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Corps updates Dam progress John Prettyman, USACE Courier Update At the invitation of Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s office, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers attended a constituent meeting last month to discuss the relocation of the U.S. Forest Service Visitor

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They have biked everywhere except for an occasional flight, ferry and even a canoe. Most of the people on their journey very welcoming and hospitable, they have found. Language on this trip has been very complicated at times. The pair speak English very well and found on most of their journey they were able to find people who speak English. All the border officers they have encountered have spoken English. Before crossing into each country, they discuss 50 key words in that country's vocabulary that would be important to know. The most problematic language areas

Information Services Center, presently located at the U.S. Forest Service Lake Isabella office. All U.S. Forest Service facilities must be relocated from the area of the Lake Isabella office, as the new emergency spillway and labyrinth weir will be constructed at this location as part of the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project. Representatives from the U.S. Forest Service, Kern County and local Chambers of Commerce were also in attendance to discuss the possibility of relocating this U.S. Forest Service function to a new facility at the Bob Powers Gateway Preserve, according to the Bob Powers Gateway Preserve Strategic Plan prepared by the Kern River Valley Heritage Foundation in

2012. The Corps is exploring the feasibility of participating in this initiative, and that opportunity will be considered as an alternative in the dam safety project’s draft Real Estate environmental assessment, due out for public review in Spring 2015 (in addition to other real estate issues associated with the Isabella Lake DSMP). A separate Draft Environmental Assessment for Recreation will be released in June or July, discussing temporary and permanent mitigation to recreation impacts caused by the Isabella Lake DSMP. The Lakeside Village Mobile Home Park property has been acquired and all residents relocated. The Corps will be con-

ducting geotechnical investigations in the project area, including along Highway 155 at the right abutment of the Main Dam. Delays caused by single lane closures and/or reduced lane widths may be experienced by motorists traveling along Highway 155 in this area, but total closure of the road will not be necessary. The Corps and its testing contractor are coordinating these activities with Caltrans. The Corps is planning to host public meetings in Spring/Summer 2015 focused on recreation, real estate, and office relocations for the Corps and U.S. Forest Service that will include formal public review and comment periods as draft environmental assessments are released.

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to alter their trip from the Giant Sequoias to go over Alta Sierra. They were taken in by avid cyclers John Newman and Linda Adams retired firefighters who live on Burma Road in Kernville. Newman spotted Jozefowski and Tarkowska immediately while having coffee on Circle Park in Kernville. The pairs plan is to go up the west coast to Seattle, Vancouver on through Canada to Alaska as far as Fairbanks or Anchorage. From Alaska they plan to fly to South Korea where they will tour Asia including Viet Nam, China, and Thailand. They think Asia will take about eight months.

Krzysztof (Chris) Jozefowski and Adela Tarkowska of Poland arrive in Kernville, 5 years into cycling around the world.

No accidental tourists, Krzysztof (Chris) Jozefowski and Adela Tarkowska, it only took them five years, four continents, thirty countries, traveling an estimated 25,000 miles, to arrive in Kernville on purpose. from Poland. The pair bicycled into Kernville Tuesday February 24 arriving at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce, seeking information. They began their bicycle journey from Poland into Turkey November 30, 2010. Their plan is to bike the entire world. They think they are about halfway through their projected trip ending 2020. They have traveled through Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt. Then they toured the eastern side of the continent of Africa to Capetown. They then took a flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina, on the southern tip of South America. They toured through Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru and into Central America. They then went northward through Mexico and into the USA. Due to snow, they had

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Springing forward this Sunday means some of us will lose an hour of productive time to get things done this weekend. Others will lose a precious hour of sleep. Daylight saving time begins this Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m. The official time turns from 1:59 a.m. forward to 3 a.m. early Sunday morning, casting us into more early morning darkness. On the plus side, we are gaining some needed hours in daylight sunshine for our outdoor work and play. If you’re confused about the time, you can check the official U.S. time online at www.time.gov

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were the Middle East Arabic languages. They used a lot of "hand language," Jozefowski said. Two and a half years of their journey have been spent in Spanish-speaking countries. They encountered very little in the way of wars and conflicts. In fact, Syria was one of the most hospitable countries they visited so far. News of their travels spread from village to village and the people wanted to feed them and host them. They ran into a villager who appeared quite angry, yelling and talking and they apologized for invading their village and their country. He went and got someone who spoke English and they learned he was upset because they were camping in a field and he wanted them to stay in his home and feed them. Tarkowska said, "We start a conflict and leave." They have had few issues on this trip. Most people have had a lot of curiosity. They encountered stereotypes that people had, but no issues. World hospitality is great, especially in Syria, Sudan

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar. Pastor Dan Schlensker asks if the road is open or closed..

