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Song ‘n dance Whiskey Flat Mayor candidates Rockin’ Rex and Jelly Belly Joel, known as the Keeper Brothers, sing karaoke at Cheryl’s Diner 30th Anniversary party.

Diners bought bribes to put an end to the singing.

President’s Day Weekend February 13 through16

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Speechify’n politicin’ bribe’n and other goin’s-on Corps updates Dam progress

Michael Batelaan Courier Just in Whiskey Flat politickin' had them glad bagging Keeper Brothers and Man Trackin' Jami going for the goal line this past week in a soup or bowl game of bribeselling.

Rumor has had it that Man Trackin ‘Jami and the Rescue Brigade been trashing the Kern River to keep them Keeper Brothers pickin’ up trash and not selling bribes.

All the while the truth be known, according to Jami’s sidekick Whitewater Shawn, shes really been home sick in bed and remains speechless on the matter.

This next week them Keeper Brothers and Man Trackin' Jami will be a paradin' 'round February 10 down under in Bakerstown before the Board of Supervisors at 9 a.m. rubbin' shoulders with them political folks and tellin' 'em where they can find Kernville and the Kern River Valley for it seems they forgot!

Wonder if them city varmits does know

John Prettyman, USACE Courier Update The fiscal year 2015 construction work plan for Isabella Dam was released Feb. 3, and provides ongoing funding of $8 million to complete 95 percent of the design and specifications for the dam and spillways, and also to

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Sprague Ranch near Weldon, California, covering 69.7 acres.

Habitats being mitigated for are sagebrushscrub upland, pine-oak woodland, elderberry riparian/upland and seasonal wetlands. The work includes seed or spore collection, propagating seedlings, transplanting elderberries, creating wetlands, providing water, installing irrigation systems, installing container plants, grass seeding for erosion control, installing deer and deerfriendly livestock fences, installing browse guards, and maintaining the features and the plants for

Tyler Stalker, USACE Courier Release The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers appropriations for fiscal year 2015 will provide more than $141 million for Sacramento District flood risk reduction, ecosystem restoration, and operations and maintenance work in the Central Valley.

The appropriations fund projects through

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Prescribed burning being coducted Cindy Thill, USFS Courier Notice Kern River Ranger District Management personnel are implementing hazardous fuel reduction projects on three mountaintops surrounding

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Felony and repeat misdemeanor DUI offenders are over represented in traffic crashes involving alcohol and other drugs, often with tragic results. A grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to the Kern County Probation Department will be making sure that these dangerous offenders are complying with all court orders.

Driving under the influence (DUI) continues to be a major traffic safety concern for the Kern County law enforcement agencies.

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The Kern County Probation Department places a high priority on lowering deaths and injury due to DUI related vehicle collisions within Kern County. Repeat felony DUI probationers are among the most serious offenders and require intensive supervision. The ability to focus on this high-risk group through the DUI Offender Grant has allowed the Probation Department to utilize strategies and activities aimed at reducing reoffense, and increasing compliance with probation terms that would otherwise have been impossible with average

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caseloads of several hundred offenders," said Chief Probation Officer T.R. Merickel.

Supervision for these high-risk offenders will include: ■ Unannounced home searches ■ Random alcohol and drug testing ■ Special monitoring to ensure compliance with court-ordered DUI education and treatment programs The Intensive Probation Supervision for High-Risk Felony and Repeat DUI Offenders grant is aimed

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weather Friday high 74° Warm with clouds Friday low 47° Cloudy with drizzle Saturday high 63° Occasional rain Saturday low 43° Partly cloudy Sunday high 70° Cloudy and warm Sunday low 46° Partly cloudy Accuweather.com

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complete real estate activities. View the USACE headquarters news release at 1.usa.gov/1LIA3Nl. The President's budget proposal for FY 2016 was released Feb. 2, and includes $49.9 million for construction on the Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project. See the USACE headquarters news release at 1.usa.gov/1K4Uxy4.

The Corps is scheduled to award two contracts in the summer of 2015 for offsetting environmental impacts to vegetation at three sites near Isabella Lake. The first contract will be at South Fork and Black Gulch South covering 85 acres. The second contract will be at

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Storage, Isabella Reservoir 44,922 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 147 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 121 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal. *(5-hr average Kernville)

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

■ @Pizza Barn February 6 From 5 to 8 p.m. git sum of the best dang pizza in this here parts. Kick up yer heels with them boys with River Wind.

