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Elise Modrovich and Dawn Jordan. stand in front of Kernville’s newest bright spot the Starlite Lounge.

Havilah Day Saturday

The Wine Bar, Tasting Room, Tapas and Wine Retail Shop is holding their Grand Opening this week.

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The 49th annual Havilah Day is being celebrated this Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission is free and the courthouse museum will be open at the original county seat, 6789 Caliente-Bodfish Road.

The event will include all kinds of family entertainment including several Wild West shows, a silent auction, musical entertainment by “Out of the Blue,” “OMG,” old time treats and more.

The mining town of Havilah came into being after the discovery of gold at K e y e s v i l l e , Quartzburg and Whiskey Flat in the Greenhorn Mountain Kern River area. A camping party accidentally happened on a rich quartz deposit a few miles south of the then known developments.

In 1874, after having been the county seat of Kern since the organization of the county in 1866, Havilah was forced to take a back seat to the rising town of Bakersfield out in the San Joaquin Valley.

Today there is a replica of the first Courthouse on the actual site, which serves as a mini museum. There is also a replica of the original schoolhouse which serves as a meeting place for various organizations.

The museum and schoolhouse are open from April through September on weekends and at other times by appointment.

Proceeds from Havilah Day go to the Havilah Historical Society. people

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Michael Batelaan Courier Spotlight There has been a recent resurgence of capital investment in the Kern Valley both improving the community and the visitor experience.

The Courier plans to bring more of these uplifting stories about the entrepreneurs who bring these improvements to the Kern Valley this year.

Starlite, starbrite, first star I see tonight. Wish they may, wish they might. They have this wish, co-proprietors and sisters Dawn Jordan and Elise Modrovich, they wish to see you tonight.

The new Kernville Starlite Lounge, Wine

Blood drive helps support local need Christina Scrivner Courier Release A local baby needs your blood. Kynsleigh Stockwell was born on March 18 at only 27 weeks gestation and weighed only 1 pound, 7 ounces. Sadly, the two siblings born with

Bar, Tasting Room, Tapas and Retail Shop opened quietly last week and is holding their grand opening this week on Thursday May 28 begining at 11 a.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony by 2015 Whiskey Flat Mayor, "Man Trackin' Jami Ward and with music entertainment from 6 to 9 p.m.

Jordan, Head Wino and Modrovich, Bad Influence (self titled), live by the motto, "Life is too short to drink bad wine," and share a common love of wine.

They experienced it 20 years ago at Fess

Parker's Winery, then fell in love with the wine tasting experience again 15 years ago at a Lake Tahoe wine tasting shop.

Jordan is a long time valley resident and Modrovich a Pilates studio owner who would travel up from LA to her sister as they planned this adventure.

The Starlite is proud to offer the best of Central Coast wines.

“You don’t need to pay Napa prices to enjoy good wine,” said Modrovich. “We will have every kind of wine at affordable prices.”

“Everything here is

her did not survive. She has been in neonatal intensive care ever since.

Recent infections and other issues have caused her to need ongoing support of A+ CMV-platelets and O-CMV blood. The need for these products is expected to be ongoing for the next two weeks.

The family welcomes blood and platelet donations in her name under Fund Code 907, and will be reaching out to family

and friends in the Kern River Valley where they live.

Please consider donating at the upcoming blood drive in Lake Isabella at the First Baptist Church from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, 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

made in house, down to the pickles” said Jordan.

The Starlite Lounge features retro furniture and a gallery of artwork on the walls as well as a patio area to relax and enjoy a great wine. On Sunday afternoons you can enjoy acoustic music and slow jams or wine and carriage rides with the Kernville Carriage Co. T h u r s d a y through Sundays experience wine tastings and parings, tapas, cheese, charcuterie and fruit plates, salads, mixed greens, soups, sand-

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with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating. Remember to wait one year after tattoos and body piercings and you must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs.

To make an appointment, email cscrivner@hcbb.com or call 760-677-9100. Walkins are also welcome.

