Kern River Courier July 11, 2014 by Kern River Courier

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The Kern River Valley Art Association, BARC mural located at 6125 Lake Isabella Blvd. Inset: BARC client adds finishing touches to wildflowers.

The South Central Sierra Interagency Incident Management Team reports that the Ranch Fire, located Approximately 3 miles west of Rancheria Rd and 2 ½ miles south of Hwy 155, in the Greenhorn Mountains ¼ mile west of Red Mountain on the Kernville Ranger District in the Sequoia National Forest, is 95 percent contained as of 1 p.m. July 9. Fire containment increased due to effective air operations and firefighters direct attack on the fire. Crews were able to walk the fire perimeter with GPS, therefore a more accurate estimate of 70 acres was determined of the Ranch Fire, which is located in the remote Alder and Bear Creek Drainages areas. At its peak, 906 fire personnel were involved, which was reduced to 363 by July 9, with no injuries and no evacuations. No structures threatened or destroyed. Firefighting efforts remain focused on extinguishing hotspots and keeping the smoldering fire in check. Aerial support continues in firefighting efforts by dropping water on and around the fire. T h e Ranch Fire is not affecting the Kern River Valley; and all campgrounds around the lake remain open. Residents and visitors are reminded that fire equipment will continue traveling on local roads, especially Highway 155 over Greenhorn Mountain. Fire crews will remain on the Ranch Fire for the next several days patrolling for any remaining heat in the fire interior. people

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KRVAA Courier Community The Kern River Valley Art Association’s public art project this year is a mural of the old west on the side of the BARC building in Lake Isabella. After a lot of effort during this hot time in the Valley, the mural is almost done. Working on the mural is muralist Judy Wolford Deems, Jack Johnson, Teri Vellutini, Billy Largent, Joan Montano Grant and Lori Flint. KRVAA would also like to give a nod to Lanny Borthick, construction and Jost Painting for the dona-

tion of the scaffolding that was essential to painting the two story building. This public art was made possible by an anonymous donation to the KRVAA through the Kern Community Foundation. On Wednesday, July 9, KRVAA invited the BARC group and the

“Outside In” group to paint native wildflowers on the mural. T h e B A R C building is located at 6125 Lake Isabella Blvd across from Isabella Market. BARC’s goal is to continue providing day to day assistance for adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They give people that would not have a chance to have a normal life that opportunity by providing them with

specialized services. The “Outside In” program teaches art to the developmentally disabled adults in the Kern River Valley. They hold art sessions for six weeks in the spring and six weeks in the fall. The students learn to express themselves through art and show the community what they can do. When the sessions are over they will have an art show to sell their art to the community at the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center located in the Kern River Valley. For further information contact Teri Vellutini at 760.379.6162 or email terivellutini@gmail.com.

Corps tests material availibility John Prettyman Army Corps Courier Update

the Corps’ operations office, a granite spoil area west of boat launch 19 The U.S. Army and a stone proCorps of cessing and test E n g i n e e r s area south of the Sacramento auxiliary dam. District began testResidents of the ing the suitability Lakeside Village of stone near trailer park and Isabella Lake for visitors accessing use in the conboat launch 19 may struction of the experience Isabella Lake Dam increased traffic Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier and noise impacts S a f e t y M o d i f i c a t i o n Rolling stone crusher - Santos during weekdays Excavation has begun the aggregate Project. from trucks transThe test results materials investigation and testing. porting stone and will be used to aggregate materidevelop the design and August 2014, contracals along designated specifications for pro- tors with the Corps will haul routes and crushing duction of stone and perform stone processoperations. Roads and aggregates material that ing, crushing, stockpilrecreation areas will will be used in safety ing, hauling and testing remain open for public upgrades to Isabella work at four locations use during investigation Lake main and auxiliary around Isabella Lake. work. dams. Investigation areas A $823,075 contract From June through include a storage area at was awarded April 4 for

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water data: Monday noon Storage, Isabella Reservoir 68,478 acre-feet 2013 Reservoir peak 106,783 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 148 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 326 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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■ First Baptist Church of Kernville Game Night, July 11 It’s the 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 at 760-223-1036. ■ Special USDA Food Distribution July 12 Community Action Partnership of Kern will be distributing boxes of food due to California

Pam Stewart Jack Duitsman Mike Mencarini Dave Ramsey Harry Thal

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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. 760379-4112. ■ 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. ■ 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. (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 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.

