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"Making a Difference"

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Kids Fishing Derby Saturday

National Volunteer Award goes to Bodfish Resident BLM California State Director Jim Kenna presented the national “Making a Difference” Volunteer Award to Bodfish resident Ted Brummer last week.

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Michael Batelaan Courier Recognition The Bureau of Land Management presented its prestigious "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Awards for outstanding volunteer service in 2014 on BLM-

Dog show is dog-gone fun!

Michael Batelaan Courier Gone fishing The 2015 Free Kids Fishing Derby happens Saturday June 6 at the Kids' Trout Pond Headquarters, Auxiliary Dam on Hwy 178 in Lake Isabella.

If you are the parent or guardian of a child between the ages of 3 and 15 who likes adventure this free event is for you.

Sponsored by the Fish and Game Habitat Club of the Kern River Valley and other organizations the day includes lunch.

There will be a random drawing for prizes. Adults can eat too, for a small donation.

Register Friday June 5 from 3 to 6 p.m., or Saturday morning from 6 to 9 a.m. For information, call Dick Miller at 760379-9114 or Ken Kasham at 760-3791222, or email fishandgamehabitatclub@gmail.com.

Don't miss out on all the fun!

If you would like to get involved with the Fish and Game Habitat Club, the group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Lake Isabella Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. people

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managed lands last Thursday. Among the recipients of the award were Ted Brummer, a recreation and visitor services volunteer at the Keysville Special Recreation Management Area.

Top BLM leaders,

including BLM California State Director Jim Kenna, recognized Brummer and other award winners from across the nation during a national event held via live video teleconference.

Kenna and others recognized Ted's contributions

at a recognition event held at the BLM's Bakersfield Field Office.

Staff at the BLM's headquarters in Washington, D.C. hosted the conference, which connected to

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the gate. Proceeds from this show support the Kern River Valley Elks No. 2358 scholarship fund.

Barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers will be available throughout the show. Dogs will be judged in multiple categories from "cutest" to "most spots," with winners receiving a beautiful rosette ribbon. There is a $5 entry fee for every three categories entered.

Winners can be photographed with their award following the judging, at no additional charge. A trophy, sponsored by the Kernville

Animal Hospital, will be awarded to the "Best of Show."

Feel free to bribe the judges at any time before or during the show. Multiple bribes are welcome. Bribing after the show is pointless, but still allowed.

The prizes, according to the show co-chair, Pat Terrell, "are doggone great!"

For the protection of all participants, please make sure your dog has up-to-date vaccinations. Dogs displaying aggressiveness will not be permitted to participate.

Is your favorite canine companion the cutest in the Valley? Or is it the furriest? Does it have the longest nose, or maybe the shortest tail?

The Kern River Valley Ladies of the Elks are hosting their 8th annual dog show at the Elk's picnic area behind the Elks Lodge, 6708 Wofford Blvd., in Wofford Heights from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Ladies of the Elks Saturday June 6. The 8th Annual Dog Show public (and pooches) are welcome. Registration Wofford Heights begins at 10 a.m. inside Saturday June 6

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Friday high 79° Warm with showers Friday low 56° Clear Saturday high 81° Warm with clouds Saturday low 58° Clear Sunday high 87° Mostly sunny Sunday low 60° Clear Accuweather.com

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar.

Pastor Dan Schlensker overqualified this week.

Real dog-gone treats for this week; Bitsy’s Bits

Join in the fun & games on the Courier puzzle pages.

Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.

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Community floods Drought Response Plan meeting Michael Batelaan Courier Cover story About 220 people filled the Moose Lodge in Lake Isabella May 27 to hear about how Cal Water is

implementing the state drought mandates.

Cal Water's Schedule 14.1 filing, which establishes household and business water budgets and associated enforce-

ment measures in order to achieve state-mandated water use reductions necessitated by historic drought conditions, became effective on June 1, after a 30-day review

by the California Public Utilities Commission.

"Our customers are being required by the

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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 43,456 acre-feet 2014 Reservoir peak 80,737 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 323 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 337 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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■ Squirrel Valley yard sale June 6 Don’t miss your chance to find a treasure at the 14th annual Squirrel Valley-wide yard sales starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 6.

Pick up a map outside of Mountain Mesa Market at Highway 178 at McCray Road. The map will be available after 7:30 a.m. on Saturday.

■ Keepers of the Kern clean up June 8 and 9 Keepers of the Kern invite you to join them for a couple of hours and be a Trash Warrior..

