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Monday noonStorage, IsabellaReservoir75,694 acre-feet

2013 Reservoir peak106,783 acre-feet

Pool maximum568,075 acre-feet

Pool safety limit360,000 acre-feet

Upper KernInflow 186 cfsLower KernOutflow 378 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped)

Data from U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers

cfs=cubic feet per second1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.*(5-hr average Kernville)

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Wofford Heightsopens the community

to everyone duringIndependence Dayweekend Saturday

and SundayJuly 5 and 6.

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

Bodfish Bob iscooking for twothis week.

OutInside

wide variety of foodchoices will be offered atNuui Cunni, ChatterboxCafe, Elks Lodge,Charlie's Market,Greenhorn Grill Expressand the LakeshoreFarmers Market.

Additional stopsinclude: CampfireMarket in Allen's Plaza,Harry's Bar, The ReelCinema Theater andNew Life Church. AtNew Life, there will bebooths where you canwhere you can be intro-duced to CERT, Keepersof the Kern, Friends ofthe Kern River Hatchery,Kern County Sheriff'sCitizen Patrol, and

Michael BatelaanCourier Preview

The 1st AnnualWofford Heights BlockParty, presented by theKern River Communityof Wofford Heightsoffers two days of familyfun, food and games forall valley residents andvisitors duringIndependence DayWeekend.

Many attend the free"Fireworks Display Overthe Lake" in the KernRiver Valley, annuallyheld on the Saturdaynearest the 4th of July,around 9 p.m.

Wofford Heights willnow provide the publicwith fun things to dowhile waiting for theexplosive display. Stop in

at the information boothat Greenhorn Expressand get all the day'sdetails for the "BlockParty" on Saturday July 5from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.and then again SundayJuly 6 from 11 a.m. to 3p.m.

Begining with theNuui Cunni NativeAmerican Culture Centerand ending withLakeshore Lodge. Therewill be multiple food loca-tions, vendors, art andcraft exhibits, local infor-mation booths, andmusic all along theBoulevard.

This will be a greatway to enjoy the timebefore the fireworksshow and start the sum-mer season on a highnote. Barbecues with a

See Keepers, page 12

Tom Efird, Californa 3Courier Advisory

The Shirley fire isnow 100 percent con-tained. The fire willcontinue to burn in theinterior (middle ofburned area, awayfrom the edge) andproduce smoke whichwill be visiblethroughout the valley.This interior burningdoes not pose a threatto the perimeter.

When referring to awildland fire, a fire iscontained when a fuelbreak has been com-pleted around theperimeter of the fireand mopped up wellinto the interior.

The forest closurefor the areas aroundthe fires will tem-porarily remain inplace since hazardssuch as falling treesand smolderingstumps are still pres-ent and crews will stillbe working on mop upand rehabilitation.

However, nearly allof the world classrecreational opportu-nities on the KernRiver Ranger Districtand vicinity were notaffected by the fires.Camping, mountainbiking, hunting, fish-ing, hiking, and spe-cial traditional eventsare some of the manyactivities that attractvisitors year round.

For those who docome to enjoy thespectacular moun-tains, streams, andvalleys, please remem-ber that fire restric-tions are in effect.

The more than1,600 firefighters thatworked on the ShirleyComplex would like toexpress their sinceregratitude to the resi-dents and businessesin the Kern Valley fortheir heartfelt support.If you would like infor-mation regarding theShirley Fire please callthe Kern River RangerDistrict at 760-376-3781.

Red Crossprovidessupport

ple were ready forsome action.

Being a partnerwith the ForestService and BLMhas given Keepersthe opportunity tobe a part of forestplanning, commu-nity participationand a growingnumber of volun-teers and support-ers.

Through theR i v e r K e e p e r sgroup the Hinkeyshave also ralliedarea individualsand business to

sponsor additional muchneeded trash containersand portable restroomsthat local recreationbudgets could not affordto provide.

The Wild and Scenic

Michael BatelaanCourier Extra

Rex andBarbara Hinkeywere sparked intodoing somethingabout what washappening to ourriver and lake afterparticipating in theAnnual KRV PrideDay sponsored byThomas RefuseService last year.

The Kern Riverand the shorelineof Isabella Lakewere being “lovedto death,” accord-ing to District Ranger AlWatson due to over useof certain areas and lit-tering of trash.

The the brother andsister team came up withthe name, put together asteering committee,scheduled a community

meeting within twoweeks and it has justexploded from there.

They knew that thetiming was rightbecause so many cameon board immediately, itjust took a small push toget things going as peo-

RiverKeepers clean up

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Just Reward - Barbra and Rex Hinkeywith all their awards from the Mondaynight Chamber dinner.

See Party, page 12

It’sapartyFinal

Shirley Fireupdate

Amy Mayer,American Red Cross Courier FYI

As fire crewsworked through thenight to finish con-taining the ShirleyFire, the AmericanRed Cross KernChapter wrapped upoperations at the LakeIsabella evacuationshelter. Now the localRed Cross is askingfor help in locatingthe families who mayhave been displaced iftheir homes wereamong the structuresburned in the fire.

Red Cross volun-teers provide assis-tance to familiesimpacted by homefires, often providinglodging, food andclothing assistance, aswell as immediatereferrals and re-sources. Residentswho are permanentlydisplaced because ofthe Shirley Fire areencouraged to con-tact the local office ifin need of assistance.

The evacuationshelter, which wasopen from Saturdayevening to Tuesdaymorning, assisteddozens of impacted

See Support, page 12

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Regular activitiesFridays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight lossgroup, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272.■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group,Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871.■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group,Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.760-379-4112.■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Churchgame night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce,11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Saturdays■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society,Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa.760-379-3394■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers squaredancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 or Geraldine,559-359-8953.■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck,7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center,67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discussion, 4030 Perdue,Lake Isabella.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.

