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BY PATRICIA HENSONCommunity contributor
s I sit at my desk preparingfor this year’s Camp BlueJay program — reviewingthe lists and photos frompast camps — I am think-
ing about not just the details andthe items that must be prepared forcamp, but about the faces and per-sonalities that make camp such aspecial place.
There is the face of Walter, ateenager who loves technology; ofElaina, who has a gift for laughter;of Eric, who is an extraordinaryartist; and, of Dawn, whose exu-berance is contagious.
There are others — pictures ofeach come to mind. — but toomany to share in such a smallspace with such a small picture.
It is a picture that requires apanoramic lens. However, oneaspect of the whole picture thatremains the same is that each ofthese children will always have alife influenced by their disabilities.
They are the picture of courageand resilience for me.
There are the counselors, cooks,volunteers, activities directors,nurses, staff and board who dedi-cate their time and efforts to makethe big picture of camp cometogether.
And there’s you — the communi-ty — who donate your financial
resources to bring together all ofthe elements that create a picturethat has depth and brilliance.
All of these snapshots form thealbum of life that is Camp Blue Jay.
When I speak of these children,and use the word disabilities, I donot use it lightly.
In fact, it is not even my favoriteword. I no longer always see theirdisability as I have come to knoweach of them personally and haveviewed the pictures that reflecttheir individual personalities.
I use it simply to let others know,who are not familiar with each ofthe children in Kern County whoreceive services from the Societyfor Disabled Children, that thesechildren will always have obstaclesto overcome and lifetime medicalconditions that will influence thecolors and views reflected in thepictures of their lives.
Each one of them holds a specialplace in the hearts of the staff,board, families and volunteers whoare a part of the Society family.
Camp is a time for them to find afew moments of freedom fromtheir challenges. They have theopportunity to experience all of thetraditional camp experiences fromswimming to horseback riding —to hiking, arts and crafts.
Why today am I so reflective andintrospective, you might ask. I amworried that there might not be as
many snapshots from camp thisyear.
I am afraid that this experience,that of camp, faces a large financialchallenge this year.
It has been a difficult year in adifficult economy for our smalllocal nonprofit that has servedKern County since 1947. Our pic-tures span the years and arereflected in black and white tovivid color.
One consistent element is con-tained in all — our commitment toour community and the childrenwe serve.
I have one simple hope in put-ting my thoughts into words —that you will make this year’s campsnapshots as vivid as ever. That youwill join me in providing financialassistance to send a kid to campthis summer and witness with metheir moments of freedom.
The approximate cost to sendone camper to camp is $750 andprovides for one week of camp.
If you wish to be a part of theCamp Blue Jay album, contribu-tions for camp may be sent to theSociety for Disabled Children, 1819Brundage Lane, Bakersfield, CA,933-4.
Each contribution is taxdeductible.
For additional information aboutthe Society and the programs it pro-vides, please call 322-5595.
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ell, I think we all knew the“beach weather” wasn’t hereto stay. But there is nothingwrong with dreaming!We are now faced with the
cruel reality of B’field heat.Here are some tips on how to deal ... in thegarden that is!
First of all, watering. This year, plants willprobably be in a little shock. The warm uplooks like it is going to be pretty abrupt. Thecool temps promote lots of new springgrowth, with no gradual warm up, theremay be lots of heat stress.
Make sure your sprinklers are set for deepsoaking! One long watering or two shorterwaterings in the early morning are ideal.
The multiple waterings are designed tocompensate for run off. This method isused if you’re experiencing water run offbefore you can achieve the deep soak youneed to get roots down. Five minutes is notenough water! Check down 6 to 8 inchesand see if the soil is wet after you water — acouple of inches will not be enough toestablish healthy roots or see your plantsthrough a day of 100 degrees.
After you make sure you’re getting deepwater, then work on how often. Don’t waterunless the soil is dry. In early summer, youmay have times that you readjust the clock.If your soil isn’t drying out, you may not
need to water every day! Green moss on topof the ground, or squishy (technical term)soil, means shut the clock off until the soildries out!
On the other hand, sandy soil may needwater everyday. Walk your yard and take alook at what’s going on.
Second point.Newly planteditems (and we atRobby’s hopethere are lots ofthem) need indi-vidual attention.When planting,you will alwaysneed to do addi-tional watering —that’s in additionto the sprinklerwater.
When you firstplant, hand water-ing is essential. A
“water well” the same size as the root ballneeds to be placed around the new plants.Sprinklers will not put enough water direct-ly over the root ball to keep that plant alive.Once in the early morning is usually suffi-cient. This is even more important with fullbushy plants that can deflect most of thesprinkler water.
