police have NO
power to promise you anything BEWARE You do not have to talk to anyone without a lawyer EVER You
NEVER have to sign anything before you see a lawyer The police DO NOT have to read your rights t o arrest you
Anything you say CAN and probably WILL be used against you
FEDERAL CASES
FEDERAL CASES FEDERAL CASES
Major Narcotics Search & Seizure White Collar Crimes Internet
Pornography Mortgage Fraud Tax Fraud All Other Federal Cases
Throughout the US
STATE CASES
STATE CASES STATE CASES
FELONIES: Homicide Manslaughter Major Vendor Narcotics
Conspiracy Search & Seizure Theft Robbery Sex Crimes Arson
ADW All Others
MISDEMEANORS: DUI Domestic Violence ADW Theft Suspended
License All Others
State Bar #???? State Bar #???? One thumb up, one thumb down
Dear Editor,
Thumbs up for a good article in your
July issue about Dee Slade and Adobe
Krow Archives. Adobe Krow has always
been an overlooked gem in Bakersfeld.
Thumbs down for not including the
address of Adobe Krow Archives so your
readers could experience it frsthand.
David Lyman
(Adobe Krow Archives is located in
downtown Bakersfeld at 430 18th St.)
Attorneys ad unprofessional
Dear Editor,
I was somewhat dismayed to see the
page 79 advertisement for the law offces
of a local defense attorney, in which a
mock front page newspaper headline
screams, BREAKING NEWS, with
the story headline, Are you Facebook
friends with Anthony Weiner? You may
need me! The story is accompanied by a
photo of a shirtless male.
I should imagine that Anthony Weiner
is just beginning to pay the price for his
recent indiscretions and, as a public ser-
vant and member of Congress, is certainly
to be held to a higher standard than hoi
polloi. To use this unseemly affair in an
attempt to drum up business, particularly
by a member of the bar, falls just a bit
beyond the pale. While not wishing to
likewise embarrass or humiliate the said
attorney, we shall hope that in the future
he might conduct himself with due pro-
fessionalism.
Peter Wonderly
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Short Takes
Seeking Sitters child care
For families with young ones, its a scary
experience to leave your kids at home with a
babysitter while at work or on a date. Select-
ing someone who meets all of your qualif-
cations presents quite a challenge. But that
no longer has to be the case with the latest
local sitting service Web site.
To help parents fnd the right babysitter
for their children, Chris Bryski and his wife
Abby, opened SeekingSitters, a franchise
of a national online company. The proud
parents of 21-month-old Cooper started
seekingsittersbakersfeld.com in December
2010.
Were a babysitting referral service. We
do all the work for the family, said Chris.
The family just needs to sign up online.
Once theyre members, theyre able to view
the sitters profles and put in their prefer-
ences and specifc needs.
The referral service is not only a safe,
but convenient solution for parents when
theyre looking for a trustworthy person to
care for their children. Everything is done
online from fnding and booking the sitters
to even paying them.
With all of the potential babysit-
ters, SeekingSitters conducts extensive
interviews, which includes a thorough
background check with a licensed private
investigator and the Bryskis perform what
they call the Cooper test. This means if the
sitter cant interact or watch baby Cooper,
then they are not well-suited to watch your
child. Besides background checks, the sitters
must be 18 years or older and certifed in
CPR as well as frst aid.
Chris gave some pointers on how to
search for a sitter:
Do a thorough background check and
verify references.
Find out their work history to ensure
your sitter has the right work experience;
remember infants and younger children re-
quire more attention like feeding, changing
and cleaning than older ones.
Make sure they can meet your special
needs like being bilingual or have worked
with children with disabilities.
Interview them and have them do
a meet and greet with your family and
children. Pay close attention to how your
children react to the sitter. See how they
interact and watch your children.
Dont look at the price, but look at the
quality of the sitter or agency youre using.
If you are interested in fnding out more
about these services, visit seekingsittersba-
kersfeld.com or call 444-4852.
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1988. For over 20 years, he has developed a successful criminal
defense practice focusing on State and Federal criminal matters in
courts throughout the State. Mr. Torres has extensive trial experience in
handling high profile cases ranging from major narcotics to homicide.
He is a graduate of the Institute for Criminal Defense Advocacy as well
as the National Criminal Defense College.
Hey, they didnt read me my rights! Starting next month in Bakersfield Life, a series of articles discussing your rights.
1318 K Street
Fax: (661) 326-0936
Cell: (661) 301-0123
www.lawtorres.com
Accepting all major credit cards
326-0857
326-0857
MONICA L. BERMUDEZ is a skillful lawyer who is dedicated to providing
legal services to the local community. Monicas understanding of the law
and the criminal process has been developed through numerous hours of
courtroom experience, which ranges from handling simple traffic violations
to complex homicide cases. Monica recently attended the annual CPDA DUI
seminar, where she was exposed to the new developments in DUI law.
Monica is also a member of various legal organizations including the Kern
County Bar Association, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice and the
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
State Bar #135059 State Bar #135059
REMEMBER THIS
Say nothing, sign nothing, and always ask for a lawyer first!
KNOW YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS
You have the right to remain silent USE IT You ALWAYS have the right to a lawyer USE IT I t is LEGAL for
the police to lie to you BEWARE If you want to leave and cant you are UNDER ARREST The police have NO
power to promise you anything BEWARE You do not have to talk to anyone without a lawyer EVER You
NEVER have to sign anything before you see a lawyer The police DO NOT have to read your rights t o arrest you
Anything you say CAN and probably WILL be used against you
FEDERAL CASES
FEDERAL CASES FEDERAL CASES
Major Narcotics Search & Seizure White Collar Crimes Internet
Pornography Mortgage Fraud Tax Fraud All Other Federal Cases
Throughout the US
STATE CASES
STATE CASES STATE CASES
FELONIES: Homicide Manslaughter Major Vendor Narcotics
Conspiracy Search & Seizure Theft Robbery Sex Crimes Arson
ADW All Others
MISDEMEANORS: DUI Domestic Violence ADW Theft Suspended
License All Others
State Bar #???? State Bar #????
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Short Takes
Californias new carbon monoxide alarm law
On July 1, 2011, the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention
Act (Senate Bill SB 183) went into effect. This law mandates the
installation of carbon monoxide alarms in all single family homes
with an attached garage or a fossil fuel source (natural gas, propane,
etc.). But what exactly is carbon monoxide and why does it pose a
danger? What can be done to prevent those
dangers?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an
odorless, colorless gas produced
when a fuel such as natural
gas or wood is burned
without enough oxygen.
This gas can accumu-
late in a home if fuel
burning appliances,
such as a stove or
water heater, are not
used properly or are
malfunctioning. A
running car in an
attached garage can
also create a similar
hazard.
Blood carries
oxygen to all of the or-
gans of the human body.
Ninety-eight and a half
percent of the oxygen in blood is carried by special molecules called
hemoglobin. Hemoglobin binds to carbon monoxide 200 times
stronger than oxygen. When people inhale even small amounts of
CO, their blood is unable to provide the needed amount of oxygen.
CO poisoning can cause mild symptoms such as shortness of breath,
nausea and headaches. More severe symptoms include fainting,
vomiting and even death.
Carbon monoxide poisoning can be prevented by following a
few simple steps:
Install a CO alarm outside of sleeping areas and on every level
of your home including basements. Like smoke alarms, CO alarms
need to be kept free of dust and debris.
Be sure that CO alarms are plugged into a working electrical
outlet and have working batteries.
Have gas appliances inspected by trained professionals prior to
every heating season to ensure that they are in good working condi-
tion.
Do not run any vehicle or gas powered engines in the house or
garage even if doors are open.
The dangers of carbon monoxide are nothing new. CO alarms
have been in use for years and have saved hundreds of lives. The use
of CO alarms and smoke alarms in the home are not only required
by law, but they can save the lives of your family.
Victor Cruz
Public Education Offcer,
Kern County Fire Department
Master chef Martin Yan will be at Kern
Medical Center on Aug. 25 to introduce
his Pan Asian cuisine and perform a knife
demonstration in the hospitals cafe.
Yan will work with the KMC kitchen
staff to present his signature recipes and
dishes including his Thai cucumber salad,
Korean bulgogi barbecue beef, pad Thai
noodles with chicken, stir-fried rice, chai tea
cupcakes and green tea sorbet. His recipes
will be featured in the hospital cafe from 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. for guests to try.
Yan will also perform two knife demon-
strations, one beginning at 11 a.m. and the
other beginning around noon.
He is a very well-known showman and
puts on a really cool show, said Kathleen
Dagg, regional director of operations for
Morrison Healthcare Food Services, which
is the company that manages KMCs cafe
and food. The event is presented by KMC
and Morrison Management Specialists.
Yan is an internationally recognized chef
by his peers and fans, and he is a certifed
master chef, food consultant, cooking in-
structor and author. He has hosted more than
2,500 cooking shows broadcasted on PBS
and worldwide and written 26 cookbooks.
Yan is also the recipient of numerous awards
and honors.
The event is free and open to the public.
Guests will be able to take pictures with Yan
and they can bring the chefs cookbooks to
get signed at the event.
Master chef coming to Bakersfeld
Martin Yan
Short Takes
Fundraiser to help local children with CHD
As we go through our daily lives, we
see people who have fundraisers for all
kinds of different issues. Once in awhile
you see one that you know, and you have to
get involved.
Did you know that CHD stands for
Congenital Heart Defect? Did you know
it kills more children than all childhood
cancers combined? Did you know that
hundreds of children suffer from it in Kern
County? Did you know that its the No. 1
birth defect in children? Well, neither did I.
But when my friends Monty and Joy
Byrom told me about their son, Jake, I
knew I had to get involved. And I knew that
the people in Kern County would have to
get involved. We are having a fundraiser
that will support research and support
parents who have children with CHD. This
isnt a defect that occurs only in people
who can afford it. The defect is blind to
economic status. So Aug. 11, is the day we
can all get involved and help while having
a great time. It starts at 6 p.m. at Buck
Owens Crystal Palace. And of course, the
voice of Monty Byrom will headline. But
we will also get the pleasure of listening to
our American Idol, Amy Adams. You never
know who else might just show up. These
two are worth the price of admission. Tick-
ets are $75 with dinner included. Come
enjoy the art of giving. I promise, you will
feel great when you leave. We will have a
live and silent auction, and we will have
plenty of time to take pictures. For tickets,
call Joy Byrom 304-2173 or call my offce
at 391-7771 and Liz Money will help you
get tickets.
You can also visit bakersfeld.mend-
edlittlehearts.net where you can learn more
about this cause and buy tickets. Its going
to sell out quickly, so dont wait.
Thank you Kern County.
Sheriff Donny Youngblood
Bakersfields Largest Selection Of The Worlds Finest Pianos
Factory Authorized Dealer:
Grand, Baby-Grand, Upright, & Digital
Pianos For All Skill Levels.
6200 Lake Ming Road, Ste. A-7
www. kernpi anomal l . com
178 10 miles East of 99, then left on Alfred Harrell Hwy. 1 mile to signs.
(661) 871-0088
Mon - Fri
10am - 5pm
Sat
10am - 4pm

19th & N Street, Downtown Bakersfield
www.emporiumwesternstore.com
(661) 325-8476
www.shopchristines.com
4915 Stockdale Highway 661-834-3068
Monday - Friday: 10-6 Saturday: 10-5
Monty, Joy and Jake Byrom and
Sheriff Donny Youngblood.
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2. I was a founding member of the Kern
Wheelmen Bicycle Club.
3. My favorite casual restaurant is La Costa
Mariscos enchiladas poblanas! My favorite
fne-dining restaurant is Urrichios relaxing in
the wine room with friends!
4. My frst job was at 15 years old at Bakers-
feld 5 Minute Car Wash. I lied to my boss and
said I was 16, so I walked six blocks to work.
5. My dad kicked me out of the house when
I was a 16-year-old high school dropout. I got
an apartment, (I lied to the landlady and said I
was 18) and re-enrolled in school.
6. My wife Patty and I organized and pro-
duced our frst Tsunami Relief Concert in
2004, eight days after the tragedy. We also
held one this year for the Japanese disaster.
7. I believe if youre generous to others,
youll always have more than enough,
and that if youre selfsh, youll never have
enough.
8. I once purchased a 33-year-old Rolls-Royce,
sight unseen, and drove it 880 miles home without
a mishap defying all odds.
9. My favorite author is English humor-
ist P. G. Wodehouse.
10. My personal trainers are Tory, a
Jack Russell/Welsh Terrier mix and
Zoey, a purebred rat terrier. They
get me up at 5 every morning to
run four miles or more whether I
need to or not.
11. I believe strongly in the Jeffer-
sonian principle of civil discourse,
and most of my letters to the edi-
tor either attempt to model or
encourage it.
12. I once chased down
an inebriated hit-and-run
driver in my car and led
police to him.
13. I am right-handed, yet oc-
casionally play drums left-hand-
ed, and not especially well.
14. Im a bit of a flm buff and love foreign flms.
15. I developed a speech impediment
at age 6. I stuttered while my folks
were divorcing.
16. Ive somehow managed to amass
some 400 neckties.
17. At age 4, along with my 5-year-old
brother, I burned the house down to the
ground. We only did it that one time.
18. Im the only man I know
who has more shoes than
his wife.
19. I once crashed
my bicycle into the
back of a car while
girl-watching.
Although I was
single then, it was
a bit embarrass-
ing.
20. I once
had extremely
low blood sugar
when having a blood
sample drawn during a
physical exam. I lost con-
sciousness, stopped breathing
and my heart stopped beating.
It was apparently quite exciting
as they rebooted me.
21. My wife and I were college
roommates. We were married, of
course.
22. I cook only a few things,
but I cook them well: spaghetti,
tacos and breakfast.
23. I wish I had a list of every
book Ive ever read.
24. I once single-handedly ap-
prehended three youths throwing
glass bottles onto the freeway
from an overlooking hill, and de-
livered them unto their parents.
25. I tell my students that the
best way to become a better
reader and writer is to spend time
every day reading and writing.
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Wonderly announced his frst sporting event in 1981 as a fuke, stepping up to the mic to
make a few announcements at a bicycle race. He has since become the unoffcial voice of
Kern County bicycle, triathlon and running events. He has also DJed hundreds of weddings,
parties and corporate events. He is currently becoming more involved with the Bakersfeld
Track Club and their efforts to promote healthy lifestyles. He spends his days teaching social
studies at a continuation high school for the Kern County Superintendent of Schools.
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Kern County events
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August
Fiesta Days, Aug. 5-7, Com-
munity Park in Frazier Park,
Monterey Trail Street and Park
Drive, frazierfestadays.com,
431-8260.
Kern River Valley Humming-
bird Celebration, 8 a.m. to 2
p.m., Aug. 6, see amazing hum-
mingbird migration, Kern River
Preserve, 18747 Highway 178,
Weldon.
Tehachapi Mountain Festi-
val, Aug. 20 and 21, arts and
crafts, food, 5K/10K run, carni-
val, Phillip Marx Central Park,
Tehachapi. 822-4180.
24th Annual Rubber Ducky
Races, Aug. 27, Riverside Park,
Kernville, www.kernvillecham-
ber.org, 760-376-4790.
September
43rd annual Wasco Festival
of Roses, 10 a.m. September
10. Wasco. www.ci.wasco.ca.us
or 758-2616.
Village Fest
Party of
the Year!,
Sept. 10,
Kern County
Museum, 3801
Chester Ave. 21
and over only.
bakersfeldvil-
lagefest.com
or vallitix.com
or 322-5200.
29th Annual Fall Harvest
Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 17
and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18,
Railroad Park, Tehachapi, 330-
8607.
Ultimate Bridal Event, noon
to 4 p.m. Sept. 18, Rabobank
Convention Center, 1001 Trux-
tun Ave., Bakersfeld.
2011 Kern County Fair, Sept.
21 to Oct. 2, 1142 S. P St., Ba-
kersfeld, www.kerncountyfair.
com.
October
13th annual Via Art Italian
Street Painting Festival. Oct.
8, The Marketplace, 9000 Ming
Ave.
CSUB Athletics Fall Barbe-
cue, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct.
13, CSUB Icardo Center, 9001
Stockdale Highway, dinner and
live entertainment. www.gorun-
ners.com, 654-3473.
20th annual California Hot
Rod Reunion, Oct. 21-23, drag
racing and hundreds of cars,
Auto Club Famoso Raceway.
Tickets 800-884-6472, Infor-
mation 399-2210.
California City Renaissance
Festival, Oct. 15-16, Califor-
nia City Central Park, 10400
Heather Ave., California City,
760-373-3530.
Dust Bowl Days, Oct. 15, Sun-
set School, www.weedpatch-
camp.com, 832-1299.
November
Native American Heritage
Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10,
Nuui Cunni Native American
Cultural Center, 2600 Highway
155, Lake Isabella, 760-379-
4770.
Taste of Home Cooking
School, trade show at 3 p.m.,
cooking school at 6 p.m. Nov.
15, Rabobank Theater, 1001
Truxtun Ave. ticketmaster.
com or call 800-745-3000.
Festival of Trees, 9:30 a.m.
Nov. 19, fashion show and
luncheon, Rabobank Arena,
Bakersfeld, $50, 325-7889.
Annual Christmas Parade,
Nov. 26, Lake Isabella, www.
kernrivervalley.com, 760-379-
5236.
December
Bakersfeld Christmas Pa-
rade, 6 p.m. Dec. 1, route will
begin at the corner of L and
22nd streets in Bakersfeld,
www.bcparade.com, 304-2333.
Holiday Lamp Light Tours, 3
to 8 p.m. Dec. 3, Kern County
Museum, 3801 Chester Ave.,
www.kernmuseum.org, 852-
5000.
HolidayLights @ CALM, open
daily 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2
through Dec. 31; closed on Dec.
24 and Dec. 25, CALM, 10500
Alfred Harrell Highway. $12;
$10 seniors and children ages
3-17; $6 ages 3-12; under 3 are
free. vallitix.com or 322-5200,
872-2256.
Christmas in Kernville, pa-
rade and classic cars, Kernville,
760-376-2629.
Cookies at the Clock Tower,
enjoy cookies, hot drinks, family
activities, crafts, games, Santa,
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 11, Kern
County Museum, 3801 Chester
Ave. 852-5000.
15th Annual Holiday Classic
Jr. Steer & Heifer Show, Dec.
10-11, Kern County Fairgrounds,
1142 S. P St., 833-4934.
www.bakersfieldgi.com
Special Services Include:
Colonoscopy Endoscopy Video
Capsule Endoscopy ERCP Cancer
Screening Esophageal pH & Motility
Study Treatment fo Liver Diseases
Ambulatory Endoscopy Center
9870 Brimhall Rd. #100
(661)588-8725 Fax (661)588-8749
20041 Hwy 202, Valley Blvd., Unit 3,
Tehachapi, Ca 93561
(661) 822-0377 Fax (661) 588-8749
Push your body .
Find your beat .
661-589-8950
jazzercise.com 800-FIT-IS-IT
January
Weddings 2012 Bridal Show,
doors open at 11:30 a.m. for
VIP; noon to 3 p.m. for general
public, Jan. 29, Kern County
Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St. $10
general admission; $15 VIP; $3
parking. thebestweddings.com
or 633-9200.
February
55th annual Whiskey Flat
Days, Feb. 17-20. For full sched-
ule of events and activities visit
kernvalley.com/news/whiskey.
htm or 760-376-2629.
26th annual Bakersfeld
Home & Garden Show, Feb.
17-19, Kern County Fairgrounds,
1142 S. P St. $7; 12 and under
free; $3 parking. ggshows.com
or 800-655-0655.
March
Third annual JJ's Legacy
Golf Tournament and Dinner,
March 4-5, Seven Oaks Country
Club, 2000 Grand Lakes Ave.
jjslegacy.com.
45th annual Bakersfeld Fi-
esta, March 16-18, Kern County
Fairgrounds, 1142 P St. bakers-
feldfesta.com or call 324-1390.
2012 Bakersfeld March
Meet, drag racing festival with
manufacturer's exhibits and a
vintage auto parts swap meet,
famosoraceway.com or 399-
5351 or 399-2210.
17th annual Kern County
Scottish Gathering and
Games, March 31; starts at 9
a.m. Kern County Fairgrounds,
1142 S. P St. $15 to $25; children
10 and under free, Tickets avail-
able online at kernscot.com.
374-4944.
17th annual Isabella Lake
Fishing Derby, fshing derby
contest, March 31-April 2, Lake
Isabella. (760) 379-5236.
April
18th annual Battle of the
Badges, benefting the youth
programs of the Bakersfeld Po-
lice Activities League,
CSUB, Icardo Center.
283-8880.
2012 Great Ameri-
can Cleanup, April
14, Yokuts Park, 4200 Empire
Drive. Register at 326-3539 or
kbb@bakersfeldcity.us.
20th annual Festival of
Beers, Stramler Park, 3805
Chester Ave. $30 advance; $40
at the gate. 21 and over only.
bakersfeldfestivalofbeers.com.
23nd annual Bakersfeld
Women's Business Confer-
ence, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26,
Rabobank Convention Center,
1001 Truxtun Ave. $95. Register
online at bakersfeldwomen.
org, email bakersfeldwomen@
gmail.com or call 636-4395.
May
19th Annual Sharyn Woods
Memorial Pro-Am Golf Tour-
nament & Gala, Gala is May 19
and Pro-Am Tournament on May
21, Seven Oaks Country Club,
2000 Grand Lakes Ave. 322-
5601 or www.linksforlife.org.
26th annual PRCA Stampede
Days Rodeo, Kern County Sher-
iff's Reserve Association, gates
open at 6 p.m., performances at
7:30 p.m. May 4-5, Kern County
Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St. $16 to
$18; $12 ages 6-12; under 5 are
free; $3 parking. stampededay-
srodeo.com or 399-3159.
14th annual Crawfsh Festi-
val, live music, noon to 6 p.m.
May 12, The Prime Cut, 9500
Brimhall Road. 831-1413.
40th annual CSUB Spring
BBQ, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. May
10, CSUB, Icardo Center, 9001
Stockdale Highway. Proceeds
beneft the CSUB Student-Ath-
lete Scholarship Fund. gorun-
ners.com or 654-3473.
Italian Picnic, with games,
bocce tournament and more,
noon to 6 p.m. May 20, Ital-
ian Heritage Hall, 4415 Wilson
Road. 831-0867.
26th annual Bakersfeld Jazz
Festival, gates open at 6 p.m.,
festival 7 p.m. May 11; gates
open at 1 p.m., festival 2 p.m.
May 12. CSUB, Amphitheater,
9001 Stockdale Highway. Two-
day combo $55; students $35.
One day tickets: Friday; $32,
students $23; Saturday; $35,
students $25, children under
12 free. vallitix.com or call 322-
5200.
June
16th annual Standing Bear
Powwow, 5 to 10 p.m. June 1;
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 2; 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. June 3, Bakers-
feld College, 1801 Panorama
Drive. $6; children under
10 are free. 589-3181 or
589-8414.
64th annual
Glennville Rodeo
Round-up, gates open
at 11:30 a.m., rodeo begins at
1 p.m. June 10, GMVA Rodeo
Arena, located at 196 Pascoe
Road, Glennville. $15 for adults;
$10 children 12 and under. glen-
nvillerodeo.org.
Wine Fest 2012, 8 to 11 p.m.
June 9, Kern County Museum,
3801 Chester Ave. $60; $750
VIP table of 10. bakersfeldwine-
fest.com or 852-5020.
July
2012 Philippine Weekend
Festivities, Pork adobo cook-
off, basketball tournament,
co-ed volleyball tournament,
Barrio Fiesta exhibits, booths,
traditional dances, live music,
and more, various locations
throughout Delano. philippine-
weekend.org or 375-7177.
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While this column embraces everything from dessert forks to
doggy bags, the common thread, or rope here really is basic, com-
mon sense.
Californian Radio producer Michael Hop Hopper packaged
it better than I ever could on a recent KGEO Radio AM 1230
discussion about social graces. He retold the gall of a complete
stranger who asked him to accompany her underage children into
an R-rated movie. For Hop, this went beyond bad manners and
poorer judgment into the realm of What are you thinking?
Have we sunk so low that weve lost our common sense,
he said. I liken it to the directions on the back of the shampoo
bottle. Lather, rinse, repeat. Shouldnt a lot of this be just common
sense?
Well-said Hop. A little common sense will go a long way
because it really does manner a lot.
Dear It Manners A Lot: Our family enjoys inviting
people over for summer barbecues. Is it OK to ask guests to bring
a dish?
Dear Reader: Nothing says summer quite like
gatherings around the barbecue. If you plan to do a
potluck, make it clear on the telephone or printed invita-
tion. If that isnt specifed, a guest should only ask if
they may bring something if they are a close friend or
family. If the guest doesnt intend to bring anything to
be consumed, it doesnt mean they should come empty-
handed either. A barbecue is far less formal than an in-
door dinner party, but it is still an invitation to enjoy good
food and great conversation as a guest at someone
elses home. Dont forget a hostess gift of some
kind. A bottle of wine, a bouquet of summer
fowers from your garden, or a small scented
candle are lovely, inexpensive gestures of
appreciation for being included in the
gathering.
Dear It Manners A Lot: I am a frequent fier on
business. Curious, what is the rule of thumb on plane etiquette
when it comes to deboarding?
Dear Reader: Like everything else, it seems the friendly
skies have become much less so. Everyone is in a hurry, and
many passengers are rushing to make connecting fights. It is
amusing to watch an entire plane of people rise to their feet once
the aircraft arrives at the gate, as if everyone is getting off at
once. The common sense our family employs whenever we fy
is to disembark in the order we got on, row-by-row. If someone
trying to make a tight connection asks politely, Im happy to let
him or her by, so long as it doesnt compromise our schedule.
The row-by-row fow plan is respectful and courteous, and works
effciently if passengers also made sure they stowed their carry-on
items close by for easy gathering once deboarding begins.