Sundays■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public wel-come. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public.welcome. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise CoveRestaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112.■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Mondays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge MobileHome Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206.■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, HoffmannHospice 040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010.■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella.760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley DemocraticClub, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, LakeIsabella.■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. 760-379-0043.■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship),Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro CosoCollege, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st BaptistChurch, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or760-379-7312.■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn.Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt.Mesa. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312

Tuesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville UnitedMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.760-379-1129.■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department ofPublic Health Immunization Clinic 7050 LakeIsabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God NarcoticsAnonymous, College Community Services, 2731Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.Public invited. 760-376-2189.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-BodfishProperty Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella

(760) 760-379-5552.■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group,Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Tue.), Fish & Game Habitat Club,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society,Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church,20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

Wednesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters,senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9921.■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God NarcoticsAnonymous, College Community Services, 2731Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber ofCommerce meeting, Moose Lodge, LakeIsabella. 760-379-5236.■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle,Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine CreekRd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt.Mesa. 760-376-3138.■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion RidersVFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, SeniorCenter Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086.■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. Live band.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, LakeIsabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church,Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312

Thursdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleRiverside Park. 909-753-9043.■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329.■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council,Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella.■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God NarcoticsAnonymous, College Community Services, 2731Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Clubmeeting, Elks Lodge.■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French GulchCampground.■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyCollaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., LakeIsabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.760-379-3877.■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly ofthe Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, LakeIsabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462.■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, WoffordHeights. 760-376-2844.■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge MobileHome Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in5:30 p.m.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct.Kernville Chamber, [email protected]■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. New members welcome.■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley AstronomyClub, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

Bingo Guide■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club,Fay Ranch Road., Weldon■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m.,St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & NellieDent Dr., Wofford Hts.

This information is submitted to theCourier by the groups listed. Please call thephone numbers provided to check meetingtimes and location.

■ Star PartyJune 28Kern River Valley Astronomy Club holds aStar Party starting at sunset at the FairviewHelispot, 12 miles north of Kernville (look forthe orange cones about 1 mile south ofMcNally’s). Bundle up, bring some hot choco-late or coffee and a lounge chair. For moreinfo, contact Rich Burdge at 760-376-1291 or760-376-6290 or email him [email protected]. It is best to call to checkif haze, smoke or cloud cover might prevent

this event from happening.

■ Lantern light tour and ghost huntJune 28Silver City Ghost Town will be huntingghosts on Saturday June 28 from 8 to 10:30p.m. at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd in Bodfish.The cost is $12 per person (all ages). Paymentmethods are cash only at gate night of eventor advance tickets by credit card. For ques-tions or to purchase advance tickets contact760-379-5146. facebook.com/silvercityghost-town; email is [email protected].

See Calendar, page 6

■ Kern River HatcheryJune 28 & 29The Kern River Hatchery is open from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at 14415Sierra Way, in Kernville. Admission is free.The Hatchery, a non-profit all volunteerorganization, is looking for volunteers. Call760-376-2846.

■ Family story timeJune 28Have a family adventure with Clifford at 2p.m. on Saturday, June 28 at the Kern Valleybranch library. Call 760-549-2083 for moreinformation.

■ Houchin Blood DriveJuly 1The KRV blood drive will take place at theFirst Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, fromnoon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1. Whendonating, bring picture ID with date of birth,be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symp-toms of infection and eat a meal at least threehours prior to donating. Remember to waitone year after tattoos and body piercings andyou must be at least 16 years old and weigh atleast 110 lbs.

■ Prayer BreakfastJuly 3Each month The Salvation Army, LakeIsabella Service Extension Unit, invites thecommunity to join them in prayer for ourcommunity, the state and our nation. ThePrayer Breakfast is held at Nelda’s in LakeIsabella at 7 a.m. Families and members ofthe Kern River Valley community are wel-come to come and join them in prayer.Arrive early so as not interrupt prayer inprogress. Breakfast is optional. For moreinformation, call 760-379-4600.

■ Lantern light tour and ghost huntJuly 4Silver City Ghost Town will be huntingghosts on Friday July 4 from 8 to 10:30 p.m.at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd in Bodfish. The costis $12 per person (all ages). Payment methodsare cash only at gate night of event oradvance tickets by credit card. For questionsor to purchase advance tickets contact 760-379-5146. facebook.com/silvercityghosttown;email is [email protected]

■ Wofford Heights block partyJuly 5 and 6Join the participating Wofford Heights stopsfor a block party before the fireworks and onSunday. There will be live music, friends,games, food, and fun! Visit local businesseson Wofford Blvd. from Nuui Cunni NativeAmerican Center, to the the LakeshoreFarmer's Market. Produced by the KernRiver Community of Wofford Heights.

■ Fireworks extravaganzaJuly 5Watch fireworks over the lake July 5. 102.5KCNQ will broadcast patriotic music to gowith the fireworks show on July 5th. Weencourage those around the lake to turn ontheir radios for musical accompaniment thatwill go for main fireworks show. The musicwill stop so that we may enjoy the finale on itsown. Call 760-379-5236 for more information.

■ Roaming ReptilesJuly 10See real reptiles at the Kern River Valleybranch library at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 10.Call 760-549-2083 for additional information.

■ First Baptist Church of KernvilleGame Night, July 114th Anniversary celebration! Come join thefun and play board games, be in competi-tions, and win prizes at the First BaptistChurch of Kernville Game Night, starting at 6p.m. Bring a snack to share and an appetitefor play. Call John Cole for more informationat 760-223-1036.