This week Bodfish Bob picks some more recipes from his cabbage patch. Join in the fun & games on the Courier puzzle pages.

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kern river Transit water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. survey Storage, Isabella stops here Reservoir 47,470 acre-feet Michael Batelaan Courier FYI

2014 Reservoir peak 80,737 acre-feet

Kern Council of Governments held a Transit Survey open house Wednesday March 4. The have retained the consulting firm of NelsonNygaard to obtain and process the survey information. Paul Supawanich, senior associate and Claudia Preciado, associate with Nelson-

Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet

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Upper Kern Inflow 180 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 201 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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■ Used book sale March 6 and 7 Support your local libraries at the used book sale at the main library located at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. Open to the public on 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 may be purchased at the sale. Contact 760-223-3449. ■ Bedtime Math March 7 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. This program is geared towards children ages 6 to 12 and will help children fall in love with numbers. Contact the KRV Branch at 760-549-2083. ■ Community Concert March 8 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will perform on Sunday, March 8 at 4 p.m. at the Kernville Elementary School. Featuring Espana by Waldteufel, The Sleeping Beauty by Tchaikovsky, The Moldau by Smetana and more. Call 760376-4461.

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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. (3rd 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.

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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; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., 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

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.

■ Driver Safety Program Scheduled March 10 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. To learn more, or to enroll, call instructor Gene Verbeet at 760-417-0579. Fees are $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. ■ Assistance for Veterans March 10 The Bakersfield Vet Center provides counseling services to our veterans living in remote areas of Kern County. The Bakersfield Vet Center counselor will be at the Senior Center/Veterans Hall from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 10. For veterans attending the Bakersfield VA Clinic for counseling, their families, and any veteran who feels the need to readjust to civilian life after service in a combat theatre, call at 661-323-VETS (8387) to make an appointment. ■ Community advisory meeting March 10 You are invited to take this opportunity to observe all the progressive upgrades your Healthcare District has made in the last five years and hear about the exciting plans for future growth, as well as chat with hospital administration and board of directors at 5:30 p.m. in the hospital dining hall on Tuesday, March 10. Refreshments will be served. For information, contact Anna Leon at 760-379-5257 ext. 24 or annaleon@kvhd.org. ■ Collectors Showcase Antique Show, March 14 & 15 A Collectors’ Showcase Antigue Show is being held Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hodel’s Kern Rooms, 5917 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield. Glassware, pottery, china, dolls, silver, linens, toys and more. For information contact B. Fields at 661-399-1140. ■ Casino night March 14 Join the fun at the Lake Isabella Senior Center when the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce presents Casino Night from 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 14. $25 per person includes a deep pit dinner and $2,000 play script that can be cashed in at the end of the evening for prizes. For more information call the Chamber at 760-379-5236. ■ Senior outreach March 17 Join the Volunteer Senior Outreach program for a cup of coffee and delicious refreshments to discuss the needs and services for seniors in the Kern River Valley at the Lake Isabella Senior Center/Veterans Room 1 at 10 a.m. Call Cindy Brown at 760-379-3412 for more information. ■ Roy Orbison impersonator March 20 The Moose Club presents the performance of Roy Orbison impersonator, Loren Cowgill, in concert supported by his wife and Trina’s Music to Go on Friday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and children under 14 are free. Call 760379-8839 for more information. ■ The Honsuckle Possums March 21 South Fork Woman’s Club presents The Honeysuckle Possums, with old-time music and toe-tappin’ fun, in a benefit concert at the clubhouse, 6488 Fay Ranch Road, Weldon (across from South Fork Elementary). $20 at the door. Every dollar goes to our children’s scholarship fund. 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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Mathis in support of reopening Kern Valley Court Devin J. Mathis 26th District Assemblyman

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I regret not being able to attend the American Legion Riders’ Feb. 28 dinner, hosted by Post No. 711 at the Lake Isabella Senior Center, in person. However, rest assured that I am diligently working to learn, and utilize, the powers afforded to my Assembly office to right the governmental neglect of the people of the Kern River Valley have been dealing with for far too long.