Four separate fires threatened local homes KCFD release Courier 4-1-1 Shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Kern County Fire Department received a report of some grass fires near the south end of Erskine Creek Road.

Because of the potential of a drought-impacted watershed, a reinforced alarm was initiated and crews were dispatched.

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discovered four separate fires threatening a structure and some fences and determined that the blaze could be controlled with a reduced response. Most incoming equipment was returned and the fires were controlled in approximately one hour, with a combined area of about two acres.

Assisting personnel from the U.S. Forest

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Create and maintain defensible space Defensible Space Zones Zone 1 (30 feet out from buildings, structures, decks, etc.)

■ Remove all dead vegetation.

■ Remove dry leaves and pine needles from your yard, roof and gutters.

■ Trim trees regularly.

■ Remove branches that hang over your roof and away from your chimney.

■ Relocate wood piles into Zone 2.

■ Remove or prune flammable plants and shrubs near windows.

■ Remove vegetation and items that could catch fire from under decks.

■ Create a separation between items that could catch fire

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.Zone 2 ( An additional 70 feet from buildings, structures, decks, etc.)

■ Cut or mow annual grass down to a maximum height of 4 inches.

■ Create horizontal spacing between shrubs and trees. (See diagram) ■ Create vertical spacing between grass, shrubs and trees.

■ Remove fallen leaves, needles, twigs, bark, cones and small branches. However, they may be permitted to a depth of 3 inches.

Check with your local fire department for any additional defensible space or weed abatement ordinances.

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Friday high 89° Sunny and very warm Friday low 60° Mostly clear Saturday high 94° Mostly sunny Saturday low 62° Partly cloudy Sunday high 92° Mosly sunny Sunday low 58° Clear Accuweather.com

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar.

Memorial Day column by Pastor Dan Schlensker

This week Bodfish Bob’s recipes all about bacon pound for pound Join in the fun & games on the Courier puzzle pages.

Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.

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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 43,640 acre-feet 2014 Reservoir peak 80,737 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 307 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 270 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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Published Fridays Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Publisher Michael Batelaan Editors, Writers Michael Batelaan Columnists Bodfish Bob Matt Freeman Rod Middleworth Paul Vander Werf

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■ Keepers of the Kern Clean Up May 29 Become a “Mighty Trash Warrior” and spend a couple of hours helping to make a difference. Keyesville South at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 29 - meet at the entrance to Keyesville Road just south of the dam. For more information or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360324-8178 or email keepersofthekern @gmail.com.

■ Night at the Museum May 30 - Sold Out Kern River Valley Historical Society’s “Night at the Museum” fund raiser at 49 Big Blue Road, Kernville. The Historical Society is going all out with this fundraising event. The event will start at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 30.

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

Saturdays

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

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

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

■ 9:30 a.m. (3rd Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Martha Kyt 760-5493754.

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

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

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

Sundays

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

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

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

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

Mondays

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesdays

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

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

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

760-379-1129.

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

■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-760-3795552.

■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.

■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society,

■ Havilah Day May 30 Don’t miss this annual frontier celebration, Havilah Day, on Saturday, May 30, which includes fun for the entire family at the first county seat, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 6789 Caliente-Bodfish Road, Havilah.

■ Keepers of the Kern Clean Up May 31 Become a “Mighty Trash Warrior” on Sunday, May 31 and spend a couple of hours helping to make a difference. Upper River at 5 p.m. meet at Headquarters Campground just above Riverkern. For more information or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com.

Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

Wednesdays

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

■ 9:30 -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

Thursdays

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

760-379-2556, ext. 601.

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

760-379-3877.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bingo Guide

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

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

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

■ Keepers of the Kern Clean Up June 1 Become a “Mighty Trash Warrior” and spend a couple of hours helping to make a difference on Monday, June 1. Upper River at 9 a.m. meet at Headquarters Campground just above Riverkern. For more information or to RSVP, call 760-3762963, 360-324-8178 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, bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least three hours prior to donating.

