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Friday high 88° Mostly sunny Friday low 58° Mostly clear Saturday high 94° Sunny Saturday low 62° Mostly clear Sunday high 98° Sunny

Wofford Heights opens the community to everyone during Independence Day weekend Saturday and Sunday July 5 and 6.

Sunday low 64° Mostly clear National Weather Service

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The 1st Annual Wofford Heights Block Party, presented by the Kern River Community of Wofford Heights offers two days of family fun, food and games for all valley residents and visitors during Independence Day Weekend.

Many attend the free "Fireworks Display Over the Lake" in the Kern River Valley, annually held on the Saturday nearest the 4th of July, around 9 p.m.

Wofford Heights will now provide the public with fun things to do while waiting for the explosive display. Stop in

at the information booth at Greenhorn Express and get all the day's details for the "Block Party" on Saturday July 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and then again Sunday July 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Begining with the Nuui Cunni Native American Culture Center and ending with Lakeshore Lodge. There will be multiple food locations, vendors, art and craft exhibits, local information booths, and music all along the Boulevard.

This will be a great way to enjoy the time before the fireworks show and start the summer season on a high note. Barbecues with a

wide variety of food choices will be offered at Nuui Cunni, Chatterbox Cafe, Elks Lodge, Charlie's Market, Greenhorn Grill Express and the Lakeshore Farmers Market.

Additional stops include: Campfire Market in Allen's Plaza, Harry's Bar, The Reel Cinema Theater and New Life Church. At New Life, there will be booths where you can where you can be introduced to CERT, Keepers of the Kern, Friends of the Kern River Hatchery, Kern County Sheriff's Citizen Patrol, and See Party, page 12

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ple were ready for some action.

Being a partner Rex and with the Forest Barbara Hinkey Service and BLM were sparked into has given Keepers doing something the opportunity to about what was be a part of forest happening to our planning, commuriver and lake after nity participation participating in the and a growing Annual KRV Pride number of volunDay sponsored by teers and supportThomas Refuse ers.

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The Shirley fire is now 100 percent contained. The fire will continue to burn in the interior (middle of burned area, away from the edge) and produce smoke which will be visible throughout the valley.

This interior burning does not pose a threat to the perimeter.

When referring to a wildland fire, a fire is contained when a fuel break has been completed around the perimeter of the fire and mopped up well into the interior.

The forest closure for the areas around the fires will temporarily remain in place since hazards such as falling trees and smoldering stumps are still present and crews will still be working on mop up and rehabilitation.

However, nearly all of the world class recreational opportunities on the Kern River Ranger District and vicinity were not affected by the fires.

Camping, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, hiking, and special traditional events are some of the many activities that attract visitors year round.

For those who do come to enjoy the spectacular mountains, streams, and valleys, please remember that fire restrictions are in effect.

The more than 1,600 firefighters that worked on the Shirley Complex would like to express their sincere gratitude to the residents and businesses in the Kern Valley for their heartfelt support.

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Red Cross provides support Amy Mayer, American Red Cross Courier FYI As fire crews worked through the night to finish containing the Shirley Fire, the American Red Cross Kern Chapter wrapped up operations at the Lake Isabella evacuation shelter. Now the local Red Cross is asking for help in locating the families who may have been displaced if their homes were among the structures burned in the fire.

Red Cross volunteers provide assistance to families impacted by home fires, often providing lodging, food and clothing assistance, as well as immediate referrals and resources. Residents who are permanently displaced because of the Shirley Fire are encouraged to contact the local office if in need of assistance.

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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

■ 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

Pam Stewart Jack Duitsman Mike Mencarini Dave Ramsey Harry Thal

Photographers Michael Batelaan Ad Production Michael Batelaan Advertising Sales Robert Bowman Valerie Minoux Sara Wakeman Business Office Sara Wakeman Distribution Ron Benson Webmaster Mike Ludiker Advertising policies Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time without cause.

