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There is so much to do and see during Whiskey Flat Days weekend February 14 throuth 17. Beginning as a celebration of the 1860-64 Gold Rush, using Kernville’s original name, “Whiskey Flat,” the Presidents’ Day weekend event has become an annual tradition for many and a new discovery for others. This is the 58th annual Whiskey Flat Days and the theme is “Fearless Fighting Bucket Bragade” in honor of our our local firefighting agencies. In 1957, the Kernville

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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

Those attending the Whiskey Flat Daze Rodeo this weekend will have a special guest dropping in, literally! Parachutist Kent Lane will be opening the rodeo both days when he drops from the skies over Kernville sailing into the John E. McNalley Rodeo grounds waving a giant American Flag. Lane's jump will be a first for the Kernville Rodeo kicking off the event. The world champion skydiver his been landing at rodeos for years. "I'm very proud to do it because I am actually a patriotic person" lodging

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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’, arts and crafts, merchandise and food booths in Circle Park, Riverside Park and along Frontage Road. ■ Contests Be sure to check in at

Lane said of his rodeo jumps. Lane is a U.S. Pilots Association rated instructor (including Tandem Wing) and judge and has over 8,000 jumps under his belt, including competition and exhibition. He started Skydiving in 1976. He has competed on a national and world competitive levels winning several gold medals and overall champion cups in U.S. Precision Freefall Championships. He is a

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two-Time Wo r l d Champion competing on the U.S. Team and held three world records. Lane is also a base jumper having his first successful jump off El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in 1978. Lane lives on Ortega Mountain Ranch in Orange County with 15 horses, two burros, two rabbits, three cats, six fish, one turtle, and as Lane would say, one incredible woman. The Whiskey Flat Wild West Daze Rodeo is Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14 and 15, at the rodeo grounds, 1 p.m. both days.

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In case you didn’t already know, there’s an honorary mayor’s race going on. Man Trackin' Jami and her sidekick Whitewater Shawn have been out hunting down buyers for one dollar bribes, and the Keeper Brothers, Jelly Belly Joel and Rockin' Rex picking through trash to find some, the Whiskey Flat Mayor's race is in full swing. Each year the Kernville Chamber of Commerce holds Whiskey Flat Days and to raise the operating funds needed for the year and support local charities. In 1991, the Kernville Chamber was having trouble getting Whiskey Flat Mayor candidates. Then Chamber president, Lanny Borthick got the idea of splitting profits with charitable organizations. The group then agreed on a 60/40 split, 60 per cent going to the Chamber. "That 60 percent promotes local business, tourism, and keeps the visitors coming," said Cheryl Borthick, the current Kernville Chamber President. So when you see a candidate around town, be sure and buy a bribe!

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Visitors to strike it rich in history Michael Batelaan Courier Just in Visitors will be set to stike it rich this year - gold mining history that is - with a visit to the Whiskey Flat Encampment. New to the 1860s mining camp this year is the Randall Mine where, gold paning, sluse box use and pit shaft mining can be experianced. The encampment continues to grow with new tent camps, structures, displays, demonstrations and and more than 100 reenactors. “This year’s camp promises again to be a very unique, histori-

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Mayor Events “Man Trackin’ Jami” (aka: Jami Ward)

■ @Women's Club luncheon and Fashion Show, February 13 At the Elks Lodge, 11:30 a.m., in Wofford Heights. ■ @Ewings February 13 At 5 p.m. Man Trackin’ will be at Ewings on the Kern trackin' herself some cowboys at

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760379-4112. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

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■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 9:30 a.m. (3nd Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Martha Kyt 760-5493754. ■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-4179701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discussion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Gem & Minerals Club MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600.

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

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Hoffmann Hospice 040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. ■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

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

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■ @Whiskey Flat Weekend February 14 through 16 You’ll find Man Trackin’ a little bit of everywhere. Except on Saturday, you’ll find her at The Chatterbox Café in Wofford Heights grabbing up some fresh oysters on the half shell

“The Keeper Brothers” (aka:Rex Hinkey and Joel Walling) ■ @Women’s Club Luncheon and Fashion Show, February 13 11:30 a.m. at the Elks Lodge. Them Keeper ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Tue.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178 ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-2230762. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236. ■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138. ■ 2:30 - 4 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders VFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312

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■ First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services assistance to veterans and widows. Lake Isabella County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Call 661-868-7300 or 866-218-5367.. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

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

Brothers are a gunna join them ladies and show ‘em what fashion really is, long underwear and all! This Whiskey Flat traditional event sets the stage for what is to come in these here Flats fer the next few days. ■ @ Whiskey Flat Days February 13 and 14 Them Keeper Brothers will be out a wanderin’ them streets jest a bribin’, racin’ thar frog and a keepin’ it clean! Ya All kin get bribes and raffle tickets at the Keepers of the Kern booth right thar by Mountain & River Adventures, Friday and Saturday. Come by and meet yer candidates. ■ @Whiskey Flat Melodrama February 13 and 14 Little did ya all know that them Keeper Brothers be super stars and a gunna be a part of that thar theater thang what does go on. Jest check out the Whiskey Flat schedule in the Claim Jumper ta find out what time and how much fer this evening of culture!