Remember to wait one year after tattoos and body piercings and you must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs.

■ Used book sale June 2 Help support our local libraries. Friends of the Library one day book sale on Tuesday, June 2 at the main library in the conference room located at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Public welcome.

■ Community prayer breakfast June 4 The Salvation Army invites the community to join them in prayer for our community, the state and our nation at Nelda’s in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join in. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. For more information call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600.

■ Squirrel Valley yard sale June 6 Don’t miss your chance to find a treasure at the 14th annual Squirrel Valley-wide yard sales starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 6.

Pick up a map outside of Mountain Mesa Market at Highway 178 at McCray Road.

The map will be available after 7:30 a.m. on Saturday.

■ Kids Fishing Derby June 6 The 27th annual Kids’ Fishing Derby at Wofford Heights Park is on Saturday, June 6. Free for all children. Lunch is included.

For information, call Dick Miller at 760-3799114 or Ken Kasham at 760-379-1222.

■ Assistance for Veterans June 9 The Bakersfield Vet Center provides counseling services to our Veterans living in remote areas of Kern County.

The Bakersfield Vet Center counselor will be at the Senior Center/Veterans Hall from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. For those Veterans attending the Bakersfield VA Clinic for counseling, their families, and any Veteran that feels the need to readjust to civilian life after combat theatre service, call at 661-323-VETS (8387) to make an appointment.

■ Commodities distribution June 23 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday June 23 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mountain Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.

Distribution starts at 8 a.m.

■ KRV Collaborative June 25 Join with the Kern River Valley Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information.

■ Community prayer breakfast July 2 The Salvation Army invites the community to join them in prayer for our community, the State and our Nation at Nelda’s in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join in on Thursday, July 2. Arrive early to not interrupt prayer in progress.

Breakfast is optional. Call 760-379-4600.

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Growing a beard is not for wimps that I look skinnier with chin foliage.

That’s good.

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I never knew if that was good or All of these, and more, are bad.

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Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

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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. This year they 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 loads of fun is planned 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.

Ladies of the Elks annual dog show unleashed Don’t miss this year’s dog show! There are many categories to enter your dog in, and you can even make a customized entry for your pet. For $5 you can enter up to three. 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.

Free Veterans Stand Down Join in at the Ridgecrest Veterans’ Stand Down on Friday, Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Catch an early bus over Walker Pass to Kerr McGee Community Center at 100 W. California Ave. and enjoy two delicious meals, clothing, haircuts, veterans benefits information, counseling, VA health screenings, employment, public assistance and more. Take the bus back at 3 p.m. and be home before dark. To volunteer, donate or for more information, call Nick Coy, 760608-1484 or Carol Coy at 760-608-9251.

Walk for your health “Kern River Valley KRV Walkers” is now on Facebook. Let’s walk! Join the walkers as they get out and walk. Groups are forming all over the valley: Riverkern, Kernville, Wofford Heights, Lake Isabella, Bodfish, Mountain Mesa, Southlake, Weldon and Onyx. If you are not investing in your health and wellness, then you are subsidizing your illness and disease. Call Catherine Smith at 805-231-8001 for more information.

The ‘Bread of Life Kitchen’ is opening soon Help is needed: Volunteers to cook, clean, serve and organize Monday through Friday from 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.

Veteran’s assistance at Beale Memorial Library Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Ave. in Bakersfield, is pleased to offer to veterans and families free one-on-one consultation with trained volunteers and fellow veterans. The Veterans’ Benefits coach will help the veteran sort through the maze of information regarding applying for VA benefits from local, state and federal sources. To sign up for a one-hour session with a coach, call Beale Library Reference Desk at 868-0701.

Get your GED through Cerro Coso Cerro Coso is offering a General Educational Development Exam Preparation course, EDUC C005, at the Lake Isabella campus for those who want to take the GED. The GED Exam changed in 2014 with greater focus on in-depth thinking skills. The GED Exam Prep course provides additional practice to help pass the exam. Once a student completes all materials, students will be given the GED Exam Practice before taking the actual GED Exam.