Meet at Headquarters Campground at 8 a.m. each day at the parking area above Riverkern just north of Kernville. For questions and to RSVP, call 760-376-2963 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com.

■ Kids Fishing Derby June 6 The 28th annual Kids’ Fishing Derby at Wofford Heights Park is on Saturday, June 6.

Free for all children. Lunch is included. For information, call Dick Miller at 760-379-9114 or Ken Kasham at 760-379-1222.

■ Assistance for Veterans June 9 The Bakersfield Vet Center provides counseling services to our Veterans living in remote areas of Kern County. The Bakersfield Vet Center counselor will be at the Senior Center/Veterans Hall from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

For those Veterans attending the Bakersfield

Regular activities Fridays

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

■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272.

■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871.

■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.

■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760379-4112.

■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.

■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Saturdays

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sundays

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

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

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

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

Mondays

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesdays

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

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

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

760-379-1129.

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

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

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

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

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

Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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

Wednesdays

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

■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762.

■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.

■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304.

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

■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.

■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa.

760-376-3138.

■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.

■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders VFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086.

■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band.

■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178

Thursdays

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

760-379-2556, ext. 601.

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

760-379-3877.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bingo Guide

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

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

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

VA Clinic for counseling, their families, and any Veteran that feels the need to readjust to civilian life after combat theatre service, call at 661-323-VETS (8387) to make an appointment.

■ Keepers of the Kern clean up June 11 Keepers of the Kern invite you to join them for a couple of hours and be a Trash Warrior. Meet at Keyesville South Recreation at 9 a.m. by dumpster just south of the bridge on #155. For questions and to RSVP, call 760-376-2963 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com.

■ Keepers of the Kern clean up June 13 Keepers of the Kern invite you to join them for a couple of hours and be a Trash Warrior.

Meet at Headquarters Campground at 8:30 a.m. We will meet up with California Land Management at Corral Creek Day Use and participate in their annual Clean Up Day. A lunch will be served

by CLM when we are done. PLEASE RSVP

by June 11 for lunch. For questions and to RSVP, call 760-376-2963 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com.

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

Distribution starts at 8 a.m.

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

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

Breakfast is optional. Call 760-379-4600.

■ Fireworks July 4 Fireworks over Lake Isabella at dusk, Sponsored by the Kern River valley Chamber of Commerce.

■ Veteran Assistance July 14 The Bakersfield Vet Center provides counseling services to our Veterans living in remote areas of Kern County.

The Bakersfield Vet Center counselor will be at the Senior Center/Veterans Hall from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14 for counseling any Veteran who feels the need to readjust to civilian life after service in a combat theatre and their families. Call at 661-323VETS (8387) to make an appointment.

■ KRV Collaborative July 23 There will not be a Kern River Valley Collaborative meeting in July. It will resume in August. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org.

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

Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received on Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed.

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Some event information is gathered from the chambers and KRVR.

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Community

Read to the Rhythm!

The Kern County Library launched its Read to the Rhythm! Summer Reading Challenge on June 1. During the next two months, the Kern River Valley Branch in Lake Isabella will host a range of free activities for children, teens, and adults that encourage and support a love of reading. Participants also can win prizes for reaching their reading goals. We are excited to announce this year that we are having our first reading program for adults!

Yes, adults will earn prizes for reading!

Themed events at KRV will include a kickoff carnival on Saturday, June 6 beginning at 2 p.m.; Steve Martin's Working Wildlife Saturday, June 27 at 2 p.m. and in July some great programs such as E&M Reptiles on July 18 and Stone Soup Story Theatre on July 24. Be sure and stop by the branch for a complete listing of the summer lineup or visit their website at kerncountylibrary.org or their Facebook page under 'Kern River Valley Branch Library'.

While we plan to have loads of fun this summer, there is also a serious side to summer reading.

Research has shown that reading over the summer prevents summer reading loss. Studies also indicate students who read recreationally outperformed those who didn't. Students read more when they can choose materials based on their own interests. Our libraries are committed to supporting lifelong learning and educational enrichment for all families.

Medal of Merit Kernville Fire Captain Glen Maki will receive the Medal of Merit for exemplary, meritorious off-duty actions, protecting lives and property during the Way Fire in Wofford Heights. The award will be presented Friday, June 12 at the Kern County Administrative Center in the Board Chambers at 6 p.m.