I am in complete support of reopening the Kern River Valley Courthouse. The people of The Kern River Valley should no longer be disenfranchised from their constitutional right to a courthouse that is reasonably accessible. The fact that the people of the Kern River Valley have been forced to utilize a courthouse; not only in Bakersfield, but on a stretch of highway which is one of the most dangerous in the state is deplorable and my office will be tirelessly working to find a solution to this problem. Please know that my absence does not mean that your voice will continue to be ignored. This District has been my home since birth. My values are and have always been to leave something better than when you got it. My representation of the 26th Assembly District will strive to benefit all of our residents to make their past unheard needs, a top priority. Devin J. Mathis Assemblyman, District 26

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Kern Valley Museum is growing The Kern River Valley Historical Society announced that the Board of Directors has decided to begin developing the vacant lot across the street from the Museum. The Museum received the lot last year as a generous donation from Steve and Jadwiga Markoff. The Society plans to construct a 1700 sq. ft. storage facility. The building will be used to house the numerous books and artifacts that are currently stored off site. It is the intention to have these items close to the museum to allow for easy transfer to accommodate changing exhibits in the museum. Preliminary plans have been developed and several local contractors have helped, giving their valuable input. Fund raising efforts have already been discussed and more information will be forthcoming. The preliminary drawing can be seen at the museum.

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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.

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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 760-549-2083.

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, a 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.

Comment on the Keyesville process The BLM Bakersfield Field Office has submitted two preliminary applications for funding through the California State Parks OHMVR grants and cooperative agreements program for the 2014-15 grant cycle. The Field Office is seeking funding for its OHV Law Enforcement program and funding for the completion of the OHV portion of its current Keyesville Recreation Area Management Plan planning process. Several of the nonprofit partners, including the Farm Workers Institute for Education and Leadership Development and Friends of the

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November 22, 1917 - January 20, 2015, age 97 Lloree Ellen Kaserman was born in Mission Township, Shawnee County, Kansas, the second of four children born to Karl Kaserman and Alice Pearl (Claar) Kaserman. When Lloree was an infant, the family homesteaded on the prairie near Ossette, Montana. She recalled living a carefree life there, where she attended a oneroom schoolhouse, and she and her siblings could run and play in acres of tall prairie grass while her parents’ farm prospered. In the spring of 1924, when Lloree was 6, her mother died. Her father raised one last crop before selling his Montana farm, and in the years following, he struggled to work and keep his children with him. Lloree and her siblings went to live with various relatives, and in a home for motherless children before she and her sister, Ruth, finally went to live with family friends, the Blodgetts, on dairy farms in Whittier, Norwalk and Azusa, California. When in 1929, their father died, Lloree, along with her sister (now deceased), remained with the Blodgetts until she married Andrew J. McGuire in 1936 at age 18. Her brothers, Edwin and Clyde Kaserman (both now deceased), were raised by an uncle in Idaho. In Los Angeles, Lloree and Andrew had four children: Lyle and Clyde McGuire (both now deceased), James, and Robin. When she divorced, in 1955, Lloree moved to “new” Kernville, a single parent with three of her children, and opened Kernville’s first real estate office, and a restaurant, Robin’s Cafe. With no place to advertise, other than a big blackboard outside her little office by the Kern River, she started what was to later become the Kern Valley Sun newspaper. Lloree tirelessly promoted Kernville and the Kern River Valley, providing years of leadership through the Kernville Business Association, and later the Kernville Chamber of Commerce. She suggested a frontier-style celebration to bring tourism to Kernville during the off-season, which resulted in the first Whiskey Flat Days held in 1957. In 1961 she organized the first parade, and chaired most of the parades through 1973. She was honored as the parade grand Marshall in 1985. Throughout her life Lloree was an excellent horsewoman. In 1960, after marrying Ernie Knowles, they organized, hosted and participated in many trail rides with the local chapter of Equestrian Trails Inc. Lloree would cook hearty meals to feed upwards of 50 people on some of the week-long rides based out of John's Horse Camp at Fairview, or Paloma Meadow on the Kern Plateau. With Ernie, she organized the first Whiskey Flat Rodeo, and later they were instrumental in construction of the Kernville Rodeo Grounds. She also helped organize and host the annual southern California sports writers’ tour of the Kern River Valley to promote tourism. When Ernie and Lloree divorced after 23 years of marriage, Lloree moved on to new chapters in her life in North Fork, California to be near her daughter, Robin and family, then later to Idaho to spend time with her brother, Clyde. She returned to the Kern River Valley after his passing. Lloree was legendary for her cooking, canning, vegetable garden and especially her pies. She prepared many memorable traditional family holiday dinners which will never be forgotten by her children and grandchildren. She was admired for her grace and perseverance in times of loss and hardship, and her kindness toward those less fortunate. She was a formidable force when she set her mind to challenges. Lloree is survived by her son, Jimmy McGuire of Kernville, daughter, Robin Ryan and husband Richy of Silt, Colorado, nine grandchildren and numerous greatgrandchildren. A Celebration of her life is planned for Saturday, March 7 at the Pine Cone in Kernville, from 2-6 p.m. Family and friends are invited to share memories, photos, music and pot luck finger foods. Death notices and obituaries with or without a picture are available for purchase in the Courier by calling 760-376-2860 during office hours weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or can be requested through your local mortuay.