Cancellations or rejection shall not preclude payment on similar advertising previously run. The Kern River Courier is not liable for errors or omissions in copy or an advertisement beyond the cost of the actual space occupied by the error. Publisher reserves the right to place the words “advertisement” or “paid content” on any advertisement or copy that appears to resemble editorial matter.

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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

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

Mondays

■ 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

Tuesdays

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

■ 8 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville United 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

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■ Lantern light tour and ghost hunt June 28 Silver City Ghost Town will be hunting ghosts on Saturday June 28 from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd in Bodfish.

The cost is $12 per person (all ages). Payment methods are cash only at gate night of event or advance tickets by credit card. For questions or to purchase advance tickets contact 760-379-5146. facebook.com/silvercityghosttown; email is ghosttown@verizon.net.

(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

Wednesdays

■ 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

Thursdays

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

■ 8 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Riverside Park. 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.

■ 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 First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1. When donating, bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least three hours prior to donating. Remember to wait one year after tattoos and body piercings and you must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs.

■ 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 information, call 760-379-4600.

■ Lantern light tour and ghost hunt July 4 Silver City Ghost Town will be hunting ghosts on Friday July 4 from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd in Bodfish. The cost is $12 per person (all ages). Payment methods are cash only at gate night of event or advance tickets by credit card. For questions or to purchase advance tickets contact 760379-5146. facebook.com/silvercityghosttown; email is ghosttown@verizon.net ■ Wofford Heights block party July 5 and 6 Join the participating Wofford Heights stops for a block party before the fireworks and on Sunday. There will be live music, friends, games, food, and fun! Visit local businesses on Wofford Blvd. from Nuui Cunni Native American Center, to the the Lakeshore Farmer's Market. Produced by the Kern River Community of Wofford Heights.

■ Fireworks extravaganza July 5 Watch fireworks over the lake July 5. 102.5 KCNQ will broadcast patriotic music to go with the fireworks show on July 5th. We encourage those around the lake to turn on their radios for musical accompaniment that will go for main fireworks show. The music will stop so that we may enjoy the finale on its own. Call 760-379-5236 for more information.

■ 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.

■ First Baptist Church of Kernville Game Night, July 11 4th Anniversary celebration! Come join the fun and play board games, be in competitions, and win prizes at the First Baptist Church of Kernville Game Night, starting at 6 p.m. Bring a snack to share and an appetite for play. Call John Cole for more information at 760-223-1036.

■ Elks honor first responders July 12 The Kern River Valley Elks Lodge #2358 is having a BBQ to honor first responders and want the people of the Kern Valley to join in the festivities. The BBQ will be at the Elks park, located behind the Lodge in Wofford Heights Saturday July 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hamburgers $4 and hot dogs $2 including a variety of salads. Call Bruce Simpson at 760-376-3962 for more information.

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scheduled to rocket over the lake from Engineer’s Point on Saturday, July 5, at approximately 9 p.m. But the size and shape of It’s that time this year’s (and next year’s) display, again to dig deep as always, will be determined by and shell out a funds collected through next fireworks donaweekend. tion. The more The Kern River Valley Chamber money that is of Commerce has placed big red raised for the fireBatelaan firecracker canisters for donations works show, the at business locations around the bigger the show!

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Yet the fireworks display, which For those willing to shell out for is funded entirely by donations, this explosive event, individual finds itself challanged to raise the shells can be sponsored by size as monetary fuse needed to reach the well, proving show’s ignition that when it point each This year I propose that for comes to fireyear. every ooh, aah and OMG works, size does This year I expressed, a donation of $1. be matter. The propose that contributed... more bucks the for every ooh, bigger the aah and OMG - Batelaan BANG! Shells expressed, a can be spondonation of $1 sored from $10 for a 2-inch shell, be contributed to pay for this and to a dam-buster (not literally, of next years show. Just think how course) 10-inch bombshell for much monies twenty minutes of $500. All funds go directly to the oooohhs, aaaahhhs and oooomyyfireworks purchase. godds would be rasied.

