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Power to weather be out in Friday high 96° Kern Valley Sunny Friday low 57° Mostly clear Saturday high 93° Sunny
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Saturday low 57° Breezy Sunday high 93° Sunny Sunday low 57° Mostly clear
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Cal Rossi, SCE Region Manager Courier Notice
June 21 is one of two solstices -- days when the rays of the sun directly strike one of the two tropical latitude lines. It marks the beginning of summer in the northern hemisphere and simultaneously heralds the beginning of winter in the southern hemisphere. In 2014, the summer solstice occurs on Friday, June 21 at 3:51 a.m. PDT. The earth spins around its axis, an imaginary line going through the planet between the north and south poles. The axis is tilted somewhat off the plane of the earth’s revolution around the sun. The tilt of the axis is 23.5 degrees. Thanks to this tilt, we enjoy the four seasons. For several months of the year, one half of the earth receives more direct rays of the sun than the other half. When the axis tilts towards the sun, as it does between June and September, it is summer in the northern hemisphere. Alternatively, when the axis points away from the sun from December to March, the southern hemisphere enjoys the direct rays of the sun during their summer months. June 21 is called the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and simultaneously the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. Around December 21 the solstices are reversed. Without the tilt of the earth’s axis, we would have no seasons. The sun’s rays would be directly
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Over the top - The Shirley Fire as viewed from the Campfire Market and the Kern River Courier parking lot Saturday night
Resources tested by fire Michael Batelaan Courier This week The fast-moving Shirley Fire was reported on Friday, June 13 at about 5 p.m. It threatened a thousand homes in the communities of Alta Sierra, Pala Ranches, Juniper Highlands, residences on Old State Road, and Evans Road/Highway 155. It closed Rancheria Road, Wagy Flat Road, Sawmill Road, Alder Creek Road and Evans Road. The fire peaked at 2,646 acres Sunday and has cost almost $8.2 million so far. The fire was 90 percent contained by Wednesday. The cause is still under investigation. Three structures were destroyed and one was damaged. All were located on Old State Road. 1681 fire personnel were engaged in fighting the fire. In addition to the interagency team from the Forest Service, Kern County Fire, Cal Fire and numerous departments from around the state, the Kern County Sheriff’s office, California Highway Patrol, Cal Trans, the National Guard and Southern California Edison cooperated and assisted with this fire. On Monday night, at a town hall meeting held at the Wofford Heights Faith Community Church gymnasium, Kern County Fire Department Chief Brian Marshall announced that the evacuation orders
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had been lifted and inci- first time a Kern County dent commander Jeanne helicopter was used on a Pincha-Tulley advised wildland fire at night, that the fire was 75 per- coincidentally something that had just been praccent contained. Chief Marshall ticed in a drill in explained to the residents Tehachapi 10 days before at the meeting that, “This the fire broke out. The third success was is a disaster occurring in your community. You are that the hazard reduction b e i n g impacted and we are here to help you out.” Marshall went on to explain that the gauge of a wildland fire is when you see a DC-10 -- the plane used when there is a “must” to get the fire out. Marshall advised the crowd of about 100 that there were some successes in Mike Mencarini/Kern River Courier this fire. The first Solar eclipse - Smoke from the Shirley was that Fire blocked the 6 p.m. Sunday. during the fire, about 200 people around Kern programs that have been County signed up in ongoing proved successadvance of the fire for ful. The example was the ReadyKern, Kern success of the backfire County’s reverse 911 sys- that was set on the fuel tem designed to alert the break. It worked perfectmost number of people ly. Marshall urged everyduring an emergency. ReadyKern tells peope one to get involved with when to evacuate, how the Kern Valley Fire Safe much time there is and Council. He reminded the participants that this where to go. The second success was that this fire was the See Fire, page 12
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S o u t h e r n California Edison’s primary job is to keep your electricity reliable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Their long-term plan is to upgrade and modernize our grid. As part of these SCE upgrades, maintenance outages impacting the Kern River Valley will be necessary. Multiple maintenance outages have been scheduled at the Weldon and Isabella Substations at the following times. Isabella: including Southlake, Squirrel Valley, Mountain Mesa, Yankee Canyon, Lake Isabella, Bodfish, Keyesville, Wagy Flats, Wofford Heights, Sawmill, Juniper Highlands and Juniper Point. ■ Tuesday, June 24 from 2 a.m. - 5 a.m. ■ Friday, June 27 from 4 a.m. - 5 a.m. Weldon: including Weldon, Canebrake, Onyx, Faye Ranch and Kelso Valley: ■ Friday, June 27 from 10 p.m. Saturday, June 28 at 12 p.m. ■ Tuesday, July 1 from 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 2 at 12 p.m. Notifications will also be mailed to customers about these maintenance outages. Edison is here to answer your questions. Call them at 1800-611-1911. Customers can also look up helpful information online at sce.com/outages. The maintenance outages are subject to change due to weather conditions.