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. - 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

■ 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. 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.

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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District. Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property

drought conditions on Saturday, July 12 from 9 to 11a.m. at the Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Contact Ken White at CAPK 661-336-5200 or email kwhite@capk.org.

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.

■ Elks honor first responders July 12 The Kern River Valley Elks Lodge No. 2358 is having a barbecue to honor first responders and want the people of the Kern Valley to join in the festivities. The barbecue will be at the Elks park, located behind the Lodge in Wofford Heights, Saturday, July 12 from 11

■ Live theater POSTPONED July 12-13 The two one-act contemporary plays, at the Wofford Heights Reel Cinema Theater, presented by Sierra Performing Arts have been postponed until further notice.

Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760379-5552. ■ 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. 760-3795236. ■ 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. ■ 1:30 - 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. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

Bingo Guide

■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check meeting times and location.

■ Free movie July 13 Come enjoy “Love's Abiding Joy,” a film by Michael Landon Jr. about a pioneer family whose faith and love are tested, is being shown at 3 p.m. at the Kernville United Methodist Church; at Big Blue and Sirretta. ■ River clean up July 14 Keepers of the Kern will hold an Upper River Clean Up on Monday, July 14. Meet at parking area across from Headquarters Campground just north of Riverkern at 8 a.m. We know it is hard to get out in the heat, but if you could come for only an hour that would make such a difference and the mornings are beautiful on the river. Bring a friend, a smile, water and be ready to have a fun time while making a difference. We will bring supplies and snacks. For more information or to RSVP call, 760376-2963, 360-324-8178 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ KR Community of Wofford Heights meeting, July 15 Next general meeting of the Kern River Community of Wofford Heights will be held on Tuesday, July 15, at 5:30 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church on Arden. Call Michael Ludiker at 760-376-2177. ■ River clean up July 17 Keepers of the Kern will hold an Upper River Clean Up on Thursday, July 17. Meet at parking area across from Headquarters Campground just north of Riverkern at 8 a.m. We know it is hard to get out in the heat, but if you could come for only an hour that would make such a difference and the mornings are beautiful on the river. Bring a friend, a smile, water, and be ready to have a fun time while making a difference. We will bring supplies and snacks. For more information or to RSVP call, 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ Supervisor announces Kern Valley office hours, July 17 On Thursday, July 17 from 1 to 4 p.m., Supervisor Mick Gleason will be hosting office hours at the Kern River Valley Administrative Center, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. “This is a great opportunity for me to hear from my constituents on County issues of importance to them,” Gleason said. Anyone interested in meeting with the Supervisor should contact Pat Connell at 760378-2142 ■ Senator Jean Fuller Kern Valley office hours, July 17 Talk over your concerns with someone from Senator Jean Fuller’s office on July 17 at the Kern River Valley County Administration building from from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Take the opportunity to stop by and visit. To schedule an appointment with a member of the staff, call the District Office at 661-323-0443. ■ Kern Transit meeting 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 661862-8850. ■ 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 mile north of Highway 178 in Weldon. Contact Sean Rowe at srowe@audubon.org or call

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Things I have noticed...

The mother road; Route 66 Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

I’ve noticed some automobile trips trips stick with the passengers longer than others. One of those for us was a 10-day trip we took while Middleworth following old Route 66. What we did was actually drive on that highway every time we possibly could. While driving that road, we could look a couple of 100 yards away and see the freeway that replaced Route 66. We stopped whenever we could at the many famous landmarks which made 66 the icon that it is today. We visited museums, drove on bridges and stopped at restaurants which were still around for us to see. We even stayed in some of the old motels. In fact, we stayed one night at a motel whose rooms were all lath and plaster 'tee-pees'! Inside the rooms looked conventional except for the tiny windows and narrow doors. We talked with the owner, who spoke of years passed when that old motel would fill to capacity. I commented to her that it looked pretty full right now with all the cars parked around. She laughed and said, “Look closely, all of those vintage and classic automobiles you see are mine.” She said,”It makes the place look full and helps me rent the rooms.” We chuckled and I wandered around looking at all the classic cars,