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Road closed, road opened! Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist On Monday, I heard that Highway 178 through the Kern Canyon was closed. That’s creating some inconveniences for travSchlensker elers wanting to get through between the Kern Valley and Bakersfield. There are, of course, other options than the canyon for getting back and forth; travelers could go north and use the 155, or south and use Bodfish-Caliente Road, or even go all the way east to the 14 and go through Tehachapi, at the expense of a large amount of extra travel time. In any case, Kern Canyon closure creates a difficult challenge to travelers. I am reminded of another “road closure” that goes way back - all the way to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3). The Bible tells us that the pathway from naturally-born human people to God has been totally obstructed because of sin, since God has a zero-tolerance-level for sin. As Paul says in Romans 5:12, “through one man (Adam) sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men.” Paul asserts in 1 Corinthians 15:22 that, “in Adam all die.” That means the road to life, eternal life, has been closed, because of the sin that inheres every descendent of Adam

and Eve, i.e. every naturally-born person on earth. And that’s even worse than the closure of Highway 178 in the Kern Canyon, because there are no alternate routes available for people to take in order to establish their own pathway to God, no matter how inconvenient! However, another Way has become available for us naturallyborn people to get from here to God and to Life. The apostle Paul, in the previously cited passage from 1 Corinthians 15, goes on to say, “For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all shall be made alive.” We hear Paul continue in Romans 5 to say, “if the many died by the trespass of the one man (Adam), how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many! … just as the result of one trespass was condemnation for all men, so also the result of one act of righteousness was justification that brings life for all men. For just as through the disobedience of the one man (Adam) the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man (Jesus) the many will be made righteous.” Like Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). The road has been opened! The road is Jesus. 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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Happy 75th Birthday, Kings Canyon National Park! Woody Smeck, Parks Superintendent Courier Clebration