Community ■ Whiskey Flat Days February 13, 14, 15, & 16 2015 theme: Fearless Fighting Bucket Brigade. Whiskey Flat Days is one of the most popular festivals during Presidents’ Day Weekend, put on by the Kernville Chamber of Commerce, gotokernville.com. Join us when Kernville reverts to its old name, “Whiskey Flat,” for four nostalgic days of fun for the entire family. For information contact 760-3762629 or email office@kernville chamber.org. ■ KV Indian Community meeting February 14 The Kern Valley Indian Community quarterly meeting and community dinner will be held Saturday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. sharp at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. Dinner will be provided by the Council. Please bring a salad or dessert, a raffle item and gently used household items and clothing to share. ■ KRVFSC Meeting February 19 On Thursday, Feb. 19, 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. Minutes are posted to krvfiresafecouncil.org. ■ Senator Jean Fuller February 19 Our State Senator holds mobile office hours to facilitate communication between her office and the communities she serves. The mobile office in the Kern Valley will be held on Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Kern River Valley County Administration building from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 661-323-0443. ■ Donkey Basketball February 23 Don’t miss Donkey Basketball at 7 p.m. on Monday, at the South Fork Middle School gym. It will be FFA student members vs. teachers from KVHS and South Fork. There is a guarantee of lots of action and family fun, and lots of laughs. Advance tickets can be purchased from any FFA member or at the front office of KVHS for $10 for adults, $8 for grades 7 through 12 and $6 for grades K through 6. At the gate, $12, $10 and $8. ■ Commodities distribution, February 24 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mountain Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m. ■ KRV Collaborative February 26 Join with the Kern River Valley 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.

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Kern Valley Indian Community Meeting The Kern Valley Indian Community quarterly meeting and community dinner will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. sharp at the Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Dinner will be provided by the Council. Please bring a salad or dessert and a raffle item. Bring any gently used household items and clothing to share.

Basic Needs Foundation Spay/Neuter Programs Basic Needs Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce its 5th year providing spay/neuter services to low-income residents of the Kern River Valley. This year there are two programs available: Fix your pits: Qualified pet owners will receive a voucher for free spay/neuter at either Critters Without Litters or 4 Paws in Bakersfield. Dogs must be pit bull, pit bull mix or a breed larger than 40 lb. If you do not have documentation of a rabies vaccination within the past year, you will be required to purchase one at the clinic for $12. Sign up at http://goo.gl/olaJtg or see Deidra at the Lake Isabella Animal Shelter 14891 Highway 178. The Shelter phone number is 760-378-1131. Feral cat trap, Neuter Release: Do you have feral cats living on your property? Get them spayed/neutered and vaccinated to prevent them from multiplying and/or disease. We will provide you with step-by-step instruction on how to humanely TNR. The feral cat package includes free spay/neuter, rabies vaccination, 5-in-1 vaccination and ear-tipping (required for this program) at Critters Without Litters in Bakersfield. If needed, we have trap rental available locally for $3/per day. For more information contact our local volunteer, Denise Derrico by email at FromMotherEarth2@aol.com or on Facebook at Denise.Derrico.77.

State Senator Jean Fuller office hours announced The office of Jean Fuller, our State Senator, holds mobile office hours to facilitate communication between her office and the communities she serves. The mobile office in the Kern Valley will be held on Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Kern River Valley County Administration building from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Hope you can find the time to stop by! Monthly mobile office locations will also be posted on the Senate web site. Please take the opportunity to stop by and visit. To schedule an appointment with a member of the staff, call the District Office at 661-323-0443.

Optimal Hospice recruiting volunteer veterans The volunteer department at Optimal Hospice Care is currently recruiting military veterans from all branches of service for their Vet-to-Vet Volunteer Program. Vet-to-Vet volunteers become an integral member of the caring team who provide comfort and dignity for hospice patients and caregivers who have proudly served our country. Volunteers provide companionship and camaraderie through regular visits, helping the veterans under our care feel that special bond they once had. If you are interested in learning more about our program, contact the volunteer department at Optimal Hospice Care by calling 661-716-4000 or email rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com.

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It was 1955 and I had just returned to civilian life after four years in the Navy, the last two in Submarine Service. There I worked with the Middleworth electronic technicians and the intricacies of submarine radar. My submarine, the Rasher SSR 269, was a radar picket boat. It was there I became familiar with the electronic world and missile defense. With that background, as I returned to civilian life in Fresno, I took a job with North American Aviation as an electrical troubleshooter and installer. Working with jets (F86's) and other similar craft was a clear departure from my stint on a submarine. At least I didn’t have to worry about drowning or depth charges and running silent and running deep. As an electrician, I worked in the cockpit troubleshooting wiring errors and panel instruments. We were told, and it was demonstrated, that most of the switches were hot and the hydraulic machines were connected to the aircrafts’ control which allowed operation of the flight controls. I knew I had to be careful in the cockpit because of the energized electronic circuits. For instance one day with my hand deep in an instrument panel, while wearing a metal watch band I accidentally laid my arm across two “hot”

