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Heidi Carter-Escudero Dept. of Human Services Courier Release The Kern County Department of Human Services has announced the 2015 JobFest Series, bringing employment opportunities to every region of Kern County. With the County’s overall unemployment rate at 9.9 percent, the JobFest series is just one way the Department of Human Services is working to improve the lives of families in our communities. ■ Lake Isabella JobFest will take place on Thursday, March 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at The Lake Isabella Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. The Unemployment rate in the Kern River Valley is 11.8 percent. ■ Ridgecrest JobFest will take place on Thursday, April 23 at the Kerr McGee Center, 100 S. California Ave in Ridgecrest from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ridgecrest’s unemployment rate is 5.5 percent. ■ Bakersfield JobFest will take place on Tuesday, May 21 at The Rabobank Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, from 9 a.m. to noon. Bakersfield's unemployment rate is 6.8 percent. Employers with current job openings are invited to participate at no cost. Contact Brandon Evans at 661-631-6041 to receive an E m p l o y e r Participation Commitment Form for your local job fair. Dress for success and bring at least 20 resume copies. Job leads and resume assistance is available everyday to the public at all of the DHS locations. Visit kcdhs.org for information.

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Lost and found - ‘“Man Trackin’ Jami” thanks her supporters as “Whitewater Shawn” looks on. Two years ago Jami came in second as Deputy Mayor but saw victory this year. See more pictures from Whiskey Flat Days on pages 6 and 12.

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Fearlessly they fought: visitors, vendors, and rodeo fans alike arrived by the bucket load at the Fearless, "Fighting, Bucket Brigade," 2015 Whiskey Flat Days. The crowd for 2015 was an estimated 60,000 this past weekend. "The crowds on Saturday were unbelievable!" said Lily Mason, Kernville Chamber of Commerce

was "Man Trackin' Jami" and "Whitewater Shawn" that bribed their way to a close win over the "Keeper Brothers; Rockin' Rex and Jelly Belly Joel" with $8,010. The Brothers were close behind raising $7,700 in bribes. The Whiskey Flat Days mayor candidates split their earnings with the chamber with 60 percent of bribe money going to the Chamber and 40 percent going to the candidates' charities.

Executive Director. The money raised goes back into the community to support and promote the town of Kernville year round. "We had 160 spaces sold for vendors, a record year, almost 40 frog sponsors and our mayor's race candidates combined, raised over $15,000,"she said. "That will certainly go to help fund chamber operations this coming year." In the mayor's race it

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On Thursday, Feb. 12, Kern River Valley Senior Citizens, Inc. hosted a well attended all seniors meeting for the Kern River Valley at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. Kern County officials who deal with seniors and the Senior Center who attended in person were Lito Morillo, the director of the Kern County Aging and Adult Services Department which provides the senior nutrition lunches and Bob LeRude, director of Kern County Parks and Recreation which runs the Senior/Vet’s center buildings, handling reservations for the busiest senior center in the county. Beside the key department heads, nearly all the staff of the senior center and senior nutrition lunch program were on hand to listen to our seniors and to participate. With some potential

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Resolving conflicts - Al Hoerner moderates the meeting for those in attendance at the Senior/Vets center in Lake iasabella.

hot button issues, the directors Morillo and LeRude made the meeting a congenial, “Let’s get something done” kind of meeting, not just a recitation of budget woes and bureaucratic constraints. One of the largest issues had to do with conflicts of use of the main senior lunch room on Wednesdays, when it is followed KRVSC bingo. The department heads promised to check into these concerns,

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looking for a better solution. Another issue was the need for reservations 24 hours ahead of time for the senior lunches held Monday through Friday. Staff needs to know how many lunches to prepare in advance. They are under tight budget constraints so can’t just guess and make too many meals, wasting some of them. The Aging and Adult Services Department also needs statistics from the signnature

Also, a total of 7,000 visited the Whiskey Flat Encampment Friday through Sunday afternoons according to Encampment Producer, Mike Woodward. "This was based on very nice weather and a constant flow of visitors all day long till sundown the entire weekend, which we normally don't see," he said.