Hetch Hetchy in Yosemite. When these assessments proved unreliable, tourism and preservation interests On March 4, 1940, President seized an opening and began lobbyFranklin Delano Roosevelt signed ing for preservation. legislation creating Kings Canyon A compromise negotiated by National Park. The new park encomSecretary of the Interior Harold Ickes, passed 454,000 acres of pristine under the direction of President Sierra Nevada wilderness. Roosevelt, led to development of Kings Canyon National Park water storage facilities in lower absorbed lands once part of General stretches of the Kings River, thereby Grant National Park (established in preserving the pristine upper water1890; abolished shed as a national upon designation park. of Kings Canyon K i n g s Please join park rangers for National Park) and Canyon National special programs this year was quickly celebrating the 75th anniversary of Park features sceexpanded by nic auto-touring Kings Canyon National Park, as Presidential routes, rustic well as the 125th anniversary of Proclamation to lodges, family and Sequoia National Park. include Redwood group campCanyon and its grounds, and over magnificent giant sequoia groves. 825 miles of trails to explore spectacToday, one-half million people find ular scenery while hiking and/or solace within this wild and scenic sethorseback-riding. ting. Largely forgotten is the 60-year Nearly half the park is above timberstruggle at the turn of the 20th centuline and two dozen peaks extend ry to create the park. Powerful hydroabove 13,000 feet. The Pacific Crest electric interests from Los Angeles and John Muir trails pass through were battling irrigation and agriculcathedrals of glaciated valleys and ture interests from the San Joaquin domes, including Evolution Valley Valley for water storage and diverand Sixty Lakes Basin. sion licenses in the Kings River Please join park rangers for special watershed. programs this year celebrating the Early assessments prepared by the 75th anniversary of Kings Canyon Federal Power Commission showed National Park, as well as the 125th the potential for 19 dams and reseranniversary of Sequoia National Park. voirs on the south fork of the Kings More information can be found at River. Cedar Grove and Tehipite nps.gov/seki. Thank you for using Valley would be inundated--similar to your national parks!

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Hairy situation A California black bear drops in for some fast food and counseling last Tuesday without an appointment behind McDonald’s at College Community Services on Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. Unfortunately the bear’s adiction to hamburgers and shakes was outside of the facility’s menu.

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High country driving both and has benches to sit on and is an easy hike, perfect for a leisurely stroll with your family and friends and is accessible for all year except There is nothing the deepest parts of winter. like taking a day Another great drive for the day is and loading up the to the Havilah and Caliente area to family and a picnic the south of the Kern River Valley. lunch and going Scenic farmlands, hills and valleys for a nice drive in studded with oak trees and alfalfa the country. There fields make this a beautiful spot. It’s are so many places Freeman country in every sense of the word: to do that up here no stoplights, no highways, no housin the Kern River Valley and suring tracts, just wide open spaces and rounding areas! We are really priviall kinds of room leged to be to roam and able to live at ...perfect for a leisurely stroll with explore. From nature’s your family and friends... Lake Isabella, go doorstep. - Freeman south on Lake Here are a Isabella Blvd., couple great which turns into examples of Bodfish-Caliente Road. That road day drives that are available to all will take you all the way to Highway year around here in the KRV. 58 and Tehachapi or Bakersfield, The first is a great drive to the depending on which way you turn. Johnsondale area and the Trail of 100 It’s the perfect day drive, head out of Giants. From Kernville to the trailLake Isabella, stop at a scenic spot head it is about an hour and a half or and have some lunch and let the kids so and during that time you drive run, snap some photos, let the pets along the river and cross the Scenic out to play for a bit and chances are Johnsondale Bridge, drive past South you won’t even see other people! Creek Falls and rise in elevation from Then keep driving through a little 2500 to close to 7000 feet. It’s an absolutely beautiful drive and is a per- place called Twin Oaks to the railroad tracks right before the highway fect leisurely activity for any day off 58 onramp. There is a small general or even just an afternoon. There are store there and restaurant, a great multiple places to stop and fish or place to eat and explore the commutake photos or eat lunch along the nity. river and along South Creek. Not to mention the trail itself which has more than100 Giant Sequoias to view. Matt Freeman is a local resident, businessman and outdoorsman and can be Many of those trees are more than reached at cooltuna12@yahoo 2000 years old! The trail is paved and .com or 760-223-0880. accessible by foot and wheelchair Matt Freeman Courier Columnist