■ @Nuui Cunni February 7 From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. mosey on down to the

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Regular activities Fridays

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

■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272.

■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871.

■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.

■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760379-4112.

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

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.

■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Saturdays

■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights.

■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.

■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

■ 9:30 a.m. (2nd Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Martha Kyt 760-5493754.

■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-4179701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discussion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

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

Sundays

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

2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.

■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise Cove Restaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112.

■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Mondays

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

■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Hoffmann Hospice 040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010.

■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella.

■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043.

■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.

■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.

■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.

■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

Tuesdays

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

■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.

760-379-1129.

■ 10 a.m. - noon 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.

best kept secret in these here parts. Ya all can fill up on them lip smackin' Indian Tacos and Indian Frybread them folks do fix fer ya whilst ya rub shoulders with them Keeper Brothers. Auction, Raffles and door prizes.

River Wind will be a playin' fer yer pleasure and that gal, Terri Gallion, will be blowin' her flutes to rest yer heart down thar by that French Gulch Rec. place on Ichibelli Lake.

■ @County Board of Supervisors February 10 Them Keeper Brothers and Man Trackin' Jami will be a paradin' 'round down thar in Bakerstown at 9 a.m. and rubbin' shoulders with them political folks and tellin' 'em how ■ 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

Wednesdays

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

■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-3799921.

■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.

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

■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236.

■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa.

760-376-3138.

■ 2:30 - 4 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.

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

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086.

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

■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312

Thursdays

■ First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services assistance to veterans and widows. Lake Isabella County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Call 661-868-7300 or 866-218-5367..

■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329.

■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella.

■ 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center.

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

■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083.

■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge.

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

■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground.

■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella.

760-379-2556, ext. 601.

■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.

760-379-3877.

■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462.

■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844.

■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m.

■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome.

■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.

■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

Bingo Guide

■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Dr. at Hwy 155, Wofford Hts. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check times and location.

to run thangs. Wonder if them city varmits does know what they be in fer.

■ @The Gallery February 11 The Gallery be a house of art and it be plumb full of sum mighty fine stuff. It be on the Kernville Road right thar by Circle Park from 1 to 5 p.m. Them good ole boys from RiverWind will be a pickin' and a grinin' whilst you munch on sum of them lip smackin' good Stella Dogs. Thar will be plenty of raffle stuff and a auction 'er two.

■ @Women's Club Luncheon and Fashion Show, February 13 11:30 a.m. at the Elks Lodge. Them Keeper 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 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!

“Man Trackin’ Jami” (aka: Jami Ward) Hey folks! Man Trackin' wants to apologize for her lack of running around last weekend. She caught herself a nasty flu and it knocked her in the dirt. But she's wiped off the dust and is back on the saddle again.

■ @McNallys February 6 Man Trackin' is going to track her way up to McNallys at 6 p.m. with Whitewater Shawn for their opening night!

■ @Kernville Saloon February 6 After McNallys, The Kernville Saloon will be her hide out spot. She might even have some good ole fashion mop head horse races!

■ @Kernville Saloon February 7 The evening is still under construction, but you can bet she'll be at the Kernville Saloon after 9 p.m.

■ @Red Rooster Café February 8 From 10 a.m. to noon, come get some tasty breakfast and drink some coffee with Man Trackin'. She'll bribe her way to your heart.

■ @County Board of Supervisors February 10 At 9 a.m. Man Trackin' is gonna round up T Totlin' Tony and they're gonna head to the Board of Supervisors meeting. She's even gonna bring some of the Kern Valley Search and Rescue folk with her.

■ @Women's Club luncheon and Fashion Show, February 13 Luncheon at the Elks Lodge.

■ @Ewings February 13 At 5 p.m. Man Trackin' will be at Ewings on the Kern trackin' herself some cowboys at their Calcutta Auction.

■ @Whiskey Flat Weekend February 14 through 16 You'll find Man Trackin' a little bit of everywhere. Except on Saturday the 14th you'll find her at The Chatterbox Café in Wofford Heights sucking up some Fresh Oysters on the half shell.

