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Mike Woodward and his father Kenneth Woodward are pictured during their recent Honor Fight.
Mike Woodward Courier Special Last week, a Kern County Honor Flight left Meadows Field in Bakersfield for Washington DC. Kern Valley resident Mike Woodward was honored to fly with his father Ken, a WWII and Korean War veteran.
In 1943 a young man by the name of Kenneth Woodward was ordered from his U.S Army Air Corps Basic Training unit at Mather Field near Sacramento to Taft California's Gardner Field. Since Ken had a
civilian pilot's license before enlisting, he was selected to instruct and train new recruits in basic and advanced flight operations in the B-13 Volte Vibrator. Then Because of the WWII war effort and huge need to train pilots to fly the many B-17 and B-29 Bombers. Woodward went on from Taft to Arizona in order to qualify and instruct in these very advanced aircraft. Later as a fully qualified B-29 pilot, he received orders to fly his B-29 to Tinian Island to
participate in the Bombing of Japan but was called off at the last minute because the B-29 "Anola Gay" squadron had already dropped the Atom bomb. Woodward was released from active duty and then as a reservist was called to duty three years later to help fight the North Koreans and Chinese. Woodward was responsible for accomplishing a Bombing Raid north of the 38th parallel and credited for saving countless Marines and
shutting down a major North Korean offensive earning him the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal. He also received the Presidential Citation for evacuating wounded and half frozen Marines from North of Korea's 38th parallel. Fast forward to May 7, 2015. Ken and 19 other WWII and Korean War Veterans were whisked off to Washington DC to visit the the War Memorials built in their
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Cody Norris, USFS Courier Update The Shirley Fire threatened homes of Alta Sierra and burned 2,545 acres of mixed conifer and brush last June. This year, the Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District will begin the Shirley Fire Salvage and Forest Restoration Project to reduce future wildfire threats to the community and promote firefighter safety by decreasing the amount of fuel next to Alta Sierra's Wildland Urban Interface. The project will remove trees that are dead or damaged within 142 acres that burned at high to moderate intensity, with mortality of 70 percent or greater, inside of the 2,545 acre Shirley Fire's footprint; Trees killed in the salvage area include white fir, incense cedar, Jeffrey pine, ponderosa pine, and sugar pine, with some black oak, live oak and foothill pine. District Ranger Al
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print) of the Shirley Fireremoving salvageable timber on slopes less than 35 percent grade and hazard trees adjacent to public roads and trails. Felling, piling and burning trees less than 12 inches in diameter within 100 feet of public roads and trails will also be used as a method to reduce fuelloading in the portions of the burn scar not being commercially harvested. This economic recovery of fire-damaged timber will move the area toward healthier ecological conditions in a costefficient manner The Forest Service may also plant native trees to begin reforestation after the thinning; although it is anticipated that only minimal planting will be necessary to reforest the area due to the unit layout and number of remaining seed trees. For additional information, visit the Shirley Project webpage at fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45422. nature
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Michael Batelaan Courier FYI Each year, many of us join together to honor past, present and future veterans. ■ Kern River Valley Cemetery At 1 p.m. on Monday May 25 the Kern River Valley Cemetery will be hosting a Memorial Day service to honor our veterans at the district veteran's wall. Many Kern Valley veterans are interred at our local cemetery. The SAL color guard, DAR, Honor Flight, and Sweet Adelines will be there to help honor our veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our liberty. The guest speaker is 1st District Supervisor Mick Gleason, with an invocation from pastor Dan Hillard, and VFW Post 7665 Commander Paul Peterson will share some thoughts. The Cemetery District invites all to join them at this special event and show your gratitude to the veterans who fought alongside our fallen soldiers. The Kern River Valley Cemetery is located at 8441 Burlando Rd. Wofford Heights. ■ Bakersfield National Cemetery A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. local time at the 500-acre national cemetery near Bakersfield. It is located about 25 miles east of SR 99 near Arvin along SR 223 in Kern County at 30338 East Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin. Memorial Day, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service. In observance of the holiday, American flags are placed each grave.
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Fish Fire reported Inciweb Courier 9-1-1 The Fish Fire was reported Wednesday May 20, at approximately 4 p.m. Initial reports put the fire above Camp 3 along Mountain 99 and on the west side of the Kern River, across from Thunderbird. Fire fighters from the Forest Service and Kern County responded totaling 90 personnel. Fire fighters needed to cross the Kern River to gain access to the fire and rafts were ordered, however, the low water level made access negotiable by foot. Due to the rapid response of firefighting equipment and personnel, the fire was held to 5 acres.
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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 43,871 acre-feet 2015 Reservoir peak 47,666 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 209 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 255 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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■ Sierra Arts and Crafts Festival May 23, 24 and 25 The Sierra Arts and Crafts Festival will run from Sat. May 23, Sun. May 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Mon. Memorial Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The festival features all handmade crafts and works of original art. At the festival you'll find music, kid's crafts, face painting and much more. For more information go to krvaa.org or contact Teri Vellutini, president at 760-379-6162.
■ USFS kiosk clean up May 24 Meet at Forest Service Kiosk at Riverkern Beach at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 24 to help give out trash bags to campers. For informa-
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. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701
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■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 9:30 a.m. (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.
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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise Cove Restaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112. ■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701
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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 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.
tion or RSVP, at 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178, 760-376-6459 or keepersofthekern@gmail. com.
■ Upper River clean up May 25 Meet at Headquarters Campground above Riverkern at noon on Monday, May 25. For information or RSVP, at 760-376-2963, 360324-8178, 760-376-6459 or keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ Memorial Day service May 25 A Memorial Day service will be held on Monday, May 25th at 1 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Cemetery District veteran’s wall. The guest speaker will be Supervisor Mick
■ 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., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138. ■ 2:30 - 4 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders VFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178
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■ First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services assistance to veterans and widows. Lake Isabella County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Call 661-868-7300 or 866-218-5367.. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.
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■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Dr. at Hwy 155, Wofford Hts. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check times and location.