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water data: Monday noon Storage, Isabella Reservoir 79,018 acre-feet 2013 Reservoir peak 106,783 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 237 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 414 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 Dan Schlensker
■ 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 with Teri Gallion at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 21. Call 760-549-2083 for information.
■ Habitat restoration workday June 21 Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff and volunteers on Saturday, June 21 for a Habitat
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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
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■ 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
Restoration Workday. Volunteers of all levels of ability and time commitment are welcome. Bring food, water and 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. ■ Free movie matinee June 22
(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.
Bingo Guide
■ 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.
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. ■ Gospel meeting June 22 A Gospel meeting will take place at the Mountain Mesa Church of Christ with Glenn Williams, past minister, the speaker. The Gospel meeting will begin Sunday, June 22 at 9:30 a.m.Bible class; 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. worship. Monday through Wednesday, he will speak at 6 p.m. The church is located at 6400 Dogwood Avenue (corner of McCray and Dogwood) in Mountain Mesa. Contact the church at 760-379-4792 or Jerry Strealy, minister at 661-361-5398. ■ Chamber Installation Dinner June 23 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 760-379-2629 for information. ■ Local Indian wisdom June 24 The Kern Valley Historical Society has announced 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. on Thursday, June 26 at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-2556. ■ StopMethNow June 26 Join StopMethNow in developing a strategic plan to reduce methamphetamine use in the Kern Valley on Thursday, June 26 at 6 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. For more information call 760-379-2556 ext. 608. ■ The Diva’s Demise June 26 At 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, participate in the interactive murder mystery, The Diva's Demise, at the Kern River Valley branch library. Call 760-549-2083 for more info. ■ Star Party June 28 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club holds a Star Party starting at sunset at the Fairview Helispot, 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about 1 mile south of McNally’s). Bundle up, bring some hot chocolate or coffee and a lounge chair. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-376-1291 or 760-376-6290 or email him at richburdge@aol.com. It is best to call to check if haze, smoke or cloud cover might prevent this event from happening. ■ Kern River Hatchery June 28 & 29 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. The Hatchery, a non-profit all volunteer organization, is looking for volunteers. Call 760-376-2846. ■ Family story time June 28 Have a family adventure with Clifford at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 28 at the Kern Valley branch library. Call 760-549-2083 for more information. ■ Houchin Blood Drive July 1 The KRV blood drive will take place at the
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To the Shirley Fire Incident Command and Crews, This message is to express our grateful appreciation for your exceptional efforts in keeping us informed and updated on the Shirley Fire incident status. We continually forwarded your communications and updates to our concerned community members who sought current and accurate information regarding fire conditions. On behalf of the Kern River Community of Wofford Heights and its members, please convey our heartfelt thanks to the entire Shirley Fire Incident Command, support staff, and all air and fire crews who responded and tirelessly defended our community residents and their property day and night. To each and everyone involved, we thank you. Sincerely, Michael Ludiker President, Pro-Tem Kern River Community of Wofford Heights
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Fun at the library Need a way to beat the summer heat? Visit the Kern River Valley Branch Library in Lake Isabella for PAWS to Read: Open Game Time every Friday during June and July beginning at 2 p.m. Bring your own board game or use one of theirs, meet new friends and have loads of fun. Also, great fun awaits at the Kern River Valley Branch on Saturday, June 21 beginning at 2 p.m. Terri Gallion will host PAWsitively Adventurous Fun with Native American Music. This show and tell event is great for the entire family. Remember, your local library has many great free programs all summer long. Visit them on their Facebook page for more information or pick up a program flyer at your local branch.