Dear It Manners A Lot: After I read last months
tips for fag etiquette, I paid attention to a home I drove by that
has a large American fag outside and the words Proud
Navy Parents written in black across it. I appreciate
the sentiment and pride, but the method of advertis-
ing makes me cringe a bit. Am I correct in feeling
that it is a completely inappropriate treatment of
our national emblem?
Dear Reader: As per the U.S. Flag Code,
Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8 and interpreted by
the National Flag Foundation: The fag should
never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor
attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, fg-
ure, design, picture or drawing of any nature.
Agree, disagree? Send me your
questions, comments or topics youd
like to read about to itmannersalot@
bakersfeld.com or visit itmannersalot.
blogspot.com.
Barbecues, deboarding and more old glory
By Lisa Kimble
IT MANNERS A LOT
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First stop, Greenhorn Grill
10720 Pine Drive, Wofford Heights
(760) 376-8900
Once you get to Wofford Heights along the shores of Lake
Isabella, look for the signs to Alta Sierra or Highway 155. You
take a left up the hill, way, way, way up the hill. Take another
left on Alta Sierra Road, left on Pine Drive, and there you are.
Overall
Greenhorn Grill is family-owned and operated by Mike
and Debbie Hill who opened the place February 2008. Ev-
erything is housemade down to the barbecue sauce, which is
available for $6 a bottle. Great atmosphere and we loved the
classic rock.
What a day the Divas recently had in Kernville! Great
weather, great people and truly great food.
We visited three restaurants all in one day. But folks,
please do not try this at home! Remember, the Divas are
professionals. And even with our superior eating and drinking
prowess, three restaurants in one day was tough.
Especially when all the food was so yummy!
Photos by Jaclyn Borowski
FOOD & WINE
The Divas fnd dining bliss in
the Kern River Valley
Triple play
Dining Divas, from
left: Sofe Zimmer-
man, Sofa Ronquillo,
Lois Henry, Kim Jessup
and Diva guest Kim
Barrett head to the
Greenhorn Grill.
Kim J. on the wine
Wines from the Central Coast, Paso Robles, Napa and Sonoma
regions. There is something for everyone; all your favorite wineries
at prices that wont break the bank.
08 Clos Du Bois Russian River Reserve Chardonnay ($32)
08 Wild Horse Unbridled Santa Maria Pinot Noir ($39)
Special grape martini made by our bartender Amber.
Starters
We were one Diva down as Robin, who normally reviews start-
ers, was out on a special mission that day. So, guest Kim Barrett and
the rest of the Divas chimed in on starters:
Seared ahi tuna ($11)
Fresh, fabulous, fantastic, better than most fsh restaurants, clean
and light.
Baked artichoke dip ($10)
Baguette nice and crunchy, dip was savory and not overly
creamy. The artichoke favor shined through, a great starter!
Kim J. on the St. Louis barbecue ribs ($16 half-
rack)
Pork ribs, slowly smoked personally by Mike Hill and topped
with their housemade Joes barbecue sauce.
Tender-bone-gnawin-eat-till-you-drop kind of ribs! Even one
non-rib loving Diva swooned. An added touch were the warm lemon
water bowls with napkins to clean up, priceless!
Lois on the jumbo chimichurri prawns ($4 for 2)
The two prawns are grilled with the shell on, butterfied, with a
houesmade chimichurri sauce. Tender and sweet, while the sauce
was rich without being overpowering or too creamy. Easily a meal
in itself, that is if I didnt have a bunch of other Divas demanding a
bite.
Sofa on the fat iron steak (12 oz. $23; 8 oz. $19)
Like Ive said before, I love meat. I begged to cover the fat iron
steak. It was mouth-watering and that was just as I was cutting into
it. I loved every bit, it was cooked to my liking (medium-rare), and
the chimichurri sauce brought out the delicious favor. No wonder
its Greenhorn Grills most popular steak.
Sofe Z. on the Kickass hotwings (full order $10,
half order $7)
More than 1 1/2 pounds of jumbo wings with your choice of
hot, medium or mild sauce. Served with bleu cheese dressing or (if
requested) a chimichurri sauce. The chimichurri is made from olive
oil, garlic and parsley. I love garlic, so for me, this sauce rocked; I
asked for it on everything. I had never been a big fan of hot wings,
but these wings have become a staple for me on each visit. My new
fave! The tender chicken falls off the bone, the sauce is to die for. I
can defnitely understand why they named it kickass!
Sofe Z. on the desserts
50/50 ($5.95)
Two homemade sugar cookies, flled with ice cream, caramel
sauce and a drizzle of chocolate.You had me at home-
made cookie! I am truly a bit of a cookie monster, so
this dessert was right up my alley. The warm, freshly
baked, soft and chewy sugar cookie could stand on
its own as a dessert. Add ice cream and OMG
the Divas were in some serious trouble.
The caramel tasted exactly like a piece
of melted caramel candy and it provided
a very nice contrast. So simple, yet so
favorful. Ridiculously wonder-
ful!
Banana split cake
($5.95)
Homemade banana
bread topped with a
chocolate,
vanilla and
strawberry
home-
made
mousse
served
with a
dollop of
whipped
cream.
Kern River
Brewing
Companys
beer sampler
Continued on page 30
Seared ahi tuna St. Louis barbecue ribs Kickass hotwings
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My goodness, calorie counting went out the window with this
one! The banana bread was moist and sweet. A perfect combina-
tion of spices and favors. The mousse was light and fuffy, and
the favors were very distinct. Hello, my name is Sofe, and I am
a baked food junkie.
That was fab. But the Divas had a lot of work still ahead of
them, so no time to dawdle.
Second stop, Kern River Brewing Co.
13415 Sierra Highway, Kernville
(760) 376-2337
If youre coming from Wofford Heights, youll swing
through Kernville, over the river and take a left at the stop sign.
Slow down, and look on your left. The brewery is just a few
businesses up the road.
Overall
The brewery is owned by friends, Kyle Smith and Eric and
Rebecca Giddens (who you may remember won a silver medal
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Kern River Brewing Co. pretzels
Kim J. on the silver medal beer sampler ($5)
Served in a silver kayak, of course! It includes Isabella Blonde,
Sequoia Red, Just Outstanding IPA and Class V Stout going from
light to dark, malty to stout.
The owners dubbed the Class V Stout a pork chop in a glass. It
is the epitome of the phrase go big or go home! Also available are
anniversary beers, as well as guest beers. Something for everyone.
Some people say they dont like beer, Eric Giddens said. They
just havent had the right beer. The Divas agree.
Diva side note: We were just supposed to sample the beer, but
when they brought out a few appetizers, we couldnt resist!
Lois on the pretzels ($5.50)
Soft, chewy and they come with housemade spicy chipotle dip or
Class V Stout mustard. Or add the spinach artichoke dip for an extra
$2.25. You win either way.
Sofa on the fsh and chips ($10.15)
Five golden strips of beer-battered cod served with housemade
tartar sauce. Beer is good, but even better with fsh and chips! The
fsh was lightly battered and not greasy. The tartar sauce added more
favor to the faky fsh while the chips (fries) were extra yummy.
Sofe Z. on the Santa Fe egg rolls ($9.45)
Crispy rolls flled with chicken, roasted red pepper, black beans,
Class V Stout brownie
corn, cilantro, jalapenos and cheese, served with chipotle dip. Not
your everyday egg roll. These were loaded with favor and the chipo-
tle had just enough spice without being too hot. We all know that
the Divas want to be the hottest items in the restaurant. An order of
the Sante Fe egg rolls and a nice Isabella Blonde beer was a meal in
itself. I had to tell myself, Self, stop eating all the egg rolls!
Sofe Z. on the Class V Stout brownie ($4.25)
Homemade chocolate brownie made with KBRCs stout beer,
served warm with ice cream and chocolate sauce. Thats right, beer
baked right into the brownie. These folks are serious about their
beer! It was rich, loaded with favor, everything a great brownie
should be. I loved it so much, I was at risk of sugar OD. This dessert
alone was worth the drive to Kernville. Divine!
Whew! Deep breaths, Divas, deep breaths! Any lesser group
would have stopped right there. While we may be Divas (and oh boy,
are we!) we set our sights on the next scrumptious battleground.
Last stop, McNallys Fairview Lodge &
Restaurant
HC 1 Sierra Highway, Kernville
(760) 376-2430
You take a left out of the brewery parking lot and settle in for a
gorgeous drive along the Kern River for about 20 or 30 minutes.
Overall
McNallys (techincally in Tulare County, but we love it so much,
were giving it a big Kern County hug and calling it ours) is a res-
taurant, bar, hotel, general store, burger stand and more. Perfect for a
quick weekend getaway.
McNallys has lots of great food, but the steaks are to die for.
And the Divas loved our after-meal treat sitting on the back deck
with a glass of wine, next to the river, watching the sun drop over the
mountains. Sigh.
Kim J. on the wine
All the usual suspects were offered on the wine list at great
prices. Wines you love and can easily match with a fabulous meal.
08 Tobin James Radiance Monterey County Chardonnay ($18)
Halter Ranch Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon ($36)
All Divas on the starters
Crab stuffed mushrooms ($8.95); the sampler platter ($14.25);
and potato skins ($7.65)
You have to ask your server for the crab-shrooms as its not on
the menu. The crab is savory and light with a Panko crumb topping
in juicy, hot mm-mmm mushrooms. Gone in 60 seconds!
The sampler platter is a true guilty pleasure of fried mozza-
rella sticks, jalapeno peppers, zucchini and clams. It was all light
and crispy, not greasy or soggy. You could really taste the favor in
everything.
The skins were a great comfort food, warm, savory and cheesy.
Had to be careful on those little devils as dinner was on its way.

All Divas on soup

Cajun black been and loaded baked potato (cup, $2.95; bowl
$4.95)
The Cajun black bean has a warm southwestern favor with a hint
of cumin, fresh salsa and black beans that were cooked perfectly.
Loved it!
The potato soup was seriously loaded and seriously yummy. It
was scalloped potatoes meets a baked potato for a date.
Kim J. on a variety of steaks
Bone in Rib Eye (16 oz., $27.95; 24 oz., $32.95)
Porterhouse Steak (24 oz. $32.95)
The Logger a 40 oz. Porterhouse Steak ($51.50)
One must have a cowboy appetite for these bad boys. They are all
fat grilled to retain all their natural juices and favor.
Did you happen to notice the price on The Logger matches the
police code 5150 for crazy? Yep, you would have to be crazy to
tackle this behemoth! But people have done it, including one 10-
year-old boy, our server told us. But if you like, you could share it
with the village as theres more than enough to go around!
Each dinner also includes an old school relish tray with house-
made bread and butter pickles, cajun black beans or salad, baked
potato, rice pilaf or steak fries, along with bread and butter.
Guarantee you will not leave hungry. This is a serious meat lov-
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Sofe Z. on the 16 oz. lobster tail (market price)

The menu suggested, Generous portions for hearty appetites.
Believe me when I say that it was an accurate description. Let me
just start by saying that 16 ounces is a heck of a lot of lobster! When
my lobster arrived, I needed a second to collect myself before diving
in. In my view, the portion could have easily supported the appetites
of two Divas. We all shared and still had to take some home. It was
broiled to exquisite tenderness, sweet and succulent with drawn but-
ter and paprika. If you really want to, wow, someone with a special
date night, this lobster is the ticket. Diva-licious!
Lois on the Fairview special ($30.75)
About a 6 to 8-ounce flet mignon, teamed with three butterfied
shrimp broiled in butter and fne seasonings.
So soft, it was like eating steak- and shrimp-favored butter. Even
with all wed had that day, this dish caused a Diva feeding frenzy. Its
one of the most popular items on the menu and we could see why.
Divas on the fried shrimp dinner ($27.45)
Five, count em fve, large shrimp deep-fried to a golden brown,
served with house-made tangy cocktail sauce. Light and crunchy
while the shrimp stayed tender, moist and favorful. One Diva was
reminded of times her mom and dad let her order anything her heart
desired and fried shrimp was it. Though McNallys version was far
superior!

Sofe Z. on desserts
Mud pie ($7)
Being a sweet food junkie, there are very few desserts that have
escaped my attention. This mud pie was one of those few excep-
tions. I assumed mud pie to be a one-dimensional chocolate pie. Boy
was I wrong! This was a chocolate and Kona-coffee ice cream pie
with a chocolate graham cracker crust topped with whipped cream.
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or strong) with a tasty crust that brought the dish into a class of its
own. Ice cream and coffee are two of my favorite vices so, I can
only say that I loved it.
Snowball ($7)
A huge ball of vanilla ice cream, rolled in roasted macadamia
nuts and toasted coconut, topped with whipped cream, drizzled
chocolate, strawberries and caramel. Lord have mercy! This sinful
creation was enormously popular with the entire Diva crew. Talk
about a diet buster. What a great combo of favors. I loved the
creativity. Even after eating all day, we could not stop ourselves
from going back for just one more bite. This was, as my teenage
daughter would say, the boss of the desserts!
Food Dudes from left: David Luter, Bill Trivitt, Kevin
McCloskey and Dave DuBose in front of the Keene Cafe.
FOOD DUDES
David Luter
Roughly 30 miles from downtown Bakersfeld sits the sleepy
town of Keene. The headquarters for the UFW and Fire Station 11
are here, the entrance to the Tehachapi Loop is here, and one little
unassuming cafe. The Keene Cafe has been in the food business
since the mid-20s. The only break was a short stint as a boarding
house during the 30s. Then, in the early 40s a woman named Ethel
Stuck had the foresight to turn it back into a cafe, and Im thankful
that she did. Because this is truly one of the hidden gems this county
has to offer.
As I scanned the menu, my eyes locked onto the chili verde
omelet (omelets are my usual). A fan of chili verde in general, the
choice was easy. Hash browns, a side of bacon and a biscuit with
gravy rounded out this order it was excellent. The omelet was
fuffy, but not smothered in green sauce. It didnt need to be. The
pork was faky, tender and full of favor, as it should be. My gener-
ous side of bacon was thick-cut with a hint of maple, and cooked to
a perfect crisp. The biscuits and gravy were a very pleasant surprise
because they use bacon and sausage in the gravy. So few places
include bacon in the gravy that Id forgotten what a difference it
makes.
By far, the best thing I tried was
the homemade bread pudding
with rum sauce. Some bread
puddings tend to be a little
heavy and dense, but not
this one. Its your basic
bread pudding, noth-
ing fancy, but 100
percent mouth-
watering. And the
rum sauce should
be bottled up and
set on the tables
for syrup. I half
joked with the
crew that I needed to take a to-go cup of that sauce back home. We
all laughed, but inside, I really wanted to.
Bill Trivitt
Being Food Dudes of like-mindsets, I too, love the Keene Cafe.
The cafe is warm, friendly and flled with local history. The menu
is full of cafe standards like Denver omelets and French dips, but
also has a Mexican fare for breakfast and lunch. I had my usual
breakfast favorite, country fried steak and eggs. This is a beef fritter
topped with homemade gravy with hash browns, biscuits and gravy.
The key to this breakfast is freshly made gravy. It was almost as
good as Grandmas, and she was a chief gravy maker.
For the Mexican fare, we had to try the chilaquiles. Two eggs
mixed with fried tortilla chips, blended with house salsa, Monterey
jack and cheddar cheeses, and served with your choice of four or
corn tortillas. After much discussion, we agreed these are break-
fast nachos, and I may have a new breakfast favorite. It didnt have
gravy, but Ill let that pass. The house salsa has the perfect amount
of peppers, but if you want a little more heat, the Keene Cafe can
hook you up. They have a hot version of their salsa that will keep
you burning for the drive home. Without a doubt, the Keene Cafe is
a Kern County eatery that is a must-stop for the Food Dudes.
Chris Hanson was on vacation when we took this trip, and boy
did he miss out. We asked our good friend Dave DuBose to fll in
for him as an honorary Food Dude. Dave is a long-time Bakersfeld
resident, and loves good food. Hes a natural.
Dave DuBose
Like many of
us, I have driven
past the Keene
Cafe for years
and thought I
should stop the
next time Im
by this way, but
Ive always been in too
much of a hurry. Well, Im glad
I had this opportunity to visit; it
was well worth the short drive.
The frst thing I noticed when
we arrived was the quiet-
ness. Add that to the fresh air,
Photos by Greg Nichols
Hidden dining gem
Historical Keene Cafe is well worth the
trip up the mountain
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scenery and without the usual hubbub associated with going to a
restaurant, I knew we were in for a treat. The outside of the building
is well-weathered, with outdoor tables to enjoy the morning. Inside it
is clean, taken care of, and the walls are covered with local memo-
rabilia. If you ask, the friendly staff will share stories about the cafe,
Keene and its history.
The menu selection was larger than I expected, and there were
several unusual items listed. The Mexican omelet caught my eye
and I ordered it with traditional hash browns, sourdough toast and a
glass of orange juice expecting the usual thimble-sized serving. To
my surprise, the orange juice came in an oversized glass that lasted
the entire meal. The three-egg omelet was flled with red onions,
jalapenos and tomatoes, and came with refried beans and a garnish
of fresh berries. I like my omelets a bit on the hot side, so I was ex-
pecting to add hot salsa or Tabasco sauce, but one bite and I knew it
wouldnt be necessary. It had a nice burn. Not enough to overwhelm
the omelet, but with enough zing to make it interesting. One of the
best omelets Ive had.
OK. That was a full breakfast, but I couldnt pass on an item I
saw on the specials board, Tehachaberry pie. Locally prepared, it
had a mixture of berries with a homemade faky crust. You can even
get a version thats sugar-free.
Bottom line: Friendly people, clean restaurant, local charm and
good food. Its the kind of local establishment that I really enjoy. So,
take the time for a leisurely drive to the Keene Cafe with friends or
family. Relax, decompress and spin down. Youll be glad you did.
Kevin McCloskey
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very hungry ride.
The staff at the Keene Cafe was friendly and welcoming.
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Flatlanders though we are, they treated us like regulars and that is
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excellent. After a very diffcult decision from the enticing menu,
and some side deals with the other guys, I chose the carne asada
and eggs. The marinated tri-tip was some of the best asada Ive
ever tasted, and combined with the eggs, beans, pico de gallo and
salsa on a warm corn tortilla, this breakfast taco made me want to
investigate properties for sale here in Keene. All of this, along with
a perfect side of home fries, and I was already planning my next
trip to visit my newest friends.
As I was enjoying my breakfast, I noticed the list of fresh pies
on the specials board. The peanut butter chocolate pie jumped
out at me immediately, but saving room for it seemed impossible.
Who was I kidding? Move over Jell-O, apparently there is always
room for pie! Made just a few miles away from the good folks at
TehachaPie, this delicious dessert blew me away. If they dont al-
ready have a Bakersfeld distributor, I may have to go into the pie
business. Like the Keene Cafe itself, they are top of the line.
You have probably noticed by now that we all had a fantastic
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allow a little extra time for a visit on your next road trip to Mam-
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Kevin McCloskeys picks
Milts Coffee Shop
6112 Knudsen Drive in Oildale
(661) 399-4975
If you have never been to Milts, you
might take it for a typical freeway diner, but
you couldnt be further from the truth. One
look at the menu and the list of specials
should be your frst hint that youre in for
something different. When they are in
season, the carrot cake pancakes have to
be tried you will be pleasantly surprised.
The omelets are always perfect, plentiful
and the variety will satisfy your hungri-
est tablemate. The portobello mushroom
omelet is excellent, but I cant wait for my
next visit to try the halibut, green onion and
garlic. If youre a late riser, give the chile
verde burrito a try, or better yet, the rib-eye
steak sandwich. I could really go for one of
those right now. Do yourself a huge favor
and stop by Milts. If its your frst trip, I can
guarantee that it wont be your last.
Cheyennes Stage Stop in Kernville
16110 Sierra Way
(760) 376-2902
Alongside the raging Kern River, just
outside of Kernville, lies another staple of
great outdoor mountain dining, Cheyennes
Stage Stop. After a hard day of rafting
or hiking, nothing hits the spot like a big
plate of open-fame, barbecue meat, and
Cheyennes has got you covered. From their
ribs to their steaks and tri-tip, you will not
be disappointed, and their large outdoor
tables are perfect for groups and families.
If youre heading back through Kernville
after a day on the river and dont plan to
stop in for a bite, youd better roll up your
windows and hold your breath as you pass
by. One whiff of this barbecue, and youll be
parked and ordering before you know what
happened.
David Luters picks
Chicken of Oz in Taft
1107 Kern St. #3
(661) 763-5150
Serving fne food since 1989, in the
corner of a shopping center, in the bustling
town of Taft, sits Chicken of Oz. Opened
for lunch and dinner, the seven-page menu
will have something for everyone, and the
welcoming atmosphere will bring you back.
In addition to choices like charbroiled burg-
ers that are juicy and cooked to perfection,
sandwiches that include the bacon melt
4x4 and chicken fried steak sandwich or
the sensational Ozs tri-tip, chicken is still
fully represented. My favorite is the hot
and spicy chicken pita. If you like some
heat, you need to try this. Ozs also has a
fully-loaded salad bar. Ive eaten at a lot of
places that have salad bars, but Ozs has
them all beat. For a restaurant that special-
izes in chicken, Im glad theyve learned to
specialize in everything on their menu.

Knotty Pine Cafe in Oildale
1530 Norris Road
(661) 399-0120
An establishment like the Knotty Pine
really needs no introduction, everyone
in town already knows about it. It is the
quintessential coffee shop, serving great
food from the moment the doors open until
they close. If youre going on the weekend,
be prepared to wait, everyone else is going
there to eat too. During the week, say for
lunch; go a little early so you dont have to
wait. Breakfast is a no-brainer; the omelets
are outstanding, especially my favorite, the
taco omelet. The pancakes are always light
and fuffy, and those hash browns no
one makes them better. If you go for lunch,
you must get the pastrami, it is the best the
county has to offer, and is still the best of
any restaurant I know. But what stands out
the most to me is their willingness to go
that extra mile. If you have special needs,
or want to customize your food, theyll do
it. Go, eat.
Bill Trivitts picks
Giovannis Italian Eatery in Shafter
130 Walker St.
(661) 746-2000
Another out of the way favorite is
Giovannis in Shafter. This place is really
interesting because not only do they serve
amazing pizza, pasta and sandwiches, but
they also have Thai food. I havent tried the
Thai food yet, but it smells fabulous and I
hear it is top-notch. My family loves Italian
food, so we stick with the standards. Pizza
and pasta! My son and I usually share a
pepperoni and olive pizza, while my wife
and daughter both order spaghetti. The
spaghetti is one of my wifes favorites. The
sauce is very favorful and the noodles are
always perfect. The pizza is prepared with
lots of pepperoni and olives with sauce that
has just the right amount of spices, not
overwhelming. A fne crust cooked to per-
fection rounds out the pizza. If you are ever
in Shafter, Giovannis is a must to visit.
El Pueblo Restaurant in Lamont
9705 Main St.
(661) 845-4545
One of my familys favorite Mexican
food restaurants is El Pueblo in Lamont.
The drive isnt too far, but always worth it.
The menu is full of classic Mexican dishes
like enchiladas, tacos and chile verde.
My all-time favorite is the muy grande
chimichanga. This huge tortilla is flled with
beef, chicken, beans, rice and salsa then
deep fried to perfection, and topped with
guacamole, sour cream and salsa. When Im
not feeling up to the challenge of the muy
grande, Ill switch to camarones ranchero.
Breaded shrimp with a delicious ranchero
sauce, I usually get a side of rice and beans
to go with it. They also have the best mar-
garitas around, blended with just the right
amount of salt. One is never enough!
The Food
Dudes best
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around Kern
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Dining Divas from left:
Kim Jessup, Robin Noble,
Sofe Zimmerman, Lois
Henry and Diva guests
Lisette Stinson at Goose
Loonies.
Goose
Loonies
DINING DIVAS
Opa!
Goose Loonies delivers the best of Greek
cuisine, drinks and fun
Atmosphere: nice, relaxed, can be a bit
crowded and loud during sporting events
after all, it is a sports bar as well.
Heel ratings (out of 5)
Service: fast, friendly and helpful..
Pricing: dinners are a great value.
How to dress: Business to casual, the
Goose welcomes all!
Food: exceptional and fresh.
The basics
Goose Loonies Tavern & Grill
816 18th St.
(661) 631 1242
Owners: Jim & Becky Katsantonis
Opened in 1990
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday
through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight
Friday and Saturday
Overall
If you think Goose Loonies is just a
beer and bar food joint, think again.
The Divas were hugely impressed with
the range and quality of the dinner
menu. Everything is made in house.
The Greek dishes are authentic and
scrumptious, each with a charming
family history that owners Jim and
Becky will gladly share. The entire
experience was tasty and fun with a
capital F!
Opa! (youll hear that a lot in this
review!)
Kim on cocktails, beer fights &
wine
The Divas started the evening with
some of Goose Loonies specialty cocktails.
First, it was the lychee martini, which is not
for the faint of heart with its spicy kick of
Tabasco sassy! The martini was followed
by a pomegranate margarita, which quickly
cooled you down. Next up, a funky monkey.
Think tropical paradise over the rocks. Last
but not least, what I call summer in a glass,
the watermelon martini, divalicious!
Goose Loonies has more than 20
specialty beers, regularly changing the line
up. Ask your server to set you up with a
beer fight for sampling. The Divas had the
fruit beer fight, which included Pear Cider,
Widmer Hefenweizen, Blue Moon and Lin-
demans Framboise just enough to whet
your whistle!
Lets talk Greek wine. The surprise of
the evening was the 08 Boutari Moschofle-
ro, a crisp white with citrus notes. Refresh-
ing with salads and fsh. The Divas enjoyed
every drop! Available by the glass ($7) or
the bottle ($22.)
Our second wine was the Francis
Ford Coppola Votre Sante (to your
health) 09 Pinot Noir Sonoma.
The Divas toasted and enjoyed this
smooth, burgundian-style red.
Available by the glass ($8) and by
the bottle ($27.)
Ouzo, the fnal, was simply
put, fun in a glass. Opa!