Gleason. For further information please contact the cemetery office at 760-376-2189. ■ Upper River clean up May 26 Meet at Headquarters Campground above Riverkern at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26. For information or RSVP, at 760-376-2963, 360324-8178, 760-376-6459 or keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ Historical Society monthly meeting May 26 The Museum community meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Lake Isabella senior center. The speaker will be Reed Tollefson the Land Steward at the Kern River Preserve, our local Audubon Preserve located in the South Fork. The presentation is open to all, admission is free and refreshments will be served. Contact the museum at 760-3766683, like them on Facebook or on the web at kernvalleymuseum.org for more information. ■ Search and Rescue May 27 Kern Valley Search & Rescue continues to look for outdoor enthusiasts interested in being part of a local rescue team. The next meeting is May 27 at 7 p.m. at 2959 Erskine Creek Road in Lake Isabella. Please visit the website at kvsar.com and submit a request for contact under the “Contact Us” tab if you would like to attend or know more information. ■ Cal Water to host public meeting May 27 California Water Service will host a public meeting on Wednesday, May 27 to educate its Kern River Valley District customers on state-mandated water use regulations and a range of conservation programs and tools available to help customers reduce their water use and meet the State’s reduction requirements at 6 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Boulevard. Additional information may be obtained online at calwater.com. ■ CDFW Hosts ‘Bear Aware"’meeting May 27 The California Department of Fish & Wildlife is hosting a “bear aware” public meeting on Wednesday, May 27 in Lake Isabella. The meeting is scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ Be a Trash Warrior May 28 Join Keepers of the Kern. Meet at Keyesville South at 9 a.m., at the dumpster just off Highway 155 at Keyesville South Recreation Area. For more information or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or email keepersofthekern @gmail.com. ■ KRV Collaborative May 28 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 on Thursday, May 28. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information. ■ KVHS graduation May 28 Honor the graduates at 5 p.m. at the Wallace Middle School gym. ■ Making music with Mr. Jerry May 28 The Kern River Valley Branch Library in Lake Isabella is happy to announce “Making Music with Mr Jerry: A Musical Recital” on Thursday, May 28 at 5 p.m. at the branch. Come see what a handful of our community’s talented youth are doing. This event is guaranteed to astound you and will be great fun for the entire family! For more information, contact the branch at 760-549-2083 during their open hours. ■ Be a Trash Warrior May 29 Join Keepers of the Kern. Meet at Keyesville South at 9 a.m. at the entrance to Keyesville Road just south of the dam. For more information or to RSVP, call 760376-2963, 360-324-8178 or email keepersofthekern @gmail.com.
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Happiness is a flushing toilet Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist
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Sierra Arts and Crafts Festival The Sierra Arts and Crafts Festival will run from Saturday, May 23, Sunday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday, Memorial Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The festival features all handmade crafts and works of original art. At the festival you’ll find music, kids’ crafts, face painting and much more. For more information on The Kern River Valley Art Association, go to krvaa.org or contact Teri Vellutini, president at 760-379-6162.
Free pet adoptions for veterans Kern County Animal Services has partnered with Animals for Armed Forces ® Foundation to offer free pet adoptions to Veterans and their families on Saturday, May 23. Lake Isabella Shelter location at14891 Highway 178 will be open on Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the event. The adoption discount applies to Active Duty, Reserve and Veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines Coast Guard and National Guard and/or their immediate family members. Military members, veterans and/or their immediate family members are asked to bring one of the following forms of ID to receive the adoption discount: ■ A Military ID ■ Dependent ID ■ DD-214 or ■ NGB Form 22 For more information on adopting a pet from Kern County Animal Services, call 661-868-7100.
Memorial Day Service A Memorial Day service will be held on Monday, May 25 at 1 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Cemetery District veteran’s wall. The guest speaker will be Supervisor Mick Gleason. The District is in need of large flags to fly along the driveways. Most of the large flags now flown at the cemetery were donated by families who were given a flag in honor of their beloved veteran. The cemetery cherishes those flags and when they meet their end of life they are given to the boy scouts to retire them in an honorable service. It is now time to retire some of the flags and the donation of a beloved flag would fly with honor at the District’s Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day services. Also, the cemetery is searching for donations of smaller flags to fly at the veteran’s wall of the cemetery. For further information, contact the cemetery office at 760-376-2189.
SAR needs you! Kern Valley Search & Rescue continues to look for outdoor enthusiasts interested in being part of a local rescue team. KVSAR is a non-profit agency comprised of non-paid professionals who work and live in Kern County. If you live, work or visit the Kern River Valley, Search and Rescue might just be the most rewarding hobby you have ever had. The next meeting is Wednesday, May 27 at 7 p.m. at 2959 Erskine Creek Road in Lake Isabella. Visit the website at kvsar.com and submit a request for contact under the “Contact Us” tab if you would like to attend or know more information.
When I was 5, after my mom and dad divorced, I went to live with Gramma and Grandpa. During the depression, they came to live Middleworth at Big Bear Lake where he became a building contractor. He took me everywhere and I always got to help with whatever structure he was building. Before he passed away when I was 12, I had become a pretty good carpenter myself by helping him over the years. Today’s nostalgia trip came about as I was taking a shower, with plenty of hot water that only required a turn of the tap. Gram and Gramps bought their cabin on the crest of a hill overlooking the lake. The cabin was small and the kitchen breakfast nook, sink and stove were all crowded in one corner. Grams said from day one that she wanted a kitchen with running water. A few years after buying the cabin, Gramps added on a kitchen and a bath with a toilet. But for awhile the only water available for the bathroom was hand delivered in two 3-gallon water buckets from a pump in the backyard. As I got older and stronger, I was the water master. I would fill the tank on the toilet which Gramps had fixed so we could get two flushes when it was in use. As for the bath tub, I would
make about six trips from the hand pump, up the stairs, through the kitchen and into the bathroom and into the tub. After getting three inches in the tub, Gram would bring two boiling hot tea kettles of water and add to it. All three of us would share that same water along with a cold rinse from a bucket next to the tub. It was kind of hokey but it sure beat using the old 20-gallon wash tub and the outhouse 40 feet from the cabin. About six months after Gramps finished the new kitchen and bathroom, the Bear Valley Water Company buried a water line in the road in front of our cabin. After connection, suddenly Grams had water in the faucet, could flush the toilet without fear and take a bath that only required adding hot water. Shortly after, Gramps ran a copper pipe in the bed of the wood stove which gave us hot water. It was obvious that with the new kitchen and bathroom that a place was needed for the waste water to go. We couldn’t use the outhouse because it was almost full and not plumbed. Gramps was a dynamite contractor and proceeded to use dynamite to blow a hole through the hardpan, which after much digging, received a septic tank and leach line. Gramma was happy. We had a flush toilet and could take a bath. What more could you ask? And, I didn’t have to carry water anymore! Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.
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Historical Society community meeting The Museum community meeting will be Tuesday, May 26 at 7 p.m. at the senior center in Lake Isabella. The speaker will be Reed Tollefson the Land Steward at the Kern River Preserve, our local Audubon Preserve located in the South Fork. The South Fork of the Kern River supports one of California's finest remaining examples of Great Valley Cottonwood-Willow Forest that is recognized at the state and regional levels as a valuable natural asset that provides opportunities for education, nature tourism, research and recreation. Audubon California's Kern River Preserve protects over 3,300 acres of this river forest and associated wetlands and uplands. Tollefson will be sharing the history of the preserve, how it has grown over the years, its objectives, and how it works with surrounding properties. The presentation is open to all, admission is free and refreshments will be served. Contact the museum at 760-376-6683, like them on Facebook or on the web at kernvalleymuseum.org for more information.
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Calendar, Continued from page 2 ■ Havilah Days May 30 Don’t miss this annual frontier celebration which includes fun for the entire family at the first county seat, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 30 at 6789 Caliente-Bodfish Road, Havilah. ■ Night at the Museum May 30 KRV Historical Society’s “Night at the Museum” at 49 Big Blue Road, Kernville on Saturday, May 30. All proceeds will go to the building fund for the new annex. There will be dinner catered by Hodels, music by “Out of the Blue,” rides on the Graham Truck, a silent auction with many desireable items, a crazy 50/50 drawing, and other fun activities. $30 per person, starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 30 at the Museum. RSVP by calling 503-298-9395 or email moosecreek_@msn.com.