Local Indians to share their wisdom The Kern Valley Historical Society is proud to announce that two local Native Americans will be speaking at the Tuesday, June 24 community meeting. Sharing her knowledge of the Tubatulabal history, Elizabeth (Betsy) Johnson will be the first speaker. We will learn meanings of some of the traditional name places of the Kern River Valley. Johnson will also share some language and songs of the Tubatulabal heritage. She has been a Tribal Council Member for more than 10 years and will share the progress that the Tubatulabal tribe is making to regain recognition by the U.S. government. The next speaker will be Richard Lonewolf. He taught ethno botany and wilderness survival skills for more than 40 years. He has lived the traditional life of his ancestors while integrating some modern technologies. Lonewolf is also a Powwow dancer and Eagle Staff carrier. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Everyone is welcome and homemade cookies will be served.
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.
Vacation Bible School The Mountain Mesa Church of Christ will host a Vacation Bible School beginning Tuesday, July 1, and going through Friday, July 11. It will begin each evening at 6 p.m. and conclude by 8:30 p.m. The theme this year is “The People of God on their journey to the Promised Land.” The VBS is for preschool through adults. Bible study, crafts and snacks are included. There is no charge. All are welcome. For more information contact the church at 760-3794792 or Jerry Strealy, minister, 661-361-5398.
Wofford Heights Community celebrates Come to the next general meeting on Tuesday, July 17 at New Life Assembly of God Church, 25 Arden Ave., Wofford Heights. Meeting begins promptly at 5:30 p.m. The first community event will be the Wofford Heights Independence Block Party, Saturday and Sunday, July 5 and 6. All along the boulevard from the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center to the Lakeshore Motel. Great food, fun and festivities before the fireworks. Come enjoy the community. For more information about the KRCWH organization, contact Mike Ludiker at 760-376-2177 or email webmaster@kernvalley.com.
Concert line-up for 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. ■ Wednesday, Sept. 17, Thompson Square ■ Thurs.day, Sept. 18, Kansas ■ Friday, Sept. 19 Joe Nichols ■ Saturday, Sept. 20 Evolution Journey Tribute ■ Sunday, Sept. 21 Mariachi Sol De Mexico with Yolanda Del Rio
■ Monday, Sept. 22, Tyler Farr ■ Tuesday, Sept. 23, The Ohio Players ■ Wednesday, Sept. 24, The Fab Four ■ Thursday, Sept. 25, Mercy Me ■ Friday, Sept. 26, The Destroyers ■ Saturday, Sept. 27 Sawyer Brown ■ Sunday, Sept. 28, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.
Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist
From the time I was five until the sixth grade, I lived with my grandparents. They were great folks and did everything for me they Middleworth could. In the process, they spoiled me rotten. Nonetheless, I like to think that a lot of my good traits came from them both. I did pick up on one attribute that stemmed from my grandmother whom I called “Nonna,” and that was the one of worrying. In addition to all the good things Nonna was, she was a first class worrier. She wrote the book on worry, and could make any activity a barn burning worry session. Let me give a “for instance.” When we lived in Big Bear Lake in the ’30s and ’40s, there was just no crime in our town. None! So when we would leave for the day or a couple of days, she would make a big deal at the front door and in a loud voice exclaim, “We’ll only be gone for a little while, Josie, so you watch the house and feed the dog.” All the while she was surreptitiously locking the door with a huge padlock. I would ask her why all the folderol, and she would say, “I’m always worried that someone will be watching and waiting for us to leave. This way they’ll think some-
one is in the house.” Nothing was ever stolen, so who knows, maybe it worked. I might add that about five years ago I went by the cabin in Big Bear and there on the door, 66 years later, was the same big padlock, and Josie, was still doing her job. I know, because I yelled at her thruough the door, “Josie, watch the house and feed the dog!” (As usual she didn’t answer.) During those early formative years, I was able to start some worries of my own. By now, I’ve noticed that I have created my own worry units. I now worry about traffic, getting lost in Los Angeles, weeds in my yard, forest fires, the car breaking down, losing my wallet, getting a ticket for speeding, getting a virus in the computer, a broken water pipe, getting caught on the lake in a windstorm, fixing broken stuff and the battery dying. And speaking of dying, now I am beginning to worry about my health, my memory, my eyes, my teeth, and the list goes on. Never mind that 99 percent of all worries never happen. I worry that it’ll be my luck to change the odds. Besides I’ve become comfortable with my ever growing list, they keep me company on cold nights (while I worry about the cost of heat). So, if you ever drive by my house and hear me yelling at Josie to keep her eye on our house and to feed the dog, we’re probably going somewhere, and she's going to safeguard our stuff! Good ole Josie! Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.
