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Whiskey Flat Days are here again!

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Buffaloed Bill - The authentic reenactment of Buffalo Bill Cowboys and Indians Exhibition in Riverside Park is just one of the many activities to experience this weekend.

Michael Batelaan Courier Top Story There is so much to do and see during Whiskey Flat Days weekend February 12 through 15.

Beginning as a celebration of the 1860-64 Gold Rush, using Kernville’s original name, “Whiskey Flat,” the Presidents’ Day weekend event has become an annual tradition for many and a new discovery for others.

The theme selected for this year’s 59th annual Whiskey Flat Days is “Moonshiners, Miners & Mail Order Brides”.

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 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.

■ 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 Flat weekend spend the day, strolling around the 160 plus vendors with 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

A wild west weekend of bribin’, bouncin’, dancin’, jumpin’, rockin’, drama, carnival ridin’, shoppin’, cookin’, eatin’, gun fightin’ and buckin’ good times 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, at 1 p.m.

Events include team rop-

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Dwyer, voice of the Kernville rodeo Michael Batelaan Courier Feature Above the sound of bucking bulls and flying riders is the voice of Ted Dwyer, the man with the microphone above the Rodeo Arena. He has been announcing for the Whiskey Flat Wild West Daze Rodeo for fifteen plus years. Dwyer knows many of the participants very well and is always adding many personal comments about them.

This definitely adds to the spectator's enjoyment of the entire show.

Rodeo announcing seems like a healthy and natural progression for the 59-year-old Dwyer, a man that's been deeply rooted in rodeo since the age of 15 when he started riding bareback and saddle bronc. That evolved

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"Can't Buy Me Love" was a great song by Lennon and McCartney and frankly, a pretty good philosophy for Valentine's Day in general.

There really are ways to enjoy a unique and memorable February 14 without overspending. Here are 10 ideas to warm their heart and spare your wallet: ❤1. Begin at the beginning. Maybe your relationship began at work, a party or a bus stop.

Returning to that place and re-stage that moment using little props can re-capture memories. ❤2. Try a little due diligence. Ask your significant other or friend about his or her best Valentine's Day ever. Listen for clues about gifts, activities or places you might try. Don't wait until 48 hours before the holiday; you can always collect creative Valentine's Day ideas 365 days a year. ❤3. Stay near the stove. A fabulous dinner almost always costs less at home.

Plus, it's a more intimate setting and shows dedication and thought. ❤4. Deliver kindness, not presents. Instead of wrapped gifts, what about chores or crafts? Focus on a gift based on something you know how to do rather than something you could just buy. ❤5. If it's a night out, do your homework.

Valentine's Day can be one of the most crowded and expensive nights to go out.

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into rodeo bull riding, a change he didn't tell his parents about at first, but they suspected after finding more prize money than usual stuffed into his Wrangler jean pockets at night. After spontaneously jumping the chutes in 1974 to free a fellow cowboy after being flung from a bull, Dwyer found his niche: bull fighting. It was that year Dwyer turned to the baggy pants and football cleats as a rodeo clown and bullfighter.

While working as bullfighter in 1984 at a PRCA rodeo in Hill City Kansas, a bull from the Dorenkamp Rodeo Co. called "Zorro"and also known as Frontier Airlines ended that career.

After that injury Ted worked on a few movie

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Dwyer series, such as Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Little House on the Prairie, Father Murphy, Back to the Future III and The Shadow Riders. He became a rodeo announcer soon after in 1988, work he's flourished in and continues to enjoy to this day.

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advertising promotion job for a rodeo committee out of Colorado through the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, the announcer for a rodeo in Vail, Colorado, came down with laryngitis. The rodeo committee there asked Dwyer to take his spot in the announcer's booth. He accepted. "I was scared to death but everyone knew me and they always said, 'God only gave me one gift, and it was the gift of gab,'" Dwyer said.

Since 1988, Dwyer has announced for about 50 rodeos a year - summer road trips to rodeos across the country with his 18-year-old traveling partner son.

The Rodeo is a gathering place for friends and

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Schlensker’s, column ‘Two celebrations’ .

Fun & games begin on the Courier puzzle pages.

This week Bodfish Bob’s recipes are foiled again.

Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.

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Storage, Isabella Reservoir 39,593 acre-feet 2015 Reservoir peak 47,666 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 403 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 327 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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MayorEvents “Dead-Eye Dave and Mountain Mouth Kate” (aka: Dave Redman and Kate McDonald)

Published Fridays Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley

“The City Slicker” (aka: Gary Ananian) Find them both all about Whiskey Flat peddlin’ their bribes this weekend.

Publisher Michael Batelaan Editors, Writers Michael Batelaan

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Columnists Bodfish Bob Matt Freeman Rod Middleworth

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Email address: office@kernrivercourier.com Website: www.kernrivercourier.com The Kern River Courier also publishes: Whiskey Flat Claim Jumper Kern Angler Green Living © 2016 Kern River Courier. All Rights Reserved.

Community ■ Whiskey Flat February 12 through 15 Relive the days of the old West all weekend long with food, music, shopping, contests and more! See your Claim Jumper for complete details or online gotokernville .com.

■ Heart Fund Dinner February 13 Join the Eagles in Mt. Mesa for a New York steak dinner at 5 p.m. and enjoy Karaoke, a Cupid's basket, a 50/50 raffle and more!

Tickets are are $16.

Regular activities Fridays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 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.

■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.

■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.

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.

■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Gem & Minerals Club MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600.

Sundays

■ 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.

Mondays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583.

■ 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 Community 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. Dark July/August.

Tuesdays

■ 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; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. 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., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755.

■ 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 760-379-5552.

■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.

■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Wednesdays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762.

■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, beginning 1/6/16 will be meeting temporarily at Mt.View Baptist

■ KRVFSC Meeting February 18 On Thursday, Feb. 18, from 9:30 to 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. See krvfiresafecouncil.org.

■ Commodities distribution February 22 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. Please do not call or contact the church. Call Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, or email yalawgarey@capk.org or see facebook.com/ROTARYKRVFOOD. ■ Kernville Chamber general meeting February 22 The Kernville Chamber of Commerce's General Membership meeting is open to the public and occurs the 4th Monday of every month at the Chamber office in Kernville. All are invited 3 to 4:30 p.m.

■ Donkey basketball February 22 The FFA Boosters are once again sponsoring the FFA Donkey Basketball game at 7

2959 Erskine Creek Rd. Lake Isabella.760-379-3366 or 760-379-5986.

■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304.

■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.

■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella.

760-376-3138.

■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.

■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella.

Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella.

■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band.

■ 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. 760-223-3050 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9114.

