the bakersfield voice 04/01/12
DESCRIPTION
The Bakersfield Voice 04/01/12TRANSCRIPT
BY OPAL MORLANDCommunity contributor
Please come on over toBakersfield FraternalOrder of Eagles, 1718 17thSt., Tuesday, April 10,from 5 to 7 p.m. for some
great tacos and help us to raisefunds for abused kids. TheJammin Island Hula group will beselling tacos for $1, a combo plateof two tacos, rice & beans for $6,or a taco salad for $6 as part of
the April 10 fundraiser. Dessertwill be $2 for a pie, cake, or cook-ie plate.
Aside from the food, people willbe able to enjoy entertainmentprovided by Jammin Island Hulaand Roamin Reptiles. The showbegins at 5:15 p.m. (and peoplewill love these families that havedonated their hula to help others.)The group recently performed forseniors for Valentine's Day andstole hearts! This class also madeheart leis for all our grandmoth-
ers and grandfathers in atten-dance.
After the hula presentation,families will also enjoy some dearfriends, the Roaming Reptiles,who will be showcasing someinteresting creatures as they edu-cate attendees about some of fel-low earthly neighbors.
The whole family is sure tohave a great time! Together wewill have some good food, greatfun, and be the difference in thelife of a child. Mahalo Nui!
2 The Bakersfield Voice Sunday, April 1, 2012
Share stories,photos, blogs■ Submitting your stories for TheBakersfield Voice is simple and FREE! Just go to:bakersfieldvoice.com and create aprofile.
■ Choose what you’d like to contribute (an article, letter,picture or community event listing) and post it yourself.■ Still need help getting your contributions onto ourwebsite? E-mail Sandra Molen at [email protected]■ Circulation: If you would like to receive our weekly pub-lication or cancel delivery, please e-mail:[email protected] or call 392-5777. Be sureto include your request, contact information and address.
COURTESY OF WWW.MYBAKERSFIELDSPORTS.COM
Sacramento State’s woman’s varsity eight, sec-ond varsity eight, novice eight, varsity fourand second varsity four were all victorious intheir respective races recently at theSacramento State Rowing Invitational on
Lake Natoma in Folsom, Calif.Highland High School graduate, Jessica Smith,
rows for Sacramento State’s varsity eight and varsityfour teams.
Along with the Hornets, the Sacramento StateInvitational included crews from Humboldt State,Saint Mary's, Cal Lightweights, Santa Clara, Pacific,Sonoma State, UC San Diego and Mills College.
The Hornets competed in seven races during theday, and four of the five first-place boats won theirraces by open water. Of the two entries that didn’tplace first, each of those boats finished among thetop three, including the novice four (second place)
and cox4 (third place). Each of the high finishescame despite a number of Sacramento State rowersdoubling up and competing in two different races. Inaddition, the team's top boat (varsity eight) compet-ed with four underclassmen, comprised of sopho-mores Antonia Dendrinos and JessicaSmith(Highland High), and freshmen NnekaAnyanwu, and Michelle Evers.
In the varsity eight competition, Sacramento Statefinished with a 2,000-meter winning time of 6:55.4,followed by Saint Mary's (6:57.6) and HumboldtState (7:03.9) to round out the top three in the five-boat field.
The varsity four posted a winning time of 7:43.5,followed by Humboldt State A (7:52.2) and SaintMary's (8:08.1) to round out the top three in a seven-boat field. In the second varsity four race, theHornets were 5.8 seconds faster than the next clos-est boat.
Y O U R S P O R T S
PHOTO PROVIDED
Members of the Jammin Island Hula have fun demonstrating the art of hula dancing at last year’s JamminIsland Hula fundraiser for abused children.
PHOTO PROVIDED
Highland High School graduate, Jessica Smith, rows for Sacramento State’s varsity eightand varsity four woman’s rowing teams.
PHOTO PROVIDED
Jessica Smith’s Sacramento State teams took top honors recently at the Sacramento State RowingInvitational on Lake Natoma in Folsom, Calif.
Y O U R V O I C E
COURTESY OF SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITYHOSPITAL
San Joaquin CommunityHospital’s (SJCH)Volunteer ServicesDepartment will beawarding $1,000 scholar-
ships to five local high school sen-iors. To qualify, students must begraduating high school seniors
with a minimum 3.2 GPA andplanning to enter a health carerelated field.