Community ■ Veterans Assistance February 10 The Bakersfield Vet Center provides counseling services to veterans living in remote areas of Kern County. The counselor will be at the Senior Center/Veterans Hall in Lake Isabella on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. For Veterans attending the Bakersfield VA Clinic for counseling, their families that feel the need to readjust to civilian life after service in combat call 661323-VETS (8387).

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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 February 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, please 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, please contact the volunteer department at Optimal Hospice Care by calling 661-716-4000 or email rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com.

Direct link offered for water rate disputes Pat Connell, field representative for Kern County First District Supervisor Mick Gleason, has fielded several complaints from water company customers regarding their bills. This is not a County matter. The County has no jurisdiction over water rates. The California Public Utilities Commission is responsible for water rates.

They have a Consumer Affairs Branch that handles disputes from customers.

The link to that branch is: cpuc.ca.gov/puc/aboutus/Divisions/CSID/Consumer +Affairs/. The Supervisor’s office believes that if more people called directly to the CPUC, it would get their attention focused on this Valley.

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

Donkey Basketball advance tickets available 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.

An older couple was sitting on a bench in Riverside Park in Kernville talking and watching the river go by.

This couple was us: me and my Middleworth wife reminiscing about earlier days.

The days when she was my 'motorcycle mama' and I was her 'motorcycle pop.'

For a dozen years we crisscrossed the western United States.

At first in a Honda 90 and then on a Honda 350 and then to a Honda 500 and finally a Honda Gold Wing 1000.

It all started when I agreed to keep a neighbor's Honda 90 Christmas present in my garage. I rode it around the block and decided I had to have one. Two months later I did! With helmet and jacket, my wife and I rode that Honda in the hills east of Delano. It was only a while until the Honda wasn't big enough and we bought the 350.

With that and my son's 175, he and I toured California and Oregon. Not long after that we traded the 350 for a Honda 500.

With the new Honda I toured Baja California clear to the tip with two friends. Later on in that year, we joined a group of 500 riders on a 1000 mile trek of California over a three-day weekend. With a sore fanny and vibrating handlebars I decided to upgrade again this tine to

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

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the 1000 cc Gold Wing.

By now my wife was used to motorcycles and accompanied me for 25 of the 35 thousand miles we put on the Gold Wing in the next three years.

For the reader who is not familiar with motorcycles, a Honda Gold Wing was a plush, smooth riding, fast accelerating bike of awesome speed. That bike had saddlebags and a trunk with a backrest. With these additions my wife could ride in comfort.

In the last year we added a trailer pulled by the bike with a special hitch that made this an easy pull.

During the last year we rode, we made a trip of 3000 miles in three weeks stopping at campgrounds and motels. With the trailer we had all our camping gear, extra clothes, a tent, pillows and food.

On this trip in August we went to Yellowstone staying in a rustic cabin.

That first night it snowed and we were marooned for the next three days. After the melt, we rode all through Yellowstone stopping in awe of the magnificent sights we saw. Including Wyoming, we spent time in Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Arizona and back to California.

Shortly after that and in advancing years, we decided it was time to hang up our helmets and leave two wheeling to the younger generation.

The days of Motorcycle Mama and Pop are over but the memories linger on.

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Green: God’s forgivness of life Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist In my last column, I asserted the wrongness of using euthanasia, abortion or assisted suicide as a solution to human suffering, problems or incon- Schlensker veniences.

This week I think about the people who have experienced or participated in these practices. Now the "victims" of euthanasia or assisted suicide can certainly have no regrets, since they are gone. Nonetheless, the administrators of euthanasia or those that assist in suicide might have some feelings of guilt or remorse.

However, the mothers and fathers, who have resorted to the solution of abortion (whether or not the mother's life was at stake) are often stricken with profound shame and guilt over the taking of their child. There can be no doubt in anybody's mind that the fertilized egg in the womb of an impregnated woman will turn out to be a human baby. In the history of the world, there has never been anything but human babies born of human women! These mothers and fathers know that what they have taken was in reality a little human person ... and of their own flesh and blood!

One unwantedly pregnant woman thought there'd be only relief over the removal of her womb's content, but after her abortion she was over-

come with grief and pierced with guilt. On the day her baby was to have been born, she was too sick to go to work! The somewhat surprised father of an unintended baby had decided and was prepared to support its mother and their child.