Thursdays

■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300.

■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center.

■ 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., LI ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella.

760-376-3138.

■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.

■ 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. 760379-3877.

■ 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. (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.

AA Meetings

■ If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Meetings daily; Kernville, Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 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.

This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed.

p.m. at the South Fork Middle School Gym. This year the FFA members are taking on US Forest Service. Tickets can be purchased by any FFA Students or by contacting Kern Valley High School at 760-379-2611. Presale tickets are adults $9 and students $7 or at the door adults $10 and students $9.

■ KRV Historical Society February 23 The speaker this month will be birder and Kern River Valley Heritage Foundation board member Bob Barnes. Bob will be informing us regarding the Bob Powers Preserve located in Lake Isabella. With the possibility of the Forest Service locating their visitor center at the preserve there.

The Heritage Foundation is also under contract to take control of the 189 acres directly across the boulevard from the Vons Plaza. He also will discuss the "Hot Springs Valley" project and how we can become involved in this exciting project.

The program starts at 7 p.m.

■ Corps Environmental Assessment meetings, February 23 and 24 The Corps will release another Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA #4) referencing the proposed acquisition of part of the Borel Canal. They anticipate the opportunity for public review starting around Feb. 15.

Additionally, the Corps project delivery team will return to Kern County for a series of public meetings: Feb. 23 in Lake Isabella; and Feb. 24 in Kernville.

■ KRV Collaborative February 25 Join with the KRV Collaborative 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 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information.

■ Library Book Sale March 1 The Friends will be a holding book sale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. All monies from the sales are used for your local libraries. Don't miss it.

■ Prayer Breakfast March 3 The Salvation Army invites the community to join them in prayer for our community, the State and our Nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join them in prayer.

Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional.

For more information call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600.

■ Star Party March 5 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club is holding a Star Party starting at sunset at the Fairview Helispot 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about 1 mile S of McNally's). Bundle up; bring some hot chocolate or coffee, and a lounge chair. Contact Rich Burdge at 760376-6290 or richburdge@aol.com.

■ Houchin Blood Drive March 8 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday date. 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.

Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 1 p.m. on Tuesday to make Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public. Any cost must be listed. Items submitted for a free Calendar listing may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by date, event, and space available.

Items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted. Event information compiled from direct submissions to office@kernrivercourier.com and krvmastercalendar. com.

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Traffic & Safety STOP January traffic statistics Scott Griswold, California Highway Patrol Courier Contributor

Traffic Collisions - 21 Non-injury - 14 Injury - 7 Impaired Drivers - 9 Suspended/Unlicensed Drivers Arrested - 21

Fatal - 0

Safety tip of the month: Safety on California's roadways is the CHP's primary focus. Should you become stranded or disabled on the side of the road, call and wait patiently for roadside assistance to arrive. Our goal is to see that you safely get to your destination as soon as possible.

Even a well-maintained vehicle can break down. Having an emergency supply kit in every vehicle, which includes a fully charged cellular telephone, first-aid kit, flashlight, flares, jumper cables, non-perishable food and drinking water, is one way for motorists to be better prepared and help keep themselves and their passengers safe until roadside assistance arrives.

■ If possible, pull over to the right shoulder where you are at less risk of being struck by traffic.

■ If in a lane of traffic, make certain your vehicle is visible to other drivers by turning on your hazard lights or emergency flashers.

■ If you are disabled in the center median of a multi-lane freeway, remain in your vehicle with your seat belt fastened, and call 9-1-1 for assistance.

■ If you exit your vehicle, do so on the opposite side of oncoming traffic and wait as far away from traffic as possible. If available, stand on a sidewalk, behind a guardrail, or up an embankment for further protection.

■ If you are concerned for your safety or your vehicle poses a traffic hazard, dial 9-1-1.

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On Sunday I find complete enjoyment looking through the Sunday ads. I especially like the ones that are printed in color Middleworth and offer items I might want but don't need or can't afford.

Also included in almost every group of ads is one for "Harbor Freight." Now you should know that I consider Harbor Freight the ultimate every man's hardware store. They've got tools of every description and use. If you were to inventory my workshop probably two thirds of what I have comes from Harbor Freight. Let me give you an example of what can happen to a devotee of these stores.

I have always wanted an angle drill and every time I visit Harbor Freight I look longingly at the boxes of angle drills wishing I had one in my shop. I'm not sure why I never bought one but for some reason in my mind I just never needed it. Until one day I decided what the heck I'm going to buy one even if I really don't need it. And I did! Like everything else in the store it was on sale and the description of the angle drill helped seal the deal.

When I got home I took the drill in its box and tried to figure out the best place to store it. Then I figured it out, third drawer down in my

second toolbox and on the left side was the perfect spot. The only problem was that in this perfect spot was another angle drill in a box like the one in my hand. Yep, I bought what I already had and in my befuddled ancient mind was convinced that I needed it. But I didn't!

A page of treasures can be found in another ad by Big 5, the discount sporting goods store. If you were to go by their ad, Big 5 is the home of every shoe known to man and each are on sale at a price impossible to ignore. Usually the shoe ad fills an entire page and covers every sporting event that you might need shoes for. The problem however is that when you pick a shoe from the ad and show it to the clerk, tell him that this is the one you want; he usually disappears through a door going into the warehouse. Ten minutes later comes back without the shoe in the ad but with another that he feels might be close to the one I wanted, but it isn't! However over the years somehow I have bought a closet full of Big 5 shoes which look good and wear well.

In today's paper there were 62 ads hocking things I wanted but didn't need. For instance there is an ad for 31 executive chairs in every price range. Over the years I have bought 3 so the ad must work as far as it concerns me. And so it goes, I guess I'm just an advertisement junkie. Excuse me while I finish reading my Office Max ad.

Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

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Walker open house The Kern Valley Historical Society is delighted to announce an open house event at the estate of Ardis and Gayle Walker. This special occasion is a rare opportunity to tour this historical collection. The Walker House will be open to the entire community on Wednesday February 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

To reach the Walker House in Kernville, go north on Burlando Road, turn left on Rogers Road and right on Walker Drive. The house is on the right hand side. Parking is limited so ride sharing is encouraged. Please be considerate to the neighbors. For more information contact the museum at 760-3766683.

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Art at the Museum for February The Kern River Historical Society is pleased to announce that Howard Pasamanick will be the featured artist during the month of February.

Howard will be displaying his collection he fondly refers to as "Ghosts and Passing Strangers" There will also be a very special reception held in his honor at the museum Saturday February 6th from 4 to 6 p.m. The community is invited to greet the artist and enjoy his engaging work. The museum in Kernville is open Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is always free.