Fireworks donations can be You see, the phrases “the sky’s made at the Kern River Valley the limit” and “more bang for the Chamber of Commerce office at buck” truly apply when it comes to 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake this annual show, which is directly Isabella across from the Senior related to the amount of donations Center, by mail to KRVCC, P.O. received from individuals and Box 567, Lake Isabella, CA 93240businesses by the Chamber.

0567 or online using PayPal or The event sponsor, the Kern credit card at www.fireworks.

River Valley Chamber of kernrivervalley. com Commerce, is looking to light a fire under people for donations needed for the Saturday, July 5 Michael Batelaan is publisher of the show.

Kern River Courier. He can be reached The fireworks this year are at office@kernrivercourier .com

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When I was a youngster and listened to news on the radio, I remember one announcer's opening line.

He would say, "Stand by for views of the news Middleworth

by John B. Hughes". Then with stentorian tones John B. would give his comments about the day's news.

Then there was H.V. Kaltenbourne who would (in a very serious voice) tell us to "Stay tuned for an enlightened perspective on today's news," and would spend the next 15 minutes bringing us up to date.

Then at 9 p.m. we would tune in to "The Richfield News". The various newscasters would tell about the news of the day in and around the world as it had happened. My grandparents were in bed by then, as was I, so we heard the nightly news from there. I didn't really care about the news, but having to hear it anyway, I began to notice politics, current events and opinions, and because of that, it was tempting to participate in adult conversations... and occasionally I did.

My folks were Democrats, and I had decided to be a Republican. So I would listen for any tidbits of information regarding Republican views.

Unfortunately for me, this was the Franklin Roosevelt era and Congress and the airwaves were owned by the Democrats. But any gems of political news I could find for my side of the

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Those pesky rocks!

I enjoyed the article on the Kern Canyon by Rod Middleworth April 18 in the Courier. I usually find the drive pleasant and enjoy the scenery. Some people do not feel that the canyon is all that great.

An individual I used to work for moved to the Kern Valley from back east. People she talked to told her about the canyon and that she should take a look. Well, that is exactly what she did and she tried to take some pictures. As she later told me, she could not get any good pictures, "because of all the rocks!" Well, to each his (or her) own. The geology of the arid west is laid bare. That back east is mostly cloaked by vegetation. It can be a shock to those not used to it. I love telling this story. A little humor is good for all.

Sandra Wieser Southlake

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ticket was enough for me to have some heated arguments with my Grandparents.

Can you see the picture? Here I was, 9 years old, arguing with an adult about Roosevelt's "New Deal".

Heady stuff to a wet-behind-the-ears youngster.

These arguments would often end with the grownups saying to me, "Just wait till you're older, then you'll understand." But some things I still don't understand.

Anyway I digress. The point I was trying to make was that in the early days of radio news, we would have to wait for the actual broadcast before we knew what the broadcaster was going to talk about, or what earth shaking events had happened since the last broadcast.

Today it's another story, and television is the medium that most people use to hear and see the news. But now, all evening long we get little short bulletins telling us about the stories they are going to share with us on the 11 p.m. news. We even get to see several short scenes of what we're going to see. By the time we actually watch the news, we find out that they aren't spending near as much time on the actual story as they did telling us about what they were going to tell us about later!

By the time 11 p.m. rolls around we've seen almost everything they are going to show and say. So why take the time to watch or listen? Now I read the morning newspaper instead.

That way upsetting news doesn't disturb my sleep! Works for me!

Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

Got Used Oil? Cranes Waste Oil Inc. is accepting closed top containers up to 5 gallons and a drained used oil filter.

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Cerro Coso campuses closed in July Cerro Coso Community College announced that the Lake Isabella will be closed the month of July. The office at the Kern River Valley Campus in Lake Isabella will open on Friday, August 1.

Those planning to take classes at one of these campuses this fall are urged to register early. Call the campus today for information on placement exams, assessment, orientation, academic advising, financial aid, and registration.

Students who register early have the best chance of getting the classes they want. A complete list of fall classes is available online at cerrocoso.edu .

The staff at the Ridgecrest campus will be available at 760-384-6100 to assist during the month of July.