When the mother announced to him that she'd had an abortion, he was filled with anger and resentment, because the baby who had been taken was his own blood and he'd already felt his responsibility toward that baby. Abortion leaves in its wake a trail of guilt, shame and regret.

There's good news for such folks, though! That good news is that God's forgiveness applies to such mistakes and their accomplices, they can be forgiven!

Jesus, the innocent, sinless Savior, spoke from the cross to His Father about His executioners, "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing" (Luke 23:34).

That same forgiveness applies to anyone and everyone, who trusts Jesus for the forgiveness of all their misbehaviors.

There is no unforgivable sin, except the one that rejects the forgiveness that Jesus won on the cross and offers freely to whomever will trust Him. And that's yet another facet of God's rich and gracious providence of which we might be reminded as we see the greening around us!

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

Valley places of Worship Kernville

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

Wofford Heights

■ Faith Community 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.

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

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Tournament to save real lives Robert Blanton KVSAR Courier Event The 2nd Annual "Killing Fake Birds and Saving Real Lives" Sporting Clay Tournament is being hosted by Kern Valley Search and Rescue at 5 Dog's Shooting Range on April 4. 100 percent of the proceeds will go towards the ongoing rescue operations and equipment maintenance for Kern Valley Search and Rescue. KVSAR is seeking shooters and sponsors for this family friendly event. There are various sponsorship levels as well as options for nonsponsored teams and single shooters who are looking for an afternoon of fun while supporting a great cause. All shooters will be treated to a BBQ lunch from Big Mike's Ragin' BBQ as well as a T-shirt. All skill and competitive levels accepted. Prizes, including firearms and other items, will be raffled off at the event. Interested shooters and sponsors may register at either: Riverside OneStop, 10800 Kernville Rd. Kernville CA 93238 or CBIZ, MHM, 5060 California Ave, 8th Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93309. The cost is $75 per shooter or

$375 per 5 man team on or before March 21, $100 per shooter or $500 per 5 shooter team after March 21. For additional information, please contact Robert Blanton at 661-808-6345 or visit kernvalleysar.com. Kern Valley Search and Rescue is a 501c3 Non-profit and donation receipts are available upon request. Kern Valley Search and Rescue is the original Search and Rescue team in Kern County. The team serves the Kern River Valley and surrounding wilderness. KVSAR is located in the most diverse terrain in Kern County that includes the Kern River, Sierra Nevada Mountains, Mojave Desert, and Lake Isabella. KVSAR not only provides Search and Rescue services but also plays a vital role in support operations for the Kern County Sheriff's Office. All of these services are provided at little to no tax payer expense. All equipment is either donated or purchased through cash donations. All members are volunteers. The level of service KVSAR is able to provide is only through the incredible commitment of volunteers as well as the continued support of the community.

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Kern County Fire Stations ■ Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business calls only, 760-376-2219 ■ Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella business calls only, 760-379-2626 ■ Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only, 760-378-3055

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Fishing still good despite drought Matt Freeman Courier Columnist It's another beautiful week here in the Kern River Valley! As you all know, we currently are in drought conditions for the area Freeman and I wanted to touch on a couple of ways to actually take advantage of that when doing outdoor activities like hunting and fishing.

Animals have patterns that are predictable a lot of the time and there are ways to know how they will react to certain environmental changes. Locally, the fishing is still quite good despite the water conditions but the fishing is different from what it usually is this time of year and that is the key. Due to warm temps, the largemouth bass are already in their pre-spawn mode, which is not usually until a bit later in the year. The same is true for the crappie and trout. In years past, the trout always have staged at the mouth of the river in the spring. This year that may still be the case. It depends on how much water we end up getting. The key factor is, they are going to try and stage no matter what and that is what you can take advantage of.

The way to take advantage of these factors as a fisherman is to basically fish a couple months ahead of what you usually would.

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Trout are up shallow right now because of the water being cool, so target them from shore or from a boat with trolling gear. The bass and crappie are deep on structure and getting ready to move shallower.

There have been some recent catches of nice largemouth bass around the big trees and stumps in the lake and also along submerged structures in 10 to 15 feet of water.

Once again, an early spring pattern that we are seeing right now, because normally largemouth bass would be stacked up deep in large schools and hunting shad and trout. The crappie are doing the same thing. You need a sonar to find them right now but they are in large schools and they are shallower than they usually are this time of year. Find 'em, and you are going to find a huge concentration of them and it will be game on!