■ Elks honor first respondersJuly 12The Kern River Valley Elks Lodge #2358 ishaving a BBQ to honor first responders andwant the people of the Kern Valley to join inthe festivities. The BBQ will be at the Elkspark, located behind the Lodge in WoffordHeights Saturday July 12 from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. Hamburgers $4 and hot dogs $2 includ-ing a variety of salads. Call Bruce Simpson at760-376-3962 for more information.

Rod MiddleworthCourier Columnist

When I was ayoungster and lis-tened to news onthe radio, I remem-ber one announc-er's opening line.He would say,"Stand by forviews of the newsby John B.Hughes". Then with stentorian tonesJohn B. would give his commentsabout the day's news.

Then there was H.V. Kaltenbournewho would (in a very serious voice)tell us to "Stay tuned for an enlight-ened perspective on today's news,"and would spend the next 15 minutesbringing us up to date.

Then at 9 p.m. we would tune in to"The Richfield News". The variousnewscasters would tell about thenews of the day in and around theworld as it had happened. Mygrandparents were in bed by then, aswas I, so we heard the nightly newsfrom there. I didn't really careabout the news, but having to hear itanyway, I began to notice politics,current events and opinions, andbecause of that, it was tempting toparticipate in adult conversations...and occasionally I did.

My folks were Democrats, and Ihad decided to be a Republican. So Iwould listen for any tidbits of infor-mation regarding Republican views.Unfortunately for me, this was theFranklin Roosevelt era and Congressand the airwaves were owned by theDemocrats. But any gems of politicalnews I could find for my side of the

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The nightly news!ticket was enough for me to havesome heated arguments with myGrandparents.

Can you see the picture? Here Iwas, 9 years old, arguing with anadult about Roosevelt's "New Deal".Heady stuff to a wet-behind-the-earsyoungster.

These arguments would often endwith the grownups saying to me,"Just wait till you're older, then you'llunderstand." But some things I stilldon't understand.

Anyway I digress. The point I wastrying to make was that in the earlydays of radio news, we would have towait for the actual broadcast beforewe knew what the broadcaster wasgoing to talk about, or what earthshaking events had happened sincethe last broadcast.

Today it's another story, and televi-sion is the medium that most peopleuse to hear and see the news. Butnow, all evening long we get littleshort bulletins telling us about thestories they are going to share withus on the 11 p.m. news. We even getto see several short scenes of whatwe're going to see. By the time weactually watch the news, we find outthat they aren't spending near asmuch time on the actual story as theydid telling us about what they weregoing to tell us about later!

By the time 11 p.m. rolls aroundwe've seen almost everything they aregoing to show and say. So why takethe time to watch or listen? Now Iread the morning newspaper instead.That way upsetting news doesn't dis-turb my sleep! Works for me!

Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth is a retired security managerfor Pacific Bell.

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Those pesky rocks!I enjoyed the article on the Kern Canyon by Rod Middleworth April 18 in the

Courier. I usually find the drive pleasant and enjoy the scenery. Some people do notfeel that the canyon is all that great.

An individual I used to work for moved to the Kern Valley from back east. Peopleshe talked to told her about the canyon and that she should take a look. Well, thatis exactly what she did and she tried to take some pictures. As she later told me,she could not get any good pictures, "because of all the rocks!" Well, to each his (orher) own. The geology of the arid west is laid bare. That back east is mostly cloakedby vegetation. It can be a shock to those not used to it. I love telling this story. A lit-tle humor is good for all.Sandra WieserSouthlake

Michael BatelaanCourier Publisher

It’s that timeagain to dig deepand shell out afireworks dona-tion. The moremoney that israised for the fire-works show, thebigger the show!

Yet the fireworks display, whichis funded entirely by donations,finds itself challanged to raise themonetary fuse needed to reach theshow’s ignitionpoint eachyear.

This year Ipropose thatfor every ooh,aah and OMGexpressed, adonation of $1be contributed to pay for this andnext years show. Just think howmuch monies twenty minutes ofoooohhs, aaaahhhs and oooomyy-godds would be rasied.

You see, the phrases “the sky’sthe limit” and “more bang for thebuck” truly apply when it comes tothis annual show, which is directlyrelated to the amount of donationsreceived from individuals andbusinesses by the Chamber.

The event sponsor, the KernRiver Valley Chamber ofCommerce, is looking to light afire under people for donationsneeded for the Saturday, July 5show.

The fireworks this year are

scheduled to rocket over the lakefrom Engineer’s Point onSaturday, July 5, at approximately9 p.m. But the size and shape ofthis year’s (and next year’s) display,as always, will be determined byfunds collected through nextweekend.

The Kern River Valley Chamberof Commerce has placed big redfirecracker canisters for donationsat business locations around theValley.

For those willing to shell out forthis explosive event, individualshells can be sponsored by size as

well, provingthat when itcomes to fire-works, size doesmatter. Themore bucks thebigger theBANG! Shellscan be spon-

sored from $10 for a 2-inch shell,to a dam-buster (not literally, ofcourse) 10-inch bombshell for$500. All funds go directly to thefireworks purchase.

Fireworks donations can bemade at the Kern River ValleyChamber of Commerce office at6404 Lake Isabella Blvd., LakeIsabella across from the SeniorCenter, by mail to KRVCC, P.O.Box 567, Lake Isabella, CA 93240-0567 or online using PayPal orcredit card at www.fireworks.kernrivervalley. com

Michael Batelaan is publisher of theKern River Courier. He can be reachedat office@kernrivercourier .com

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closed the month of July. The office at the Kern River Valley Campus in LakeIsabella will open on Friday, August 1.