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up sheets since the program is backed by Federal and State grants. Morillo explained that his department will soon begin a Senior Needs Assessment for the entire county. Morillo assured those present that KRVSC would have a role in formulating that study to make it even more useful to seniors and decision makers. Morillo also announced that Aging and Adult Services will be taking over providing the napkins, coffee, tea etc. that KRVSC has been raising money for, freeing up KRVSC’s resources to other projects, like increased advertising to better outreach to the KRV’s 4,727 seniors. KRVSC explained its project to provide several large High Definitive TVs and greatly enhanced free wireless Internet at the Senior Center (the

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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 47,617 acre-feet 2014 Reservoir peak 80,737 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 207 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 225 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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■ KRVAA February 23 The Kern River Valley Art Association general meeting is Monday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center, presenting N. John Schmitt, a native Californian and freelance wildlife artist who has made the Kern River Valley his home for the past 15 years.

■ 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. Starts at 8 a.m.

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Regular activities Fridays

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

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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.

■ 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 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178

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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.

Bingo Guide

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

■ Local Authors’ New Publication February 24 The Kern River Valley Historical Society monthly meeting will spotlight the new book just released by two of its very own members. Gene Verbeet and Larry Holochwost will be debuting their latest work, The Golden Trout Wilderness: the forty year struggle to preserve the ancient territory of the California golden trout at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella Tuesday Feb. 24 starting at 7 p.m. The community is invited to attend this informative meeting. Admission is always free and refreshments will be served. For information contact the museum at 376-6683. ■ KRV Collaborative February 26 Join with the Kern River Valley Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org. ■ 17th Jeanette Rogers-Erickson 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 go 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 Tuesday, Feb. 24 from Anna Leon at 760-379-5257 ext. 24 or 661-9788712. ■ 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 support of safety, justice and representation, tickets are $15 per person. For ticket information call 760-977-1736. Every ticket sold helps support a vet. ■ Used book sale March 4 Spport your local libraries at the March used book sale at the main library located at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. Members Only sale starts on Wednesday, March 4 from 3 to 6 p.m. Membership is $10 and may be purchased at the sale or library. Any questions, contact 760-223-3449. ■ 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 760-379-4600. ■ Used book sale March 5, 6 and 7 Please support your local libraries at the March used book sale at the main library located at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. Open to the public on Thursday, March 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday March 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday March 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Membership is $10 and may be purchased at the sale or library. Any questions, contact 760-2233449. 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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Local illustrator to speak The Kern River Valley Art Association general meeting is Monday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. N. John Schmitt, a native Californian and freelance wildlife artist who has made the Kern River Valley his home for the past 15 years, is the guest presenter. Before earning his living as an illustrator he worked as a field biologist, which included several years on the Peregrine Falcon and California Condor recovery programs. He also worked for the Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology, which provided opportunities to travel and work in Central and South America, and Southeast Asia. He has also traveled in the UK, Spain, Mexico, India and Nepal. Schmitt has always had a keen interest in natural history, especially birds, and has always tried to keep diaries and field notes, embellished with field sketches of birds and animals, throughout his travels.. To date, Schmitt has illustrated numerous books and magazine articles, including: A Field Guide to the Raptors of Europe, The Middle East, and North Africa; Birds of Prey of the Indian Subcontinent; A Guide to the Birds of Trinidad & Tobago; The Ripley Guide to the Birds of South Asia and, The National Geographic Guide to the Birds of North America, to name a few. He is also a regular contributor to Cornell’s Living Bird magazine, and is currently working on A Field Guide to the Raptors of Mexico and Central America, and The Handbook to the Birds of South America.

Local authors reveal new publication The Kern River Valley Historical Society’s monthly meeting will spotlight the new book just released by two of its very own members. Gene Verbeet and Larry Holochwost will be debuting their latest work -- The Golden Trout Wilderness: the 40-year struggle to preserve the ancient territory of the California golden trout. Three years of researching the files located in the Ardis and Gayle Walker House have resulted in this fascinating story of how the Walkers helped shape the wild The two will be sharing the insights they gained while researching for this endeavor. The presentation will be held at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella, Tuesday Feb. starting at 7p.m. The entire community is invited to attend this informative story regarding how our local forest and river were protected for future generations by these local community leaders. Admission is always free and refreshments will be served. For more information contact the museum at 376-6683. You can also like them on Facebook or check out their website.