Fish can't tell time, but the weather tells them the time and when the weather is different from normal, their instincts make them adjust accordingly. This pattern may unwind and I hope it does.

Hopefully, we get a long February and March full of rain and snow but for now...next time you go fish, do what you would do if it was already April or even May. Trust me, you will catch some fish!

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

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Calendar, Continued from page 2 ■ Houchin Blood Drive February 10 The KRV blood drive at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. When donating, please bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least three hours prior to donating.

You must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs.

■ Mardi Gras Mask Making, February 11 The Wofford Heights Branch Library is offering Mardi Gras mask making February event Wednesday, February 11 at 2 p.m. All ages are invited to create a feative mask. call 760-3766160.

■ Whiskey Flat Days February 13, 14, 15, & 16 2015 theme: Fearless Fighting Bucket Brigade.

Whiskey Flat Days is one of the most popular festivals 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 760376-2629 or email office@ kernvillechamber.org.

■ KRVFSC Meeting February 19 On Thursday, Feb. 19, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the Kern

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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 February 19 at the Kern River Valley County Administration building from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment please call 661-323-0443.

■ Donkey Basketball February 23 Don't miss Donkey Basketball at 7 p.m. 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 Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.

Distribution starts at 8 a.m.

■ KRV Collaborative February 26 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org.

■ 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 4 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.

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Performances elevate the film Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor

PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Theory of Everything” (PG-13) -- Renowned scientist Stephen Hawking is best known as the man who revolutionized the way we think about time and space, even as a debilitating disease left him unable to move or speak on his own.

This biopic spans many decades, but focuses primarily on the romance between two brilliant Cambridge students -- Hawking (Eddie Redmayne) and his first wife, Jane (Felicity Jones) -- and their struggle as Hawking's health starts to rob him of life's simplest things.

By keeping the film centered on this story of young love and the hardships that assail it, "The Theory of Everything" has more to say about human emotion than it does about black holes or quantum mechanics. The performances by Redmayne and Jones elevate the film.

“The Interview” (R) -- James Franco plays a charismatically stupid celebrity interviewer, and Seth Rogen is his best friend/producer who grows concerned that they'll never be taken seriously. It just turns out that Kim Jong-Un, the supreme leader of North Korea, is a huge fan of Franco's show and wants an interview. The U.S. government (represented here by Lizzy Kaplan) presses the two stooges into using the interview to covertly kill the dictator.

Eddie Redmayne in "The Theory of Everything" This goofball comedy was the spark that sent threats flying between nations and arguments raging over free speech. Even with all the hoopla, the movie is more "Pineapple Express" than "Dr. Strangelove." You'll laugh, but this isn't the movie that breaks the mold with profundity or global awareness.

“St. Vincent” (PG-13) -- Vincent (Bill Murray) is an anti-social old man who might have a heart of gold buried under his nasty rejoinders, laziness, perpetual hangover and scary gambling debts. He's thrown into babysitting for his new neighbors, a sweet single mom (Melissa McCarthy, not as an over-the-top screwball) and her picked-upon young son (Jaeden Lieberher).

Vincent lets the boy into his world of racetrack gambling, strippers and dive bars, which somehow helps both of them grow as people.

Murray fits into this role like it was meant for him (shockingly, it wasn't), keeping things even with the movie's super-sappy sentimental side. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob 1 1/2 lbs.Top round, flank, or sirloin steak, seasoned to taste with salt and pepper Mix salad dressing, mustard and garlic. Pour 1 cup mixture over meat.

Marinate in refrigerator 30 min. to 3 hours. Grill meat on greased rack over medium-high heat for 15 min. or desired doneness. Drizzle steak with remaining mustard mixture.

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• Fri. Feb. 6, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Pizza Barn. Git sum by that French Gulch Rec. place on Ichibelli Lake.

• Tues. Feb. 10, Kern County Board of Supervisors. Them Keeper Brothers and Man Trackin' Jami will be a paradin' 'round down thar in Bakerstown.

• Wed. Feb. 11, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. The Gallery a house of art and it be plumb full of sum mighty fine stuff. It be on Kernville Road right thar by Circle Park.

