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Fog covers the Kern Valley Wednesday morning as viewed from Laurel and Brick Road at the top of Bodfish Canyon.

President’s Day Weekend February 13 through16

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Mayors Race

Speechify’n politicin’ bribe’n and other goin’s-on Sandy Johnstone Courier Just in Well folks there’s plenty a goin’s in the news from down in Whiskey Flat. In case you hadn’t noticed or you just crawled out from under a rock, that ol’ Mayor’s race is in full swing and it is heatin’ up quicker than a Keysville Brush Fire. Them two “Keeper Brothers,” Jelly Belly Joel and Rockin’ Rex have been hot on the heels of Man Trackin’ Jami and her Rescue Brigade. Why they even showed at a couple of her events in their underwear mind you, and that got her madder than a worm in hot ashes. She was hot on their trail, bein’ the expert tracker she is and found them layin in the sun on the banks of what used to be the mighty Kern before them sod busters took all the water down to the big city to build their fancy waterin’ holes, any-

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2 4 6 8 Get your plunge on for KVAP! 10 Corps updates Dam progress John Prettyman, USACE Courier Update

The Corps has finalized plans to not relocate

Highway 178 and Lake Isabella Blvd. at the left abutment of the Auxiliary Dam. The dam will be constructed fully on existing federal property. Impacts and mitigation to the Auxiliary Dam Recreation Area are being evaluated and will be presented at the upcoming public meetings. ■ Real estate update: Thirty-one of 33 residents have been relocated at the Lakeside Village Mobile Home Park. The Corps is securing vacat-

ed trailers until they are removed. Trailer removal is expected to begin spring 2015. Looking ahead ■ Facilities relocation: The Corps is planning to host an informal public workshop and discussion the last week of January about the early plans for the relocation of Corps and U.S. Forest Service facilities/visitor center. A news release with specific details and location will be published soon. There will not be a formal comment period

during this workshop as it is intended to provide an update and forum for early public discussion on the preliminary facilities design and federal relocation process and requirements. Additional meetings are planned for Spring after the environmental assessments are released and will include formal public review and comment periods. The meetings will focus on recreation, and Forest Service and Corps office relocations.

Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar. Pastor Dan Schlensker writes about good faith commitment.

Bodfish Bob’s recipes are all about eating your friuts and vegetables. Join in the fun & games on the Courier puzzle pages.

Lynette Thomas Courier Spotlight

Kern Valley Aquatics Program invites you to take the plunge into an icy pool and join the fun for the 5th annual Plunge. The official Plunge uniform is only a swimsuit, but costumes are fun and encouraged. Student Plungers must raise a minimum $10 or sell five raffle tickets and plunge for free. Adult Plungers must raise a minimum of $25 or sell 10 raffle tickets and plunge for free. Plungers who raise $200 will earn your bragging rights Freezin’ for a Reason polar plunge T-shirt (while supplies last). Plungers can also purchase a shirt for $10 if you complete the plunge. Not into plunging but want to help? Donate to a plunger, purchase or sell raffle tickets. Both

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the buyer and seller of KVAP’s raffle tickets have the opportunity to win $200 cash. The buyer of the ticket also has a chance to win four tickets to SeaWorld or a $100 gift certificate. The Polar Plunge will be held on Friday, Jan. 30 at the South Fork Middle School pool. Festivities will begin at 4

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for swimming the length of the pool. Sponsors for these prizes include MRA, North Fork Marina, Cindy Strange Massage and Pizza Barn. Money raised will benefit all the KVAP scholarship programs and life-

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Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 44,781 acre-feet 2014 Reservoir peak 80,737 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 148 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 150 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal. *(5-hr average Kernville)

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Mayor Events “The Keeper Brothers” (aka:Rex Hinkey and Joel Walling)

■ @the Pizza Barn January 23 5 ta 8 p.m. They will be servin’ ya all a mighty fine meal plus ya git a vote fer us. Them good ol’ boys from “River Wind” will be leadin’ the hoedown, so git yerself over thar. ■ @Nelda's Diner January 24

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Regular activities Fridays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group, 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. 760379-4112. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, 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, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 9:30 a.m. (2nd Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Martha Kyt 760-5493754. ■ 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 760-4179701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discussion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Gem & Minerals Club MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600.

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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise Cove Restaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112. ■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Mondays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Hoffmann Hospice 040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 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 Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. ■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-760-3795552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.

Come on down at 9 a.m. and help us send Dillon Kirby on a football trip of a lifetime to Italy. This here young man is a mighty fine feller and deserves fer ya all to help him out. Get in on the football pool and then donate back part of your winnings to Dillon. If’n ya ain’t thar, the brothers will be a lookin’ fer ya! ■ @Shady Lane January 24 Mosey on down from noon to 4 p.m. fer a world famous Shady Burger plus a bribe fer us Keeper Brothers. It’ll only cost ya $10, one heck of a way ta fill yer belly and hang out with us two boys and our beauties. Raffle, door prize and a football pool. ■ 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 Evans Rd., 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

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-3799921. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236. ■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138. ■ 2:30 - 4 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders VFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312

Thursdays

■ First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services assistance to veterans and widows. Lake Isabella County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Call 661-868-7300 or 866-218-5367.. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 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 of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

Bingo Guide

■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Dr. at Hwy 155, Wofford Hts. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check times and location.