Last weekend was a biggee! It’s always the biggest wellattended celebration of history in all of Kern County. Called Whiskey Middleworth Flat, it’s four days of rodeos, encampments, art shows, a parade, a carnival and something for everybody. We had breakfast on Saturday morning at the Masonic Lodge where we were treated to a heaping plate full of breakfast goodies. Parking is always a problem, where do you park 10,000 extra vehicles? I’ll tell you where you park them, anywhere there is an open spot, and you had better be fast or someone will steal it right out from under you. This year the parked cars extended beyond the golf course well over a half mile out of town. Inconvenient or not, everyone was having fun walking and riding and visiting all of the vendor tents that abounded around Circle Park, and the immediate side street next to Cheryl’s Diner even spilling into Riverside Park. We even saw amongst the crowd a fellow with a fishing pole catching fish. No one was using the river except him and he seemed oblivious of all the commotion. He had two fish on his stringer and got a bite while I was watching. The road department and the Highway Patrol set up lanes so traffic could still proceed even while the

Whiskey Flat Parade was going on. The Kernville Chamber of Commerce and all of its helpers should be congratulated on anticipating how things would proceed and be done. For instance, next to the Museum on Big Blue were four extremely clean portapotties which included a wash stand. Others were also placed in various places around town. The Historical Society’s entry into the parade was a 90-year-old Graham Truck. In the bed of the truck there were five screaming, waving members. I was lucky to ride in the cab. It was fun sitting in the truck and looking out at the huge crowd of visitors along the parade route clapping and waving back to us. Almost 100 entries in the parade entertained the crowd. Topping off the activities of the day was the melodrama held at the Kernville School. There was, of course, the villain, the heroine, and assorted characters. Directly below the stage was a man who with cards told the audience when to “Boo” or “Hiss.” Some terrible jokes were told by cowboys wandering through the set at various intervals. During intermission, a group of eight cowboys dressed in grey, armed and mean looking, came into the auditorium, paraded past the audience crossed their arms standing there looking villainous and then they left. We don’t know why they were there or where they went but it was kind of spooky. The weather was perfect, clear, not too hot or cold. It was the best of times. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

Country Star: 'Lacy J. Dalton' "Concert Dinner Show" At "Ewing's On the Kern" 125 Buena Vista Dr, Kernville with Opening Act: Guitar Legend Brian Lonbeck Dinner Specials Sold Separately (House Smoked Tri-Tip Dinner for two $30) Limited Seating: 2 Shows Friday February 27th. 4:30 & 7:30pm Advance Ticket Sales Online: $20 Gen. Adm. $50 VIP*, or Tickets at the Door: $30 Gen. $70 VIP* *VIP Ticket gets you access 30 minutes earlier than posted show times to a Meet & Greet, Appetizers and Preferred Seating. Ticket questions or charge by phone: 661-565-3030 www.purplepass.com/RockwellOPRY

Tax assistance offered Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is available Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lake Isabella branch library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella.

Bedtime Math equals sweet dreams Did you know that the top 15 highest-paying jobs all involve math skills? Early math skills are vital to students’ success and a recent study shows that American students ranked 25th out of 34 industrialized countries in mathematics. To help reverse the trend, the Kern River Valley Branch Library in Lake Isabella will be hosting a new program, Bedtime Math on Saturday, March 7 at 2 p.m. Children are encouraged to come dressed in their pajamas and have fun with math while working on solving tangram puzzles, completing wacky math problems and even creating their own dominoes. This fun program is geared towards children ages 6 to 12 and will help children fall in love with numbers so they can handle the math in real life. For more information contact the KRV Branch at 760-5492083.

Driver Safety Program Scheduled The Next AARP Driver Safety Program will be held Tuesday, March 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in Lake Isabella, 2931 Erskine Creek Road. Participants must attend the entire day. The course does not involve driving, but does emphasize safe driving procedures for older drivers. In California, a certificate of course completion usually entitles the participant to a reduction in their auto insurance for three years following the date of the class. All materials and workbooks have been recently updated and include the latest driving information. To learn more, or to enroll, call instructor Gene Verbeet at 760-417-0579. Fees are $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Class size is limited and time is short, so call today.