• Fri. Feb. 13, 11:30 a.m. Womans's Club Luncheon & Fashion Show…Elks Lodge…Them Keeper Brothers are a gunna join them ladies and show 'em what fashion really is, long underwear and all!

• Fri. Feb. 13 and Sat. Feb. 14…Whiskey Flat Melodrama, Kernville Elementary.

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Unclear title can ruin your day!

Matt Freeman Courier Columnist

See why they are so important?

If you read all of my articles and get nothing from them Every few except this, listen up. Don't ever weeks or so I like do a real estate transaction withto do a little artiout escrow and title. Whether cle about the you are using a real estate agent often unconsidor not. People often will not do ered part of any an escrow for two reasons, they real estate transare too cheap to want to pay for Freeman action, the it or they have something to hide, escrow and title. often both.

In the years I have been a real A quick true example of why estate agent, I have run into sevto do things the right way: Party eral situations that are scary A wants to sell vacant land to when it comes to title issues.

Party B. Both agree to a selling However, the price that is worst thing is way below the fact that Don't ever do a real estate trans- market value. they could Party B sees a action without escrow and title. have been easgreat deal. ily prevented.

- Freeman Party B gives a One of the cashier's check biggest issues I to Party A and have seen and Party B takes I am sure every real estate agent full possession of the property. has seen is someone wanting to They want to grade the land and sell a piece of property that they re-sell the property as an investdo not legally own. Surprised? ment. So Party B spends thouDon't be, it happens all of the sands on grading and improvetime. ments and then puts the land on Let me explain what escrow the market. Real estate agent lists and title do. Escrow is a neutral the land, finds a buyer, deal 3rd party that holds all funds for enters escrow. Guess what? a transaction and makes sure that Escrow says Party B does not everything is done legally per fedown the land nor did Party A eral, state and local law. It has ever own it! Someone just got other roles but that is the biggest. ripped off. Do escrow and title!

Title, which usually is ordered and Matt Freeman is a realtor with completed in an escrow office, Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379concerns the property itself, who 5915 or 760-223-0880. His column is owns it, and title issues thereof. not intended to replace legal advice.

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Health insurance availability, Part 2 Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Last week I discussed the availability of Individual health insurance plans, and with noted exceptions, that the deadline for purchasing individual and Thal family plans is just two weeks from now. Most individuals without insurance will be charged a penalty, payable when they file their 2014 tax returns this April.

Medicare is an exception. For enrollment purposes, Medicare works very differently than individual plans for those under 65. Not all people qualify for this Federal health program. The first group are those under age 65 who have been disabled under Social Security for two years. They are eligible in the 25th month of disability, with enrollment normally automatic. Their card arrives in the mail in the 22nd month. Certain other conditions, such as end stage renal disease or Lou Gehrig's Disease do not have a waiting period.

For most people, Medicare will start when they turn 65. The current retirement age for people receiving Social Security benefits is age 66.

However, for a reduced amount, people can elect to receive Social Security at age 62. So, those who are receiving Social Security retirement checks will automatically receive their Medicare Card in the mail about 3 months before their birth month. My birthday in May 29. So, May is my birth month

and my Medicare started May 1. As I did not sign up for early Social Security benefits, I had to enroll manually. If I had been receiving Social Security benefits, my Medicare ID card would have been mailed to me

by February 1, 90 days before Medicare would have started.

As I needed to enroll manually, I had three options. I could go to my local Social Security office, I could have called Social Security 1-800-7721213 (this is the Federal agency responsible for Medicare enrollments) or I could enroll online at SocialSecurity.Gov/medicareonly.

Local people in the valley can also call or come in to my office to enroll; a free service we provide.

By design, Medicare does not provide "full coverage". There are many intentional holes in the program.

Originally designed to be affordable, the costs of health care have risen dramatically since the plan's inception in 1966. Today a $1,260 deductible to go into the hospital is beyond many people's reach, and a 20 percent copay can add up to hundreds of dollars.

There is no "maximum out of pocket" on this program.

As the costs of having Medicare only can be a financial hardship, there are several programs available to help the consumer. These programs also have their own time table, which I shall discuss next week.

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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1. MOVIES: What was Luna Lovegood's "patronus" in the "Harry Potter" movies?