Those planning to take classes at one of these campuses this fall are urgedto register early. Call the campus today for information on placement exams,assessment, orientation, academic advising, financial aid, and registration.Students who register early have the best chance of getting the classes theywant. A complete list of fall classes is available online at cerrocoso.edu .

The staff at the Ridgecrest campus will be available at 760-384-6100 to assistduring the month of July.

Cerro Coso Community College aims to prepare students for life-long suc-cess. The college offers a variety of courses including: day, evening, on-line,and accelerated classes to help students get the most from their education.

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Valley places of worshipKernville■ Father’s Heart Foursquare Church11000 Kernville Rd., (Old Centry 21 building)Kernville. Sunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704■ First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403■ Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30a.m. 760-376-2751■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00a.m. 760-376-6362■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchAt Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday11 a.m

Wofford Heights■ Faith Community Foursquare Church20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719■ New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 9 a.m.,10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402■ St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416■ Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789■ Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m.Lake Isabella/Bodfish

Lake Isabella/Mt.Mesa■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m.,11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615■ Fountain of Christ Church5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella.Sunday 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thur. 5:30 p.m.760-417-0793 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella.Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640■ Mt.View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun.9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church(LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella.Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343

■ Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella.Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun.10 a.m.■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. SaturdayService 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819■ Salvation ArmyThe local national affiliate Mon. 9 am - 1 pm.6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100.■ SGI - USA BuddhistLotus Sutra based discussion and meetingsCall 379-6162 for dates and times.Mountain Mesa■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m.760-379-2904■ Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093■ Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 2 and 3 p.m.760-549-3186

Southlake/Weldon■ Kern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m.and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780■ He Cares Fellowship16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 9:30 a.m.,Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935■ Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m.760-378-2321■ Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 6p.m. 760-378-4964

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1. Is the book of Lamentations in the Old or New Testament or neither?2. Which book may be summarized, “It really is true, Jesus Christ is GodHimself?” Matthew, Mark, Luke, John3. In Esther 2:17, Esther was made queen instead of ...? Vashti, Ruth, Anna,Sapphira4. Who gave Solomon cedar and fir trees according to all his desire? David,Hiram, Chalcol, Mahol5. From Ecclesiastes 3, there is a time to mourn and a time to ...? Leave,Dance, Love, Profit6. In 1 John 4:8, God is “what?”Always, Grace, Love, Beloved

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Message of faith

Dan Schlensker,Courier Columnist

This piece is a fol-low-up to my 5/16, 30and 6/13 articlesabout "Prejudice,""Normal," and"Why?" in which wethink about peoplewith disabilities.

God loves andhighly values every individual humanbeing with equal passion. In Matthew5:45, Jesus says that His Father, "caus-es His sun to rise on the evil and thegood, and sends rain on the righteousand the unrighteous." And in 1Timothy 2:4, Paul testifies that God"desires all men to be saved and tocome to the knowledge of the truth."

That's good, because there's no oneon earth who deserves anything fromGod: His love, His mercy, His grace,His forgiveness, or His providence.The fact remains that we all need all ofthem because we are all sinful peopleliving in a sin-tainted, cursed cosmos,and as the Bible tells us, everythingwrong with the world was initiated bythe disobedience and rebellion ofAdam and Eve in the Garden of Eden(Romans 5:12). Thus nobody deservesanything from God ... except Hiswrath, rejection and punishment.

In my last article I wondered, "Whynot?" be afflicted with some disability.Correspondingly we might wonder"Why?" anyone might be endowedwith some amazing talent, skill or abili-

Who is disabled?ty. That's an equally answerless ques-tion. The best we can come up withfor an answer is "so God can be glori-fied." And in the case of speciallygifted or abled persons, the Bibledoes say that, "from everyone whohas been given much shall much berequired" (Luke 12:48). That meansthat to whom more abilities havebeen given, of that person more isexpected. Giftedness, therefore, car-ries with it responsibility.

It turns out, then, that there's asliding scale of giftedness amonghuman beings. And that scale slides"up and down" and "sideways";there's a variation in amount of gift-edness and also a great variety in thenature of an individual's giftedness.There are things I cannot do or youcannot do; we are all in some way"disabled." So in the bigger picture,people ought not to be classified as"abled" or "disabled" but recognizethat everybody's differently abled.

And we praise and thank Jesus forHis special ability to (as God) live theperfect life, which God demandedand we owed to Him, and for His spe-cial ability to (as Man) make the aton-ing human sacrifice, which brings usforgiveness of sins through faith inHim. And that forgiveness enablesbelievers to live lives that give Himglory through whatever gifts and abil-ities God has provided.

Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherdof the Hills Lutheran Church in LakeIsabella.

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Sheriff/CHP Substation7046 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake IsabellaWeekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.business calls only, 760-549-2100

Kern County FireStations■ Kernville Station 7611018 Kernville RoadKernvillebusiness calls only, 760-376-2219

■ Lake Isabella Station 724500 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabellabusiness calls only, 760-379-2626

■ Southlake Station 719000 Navajo Ave.Weldonbusiness calls only, 760-378-3055

Kern Valley HospitalEmergency DepartmentMcCray & LaurelMountain Mesa760-379-2681

Recreation information■ U.S. Forest ServiceIsabella Lake office:4875 Ponderosa Drive.760-379-5646

■ Kernville office:105 Whitney Rd.760-376-3781(around the corner from the museum)Closed weekends.

General information■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake IsabellaLocal: 760-379-5236Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN

■ KernvilleChamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Rd.Kernville(corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

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I know you haveheard the oldadage when givenlemons makelemonade. Wellwhen your favoritefinned quarry isn'tin the mood, it'stime to try for adifferent foe.I have justthe finnedfriend youshould belooking forand it's theperfect timeof the year.Meet Mr.Catfish. Hecomes inblue, chan-nel, bullhead, andmany othervarieties.The pre-mentioned species are what Isabellahas to offer for the most part.