■ Be a Trash Warrior May 31 Join Keepers of the Kern. Meet at the Upper River at 5 p.m. at Headquarters Campground just above Riverkern. For more info or to RSVP, call 760-3762963, 360-324-8178 or email keepersofthekern @gmail. com. ■ Be a Trash Warrior June 1 Join Keepers of the Kern. Meet at Upper River at 9 a.m. meet at Headquarters Campground just above Riverkern. For more information or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-3248178 or email,keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ Houchin Blood Drive June 2 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday June 2. When donating, please bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and
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1. Is the book of Judges in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is ..."? Independence, Freedom, Patriotism, Liberty 3. IWhich scripture contains, "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death"? Ruth 4:10, Job 7:2, Psalm 23:4, Amos 1:1 4. Though lame on both feet, what descendant of Saul continually ate at King David's table? Mareshah, Methusael, Micah, Mephibosheth 5. Under what type of tree would the children of Israel come to Deborah for judging? Palm, Sycamore, Fig, Cypress 6. From Matthew 8, who was the first woman that Jesus healed? Paul's sister, Naomi, Peter's mother-in-law, Deborah 1) Old; 2) Liberty; 3) Psalm 23:4; 4) Mephibosheth; 5) Palm; 6) Peter's mother-in-law © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Gravity Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist Having been notified by my truck that it wanted to talk to an external computer (i.e. The “Service Engine Soon” Schlensker light came on.), I dropped it off at the Smog Shop in Wofford Heights for diagnostics. Since I live pretty close, I had decided to leave the truck and walk back home. So off I went. As I walked I was thinking about several things, not the least of which was gravity! I happen to live right at 300 feet above Wofford Heights Blvd. Gee, that’s only one football field length. But a vertical football field when you are walking, that’s noticeable. Although gravity was not my friend on my way up the hill, gravity is a blessing in that it keeps us close - close to the earth. We’ve seen the sci-fi scenes where, under weightless conditions, some astronaut gets propelled away from the spaceship and is irretrievably lost into the vastness of space. Without gravity we’d have some severe navigational challenges! Can you imagine a world without gravity? Weight problems would disappear; there wouldn’t be “weight,” but then there’d be plenty of other problems to deal with. In addition to being important to life as we know it on Earth,
gravity is also mysterious stuff. Nobody knows what it is, why it exists, or how it works. If we did, we’d probably be able to turn it on and off. That’d be a neat trick! Gravity simply pulls every object in the universe toward every other object in the universe (even if ever so slightly) all the time. As we wind down the Easter season with Pentecost right around the corner, we are reminded that death - like gravity exerts an irresistible and inescapable attraction on every human being in the universe. Unlike the case with gravity, though, we do know the cause of that force: sin! Death was/is brought on by sin. The Bible puts it, "The wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23). However, as we think about what happened on Easter - Jesus rose from the dead - we recognize that death is a reversible phenomenon. Through faith in Jesus Christ, all believers will also rise from the dead to live eternally in the glorious mansion prepared for all God’s children. Paul goes on in Romans 6, “but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” In spite of the gravity of our situation as sinners, all believers in Jesus, will break the attraction of death and rise into His eternal glorious presence. 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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A nice yard, despite draught Under draught conditions, the best landscaping is Xeriscaping, using draught-friendly plants and techniques to landscape property. There has been There are a wide range of a lot of talk lately options including cactus, many about the draught different types of trees and in California, and shrubs, native foliage options and of course it affects also patterns with rock, gravel us locally too. The and the new types of fake grass. lake is low, the Freeman They are pretty amazing. It’s hard rivers are runto tell it’s not real grass unless you ning, but with less really look close and intently. And water than usual and we already that is a great option if you still have an early summer, it seems. want a lawn. Things are Depending on changing, and the property, it we all know So how do you have a nice yard is also easy to the weather despite the draught and despite the incorporate patterns are new water restrictions in place? natural feacyclical. It’s tures that not like we - Freeman already exist are not going into landto have water scapes and again. yard spaces. There are draughtDraughts happen in California. All tolerant and resistant types of throughout the state’s history, plants, many of which, once there are periods of draught. established, either need water So how do you have a nice yard only weekly or not at all. despite the draught and despite I definitely recommend waterthe new water restrictions in ing weekly with a drip irrigation place? That’s a tough question and system that has automatic valves you have to think outside the box a and timers and the utilization of bit. We all know that a home, ground cover. With these metheither for a buyer or seller, is a lot ods you can use very little water more aesthetically pleasing when it and still have a vibrant and beauhas nice landscape. It’s easier to tiful yard. sell and it will typically sell for more than a home that just has dirt or maybe gravel in the yard. Matt Freeman is a realtor with People enjoy greenery and enjoy Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 using their outdoor space for their or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice. family’s recreation and relaxation.