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John passed peacefully to be with his Lord early June 15, 2014. John is survived by his wife of 59 years, Robbie. John is also survived by his four children: Paula Davis, Walter Prescott, DeAnn Takkinen (Mark), James Prescott (Diana), nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Services will be Friday, June 20 at 11 a.m. at Mountain View Baptist Church, Lake Isabella, California. Death notices and obituaries with or without a picture are available for purchase in the Courier by calling 760-376-2860 during office hours weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or can be requested through your local mortuay.
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By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Lamentations in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Which book may be summarized, “It really is true, Jesus Christ is God Himself?” Matthew, Mark, Luke, John 3. In Esther 2:17, Esther was made queen instead of ...? Vashti, Ruth, Anna, Sapphira 4. Who gave Solomon cedar and fir trees according to all his desire? David, Hiram, Chalcol, Mahol 5. From Ecclesiastes 3, there is a time to mourn and a time to ...? Leave, Dance, Love, Profit 6. In 1 John 4:8, God is “what?”Always, Grace, Love, Beloved 1) Old; 2) John; 3) Vashti; 4) Hiram; 5) Dance; 6) Love © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
Try as we might, press our nose to the glass as we do, love in its perfection will elude us until that moment For now we see when we find ourselves “face to face” in a mirror, darkly; with perfect love Himself. but then face to face: A closer look at the original Greek now I know in part; of the New Testament reveals a fascibut then shall I nating truth not difficult to appreciknow fully even as ate. The original word translated also I was fully “darkly” is where the English lanknown. - I Duitsman guage derives the word “enigma.” Corinthians 13:12 The standard dictionary definition for this infrequently used English I have often word is: “an obscure speech or writread through this most famous of all ing; something hard to understand or New Testament chapters with a cerexplain, a ridtain amount of dle.” Doesn’t melancholy for this help with a perfection of The broken-ness of humanity twists clarity where love that will and knots the love of the Lord until it our striving to never be is barely recognizable... be perfectly lovreached. No - Duitsman ing falls desperdoubt the love ately short, and described in our deep longthis chapter is ing to be loved perfectly is so woefulthe essence of Who our Father in heaven is, but even this sense of per- ly unmet? Neither of these pursuits should ever be abandoned, but fection is lost as a result of our fallen nature. Indeed we are loved perfect- rather understood within the context of our deep brokenness as people, ly, but when was the last time your and the nature of our Father’s heart or mine was able to rest in this restorative work in us through faith full assurance of being loved by in our Lord Jesus Christ. While eterGod? The broken-ness of humanity nity will fully answer to what we long twists and knots the love of the Lord for, our experience in this life will until it is barely recognizable as the always be less than what we would perfection described in verses 4-8 of like. the above mentioned chapter. No wonder then our capacity to love and receive love is described in the word Jack Duitsman pastors Father’s Heart Foursquare Church in Kernville. picture: “see through a glass darkly.”