posts, it burned the band off my arm leaving a third degree circular burn around my wrist. Two days later, another electrician working in an F86 cockpit, whose work had been completed, accidentally hit the wing tank ejection button and blew two wing tanks into the floor as they were jettisoned crushing them flat. For some reason, which I’ll never know, a week later he was promoted to lead foreman. My guess is they figured he could do less harm as a manager than as a worker. North American only stayed in Fresno three years after I started working there. I was promoted to flight line where I worked on jets that were being tested and modified after they had been flown and the bugs worked out. The whole experience was fun and those of us who worked there felt a kinship with the pilots and the aircraft. During the last year that I worked for them, we would receive aircraft with bullet holes and broken windshields, a stark reminder that these planes had been flown in combat. It was a sobering experience. North American moved back to Los Angeles in 1958 and I was given the opportunity to move with them but neither my wife nor I wanted to go down south. So guess where I went to work for the next three years? A grocery store! Instead of testing electrical instruments I was punching the Sweda cash register. I figured by now I could do anything, just give me a job and pay me well. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

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Don’t miss Donkey Basketball on Monday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. at the South Fork Middle School gym. It will be FFA student members vs. teachers from KVHS and South Fork shooting baskets from the backs of live donkeys. There is a guarantee of lots of action and family fun and lots of laughs. Advance tickets can be purchased from any FFA member or at the front office of KVHS for $10 for adults, $8 for grades 7 through 12 and $6 for grades K through 6. At the gate, tickets will be $12, $10 and $8.

17th annual Jeanette Rogers-Erickson Heart Walk Help the Kern Valley Hospital Foundation support the hospital and have some fun and food. $50 for a team of four walkers and one manager or $10 for an individual entry includes lunch. Additional meals are available for $5 each. You may choose 100 percent to the Hospital Foundation or 50 percent to a charity/non-profit group of your choice. Raise extra money by getting donations! Registration for managers is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Trophies will be awarded to the team with most laps, the judges overall choice, the best team costume, the organization with the most teams, the oldest combined team ages. Medals will be awarded to the oldest walker, the youngest walker, the man above age 16 with the most laps, the woman above 16 with the most laps, the youngest team with the most laps, the girl under 16 with the most laps and the boy under 16 with the most laps. Walk from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Kern Valley High School parking lot. Get an entry form before Tuesday, Feb. 24 from Anna Leon at 760-379-5257 ext. 24 or 661-978-8712.

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When was God most real to you? 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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That’s what the sacrificial system modeled for God’s Old Covenant people: imputed righteousness, If someone were which came to them by trusting God to ask you, “When for their forgiveness. The psalmist did God seem most asserted, “As far as the east is from profoundly presthe west, So far has He removed our ent?” or “When did transgressions from us” (Psalm God seem most real 103:12). Their righteousness came to you?” what would through trusting that only by God’s you say? Some loving kindness could it be possible Schlensker folks might rememfor their sins to be forgiven and for ber the birth of their first child. God to come anywhere near them. Others might have some mountaintop The Bible explains that even though worship experience come to their Abraham was not perfect, he mind. Still others “believed the may site some LORD, and the For me, God seemed as close as I breathtaking LORD counted have ever experienced when I encounter with him as righteous received the Lord’s Supper for the the beauty of because of his first time... nature. For me, faith” (Genesis - Schlensker God seemed as 15:6). close as I have Today we ever experienced when I received the know the rest of the story, to which Lord’s Supper for the first time on the the Old Testament sacrificial system day of my Confirmation. What comes pointed: the innocent and perfect to your mind? Lamb of God being sacrificed on a If we think about Who God is, Friday on the altar of Calvary’s cross, though, and if we consider His attribwhere the forgiveness of sins was utes, we might come to a more specif- purchased for all of mankind. That’s ic concept of how and when God where all peoples’ sins were removed comes close to people. Since God is to. That’s where our forgiveness holy and just and, therefore, has a comes from. That’s where the wall zero-tolerance-level for sin and that separated us from God was unrighteousness, He cannot come destroyed. That’s where God is very anywhere near anybody, who is not real! And it’s through the blood of perfect. That’s really bad news for Jesus, shed on that cross, that God anybody who falls short of perfection! comes close to us. If, however, a person’s unrighteousness and imperfection is Dan Schlensker is pastor of removed, then God is no longer Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church unable to come near that person. Lake Isabella.