Donkey basketball returns The FFA Boosters are once again sponsoring the FFA Donkey Basketball game on February 22 at 7 p.m. at the South Fork Middle School Gym. This year the FFA members are taking on US Forest Service, so the game should be action packed and full of excitement.

Tickets can be purchased by any FFA Students or by contacting Kern Valley High School at 760-379-2611. Presale tickets are adults $9 and students $7 or at the door adults $10 and students $9. FFA anticipates a sold out event.

Be a Optimal volunteer There are still seats available for the Optimal Hospice Volunteer Orientation being held on February 18 from 9-1 p.m. We are searching for patient family volunteers, veteran to veteran volunteers, pet therapy volunteers, bilingual volunteers and volunteers from all the outlying communities.

Please RSVP at 661-716-4000.

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Two celebrations Church of the Old West Nathan Eddy “Esquire” 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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Billy ‘William’ Hurt May 2, 1933 to January 19, 2016 Billy (William) Kenneth Hurt, aged 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and family on January 19, 2016 in Monrovia, California Bill was born in Cynthiana, Indiana on May 2, 1933 and attended local schools. He had a passion for sports and in high school he played on whatever team was in season!

At the age of 17 he joined the United States Navy and served 9 years, including several tours in the Korean War. His love of sports continued as he became part of the Navy baseball and basketball teams! These teams afforded him opportunities to see many diverse parts of Japan. It was during that time also that he began a lifelong love of motorcycles. When he returned to the United States he often went on weekend bike trips with his buddies. He taught his children and grandchildren to ride as well.

He received an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Navy in 1960 and continued working in Civil Service while residing in Lake Isabella, Calif. He retired from Civil Service while working at China Lake Naval Base on January 3, 2001. Bill was very proud of his military service and was a lifelong member of the Veterans of Foreign War. Bill married a local Indiana woman, Edith Pearl Stone, in 1961 and helped raise her three daughters: Patricia Riley, Johnetta and Nancy Stone. Pearl, Patricia and Johnetta's deaths preceded his own by several years.

In 2008, while attending a dance for seniors in Lake Isabella, he met Sandy Glaser and they married in July of 2013. They enjoyed spending time between their two homes in Lake Isabella and in Monrovia.

Throughout his life Bill was an avid fisherman. His granddaughter, Bridgette, was the latest grandchild to be taught the ins and outs of the sport. Bill learned poker in the Navy and was a cunning player right to the end. His poker group gathered at his house in Monrovia two weeks before his death! He was famous for saying, "Well, I'll keep you honest", while holding a winning hand!

But Bill's greatest gift to everyone was his love of family whether it be blood or adoptive relative. He was loyal to all and drew everyone together. He was a shining example of work ethics and sportsmanship behavior. His sense of humor carried him through any conflicts in life and he was an honorable man. He knew who he was and stayed true to himself. We lost Bill physically but he lives on in our hearts and lives.

Bill is survived by his wife Sandy Glaser-Hurt, step-daughter Nancee Bailey, stepdaughter Tana DeSouza, step-daughter Shannon Johnson and 5 younger siblings: Larry and Marilyn Hurt, Keith Hurt, Steve Hurt, Sandy Hurt-Wilson and Mike and Loli Hurt. Four other siblings preceded him in death: Gene, Tommy, Sally and Danny Hurt.

He is also survived by His 5 grandchildren: Tiffany Dugan, Matthew Zimmer, Sr, Jacey Hines, Bridgette Felgenhauer, Jessica and Brittnee Bailey, Cale and Anika DeSouza. He is survived by 10 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.

A full military honor burial was held January 30, 2016 at the cemetery in Wofford Heights, Ca. After burial a celebration of Bill's life was held at the Lake Isabella, Ca. Veterans of Foreign War facility.

Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist Two days ago was Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season. Lent is a season of repentance and reflection, and its beginning Schlensker calls to mind the old scriptural notion of sorrow and repentance in sackcloth and ashes. We hear Job, (Job 42:6) tell God, "Therefore I retract, And I repent in dust and ashes." Job had come to his senses after having faulted God for allowing him to experience hardship because he had been such a good guy.

In Esther 4:1 we hear that, "When Mordecai learned all that had been done, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the midst of the city and wailed loudly and bitterly." He'd just heard that King Ahasuerus had followed Haman's wicked plan and had signed an edict to annihilate all the Jews in the kingdom, and Mordecai, a Jew, was definitely in a state of mourning!

In Luke 10:13, we hear Jesus say, "Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles had been performed in Tyre and Sidon which occurred in you, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes."

Ash Wednesday, then, is a time of sorrow over sin, a time of taking responsibility for all of our failures before God (repentance), and a time

of recognition of our need for that, upon which the entire time of Lent focuses: the rejection, humiliation, torture, the suffering and execution of Jesus, the Son of God, on our behalf.

And that brings us to Valentine's Day, Sunday, which recalls the selfless, loving actions of St. Valentine in the Roman Empire in first few centuries after Jesus walked the earth. St. Valentine demonstrated the kind of love portrayed by his Savior, when he did the kinds of things on behalf of others, which would get him into trouble in his contemporary situation.

His kind of love, however, was devalued in the 18th C into a more amorous, erotic, touchy-feely kind of love, which is now associated with St. Valentine's Day. But our most crucial need is not for that kind of love. Our foremost need is for the kind of love St. Valentine modeled, the kind of selfless love that Jesus executed for us, when He, according to Philippians 2, "did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, …

And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross." So, as the apostle John puts it, (1 John 1:8-9) "If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." A blessed season of reflection and repentance to you.

Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

Valley places of Worship Kernville

■ 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

Wofford Heights

■ Faith Community North Campus 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 10:30 a.m. & Thursday 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.

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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 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

Southlake/Weldon

■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Faith Community South Campus 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday morning 9 a.m., 760-376-6719 ■ 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.

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Why have that glass of champagne or celebratory cocktail at the restaurant if there's a happy hour nearby where you can save a little money?

Consider mixing and matching venues on a night out to save money. ❤8. Declare a staycation.

Visit museums on halfprice days or out-of-theway eateries you always thought about trying.

Even local hotels might be a better deal than traveling a greater distance. ❤9. You don't have to run for the roses. A dozen roses are a classic gift. But there are potentially cheaper and equally beautiful flower alternatives. If your loved one has a green thumb, consider potted plants or

seeds they can sow later. Remember, spring is right around the corner. ❤10. If you must bling, bling responsibly. If this Valentine's Day involves a wedding engagement or another grand gesture of romance, plan well in advance so you can get advice on what you're buying and ensure it's in line with your loved one's taste.

Maybe a relative with a beautiful ring might offer it or sell it at a friendly price.