Catfish are in the spawn cycleduring this time of year and Isabellahas plenty of catfish for everyonewho wants to catch fish. When youdrive by the lake at night and seelanterns all a glow, you are mostlikely seeing local bank fishermenfishing for catfish. Don't think youhave to fish only at night for theseslick bottom feeders. They can becaught just about any time and justabout anywhere around the lake.Here is proof of that (see picture). Inmy right hand I'm holding a blue catand a channel cat in my left. Thesecats were caught between 9 and 11

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a.m. The blue cat will be releasedback in the lake. The channels willmake it to the deep fryer.

For the first time in quite awhile Ifished the river at Circle Park thisweek. As usual someone recognizedme. They began to tell and thenshowed me a healthy 10 poundchannel cat. The unusual side to thisfish story was that it was caught atHalf Way Campground which islocated up river just pastHeadquarters Campground (see theother picture).

I also was told by a trustedsource that a 53 pound catfish was

caught thisweek. If andwhen I getthe picture Iwill share itwith you. Ifyou havenever seena catfishthat sizeyou are infor a treator a scare.The biggerthey get,the lessattractive

they become. Here is the bottom line on fishing

these hot summer days. Don't letthe lack of catching fish frustrateyou. Try changing your tactics andfocus on what the lake is offering.This time of year it's Mr. Catfish andhe is hungry. Here is a tip for catch-ing more and bigger cats, use small-er pieces of bait. More than a bite istoo much.

Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heightsresident and avid fisherman. For ques-tions or comments you can reach himthrough the Kern River Courier.

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Tips for Bear-proofing yourHome, Rental or Timeshare:

Bears have keen noses and can smellan easy meal from miles away. They caneasily tear a front door off its hinges ifthey smell food left out on the kitchencounter. The best defense against bearbreak-ins is not to attract them to yourproperty by following these tips:■ Purchase and properly use a bear-proof garbage container.■ Wait to put trash out until the morn-ing of collection day.■ Don't leave trash, groceries or ani-mal feed in your car.■ Keep garbage cans clean anddeodorize them with bleach or ammo-nia.■ Keep barbecue grills clean andstored in a garage or shed when not inuse.■ Only provide bird feeders duringNovember through March and makethem inaccessible to bears.■ Don't leave any scented productsoutside, even non-food items such assuntan lotion, insect repellent, soap orcandles.■ Keep doors and windows closed andlocked.■ Consider installing motion-detectoralarms, electric fencing or motion-acti-vated sprinklers.■ Harvest fruit off trees as soon as it isripe, and promptly collect fruit that falls.■ Securely block access to potentialhibernation sites such as crawl spacesunder decks and buildings.

Carol Singleton, CDFWCourier Outdoors

The California Department of Fishand Wildlife reminds the public to actresponsibly when in bear country.Spring is the time of year whenCalifornia's black bears emerge fromtheir winter dens in search of food.Because bears are attracted to anythingedible or smelly, their search often leadsthem into campsites and residentialneighborhoods, where trash and foodis readily available.

There are an estimated 30,000 bearsin California. Throughout spring andsummer, CDFW receives many callswhen bears break into homes, rummagethrough trash bins and raid campsites.These bears are often labeled "nuisance"bears, but in reality they are just doingwhat comes naturally to them, foragingfor food.

"Human-bear conflicts are largely thefault of humans. People need to adjusttheir behavior when they live and recre-ate in bear country," said Jesse Garcia,CDFW's Bear Program Manager. "It isabsolutely necessary to secure food andtrash receptacles to avoid attractingbears. Campers and residents can pre-vent expensive property damage, safe-guard people from injury and save thelives of bears by exercising a little com-mon sense. Bears that become habituat-ed to humans or conditioned to eatingour food and trash often have to bekilled."

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Bodfish Bob’s Garlic Marinated Steaks for 2

“This beautiful marinade adds anexquisite flavor to steaks so tenderthey will melt in your mouth."

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup soy sauce3 tablespoons minced garlic2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring1 pinch cayenne pepper2 (1/2 pound) rib-eye steaks

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Place the potatoes in a smallsaucepan and cover with water.Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; coverand simmer for 5 minutes. Addsquash; cover and simmer 5 minuteslonger or until ender. Drain. Placepotatoes and squash in a bowl; mash.In a small skillet, sauté onion in but-ter. Add to potato mixture. Seasonwith salt and pepper. Transfer to agreased 2-cup baking dish (dish willbe full). Top with cheese. Bake,uncovered, at 350° until cheese ismelted. Sprinkle with bacon.

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Jim Broadbent, Lindsay Duncan in"Le Week-End"


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Pick of the Week“Le Week-End” (R) — Is there

anything a jaunt to Paris can't fix?How about the mold on a resentfulmarriage that's been growing foralmost 30 years? Nick (JimBroadbent) and Meg (LindsayDuncan) are a sweet older Englishcouple revisiting Paris, the site oftheir honeymoon years ago. Theyhave quiet moments, tendermoments, and a lot of bickering insome very nice restaurants.

The film is not the cutest or mostlighthearted look at long-term mar-riage, but you end up connecting tothe folks on screen. Broadbent andDuncan have the chemistry thatmakes you believe there really is 30years of emotional clutter betweenthem. Jeff Goldblum steals the showas the comic.

“Bad Words” (R) — An unrelent-ing jerk forces his way into a spellingbee circuit, inflicting his crudeness oninnocent children and their families.

