The idea of an annual day specifically celebrating the flag is believed to have originated in 1885 by BJ Cigrand, a schoolteacher. Over the following years, Cigrand continued to enthusiastically advocate the observance of June 14 as “Flag Birthday,”or “Flag Day.” Inspired by three decades of state and local celebrations, Flag Day, the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777, was established by the Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson on May 30, 1916. But it was not until Aug. 3, 1949, that President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14 of each year as National Flag Day.
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■ Elks Flag Day Celebration At the Grand Lodge session in 1907, the members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, known as BPOE, adopted a resolution designating June 14 as Flag Day. In 1911 the BPOE of the USA mandated all Lodges observe Flag Day with the Elks, the first fraternal organization to require observance of Flag Day. Join the Kern River Valley Elks No. 2358 in celebrating the symbol of our freedom on Saturday, June 14 at 5 p.m. Boy Scout Troop No. 690 will assist with a flag folding ceremony and the local Daughters of the American Revolution will present a patriotic reading. Following the ceremony, there will be an All-American home fried chicken dinner. To reserve tickets, call the Lodge at 760-3766475. people
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tions as a meat smoker. In 1964 a young McCollough and his father-in-law Roy LaMere, stepped into the lumber and hardware business when they bought a small lumber operation on Young Avenue in Lake Isabella known at the time as Gentry Lumber. It was on an adjacent property
Woodward is a Spanish teacher at Kern Valley High School where she also serves as the school California Scholarship Federation advisor and is on the CSF State Board of Directors. Woodward also previously taught Special Education for 16 years at Woodrow Wallace Middle School. See MLB, page 11
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■ First Baptist of Kernville Game Night June 13 (cancelled) Game night is cancelled this month so preparations can be made for the anniversary celebration on July 11. Don’t miss out on the fun! Call John Cole at 760-223-1036 ■ Silver City Ghost Town lantern light tour, June 13 Come to the Ghost Town Friday the 13th and look for ghosts from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Bodfish. The cost is $12 per person (all ages). You can pay by cash the
Regular activities Fridays
■ 6 a.m. - 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. 760-379-4112. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701
Saturdays
■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 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. 760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 or Geraldine, 559-359-8953. ■ 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 760417-9701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discussion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.
Sundays
■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public. welcome. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394. ■ 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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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206. ■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Hoffmann Hospice 040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 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 760-3797312. ■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312
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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District. Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella
night of event or advance tickets by credit card. For questions or to purchase advance tickets contact 760-379-5146 or email: ghosttown@verizon.net.
■ Rummage sale, barbecue June 14 There will be a Flag Day rummage sale by the Kern River Ladies of Elks on Saturday, June 14 from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. There will also be a barbecue on the south side of the building. CallBruce Simpson at 760-3763962 for more information. (760) 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Tue.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178 ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112
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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-3799921. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-3797312. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138. ■ 1:30 - 3 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, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312
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■ 6 a.m. - 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. ■ 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. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, 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, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, 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, Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check meeting times and location.