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From Canada Last evening we dined on a beautiful cruise ship with two other couples. One couple was British, the other Australian. The conversation Thal turned to health insurance and the long waits for access to health care. The Australian stated that the big issue today in their system is that some in the government want to initiate a co-pay at the doctor’s office of $5 per office visit. The Conservatives are against this, fearing many can’t afford it. They get their health insurance for free. It is paid for by their taxes. Last year, I visited Australia and learned that their minimum wage was $18 per hour; even those working at McDonalds, where soft drinks are $3 to $4 for what we have as a medium drink. And they can’t afford a $5 medical office visit? Referrals and response times seem the greatest concern I heard from both countries. The Brit went many weeks with complaints of a back ache. Once diagnosed as cancer, she only had three weeks to wait for surgery. As my regular readers may recall, I had the same diagnosis a few years ago, and had surgery within a week It seems that in England you can purchase medical insurance, which gives you access to more and longer hospitalizations than the basic government program. From what I can gather, both countries have employee
benefit plans providing dental and vision, something not covered on the government program. Also, apparently the “free” tax supported system is also available to visitors, and many pregnant foreigners to England come to have their babies and return home, taking advantage of the healthcare system. People who know me would be proud. I never got involved in the conversation. I never even told them the type of work I do. It did take lots of self-restraint; but after all, this is a vacation and why make these people feel bad. We do have problems of access and affordability in this country as well but the people who can afford to take a cruise should have no problem with paying their health insurance premiums. As an afterthought, I am forecasting a sharp rise in health insurance premiums for both individuals and families in 2016 and many businesses stopping the offer of health insurance as a benefit. This year, many municipal governments stopped covering retired dependent spouses. 2016 should also see major increases in Medicare Part D drug coverage. Hopefully the Legislature has a less gloomy outlook. Today we are in the lovely area called Sagunay in French Quebec cruising the St. Lawrence River. The Kern has never seen this much water. Presented by LADIES of the
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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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: YOUNGER GALLERY (2015B2382), 1430 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 105, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address: 1430 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 105, Bakersfield, CA 93301. REGISTRANT: Betty Lee Younger, 3717 Pinehurst Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Date the business commenced: 09/01/2008. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Betty Lee Younger. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/14/2015 and expires 04/14/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: S. Hermosillo. Published by the Kern River Courier May 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2015. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: APSG WHOLESALE AUTO WORKS (2010- B2987) Street address of business: 21037 Burgess Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing address of Business: 12324 Childress Street Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Kenneth R. Molitor, 12324 Childress Street Bakersfield, CA 93312. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 05/06/2010. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 04/07/2015. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: May 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: THE MOTHER LODE (2015B2591), 8 Tobias, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1045, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Judith Dodd, 325 Sirretta Street, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Judith Dodd. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/23/2015 and expires 04/23/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier May 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2011-15899, Loan No.: 7092350425, A.P.N.: 515-532-27-00 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS
NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/20/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Jin-Bok Kang and Sook Lee Kim, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 7/30/2004 as Instrument No. 00204178720 in Book ---, Page --- and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 6/1/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $302,086.60. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4211 Crystal Lake Drive, Bakersfield, California 93313, A.P.N.: 515-532-27-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $302,086.60. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding
on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 9608299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSe rvices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServ ices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2011-15899. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 21, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. Tamika Smith, Trustee Sale Assistant. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier May 8, 15 and 22, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: GRAPHIX ANONYMOUS (2015-B2561), 1312 Arthur Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address: 1312 Arthur Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANTS: Summer Grace Holdsworth, 1312 Arthur Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308, Joseph Michael Rakisits, 1312 Arthur Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308 and Ellen Marie Smith, 508 Arvin Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Date the business commenced: 04/01/2015. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from
the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Summer Holdsworth. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/22/2015 and expires 04/22/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: S. Hermosillo. Published by the Kern River Courier May 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: YOUR OFFICE SOLUTION (2015-B2772), 4939 Calloway Drive, #104, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address: 4939 Calloway Drive, #104, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANTS: Katherine Ann Hall, 6305 Oslo Place, Bakersfield, CA 93306, June Anne Garbell, 4202 Elder Court, Bakersfield, CA 93306 and Rachel Ann Lewis, 11430 Reagan Road, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as Co-Partners. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Katherine A. Hall. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 05/01/2015 and expires 05/01/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: S. Hermosillo. Published by the Kern River Courier May 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2015. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: SEQUENTICS (2014- B2257) Street address of business: 11514 San Miniato Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of Business: 11514 San Miniato Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Todd McEwen, 11514 San Miniato Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 04/24/2014. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 05/04/2015. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: May 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: TRAVEL INN RIDGECREST (2015-B2747), 131 West Upjohn Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address: 131 West Upjohn Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: JRGM LLC, 651 Green Acre Drive, Fullerton, CA 92835. Date the business commenced: 09/01/2014. Business is being conducted as a Limited Liability Company. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Gaurang Patel. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/30/2015 and expires 04/30/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier May 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2013-02926-CA, Loan No.: 7090607172, A.P.N.: 498-611-06-00 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/8/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Baldev Singh, a Married Man as His Sole and Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 2/16/2006 as Instrument No. 0206039486 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 6/8/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $227,269.84. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5712 Bridge Creek Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313, A.P.N.: 498-611-06-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the
remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $227,269.84. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 9608299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSe rvices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServ ices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2013-02926. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 29, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier May 15, 22 and 29, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-08076-CA, Loan No.: 7190418975, A.P.N.: 513-252-12-00 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/03/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Mitchell C. Herd, an Unmarried Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 07/14/2006 as Instrument No. 0206171008 in Book --, Page --- and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 06/16/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $277,824.02. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: Street Address or other common designation of real property: 8316 Black Knot Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311, A.P.N.: 513-25212-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $277,824.02. If the
Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 9608299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSe rvices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServ ices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-08076-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: May 5, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier May 22, 29 and June 5, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: BLOOM SALON AT ROSEWOOD (2015-B2798), 1301 New Stine Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address: 601 Pebble Beach Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGISTRANT: Ricarda Ann Swackhamer, 601 Pebble Beach Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Gaurang Patel. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 05/04/2015 and expires 05/04/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier May 22, 29, June 5 and 12, 2015.
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Ken Woodward and his flight crew paused a moment in Korea for this picture. Photo submitted
CDFW hosts "Bear Aware" meeting The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is hosting a "bear aware" public meeting on May 27 in Lake Isabella. The meeting is scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. A CDFW wildlife biologist will make a presentation on "Living Responsibly in Bear Country," which will include information on what attracts black bears, how to secure food and trash, and the dangers of feeding wildlife. A question and answer session will follow the presentation, with the wildlife biologist and a CDFW warden on hand to answer questions.
‘Bread of Life Kitchen’ in need of donations
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Help is needed: Volunteers to cook, clean, serve and organize Monday through Friday 8 to 11 a.m. and donations of a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer with a food processor attachment and a meat grinder attachment and a large capacity electric rice cooker. Or donate a Costco gift card of any amount to purchase kitchen supplies. On Monday, June 1, the kitchen will begin accepting fruit, vegetable and egg donations from our local home growers/farmers. For more information, contact the Salvation Army at 760 379-4600.
Ladies of the Elks 8th annual dog show Don't miss this year's Ladies of the Elks 8th annual dog show on Saturday June 6! There are many categories to enter your dog in, and you can even make a customized entry for your pet! For only $5 you can enter up to three categories! There will be food, photos, prizes, and lots of fun. See if you have Kern Valley's "Top Dog." The fun starts at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Elk's picnic area behind the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights. Call 760-378-2109 for more information.
Read to the Rhythm! The Kern County Library launches its Read to the Rhythm! Summer Reading Challenge on Monday, June 1. During the next two months, the Kern River Valley Branch in Lake Isabella will host a range of free activities for children, teens and adults that encourage and support a love of reading. Participants also can win prizes for reaching their reading goals. We are excited to announce this year that we are having our first reading program for adults! Yes, adults will earn prizes for reading! Themed events at KRV will include a kickoff carnival on Saturday, June 6 beginning at 2 p.m.; Steve Martin’s Working Wildlife Saturday, June 27 at 2 p.m. and in July some great programs such as E&M Reptiles on July 18 and Stone Soup Story Theatre on July 24. Be sure and stop by the branch for a complete listing of the summer lineup or visit their website at kerncountylibrary.org or their Facebook page under “Kern River Valley Branch Library.” While we plan to have loads of fun this summer, there is also a serious side to summer reading. Research has shown that reading over the summer prevents summer reading loss. Studies also indicate students who read recreationally outperformed those who didn’t. Students read more when they can choose materials based on their own interests. Our libraries are committed to supporting lifelong learning and educational enrichment for all families.