wishing I had one. One of the roads we drove down was a narrow asphalt road which wandered around the edge of a small town. When paving old Route 66, the government only allotted enough asphalt to build a road 18 feet wide which was only enough material to pave half the road. So the town fathers changed the width to nine feet and paved the road all the way. Fortunately while we were driving on that road we met no one coming towards us. We had books and maps which helped guide us to many of Route 66’s treasures. We even visited a beautiful house built in the ’30s from a kit ordered through Sears and Roebuck. It looked modern and substantial and a sign asked that visitors not bother the residents, so we didn’t. We stopped at a museum which featured barbed wire. There, rolls of wire were transformed into any shape of barb that a farmer might want. But what made the museum even more interesting was to find out that at one time it was a brassiere factory. The “no-bra” freedom of the ’60s and ’70s put the brassiere factory out of business. And the Barbed Wire Museum was born. When our trip was over, we realized what a treasure this old highway is and could also see that this road is fast disappearing. I recommend that if you get the opportunity to visit Route 66, do it before that road is gone. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

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Traffic & Safety STOP May traffic statistics Benjamin Starkey, California Highway Patrol Courier Contributor

Traffic Collisions - 15 DUI Arrests - 7 DUI Collisions - 2 Suspended/Unlicensed Drivers Arrested - 30 Safety tip of the month: During these summer months there are many ways which can make the Kern River Valley safer for all traveling on our roadways. Primarily, speed is a factor in almost every collision. Please slow down and do not drive aggressively. The manner in which we drive effects others on the roadway. Do not be the cause of an accident. Law enforcement understands that for residents of the Kern River Valley driving in the canyon can be a frustrating thing. With all the visitors we receive during the summer months, there are always going to be those people who are unaware of our laws or do not want to abide by them. Please remain in your lane of traffic and only pass other vehicles when they use the turnouts. Do not cross over the double yellow lines to pass other vehicles. The risks are too dangerous. Driving under the influence is also a cause for concern in the Kern River Valley. If you are going to consume alcohol, hire a taxi or have a designated driver take you to where you want to go. These are only a few of the many things we can do to make the Kern River Valley a safer place to drive this summer season. Please drive carefully and buckle up.

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Drought housing assistance available If you know any low-income Kern River Valley families whose livelihood has been affected by water shortage or the current drought, The State of California Department of Housing and Community Development is offering a short term rental/utility payment assistance program. Applications and eligibility information are available through the Lake Isabella affiliate office of America’s Job Center locatSee Announcements, page 11

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Michael Goodweiler from San Pedro and Sharon Breniman from Walteria celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 10, 2014. They were married at the First Christian Church in Torrance, CA. They spent their anniversary at the beautiful Kern River fishing. This is a place they spent many of their anniversaries over the years. After 20 years of living in Las Vegas, they returned to the Kern River Valley in 2010. They have a son Taylor from Las Vegas, a grandson Nathan from Las Vegas and a grandson Nolan and his wife Adrianna from Arizona. They have a daughter TawnyLyn Goodweiler-Green and husband, Michael Shon Green from Weldon, a granddaughter Kayla Renee Matthews from Florida and a granddaughter Morgan Star Green from Weldon.