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Exodus: Gods and Kings” (PG-13) -- Director Ridley Scott gives the “Gladiator” treatment to the story of Moses in this very loud biblical epic. Moses (Christian Bale) is the adopted son of the Egyptian Pharaoh Seti (John Turturo). Seti find a prophecy in chicken guts, and Moses gets put next-in-line for the Pharaoh’s throne, which royally upsets the Pharaoh’s natural son, Rhamses (Joel Edgerton). The Man Upstairs gets involved, and a lot of computer-generated mayhem follows. Ridley Scott has made it clear that he’s a nonbeliever directing a Bible story, which actually is pretty common among Hollywood biblical epics. The hullabaloo and visual wizardry of the film’s action sequences feel more like interruptions than developments. Also, in order to irritate Moses into saving his chosen people, the Lord takes the shape of a young boy -- probably the most annoying and bratty interpretation of the Almighty. “Annie” (PG) -- This update of the classic musical has all the good intentions and chipper outlook of the original, but loses a lot in the song-and-dance department. Quvenzhane Wallis plays the spunky little girl stuck with a manic, abusive foster mom (Cameron Diaz). Annie has a chance encounter with Will Stacks (Jamie Foxx) -- a megaloaded businessman running for

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Legion of their own American Legion Riders Post 711 awarded KCSO Deputy Joe Garcia and Emergency Room Nurse Collen Brun as outstanding members of the community February 28 at the group’s dinner fundraiser and award ceremony.

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Still time to get coverage Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Covered California has announced a new special enrollment period for 2015. It allows individuals who will incur a tax penalty for not hav- Thal ing coverage in 2014 or learned they may face a tax penalty in 2015 to sign up for coverage from Feb. 23 through April 30. Consumers who did not know or understand that there was a tax penalty until after the 2015 open enrollment period ended can apply for coverage through a Certified licensed health insurance agent or Covered California. This new special enrollment period can help some individuals avoid the tax penalty for the 2015 tax year. It will not affect tax penalties resulting from not having health coverage in 2014. To avoid the 2015 tax penalty, an individual must have health coverage for at least nine of 12 months in 2015, as only one coverage gap up to three consecutive months of non-coverage is permitted; this means a member must sign up for an April 1 coverage effective date to avoid a tax penalty for the 2015 tax year. If an individual signs up for a May 1 or June 1 coverage effective date his/her tax penalty will be prorated for the one month or two months of the year in which the three-month allowance was exceeded. In addition during the year, con-

sumers who have certain life-changing events may also be eligible for a special-enrollment period. Qualifying life events for a SEP include: ■ Getting married or entering a domestic partnership; ■ Child aging off a plan; ■ Gaining a dependent or becoming a dependent through marriage, birth, adoption, or placement for adoption or foster care; ■ Permanently moving to a new area that has different health plan options; ■ Employer coverage that is not considered minimum essential coverage; ■ Loosing other healthcare coverage that is considered minimum essential coverage, such as due to job loss or expiration of COBRA coverage; ■ Returning from active military service; or ■ Change in eligibility for advanced premium tax credit or cost-sharing subsidies This week a woman from Washington called very upset that her 86-year-old father in Orange County was in the hospital due to a car accident. He only had Medicare, and now the family will be responsible for tens of thousands of dollars in bills. Reason for the phone call, she wanted to buy insurance for him. Duh! Like the car accident, you can’t buy insurance after the cat is out of the bag. 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.

Announcements, Continued from page 3 Temblors, a division of California Trail Users Coalition, have also submitted proposals for work on BLM Bakersfield managed public lands. The field office invites you to comment on all of these proposals. Comments can be submitted at ohv.parks.ca.gov/.The public review and comment period for the 2014-15 Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program ends Monday, April 6.

6412 Laurel Avenue Mt. Mesa - P.O. Box1628, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 - (760) 379-2681 Fax: (760) 379-0066

Community Advisory Meeting You are invited Tuesday March 10, 2015 5:30 pm In the Hospital Dining Hall 6412 Laurel Avenue Mt. Mesa

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

Take this opportunity to observe all the progressive upgrades your Healthcare District has made in the last 5 years and hear about the exciting plans for future growth, as well as chat with Hospital Administration and Board of Directors about local Healthcare.