Valentine's Day is about the people, not the bill. A little time and creativity can help you devise a memorable day without digging too far into savings.

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By-the-Numbers tale from PIXAR Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor

PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Good Dinosaur” (PG) In a timeline where dinosaurs avoided extinction and developed a little civilization, one young apatosaurus named Arlo (Raymond Ochoa) befriends a wild little mammal critter named Spot (a feral human child). The little dinosaur -- and his pet boy -- are taken from home by a violent storm, and learn to overcome fears against breathtaking animated backdrops of Western landscapes.

It has all of the visual splendor we've come to expect from PIXAR, but the storytelling seems mighty pedestrian compared to what the studio has done in the past. It's a surprisingly by-the-numbers tale of a lost boy trying to find his way, but it also includes a fun bit where Sam Elliott (whose voice has more Western tones than a Monument Valley sunset) voices a grizzled TRex rancher.

“Spotlight” (R) - This basedon-a-true-story film gives a riveting and relevant look into the world of investigative journalism, without the pomp and bombast of sanctifying the investigators. The Boston Globe has a special section called Spotlight, reserved for longer-term, deep-dive stories.

Robby Robinson (Michael Keaton) leads a team including Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams as they take on the live-wire topic of child abuse in the Catholic church,

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and the systems that keep it covered up.

It's an important movie, especially for the way it depicts journalists not as Saints of the Truth, but as passionate people doing a hard job. Keaton and crew are humble and open to admitting mistakes. The story is made that much more powerful by keeping the heroes human.

“Secret in Their Eyes” (R) A group of counter-terrorist investigators are shaken to the core when they find the daughter of one of their own has been brutally murdered. Jess (Julia Roberts) carries the grief with her for 13 years after her daughter's killer is let go.

Her colleague and friend Ray (Chiwetel Ejiofor) continued working on the case all that time, and brings a new lead to Jess and district attorney Claire (Nicole Kidman), setting off a violent vendetta. There's tense drama and a stellar cast, but it's unfortunately bogged down in the trappings of an overlong police procedural. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Bob’s recipes foiled again Bodfish Bob’s Steak Foil Packets 1 pound boneless sirloin , cut 1/2 inch thick 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce

Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s Foil Packet Chicken Dinner 1 chicken breast 1 potato, peeled and sliced 2 carrots, pared and sliced 1 small onion, thinly sliced Salt and pepper to taste Large pat of butter

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Place chicken, potato and carrots on square of foil with the dull side out.

Arrange onion slices over all. Season with salt and pepper. Top with pat of butter. Wrap tightly in foil. Broil over hot coals for 30 to 40 minutes or until chicken is done and potatoes tender.

Note. I like to separate the onion slices into rings rather than use the whole slice in one piece. This is a great meal for one person and can easily be for two by making two packets.

Another variation is to add a tablespoon of barbecue sauce or a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce added to the packet.

Heat grill to medium-high heat.

Trim fat from steak. Cut into thin strips. Place 1/4 of strips in center of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Sprinkle with garlic powder and black pepper.

Top with bell pepper. Bring up foil sides and double fold ends to seal.

Repeat for four packets and leave room for circulation. Grill 8-10 minutes on a covered grill. Great served over rice.

Bodfish Bob’s Chuck Wagon pork chops 6 bone-in pork chops Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1 onion , thinly sliced 4 potatoes , peeled and sliced 1 tablespoon oil 2 teaspoons chili powder Arrange pork chops without overlapping on a large sheet of foil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir flour into barbecue sauce; spoon over pork chops. Arrange onion slices over top.

Toss together potatoes, oil and chili powder; arrange in an layer over onion and seal tightly. Place on grill; cover and cook over medium-high heat for 25 to 30 minutes.

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Matt Freeman Courier Columnist When I was a kid I always used to love bird watching.

My mom got me into it and I was hooked. I hiked all over the hillsides Freeman behind my home looking for different birds and animals; it was a lot of fun and taught me a lot about nature.

The Kern River Valley is quite diverse, we have forests, we have desert, we have high elevation sage and we have riparian forest, all within a few miles of each other. The lake is home to both white and sometimes brown pelicans, great blue herons, several varieties of ducks and many other seasonal aquatic birds. It is a great place to bird watch as is the nature preserve in the South Fork of the Kern reserve area. Some of the land is owned by the Audubon Society and also the Nature Conservancy and it is very diverse, over 200 species of bird have been spotted in the reserve over the years. They offer hiking trails and tours in the summer time and in the fall during the annual Turkey Vulture Festival, which is kind of cool to check out. Turkey Vultures are huge! We also have the rare sighting up here of bald eagles and California condors. I have personally seen bald eagles on several occasions soaring over the lake in winter time, beautiful site.

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watching is up on the North Fork of the Kern. From Kernville on up the elevation experiences a pretty drastic change and the habitat changes as well. Many bird species are attracted to the water and the surrounding vegetation, oftentimes when I am fishing I will see many different birds. I have seen Steller's jays, I saw a Ruddy Duck once, house wrens and dippers, all kinds of neat birds call the river home either on a permanent or seasonal basis.

Once while fishing at the Kernville Edison Power Plant we watched Kingfishers and Blue Herons right in front of us fishing for their dinner.

They definitely know what they’re doing they out-fished us that day!

The amount of birds of prey we have in the valley is impressive as well. Just the other day I was showing a home to some clients and we saw what I think was a Cooper's hawk chasing a bunch of quail. It was really neat to watch. He missed his quarry that time but wow what a great hunter. So if you live up here in the Valley, take the time to stop and look around a bit when you are in the woods, even when you are in town.

There is bird life all over the place. If you are from out of the area and like to come up and visit, come on up and see some of what the Valley has to offer in terms of bird watching, especially in the spring and fall. You won't regret it!

Matt Freeman is a local resident, businessman and outdoorsman and can be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or 760-223-0880.

Forest Service seeks input for multiple activities in 2016 United States Forest Service Courier Release The Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest is asking for the public to identify any pertinent issues that may affect temporary special use permits on the KRRD in 2016. Each year the KRRD receives numerous applications for temporary SUPs for recreation events and other commercial and non-commercial activities on National Forest System lands. Civic groups, schools, individuals, and companies submit these applications. The activities are minor and short term (one time and/or less than one year) in nature.

Scoping is required for all Forest Service proposed actions including those that would be categorically excluded under the National Environmental Policy Act. The Forest Service wants the public's help to identify potential impacts to resource conditions such as threatened or endangered species, critical habitat, wetlands, cultural or archaeological sites, or special designation areas including Wilderness and Wild and Scenic River corridors.