Guy Trillby (Jason Bateman -- also thedirector) is unabashedly profane, sex-ist, racist, mean and also kind offunny. Thanks to a loophole, he'sentered in a spelling bee where hecompetes grade-school children whilean oddball journalist (Katherine Hahn)looks on in wonder. A boy becomesfascinated by the miscreant, whosebarbarism doesn't bother him.

This is Jason Bateman's first timedirecting, and he's given himself quitea role. If you can't handle a characterwhose primary behavior is cursingin front of children, then you canskip this one.

Calendar, Continued from page 2■ Free movieJuly 13Come enjoy "Love's Abiding Joy," a Film byMichael Landon Jr. of a pioneer familywhose faith and love are tested at 3 p.m. atthe Kernville United Methodist Church; atBig Blue and Sirretta Streets.■ Kern TransitJuly 18Kern Transit is hosting public meetings tohelp you learn more about the upcomingchanges in schedules and routes. To learnmore attend at the Lake Isabella SeniorCenter on Friday July 18 from 5:30 to 6:30p.m. For more information, call Kern Transitat 661-862-8850.

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Harry P. ThalCourier Columnist

Before I get intothis, there is a gener-al misconceptionthat insurance isdesigned to payyour expenses. Youcannot purchaseauto insurance afterthe wreck.

The concept of insurance is for thecollective community to put moneyinto a pool. The pool grows monthly,as monthly premiums are accumulat-ed. The insurance company deductsfrom this pool their expenses.

So, with health insurance, untilrecent legislation, only healthy peoplewere allowed to participate, giving thepool a chance to grow and accumulatecash. Then and only then, if a partici-pant had medical expenses, the pool offunds was there to assist with themedical bills. To what extent the poolwas available was directly proportion-al to the contributions received. If theparticipant wanted liberal benefits(withdrawal privileges) he/she madelarger monthly contributions. If a per-son wanted small contributions, therewithdrawal was more limited, and agreater personal expense would beincurred.

Much of this changed with theenactment of the "Affordable CareAct" also referred to as ObamaCare.This plan is for people not on otherfederal programs such as Medicare or

Medi-Cal. Now, anybody with anycondition can join the pool if not inanother government program. So,how do you keep people from notparticipating and then join immedi-ately following an accident or unfa-vorable diagnosis?

Today we have only a limited timeto join a plan. November 15 toMarch 15. Coverage will not beginuntil January 1, 2015 the earliest or amonth or more following. As therewill be people entering the systemwith medical problems, the federalgovernment is compensating theinsurance companies with subsidiesto offset the losses.

As a penalty, those who waitedand joined later than when first avail-able to them, they will have to payadditional taxes when they file their2014 tax return in April, 2015.

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Part 2 of 5Presence duringa showing

This is one issuethat real estateagents always talkamongst them-selves about butoftentimes don'tinform their sellers of. What shoulda seller do when a potential buyerwith their agent shows up to viewthe home? Should they give a tourof the house? Should they go roomto room with thepotential buyersand show themeverything thereis to see? Orshould they takemore of a hands-off approach?

Well theanswer to that question is both yesand no. We always recommend thata seller kind of sit back and let thebuyers have their space. Let thebuyer's agent do their thing, theyare there to show the house andthey already have a rapport withtheir clients. At the same time, werecommend that a seller is availableto answer any of a buyer's questionor concerns or those of their agent.Space is important, as a seller, don'tsmother the buyer, and don't tellthem every story about the houseyou can think of and on and on.

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to see the house, not its contents orthe seller they want to know aboutthe property. If they are curiousthey will ask, or their agent will. Thegoal of a seller should to be to makea buyer feel welcome above all else,because many buyers feel like theyare intruding even with their agentwith them. It's important for abuyer to feel like the place is not justa house they are looking at, buthome, their home.

My advice to my sellers, and thisis just me, other agents may be dif-ferent, is to treat the buyers like theywould want to be treated. Makesure the house is tidy, introduce

yourself, tell thebuyers and theiragent you willbe in the frontroom or outsideon the porch ifthey have anyquestions andtell them they

are free to look around and explore. Maybe leave some drinks

or snacks out for them or some-thing but be sure that the house isthe focus of their visit, not the sellerthemselves. I have seen it time andtime again, all agents have, exam-ples of sellers actually talking buyersout of a purchase! It happens, befriendly but back off and let the buy-ers and their agent do their thing.Trust me, it works!

Matt Freeman is a realtor withFreeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915or 760-223-0880. His column is notintended to replace legal advice.

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along with further analysis of doctors'reports, the unit will use their findingsto help create the systems and data ana-lytics that Social Security will use fordisability applications nationwide. Asthese systems develop and begin toidentify new cases of potential fraud, theNew York fraud prevention unit willanalyze those cases to prevent fraudfrom happening before the agencymakes a disability decision and author-izes payments.

If a member of the public suspectsfraud, they should contact the SocialSecurity Office of the Inspector Generalat 1-800-269-0271, or visit oig.ssa.govand click on "Report Fraud or Abuse."

Carolyn W. Colvin, ActingCommissioner of Social Security,announced the establishment of a cen-tralized fraud prevention unit in NewYork City to identify potential fraud anddetect fraud trends that can be appliedto disability cases nationwide. This unitconsists of experienced disability exam-iners who are currently involved in there-review of disability medical decisionsresulting from recent indictments inPuerto Rico and New York City.