Interested individuals may enroll in GED Exam Practice at any time throughout the spring 2015 semester. New students to Cerro Coso may register for the course (EDUC C005) online through the Cerro Coso website's list of scheduled courses or register at the campus in Lake Isabella. Login information will be provided once a student is enrolled in the course. Additional information for the course may be obtained by calling Cerro Coso at 760-379-5501.

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Sure to be a ringer The Lake Isabella Horseshoe Club is seeking new players of all ages to join in the fun every Thursday at Tank Park. Sign up starts at 5 p.m. The entry fee is only $4. There is prize money for First and Second place. Call Ken Kasha at 760-379-1222 or Norm Cook at 760-376-2804 for more information.

Cerro Coso Students have an app for that Inspired by its strategic goal to increase student success, Cerro Coso Community College launched a free mobile application that gives students the information, tips, and tricks they need to succeed. GradGuru guides and motivates students to take action and engage in behaviors that have been proven to lead to higher and faster completion rates.

The free app helps students keep track of campus-specific deadlines, better understand the milestones they need to hit; learn what behaviors lead to academic success; tap existing student support and financial aid resources; and share these lessons with one another.

Students can create a customized profile and based on personal and school information the app suggests events, activities, and tips. Using the app is like having a personal counselor available whenever they need it.

Students are busy with work and family. And navigating community college can be complicated, especially for the 40 percent of students who are the first in their families to go to college. GradGuru will fill a big part of the information gap, making it easier for students to keep track, to stay in school, and finish faster. GradGuru is available for free on iTunes and Google Play.

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Courier Faith The Kern River Valley is invited to the historic Kernville United Methodist Church Saturday, May 30 to celebrate the rededication and ribbon cutting of the church’s recently completed restoration.

The historic Kernville United Methodist Church, which was established in 1870, had experienced major water damage this past December.

As part of Saturday’s celebration, the Chancel Choir will present a Gospel and Spritual program. The celebration will also include soloists and performances by the Sweet Adelines with refreshments being served in the church’s Social Hall following the program.

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That doesn’t seem like much of a contribution compared to getting killed on the front line. Even so, he had a useful and important part in On Monday we making the military machine keep celebrated on working.

Memorial Day. I am thankful for my dad’s memLots of folks visitory and the stories he told about his ed the cemetery on experiences in the service. I guess it that day in rememwas the rest of his life though that brance of loved constituted his primary sacrifice to ones who have his country, his community and his died, especially Schlensker family. And for that I am deeply those who have grateful. made the ultimate sacrifice of their As we think about the meaning lives in service to our country. We of Memorial Day, do well to we are also remember with We do well to remember with gratitude those gratitude those, who have passed on reminded of another Man who have before us. We do well to consider who made the passed on what we can learn from their lives. ultimate sacrifice before us. We do well to con- Schlensker on the battlefield.

On that battlesider what we field there were can learn from no airplanes, submarines or tanks. their lives. We do well to acknowlNor did that war employ bayoedge the contributions they have nets, guns or bombs. It was a spirimade to their families, their comtual battle against the powers of munity, their country and to Satan, sin and death. And by His mankind in general. death on the cross, Jesus, the Son My dad served in the military during WWII. He did not die in bat- of God, sacrificed His life and subjected Himself to the fire of hell in tle; he did not receive any special order to win the battle against His medals for exemplary valor or batspiritual foes. tle-incurred injuries. In fact, I don’t Thereby, He brought to all who think he ever got close to a battle would believe in Him forgiveness of line. sins and the promise of new and His experience prior to enlisting everlasting life through faith in was in refrigeration, so he was Him. assigned to a detail associated with feeding the military personnel, at Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd least keeping their food cold or of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella. frozen, especially the officers’ mess.