The responsible official, the District Ranger, will determine if significant impacts exist that warrant a higher level of environmental review for each activity. The FS seeks to identify any unforeseen circumstances that may affect these activities.

If no extraordinary circumstances are identified for these proposals,

they may be categorically excluded from documentation in an environmental assessment under 36 CFR 220.6(d)(8) - Approval, modification, or continuation of minor, short-term (1 year or less) special uses of NFS lands or 7 CFR 1b.3(a)(3) Inventories, research activities, and studies, such as resource inventories and routine data collection when such actions are clearly limited in context and intensity.

Examples of SUPs issued by the KRRD over the years include: filming and still photography; bass tournaments and other water based recreation events on Lake Isabella and the Kern River; a variety of gatherings; guided backpacking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and non-wilderness pack and saddle stock trips; weddings; and research studies.

Oftentimes, the permits for these events develop under short notice, and the FS is responsible for processing these permits in a timely manner. This is why it is important for the FS to gather public input in advance of these requests. The KRRD is considering approving applications for these activities during the 2016 season.

If you know of any extraordinary circumstances, have any questions, or need additional information regarding the issuance of these SUPs, please e-mail Special Use Officer Artie Colson at acolson@fs.fed.us or contact him at 661-303-2914.

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Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Department McCray & Laurel, Mt. Mesa 760-379-2681 Recreation information ■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646 ■ Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 Closed weekends.

General information ■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5236 866-KRV4FUN ■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville 760-376-2629 866-KERNVILLE (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads)

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By Fifi Rodriguez 1. MEASUREMENTS: How many seconds are in a day?

2. MOVIES: What comedy of 1980 carried the tagline, "They'll never get caught. They're on a mission from God"?

3. TELVISION: What are the names of Marge's twin sisters on "The Simpsons"?

4. LANGUAGE: What is a cynophile?

5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What are the small indentations on a golf ball called?

6. MEDICAL: What is the more common term for "somniloquy"?

7. GAMES: In chess, what are rooks also known as?

8. U.S. STATES: What is the capital of New York state?

9. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What adjective describes animals with hooves?

10. GEOGRAPHY: What was the prior English name of the nation of Sri Lanka?

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Time is on your side in the early part of the week. But anything left undone by midweek will need to be put into rush mode. The weekend offers choices for you and someone special.

TAURUS (April 30 to May 20) Finally getting credit for a contribution is nice for all you idea-generating Ferdinands and Fernandas. But don't sit on your laurels under the cork tree. Use it as a first step to a bigger opportunity.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Despite the progress made, a hint of doubt might set in. That's OK. You need to stop and consider not only what you're doing but also how you are doing. Make adjustments where needed.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The dreamer is dominant in the Moon Child's aspect, but a dollop of hardheaded practicality is coming up fast and jockeying for space. The challenge is to make room for both modes.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) It's a good week for Leos and Leonas to start assessing what they've done and what they plan to do. Moving to a new environment -- home or job-related -- is a possibility for some Cats.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The week calls for Virgos to make tough decisions, but in a way that leaves the door open for changes. Ask for advice from someone who has been in the position you're in now.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Disappointments are never easy to take, but you have the ability to learn from them and go on to success.

Meanwhile, continue to build up your contacts. You'll need them soon.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Things might still be going much too slowly to suit you. But you need the time to make sure they're going in the right direction. It's easier to make a course correction now rather than later.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Showing some temperament at the way things are going is one way of getting your point across. Just don't overdo it, or you risk turning away more-moderate supporters.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Things could change more quickly this week than you like. But don't fret; you'll most likely find that you're up to the challenges. The weekend offers much-needed relaxation.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Big challenge coming up? Uncross those fingers and believe that you're going to do well. And keep in mind that so many people have faith in your ability to succeed.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Testing the waters is a good way of learning about an opportunity before plunging right in. Ask more questions and be alert to any attempts to avoid giving complete answers.

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Surrounded by a large yard with a covered patio in back. The open kitchen layout includes a stove & refrigerator. Big picture windows line the living room, allowing great views of the trees to be seen throughout the room. A natural stone wall envelops the pellet stove. Large closets in the bedrooms. Cooler, washer & dryer hook-ups. 1 small dog ok. $850 rent/$800dep Wofford Heights Studio apt/1ba newly remodeled.

ALL utilities PAID, TRASH PAID. Tile floors, stove & granite countertops. $400rent/$425 dep, 1/2 off 1st month’s rent, ONLY $625 to move in!

Weldon 3bd/2ba Mobile in the paved Fire Station area. Fully fenced with 2 storage sheds & RV parking. The kitchen includes a gas stove & dishwasher. Washer/dryer hookups. Open living area has a pellet stove also. Easy access with a handicap ramp leading up to a large covered deck. TRASH PD. 1 small dog ok. NEW CARPET & PAINT! $695rent/$700dep, 1/2 off lst month’s rent.

6435 Lake Isabella Blvd (Post Office Center)

Mark Blackstone’s

1 bd trailer - $400/mo. includes space, water and trash. (760) 812-9358 or (760) 812-0459 ____________________________ Onyx - 2bd/1ba remodeled triplex, new appliances, fenced yard., no smoking, trash paid, pets considered, bus stop across st., $550/mo. Special with 1 yr lease - Call 760-220-8787

(760) 417-0805

Wanted I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs. Call Bert (760) 964-2514

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LARRY SCHUPPAN’S Garage Doors and Openers New Sales & Repairs Will pick up all old small and large appliances, batteries, scrap metal, etc. @ no charge.

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“Come in and visit our store... houseplants, We r! unique gifts e Deliv and more!”

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL!!!

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Wofford Heights: Space & units available in Blue Jay Trailer Park - call office for details.

••• 2bd/1ba, 10x50 Mobile Home on private lot. 55+ preferred, Rent $400/mo. + deposit Weldon: 2bd/2ba home, large living room +den, open kitchen, fully fenced front & back yards + 3 lage sheds for extra storage & covered carport. Rent $750/mo.

Onyx: 2bd/1ba home on 4 acres, wood burning stove, large garage w/shelving, fenced front yard. Rent $750/mo.

License #01986312

6505 Wofford Blvd., #3 Kernville-Hi Ho Senior Mobile Home Park, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apt., $490/mo + dep. & utilities, no pets. 760-376-267 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/2ba-$733/mo.

Refurbished MH w/2 car carport, patio/deck, 55+ Pk. 760-9642514 ____________________________ Wofford Hts-2bd/1ba, kit. + dining, large living room w/fpl, laundry rm, over sized garage, No cats or smokers. $800/mo. (760) 223-0544 for app. ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/1ba-$633/mo.

Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ Park. (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Lake Isabella- 2bd/2ba, large den, fenced yard, carport, patio, lots of storage, $600/mo + 600/ deposit.

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Electrical • Plumbing • Painting Yard Work • Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Tractor Work Sprinkler Systems Warner H. Hitch/owner PO Box 1267 Weldon 760-378-3228 Cell: 760-223-2963

Petal Pusher Plus Lake Isabella Florist We are the only Full-Service, AllOccasion Florist in the Kern River Valley 6040 Lake Isabella Blvd. Ste. A, Lake Isabella 760-379-4100 petalpusherplus@ymail,com petalpusherplus.com

South Fork Transmission

FEED BARN GROOMING Dianne Storm Owner

Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennel Pet Supplies 2100 Edith Street Lake Isabella, CA

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We accept all major Credit Cards Erin Hanley Designer/Owner

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(760) 376-1409 (909) 851-4489 Mon. thru Sat., Sun. by Appointment 11006 Kernville Rd.#2 Kernville, CA 93238 www.designsbyerin.org

Recycling Lake Isabella Mon-Sat 8-4 Archies, Kernville Thur 8-4 Kern Christian Church Southlake Fri 8-4

JL WELL DRILLING, INC CA-C57 Lic. # 1007324

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Monitoring Wells Exploration Water Wells Shallow Oil Wells Serving all of Kern County

JOSH LYNCH Owner Operator

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: ANVIL KNIVES (2016-B0317), 484 Burlando Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: P.O. Box 91, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Lawrence John Rynders, 484 Burlando Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 01/12/2016. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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: Lawrence John Rynders. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/14/2016 and expires 01/14/2021.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A. Valenzuela. Published by the Kern River Courier January 22, 29, February 5 and 12, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: JACOBSEN WILLS & TRUSTS (2016B0159), 3453 Quiet Splendor Court, Rosamond, CA 93560. Mailing address: 3453 Quiet Splendor Court, Rosamond, CA 93560. REGISTRANT: Kristen Anne Jacobsen, 3453 Quiet Splendor Court, Rosamond, CA 93560-1321. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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: Kristen Anne Jacobsen. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/08/2016 and expires

01/08/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk.

By: A. Valenzuela.

Published by the Kern River Courier January 22, 29, February 5 and 12, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: KERN WINE SELLER (2016-B0167), 11447 Kernville Road, Suite D, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: 11447 Kernville Road, Suite D, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Mark Thomas Mutz, 300 Breckinridge Avenue, Caliente, CA 93518. Date the business commenced: 01/08/2016. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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: Mark Thomas Mutz.

This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/08/2016 and expires 01/08/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier January 22, 29, February 5 and 12, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: SEQUOIA HEALTH AND FITNESS (2016B0241), 6501 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93258. Mailing address: 5920 Kelso Creek Road, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANT: Kristy Rose Kicklighter, 5920 Kelso Creek Road, Weldon, CA 93283. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2016.

Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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: Kristy Kicklighter. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/12/2016 and expires 01/12/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier January 22, 29, February 5 and 12, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: R&J GONZALEZ TRUCKING (2016B0194), 6504 Patton Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308.

Mailing address: 6504 Patton Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Ruben Gonzalez, 6504 Patton Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308 and Jamie Ranell Gonzalez, 6504 Patton Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308.

Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000.

Business is being conducted as a Married Couple.

This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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: Jamie Gonzalez. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/11/2016 and expires 01/11/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A. Valenzuela. Published by the Kern River Courier January 22, 29, February 5 and 12, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT DBA #1: ABUNDANT BLESSINGS CONSULTING (2016-B0426), 11901 Handel Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address: 11901 Handel Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANTS: Robert Andrew Smith, 11901 Handel Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312 and Alison Elaine Smith, 11901 Handel Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. This Fictitious Business

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224 Cypress Lane Wofford Heights Sites in quiet Sr MHP Laundry facilities • Fishhouse Walk to lake • $290/mo.

Includes water/trash 760-549-9260 ______________________________

RV spaces with private beach Camp Kernville, 24 Sirretta St. Walking distance to downtown $299/mo.

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R V Space - Lake Isabella Large, large space in 55+ MHP Only 1 available $372/mo. includes trash Paradise Mobile Home Estates (760) 379-2092 ______________________________

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Space rent: $200/mo + utilities A fantastic deal for this area!

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Mobile Homes For Sale Need Nothing - Move in Ready

2bd/2ba dbl wide Mobile Home in 55+ park, w/2 car carport, patio/ deck. $15K cash (760) 964-2514

Lake Isabella - 2832 Erskine Creek Vacant Land Road. 3bd/2ba house with 2 car garage (818) 324-0869 2 view lots in Kernville with

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underground electricity & well water. OWC-Terms negotiable (760) 417-0876

28 Cannell Drive, Kernville and Commercial 248 Cowbelle, Kernville Whiskey Flats Weekend Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon. Kernville - two warehouse, shop Call Monica O’Brien buildngs for lease - 760-417-9330 (310) 803-0766 BRE# 01923936 • one 1,500 sq ft - $600/mo •one 3,700 sq ft - $1,200/mo (2,000 sq ft main level Home Wanted w/1,700 sq ft loft) Retired cple living in L.I. w/fixed Help Wanted income seeking home to buy. Fixer upper if OWC w/$4,500 down. Can pay $575/mo w/low int. No parks.

Secretary for Water Company (805) 335-7775 Must be proficient in Microsoft, e-mail, note taking (will train), Need Prayer? have access to computer & be Call 760-417-6161 able to work on own schedule.

Contact Linda @ 760-417-9321, KRV Prayer Room Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm by 3/1/16

Richard •Drywall Repair• •Painting•

Elton •Stucco Patch• •Plaster Patch•

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Lake Isabella - Move in Ready 3bd/2ba double wide MH in 55+ park w/2 car carport, patio/ deck. $32K cash (760) 9642514

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I buy Mobile Homes Cash 24 Hrs Call Bert (760) 964-2514 ______________________________

Bodfish - 2bd/1ba, 1,600 sq ft mobile home w/2 car garage and 360 mountain & lake views. (702) 526-3054

For Sale FIREWOOD Pine - $170 cord 760-812-9358 760-812-0459 ______________________________

2007 Harley Davidson Like new (951) 768-1418

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St. Peters Anglican Church Everyone is invited to come join us Sunday at 10:00am 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville 760-376-6362 Tom Hunt, Pastor

Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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 with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/20/2016 and expires 01/20/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A. Valenzuela. Published by the Kern River Courier January 29, February 5, 12 and 19, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: SIMPLY CASUAL BOUTIQUE (2016B0078), 2 ShadowGlen Way, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: 2 ShadowGlen Way, Wofford Heights, CA 93285.