■ @ the Sportsman Inn January 24 Have a stompin’ good time with Riverwind jest a pickin' and a grinnin’. Get in on the pool tournament, $5 bucks, 50/50 split…you get sum, we get sum. Get a chance fer sum mighty fine raffle stuff and thar will be one of them door prizes and the Keeper Brothers will bring sum grub. From 6:30 to 9 p.m. ■ @Nuui Cunni January 28 Jump in yer wagon or on yer horse and come down fer crafts and grub at 11 a.m. Put yer feet up and take a breather. These folks make ya feel right at home. ■ @Senior Center dance January 28 We’re gunna kick up our heels at 6 p.m.and have a stompin’ good time with all them folks down at that thar Senior Center as they dance the night away. We be one of them seniors and shur do know they does have sum shin kickin’ times. We’ll brang our raffle stuff and even stick in a door prize er two. ■ @Cheryl's Diner 30th anniversary January 30 The Keeper Brothers will be at Cheryl’s from 8 a.m. ‘til we drop. Thar be so much a goin’ on down thar we cain’t even ’member it all, but ya shure don’t wanna miss this one. That ole gal do know how to put on a party. Thar will be sumthin’ a goin’ on every minute. The Keeper Brothers will be thar with sum mighty fine raffle stuff,’ faces. Ya shure don’t wanna miss this one, surprises all day long.

“Man Trackin’ Jami” (aka: Jami Ward) ■ @Kern River Brewing Company January 23 7 to 9 p.m.Man Trac'kin will be at her old stomping grounds Kern River Brewing Company. Mike Fleming and Friends will be playin' some tunes and they have a wonderful beer line up. All flagships will be on tap including these house specials Think Tank (experimental IPA), Shuttle Bunny, Class 10 Stout, Barrel Aged Barley, Belgian Whit and Gravity Check... So come spend your Friday night at KRBC buy some bribes, riffle raffle tickets and super bowl football squares. ■ @El Rio January 24 5:30 to 8 p.m. Come on out to El Rio in Kernville and support Man Trackin'! They will have bribes, rifle raffle and football squares. ■ @Harry’s Bar January 24 From 8:30 p.m. ’til we drop, DJ with Johnny at Harry’s! Come dance it out with “Man Trackin’.” ■ @The Chatterbox Café January 25 From 10 a.m. to noon, “Man Trackin’” Jami and “Whitewater Shawn” will be hangin’ out at The Chatterbox Cafe in Wofford Heights. They will have bribes, rifle raffle tickets and super bowl football squares. Come eat some tasty grub and visit with “Man Trackin’.” ■ @BJ’s Bar and Grill in Bakersfield January 26 On Monday, Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., if you’re runnin’ errands near BJ’s Bar and Grill in Bakersfield, stop by the Riverside One Stop in Kernville on your way out of town and grab a flyer and eat at BJ’s. If you’re not near Riverside One Stop and you need a flyer, send “Man Trackin’” a message on Facebook and she’ll get ya one. They are hosting a fundraiser for Search and Rescue. ■ @Paradise Cove January 27 At 6 p.m. “Man Trackin’” Jami and “Whitewater” Shawn can be found at the Firefighter Appreciation Dinner at Paradise Cove. ■ @ Cheryl’s Diner January 30th From 5 to 8 p.m. you can find “Man Trackin’” Jami at Cheryl’s Diner celebrating

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Although it is heartwarming that the Courier makes a better fire starter than our competition does or that Fido finds our Batelaan pages easier to relieve himself on, or our easy-to-read size and format fits the bottom of your birdcage better, the taking of multiple copies of a newspaper free or otherwise is stealing. During recent cold weather, our merchants have been reporting that people are grabbing hands full of copies for possibly the sole purpose of personal household use. A free newspaper does not grow on trees. It is advertising supported so when you steal copies from us, you are also stealing from local merchants who pay their hard-earned money to advertise as well. It has always been very flattering that each week the Courier is published, that we have very few returns at the end of the week. In most cases when multiple copies are stolen, they are robbing their neighbors of getting their copy of the Courier. We monitor closely each week the number of copies we publish and the number of papers we get back in return at the end of the week. California law, which went into effect Jan. 1, 2007, makes taking more copies of a free

newspaper a crime when they are removed “to sell or barter the papers, to recycle the papers for cash or other payment, to harm a competitor or to hamper with someone’s First Amendment rights because they don’t agree with their viewpoint, this is an important issue as well. “It carries a maximum $250 fine for the first offense ranging to $500 and jail time for repeat offenders.” We realize that a newspaper has a life of more than just the 2.3 people who read each paper. As a child, I had an uncle who was known for his thriftiness, who used to follow the local shopper delivery and pick them up and take them home and roll them into logs for his fireplace so I understand. We know that newspaper is great fire starter and many other uses. I have even encountered a homeless individual who needed papers for warmth. I was happy to give that person older papers for that use, and keep the current for our readers. If you are in need of extra papers, please stop by the office and ask. We will be happy to give you older returns for your personal use. We are also glad to have you pick up an extra paper for your home-bound neighbor, who may not be able to get out for a copy. Michael Batelaan can be reached at office@kernrivercourier.com

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Gallery grand opening and mixer January 24 The Kern River Valley Art Association, Nuui Cunni Cultural Center and the Kernville Chamber of Commerce are proud to announce that “G3,” a new local art gallery is opening in Kernville on Saturday, Jan. 24 at noon. Established by Kern River Valley Art Association, Nuui Cunni Cultural Center and local artists showcasing original art for sale. The art gallery is at 11019 Kernville Road, Kernville. Enjoy the art of the KRV accompanied by live music, raffles, food and live art demos. Meet the artists and see what the gallery has to offer. Spin the Chamber of Commerce’s prize wheel for your chance to win some rodeo tickets!

