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July 2012 / Vol. 6 / Issue 10
How do you beat the Bakersfield heat? “I don’t — the heat beats me! Entering the heat wave protection program helps, relocating for 60 days also works, and when all else fails: Spend July and August horizontal on a pool raft!” — Lisa Kimble, contributing writer
“By doing some traveling during the summer. Last year, my wife and I went to Chicago for a week in July. The year before, we took a trip to New York City in June.” — Stephen Lynch, contributing writer “Rosemary’s, Rosemary’s and more Rosemary’s!” — Mark Nessia, contributing photographer “If I need a mental break from
Bako’s heat, a downtown Mexicali margarita is a favorite way to unwind and cool off. On the rocks with salt!” — Chris Thornburgh, contributing writer “I don’t beat it. I join it by playing tennis, cycling, etc., and staying well hydrated. Sweat is good!” — Jeff Nickell, contributing writer “My favorite thing to do to escape the summer swelter is to go to the movies. Theaters are always chilled and relaxing, plus there are a lot of big summer movies that come out, so there are plenty of reasons to go and spend time with
Bakersfield Life™ magazine is published by The Bakersfield Californian. The magazine is inserted into The Bakersfield Californian on the last Saturday of every month. To subscribe, please call 392-5777. Publisher Ginger Moorhouse President/CEO Richard Beene Senior Vice President Revenue and Marketing John Wells Vice President, Administration and Operations Nancy Chaffin Director of Display Advertising Roger Fessler Interactive Advertising Director Sally Ellis Interactive Sales Manager Lisa Whitten Advertising Traffic Manager Shauna Rockwell Marketing Manager Mira Patel Distribution and Marketing Representative Patrick Wells Editor Olivia Garcia Assistant Editor Stefani Dias
friends and family for a few hours and be entertained.” — Brian N. Willhite, contributing writer and photographer “Going for a swim at McMurtrey is the best.” — Myriam Valdez, intern
Specialty Publications Coordinator Hillary Haenes Editorial Assistant Marisol Sorto Art Director Glenn Hammett Photography Felix Adamo, Larry Aronat, Sally Baker, Henry A. Barrios, Jaclyn Borowski, Casey Christie, Gregory D. Cook, Kevork Djansezian, Jessica Frey, Lydia Gonzalez, Greg Iger, Tanya X. Leonzo, Shelby Mack, Paul Moseley, Greg Nichols, Mark Nessia, Jose M. Osorio, Jan St. Pierre, Lefteris Pitarakis, Carla Rivas, Joel Rogers, Victor Sailer, Randy Wilder, Brian N. Willhite Contributing writers Vicki Adame, Sally Baker, Gregory D. Cook, Kelly Damian, Breanna Fields, Lois Henry, Lisa Kimble, Katie Kirschenmann, Stephen Lynch, Mateo M. Melero, Kevin McCloskey, Jeff Nickell, Omar Oseguera, Gabriel Ramirez, Mike Russo, Georgina Stassi, Chris Thornburgh, Michael Wafford, Brian N. Willhite Interns Paola Becerra Myriam Valdez Advertising Lupe Carabajal lcarabajal@bakersfield.com, 395-7563 On the cover Randy Martin, founder of Covenant Community Services. Photo by Jessica Frey
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Bakersfield Life
July 2012