Next, make sure you mulch well whenyou plant — you can also mulch on top ofthe ground to help hold moisture. Don’t, onthe other hand, pile the mulch around thebase of the plant. This practice will smotheryour plants much like being planted toodeep.
My fourth and final tip — continue to fer-tilize through out the summer. Good nutri-tion will help the plants deal with ourextreme heat.
Feed when the soil is damp, not soggywet, but damp. Never feed a totally dryplant. You need to water after applyinggranular food, not necessary after liquid
feed.The best time to feed is early morning
(the same is true for weed and pest spray-ing).
In fact, the best time for us being out
there is also early morning! Keep up the good work. Summer can be
the best time to enjoy your garden. Just becareful when your out there, and don’t for-get you hat!
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Local ROC awarded 2010‘School of the Year’ award!
A picture of courage
Summer can be the best time to enjoy your garden
BY MELISSA LINTAGCommunity contributor
he California and NevadaYouth Involvement Net-work has awarded the KernHigh School District’sRegional Occupational
Center (ROC) with the 2010 Schoolof the Year award for its Bankingand Finance class which integratesactual hands-on ‘banking’ experi-ence through its partnership withKern Schools Federal Credit Union.
The California and Nevada YouthInvolvement Network (CNYIN)promotes financial education tothe young people in California andNevada by maintaining youth pro-grams to today’s children.
On May 24, the CNYINannounced that $500 will be givento the Kern High School District’sRegional Occupational Center(ROC).
Nominees for the award arereviewed by the CNYIN Board ofDirectors and evaluated by theefforts and activities performed inoffering financial education to itsstudents.
CNYIN felt that ROC’s use of apeer based program to introducefinancial literacy to the entireschool best exemplified the spiritof the award.
As part of the curriculum, Bank-ing and Finance students learnfrom the teachings of ROC Bankingand Finance instructor, Janice Ben-son. The students also teach therest of the school about financialliteracy through classroom presen-
tations in which they educate theirpeers about financial responsibili-ties.
In the 2008 — 2009 academicyear, ROC Banking and Financestudents gave approximately 120presentations.
ROC’s partnership with KernSchools Federal Credit Union in2004 generated the hands-on expe-rience as the students operate theKSFCU Student Credit Union on
the ROC campus.Managed by KSFCU team mem-
bers, the students are trained toperform Member transactions.
Students also shadow KSFCUteam members at various KSFCUbranches.
“KSFCU has a wonderful part-nership with ROC and we aredelighted to be involved in its suc-cess,” said Casey Woodruff, KSFCUStudent Services Manager.
COURTESY PHOTO
Front row (holding left side of the check): Janice Benson (ROC bankingand finance instructor), Sandy Banducci (ROC principal), and Erin Hodson(KSFCU high school branch manager). Holding the right side of the check:Casey Woodruff (KSFCU student services product manager) and DarleneMaddox (KSFCU business development specialist). Back Row: ROC bank-ing and finance students.
COURTESY PHOTO
Camp Blue Jay campers and volunteers enjoy a boat ride at a past Camp Blue Jay event.
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Set sprinklers for a deep soaking to keep your garden from wilting under the summerheat. One long or two short waterings should do the trick.
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BY MICHELLE TORRESCommunity contributor
merican Red Cross —Kern Chapter is present-ing the Ninth annualSuper CPR Saturday June19 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
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During past CPR Saturday events,more than 120 volunteers, instruc-tors, helpers and staff membershave gathered to provide an aver-age of 750-1000 persons with life-saving and disaster planning skills.
Every 32 seconds, someone inthe U.S. dies of cardiac or respira-
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Did you know that if more peopleknew CPR, many of these livescould be saved?
“Super CPR Saturday” is a FREEAdult CPR training.
• No pre-registration — come anytime!• English starts every 30 minutes.• Spanish starts every hour on the hour.• Send your employees.• Training takes only 3 to 4 hours.• Red Cross Store will be open.• Child/Infant CPR only $25.• First Aid only $25.
• Child/Infant CPR and First Aid Combined only $40.• Adult CPR Certificates only $5.• You, friends, co-workers or employees can all be trained for FREE in Adult CPR and more!• You can also volunteer at the event.• Your company can sponsor the event with a tax deductible donation.
If you would like to be trained,volunteer, or sponsor this commu-nity event, please contact JenniferPerfect at 324-6427, or email: [email protected] for moreinformation.
AFree adult CPR training June 19
KATHYROBINSONGardening columnist
Upcoming events at Robby’sNursery• 48th Anniversary SaleNow until June 20
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