2. FIRSTS: Who was the first surgeon to perform a heart transplant?

3. FOOD & DRINK: In what country did the drink sherry originate?

4. GEOGRAPHY: What is the basic currency of Botswana?

5. ASTRONOMY: Ganymede is a moon of which planet in our solar system?

6. CHEMISTRY: What is the common use for the drug diphenhydramine hydrochloride?

7. HISTORY: Who was the second wife of Henry VIII of England?

8. MYTHOLOGY: Who was the Roman god of fire?

9. TELEVISION: What was the last name of neighbors Ethel and Fred on the "I Love Lucy" show?

10. GENERAL: In what century was tea introduced to Europe?

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your Bovine instincts are on the mark about that "favor" you're being asked to do. Agree to nothing unless you get a full explanation -- which you would check out first, of course.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A somewhat unsettled recent period should give way to a smoother time going through the week. Use this quieter time to catch up on matters you might have had to let slide.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Feeling a little confused is understandable with all those mixed messages. Take time to list the questions you have. Then present them and insist on answers that make sense.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Cupid can be very helpful for Lions seeking a love connection. The chubby cherub also brings warm and fuzzy feelings to paired Leos and Leonas who already share a special love line.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Travel is favored this week, whether you'll be globe-trotting or taking a trip to a nearby getaway. You might be surprised (or maybe not) by who wants to be your traveling companion.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Getting advice on your next business-related move is a good idea, but only if your advisers are trustworthy. Get references you can check out before you make decisions.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Getting a boost in your self-esteem is one benefit that comes with a job well done. There are other plusses as well, including being noticed by all the right people. Good luck.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Make time to deal with family matters, especially where they concern your elderly kinfolk. Being there for them from the start can help resolve problems sooner rather than later.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Getting a project started can often be difficult. But the good news is that you won't want for lack of assistance from colleagues who would like to work with you. So, let them!

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A lot of work-related issues might be raised this week, and you need to be prepared for whatever comes along.

Things should be easier when it comes to matters in your private life.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) What might appear to be a very much unwanted change in your life right now could turn out to be a very welcome event after all. Give yourself a chance to see where it might take you.

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Help Wanted Outside Comissionable Advertising Sales Representative Part time supplemental to full time potential. Mail resume to P.O. Box 1145, Wofford Heights 93285 or submit online to: office@kernrivercourier.com ____________________________ FT Office Manager - Computer & Office Suite experience req.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: LITTLE BIRD INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES (2015 - B0136). Street address of principal place of business: 3511 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: 3511 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: William Hamilton Strawter, 3511 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 and Lisa Marie Antonia Strawter, 3511 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000.

Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: William H. Strawter. This statement filed on 01/07/2015.

Expires 01/07/2020.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez.

Published by the Kern River Courier January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DANGERTRONICS (2015 B0015). Street address of principal place of business: 19933 Mesa Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561.

Mailing address of business: 19933 Mesa Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561.

REGISTRANT: Jacob Riley, 19933 Mesa Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561.

Date the business commenced: 11/17/2014. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: Jacob Riley. This statement filed on 01/02/2015. Expires 01/02/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: CRUISE PLANNERS AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL OF THE INDIAN WELLS VALLEY (2015 B0001). Street address of principal place of business: 4024 Black Mountain Boulevard, Inyokern, CA 93527. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1567, Inyokern, CA 93527. REGISTRANTS: Joseph Edward Furtado, Jr., 4024 Black Mountain Boulevard, Inyokern, CA 93527 and William Nicholas

Rogers, 4024 Black Mountain Boulevard, Inyokern, CA 93527.

Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as Co-Partners. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Joseph Edward Furtado, Jr. This statement filed on 01/02/2015. Expires 01/02/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: 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: 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 Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307.

Mailing address of business: 408 Larry Street, 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-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: A. Guerrero.

Published by the Kern River Courier February 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 ___________________________________

Business Opportunity KV Yellow Cab - For Sale Local business, good clientele Asking $20K, available immediately For details, call owner - 661-754-6622

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

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: MULTICHANNEL MARKETING ACADEMY (2015 - B0370).

Street address of principal place of business: 1622 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

Mailing address of business: 1622 19th Street, 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 the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: 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 Street, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address of business: 7520 Sutters Mill Street, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANT: South Valley Water Trucks, Inc., 7520 Sutters Mill Street, 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 February 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 Street, Shafter, CA 93262.