Cerro Coso Community College aims to prepare students for life-long success. The college offers a variety of courses including: day, evening, on-line, and accelerated classes to help students get the most from their education.

Arts Council of Kern holds ArtWalk Q&A meeting The Arts Council of Kern would like to invite the community to a meeting to discuss the Downtown ArtWalk.

They invite members of the art community and First Friday enthusiasts to discuss the new and improved ArtWalk procedures on Monday, June 30th at 5 p.m. at 1330 Truxtun Room 116, Bakersfield.

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Who is disabled?

Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist This piece is a follow-up to my 5/16, 30 and 6/13 articles about "Prejudice," "Normal," and "Why?" in which we think about people with disabilities.

Schlensker God loves and highly values every individual human being with equal passion. In Matthew 5:45, Jesus says that His Father, "causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous." And in 1 Timothy 2:4, Paul testifies that God "desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth."

That's good, because there's no one on earth who deserves anything from God: His love, His mercy, His grace, His forgiveness, or His providence.

The fact remains that we all need all of them because we are all sinful people living in a sin-tainted, cursed cosmos, and as the Bible tells us, everything wrong with the world was initiated by the disobedience and rebellion of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden (Romans 5:12). Thus nobody deserves anything from God ... except His wrath, rejection and punishment.

In my last article I wondered, "Why not?" be afflicted with some disability.

Correspondingly we might wonder "Why?" anyone might be endowed with some amazing talent, skill or abili-

ty. That's an equally answerless question. The best we can come up with for an answer is "so God can be glorified." And in the case of specially gifted or abled persons, the Bible does say that, "from everyone who has been given much shall much be required" (Luke 12:48). That means that to whom more abilities have been given, of that person more is expected. Giftedness, therefore, carries with it responsibility.

It turns out, then, that there's a sliding scale of giftedness among human beings. And that scale slides "up and down" and "sideways"; there's a variation in amount of giftedness and also a great variety in the nature of an individual's giftedness.

There are things I cannot do or you cannot do; we are all in some way "disabled." So in the bigger picture, people ought not to be classified as "abled" or "disabled" but recognize that everybody's differently abled.

And we praise and thank Jesus for His special ability to (as God) live the perfect life, which God demanded and we owed to Him, and for His special ability to (as Man) make the atoning human sacrifice, which brings us forgiveness of sins through faith in Him. And that forgiveness enables believers to live lives that give Him glory through whatever gifts and abilities God has provided.

Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Lake Isabella.

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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

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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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St. Peters Anglican Church Everyone is invited to come join us Sunday at 10:00am 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville 760-223-0348 Tom Hunt, Pastor

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

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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ 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.

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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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"Be Bear Aware"

CDFW Reminds Public to Stash Food and Trash Carol Singleton, CDFW Courier Outdoors The California Department of Fish and Wildlife reminds the public to act responsibly when in bear country.

Spring is the time of year when California's black bears emerge from their winter dens in search of food.

Because bears are attracted to anything edible or smelly, their search often leads them into campsites and residential neighborhoods, where trash and food is readily available.

There are an estimated 30,000 bears in California. Throughout spring and summer, CDFW receives many calls when bears break into homes, rummage through trash bins and raid campsites.

These bears are often labeled "nuisance" bears, but in reality they are just doing what comes naturally to them, foraging for food.

"Human-bear conflicts are largely the fault of humans. People need to adjust their behavior when they live and recreate in bear country," said Jesse Garcia, CDFW's Bear Program Manager. "It is absolutely necessary to secure food and trash receptacles to avoid attracting bears. Campers and residents can prevent expensive property damage, safeguard people from injury and save the lives of bears by exercising a little common sense. Bears that become habituated to humans or conditioned to eating our food and trash often have to be killed."

Tips for Bear-proofing your Home, Rental or Timeshare: Bears have keen noses and can smell an easy meal from miles away. They can easily tear a front door off its hinges if they smell food left out on the kitchen counter. The best defense against bear break-ins is not to attract them to your property by following these tips: ■ Purchase and properly use a bearproof garbage container.

