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A big weather Whiskey Flat Days Welcome Friday high 75° Sunny Friday low 48° Mostly clear

Saturday high 75° Mostly sunny

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Saturday low 45° Partly cloudy

A wild west weekend of bribin’, bouncin’, dancin’, jumpin’, rockin’, drama, carnival ridin’, shoppin’, cookin’, eatin’, gun fightin’ and buckin’ good times

Michael Batelaan Courier Spotlight Your wallet and Isabella Lake might be on empty, but your glass will be always more than half full, thanks to the Kernville Chamber of Commerce and the Kern River Brewery. Yes, root beer, and maybe a cherry cream soda or two. That’s what is on tap at this year’s Whiskey Flat Days in Kernville. The Kernville Chamber of Commerce and Kernville’s Kern River Brewing Company have teamed up to offer these two libations as a fund raising event for the Chamber. During Whiskey Flat Days, $6 buys you a logoed acrylic mug filled with ether root beer or cherry cream soda. Refills are two dollars throughout the weekend while supplies last. The Kern River Brewing Company in Kernville has donated seven kegs of the soda toward the event. Each of the brewery’s special recipes are carfully brewed and carbinated locally over 2 to 3 days, about 15 gallons per keg. KRBC is Kernville’s first a n d only brewpub. This makes KRBC much more than just a restaurant. It’s an attraction in itself, serving seasonal guests and favorite beers and wines, appetizers, salads, burgers, brats, fish and more.

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On the wagon - Everyone loves a Whiskey Flat Days parade. Parade begins 11 a.m. on Saturday.

Michael Batelaan Courier Top Story There is so much to do and see during Whiskey Flat Days weekend February 14 throuth 17. Beginning as a celebration of the 1860-64 Gold Rush, using Kernville’s original name, “Whiskey Flat,” the President’s Day weekend event has become an annual tradition for many and a new discovery for others. This is the 57th annual Whiskey Flat Days and the theme is “Boots,

Michael Batelaan Courier FYI Two showmen who are a big part of the Whiskey celebration each year, bring both western history as well as great entertainment to each year’s Kratt event. ■ Bruce Kratt Kratt is the presenter of Buffalo Bill’s Cowboys and Indians Exhibition. Kratt, age 71, is a local Bodfish resident who prides himself at being a re-enactor, living history historian and keeping the memory of Buffalo Bill alive. Kratt has been playing the role of Buffalo Bill for 10 years. Kratt’s wife of 41 years, Melanie, who he refers to as “the love of my life,” used to acompa-

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schedule of events, map and guide to these parts, including locations and times, where to go and what to see. The information booth at Kernville Road and Tobias has the latest updates available. Woodward ■ WFD Parade Saturday is the day of the big parade. Be sure to find your spot before the whole town comes out to see this year’s parade at 11 a.m. in Kernville. ■ Golden Gulch Every day of Whiskey Michael Batelaan Courier Just in

Over 100 re-enactors camp along Kern River

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and served in the 105 Holister unit in Panama in 1965-67. As Buffalo Bill, Kratt has done shows at the Gene Autrey and Kern County Musems, Calico Ghost Town, Havilah Days and in Las Vegas and Prescott, AZ. Kratt has accumulated nearly 50 trophies and ribbons including being inducted into the Calico Ghost Town Hall of Fame. Kratt’s shows are free and can be seen in Riverside Park Friday at 1 p.m. and Saturday at 1:30, 3 and 4:30 p.m. ■ Cotton Rosser Is the name that is syn-

The Whiskey Flat Encampment continues to grow with new tent camps, structures, displays, demonstrations and and more than 100 re-enactors. “This year’s camp promises again to be a very unique, historically accurate experience for the whole family,” said Mike Woodward, producer of the Whiskey Flat encampment. “We even have a new surprise or two in mind for the new and repeat visitors.” The Encampment takes place Feb. 14 through 16, during Whiskey Flat Days. Camp events begin at noon on Friday, Feb. 14 and ends at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16. The Encampment is set up across from the rodeo grounds down in the flats beside the Kern River. There will be three camps for your enjoyment: the Whiskey