Applications must be submit-ted by April 5. Applications maybe picked up at the SJCH GiftGallery, located in the hospital’slobby, 2615 Chester Ave.
The SJCH Volunteer ServicesDepartment is a vital part of
SJCH with over 275 volunteersparticipating in programs like NoOne Dies Alone and Angels in theER, or working in the GiftGallery. Offering these scholar-ships is another way VolunteerServices gives back to our com-munity and also encourages localteenagers to pursue their dreamsin the medical field.
Highland gradrows for Sac State
Jammin fundraiser for abused children
SJCH offering scholarships to high school seniors
COURTESY OF VALLEY ACHIEVEMENTCENTER
April is Autism awarenessmonth. It is estimatedthat between 1 in 110children in the UnitedStates have Autism
Spectrum Disorder, reported tooccur in all racial, ethnic, andsocioeconomic groups. It is com-forting to know that there is aplace in Bakersfield familiesaffected by autism and otherdevelopmental disabilities canfind hope. Valley AchievementCenter is responding to what isnow described as an epidemic byoffering more services for chil-dren and adults with autism andother disabilities. Make a differ-ence, be informed; get connectedhere in your community.
Valley Achievement Centerinvites you to attend its “Friendsof Autism Dinner” on April 7from 6 to 11 p.m. at the
Bakersfield Doubletree Hotel.John Hall, author of “Am I Still
Autistic?” will be the keynotespeaker. At two years of age, John
was diagnosed as being severelyautistic and slightly mentallyretarded. John went on to becomethe CEO of a multimillion dollarcompany.
For more information call 617-6040.
Valley Achievement Center,established in 1998, is a leadingnon-profit organization that spe-cializes in lifelong learning andgrowth for children and adultsaffected by Autism SpectrumDisorder and other developmentaldisabilities.
Through our nonpublic school,afternoon socialization programs,and Valley Adult Services, ValleyAchievement Center utilizesbehavior analytic technology tomake a difference in the lives ofspecial children and adults. Tolearn more about ValleyAchievement Center to:www.autism-vac.org.
It’s time to start increasing your watering times.Make sure you give your yard a good soak —then wait for it to dry out and do it again.
You should also start feeding once a month.“Grow Power Plus” is a good balanced fertilizer
that has a penetrant in it for a deeper watering.
Remember to water your fertilizer in immediatelyafter you apply it.
This week’s gardening tip is from Kathy Robinsonof Robby’s Nursery. Do you have a gardening tipyou’d like to share with our readers? Post your gar-dening tips and photos of your garden on our website at: www. bakersfieldvoice.com.
It’s time to give your yard a good soak
VAC is making a difference duringAutism Awareness Month
John Hall
Y O U R G A R D E N I N G T I P S
Money-Saving Coupons, News, Advertisements
Stories & Photography - Page 2 www.bakersfieldvoice.com
Up to 65% off on Dental Treatments
$30 exam, x-rays & basic prophylaxis
MUST SHOW COUPON - Exp 5-31-12
with Great Hands Massage
CALL TODAY! OFFER ENDS 4/15/12
Two 1-hour massages $90 Three 1-hour massages $125 Six 1-hour massages $200
Bakersfield Area: 393-0300 Schedule online at www.stanleysteemer.com
or call 1-800-STEEMER ®
Must present coupon at time of service. Expires 4/30/12
Must present coupon at time of service. Expires 4/30/12
2 Areas Cleaned For Only
$ 99 4 Areas Cleaned
For Only
$ 150
Pricing for Bakersfield area customers only. Must present coupon at time of cleaning. One area equal s up to 300 square feet. An area is defined as a room, bath, storage, hall, or large walk-in closet. O ffer
does not include protector. Residential Only. Valid at participating franchises only. Not valid with any other coupons. Certain restrictions apply.
Expires 6/30/12. Valid only at above location. One coupon per customer per
visit. Not valid oith any other offer.
Gosford & White Lane7950 White Lane, #2B
�������� � � �������
Buy 2,Get 1 FREE!Buy any 2 small, medium or
large subs & receive a 3rd sub of equal or lesser value free.
© 2012 Port of Subs, Inc.