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■ 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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Mike Mencarini Courier Columnist I could give you all of the facts and numbers of the Shirley Fire but everyone in the media has and will give you that inforMencarini mation. I thought I would write my column a little differently. I was doing weed abatement in Bodfish about the time the fire started. I got the attention of my friend with whom I was working and showed him what I saw. We both had the same reply, this can’t be good, here we go, and it had to happen. In a matter of a couple of hours this fire was on its way downhill and straight for disaster. Thank whomever your higher power is that we are fortunate enough to have a well-trained and local U. S. Forest Service and the services of the Kern County Fire Department, the crews from B.L.M, Cal Fire, additional county Hot Shot crews, and crews from fire departments from all over the state, and some possibly from out-of- state. Also included on the front line are the men and women of law enforcement who handle the public. I apologize if I missed anyone. That is just
the men and women on the fire line. Behind the fire line is a whole other group of hard-working decision makers and those that figure the complex logistics of fighting a fire that isn’t easy to access and usually in unfriendly terrain. There are so many things that have to be considered, where to insert the hand crews, directing the aircraft, structure protection, food, lodging and public information. By now you get my point. You have by now noticed that Camp 9 is lit up like a small city. Well that is where the type 1 Incident team resides. This team is made up of men and women who are the best at what they do and that is choreograph fires. They come from all over and are at their fire destination in a very short time. I wish I had unlimited space so I could tell you about all the things that go on behind as well as on the actual fire line. In a nutshell, without all of these fine people we could have lost most of our community of Wofford Heights. As of writing this article, we who live in Wofford Heights can move on with our lives while those that fight these destructive events move on to the next one.
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■ Prayer Breakfast July 3 Each month The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Extension Unit, invites the community to join them in prayer for our community, the state and our nation. The Prayer Breakfast is held at Nelda’s in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. Families and members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join them in prayer. Arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. For more
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■ Roaming Reptiles July 10 See real reptiles at the Kern River Valley branch library at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 10. Call 760-549-2083 for additional information. To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, submissions must be received on Tuesday by 1 p.m. Events must be open to the public and cost must be listed. Items submitted onological order by event date and space available. Some event information gathered from KRVR, the chambers of commerce, or www.kernvalley.com.
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Pick of the Week “Like Father, Like Son” (Unrated) — A hardworking young couple receive a shock after their son is accepted into an elite school: The boy they have been raising and loving for six years is not their son, but was accidentally switched at birth. While two sets of parents and two young boys are pulled into an emotional situation, the film focuses on one of the fathers. Ryota (Masaharu Fukuyama) realizes that he is rather cold as a father, and his long work hours as an architect don’t necessarily make him a great provider for his son, Keita. This Japanese import draws its premise from real-life events, but comes across as more of an original drama than an adapted story. The movie delicately handles difficult questions about what makes a family, and how do imperfect people make the best decisions for children. “A Young Doctor's Notebook” (Mini-series) — A Russian doctor (Jon Hamm) revisits his old journal and gets pulled back into his early days as an overwhelmed young physician (Daniel Radcliffe) working in a hospital far away from everything. Apparently, practicing medicine in rural Russia around 1917 was a brutal, stomach-twisting business. The doctor’s older self (Hamm) has brief but entertaining
exchanges with the memory of his helpless younger self (Radcliffe). A mix of dark comedy and darker drama pervades these few episodes. There’s enough dry humor and lower-brow gags to keep you laughing for the entire season. However, there are stretches where it’s almost impossible to keep your eyes on the screen: amateur surgery in the early 20th century was a very messy business. “Afflicted” (R) — Hey, everyone! Somebody just made a new foundfootage horror movie that isn’t boring crap! Just when I thought the genre had been picked clean, along comes a little flick about Clif and Derek -- two Canadian pals documenting their yearlong trip around the world. Somewhere along the way, Derek gets attacked while hooking up with a one-night-stand, and he starts displaying odd symptoms. As the duo continue their travels, Derek develops inhuman strength and a weird skin condition. Things escalate viscerally, paying off in a horror flick that makes you best friends with a monster. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chops on one side for three minutes, turn and cook for two minutes. Remove chops from pan and drain fat. Add salsa, chilies and cumin to skillet and stir. Add pork chops to sauce, lower heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, turning once halfway through. Serve with rice or noodles. Four servings.