Kern River Hatchery June 14 & 15 The Kern River Hatchery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at 14415 Sierra Way in Kernville. Admission is free. Contact 760-376-2846. ■ Flag Day ceremony and dinner June 14 Kern River Valley Elks No. 2358 will celebrate the symbol of our freedom at 5 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights, followed by a home-fried chicken dinner for $11. Call the Lodge at 760-376-6475 to reserve tickets. ■ Explore the night skies over Lake Isabella, June 14 Explore the night skies over Lake Isabella with Richard Burdge and members of the Kern River Valley Astronomy Club, Saturday, June 14, at the Tillie Creek Amphitheater located in Tillie Creek Campground in Wofford Heights. The program begins at sun down and concludes at around 10:30 p.m. They will present a slide show tour of the night skies and a program that includes telescopes for viewing the “dark” skies. Bring a flashlight, blanket, and light sweater or jacket as the evenings can be cool. For more information call the Forest Service office at 760-379-5646. ■ Property clearance deadline June 15 Work must be completed by Sunday, June 15. State law requires property owners to clear a minimum of 100 feet. ■ Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast June 15 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the Kern River Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald’s), Lake Isabella. For information call 760-379-3877. ■ Kern River Valley Art Association June 16 Come enjoy a demonstration with a live model by Joan Montano Grant, local awardwinning artist. 6 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. Call Terri Vellunti at 760-3796162 for more information. ■ Cerro Coso open house June 19 Forest Plan Revision public workshop at 5 p.m. at Wallace School. See story on page 5. ■ Cerro Coso open house June 19 Learn about health careers education available in the Kern River Valley from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 5220 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-5501 for more information. ■ River rafting for MARE June 19 Join MARE, Mastering Abilities Riding Equines, by having some fun Tuesday, June 19 at 5:30 p.m. Call 661-326-7003 to make your reservation and receive the $25 special price by mentioning MARE. Children 6 and above are invited to come. Directions and instructions will be sent to you. ■ Habitat restoration workday June 21 Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff and volunteers for our Habitat Restoration Workdays. Volunteers of all levels of ability and time commitment are welcome. Bring food and water, gloves. Wear long sleeves and pants, work shoes or boots. The preserve will supply the tools. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Alexander Restoration Site on Fay Ranch Road, 1/3 mile north of Highway 178 in Weldon. Email Sean Rowe at srowe@ audubon.org or call 760-378-2531 to RSVP. ■ Fun with Native American music June 21 Come on by the Kern River Valley branch library and enjoy all that Native American music has to offer at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 21. Call 760-549-2083 for more information. ■ Free movie matinee June 22 Enjoy the movie, “Love’s Long Journey.” Go along with a pioneer couple as they head west in a covered wagon on Sunday, June 22 at 3 p.m. at the Kernville United Methodist Church at the corner of Big Blue and Sirretta. ■ Chamber Installation Dinner June 23
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Settling into Geezerhood My medicine chest is full of old remedies, most of which are out of date because I’m too thrifty to buy new stuff. I’ve reached a When I drive my car, I notice the stage in my life other drivers aren’t as skilled as me where the word and most drive too fast. In my “geezer” seems to geezer years I depend more on my fit me very well. horn and have learned to ignore Let me give you a dirty looks. I find that young drivfew examples: ers really appreciate me more than I feel cranky Middleworth my peers. In fact they often salute because I am me with an extended finger (which cranky. I stumble means they see me as a number one into furniture on my way to the driver, although I’ve been told it’s bathroom at least twice a night. If I their salute to my driving skill.) want to see, I must wear my glasses When swimming, I seem to float all the time, not just occasionally. I better than when I was skinny and often mumble, “Eh? What did you young. It’s say?” with my probably the hand cupped extra muscle behind my ear I’m always right and offer my around my (even though I informed opinions to anyone who will hear very well, listen. - Middleworth waist that does the trick. thank you). My mirror I argue over shows silver little things wavy hair, and complain while carefully hiding the big bald about the younger generation, spot lurking at the back of my head. wondering aloud what’s gotten into In my dotage, I have learned not today’s kids. I’ve noticed that just to seek love when my wife is cookwalking is an adventure. And ing. A thump on the head with a merely watching “Dancing with the serving spoon quickly cools my Stars” wears me out and leaves me ardor (at my age ardor is hard to breathless. find and easy to cool). I have coffee with the “boys” and All these parts of life I call we spend the morning trading stoGeezerhood. If you’re over 60, welries about our aches, pains and pills come. If you aren’t there yet, you (I usually win the pill count). I have several theories about sav- will be, so you might as well get in line. ing the country that no one wants to hear. I’m always right and offer my informed opinions to anyone Wofford Heights resident Rod who will listen (although each year Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell. fewer seem to listen). Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist
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CALM honors dads and steller students in June Attention kids in grades K-12. If you earned a B average (or better), the California Living Museum wants to honor you for being a great student. Through the month of June, bring your report card to CALM to prove that you are a star student and you will receive a free zoo pass. “As a department of the Kern County Superintendent of Schools, we promote and value education,” said Lana Fain, zoo manager. “This is our way of rewarding the children (and teens) who have worked to earn stellar grades.” Additionally, admission for all fathers or grandfathers who visit the zoo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Father’s Day, June 15, will be just $5. All fathers and grandfathers in attendance will also be eligible to win a free CALM family membership. CALM is located at 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway (between Lake Ming and Hart Park). For information, call 661-872-2256.