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By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Jehoshaphat in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. In Revelation 8, what’s the falling star called when the third angel sounded? Armageddon, Wormwood, Rapture, Zabulon 3. Who carried a letter from the king of Syria to the king of Israel? Stephen, Naaman, John the Baptist, Delilah 4. From 2 Chronicles 11, Rehoboam took 18 wives and how many “score” of concubines? One, Two, Three, Four 5. What name did the apostles give to Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus? Barnabas, Cephas, Amos, Gideon 6. In 2 Corinthians, who traveled to Corinth to help pick up an offering for needy saints? Vitas, Timothy, Philemon, Titus 1) Neither; 2) Wormwood; 3) Naaman; 4) Three; 5) Barnabas 6) Titus © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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As another hot, dry summer arrives with a serious drought going on and since I am a resident of Wofford Heights, fire’s been on my mind quite a Schlensker bit lately. And as a professional theologian, my mind wanders into the Scriptures for parallels, analogies and incidents. Although we hear of no forest wildfires in the Bible, there are many references to fire, its appearances and effects. Recently Christians celebrated Pentecost, the birthday of the Christian Church, and heard from Acts chapter 2 that “tongues as of fire” came to rest on each of the apostles, as they began to speak in other languages (which were native tongues) of the folks, who’d come to celebrate the ancient harvest festival (Leviticus 23:15ff). The “fire” spread that day so that 3,000 people became believers there in Jerusalem! Instead of a fire spreading disaster, this was a fire that saved and brought them new life. Perhaps related to the fiery Pentecost phenomenon, in the Old Testament, fire often simply indicated the presence of God or meant that God showed up. The Levites were instructed, “Fire shall be kept burning continually on the altar; it is not to go out” (Leviticus 6:13), which symbolized

God’s presence. Then there was that “smoking fire pot and a flaming torch” (Genesis 15, ESV) that passed between the halves of the animals Abram had severed at God’s command, which confirmed God’s promise to him. God showed up as a “consuming fire” on top of Mt. Sinai (Exodus 24:12), when Moses went up to meet with the LORD there, and a “pillar of fire” (Exodus 13:21-22) was God leading His people through the desert wilderness. The word “fire” occurs in the Bible about 550 times (depending upon which translation is consulted). The vast majority of the “fires” are sacrificial, as an atoning sacrifice producing a “pleasing aroma to the LORD” (Leviticus 1:17), or a form of divine judgment, as destructive fire as a recompense for misbehavior, the worst of which, of course, is the “lake of fire” (Revelation 19:20), known as hell. We are thankful for another perfect sacrificial offering, Who was “burned” for our sake. He was the “Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world” (John 1:29, 36). Jesus endured the fiery wrath of God on the cross to make atonement for the sins of the world (1 John 2:2). That means that all, who trust in Him, have forgiveness of all of their sins and are spared the fire of hell, and are gifted with the “fire” of His Spirit to spread wholesome, saving fire in the world. Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Lake Isabella.

Valley places of worship Kernville

■ Father’s Heart Foursquare Church 11000 Kernville Rd., (Old Centry 21 building) Kernville. Sunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 ■ First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

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

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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thur. 5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343

■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m. ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 am - 1 pm. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. Mountain Mesa ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 2 and 3 p.m. 760-549-3186

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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ He Cares Fellowship 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964

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Fish & Wildlife encourages families to explore wild places Lesa Johnston, CDFW Outreach Courier Outdoors Summer is here and the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) is encouraging families to spend time enjoying the outdoors. With long, hot days ahead, parents may be looking for family activities to keep school-age children active and engaged during summer break. California is home to some of the world’s most iconic landscapes where outdoor activities and educational opportunities can be found in nearly every corner of the state. “State wildlife areas and ecological reserves offer unique opportunities for outdoor education - whether catching a trout in a mountain stream or simply enjoying a spectacular sunset in the midst of some of the state’s most pristine and valued wild places,” said CDFW director Charlton H. Bonham. “It’s important for children to know these places exist and that they share in the responsibility of the future of these lands through responsible recreation and stewardship."

CDFW manages more than 900,000 acres of land statewide specifically designated as wildlife areas and ecological reserves that host abundant opportunities to get outdoors and explore natural places. For those who have not spent much time in the outdoors, visiting a wildlife area and ecological reserve is an easy introduction to outdoor activities. Because of the wide distribution of these areas, they can usually be found close to home and some ecological reserves and wildlife areas have staff or volunteers available to answer questions and provide informative tours. Visit the CDFW website at wildlife.ca.gov and click on the state map to find the region you are interested in visiting and then click on Wildlife Areas/Ecological Reserves. Close attention should be paid to any special public use restrictions. Seven properties require the purchase of a day or annual pass prior to visiting the site. For more information about day and annual passes, see www.dfg.ca. gov/ licensing/landpass.