■ Wait to put trash out until the morning of collection day.

■ Don't leave trash, groceries or animal feed in your car.

■ Keep garbage cans clean and deodorize them with bleach or ammonia.

■ Keep barbecue grills clean and stored in a garage or shed when not in use.

■ Only provide bird feeders during November through March and make them inaccessible to bears.

■ Don't leave any scented products outside, even non-food items such as suntan lotion, insect repellent, soap or candles.

■ Keep doors and windows closed and locked.

■ Consider installing motion-detector alarms, electric fencing or motion-activated sprinklers.

■ Harvest fruit off trees as soon as it is ripe, and promptly collect fruit that falls.

■ Securely block access to potential hibernation sites such as crawl spaces under decks and buildings.

Kern River Valley information Emergencies call ■ Ambulance ■ Fire ■ Law Enforcement ■ Search & Rescue ■ Lake Patrol ■ Forest Service

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Kern County Fire Stations

■ 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

Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Department McCray & Laurel Mountain Mesa 760-379-2681

Antler, Fin & Feather Report

Catfish, it’s whats for stringer Mike Mencarini Courier Columnist I know you have heard the old adage when given lemons make lemonade. Well when your favorite finned quarry isn't Mencarini in the mood, it's time to try for a different foe.

I have just the finned friend you should be looking for and it's the perfect time of the year.

Meet Mr. Catfish. He comes in blue, channel, bull head, and many other Mencarini varieties.

The prementioned species are what Isabella has to offer for the most part.

Catfish are in the spawn cycle during this time of year and Isabella has plenty of catfish for everyone who wants to catch fish. When you drive by the lake at night and see lanterns all a glow, you are most likely seeing local bank fishermen fishing for catfish. Don't think you have to fish only at night for these slick bottom feeders. They can be caught just about any time and just about anywhere around the lake.

Here is proof of that (see picture). In my right hand I'm holding a blue cat and a channel cat in my left. These cats were caught between 9 and 11

a.m. The blue cat will be released back in the lake. The channels will make it to the deep fryer.

For the first time in quite awhile I fished the river at Circle Park this week. As usual someone recognized me. They began to tell and then showed me a healthy 10 pound channel cat. The unusual side to this fish story was that it was caught at Half Way Campground which is located up river just past Headquarters Campground (see the other picture).

I also was told by a trusted source that a 53 pound catfish was caught this week. If and when I get the picture I will share it with you. If you have never seen a catfish that size you are in for a treat or a scare.

The bigger they get, the less Half Way catch attractive they become.

Here is the bottom line on fishing these hot summer days. Don't let the lack of catching fish frustrate you. Try changing your tactics and focus on what the lake is offering.

This time of year it's Mr. Catfish and he is hungry. Here is a tip for catching more and bigger cats, use smaller pieces of bait. More than a bite is too much.

Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and avid fisherman. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier.

Recreation information ■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive.

760-379-5646

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

General information ■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella Local: 760-379-5236 Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN

■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629 Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

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Calendar, Continued from page 2 ■ Free movie July 13 Come enjoy "Love's Abiding Joy," a Film by Michael Landon Jr. of a pioneer family whose faith and love are tested at 3 p.m. at the Kernville United Methodist Church; at Big Blue and Sirretta Streets.

■ Kern Transit July 18 Kern Transit is hosting public meetings to help you learn more about the upcoming changes in schedules and routes. To learn more attend at the Lake Isabella Senior Center on Friday July 18 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Kern Transit at 661-862-8850.

■ Habitat restoration workdays July 19 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 mi. north of Hwy 178 in Weldon. Contact Sean Rowe at srowe@audubon.org or call 760-378-2531 to RSVP. ■ E&M Reptile Show July 19 Come to the Kern River Valley branch library to see the E&M Reptile Show at 2:30 p.m. Call 760-549-2083 for more 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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A look at long-term marriage Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor

Pick of the Week “Le Week-End” (R) — Is there anything a jaunt to Paris can't fix?