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Belles and Bulls.” In 1957, the Kernville Business Assoc. (precursor to the Kernville Chamber of Commerce) began Whiskey Flat Days, held each Presidents Day weekend in February. Take a step back in time and celebrate life in the 1800s. This old fashioned, western-style festival includes a parade, gunfighters, carnival, music, vendors and a cowboy and Native American encampment. ■ Information Pick-up a Whiskey Flat Claim Jumper for a full

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Rosser ny him until recently. “She’s my Annie Oakley,” said Kratt. Melanie dyed his hair to play his roles. Kratt credits her with him being able to become Buffalo Bill. After playing roles as gunfighers Wyatt Earp and Wild Bill Hickok, she said, “Why don’t you play a character that’s gray?” Kratt is proud of flag and country which shows in the red, white and blue displays of his exhibition,

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kern river water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 59,196 acre-feet 2013 Reservoir peak 106,783 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 160 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 215 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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“Nickel & Dime Nicole” Aka: Nicole Kent @ Kernville Saloon February 14 See Nickel and Dime play in her band, White Lightening. Join the 50/50 raffle.

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■ 6 a.m. - 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. 760-379-4112. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and Hot Rods, Sierra Vista Restaurant, Weldon. ■ 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

“Rango Rocky Stone” Aka: Rocky Stone @ Kernville Saloon February 14 and 15 Come see Rango Rocky Stone and get your last few bribes. Support your favorite Whiskey Flat mayorial candidate all around the flat this weekend! ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property 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 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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■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Center, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 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. 760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, 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, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 6 a.m. - 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. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist, 760-379-2556. ■ 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. ■ 1:30 - 3 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, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312

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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 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 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

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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206. ■ 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. 760-379-7318 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 760-3797312. ■ 7:30 a.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312

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■ 6 a.m. - 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. ■ 9:30 - 11:30a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760379-2556. ■ 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. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District. Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 6 a.m. - 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. ■ 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. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake Isabella Library. 760-379-2303. ■ 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, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673.. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, 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.

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

Community ■ Fashion show and luncheon February 14 The Kern River Valley Woman’s Club Whiskey Flat fashion show and luncheon is open to the public. Doors open at 10 a.m., lunch at noon. It’s at the Kern River Valley Elks Lodge, 6708 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights. Call 760-376-1769. ■ Heart fund raiser February 14 Come enjoy a great New York steak dinner with all the trimmings starting at 5 p.m. $15 at the door. Come alone or bring your sweetheart. KRV Fraternal Order of Eagles, 12251 Highway 178, Mountain Mesa. Call 760-379-3394 for more information. ■ First Baptist Game Night February 14 Come join the fun and play board games, be in competitions and win prizes at the First Baptist Church of Kernville Game Night, starting at 6 p.m. Bring a snack to share and an appetite for play. Call John Cole at 760223-1036. ■ Whiskey Flat Days February 14-17 Official webpage: gotokernville.com/#! whiskey-flat-days-2014/c10eo. ■ Whiskey Flat Melodrama February 14 and 15 “The Treasure of Shiver River” - there will be two shows Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. in the Kernville Elementary School Cafeteria. Tickets for adults are $7, children are $5. For more information contact Dawn Jordan at 760-417-2858 ■ Nuui Cunni Farmers Market February 15 The Kern River Paiute Council Nuui Cunni Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for your produce needs. The market is located at 2600 Highway 155 in Lake Isabella between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area. Contact 760-5490800. ■ Lakeshore Farmers Market February 15 This market is hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights. ■ Habitat restoration workdays February 15 Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff and volunteers for our Habitat Restoration Workdays. Bring food and water. Wear long sleeves and pants, work shoes or boots and bring gloves. The Preserve will supply the tools. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Alexander Restoration Site on Fay Ranch Road, 1/3 mile north of Highway 178 in Weldon. Contact Sean Rowe by email: srowe@audubon.org or call 760-378-2531 to RSVP. ■ Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast February 16 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald’s), Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-3877. ■ Broncs basketball @ McFarland February 19 Kern Valley High boys play Paramount Academy at 3:30 p.m. ■ KRVFSC Meeting February 20 On Thursday, Feb. 20, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. the Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council meets in the Supervisor’s conference room, at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Minutes of the meeting will be posted to krvfiresafecouncil.org. ■ Antelope Valley Business Outlook Conference, February 21 The Antelope Valley Business Outlook Conference will be held Friday, Feb. 21 from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Events Center of Mojave Air and Space Port, Mojave. For tickets and information, call the Antelope Valley Board of Trade at 661-947-9033 or email vicki@avbot.org.