Hot Springs Historical Society meeting topic Start the New Year right. Hear Dr. Gregg Wilkerson, geologist for the Bureau of Land Management talk about hot springs. The history of hot springs in Tulare and Kern Counties is one of discovery, development and abandonment. There are many hot springs throughout the Sierras, few are being used today. Why were these hot springs found where they are? How has the drought affected them? Why were many of the largest hot springs abandoned? Find out at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m.

David Cook’s works featured at Museum In the Kern Valley Museum’s Art Room, in Kernville, for January, are David Cook’s works using acrylics and water colors to present urban landscapes. Much of his renderings come from natural or urban places. He is drawn to geometric shapes, struc-

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In life there are lots of surprises: big ones, small ones, important ones and others not so important, but still a surprise. Let me share Middleworth three of those with you. The first one that I remember came about when I was seven or eight years old. One winter for about two days my grandfather was working in his shop and wouldn’t let me in or tell me what he was doing. Finally on the third day he said, “Come on down.” There standing in the snow was a pair of skis just my size that he had made for me. He had taken a large pair of old adult skis, trimmed them down, added new bindings and a set of ski poles and said, “This is just for you.” My grandmother skied whenever possible and always wanted me to ski with her but I had no skis until that day. I remember what a surprise that was and the fact that I must have skied all morning and all afternoon with my new found treasure. Later that year was another surprise. I had always wanted a red scooter. I got one that came from Sears that my grandparents had ordered and insisted that I open. Thrilled for the opportunity I tore open the package and found to my surprise a red scooter like I always wanted. Not only was it a scooter

to stand up and push, but it had a seat that lifted into position so you could ride it like a wagon. What a thrill. What a surprise. There were other surprises of course, in fact there were lots of them but I only have room for one more. Like the time my wife, myself and our three children were coming back from a boat race on the Colorado River. We were driving our car with our two-boat trailer, a compartment with 12 propellers, 10 gallons of gas, tools and camping equipment. We were on what is now Interstate 40 just east of Barstow when - surprise - we were pulled over by the CHP. He said, “You know why I stopped you?” I said “No.” He said, “You were doing 60 in a 45 mile zone.” I said, “Officer, you will notice that I am pulling a trailer, with two boats and a compartment full of equipment and camping gear, three children in the back seat, my wife and I and we are driving a Falcon and going uphill. There is no way that I could possibly be going that fast.” The officer said, “That’s what the courts are for. You can tell it to the judge.” I did and I ended up paying a fine that has rankled me for 49 years. By now I have forgiven the officer for his gross error and hope that he is wearing corrective lenses that work. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

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Rozetta Flo Lee was born October 12, 1916 in Ellsworth, KS., first child of James and Norma Thornton. She grew up in the south Missouri Ozarks where at 9 years of age her father died. Her mother took her three children to be near her family in Barnsdall, OK, where she married James Freeman, a widower with three girls, They had three more, when Freeman took his three and left Norma with six during the dust bowl days. She did laundry on a scrub board in the creek to keep the children together. After Flo finished high school, Pastor F. L. Nance introduced her to James Clifford Lee, and Flo later rode the train to Califonia and Orion Burleson married them at Fillmore, January 10, 1939. Together, they were members of the Church of the Nazarene 47 years. On August 29, 1940, their only child, James Nance Lee, was born in the neighbors house. Early 1941, Clifford’s brother helped them purchase a modest house in which they lived 28 years. On December 8, 1941, Clifford joined the custodial staff at Fillmore High School where he worked 31 years. Flo only worked outside the house occasionally. Flo had chronic health issues during the ’4os and ’50s until she finally took matters into her own hands and began studying under many heath/diet professionals and the Adventist Church turning her own and Clifford’s health issues around so that they enjoyed their best health in retirement years. After moving to Auberry CA., for 11 years, by request they moved to Paso Robles to help with the care of their three grandchildren, and then onto Lake Isabella in 1985. They purchased the original Lambert residence on Ersline Creek Road where Clifford passed in 1993. She lived there alone after the family left until she broke her hip in 2010. Jim and Ann Lee took her in at their Oildale residence until the three returned to Mother’s home in Isabella in 2012 where they cared for her until her death on Januay 19, 2015, aged 98. Her total life along with husband Clifford was totally committed and dominated by their desire to live their lives as much like the life of Jesus Christ as possible. Therefore they shared their meager possessions and especially themselves as far as they could - such a legacy they left for all of us! You are invited to a grand memorial celebration of her life (with a meal) planned for Sunday, January 25, 2 p.m. at the Seventh-Day Church, 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Death notices and obituaries with or without a picture are available for purchase in the Courier by calling 760-376-2860 during office hours weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or can be requested through your local mortuary.