How about the mold on a resentful marriage that's been growing for almost 30 years? Nick (Jim Broadbent) and Meg (Lindsay Duncan) are a sweet older English couple revisiting Paris, the site of their honeymoon years ago. They have quiet moments, tender moments, and a lot of bickering in some very nice restaurants.

The film is not the cutest or most lighthearted look at long-term marriage, but you end up connecting to the folks on screen. Broadbent and Duncan have the chemistry that makes you believe there really is 30 years of emotional clutter between them. Jeff Goldblum steals the show as the comic.

“Bad Words” (R) — An unrelenting jerk forces his way into a spelling bee circuit, inflicting his crudeness on innocent children and their families.

Jim Broadbent, Lindsay Duncan in "Le Week-End" Guy Trillby (Jason Bateman -- also the director) is unabashedly profane, sexist, racist, mean and also kind of funny. Thanks to a loophole, he's entered in a spelling bee where he competes grade-school children while an oddball journalist (Katherine Hahn) looks on in wonder. A boy becomes fascinated by the miscreant, whose barbarism doesn't bother him.

This is Jason Bateman's first time directing, and he's given himself quite a role. If you can't handle a character whose primary behavior is cursing in front of children, then you can skip this one. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Health Insurance Matters

Need health insurance now?

Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Before I get into this, there is a general misconception that insurance is designed to pay your expenses. You cannot purchase auto insurance after Thal the wreck.

The concept of insurance is for the collective community to put money into a pool. The pool grows monthly, as monthly premiums are accumulated. The insurance company deducts from this pool their expenses.

So, with health insurance, until recent legislation, only healthy people were allowed to participate, giving the pool a chance to grow and accumulate cash. Then and only then, if a participant had medical expenses, the pool of funds was there to assist with the medical bills. To what extent the pool was available was directly proportional to the contributions received. If the participant wanted liberal benefits (withdrawal privileges) he/she made larger monthly contributions. If a person wanted small contributions, there withdrawal was more limited, and a greater personal expense would be incurred.

Much of this changed with the enactment of the "Affordable Care Act" also referred to as ObamaCare.

This plan is for people not on other federal programs such as Medicare or

Medi-Cal. Now, anybody with any condition can join the pool if not in another government program. So, how do you keep people from not participating and then join immediately following an accident or unfavorable diagnosis?

Today we have only a limited time to join a plan. November 15 to March 15. Coverage will not begin until January 1, 2015 the earliest or a month or more following. As there will be people entering the system with medical problems, the federal government is compensating the insurance companies with subsidies to offset the losses.

As a penalty, those who waited and joined later than when first available to them, they will have to pay additional taxes when they file their 2014 tax return in April, 2015.

For those people who want health insurance now, there are plans available which will cover you until January 2015 when the ACA plan of your choice will be effective, assuming you enroll in November. These short term temporary plans have restrictions, do not cover pre-existing conditions, and only offer limited benefits. They are perfect for people who just recently woke up realizing they don’t have coverage.

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Social Security announces new fraud prevention unit Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, announced the establishment of a centralized fraud prevention unit in New York City to identify potential fraud and detect fraud trends that can be applied to disability cases nationwide. This unit consists of experienced disability examiners who are currently involved in the re-review of disability medical decisions resulting from recent indictments in Puerto Rico and New York City.

This first-of-its-kind unit will start with 20 disability examiners at the Addabbo Federal Building in Jamaica, New York. Based on the trends found in the Puerto Rico and New York cases,

along with further analysis of doctors' reports, the unit will use their findings to help create the systems and data analytics that Social Security will use for disability applications nationwide. As these systems develop and begin to identify new cases of potential fraud, the New York fraud prevention unit will analyze those cases to prevent fraud from happening before the agency makes a disability decision and authorizes payments.

If a member of the public suspects fraud, they should contact the Social Security Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271, or visit oig.ssa.gov and click on "Report Fraud or Abuse."

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.