License #734242
661-823-9210 661-204-2632661-823-9210 661-204-2632 661-823-9210 661-204-2632
www.overheaddoor.com www.overheaddoor.com
$55009900 GGaarraaggee DDoooorr SSaallee$50900 Garage Door Sale $ 509 00 Garage Door Sale+ Tax+ Tax + Tax
Overhead Door Company of Bakersfield Residential
Must show ad at time of service Not valid with any other offer. Expires 4-30-12
$1100..0000off$10.00off $ 10.00 off on service callson service calls on service calls
& spring repairs& spring repairs & spring repairs
CENTRAL LOCATION 1705 California Ave.
Corner of California & H St.
322-3400
ASK ME HOW TO GET $500 IN FREE REPAIRS
$ 34 75 + CERT
NORTHEAST 900 Flower Street
Corner of Flower & Beale
633-9000
WE SMOG ALL VEHICLES Test Only, Non Test Only and Diesels
One Coupon Per Customer. Additional charge for evap. if needed. Offer expires 4/30/12.
P ACIFIC A UTO 1 P ACIFIC A UTO 1 Business Hours M-F: 8 AM- 5 PM Sat: 9 AM-2 PM
919 34th Street 919 34th Street 661-873-4291
Includes: • Change Oil & Replacement Filter (up to 5 qts of 10-31 Wt. Oil) • Lubricate Chassis • FREE Vehicle Maintenance Inspection. MOST VEHICLES. LIMITED TO CHEVRON 10W-30W, MULTI-GRADE $4.00 ADD’L. Up to 5 quarts Oil. Luxury Imports may also be Add’l. DISPOSAL FEE $2.00 ADD’L.
$ 17 99 LUBE OIL & FILTER
BRAKE SPECIAL
COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR • Timing Belt
• Suspension
• Head Gasket
• Clutches
• Engines
• Belts & Hoses
Includes Machining Rotor or Drums on Most cars & trucks, 4x4, Luxury Imports Additional.
$ 49 99 Plus Parts with Coupon
per axle
FREE Clean & Adjust Rear Brakes if
Needed.
Starting At
Se Habla Español
RADIATOR SERVICE
Refill radiator and check cooling system for leaks. Luxury & Imports additional. Plus $2.00 disposal fee.
$ 1 9 99 Starting At
OVERHEAD DOOR
OVERHEAD DOOR
O V E R H E A D D O O R
QUALITY & PRIDE IN OUR WORK
Lic.# 831217
Windows Optional
Call for Free Estimates
661-549-0034 Open 7 days a week 7am to 7pm
531 Sumner St.#B Bakersfield, Ca 93305
FREE ESTIMATES!
$25 OFF With this coupon
reg. $550
QUAL ITY! QUAL ITY! D ID YOU KNOW THAT? QUAL ITY! QUAL ITY! D ID YOU KNOW THAT? We Use 100% Real California Cheese & Our World Famous Pizza Sauce is Made Fresh Each Day
WE SLICE AND DICE OUR VEGGIES DAILY. TOPPING CHOICES
Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Onion, Green Peppers, Ham, Ground Beef, Italian Sausage, Bacon, Anchovies, Hot Pepper Rings, Black Olives, Jalapenos, Pineapple, Tomatoes, Extra Cheese
SOUTH BAKERSFIELD EAST BAKERSFIELD NORTHEAST BAKERSFIELD 2515 SOUTH H ST.
AT WILSON (NEXT TO DOLLAR TREE STORE)
397-5555
6019 EAST NILES
(NEXT TO VALLARTA MARKET )
366-3333
1009 COLUMBUS AT RIVER
(IN THE COLUMBUS SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER)
873-9999
NOW OPEN STOCKDALE SOUTHWEST “2” 3400 PANAMA LANE
AT WIBLE
836-1111
5620 CALIFORNIA AT STOCKDALE
(NEXT TO STARBUCKS)
324-8888
8040 WHITE LANE AT GOSFORD (NEXT TO RITE AID)
834-2222
OILDALE 700 AIRPORT DR
AT OLIVE DR (DRIVE-UP WINDOW)
399-4444
ROSEDALE ROSEDALE
AT CALLOWAY (BEHIND CHEVRON)
588-1111
LAMONT 10504
MAIN STREET (IN CHIPRES PLAZA)
845-2222 DELANO
921 CECIL AT JEFFERSON (NEXT TO MCDONALD’S)
721-1111
SHAFTER 701
CENTRAL V ALLEY HWY (DRIVE-UP WINDOW)
746-4444
ARVIN 534
BEAR MOUNTAIN BLVD.