Robin on the starters
Calamari ($11.99), tiropita &
spanakopita ($12.99) and saganaki
($12.99)
Once again, this Diva over did it
on the starters! The calamari was light
and crispy with a refreshing tzatziki dip,
a lovely Greek twist. Next up, were two
Greek classics: tiropita & spanakopita. The
tiropita is a phyllo pastry flled with Greek
cheeses, sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts.
Spanakpita is stuffed with spinach, herbs
and feta cheese. Every Diva loved this light,
crispy delicious starter. Make room for the
Greek kefalotiri (sheep cheese seared in ol-
ive oil and fambed tableside). This unique
dish has a warm, smokey favor due to the
faming brandy with lemon and olive oil.
We mopped it up with warm pita. Is there
anything better than fried cheese?
Lisette on the Greek salad
($9.99)
Field greens topped with vine-ripened
tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, bell
peppers, kalamata olives and feta cheese
crumbles, tossed in olive oil and oregano.
Village-style salad, simple and fresh, the
dressing was light with quality olive oil, a
Tiropita and spanakopita Herb-crusted salmon
Cocktails
Baklava
Greek salad
hint of balsamic and fresh oregano, feta was tasty very favorful.
Best Greek salad in town!
Robin on the salmon ($16.99)
Pan-seared wild salmon served on a berries vinaigrette feld of
greens and bleu cheese. Perfectly prepared, this is what salmon is
suppose to taste like. It had a lovely oregano herb favor, the pilaf
was light and fuffy with a nice lemon hint. So good with the straw-
berry salad. Salmon lovers rejoice!
Lois on the chicken souvlaki ($12.99)
Marinated chicken skewered with peppers and onions served
with toasted pita and tzatziki. I was so one with this food, I think I
became a skosh Greek that night. How do they get the chicken and
vegetables so tender and still hold all their favor? As usual, not a
bite was left over as the other Divas discovered my gem of a meal.
Sofe Z. on the balsamic chicken ($15.99)
Marinated breast of chicken flled with bleu cheese, red onions
and herbs, served on top of garlic cheddar mashed potatoes and
accompanied by seasonal vegetables and onion strings. With its
balanced favors and moist, tender meat, this dish had a real wow
factor. Well paired with asparagus and broccoli. Opa!
Lisette on the tri-tip ($12.99)
Marinated tri-tips charbroiled with a bourbon sauce and served
atop garlic cheddar mashed potatoes. Served with onion strings. A
hearty savory favorful meal. A real tri-tip lovers delight, very tender
not chewy, loved the bourbon sauce, the onions strings were thin and
crispy. A tasty topper!
Kim on the ouzo shrimp pasta ($15.99)
Summer pasta fabulous! With a generous portion of plump
shrimp sauteed with garlic, basil, onions, red peppers and sun-dried
tomatoes over rotelle noodles with a light ouzo garlic cream sauce,
topped with fresh parmesan and smokey bacon bits. Do I have your
attention yet, this was heaven in a bowl. Every bite was sinfully deli-
cious, the divas were singing their praises for this balanced beauty!
Sofe Z. on desserts, baklava and Mother Goose
cookie, both ($3.99)
Baklava An ancient Greek 40-layered delicacy. Greek
baklava is made with buttery phyllo, toasted almonds, walnuts, cin-
namon and sugar. After baking, a sweet citrus amber sauce is poured
over the top. Its a layered explosion of favor, not overly sweet, like
most baklava I have tasted. The citrus syrup had a hint of Grand
Marnier, which was lovely, and light enough that you could taste the
individual assortment of spices. Just delightful. It was great to see
such a traditional dessert on the menu. In my view, we need such
diverse places to experience a bit of culture beyond the borders of
California.
Mother Goose cookie A fresh, baked deep-dish chocolate
chip cookie topped with vanilla bean ice cream, strawberries,
blueberries and whipped cream. OMG, oozy gooey madness! As
fate would have it, I happen to love cookie dough. This dessert was
so delicious, I was compelled to return with my family for a repeat
performance. It was just as good the second time around. I am not
sure who cleaned the plate faster, the Divas or my 7- and 4-year-old
daughters!
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TALK OF THE TOWN
Richard
Chapman
President/chief executive
offcer for Kern Economic
Development Corporation
What type of economic recovery do you anticipate for
Kern County within the next year?
Slow to moderate job growth. However, Kern County is projected
to be one of the frst counties in the state to return to pre-recession
employment levels. Higher commodity prices are helping our two
largest industrie s oil and agriculture. In addition, the logistics and
healthcare sectors are starting to pick up.
What types of jobs seem to be in demand for our area
and why do you think so?
Positions that require skills in mechanical engineering, servicing,
welding, computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufac-
turing (CAM), medical billing and administration will be in demand.
Most of our major industries require applicants that have mechani-
cal skills. With the new healthcare reform changes, medical billing
and accounting jobs are even more complex. Soft skills are always a
critical component expected from employees.
What has been the job loss this year for Kern County
and how would you compare it to previous years?
We have actually made up some of the job losses experienced
since 2009. Currently, we are upside-down, about 2,000 jobs, com-
pared to the previous year. In late 2010, we were upside-down over
10,000 jobs.
In what direction do you think the unemployment rate is
running and what are the contributing factors?
Because we are primarily a resource-based economy, our unem-
ployment rates will be dictated by commodity prices. Traditionally,
the lowest rates occur during the summer when agriculture-related
employment picks up. For the next few years, it is likely that the
Bakersfeld Metropolitan Statistical Area rate will remain in the 13- to
18-percent range.
How has the employment rate affected the trust and
confdence for consumers and businesses?
The main concern of employers is not the unemployment rate,
which is traditionally higher than the state and U.S. average, but
workforce availability and quality issues. We need to continue to focus
on improving the skill set of our workforce to make people more em-
ployable. The good news is that in many industries, our turnover rates
are very low in comparison to other parts of the country. Kern County
residents are known for having a strong work ethic.
Consumer confdence is traditionally affected by job stability and
credit availability. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that things will
return to pre-recession confdence levels any time soon.
How does the outlook for the farm-growth industry look?
The good news is that more food processing operations are open-
ing in Kern County. This creates higher-value jobs in the community.
In general, harvesting jobs pay less than processing positions. The bad
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news is that water supply issues still remain as a potential job killer
for the future of agriculture in the valley.
What are Kern County's advantages in creating jobs
and keeping them local compared to other counties in
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Kern Countys cost of doing business is 88 percent of the U.S.
average. In addition, we are one of the most pro-business counties in
the state. We have an excellent track record of successfully permitting
and completing industrial projects in one-third to one-half the time of
neighboring counties.
How will the unemployment rates in neighboring coun-
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Kern County has actually emerged as the strongest and largest
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growing economy among the top 100 metropolitan areas over the last
decade. The region benefts primarily from the in-migration of Los
Angeles basin residents looking for a overall better quality of life.
How will the summer season affect farm employment?
Regional farm employment peaks during late summer. The Au-
gust fgures are traditionally double that of March.
What kind of tax incentive or other benefts apply to
employers to increase employment?
Luckily, it looks like the states enterprise zone program has
remained intact despite tough budgetary times. Several communi-
ties like Arvin, Delano and Taft currently have these zones, which
have several benefts for new and expanding companies. The primary
incentive is a $37,000-plus tax credit over 5 years, for each qualifed
employee hired by the company.
Age: 27
Rank: Staff Sgt., assigned to the 95 Security Forces Squadron
Assignment: Operation section
Stationed: Edwards Air Force Base
Hometown: Beaverton, Ore.
Family: Brother serving in the military in Florida. Im pregnant
with my frst child and am due Oct. 3. I will name her Kori.
Favorite activity to do in Bakersfeld: I ride dirt bikes with a
bunch of different families around the area of Bakersfeld that all go
out camping.
I have been deployed: Twice; one of the locations I cant say
where and the other was in Kuwait.
When Im deployed, I miss: The day-to-day interaction. When
youre at home you can just call a friend. While youre away, it takes
about 15 minutes to dial a number back to the states. Youre only
interacting with the military members and people you work with.
I have served in the military for: A little over six years now.
Why I joined: Initially, I joined the Air Force because of all the
education benefts and to pay for my college. I have been taking
classes now since I joined. They pay full tuition while you are on
active duty.
Through the military I am studying: Criminal justice.
I continue to serve because: Its one of the most rewarding
lifestyles. There is a lot more pride behind it as far as serving your
country. Also, unless I am deployed, I get paid on the frst and the
15th, no matter what. And I get to be a cop on top of that.
If I had to choose a different career path, I would have be-
come: A cop. Im a cop in the military and I probably would have
ended up being one outside of the military anyway.
I stay connected to friends by: Phone calls, and when I deploy,
they all write letters and send care packages. A lot of it is long dis-
tance, but every time I go home and get to visit, its a homecoming.
So everyone makes sure they see me when I can get home.
My best military accomplishment is: Making it to supervisor
level. Its kind of stepping it up in the military. Instead of everyone
else telling you what to do, you have to start taking responsibility.
Things I say can have an impact on other peoples lives and getting
to this step is kind of a lot of work.
To get to that level: I served for a certain amount of time and was
tested for a certain amount of general Air Force knowledge. Then,
they also send you to a school to prepare you for the position.
After my time in the Air Force I would like to: Continue being
a cop. I also want to always be a recruiter, whether or not I am in the
uniform. I got my younger brother to join the military. Hes stationed
in Florida.
I recommend this lifestyle: for a lot of people. This lifestyle is
defnitely different, but its also very rewarding. I also know its not
for everyone. But, if they can talk to someone in the military prior
to joining, then they have a good head start as to whether or not it
would be a good life for them.
Before this year is over, I want to: Get started on my bachelors
degree. I will hopefully fnish within two years, depending on de-
ployment.
Know a Kern County native who is proudly serving in the
military? E-mail us at bakersfeldlife@bakersfeld.com with the
message subject line: Why I Serve. Please include an e-mail, phone
number and/or Facebook link to reach the nominee.
Alecia Haataia
WHY I SERVE
United States Air Force
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When I learned that my next test drive
would be a Hyundai Sonata, I was taken
back to my undergrad college days, remi-
niscing about my four-door Excel.
I had saved up money to buy a used car
that could get me to college in Fresno and
be reliable enough to bring me back home,
two hours away, on some weekends.
My Hyundai Excel, which my cousin
Dina and I liked to call Lisa as a term of en-
dearment (she was a girl after all), was there
for me through good and bad times, and she
never failed.
Driving roundtrip on the 99 through
relentless Tule Fog? No problem. How about
triple-digit weather? Sure, just turn up the
AC.
Or, what about when car thieves attempt-
ed to break into her, not once but twice, both
Fluidic sculpture is how Bakersfeld
Hyundai general manager Patrick Beck
describes the Sonatas body design.
Striking Sonata
hits a home run
2011 Hyundai Sonata features
right combination
By Olivia Garcia Photos by Tanya X. Leonzo
ON THE ROAD
The Sonata comes with a fve-year/60,000 basic warranty, plus a 10-
year/100,000 power train warranty.
on campus? They only succeeded once, tak-
ing my cheesy car stereo, but she survived
being taken away.
I have been through many cars since
then, but Ive never forgotten about my
faithful Hyundai, and I was excited and
curious to learn what the 2011 Sonata had
to offer.
There have been many changes in Hyun-
dai cars since my college days, and all for
the better. Again, my Excel was great, but
the added improvements just take the 2011
model to a new level.
Just ask Patrick Beck, general manager
of Bakersfeld Hyundai.
If there is one thing I appreciate, its
people who are passionate about what they
do. Patrick is one of them.
Hes devoted many years working for
Hyundai, and he can tell you every little
detail about his cars and why they are a
cut above the competitor.
I asked him for specifcs, and he rattled
off a number of features:
Best warranty. The Sonata comes with
a fve-year/60,000 basic warranty, plus a
10-year/100,000 power train warranty. Not
every dealer will offer power train coverage
right out the door, Beck said.
Quality. J.D. Powers put the Hyundai
Sonata at No. 1 for quality. Sweet.
Highest safety ranking. The National
Highway Traffc Safety Administration has
given the Sonata a fve-star rating all around.
This is signifcant since the NHTSA has im-
posed new rules requiring auto makers to be
clear about their ratings. Previously, dealers
could say they have a fve-star safety rating,
period. Now, they have to specify what rat-
ing they got it for, such as rear impact, side
impact or front impact, Beck said. There
are fve measurements. Sonata is fortunate
to have a fve-star rating for all fve. Better
warranty, quality and safety ranking, Beck
Its all in
the details:
What are the fve best features of
the 2011 Hyundai Sonata?
The proximity key, more interior space
and cargo room than the Accord or
Camry, six-speed automatic shiftronic
transmission, steering wheel audio
mounted audio, phone and cruise control,
and the touchscreen navigation.
Mileage and price tag:
24 city; 35 highway. Prices ranges from
$20,200 to $27,800 or $199/month lease.
Finish this sentence:
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is per-
fect for ... you and your family!

What makes the 2011 Hyundai
Sonata stand out:
The Sonata has Americas best warranty,
guaranteed trade value, overall fve-star
safety rating, highest fuel economy in its
class, and its less expensive!!
Target consumer for the 2011
Hyundai Sonata:
The target audience is truly everyone. It
competes and wins in one of the largest
car segments in the world.
Three words that defne the 2011
Hyundai Sonata:
A must-have.
What do you like the most about
the 2011 Hyundai Sonata:
Improved new look, fuel economy, war-
ranty, safety, performance and the price! I
personally love how well it sells, too.
Source: Patrick Beck, general manager, Bakers-
feld Hyundai
The Sonata has received an all-around
fve-star safety rating by the NHTSA.
The Sonatas touchscreen naviga-
tion and satellite radio system.
said.
Fuel economy. OK, we can all agree we want to get more
mileage for less money. I feel the pain every time I pull into a gas
station with my SUV. We spend close to $100 for gas that may last
about a week. Yeah, Im starting to feel the pain now. The Sonata
offers 35 miles per gallon, and I can tell you that I drove all over
Bakersfeld without a worry about mileage, a big change from my
usual state where Im calculating the miles from point A to point B.
Higher resale value. Beck told me that because of the war-
ranty, fuel economy and high ratings, the cars value is better than
most.
Now what did I like the most?
Well, you know the Sonata had me at gas mileage. But it was
more than just that.
This four-cylinder packs power and ease of moving between
cars on freeways. Its combo leather-cloth interior gives a comfy
feel, as does the Nav features and satellite radio. But I loved its
body style, which Beck described as fuidic sculpture.
I test drove it the week I picked up my 16-year-old niece,
Lauren Ronquillo, from summer school, and we know how picky
teenagers are. She gave me and the Sonata a thumbs up.
But so did my hubby. We test drove it on date night when we
attended a house concert, featuring Jill Andrews, a singer who
blends country/folk/indie and can take your breath away while she
is at it.
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By Stephen Lynch
SPORTS LEGEND
Born during the Great Depression,
Johnny Callison didnt have many material
possessions while growing up in Bakersfeld
during the 1940s and 50s. But what Cal-
lison did possess were all the tools needed
to be a great baseball player. Combining a
powerful bat, blazing speed and a rocket-
arm, he went from high school standout to
major league star within just a few short
years.
The sweet swinging lefty posted big
offensive numbers during his lengthy profes-
sional career. But he was just as impressive
with his glove and on the base paths leading
his manager Gene Mauch with the Philadel-
phia Phillies to once remark, Theres noth-
ing he cant do well on the ball feld.
Well-liked by both teammates and fans,
Callison was hugely popular even after re-
tirement. However, fve years ago, Callison
widely regarded as the greatest baseball
player ever to hail from Kern County, passed
away at age 67.

Johnny Callison facts
Born March 12, 1939 in Qualls, Okla.
In 1944, his mother moved Johnny plus his
brother and two sisters from Oklahoma to
Bakersfeld when his father joined the army
to fght in World War II.
Growing up he picked cotton and grapes to
fnancially help out his family.
Before graduating from East High in 1957, he
married his high school sweetheart Dianne
in a small chapel in Las Vegas at 4:30 a.m.
At East High School, he excelled at football,
basketball and baseball before being signed
by the Chicago White Sox for $10,000 near
the end of his senior year.
That summer he played his frst season of
professional baseball in the Class C Califor-
nia League for the Bakersfeld Bears, posting
an eye-popping .340 batting average with
41 extra-base hits and 31 stolen bases in just
86 games.
Played 16 years in the major leagues, which
included stints with the White Sox (1958-
59), Phillies (1960-69), Chicago Cubs (1970-
71) and New York Yankees (1972-73).
Finished his big league career with a .264
batting average, 226 home runs and 840
runs batted in.
Hit for the cycle against the Pittsburgh
Pirates on June 7, 1963.
Was selected to play in the Major League All-
Star game four times: twice in 1962, 1964,
1965.
Lifted the National League to a 7-4 victory
over the American League in the 1964
Midsummer Classic with a two-out, walk-off
three-run home run. Those heroics led him
to being named the games MVP.
Finished second in NL MVP voting to Ken
Boyer following the 1964 season.
He led the NL in outfeld assists each year
from 1962-65. Also led the league in triples
twice (1962 and 1965) and doubles once
(1966).
Was selected to be part of the inaugural class
of the East High Hall of Fame earlier this year.
Died from cancer on Oct. 12, 2006 in
Abington, Pa., leaving behind Dianne, three
daughters (Lori, Cindi and Sherri) and eight
granddaughters.
Coach
Growing up, these ladies
admired the men and
women who coached and
inspired them. Thats why
they became coaches to
inspire a new generation
of athletes on and off the
playing feld.
Photos by Henry A. Barrios
LADIES WHO
Christina Nance
Physical education
teacher, junior varsity
volleyball coach and
varsity softball coach
at Wasco High School
Barbara
Johnston Hill
Director of tennis at
Bakersfeld Country
Club and varsity boys
and girls tennis coach
at Garces Memorial
High School
Marsha Eubank
Athletic director at Taft
Union High School
Sally White
Physical education teacher at
Jacobsen Middle School and
varsity volleyball coach at
Tehachapi High School
Why did you decide
to get involved in
high school sports?
Nance: I was raised in a coaching family.
My dad coached football, baseball and
softball, so athletics have always been a
part of our family. I loved playing when I
was younger and I want to give my athletes
the same opportunity to enjoy competition
as much as I have.
Eubank: (Known for coaching girls
basketball.) I had always known that I
wanted to coach. In high school, we were
required to get up on Saturday mornings
to coach a young group of kids from the
rec. I had found this very enjoyable and it
had sparked a desire for me. I used to see
athletic directors at my games, but never re-
ally knew what they did until I became one.
Now I know that they did all of the grunt
work behind the scenes to allow me to be
on the court.
Johnston Hill: I decided to coach high
school tennis because I think that high
school age students are still developing
their values and philosophies of life. I want
to be a positive infuence and a good role
model for every student I coach. My goals
are to teach impressionable young athletes
a game they can enjoy for a lifetime, while
helping them develop into caring, produc-
tive young adults. Coaching at the high
school level is bigger than just teaching
tennis techniques.
White: I decided to become a coach
because I learned so many valuable life
lessons from coaches that I had. I wanted
to become an important infuence in young
peoples lives, not only in sports, but also
in the development of their character and
lifelong goals.
What is your coach-
ing style?
Nance: I believe in teaching the fundamen-
tals and knowledge of the game, and team-
work and discipline through hard work. I try
to be fair, give everyone a chance and listen
to the individual athlete while maintaining
team discipline. I encourage the team to per-
form the best they can and the individuals to
work together as a team.
Eubank: At the high school level I was
very demanding. I pushed my athletes
beyond what they thought they could do.
Conditioning and teaching them to read the
court were priorities. It was important for
me to teach them that they had to learn to
work together and that the bench play-
ers were just as important as the starting
group, which was displayed in our third
valley championship game as three starters
were on the bench for a good portion of the
championship game.
As an athletic director, I have great
people working with me. I appreciate each
of their efforts. I could not do what we do
at TUHS alone.
Johnston Hill: My coaching style is not
too different from my lifestyle and can be
summed up in two words, calm and consis-
tent. Students need to know what to expect
from me every day and they need to look
forward to practice. I try to make sure that
the students have fun each day because if
they are having fun, they will come back. I
try to lead by example on and off the court,
and for that reason, I never scream or yell
at my students (although I will admit there
are times I scream plenty in my head). I
have learned that people dont really care
how much you know until they know how
much you care. I do my best to demonstrate
my respect and concern for my students
each and every day.
White: My coaching style includes en-
couragement and intensity in the athletes
conditioning, skill development and game
situation practice. Volleyball is in large part
a mind game where the athlete needs
to be focused and confdent in order to
play their A game. When my volleyball
players have faith in themselves and their
teammates, both physically and mentally
we are successful!
What is the best
part of being a
coach?
Nance: The best part of being a coach is
seeing the players gain self-confdence and
improve their skills as they become part of
a team. As the coach, you have the oppor-
tunity to bring individual athletes together
to work as a team to achieve the goal to
become the best that they can be. There is
no bigger thrill than to see an athlete reach
her potential. Seeing her excitement when
she makes that special play, brings a smile
to your face and makes all the hard work
worth while.
Eubank: Forming a unity with the athletes
and seeing them accomplish their team
goals by learning to believe in themselves
and each other. As an athletic director, the
same is true of coaches seeing them
reach their goals.
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Johnston Hill: I think the best part of coaching is getting to work
with kids. High school students have so much energy and such big
dreams. Each day is positive and different. Their impulsivity and
excitement keeps me on my toes. I never know what they are going
to do or say, which keeps things entertaining. Running a very close
second is winning. I love winning matches, league titles and valley
titles, but I believe that all of our success is built on a solid founda-
tion of mutual respect and admiration.
White: The best part of being a coach is the daily contact with
my volleyball players. They are like family to me. I look forward
to seeing them daily! Besides the regular practice regime, I enjoy
fnding out about their day, which includes their classes, activities,
social life, family, etc. I use my pre-practice discussions to encour-
age, teach and challenge each athlete to do their best so that they
can plan for a productive future. Then, it is time to practice hard!
Is there a certain coach you draw
your inspiration from?
Nance: I played three sports at Wasco High School: volleyball,
basketball and softball. I also played softball at California Luther-
an University. I would say all of these coaches have infuenced my
coaching style. However, two coaches have had the most infuence
on me. My dad, Tom Profft, a retired high school softball coach,
who not only coached me as a player, but is currently helping me
with the softball team as an assistant. The other coach who has in-
spired me is Millie Pettibone. She is the high school varsity volley-
ball coach and has given me advice for working with athletes and
organizing my programs. Both of them have helped me become a
better coach and I often seek their advice.
Eubank: I have been compared to University of Tennessees Pat
Summit by numerous people. I have always thought of her as an
inspirational coach with a lot of passion. Dean Smith is another
coach I admired and respected.
Johnston Hill: Coaches John Wooden and Mike Krzyzewski.
Both of these coaches see the bigger picture. They teach much
more than Xs and Os. Both of these coaches care deeply for the
young people they coached. It was because of the connections they
make with young athletes that they became successful. If you dont
love kids, I dont think you could ever be an inspirational coach.
I want to teach my kids to play well and to win, but like John
Wooden, I want each of them to be good people before, during and
after the game.
White: I dont have a particular coach who I draw my inspiration
from, however, I am truly inspired by Jerry Rice, the former wide
receiver for the San Francisco 49ers. He was highly respected for
his ethics both on and off the feld. He presented himself as a true
athlete in the way he trained, the way he performed on the feld, the
way he dressed, talked and the way he treated others. I expect this
for myself as a coach, and I expect this from my volleyball players.
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If you could choose an athlete to
coach, who would it be and why?
Nance: The athlete I want to coach is the one who wants to
learn the game, improve her basic skills and who always gives
her best whether she is on the bench or a key player. She is
the one who listens and is coachable, and who works hard to
become a better player for the team.
Eubank: The ones I coached because they gave their all as I
watched them turn into confdent, well-respected individuals.
Johnston Hill: I dont think I would choose an athlete to
coach. I would choose a coaching staff. I would loved to have
been a part of John Woodens coaching staff. It would have
been amazing to be around this legend on a daily basis.
White: This is an easy question for me! If I could choose an
athlete to coach it would be Jasmine Julye, a current volleyball
player at Tehachapi High. I have had the pleasure and honor
of coaching Jasmine since she was a freshman on my varsity
team. She will be a senior this fall and she is every coachs
dream player! She is very talented athletically, however, she
has so many more important attributes! She is respectful,
polite, encouraging and fun! Her work ethic both at school and
on the court is beyond all praise. I would coach forever if my
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Cheryl Borthick, 67,
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Theres so much to love
about Kern County from the
people, nature and community
events. Each city offers some-
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makes their city special.
I have lived in the Kern River
Valley for: Thirty-nine years. My
husband, three children and I moved here
the Christmas of 1971. We have lived in
Kernville for 28 years, and spent the frst
11 years living in Lake Isabella. I grew
up in Downey across the street from my
husband to be, and we moved to the Kern
River Valley after my mom and siblings
settled here in 1964. Since that time, the
family has grown to over 50 members and
only one does not live in the Kern River
Valley.
Three words that describe Kern-
ville: Kernville is picturesque, quaint,
friendly and welcoming. (oops, four
words).
Three words that describe my
neighborhood: The frst word that
comes to mind is family since one of
my granddaughters, her husband and baby
girl live next door. All the neighbors look
out for each other. Since its summertime,
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town Americana!
Favorite Saturday activity: During the summer, I work at
my restaurant on Saturdays. After work, the family barbecues (my
only grandson loves to barbecue) and it always involves lots of
grandkids and great-grandkids. Since there are so many of us in the
Kern River Valley, there is always some gathering with family and
friends.
Favorite community event: I sing with the Sweet Adelines
and enjoy performing for different groups and organizations. The
freworks display over beautiful Lake Isabella is a wonderful event
enjoyed, with again, lots of family camping at the lake. Whiskey
Flat Days in Kernville and directing the Mt. View Church choir at
Easter and Christmas.
Favorite local restaurant: Well, Cheryls Diner, of course.
Ive owned and operated it since my husband built it in 1985 26
years ago. We serve good old-fashioned, home-style cooked food
just like mom, who started Neldas Diner back in 1976. I have
a very friendly staff, many whom are related to me: daughters,
granddaughters, cousins, good friends and neighbors.
How I relax in the Kern River Valley: My backyard is like
an oasis in the hustle and bustle of Kernville during the summer. In
the winter, I knit some scarves and do lots of singing.
How I keep cool during the summer: Our yard has a pool
and having the kids over (all the kids big and little) is so relaxing.
Best place for a family outing: Our family loves to camp
river, lake and the high country.
The best place for a date night: We love to go to McNal-
lys up the river for special occasions.
Best-kept secret in the Kern River Valley: The weather
we have four seasons, but they are mild. Our snow usually melts
within a day, so there is no shoveling. The fall is absolutely beauti-
ful with trees changing color and the cooler weather. Summer is
all about water, and this year we have plenty of that. And what can
anyone say about spring? The birds singing, the deer out in the
felds and the raccoons in our yard Im laughing!
My favorite memory about the Kern River Valley: My
mind is fooded with memories and probably the best is the last
Easter when Mom was well. The whole family was in our backyard
happy and healthy with the frst great-great-grandchild.
What I like most about the Kern River Valley: I love
the blue skies, the clean air, the smell of pine trees, the friendly
people and the fact that folks who come here to visit wish they
could stay. Also, the history of the Kern River Valley and its West-
ern fair.
What I would change about the Kern River Valley: I
would welcome more recognition for the value of the tourist dollar
generated from the Kern River Valley and more consideration for
access to the valley i.e., realignment of Highway 178 to Bakersfeld
as proposed in the 60s. And of course, more jobs, so other families
could stay connected as ours is.
What I like about Kern County: It is so diverse ranch-
ing, oil, tourism, agriculture and nice cities with small-town
friendliness.
Shafter
WHY I LIVE HERE
John Guinn, 59,
Shafter city manager
I have lived in Shafter for: 29 years. I went to high school
in Wasco and wanted to raise my children in a small valley town.
Shafter adopts you before you adopt it, and the next thing you know,
it is home. I cant imagine living any place else.
Three words that describe Shafter: Caring, loving and
hard-working.
I live in: the Northeast section of town near the high school. Our
neighborhood really defnes small-town living. Its quiet, safe, se-
cure, has mature trees and is within walking distance to everything.
Three words that describe my neighborhood: Safe,
quiet and comfortable.
Favorite Saturday activity: Anything with my grandkids.
Favorite community event: The annual Community Chest
Spaghetti Dinner is a special evening. It is kind of a community
reunion where people who may have moved away, come back and
an evening where Shafter comes together to meet the need of its
residents when they are especially in need. Our Community Chest
is a unique Shafter community effort. Like so many things we do in
Shafter, you get to be around people you love and help each other.
Favorite local restaurant: China Cuisine Friday night
catfsh. When I go there, I know everyone and the food is great.
How I relax in Shafter: Be with friends and enjoy church
families.
Best place for a family outing: Mannel Park. I think this is
the best community park in Kern county. It has mature trees, picnic
areas, gazebo, playgrounds and much more. We have everything
from weddings to birthdays to reunions in that park.
The best-kept secret in Shafter: Its quiet, safe and com-
fortable neighborhoods. You can live in a small town and still have
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Los Angeles. This is the safest town where people walk and ride
bikes every evening and morning. The sense of security and well
being is important and the community is committed to keeping it
that way.
When I want to get out of town I always go to: The
coast, mountains, Bay Area or Los Angeles.
What I like most about Shafter: The values of the people
who live here. I like Shafters ambition. Our community is com-
mitted to being the very best. Not just surviving, but being a place
where people and companies want to be. Shafter cherishes its past
but is not stuck in it. Our residents obviously dont always agree,
but it is fun to watch the community reach consensus and always
move forward in ways that are best for all of Shafter. Shafter has
great leadership in its churches, schools, special districts and city
government
What I would change about Shafter: The things I hear the
most about are a need for more local retail shopping opportunities
and youth activities. More and more shopping is occurring through
the Internet and our proximity to Bakersfeld creates challenges in
the retailing area. Shafters commitment to its youth is very strong.
We have a unique and special schools project where the city is
partnering with the schools to provide a number of services such as
summer reading camp and pre-kindergarten programs. Addition-
ally, a newly remodeled aquatic center and one of the best recreation
districts in the valley are improving opportunities for Shafter youth.
Pine Mountain Club
WHY WE LIVE HERE
Bob Saberhagen, 67, Pine Mountain
Community Post Offce operator
and Shannon Norris, 38, English teacher
at Frazier Mountain High School
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We have lived in Pine Mountain Club for: Nearly 20 years
(married 10 years). We are both city transplants; Shannon a Bakers-
feld native born and raised, and Bob from the Los Angeles area.
Describe Pine Mountain Club: Pine Mountain Club, a pine-
studded village of about 3,000 full-time residents, can be found
by adventurous seekers nestled high up in the southern Tehachapi
Mountains. The picturesque village, reminiscent of an Alpine hamlet,
was established by a developer in the early 1970s, as a haven for
retirees and for city dwellers seeking vacation homes. Pine Moun-
tain Club rests peacefully in the small San Emigdio Valley where it
boasts amenities including a golf course, tennis courts, a clubhouse, a
community swimming pool, and a spacious park with ball felds and
basketball courts.
On the community in Pine Mountain Club: Neighbors
rally to help each other. When one familys home was destroyed by
a fallen tree, which killed the couples son, residents rallied to raise
more than $20,000 practically overnight to get them into another
home and back on their feet.
Favorite community event: Despite its relative exclusivity as
a private community, Pine Mountain Club hosts several annual events
open to the public, including its annual Lilac Festival and Oktober-
fest celebrations, Wine In the Pines wine tasting festival, Mountain
Shakespeare Festival and its Concerts On The Greens series of
contemporary music. Our favorite is the Wine Fest, and we really
love the outdoor theater, too. Shannon often performs in the annual
Shakespeare Festival productions.
Favorite local restaurant: The village offers several dining
options including the clubs Bistro On The Greens and eateries in the
villages commercial center featuring Italian at the Pine Mountain
Pizza Company, Mexican at La Lena, steaks and ribs at the Pine
Mountain Roadhouse. The Pine Mountain General Store also offers
an array of made-to-order subs along with a great selection of fne
wines. We love them all. Were fortunate to have them. Its not easy
for restaurants to survive in a small community where there are not a
lot of visitors. You have to be dedicated.
On outdoor activities: If youre a nature lover, theres plenty to
do on the piney mountain. Outdoor adventurers have several choices
of scenic hikes along the creeks, waterfalls, and peak-to-peak treks
between the Mount Pinos and Mount Abel hosted periodically by the
local Sierra Club Chapter.
Best-kept secret in Pine Mountain Club: Given its small
town persona, there are few secrets in PMC. Practically everyone
knows everyone and rumors sometime grow as tall as the pines.
When you hear an occasional ambulance or helicopter arrive, you
know its for a friend or neighbor.
What we like most about Pine Mountain Club: We love
the pure mountain air and water, the stunning beauty of unspoiled
nature and the stressless mountain lifestyle. Sure you have to shovel
some snow occasionally in the winter, but the summers are refresh-
ingly cool. Small town life may not be for everyone, but it suits us just
fne, especially here in our little piece of paradise. Even after a couple
decades, we still marvel at the good fortune to live in such a wonderful
place in the forest, where city dwellers take their holidays.
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Arvin
WHY I LIVE HERE
Tommy W. Tunson, 57,
Arvin Chief of Police
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I have lived in Arvin for: Five years. I applied in 2005 for the
police chief position. I moved to Kern County from Riverside County.
Three words that describe Arvin: Challenging, rewarding
and complex.
Words that describe my neighborhood: Quiet, calm, relax-
ing, nice rural environment and great neighbors.
Favorite Saturday activity: A relaxing bicycle ride, golf or
visiting my daughter.
Favorite community event: Coaching the Arvin High School
varsity football team every year. I enjoy mentoring young men and
providing vocational guidance.
Favorite local restaurant: Logans on California Avenue for the
baked zucchini and Tahoe Joes in Bakersfeld.
I relax by: Going to Hart Park, Kern River and Lake Ming areas.
These locations provide an atmosphere of fresh green trees, running
water in the river, wildlife and a calmness not normally a part of 21st
century living in Kern County.
Best place for a family outing: Movie theaters, the Park at
River Walk and Hart Park. Families can come together in this type of
environment to educate their children about the serene goodness of
Mother Nature and not worry about the daily congestion of day-to-day
city living.
Best-kept secret in Arvin: The Sycamore Canyon Golf Course
is an outstanding social activity and the best-kept secret in Kern County.
Favorite memory about Arvin: Being a part of the 2006 Arvin
High Championship football team; and coaching the We the People
Constitution team. My favorite moments are speaking to students at
the Arvin Union Schools and the Arvin High School. It is important to
provide experience, wisdom, direction and motivation to our youth.
What I like most about Arvin: The community wants to be
cared about, recognized and appreciated. The Arvin citizens have been
supportive of the police department over the last fve years and I ap-
preciate the community. Most important is the dedication of the Arvin
police employees.
What I would change about Arvin: I would like to see contin-
ued import of fnancial services, social recreation, an increase of big
box stores, chain restaurants and public social services that support
this under-represented population.
What I like about Kern County: My experiences have included
being a volunteer member of county agencies whereby the primary
mission is to help people. There are very positive coalitions of people
in the education, social services, public safety and medical profes-
sions. This is especially true in the criminal justice system from the
various types of lawyers in the community to the prosecutors, judges
and probation offcers. I have observed regionalization of various
resources in law enforcement from the federal, state and county levels,
resulting in increasing the quality of life in Kern County generally and
the municipalities specifcally.
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Joe Aguirre, Delano
Delanos Joe Aguirre would be a busy
man if he was only the director of Facilities
Management and Emergency Management
at Delano Regional Medical Center. His job
description makes most people feel lazy.
Add city council member and president of
the Delano Chamber of Commerce, and you
wonder how he has enough hours in the day.
From his offce, Aguirre oversees security,
property and real estate issues, engineering,
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North Kern
By Gene Garaygordobil
KERN LIFE
Northern Kern communities
have interesting people do-
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From a defbrillator to an MRI machine,
all has to go through this offce, he said.
We look at medication errors down to cash
deposits.
Since November 2010, Aguirre has been
on the Delano City Council.
I watched a serious matter go before the
council with a standing-room only audience,
and I saw these fve council members vote
on what four of fve people there wanted, and
against the 200 or so people who didnt want
it, Aguirre said. That did not register, and
I thought to myself, Are we listening to our
community? So, I decided to run because we
need someone to do something about this.
At 45, he has lived in Delano, off and
on, for 20 years. In 1995, he started his own
Delano-based business, Executive House-
keeper, geared toward medical offces and
other local businesses.
He continues to help with the business,
now run by his daughter and wife. But it
wasnt his health care or business background
that spurred him to join the Delano Chamber
of Commerce.
I got involved two years ago because I
noticed that locally, National Day of Prayer,
was dissolving, and it didnt appear to be a
priority on anyones list.
He said the chamber was facilitating it,
but with no support.
I wanted to put some synergy into the
program, and get people more aware of it, he
said. That was my sole motivation.
Debbe Haley, Shafter
Debbe Haley of Shafter is president of
her towns Chamber of Commerce too. She
runs her own scrapbooking business from her
home offce, which resembles a downtown
business.
As a Creative Memories unit leader,
Haley offers regular and digital scrapbooking
classes.
Its about telling family stories, Haley
said. Either with traditional scrapbooking or
digital scrapbooking, you celebrate life and
your family. And I get to do that for a job.
Once you are done, you can pass it down to
your other family members, so people feel
connected.
The converted-garage served as a family
room for the Haleys before they turned it into
her studio.
The studio is very self-contained, she
said. So I can make a mess and dont have to
worry about it.
Haley and her husband are both originally
from Fresno, but moved to Bakersfeld, and
have lived in Shafter for the past 13 years.
Quite a few customers still make the short
trek from Bakersfeld. She also offers home
visits as well as scrapbooking parties.
She remembers joining the Shafter
Chamber of Commerce six years ago, when it
was reorganizing.
I had been involved with the Bakersfeld
Chamber, and I knew the value of network-
ing, Haley said. So I got involved with the
chamber here, and next thing you know, I was
president.
Being part of the chamber not only allows
for business growth, but personal growth, she
said.
I am meeting people I would not have
met otherwise.
Gary Farrell, McFarland
Gary Farrell grew up in Shafter, but he
has made his mark in McFarland and its
Parks and Recreation Department over the
past 30 years.
After graduating from Chico State Uni-
versity with a degree in business administra-
tion and religious studies in 1981, Farrell was
pondering his bleak future.
I had planned to do my graduate work at
UC Berkeley in religious studies, but I got a
call from my parents who told me about a job
Field of roses near Wasco.
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The rest, as they say, is history. Farrell is
now general manger of the citys Parks and
Recreation Department.
I believe it is one of the best recreational
facilities in the state of California, he said.
McFarland doesnt have arcades, movie the-
aters or bowling alleys, so it is a challenge to
provide entertaining programs that will draw
in pre-schoolers to senior citizens.
Although the departments fagship
swimming pool, built a year after he arrived,
is nearly three decades old, it remains quite
popular with the community. The swimming
program draws children from surrounding
communities.
When it was built, it was the largest pool
at 250,000 gallons in Kern County. It
is now third behind the Cal State Bakersfeld
and McMurtrey Aquatic Center pools.
So what does he love about his job?
Working with the creme de la creme
of our citys youth as coaches, lifeguards,
umpires and scorekeepers, he said. I am
able to mentor them, not only in their jobs but
in life as well.
He and his wife of 29 years, Elvira, have
opened their McFarland-area home to various
youth at times, helping them through diffcult
patches. He said many still refer to his wife
as Mom.
Farrell worries about todays physically
challenged youth, who are more intent on
scoring victories and achievements with
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video games, than participating in physical activities.
You are inspired by great adventures or explorations on the out-
side, but also on the inside, he said. Thats when you discover what
is within ourselves and within our very own souls.
Jerry Scott, Lost Hills
He admits his life may have turned out a lot different had his
mother not decided to move the family to Californian from their
Arkansas home.
Today, Jerry Scott is the superintendent of the Lost Hills School
District and has been affecting change for the past decade.
Scotts family moved to Wasco, where he went to high school. He
decided to become a teacher as a Cal State Bakersfeld senior.
I had planned to be a psychologist for young children. But when
I looked at my transcript, I noticed it was much more in line with the
colleges teacher credentialing program, he said with a smile. I got in
it and loved it. Thirty-seven years later, I know I made the right move.
Scott spent 20 years in the Wasco
High School District as a teacher,
coach and administrator. Being a
school superintendent was never a
dream or really a thought, he said.
While principal of Wascos alternative
high school, Independence High, he
was approached by members of the
Lost Hills School District board.
I really didnt think I had the
superintendent experience, but I got
it, he said.
His frst goal was to get the com-
munity involved, and created a Com-
munity Cleanup based on an existing
Oildale program. Lost Hills at that
time did not have a mandatory trash program.
From those cleanups, a Moving Forward community committee
was formed, which now meets every three months. He also worked
to get the students, 99.9 percent of whom are Hispanic, involved in
athletics and activities. The school holds sports tournaments each year
in track, cross-country, volleyball and football.
Another problem he has worked to change was the inability to
keep good teachers. The district would lose seven to 11 teachers
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from its 37-member staff each year. Now, the return rate is around 95
percent, he said. That includes his own daughter, who teaches seventh-
grade English, and whose test scores are one of the districts best.
Scott upgraded the school library creating a real computer lab.
He still has goals hed like to accomplish before retiring.
We need to make sure we are not in program improvement, and if
we do, then I will stay until we are out of it.
He would also like to create a community sporting complex. And
fnally, he wants to train and develop administrators, so the district can
hire from within.
We have an excellent school board that supports us, and doesnt
micro-manage us, he said. And we really appreciate them.
Fred West Jr., Wasco
After receiving his degree from UC Berkeley, Fred West Jr. de-
cided his time spent in the Bay Area felt a little impersonal, so West
moved back to his small hometown.
In Wasco, its hard to walk down the street without running into
someone you know. We all know each other, and watch out for each
other.
Hes been on the Wasco City Council almost continuously for 23
years, and has seen a lot happen to his hometown.
West owns a certifed public accounting frm, started by his father,
who came to Wasco in 1948. His dad was the frst accountant in Wasco
and on the towns original utility district and planning commission.
West joined Wascos planning commission before running for city
council in 1988. Except for two years, West has been on that same
council, including four stints as mayor.
So, why has he remained on the city council, while running a full-
time business, and having a wife and three children?
I like to see the city develop in an organized manner, he said.
As an accountant, I felt my services were needed. Running a city is
much like running a business.
He has seen his children go to college and start their own careers:
one daughter is a CPA in Costa Mesa; another teaches high school
math in Taft; and his son is a senior at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo,
majoring in industrial technology.
A lifelong San Francisco Giants fan, West also enjoys golf. In fact,
he helped to bring the privately run golf course to town.
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Kern County boasts quite a few things to do in its northern com-
munities, including several historic sites. Among them:

1. UFW Starting with Delano, not much can be said without
mentioning the United Farm Workers birth and infuence there. And
even though the unions headquarters has long since moved, there
is a plot of forty acres that still resonates through many peoples
souls.
2. VOA Just down the way, Delano also boasts the former
Voice of America transmission station, once its most powerful short-
wave broadcast facility. It started in 1943, and shutdown in 2007,
because of technology, program cuts and changing political climate.
However, it now broadcasts Radio Marti a U.S. government
station with an anti-communist agenda on its shortwave transmit-
ters, beamed toward communist-run Cuba, Canada and Central and
South Americas.
3. Wildlife You will see
more than your fair share of
wildlife at the Kern National
Wildlife Refuge, about 20 miles
west of Delano. The refuge
was created as an 11,249-acre
natural desert uplands, a relict
riparian corridor, and developed
marsh in 1960. Now, a visi-
tor center and offce complex
welcomes people right where
Garces Highway connects with
Corcoran Road.
4. Park Cross the Kern-Tulare counties border and you will
fnd the Col. Allensworth State Historic Park, about seven miles
west of Earlimart. Col. Allen Allensworth and four other settlers
established the town in 1908, which was founded and governed by
African Americans.
5. Rodeo If rodeo is more your style, and youd like to stay a
little cooler than our hot valley foor, you can make the trek to Glen-
nville for its annual rodeo, the biggest one-day event of its kind in
the United States. It is put on by the Greenhorn Mountain Veterans
Association in June.
6. Roses Wasco his host to the Festival of Roses, held the
Saturday after Labor Day in September. Did you know that 55
percent of all roses grown in the U.S. come from Wasco? Nine major
rose companies grow more than 50 million plants.
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7. Bugseum The city of Shafter is home to Insect Lores
Bugseum Visitor Center. Insect Lore was founded by entomologist
Carlos White, who wanted to create a kit, so people of all ages could
witness the metamorphosis of a real, live butterfy.
8. Minter Field Another Shafter museum is the Minter
Field Air Museum, housed in the airfelds original fre station build in
1941. Nearly 12,000 pilots received basic training on various aircraft
of the day. The museum holds artifacts and photographs of the men
and women stationed there, military uniforms, radio equipment and
other memorabilia, including aircraft and military vehicle models.
9. Depot Dont forget the Shafter Depot Museum, which
once served as the communitys gateway to the world as the mail,
telegraph, express, freight and rail passengers passed through its
doors. Shafter residents created a historical society, almost solely
dedicated to preserving the building, which was gifted to the society
by the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co.
10. Hotel Finally, Shafter offers its fourth museum, the
Green Hotel, built in 1913 by the Kern County Land Co. to house
prospective land buyers. It was Shafters frst commercial building,
and served as headquarters for the land company, and one of the
few remaining buildings that represent that era of development. And
now, after reconstruction, the Green Hotel has become the hub of
downtown Shafter.
Compiled by Gene Garaygordobil
to see and do in northern Kern
County communities
10
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Voice of America transmission station
Insect Lores Bugseum
Kern National
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By Gene Garaygordobil
KERN LIFE
Nathan Ahle, Ridgecrest
On the job for just 10 months, Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce
Chief Executive Offcer Nathan Ahle knows the future is important in
building economic development in this community of about 30,000
people.
A 20-year resident of Ridgecrest, Ahle got his start right after col-
lege at the Ridgecrest Daily Independent working as editor and assistant
publisher before becoming the chambers CEO.
Im no stranger to the chamber, having been on its board of directors
for three years, Ahle said I am familiar with the organization, it was a
good ft, and I made the transition. And it has worked out pretty well.
Still being the day-to-day guy can be a challenge.
We are looking at a sort of a revitalization of the organization, he
said. Often chambers become event planners, as a business organiza-
tion, we want to stress strengthening local economy and creating jobs.
Ridgecrest developed as a company town tied directly and indi-
rectly to the nearby Navy base at China Lake.
Wed like to diversify the town as much as the chamber, he said.
We have 325 days of sunshine, so we have a lot of solar and wind
energy to help develop, an excellent opportunity for industry, as well as
other industry besides military and to boost retail to provide additional
The Tornado GR4 takes off from the
Naval Air Warfare Center China Lake.
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sales tax.
That includes the current Super Walmart
project in town, which hopes to break ground
soon and the secondary businesses that help
boost local retail.
Ahle said these projects will help keep
sales tax revenue local.
We really feel that Ridgecrests best
days are ahead of it, Ahle said. There is a
lot of opportunity here.
Patrick Stoliker, works at
Edwards Air Force Base, lives
in Tehachapi
Patrick Stoliker loves to talk about
aeronautics, including making better, faster
and greener aircraft, and supporting NASAs
space program.
This is a perfect ft for his job as Deputy
Director of NASA's Dryden Flight Research
Center, at Edwards Air Force Base.
He assists the center director in the man-
agement of the NASA feld center, focusing
on strategy, business processes and institu-
tional management.
Stolikers aha moment occurred on a
playground as a fourth-grader.
A Mach 3 bomber few over the play-
ground, and watching that helped put me on
my path as an aerospace engineer.
After 10 years working for Northrop, he
contacted Dryden offcials and started work-
ing at the research center in 1992.
He wrote computer codes that help con-
trol autonomous airplanes.
I love being part of the cutting edge
technology in fight research and aeronau-
tics, Stoliker said. And I can infuence how
we are changing that here.
Of course, Stoliker mentions the impor-
tance of NASAs Space Shuttle program.
Edwards Air Force Base had the second-
most shuttle landings, 54 active missions,
along with 5 test missions.
There are challenges, especially with the
government spending less money overall, and
that includes NASA.
Aeronautics has seen lots of cuts, he
said. The science of planes is not as mature
as some think, and there is lots of room for
advancements, just like cars every year.
NASA is like a big book, and the Space
Shuttle program is just like Chapter 3,
Stoliker said. And Chapter 4 will have an
emphasis on commercial usage interest, with
Virgin Galactic and the Sierra Nevada Space
Systems Dream Chaser.
The future includes exploring the moon,
asteroids, Mars and beyond, Stoliker said.
Dryden continues to be engaged in space,
he said. And I love my job. I truly have the
best job in America!
Toni Evans, California City
Not only is Toni Evans citys chamber
of commerce administrative assistant, she is
involved in the Little Miss, Junior Miss and
Miss California pageants.
Through the California City Commu-
nity Club she is the pageant director for the
younger girls pageants, and through the
Chamber, she is one of the directors for the
Miss pageant.
The Miss California City winner goes on
to compete for Miss Antelope Valley.
Along with her husband, David, they have
raised three girls in California City where
they make their home. Her pilot husband tele-
commutes and works once or twice a week in
the Bay Area.
As far as her work at the Cal City
Chamber, shed like to see the membership,
currently at around 50, continue to grow, and
the chamber do more things.
But with a down economy, she sees the
diffculty in recruiting new members.
Right now, we are taking a hit. Its tough
to collect that $100 annual membership fee,
Evans said. We will grow. But the economy
is holding everyone back. So until it picks up,
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we wont grow much.
Evans also enjoys being a certifying
agent for the Presidents Volunteer Service
Awards.
Its an award you get for volunteering in
the community, she said.
And although it is open to all ages, she
works with a lot of youth looking to help in
their community. So far, she has certifed
about 20 youth.
She sees this as a beneft for these volun-
teers as well as California City.
I think it is the most important thing I
do, Evans said.
Cathy Hansen, Mojave
Cathy Hansen overlooks the fight line
before having a bite to eat at the Voyager
Cafe at the Mojave Airport. But frst she takes
a few minutes to visit others at the cafe that
day, including her good friend Dick Rutan,
sitting nearby enjoying the elk burger special.
Our airport keeps growing, and our
community keeps growing, she said between
bites.
She points to local companies doing well,
such as Cal-Portland Cement, all the wind-
mills -- with hundreds more coming soon.
It is progress and productive, Hansen
said. We are creating more electricity, jobs
and tax revenue for the county. Its great.
She also talks about the event she has
planned at the airport, as part of her monthly
Plane Crazy series. For July, its a salute to
local emergency personnel.
But as eager as she is about Mojave and
its airport, she is even more dedicated to the
goal of The Mojave Transportation Museum,
with a dream to create a museum to pre-
Buried deep in the Mojave Desert is one of the
biggest and richest deposits of borax on the planet.
You will also fnd the Borax Visitor Center.
Travel back millions of years to when the deposit was
being formed see the original twenty mule team
wagons we used to carry ore out of the desert in the
1800s and fast-forward to modern times to watch
real mining operations in action.
For a map and directions, visit www.borax.com
Discover hidden treasure
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serve Southern California aviation, railroad,
automobile and animal transportation history
and culture. The museum will be home to
unique aircraft and ground transportation that
showcase the history of the Mojave area.
It will include a library for transportation
and aerospace research materials and a theater
for a variety of screenings and private rentals
to help offset operational costs. It will help
educate the next generation of skilled workers
to carry on the unique and groundbreaking
engineering tasks performed in Mojave.
We are here because of the airport, and
to rebuild airplanes and helicopters, she said
with a smile.
Hansen is as every bit as busy and happy
as when she moved to California in 1951.
I just like to feel productive, she said.
Im getting older, and sometimes my spirit
and mind are willing, but the body isnt. We
still do a lot, but we get tired faster.
Kent Taylor, Rosamond
With less than a week on the job, the new-
est Southern Kern Unifed School District su-
perintendent, Kent Taylor, looks very natural
behind his desk.
Its a very interesting place, Taylor said.
Not much different than the town I came
from, just a smaller district.
That district, in the Southern California
town of Rialto, had more than 27,000 students.
He was area director/assistant superintendent.
Taylor, 47, smiles when asked why he
chose Rosamond.
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I have two good friends who work for
Kern County schools, he said. They told
me Kern County was a great place to live,
with a very supportive community. Plus there
is no rush hour.
He also points to Southern Kern as an
achieving district with a 709 API score -- a
23-point gain from the previous year.
You cant accomplish that unless your
teachers are working hard, Taylor said. The
results show that.
Challenges he sees on the horizon are
almost all on the fscal end.
But he said the districts two employee
unions have done quite a bit, giving conces-
sions of about $2 million to make sure the
district has the funds to be successful.
That is highly commendable of both
unions, and it shows leadership and unity of
a great district, Taylor said. With less state
funds and deferred money, we need to priori-
tize money on students, and the technology
for future growth.
First day of classes is around the corner,
Aug. 8, and he looks forward to the schools
flling with students again.
He plans to visit school sites often to see
his teachers and students in learning action.
There is nothing like watching a teacher
deliver a great lesson, he said. And these
newer teachers fnd new strategies to get the
job done.
That creativity is key to move children
forward in the learning process, Evans said.
Seeing growth like that is phenomenal.
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1. NASA Start with NASA Dryden Flight Research Center,
which provides the ideal destination for a feld trip to see actual
planes from East Kerns historic aeronautic past. Organized group
tours are offered on most weekdays free of charge on a reservation-
only basis.Regularly
scheduled public tours
for groups smaller than
15 are available. For
more information, call
(661) 276-3460. Or you
can get information on a
public tour by calling the
public affairs offce at
(661) 277-8707.
2. China Lake Admission into the U.S. Naval Museum of
Armament & Technology is free and open Monday through Saturday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Here you can learn about the rich air and surface
weapon systems development heritage of one of the Navys premier
weapons research, development and test facilities. Located at the U.S.
Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, it provides many present and
past naval aircraft, weapons and technology for closeup viewing.
3. Tortoises The Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area
is almost 40 square miles of prime natural habitat set aside for the
desert tortoise, the offcial California State Reptile. It lies northeast
of California City - a two-hour drive north of Bakersfeld. There are
many other animals present including the threatened Mohave ground
squirrel, desert kit fox, coyote, badger, jackrabbit, desert woodrat,
kangaroo rat and a variety of lizards, birds and snakes. Wildlife is
best observed in the spring months. There are also more than 160
different kinds of plants.
4. Ridgecrest Regional Wild Horse and Bur-
ro Corrals Established in 1982, through cooperation with the
Naval Weapons Station and Death Valley National Park, professional
wranglers based from this facility perform roundups throughout
the year to keep these herd management areas in ecological balance
with their habitat. Captured animals are prepared for adoption which
includes vaccinations, worming and blood tests and branding. On an
average year, the corrals will prepare more than 1,000 animals.
For more information, contact (760) 384-5764.
5. Jawbone From cross-country play to advanced techni-
cal routes, the Jawbone OHV Area offers more than 7,000 acres of
open-use public land where you can ride your offroad machine. Jaw-
bone is also a great starting point to begin to explore the hundreds of
miles of trail riding opportunities available in this region and outside
of the OHV Open Area. It is located about 20 miles north of the
intersection of State Highways 14 and 58 in the town of Mojave.
6. Maturango Museum This museum of the cultural
history, natural history and geology of the Northern Mojave Desert
emphasizing the Indian Wells Valley is located in Ridgecrest. Ad-
mission is free to the store and information area: Admission to the
exhibits and art gallery is free to members; non-members are asked
for a donation of $5 adults, $3 students and seniors. Admission to
the exhibits and art gallery will be FREE to everyone the second
Saturday of each month.
7. Bright Star The Bright Star Wilderness is a relatively
small wilderness encompassing only 9,520 acres of the southern tran-
sition ecosystems of the Sierra, protecting much of the Kelso range.
Although it lacks designated hiking trails, visitors will enjoy true soli-
tude and an incredible array of birdlife in this notable Mojave-meets-
Sierra wilderness. Its vegetation varies from the familiar Sierra to the
brush, chaparral, and Joshua tree habitats of lower elevations.
8. Felines Cat lovers can fnd The Exotic Feline Breeding
Compounds Feline Conservation Center, also known as the Cat
House, in Rosamond. The desert zoo/wildlife museum provides a
variety of wild cat species. The center is dedicated to protecting and
preserving the endangered felines around the world. The center is
open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., except on Wednesdays and major holidays.
Admission is $5, seniors $4, children 3-12 are $3, and under 3 is free.
9. Race track Willow Springs International Motor Sports
Park is a 600-acre complex of six racetracks embracing nearly every
conceivable motor sport. The original track at the facility, Willow
Springs International Raceway, celebrates its 55th birthday this year,
and hosted the frst two NASCAR events west of the Mississippi and
the frst kart road racing in America. Spectator amenities include two
full-service diners with full bars, a well-stocked gift shop, plenty of
spectators seating and parking, modern rest rooms, and outstanding
viewing areas.
10. Flight test The Air Force Flight Test Center Museum
collects, interprets, preserves, and displays history of Edwards Air
Force Base and the history of USAF fight testing. More than 80
aircraft are in the museums collection, on display or in storage or
being restored. Exhibits inside the museum also cover the forma-
tion of the ancient lakebeds, early homesteading in the area, the frst
military use of Edwards, fight testing during WWII, breaking the
sound barrier, high-speed fight, and the story of Glen Edwards, the
base's namesake.
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Cynthia Tonkin, Maricopa
Cynthia Tonkin doesnt pull any punches when she talks about
her frst impression of Maricopa.
The frst time I came to Maricopa I cried, Tonkin said. We
had moved here from Glendale and I didnt know what I was going
to do.
But her worries quickly faded as she immersed herself in her
childrens school becoming active with the PTA, and then fnally
joining the city council for the frst time in 1988. A native of Turkey,
Tonkin frst came to the United States on Christmas Eve in 1960.
She was a tourist on a six-month Visa and decided she loved the
country so much she couldnt leave.
According to Tonkin, the opportunities here were too hard to
resist, If you are willing to work and try to do things, this country
will allow you to do it.
Now Tonkin is a mother of three, a former member of the Kern
County Grand Jury, a trustee for the West Side Mosquito Abatement
A view of Pine Mountain Club
from a nearby ridge.
By Miranda Whitworth
Diverse geography and intersting people
mark the southern portion of our county
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District and is on her third tour of duty on the
Maricopa City Council.
Her can-do spirit is imperative for some-
one sitting on the council of a city that has
hit hard fnancial and political times. Recent
Grand Jury reports have called into question
the actions of the police department and the
local government itself. As a former member
of the Kern County Grand Jury, Tonkin said
while it is painful, she knows the reports are
valid.
The Grand Jury taught me a lot of
things. You need to investigate, investigate
and investigate. Never say anything without
proof in your hands. Whatever they said, I
think they were 100 percent right.
Despite the troubles ahead, Tonkin said
there is always a light at the end of the tun-
nel, We have to put our heads together and
get ourselves out of this mess collectively. I
dont know how we are going to do it, but we
must.
Josh Tims, Taft
Call Josh Tims, Tafts prodigal son.
I left Taft at 17 to go into the Air Force.
I said I would never come back and would
never work in the oil felds. And, I did both.
Now I am raising my family out here.
Tims is doing more than that. He is a man
on a mission, with a fresh masters degree in
business under his belt, Tims plans to revital-
ize his communitys entertainment scene as
he revamps the Taft Fox Theater.
He said a fresh set of eyes and new busi-
ness plan can bring the landmark back to life,
The previous owner lived at the coast and he
was letting kids just run wild. Movie theaters
are about customer service and he wasnt
providing that.
In addition to friendlier faces at the box
offce and a no-nonsense policy on behavior,
Tims said he wants to pull people in the doors
by meeting residents in the middle, We are
going to offer more competitive pricing and
frst-run movies. As expensive as gas is these
days, why not stay in town to go to the mov-
ies?
What qualifes Tims to undertake such an
ambitious plan? The oil feld worker and 10-
year veteran of the Air Force said it was his
time overseas that ultimately prepared him for
life back home. His last year on active duty
was spent in Iraqs Salah ad Din Province
where he helped restructure the Iraqi police
force, We were in charge of their billion
Dinar budget, developing their purchasing
program and distribution plan. It really set me
up as to where I wanted to take my life.
Tims hopes his positive infuence on his
community will have lasting affects for his
family as well. The vet is married with two
sons ages 6 and 9.
In the military, I always led by example
and thats the way a father should be. I want
to show my boys what hard work and an
education can do for you.
Sheila Clark, Pine
Mountain Club
On the verge of retirement, Sheila Clark
and her husband Bob took a trip to Pine
Mountain Club to visit their daughter and fell
in love with the town. Now Sheila regards the
sleepy mountain community as her center of
the world and has created a festival in honor
of that mentality.
Pine Mountain Club sits at the bottom of
Mt. Pinos, which is one of the last remaining
dark skies in southern California. Its a well-
known spot for stargazers and astronomers
and spiritual site for the Chumash Indians.
We were inspired by that to create The Center
of the World Festival, Clark said.
Created in 2009, the hallmark of The
Center of the World Festival is an amateur
playwriting contest. The idea was born from
Clarks nonproft organization California
Family Counseling Network that she founded
in 1996. The organization provided mental
help support and services in the San Gabriel
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area, and she encouraged aspiring playwrights from the frst festival
to create works that talked about peaceful confict resolution.
The festival was a hit and last year the theme was ecological. We
invited people to submit plays that addressed our current environ-
mental problems. We had plays coming in from other countries. A
writer from Canada sent us a piece about the honeybee population
disappearing, she said.
Clarks goal is to bring social issues into the community spotlight
to address problems in an entertaining way that captures a persons
interest and inspires dialogue. She believes Pine Mountain Club is
the perfect backdrop to inspire social change as it pertains to the en-
vironment and our own human relations, The Chumash believe that
Mt. Pinos is the point where the relationships between human kind,
nature, the gods and the heavens are brought into balance.
Michelle Nosco, Frazier Park
The Hollywood Hills are a far cry from Kern County, but the
artists that fuel the flm industry just cant seem to stay away from our
side of the Grapevine. Case in point: Frazier Parks Michelle Nosco.
Nosco is an artist and community activist who frst heard about
Frazier Park while working on a flm with scenes shot at The Tait
Ranch. She visited the town and realized it was a haven for a small
group of Hollywood hipsters who were looking to live close enough
to the industry to work, but far enough to truly escape at the end of
the day.
A lot of actors and flmmakers live up here and commute to Hol-
lywood. Its funny, on your way home when you hit Castaic, you feel
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Noscos time is split between her company Nosco Fine Arts and
her Frazier Park based organization the Arts for Earth Foundation. The
foundation is multifaceted as it incorporates nature classes for kids.
The classes teach wildlife, mountain survival, botany and more, but a
major tool in the educational process is art.
We have kids keep a nature journal where they draw the animals
and plants that they see and learn about. If you never were interested in
the environment through the science of it, then the arts are a great way
to learn about nature.
Nosco hopes inspiring a love for nature in kids will lead to envi-
ronmental change, You cant learn about animals and plants if you
dont think about people too. We are in a mountain community and
people need to learn to be responsible for their own lives and the world
we live in.
Stephen Hill, Lebec
Stephen Hill lives in paradise or his version of it for that matter.
The singer, songwriter, musician and teacher settled down in Lebec
15 years ago and has been happy to stay put. Hill lives on a 132-acre
ranch with his wife Marla. The pair moved to the mountain commu-
nity as it was a halfway point between his work in Los Angeles, Santa
Barbara and Ventura counties and her career in Bakersfeld. He has
been in the music business since 1972.
A decision he said he made at the suggestion of a family member,
I always loved music and my cousin told me there was this thing
called a professional musician, and I said, Wow, people can make
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money off this?
In his long career, Hill seems to have done it all. He is a
Grammy nominated artist, has toured around the world, has famous
friends and has put his talents to good use here in Kern County. Hill
is trying to pick up where school budget woes have left off, teaching
young and old the art of music.
I had a songwriting class
in Frazier Park and I teach
guitar and violin. Teaching
music is getting more and
more important because thats
the frst thing getting cut from
schools. What basically kept
me in high school was the
music program Hill said.
He still travels and per-
forms, but can be seen on the
weekends playing for Frazier
Mountain Community Church
in the auditorium at Frazier
Mountain High School. When
asked if he would ever venture
away from the business Hill
said its not in the cards, Ive tried to farm catfsh and crawfsh, but
it didnt work out. As many times as I have tried to get out of music,
the Lord has brought me back in. So, music it is.
I have tried to
farm catfsh and
crawfsh, but it
didnt work out.
As many times as
I have tried to get
out of music, the
Lord has brought
me back in. So,
music is it.
Stephen Hill
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Kern County boasts quite a few things to do in its northern com-
munities, including several historic sites. Among them:

1. Trails There are many trails of varying diffculty in the
southern part of Kern County for hikers and bikers. In the Los Pa-
dres National Forest, take on the Frazier Park Loop or the curvy Mt.
Pinos bike trails. For a fatter trail, you can walk or bike along the
Taft Sunset Railway Trail, which gives a view of Old Town Taft and
the mountains.
2. Camping Also in the national forest, Frazier Park offers
dozens of options for a nearby camping trip including the intimate
Salt Creek Campground with only two camping sites, Mt. Pinos
Campground, Chula Vista Campground and McGill Campground.
Campers can bike, hike, horseback ride and picnic.
3. Stargazing Escape the city lights and smog of central
Kern County to see the starry sky. The Chula Vista parking lot on
Mt. Pinos is the darkest and clearest place for stargazing and offers
the best view. The Chula Vista parking lot can be found at the end of
the Mt. Pinos Highway.
4. Mountain history For a full history of the mountain
communities in southern Kern County, visit the Ridge Route Com-
munities Historical Society and Museum in Frazier Park. Here you
can see the cabin of the frst family to settle in the mountains in the
1850s, and a replica of a 1930s gas station or attend the historical
societys annual picnic.
5. Fort Tejon See a Civil War enactment or visit a restored
soldiers barracks and offcers quarters at Fort Tejon State Historic
Park in Lebec. Fort Tejon was built in 1854 and was used to protect
Native Americans and settlers from other Native American tribes
such as the Paiutes and Mojave.
6. Wind Wolves For a sea of grasslands and wildlife, visit
the Wind Wolves Preserve south of Maricopa and north of Pine
Mountain Club. The Wind Wolves Preserve is open to the public on
weekends for hiking and picnicking, where one may see Tule elk,
the California Condor, the endangered San Joaquin kit fox and the
endangered Bakersfeld cactus. The preserve also offers free outdoor
education programs for children.
7. Oil Learn about one
of Kern Countys biggest
resources at the West Kern
Oil Museum in Taft. The
museum exhibits artifacts
that show the history of
oil in Kern County and
the industrys affects on
people and communities,
and helps increase public
appreciation of the oil
industry. The museum sits
atop the Midway-Sunset
Oil Field, which is a top oil-producing feld in the United States.
8. Historical fort Hold a social event at the three-acre
Historic Fort in Taft that was built of adobe bricks in 1940. The fort
is a replica of Fort Sutter, which was built in Sacramento in 1840.
Now you can rent out a space at the fort for retail shops and business
offces or hold a special event like a wedding here.
9. Aquatic recreation To cool down, go boating at the
Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area in Taft. The area includes two
manmade lakes, Lake Webb and Lake Evans, and was built in 1973.
Visitors can camp, picnic, Jet Ski, fsh or boat at the lakes.
10. Golf Play golf on the spacious hilly greens at the pub-
lic Buena Vista Golf Course in Taft. The course has 18 holes and
views of the Buena Vista aquatic recreation area, farmlands and the
mountains.
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to see and do in southern Kern
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Getting to know
Tehachapi
Courtesy of The Tehachapi News
KERN LIFE
Famous for its railroad marvel,
Tehachapi offers much to
see and do, from outdoor
recreation to historic sites
For some, Tehachapi is merely a spot along Highway
58 as they travel toward Las Vegas. For others it is steeped
in railroad history, mainly the famous Tehachapi Loop.
But it is a hidden gem nestled in the mountains that offers
a wide array of outdoor activities, including glider rides,
wine tasting, and up-close and personal encounters with
alpacas.
The impact of the railroad
The Tehachapi railroad has become an important
transportation method in Tehachapi and around the world.
Before the Tehachapi railroad was established, a stage line
operated from the rail-head at Caliente, east of Bakersfeld,
to San Fernando. The line was built on a 2.2 percent gradi-
ent route to the summit at Tehachapi on a path surveyed by
William Hood, who later became the chief engineer.
The Southern Pacifc Railroad was then extended
to Mojave and across the Antelope Valley, reaching Los
Angeles through Soledad Canyon and the San Fernando
tunnel the longest railroad at the time. Then in 1899 an
agreement between the Southern Pacifc and the Santa
Fe railroads allowed Santa Fe trains to use the Tehachapi
grade.
The joint operation continues to this day between suc-
cessors Union Pacifc and Burlington Northern Santa Fe,
resulting in about 50 trains a day climbing the grade of the
world famous Tehachapi Loop.
An ostrich on
Indian Point
Ranch in
Tehachapi.
A long freight train heading east winds
around the famous Tehachapi Loop.
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The Tehachapi Loop
The Tehachapi Loop is the most heavily traffcked single track
main line in the country and an engineering marvel. Along its wind-
ing path up the northwestern slope of the mountains, the track makes
horseshoe curves at Caliente, Allard and Keene, and passes through
18 tunnels. At the Loop, the line climbs in a spiral over itself gaining
77 feet of elevation. This engineering feat has been named one of the
railroad wonders of the world.
In 1955 a monument celebrated the Loops designation as a
California Historical Landmark, and in 1998 it was honored by the
American Society of Civil Engineers as a National Historic Civil
Engineering Landmark. Over the intervening years 36 miles of the
line have been double-tracked and a project will begin soon to double-
track more of the line between Tehachapi and Bakersfeld.
A Bounty of Apples
Tehachapis apple orchards share a long history of harvesting a
wide variety of the best tree-ripened apples in the country. Each fall
brings this crisp and juicy change of seasons that lasts from late August
through November, depending on the frst frost. Some local growers of-
fer popular U-Pick options for locals and visitors, as well as a much-
loved fall feld trip tradition for many local school children. Several
local vendors have small stands with unique gift items including fresh in
season produce items.
Harvests vary each year so be sure to call ahead. Moessner Farms
is one of the many orchards in Tehachapi, with fresh produce, August
through November. Apples, tomatoes and various vegetables are avail-
able, along with jams, jellies and pastries. For more information call
(661) 821-6272 or visit www.moessnerfarms.com.
Vineyards
The Tehachapi Mountain Valley Wine Growers Association now
boasts about 40 acres of thriving vineyards, with another 40 in various
stages of planting. Tehachapi could very well be the next Napa, an
application for an offcial appellation controlee, designated to the
Tehachapi Valleys as a unique wine growing region, is pending before
the United States Treasury Department.
Souza Family Vineyard is located at 26877 Cummings Valley
Rd. Call 822-9233 or visit www.souzafamilyvineyard for hours and
information.
Triassic Legacy Vineyards is located at 24627 Cummings Valley
Rd. Call (661) 822-3478 or visit www.triassiclegacyvineyards.com.
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A box of freshly picked
Tehachapi McIntosh apples.
Tomo Kahni State Historic Park
Tomo Kahni State Historic Park, located in Sand Canyon, about
10 miles east of the town of Tehachapi was established in December
1993 to preserve ancient village and ceremonial sites of the Nuwa
(Kawaiisu) Indian people of the Tehachapi region. The Nuwa or
Kawaiiu people are part of the large Paiute tribal group but have their
own language, culture, basketry traditions and creation beliefs.
In addition to house rings and bedrock mortar sites, Tomo Kahni
State Historic Park also includes the famed pictograph cave, where
designs of spiritual signifcance were painted on the surface inside
a natural rock shelter. Visiting the historic park is strictly limited to
guided tours. Trained docents lead small groups of visitors. Photog-
raphy is permitted. Tours are generally three to four hours long and
involve a moderately strenuous hike of 1 miles. These tours are
given in the spring and fall, usually April through June and September
through November. For more information call (661) 946-6092 or visit
www.parks.ca.gov
Chavez Center
The Chavez Center in Keene is located about 10 miles west of
Tehachapi along Highway 58 at La Paz, a former tuberculosis sanato-
rium, which became the California headquarters of the United Farm
Workers union in 1971. Set on 187 acres amid oaks and rock outcrop-
pings, La Paz is where Cesar Chavez lived and worked during his last
quarter century. Today a visitors center, memorial gardens and Villa
La Paz Conference Center are open to the public and operated by the
Cesar E. Chavez Foundation.The visitor center, built around the reno-
vated wood-framed building where Cesar worked from 1971 to 1993,
utilizes diverse communications media, including flms and exhibits,
to educate people about Cesars life, work, and values and his phi-
losophy and methods of nonviolent confict-reconciliation and social
change. It is open every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. except for major
holidays. Admission is $3 per person. The gift shop is open daily from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, (661) 823-6134.
Alpacas abound in Tehachapi
Today, alpacas are raised for their extraordinary coats. Fortunately
you dont need to be royalty to enjoy alpaca feece, which has many ad-
vantages over fbers produced by other animals. It is softer to the touch
than cashmere and creates seven times the warmth. Even if youre not
interested in modern textiles, a visit to a local alpaca farm will leave any
visitor feeling warm and fuzzy. Most ranches offer a variety of services
including educational programs, boarding and breeding services and
tours by appointment, so be sure to call frst. The animals are unique in
appearance, and friendly. Those who come in contact with the herd may
wonder if they are the observer or the observed.
Brite Lake
Brite Lake is open year round for day use, camping and fsh-
ing. Passes are now available at the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and
Parks District offce; 490 W. D St. Season passes are available for
$45. Single-day boat launching passes are $15. The day use only fee
is $5 per vehicle per day, boat launching $3 per boat per day (no gas
engines, electric motors only), day use and boat launching $8 per day.
A dump station is available for RVs and the cost is $5 per vehicle
for non-campers. Overnight camping is also available with 12 sites
with water and electric hook-ups at $30 per vehicle, per night. Dry
camping is $20 per vehicle per night. TVRPD does not take reserva-
tions for camping. Camping is on a frst-come, frst-serve basis. Three
picnic pavilions are available for group picnicking. Reservations and
payment of rental fees must be made at least one week in advance for
group pavilions. For more information call (661) 822-3228.
Gliders and Sailplanes
A variety of glider rides are available ranging from the scenic,
short, and gentle Granny Sleigh Ride to a thrilling thirty minute
fight in a high-performance, fberglass sailplane. Regardless of which
fight you choose, your glider will be towed to altitude behind a high-
powered, single-engine airplane. Upon reaching your desired altitude,
you will release from tow and begin to experience the thrill of mother-
less fight. For those who prefer to enjoy the sights from terra frma,
The Ravens Nest Sandwich shop at Mountain Valley Airport is open
daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering an excellent view of the runway
and fight-line activities. Bring your RV and camp out at the adjacent
RV Park. Services include electric and water hookups, sanitary dump
station, restrooms, showers and a laundry facility. For more informa-
tion call (661) 822-5267, or email mva7@earthlink.net.
Balloon Rides
Weather permitting, Tehachapi visitors can ascend high above the
scenic region any time of the year, thanks to Professor Muldoons Hot
Air Balloons and fying machines. Bob Schaible a.k.a Professor Mul-
doon, started the company 31 years ago in Tracy, Calif. In July 2009,
Schaible began offering rides to patrons in the Tehachapi area. As long
as its not too snowy, rainy or windy, Schaible said willing participants
can ride for about an hour above the Tehachapi Valley 365 days a year,
seven days a week. Rides usually begin 30 minutes after sunrise, when
Mortars in lichen-covered sandstone used
by the Kawaiisu to crush seeds and acorns.
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winds are generally calm. There are two balloons in Professor Mul-
doons feet: one large enough for four riders and a pilot, and one large
enough for eight riders and a pilot. After taking in spectacular views,
riders land back at the airport, where they toast with champagne (or
water, cider, etc) and receive 8.5-by-11-inch fight certifcates. Canceled
fights can also be rescheduled as necessary. Visit www.professormul-
doon.com or call (661) 823-7663 for more information.
Pacifc Crest Trail
The Pacifc Crest Trail is a National Scenic Trail that traverses the
upper elevations of the western United States from Mexico to Canada.
Covering 2,652 miles from border to border, the trail passes through
six out of seven North Americas eco zones including high and low
desert, old growth forest and arctic alpine country. Thousands enjoy
exploring the best of the west including The Mojave Desert, the Sierra
Nevada, Mt. Whitney, Yosemite National Park, Marble Mountain and
the Russian Wilderness in Northern California, the volcanoes of the
Cascades among them Mt. Shasta and Mt. Hood, Crater Lake, Colum-
bia River Gorge, Mt. Rainer, and the remote Northern Cascades. After
traversing the arid San Andreas Fault Zone, hikers frequently enjoy a
respite in Tehachapi, a mere nine miles from the nearest trailhead.
Hunting and Shooting
Tehachapi Sportsman Club operates a shooting range just off Sand
Canyon Road a half mile north of Highway 58. The range has two trap
houses with automatic machines and voice release microphones. Facili-
ties include an outdoor rife range (50, 100, 200 and 300 yards), outdoor
pistol range (7 to 50 yards), and archery targets. For more information
contact the club by mail, P.O Box 496 Tehachapi, CA 93561.
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There are several alpaca ranches
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Four Seasons Hunting club, located in the Cummings Valley,
offers 400 acres for pheasant, chukar and quail hunting and a fve
acre pond stocked with bass, blue gill and catfsh. 25001 Banducci
Rd., Tehachapi, CA 93561 (661) 831-8528 or visit www.fourseasons-
huntingclub.com Additional information about shooting and hunting
in the area is available at Southern Shooters Supply, 120 E. F St.,
Tehachapi (661) 823-1223.
Wind Farm
The Tehachapi area is home to the largest wind resources area in
California and spring is the best time to take a self guided tour. In as
little as an hour you can see the evolution of the modern wind industry
around Tehachapi, which has played an important role in making wind
energy one of the fastest growing energy sectors in the world. You
may also be treated to a colorful display of a variety of wild fowers
from poppies to lupines. Among the highlights of the tour are the four
historic wind turbines powering the city of Tehachapis water treat-
ment plant. These Danish turbines were installed in the mid 1980s
and still generate power, and if youre lucky you may see wild horses
running free beneath the wind turbines.
Indian Point Ostrich Ranch
Nestled in the Cummings Valley the working ostrich ranch is one
of the largest ranches in the western United States. Established in
1992, the Indian Point Ostrich Ranch has been wowing visitors with
its Os trich-izing tour for 18 years. They combine fun, education
and entertainment in an invigorating environment where you get next
to living dinosaur-like birds. The new Ostrich Bonding Experience
gives you the unique chance to feed a bird that can grow to be 10 feet
tall and weigh more than 500 pounds. Visit their Web site for more
information and visiting hours, which vary seasonally. They also have
a wonderful ranch store with their own jerky, edible eggs, ostrich oil
and lotions, jewelry, empty and decorated eggs. Located at the end of
Giraudo Road in the Cummings Valley area of Tehachapi. For more
information call (661) 822-9131 or visit www.indianpointranch.com.
Feline Conservation Center
Exotic Feline Breeding Compounds Feline Conservation Cen-
ter, also known as the Cat House, is located in Rosamond, about 28
miles from Tehachapi (allow about an hour for the drive because
of road conditions). Cat lovers of all ages who discover this desert
zoo/wildlife museum are surprised and amazed at the variety of wild
cat species found here. Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day except
Wednesday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and the day of a
special event, Feline Follies, held each August. Admission: $5 general,
$4 seniors 60+, $3 ages 3-12, and under 3 free. 3718 60th St. West,
Rosamond, Ca. Call (661) 256-3793 for voice, during operating hours
(10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thurs.-Tues.). For recorded directions and informa-
tion call (661) 256-3332. Or visit www.cathouse-fcc.org.
Windswept Ranch
Windswept Ranch, located just east of the Tehachapi wind farms,
also owns alpacas, along with a variety of other exotic animals,
including camels and reindeer. They offer petting zoos and other
activities that are geared toward allowing children to experience the
wonder of these gentle and friendly four-legged friends. The ranch is
open Saturdays from March to October (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) with 5$
admission. Call (661) 809-3965 or visit www.windsweptranch.net for
more information.
An Amur leopard shows its teeth
at the Exotic Feline Breeding
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Col. Thomas Baker
Credited as the founder of Bakersfeld, a
town named so the story goes because
the Ohio native made his alfalfa felds avail-
able to the horses of travelers passing through
what became known as Bakers feld.
Edward Fitzgerald Beale
Best remembered for establishing Tejon
Ranch south of Bakersfeld.
Truxtun Beale
Son of Edward Fitzgerald Beale. Ba-
kersfelds Truxtun Avenue named for him;
he built and dedicated the Beale Memorial
Clock Tower in memory of his mother, Mary.
Cesar Chavez
Led the move-
ment of farmworkers
to unionize. Con-
tinued his crusade
with the United Farm
Workers, headquar-
tered in Keene, east
of Bakersfeld.
Henry H. Collins
Minister was elected to the Bakersfeld
City Council in 1953, becoming the frst
black man to serve in such a position in the
state.
Mary Holman
Dodge
First policewom-
an on the Bakersfeld
force, hired in 1941.
Married to the late
Charlie Dodge,
former Kern County
sheriff.
Grace Dorris
Elected to the state Assembly in 1918,
one of four women to break the Legislatures
gender barrier that year.
Alfred Harrell
A former Kern County teacher and
superintendent of schools who bought The
Bakersfeld Californian in 1897, setting up
a long line of family ownership of the areas
daily newspaper.
Who built
Kern
County?
KERN LIFE
Who made it the unique
place it has become?
Here are a few we chose
Dick Rutan
Co-pilot in the record, nonstop fight
around the world with Jeana Yeager in
December 1986; a former Air Force pilot
who few 325 combat missions in the
F-100 fghter jet.
Dolores Huerta
Former United Farm Workers orga-
nizer, the member of the National
Womens Hall of Fame carries on
her social justice work through the
Dolores Huerta Foundation.
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Sam Lynn
Coca-Cola distributor was instrumen-
tal in creating the California League in the
1930s and bringing full-fedged professional
baseball to Bakersfeld.
Bessie Owens
Longtime Bakersfeld elementary school
teacher recognized for her vision and profes-
sional skill. Potomac Avenue School was re-
named Bessie E. Owens Elementary in 1971.
Buck Owens
Developed
and promoted the
Bakersfeld Sound
as its frst bona
fde national star.
Recorded dozens
of hits in the 1960s.
Costar of the come-
dy-variety TV show
Hee Haw. Owned
Buck Owens Productions (radio group) and
Buck Owens Crystal Palace, a museum-din-
ner-concert venue. Inducted into the Country
Music Hall of Fame in 1998.
Mary K. Shell
Kern County
political trailblazer
who was Bakers-
felds frst woman
mayor and a long-
time Kern County
supervisor.
Walter Stiern
Bakersfeld High School graduate who
went on to become a respected local vet-
erinarian and 28-year state senator who
championed a rare bipartisan approach to
service. Co-authored the Master Plan for
Higher Education in California, resulting in
the establishment of Cal State Bakersfeld.
Merle Haggard
The Oildale native is considered
one of country musics premiere
singers and songwriters. Recorded
dozens of hits throughout the 1960s
and 70s. Was pardoned by Gov.
Ronald Reagan in 1972 for crimes
committed in his youth; inducted
into the Country Music Hall of
Fame in 1994.
Pete Knight
As an Air Force pilot in the 1960s,
the state senator (17th District) few
the X-15 rocket research aircraft to
4,520 mph (mach 6.7), establishing
the still unbroken world speed record
in a fxed wing aircraft.
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Dr. Juliet Thorner
Longtime Kern County pediatrician; a performing arts mag-
net school is named after her.
Chuck Yeager
On Oct. 14, 1947, Yeager made aviation history at Edwards
Air Force Base when he broke the speed of sound. Yeager had
broken several ribs days earlier in a fall from a horse.
Milton Spartacus Miller
Legendary iconoclast, former Kern County supervisor
and longtime owner of Bakersfelds Padre Hotel. Erected
a mock U.S. Army missile atop his hotel and suggested it
was aimed at City Hall.
Bill Thomas
Retired Republican
congressman chaired
the powerful House
Ways and Means
committee. Former
Bakersfeld College
political science
instructor.
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Earl Warren
Born in Los Angeles, but
moved to Bakersfeld at a young
age. He served as state attorney
general and California governor.
Directed internment of Japanese-
Americans during World War II,
an act for which he later apolo-
gized. Named Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court in 1953; wrote
the opinion in Brown v. Board
of Education, which abolished
school segregation; mandated use
of so-called Miranda Rights.
Five fun things
to do in Kern
By Miranda Whitworth
KERN LIFE
Explore what the county
has to offer
Soar in the sky
Take to the skies of Kern County,
whether you are in the mood to free fall or
calmly drift. Skydiving and hot air balloon
rides are both adventurous activities for very
different crowds. Professor Muldoons Hot
Air Balloon & Promotion Co. has been oper-
ating out of Tehachapi for two and half years.
Owner Robert Schaible said while those who
frst enter the balloon may be nervous, the
feeling soon wears off, you just cant believe
how peaceful and calm it is up there. The
wind goes around you and through you.
Rides with Schaible start around 6 a.m.
and usually last for about an hour. Balloons
can hold groups of four and groups of eight,
so bring your friends or fy with other ad-
venturous pairs or singles. If you would like
to get in and ride, be sure to call a couple of
weeks in advance to reserve your spot.
For those interested in a major aerial
thrill, look no further than skydiving. Sky-
dive Taft is open to almost anyone willing to
jump out of a plane. According to Bre Ma-
caulay who runs the Manifest, the young and
old are willing to take the plunge, We take
everyone from 16 years old to people who are
85 and 90. We have had paraplegics jump and
people who are missing limbs.
It takes about 30 minutes for orienta-
tion before boarding the plane. Once you
jump, your free fall lasts about 50 seconds
before you deploy your parachute and drift
for another fve or six minutes. Walk-ins are
welcome on the weekends, but if you would
like to jump during the week, please call 24
hours in advance.