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As far as my opponent Rango Rocky Stone’s recent claim that Nickel and Dime Nicole is personally, along with others, involved in “an Evil Conspiracy to drain Isabella Lake.” I, Nickel and Dime Nicole, have widely stated, “That the whole conspiracy thing is just silly.” Sure, I keep a couple of gallon bottles of water for emergencies. And Money Bags Monica has said, “That it ain’t no more than Rango keeps under that hat of his.” But I’d like someone to tell me just where Wacko, I mean Rango, thinks I would be keeping all that water. It makes no sense. What I would like to know is if Rango and his tribe are so worried about our very serious water shortage, then why aren’t they out here making rain? You know, by doing one of those Indian Rain Dances? Money Bags Monica and I are known to dance all the time, and that gets all kinds of things stirred up, just not rain clouds." Nickel and Dime Nicole Money Bags Monica Whiskey Flat

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Amos Wimplemeyer and he is known around town as a Kickapoo Joyjuice imbiber. The picture was probably a product of Casey This column Christie. will come out at For those who wonder who did the beginning of a the hairdo on the guy on page 16, it weekend of celeis the work of Latisha bration called Snoozegogglea, who is taking Whiskey Flat orders for custom haircuts, and can Days. Middleworth be reached in one of the local To read this garages in and around Kernville. column with The centerfold is a map and not a understanding, you should have on naked girley. In fact, there is one hand last week’s Courier insert, so glaring error in the loosely called the map. There are Claim Jumper. There are several ...last week's Courier insert, so directions to severcorrections and loosely called the Claim Jumper. al “rest rooms.” The folks here in clarifications that There are several corrections Kernville call them should be made. and clarifications that should outhouses. They Let’s start with the be made. name of the - Middleworth don’t know about things called restinsert: “The Claim rooms. Who needs Jumper.” to rest when there’s Whiskey to be Completely wrong! No indeed! The drinked. name originally came about while On page 17 is a picture of the the Courier’s publisher was searchhouses built by one of our local coning for a name. tractors. If you like a one room While looking around, he noted cabin with an outside outhouse, that there were freshwater clams in made of ruff cut lumber, leaky roof the river and he dug a few out and with wind whistling through the threw them into a nearby tree (a hole in the logs then this is the Juniper). And he exclalimed, “Aha, cabin for you! that’s what I will name my insert This said and in spite of the fact the ‘Clam Juniper.’” that there are so many errors in the Well, the printer messed up and Clam Juniper, it is still a good fish ended up printing the incorrect wrapper and does have some pretty name. So now you know the rest of good info on what’s happening this the story!. weekend. Wear your 10-gallon hat, On page 6 is a picture of an grab yer Clam Juniper and susolder car smashing through the penders and you’ll fit right in! railing of the Kernville Bridge (over troubled waters). Already we are being besieged by curious readers Wofford Heights resident Rod wanting to know the name of the Middleworth, a retired security managdriver. Well, the driver’s name is er for Pacific Bell. Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

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His hand extended Church of the Old West Real life pastor John Spoon portrays circuit preacher Jesse Lee Bennett, at the authentic Whiskey Flat Encampment church service on Sunday at 10 a.m. across from the rodeo grounds.

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Jack Duitsman Courier Columnist In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring ye ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he him- Duitsman self said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ - Acts 20:35 There is something so simple recorded in the above verse of Scripture, and yet in its simplicity, there arises a greater sense that at the same time there is a vastness that rivals the oceans within this same passage. See here the simplicity of the small lad who gave his meager lunch to the Savior, and at the same time embrace the magnitude of a multitude of some 5,000 people who were miraculously fed by the simple gift of a few loaves and a couple fish. Hear within the heartbeat of this invitation to embrace the heart of a giver the simplicity of the widow’s cruse of oil and near empty tin of flour, yet offered to the power of God through the prophet Elijah, simplicity was turned to a miraculous majesty that brought a bottomless nature to these elements that would sustain a family throughout a difficult period of drought. The simplicity comes from the attitude of heart that believes an open handed willingness to make anything and everything possessed