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

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

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

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

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Well, I’ll be algal bloomed Mike Mencarini Courier Columnist While the summer heat is twisting the thermometer needle above the 100 degree mark, we are experiencing a possible scary sitMencarini uation in the lake. Several people have asked me what’s up with the green-blue scum that has showed up on the lake. I ‘m familiar with the green patches that are visible around the lake, but the blue-green patches required some homework. I will try and explain what is happening in a way that all of us can understand. The green and the blue-green patches you see are colonies of algae. Normally, these photosynthetic nitrogen fixing groups are present and very important to the health of the lakes’ ecosystem and typically microscopic. That is the plus side. The negative side is the lake is experiencing an algal (no it’s not misspelled) bloom. An algal bloom is an increase or accumulation in the population of algae. These blooms are the result of excess nutrients, particularly phosphates. Phosphates originate from fertilizers and household cleaning prod-

ucts containing phosphorous. These nutrients enter the watershed by way of runoff. Excess nitrogen and carbon are also suspects in the causes of algal blooms. Residual sodium carbonate acts as a catalyst for the bloom by adding carbon dioxide which enhances photosynthesis. Algae grow very quickly under the high availability of these nutrients. Each algae is short-lived and with these blooms creates a high concentrations of dead organic matter. The decaying dead matter consumes dissolved oxygen from the water resulting in a hypoxic condition. Without sufficient dissolved oxygen, plants and animals (fish) could die in large numbers. Hypoxia is basically suffocation which is close enough. I am not, nor claim to be, a biologist. I am stating that this information in no way accuses or puts any blame on any person, persons or entity. I would like to see the lake biologist do a study of these algal blooms and release the results publicly. I am almost convinced that these events are not harmful to humans, but I am not so convinced about the fish. Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and avid fisherman. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier.

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Calendar, Continued from page 2 ■ 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. on Saturday, July 19. Call 760549-2083 for more information. ■ American Bass Tournament July 19 Join in and test your skill, on Saturday, July 19, catching a largemouth bass. Seasoned anglers often take in fish well over 10 lbs. Call 760-417-2702. ■ Vacation Bible school July 21 through 25 Come join in a free and fun-filled “Workshop of Wonders -- Imagine and Build With God” Vacation Bible School. For more information call the Kernville United Methodist Church office at 760376-2751 or register on line at: kvumc.com.

The VBS, for ages 3 through 12, is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the church at the corner of Big Blue and Sirretta. ■ The rains of the KRV July 22 Join the Kern River Valley Historical Society and learn about how rain affects the KRV. Next season an El Nino is predicted. Learn what to look for before a mud slide happens. Find out what the geological phenomena called block slumps are. Ron Bolyard will present a slide show to help you can be prepared. 7 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. 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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“Make Your Move” romantically charged Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor

Pick of the Week “Make Your Move” (PG-13) — Donny (Derek Hough of “Dancing with the Stars”) is a street-wise dancer from New Orleans, just making his appearance on the Brooklyn club scene. He has an impromptu and electric dance on top of a bar with Aya (Korean pop-star BoA), a beautiful hip-hop dancer with an overprotective brother. They fall in love and have a series of romantically charged dance sequences. The writing is skimmed from various soap operas, and all of the expected love story tropes are included. “Transcendence” (PG-13) — Could our reliance on technology harm us? What if Johnny Depp became the all-powerful personification of the Internet? These are the questions “Transcendence,” a talkheavy sci-fi thriller, tries to answer. Dr. Will Caster (Depp) is working to build a computer-thingy that connects to all of mankind's technostuff. Folks call him a lunatic, and some radicals shoot him. His loving, genius wife (Rebecca Hall) puts Dr. Caster’s dying mind into an extrabig computer, making him the allknowing techno-lord he was working on. This does not go well for mankind. Debut-director Wally Pfister is known for his work as a cinematographer -- crafting intense visual sequences in “Inception” and the

