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COURTESY OF WWW.MYBAKERSFIELDSPORTS.COM ore than 130 competitors braved a weather forecast of rain to participate in the Bakersfield Breakfast Lions 10th annual Sporting Clays Tournament at the Kern County Gun Club on June 4. The event is an annual fundraiser for the Breakfast Lions and also featured a live auction, raffle, and barbecued steak lunch. The tournament was scored using the Lewis Class Scoring System. Teams were grouped into five classes and tro- phies were awarded to the top three shooters in each class. The high overall score was a 92, shot by David Welch with the Madorom Vine- yards team. The main sponsor for this years event was ARRC Technology, with additional support from Raymond’s Trophy and Award, Inland Crop Dusters, Inc., Madorom Vineyards, Midstate Develop- ment Corp., San Joaquin Bit Service, NAPA Truck & Auto Parts, Golden Empire Fleet Service, Sparkle Uniform and Linen Service, Embroidery Solu- tions, Elektron Electric, Higgins Auto Parts, Greenlawn, and Grills on Wheels. Funds raised at this event will go to a number of worthy causes in Kern Coun- ty. For more information on this annual event and other Breakfast Lions fundraisers, visit the Bakersfield Break- fast Lions website at: bblions.com ell, the move is on at Robby’s Nursery. Here’s an update on our progress and some thoughts on “progress.” We are embarking on quite an adventure that is not totally welcome at this point in our lives. In our wildest dreams we never thought we would be moving, again. But, here we go! As most of you have come to know our property has been purchased for the road project at Allen and Hageman roads. We are now in the complex predicament of moving while running an ongoing business — all the while dealing with the government and road construction schedules. Sounds like fun? NOT! That being said, we are taking each day as it comes and dealing with each new chal- lenge the best we can. Robby’s is having a big moving sale at the present time. Lots of good deals and, hope- fully, less to carry across the road. Our new location will be about 300 yards to the south of our current spot at 13129 Hageman Road. The whole project is confusing but we do have a map posted at the nursery to explain what’s tak- ing place. We will have ample sig- nage once we have moved to guide you to our new location. Next week the new cul-de-sac is scheduled to begin construction for access to the all new Robby’s Nurs- ery & Calico Gar- dens. We’ve already moved Robby’s Bonsai collection to its new home and have begun work on the new building. We are praying for some “signed plans” out of the county soon, as well. All this, while remaining optimistic that our new location can continue to serve and inspire our customers. We plan to remain open during our transition period. Come out and check out our progress. As we walk along this path of change we are excited by the thought of being able to create a new nursery. That being said, the process of dealing with the obstacles thrown our way have been quite trying and can feel quite unfair. some of our despair is probably that we have no clue as to how to deal with government, new codes and ever changing schedules. Most of this process has not made much sense — nor felt very good — but we will push on and take each day as it comes. While dealing with all these problems, it seems rumors of us closing are not helping our struggle. Well, I’m here to tell you we are moving — and Bah Humbug to the skeptics. That being said, our loyal customers have stood by us through this hard time — and we have had a great year so far. This long standing, family-owned business is not done yet. Our 49th year will NOT be our last! God willing, our grand opening will be happen just in time for the Holidays 2011 to top off this most interesting of all our years! Changes are coming and we are ready! 2 The Bakersfield Voice Sunday, July 31, 2011 Share stories, photos, blogs www. bakersfieldvoice .com ■ Submitting your stories for The Bakersfield Voice is simple and FREE! Just go to: bakersfieldvoice.com and create a profile. ■ 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 our website? E-mail Sandra Molen at smolen@bakersfield.com ■ Circulation: If you would like to receive our weekly pub- lication or cancel delivery, please e-mail: voicedeliv- ery@bakersfield.com or call 392-5777. Be sure to include your request, contact information and address. YOUR SCHOOLS YOUR PHOTOS YOUR GARDEN W Robby’s Nursery takes on challenge of moving BY DEANNA BLAISE Community contributor he Bakersfield Bobby Sox Girls 12U Stars All-Star team traveled recently to Suisun City, Calif. to