Several other awards will be presented at the ceremony. Audience dress is business casual. For information contact Deputy Chief John Silliman at 661330-0123.

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

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

Forest dumpsters not for household dumping The Sequoia National Forest spends tens of thousands of dollars annually to dispose of trash left in Forest Service campgrounds. This taxpayer money is purposed to keep campgrounds and recreation sites clean, allowing visitors to dispose of trash produced while recreating. These funds are not meant to subsidize trash-dumping of households that choose not to dispose of their trash properly nor for contractors that try to save money by not disposing of post-job refuse in the proper manner. Despite the simplicity of this policy, cases of household and industrial trash being repeatedly left at recreation site dumpsters are increasing. Forest Service Law Enforcement has already issued tickets to several individuals who have been caught repeatedly transporting and depositing their household trash into Forest Service dumpsters.

Dumping of any refuse, debris, trash or litter brought as such from private property is a violation of 36 Code of Federal Regulations 261.11(e). Law enforcement will continue to enforce this policy, and violators will be fined $325 each time caught. The Kern County Waste Management's Kern Valley Transfer Station is located 6 miles southeast of Kernville on Sierra Way. Hours of operation are Thursday through Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the station allows household trash to be dropped off at no charge.

Information Service for Veterans The Beale Memorial Library Veterans Resource Center now offers information service to veterans 4 to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Trained volunteers are on hand to help veterans and their families find information on veteran benefits, programs and services, or assist veterans in filling out online forms. For more information or to make an appointment with a Veterans Benefit Coach, call the Beale Memorial Library at 661-868-0701.

Recently I've noticed and so has my wife Vicki, that I can't do all the things I used to do. Many tasks have fallen to her.

She now helps with the driving Middleworth and reading and a host of other things that I used to do.

So I said to her one day, "I will help by doing the washing." So she said, "Okay, come in the laundry room, and I will show you exactly what to do."

"Piece of cake," I said. "All I have to do is throw some dirty clothes in the machine, push a couple of buttons and come back an hour later and they will be washed, rinsed and dried."

So with a box of soap in her hand she said, "Watch me" and started turning dials and pushing buttons. Then she said, "Are you watching?" And I said, "Just give me some dirty clothes and turn me loose".

Now as you read this, follow me close in what later was termed as "Rod's folly." She said, "First you have to separate the whites from the darks" and I said "You didn't tell me about this!"and she said, "It's all part of washing." So with her help I made two piles of dirty clothes on the floor.

She said, "Take the whites, take them to the washer and do what I

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showed you how to do." As I looked at all the controls, my mind was a blank and I pushed the wrong button, turned the wrong dial and messed up all of the settings.

"That's wrong," she said. "Let me show you again" and she did. I had forgotten to add soap and in her own sweet way she told me they would get cleaner if I used soap. I recognize sarcasm when I hear it but I agreed to myself to see this thing through and I didn't want to admit defeat.

When I put the washed and rinsed clothes in the dryer there were several buttons on the dial, and I had forgotten what they were for. I must admit at this point that my memory was a little on the lame side, especially where something as complex as washing and drying clothes was concerned.

There was more to come, I had to fold the dried clothes and had to ask what to do with brassieres and panties and I had to match socks and their colors and size.

By this time I was thoroughly exhausted and I asked Vicki if there was something else I could do instead of this to make life easier for her. She said, "Yes, how about vacuuming?" I said, "Oh, I can do that!" So now I run around chasing dirt and dust balls with a mere flick of the switch. I've finally found my household nitch.

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

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

2. In Esther 2, what was Hegai "the keeper of" regarding King Ahasuerus?

Holy Grail, Weapons, The women, Grain of the fields 3. What New Testament person was the "voice of one crying in the wilderness"? Judas, Jude, Jehovah, John the Baptist 4. From Proverbs 22, what is bound up in the heart of a child? Foolishness, Mischief, Love, Rebellion 5. In biblical times, what were small copper coins called? Pennies, Shekels, Mites, Paschals 6. From Judges 10, who had 30 sons who rode 30 donkeys? Elijah, Jair, Ezekiel, Job

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Overqualified?

Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist Having been asked to substitute at a local high school last evening by a sick teachers' aide, I was all dressed and ready to go early this morning.

Shortly before it Schlensker was time to leave for school, my phone rang, and it was the secretary from the school at which I was to sub. She apologetically informed me that she had become aware of my having been asked to fill in for the teachers' aide, but I would not be able to do that today, because I was certified as a substitute teacher and not as a substitute para-professional. Although the secretary told me I could work through some paperwork and become legitimized as an aide sub, that couldn't happen today because, I guess, I was over-qualified … or something like that.