Assistance requested to feed the unsheltered Since 1996, A Helping Hand Ministries, with the support of The Salvation Army and private donations, has provided hot meals to the unsheltered and hungry, in the Kern River Valley. These organizations are 100 percent volunteers. Our wonderful staff of volunteers comes from various backgrounds but each one is here with a heart to help the needy in the Kern River Valley. Our feeding program started in 1996, has been successful over the years in feeding thousands the hungry in our valley. In 2013, for the period January 1 through May 31, we served 1081 hot meals. For that same period in 2014, we have served 2204 hot meals a 49 percent increase over last year. Inflation, food costs and a slow economy are making it harder and harder to continue feeding two meals a day and the number of hungry has almost doubled. Every day, Monday through Friday, each week we serve a hot breakfast and provide a sack lunch to any hungry person unable to provide for themselves. The increase in servings is depleting our food stores for these meals. We are in need donations for hot breakfast and sack lunch supplies, eggs, hot and cold cereals, powdered milk, pancake mix, jams and jellies, lunch meats, cheeses, mayonnaise, peanut butter, snack chips and power bars. Any donation large or small will help us to continue feeding the unsheltered and hungry in our community. Food donations may be delivered to WEB Recycling, in Lake Isabella any day Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monitory donations may be made to The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Extension and mailed to: P.O. Box 2786, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. All donations remain in our community to assist community needs. For more information call: 760-379-4600.
Superior Court Warns of Jury Scam The Superior Court, County of Kern, is warning residents of the County of Kern are being targeted by a scam in which a telephone caller represents themselves as a member of the Superior Court Jury Department. The scam attempts to persuade the victim to provide a fine payment for failing to report for Jury Duty. ■ The caller is advising the public that there is a warrant out for their arrest for failing to appear for jury duty. They are warned they will be arrested on-site if they come to the Jury Office. The scammer directs the resident to go to CVS, Walgreens, or WalMart and set up a pre-paid card and submit the payment to an account number or they ask for personal information, social security number and birthday, that would help the caller identify them as the juror. ■ What to do: The Court will not ask prospective jurors for their social security number or to pay a fine to another agency. Anyone receiving a call should not give the caller any of their personal information nor make any payments. If you are able to collect any information from the caller (phone number, name, location and any other information to help identify the caller) please forward this information to the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111 immediately.
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As is the case when something Schlensker bad happens to some seemingly undeserving person we often wonder "Why?" Such is the case with so-called "birth defects" ... to resort to antiquated terminology. Why was that person stricken with Down's Syndrome, or some type of autism? Many disabled folks became so after living an apparently "normal" life for some years. In some cases its clear why they became disabled; either they or someone else did something stupid and their disability is the result. In other cases the disabled person might have succumbed to some ailment well after birth, like Lou Gehrig's disease or CSA, which rob mature adults of various capacities. Often heredity seems to reveal why in those situations, but we still might wonder why those people came down with such an ailment. That "Why?" question was asked by Jesus' disciples one day when, according to John 9:1-2, they "saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, 'Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" The disciples' question indi-
cates they have already concluded that the man was born blind because of either his or his parents' sin. We, today, might be inclined to believe that a person's disability has come about on account of that individual's or his/her family's culpability. However, (v.3) "Jesus answered, 'It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.'" Jesus asserts that even such a distressing phenomenon can ultimately be to the glory of God. In this case Jesus healed the man and gave him sight. And that gave glory to God. But what if the person's not healed? Does that give glory to God? It can. For God still loves and highly values every individual with disabilities-no less than more abled individuals. God does not inflict punishment for iniquity on people. Instead, He inflicted the punishment for the sins of the world on Jesus His innocent Son in our place. And the forgiveness of sins comes to all who trust in Him. The universality of God's grace, love, mercy and forgiveness-applying even (perhaps especially) to people, who seem to be less able or deserving-is how God is glorified in and through His relationship to people with challenging disabilities. So, in the final analysis, the question is not really "Why?" but rather, "Why not?" Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Lake Isabella.