Senior outreach to discuss issues and services The Volunteer Senior Outreach program, an outreach program serving senior citizens in the Kern River Valley is holding a community meeting and would like you to join them for a cup of coffee and refreshments to discuss issues and services for the senior population in our community. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 17 at 10 a.m. at the Kern River Valley Veterans/Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. This program is sponsored by Kern County Mental Health, Kern County Aging and Adult Services and College Community Services, Inc. For additional information, contact Cindy Brown at 760-379-3412

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By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Deuteronomy in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From John 20, by what other name was the apostle Thomas known? Caleb, Naaman, Omri, Didymus 3. Which book (KJV) begins, “And the Lord spake unto Moses in the wilderness?” Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Joel 4. What did Jesus and Peter pay for with a coin found in a fish’s mouth? Tax, Bread, Lodging, Sandals 5. From Proverbs 11, what word did Solomon use to describe soul winners? Warm, Wise, Wealthy, Wonderful 6. What prophet was saved from death by a talking donkey? Balaam, Ezekiel, Joel, Samuel 1) Old; 2) Didymus; 3) Numbers; 4) Tax; 5) Wise; 6) Balaam © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist The other day as I was cleaning the ashes out of our chiminea, my thoughts were focused on ashes and not just the ashes I was taking Schlensker out of that outdoor fireplace. I thought about the fires we in the Kern Valley experienced last summer and the ashes they left in their wake. I was thankful for the plant nutrient value of ashes, which I put on our roses as a food supplement. I also thought about the relaxing enjoyment I’d experienced as I watched some firewood burn, yielding colorful flames and delightful warmth as well as producing those ashes in the chiminea the night before. It occurred to me, too, that ashes also represent a safe place if/when there’s a threat of destruction from fire. That’s because where the ashes are, that place has already been burned, so it can’t be burned again! In fact, settlers on the great planes in pioneer days used to use that principle to protect their families and dwellings. If they saw a prairie fire approaching in the distance, they’d start a fire right around their house and let it burn outward from the building, producing a pre-burned fireproof area around their house. Thus they made for themselves a zone in which they were safe from

the destruction threatened by the fire. Similarly, Forest Service fire fighters today sometimes use “backfires” to control a forest fire. Wednesday was Ash Wednesday. The ashes in Ash Wednesday were the ones used as a sign of repentance or lamentation, as in the old tradition of putting on sackcloth, particularly uncomfortable attire, and sprinkling ashes onto one's head. That was a sign that the person was in a state of sorrow or grief. As we enter the Lenten season, which begins with Ash Wednesday and ends at Easter, we remember our sinful condition and the misdeeds, of which we are guilty. We realize that it is precisely that sinfulness, for which Jesus suffered and died on the cross on Mt. Calvary. That realization brings about in Christians an acute sense of grief over our sins, for which Jesus was punished. However, the fact is, that the punishment - the recompense we deserved for our sins - has been taken; Jesus was “burned” in our place; He suffered the damning consequences of our sins. So that means that whoever is, as the apostle Paul says, “in Christ” is in a safe spot, because that spot has already been burned. Anyone, who trusts Jesus for the forgiveness of their sin, is in a pre-burned zone, a completely safe place from the burning wrath of God and the fire of hell. 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

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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

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

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letic heir to a fortune. David Schulz (Mark Ruffalo) is Mark’s older brother, coach and a hitch in John’s control over Mark. This is a movie of steady building suspense, meaningful small moments and an undeniable sense of aggression and violence just under the surface. Tatum plays a seemingly simple, icy character, but you can tell there’s a lot of energy and confusion swirling behind that heavy brow. Carrell's role is often described as a “transformation,” and it fits -- he is unsettling and almost unrecognizable. “The Captive” (R) -- A young girl goes missing in an instant, leaving no trace and little to clear the guilt from her father (Ryan Reynolds). Almost a decade later, the parents are divorced, damaged and still searching for the people who kidnapped their daughter -- somebody who apparently kidnaps and abuses children, and spies on the parents while their lives fall apart. You’ll endure plot twists and TV crime-show cliches, and all you’ll be left with an icky feeling. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Donkey Basketball returns on Monday February 23 at 7 p.m. at the South Fork Middle School gymnasium. Come enjoy the excitement and fun!

Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay -- Part One” (PG-13) -After wrecking the Hunger Games and igniting a revolution, Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) -- the franchise’s arrow-slinging teen heroine -- is determined to rescue Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) from the clutches of the evil President Snow (Donald Sutherland). Katniss gains new allies from District 13 led by Alma Coin (Julianne Moore), who means business, and from the Capitol when Cressida (Natalie Dormer) and her camera crew flee. However, it seems like Katniss and the 13ers have different priorities. Those two words at the end of the title tell you everything else you need to know about the movie. “Part One” is now the universal code for ”we stretched out a single book of material into two bloated movies, because you’ll see both anyway, and we’ll get twice as much money.” It’s a shame. While the looks and performances are all there, this movie -- or more accurately the first part of a movie -has a lot of set up and no climax. “Foxcatcher” (R) -- Based on real events, this film looks at the toxic relationship between two wrestling brothers and the rich man who sees them as his way to greatness. Channing Tatum plays Mark Schulz, a once-revered Olympic wrestler who is invited to train for the 1988 Seoul Olympics at the estate of John du Pont (Steve Carrell) -- the not-so-ath-

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1 cup water 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup cider vinegar 2 T bacon drippings 2 T cooked bacon bits 1/3 tsp salt Combine all ingredients in saucepan. Bring to a boil. Thicken withone tablespoon cornstarch and water. Serve hot. This is delicious on fresh spinach or lettuce salads. Bodfish Bob’s Coleslaw Salad Dressing 1 cup sugar 1 cup Miracle Whip 1/8 cup vinegar 1 tsp celery seed 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 2 tsp mustard Mix and refrigerate overnight. Pour over shredded cabbage. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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Donkey Basketball returns Courier Release After many years Donkey Basketball will once again return as a fundraiser for the FFA Boosters. That's right, students against staff on the donkeys on the court at South Fork Middle School Gymnasium, 5225 Kelso Valley Road on Monday February 23 at 7 p.m. Come enjoy the excitement and fun! Adults are $12, Students 7th to 12th grade are $10 and ages 5 to 6th grade are $8.

South Fork School will be providing food for purchase. Funds from concessions will support South Fork Camp KEEP. Indian tacos will be available starting at 5 p.m. Even more reason to get your ticket and support the kids and these programs A sold out event is expected, so get there early. Tickets can be purchased from FFA Students or staff. Please contact Paula Wells at 760-417-2163 for questions.

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Left to right Hedge fun A Whiskerino contest winner with a ‘stach almost as big as his blue ribbon! Flying Colors Kent Lane parachuted into the Whiskey Flat Rodeo both Saturday and Sunday.

Memories of the Flat Left to right No dummy Ventriloquist Lyn Trimble speaks the part at the Whiskey Flat melodrama variety show.

Spin cycle Hundreds of thrill seekers just dizzy about the Whiskey Flat Days carnival.

Left to right Buffloed Bill The Buffalo Bill Cowboys and Indians Exhibition in Riverside Park was an authentic reenactment.

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My personal battle with cancer Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist In August and early September of 2012, I wrote a 4part series on my personal experience with colon cancer. I received many compliments, which Thal included learning that the column prompted several people into actually following my lead and having themselves checked out. I have gathered and printed the original column for anyone who would like to see it. Just call my office, drop by, or email me at HarryThal@aol.com for a copy. That said, I just completed my two and a half year follow-up. Until now, I have visited my oncologist, Alan Cartmell, at the Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center (CBCC) in Bakersfield every few months. The visits have been fairly routine. Most visits I get blood drawn, a visit where the doctor feels around my neck and other areas for (I suppose) enflamed lymph nodes, and sends me on my way. Every so often, I get a CT Scan or a Pet Scan, and again, nothing remarkable. This last PET scan did reveal three kidney stones, so I need to get that attended to. It is hard to imagine what all this must have cost. Life saving though it was, having had good medical insurance permitted me to get my