I suppose that the old adage, "Ignorance is bliss," fails again, though, because had I known that I could not sub for a teachers' aide, I would not have gotten up so early!

My ignorance in the past 24 hours was not bliss.

Ignorance is particularly un-blissful when it applies to knowing God. The prophet Hosea warns, "the LORD has a case against the inhabitants of the land, because there is no… knowledge of God in the land" (Hos. 4:1), and he continues 5 verses later, "My people are destroyed for lack of

knowledge." He offers a more wholesome attitude, however, in chapter 6, verse 5: "I delight in… the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings."

The Old Testament "knowledge of God's law.

In the New Testament, though, we hear a different slant on the "knowledge of God," and it has to do with knowing God's Son, Jesus. God's desire, according to the apostle Paul in his letter to Timothy, is for "all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth" (1 Tim. 2:4).

Paul's ministry is focused on dispelling ignorance! His prayer in Ephesians 4 is that "we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ." That's where the knowledge of God leads.

That also gets at the issue of overqualification. No one in-and-of him/her-self is qualified in the least to measure up to God's expectations, but when one is trusting Jesus, His righteousness and God-pleasing-ness is gifted to them! They begin to be God pleasers through faith in Jesus, which brings forgiveness for all that's not God-pleasing. Paul describes in Galatians 2:20, that "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and delivered Himself up for me".

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

Valley places of Worship Kernville

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

Wofford Heights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

760-379-5100.

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

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

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

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

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

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General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953

County Dump Cyrus Canyon OHV Area Target Range ModelAircraft Controllers Stine Robinson Cove Cove Hanning Flat

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

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

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

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■ Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business only: 760-376-2219 ■ Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-379-2626 ■ Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only: 760-378-3055

Volunteer, Continued from page 1 six states around the country.

"Ted represents what it means to be a public servant," said Kenna. "His contributions over the past eleven years have not only helped the BLM fulfill its mission to be good stewards of the land, but have made a tremendous impact on the local community and the public."

Brummer has been a recreation and visitor services volunteer with the BLM for over a decade. His work focuses on visitor education, trash clean up, historical interpretation, historical resource monitoring, and local history research for the Keysville Special Recreation Management Area, which gets 218,000 visitors yearly. He has made tremendous achievements in outreach to the communities surrounding Keysville.

If asked what he does for the BLM Brummer would tell you “I just pick up trash” but he has been instrumental in organizing outreach and volunteer events and in establishing partnerships with local organizations including the local historical society, Keepers of the Kern, and other stewardship groups.

Brummer consistently works directly for or with the BLM for anywhere from 16 to 30 hours weekly, all year long.

This year in particular, Brummer was instrumental in finding and providing an incredible array of historical reference material and images for two new interpretive kiosks related to the mining history in Keysville. He was key in helping to organize a BBQ and historical tour at the National Public Lands Day event at which the kiosks were installed.

Brummer also orchestrated a BLM led field trip for the Kern River Valley Community Integration Program, a group of developmentally disabled young adults from the surrounding community this year. The trip included a

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costumed tour of historic sites in the area, a gold panning demo, and a demonstration by a BLM fire engine crew. The members of the CIP group are still talking with excitement about the tour months later.

Brummer is a constant advocate for the BLM and Keysville in the surrounding community and an active in a number of organizations around town and a tireless advocate for cleanups in the community. Using the connections that he makes through these efforts, he calls almost weekly to provide contact information for new local people and organizations that he's found who are willing to donate labor and machinery to BLM Keysville projects. This year, he personally convinced (and fed and housed) an expert in stamp mill reconstruction to visit Keysville and assess the deteriorated 1900's stamp mill there. Brummer's outreach will be incredibly invaluable in BLM's goal of ultimately restoring the mill and opening it for public interpretation and visitation.

The annual "Making a Difference" Award recognizes exceptional volunteers who have contributed thousands of hours improving the public lands.

Their work ranges from trail repairs, providing environmental education and visitor services to habitat restoration.

A national panel of BLM specialists and partner representatives selected the award winners from dozens of nominees submitted by BLM state offices and some 32,000 who voluteer each year on BLM lands. The winners were selected for their exceptional contributions to the conservation and management of public lands.