Valley places of worship Kernville
■ Father’s Heart Foursquare Church 11000 Kernville Rd., (Old Centry 21 building) Kernville. Sunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 ■ 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 ■ Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thur. 5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 ■ 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 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 am - 1 pm. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. Mountain Mesa ■ 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 2 and 3 p.m. 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 ■ He Cares Fellowship 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 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. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964
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Great bunch turn out for derby Mike Mencarini Courier Columnist I am sure that everyone who participated in the 2014 Kids’ Fishing Derby--whether a kid, a parent/ guardian or a volunteer -- agree that Mencarini a good time was had by all. This year’s registration was a bit down from last year but 124 kids did sign up for the event. There are few things that parents and their children do together these days. I’m glad the Kids’ Derby is one of them. I am fortunate to be the person who takes the awards pictures for this event. I get to see up close how excited these kids get when their name is called to pick up the trophy they have just won. For most it’s the first time they have competed in an event with their peers. I believe that there are life lessons learned in such an event as this. One might be competing as an individual not as a team (moms and dads are helpers). Yes, catching fish can be either luck or
skill. I would like to think there is a little of both involved for most of these kids. Each year that these kids fish this event, the better they get at catching fish. The one main thing I noticed, not just this year but for the past two years, is I don’t hear or see any whining, grumbling or jealous remarks from any of the kids. I find that to be a rare quality in today’s kids. Something else I haven’t experienced is tantrums which always embarrass the parents and annoy the rest of us. To the winners of each class, I salute you (see picture). You are a great bunch of kids. I hope to take your picture again next year. Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and avid fisherman. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier.
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■ Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business calls only, 760-376-2219 ■ Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business calls only, 760-379-2626 ■ Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only, 760-378-3055
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How to participate in the future of the SQF USFS/Courier Release The U.S. Forest Service will host a public workshop for forest plan revision on the Sequoia National Forest Tuesday, June 17. The meeting was originally scheduled in April, but needed to be pushed back to allow more informed public participation. The postponement was due to public request to allow the public and partners more time to understand and engage with the Forest Service on the Need to Change. “We are committed to ensuring that the public stays engaged as we move forward with revising the Sequoia’s Forest Plan,” stated Forest Supervisor Kevin Elliott. In January, the public provided feedback on the Forest Service’s preliminary Need to Change, Draft Roles and Contributions and example Desired Conditions at the last public meetings; and this workshop will continue this conversation as the process continues to move forward. The meeting will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary School, 3240 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Forest Service staff will present current information and the public will have time to visit topic-specific stations and to talk with the Forest Service staff. Additionally, the public is invited to bring an 8 ½ x 11 inch copy of a photo depicting Forest Service lands they have strong feelings about. This photo may be recent or historic. Photos will be shared at the “Desired Conditions” station and the public should be able to answer the following questions regarding their photos: Where was the photo taken? When was the photo taken? What do you like about this place? Does this picture need to change? If so, how and when should this happen? For more information regarding forest plan revisions visit the Pacific Southwest Region’s planning website at: fs.usda.gov/main/r5/landmanagement/planning. Pertinent information for the June workshop will be posted there prior to the meeting. For more information, contact Sequoia National Forest Planner, Maria Ulloa, at 559-784-1500 or mtulloa@fs.fed.us . The Sequoia is one of eight National Forests that were selected as “early adopters,” meaning they will be the first to revise their land management plans using the new National Forest System Planning Rule, completed in 2012. The planning rule provides the framework for Forest Service land management plans across the nation.
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In giving color - At their recent Color R.A.C.E., the Kern Valley High School chapter of the California Scholarship Federation raised $675 ($225 to each of the three) to help the residents in our valley’s three skilled nursing facilities. Sheryl Parmelee,representing the Burlington and Kern Village; receives a check from Braeden Grimsby, Color R.A.C.E chairman and Erin Woodward, CSF Advisor.