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Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist Several decades ago, our kids got big enough for a swing set, so we bought a so-called Big-T, one of those swing sets that has a ladder at each Schlensker end and another ladder on top between them and rings, swings and other fun things hanging down from there. I had a great time putting the set together, and the kids watched with eager anticipation and excitement. When I finished the project, though, and turned the last page in the assembly instruction book, I encountered a big box, outlined with heavy black lines and in bold print the words “IMPORTANT WARNING.” The message in the box said something like, “In order to ensure safety and prevent serious injury to your children you must check and tighten every bolt and screw on your Big-T at least once a month.” “Oh my gosh,” I thought. “What have I gotten myself into?” I had just committed a non-trivial amount of time each and every month to maintenance of this Big-T swing set for as long as my kids used it ... under threat of their grave harm! Commitment. That’s what it was going to take. Talk about commitment! Look at God’s commitment to His creatures! First, He created a

“very good” universe for them to occupy, enjoy and manage (Genesis 1:27-28,31). Then, when they rebelled against Him there in the Garden of Eden, He committed Himself to making remediation for their disobedience (Genesis 3:6,1415) through the Descendent of Eve (a human being). God’s commitment was demonstrated in His setting aside His glory to take on human flesh as a fetus in Mary’s womb and being born into the world. His commitment was furthered by His living the perfect life, which His creatures should have lived, and His commitment culminated in His suffering pain, torture and execution for all of their sins and unrighteousness. God’s perfect commitment in Jesus Christ made atonement for all the failures and disobedience of His human creatures. I must confess that did not go around and tighten every screw and bolt on the Big-T every month without fail. But thank God, God’s faithfulness does not depend upon our faithfulness; His commitment was not thwarted by our failures. And that commitment to us took the God-Man, Jesus to another Big-T on Mt. Calvary, which we know as a cross, where He bought us back from our sins, so that we could be encouraged and equipped to daily renew our commitment to serve Him. Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

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■ First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

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■ Faith Community Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 ■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m. Lake Isabella/Bodfish

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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062

■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.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. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 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

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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Faith Community South Campus 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday evening 4 p.m., 760-379-6935 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

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General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953

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BLM would like to invite the public to the next workshop of a series, which will focus on French Gulch Recreation Management Zone. The workshop will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Veterans/Senior Center in Lake Isabella, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. The French Gulch RMZ includes most of the BLM-managed lands from Keyesville Road north to Highway 155. It also contains the majority of the mileage of recreational multiple use roads and trails in the Special Recreation Management Area. BLM expects discussion at the workshop to include consideration of travel management in the RMZ and SRMA overall-including discussion of vehicle specific sub-designations for trails, such as

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single-track vs. ATV vs. Jeep, and desired features of the Keyesville. The workshop will start indoors with a summary of management direction for the area and travel management from the upcoming Bakersfield RMP and then allow time for public comment and discussion. It will conclude, time permitting, with a brief trip to visit the more accessible parts of the French Gulch RMZ. If you haven’t been able to attend previous meetings and would like more information, note resources, including summaries, previous meetings, maps of Keyesville RMZs, and background planning process are online at blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/Bakersfield/ Programs/Recreation_opportunities/ke yesville_planning.html Questions or comments can be directed to Harrison Friedman at 661391-6186 or at hfriedman@blm.gov.

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Public invited to comment on dump site remediation Dana Dierkes, National Park Service Courier Release The public is welcome to comment on an environmental remediation effort being considered by the National Park Service, in coordination with Environmental Cost Management, Inc., at the former Lower Kaweah dump site within the Giant Forest area of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The historic dump was established in the 1930s, closed in the 1960s, and capped in the early 1990s. An additional site assessment conducted in May 2014 indicated that leaving the dump area in its present condition could pose an unacceptable risk to human health and the environment. The NPS is in the process of assessing this site in accordance with the Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. The

CERCLA process has a key community outreach component, established by Congress in 1986, to ensure that citizens living or working near CERCLA sites are given the opportunity to influence decisions affecting their community. For more information or to make electronic comments, visit the Planning, Environment, and Public Comment website at: parkplanning.nps.gov/seki. In addition, public information is available at the Visalia Branch Library, 200 West Oak Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291-4931, Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you have specific questions or concerns related to this project, contact ECM representative Holly Trejo at htrejo@ecostmanage.com or 510-9644399 or SEKI’s Occupational Health and Safety manager Todd Payne at 559-5653108. All written comments must be transmitted, postmarked, or hand-delivered by Monday, Feb. 16.

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BLM issues resource decision David Christy BLM Central California Courier Info The BLM’s resource plan provides a framework for managing public lands within the Bakersfield Field Office for recreation, travel management, oil and gas development, threatened and endangered species, grazing as well as other resources. It also provides management direction for acquired lands including the Piedras Blancas Light Station, Naval Petroleum Reserve 2, Atwell Island and Cyrus Canyon. “We developed the plan through close coordination with stakeholders and the public,” said BLM Bakersfield field manager Gabriel Garcia. “It represents the best combination of management decisions to both sustain the valuable resources the BLM is entrusted to manage and meet the needs of the community for the next 20 years.” The ROD focuses on six key components that support the BLM’s “multiple-use” mission: ■ Providing further guidance to responsibly meet the demand for energy development including oil and gas, wind and solar energy. ■ Managing multiple recreational uses including hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, off-highway vehicle (OHV) use and other types of recreation. ■ Protecting threatened and endangered species, critical habitat

and cultural and paleontological resources. ■ Managing livestock grazing to provide for economic benefit and vegetation management while protecting other resources. ■ Balancing the necessity for a travel network with protection of natural and cultural resources. ■ Addressing climate change impacts and monitoring. The new RMP puts in place new best management practices for oil and gas leasing to address air quality and water resources and ensure safe and environmentally responsible development. It also contains an updated Reasonable and Foreseeable Development for oil and gas production and incorporates best available science to inform analysis on new leasing and decision making. Additionally, the new RMP carries forward 4:1 mitigation requirements for habitat disturbance as well as operational restrictions to avoid impacts to sensitive species. For more information about the provisions in the Bakersfield RMP/EIS or for a copy of the document, please visit the BLM Website blm.gov/ca/bakersfield/rmp. Hard copies are available upon request from the Bakersfield Field Office, 3801 Pegasus Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308 or from the BLM California State Office, 2800 Cottage Way, Suite W-1623, Sacramento, CA 95825.