Honor. This trip was made possible through Honor Flight Kern County; generous donations from certain Kern County residents and the tireless effort of countless dedicated volunteers. Last week's Bakersfield Californian had a great article on this trip so I will not attempt to rewrite the fantastic documentation of our experience. I would however like to offer a few observations from my father's and my perspective: "It [the trip to DC was overwhelming". Overwhelming from when we left Meadows Field in Bakersfield to our connections through Phoenix to arrival and departure from Maryland. The continual and ongoing show of gratitude, the "Thank you for your service," was amazing. At virtually every boarding and deboarding, there were hundreds of travelers, local Honor Flight volunteers and American Legion veterans lining the gate hallways clapping loudly and tearfully thanking this group for their sacrifices. The little kids waving their American flags and young families forming the gauntlet was more than my emotions could bear - tears were shed, and as Dad said "my faith in the next generations is renewed"." Then there was the the Korean Memorial where no fewer than four large groups of high school and junior high students would see Dad and one by one thank him for fighting for their
country making possible the freedoms they now enjoy. "They get it," Dad joyfully announced. The teachers took the opportunity to ask Dad if he could share with the class his experience, which he did a number of times. Dad brought the history of those memorials alive for these kids and to witness their attention to his stories renewed my faith in the next generations. And there was the Korean jogger that tearfully thanked Dad for saving his grandfather's land and making it possible for him grow up a free man In South Korea and now in the United States. This trip coincided with the 70th anniversary of VE Day and one of the tributes was a WWII vintage warbird's flyby over our nation's capitol. A special treat for our vets, arranged by Honor Flight, was ring side seats on House Speaker Boehner's personal balcony where we were welcomed by Kevin McCarthy's floor assistant, John Leganski. Since Dad had flown most of the aircraft in the flyby it was pretty special for those gathered around to hear his narration, especially since we couldn't hear the announcer's narration those watching from home could. And not the least highlight was the ceremony at the WWII memorial. Dad got to shake hands with Bob Dole and again, had many, many photo ops with families and groups that had come to say "thank you" to the few remaining WWI Veterans.
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Almanac.com The custom of honoring ancestors by cleaning cemeteries and decorating graves is an ancient and worldwide tradition, but the specific origin of Memorial Day, or Decoration Day as it was first known, are unclear. In early rural America, this duty was usually performed in late summer and was an occasion for family reunions and picnics. After the Civil War, America’s need for a secular, patriotic ceremony to honor its military dead became prominent, as monuments to fallen soldiers were erected and dedicated, and ceremonies centering on the decoration of soldiers’ graves were held in towns and cities throughout the nation. No less than 25 places have been named in connection with the origin of Memorial Day, and for many years, states observed the holiday on different dates. By federal law, however, Memorial Day is now celebrated on the last Monday in May. ■ ■ ■
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Fallen heroes at the Wall of Valor Dick Taylor, Kern Co Veterans Services Courier Honors The Kern County Veterans Service Department and the Kern Veterans Memorial Foundation will present its annual Memorial Weekend program, "Remembering Our Fallen Kern County Heroes at the Wall of Valor" to honor Kern County Veterans, beginning with World War I, whose lives were given in service to this nation. The ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. Saturday May 23 at the Kern Veterans Memorial at the corner of Truxtun Avenue and S Street, near the Bakersfield Amtrak station. The public is invited to this patriotic event which will include raising of the United States and service flags, the National Anthem, flag salute, guest speakers, wreath laying, rifle salute, and playing of Taps. Honors will be provided by the Associated Veterans of Bakersfield Honor
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On this bittersweet day, we must remember those who fought and died for us, but we also must honor them by committing ourselves to the Congressman future. Kevin McCarthty Let us remember that this great We all know the Gettysburg country is unique Address: "Four score and seven and that we years ago our fathers brought remain a beacon forth on this continent, a new McCarthy of freedom and nation, conceived in Liberty, and hope for the dedicated to the proposition that world. Let us remember that we all men are created equal." But how often do we think about stand for human dignity and our the rest of the speech? Lincoln inherent moral equality. And let us never forget that we are exceptional ended his address saying: "The world will little note, nor precisely because of the principles long remember, what we say here, that so many of our men and women but can never forget what they did in our history have died for. As a here. It is for us, the living, rather to country, we must live each day for be dedicated here to the unfinished those principles. Today, we enjoy a long weekend. work which they have, thus far, so nobly carried on. It is rather for us We probably get to spend a little to be here dedicated to the great extra time with our families and task remaining before us-that from friends. We can barbecue, sit in the these honored dead we take sun, play some baseball and football, increased devotion to that cause for and enjoy all of the little things that which they gave the last full meas- we have living in a free and indeure of devotion-that we here highly pendent nation. But throughout this resolve that these dead shall not day and throughout our community, have died in vain; that this nation we must remember-we must rememshall have a new birth of freedom; ber those who gave everything in and that this government of the defense of our nation. We are a gratepeople, by the people, for the peo- ful community and we must never ple, shall not perish from the earth." forget. Our nation-and so many other On this Memorial Day, we remember our fallen heroes who nations-remain free because of our gave their lives, their "last full meas- servicemen and our servicewomen. ure of devotion," so that we could Today and every other day, we must remain free, so that the world honor those who made the ultimate would not suffer under tyranny, so sacrifice so we can enjoy our freedoms. that our families could remain safe.