Calendar, Continued from page 2 The Kernville Chamber will celebrate the installation of officers with friends Aloha style at the Kern Valley Golf Course on Monday, June 23 at 5:30 p.m. A social hour and dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Dinner tickets are $25 and seating is limited. You can purchase your tickets at the Chamber office or online at gotokernville. com. Call 760-3792629 for information. ■ Local Indian wisdom June 24
The Kern Valley Historical Society has announced that two local native Americans will be speaking at the Tuesday, June 24 community meeting at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call Bruce Vegter at 310-293-9571 for more information. ■ Commodities distribution June 24 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday, June 24 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 26 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. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-2556.
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Pick of the Week “Repentance” (R) — Tommy Carter (Anthony Mackie) is a magnetic life coach and motivational speaker guy. He spouts his ultrapositive philosophy pieced together from all-sorts of spiritual beliefs, saying that others can be saved like he was saved after a lifechanging car wreck. On the eve of his big book release, he takes on Angel (Forrest Whitaker) as a client for expensive one-on-one life coaching. Things quickly go south when Tommy tries to end the therapy. The plainly disturbed man holds Tommy in his New Orleans basement for a different kind of one-on-one session. “Rob the Mob” (R) — Two stupidly in love kids from Queens stumble on a brilliantly doomed plan: find Mafia hangouts where the wiseguys have a no-guns policy, then bring a gun and rob them. Tommy (Michael Pitt) and Rosie (Nina Arianda) sit in on the trials of mob boss Don Gotti -- taking detailed notes of names and addresses. Their story gets the attention of a crime journalist (Ray Romano) who digs into their tale while trying to protect them from the inevitable. It’s all based on a true story from the early ’90s. Since everything is simultaneously true and ridiculous, the film strikes the nec-
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Announcements, Continued from page 3 Museum focuses on local photographer The Kern Valley Historical Society has announced that valley resident Gene Verbeet will be the featured artist for the month of June. Following retirement as an elementary school teacher, Verbeet renewed his love for landscape photography. He captures the vibrant colors of the Sierra Nevada and the Kern River Valley. His work will be on display the entire month in the Art Room at the Kern Valley Museum. The museum is located next to the post office in Kernville and is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission is always free.
Concert line-up for 2014 Kern County Fair released With the theme “Best In The West!” planners of this year’s Kern County Fair are lining up a star-studded showcase of free concerts for Bakersfield's largest annual celebration, Sept. 17 through 28 with the price of admission to the fair, visitors will have a wide variety of free shows, exhibits and attractions, including 12 nights of free concerts on the Budweiser Pavilion. ■ Monday, Sept. 22, Tyler Farr ■ Wednesday, Sept. 17, Thompson ■ Tuesday, Sept. 23, The Ohio Players Square ■ Wednesday, Sept. 24, The Fab Four ■ Thurs.day, Sept. 18, Kansas ■ Thursday, Sept. 25, Mercy Me ■ Friday, Sept. 19 Joe Nichols ■ Friday, Sept. 26, The Destroyers ■ Saturday, Sept. 20 Evolution ■ Saturday, Sept. 27 Sawyer Brown Journey Tribute ■ Sunday, Sept. 28, Joan Jett & ■ Sunday, Sept. 21 Mariachi Sol De The Blackhearts Mexico with Yolanda Del Rio
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It's a clear choice, "Be Fire Wise!!!" State law requires property owners to clear a minimum of 100 feet from any structure.