Information Service for Veterans The Beale Memorial Library Veterans Resource Center now offers information service to veterans 4 to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Trained volunteers are on hand to help veterans and their families find information on veteran benefits, programs and services, or assist veterans in filling out online forms. For more information or to make an appointment with a Veterans Benefit Coach, call the Beale Memorial Library at 661-868-0701.

Refreshments served For more information contact: Anna Leon 760-379-5257 ext 24 annaleon@kvhd.org

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1. ASTRONOMY: What former planet in our solar system was downgraded to a “dwarf planet” in 2006? 2. GEOGRAPHY: Where was Shakespeare’s Globe Theater located? 3. LITERATURE: What was the name of the character in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” who had a donkey’s head as a result of a spell? 4. TELEVISION: What was the name of the agent played by Efrem Zimbalist Jr. on “The F.B.I.” series? 5. LANGUAGE: What five-letter word contains five personal pronouns? 6. MYTHOLOGY: Who was the Greek goddess of the moon? 7. RELIGION: What is the first of the seven sacraments in Christian theology? 8. MOVIES: What was the home planet of Luke Skywalker in “Star Wars?” 9. GEOGRAPHY: Where are the Faroe Islands located? 10. HISTORY: What type of gun was used to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln?

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Disappointed about something that didn’t go your way? Cheer up. Look at the reasons it happened, and you could find a valuable lesson about what to do the next time. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time to do some reassessing of plans and goals -- even how you considered redoing your bathroom. The point is to be open to change if change can improve things. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Take some time to learn who is the right person (or persons) to approach and discuss your ideas with for your new project. Also, reserve time to prepare for an upcoming family event. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Dealing with a demanding situation, as you recently did, could drain much of your own emotional reserves. Take time to relax and indulge yourself in some wellearned pampering. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You might feel that you are above emotional displays. But showing your feelings can be liberating for you, and reassuring for someone who has been waiting for you to do so. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) An emotionally needy person might make more demands than you can cope with. Best to ask for some breathing space now, before resentment sets in and makes communication difficult.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) An unexpected spate of mixed signals could cause serious schedule setbacks. Best to focus on straightening everything out as soon as possible and get everyone back on track. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Be aware that someone in the workplace could try to use a disagreement with a colleague against you. If so, be prepared to offer your side of the story with the facts to back you up. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) An unexpected challenge to a previous decision can be unsettling. But your reservoir of self-confidence should help carry the day for you. Good luck. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) While the idea of making some sort of major move in the near future continues to interest you, don’t overlook a new possibility that could be emerging closer to home. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Be careful not to base an upcoming decision on gossip or anything you might hear if it can’t meet provable standards. That’s true regardless of whom the source might be. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You might still need to do some solid reassessing early in the week before you can close that sensitive situation. A new job-related opportunity could present itself later in the week.

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RKI Sponsored by Glass & China Collectors NG "Fabulous 50's & More-Showcase 44!" Hodel's Kern Rooms 5917 Knudsen Drive-Bakersfield (West side of Highway 99 at Olive Drive) MARCH 14 & 15, 2015 Saturday - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Admission $4.50 Featuring: Glassware~Pottery~China~Dolls~Silver~Linens~Lamps~ Toys~Furniture~Jewelry~Primitives~Kitchenware~Fifties Treasures For additional information contact B. Fields at 661-399-1140

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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, E113, Bakersfield, CA 93309 and Regina Joanne Martinez, 11707 Lindalee Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Marcelo Lopes, CEO. This statement filed on 01/15/2015. Expires 01/15/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-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, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 13, 20, 27 and March 6, 2015. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: AZAHN (2010- B0930) Street address of business: 43441 30th Street W, Unit #1, Lancaster, CA 93536. Mailing address of Business: 8101 Camino Media, #171, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Alexander Azhn, 4209 Adidas Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313 and Austin Zahn, Adidas Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 02/08/2010. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 02/04/2015. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-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, Auditor-Controller-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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: PIUTE MEADOWS FARM (2015 - B1062). Street address of principal place of business: 2428 Stagecoach Drive, Caliente, CA 93518. Mailing address of business: 2428 Stagecoach Drive, Caliente, CA 93518. REGISTRANT: Gary Padgett, 2428 Stagecoach Drive, Caliente, CA 93518. 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: Gary Padgett. This statement filed on 02/13/2015. Expires 02/13/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River