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Bible Trivia

By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Jeremiah in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. The villains, Sanballat and Geshem, are mentioned in only which book (KJV)? 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther 3. From Ephesians 5, what did Paul recommend as a substitute for wine? Water, Laughter, Love, Holy Spirit 4. Who condemns drinkers who start early in the morning? Job, Isaiah, Ezra, Esther 5. Which king had 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horsemen? David, Jehoash, Solomon, Neco 6. Who wrote the book of Revelation? John, Jude, Matthew, Peter

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

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

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

■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible Study Sun. 10 a.m. ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 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 evening 4 p.m., 760-379-6935 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

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Announcements, Continued from page 3 Convenient way to make child support payments Parents can now pay their child support in cash at thousands of MoneyGram locations throughout California. Previously, parents paying cash could only do so by visiting the Bakersfield child support branch. Those who stand to benefit the most by paying cash through MoneyGram are the self-employed, seasonal workers and those who don’t engage in traditional banking. There are approximately 6,200 MoneyGram locations in California that provide bill payment services. To make a payment through Moneygram, parents will need their personal Participant ID Number and the group “Receive Code 14630.” MoneyGram charges child support customers a $1.99 convenience fee. For many, that is less than the cost of the gas needed to drive to the child support office. Payments can take up to three days to post, so parents are advised to plan accordingly. For more information, call Phyllis Nance at 661-868-8480 or email pnance@co.kern.ca.us.

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

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Kern River Outdoors

Weekend brings opportunities Matt Freeman Courier Columnist

a perfect opportunity to stop in and see the sights in Kernville for a couple hours then head north with your Well it’s here! family and some fishing poles to Whiskey Flat weekcatch some trout in peace and tranend is upon us, and quility. The campgrounds are usually I am excited. The pretty full but almost everybody is in weather looks like it Kernville and no one is fishing! is going to be beauAnother great thing to do this tiful and the valley time of year in our valley, that you Freeman is nice and green. can do concurrently with Whiskey It's going to be a Flat Days, is mountain bike riding. great weekend! Actually, that is one of the best ways Whiskey Flats itself of course is a to tour Whiskey Flat. And right outgreat outdoor activity but for the side of Kernville intrepid outare several good doorsman in us ...with temps in the 70s and clear mountain bike all, there are a skies and no wind. A perfect week- trails, one up at couple opportuthe end of end to get outside... nities that can be Burlando Road easily taken - Freeman that leads to Bull advantage of Run Creek. during this Another great weekend of festivities in our outdoors. spot is riding around down at the First of all, if you like fishing, well Edison Hydro Plant, a lot of little side the Kern River is in great shape this roads and paths there. Out by the airtime of year and it is stocked right port on the backside of the lake there before Whiskey Flat, those fish are are trails all over the place for some going to be hungry and it is great great mountain bike and dirt bike fishing right there in Kernville Park. riding. How do I know this? I do it all the In years past we have had snow, time! Nothing like giving the kids rain and one year even fog for some money to go ride the carnival Whiskey Flat Days, but this year is rides and bring you back a lemonade looking to be absolutely beautiful and popcorn while you sneak down with temps in the 70s and clear skies to the river and catch a couple of and no wind. A perfect weekend to trout. Life is good! get outside here in the Kern River The Kern River above Kernville is Valley! great fishing this time of year too and Matt Freeman is a local resident, something the locals don’t share that businessman and outdoorsman and much. During Whiskey Flats, you can be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo .com or 760-223-0880. basically have the river to yourself! It’s

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

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‘Double take at Beatrice's boardin’ house’ or (‘Things aint always what they seem’) Beatrice’s Boarding House is in the fair-to-middlin’ town of Goodale. Beatrice, the young, beautiful (but somewhat longwinded) owner is in distress. If business doesn’t pick up soon, the honorable establishment will have to close its doors forever. If our poor heroine loses her abode, she and her closest friends will find themselves on the town’s streets. Luther Swett, the cad, not only wants the boarding house, but has his eyes on the beautiful Beatrice. Can the ugliest hero in the history of melodrama save the day? And will the changing of the boarding house to a hilarious “Broadway and

Calendar, Continued from page 2 ■ 17th Jeanette RogersErickson Heart Walk, February 28 Help the Kern Valley Hospital Foundation support the hospital and have some fun and food. $50 for a team of four walkers and one manager or $10 for an individual entry, includes lunch. You may choose 100 percent to the Hospital Foundation or 50 percent to a charity/non-profit group of your choice. Walk from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Kern Valley High School track. Get an entry form before February 24 from Anna Leon at 760-379-5257 ext. 24 or 661-978-8712. ■ Veterans fundraiser February 28 The American Legion Riders Post 711 “For God & Country” veterans’ fundraiser dinner will be held Saturday, Feb. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. In

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Brunch” solve all problems? Throw in a mild-mannered mortician and a cranky boarder who needs a hearing aid and you have a light snow! (Or did we say a nice show?!) The cast features local Kern Valley talent. But wait! That’s not all! Included in this production is a Wild West Musical Comedy Review, featuring musical numbers, comedy acts and even a ventriloquist. There’s something for every taste, including none at all. There will be two performances, Friday and Saturday nights, Feb. 13 and 14, at 7 p.m., in the Kernville Elementary School auditorium. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, and as always, lap sitters and stroller riders are free.

support of safety, justice and representation, tickets are $15 per person. For ticket information call 760977-1736. Every ticket sold helps support a vet. ■ Prayer Breakfast March 5 Each month The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Extension Unit invites the community to join them in prayer for our community, the state and our nation. The Prayer Breakfast is held at Nelda’s in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. Families and members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join them in prayer. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. For more information call 760379-4600. ■ Assistance for Veterans. March 10 The Bakersfield Vet Center provides counseling services to our Veterans living in remote areas of Kern County. The Bakersfield

Vet Center counselor will be at the Senior Center/Veterans Hall from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. For those Veterans attending the Bakersfield VA Clinic for counseling, their families, and any Veteran that feels the need to readjust to civilian life after service in a combat theatre - call at 661323-VETS (8387) to make an appointment at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received on Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and space available. Submitted items deemed entirely or mostly business advertising will not be accepted. Some event information is gathered from the chambers of commerce, KRVR or kernvalley.com.