represent Bakersfield at the Regional Bobby Sox Softball Tour- nament. Six games were played at Lambrecht Sports Complex. Day one tour- nament game was lost to Vacaville which meant the team would have to battle back on Sunday to make it to the Championship round. The team gave it their all and came back to win five games played back to back. Game one against Rio Linda went 22 to 2, game two against Salinas went 12 to 5, game three against Fairfield went 16 to 5, game four against Vacaville went 17 to 9. Game five was once again to be played against Vacaville as they were originally undefeated. The Stars edged out Vacaville in the final round winning the Tournament 19 to 11. Team Manager, Nannette Diaz, Chaper- one Connie Fitzpatrick, and Coaches Eric Cantu and Albert Manzo said, “We are thrilled to be coaching a great team with a lot of heart.” Playing for the Stars are Chelsea Fitz- patrick, Clarissa Cantu, Lauren McLaugh- lin, Kortny Blaise, Arion Billings, Amberly Reyes, Aliza Perez, Xandrea Manzo, Kayla Vinsant, Alyssa Charles and Krista Crane. The 12U Stars will head to Salinas, Calif. for the National Tournament next. More news to follow on their National Tourna- ment results. Bakersfield Bobby Sox is a fast pitch softball league for girls ages 4-18. There are no tryouts in Bobby Sox. All girls will get to play regardless of their experience. We stress the 5 ships: Friendship, Sports- manship, Leadership, Citizenship and Scholarship. ‘Stars’ shine at regional tournament Happy birthday, Kylee Saffell! Sporting Clays Tournament brings support for Bakersfield Lions YOUR SPORTS apture Kern is a photo contest that features the best of our county — with you in control. These photos were submit- ted by people like you as part of the summer-long contest sponsored by The Bakersfield Californian and Tejon Ranch. Join the fun by visiting CaptureKernCoun- ty.com to upload your own photos in more than 30 cate- gories or to vote on the more than 16,000 images posted so far. It’s free, easy and fun. Capturing Kern ... M C BY SALLY SAFFELL Community contributor Have a Zoooper Day! Do YOU have some- thing to celebrate? Post your Happy Birthday greetings and other cele- brations on our website at: www.bakersfield- voice.com. T YOUR SPORTS KATHY ROBINSON Gardening columnist CALIFORNIAN FILE Kathy Robinson says Robby’s Nursery will be about 300 yards to the south of cur- rent spot at 13129 Hageman Road. PROVIDED PHOTO Elizabeth Key prepares to shoot at the 10th annual Sporting Clays Tournament in Bakersfield as Steve Jennings works the controls. COURTESY OF MAMMOTH LAKES FOUNDATION he Mammoth Lakes Foundation welcomed a sellout crowd at the hugely successful Blue Sky Food & Wine Experience on Saturday, July 9. The premiere event hosted 240 guests at a beautiful outdoor venue adja- cent to Cerro Coso College in Mammoth Lakes, Calif. Guests enjoyed exceptional food, tastings from 20 wineries, and a live and silent auction. All proceeds from the event benefit edu- cation and the arts through the Mammoth Lakes Foundation and the Mammoth NOW Education Foundation. Five teams of culinary experts created the evening’s meal in a mouth-watering “Top Chef-style” cooking competition. Bakersfield College students and Chef Pat Coyle took home top honors with chicken Delmonico, a Creole inspired dish! Other culinary teams included Lowbelly BBQ of Palm Desert, Dan Molnar of Mam- moth Lakes, Richard Haake and David Katz of Napa Valley, and Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. For more photos of the event please visit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mam- mothlakesfoundation/sets/ All proceeds from the Blue Sky Food & Wine Experience support education and the arts through a partnership between the Mammoth Lakes Foundation and the Mammoth Schools NOW Education Foun- dation. For more information please visit: MammothLakesFoundation.org. The Mammoth Lakes Foundation is dedi- cated to supporting higher education and cultural enrichment in the Eastern Sierra. For more information or to make a tax deductible donation please contact the Foundation at: (760) 934-3781 or visit Mam- mothLakesFoundation.org. Our nonprofit work is only possible through your generosity. T PHOTO BY BLUEBIRD IMAGING Bakersfield College culinary students celebrate win. The students and BC Chef Pat Coyle took home top honors at the Blue Sky Food & Wine Experience in Mammoth Lakes. PROVIDED PHOTO The Bakersfield Bobby Sox Girls 12U Stars took on six games and returned victorious in re- cent regional tournament. YOUR CELEBRATION PHOTO BY JENNIFER WILLIAMS “Shared sink” PHOTO PROVIDED Kylee Saffell feeding the giraffe. BC wins at Blue Sky cooking competition