Courier February 27, March 6, 13 and 20, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: THE FLOWER SHOP (2015 B1145). Street address of principal place of business: 11006 Kernville Road, Suite 2, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1635, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Erin L. Hanley, 448 Scodie, Space 25, Kernville, CA 93238. 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: Erin L. Hanley. This statement filed on 02/19/2015. Expires 02/19/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 27, March 6, 13 and 20, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SETHI VINEYARDS (2015 B0868). Street address of principal place of business: 9705 Bath Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 41142, Bakersfield, CA 93384. REGISTRANTS: Satwinder Kaur Chehal, 9705 Bath Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311 and Baljinder Kaur Chehal, 9705 Bath Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Date the business commenced: 10/01/2009. 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: Satwinder K. Chehal. This statement filed on 02/06/2015. Expires 02/06/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DJ'S VAPE (2015 - B1310). Street address of principal place of business: 2407 Robbin Road, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Mailing address of business: 2407 Robbin Road, Bakersfield, CA 93304. REGISTRANT: Daniel Zedekiah Johnson, 2407 Robbin Road, Bakersfield, CA 93304. 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: Daniel Zedekiah Johnson. This statement filed on 02/25/2015. Expires 02/25/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2015.

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Cycle, Continued from page 1 Music to his ears Former Kern Valley resident Dominic Guerra shows off his first place certificate from the Bakersfield City Schools recent music contest. He got to record his song with American Idol finalist Amy Adams. This story was first reported in the January 16 edition of the Courier.

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and Mexico. "The world is a nice place in general. The bicycle is the key to people's hearts," Tarkowska said. When in Africa in the bush, they met native tribes. Amazingly there are paved roads in Africa, from Egypt to Capetown. They did not see hungry children. The only place this exists is in refugee camps that have resulted from tribal conflicts. The capital cities have modern glass high-rise buildings. It appeared in Africa's capitals that China is making big investments in the infrastructure. The advertisements and media do not paint a realistic picture, say this pair who have seen the world at the street level. Most times the pair camped wherever they were when the day ended. The most weather extremes they encountered were in South America and Death Valley. They felt the safest in the Middle Eastern countries, because the Muslim culture dictates that you give your best to the pil-

Survey, Continued from page 1 Nygaard led the meeting. Their goal was to determine what is working in the Kern River Valley and what is not. They held a meeting in December to familiarize themselves with the area and then conducted the survey. To better understand travel patterns in the Kern Valley, they asked participants to place stickers that were color coded by the participant's area of residence on a map showing where they live and where they usually travel to. The study identified five areas of improvement needed. They service schedules/transfer times, bus stop amenities/existing stop locations, school/community college partnerships, customer feedback mechanisms and Sunday Service. They reminded participants that all future concepts

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grim. "We have not had even a slight feeling of being unwanted," they said. They began the trip financing with their savings they stopped in the Middle East and worked four months, and this financed the next 15 months in Africa. Almost the entire journey, you can stop at the ATM, put in your card, select the currency you need with the exchange rate automatically computed. Both 31 years old, they are both vegetarians so they eat what vegetables work. Their bikes are weighed down with about 100 lbs. in supplies. "We carry our home with us," Tarkowska said. People on the street, no matter what country, are concerned with basically the same things as any other people in the world: food, shelter and working for the care of their family and children. You can follow them on Facebook at biketheworld.pl, their web site is biketheworld.pl/en. You can email them at Adela@biketheworld.pl.

attempt to work within the existing Kern Transit budget. The consulting firm recommended relocating the transit center to just north of the Kern Valley Plaza, along Lake Isabella Blvd. Then KernTransit could expand rider seating and shelters. The Senior Center would continue to be served by Route 220. They also recommended that routes be designed more as flex routes, so that Dial-A-Ride services can be more easily combined with fixed routes, to better serve riders. Sunday service was the most requested change in the survey. Sunday service, including a shift in resources would be from the least popular route times. The complete document compiling the survey results is 90 pages. To obtain a copy, email Paul Supawanich at psupawanich@nelsonnygaard.com.

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