Professor Muldoons Hot Air Balloon &
Promotion Co.
(661) 823-7663
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Skydive Taft
500 Airport Road in Taft
(661) 765-JUMP (5867)
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Hop on a bike and ride
From the foothills to the valley foor the options abound for those
who prefer two wheels to four. Sam Ames is the manager at Action
Sports and has been cycling for 27 years, I am a great all-arounder!
Mountain biking, road biking, commuting to work I do it all.
With a resume like that, he fts in well in Kern County where a
major cycling thoroughfare cuts through the county. The Kern River
Parkway trail and all of its connections provide more than 30 miles of
road to ride on.
From the smooth meandering trails around Cal State Bakersfeld to
the foothills of Hart Park where sandy rolling paths follow the river to
Lake Ming, there is something for every ability and skill level. If getting
out of the valley and into the higher elevations is more your speed, you
can head south to Mt. Pinos near Frazier Park, east to Rancheria Road
and Cow Flat along Highway 178 or even up Highway 155 to Glen-
nville where a substantial network of trails with varying terrain awaits.
According to Ames, the trails are there for all to use and can easily
be found if you know where to look, The trails are numbered and
you can fnd them on forestry maps. We also carry mountain bike trail
maps at Action Sports.

Trail maps and advice
Action Sports in Bakersfeld
(661) 833-4000
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Visit casinos
You dont have to go to Las Vegas to get your gamble on! Kern
County residents have a couple of options to satisfy their cravings
for Sin City. If you like the idea of traveling a short distance out of
town, try your luck at Eagle Mountain Casino. Open since 1996, this
full service casino has two restaurants, a food court, and offers nearly
1,400 slots, 11 table games, which includes three poker tables. If
you're looking for more entertainment, Eagle Mountain hosts intimate
concerts with top name artists.
The newly remodeled Golden West Casino sits on Union Avenue
in the heart of Bakersfeld and is open 24 hours a day. Classic table
games like Texas Hold em, three card poker and baccarat are always
available to play, along with a restaurant that serves meals all day and
all night. Golden West Casino also bills itself as a great place to throw
a party, whether its a corporate event or groom-to-bes last night of
freedom.
If you like the idea of trying your luck at Kern Countys newest
casino, visit the Aviator Casino in Delano. It opened its doors in Feb-
ruary and offers classic table games as well as no collection black-
jack. This casino got its name because of its proximity to the Delano
Airport, which means the establishment has attracted a different type
of clientele.
Youve heard of the hundred dollar hamburger? Pilots who need
to keep their fying time up will head out for lunch with their buddies
in the plane, said Kevin Harrer with Ugly Duck Marketing. They
will fy into Delano from the coast or somewhere else, then walk over
to The Aviator for lunch. Its become a destination spot.
Eagle Mountain Casino
681 S. Tule Road in Porterville
(559) 788-6220
eaglemtncasino.com
Golden West Casino in Bakersfeld
1001 S. Union Ave.
(661) 324-6936
goldenwestcasino.net

The Aviator Casino in Delano
1225 Airport Drive
(661) 721-7770
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tain communities of Kern County like Tehachapi, Frazier Park, Pine
Mountain Club and many others boast feet of snow during the winter
months, but for snow bunnies, theres a catch.
The Kern County Sheriffs Department asks those looking to sled
or tube the white hillsides to keep their fun to public areas. They also
ask people to be mindful of residents who could suffer from tourist
overload. Trespassing sledders in the mountain areas is not uncommon
in the winter months, thats why its recommended to head to ski areas
like Alta Sierra Ski Resort.
The resort has a terrain and tube park designed specifcally for
families looking for wintertime fun. Barry Hibbard, co-owner of Alta
Sierra said its just over an hour drive from downtown Bakersfeld to
his facility and the trip is well worth it.
Its a lot safer than snow play on the side of a road somewhere. We
have ski patrol on site and all of the equipment for rent that you need.
Alta Sierra does not allow outside equipment on their slopes
because of safety concerns. Staff monitors the tube area, regulating the
number of children on the hill and in each tube. The facilities also offer
a warming hut with food, beverages and a roaring fre, so snowbirds
can thaw out before the trip home.

