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Patriotism on display at
signature event this weekend
signature event this weekend
College gets $700K for
energy education
energy education
More than 1000 to participate in Parade of 1,000 Flags
By REBECCA NEIPP,
News Review Staff Writer
News Review Staff Writer
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| Young Jacob Lusher somberly holds burning candles, and observes a moment of silence, during last year’s Sept. 11 candlelight vigil at Freedom Park. For more information about the vigil and other Remembrance Field events, see Section B. ( click for larger photo) Photo by Laura Austin |
A sea of American Flags — 1,000 in number in 100 rows of 10
abreast — will follow Grand Marshal Capt. Jeffrey Dodson,
commanding officer the of Naval Air Weapons Station; local and
county elected officials; honored guest and “Wounded Warrior” Evan
Morgan and uniformed military and emergency service personnel.
The parade is set for this Saturday, Sept. 11, at 9 a.m.
The powerful patriotic statement will be set to the stirring music of
the Burroughs High School marching band, an award-winning
group that showcases the talent and dedication of our community
youth.
abreast — will follow Grand Marshal Capt. Jeffrey Dodson,
commanding officer the of Naval Air Weapons Station; local and
county elected officials; honored guest and “Wounded Warrior” Evan
Morgan and uniformed military and emergency service personnel.
The parade is set for this Saturday, Sept. 11, at 9 a.m.
The powerful patriotic statement will be set to the stirring music of
the Burroughs High School marching band, an award-winning
group that showcases the talent and dedication of our community
youth.
By REBECCA NEIPP,
News Review Staff Writer
News Review Staff Writer
More than 100 chess enthusiasts and their supporters once again gathered on
Labor Day for the first in the series of Scholastic Chess Tournaments presented by
Labor Day for the first in the series of Scholastic Chess Tournaments presented by
Museum announces building expansion
Dwight Morgan.
The 109 students involved was a slightly lower attendance than last year’s average of 117—which peaked at 176 in
November. But parent support of the program is stronger than ever.
Sarah Bling has been volunteering since her elder son first started competing five years ago. “Devon was in
kindergarten, and neither of us knew how to play. We learned together through the tournaments.”
Now both Devon and his younger brother Dillon consistently rank among the top players.
The 109 students involved was a slightly lower attendance than last year’s average of 117—which peaked at 176 in
November. But parent support of the program is stronger than ever.
Sarah Bling has been volunteering since her elder son first started competing five years ago. “Devon was in
kindergarten, and neither of us knew how to play. We learned together through the tournaments.”
Now both Devon and his younger brother Dillon consistently rank among the top players.
| Some 1,000 flagbearers in last year’s parade — the highlight of the Ridgecrest Exchange Club’s annual Rememberance Field observance. ( click for large photo ) Photo by Laura Austin |
A $700,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will help
Cerro Coso Community College build the first state-approved
program in renewable energy education.
Administrators have known for months they were in the final
stages of consideration for the greater share of a $3-million grant
awarded to a consortium of colleges.
In a recent interview with the News Review, CCCC President Jill
Board and Vice President of Academic Affairs Jim Fay ex-pressed
their excitement in receiving such a significant boost to their
program, which provides training that is highly in demand in the
fast-growing industry.
Cerro Coso Community College build the first state-approved
program in renewable energy education.
Administrators have known for months they were in the final
stages of consideration for the greater share of a $3-million grant
awarded to a consortium of colleges.
In a recent interview with the News Review, CCCC President Jill
Board and Vice President of Academic Affairs Jim Fay ex-pressed
their excitement in receiving such a significant boost to their
program, which provides training that is highly in demand in the
fast-growing industry.
The Board of Trustees of the Maturango Museum has
announced plans for a building-expansion project that will more
than double the size of the museum.
The board has authorized the Building Committee to sign a
contract for the expansion with Valley Steel, a Bakersfield
company that specializes in designing and building steel
buildings.
According to Thom Boggs, Building Committee chair, Valley
Steel will construct the expansion in three phases.
At the completion of Phase 1 the contractor will have completed
construction of all of the exterior walls, the roof and the ceiling.
The slab for the addition will be complete and fully insulated, and
the museum store, office, restrooms, hallway and break room will
be completely finished.
announced plans for a building-expansion project that will more
than double the size of the museum.
The board has authorized the Building Committee to sign a
contract for the expansion with Valley Steel, a Bakersfield
company that specializes in designing and building steel
buildings.
According to Thom Boggs, Building Committee chair, Valley
Steel will construct the expansion in three phases.
At the completion of Phase 1 the contractor will have completed
construction of all of the exterior walls, the roof and the ceiling.
The slab for the addition will be complete and fully insulated, and
the museum store, office, restrooms, hallway and break room will
be completely finished.
Labor Day crowd
Parents rally support to keep scholastic chess tournament series in community