initial diagnosis attended to within a week. Yes, from the Tuesday that Dr. Bhaika found the cancer until the following Tuesday, when Dr. Buxton surgically removed it, and all the follow up visits, lab work and radiology, I have not spent a dime out of pocket other than my insurance premiums. I raise this subject this week. It is the anniversary of the diagnosis and treatment, and also the tragic death of my sister-in-law. The whole family mourned her passing a few weeks ago. Jila had cancer. After five years on chemo, it was no longer doing her any good. She was always ill following treatment, and finally discontinued it. She then felt better, but we all knew that her time with us was passing all too quickly. Stephanie and I had dinner with Michael (my brother) and Jila a few weeks earlier, and she looked and acted fine. The phone call several weeks later informed us she was in the hospital with a large tumor near her heart and another against her spine. She died a few days later. At the funeral, for the first time, I learned what cancer she had. Colon cancer! There are rarely any symptoms until it is too late. While inconvenient, the test saved my life. What are you waiting for? Jila had just turned 65. 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.

Talking About Real Estate

The lenders are starting to dance! Matt Freeman Courier Columnist Well, it has been a long time coming, mortgage lenders are finally starting to loosen up and extend some loans! During this market Freeman downturn, which started in late 2008, realtors have had unprecedented issues getting mortgages for our clients. We have had to basically throw the book out on any previous experience we had and start fresh. We can no longer pick local appraisers who know the local market, we can no longer write up a short term purchase contract, because lenders take much longer now, and on and on. There are too many changes to list. The average sale takes 45-60 days now. It used to be 30. If you are getting a government loan like a VA, FHA or USDA loan product, the house better be absolutely clear of any issues and be close to the original price on the appraisal in order to close in even that time frame. I just closed a VA deal. It took 23 days to get the appraiser to show up, because he had to come from Paso Robles -to appraise a place in Wofford Heights! There is just no reason for that. It wasn’t the appraiser’s fault. They are victims of this lender chaos as well. The poor guy was just trying to do his job. Just an example of the new “normal.”

So that’s the bad news, but there is more good news than bad! Despite these issues, lenders are starting to loosen guidelines, because interest rates are pretty much the lowest they have ever been and people are getting back into the market because it is a great time to buy for many reasons. One great thing about America is competition. Banks are losing clients because they are being so difficult, and the lenders that are easy to work with are getting the business. So, as a result of an oft-learned and oft-forgotten simple customer service principle, lenders are having to begrudgingly placate their displeased customers. People want to do business, they want to spend their hard-earned money on property, but they don’t want the absolute hassle and chaos that most banks are giving people these days but they are somewhat willing to put up with it because as of now there are limited alternatives. We are already seeing those alternatives expanding and recently some banks have made it easier to get FHA and USDA loans again. Conventional financing is also coming back with 3 percent down, instead of what we had back in 2009-10 with minimum 20 percent down. As the market continues to recover, mortgages hopefully will get easier but until then, patience my friends. Matt Freeman is a realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-3795915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Having second thoughts could be a good thing, even if you’re determined to go through with your plans. You might find it worthwhile to take a fresh look at how things have been set up. TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Financial matters could continue to be a problem until you’re able to straighten out some of the more pesky situations. Once that happens, the rest should be easier to unsnarl. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Family matters once again take center stage, and should be dealt with competently and quickly. And, again, insist on others taking on their fair share of the responsibilities. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your creative pursuits seem to be running into a roadblock. But rather than blame outside factors, look within to see if you might be holding back your efforts for some reason. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Keep that keen Cat’s Eye focused on relevant aspects of this new situation in your life. Don’t be distracted by trivial matters. You need the pertinent facts before making a decision. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) As much as you prefer doing things on your own, continue to accept help if you still need to resolve the problem affecting your project. Some cheerful news is about to come your way. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) While you might