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Veteran organizations here to serve Courier Notes ■ American Legion The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization
devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome
Imagine a fun-filled long weekend consisting of an outdoor barbecue, friends and family and exciting Memorial Day activities to get the party started (and keep it going)! Plan an assortment of Memorial Day games to suit a variety of different age groups and audiences. Award a prize to the winners of each game. Adult Activities: Plan a combination of Memorial Day activities for adults that are both relaxing and active. For a relaxing activity, plan a game of cards such as Poker, Blackjack and Bridge. Play outside on the porch while sitting at a patio table and sipping on a refreshing summer drink such as strawberry lemonade with a splash of tequila. For a game that is active, plan a volleyball tournament. Be sure to keep guests hydrated by supplying sports drinks. Kids Activities: Plan Memorial Day activities for kids based on the different age groups of the children attending the party: ■ Ages 0-3: Plan simple activities such as playing in a sandbox filled with toys like shovels, pails, sandcastles and sand sifters. Another idea is a water table filled with mini boats, a water wheel and small buckets. ■ Ages 4-8: Encourage this age group to play on a swingset. If a swingset is unavailable, play “Red Light, Green Light.” Choose a child to play the stop light. All of the other children involved in the game should stand 15 feet away from the stop light. When the child playing the stop games, continued light says, “green light,” the other children move towards him or her. When the child says red light, the children must stop and turn around. Any child who continues to move is considered to be out of the game. Another way to play so that feelings are not hurt is to direct children who continue to walk to move further back. The child who reaches the stop light first, wins. ■ Ages 8+: Set up a net for volleyball and badminton. Make sure to supply badminton rackets and birdies and a volleyball. Another easy Memorial Day game to play is dodgeball. All you need is a supply of multiple bouncy balls (depending on the number of children playing the game) and a few adults to referee. ■ All Ages: Other Memorial Day kids activities for those of all ages are face-painting or hiring a local balloon vendor to make balloon animals for the kids. ■ Prizes: Award a prize to the winner of each game as an incen-
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Kern Valley FHA-HERO students celebrated their many wins at the State Leadership Meeting. Photo submitted
KV wins awards at state meet The Kern Valley High Chapter of FHA-HERO: the California Affiliate of FCCLA attended the 68th annual FHAHERO State Leadership Meeting held April 25 through April 28 in Fresno. Approximately 70 chapters with 750 chapter members and advisors attended from across the state. During the conference Kern Valley won numerous awards. As a chapter, Kern Valley received the Chapter Superior Gold Award, First to Affiliate in Region Award, and 100 Percent Membership Award. All students enrolled in KV's Home Economics classes are members and have the opportunity to participate in co-curricular learning. Student Aliza Fuller said, "During the Double 100 Club on Sunday evening, I met a lot of great people. Only the chapters who get double their membership or 100 percent membership can go to this fun social." Kern Valley also placed 3rd for Honor Chapter Award, which was proven by the numerous evidence illustrated recognizes the best chapters in the California region. KV brought 18 members to compete in the State Competitive Event Finals. All 18 students received a plaque or a trophy. Junior Division 1st place winners were Tyler Hand in Consumer Education and Amber Vessey in Life Event Planning. Wining 1st in Senior Division were Jacob Reeves and Rachael Palmer in Community Involvement Project and teammates Destinee Roose, Aliza Fuller, Mackenzie Weghorst, Dana Moreno, and Cory Russ in Parliamentary Procedure. Destinee Roose won Best President and Mackenzie Weghorst earned Best
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Secretary. In Life Event Planning, Krystal Bosmans placed 2nd and Melissa Shaw placed 3rd. Kern Valley had 10 first and second place winners qualified for Nationals! Through Golden Degree Program which recognizes members who developed leadership skills and increased personal and career preparation growth through FHA-HERO, Chapter Degrees where received on stage by Allana Davis, Amber Vessey, Katie Lamping, Mackenzie Weghost, Paige Tidwell, and Tyler Hand. Second year members Abbigail Steers, Aliza Fuller, Melissa Shaw, Paige Babashoff, and Rachael Palmer received their Region Degrees. Breanna Walker and Dana Moreno achieved the highest level, State Degrees. They were 2 of the 3 members in the state to earn this award this year! The Chapter Advisor, Michelle Baker, was recognized and honored with the Region 8 Star Advisor Award for the second year in a row. Kern Valley's success at State Meeting could have not been achieved alone. Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Hazard for chaperoning and driving the students, to Jim Wyly at Mt. Mesa Market and Jim Nottingham at Camp Kernville who sponsored a student to attend. And to Mrs. Russ for retrieving snacks. FHA-HERO is a career technical student organization for students in grades 7 through 12 who are enrolled in Home Economics Careers and Technology programs in California public schools. Instructional programs, career education, and competitive events relate to one or more of nine industry sector pathways that are included in Home Economics Careers and Technology Education programs.
Cracks of vulnerability Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor
PICKS OF THE WEEK “Camp X-Ray” (R) -- As a new guard assigned to Guantanamo Bay, PFC Amy Cole (Kristen Stewart) expected something different. She didn’t expect it to be such a difficult job. She also didn’t expect to form a secret friendship with one of the detainees who’d been locked up for more than eight years. She has to refer to them as detainees, because prisoners are subject to the Geneva Convention. Through small moments and steady pacing, both Cole and Ali go through transformations. Stewart is right for the role; starting as a stone-cold mask of military detachment, slowly warming up with cracks of vulnerability. “McFarland, USA” (PG) -- A hotheaded football coach loses his job and winds up teaching at a high school in McFarland, CA, one of the poorest places in the country. Many of the students are from immigrant families and must work in the fields in addition to school, family responsibilities and the general pressures of being a teenager in a rough place. Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner) sees how the boys run from one place to the next, and decides the school should have a cross-country team -- a sport he’s never coached. The movie unfolds rather the way you’d expect an uplifting Disney sports flick would, in perhaps the best way possible. Director Niko Caro does a commendable job of
Kristen Stewart in “Camp X-Ray”
managing the White Savior Syndrome present in many of these kinds of movies. It’s a by-the-book underdog story, but still manages to strike a chord. “Jupiter Ascending” (PG-13) -Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis) had a hohum life scrubbing tiles in Chicago, until the moment she found out she was actually the Space Empress! Jupiter gets set up with Space Warrior Caine (Channing Tatum, in pointy ears) as she is launched into a full-blown space opera of wacky aliens and visually overstimulating planetary vistas. As the Space Empress reborn, Jupiter has to look out for the scheming heirs to the throne -- especially the one played by a pouty Eddie Redmayne. This latest offering from Andy and Lana Wachowski (the sibling duo who gave us “The Matrix”) has a mindblowing array of special effects in every frame. So many that they cease to be special. It seems like they wanted to throw in every cool flourish and nifty bit of sci-fi lore they could think of, but forgot to include a plot or dialog that audiences could care about. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Bodfish Bob’s Fried Potatoes and Okra 4 to 6 potatoes, diced 1 lb. okra, cut up Cornmeal Salt and pepper Oil Small onion (optional) Peel and dice potatoes. Wash and cut up okra. Coat with cornmeal, salt and pepper. Heat oil in skillet; add okra and potatoes and cook until tender and brown.
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Bodfish Bob’s Marinated Slaw Bodfish Bob’s Fried Potato Patties 2 cups cooked, mashed potatoes 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 cup soft bread crumbs 1/2 cup vegetable oil Combine first 7 ingredients. Shape mixture into 6 patties. Dip each patty into lightly beaten egg and lightly coat with bread crumbs. Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet. Fry in hot oil over medium heat until lightly brown. Drain on paper towels. Makes 4 servings.
1 head cabbage, shredded 1 onion, grated 1/2 cup grated green bell pepper 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup oil 1 cup white vinegar 1 tsp. mustard seed 1 tsp. celery seed 1 tsp. salt Layer cabbage, onion and pepper in a salad bowl. Sprinkle with sugar. Bring oil, vinegar, mustard seed, celery seed and salt to a boil in saucepan. Pour over layers. Chill for 4 hours to overnight. Makes 12 servings.
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KRV is an OHV paradise Matt Freeman Courier Columnist
other things to do. There is an OHV road that leads all the way to Squirrel Valley too, kind of a fun trip. It’s narrow and It’s great to live steep. It will get you there, just in an area that has don’t take anything bigger than a so much when it Jeep. comes to outdoor The road leading to Claraville is activities. Fishing, easy access as well. It’s at the top of hunting, hiking, Hooper Hill just south of Bodfish. Freeman mountain biking, Just stay on the main Bodfishrafting, camping, Caliente Road until you reach the and today’s feature: dirt bikes and summit and make a left you will see other off road vehicles! This place the sign. It’s all dirt and leads all the is just full of way back to great places to Weldon and ride and Kelso Valley ...unless you are in a residential explore. Road if you neighborhood or on posted private In the most want to take it property, if the road is dirt, you can simplistic of that far. ride your off highway vehicles terms, unless These are you are in a resjust two of - Freeman many OHV idential neighborhood or on trails. If you posted private property, if the road want to participate in a great local is dirt, you can ride your off highgroup that helps maintain these way vehicles. Great spots for that trails and works with the Forest are out in Weldon a few miles Service to guarantee access and down Kelso Valley Road, up in Alta safety for all, check out the Sierra, north of Wofford Heights, Stewards of the Sequoia. Chris up in the Sierras. And on and on. Horgan and team do awesome There are a bunch of spots. work. They are great folks and they A couple spots that are great and really care about both conservation are really close are Erskine Creek and OHV fun and adventure. Look Road and the access road for the them up. You won’t regret it, and Piutes and Claraville. Erskine Creek Chris can show you trails I have is paved up until you pass the high never even heard of or imagined school then it turns to dirt. There is exist up here! a strip of private land right after Matt Freeman is a local resident, that so you have to stay on the road. businessman and outdoorsman and can It’s an easement but after a mile its be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com wide open country with trails and or 760-223-0880.