For more information about BLM California's volunteer program, visit blm.gov/ca/st/en/res/volunteers.html.

"Every day should be Pride Day," Brummer said.

Floaties - The KVAP team offers a top notch Jr. Lifeguard program, recreation camp, morning and afternoon swim lessons, swim team, lap swim, senior aquatics and Aqua Zumba and open swim.

Get in the swim for summer Lynette Thomas, KVAP Courier Buzz Kern Valley Aquatics Program is the place for fun this summer. Turn off that video screen and get your kids moving at the South Fork Middle School pool where the action will be. KVAP has more than just swimming for a very reasonable price! KVAP Provides Red Cross certified swimming lessons, day camps and enrichments for the whole KRV. KVAP's line up consists of enrichment activities including sewing, dance, art, guitar, photography, cooking and Spanish. KVAP also has a top notch Jr. Lifeguard program, recreation camp, morning and afternoon swim lessons, swim team, lap swim, senior aquatics, Aqua Zumba and open swim.

Starting July 1, KVAP will be sponsored by First 5 Kern and funded by Proposition 10. What does this mean for you? Children of the ages 0-5 will receive swim lessons at the discounted price of $10! Parents, guardians and/or care takers of children who meet that criteria are eligible to take a First Aid and CPR class for free and receive water safety instruction information too!

Kern Valley Aquatics Program is a not-for-profit organization which runs under the South Fork School and Community Foundation.

The Foundation's mission is to provide programs and facilities to foster enriched opportunities for educational, cultural, recreational and community based intergenerational activities in a rural area. As a non-profit, KVAP's programs success relies on donations, fundraising and grant support. If you would like to support our program, we are actively recruiting sponsors for our 2015 poolside ban-

ner and accepting donations for KVAP's scholarship programs which provide swim lessons and summer camp opportunities for those in need. You can request more information or make a donation on our website www.kvap.org or mail a donation to KVAP Sponsorship 5225 Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283. Donations are tax deductible.

KVAP's mission is to make every child and adult in the Kern River Valley water safe. Our motto is "teaching excellence one stroke at a time". Kern Valley Aquatics instructors have over 70 hours of Red Cross Life Guard and Water Safety Instruction and are ready to teach you and your children to swim.

All classes will be held at the South Fork Middle School Campus. To register for classes or for more detailed information and schedule of classes visit kvap.org, email info@kvap.org or call 760-299-2030.

According to the Center for Disease Control, children ages 1 to 4 have the highest drowning rates. Among those 114, fatal drowning remains the secondleading cause of unintentional injuryrelated death behind motor vehicle crashes.

Most young children who drowned in pools were last seen in the care of one or both parents at home and had been out of sight less than five minutes. (Center for Disease Control) Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death among children under the age of 18 in Kern County.

From 2000 to 2009, 48 Kern County children drowned and another 99 children were sent to the hospital for neardrowning injuries. (Kern County Network for Children 2012 Report Card).

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iPhone photography on exhibit Lois Henry, First Friday Courier Spotlight

who takes mostly California landscapes near Bakersfield and the Central Coast, also participated last year.

Don't miss the 2nd annual iPhone ■ Andrew Shaw photography exhibit at this month's #MobileShotsByAndrew, Instagram First Friday celebration. account: Andrew_Shaw. Andrew will The advent of iPhones and Instagram have a small collection of mostly landhave given ordinary folks the ability to scapes and still lifes. share their view of the world through Martin will, again, be among the stunning photography. artists this year. His Don Martin, owner photos are mostly taken of MetroGalleries in in Bakersfield while Bakersfield, will fearunning or cycling. You ture the photos of sevcan find his work using eral local artists at this #MyKern and his month's First Friday Instagram account is celebration. All photos MetroDonMartin. were taken by iPhones "I like the focus of the and posted on fact we almost all have Instagram. cameras on our phones The show, at and we can all be phoMetrogalleries, 1604 tographers sharing our 19th Street in downworld through apps like town Bakersfield, will Instagram," Martin said run from 5 to 9 p.m. of his thoughts behind Friday, June 5. There this show. will also be live music.

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This year one of the "When something Kern Valley’s own will Robertas World great catches your eye, be featured in the exhibthere's a camera in your it, Roberta Piazza - Gordon. pocket," she said, adding later that she ■ Roberta Piazza-Gordon carries hers in her bra, "like any other #RobertasWorld, Instagram account: broad."