Learn how to reduce fire danger to your property Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier Like with everything else, we have to be constantly learning and keeping up with the latest information. Laws keep changing. Technology keeps changing. What worked only a few years ago can be outmoded now. Consider string trimmers. Some can create sparks if used in a rocky area and actually start a fire. This happened in Santa Barbara three years ago. It was called the Jesusita Fire, and although fire officials have not confirmed exactly what equipment caused the fire that burned 77 homes, it was definitely power equipment. Even “hula hoes” can cause sparks when they strike rocks. After a similar fire in the Valley, the Kern County Fire Department sent out a notice recommending homeowners do their weed clearing in the mornings before 10 a.m. After that time, typically it gets hot and the wind comes up and the chances of starting a fire while doing your weed work increases. It’s ironic that it’s possible to start a fire while trying to prevent one, but it is. Be very careful while clearing your weeds. Or hire a professional. Wear sturdy shoes or boots and safety goggles. In the past, 30 feet of defensible space was required around structures and now it has been expanded to 100 feet. So do you have to get by without green-
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Bon Voyage Insurance Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Saying your good-buys at the cruise line pier or at the airport is always an exciting time for the traveler. A vacation outside the Thal country is always exciting, and is often the culmination of saving money for a length of time to be able to afford this vacation. I know, as Stephanie and I recently returned from Australia and New Zealand. A trip like ours will provide many happy memories for years to come. Our vacation could have begun with a disaster, fortunately only a minor wrinkle. I got sick! Fortunately, a doctor was able to come to our room, listened to my hacking cough, prescribed some medicine and I was fine in a few days. It could have been worse. Much worse. Travelers get into accidents, have major medical issues come up and even need to be med-evacuated back home for treatment and surgery. Or worse, burial. Over the years I have had clients with all these scenarios played out. One thing all of them had was good travel insurance. Did you know that most insurance plans in the United States do not cover you outside the country? Even those that do, it is typically only the emergency room.
The cost of care is always out of pocket, and most people have no idea what these costs can amount to. Today, travel insurance can be bought beginning as low as $1.02 per day. Also, now available for the frequent traveler, is a plan you buy by the year, not the trip. It covers all countries you would want to travel to. If you get sick, now you have coverage to either treat you there, or pay your way home if needed. There are also those huge costly plane tickets, the deposits for the cruise, or the tours and accommodations. Several years ago, my colon cancer diagnosis put the brakes on our planned trip to Alaska. We had pre-paid almost everything, as the vacation was to start two weeks after the diagnosis. With my Trip Protection coverage, I was able to get all my non-refundable deposits paid for by the insurance company. The trick to this coverage is that the policy must be purchased at the time you make the first deposits for the trip. The several hundred dollars we paid for the insurance sure paid off, as we got all our money back! So, when you plan your vacation, either to another country or cross country, think about your health insurance, too. My goal is to have the coverage and then never need it. 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 www.harrythal. com.
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A new face in our Emergency Services Department Introducing Dr. Kevin Chamas, our new Medical Director of Emergency Room Services
"I believe medicine has shifted to include more of an attitude for patient centered care. A patient wants to be seen quickly and my goal is to improve the flow of emergency care here. Just as important is that we need to keep the patient updated an informed about what to expect while they are in our car. The doctors and nurses I work with every day do a great job helping the people who come through our doors." Dr. Kevin Chamas
Dr. Chamas is Board Certified in Family Practice and hold a Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate of Licensure in six states. He is an honors graduate of UCLA, active member of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Before coming here he excelled as the Director of Emergency Services in Louisiana moving there right after Hurricane Katrina. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the KVHD with over 27 years of extensive experience in Emergency and Urgent Care Services. His most recent position was at Palmdale Regional Hospital where he served as an ER Physician. It was while there that his friend Robert Gross told him about the opening here at Kern Valley Hospital. "I enjoyed working at Palmdale, but the opportunity here seemed like a good one in terms of managing an ER," Dr. Chalmas said. "I don't think people realize how excellent the medical staff is here. Dr. Gross is one of the best doctors of internal medicine that you will find. He is part of the reason I took this job." One of the goals will be to focus on customer service and managing patient flow in the emergency room. Dr. Chalmas' caring nature and expertise is already proving to be a great asset to the Kern Valley Hospital and the community it serves.