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Film brings refeshing energy Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor

PICKS OF THE WEEK “Big Hero 6” (PG) -- This Disney animated feature takes us to the futuristic fictional metropolis of San Fransokyo, where a bunch of tech whizzes (and their inflatable robot) build themselves into superheros to battle a Kabuki-masked supervillain. The heart and soul of the supergroup is 14-year-old Hiro (voiced by Ryan Potter) and a doughy, adorable robot caregiver named Baymax (Scott Adsit). It hits all the notes you’d expect from a Disney super-adventure -- a kid for the kids to relate to, a goofy show-stealing sidekick, quirky supporting characters, vulnerable feelings and dazzling animated action sequences. While the characters are loosely adapted from a lesser level of the Marvel Comics world, this world fits in with genre demands while still bringing a refreshing energy to the screen. “Whiplash” (R) -- A gifted young jazz drummer gets pushed to his furthest edges by a merciless music teacher so sadistic and single-minded that you’ll be scared of him too. Andrew (Miles Teller) is a prodigy behind a drum kit, and he’s determined to reach the highest level at his musical conservatory. He catches the attention of the school’s most feared and respected teacher, Terrence (J.K. Simmons), who immediately starts with the mindgames, working Andrew to

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the bone and changing him to the core. The performances are downright amazing. The central pair have such a dynamic going -- are they teacher-and-student, tormentorand-prisoner, father-and-son? J.K. Simmons has, until this point, been known for bit dad roles and insurance commercials. Now he's buried in awards from this outstanding breakthrough role. “Beyond the Lights” (R) -- This touching romance follows Noni (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), a pop singer about to take over the charts with her astounding voice and full-scale sex appeal. Trouble is, stardom and objectification aren’t all Noni was told they would be by her overbearing stage mom (Minnie Driver). When things seem darkest and Noni can’t take it anymore, she’s rescued by a hunky, virtuous cop named Kaz (Nate Parker). Even when the plot wears thin, the performances and directing give it gravity it needs. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s Sauerkraut Soup 1 large carrot, diced 1 onion, diced 2 ribs celery, diced 2 -3 potatoes, peeled and diced 3 cups chicken broth, canned or homemade 8-12 oz. package kielbasa, diced or cut into thin slices 1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and drained

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21 historic buildings as seen on A & E, The History Channel & Featured on BioHD’s “My Ghost Story”, Haunted Discoveries” &”Xtreme Hauntings Live”. Search “Silver City Ghost Antique Shops, Museum Displays, Self & Docent Guided Tours. Town” on Facebook 20 Minutes from Kernville... 100 Years Back in Time! “Like” to see news feed & more!

3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish, CA 93205 Phone 760-379-5146 Bodfish Bob’s Wilted Lettuce 4 bacon strips, cut up 1/4 cup white vinegar 2 T water 2 green onions with tops, sliced 2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 8 to 10 cups torn leaf lettuce 1 hard-cooked egg, chopped In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. To the hot drippings, add the vinegar, water, onions, sugar, salt and pepper, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Place lettuce in a salad bowl; immediately pour dressing over and toss lightly. Top with egg. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.

Bodfish Bob’s Fried Cabbage 1 lb. bacon, finely chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 lbs. cabbage, finely diced 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Fry bacon until crisp and well browned. Drain and set aside. Add chopped onion to the bacon grease and stir until translucent. Add cabbage, pepper flakes, salt and pepper, stirring until all cabbage is coated. Add the crumbled bacon bits and cover. Cook over low heat until cabbage is tender. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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Feed the soil - not the plant Paul Vander Werf Courier Columnist Question: Should wood ash be used in the garden? Answer: The answer is... well, it depends. In general, ash is beneficial Vander Werf as a source for potassium and a number of minor nutrients. Used in moderation (five to 10 pounds per 100 square feet), wood ash from the home fireplace or wood stove is an option that the home gardener should consider. California’s Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 set the mandate to divert waste from community landfills. That year, nearly a billion pounds of wood ash were produced in California. Since then, researchers have been evaluating not only how wood ash can be used in agriculture but how to prevent harm in the environment. Four key concerns identified include 1. Use safety equipment when handling ash, 2. Avoid movement of ash by air or water, 3. prevent grazing livestock from having direct contact with ash and 4. Be cautious of heavy metal concentrations. A particularly important point regarding the responsible use of wood ash in Kern Valley is to keep the ash from contaminating waterways and livestock grazing areas. The home gardener should also make sure to avoid allowing germi-