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1. Is the book of Luke in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. What just and devout man held the baby Jesus when Mary and Joseph presented Him at the temple? Cyrenius, Ham, Simeon, Zara 3. Which of these books comes before the other three in the Old Testament (KJV)? Nahum, Ecclesiastes, Lamentations, Daniel 4. What sign sealed God's promise not to destroy the earth ever again by a flood? Solar eclipse, Rainbow, Full moon, Ocean wave 5. From Proverbs 29, what does the fear of man bring? A snare, Redemption, Love of life, Death 6. Whose daughter found the infant Moses in the river? David, Pharaoh, Solomon, Timothy 1) New; 2) Simeon; 3) Ecclesiastes; 4) Rainbow; 5) A snare; 6) Pharaoh © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Valley places of Worship Kernville

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

Wofford Heights

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

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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella.

Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella.

Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062

■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible Study Sun. 10 a.m.

■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m.

6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

760-379-5100.

■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times.

■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m.

760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

Southlake/Weldon

■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Faith Community South Campus 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday evening 4 p.m., 760-379-6935 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m.

760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964.

To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

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Arbor Day Foundation Courier Sightings The Arbor Day Foundation has a book that helps people identify trees with a simple, step-by-step process. The book, What Tree Is That?, is available for a $5 donation to the nonprofit tree-planting organization.

What Tree Is That? is a fun, easy-touse tree identification guide that features hand-drawn botanical illustrations highlighting the distinct characteristics of many tree species.

Nature lovers and professional arborists alike have called this pocket field guide a must-have, user-friendly resource.

The Arbor Day Foundation offers this book to help people identify trees in California and throughout the Western region of the United States. What Tree Is That? uses a unique step-by-step

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approach for identifying the species of each tree, explaining what to look for in the shape of the leaves, differences in the leaf stems and twig structures, and specific characteristics of fruits, flowers, buds and bark.

"Our What Tree Is That? pocket guide is an ideal resource for developing a greater appreciation for trees," said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.

"The Arbor Day Foundation strives to help people enjoy and appreciate trees and we feel our pocket field guide will do just that."

What Tree is That? is also available as an online interactive version at arborday.org.

To obtain a tree identification guide in full color, send your name, address and $5 for each guide to What Tree Is That?, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410. You can also order the book online at arborday.org.

Clark Blanchard, CDFW Courier FYI Starting July 1, nonlead ammunition will be required when hunting on all California Department of Fish and Wildlife lands and for all Nelson bighorn sheep hunts anywhere in the state.

CDFW reminds hunters who plan to hunt bighorn sheep or at any CDFW wildlife areas or ecological reserves where hunting is allowed on or after July 1, to acquire nonlead ammunition well ahead of their hunt. Hunters are also encouraged to practice shooting nonlead ammunition to make sure firearms are sighted-in properly and shoot accurately with nonlead ammunition. Please note nonlead ammunition for some firearm calibers may be in short supply and hunters should plan accordingly.

CDFW held 14 public meetings in 12 cities from Eureka to San Diego to gain comments from hunters on how best to implement AB 711, the legislation that requires nonlead ammunition for all hunting statewide by July 1, 2019. The department listened to feedback from hunters and proposed an implementation plan that would be least disruptive to the hunting community while adhering to the requirements of the law. The California Fish and Game Commission recently adopted the implementation plan.

Further phase-out of lead ammunition for hunting in California will occur on July 1, 2016, when hunters must use nonlead ammunition when hunting with shotguns for upland game birds (except for dove, quail and snipe), small game

mammals, fur-bearing mammals, and nongame birds except for when hunting at licensed game bird clubs.

Nonlead ammunition will also be required when taking wildlife for depredation purposes anywhere in the state.

Starting on July 1, 2019 hunters must use nonlead ammunition when taking any animal anywhere in the state for any purpose.

Lead ammunition may still be used for all non-hunting purposes including target shooting. The implementation of AB 711 does not affect the laws regarding the existing nonlead "Condor Zone" where it remains illegal to hunt using lead ammunition.