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: NEWBERN ENTERPRISES (2014 - B2637) DBA #2: CUSTOM FABRICATIONS (2014 - B2638) Street address of principal place of business: 2201 Bodfish Canyon Road, Bodfish, CA 93205. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1068, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANTS: Scott Thomas Newbern, 5667 Quail Road, Weldon, CA 93283 and Mallory Christine Newbern, 5667 Quail Road, Weldon, CA 93283. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Scott Newbern. This statement filed on 05/13/2014. Expires 05/13/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier May 23, 30, June 6 and 13, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SEQUENTICS (2014 - B2257) Street address of principal place of business: 11514 San Miniato Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 11514 San Miniato Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Todd Martin McEwen, 11514 San Miniato Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Todd Martin McEwen. This statement filed on 04/24/2014. Expires 04/24/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier May 23, 30, June 6 and 13, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: JENNY'S WINDOW WORLD (2014 - B3030) DBA #2: JENNY'S WINDOW FASHIONS (2014 - B3031) Street address of principal place of business: 4890 Larsen Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: 4890 Larsen Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Jennifer Sullivan, 4890 Larsen Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Date the business commenced: 09/24/2004. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Jennifer Sullivan. This statement filed on 05/27/2014. Expires 05/27/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River
Courier May 30, June 6, 13 and 20, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: PAW PRINTS DIGITAL GARMENT PRINTING (2014 - B2442) Street address of principal place of business: 3401 Garnet Avenue, Rosamond, CA 93560. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1879, Rosamond, CA 93560. REGISTRANT: Ryan Tipton, 3401 Garnet Avenue, Rosamond, CA 93560. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Ryan Tipton. This statement filed on 05/02/2014. Expires 05/02/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier May 30, June 6, 13 and 20, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: KERN VALLEY GROWERS ASSOCIATION (2014 - B3122) DBA #2: LAKESHORE FARMERS' MARKET (2014 - B3123) Street address of principal place of business: 300 Doyle Ranch Road, Onyx, CA 93255. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 762, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS: Kern Valley Growers Association, 300 Doyle Ranch Road, Onyx, CA 93255 and Lakeshore Farmers' Market, 300 Doyle Ranch Road, Onyx, CA 93255. Date the business commenced: 05/30/2014. Business is being conducted as an Unincorporated Association. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Martine McGuire. This statement filed on 05/30/2014. Expires 05/30/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BLACKSHEEP TACTICAL (2014 - B3146) Street address of principal place of business: 608 Rio Bravo Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of business: 608 Rio Bravo Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Ruben R. Luevano Jr., 608 Rio Bravo Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 05/21/2014. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Ruben R. Luevano Jr. This statement filed on 06/02/2014. Expires 06/02/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-
County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier June 13, 20, 27 and July 4, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DS MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING (2014 - B3202) Street address of principal place of business: 2712 Sunview Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: 2712 Sunview Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANT: Daniel George Shelton, 2712 Sunview Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Daniel George Shelton. This statement filed on 06/04/2014. Expires 06/04/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: V. Labra. Published by the Kern River Courier June 13, 20, 27 and July 4, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: PAUL'S POP DISPLAYS (2014 - B3221) Street address of principal place of business: 437 Old Mine Road, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: 437 Old Mine Road, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: 437 Old Mine Road, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Paul Zude. This statement filed on 06/05/2014. Expires 06/05/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: V. Labra. Published by the Kern River Courier June 13, 20, 27 and July 4, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: KERN RIVER BREWING COMPANY (2014 - B3315) Street address of principal place of business: 13415 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: 13415 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Kern River Brewing Company, Inc., 13415 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 09/19/2005. Business is being conducted as a California Corporation. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Eric Giddens, President. This statement filed on 06/10/2014. Expires 06/10/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier June 13, 20, 27 and July 4, 2014.