nating seeds or new plants’ roots to contact freshly spread ash. Thoroughly wash off any ash that gets on foliage and keep ash a few inches away from plants. Ideally, allow at least three weeks after applying ash before planting. The biggest concern when using a soil amendment such as wood ash is the effect on the soil’s pH level. Wood ash will increase the pH level (make the soil more alkaline), which could be disadvantageous if used in excess or for soil with acid-loving plants such as azaleas, camellias and blueberries. Do not apply wood ash to soil that already has a pH level of 7.0 or greater. Ash can sometimes exceed a pH of 12.5, which can be classified as hazardous waste under California’s Hazardous Waste Act, so do not carelessly store large amounts of ash. Note that this article does not address air quality burn restrictions. Please consult with a local authority if you have any concerns about using a wood stove or fireplace in your area. To learn more about gardening, contact the Kern River Garden Group on Facebook or attend a meeting held at 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month (locations to be announced). The March 10 meeting will be held at the Kernville Chamber conference room. Paul Vander Werf is a certified gardening consultant with National Garden Clubs and is president of the Kern River Garden Group.

Health Insurance Matters

Health insurance availability, Part 3 Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist This is the last week to enroll in either an individual or family health plan for most people this year. The 2015 Annual Enrollment ends February 15. Thal Most Americans who are not covered by (Medi-Cal or Medicare) or an employer sponsored program will be paying penalties for non-compliance. There are exceptions. See my January 23 Courier column for details. Last week I discussed programs for the disabled and those over age 65. By design, Medicare was never intended to cover everything, and it has out of pocket expenses. Only the very wealthy can afford to have just Medicare, as the deductibles and copays can be financially devastating. Health care is expensive, and health insurance is the financial vehicle to pay those bills. With Medicare, there are basically three ways to cover the out-of-pocket expenses. You can “self insure.” You can purchase a Medicare Supplement (at 65 costing about $150 a month in Kern County) or “assign” your Medicare benefits to a private insurance company by enrolling in a Medicare Advantage HMO plan. Most Medicare HMO plans in Kern County have a $0 monthly premium, but you will have some restrictions. The Medicare Supplement is the favored plan for most people. “Plan

F” being the most popular. With Plan F, you may go to any doctor, any hospital or other medical provider, and as long as they are a Medicare provider, all the Medicare deductibles and co-pays are covered in full from the very first dollar; no maximum! The Medicare Advantage HMO plan has two major cost factors. For some services, there is an out of pocket “Co-Pay,” normally fairly reasonable, like $200 for an ambulance, or $150 per day for the first five days in the hospital. The other cost is why I shy away from the HMO. It is time. It takes longer to get an appointment. The Medicare HMO can only be purchased between October 15 and December 7 during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), or for special circumstance. Turning 65, loss of employer coverage and moving to a new area are some exceptions. Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are available year round if you are receiving Medi-Cal benefits or have certain medical conditions. Medicare Supplements are available year round. However, these plans do ask medical questions and the insurance company has the right to turn down your application if condition or history have negative factors. It is guaranteed issue for those turning 65, losing group coverage and other exceptions. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) Thal is on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, harrythal@aol.com or harrythal. com.