available to the power of God’s determination. The vastness belongs to the limitless nature of the Divine heart, and His capacity for creativity which knows no bounds. Listen as Barnes Notes on the New Testament waxes eloquently regarding the nature of Jesus’ invitation for His followers to be like Him where a heart of giving is concerned. “This is a sentiment truly great and noble. It is worthy of the Son of God. It is that on which he himself acted when he came to give pardon to the guilty, comfort to the disconsolate and the mourner, peace to the anxious sinner, sight to the blind, hearing to the deaf, life to the dead, and heaven to the guilty and the lost. Acting on this, he gave his own tears to weep over human sorrows and human guilt; his own labors and toils to instruct and save man; his own life a sacrifice for sin on the cross. “Loving to give, he has freely given us all things. Loving to give, he delights in the same character in his followers, and seeks that they who have wealth, and strength and influence should be willing to give all to save the world. Imitating his great example, and complying with his command, the church shall yet learn more and more to give its wealth to bless the poor and needy; its sons and its daughters to bear the gospel to the benighted pagan; its undivided and constant efforts to save a lost world.” Jack Duitsman pastors Father’s Heart Foursquare Church in Kernville.

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Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Daniel in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From John 8:44, Satan was from the very beginning both a liar and a “what?” Thief, Warlock, Heathen, Murderer 3. Who built an altar calling it Jehovah-shalom, meaning the Lord is peace? Noah, Gideon, Jeroboam, Moses 4. From Acts 17, who said, “Surely the Lord is in this place?” David, Solomon, Paul, Stephen 5. In Matthew 3, who was anointed by the Holy Spirit? Jesus, Mark, Luke, John 6. Who had a vision of a fiery stream? Daniel, Job, Jude, Peter ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Murderer; 3) Gideon; 4) Paul; 5) Jesus; 6) Daniel © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

St. Peters Anglican Church Everyone is invited to come join us Sunday at 10:00am 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville 760-223-0348 Tom Hunt, Pastor

■ Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville. Sunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 ■ 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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■ Family Life Center 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 ■ Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thur. 5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 ■ 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 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 am - 1 pm. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. Mountain Mesa ■ 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 ■ He Cares Fellowship 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 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. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964

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BLM plans Keyesville area recreation public workshop The Bakersfield Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management will host a public workshop Wednesday, Feb. 26, in Lake Isabella to solicit community input on management of public lands in the Keyesville area. The workshop will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Branch Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. Keyesville embraces the lower Kern west of Highway 155 and receives high levels of use. The planning area encompasses more than 7,000 acres of public land, extending north past Sawmill Road to Highway 155 above Wofford Heights. The BLM is seeking the help of the local community to develop specific management direction for the area. Specifically, the BLM wishes to solicit input from everyone with an interest in Keyesville regarding any concerns they may have and any opportunities they feel should be explored. This feedback will help guide management direction for the area. “We’re asking the public, starting with the residents of the Kern River Valley, to

provide their thoughts on how Keyesville should be managed,” said Gabriel Garcia, Bakersfield Field Office manager. “We’re looking for input on how to manage the various activities in Keyesville so that conflicts are minimized, resources are protected and visitors have a positive experience.” The workshop will include a short overview of the planning area, as well as a discussion of the management direction within the Proposed Bakersfield Resource Management Plan. These presentations will be followed by a session in which participants can identify noteworthy resource values, ongoing challenges to effective management and opportunities for future management. Feedback from the workshop will be used to identify potential solutions and specific management direction. For further information on the public workshop, contact Steve Larson at 661391-6099, email: slarson@blm.gov, Bakersfield Field Office, Bureau of Land Management, 3801 Pegasus Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308.