Mailing address of business: 5942 Willoughby Avenue, #3, Los Angeles, CA 90038. REGISTRANT: Valley Services, LLC, 5942 Willoughby Avenue, #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-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez.

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Goings-on, Continued from page 1

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To the rescue - Mayor candidate Man Trackin’ Jami and KV Search & Rescue lead volunteer Tony Talbott searching for bribes at th e Kern River Brewery.

Dam, Continued from page 1

what they be in fer.

Friday February 13 at 11:30 a.m. at the Women's Club Luncheon and Fashion Show Man Trackin’ Jami and them Keeper 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.

Look to the Courier calender on page 2 for more mayorial events.

Funding, Continued from page 1

a five-year period of service, including a multi-year establishment period.

The Lakeside Village Mobile Home Park main property has been acquired. 31 of 33 residents have been relocated. The Corps is securing vacated trailers until they are removed. Trailer removal is expected to begin spring 2015.

The Corps is planning to host an informal public workshop and discussion, tentatively rescheduled for late February 2015, about the early plans for the relocation of Corps and U.S. Forest Service facilities/visitor center.

A news release with specific details and location will be published soon.

The Corps is planning to host public meetings in spring 2015 focused on recreation, office relocations for the Corps and U.S. Forest Service which will include a formal public review and comment periods when draft assessments are released.

On February 3, the current pool resided at 44,898 acre-ft, and elevation of 2529.57 feet (IPD) or 2533.33 (NAVD 88) which is 12% of the restricted pool. As part of our interim risk reduction measures, Isabella Lake has a restricted elevation of 2589 feet (361,250 acre-ft). Current Lake Status can be viewed at 130.165.21.224/fcgibin/hourly.py?report=isb.

Monitoring, Continued from page 1 at reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol and other drug related collisions in Kern County.

In 2012, 46 people were killed and 600 injured in such crashes in Kern County.

"California's roadways are still among the safest in the nation," said OTS Director Rhonda Craft. "But to

Burning, Continued from page 1 the Kern River Valley. Two of the projects, initiated in 2013, are in the second phase.

The projects are located in the mountains of Greenhorn, Piutes and Breckenridge. All projects are on forest land adjacent to communities dense with high amounts of hazardous fuels. Fuel reduction activities on the projects will have beneficial impacts on health and public safety in the project areas by reducing the risk of a stand-replacing fire and restoring natural ecosystems.

Kern River Ranger District fire personnel began prescribed burning within the Ice Project Unit last Monday morning, February 2. If weather and smoke conditions remain favorable, crews will work to

September 2015, the end of the federal fiscal year.

Funded projects include: ■ Folsom Dam auxiliary spillway construction: $92.6 million ■ Natomas levee improvements design: $1.5 million ■ Folsom Dam raise design: $1.2 million ■ Sacramento River bank protection study and construction: $1.2 million Central Valley: ■ Isabella Dam improvements design: $8 million ■ Marysville ring levee construction: $5 million ■ Hamilton City ecosystem restoration: $3.8 million ■ Lower Cache Creek feasibility study: $800,000 ■ Yuba River restoration feasibility study: $300,000 "This work plan and budget highlight the significant progress we're making on flood risk reduction and environmental restoration efforts in the region," said Col. Mike Farrell, Sacramento District commander.

Full breakdowns of both the FY2015 work plan and FY2016 budget proposal, can be found online at usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks /Budget.aspx.

meet future mobility, safety, and sustainability objectives, we must create safer roadways for all users. The Kern County Probation Department will be using these and other resources to reach the vision we all share toward zero deaths, every one counts."

Funding for the grant of $156,000, is from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

complete the 20 acre project throughout the week. The understory burning unit will be along Rancheria Road and the Shirley Loop Road (below Shirley Meadows). Smoke will be visible from most communities surrounding Isabella Lake.

The Forest Service expects to burn 1,000 acres this year in small units designed to minimize effects of smoke on communities. Road and/or trail closures are not anticipated.

Fire managers will work closely with the Eastern Kern and San Joaquin County Air Pollution Control Districts to manage smoke production and reduce any local impacts.

Prescribed burn efforts will continue throughout the winter as weather, air quality and available resources permit.