Talking About Real Estate

Tip to help sell a listing to see the house, not its contents or the seller they want to know about the property. If they are curious they will ask, or their agent will. The Part 2 of 5 goal of a seller should to be to make Presence during a buyer feel welcome above all else, a showing because many buyers feel like they This is one issue are intruding even with their agent that real estate with them. It's important for a agents always talk buyer to feel like the place is not just amongst themFreeman a house they are looking at, but selves about but home, their home. oftentimes don't My advice to my sellers, and this inform their sellers of. What should is just me, other agents may be difa seller do when a potential buyer ferent, is to treat the buyers like they with their agent shows up to view would want to be treated. Make the home? Should they give a tour sure the house is tidy, introduce of the house? Should they go room yourself, tell the to room with the buyers and their potential buyers Remember, the buyers are there agent you will and show them be in the front everything there to see the house, not its contents or the seller they want to know about room or outside is to see? Or on the porch if should they take the property. they have any more of a hands- Freeman questions and off approach? tell them they Well the are free to look around and explore. answer to that question is both yes Maybe leave some drinks and no. We always recommend that or snacks out for them or somea seller kind of sit back and let the thing but be sure that the house is buyers have their space. Let the the focus of their visit, not the seller buyer's agent do their thing, they themselves. I have seen it time and are there to show the house and time again, all agents have, examthey already have a rapport with ples of sellers actually talking buyers their clients. At the same time, we out of a purchase! It happens, be recommend that a seller is available friendly but back off and let the buyto answer any of a buyer's question ers and their agent do their thing. or concerns or those of their agent.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A shift in opinion regarding a workplace situation could go a long way in vindicating the stand you've taken. But be aware that a satisfactory resolution could still be a long way off.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) It's not like you to choose the easy way rather than the right way to do things. So, follow your instincts and feel assured they will lead you to the right decision.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Hold off on making a personal commitment until you find out what it really entails and whose interests are actually involved. There could be hidden facts you need to know.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A new friend offers an unexpected opportunity that could lead to a career change. Check carefully and consider getting an assessment from someone familiar with this field.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A surprising discovery leads to mixed reactions from those involved in the "revelation." But as you come to appreciate the truth, you'll be able to also come to terms with your feelings.

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A personal relationship seems to be demanding more than you feel you're able to give. Best advice: Confront the issue. You could find the situation surprisingly easy to work through.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Resist being pressured into meeting your self-imposed deadline. This is important if you really feel that taking more time to finish a project could save time in the long run.

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Announcements, Continued from page 3 This meeting is for those with questions about the process and terms of the application, and to clarify any confusion about what is and what is not allowed to sell. They now realize that they were not clear in the application. They invite you to bring your questions to this meeting where the Executive Director David Gordon will lead a detailed information session about what to expect from the Arts Council of Kern. They encourage your input and comments; the ACK wants to improve the process and to make it easier to access all original art in Bakersfield.

Permits will be available at the end of the meeting. There are spaces still

Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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, AuditorController-County 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, 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: 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.

ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: ALL HAT AND NO CATTLE (2014- B2362) Street address of business: 11019 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238.

Mailing address of Business: 11019 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Michael Keeling/Project: X, Inc., 8408 Radiant Way, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 04/30/2014.

This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 05/30/2014. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: June 27, July 4, 11 and 18, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SPARKS (2014 - B3124) Street address of principal place of business: 11019 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238.

Mailing address of business: 11019 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238.

REGISTRANT: Michael Keeling/Project: X, Inc., 8408 Radiant Way, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

Date the business commenced: 05/30/2014.

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: Michael Keeling, CEO-Owner.

This statement filed on 05/30/2014.

Expires 05/30/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier June 27, July 4, 11 and 18, 2014.

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available in the footprint. The Arts Council of Kern has heard your concerns thus far and updated the application for First Friday ArtWalk. This application can be found at kernarts.org under "First Friday Application." You can also pick up an application or come in with questions by making an appointment with the office, call 661-324-9000.

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.

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.

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The Kern County Veterans Service Department and the Veterans of Kern County Inc. non-profit organization "want you!" to help them locate women to be honored at the 2014 "Rosie the Riveter" Reunion this coming September (exact date to be announced).