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Trout bite is good these days Mike Mencarini Courier Columnist I know a lot of you who fish the lake don’t spend much time fishing the coldest months. It’s understandable. For the most part, it’s Mencarini uncomfortable. The wind blows cold, it can be raining and the fish are in deep water, which eliminates most of the shoreline for catching them. There is a silver lining. The trout bite usually is very good during these months. The Department of Fish and Wildlife stocks the lake with a truck load of trout periodically. Without knowing the exact date of the last stocking, my best guess is it was some time in January. The reason I bring this to your attention is the trout bite is good these days. The best spots I can recommend are the main boat launch to the main dam, the point behind the Indian Center (go through Lake Patrol parking lot) the west side of Engineer’s Point (boat launch side) or the point at French Gulch Marina. Those fishing these spots

are mostly catching their limits. Crawlers and Power Bait with a garlic scent work well. I wish I could say the same for the crappie, but they have been on a different program of late. I am sure it has to do with the shad and where they are located. This time of year and with the lake water level extremely low, the shad are in the main channel, where the water tends to be the deepest. Those who fish the shoreline should get excited because the website for Fish and Wildlife says that there will be a plant of the lake sometime in the week of Feb. 16. Usually they stock about 1,000 pounds of catchable trout. The main boat launch is where they will be released. The upper Kern River from Riverside Park to the Power House should get stocked with an extra heavy load of trout since it is Whiskey Flats Days. The Kernville Hatchery does a great job in making fish available for the many fishermen that come for our annual midwinter event. Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and avid fisherman. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Couier.

Recreation information ■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella 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 infomation ■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Local: 760-379-5236 Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN

■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629 Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

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Calendar, Continued from page 2 ■ Jeanette Rogers-Erickson Heart Walk, February 22 The Kern Valley Hospital Foundation sponsors the annual Jeanette Rogers-Erickson Heart Walk on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Kern Valley High School gym track in Lake Isabella rain or shine. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., walk at 9 a.m. For more information, call 760-379-5257 or 661-978-8712. ■ Commodities distribution February 25 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday, Jan. 28 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. ■ KRV Collaborative February 27 Join with the Kern River Valley Collaborative

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and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-2556 for more information. ■ Prayer Breakfast March 4 Each month The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Extension Unit invites the community to join in prayer for our community, the state and our nation. The Prayer Breakfast is held the at Chef Sarape Restaurant in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. Breakfast is optional. Call 760-379-4600. To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, submissions must be received on Tuesday by 1 p.m.. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and space available. Some event information gathered from the chambers of commerce, KRVR or www.kernvalley.com.

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Model 3-D movie By Sam Struckhoff Pick of the Week “Gravity” (PG-13) — Spiraling off into the dark void of space, two astronauts undergo a pulse-pounding struggle for survival as their odds of ever reaching Earth again plummet with each new obstacle. Sandra Bullock plays a medical officer on her first trip into outer space who is paired with a veteran astronaut, played by George Clooney. While working on the Hubble telescope, a patch of space debris cuts them off from the space shuttle and sends the pair careening into space. During its box-office run, “Gravity” attracted rave reviews from audiences and critics. Cinema purists have hailed it as a model for how 3-D filmmaking should be done. For us home-video audiences, the movie offers a tenacious survival drama that will leave you gasping for sweet, sweet oxygen. “Thor: The Dark World” (PG13) — Long ago, the Norse gods of Asgard banished some ancient evil dudes to a far-off dimension. Natalie Portman, while searching for a way to contact Thor, accidentally unleashes the sealed-away evil powers. Once again, the fate of the universe is in the brawny hands of Thor the thunder god (Chris Hemsworth). This time, however, Thor needs to recruit the reluctant aid of his evil brother, Loki (Tom Hiddleston), the god of chaos and the villain of “The Avengers.”