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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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The past four years have seen an unprecedented drought not only in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks but the entire Sierra Nevada. Weather stations across the area are showing well below normal seasonal rainfall. Furthermore, the winter snowfall was practically non-existent, leading to the smallest high elevation snow packs on record. Fire danger is currently at levels that are normally seen in June. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Superintendent Woody Smeck said, "In order to protect our visiting public, staff and the parks resources and assets, we must be proactive in our approach to this year's fire season." Therefore, directed by the Superintendent of the parks, pursuant to the procedures in Appendix M of the
parks' Fire and Fuels and Fire Management Plan, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions became effective at 8 a.m. on May 20. This means that wood or charcoal fire will be prohibited in Buckeye Flat, Potwisha, and South Fork Campgrounds, as well as Ash Mountain and Hospital Rock Picnic Areas. This also includes Wilderness areas below 6,000 feet. Smoking is also prohibited below 6,000 feet, except within an enclosed vehicle, a building in which smoking is allowed, a campground or picnic area where wood and charcoal fires are allowed or a designated smoking area. Gas, propane, alcohol (with and without a shutoff valve) and tablet/cube stoves are still permitted in all areas. For information on the other fire restriction stage levels, please visit nps.gov/seki/learn/nature/fire-restrictions.htm.
Suction dredge mining remains unlawful Mark Stopher, CDFW Courier Outdoors In 2009, California enacted a statutory moratorium on suction dredge mining throughout the state. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife reminds suction dredge miners the moratorium for use of motorized suction dredge equipment remains in effect. In addition, possession of any such equipment within 100 yards of any river stream or lake remains unlawful. Suction dredge mining is a method for vacuuming gravel from rivers, streams or lakes to sort through the sediment produced, usually through a sluice box, to recover gold or other precious metal. Beginning in 2005 and thereafter with the moratorium taking effect in 2009, several lawsuits were filed to challenge the moratorium and the updated suction dredge regulation adopted by CDFW in 2012. Legal challenges to the regulations and the moratorium are in progress in both the San Bernardino County Superior Court and the
California Supreme Court. Unless directed otherwise by the courts through a final order and consistent with CDFW obligations under the California Constitution, wildlife officers will continue to enforce the current prohibition on suction dredge mining in California. Currently there is some misleading information provided on unofficial Internet websites suggesting the legal matters are resolved, the moratorium is no longer in effect, and miners may lawfully mine using motorized suction dredge equipment in California. This information is inaccurate. CDFW is concerned that this misinformation may lead some miners to return to operating suction dredges where they will be at risk of citation or arrest and possible forfeiture of their equipment. When the legal procedures conclude, CDFW will notify the public of the final outcome and changes to the law, if any. More information can be found at wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/SuctionDredge-Permits.
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Havilah Days 49th Celebration Saturday May 30,10am to 3pm
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■ Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business only: 760-376-2219 ■ Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-379-2626 ■ Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only: 760-378-3055
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Memorial weekend on the Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District Cody Norris, USFS Courier Weekend Memorial Day Weekend marks the beginning of the busy recreation season for the Sequoia National Forest. Campgrounds are open for the season, and you can visit recreation.gov to search for and reserve a site at many of your favorite campgrounds. All Forest roads and trails are also open for the season-ready for hikers, mountain-bikers, horseback riders, and off-highway vehicle enthusiasts to get outside and enjoy their public land. Please be aware that campfire restrictions are in effect, and campfires are only allowed in campsites and day-use areas outlined by the current Forest Order which is posted on fs.usda.gov/sequoia and available at Forest Service offices. This explains that persons with a valid California Campfire Permit may have a campfire or charcoal barbecue in areas exempt from fire restrictions. Smoking is allowed within an enclosed vehicle or building or the areas exempt from fire restrictions. Operating an internal combustion engine is allowed on a designated National Forest System road, trail, or in areas exempt from fire restrictions listed. The District took steps in 2014 to promote a healthy ecosystem along the Wild and Scenic Upper Kern River. Camping is now permitted only in developed (fee) campgrounds and designated dispersed (free) camping areas along the Upper Kern River. Day-use activities such as fishing and picnicking are still allowed within the entire corridor. Halfway and Thunderbird were converted into group campgrounds in
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2014, and can be reserved through Recreation.gov. These changes have already significantly reduced the negative impacts caused by previous overcrowding such as extreme littering, improper disposal of human waste, and damage to vegetation. An Upper Kern River map showing these sites is available on our website and can be picked up at one of our offices. District Ranger Al Watson will again temporarily waive day-use and overnight camping fees at Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella, and South Fork Recreation from July 1 to October 1. In response to continued drought conditions, all coin-operated showers on the Kern River Ranger District will be inoperable for the summer to conserve water for drinking and flush toilets. Live Oak North, Live Oak South, and Live Oak Group Campgrounds will remain closed for the duration of 2015, unless needed for overflow camping. The Blackrock Visitor Center is open and ready for visitors to the high country, and it is open Thursday through Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). The Lake Isabella Office is open Monday through Friday; and the Kernville Office is open seven days per week. All office operating hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Plan your trip to the Forest now; and if you have any questions or want more information, contact the Kernville Office at 760-376-3781, the Lake Isabella Office at 760-379-5646, or the Blackrock Visitor Center at 559-539-2607 ext. 72276. Enjoy your visit to the Forest, and please remember to "Leave No Trace"! Visit lnt.org to learn more.