Derek Hough and BoA in “Make Your Move” new Batman movies. He brings that same visual strength to parts of “Transcendence,” but it doesn’t make a satisfying flick. Depp’s performance is so detached that he’s not much fun to watch or listen to. “Sabotage” (R) — Arnold Schwarzenegger rampages through this hyper-violent criminal action flick. The Big Guy leads nine toughas-nails DEA agents on a drug raid where they find a big ol’ stack of money. They'’e all pretty crooked, so they agree to skim a few million dollars for themselves. Soon, members of the morally corrupt crew turn up viciously murdered. Is it the drug cartel’s revenge, or one of their own? Everyone is a suspect! Everyone also is heavily armed and full of rage. Even fans of shoot ‘em-up revenge flicks could find this movie too fixated on up-close nastiness and torment. Rent it only if you wish to see Arnold hulk-out once more. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Tips to sell a listing Matt Freeman Courier Columnist Part 4 of 5 Effective pricing is incredibly important There are many reasons a seller wants to sell a property. It may be Freeman because they want to move due to job, family or health issues. It may because a seller wants to retire in a different location, or maybe just move up to either a larger home or down to a smaller one. Or it can be for pure speculative profit. Whatever the reason a seller needs to sell a property, one thing always remains the same: what the value of the property ultimately is. In real estate, the value of a property is not defined by comparable listings or sales or appraisals. These are tools lenders and sometimes buyers without a bank will use in order to get an accurate estimate of current value but the value of a property is ultimately defined as what a buyer is willing to pay. No buyer equals no sale, simple as that, no matter how good or bad the price is. The industry standard for coming up with accurate pricing for a home or piece of property is to look at recent sales data. The comparison of properties that have sold within a set time frame that are similar to the subject property in most, if not all, respects is the standard both real

estate agents and appraisers use. It is also important to look at the other listings currently on the market and see how closely they compare, how long they have been on the market and how many, if any, price reductions they have had during their listing periods. This approach typically gives a good, solid estimate of value. However, there are always variables, particularly in rural areas. The best way to get good, accurate estimates of property value is to get a couple of different opinions. Make sure whoever opinions are received from, also back up their estimates with data and common sense. Some agents will tell a seller whatever they want to hear just to get the listing instead of relying on accurate and timely data. All this approach ever results in is hurting both the seller and the agent, because the seller ends up having a property sit on the market a long time and the agent’s reputation gets hurt. Good data matters. It’s best to get two market estimates, one for an estimated quick sale time frame and one that lists the property at the potential higher end of its value to test the market a bit. Both approaches work well. It depends on the needs and wants of the seller. However, intentionally overpricing a property is never good and usually doesn’t work. Matt Freeman is a realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

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Take the Roth Dave Ramsey Courier Columnist Dear Dave, My current employer offers a regular 401(k) and a Roth 401(k). I’ve got several years before I retire, Ramsey so which one should I choose? - Jennifer

aging the payments, but where should these debts be placed in the debt snowball plan? - Olivia

Dear Olivia, I don’t usually cheat on the smallest to largest progression of the debt snowball, but I’d recommend moving these debts to the top of the list. Both state and federal taxes come with ridiculous penalties and interest rates, and the Dear Jennifer, authorities at either level have Take the Roth! If you put your virtually unlimited power at money into a their disposal to Roth 401(k), and screw with your by retirement life if something My personal 401(k) is a age there's $1 bad happens. Roth. And in this situation, million in there, The IRS can yours should be too!. that money is actually take yours tax-free. your money - Ramsey without suing By comparison, if it’s in a regular you. So, you 401(k), you’ll pay don’t want to taxes on that $1 become a blip on million, which will come out to their radar screen by being late about $300,000, maybe $400,000, with payments. at the rate things are going now. Get it cleaned up as quickly as You’ll lose 30 to 40 percent of possible, Olivia. You don’t want your money. to mess around with these guys! My personal 401(k) is a Roth. -Dave And in this situation, yours should be too! Dave Ramsey is a personal money -Dave management expert, national radio