Hunting is not allowed at all CDFW wildlife areas and ecological reserves.

For those areas where hunting is allowed, nonlead ammunition will be required starting July 1, 2015. Hunters are reminded to be familiar with all hunting regulations before going into the field.

A list of CDFW wildlife areas and ecological reserves along with specific regulations for each can be found in the booklet, Hunting Regulations for Waterfowl, Upland Game and Department Lands Public Use at nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?Docu mentID=88820&inline.

Information on certified nonlead ammunition can be found at dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/leadfree/certifiedammo.html.

More information on the phase-out of lead ammunition for hunting in California can be found at dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/lead-free/.

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Knowing the unknown Matt Freeman Courier Columnist It’s not often when I write these columns about the outdoor activities the Kern River Valley has to offer, that I come upon a story as amazing as this one. For here Freeman resides someone who many say is “Kern’s greatest unknown sportsman.”

This person has transfixed the local golfing world not once, but twice with his mastery of the game.

“Guru of the greens.” “Master of the long iron.” “Sensei of the drive.”

Yes, our local chief nursing officer at Kern Valley Hospital, Mark Gordon, stands as a man amongst men when it comes to his ability to hit a hole-in-one!

Not once but twice!

Legend says he doesn’t even use a putter anymore because he simply controls the ball with his mind after he hits it. Even nature is amazed at his feats of golfing greatness. The "force" is strong with this one!

Lightning has struck twice for Mark Gordon in his golfing career.

First came his amazing hole-in-one several years ago on old No. 7 at our own Kern Valley Golf Course. I did not witness this particular feat of greatness, but it is said time stopped as the ball sailed off the tee, the wind died and even the birds were silent as the golf ball found its natural home at the back of the green. Kern Valley

Golf Course is a wonderful place to play, a quaint course right on the Kern with great views and a wonderful atmosphere.

For Gordon, that once-in-a-lifetime shot on his home course was icing on the cake of his golfing career, always to be remembered but never repeated.

That is until just the other day, playing down south in Ojai, he hit another one!

In Gordon’s own words, “It was a little difficult to read the greens from 187 yards away.”

Well, the stars lined up again for him and he hit that thing off the toe of his club no less and it took a bounce and went in the hole.

Everybody who witnessed this feat of golfing supremacy was awestruck.

We won’t mention that on the next hole, Gordon shot a very ugly six. The magic was indeed gone, though who knows, maybe a third time will be a charm, as long as the space-time continuum can take the strain.

So if you see Gordon making his rounds at Kern Valley Hospital, doing what he always does best, encouraging his staff and making patients comfortable, give him a high five. Ask him for his secrets. He will show you his magic golf swing. Just stand next to him for a second and let the awesomeness rub off. That is what I do.

For he is no longer the Kern Valley’s greatest unknown sportsman.

Legends are not unknown.

Matt Freeman is a local resident, businessman and outdoorsman and can be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or 760223-0880.

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

7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-549-2100

■ Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.

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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

■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5236 866-KRV4FUN ■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville 760-376-2629 866-KERNVILLE (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads)

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Calendar, Continued from page 2 ■ Fireworks July 4 Don’t miss the fireworks over Lake Isabella! At dusk, on Saturday, July 4.

■ Veteran Assistance July 14 The Bakersfield Vet Center provides counseling services to our Veterans living in remote areas of Kern County. The Bakersfield Vet Center counselor will be at the Senior Center/Veterans Hall from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14 for counseling any Veteran who feels the need to readjust to civilian life after service in a combat theatre and their families. Call at 661-

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■ KRV Collaborative July 23 There will not be a Kern River Valley Collaborative meeting in July. It will resume in August. Call 760379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org.

■ Commodities distribution, July 27 Government food commodities will be distributed at a new day and time to those who qualify on Monday, July 27 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mtountain Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is now 10 a.m. to noon.

■ Houchin Blood Drive July 28 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday July 28.

Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received on Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday’s issue.

Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed.

Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened. Submitted items deemed entirely or mostly business advertising will not be accepted.

Some event information is gathered from the chambers and KRVR.

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Quantifiable chemistry Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor

PICKS OF THE WEEK “Serena” (R) -- A dashing lumber baron (Bradley Cooper) and his ravishing new wife (Jennifer Lawrence) become entangled in a web of jealousy and violence in this lukewarm suspense drama. George Pemberton (Cooper) proposes to Serena (Lawrence) the minute he sees her. After their whirlwind romance, they settle into his North Carolina lumber mill where a jealous business partner, a conservationist sheriff and George’s pregnant exfling are all waiting to tip things over.

Cooper and Lawrence have quantifiable chemistry, but the reactants just didn’t react in this environment.

The duo lit up the screen in “Silver Linings Playbook” and “American Hustle,” but the script works against them here. More suspense? More murder? It just needs more room for the actors to breathe.

“Kingsman: Secret Service” (R) -- Behind a London tailor shop conspires a top-secret group of elite spies named after knights from King Arthur’s court, whose gadgets, skills and wit are the world’s best chance against supervillains. Colin Firth stars as “Gallahad” a bespectacled veteran agent who takes an interest in “Eggsy,” a rough-around-theedges youth and promising recruit.

A villainous Samuel L. Jackson stirs up chaos as a super-wealthy American mogul with access to

Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence in “Serena” mind control.

This ultra-violent adventure lands somewhere between James Bond and “Kill Bill.” There’s even a gorgeous female minion who fights using weaponized prosthetic legs.

The violence gets intentionally gratuitous at times, but when the scenery gets drenched in blood, the movie wipes it up with dry humor.

“Project Almanac” (PG-13) -In this found-footage adventure (which is apparently still a viable genre), a gaggle of modern-day teens discover plans for a timemachine, and get to work using it on the most pedestrian applications.

With extraordinary cosmic power, these kids go back in time to help a buddy pass a chemistry test, or buy the winning lotto numbers, or get back at a bully. Of course, these little indulgences ripple into larger consequences for the time stream.

Time-travel adventures are hard to write -- so many paradoxical rules to follow, even when you’re playing it loose. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Bodfish Bob’s Bacon Relish 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup wine vinegar 1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon In pot, combine brown sugar and vinegar, cook stirring constantly until heated. Stir in bacon. Remove from heat. Mix well. Serve at once. Yield: 1 1/4 cups.

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It’s a perfect storm Matt Freeman Courier Columnist The last few months have seen the real estate market influx nationally.

In large metro areas, especially on the east and Freeman west coast, demand has again soared due to a lack of housing and because interest rates are still very low. In the more rural areas, like here in the Kern River Valley, demand is still slower than the cities, but is steady with both listing and purchase prices remaining at existing levels so far in 2015.

What we are seeing in the rural areas is somewhat of a perfect storm that is quite rare in the real estate market. That is the fact that there is both abundant supply and very low interest rates. This typically does not last very long and the last time it happened on a national level was in the early ’90s when the market slowed after Operation Desert Storm. It is very rare to have near historic low interest rates and also reasonable supply of listings to pick from. Usually you either have one or the other in a market and that is the way it is in California cities, but not in the country.

It depends on the area, of course, but currently here in the Kern River Valley, it is absolutely possible to buy a beautiful home for far less money than in most parts of the

state. On top of that, a buyer can take advantage of our very low interest rates on Conventional, FHA, USDA and VA loans that are available. This is the perfect storm, so to speak, for first time home buyers, or buyers looking to downsize or upsize due to changing needs.

This is also a great time for sellers because with the low interest rates there is a consistent stream of buyers. Depending on price, location, property type and several other factors, properties are sitting an average of six to eight months in the KRV, which is down quite a bit from the 10 to 12 month average back in 2010-12. Steady demand and steady inventory introduction into the market are both great factors that point to what is called a neutral growth market here locally. This means that the market is stable and healthy and back to its historic five to six percent average annual value increases that the state has historically seen.