Wildfire, Continued from page 1 many areas in California have received less than half their normal precipitation. As a result, the brush is very dry and more typical of late summer, when there is an uptick in wildfires. A large fire broke out on Memorial Day in Mariposa County. The blaze, known as the Hunters Fire, began near the Hunters Valley Access Road in the Bear Valley area. According to CAL FIRE, as of late Tuesday, the fire had consumed 1,300 acres, threatened 100 residences and was only 20 percent contained. The cause of the fire is under investigation. As of the Memorial Day weekend, there have been more than 1,700 wildfires in California since the start of the year, which have burned more than 15,000 acres. For the year-to-date, compared to the five-year average, the number of California fires is nearly double and the amount of acres that have burned is more than double. Fires have scorched other parts of the Southwest this spring. The Slide Fire close to Slide Rock State Park, in the Flagstaff, Arizona, area continued to burn. According to InciWeb, the fire has
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consumed more than 14,000 acres and was 25 percent contained. The blaze was reported on May 20, and the cause is under investigation. While a developing El Niño typically brings a bumper crop of tropical systems over the Eastern Pacific during the summer, a direct visit by a tropical storm is extremely rare in California. The warmer-than-average water temperatures of the tropical Pacific Ocean produced by an El Niño pattern cause changes in steering winds around the globe. According to AccuWeather Long Range Expert Paul Pastelok, “There is a chance that some moisture comes in from the tropics later in the summer, but rainfall would tend to be very spotty.” Winter is a long way off, but there is some hope that the developing El Niño will deliver much needed rain to the region. “Depending on the strength of the El Niño, the winter weather pattern produced could make for more frequent and stronger storms moving in from the Pacific along the West coast of the United States this winter, which would translate to more rain than last winter,” Pastelok said. A long drought and fire season lies ahead until then.
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service. One of McCollough's objectives is to follow his contractor customers to their care of the customers. During those years McCollough did job sites areas, so his business has taken the majority of the lumber hauling. He him to Ridgecrest, central California, bought directly and as much as possible southern California, the Central Coast, China Lake, Pahrump and north along from the Johnsondale mill. Today 50 years later, L&M Lumber the 395 corridor to Bishop and occupies more than 7 acres, a store of Mammoth. "I strive to reach out to wher20,000 sq. ft, 45,000 sq. ft. of covered lum- ever we need to go," he said. This is how ber storage and over 46,000 items. He he has kept his business stable in a good now has 35+ employees, with 16 or more or bad economy. Once he even made arrangements to have materials dropdepartments and services. Three generations are involved in the shipped globally to Korea based on local family owned store operations, Dell business contractor contacts. L&M Lumber has had a remarkable McCollough, son Ryan, partner and gen50 years of suceral manager and cess and the famigrandson Logan. ly is now focusing McCollough's wife L&M Lumber has had a remarkable on the next 50 Kathy, daughter years of achieveCheryl, grandchil- 50 years of success... - McCollough ment. dren Shandra, To say thank brothers Ken and you to the comJim, daughter-inlaw, nieces and nephews have all taken munity and loyal customers that have turns working at the store over the years. supported the business over the past half An ace in the hole came in 1987 when century L&M Lumber is holding a 50th L&M became a member of the coopera- Anniversary Celebration that will take tive owned ACE Hardware team open- place Saturday June 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 ing up not only the ACE product lines, p.m. Customers Saturday are going expebut expanded hardware lines and collective purchasing power and inventories it rience free prize drawings every 20 minoffered. A move that has proved its utes valued at over $5,000 in merchanworth as Ace Hardware has "ranked dise. Also offered free balloons and pophighest in customer satisfaction with corn with gift bags given to the first 300 home improvement retail stores' for the early birds to enter the store. In honor of eighth year in a row by J.D. Power and 50 years '50' will equal 50-cent hot dogs, Pepsi's, snow cones and cotton candy. Associates. The customer appreciation event will Modern innovations and technology involving point of sale, retail pricing and also feature a live KCNQ radio remote inventory management enable L&M, broadcast, music and karaoke entertainACE and suppliers to share information ment, vendor demonstrations, bounce almost instantly to manage the over house and dunk tank to benefit 5 year old 46,000 items stocked by the store today. Anna 'Banana' Imbelloni. L&M Lumber is located at 4700 Lake "Out's," or out of stocks, are monitored by department and stock is ordered Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, open almost before the human element is Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., involved. ACE secret shoppers come in Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. regularly to insure that quality customer You can reach them at 760-379-4631.
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