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) There could be some negative reaction to your tough stance when making a recent decision. But overall, your efforts result in well-earned recognition and all that can follow. TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Your financial situation seems confusing, even for the fiscally savvy Bovine. Maybe it’s the conflicting advice you’re getting. Check it out before things get too tangled. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A relaxed attitude goes a long way in helping you deal with any of life’s irritants that might be popping up this week. You’re also a reassuring role model for others in the same situation. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your aspect favors creativity, which should persuade you to work on your artistic projects. If time is a problem, prioritize your commitments so that your work isn’t compromised. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Scrutinize all the job offers that interest you. Most are honest and worth considering. But a few might not be completely forthcoming about what the job is and what the salary and benefits are. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) An unexpected snafu could delay the completion of a project you’re eager to finish. Find out what’s causing it, fix it, and if you need help, don’t be shy about asking for it. Good luck.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) An idea that could be helpful to you comes from an unlikely source. Listen to it. Discuss it. If necessary, adjust it. If it looks as if it might work out quite well, go ahead and use it. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Be careful about allowing someone to share a very personal secret with you. This could cause problems down the line with others who are involved in that person’s private life. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A cooling down of a relationship could be the result of neglect, unintended or not. To save it from icing over, you need to warm it up with a large dose of hot Sagittarius passion. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) This is a good time to get involved with a number of family matters that involve money and other issues that might jeopardize the closeness between and among family members. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Cheer up. That difficult person who appears to be deliberately stalling your project might just need to be reassured of the value she or he brings to it. PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) Good news! Expect to feel re-energized now that you’ve gone through that stressful energy-depleting period involving a lot of changes. Now, go out there and show them what you can do.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: KERN VALLEY RUNNERS (2015 B0008). Street address of principal place of business: 4324 Birch Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: 4324 Birch Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Christopher Edward Hodge, 4324 Birch Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Christopher Edward Hodge. This statement filed on 01/02/2015. Expires 01/02/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier January 30, February 6, 13 and 20, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: MOBILE AG SERVICE & REPAIR (2015 - B0414). Street address of principal place of business: 4208 Turcon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 13208 Warrenton Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANT: Brian Keith Skelton, 13208 Warrenton Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Date the business commenced: 1/1/2010. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Brian K. Skelton. This statement filed on 01/20/2015. Expires 01/20/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier January 30, February 6, 13 and 20, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: LAKE ISABELLA CREMATION & FUNERAL SOCIETY (2015 - B0582). Street address of principal place of business: 3641 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: 3641 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Betty Lorraine Guidry, 3641 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Date the business commenced: 10/20/2008. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Betty Lorraine Guidry. This statement filed on 01/23/2015. Expires 01/23/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier January 30, February 6, 13 and 20, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: C & F PHOTOGRAPHY (2015 B0717). Street address of principal place of business: 408 Larry St., Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mailing address of business: 408 Larry St., Bakersfield, CA 93307. REGISTRANTS: Alfredo Leos, Jr., 408 Larry Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307 and Cynthia Denise Leos, 408 Larry Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Alfredo Leos. This statement filed on 01/30/2015. Expires 01/30/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A. Guerrero. Published: Kern River Courier February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: MULTICHANNEL MARKETING ACADEMY (2015 - B0370). Street address of principal place of business: 1622 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address of business: 1622 19th St., Bakersfield, CA 93301. REGISTRANTS: App Business Magazine, LLC, 7850 White Lane, E-113, Bakersfield, CA 93309 and Regina Joanne Martinez, 11707 Lindalee Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Marcelo Lopes, CEO. This statement filed on 01/15/2015. Expires 01/15/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SOUTH VALLEY WELDING (2015 B0590). Street address of principal place of business: 7520 Sutters Mill St., Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address of business: 7520 Sutters Mill St., Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANT: South Valley Water Trucks, Inc., 7520 Sutters Mill St., Bakersfield, CA 93313. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Gary Bettis, President. This statement filed on 01/26/2015. Expires 01/26/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2015.

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25 yrs. construction experience wood splitting - yard clean up New to area, strong back, motivated to work, no job too small. Call Robert (661) 489-2187 ___________________________________

Wofford Heights - 1800 sq ft on the boulevard, $695/mo, includes 2bd/1ba apt, water/trash paid. Call 310-489-5990 ___________________________________

I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs - Call Bert (760) 964-2514 ___________________________________ Young female “Doxie” (dachshund) Hopefully fixed & house broke Jack - 760-379-4610

Business Opportunity KV Yellow Cab - For Sale Local business, good clientele Asking $20K, available immediately For details, call owner - 661-754-6622 Need Prayer? Call 760-417-6161 KRV Prayer Room

Wofford Hts - For Rent OR For Sale Available soon - Old motel. Zoned commercial. Open to all ideas. Multiple possibilities. (760) 220-8787

Personal WF Witch, 54, NS/ND, seeks tall kilted WM, 50-60, NS/ND for good deeds, magical meetings & adventure! Reply (423) 309-7541 ___________________________________ Would like to meet a lady companion over 40 who does not smoke. Edwin (503) 803-2463 ___________________________________ Ole Jack will be four score and seven this year. I’m looking for a fit & active, free spirited, non-encumbered, female gal. Get up off the couch and lets have some fun. Please reply to bodfishbob @hotmail.com (760) 379-4610

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: VEGAS TRAVEL SHUTTLE (2015 B0313), DBA #2: VALLEY TRAVEL SERVICE (2015 - B0314), DBA #3: VALLEY TRAVEL SERVICES (2015 B0315). Street address of principal place of business: 988 West Los Angeles St., Shafter, CA 93262. Mailing address of business: 5942 Willoughby Ave., #3, Los Angeles, CA 90038. REGISTRANT: Valley Services, LLC, 5942 Willoughby Ave., #3, Los Angeles, CA 90038. Date the business commenced: 02/18/2014. Business is being conducted as a Limited Liability Company. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Jillian Hallman, Managing Member. This statement filed on 01/14/2015. Expires 01/14/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: LAH DE DAH (2015 - B0702). Street address of principal place of business: 41 Big Blue Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1018, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Crystal Charlotte Angelsea, 800 Dutch Flat Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Date the business commenced: 04/01/2010. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Crystal Charlotte Angelsea. This statement

filed on 01/29/2015. Expires 01/29/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 13, 20, 27 and March 6, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: A & M BUSINESS SERVICES (2015 B0466). Street address of principal place of business: 1550 Luna Court, Rosamond, CA 93560. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 520, Rosamond, CA 93560. REGISTRANT: Mara A. Reeves, 1550 Luna Court, Rosamond, CA 93560. Date the business commenced: 01/02/2015. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Mara A. Reeves. This statement filed on 01/29/2015. Expires 01/29/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 13, 20, 27 and March 6, 2015. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: AZAHN (2010- B0930) Street address of business: 43441 30th Street W, Unit #1, Lancaster, CA 93536. Mailing address of Business: 8101 Camino Media, #171, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Alexander Azhn, 4209 Adidas Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313 and Austin Zahn, Adidas Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 02/08/2010. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 02/04/2015. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: February 13, 20, 27 and March 6, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: AZAHN, LLC (2015 - B0830). Street address of principal place of business: 4209 Adidas Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address of business: 4209 Adidas Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313.