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The Kern River Valley Art association will present valley artist and gallery owner Rich Pelletreau at the KRVAA general meeting Monday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center Vetern’s Hall. Photo submitted Kern River Courier

Continued from page 2 their 30 year anniversary with them lovely ladies and gents! They got some “All U Can Eat Fish and Chips” and karaoke. You can bribe me to sing but y’all will bribe me more to stop! I hear this is a night where you’ll get to spend some time with both mayor candidates, that is if them Keeper Brothers are up for the challenge of hangin’ out with “Man Trackin’.” ■ @Nelda's Diner January 31 From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Man Trackin’” Jami will be hangin’ out at Nelda’s Diner in Lake Isabella. Come hang out and eat some yummy food by Joe and buy some bribes, super bowl squares and raffle rifle tickets. ■ @Kernville Saloon January 31 From 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, “Man Trackin’” Jami will head over to the Kernville Saloon where there will be acoustic sounds from Dave McQuain, Rob Standfield and Steve Glass, Gregg Beam and Gre’” will be BBQin’ up some hot dogs and we will have a good ol’ game of Chicken Poop Bingo. Then make sure you gather your second wind for Club Nite starting at 9 p.m. Get your fancies on and dance to night away at the Kernville Saloon all day and all night long!

Community ■ French Gulch RMZ January 24 The next BLM workshop focuses on French Gulch Recreation Management Zone and will be held Saturday, Jan. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. The French Gulch RMZ includes most of the BLM-managed lands from Keyesville Road north to Highway 155. The workshop will start indoors with a summary of management of the area, allow time for public comment and then conclude, time permitting, with a brief trip to visit the more accessible parts of French Gulch RMZ. ■ Gallery opening and mixer, January 24 Kern River Valley Art Association and Nuuni Cunni center are opening their art gallery at 11019 Kernville Road, Kernville at noon. Enjoy the art of the KRV accompanied by live music, raffles, food and live art demos. Meet the artists

and see what the gallery has to offer. Spin the Chamber prize wheel for your chance to win some Whiskey Flat Days rodeo tickets! ■ KRVAA meeting January 26 Join the Kern River Valley Art Association and enjoy hearing from Rich Pelletreau, who captures the intrigues of nature in acrylics and paints in a style that’s a combination of impressionism and vivid realism. 6 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ Commodities January 27 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mountain Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m. ■ KV Historical Society January 27 We’ve been in hot water a long time! The Kern Valley Historical Society is steaming with excitement. This month’s speaker at the community meeting will be Dr. Gregg Wilkerson, a geologist for the BLM, giving a presentation discussing the natural phenomenon of our local hot springs. The Sierras are home to a vast number of these springs. Come Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella for this informative discussion. Everyone is welcome and of course, like the museum, admission is always free. Contact 760-376-6683. ■ Little League January 28 The Kern River Valley Little League 2015 last registration date on the calendar. At the Pizza Barn, 6 to 8 p.m. Players must have turned 4 by Dec. 31 of last year. $75 per player, with a family discount if you have more than two children playing. www.krvll.org. krvlittleleague@gmail.com. ■ Wallace alumni night January 29 All Woodrow Wallace School Alumni are invited to the Colt Spirit Week home basketball game vs. Southfork Middle School. It will be held at the Wallace Middle School gym on Thursday, Jan. 29 starting at 3:30 p.m. Wear purple and gold! Alumni admission is $1. ■ Polar Plunge January 30 Kern Valley Aquatics Program Get Freezin’ for a Reason! Enter the raffle to

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win cash! $200 as a buyer or seller of the tickets, four tickets to Seaworld or $100 KVAP gift certificate. Be a Plunger! All proceeds raised provide training and scholarships for swim lessons at KVAP. For information call 760-299-2030 or email info@ kvap.org. ■ Prayer Breakfast February 5 Each month, The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Extension Unit, invites the community to join them in prayer for our community, the state and our nation. The Prayer Breakfast is held at Nelda’s in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. Families and members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join in prayer. Arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Call 760-379-4600. ■ Veterans Assistance February 10 The Bakersfield Vet Center provides counseling services to veterans living in remote areas of Kern County. The counselor will be at the Senior Center/Veterans Hall in Lake Isabella on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. For Veterans attending the Bakersfield VA Clinic for counseling, their families that feel the need to readjust to civilian life after service in combat call 661323-VETS (8387). ■ Houchin Blood Drive February 17 The KRV blood drive at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. When donating, please bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating. Remember to wait one year after tattoos and body piercings and you must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Dear White People” (PG-13) -- This fresh and fierce satire shows us a make-believe Ivy League campus, where the Age of Obama has convinced some people that racism doesn’t exist anymore, and nothing is off-limits. It doesn’t feel that way to the college’s black students, who see casual racism and ridiculous stereotypes everywhere. The jokes and subject matter can get pretty uncomfortable, but there’s a payoff. It’s the opening shot for young writer/director Justin Simien, making it clear that he’s somebody to watch. “John Wick” (R) -- This rainslick action flick has a lot to offer, despite its ultra-tired plot summary: It’s about a retired assassin who goes on a rampage of revenge. There, that’s out of the way. The titular John (Keanu Reeves) is a legendary hit man dealing with the loss of his wife to terminal illness. A blundering mafia prince (Alfie Allen) interrupts John’s healing process by breaking into his home, beating him and killing his puppy -- the puppy given to John by his late wife. John makes several hundred mobsters pay the Ultimate Price for this grave mistake. With more color, more energy and more crunch, it just doesn’t