This first-of-its-kind unit will startwith 20 disability examiners at theAddabbo Federal Building in Jamaica,New York. Based on the trends foundin the Puerto Rico and New York cases,

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Kern River Courier Legal Noticesfictitious name statement gener-ally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which itwas filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provid-ed in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in vio-lation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed:Daniel George Shelton. Thisstatement filed on 06/04/2014.Expires 06/04/2019. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: V.Labra. Published by the KernRiver Courier June 13, 20, 27and July 4, 2014.

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Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: PAUL'S POP DISPLAYS(2014 - B3221) Street address ofprincipal place of business: 437Old Mine Road, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. Mailingaddress of business: 437 OldMine Road, Wofford Heights,CA 93285. REGISTRANT: 437Old Mine Road, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. Date thebusiness commenced:00/00/0000. Business is beingconducted as an Individual.Notice: In accordance with sub-division (a) of Section 17920, afictitious name statement gener-ally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which itwas filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provid-ed in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in vio-lation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: PaulZude. This statement filed on06/05/2014. Expires 06/05/2019.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: V.Labra. Published by the KernRiver Courier June 13, 20, 27and July 4, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: KERN RIVER BREW-ING COMPANY (2014 - B3315)Street address of principal placeof business: 13415 Sierra Way,Kernville, CA 93238. Mailingaddress of business: 13415Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238.REGISTRANT: Kern RiverBrewing Company, Inc., 13415Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238.Date the business commenced:09/19/2005. Business is beingconducted as a CaliforniaCorporation. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires atthe end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, whereit expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in vio-lation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: EricGiddens, President. This state-ment filed on 06/10/2014.

Expires 06/10/2019. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Garcia. Published by the KernRiver Courier June 13, 20, 27 andJuly 4, 2014.

ABANDONMENT OF USE OFFICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAMEFictitious Business Name beingabandoned: ALL HAT AND NOCATTLE (2014- B2362) Streetaddress of business: 11019Kernville Road, Kernville, CA93238. Mailing address ofBusiness: 11019 Kernville Road,Kernville, CA 93238. REGIS-TRANT WHO WISHES TOABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: MichaelKeeling/Project: X, Inc., 8408Radiant Way, Lake Isabella, CA93240. Original FBN StatementFiled on: 04/30/2014. ThisStatement of Abandonment filedon: 05/30/2014. Mary B. Bedard,CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk by M. Dominguez, DeputyClerk (34993). Published by theKern River Courier: June 27,July 4, 11 and 18, 2014.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: SPARKS (2014 - B3124)Street address of principal placeof business: 11019 KernvilleRoad, Kernville, CA 93238.Mailing address of business:11019 Kernville Road, Kernville,CA 93238. REGISTRANT:Michael Keeling/Project: X, Inc.,8408 Radiant Way, Lake Isabella,CA 93240. Date the businesscommenced: 05/30/2014.Business is being conducted as aCalifornia Corporation. Notice:In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generallyexpires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forthin the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in vio-lation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411et seq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: MichaelKeeling, CEO-Owner. Thisstatement filed on 05/30/2014.Expires 05/30/2019. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By:M. Dominguez. Published bythe Kern River Courier June 27,July 4, 11 and 18, 2014.

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Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: KERN VALLEYGROWERS ASSOCIATION(2014 - B3122) DBA #2:LAKESHORE FARMERS' MAR-KET (2014 - B3123) Streetaddress of principal place ofbusiness: 300 Doyle RanchRoad, Onyx, CA 93255. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box762, Wofford Heights, CA93285. REGISTRANTS: KernValley Growers Association, 300Doyle Ranch Road, Onyx, CA93255 and Lakeshore Farmers'Market, 300 Doyle Ranch Road,Onyx, CA 93255. Date the busi-ness commenced: 05/30/2014.Business is being conducted asan Unincorporated Association.Notice: In accordance with sub-division (a) of Section 17920, afictitious name statement gener-ally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which itwas filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provid-ed in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in vio-lation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed:Martine McGuire. This state-ment filed on 05/30/2014.Expires 05/30/2019. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Bojorquez. Published by theKern River Courier June 6, 13,20 and 27, 2014.


Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: BLACKSHEEP TACTI-CAL (2014 - B3146) Streetaddress of principal place ofbusiness: 608 Rio Bravo Street,Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailingaddress of business: 608 RioBravo Street, Ridgecrest, CA93555. REGISTRANT: RubenR. Luevano Jr., 608 Rio BravoStreet, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.Date the business commenced:05/21/2014. Business is beingconducted as an Individual.Notice: In accordance with sub-division (a) of Section 17920, afictitious name statement gener-ally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which itwas filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provid-ed in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in vio-lation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed:Ruben R. Luevano Jr. Thisstatement filed on 06/02/2014.Expires 06/02/2019. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Bojorquez. Published by theKern River Courier June 13, 20,27 and July 4, 2014.


Fictitious Business Name(s)DBA #1: DS MANAGEMENT &CONSULTING (2014 - B3202)Street address of principal placeof business: 2712 SunviewDrive, Bakersfield, CA 93306.Mailing address of business:2712 Sunview Drive,Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGIS-TRANT: Daniel GeorgeShelton, 2712 Sunview Drive,Bakersfield, CA 93306. Datethe business commenced:00/00/0000. Business is beingconducted as an Individual.Notice: In accordance with sub-division (a) of Section 17920, a

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Permits will be available at the end of the meeting. There are spaces still

Announcements, Continued from page 3 available in the footprint. The Arts Council of Kern has heard your concernsthus far and updated the application for First Friday ArtWalk. This applicationcan be found at kernarts.org under "First Friday Application." You can alsopick up an application or come in with questions by making an appointmentwith the office, call 661-324-9000.