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Kern River water sports
Whether you have lived in Kern County for only a few short weeks
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or your entire life, you know the Kern River is a magnifcent and
defning characteristic of our community. For generations, locals have
crowded on its banks for family gatherings or hit the water as a way to
escape the beating central valley sun. The river can be dangerous and
it commands a great deal of respect, but with the proper precautions,
there is fun to be had.
Olympic hopefuls haul their kayaks up Kern River Canyon to
train in the rapids alongside everyday fun-seekers with their own gear,
rented kayaks or rafts from companies like Rivers End Rafting &
Adventure Co. or Sierra South.
The heavy rainfall this spring has not only flled the rivers banks,
but has brought with it a new form of wet play, paddle boarding. Chad
Hoggard, owner of Hoggz Surf Shop is more than happy to provide the
paddle boards they resemble surf boards but are thicker and wider.
The rider stands on the board and uses a handheld paddle to propel
the craft through the water. Hoggard said the sport is for open water or
where the river widens slowly as it winds through town.
Its great for the bottom part of the river. Guys take off from Yo-
kuts Park and go all the way to The Park at River Walk. With the water
running through town this year, its something new and fun to do.
Hoggz Surf Shop in Bakersfeld
8200 Stockdale Highway, Suite C-2
(661) 865-5200
Rivers End Rafting & Adventure Co.
15701 Highway 178 in Bakersfeld
1-866-360-RAFT (7238)
riversendrafting.com
Sierra South in Kernville
1-800-457-2082
kernriver.com
Alta Sierra Ski Resort
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Compiled by Hillary Haenes
KERN LIFE
Since Hollywood discovered it early
on, Kern County has and continues to be a
premier setting for shooting flms because of
its great diversity. Whether the flm calls for
oil felds, a lush forest, a distant planet, desert
or mountainous landscapes, it has the ideal
setting.
Besides having various backdrops for
movies, the main reason why Kern County
gets offered so many projects is due to the
fact that flming can be kept a secret.
People would be stunned at the amount
of production that goes on in Kern County,
said Dave Hook, executive director and flm
commissioner of the Kern County Board of
Trade.
In 2010, more than
$16 million was made in
commercial flming, and
this year, the fgures for
2011 are ahead of the pace.
By the end of June, the
economic impact on Kern
has been approximately
$8.4 million, according to
Hook.
Weve had some nice
projects. The big thing
continues to be feature productions that cost
a quarter of a million dollars a day. Our bread
and butter is still television commercials at
$25,000 to $150,000 a day, Hook said.
It has been a good summer for Kern
Countys Board of Trade with the release of
four major motion pictures. Large sections of
Priest were flmed in east Kern while frst
and second unit work was completed in the
third Transformers movie, and second unit
aerial work was done in Red Rock Canyon
for Green Lantern.
The opening scene
in Fast Five was
flmed at the base
of the Grapevine.
The movie was
seven weeks
away from
release and
was shown to
a test audi-
ence who
loved the flm, but wanted to
see how one of the characters
broke out of jail. In four days
and with the help of 150 people,
a major stunt was put together that
included fipping a large bus.
People would
be stunned at
the amount of
production that
goes on in Kern
County,
Dave Hook, flm commissioner,
Kern County Borad of Trade
Priest
Fast Five
Green Lantern
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Here are some movies that
have been flmed here since
the 1940s:
Transformers: Dark of the
Moon (second unit photogra-
phy only)
2011, Tejon Ranch, out near
Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel,
Tyrese Gibson
Green Lantern (second unit
photography only)
2011, Red Rock Canyon
Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively
Fast Five
2011, Tejon Ranch
Vin Diesel, Paul Walker,
Dwayne Johnson
Priest
2011, Cuddeback Dry Lake
Paul Bettany, Cam Gigandet
Iron Man 2
2010, Edwards
Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth
Paltrow, Scarlett Johansson
Star Trek (prequel)
2009, near Taft (Highway 199
and South Enos Lane)
Leonard Nimoy, Wynona Ry-
der, Eric Bana and Chris Pine
Iron Man
2008, Olancha Dunes
Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth
Paltrow, Jeff Bridges
American Son
2007, Bakersfeld
Nick Cannon, Melonie Diaz,
Tom Sizemore
Oceans 13
2007, Rosamond
George Clooney, Brad Pitt
Lucky You
2007, Bena Road, Sand
Canyon Road, Tehachapi
Boulevard
Eric Bana, Drew Barrymore
Flightplan
2004-2005, Mojave Airport
Jodie Foster
Herbie: Fully Loaded
2004, Oak Creek Road
Lindsay Lohan, Matt Dillon,
Michael Keaton
Van Helsing
2003, Cuddy Valley Road
Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckin-
sale
Seabiscuit
2003, Tejon Ranch
Jeff Bridges, Tobey McGwire,
Chris Cooper
The Hulk
2003, China Lake NAWS
Jennifer Connelly, Nick Nolte,
Sam Elliot, Eric Bana
Planet of the Apes
2001, Trona Pinnacles
Mark Wahlberg, Helena Bon-
ham Carter
K-PAX
2001, Kern River, Caliente-
Bodfsh Road
Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges
Behind Enemy Lines
2001, Lake Isabella, Indian
Wells Valley
Gene Hackman, Owen Wilson
Space Cowboys
2000, Edwards Air Force
Base
Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee
Jones
Pitch Black
2000, Trona Pinnacles
Vin Diesel, Keith David
Erin Brockovich
2000, Boron
Julia Roberts, Aaron Eckhart
The Cell
2000, Bakersfeld
Jennifer Lopez, Vince Vaughn
Adventures of Rocky and
Bullwinkle
1999, California City, Tejon
Ranch
Jason Alexander, Rene Russo
Best Laid Plans
1999, Bakersfeld
Reese Witherspoon, Josh
Brolin
City of Angels
1998, Mt. Pinos
Meg Ryan, Nicholas Cage
Deep Impact
1998, Mt. Pinos
Elijah Wood, Morgan Freeman
Armageddon
1998, Edwards Air Force Base
Bruce Willis, Ben Affeck,
Steve Buscemi
The Odd Couple II
1998, Bakersfeld
Jack Lemmon, Walter Mat-
thau
X-Files: Fight the Future
1997, California City, Arvin
David Duchovny, Gillian
Anderson
Wag the Dog
1997, Buttonwillow, Mojave
Airport
Robert DeNiro, Dustin Hoff-
man
Twister
1996, Tejon Ranch
Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt, Cary
Elwes
Starship Troopers
Casper Van Dien, Denise
Richards, Neil Patrick Harris
From Dusk Till Dawn
1996, Mojave
George Clooney, Juliette
Lewis, Salma Hayek
Star Trek VII: Generations
1995, Hart Flat
William Shatner, Patrick
Stewart
Speed
1994, Mojave Airport
Sandra Bullock, Keanu Reeves
Fearless
1993, Arvin
Jeff Bridges, Isabella Ros-
sellini
Waynes World II
1992, Jawbone Canyon
Mike Myers, Dana Carvey
Jurassic Park
Sam Neil, Jeff Goldblum,
Laura Dern
Thelma and Louise
1991, Fellows, Derby Acres
Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis
Psycho II
1983, Bakersfeld
Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles,
Meg Tilly
Cannonball Run
1981, Mojave
Burt Reynolds, Farrah Faw-
cett, Dom DeLuise
Any Which Way You Can
1980, Bakersfeld
Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke
Every Which Way
But Loose
1978, Bakersfeld
Clint Eastwood, Sandra Locke
Airport
1970, Edwards Air Force Base
Burt Lancaster, George Ken-
nedy, Jacqueline Bisset
Five Easy Pieces
1970, Bakersfeld
Jack Nicholson, Karen Black,
Sally Struthers
Hells Angels on Wheels
1967, Bakersfeld
Jack Nicholson, Adam Roarke
Psycho
1960, Bakersfeld
Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh
North by Northwest
1959, Wasco
Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint,
James Mason
20,000 Leagues
Under the Sea
Kirk Douglas, James Mason
The Grapes of Wrath
1940, Lamont
Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell
Made in Kern County
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Getting back
to nature in
Kern County
By Chelley Kitzmiller
KERN LIFE
TV, cell phones and electronic media provide all kinds of
entertainment, but they cant replace the thrill of being on hand
when a Monarch butterfy hatches from its chrysalis or when a
doe and her spotted fawn cross your path on a hiking trail.
If youre looking for a way to get back to nature in Kern
County, you dont have to go far. Here are fve ways you can have
fun whiling taking your family on a nature outing.
Frogs and bugs and worms Oh my!
Just minutes north of Bakersfeld is Insect Lores Bugseum
Visitor Center. The bugseum is a great place for the whole family to
visit. You can see live insect displays that will make you laugh and
cringe at the same time. Kids and adults will also enjoy hands-on
interactive learning centers and mind-blowing collections of but-
terfies and insects from all over the world. This is where you and
your child can see how a caterpillar becomes a butterfy and where
you can learn to identify good spiders from bad spiders.
132 S. Beech Ave., Shafter
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, Sundays and holidays closed
insectlore.com
Wake up and smell the roses!
If youd rather stop and smell the roses literally you
need to mark your calendar for the annual Wasco Festival of
Roses held every year on the frst Saturday after Labor Day in
September. The temperatures will have dropped by then making
this outdoor nature trek a joy. Informative rose feld tours depart
every 20 minutes and last approximately one hour during the
festival weekend. According to their website, 55 percent of all
roses grown in the United States are grown in and around Wasco.
More than 50 million plants are grown in the area by more than
nine major rose companies.
The vast felds of blooming roses in every imaginable color
California Living Museum curator
Don Richardson, holds Willow, a
mountain lion that lives at CALM.
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will make photographers and artists shiver with excitement. Wascos
roses are a must-see for every Kern County resident.
In addition to a rose tour, there is an art show and art faire on the
shaded lawn of Barker Park, a carnival, a fun run, a parade, a rose
queen pageant, a rose show and more. The American Rose Society
Show salutes spectacular roses grown in Kern County gardens and
provides divisions for school-aged children to show off their entries.
Wasco Festival of Roses
(661) 758-2616
Saturday, Sept. 10 in Barker Park, Poso Drive and Poplar Avenue
Friendly critters await your visit!
Getting up close and personal with Kern Countys native wildlife
at CALM (California Living Museum) can be a real back-to-nature
experience. CALM offers twilight tours (now until the end of August
(5:30 to 8:30 p.m.). Its during the evening hours that the wildlife
feeds and becomes active. The staff invites you to take a leisurely
stroll around the grounds and even bring a picnic supper. There are
lots of tables and chairs and even some cool grassy areas where you
can sit. Native plants border the winding walkways and hundreds of
trees provide deeply shaded areas. Also during Twilight at CALM are
wildlife presentations and scavenger hunts for the whole family to
enjoy.
California Living Museum
10500 Alfred Harrell Highway
Bakersfeld, 93306
Phone: (661) 872-2256
Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed on some holidays)
Admission $9, adults; $7, 60+; $5, children 3-12; free, children under 3
Discover Red Rock Canyon
As a travel enthusiast, I never tire of marveling at the colors run-
ning through those majestic cliffs and buttes. Red Rock Canyon is a
great place to camp from September through May. While there are
no hookups for the camper, there are great campsites partitioned off
by giant outcroppings of boulders. Rock climbers dont even have to
leave their campsite to challenge the boulders.
Once the sun goes down and the sky blackens, theres another side
to Red Rock that you have to see to believe. Take your camera, your
telescope and/or your binoculars and behold the night! Stargazing at
Red Rock is an unforgettable experience. Because there are no towns
or cities nearby, the sky is smog free and brilliant with stars. Photogra-
phers will not only love taking star pictures but the cliffs and boulders
Red Rock Canyon
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photo opportunities.
A visitors center provides information on local fora, fauna and
wildlife. They also have maps of the stars to help stargazers identify
the constellations. The park is open sunrise to sunset to campers,
however the visitors center is only open Friday through Sunday and
hours vary. Guided nature tours are offered on Sunday mornings
at 9 a.m. during the spring and fall. Campfre programs are offered
Saturday evenings at 7 p.m.
Red Rock Canyon
The Park is 25 miles northeast of Mojave on Highway 14.
More information visit: parks.ca.gov/?page_id=631
Lets go hiking!
Tehachapi offers hikers several great hiking experiences. One
of the most interesting is the Cameron Ridge segment of the Pacifc
Crest Trail, which follows the ridgeline between Willow Springs
Road and Cameron Road for approximately 6 miles. When hiking
this trail, you will see not only hundreds of wind turbines but Red
Tail Hawks, White Pelicans, Western Bluebirds and dozens of other
birds and small animals who make the Tehachapi Mountains their
home.
In the spring, a multitude of wildfowers bloom. Broad Gilia
covers the mountain slopes along with poppies, lupine and Califor-
nia Milkweed, which is the plant of choice for the Monarch butterfy.
Pacifc Crest Trail Association website:
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Edwards Air
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KERN LIFE
East Kern facility has its place
in aviation history
Edwards Air Force Base is known for test fights of the
newest aircraft and weapons systems before they are deliv-
ered to the Air Force for use. Perhaps it is best known for
Chuck Yeager breaking the sound barrier there in 1947.
But the history of Edwards AFB goes further back.
Edwards AFB got its beginnings as Muroc Bombing and
Gunnery Range in 1933 when then Lt. Col. Henry H. Hap
Arnold established the site as a remote training location for
his troops at March Field. In 1942, military offcials began
searching for locations to test the militarys frst jet aircraft, the
XP-59A, and selected Rogers Dry Lakebed. In 1949, the base
was renamed in honor of Capt. Glen W. Edwards, who was
killed in the crash of an YB-49 Flying Wing.
Edwards remote location and unique natural landscape
make the base ideal for fight test and evaluation, said Mer-
By Gabriel Ramirez
Chuck Yeager at the
2000 Edwards Air Force
Base air show.
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edith Mingledorff, deputy chief of media relations. With more than
300,000 acres of space, fight test can happen with minimal risk to
operations on the ground or disruption to our civilian communities.
Edwards AFB is a joint, integrated team made up of U.S. military
personnel from all branches of the services, as well as federal civil-
ians, contractors and national and international partners. According
to Mingledorff, all in all, Edwards consists of more than 10,000
people pulling together for the betterment of U.S. military operations.
Military and civilian personnel come from all backgrounds and
walks of life. Many personnel live in southern communities from
the base like Rosamond, Palmdale and Lancaster, Mingledorff said.
While many others live in other surrounding communities like
California City, North Edwards, Boron and Tehachapi. This is not all
A U.S. Air Force Global Hawk unmanned
reconnaissance aircraft is shown on a test
fight from Edwards Air Force Base.
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far from Edwards AFB.
Mingledorff said the Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards
is the cradle of modern aviation the nations premier fight test
facility.
In addition to the test and evaluation of manned and unmanned
systems such as the B-2, F-22A, F-35, Airborne Laser and Global
Hawk, the AFFTC has unsurpassed electronic warfare test capabili-
ties, Mingledorff said. The centers expertise in fying operations,
maintenance and engineering ensures the successful test and evalua-
tion of a feet of more than 90 highly modifed aircraft.
Edwards AFB also has the Air Forces only test pilot school and
one of only a few Air Force research laboratories.
The Air Force Research Laboratory leads the discovery,
development and delivery of affordable war-fghting capabilities.
With a technically diverse workforce of about 11,000 employees,
distributed across 10 major U.S. research and development sites and
40 other operating locations worldwide, AFRL leverages a diverse
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Penning a love letter to Kern County in the dog days
of summer is like winning the Mega Millions lottery,
only payable in a lifetime supply of pet food. It is no
wonder we wear a perma-smirk every year at this time
when the triple-digit heat makes it possible to bake
dinner in the trunk of our car. Yet our love affair with
this community, which at times makes our hearts, if not
the sidewalks melt, and can be as steamy as an August
night out on the bluffs, is like all good marriages for
better or for worse, in good surveys and in bad.
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Ours is an unspoken pact: let outsiders think what
they want about how they perceive us; we adore what
we know to be true. So, dear Kern, how do we love
thee? In more ways than we can possibly count, but
well try!
With 8,161 square miles, Kern County is larger
than some states. The vastness puts it in proximity to
so much within a short drive. Bakersfelds unoffcial
motto, two hours from anywhere (or a connection
or two) couldnt be truer. A three-hour drive or less
will take you to the spectacular Eastern Sierra, the
magic of Disneyland, the tony shores of Malibu,
mighty Yosemite or the gaming of Stateline. Mead-
ows Field is a hop, skip and puddle jump from LAX
and an infnity of airline connections beyond. The
next time someone suggests we live in the middle
of nowhere set them straight. Kern County is the
portal to anywhere.
But given the geographical diversity of Kern
County, why leave? Few communities have so much
natural splendor in their own back yard. From the
Sequoia National Forest and the Carrizo Plains to the
Mojave Desert and the majestic, mighty Kern River
the natural splendors are breathtaking.
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includes the Sequoia National Forest.
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There are some 6,000 acres of horse trails
and more than 100 miles of bike path begin-
ning at the mouth of the Kern River Canyon
and winding its way 30 miles to the west of
Bakersfeld.
Our wide open spaces also provide some
safe havens for unreleasable animals native
to California that cannot survive in the wild.
The California Living Museum features
animals and natural plants of the region and
last year celebrated the opening of its wildly
popular Cats of California exhibit. The Feline
Conservation Center in Rosamond is home to
more than 70 of the worlds most endangered
cats, and Cal States FACT program offers
rehabilitation for injured birds of prey.
We take a lot of heat for the range of
weather here, but the semi-arid climate has
helped make Kern County the worlds food
basket and an imposing presence on the in-
ternational agriculture stage. Summers with-
ering heat and winters blinding fog always
seem to outstay their welcome, but ask any
golfer and they will tell you the ability to golf
here year-round is due to a favorable climate.
Against the backdrop of such a medley
of terrain, Kerns outdoor recreational menu
is enticing. Lake Isabella and Buena Vista
Aquatic area offer miles of shoreline from
which to cast your line or shove off in a
boat for a relaxing afternoon on the water.
Eastern Kern County has hundreds of miles
of trails for off-roaders and hikers. And when
a four-hour drive to Mammoth is out of the
question, the slopes of Shirley Meadows at
Alta Sierra provide skiers with some good
runs and snow fun.
All this grandeur alone is enough to call
Kern County simply amazing, but it has also
afforded us bragging rights thanks to some
home-grown talent. Texas Rangers pitcher
Colby Lewis, San Francisco 49ers quarter-
back David Carr, Arizona Cardinals Joey
Porter, racings Kevin Harvick, four-time
Indy winner Rick Mears and NFL great
Frank Gifford all hail from here.
Not surprising, sports reign supreme. The
Bakersfeld Blaze team showcases amaz-
ing minor league baseball talent, as does the
Bakersfeld Condors out on the ice, while Cal
State Bakersfelds Roadrunners feature some
of the fnest Division I college athletes.
But it isnt just athleticism that has put
Kern County on the map. We can thank the
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Come Worship With Us
Join us on Sundays at 10AM
2001 Truxtun Ave. 661-327-8614
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nity is a positive, practical, progressive approach
to Christianity based on the teachings of Jesus
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Services 7:30 p.m. on Fridays Except:
Second Friday of the Month is
Family Night and services are at 6:00 p.m.
The next day is Monthly Shabbat Morning Minyan
Pastors: Kenneth & Delores Noel
Sunday Worship Service @ 10:00 am
Sunday School @ 9:00 am
Sunday Evening Service @ 6:00 pm
Family Night Wednesday @ 7:00 pm
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661-431-6229
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Service Times
9:00am and 10:30am
Pastors Jerry and Sandy Ruff
musicians who helped pioneer the Bakersfeld
Sound for that. Legendary Country music star
Buck Owens drew inspiration from Bakers-
feld, as has Merle Haggard and Red Simpson.
Last year Haggard was among legendary
artists honored by the Kennedy Center in
Washington.
Kerns prominence as a leader in the
industries of oil and agriculture is indisput-
able. Everything from cotton to carrots, and
more than three-quarters of all the onshore oil
in California are produced here. We also dish
up a satisfying share of sought-after culinary
pleasures like Luigis, Dewars, Wool Growers
and Noriegas, which all highlight our cultural
melting pot of heritages. And unlike some
other communities, Kerns heart is as big as
her wallet. More Relay for Life Cancer Society
money is raised here than anywhere else in the
world.
At times we may have a love-hate relation-
ship with Kern, but it will never fail to seduce
us with its charm, nor will our fondness for this
place we call home ever wane.
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Agriculture is a big part of Kern Countys landscape.
Spud Simkins stands with an
unidentifed girl after a trophy
dash win in the jalopy division at
Bakersfeld Speedway in 1952.
Driving
the family legacy
Simkins family speeds with determination, love of racing
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By Stephen Lynch
or more than six decades, the Simkins family has
endured just about everything imaginable in its
pursuit of racing cars at Bakersfeld Speedway
and other tracks around California.
Four generations of drivers, each with his or
her own challenge to overcome, have competed
on the third-mile clay oval in Oildale. And each
one has done so successfully.
Currently that list includes Billy Simkins, a third-generation
driver and his seven-year-old daughter Sunnie, the frst-ever fourth
generation driver to compete at the speedway.
The pair carries on a family tradition that began with Billys
grandfather Spud, who began racing at Bakersfeld Speedway in
the 1940s and went on to win the jalopy track championship there
in 1953.
He accomplished all of that despite contracting polio as a child
and being told by doctors that he would never be able to walk again.
Spud Simkins did learn to walk again and even won a dance
competition in high school. But the disease did leave a lifelong
mark on him.
He had a really very severe limp, Billy Simkins said of his
grandfather. He had no use of his left leg. Because of that he had
to learn to race with the use of only one leg which meant he never
used the brakes.
In 1954, Spud began a fve-year run as Bakersfeld Speedways
track promoter.
He came back to resume the same position with the track in
1979 after several years of promoting Santa Maria Speedway.
Spuds sons Donny and Danny inherited their fathers love of
racing and his immense determination.
Danny, Billys father, began his remarkable career as a Late
Model driver in 1965.
A perfectionist in every sense of the word, Danny Simkins
became one of the greatest dirt track drivers in California history.
During his nearly 30 years behind the wheel, he racked up
several hundred victories, A California state championship, and
more than a dozen track championships; 10 of them coming at his
home track of Santa Maria Speedway plus a couple IMCA regional
championships here in the valley.
Sunnie Simkins with her dad Billy Simkins in victory circle following her frst
Jr. Mini-Dwarf win at Bakersfeld Speedway. Sunnie got her win a couple
weeks after her dad received his frst win at Bakersfeld Speedway.
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My dad was a genius, Billy Simkins said. Everything had a
solution just like a mathematical equation. Thats how he viewed
the world. With racing, there was a wrong and a right way to do
things. In his mind, thats how he fgured everything out.
But arguably even more impressive than Danny Simkins intel-
ligence and attention to detail was his courage.
In 1979, doctors found a cancerous tumor the size of a softball
on the back of his right leg. Even after that was removed, Simkins
would have to have more tumors cut out every several years until
he fnally had to have the leg amputated in 1989.
Less than two years after that setback, Simkins daughter Alicia
Craney was killed by a drunk driver while sitting in a parked car
along the side of the road.
Despite all of that, Simkins continued to race and continued to
win.
However, by 1993 the liposarcoma had spread to his chest cav-
ity and doctors gave him only six months to live.
Knowing it would be his fnal season of racing, Simkins chan-
neled all his focus on winning one last track championship.
With that goal within reach on the fnal points night of the
season, Simkins was so critically ill that the doctor treating him
thought there was no way he could even get behind the wheel.
Simkins bravely did and not only clinched his 10th Santa Ma-
ria Speedway track championship with a victory in the Late Model
feature race but also won his heat race and trophy dash that night.
He was the most fercest competitor youd ever know, Billy
Simkins said. Heres a guy that went out with one leg, a body
full of tumors and UCLA doctors telling him he had six months to
live, and he goes out there and wins the championship.
Two weeks later Santa Maria Speedway held a special retire-
ment ceremony for Simkins on the same night as its post-season
open competition race, featuring the best drivers from all around
California.
Despite being in a wheelchair and gravely ill, Simkins capped
off his storied racing career in style by fnishing frst in the trophy
dash before coming from behind to win the main event in dramatic
fashion.
Its the most amazing story Ive ever heard, Billy Simkins
said. It sounds like a movie. You had to see it to believe it. Its
unbelievable.
Legendary dirt track racer Danny Simkins and wife Sandie stand in the victory circle a year
after his leg amputation. Danny is the only racer to have his number retired in the Late Mod-
els at Bakersfeld and Santa Maria speedways.
Sunnie Simkins (68) races around Bakersfeld Speedway
her rookie year at the age of 4.
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Less than a month later, Danny Simkins died. Not long af-
terward both Santa Maria Speedway and Bakersfeld Speedway
retired his number 68 in the Late Model division.
Among those Danny left behind was his wife and biggest sup-
porter Sandie and his two sons, Mark and Billy.
Never having raced while his dad was alive, Billy decided to
follow in his fathers footsteps and take up the sport in 1995.
I really didnt know that much about cars, Billy Simkins said.
I really didnt. I kind of felt like there was a void because a lot
of the guys I was racing with, their dads were setting their cars up
and helping them out and I didnt have any of that.
Instead Billy had to learn the ropes on his own and with help
from his grandfather.
There was a lot of people that told me you wont be able to do
it because I didnt know anything, Billy Simkins said. When I frst
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Billy Simkins speaking about the fnal
night of his fathers racing career.
In May, Billy Simkins hit the exit of Bakersfeld Speedway, destroying
the right side of his racecar. Three weeks later, with a rebuilt car, he
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Billy Simkins waves to the crowd during a cancer awareness ceremony honoring his parents and other
cancer victims at Santa Maria Speedway.
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started racing, I thought because my dad
was one of the greatest racers in California
there will be a lot of people out there to
help me out. I was waiting but that never
really happened. So I came to a point in my
life where I was like, Look, if youre going
to do this, youre going to have to do it.
No one is going to do it for you. In reality,
thats what my dad would have wanted.
Billy eventually proved all the critics
wrong and fnished second in the Street
Stock points four times at Santa Maria
Speedway twice before taking a new job
and moving to Bakersfeld in 2003.
Now his racing focus is split between
his Super Street Stock and Sunnies Mini
Dwarf. The seven-year old is currently the
points leader in the 6-8 year old division at
Bakersfeld Speedway.
Its cool when were both racing be-
cause if something doesnt' go right with my
car, she may have a good night and it kind of
makes the night OK, Billy Simkins said.
One of Billys other passions is raising
awareness about celiac disease, a condition
that keeps the small intestine from absorbing
the food in a way to keep the body healthy.
Its a disease that in retrospect Billy
believes his mother suffered from based
though she was never formally diagnosed as
having before dying from cancer in 2009.
Noticing some of the symptoms of the
disease in Sunnie, Billy and his wife Nicole
had her tested at age six and her blood
panel came back positive.
By catching it early, they are confdent
that she will be able to live a normal life
and in turn carry on the Simkins family-
racing legacy.
Its a legacy that comes with a powerful
message.
Dont let people set your boundaries
for you, Billy Simkins said. The limits of
what youre capable of doing, you set that.
No one else. My grandfather and my dad
were crippled, but you would never know
that when they were in a racecar. People
told me I wouldnt be able to do it when I
started, that really inspired me. I think thats
the message, dont let people defne who
you are. Believing is half the battle.
For more information on the Simkins
familys racing story or information on Ce-
liac Disease you can visit Billys web site at
teamsimkins.com.
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Elk Hills celebrates
centennial anniversary
100 years have passed since
completion of felds discovery well
On June 16, Occidental of Elk Hills employees, along with the
community, celebrated the 100-year milestone anniversary of the
completion of the felds discovery well, according to the California
Department of Conservation Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal
Resources.
Occidental of Elk Hills is a large oil feld located in the north-
western part of Kern County, in the San Joaquin Valley. Discovered
in 1911, and having a cumulative production of close to 1.3 billion
barrels of oil at the end of 2006, it is the ffth-largest oil feld in the
state. Occidental Petroleum is the third largest petroleum producer
in California in part due to the large amount of petroleum that Elk
Hills of Occidental produces. Although Elk Hills is only one feld of
many in a region of oil felds, it is geographically distinct because
its boundaries correspond with the shape of the hills that give it its
name.
At the recent event, Shawn Kerns, president and general man-
ager of Occidental of Elk Hills recounted the history of the Elk Hills
Oil Field with photos and stories that demonstrated Elk Hills stra-
tegic and economic importance to the nation, the state of California
and Kern County.
Among the highly respected guests was representative of the
U.S. Congressman Kevin McCarthy; State Sens. Jean Fuller and
Michael Rubio; and Assemblywoman Shannon Grove. In addition,
representatives of Taft College accepted a contribution from Oc-
cidental Petroleum to the colleges Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics program.
Occidental of Elk Hills employees are proud to be part of such
an infuential oil feld that has not only supported Kern Counties
inhabitants for many years, but currently employs thousands of
people.
Occidental of Elk Hills has been, and remains, a major em-
ployer in western Kern County for over 30 years, said Bill Dixon,
environmental engineer at Occidental of Elk Hills.
Another employee Joel Hoffman, reserves coordinator, said
that every day, more than 4,000 people contribute to working at Elk
Hills. Weve shown year after year that private industry has worked
the oil feld better than our predecessor government-run entities,
Hoffman said.
Art Gomez, senior automation specialist, added that part of what
he takes pride in working at Occidental of Elk Hills is the number of
families the oil feld feeds through employment.
It also brings many families together. I have spent almost half
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Whether in 1911 or 2011, people are at the heart of what
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work, said Susie Geiger, director of external relations. She said
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our gates to work, they are all members of the community, said
Geiger.
Expanding on this fact, Mike Moshier, senior safety advisor,
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The understanding that we as employees of Oxy are part own-
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When employees realize their safe work ethics can affect their own
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The oil felds are also a tourist and educational attraction for
people traveling to California from all over the world.
People come to learn about our processes and our technology,
and to gain insight from our expertise, Geiger said.
Thousands of people over the past 100 years propelled Elk
Hills Oil Field to where it is today, and thousands more will mold
its future.
The 100-year landmark will continue to be recognized by peo-
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By Melissa Peaker-Whitten
Dr. Penelope Suter has been practicing medicine for 26 years,
but the recent publication of the groundbreaking book she co-edited
proves shes more than just a doctor of optometry; shes a visionary.
A Bakersfeld native, Suter earned her undergraduate degree
from Cal State Bakersfeld and her medical degree from UC Berke-
ley. She went into medical school knowing she wanted to practice
vision therapy.
While I was going to college here [in Bakersfeld], I had a job
working with a vision therapist. It was exciting to see how it changed
kids lives. Seeing the impact that made and how that was going to
impact their education and the rest of their lives, Suter said.
Upon completing medical school, she returned to Bakersfeld
and began her own practice.
A few years into operating her practice, she was approached
by the Centre for Neuro Skills about working with them to provide
vision rehabilitation for traumatic brain injury patients and patients
with special vision needs. One aspect of vision therapy is working
with children who have a lazy eye, eye turns or other vision related
reading problems.
Vision rehabilitation has been kind of a new and growing spe-
cialty area, Suter said. When we talk about vision rehabilitation,
it involves pretty much every aspect of vision care you can think
of, [from] health of the eye to the way the vision muscles focus, to
the control system involving nerves in the brain, to being able to
process and fgure out what youre seeing.
One example is visual spatial neglect, which can occur as a re-
sult of a brain injury and is very common in stroke victims. In these
cases, a patient is missing part of their visual feld as a result of the
injury, so neurologically they arent able to pay attention to what
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healthy eyes; its about comfort and function, she said. There are all
these different aspects of vision that no one ever thinks of. Seventy
percent of what comes into our brains is through our two eyes so
being able to react to it, like driving a car or walking down the street,
[is crucial].
A vision therapists job is to determine what areas have been
impacted and how to make those areas work again or compensate for
those defcits.
Its like being a detective to help people learn how to put their
world back together, Suter said. Its really an interesting and exciting
feld, and it makes it really rewarding to be able to help people regain
some quality of life.
Neuroscience researchers have mapped 36 different areas in the
brain with more than 300 pathways between them that all process vi-
sion. But until recently, the science that supports vision rehabilitation
had been scattered across a dozen felds.
Because she has both a clinical and a research background, Suter
felt an obligation to take on the project of combining both the clinical
methods and the scientifc research involved in vision rehabilitation
into one text.
It was an adventure. It was a labor of love for everyone involved.
The chapter authors include some of the best clinicians in the world,
Suter said.
Vision Rehabilitation: Multidisciplinary Care of the Patient was
the result of fve years of writing, research and editing.
The reason I could get some of the best minds in the world is [be-
cause] we were all in agreement that this book needed to be out there,
for the patients and the professionals, Suter said. This is our oppor-
tunity to help thousands of patients that well never see personally.
Up until now, vision rehabilitation has not been one of the expo-
sures students get in the general optometry program, it has typically
been taught in residency programs following the degree.
Because its such a growing need it really should be a part of the
general optometry program. Were hoping thats going to change, she
said.
Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry,
which is geared toward serving patients with special vision needs, is
using the book as a text for their students. The book is also ideal for
those already practicing optometry.
Because of the information made available through the book, a
novice optometrist or ophthalmologist can start practicing vision reha-
bilitation therapy in a very sophisticated way. The book provides fast,
evidence-based, therapy-based practice.
Suter and her co-editor, Dr. Lisa Harvey, received the Neuro-Opto-
metric Rehabilitation Associations Founding Fathers award that rec-
ognizes extraordinary contributions to the feld of vision rehabilitation.
Along with running her private practice, Suter is a vision rehabili-
tation consultant. She also worked as a vision research and develop-
ment associate at Cal State Bakersfeld for 20 years and consulted for
the Centre for Neuro Skills for 17 years. Suter is board certifed in
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Matt Towery has earned a nice niche in the Bakersfeld
building community because of his homegrown ties, and a
commitment to building custom-built, economically made
homes.
He started Towery Homes nearly 10 years ago, when
there were more than 65 different builders building more than
15 homes annually in Bakersfeld. Within 10 years, and a real
estate boom, followed by a bust, that number would drop to
only seven builders, including himself.
When the dust cleared, the majority of builders are na-
tional companies.
This year, Towery said all seven builders would likely
build only about 300 homes combined, based on building
permits pulled.
That is a far cry from the pre-boom building of 2,000 to
2,500 homes built in Bakersfeld annually.
Despite the worst economic downturn since the Great
Depression, Towery Homes continues to sell and build homes
across the spectrum of Bakersfeld.
Standing in a model home at The Masters of Northwood
Ranch in Bakersfelds northwest side, Towery points to what
continues to set his company apart.
We offer semi-custom homes at a production home
price, Towery said. With these homes, starting in the mid-
$100,000s, we offer custom features that our competitors
dont at this level.
Such things include a fourth-bedroom, offce options,
custom front-yard landscaping, mixing and matching one
houses features with another.
With us, what you see in a model home is available with
very little sticker shock, he said, pointing to many features
being added just above cost. Whatever anybody can imag-
ine, well do it.
Born and raised in Bakersfeld, Towery wasnt always in
the homebuilding business. He started out in the family air
conditioning servicing business with his dad. He also runs
that business with the help of one of his two grown sons, the
other is in the Navy.
He started his homebuilding business after getting a sub-
division and starting selling homes. He built strong relation-
ships with subcontractors that continue today, which factors
in how he is able to offer homeowners custom features at
cheap prices.
We have gone through the good times and the bad times
with these subcontractors, so we support each other, he said.
Because of that great workmanship, Towery Homes can
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Local builder has weathered the real estate
bust by offering quality, value
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offer semi-custom
homes at a produc-
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offer a three-year standard warranty.
Bakersfeld residents may recognize
Towery, 53, from his creative billboards
and commercials where he dresses up as
a doctor and a Viking, among others, to
catch the homebuyers attention.
He also stands next to a poster on a
sales offce wall that states, Our Way is
Your Way, and shows a house diagram
marked up with red pen, showing options
that are readily available to make your
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Towery Homes current subdivisions
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Northwest: Northwood Ranch, Olive Glen
Northeast: Mountain Gate
West: Westfeld
Southwest: Copper Leaf
For more information, go to the Towery
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or call (661) 587-4665.
Model home at Northwood Ranch.
How do your home neighborhood communities dif-
fer from other Bakersfeld area builders?
We have prime affordable northwest and southwest locations
(fve locations total) in great school districts. And the way that
we build, customized to suit an individuals needs keep us very
distinctive.
What do you look for when you are designing a new
home?
Most people want a solid, well-built home in a neighbor-
hood that will mature well. Our buyers have a variety of needs;
our kitchens are open and spacious, our bedrooms are larger and
most of our plans are a split wing design. Our front elevations,
which are the exterior style of the home, look current but not
trendy. We have a variety of styles that keep the neighborhood
looking great and not like the cookie-cutter neighborhoods
where all the houses look the same. Lasting value is our goal.
Do you have a specifc type of person in mind for
your homes?
Many of our buyers have young families so the school dis-
trict, from elementary through high school is very important. We
design our homes with a growing family in mind. Because of
our ability to customize, we also have downsizing empty-nesters
who want unique layouts and features. We can provide all needs.
4. What trends are you seeing in homes now?
Our standard amenity level is really high, especially consid-
ering that our prices start in the mid $100,000s. We have maple
cabinets as our standard and the darker colors are very popular.
Stainless steel appliances, large tile, granite, etc are just some of
the options and standard features we offer.
5. There is a national trend that shows most people
arent looking for McMansions any more. Are you
seeing a trend toward smaller homes?
We are. Price is one reason and fexibility is another. Many
buyers want a really nice home but they dont want to be held
hostage by it. We build homes that are affordable, elegant and
with that one can go and enjoy other activities in life and not be
bound by a huge payment.
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1,300 square feet, and he made 57 changes to it -- from
adding windows and moving walls to redesigning the master
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It is impossible to interview legend-
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The expanse that is Shaws second-
foor offce at Buck Owens Productions,
is flled with Bakersfeld Sound memo-
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saint of country music. Although hardly
angelic, Buck Owens was the king of the
country music world in 1970, when the
star-struck valley boys Cinderella story
began to unfold.
Shaw, an Iowan transplant and
engineering major at Fresno State, was
a self-taught keyboardist. There werent
a lot of country bands around back in
1969, in the rock-and-roll loving valley
town, making Shaw something of a
rarity. With a steady stream of gigs, he
was playing clubs with his own country
band by night, and going to class during
the day.
The following year, on a whim,
Shaw asked friend Doyle Curtsinger if
he could accompany him to Bakersfeld
to see Owens much-heralded, state-of-
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would change his life as a frustrated Owens was losing patience with
another keyboardist in the studio.
The frst time I saw Buck, the doors burst open and he asked if I
was a piano player, Shaw recalled. I was fabbergasted! Buck asked
if I could play the tune. I said, Well, I believe I can.
Good answer.
I was very impressed with him. I could
tell he was incredibly shy, immediately. But he
wanted to do it. I knew he could have the ability
if I could get him over his shyness, Owens told
The Californian in 2002.
Shaw began recording with Owens and other
protgs like Susan Raye. Later that year, the
country music star asked Shaw to join the Buck-
aroos. The pair was an unlikely match there
was a 17-year age difference, and Shaw didnt
share his bosss love of the spotlight or country
music. But Owens gregarious personality and
Shaws quiet and reserved demeanor were a
good ft. Shaw, who was happy to blend into the
background, quickly earned the nickname Jim
Shy from his bandmates.
When I dropped out of college, I thought I would do this for a
few years and then I would go back, he said.
But he never did. Instead, Shaw continued to work for the coun-
try music icon and tour with the Buckaroos, which took them from
the White House, through Carnegie Hall and onto The Ed Sullivan
Show. Only in his early 20s, the shy and private, straight arrow
gained notoriety with the Hee Haw television shows.
By 1973, Jim Shaw was managing Owens Blue Book Music
publishing company, the largest country publisher in the world.
Here he let me, a neophyte, run the company. He trusted me and
eventually allowed me to start producing records, he said.
When Owens acquired his local television
station, he knew just whom to turn to. I re-
member him telling me Id have to start learning
about the television business, Shaw laughed.
We were lucky, we got to do all sorts of things
and it never got boring.
There is a red, white and blue guitar lean-
ing against Shaws offce wall, a gift from his
mentor nine years ago with the inscription: To
my very talented friend Jim Shaw. Play in good
health.
By then, especially after the death of Bucka-
roo Don Rich, Owens considered Shaw his
right-hand man. In a 2002 interview, Owens told
The Californian that he trusted Shaw. Owens
died four years later.
It was the best of times and the most demanding Shaw admitted.
For sure that meeting changed my life. Buck brought out the best in
everyone, he said. Owens also created an unmatched level of fun,
but the experience came with a price tag of long hours, little time
When I
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years and then I
would go back.
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off, hard work and sacrifced family time.
I think it would hurt Bucks feelings if you
wanted to take a vacation.
Shaws career, which includes such
highlights as co-producing a duet of Owens
Act Naturally with Ringo Starr in 1989
at the famed Abbey Road Studios, and
writing songs for the likes of Eddy Arnold
and friend Garth Brooks, was marred by per-
sonal tragedies along the way. He divorced
his frst wife in 1992 with whom he had two
children.
Two years later, his daughter Stacy was
murdered. The case remains unsolved to this
day. In 2009, son Bryan died of an apparent
heart attack. Shaws music family held him
together. The friends you have in your life,
the community, its like a family right there.
Away from the glare of the bright lights
on stage, the unassuming Shaw also found
joy in jingles. He has created hundreds of
catchy tunes for everything from car deal-
ers to dry cleaners, locally and across the
country. The tiny tunes, created through his
JBS Productions, have become an outlet for
the musician.
I enjoy arranging and producing dif-
ferent styles, and yet be able to put it all
together in 30 seconds. Its fun and thera-
peutic, like a hobby really. Among his most
recognizable We Treat Your Feet for
Stockdale Podiatry Group, Hello BANKS,
Bye Bye Bugs, and In By 11, Ready At 4
for Today Cleaners.
Through the years, Shaw has had a front-
Jim Shaw performs at the Buck Owens Crystal Palace
on a recent Friday evening.
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Like the aquarium in the center of his offce bookcase, he said
todays country stars are living life in a fsh bowl. Some semblance
of anonymity could still be found back in the early days with
Owens, he added.
What they are in now is much bigger than our days. With
Buck, it was a whole different world, Shaw said. The country
music world was a much smaller, friendlier world than it is today,
and it was easier for us to have privacy.
Today, at 64, Shaw is remarried. Despite a glittering joy ride
on country musics magic carpet, he remains modest and low-key.
He performs only on Friday and Saturday nights with the Bucka-
roos at the Crystal Palace, and manages the intellectual properties
and licensing of Owens music as an executive with Buck Owens
Productions, helping the Buck Owens American Music Foundation
preserve the iconic artists work.
Shaw has worn many hats, or Stetsons, in his 41 years since
that fateful meeting in 1970, including helping with the creation
of the Crystal Palace and the installation of Owens treasured
memorabilia.
As protector of a music empire and custodian of an iconic
legacy, when he fashes his unmistakable Hee Haw smile one
gets the feeling he still feels like the luckiest person around.
I know where all the bodies are buried, he laughed. Our
association has been quite a gift. Not a bad run for the college
dropout and self-described jazz freak with no plans to retire. I
dont kick back very well.
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About 8,000 years ago: Native Americans are known
to have occupied the shores of Buena Vista Lake.
1776: On April 26, Franciscan friar Francisco Garces be-
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of Bakersfeld.
1827: A 17-man expedition led by
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1853: The frst recorded discovery of
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1863: Col. Thomas Baker and his family arrived at Kern
Island to begin reclamation of swampland from which
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1865: The frst large-scale cotton production was at-
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Bravo Ranch.
1866: On April 21, the state Legislature created the county
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1872: The frst commercial oil activity began in the old
Buena Vista district.
1874: Bakersfeld displaced Havilah as the county seat.
1874: On Nov. 8, the Southern Pacifc Railroad reached
its station at Sumner, later to be known as Kern City and
eventually east Bakersfeld. Bakersfeld leaders were angry
it wasnt built through their city.
1889: On July 7, fre devastated 15 city blocks of Bakers-
feld, leaving 1,500 residents without homes.
1893: Kern County Union High School opened its doors for
the frst time.
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1897: Alfred Harrell purchased what
would become known as The Bakersfeld
Californian.
1899: The Kern River oil feld was devel-
oped seven miles northeast of the city.
1904: Truxtun Beale donated the clock
tower to the city of Bakersfeld in memory
of his mother.
1912: Yen Ming, a leading potato grower in Bakersfeld, started
the frst school for Chinese students.
1913: A 13th grade was created with the opening of Bakersfeld
(Junior) College on the campus of Kern County Union High School,
later to be called Bakersfeld High School.
1920: The highway was paved from Bakersfeld to the Grapevine.
1925: The frst Kern County Fair was held.
1927: Area cotton growers formed the California Cotton Coopera-
tive Association, known
today as Bakersfeld-
based Calcot Ltd.
1933: The U.S. Army Air
Corps began using the
present site of Edwards
Air Force Base for bomb-
ing and gunnery training.
1934: The major
migration of dirt farm-
ers from the southern
Plains states began;
by the end of the Dust
Bowl, the population of
Kern County was nearly
unmanageable.
1941: Sam Lynn Ball Park opened, bringing the California League
and professional baseball to Bakersfeld for the frst time.
1943: The Naval Ordnance Test Station was established in east-
Kern River oilfeld
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1952: On Aug. 22, a powerful earthquake hit Bakersfeld. The face of
the city was changed forever.
1953: Two dams on the Kern River were completed to form Isabella
Lake.
1956: Bakersfeld College opened its hillside campus.
1964-65: Buck Owens, Bonnie Owens, Billy Mize, Kaye Adams and
Merle Haggard led a near sweep for Bakersfeld performers at the
frst Academy of Country Music awards.
1967: Valley Plaza opened at Highway 99 and Ming Avenue.
1970: Cal State Bakersfeld opened.
1977: A dust storm with winds up to 200 mph caused millions of
dollars in damage.
1980: Mary K. Shell, a former newspaper columnist and political
activist, was elected Bakersfelds frst woman mayor.
1981: The worlds largest cotton gin began operation in Kern
County.
1986: Kern River crude dropped to an all-time, post-deregulation
low price of $7 per barrel on July 24.
1990: Hostilities in the Persian Gulf drove the price of Kern River
crude to its highest price to date, $27.50 per barrel.
1993: A devastating, valleywide seven-year drought ended.
1993: The Bakersfeld Business Conference brought three former
U.S. presidents (Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and George Bush) to the
same podium.
1994: The Fox Theater, built in 1930, reopened.
1996: Bakersfeld rap-metal band Korn followed up its gold-selling
frst album with Life is Peachy, which debuted at No. 3.
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1998: Bakersfeld celebrated 100 years as a city.
1998: Comedian Bill Cosby took the stage as Centennial Garden
opened for its frst show.
1999: A 3-to 6-inch blanket of snow greeted Bakersfeld residents
on the morning of Jan. 25. It was the biggest snowfall of the century.
2001: Bakersfeld Museum of Art opened in its new digs.
2002: Former Stockdale High quarterback David Carr was the frst
player chosen in the NFL draft.
2003: Bakersfelds housing market began to take off.
2005: Bakersfelds housing market soared. Resale prices rose 41
percent in the frst quarter of 2005 from the previous year.
2006: World-renowned country singer Buck Owens died at 77. His
ex-wife, Bonnie, died at 76.
2006: Heat waves, including 15 consecutive triple-digit days, con-
tributed to the deaths of 20 people.
2007: A January freeze destroyed half of Kerns citrus crops and put
thousands out of work.
2007: The housing market crashed. Kern County experienced triple
the national rate of foreclosures.
2008: By June, more than 250 people had paid for seats on Scaled
Composites SpaceShipTwo, aiming to be the frst private fight into
suborbital space.
2008: Oil prices soared. Local Midway-Sunset crude traded at more
than $126 a barrel.
2009: Swine fu swept through the county, and public health of-
fcials stopped testing for and counting confrmed cases.
2010: The countys unemployment rate soared to 18.3 percent in
March, an all-time high in the states current record-keeping system.
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112 Years Est. 1899
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(661) 322-3051
5060 California Ave., Suite 700
Serving
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661-323-1612
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53 Years Est. 1958
20 Years Est. 1991
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39 Years Est. 1972
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If you were ever gonna do it, nows the
time.
Im talking about rafting down the roar-
ing white waters of the upper Kern River.
You all know by now that this is a big
water year. What that means to you and
your upcoming adventure is that even
though the end of summer is in sight, the
end of the high water is not.
Normally by this time of year, the up-
per Kern is a dribble and rafting trips are
relegated to the lower Kern below Isabella
Dam. Still lots of fun, with their own
scary, crazy, I-cant-believe-I-just-did-
that-and-lived-through-it kind of fun. (A
company called Rivers End is super close
to Bakersfeld, near Rio Bravo, see their
website below.)
But if youve ever had a desire to see
what the upper river is really like, it will
be fowing strong likely all through August
considering the major snow pack and late
melt this year. So book your trip now.
Its right in our backyard and such an
easy day trip. Not more than an hour up
Highway 178.
I went in mid-June and was amazed that
I didnt run into a single B-town person.
Lots of LA and Orange County folks,
though. Hey, why should they have all the
fun on our very own river?
Start your trip on the internet and look
up one of the half dozen or so rafting
companies. You can fnd them listed on the
Kernville Chamber of Commerce website
or, conveniently, they accompany this story.
OK, I admit I felt a little goofy in the
bright blue helmet I was issued and more
than a little self conscious in the skin suck-
ing wetsuit I decided to wear at the last
minute.
And even standing in the shade while
Anthony, our guide, gave us the rafting
101 talk, was getting uncomfortably hot
with all that gear.
But once we hit the frst rapids (baby
ones compared to what wed see later) and
icy cold snow melt courtesy of Mount
Whitney sloshed over me, all thoughts of
Wild ride
Upper Kern River is roaring,
making for some mean
rafting trips
TRIP PLANNER
By Lois Henry
Due to ths years heavy rains and
snowpack, the upper Kern rafting
season should last through August.
A string of rafts glide gently after
surviving the rock slot rapids be-
neath Ewings restaurant.
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looking goofy or being uncomfortable were
gone. In fact, most rational thoughts were
gone.
Even the smaller rapids had this serious
WALL-OF-WATER thing going on.
The raft bumps around, you paddle,
then it dips down and suddenly there it is, a
wall of angry water!
I mean, I knew it was safe but I was
unprepared for how wild that river is. I
couldnt keep from hollering Oooooooooh
NNNNOOOOOOOO!!!! as Anthony
steered us expertly into and out of the roil-
ing rapids.
My GAWD, I thought after the frst set!
That water was alive. Whose idea was this?
Then came the next set of rapids. I
looked down the river at the bunching,
twisting, churning water and could not
believe we would make it through. But in
we went.
We slammed into wave after wave,
bounced and spun, gasping and laughing
when the deliciously frigid water soaked
the entire raft.
OK, that was fun, I thought nervously.
Wait we still have another one? A Class
3?!
Thats rafting lingo for how gnarly the
rapids are on a 1-to-6 scale, 1 being pond
water and 6 being Niagara Falls. On my
little day trip, we got up to Class 3.
But there are longer trips further up the
Kern that get into Class 4 and 5 rapids. Be-
ing a beginner, I chose a much tamer trip,
tame being a very relative term!
The last rapid just below Ewings
Restaurant on the Kern, a great bar and
restaurant in Kernville, is Class 3, which I
decided was shorthand for psychotic.
It even looks ferocious from a distance.
And the chatter among the guides alerting
each other to upcoming hazards and sur-
A busload of rafters heads back up the river out of Kernville.
Eagle Rafting Inc.
(760) 376-3648
www.eaglerafting.com
Kern River Outftters
(760) 376-3370
http://www.kernrafting.com
Kern River Tours
(760) 379-4616
www.kernrivertours.com
Mountain and River Adventures
(760) 376-6553
www.mtnriver.com
Sierra South
(760) 376-3745
www.kernriver.com
WhitewaterVoyages
(760) 376-8806
www.whitewatervoyages.com
Rivers End Rafting &
Adventure Company (lower Kern)
(661) 326-7003
riversendrafting.com
Kern River rafting
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prises gave our huddled little group even greater foreboding.
Anthony plunged us straight into the maw of the angry beast.
This time, I couldnt even scream. The raft pitched and bucked.
Back paddle!!!! I heard Anthony holler as we dropped down
a sheer cliff of rushing water.
I paddled like mad and looked wildly around. A wave knocked
me to the foor of the boat.
And even though I dont think my oar was connecting with any
water as the river spit our raft out the other side of certain death, I
back paddled like my life depended on it!
Suddenly, the roar was behind us. People were laughing. I
inhaled alive!
We were back at the bridge in Kernville and making for shore.
As we clamored out of the raft on shaking legs someone asked
how I liked it.
I wanna go again! I said, grinning like a 12-year-old.
And you will too.
Each company has lots of different trips for people of varying
abilities and experience.
I chose a beginners package that included two trips down the
river.
Cost was about $55 per person.
They also have cameras and wetsuits for rent.
I highly recommend a wetsuit as the water is very cold even if
the weather is warm. But plenty of people were in shorts and tank
tops so its up to you.
Life jackets and helmets are provided by the rafting outft.
And check out all their websites because the companies also
offer other amenities besides just rafting. Some have big camp-
grounds, or mountain biking, rock climbing walls and more.
Its all there waiting for you, so get after it!
KERN RIVER VALLEY
KERN RIVER VALLEY KERN RIVER VALLEY
TWO GREAT MARINAS
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LAKE ISABELLA...
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11030 Kernville Rd. Kernville 760-376-6131
Just For You!
Super Food & Friendly Too!
Outdoor Dining
Good Home Cooked Food
Pies & Desserts Cooked
On Premises
~ Founded In 1985 ~
Celebrating 24 Years Of Experience!
OPEN 7 DAYS 6:00am
Cheryls Diner
In The Of Kernville
11252 Kernville Rd. Kernville
www.frandy.net camping@frandy.net
Three Rafting
Companies On Site
The Campground On The Kern
In The Heart Of Kernville
1-888-372-6399 1-888-372-6399
1-760-376-6483 1-760-376-6483
ANTIQUE SHOPPING
IN KERNVILLE
The Mother Lode
16 Tobias (760) 376-3384
Kernville Antiques & Gifts
13 Big Blue Rd. (760) 376-2239
LAH DE DAH Antiques
41 Big Blue Rd. (760) 376-6704
River Front Family Campground & RV Park
www.campjames.net
13801 Sierra Way Kernville, CA 93238
760-376-6119
Full Hookups Available
Fire Pits/Hot Showers
2 Mins. From Downtown Kernville
River Front & Creekside Sites
NEW Wi-Fi
& Direct TV
River Front
accommodations
14 Sparkling Rooms
A/C Cable TV
760-376-2535
Refrigerators Phone
NO Smoking or Pets
www.sequoialodge.net
Gourmet Coffee Espresso Cappuccino Bar
Internet Cafe Daily Lunch Specials
Rafting guides pointed out this house on the side of the
river as belonging to former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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Over 11,249 acres of wildlife habitat including seasonal wetlands, uplands & riparian
areas with wintering & migratory birds, aquatic animals, & endangered species including
the San Joaquin kit fox, Tipton kangaroo rat and blunt-nosed leopard lizard.
Take the auto-tour which is a 6.5 mile route all weather gravel road open daily from
sunrise to sunset. Carry binoculars and spotting scopes to get a closer look without
alarming wildlife.
Hunting is permitted during waterfowl season, Oct. through Jan.
The Kern National Wildlife Refuge is located 20 miles west of
Delano, CA., at the junction of Garces Hwy. & Corcoran Road.
For more information call (661) 725-2767
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KERN RIVER VALLEY
KERN RIVER VALLEY KERN RIVER VALLEY
TWO GREAT MARINAS
ON BEAUTIFUL
LAKE ISABELLA...
ONE GREAT OWNER!
11030 Kernville Rd. Kernville 760-376-6131
Just For You!
Super Food & Friendly Too!
Outdoor Dining
Good Home Cooked Food
Pies & Desserts Cooked
On Premises
~ Founded In 1985 ~
Celebrating 24 Years Of Experience!
OPEN 7 DAYS 6:00am
Cheryls Diner
In The Of Kernville
11252 Kernville Rd. Kernville
www.frandy.net camping@frandy.net
Three Rafting
Companies On Site
The Campground On The Kern
In The Heart Of Kernville
1-888-372-6399 1-888-372-6399
1-760-376-6483 1-760-376-6483
ANTIQUE SHOPPING
IN KERNVILLE
The Mother Lode
16 Tobias (760) 376-3384
Kernville Antiques & Gifts
13 Big Blue Rd. (760) 376-2239
LAH DE DAH Antiques
41 Big Blue Rd. (760) 376-6704
River Front Family Campground & RV Park
www.campjames.net
760-376-6119
Full Hookups Available
Fire Pits/Hot Showers
2 Mins. From Downtown Kernville
River Front & Creekside Sites
NEW Wi-Fi
& Direct TV
River Front
accommodations
14 Sparkling Rooms
A/C Cable TV
760-376-2535
Refrigerators Phone
NO Smoking or Pets
www.sequoialodge.net
Gourmet Coffee Espresso Cappuccino Bar
Internet Cafe Daily Lunch Specials
Address: 5101 White Lane in
Bakersfeld
Phone number: (661) 835-0203
Website: bakersfeldmattressstore.com
How long have you been in business? Sleep-N-Aire
has been family-owned since we opened in 1932.
What brands of mattresses does your business
offer? We build our own line of mattresses and have since
1932. We are Kern Countys largest mattress factory. In ad-
dition to the mattresses we make, we also carry: Chattam &
Wells, Simmons Beauty Rest, Englander, Sping Air and Pure
Latex Bliss.
How many mattresses do you have on display? We
proudly carry Kerns largest selection of mattress styles as
well. If you can sleep on it, you can buy it here at Sleep-N-
Aire: air, water, memory foam, latex rubber, coil mattresses,
individual pocked coils, adjustable beds and futons.
Based on the feedback from your customers, what
is your most comfortable mattress? Our Latex Cloud
Mattress. Made here, warranted here and serviced here.
What are the future plans for Sleep-N-Aire Mat-
tress? We are always on the lookout for a better location and
ways to serve our loyal customers. We ship mattresses to more
than 30 states.
Sleep-N-Aire
Mattress
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countys largest selection
of mattresses.
From left to right Larry Plummer, Bart Banuelos, and
Shaun Wankier in front of Sleep-N-Aire Mattress.
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Youll probably never meet the
person who built your car.
Youll probably never meet the
person who built your TV.
At Sleep-N-Aire you
CAN meet the guy who
made your mattress.
We proudly make our mattresses,
right here in Bakerseld.
5101 WHITE LN. | (661) 835-0203
Address: 1620 Mill Rock Way
Phone number: (661) 654-1600
Website: Prudentialtobias.com
E-mail: scott@prudentialtobias.com
Briefy explain how Prudential To-
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In 2008, our company Scott Tobias Real
Estate, acquired the already existing Pru-
dential Bakersfeld, Realtors. The blending
of the two companies was an opportunity
to grow and ultimately move to the location
we now occupy near the Marketplace. The
Prudential brand offered us an additional
dimension with relocation and national
name recognition.
How do you fnd the time to juggle
being a successful businessman,
a loving husband and father, and
give back to the community?
It is about balance. Fortunately, I have a
very good staff and our experienced agents
are great at helping some of the newer
agents. We have a good team, which allows
me time with my family as well as industry
and community activities. It is really about
priorities. This business can be consum-
ing, but I am a big believer in taking time
off to keep from burning out. I decided
a few years ago that it was time to give
back to the real estate industry. The local
Bakersfeld Association and the California
Association of Realtors does an amazing
job for our industry. I am also proud to be
part of North Bakersfeld Rotary. It is my
belief that we dont have the right to com-
plain unless we are willing to participate in
improving what needs to be improved.
Prudential
Tobias,
Realtors
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Tobias, REALTORS