Scene from “Gravity” While Hemsworth carried the first Thor film on his broad shoulders, this sequel is largely propped up by the caustic and sneering screen presence of Hiddleston. As Thor’s adopted brother and chief rival, he’s also the balancing point for the movie that allows it to make fun of itself. Audiences get to drink in the foamy, hammer-smashy battles, then wash it down with the refreshingly sour lemonade of Loki’s anti-hero. “Nebraska” (R) — A bitter old man and his disillusioned son take an eye-opening road trip from Missouri to Nebraska in this black-and-white dark comedy. Bruce Dern plays Woody Grant, a crusty Midwestern alcoholic who believes he’s won a magazine sweepstakes. His son, Dave (“SNL’s” Will Forte), agrees to take him on the road. The film gives a lot of consideration to the landscapes surrounding the minuscule drama; lots of wide open, underwhelming backdrops underscore the brief exchanges of dialogue and quiet realizations of missed opportunities. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Health Insurance Clock is Ticking process over the telephone, so many people from out of town can get expert assistance. Health Insurance For the people on Medicare, the does not work like clock will be running out on the IRS. As many Saturday, Feb. 15. Medicare regulaprocrastinators tions permit people who signed up know, you can file for a Medicare Advantage HMO your taxes up to a plan and decide they don’t want it to postmark of April return to Original Medicare and Thal 15 and be on time. purchase a prescription plan until Not so with health Feb. 15. After that date, they are insurance. The worst case scenario is “locked-in” for the remainder of the the March 31 deadline to comply with year. There are certain circumthe mandate that you must have health insurance by April 1 or face a stances which are exceptions, such penalty. Truth of the matter is, that as moving out of the area, being on the application for an April 1 effective Medi-Cal or havdate must be subing “Extra Help” mitted no later than for prescription March 15, and payI foresee people waiting to drug coverage. ment received by the last minute and then learn This year I have the insurance comthey will need to wait until assisted several pany by March 25. October 15 people who tried I foresee people the HMO and waiting to the last - Thal were disappointed minute and then learn they will need to wait until in the length of time it takes for a October 15 for the next annual enrollreferral and an appointment. They ment period to commence, with covhave an “out” until Saturday! erage not beginning until January 1 For the locals and visitors to 2015. Even if you want to start your Kernville and Whisky Flat Days, I insurance on April 1, the time to am having an “open house” in our apply, is now and just request the office after the parade on Saturday. April 1 effective date. My new office is located at 11006 The use of a “certified” health Kernville Road. insurance agent makes life easier for Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurthe consumer, and there is no charge ance broker in California (0621106) Thal is for the service. My office has gotten on the National Association of Health the process down to well under one Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. hour for most people. Furthermore, He may be reached at 760-376-2100, harrythal@aol. com or www.harrythal.com. as a convenience, we can even do the Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist

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Goings on at the Kern Valley Museum A lot is going on during Whiskey Flats Days at the Kern Valley Museum. The old Graham Brothers truck will be all decked out with boots, belles and bulls and will be in the parade. Stop by the museum and see the truck close up after the parade. Bring the kids. After the parade, children, 12 and under, and accompanied by an adult will receive a free gift; either a cowboy bandana, print slap bracelet or a western coloring set. There are 120 of these free gifts. When they’re gone, they're gone, so don’t wait too long. If you would like to have a chance to go to Morro Bay and live the life of leisure for a couple of days, then come by the museum and learn about our Morro Bay Get-Away for 2 drawing. We have a huge selection of unique items for sale in our gift shop and if you are interested in Old West history, stop by and see all the great exhibits during Whiskey Flats Days. The friendly docents (dressed in western attire) will be at the museum to regale you with local history. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. (It’s likely not to open Saturday until after the parade.) Admission is free.

OHV Grant Workshop to be held in Kernville You can help shape the future of off-highway vehicle use within the Sequoia National Forest. The Forest will hold a public workshop Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Kernville Ranger District Office, at 105 Whitney Road, Kernville to gain public input into the development of a preliminary 2013-14 grant-cycle application to the State of California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division. This meeting will allow the public to share desires and concerns pertaining to the Sequoia National Forest’s OHV program. The Forest Service will incorporate feedback from the workshop into its 2014 grant application, enabling continued management of a sustainable program that benefits the users and protects resources. The Forest’s application will focus on maintaining off-road vehicle routes, facilities, signage, law enforcement and education.

Driver Safety Program Scheduled The Next AARP Driver Safety Program will be held Tuesday, Feb. 25 (an allday class) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 2931 Erskine Creek Road in Lake Isabella. Participants must attend the entire day. The course does not involve driving, but does emphasize safe driving procedures for older drivers. In California, a certificate of course completion usually entitles the participant to a reduction in their auto insurance for three years following the date of the class. All materials and workbooks have been recently updated and include the latest driving information. To learn more, or to enroll, call instructor Gene Verbeet at 760-417-0579. Fees are $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Class size is limited and time is short, so call today.