With great appreciation the Fish and Game Habitat Club would like to recognize and thank all the clubs, merchants, individuals and volunteers for helping us with the 27th Annual Kids Fishing Derby June 7th, 2014. Without your help we would not be able to put on a FREE Kids Fishing Derby for the kids age 4-14
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Bodfish Bob’s Pulled Pork Barbecue Bodfish Bob’s Chili Pork Chops 4 lean pork chops 20 oz. can creamed corn 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp chili powder 1/8 tsp pepper 1 tsp instant minced onion 1/4 cup sweet pepper flakes 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 T melted butter Trim excess fat from pork chops. Rub each side with a little salt and pepper. Brown chops in melted pork fat. Place in casserole. Combine corn, salt, chili powder, pepper, onion and pepper flakes. Spoon over chops. Cover casserole and bake 35 minutes in 350 degree oven. Blend bread crumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle over casserole and bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer. Bodfish Bob’s Salsa Pork Chops 4 boneless pork loin chops 1 T vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups chunky salsa 1 4 ounce can diced green chilies 1/2 tsp ground cumin
4 pound pork roast 2 onions, sliced 1 onion, chopped 5 or 6 cloves 2 cups water 16 oz of your favorite barbecue sauce salt and pepper Place one sliced onion at the bottom of crock pot. Stud pork roast with cloves and season with salt and pepper. Place roast in on top of sliced onion. Cover with the second sliced onion and add enough water to fill pot 2/3of the way. Cover and cook on low 8 to 12 hours or overnight. Remove roast. Remove and discard cloves, bone and fat as well as any water, onions and grease remaining. When meat is cool enough to handle, use a fork or your fingers to pull it apart until the entire roast is shredded. Return the pulled pork to the crock pot. Mix in the chopped onion and barbecue sauce and cover. Heat on high for 1 to 3 hours or until the onions are soft. Serve on large, crusty buns. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com
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Tips to help sell a listing Matt Freeman Courier Columnist Part 1 of 5 parts: It’s been a good couple of years for Real Estate in the Kern River Valley. We have seen market stabilization and an Freeman increase in the volume of sales overall compared to the doldrums of 2008-09. The big metro areas statewide have seen an increase in values due to a lack of supply. We have not seen that so much here in the Valley although the Bakersfield market did appreciate in value in 2013. Depending on the market niche for our local area, sales are either pretty brisk or slow. Sick built 3 bedroom, 2 bath homes in decent condition for under $100K sell very fast while vacant land and buildable lots, are sitting for long periods. So we definitely are not in the crazy days of 2005-07 in terms of the market but we are back to a good stable local market with foreclosures and short sales being reduced by quite a bit over the last 24 months. As a seller, it’s important in a market that has moderate to high inventory to be able to make your property stand out to both real estate agents and buyers. Over the next five weeks I will go into detail about how to do that and get your property looked at and sold!
No. 1 Cleanliness This week, I want to touch on cleanliness in listing a property for sale. If a seller is listing a property in a vibrant market, where it takes just a few days to get multiple bids and there is a lack of inventory, the tidy appearance and cleanliness of a listing matters less. However, in a market like our local one here, where sales are steady, but there is still a large amount of inventory and choice for buyer’s first impressions mean everything. The first time a buyer sees a home, they will form an instant opinion, one that oftentimes is difficult for them to change. So, make sure the home is tidy, inside and out. Make sure there is no clutter, bad smells, dirty clothes lying out, debris in the yard or home, pet mess, etc. My advice to my listing clients regarding cleanliness is to basically ask them to pretend they are a buyer, and walk through their house with that mindset. Our home is our home, and it is a place we should feel comfortable in and able to come into at the end of the day and kick off our shoes and have dinner and generally take it easy. But we want a potential buyer to have that same comfort level when they first see a listing. Simple things matter, and general common sense cleanliness is one of them. 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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Free ACA (ObamaCare) Assistance Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist “Covered California,” the state agency responsible for enrolling us into the federally mandated health insurance plans Thal announced that 40 percent of all enrollments were assisted by licensed and certified insurance agents specially trained to work with the individual plans available through Covered California. Another 40 percent enrolled online without help and 20 percent were enrolled through an assortment of other agencies. With the congested phone lines for assistance at Covered California, it was a frustrating and confusing time for many which hasn’t ended. Fluctuation of income can become a problem. With the increase in the definition of the Federal Poverty Level, many people who qualified originally for the ACA plans are now eligible for Medi-Cal and you can’t have both. Medi-Cal trumps the ACA plan, so, those people who can least afford health insurance, can unwittingly remain on their ACA plan, and no longer qualify for the tax credits. They will probably be unaware of this until next April when they file their tax returns, and then learn that instead of a refund, they will get a big tax bill, as they must pay for their health insurance at the full cost!