Scene from “Dear White People” look or feel like the other movies in its genre. It’s directed by a duo of seasoned stuntmen -David Leitch and Chad Stahlski - who know how to make exciting and frenetic fight scenes without shaking the camera like a tambourine. “Dracula: Untold” (PG-13) -Before he was the Master of Darkness, Dracula (Luke Evans) was a good dad and a nice boss with small fiefdom to run. Things get bloody when a Turkish overlord takes a thousand boys -- including Drac’s son -- for his big ol’ army. Dracula gets so upset that he sells his soul for some superpowers. It's pretty much “Maleficent” for boys ... an attempt to revamp a storied villain, make him relatable and cap it off with extra CG battles. The result is lukewarm; instead of sympathizing with the devil, you end up bored with him. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob 1 tsp salt 1 cup bread crumbs 1 lb. Jimmy Dean pork sausage, cooked and crumbled 1/2 cup cracker crumbs 1/4 tsp pepper Combine all ingredients except cracker crumbs. Mix well. Spoon into lightly greased 10 x 6 x 1 3/4-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Makes 4 servings. Bodfish Bob’s Sausage Vegetable Casserole Bodfish Bob’s Apple Jell-O Salad Recipe 1 (3 oz.) pkg. Raspberry Jell-O 1 (3 oz.) pkg. Strawberry Jell-O 2 cup boiling water 1 3/4 cup cold water 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple 2 apples, diced fine 1 cup pcans Bring 2 cups water to boil. Pour over Jell-O and stir until dissolved. Add cold water and pineapple, including juice. Add apples and nuts. Chill over-night. Makes 5-6 servings. Bodfish Bob’s Corn and Sausage Casserole 4 eggs, beaten 1 (14 oz.) can creamed corn

1 cup rice 6 onions, sliced thin 2 cups water 1 can tomatoes 1 can cream-style corn 1 can tomato paste 1 lb. country style sausage, browned and drained Boil rice and onions together for 12 to 15 minutes in water. Put rice and onions in bottom of casserole. Add corn for next layer. Mix tomatoes with tomato paste; pour over top. Punch with a fork to distribute evenly. Put sausage (browned and drained) on top. Bake one hour at 375 degrees. Makes 4 servings. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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Worth repeating Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist I sometimes feel like a broken record that keeps repeating itself. The law requires most Americans to have health insurance. Just as you canThal not legally drive a car without at least the minimum of auto insurance, can’t have a home mortgage without homeowners’ insurance, you can’t legally breathe without the minimum required “health insurance.” If a person is caught without health insurance, they will be charged a penalty. So far, to most American ears, this is just a threat, as they have not yet had the experience of paying for not having coverage. This will shortly end. The Internal Revenue Service has been tasked with aggressive collection means. For 2014, the penalty was only $95 (or one percent of income, which ever was greater) for an individual who chose not to elect coverage. However, in 2015, the penalty will be the greater of the two: ■ Two percent of their earnings ■ $325 for an individual ($162.50 for children under 18) up to $975 per family. The penalty will be included in the tax filing for the individual/family. The tax filing forms will be a bit different this year to accommodate the law. If you have had coverage which meets the law, you identify it.

Every family that files a tax return (140 million households) will have to disclose whether or not they were covered by a qualifying plan, which months they were covered, and what type of coverage received. Tax filers must also disclose their health ID number, the nature of health insurance, and other information from their health insurance card as IRS regulations warrant. 2014 is now water under the bridge, if you were a prisoner, undocumented immigrant or a welfare recipient; you are exempt from the penalty. Between now and Sunday, Feb. 15 is the time to enroll to avoid the IRS and your 2015 tax penalty. Your coverage will start March 1, and you will only have a penalty the first three months of the year. After Feb. 15, you can only change plans or enroll if you qualify for a “Special Enrollment Period.” In the state’s Marketplace, you qualify for a special enrollment period 60 days following certain life events that involve a change in family status (for example, marriage or birth of a child) or loss of other health coverage. Free help is available in the Kern River Valley from four insurance agents who are certified and licensed to offer health insurance which may also provide financial assistance in the form of tax credits through “Covered California,”our state’s “Marketplace.” Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) Thal is on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, harrythal@aol.com or harrythal. com.

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Benefits of a 1031 Exchange Matt Freeman Courier Columnist