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Frank Simon
Courtney Smith Randy Steinert Darlene Tobias Diane White Mike Stott
Scott Shaw
Scott Tobias
Broker
Jessie Contreras
Deborah Alexander Belinda Capilla Tammie Albitre Ronnie Chassi Sheila Cherry Richard Clasen David Bradshaw Donna Barnes
Angie Sanchez Donna Schoen Joel Segrest Sandy Segrest
Bradley Reese Jr. Eddie Resendez
Fred Rowan
Joseph Ramos Maribel Resendez Diego Padedes
Kristy Whitton-Hoover
Tara Hughes
Ryan Fox Jessica Duncan Mike Dunn Lynda Grayson
Cindy Isaiz
David Gay Karen Fussy
Lori OBrien
Barbara Konnoff Denise Martin
Lori Ochoa
Anna Juhl Jason Moss Leslie Miller Nora Nord
1620 Mill Rock Way, Ste 100 661 654-1600
www .prudentialtobias.com
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When you have free time, how do
you enjoy spending it?
I run with my dog every morning that I
dont have an early meeting. At one time, it
was a have to, now it is something I love
to do. I like reading, spending time with my
family and going to Dodger Games. Dar-
lene and I go to Los Angeles when we can
and ride bikes along the beach. Our passion
is travel, which we havent done as much as
we did before we started the business, but it
gives us something to look forward to.
How has Prudential Tobias, REAL-
TORS been able to withstand the
recession over the past few years?
The market has been challenging, but
there are still plenty of people who want
to buy and sellers who need to sell. I dont
think of it as a recession, it is just a matter
of adjusting to the changes in the way we
have to do business now.
Our company is known for:
Our professionalism. Most of our offce
staff has been with us since we started the
company; they are licensed and trained in
real estate matters. In addition, our agents
are required to meet a high standard of ex-
cellence. Our mission statement says: To
provide a world class experience to every
individual that encounters our company.
We strive to meet that standard.
What feedback have you received
from your clients?
We have expanded our commercial di
The majority of our business is repeat or
referral. That in itself is positive feedback.
I get letters on a consistent basis letting me
know about our agents help with challeng-
ing transactions.
What makes the housing market in
Bakersfeld different than nearby
cities?
The Bakersfeld market is different than
nearby cities because we have more dis-
tressed properties, which brought the price
down from the peak in 2006, more percent-
age-wise than other cities. What makes our
city attractive in this housing market are
the low prices that offers lots of opportuni-
ty for frst-time home-buyers and investors.
I believe we have one of the lowest average
prices in California.
Why do you enjoy living in Bakers-
feld?
I have lived and worked in other parts
of California, but what I love the most about
Bakersfeld is the people. For me it goes
from the network of people in my industry
to the clerk at the grocery store. There is
a sense of community here that I have not
experienced in other places, especially
Southern California. Of course, if the heat
gets to be too much or you want to get away,
the beach is only a couple of hours away.
One thing youre excited about this
year:
We have expanded our commercial
division and recruited some excellent com-
mercial agents. Richard Clasen has been
instrumental in making that happen. I spent
time in commercial earlier in my career and
enjoy that aspect of the business.
Whats next for Prudential Tobias,
REALTORS?
When we began our company in 2007,
it was just Darlene and me and two other
individuals. We have grown to nearly 50
agents, even in the toughest real estate mar-
ket I have ever seen. Our plan for the future
is continued growth but only if it does not
compromise our quality of service. It is a
continuous dedication to improving and
growing. That is what makes it fun. I cant
wait to see what happens next.
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HomeStore in Bakersfeld.
Address: 8915 Rosedale Highway
Phone number: (661) 588-7953
Website: ashleyfurniturehomestore.com
E-mail: bakersfeld@ashleyfurniturehomestore.com
What is your history in the furniture business?
We have been in the furniture business for more than 20 years.
We began with a small mom and pop store in San Bernardino, Ca-
lif., and built our way up to a large independently owned furniture
showroom in Temecula, Calif. in 1996. We worked very closely
with Ashley Furniture as a vendor when we managed that indepen-
dent store, so we knew the products outstanding value and excep-
tional quality very well when we decided to open our frst Ashley
Furniture HomeStore in Fresno in January 2010. We took over the
Bakersfeld location from its previous owner in November 2010.
What is your businesss target market?
Everybody! If youre a college student looking for a big sec-
tional to ft all your friends in your living room, weve got it. Or if
youre a business woman who works from home, weve got a beau-
tiful home offce section. Maybe youre chic, looking for some-
thing with an urban clean-line shape, or maybe youve got an eye
for the ornate engravings of traditional styles; weve divided our
showroom into lifestyle selections: Rustic Country, Metro Modern,
Traditional Classics and Family Spaces, just to name a few. It just
depends on your lifestyle, and what will ft you best.
What is the most popular category of furniture you
sell?
Living room furniture, such as sofas and sectionals, are our
more popular items in the store. We also offer the No Use, No
Lose protection plan option that covers all common accidents and
incidents such as nail polish and wine spills, water damage, burn
marks, etc. for fve years. Families do not have to settle for the
darker or more maintainable fabrics. They can choose that egg-
shell-color sofa and have the peace of mind that their purchase is
protected against those common incidents.
What are the advantages of operating a furniture
business in Bakersfeld right now?
The advantage of our Ashley Furniture HomeStore in Bakers-
feld is that we are completely different than any other furniture
store in the area. Take a look in our showroom, and youll feel a
completely different experience than ever before as you browse for
furniture. Youre going to feel like youre stepping into different
vignettes or even through walls of different homes, as you walk
our showroom. Its all displayed like it would be in a home, so you
can get the actual experience of what it would look like in your
own bedroom, living room, home offce or dining room.
Ashley Furniture
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Mountain Club, CA 93222
Phone number: (877) 246-4922 or
(661) 242-1982
Website: pinemountaininn.com
E-mail: innkeepers@pinemountaininn.
com
What are the advantages of owning
and operating a business in a small
community?
It has given me the opportunity to
give back to the area I live in, and create a
business that hopefully will bring success
to all of the businesses around me. When
remodeling the inn, it was very important
to me to keep all, or as much as possible,
of the business local. The guys who worked
on this project were local; the lamps, forals
and accessories were all purchased locally.
The mantles over the freplaces are logs
that were burned in the Day Fire 2006,
salvaged and fabricated into beautiful
mantles. The best part, all of the artwork
on the walls is my photography. Once the
project was completed, my multi-talented
designer, Alice Peternel decided to open
Mountain Mercantile, a store/cafe located
right behind the inn. Only in a small com-
munity can one create a business and have
your best friend right next door with their
business.
The inn was renovated a couple
of years ago, what changes were
made to make this inn unique?
I purchased the building in April 2009,
and immediately launched a yearlong
extensive renovation. The building, itself
was solid. However, it was in serious need
of a complete remodel on the interior and
extra attention on the exterior. Every room
has its own theme. Upon close of escrow,
Alice and I immediately began shopping
for antique furniture on Craigslist. I had
furniture for eight rooms crammed into my
two-car garage for months. Every room
has hardwood foors throughout, and our
bathrooms have tumbled stone tile and
deep-soaking tubs.
What does the Pine Mountain Inn
offer its guests?
What the Pine Mountain Inn offers its
guests is, what I like to call glamping.
While this is not a term I dreamed up, I
loved it the frst time I heard it. Glamping,
short for glamorized camping, is when you
have all the comforts of home, while you
are roughing it in the mountains. Every
room in the inn is complete with a king
or queen pillow-top bed, 310-count thread
sheets, Cashmina sheets (sheets that feel
like a teddy bear) in the wintertime, fat-
screen TV with DirecTV, a DVD player,
free wireless Internet, a four-cup coffee
pot. Some rooms have their own private
deck and a freplace. The roughing it
part? Most cell phones do not work within
Pine Mountain Club.
What nearby activities can guests
enjoy during their stay at the inn?
We encourage our guests to enjoy all of
the amenities offered at The Pine Mountain
Club such as golf, tennis and swimming.
Nestled in the Los Padres National Forest,
Pine Mountain Club is surrounded by nu-
merous hiking and mountain biking trails.
If you like cross country skiing, Mt. Pinos,
just a short drive from the inn, is the place
to go. The Pine Mountain Inn is located a
brief 45 to 90 minutes from Bakersfeld,
San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles.
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Inn
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Preserve a Moment in Time
This keepsake plate will help you remember a special milestone. $29
(includes studio time and fring). Color Me Mine at the Marketplace,
664-7366, www.bakersfeld.colormemine.com
Color Me Mine
PRIMEFINDS
Algeria Shoes
Hot new prints in the Professional Collection from Alegria. Stain-resis-
tant uppers and slip-resistant soles make for the perfect nurses shoe!
At Guarantee Shoe Center. Where else?
Guarantee Shoe Center
Make a statement
in the kitchen
Stylish tule trimmed, colorful apron
with a removable tule fower. Only at
Kuka's, 1609 19th St. 325-0000.
Kukas
Diamond engagement ring
Show her how much you love her. 1.14 carat in 14K white gold.
Was $5,400, now $3,875. Custom-made by Robson-Eilers at The
Marketplace, 665-0411, RobsonEilers.com
Robson-Eilers Jewelers
Keep your pet safe
Cozy and Secure Doggy Life Jackets
will keep your pet safe on the water!
Biscuit Boutique & Doggy Spa, 1617
19th St. 321-9602.
Biscuits Boutique & Doggy Spa
Custom kitchen cabinets
We also do cabinet restoration &
refacing. Call us for a free estima-
tion. 836-8747 or www.munoz-
cabinets.com
Munoz Cabinetry
Great Plus Size Jeans
LA Idol Jeans in plus sizes up to
21, prices start at $66.00. Divaz
Desirez on the corner of Coffee
& Hageman in the Vons center.
679-7278.
Divaz Desirez
La Mer collection
La Mers passion for design,
quality materials and simple
beauty make these timepieces
one of our favorites. $88 - $198.
Fashionista Boutique at the Fox
327-4466
Fashionista
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Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Bakersfeld
Graduation
June 17
Held at The Petroleum Club
Photos by Tonya Sterling
View these photos and more
online at BakersfeldLife.com
Tom Corson and Bryan Burrow
Sheryl Chalupa and David Gordon Summer and Lance Cunningham
Betty Criner, Sara Stratton and
Mickey Ghazarian
Patricia Marquez and Trish Reed
At the new Childrens Medical Center at
Bakerseld Memorial Hospital, Kern County
kids can get state-of-the-art pediatric care close
to home. We provide a Neonatal Intensive Care
Unit (NICU) for newborns and preemies. We
have specially trained pediatricians on site 24/7,
along with compassionate nurses and staff to
care for kids. This summer, well open the only
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for infants,
youngsters and older children in the area.
So, whether its simple or more serious, with
Memorials new Childrens Medical Center
Its Ok. Were always thinking about you.
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For a free 16-page guide on
kids health and wellness, call:
1.877.854.4BMH (4264).
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If your child gets sick, it can turn her world upside down.
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Kathy Miller, Gaurdie and Simin Banister
and Michele Newell
Tom and Juanita Webb, Mike Grover and Jeffery Burdick
At the new Childrens Medical Center at
Bakerseld Memorial Hospital, Kern County
kids can get state-of-the-art pediatric care close
to home. We provide a Neonatal Intensive Care
Unit (NICU) for newborns and preemies. We
have specially trained pediatricians on site 24/7,
along with compassionate nurses and staff to
care for kids. This summer, well open the only
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for infants,
youngsters and older children in the area.
So, whether its simple or more serious, with
Memorials new Childrens Medical Center
Its Ok. Were always thinking about you.
PEDIATRIC RESOURCE GUIDE
For a free 16-page guide on
kids health and wellness, call:
1.877.854.4BMH (4264).
PERSONALIZED
E-NEWSLETTER
Free & Customized for you!
Go to: www.ItsOkBakerseld.org/every-
life-matters/your-health/. Select Every Life
Matters from the menu. Then, click on Your
Health in the drop down list to request your
free subscription.
PRE-REGISTER TODAY!
Save time and be better prepared for an
emergency or hospitalization by pre-registering
your child at www.ItsOkBakerseld.org or call
661.327.4647 ext 4866.
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Leading edge pediatric care is here.
If your child gets sick, it can turn her world upside down.
MOM!
Light Brigade
Golf Tournament
June 24
Held at Rio Bravo Country Club
Photos by Casey Christie
Teri Graf and Guin Gunning
Nick Solan and Lynn Bumerts James Phelps, Jim Phelps, and Danny
Hukill
Mike Pensinger and Wil Graham
James Banks, George Culver, and
Javier Bermea
Bob Gunning, Teri Graf, Travis Adams, Bill Solan, Bob
French, Vernon Gunning, and Elaine Solan
Trevor Flores, left, Kelsey Flores, Julie Hill, Kalee Gentry,
and Adam Jones
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Held at The Prospect at
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Don Billiard, Shauna Rockwell, and
Jackie Billiard
Claire Porter and Mark Elieff
Kim Busby and Donna Frank
Jim and Jacque Balmain
Linda Larma and Arnie Carlos
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June 30
Held at Seven Oaks Country Club
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June 23
Held at The Marriot
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that knows us, they will gladly tell you
shes too good for me. Marrying her was an
accomplishment because she didnt think
much of me at frst, but I ultimately won her
over.
Best part of my job: Doing a job that
requires me to do the right thing. I recently
heard a longtime prosecutor say he thought
doing the right thing was the best part of his
job, and I agree with him. Whenever tough
decisions are made, there are always critics
to say we make decisions based on evil
motivations. But at the end of the day, there
is a satisfaction in knowing you were seek-
ing justice and not just getting the best result
for your client. This is especially true when
you have achieved justice for victims that
thought the system would never help them.
Best piece of advice someone has
given me: Quit your whining and suck it
up, was told to me by my father throughout
my life. Its good advice because it reinforc-
es dependence on yourself and not others. I
give the same advice to my kids every time
they complain. I like to think of it as my
familys version of positive reinforcement.
Something few people know about
me: I threw the javelin in the Army and
at Fresno State. I did team sports in high
school, but the individual competition of a
thrower in track and feld was a lot of fun. I
have enjoyed following the coverage by The
Californian of local track and feld throw-
ers like Anna Jelmini (Arizona State) and
Cooper Thompson (USC).
My favorite getaway: Lake Trinity in
Northern California. My family went there
every summer when I was growing up. It
is a large uncrowded lake in the forest with
all the fshing, swimming and skiing a kid
could ever want to do. Weve taken our kids
there a couple of times and theyve loved it.
On my bookshelf, you will fnd: A lot
of unread books. When I was in the Army, I
would sneak Louis LAmour books to read
when I pulled for guard duty, but I dont do
much recreational reading now. I have to do
a lot of reading as a lawyer, so the idea of
reading away from work just doesnt foat
my boat. Ill read the paper on weekend
mornings and an occasional Readers Digest,
but thats about it.
My favorite places to have lunch
on the weekend: If Im going to go out
to eat, I like Hodels or Spencers. I like lots
of good food and theyve got what I like. In
the fall, my ideal place to have lunch on the
weekend is at my home watching football.
Most infuential person in my life:
In shaping my character and personality, my
father has been the most infuential person
in my life. He is the hardest working man I
have ever known, but he also fnds enjoy-
ment in his life and work. Both of my par-
ents instilled a strong work ethic and family
values in me. The most infuential person in
my professional life has been Lisa Green.
She has a very strong sense of right and
wrong and she expects her prosecutors to
work as hard as she does for crime victims.
She has tremendous drive and energy, and
she isnt afraid to tell me when I didnt do
all that I should on a case.
The one thing that defnes Bakers-
feld to me: The people. Whether its in
the neighborhoods, at work, at church or at
community events, you will fnd nice people
with common values. Because of the people
Ive met here, Bakersfeld still has a small
town feel to it, which I enjoy.
Scott Spielman
Assistant district attorney, Kern
County District Attorneys Offce
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P.O. Box 5517, Bakersfield, CA 93388 (661) 391-8212
We invite you to be part of our life-saving mission. ALPHA is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit
organization. Donations, individual or corporate, to support ALPHAs programs are
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I would give you so much love if you adopt me. Its
nice here at the sanctuary and everyone is kind to me,
but its not as good as having my own family. I had a
home once, for a long time. But then my people went
away. After that, I didnt have food and I got skinny
and my skin turned all itchy.
Finally a kind-hearted animal control officer took me
to the emergency veterinary clinic. When I felt better, I
came out here to ALPHA. Do you suppose my old
family really thought I could survive on my own? I
dont know how they could throw me away. I would
never have done that to them.
Mitch is an older Rottweiler, maybe nine or ten. But his legs
are limber and he moves around just fine. He loves to be
petted and held and loved. Every time I see him, I want to
wrap my arms around him and never let go. But hes right, he
needs his own family. Maybe one of you will take him into
your family and give him the happiness he deserves.
Because the economy is slow, we find ourselves doing more
with less. In just over a years time, we have held five $10 or
free spay/neuter days for the dogs of low income community
members. The cost for one of these days is several thousand
dollars. Without your support, we couldnt do it
Pet overpopulation is a dreadful problem here in Bakersfield
and Kern County. Theres only one solution and thats to
reduce the number of puppies being born. But people dont
spay or neuter their pets when they can barely put food on
the table. Thats why its crucial that you, our kind hearted
supporters, continue to work with us to help them
When the economy worsens, many more pets are abandoned.
Dogs that once had homes are now on the streets. We try to
save as many as possible. For every dog we adopt out, a space
opens up for a new one. Thats why, when you adopt from a
shelter or sanctuary, you save two lives; the one you adopt
and the one who comes in off the street to take his place.
ALPHA Canine Sanctuary is a no-kill haven for dogs. The 20
acre ranch is nestled in the foothills above Bakersfield. At any
given time, 100 dogs live at the sanctuary. Our basic programs
are rescue, adoption, care for life and spay/neuter assistance.
Help us save them!
ALPHA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our federal ID number is 77-0398635. Our
Kern County Commercial Animal Facility Permit number is P116035. ALPHA
receives no government funding. Our success is entirely due to you, the
caring, responsible members of our community. We are deeply grateful for
your trust and support.
Mitch
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