Up to one-third of ACA subsidy recipients may have to make repayments to the government. And the Obama Administration has launched an effort to “resolve questions” about the eligibility of “hundreds of thousands of people with subsidized health insurance.” Unlike the cost of a plumber or electrician, ACA certified health insurance agents are licensed and available to the consumer at no cost. Agents are paid by the insurance companies, and there is nothing added to your cost. The only snag is, it takes time to get the “Broker of Record” paperwork submitted and recorded. This is something that the do-it-yourselfer should do now, before there are any problems. I can almost promise that there will be questions and problems…if not now, in the future. Did you know that if your household has an increase in income during 2014, it may adversely affect your tax bill in April 2015? If you are not getting any tax credits, there are many other health plans to choose from that Covered California is not showing on their website. Is your doctor and specialists on your current plan? Are they on other plans? These are just some of the questions your certified and licensed health insurance agent can provide. Just call for an appointment. 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.
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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Sports Quiz By Chris Richcreek 1. In 2013, A.J. Pierzynski became the fourth catcher to have 13 consecutive seasons of 100 games caught. Name two of the other three. 2. Name the last team to have three 20-game winners in the same season. 3. In 2012, Notre Dame’s Manti Te'o became the third college football defensive player to finish second in the Heisman Trophy voting. Who were the first two? 4. In 2012-13, Miami’s LeBron James recorded his seventh season of at least 2,000 points, 500 rebounds and 500 assists. Who else did it six times? 5. Cam Ward is the all-time leader in games played in goal for the Carolina Hurricanes, with 461. Who is second? Answers: 1. Johnny Bench, Bill Dickey and Brad Ausmus. 2. The 1973 Oakland A's -- Ken Holtzman, Catfish Hunter and Vida Blue. 3. Alex Karras of Iowa (1957) and Hugh Green of Pitt (1980). 4. Oscar Robertson. 5. Arturs Irbe, with 309.
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Solstice, Continued from page 1 overhead of the equator all year long. Only a slight change would occur as the earth makes its slightly elliptical orbit around the sun. The earth is farthest from the sun about July 3. This point is known as the aphelion and the earth is 94,555,000 miles away from the sun. The perihelion takes place about January 4 when the earth is a mere 91,445,000 miles from the sun.
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During spring and fall, the earth’s axis is pointing sideways so both hemispheres have moderate weather and the rays of the sun are directly overhead the equator. Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5 degrees latitude south) there really are no seasons as the sun is never very low in the sky so it stays warm and humid (“tropical”) year-round. Only those people in the upper latitudes north and south of the tropics experience seasons.
Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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, AuditorController-County 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, AuditorController-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, AuditorController-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: 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, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier June 13, 20, 27 and July 4, 2014.
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Color run - Tanker 910, a DC-10 operated by Cal Fire from McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento drops fire retardent on the Shirley Fire.
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fire was the kind of fire usually seen in late fall, not in mid-June, because of the drought. He said how lucky we were this time that there were no other fires burning at the same time in the state, freeing up additional resources to assist. Marshall reminded all that this winter, when it rains, there will be a fair amount of debris flow, so be ready. He also urged the crowd to continue with hazard reduction on their own properties. Incident commander Pincha-Tulley said that fire maps and strategies are based on a Prussian Military model with concentric districts, to eliminate the problem with the road names on the maps don’t not always matching the road signs found on the ground. She said that Tuesday’s wind was helpful in testing the lines to determine that they
Shirley Fire by the numbers: ■ 2,646 Acreage burned ■ 2 Support planes ■ 6 Tankers ■ 10 Helicopters ■ 110 Engines ■ 4 Dozers ■ 12 water tenders ■ 1,613* Fire line personnel ■ 36 Hand crews ■ 4 Stuctures lost, 1 damaged ■ 0 Lives lost ■ $8,180,492 Estimated cost *plus support personnel.
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