begrudge the added time it will take to get your project from point A to B to C, etc., you could benefit from the facts that will emerge over this expanded time span. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Regarding your workplace suggestions, be prepared to produce the facts to counter reactions from skeptics who feel your approach is unreasonable or even impossible. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Savvy Sagittarians will look for work-related answers on their own rather than rely on unproved assumptions. It might take more time to do so, but the payoff is worth it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your aspects continue to favor family issues, with special emphasis this week on changes in and around your home. Get everyone to suggest what he or she would like to see done. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A matter you thought had been settled might still produce surprises. Best advice: Continue to gather facts to bolster your position just in case you need to produce them quickly. PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) While your instincts are usually right when discerning ‘twixt truth and deception, you could benefit from doing more research on the new “prospect” that you’ve been pitched.

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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, AuditorController-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: 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, 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: 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, Auditor-ControllerCounty 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, AuditorController-County 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, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2015. 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, Auditor-ControllerCounty 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 (2010B0930) 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-Controller-County 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: T & R EQUIPMENT (2015 B0805). Street address of principal place of business: 444 East Warren Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 444 East Warren Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Ryan Edward Tribble, 444 East Warren Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. 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: Ryan Edward Tribble. This statement filed on 02/04/2015. Expires 02/04/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: A. Guerrero. Published by the Kern River Courier February 20, 27, March 6 and 13, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: THE FLOWER SHOP (2015 B1072), DBA #2: THE FLOWER SHOPPE (2015 - B1073), DBA#3: KERNVILLE FLOWER SHOP (2015 - B1074). Street address of principal place of business: 6040 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 691, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Robert Anderson Scharf, 7 Laurel, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. 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: Robert Anderson Scharf. This statement filed on 02/17/2015. Expires 02/17/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: E. del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier February 20, 27, March 6 and 13, 2015.

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Top to bottom Hats off A barrel racing, bull riding, mutton busting, hide racing good time was had at the Whiskey Flat Daze Rodeo.

Ala cart The new addition to the encampments was the Randall Mine, where visitors learned about mining’s rich history.

Bucket brigade The Forest Service float in the Whiskey Flat Parade kept to the “Fearless Fighting Bucket Brigade”theme of this year’s event.

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Buckets, Continued from page 1 Tony Talbott of Riverside One Stop believes that it was a record weekend. "I haven't checked the numbers yet, he said, but I believe it was a record. It was big." Mark Preston, owner of Ewing's on the Kern and Sierra Gateway Market in Kernville, said "It was a very good year, up over last year. Everyone was in good spirits, coming in happy and leaving happy. We were slammed." The Masonic Lodge in Kernville by about 10 a.m. Saturday morning had

Seniors, Continued from page 1 only private non-profit to do so in the County). During the fires in 2014, it was very apparent that there is a special need for those who are evacuated to the Senior Center during disasters or warming/cooling days for access to the Internet. It would also assist the fire and other personnel dealing with the situation at hand. The project has the support of Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Supervisor Mick Gleason and the key county department heads. It would provide much improved training/webinar capability for education and employment purposes. The enhanced free WIFI would make the Senior Center a WIFI Hotspot for visiting tourists as

served over 235 breakfasts and they still had an hour of serving time remaining. They expected they would serve 300 to 350 people. The parade had 83 entries making for a great parade. At the rodeo grounds, Kelli Scott, the rodeo coordinator said Saturday had record attendance, an estimate of over 3,200 in attendance over the two days of the rodeo. And there was over $17,000 in carnival ticket sales over the weekend. The beautiful weather, many believed, was a big contributor to the success of the weekend.

well. Originally formed in 1983 to assist Kern County’s Meals on Wheels Program, Kern River Valley Senior Citizens, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit all volunteer organization. In 2013, the county took over delivering Meal on Wheels in the Kern Valley. KRVSC, Inc. recently elected a new board and officers as it reorganizes to meet its mission, which is “to initiate, sponsor, and carry out policies and activities that will further the prosperity and quality of life of the seniors in the Kern River Valley.” KRVSC hosts a once a month bus trip, most often to a casino, which have included Eagle Mountain and Laughlin. Call 760-379-1428 or e-mail krvscinc@aol.com or find them on Facebook.