Rapiazza. Roberta is a Kernville native Any proceeds from sales will be who was also Bakersfield's first ever donated to Martin's new Bakersfield Art female television news anchor. Her work District Foundation. features incredible views of the Southern This year's show is sponsored by Sierra mountains and whatever else Dignity Health, Alta One Credit Union strikes her fancy. and Comprehensive Pulmonary and The other artists will include: Critical Care Associates.

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Experimental drone police Sam Struckhoff "Chappie"

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Chappie” (R) -- In a grungy vision of the near future, cities deploy experimental drone police. Unlike Robocop (who is a cyborg, not a robot), these police-droids lack the judgment and feelings of a squishy human brain. That is, until an intrepid young engineer (Dev Patel) finds a way to program true artificial intelligence into one of the metalheads. The breakthrough machine is captured by psycho hooligans (South African rap group Die Antwoord), who teach it to act like a gangster and assist in their crimes. The big techno-security companies are after this Johnny Five-O. Neill Blomkamp returns to his home turf of Johannesburg, the backdrop of his breakout hit, "District 9."

Unlike the last time, however, this movie feels like an assemblage of hacky sci-fi ideas, instead of a bold statement from a singular writer/director.

“Run All Night” (R) -- Liam Neeson plays Jimmy Conlon, a former hitman who now only hits the sauce.

Jimmy's estranged son, Mike (Joel Kinnaman), witnesses some criminal activity and gets a target put on him and his father. Jimmy's former boss (Ed Harris), the detective who used to be on his case (Vincent D'Onofrio) and an ice-cold killer (Common) all converge on the father-son duo as they try to make it through New York alive.

The Liam Neeson Pain Train has not yet run out of track -- he's still

plowing through thugs and goons with the power of a Charles Bronsonfueled locomotive. Ed Harris rules the shadows whenever he plays the bad fella. Compared to other Liam Neeson rampages, this one ranks just beneath "Taken." It certainly packs a punch, but the pacing can dull some of the blows.

“Old Fashioned” (PG-13) -- Clay (Rik Swartzwelder, also the film's writer and director) runs an antique shop in a Midwestern college town where a spontaneous young woman stops her car. Clay was once a lusty lad in a fraternity, but is now a 30something who dresses like a sullen teenager and espouses the virtues of chivalry and chastity. Oh, how charming, you may think at this point.

However you feel about dating, Clay is a blowhard. He pontificates about lust in the most un-cute, self-righteous way. As you watch, you hope dearly that the romantic lead (Elizabeth Ann Roberts) realizes what's going on and gets back in her car. Faith-based audiences deserve a little better. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Combine dry ingredients. Blend in fat or margarine. Add egg and molasses. Mix thoroughly. Add enough water to form a dough ball.

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Bitsy’s Dog Cookies 4 cups whole-wheat flour 1/3 cup powdered milk 3/4 tsp baking powder 1 beaten egg 1 10-oz can beef consume 2 tbsp bacon fat or oil 1 tbsp cod liver oil (optional) Combine dry ingredients. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well and knead. Roll out to 1/2" thickness and cut into dog-bone shapes. Place on greased cookie sheet. Prick each cookie with fork. Bake 40 minutes at 375 degrees. Leave in oven at lowest temperature to harden - approximately 2 hours.

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Veterans services threatened by private care agencies Kern County District Attorney Courier Release The Kern County District Attorney's office announced last week that Kern County Superior Court Judge Lorna Brumfield has issued a temporary restraining order, and appointed a receiver to prevent two local businesses and their owner, Michael McWilliams, from engaging in false and deceptive business practices that target senior military veterans and their spouses.

The Kern County District Attorney's office sought the temporary restraining order and the appointment of attorney Ken Byrum as a receiver to oversee the operation of McWilliams and the two companies he owns, Ally Senior Care and Senior Veterans Benefit Advocates. Judge Brumfield issued the orders in a case that was filed by Deputy District Attorney John Mitchell on April 22 on behalf of the Kern County District Attorney's office.

In the lawsuit, the Kern County District Attorney's office alleges that McWilliams and his two companies have filed false documents with the United States Department of Veteran's Affairs and have taken advantage of senior military veter-

ans and their spouses. The lawsuit alleges that McWilliams and his companies have deceptively misrepresented the nature of the services that they provide to senior military veterans and their spouses in order to obtain aid and attendance benefits for seniors. The lawsuit alleges that in so doing, McWilliams and his companies have defrauded both the US Department of Veteran's Affairs as well as senior military veterans and their spouses who have responded to their advertisements and solicitat i o n s .