it from the sale of that property is “rolled-over” into another “like” property within a certain amount With the turn of time after close of escrow. in the market, the In other words, you have to 1031 exchange take the profit you make from the for a few years sale and buy another similar type was almost of property with it within a cerunheard of. tain timeframe or you will be However, with taxed on the capital gains of the investors starting Freeman sale. The benefit is that you can to come out of the keep buying and selling property woodwork, a 1031 is becoming and as long as you roll that more popular again. Keep in mind money over you can put off that I am no tax expert, by any means, capital gains tax basically indefibut I have nitely. The risk done plenty of is that you may If you have an investment 1031 not find anothproperty or vacant land, that you exchanges in er property in would have to pay a large amount my time for time that meets of tax in the form of capital gains a clients and your needs and 1031 can be a great option. they are a very you will have - Freeman no choice but good way to sell and buy to pay tax. property but they can be difficult It will catch up to you though to understand. when you do finally sell that last Basically, the definition of a property or properties you have 1031 exchange is the sale of a purchased. property in which the profit from Two things are certain in life: that property sale is not taxable. death and taxes! The strategy is So if you have an investment to not sell those properties at all, property or vacant land, that you either live on their income or if have to pay a large amount of tax you do sell, you do so after you in the form of capital gains, a 1031 retire and are in a much lower tax can be a great option. However, bracket, thus paying a lot less in here is the catch. There is always capital gains tax. Definitely somea catch, isn’t there, with tax stuff? thing to consider for your real First of all, a 1031 will not work estate investment plans. with a primary residence that is Matt Freeman is a realtor with covered under other tax benefits. Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379They are only for investment 5915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice. property and then only if the prof-

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17th annual Jeanette RogersErickson Heart Walk planned Kern Valley Hospital Foundation Courier Announcement Help the Kern Valley Hospital Foundation support the hospital and have some fun and food at the annual Jeanette Rogers-Erickson Heart Walk on Saturday, Feb. 28. $50 for a team of four walkers and one manager or $10 for an individual entry includes lunch. Additional meals are available for $5 each. You may choose 100 percent to the Hospital Foundation or 50 percent to a charity/non-profit group of your choice. Raise extra money by getting donations! Registration for managers

is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Trophies will be awarded to the team with most laps, the judges overall choice, the best team costume, the organization with the most teams, the oldest combined team ages. Medals will be awarded to the oldest walker, the youngest walker, the man and the woman above age 16 with the most laps, the youngest team with the most laps, the girl and the boy under 16 with the most laps. Walk from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Kern Valley High School track. Get an entry form before Tuesday, Feb. 24 from Anna Leon at 760-379-5257 ext. 24 or 661-978-8712.

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Cerro Coso offers GED program Cerro Coso is offering a General Educational Development (GED) Exam Preparation course, EDUC C005, at the Lake Isabella campus for those who want to take the GED. The GED Exam changed in 2014 with greater focus on in-depth thinking skills. The GED Exam Prep course provides additional practice to help pass the exam. Once a student completes all materials, students will be given the GED Exam Practice before taking the actual GED Exam. Interested individuals may enroll in GED Exam Practice at any time throughout the spring 2015 semester. New students to Cerro Coso may register for the course (EDUC C005) online through the Cerro Coso website's list of scheduled courses or register at the campus in Lake Isabella. Additional information for the course may be obtained by calling Cerro Coso at 760-379-5501.

CALM docent and wildlife trainings begin For those who love wildlife, nature, children and sharing information, the California Living Museum has two unique volunteer opportunities - its docent program and wildlife rehabilitation program. The seven-week docent training class begins on Saturday, Feb. 7 and runs every Saturday through March 21. Classes are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at CALM. Volunteers will learn how to educate school children and visitors about California wildlife and their habitats. Not only will volunteers learn about wildlife in a classroom setting, they will be trained to handle CALM’s ambassador animals. The minimum age requirement to become a CALM docent is 18 years, but those 12 to 17 can join the team as bio-fact docents, who provide educational interpretation utilizing prepared specimens and artifacts. The wildlife rehabilitation training class is scheduled for Feb. 7, 14 and 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the zoo. Volunteers will learn how to assist CALM animal keepers to care for the more than 600 injured and orphaned animals at the facility each year. The minimum age requirement is 15. There is no cost to attend the classes, however, docents must submit to fingerprinting and T.B. testing at their cost. All attendees are required to provide a yearly commitment to their program and a minimum requirement of hours a month. Deadline to register is Wednesday, Feb. 4. Applications may be downloaded from the CALM website, calmzoo.org. For additional information, call Don Richardson, 661872-2428.

Do you know a hero? What makes a hero? It seems like it should be simple to define heroism but it isn’t. The potential for being a hero exists in most of us but it is unplanned and spontaneous. Ordinary people, ordinary days, ordinary circumstances suddenly become extraordinary events. Each year your American Red Cross honors “real heroes.” Your local Red Cross is calling on you to nominate these extraordinary people in our community. These acts of kindness should be celebrated. The nomination deadline is Saturday, Jan. 31. You can get more information and the nomination form at redcross.org/news/event/ca/bakersfield/Annual-Real-Heroes-Event. The event will be celebrated in the spring.

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1. LITERATURE: What is Hagrid’s first name in the Harry Potter book series? 2. HISTORY: In what modern-day country did the ancient Etruscan civilization once thrive? 3. U.S. STATES: What is the state capital of New Hampshire? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Where was President Lyndon Johnson sworn into office? 5. MOVIES: What was the name of Roy Hobbs’ baseball bat in “The Natural?” 6.ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind of animals would a cryptozoologist study? 7. MYTHOLOGY: Who was Castor’s twin brother? 8. INVENTIONS: Who is credited with inventing blue jeans? 9. TELEVISION: In what sitcom series was the character of Frasier Crane introduced? 10. WORLD GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Portugal?