REGISTRANT: Azahn, LLC, 4209 Adidas Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2015. Business is being conducted as a Limited Liability Company. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Alexander Zahn. This statement filed on 02/04/2015. Expires 02/04/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 13, 20, 27 and March 6, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BAKERSFIELD LIPO LIGHT (2015 - B0675), DBA #2: LIPO LIGHT OF BAKERSFIELD (2015 B676). Street address of principal place of business: 5500 Ming Avenue, #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address of business: 10105 Riata Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANT: Marshall David Neal, 10105 Riata Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Marshall David Neal. This statement filed on 01/28/2015. Expires 01/28/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: A. Guerrero. Published by the Kern River Courier February 13, 20, 27 and March 6, 2015.

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from the rodeo arena. See the related front page story. Continued from page 1 ■ Mayoral Race On Sunday at 3 p.m., the big event the information booth across from Circle Park and enter in some of the will be the announcement of the 2013 many contests of the Flat: costume, Whiskey Flat Mayor at the grandstand on Piute Road. Those costumed folks whiskerino, pet parade and more. who have been selling you $1 bribes all ■ Frog Jumping weekend are the candiStep right up and dates. place your bets at center ■ Carnival stage in Circle Park at 2 Beginning as a Amusements p.m. Saturday and 11:30 celebration of the Opening at 10 a.m. a.m. Sunday. Win frog bucks too! They are good 1860-64 Gold Rush, daily, on Kernville Road (next to the Forest for spending all over using Kernville’s Service work center), town. original name, the Carnival area is ■ Wild West Rodeo where you can ride all On Saturday and “Whiskey Flat,” long and try your Sunday, don’t forget to the President’s Day day luck at games of skill. have a buckin’ good time weekend event ■ Melodrama at the Whiskey Flat Wild Looking for a little West Daze Rodeo at the has become an more drama in your rodeo grounds, at 1 p.m. annual tradition. life? On Friday or Events include team ropSaturday night enjoy ing, bull riding, junior the Whiskey Flat bull/steer riding, barrel racing, food and drink and much more. Melodrama, “Double Take at Beatrice’s Boardin’ House” or (“Things Aint ■ Buffalo Bill’s Exhibition Buffalo Bill’s Exhibition is a “must Always What They Seem”), at the do” at 2 p.m. Friday, and 2 and 3 p.m. Kernville Elementary School at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, on the ■ Street Dance Friday and Saturday nights, at 7 to 9 river in Riverside park. p.m. p.m. on Piute Drive. ■ Whiskey Flat Encampment And last, but definitely not least, visit ■ Parking There is both free and paid parking the Cowboy, Mountain Man and Indian Encampments on Scodie Drive across all around the Flat.

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Camps, Continued from page 1 cally accurate experience for the whole family,” said Mike Woodward, producer of the Whiskey Flat encampment. “We even have a new surprise or two for the new and repeat visitors.” ■ Encampment Schedule The Encampment takes place Feb. 13 through 15, during Whiskey Flat Days. Camp events begin at noon on Friday, Feb. 13 and ends at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15 with hourly demonstrations, skits and stories told. The encampment is located accross form the rodeo grounds in Kernville. ■ Saturday Valentine Dance Saturday at 6 to 8 p.m. All those who are in Western attire are welcome to dance to the Bill Hillies. ■ Sunday Church Service There will be an Old West church service Sunday at 10 a.m. There will be six camps: ■ Whiskey Flat Town Camp Will feature hold-ups and gunfights, immigrant wagon with period music, cowboy cookin’, a saloon with dancing girls, Justice of the Peace, boot hill cemetary, saddle maker and leather craft, old west chuck wagon, school and school marm and story tellers of Old Whiskey Flats. ■ Mountain Man Camp

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Will include Fur trading, tee pees, trapping, hunting and period cooking , mountain man shelters and clothing. ■ Native American Camp Will include authentic crafts, hand games, foods, basket making, beading, regalia, and drumming, singing, dancing, speaking in local native language, Native American cultural displays and artifacts from their ancestors, and building of the huts from natural native resources. ■ Miner and Sawmill Camp One will find examples and demonstrations of mining where, gold paning, sluse box use and pit shaft mining can be experianced along side a fine woodworking shop and hit and miss engine powered sawmill. ■ Blacksmth Camp Blacksmithing, horse shoein’ and handmade tools and trinkets will be pounded out using methods of that time by the towns two on site blacksmiths. ■ Civil War Confederate Camp On the far end of the encampment Confederate calvery troopers that once escourted the gold and silver wagons through the area in suport of war efforts will have a camp set up. The Encampment is designed to give the whole family a authentic glimpse at what life may have been like back in the 1800s.

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