McWilliams had operations in Kern, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Madera counties.

The Kern County District Attorney's office encourages anyone who thinks they may have been victimized by McWilliams or his companies, or who has any questions about the aid and attendance benefits available through the Department of Veteran's Affairs to contact either the Kern County Veterans Service department at 661868-7300, Kern County Aging and Adult Services department at 661868-1000, or the Kern County District Attorney's office at 661-8682340.

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By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GEOGRAPHY: What two nations does the 38th parallel divide?

2. BUSINESS: What beer company is headquartered in Golden, Colorado?

3. HISTORY: The Jacobins were a radical group of which movement?

4. MOVIES: When was "The Muppet Movie" released?

5. MUSIC: What rock group had a hit with the single "Message in a Bottle"?

6. SPORTS: When was the last year the Dodgers played in Brooklyn?

7. COMICS: In the "Archie" comics, which of Archie's girlfriends had blond hair?

8. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which presidents' faces are on Mount Rushmore?

9. MYTHOLOGY: In Greek mythology, what was the name of the hunter who was killed by his own hounds?

10. ASTRONOMY: How often does Mercury orbit the Sun?

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Choosing to work with someone you once thought might have been disloyal is a courageous move. The logical next step is to talk things out so there'll be no reason for raising suspicions again.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Take your time making a decision about a personal or work-related relationship. New facts are still coming in, and you'll want to know the full story before you take a definitive step.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Expect to learn something new about an old problem. This could provide some insight into how the problem began, and why it still defies efforts to find a resolution. Good luck.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An uneasy workrelated relationship can be eased with compromises by both sides. The parties might consider putting the agreed-upon changes in writing in case of a future misunderstanding.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Oh, you lucky Felines: Your romantic aspects are in absolutely purrrfect form. Don't be surprised at how especially attentive the ladies and gentlemen in your life are going to be this week.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Looking to prove yourself in a difficult situation is laudable. But try paying more attention to advice from experienced contacts. It could help you avoid time-wasting missteps.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A business decision seems easy enough to make based on what you know. But this week could bring new facts to light, and you might have to do some heavy rethinking.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Feeling sure about the steps you expect to take is great. But you may need to share a few dollops of that confidence with those who have some doubts about your plans.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A sense of well-being dominates much of the week. A slightly depressed mood could set in on the weekend.

But being with family and friends helps shoo it away.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You appear to be walking your life's path like the surefooted Goat you are. But someone might feel you could do better. Listen to the advice, but make up your own mind.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) With positive signs growing stronger, Aquarians could find themselves facing choices that are each too good to turn down. Best advice: Go for the one you feel most comfortable with.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Someone you know might need your comfort and wisdom during a particularly difficult period. Your encouraging words help restore self-confidence and rebuild strength.

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THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier May 22, 29 and June 5, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: BLOOM SALON AT ROSEWOOD (2015-B2798), 1301 New Stine Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309.

Mailing address: 601 Pebble Beach Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGISTRANT: Ricarda Ann Swackhamer, 601 Pebble Beach Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Gaurang Patel. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 05/04/2015 and expires 05/04/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier May 22, 29, June 5 and 12, 2015.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-02580-CA, Loan No.: 7131400793, A.P.N.: 449-163-11-00 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/10/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Asbjorg Oliver, an Unmarried Woman.

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

Date of Sale: 06/22/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California.

Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $364,440.89.

WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: Street Address or other common designation of real property: 9813 Mark Twain Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312, A.P.N.: 449-163-11-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $364,440.89. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note:

Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagem ent/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-02580-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: May 8, 2015.

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier May 29, June 5 and 12, 2015) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DON L. PASCOE aka DONALD L. PASCOE aka DONALD PASCOE BPB-15-2005 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DON L. PASCOE, aka DONALD L. PASCOE aka DONALD PASCOE. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: AMANDA PASCOE in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that AMANDA PASCOE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on: June 25, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Larry R. Cox Law Offices of Young Wooldridge 1800 30th Street, 4th Floor Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 327-9661 (Published: Kern River Courier: June 5, 12 and 19, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 15-2295 - APN: 252142-24-00-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12-232003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 26, 2015 at 12:00 pm, Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 03-17-2004, as Inst. No. 0204057734 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Mega Investments, LLC, a Limited Liability Company, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the

United States) at: Outside the main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560.