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Is someone at work resisting your charm? Hard to believe. But seriously, you might want to back up your ideas with some solid data, and then watch the yeas pile on. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your hard work could pay off in ways you didn’t expect, but certainly deserve. Tend to that pesky health problem now so you’ll be in top shape to tackle the new projects coming up. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Planning a family event can be stressful unless you make it clear from the start that you’re in charge. You might accept suggestions, but it will be your decisions that count. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You still have a way to go to bring that professional matter to a satisfactory conclusion. Meanwhile, an important personal situation could require more of your attention by week’s end. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) There’s something about you that makes people want to tell you secrets. But once again, be wary of who is doing the telling. You might not want to be the confidante. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Creating a fuss about a family matter might get everyone’s attention. But it might be better to talk one-on-one with

family members in order to spare a loved one unnecessary embarrassment. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You’re making progress on that career move, albeit not as quickly as you had hoped. But stay with it. Your personal life takes an unexpected (but very welcome) new turn. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) If you feel you’ve been unfairly treated in a workplace decision, correct the situation now while there’s still time to do so. Arm yourself with facts, and go to it. Good luck. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Devising your own system of doing things might be the best way to handle an increasingly complex situation. But do it tactfully in order to avoid ruffling feathers. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A family member’s health problem might once again require you to shift some of your current priorities around. But this time, make certain other relatives will help. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Catching up on tasks you’ve left undone will take a while to accomplish. But the sooner you complete them, the sooner you’ll be able to take on another project. PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) You might feel swamped by all that you’re expected to do. But take a moment to come up for air, then handle things one at a time, and you’ll soon get through them all.

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Announcements, Continued from page 3 ed at 6401 Lake Isabella Blvd., in Lake Isabella next door to the Veterans/Senior Community Center. For more information, stop in or call Donna Moreno at 760-379-4694.

Kernville Union Preschool open enrollment The preschool, located at Wallace Elementary School, is now accepting applications for the 2014-15 school year. Children ages three and four are eligible to attend and the program is free to income-qualified families. Priority is given to income-eligible 4-year-olds. This is a half-day enrichment program, held Monday through Friday. The morning class is from 8 to 11 a.m. and includes breakfast and a snack. The afternoon class is held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and includes lunch and a snack. Call 760-379-5461 to enroll your child or to get more information.

Rural community webinar in July and August A KRVR donor has supported the showing of a three-part webinar series present by the Heartland Center for Leadership Development that focuses on "6 Myths about the Future of Small Towns." Three webinars will cover two myths, drawing on their expertise as well as on feedback from participants. There is a choice of coming to Kernville to watch and participate or to go online from your home or office. Wednesday July 16 will cover myth one, that towns that are two small have no future and myth two, that a community's location is key to its survival. On Wednesday July 30, myth three, that industrial recruitment is the best strategy for economic development and myth four, that small towns can't compete in the global economy will be explored. On Wednesday August 13 the final two myths, that the "best people" leave small towns as soon as they can and myth six, that the rural and urban economies are not interdependent. All webinars will start at 10 a.m. and each lasts 30 minutes to follow with discussion. The Heartland Center for Leadership Development has a 25 year history and is known for their interactive workshop facilitation, annual institutes, strategic planning, town hall meetings and now webinars. To watch from home or office requires registration for $74.99 and is limited to the first 100 participants. Go to heartlandcenter.info. For information about the Kernville viewing contact Richard Rowe at president@KRVR.org.

Local artist featured at museum The Kern Valley Historical Society is pleased to announce that the artwork of Chris Quinnert will be on display during the months of July and August in the Museum’s art room. Inspired by his love for astronomy, Quinnert began painting space scenes of the planets and galaxies. The view through his telescope was transferred to canvas. As he gained experience, Qui nnert “came back down to earth” and began his landscape adventure. His work is truly “out of this world,” vacillating between space and earth. Quinnert’s work can be appreciated by all ages. Photography is another endeavor that Quinnert loves and he captures the dynamic beauty of our valley and mountains. Be sure to stop by the museum and experience the transformation Quinnert shares with everyone through his art. The museum is open Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is always free, so escape the heat and explore all the museum has to offer.