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programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans. Hundreds of local American Legion programs and activities strengthen the nation one community at a time. American Legion Baseball is one of the nation's most successful amateur athletic programs. The Operation Comfort Warriors program supports recovering wounded warriors and their families, providing them with "comfort items" and the kind of support that makes a hospital feel a little bit more like home. The Legion also raises millions of dollars in donations at the local, state and national levels to help veterans and their families during times of need and to provide college scholarship opportunities. The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvement in the legislation process from local districts to Capitol Hill. The American Legion's success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives. American Legion Riders chapters are well known for their charitable work, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local children's hospitals, schools, veterans homes, severely wounded service members and scholarships. Since 2006, Riders nationwide have participated in the Legion Legacy Run, to raise money for the Legacy Scholarship Fund, established to provide scholarships to children of U.S. military personnel killed since Sept. 11, 2001. ■ Honor Flight Honor Flight Kern County is one of 136 hubs from around the country that is part of the Honor Flight Network. HFKC is an all volunteer non-profit created to honor veterans of Kern County and surrounding areas and veterans as far away as the San Fernando Valley. There are approximately 46,000 veterans in Kern County with over 8,000 of them World War II and Korean Veterans. Our mission is to honor and send America's veterans to Washington D.C. to see the memorials built in THEIR honor for their service to our country - at no cost to the veteran. Top priority is given to our most senior veterans - World War II veterans - and those from any conflict that are terminally ill - followed by Korean and Vietnam veterans. Every veteran accepted by HFKC for this honor travels at no cost to him/her due to the generosity of tax deductible donations from our community. The trips include all air and ground transportation, meals, overnight accommodations, and guided tours. With your generous donations these American Heroes receive a hero's sendoff in Bakersfield and a hero's welcome in Washington, D.C. Once in DC, the veterans spend their time on guided tours to see many of the memorials in D.C., including the WWII, Korean, Vietnam, Lincoln, Women's, Navy, Marine, and Air Force memorials as well as the Changing of The Guard, at the Tomb of the
Heros, Continued from page 9 Guard and the Sons of the American Revolution. Patriotic musical selections will be played by the Veteran's Family Band. U.S. Congressman David Valadao will be speaking and U.S. Congressman Kevin McCarthy is the keynote speaker. Several local and state elected officials are scheduled to attend. A large shade canopy will be provided and 150 seats are available.
Unknown Soldier, in Arlington National Cemetery. For information on how you can help support the mission to send our veterans to Washington D.C. to see their memorials, call 661-544-VETS (8387). All donations are 100 percent tax deductible. 501(c)3 # 45-4520992. There is a monthly breakfast for Honor Flight alumni on the second Thursday of each month from 8 to 10 a.m. at the VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. It is a time for socializing and reminiscing. Honor Flight #17 departs May 29 through 31 to Washington DC with 100 Vietnam war veterans. There will be a send-off party Friday evening at CUSB Icardo Center, arrive by 4 p.m. and a welcome home party at 10:30 p.m. at CSUB Icardo Center. ■ VFW The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them, and they were left to care for themselves. In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000. Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI Bill for the 20th century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, VFW won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active-duty service members, and members of the Guard and Reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. The VFW also has fought for improving VA medical centers services for women veterans. Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, the VFW in 2005 became the first veterans' organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010. Annually, the nearly 1.9 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliaries contribute more than 8.6 million hours of volunteerism in the community, including participation in Make A Difference Day and National Volunteer Week. From providing over $3 million in college scholarships and savings bonds to students every year, to encouraging elevation of the Department of Veterans Affairs to the president's cabinet, the VFW is there. In the Kern Valley, find them at VFW Post 7665, 2811 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. Call them at 760-379-3877.
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The Kern Veterans Memorial, dedicated on November 11, 2007, is our community's expression of gratitude to all the Kern County men and women who have served in our armed forces. The goal of the Kern County Veterans Service Department remains the same today as when it was first established in 1944: To assist veterans, their dependents, and survivors to obtain the benefits they have earned as a result of their honorable military service.
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1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the name of the island where Thomas the Tank Engine (of children's books and film) and his friends live? 2. GEOGRAPHY: In what U.S. state is Mount Rushmore located? 3. SPORTS FIGURES: What sport made Jack Dempsey famous? 4. LITERATURE: In what year did J.D. Salinger publish the novel "The Catcher in the Rye"? 5. MOVIES: In what year was the film "The Dirty Dozen" released? 6. MYTHOLOGY: According to Greek myth, what was the name of the monster with 100 dragon heads? 7. LANGUAGE: What is the practice of anthropophagy more commonly known as? 8. HISTORY: What Native American tribe did Pocahantas belong to? 9. MUSIC: In what country was composer Frederic Chopin born? 10. U.S. PRESIDENTS: How old was Theodore Roosevelt when he was sworn into office?
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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Seasonal changes create opportunities for busy Librans. However, be sure to balance your workload with your personal life so that you don't overdo it on one end or the other. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A former critic could make a surprise turnaround and become a supporter. But if your Scorpion sense suspects a questionable motive, who are the rest of us to doubt it? SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Data on a new project seems less than dependable. But it might turn out to be just the opposite. Consult with someone who knows how you might best be able to check it out. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Capricorneans face many decisions this week, with the Sea Goat's kids rating high on the consideration scale, especially regarding vacations and upcoming school matters. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Showing that you care is what Aquarians do so well. It's your very special skill. And this week, you'll have several chances to show off that gift for a very special person. Good luck. PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) That streak of Piscean wariness should serve you well this week should you be among those who come up against a slippery character offering a fishy deal with nothing to back it up.
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Displaying the Flag at Half-Staff Displaying the Flag at Half-Staff Courier Advisory There are four specific occasions during which the flag of the United States is flown at half-staff, or at the mid-way point of the staff or pole to which it is attached: ■ Memorial Day ■ Peace Officers Memorial Day ■ At the Direction of the President ■ At the Direction of a State's Governor When the flag is flown at the halfstaff position, it should be raised and lowered according to the following procedure: ■ When the flag is hoisted in the morning, it should be raised to the peak (top of the pole) for a few moments, and then lowered to the mid-way point on the staff. ■ When the flag is removed at the end of the day, to not lower it from the half-staff position. First the person(s) detailed to lower the flag should raise it to the peak of the staff, then slowly lower it from that point. On Memorial Day the flag is flown at half-staff only until noon. The proper sequence for displaying the flag on this holiday we have set aside to remember the more than one million men and women who have died in defense of our Nation is: ■ In the morning the flag should be attached to the halyard and raised briskly to the top of the flag pole, then slowly lowered to the mid-way point of the pole. ■ At noon the flag should be raised to the top of the flag pole. ■ At the end of the day the flag should be slowly and ceremoniously lowered and removed.
In 1962 the date of May 15th was designated as Peace Officer's Memorial Day, "in honor of the Federal, State, and municipal officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty. On this day the flag should be flown at half-staff for the full day, unless May 15th happens to also be the third Saturday in May which is Armed Forces Day. In the rare occurrences when both holidays fall on the same date, the flag should be flown at the peak. Upon the death of great individuals or current or former government officials, the President of the United States can direct that the flag be flown from the half-staff position "as a mark of respect to their memory." When respect is thus shown upon the death of current or former United States government officials, the flag is flown at half staff according to the following: ■ 30 Days from the death of the President or a former President. ■ 10 Days from the day of death of the Vice President, a sitting or former Supreme Court Chief Justice, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. ■ From the day of death to the day of Internment of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, the Secretary of an Executive or military department, a Former Vice President, the Governor of a State, territory, or possession of the United States and on the day of death and the following day for a Member of Congress. Whenever a present or former official of State Government dies, the Governor of that State can direct that the United States Flag be flown half-staff in respect to their memory.
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