So if you are tired of renting or want to settle down here, now is a great time to buy. As for you sellers, due to the low interest rates and the uptick in time on market for listings, this is a great time to list your property: you will get some showings and potential offers. Take advantage of this perfect storm!

Matt Freeman is a realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

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4. When was the last time that the Creighton men’s basketball team reached the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16?

5. In the 1959-60 season, Boston’s Doug Mohns became the second NHL defenseman to tally 20 goals in a season. Who was the first?

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: S. Hermosillo. 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, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier May 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2015.

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.: 498611-06-00. 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) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.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) 2403530. 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)

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.: 513-252-12-00. 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) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Defaul tManagement/TrusteeServices.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) 2403530. 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)

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

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

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.

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 CoPartners. 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, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk (34993).

Published by the Kern River Courier: May 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2015.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-02580-CA, Loan No.: 7131400793, A.P.N.: 449-163-11-00 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 01/10/2007.

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: Asbjorg Oliver, an Unmarried Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 01/23/2007 as Instrument No. 0207016199 in Book ---, Page --- and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California.

Date of Sale: 06/22/2015 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: $364,440.89. 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: 9813 Mark Twain Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312, A.P.N.: 449-163-11-00. 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 $364,440.89. 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) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-02580-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 8, 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) 2403530. 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 29, June 5 and 12, 2015)

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Starlite, Continued from page 1 wiches plus on the sweeter side, desserts and retail wines.

Tapas, a Spanish word meaning small plates, is happy hour cuisine, meant to be shared; a European way of looking at food meant to be paired with wine.

The menu also has vegetarian, gluten free and kid friendly options.

Jordan and Modrovich are proud to have as their staff Head Chef Rob Miller, Sus Chef Chris Ingram and Jami Ward as Starlite’s retail Business Manager.

The head chef, sous chef and line cook have all trained in culinary school and all are excited about this opportunity to share the experience of pairing wine with delicious food.

Three years ago Jordan received her sommelier designation and started doing wine tastings at the Pine Cone Inn to see if there was interest in this sort of thing. The seeds were planted that would eventually grow into the Starlite Lounge.

"Screw the snooty people image, it's about what you really like,” said Jordan. "It's ok if you really don't like something."

The Starlite Lounge has a focus on

4-1-1, Continued from page 1 Service, BLM and the Kern County Sheriff coordinated efforts to mitigate loss to approximately $500 of fence. No structures were damaged and no injuries were reported.

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providing outstanding and yet reasonably priced wine from California’s central coast, one of the best wine regions in the world. They try to carry a wide range of sparkling, white, rose, light/medium/heavy reds, dessert and reserve wines by the glass or bottle and available to enjoy in the cool retro lounge or purchase to take back to your hotel or campground. If you don’t like wine, they won’t judge you, but will offer central coast/valley craft beers and sodas.

In addition, the lounge intends to offer specials, wine shop Wine Down Wednesdays, Brunch and Bubbly (sangria and mimosas) and wine paring dinners every other month begining in July.

The Starlight Lounge with its totally different food and experience is located at 13423 Sierra Way in Kernville accross from Sierra Gateway Market.

Operating hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. They can be reached at 760-376-1895 or starlightloungewinebar.com.

The sisters have created a Facebook page where you can get more information and see menus, tastings and special events.

Go by for a daily tasting flight. They love to talk wine.

evening to mop up and to monitor the area for hot spots. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The Kern County Fire Department urges the public to clear grass from around their fence lines and to provide a defensible space around structures to reduce the threat to life and property.

Creating defensible space is essential to improve your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire. It’s the buffer you create between a building on your property and the grass, trees, shrubs or any wildland area that surround it. This space is needed to slow or stop the spread of wildfire and it protects your home from catching fire - either from direct flame contact or radiant heat.

Defensible space is also important for the protection of the firefighters defending your home.