Vacation Bible SchoolThe Mountain Mesa Church of Christ will host a Vacation Bible School

beginning Tuesday, July 1, and going through Friday, July 11. It will begineach evening at 6 p.m. and conclude by 8:30 p.m. The theme this year is “ThePeople of God on their journey to the Promised Land.” The VBS is for pre-school through adults. Bible study, crafts and snacks are included. There is nocharge. All are welcome. For more information contact the church at 760-379-4792 or Jerry Strealy, minister, 661-361-5398.

Museum focuses on local photographerThe Kern Valley Historical Society has announced that valley resident Gene

Verbeet will be the featured artist for the month of June. Following retirementas an elementary school teacher, Verbeet renewed his love for landscape pho-tography. He captures the vibrant colors of the Sierra Nevada and the KernRiver Valley. His work will be on display the entire month in the Art Room atthe Kern Valley Museum. The museum is located next to the post office inKernville and is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.Admission is always free.

Do you know Rosie?The Kern County Veterans Service Department and the Veterans of Kern

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"Rosie the Riveter" is the popular term for women who entered male domi-nated trades during World War II. Many of these women worked in factoriesmaking munitions and military supplies while men were away at war. In doingso, Rosie the Riveters joined the effort to preserve American freedom. Anyonewith the knowledge of Kern County "Rosie the Riveters" is asked to contactvolunteer coordinator Michele Steiber at 661-868-7321 or send an email [email protected].


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Sheriff's Activity League. New Life isalso hosting a "Kid's Zone" with a bal-loon artist, tomahawk throw, spongetoss, face painting and feather hair art.

They will also have an arts and craftsexhibit area featuring artisists from theKern River Valley Art Association.

There will be local bands andstrolling singers, karaoke and a DJ toentertain the crowds throughout the

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Devastation -This mobilehome resi-dence wascompletelydestroyed bythe fire.

Sean CollinsSpecial tothe Courier

two day event. Wofford Heights invites everyone,

locals and visitors alike, to come out andhave a great time with the entire family,meet new friends and neighbors.

For more information about this fan-tastic way to enjoy your IndependenceDay weekend getaway, contact theevent committee chair, Elaine Kennedyat 805-341-5632 or email [email protected]. See you on theBoulevard in Wofford Heights.

Keepers, Continued from page 1

Kern River deserves more than what ithas been getting and they plan to con-tinue to do all that is possible to pre-serve and protect it.

Education is high on the priority list.Those who use our valley for pleasureand recreation need to learn of thedangers of not being responsible forthe trash and human waste they areleaving. "The Kern River is not a toiletnor is it a place to just play and go,"Rex Hinkey said. "Abuse it and lose it"is a mantra to be listened to."

This week, at the Kernville Chamberof Commerce officer installation din-ner, Keepers of the Kern was chosen asthe organization Volunteer of the Yearby the Chamber, and also receivedcommendations from Congressman

Kevin McCarthy, and Senator JeanFuller.

The Hinkeys and all their supportersare all thrilled, humbled and over-whelmed by the honors given Keepersat the Kernville Chamber InstallationDinner. They don't think they couldhave gotten this far were it not for somany faithful volunteers and support-ers. There are about 100 faithful volun-teers and 500 members. The Hinkeysthank all those who have helped tomake Keepers of the Kern a force toreckon with when it comes to the envi-ronmental health of our valley.

For more information you can con-tact Rex Hinkey at 360-324-8178 andBarbara Hinkey at 360-556-2330.Donations can be mailed to Keepers ofthe Kern/KRVR at P.O. Box 1193Kernville, CA 93238.

value was destroyed by the fire and$250,000 structure value was saved.

The homeowner was at home at thetime of the fire, a representative fromthe Salvation Army responded, butoffers of help were declined.

Five engines, two patrols, four over-head and one fire crew responded tothis fire. A total of 39 personnel wereinvolved. Southern California Edison,USFS/SQF, and Liberty Ambulancecooperated with the Kern County FireDepartment.

Due to the swift actions of the firstarriving crews, this fire was preventedfrom becoming a fast moving fireaffecting several home in close proxim-ity.

The cause of the fire remains underinvestigation; however, an electricalshort circuit cannot be ruled out at thistime. Residents are reminded to main-tain their properties and if at any timelights begin to flicker for no reason orappliances lose power momentarily,please have your home checked by acertified electrician.

Capt. Sean Collins, KCFDCourier Just in

On June 24 at 11:50 a.m. fire crewswere dispatched to a double widemobile home fire on the 2600 block ofLupine Street in Lake Isabella. Onarrival, firefighters were faced with thestructure approximately fully involvedwith fire. The heat and flames werebeing pushed by the prevailing windsonto an adjacent structure, which was25% involved several small spot fireswere beginning to involve vegetationaround the property. Rio Bravo Crew7, our local Interagency Hotshot Crewarrived on scene and set to workassisting fire crews. Firefighters madean aggressive attack on the structurefire and protected the adjacent homeand garage. Firefighting effortswere made more dangerous when liveelectrical wires were in the close vicin-ity and gusting wind fanned theflames. Four structures were threat-ened and one was destroyed.Approximately $100,000 structure

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residents, providing them with lodg-ing, food, comfort kits. The local RedCross worked closely with govern-ment and community partners todetermine the immediate needs of theevacuees. Even though the shelter isnow closed, Red Cross will continue tomonitor how volunteers can be of anyfurther assistance to the community.

Kern County residents looking for

more information on how to preparefor and respond to a wildfire candownload the Red Cross Wildfiresmartphone app to access latest newsand to prepare for possible evacua-tions. Just search for "Red CrossWildfire" in the app store.

The Red Cross has been able toassist those in need during thanks togenerous donations which can bemade by visiting redcross.org or call-ing the local office at 661-324-6427.

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