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anuary is an interesting time of year.We know in our heads it’s still winter— and it is still cold — but once in awhile we get a glimpse of spring.
A recent weekend was one of thoselittle windows that make us catch springfever. Even though I know there is still lotsof cold to come, I want to get out there.Here are some tips that will help soothethe spring fever — and make our lives alittle easier once spring truly arrives.
Start cleaning all the wet matted leavesleft over from the rain. I noticed, backbehind and around the base of my shrubs,a nice collection of built up debris. Aftergetting through the build up, I spied lotsof small weeds germinating. When I raked
the area out, most ofthese seedlings aregone. As soon as Iclean an area, Iapply preemergent(seed control). Don'tforget to water it in.If you missed yourDecember 1 applica-tion (like I did) put iton now — then getback on a weed con-trol schedule with anew application on
March 1. Fertilize your lawn with winter release
fertilizer. I would also use some Gro Pow-er Plus on all the flowerbeds. Hit the
whole yard with some dormant oil to getthe bugs that stayed around for the win-ter.
As far as watering goes, I noticed theground is getting pretty dry, so I’ve set theclock on once a week for a nice long soak.I can always switch it off if it starts to rainagain. The fog will make the surfaceappear damp and can be very misleading.
Pots too, can probably, use a good soak-ing.
Winter is a good time to mulch the bedswith forest humus. If you have troublewith cats in the flowerbeds, Coco Mulchhas been a good deterrent for many of ourcustomers. We have had good reports.
Prune dormant roses and trees now.
Remember though, not to prune, earlyspring bloomers. Varieties that “tipbloom” and set their flower buds at theend of the summer should be left aloneuntil after they bloom. Plants like azaleas,lilacs, forsythias, spirea, camellias, vibur-num, and tulip magnolias are some ofthose varieties to leave alone.
Well, I think all this work will help meget over my spring fever but, I’m going toneed a few more sunny weekends to get itall accomplished.
My next foggy day off I think I’ll take thelawn mower to the shop — then I’ll trulybe ready for spring.
Bring it on ... I’m ready!
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Y O U R G A R D E N
JSpring is hiding beneath that blanket of fog
‘The show MUST go on’BY LISA BOLTONCommunity contributor
rontier High School’s ASBbrings you the greatest showon earth —The Fifth annualFrontier High School Air-band “THE SHOW MUST
GO ON.” This is sure to be the mostexciting and thrilling event of theyear.
Preparations for the FHS Airbandare currently underway. The showwill be held on the February 3, 4and 5. There will be 14 studentbands lip-syncing to their favoritebands from Motown, Country, Hip-Hop, Classic Rock and contempo-rary Pop.
Pre-sale tickets are on sale for $10at the Frontier finance office, $15 atthe door of Frontier’s PerformingArts Center — or you can purchaseall three nights in advance for $25.
Airband features not only studentgroups, but also teacher bands.This year’s parent act will bring aunique twist to the event.
Visit the FHS website for a parentapplication. All proceeds will bene-fit the students at Frontier HighSchool.
We’ll see you there!
Hispanic chamber honors peers
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BY SALLY SAFFELLCommunity contributor
ishing YOUa Happy Birthday!W
BY JAY TAMSICommunity contributor
hen it comes to celebrating the success ofits community, one must look to thosewho are passionate about their work andcommunity involvement. For that rea-son, the Kern County Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce is proud to honor the following profes-sionals at its 26th annual Installation of Officers andBusiness Awards to be held 6 p.m. Saturday Feb. 5 atthe Bakersfield Marriott Hotel in downtown Bakers-field.
“What is significant about these honors is that theyare selected and nominated by their peers,” said JayTamsi, chair of the Kern County Hispanic Chamber ofCommerce Board. “These individuals and businessesdidn't apply or seek out the recognition. By contrast,their colleagues have seen the accomplishments theyhave done and feel they are deserving of such honor.”
The honorees are the following:• Business Man of the Year Award: Dr. Carlos Alvarez
of Valley Medical Group• Woman of the Year: Maria Hernandez, Univision,
Host of Bakersfield Al Dia • Small Business of the Year: Mission Family Mortu-
ary• Large Business of the Year: Personal Express Insur-
ance
• Corporation of the Year: Bakersfield Family Med-ical Center
• Chair Recognition: Jay Tamsi• Community Service Award: Norma Rojas-Mora,
President of Latina Leaders of Kern County• Nonprofit Award: SAL (Sheriff's Activities League)The annual chamber event is expected to be one of
its best in recent years. “2011 symbolizes a year of hope and optimism and
the mood is swing on a positive front,” Tamsi said.“We are expecting great things to come this year. It's avery energetic group.”
Tamsi was referring to the new 2011 board, whichwill be installed by Kern County Superior CourtJudges, the Honorables Robert Tafoya and Jose Bena-vides.
The new board is as follows:Jay Tamsi; Risto Rubio; Ramona Herrera; Olivia Gar-
cia; Blodgie Rodriguez; David Alanis; Ed Taylor; CarlosNavarro; Jose A. Guerrero; Sheri Miller; DonnaHollingsworth; Ruben Gonzales; Joe Serrano; MiguelCabrera; Nick Ortiz; Denise Ornelas; Donna Her-mann; and Shirley Franco.
Tickets and sponsorships are still available butgoing fast. Cost is $60 per person, and $500 for a tableof 10. To RSVP, email Kern County Hispanic Chamberof Commerce Executive Director Maggie [email protected] or call 633-5495.
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Bearded Milk Maids performed “When I Grow Up” and were the firstplace winners at the 2010 Frontier High Airband competition.
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Airband contestants, including student, group and parent acts will“rock” Frontier High Feb. 3-5.
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Second place winners — NerdsWith Attitudes — performed “Livin'La Vida Loca.”
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BY TERESA ADAMOCommunity contributor
n entrepreneur in the making — and onewith a generous spirit — Madeline Reade, 10,compiled a collection of family recipes, soldmultiple copies during the holiday seasonand will now donate the proceeds — $1,000
— to the Chevron Fund, which subsidizes treatmentcosts for uninsured children with burn injuries treatedat the Aera Clinic/Grossman Burn Center at San
Joaquin Community Hospital, (SJCH).In December, Madeline officially presented the dona-
tion as well as a cookbook to hospital representatives,including Kevin Burton, SJCH FoundationPresident/Executive Director; and members of the burncenter team.
The cookbook is available in San Joaquin CommunityHospital’s gift shop where it sells for $12.
All the proceeds go toward the Chevron Fund.
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PHOTO COURTESY
Kevin Burton, President/Executive Director of the San Joaquin Community Hospital Foundation; Jacqui Pitt,nurse manager of the Grossman Burn Center at SJCH; Madeline Reade; her younger sister, Andrea Reade; Grand-ma Jeannie Reade; and Amanda Reade, the girls' mother.
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Young entrepreneur donatescookbook sales to burn center
HappyBirthday,Aaron!
KATHYROBINSONGardening columnist
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