REGISTRANT: Christina Dawn Wren, 2 ShadowGlen Way, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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: Christina Dawn Wren. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/06/2016 and expires 01/06/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier January 29, February 5, 12 and 19, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: THIS AND THAT GARDEN GROW CARE (2016-B0376), 7000 Silver Spray Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address: 7000 Silver Spray Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANT: James H. Collins, Jr., 7000 Silver Spray Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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: James H. Collins, Jr.. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/19/2016 and expires 01/19/2021.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier January 29, February 5, 12 and 19, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-03012-CA, A.P.N.: 417-212-06-00, Property Address: 1022 Clearview Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561-2355 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/07/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Aniceto T. Baliton, Jr. and Magda E. Baliton, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 02/17/2006 as Instrument No. 0206040826 in Book --, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 03/04/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $356,365.12. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1022 Clearview Street, Tehachapi, CA 935612355, A.P.N.: 417-212-06-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $356,365.12. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagem ent/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-03012-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: January 27, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.alti-

source.com\/MortgageServices/DefaultManagemen t/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Infor-mation, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier February 5, 12 and 19, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-03165-CA, A.P.N.: 128-042-12-00, Property Address: 1712 Davidson Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/23/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Graciela Chavez, an Unmarried Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 08/31/2006 as Instrument No. 0206217890 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 03/02/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $122,554.53. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1712 Davidson Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305, A.P.N.: 128-042-12-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $122,554.53. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagem ent/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-03165-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: January 22, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement /TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Infor-mation, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier February 5, 12 and 19, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-02446-CA, A.P.N.: 251-632-14-00, Property Address: 2333 Alpaca Avenue, Rosamond, CA 93560 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/17/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Robert David Little and Judith Crosby Little, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 04/30/2007 as Instrument No. 0207091781 in Book --, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 03/04/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $281,302.88. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices Legals, Continued from page 10 by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2333 Alpaca Avenue, Rosamond, CA 93560, A.P.N.: 251-632-14-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $281,302.88. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201502446-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: January 22, 2016.

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606.

Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServi ces/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.la spx For Non-automated Sale Infor-mation, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier February 5, 12 and 19, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 15-0013 - APN: 181-20015-00-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09-18-2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 25, 2016 at 12:00 pm, Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 11-19-2013, as Inst. No. 000213168414 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Frank T. Nguyen, a Single Man, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: Outside the main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. ALL CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ELITE TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: The West one-half of the Southeast one-fourth of the Northwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 30 South, Range 37 East, Mount Diablo Meridian, in the unincorporated area of the County of

Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: ALL DAY TESTING (2016B0177), DBA#2: ART DURAN TESTING (2016-B0178, 900 El Rancho Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Mailing address: 900 El Rancho Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93304.

REGISTRANT: Arturo Duran Lopez, 900 El Rancho Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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: Arturo Duran Lopez. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/08/2016 and expires 01/08/2021.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2016.

Fictitious Business Names

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: ACE TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL (2016-B0365), 1500 East Brundage Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307.

Mailing address: 10301 Silverthorne Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANTS: Harinder Singh, 10301 Silverthorne Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314 and Sandeep Singh Grewal, 10301 Silverthorne Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314.

Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000.

Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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: Sandeep Grewal. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/19/2016 and expires 01/19/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk.

By: M. Dominguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier February 12, 19, 26 and March 4, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: MANNA HOUSE PAYEE SERVICE (2016-B0483), 6433 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

Mailing address: P.O. Box K, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: Penny Clawson, 1 Verna Street, Bodfish, CA 93205 and Verna Riley, 869 Rim Road, Bodfish, CA 93205. Date the business commenced: 06/07/2006. Business is being conducted as Co-Partners. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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: Penny Clawson. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/22/2016 and expires 01/22/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 12, 19, 26 and March 4, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: Y-KNOTT PUB (2016-B0875), 3930 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: 3930 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: David Andrew Gallup, 3930 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93205. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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 Andrew Gallup. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 02/05/2016 and expires 02/05/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier February 12, 19, 26 and March 4, 2016.

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Kern, State of California, according to the Official Plat thereof. Except that portion of said land lying within the Southern Pacific Railroad. Also that portion of said land lying within Cantil Road. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be Vacant Land - directions may be obtained by written request within 10 days of the first publication of this notice from: Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., 554 West Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, CA 93534.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $22,897.30. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Date: February 1, 2016. Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., as Trustee, 554 West Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on the notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgages, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 661-945-5525 using the file number 15-0013. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet web site. The best way to verify the postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

(Published by the Kern River Courier February 5, 12 and 19, 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: TY'S YARD SERVICE (2016B0622), 2613 Lucerne Way, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: 2613 Lucerne Way, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Tyler David Simmons, 2613 Lucerne Way, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000.

Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk.

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: Tyler David Simmons. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/28/2016 and expires 01/28/2021. Mary B.

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The effects of supply and demand Matt Freeman Courier Columnist We have all heard it before: the ultimate driver of economic conditions is supply and demand. Though this is not true in Freeman every respect in terms of the economy it sure is true when it comes to real estate.

When there is an over abundance of property on the market, and not enough buyers for whatever reason prices either go down or stagnant.

When there is an abundance of buyers coupled with a lack of housing, prices rise due to demand.

Supply and demand are the driving forces of any real estate market.

A great example is what is happening in the large California cities right now, which affects us directly also here in the Valley. In places like San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, etc. the real estate market is more than recovered from the doldrums of 2008-2009. Why is that, they got hit just as hard as we did, right? Well absolutely they did, in some cases even harder but the catch with those markets is that there is a shortage of housing, especially affordable housing in all of them. San Francisco has such a shortage of housing that the average property is listed for close to 1.5 million dollars. That does not even buy you an amazing home either, that is just a tract house!

There is a chronic shortage of housing there because of the geography and the economic vitality of the city, there just is not enough room. San Diego and Orange County have housing shortages as well; they cannot seem to build them fast enough, so we have seen these regions come back in a big way since the housing bust. This is happening in Bakersfield and Ridgecrest as well but to a lesser degree.

The rural areas have not fared as well unfortunately, because despite the cities having a housing shortage the rural areas have not had that issue. If anything rural areas have had an increase in the availability of housing due to the foreclosure crisis following the housing bust of 20082009. That is definitely true here locally. The more foreclosure properties on the market, the more inventory and the harder it can be for sellers to compete.

Keeping these issues in mind, supply and demand is the ultimate reason why the housing market has not boomed like the cities have since 2008. However I believe we are on the way to a better market here in the Valley, we have seen better numbers the last couple of years and it looks like this drought is at least easing up. Next time I will go out on a limb and predict the market conditions for the Kern River Valley for the next 5 years. Let's see if I get it right!