"Rosie the Riveter" is the popular term for women who entered male dominated trades during World War II. Many of these women worked in factories making munitions and military supplies while men were away at war. In doing so, Rosie the Riveters joined the effort to preserve American freedom. Anyone with the knowledge of Kern County "Rosie the Riveters" is asked to contact volunteer coordinator Michele Steiber at 661-868-7321 or send an email to info4vets@co.kern.ca.us.

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Sean Collins Special to the Courier

Lupine street fire claims home Capt. Sean Collins, KCFD Courier Just in On June 24 at 11:50 a.m. fire crews were dispatched to a double wide mobile home fire on the 2600 block of Lupine Street in Lake Isabella. On arrival, firefighters were faced with the structure approximately fully involved with fire. The heat and flames were being pushed by the prevailing winds onto an adjacent structure, which was 25% involved several small spot fires were beginning to involve vegetation around the property. Rio Bravo Crew 7, our local Interagency Hotshot Crew arrived on scene and set to work assisting fire crews. Firefighters made an aggressive attack on the structure fire and protected the adjacent home and garage.

Firefighting efforts were made more dangerous when live electrical wires were in the close vicinity and gusting wind fanned the flames. Four structures were threatened and one was destroyed.

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They will also have an arts and crafts exhibit area featuring artisists from the Kern River Valley Art Association.

There will be local bands and strolling singers, karaoke and a DJ to entertain the crowds throughout the

Keepers, Continued from page 1 Kern River deserves more than what it has been getting and they plan to continue to do all that is possible to preserve and protect it.

Education is high on the priority list.

Those who use our valley for pleasure and recreation need to learn of the dangers of not being responsible for the trash and human waste they are leaving. "The Kern River is not a toilet nor is it a place to just play and go," Rex Hinkey said. "Abuse it and lose it" is a mantra to be listened to."

This week, at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce officer installation dinner, Keepers of the Kern was chosen as the organization Volunteer of the Year by the Chamber, and also received commendations from Congressman

value was destroyed by the fire and $250,000 structure value was saved.

The homeowner was at home at the time of the fire, a representative from the Salvation Army responded, but offers of help were declined.

Five engines, two patrols, four overhead and one fire crew responded to this fire. A total of 39 personnel were involved. Southern California Edison, USFS/SQF, and Liberty Ambulance cooperated with the Kern County Fire Department.

Due to the swift actions of the first arriving crews, this fire was prevented from becoming a fast moving fire affecting several home in close proximity.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation; however, an electrical short circuit cannot be ruled out at this time. Residents are reminded to maintain their properties and if at any time lights begin to flicker for no reason or appliances lose power momentarily, please have your home checked by a certified electrician.

more information on how to prepare for and respond to a wildfire can download the Red Cross Wildfire smartphone app to access latest news and to prepare for possible evacuations. Just search for "Red Cross Wildfire" in the app store.

The Red Cross has been able to assist those in need during thanks to generous donations which can be made by visiting redcross.org or calling the local office at 661-324-6427. two day event.

Wofford Heights invites everyone, locals and visitors alike, to come out and have a great time with the entire family, meet new friends and neighbors.

For more information about this fantastic way to enjoy your Independence Day weekend getaway, contact the event committee chair, Elaine Kennedy at 805-341-5632 or email cafechatterbox@yahoo.com. See you on the Boulevard in Wofford Heights.

Kevin McCarthy, and Senator Jean Fuller.

The Hinkeys and all their supporters are all thrilled, humbled and overwhelmed by the honors given Keepers at the Kernville Chamber Installation Dinner. They don't think they could have gotten this far were it not for so many faithful volunteers and supporters. There are about 100 faithful volunteers and 500 members. The Hinkeys thank all those who have helped to make Keepers of the Kern a force to reckon with when it comes to the environmental health of our valley.

For more information you can contact Rex Hinkey at 360-324-8178 and Barbara Hinkey at 360-556-2330.

Donations can be mailed to Keepers of the Kern/KRVR at P.O. Box 1193 Kernville, CA 93238.