ALL CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ELITE TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Parcel 4 of Record of Survey Tract No. 2085 in the unincorporated area of the county of Kern, State of California, as per map recorded May 2, 1958, in Book 7, Page 69 of Record of Surveys, in the office of the County Recorder of said County. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: Vacant Land - directions may be obtained by written request within 10 days of the first publication of this notice from: Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., 554 West Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93534. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $55,826.17. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and

Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Date: June 2, 2015. Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., As Trustee, 554 West Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on the notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgages, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 661-945-5525 using the file number 15-2295. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close to the

scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet web site. The best way to verify the postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. (Published by the Kern River Courier June 5, 12 and 19, 2015)

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-08076-CA, Loan No.: 7190418975, A.P.N.: 513-252-12-00 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/03/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Mitchell C. Herd, an Unmarried Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 07/14/2006 as Instrument No. 0206171008 in Book ---, Page --and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 06/16/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $277,824.02. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: Street Address or other common designation of real property: 8316 Black Knot Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311, A.P.N.: 513-252-12-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $277,824.02. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManage ment/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-08076-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: May 5, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606.

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state to achieve some ambitious water use reduction targets, and getting Schedule 14.1 in place was a necessary step. But our goal is to take a customerfirst approach, and work hand-in-hand with customers to help them hit the mark," said Martin A. Kropelnicki, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Cal Water's Schedule 14.1 filing, which applies to both residential and non-residential customers, is responsive to Governor Brown's emergency drought declaration and executive order requiring a statewide 25% reduction in urban, potable water use. It also complies with regulations adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board and the Commission to achieve that reduction by the end of February 2016.

The new regulations adopted by the Board require Cal Water customers throughout California to achieve wateruse reductions between 8 and 36 percent as compared to their usage in 2013.

Beginning June 1, individual customers in each Cal Water district will be given water budgets based upon their water use each month in 2013 minus the state-mandated reduction. If a customer uses less than his or her water budget, the unused water will be carried forward, similar to rollover minutes on a cell phone plan.

Water used in excess of the monthly budget will be subject to a drought surcharge. The surcharge will be discounted for customers on Cal Water's LowIncome Rate Assistance program.

To help with compliance, the customer's monthly bill will show his or her water budget for the following month.

Customers' water use history back to 2011 and their water budgets will also be available online beginning in June.

Schedule 14.1 also puts measures in place to enable Cal Water to enforce the water-use prohibitions set by the Board.

"We are facing what could be the worst drought of our lifetime. We need to work together to get through it," Kropelnicki said.

Pursuant to a resolution adopted by the California Public Utilities Commission on April 9 and the State Water Resources Control Board in March, Cal Water wants to ensure our customers are aware of the following prohibited uses of water: ■ Applying water to outdoor landscapes that causes runoff onto adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, private and pub-

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lic walkways, roadways, parking lots, or structures ■ Using a hose to wash motor vehicles unless the hose is fitted with a shut-off nozzle or device that causes it to cease dispensing water immediately when not in use ■ Applying water to driveways and sidewalks ■ Using water in a fountain or other decorative water feature, except where the water is part of a recirculating system ■ Applying water to outdoor landscapes during and within 48 hours after measurable rainfall ■ Using potable water to irrigate outside of new construction without drip or microspray systems ■ Using potable water on street medians ■ Filling or refilling ornamental lakes or ponds except to sustain existing aquatic life ■ Customers must fix leaks within their control within five business days of notification " Hotel/motel operators must provide option to not have towels or linens laundered daily during a guest's stay, and must provide clear notice of this option in easy-to-understand language ■ Restaurants and other eating and drinking establishments may only serve drinking water upon request (If you are a restaurant operator and would like table tents to explain this restriction, please contact Cal Water's Conservation Department.)

If you happen to see someone wasting water, we want to know about it so that we can work with them to use water wisely. Fill out a Waste of Water report.

As part of the effort to help conserve water, Cal Water will notify customers when they receive information that indicates that a water leak may exist that is within the customer's control. If you are concerned that you may have a water leak or if you have any other questions about the prohibited uses of water, please do not hesitate to contact your local Customer Center.

Water conservation rebates being offered by Cal Water include a high-efficiency toilet rebate, a high-efficiency clothes washer rebate, a Smart Irrigation Controller rebate, a Water Use Efficiency Evaluation Program, and a Turf Replacement Rebate Program. For information on all of the conservation rebates available to Cal Water customers, visit calwater.com.