Kern Valley Hospital Foundation* 16th Annual Jeanette Rogers-Erickson

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9 to 10:30 a.m. Kern Valley High School Gym Track $50 entry fee for the team of 4 walkers and 1 manager or $10 per person for individual walkers (fee not shared) Please No Pets

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ABUNDANT BLESSINGS (2014 B0382). Street address of principal place of business: 11901 Handel Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 11901 Handel Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANTS: Robert Smith, 11901 Handel Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312 and Alison Smith, 11901 Handel Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2014. Business is being conducted as a married couple. 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: Robert Smith. This statement filed on 01/24/2014. Expires 01/24/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: V. Zuniga. Published by the Kern River Courier January 31, February 7, 14 and 21, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: DANCE XPRESS (2012B2820) Street address of business: 3000 Mallview Road, #A1025, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of Business: 3000 Mallview Road, #A1025, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Nick Bean, 45922 Carlin, Posey, CA 93260 and Rebecca May Bean, 45922 Carlin, Posey, CA 93260. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 05/03/2012. This Statement of Abandonment filed

on: 01/08/2014. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Bojorquez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: February 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DANCE XPRESS (2014 - B0118). Street address of principal place of business: 3000 Mallview Road, #A1025, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: 3000 Mallview Road, #A1025, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANTS: Nick Morris Bean, 45922 Carlin Drive, Posey, CA 93260 and Rebecca Lynn Bean, 45922 Carlin Drive, Posey, CA 93260. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. 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: Rebecca L. Bean. This statement filed on 01/08/2014. Expires 01/08/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BAKERY ROYALE (2014 - B0438). Street address of principal place of business: 324 East Haloid Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of business: 324 East Haloid Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANTS: Shellie Antoinette Moore, 324 East Haloid Avenue, Ridgecrest,

CA 93555 and Makayla Jean Moore, 324 East Haloid Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. 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: Shellie A. Moore. This statement filed on 01/28/2014. Expires 01/28/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier February 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: CLOCK MASTERS (2014 - B0487). Street address of principal place of business: 7301 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: PO Box 644, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Edward Louis Gazo, 258 Lakeview Terrace, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Date the business commenced: 01/20/2014. 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: Edward Louis Gazo, (760) 3763913. This statement filed on 01/29/2014. Expires 01/29/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: STOCKDALE PINES APARTMENTS (2014 - B0603). Street address of principal place of business: 5301 Lennox Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address of business: 5301 Lennox Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGISTRANT: Yun Schestag, 5301 Lennox Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Date the business commenced: 06/01/1990. 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: Yun Schestag. This statement filed on 02/04/2014. Expires 02/04/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2014.

business: 121 North Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of business: 121 North Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Angela M. Grandjean, 326 North Crestview Street, Inyokern, CA 93527. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2014. 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: Angela M. Grandjean. This statement filed on 01/29/2014. Expires 01/29/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 2014.

ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: VINTAGE VAULT (2009B6547) Street address of business: 121 Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of Business: 121 Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: MaRene Van Valkenburgh, 8353 West Drummond, Inyokern, CA 93527. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 10/14/2009. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 02/05/2014. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: February 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DELANO FIREARMS (2014 - B0585). Street address of principal place of business: 2424 Siena Drive, Delano, CA 93215. Mailing address of business: 2424 Siena Drive, Delano, CA 93215. REGISTRANT: Henry Morales Vasquez, 2424 Siena Drive, Delano, CA 93215. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Henry Morales Vasquez. This statement filed on 02/03/2014. Expires 02/03/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: THE VINTAGE VAULT (2014 - B0495). Street address of principal place of

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: REDGLO FARM (2014 - B0527). Street address of principal place of

business: 5511 South Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address of business: 5511 South Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANTS: Arnold Wood, 5511 South Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283 and Gloria Wood, 5511 South Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283 Date the business commenced: 02/01/2013. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. 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: Gloria Wood. This statement filed on 01/31/2014. Expires 01/31/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ACE SERVICE COMPANY (2014 B0531). Street address of principal place of business: 9012 St. Jean Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 41745, Bakersfield, CA 93384. REGISTRANTS: David Wayne Raymond, 9012 St. Jean Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312 and Joan Raymond, 9012 St. Jean Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 02/04/2009. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. 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: David W. Raymond. This statement filed on 01/31/2014. Expires 01/31/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 2014.

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Flying bull - A bull rider comes out of the chute at last years Whiskey Flat Daze rodeo.