Matt Freeman is a realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

KRVCF 2015 Activities Report

Matching funds sought Joseph Ciriello Kern River Valley Community Fund Courier Release During 2015 the Kern River Valley Community Fund continued its activities raising money for the KRVCF Endowed Fund. As many of you know, the KRVCF Endowed Fund is a permanent fund where the principal stays in place while the interest generated by the fund is given each year as grants to local non-profit organizations for the benefit of the people of our Valley.

KRVCF has been raising money for the Endowed Fund and has a matching gift program where each dollar given to the fund is matched by a dollar designated for that purpose. If you give ten dollars to the fund twenty dollars goes to the fund. From January 2015 to today $45,057.94 was added to the Endowed Fund bringing the balance of the Fund to $165,340.93.

When the fund reaches a balance of $200,000 it will become viable to grant approximately $5,000.00 each year to local non-profits on a continuing basis "forever". And, of course, as the fund grows from the $200,000 point even more money will be available for future grant making.

While the KRVCF Committee is working to raise the sustainable $200,000 balance in the Endowed Fund, the Committee also operates a Non-Endowed Fund where Committee members contribute to a fund to help the Valley in the meantime. In 2015 the Non-Endowed Fund contributed to several worthy causes.

KRVCF Committee Members

Marsha and Tim Lassen in conversation with Erin Woodward from Kern Valley High School found out that a fund that had been established to help graduating high school students with fees required to take college entrance and advance placement examinations had been depleted of all funds. In cooperation with the Kern River Valley Educational and Cultural Foundation KRVCF deposited $2,000 to make this fund active again.

The KRVCF Non-Endowed fund also sent funds to the Kern River Valley Food Distribution program to purchase new freezers and to the KRV chapter of the American Youth Soccer Organization as well as to Kern Valley Aquatics Program.

KRVCF Committee Members have been working with the Kern Community Foundation to ensure that Rudnick Family Endowment for Scholarships go to Kern Valley High School students as well as other students in Kern County.

The Kern River Valley Community Fund needs the final $35,000 to activate its Endowed Fund.

That means $17,500,000 needs to be raised which will be matched by the matching fund adding the $35,000 necessary to begin annual grants. With a balance of $200,000 the Fund will be permanent and will begin awarding grants every year.

What KRVCF needs is money and help. If you would like to make a contribution to the Endowed Fund or you would like to join the effort to help our Valley please contact Joe Ciriello at 760-223-2345 or Tim Lassen at 760-4201106.

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■ Buffalo Bill’s Exhibition Buffalo Bill’s Exhibition is a “must do” at 2 p.m.

Friday, and 2 and 3 p.m.

Saturday and 2 p.m.

Sunday, on the river in Riverside park.

■ Whiskey Flat Encampment And last, but definitely not least, visit the Cowboy, Mountain Man and Indian Village Encampments on Scodie Drive across from the rodeo arena Friday

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neighbors that might not see each other for years beyond rodeo weekend.

"It's a reunion for everyone, and that's what a rodeo is about," Dwyer said. "It's a place where people come to congregate."

Dwyer hopes his work as a rodeo announcer helps give rodeo-goers a feeling for the way the Wild West was, while also blending in an understanding of the difficulties of the modern day cowboy. Dwyer wants people to leave the stands seeing the cowboy for what he is - the hero of the rodeo.

Dwyer's favorite part of rodeo announcing is its opening ceremony, where he gets to explain the sport's history and watch the people in the stands rise up to pay tribute to the American flag.

"It's an American sport," Dwyer said. "It's family entertainment and it's one of the few sports now that you can afford to take the whole family to.

Rodeo has changed a lot over the years but it has maintained its roots."

Rodeo is also rooted deep in his 18-year-old son Michael's blood, having traveled with his father to rodeos since he was a baby. Dwyer recalls

through Sunday with a old west attire Valentine Dance Saturday night February 13 at 6 p.m and old time Sunday outdoor church service at 10 a.m.

Both at the encampment grounds.

■ Mayoral Race On Sunday at 3 p.m., the big event will be the announcement of the 2016 Whiskey Flat Mayor Race at the grandstand at Tobias Road and Circle Park.

Those costumed folks who have been selling you $1 bribes all weekend are the candidates.

■ Carnival Amusements Opening at 10 a.m. daily, on Riverside Drive (along Riverside Park), 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, by Sierra Performing, or SPA, “Westward Whoa“, at the Kernville Elementary School at 7 p.m. Tickets $10.

■ Music and Street dance With live entertainment beginning Friday at 3 to 7 p.m. at Circle Park.

■ Parking There is both free and paid parking all around the Flat all weekend.

memories of some of their first rodeos together: Michael snug in a baby backpack on his side while announcing.

Michael started riding steers in junior rodeos last year. During the winter months Michael is on a traveling Ice Hockey team called the Fresno Jr. Monsters that won the 2011 California Amateur Hockey Association State Championships, so Dad announces Youth and College Hockey games as well.

"If all he gets out of it is the time we spent together - that's the most important thing," Dwyer said.

"He's the best traveling partner I ever had.

Actually, he's my hero."

Dwyer has gathered a lot of recognition from the cowboy world for his work, winning the International Pro Rodeo Association" Western Region Announcer of the Year award, covering 12 states and two provinces of Canada, eight times, and announcing for the California Cowboys Pro Rodeo Association's State Finals in Redding four times as well as the Pacific Collegiate Hockey Associations Adams Cup Playoffs and Finals.

Beyond the awards, some of his greatest compliments are being invited back to many rodeos year

after year.

Dwyer also doesn't hesitate while announcing plugging his favorite haunts while here in Kernville whether it’s where he’s staying, a steak a McNally’s Fairveiw or coffee and a meal at Cheryl’s Diner.

“Every one (rodeo) is different, Kernville attracts the LA Basin and it’s the locals, everyone makes you feel welcome” said Dwyer.

Dwyer is now announcing about 50 performances per year, for various stock contractors and rodeo committees around the country. Also, about 20 Ice Hockey games per year as well.

"If I can turn a rodeo spectator into a rodeo fan, that tickles me plum to death," Dwyer said.

Dwyer is happy to see a lot of young rodeo talent, and as an announcer, he's had the pleasure of announcing guys he used to ride with and now, many of their children.

"Rodeo is a big, huge family," said Dwyer, adding that even competing riders often help one another. "The camaraderie in the sport is extraordinary."

For Dwyer announcing this weekend is definitely not his first rodeo and lucky for us won't be his last.