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) You need to be certain that all the right conditions are in place before you take that first step. It can’t hurt to listen to good advice from those who have your best interests at heart. TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Be careful not to get involved in other people’s disputes unless you know the facts behind the disagreements. That’s the best way to be assured of making wise and honest decisions. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You still need to be careful about how you’re going to spend those energy reserves you finally got around to restoring. Best advice: Avoid overdoing it. Let things take their course. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your aspect continues to favor travel -- alone or with that special person. So if you’ve been putting off making those getaway plans, it's still a good time to get started on them. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Those so-called golden opportunities that continue to dazzle the Lion still need to be carefully checked out. Be suspicious about anything that looks like the “perfect” prospect. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Changes at the workplace could make it more difficult to do things the way you prefer. But the wise Virgo who shows some flexibility could find it paying off in a big way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might want to check out the explanation you were given for a sudden shift in your duties. There’s a possibility that you haven’t been told all the facts that you deserve to know. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Having confidence in your abilities is important, especially when you could be facing a new challenge, whether it’s in the workplace or in a personal relationship. Good luck. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A new work-related opportunity might not be all that it seems. Before making any decisions, you might want to check with others who have had some experience in that area. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A situation involving someone close could benefit from your timely intervention. Avoid being judgmental. There’ll be plenty of time later for those “little talks” you like to have. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Travel could be a surprise element in that new project. Be prepared for other previously undisclosed aspects that also might come to light as you proceed with the work. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Try to balance your work-related responsibilities with the time you’re spending on your recently revived social life. An old friend might be planning to return after a long absence.

1. Rubeus; 2. Italy; 3. Concord; 4. Aboard Air Force One, following the assassination of President John Kennedy.; 5. "Wonderboy"; 6. Legendary animals like the Loch Ness monster or Bigfoot; 7. Pollux; 8. Levi Strauss; 9. "Cheers"; 10. Lisbon

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: MEDICAL MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS (2010- B0820) Street address of business: 9406 Aphrodite Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of Business: P.O. Box 13218, Bakersfield, CA 93389. REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Jennifer Juarez, 9406 Aphrodite Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306 and Susan Ryall, 214 La Colina Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 02/04/2010. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 12/30/2014. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by A. Guerrero, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: January 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: LITTLE BIRD INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES (2015 B0136). Street address of principal place of business: 3511 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: 3511 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: William Hamilton Strawter, 3511 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 and Lisa Marie Antonia Strawter, 3511 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: William H. Strawter. This statement filed on 01/07/2015. Expires 01/07/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DANGERTRONICS (2015 - B0015). Street address of principal place of business: 19933 Mesa Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 19933 Mesa Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT: Jacob Riley, 19933 Mesa Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Date the business commenced: 11/17/2014. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Jacob Riley. This statement filed on 01/02/2015. Expires 01/02/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: CRUISE PLANNERS AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL OF THE INDIAN WELLS VALLEY (2015 - B0001). Street address of principal place of business: 4024 Black Mountain Boulevard, Inyokern, CA 93527. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1567, Inyokern, CA 93527. REGISTRANTS: Joseph Edward Furtado, Jr., 4024 Black Mountain Boulevard, Inyokern, CA 93527 and William Nicholas Rogers, 4024 Black Mountain Boulevard, Inyokern, CA 93527. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as Co-Partners. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence

address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Joseph Edward Furtado, Jr. This statement filed on 01/02/2015. Expires 01/02/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 2015.

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Tamie McGowen, Caltrans Courier FYI In a continuing effort to further its new mission to provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability. This plan illustrates and details all the current efforts underway to further integrate “complete streets” into system planning through project delivery, maintenance and operations. This updated plan includes 109 additional action items such as: ■ The development of a State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan ■ Streets are made “complete” by addressing the needs of all users. ■ Providing mobility options and

access for non-drivers ■ Decreasing vehicle trips and associated air pollutants and emissions. ■ Supporting increased physical activity and improving public health. ■ Improving communities and decreasing transportation costs The original Complete Streets Implementation Action Plan consisted of 73 action items from 2010-2013, with more than three-quarters now complete or with substantial progress made. This includes highlights such as a complete streets update to the Highway Design Manual. As new activities related to complete streets occur, they are documented and added to the plan on the Caltrans complete streets website at dot.ca.gov/completestreets.

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‘Clan-destine’ - Sidekicks and mayor candidates pictured left to right are “Better Times” Barbara, Linda Love, “Jelly Belly” Joel, “Rockin’” Rex, “Man Trackin’” Jami, “Shamless” Merry and a photo bomber in the back.

Goings-on, Continued from page 1 way that little gal hog-tied those two trash talkin’ Keepers Brothers to an old cottonwood tree till she could ride to town and get to her event first! She had her mama whip up a coupla pies at Cheryl’s Diner just so she could throw ’em in their faces. Well, it all worked out for all

Plunge, Continued from page 1 guard training. These scholarships will provide swim lessons, summer safe camp and Jr. Lifeguard camp opportunities to our youth around the valley. Need tickets to buy or sell? Call 760299-2030, email info@kvap.org, pick them up at the District Office of the South Fork Middle School, or See Mr. Bogart at: Wallace Middle School

of ’em and everyone had a good time! Just remember folks, when you see these gangs approach, let yourself be bribed…. All their hard work pays off for the Kern River Valley -- The Keepers of the Kern and the Kern Valley Search & Rescue. Thank you! If you can read, look for upcoming events folks in them thar Kern River Courier calendar beginin’ on page 2.

before or after school hours or purchase them at the Polar Plunge. Can't make the plunge but want to donate? Go online visit our website at kvap.org, scroll down on the home page look for the "donate now" button. For more information, you can email info@kvap.org or call 760-2992030. You can also send donations to KVAP Polar Plunge, SFUSD 5225 Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283.

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