Showmen Continued from page 1 onymous with rodeo production. After an accident as a rodeo contestant in 1956, Rosser ended a promising career as a rodeo contestant and purchased the Flying U Rodeo Company. For more than 50 years, Rosser and his family have worked to make the Flying U one of the most successful stock contracting firms in professional rodeo. Most other rodeo promoters are just stock suppliers, Flying U rodeo is a rodeo production company. Rosser is 85 years old and still going strong. He brings a staff of 68 people to Kernville. He pro-

motes and produces the entire rodeo. This is his 58th year of returning to the Kern Valley with his show. Rodeo is show business as far as he is concerned. “We love Kernville. If it wasn’t for Kernville, we probablywouldn’t be in rodeo,” he said. According to Rosser, “You have to run the show, you can’t let the show run you. If you don’t keep the audience entertained, they will go somewhere else.” Over the past couple of years, some of the biggest names in bronc riding donned outrageous costumes and hopped aboard some of Flying U’s best bucking horses. The Rosser family lives

a life that revolves around professional rodeo. The family, Cotton and his wife, Karin, operate the Flying U and Cotton’s Cowboy Corral, a western ware store out of Marysville, CA. Both of the Rossers have pilot’s licenses and Cotton has served on the PRCA Board of Directors. Life on the rodeo trail has not been easy, but he manages to make a living doing what he loves and priding himself living the life of a cowboy. Rosser and the Flying U Rodeo Company in the Whiskey Flat Daze Rodeo, can be seen both Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. at the John E. McNally Arena.

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Flat, Mountain Man and Native American Indian Camps. The Encampment is designed to give the whole family a glimpse at what life may have been like back in the 1800s. Camp activities are interactive and there will be opportunities to speak with the residents of the camps. Take the train from the Kernville Museum to the Whiskey Flat Encampment and see hold-ups and gunfights, period music, cowboy cookin’, blacksmithin’ and handmade trinkets, plus the Whiskey Flat Saloon with dancing girls. There will be a church service at the Old West Church on Sunday at 10 a.m. Stories will be acted out by real actors and actresses showing how miners, cowboys and outlaws got along (or didn’t) in the West. There will be actual building of the huts from natural native resources, displays and information on local Native Americans. The Mountain Man camp will include fur trading, teepees, trapping and hunting demonstrations.

Flat weekend spend the day, strolling around the vendors’, arts and crafts, merchandise and food booths in Circle Park, Riverside Park and along Frontage Road. ■ Contests Be sure to check in at the information booth across from Circle Park and enter in some of the many contests of the Flat: costume, whiskerino, pet parade and more. ■ Frog Jumping Step right up and place your bets at center stage in Circle Park at 2 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Win frog bucks too! They are good for spending all over town. ■ Wild West Rodeo On Saturday and Sunday, don’t forget to have a buckin’ good time at the Whiskey Flat Wild West Daze Rodeo at the rodeo grounds, 1 p.m. both days. Events include team roping, bull riding, junior bull/steer riding, barrel racing, food and drink and much more. ■ Buffalo Bill’s Cowboy Indian Exhibition A “must do” at 1 p.m. Friday, and 1:30, 3 and 4:30 p.m. Saturday, on the river in Riverside park. ■ Cowboy, and Indian Encampment And last, but definitely not least, visit the Cowboy, Mountain Man and Indian

Encampments on Scodie Drive across from the rodeo arena. They open at noon on Friday and Saturday and 9:30 a.m. on Sunday. See reenactments of Old West life including cowboy cooking, gunfights, black smithing and storytelling around the campfire. ■ Mayoral Race On Sunday at 3 p.m., the big event will be the announcement of the 2013 Whiskey Flat Mayor at the grandstand on Piute Road. Those costumed folks who have been selling you $1 bribes all weekend are the candidates. It’s all for a good cause. ■ Carnival Amusements Opening at 10 a.m. daily, on Kernville Road (next to the Forest Service work center), the Carnival area is where you can ride all day long and try your luck at games of skill. ■ Melodrama Looking for a little more drama in your life? On Friday or Saturday night enjoy the Whiskey Flat Melodrama, “The Tresure of Silver River,” at the Kernville Elementary School starting at 7 p.m. ■ Street Dance Friday and Saturday nights, at 7 to 9 p.m. p.m. the street dance returns on Piute Drive. ■ Parking There is both free and paid parking all around the Flat.

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