854-8888
TAFT 201
KERN ST
763-9999
pizza pizza!
piz
za p
izza ! piz
za p
izza ! piz
za p
izza ! piz
za p
izza ! piz
za p
izza ! piz
za p
izza !
piz
za p
izza ! p
izza p
izza ! p
izza p
izza ! p
izza p
izza ! p
izza p
izza ! p
izza p
izza !
pizza pizza ! pizza pizza ! pizza pizza !
• One Large Pepperoni Pizza • One 2 liter soft drink • One 8 piece order of Crazy Bread • Order of Crazy Sauce
MEAL DEAL
COUPON
$ 1 0 00 Add another Pizza for only
$6.99! Must present coupon
Must present coupon for Meal Deal. Carry Out only. Offer expires on 7/31/12
Plus Tax
In over your head with credit card debt? Tired of the creditors calling?
B ANKRUPTCY B ANKRUPTCY I CAN HELP I CAN HELP
The Law Office of
Rosetta N. Reed
$ 250 GET STARTED FOR ONLY..............
DEBT
4900 California Ave., Suite 210-B 661-377-1869
We are a debt relief agency helping people file for relief under the Bankruptcy code.
Take your trash with you or dispose of it properly.
NOTICE: You don’t see dirty diapers in this parking lot.
SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012 THE BAKERSFIELD VOICE 3
Connecting Shoppers & Local Businesses
To Advertise Call: 395-7355
Visit www.bakersfieldbusinessguide.com for more special deals Bakersfield Business Guide is a product of The Bakersfield Californian , and a part of the Bakersfield.com online network
Art’s Appliance Service/RepairsSpecializing in refrigs, wash/dryers,d’washers, ovens, stoves, m’wave.
Free service call w/repair. 822-8472
Streiff Custom LandscapingOver 25 yrs exp, Sod & Sprinkler,
Masonry & concrete Work, Fire Pits,Outdoor Kitchns. 661-345-6112
Hollis TV, Television Repair CenterIn home Service, Competitive prices,Replace Lamps $220, 52 yrs exp.
399-2076
Bakersfield Business GuideOnline + weekly print ads for just
$99 a month. Sign-up for 3 monthsand get $50 OFF!!! Call 395-7201
PARADISE SPA - (661) 399-5888 5 New Masseuses - Full body massage,
sauna, table shower - Open 7 days8:30am-10pm, 919 N Chester Ave
LC Security -Providing wireless securitycameras. Microsoft A+ Certified Techn. Instantemail alerts. Monitor home/ business fromanywhere. Call 661-379-0264
Never Miss a Bargain
http://dailydeal.bakersfield.com
DAILY DEAL
Save 50% to 90% with The Bakersfield Californian’s DAILY DEAL
Featured on
bakersfield.com, a
daily deal is offered
each weekday on
services from local
restaurants, nail
salons, dry cleaners,
retail shops, local
activities for the entire
family and more!
FIND USED CARS
• Select Used or
Certified Pre-Owned
• Search any make
• Select model
• By year
• By price
FIND A DEALER
• Show all makes
• Select model
• By year
• By mileage
• By price
BakersfieldDrive Dealer Directory Find the car you’ve been looking for at the price you want. Shop local for the best deal!
Your key to finding your next car
Bakersfield Chrysler/Jeep
3101 Cattle Drive
661.832.3000
Bill Wright Toyota & Scion
5100 Gasoline Alley Drive
661.398.8697
BMW of Bakersfield
5400 Gasoline Alley Drive
661.829.4468
Haddad Dodge
3000 Harris Road
661.829.4359
Motor City Auto Center
3101 Pacheco Road
661.836.9000
Motor City Lexus of Bakersfield
3101 Pacheco Road
866.421.6163
Nissan of Bakersfield
2801 Wible Road
661.829.4319
North Bakersfield Toyota Scion
19651 Industry Parkway Drive
800.639.9022
Three Way Automotive Group
4101 Wible Road
661.829.4314
Haddad Kia
5445 Gasoline Alley Drive
661.398.0264
Bakersfield Mazda
3201 Cattle Drive
661.328.8000
Bakersfield Mitsubishi
5200 Gasoline Alley Drive
661.398.9422
FIND NEW CARS
• Search any make
• Select model
• By price
75 BRANDS
12 DEALERS
100 LOCAL
Come visit our showroom and experience car shopping
in overdrive.
%
4 THE BAKERSFIELD VOICE SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012