Wofford Heights community meeting The new Kern River Community of Wofford Heights is up and running. Find out more about what this organization is up to for your community. Come to the next general meeting on Tuesday, July 15 at New Life Assembly of God Church, 25 Arden Ave., Wofford Heights. Meeting begins promptly at 5:30 p.m. For more information about the KRCWH organization contact Mike Ludiker 760-376-2177 or email webmaster@kernvalley.com

Museum presents geological phenomena With our continuing drought, it is hard to believe that next year’s rainy season is projected to be an El Nino year with greater than average rainfall. Probably no one is thinking of the possibility of landslides, like the one at Stine Cove that closed the road down a couple of years ago, following too much rain. But it could and will happen again. Wouldn’t it be advantageous to know what to look for before a slide happens? Now is your chance to learn more about these geological phenomena called Block Slumps that can occur throughout the Kern River Valley during rainy years. The warning signs are easy to spot if you know what to look for. Ron Bolyard, along with his slide show presentation, will be the presenter. He says he’s not trying to frighten us, but to help us to become aware of the potential, under certain conditions, because these landslides can occur. Don’t miss it at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella on Tuesday July 22.

CALM at twilight After a long, hot day, a cool breeze blows up from the Kern River making evenings a fantastic time to visit the animals at the California Living Museum. Enjoy Twilight at CALM on Saturday evenings this summer. The zoo will be open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on July 12, 19, 26 and August 2, 9, 16 and 30. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and dine with the animals. This year, Twilight at CALM visitors will receive a reduced admission of $5 for adults and $3 for children (3-12 years old) and will be eligible to win a CALM Family Membership. CALM, the California Living Museum, is located at 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway (between Lake Ming and Hart Park). For information, call 661-872-2256 or visit calmzoo.org.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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, AuditorController-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, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier June 27, July 4, 11 and 18, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: HYBRID MEDIA DESIGN (2014 B3642) Street address of principal place of business: 8310 Persimmon Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address of business: 8310 Persimmon Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANT: Brendan Gilles Collins, 8310 Persimmon Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Date the

business commenced: 01/01/2008. 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: Brendan Gilles Collins. This statement filed on 06/27/2014. Expires 06/27/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: V. Labra. Published by the Kern River Courier July 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ONYX FAMILY FARMS (2014 B3750) Street address of principal place of business: 300 Doyle Ranch Road, Onyx, CA 93255. Mailing address of business: PO Box 355, Onyx, CA 93255-0355. REGISTRANT: Jacob David Rudnick, 300 Doyle Ranch Road, Onyx, CA 93255. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2014. 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: Jacob David Rudnick. This statement filed on 07/03/2014. Expires 07/03/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: V. Labra. Published by the Kern River Courier July 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 2014.

- B3484) Street address of principal place of business: 2913 Jorie Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Mailing address of business: 2913 Jorie Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304. REGISTRANT: Mathew Thomas Butorac, 2913 Jorie Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304. 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: Mathew Thomas Butorac. This statement filed on 06/18/2014. Expires 06/18/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: V. Labra. Published by the Kern River Courier July 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 2014.

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Kaboom The crucial moment when a misfire Saturday night caused several small fires and the early end to the annual fireworks over IsabellaLake. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

Fireworks show goes sideways Michael Batelaan Courier 4-1-1 The annual Lake Isabella Chamber of Commerce fireworks show was cut short last Saturday night when one of the shells detonated low to the ground. A shell detonated inside a cylinder on one of the racks and a fireball developed. Crew members from Zambelli Fireworks, the contractor hired by the Chamber every year, worked to extinguish the small fire. Apparently one of the other racks fell over and a shell detonated over the heads of the Chamber members on Engineer's point to observe. Some USFS firefighters were on hand and worked quickly

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to put out the several fires that resulted. The Fire Marshall on site decided to stop the show for the safety of the crew and observers. The show was scheduled to last 40 minutes and the mishap occurred 30 minutes into the show. So mostly what was missed was the grand finale. Fortunately, no one was injured. Fred Roach, Kern River Valley Chamber president, said, "We are not going to let this deter us from putting on a great show next year." Roach also commented that he will be negotiating in the near future with Zambelli Fireworks regarding financial compensation to the Chamber for the loss of the grand finale.

ing several options; however, no final decisions have been made. The Corps of Engineers has established a staffed site office trailer at the Lakeside Village Trailer Park to provide relocation assistance to trailer park residents. The telephone number at the office to contact real estate representatives is 760-379-2342. The Corps of Engineers and CalTrans are currently in discussions regarding proposed highway alignment options. The Highway 178 relocation construction is not scheduled to begin until Summer/Fall of 2015.