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Kern Regional Transit rolls out schedules for all its routes at a meeting in Lake Isabella Friday evening to be effective August 4.

Kern Regional Transit will implement new schedules for all of its routes beginning Monday, August 4. The new schedules are designed to improve ontime performance and to provide better service to shopping, schools, and medical offices. "Many of our schedules haven't been updated in more than a decade," said Bob Neath, Kern Transit manager. "We're finally able to address many of the comments our passen-

5:30 p.m. For the Kern Valley, the big change is a bus to Ridgecrest at a fare of $3, or $1.50 with a Reduced Fare card. The local routes are about the same, with a few extra runs with fares unchanged. Dial-A-Ride services are the same, with the caveat that in Ridgecrest, Dial-A-Ride is offered by a different carrier than Kern Transit. Transit Guides will be available at the meeting and from your bus driver after August 4, or by calling Kern Regional Transit. Reduced Fare cards, for children ages 5

Cal Water/CPUC rate case decision issued Michael Batelaan Courier Breaking News The California Public Utilities Commission judge issued a ruling on Wednesday regarding the California Water Service rate settlement. The Settlement agreement addresses the new rates to be established for the twenty-three districts of California Water Service Company for calendar years 2014 through 2016. Kern County and the newly formed local group, R.A.W. (Residents Against Water rates) opposed the 2012 General Rate Case. The 642 page document covered all of Cal Water's service areas, throughout California. The Kern River Valley is part of the Rate Support Fund areas designated by the CPUC. All customers will receive a

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gers have made over the years. We're excited about the changes and the improvement to our service." The new schedules are available online at Kern Transit's website, kernregionaltransit.org. In addition, a series of public meetings to explain the changes will be held throughout the County during the month of July. Meeting dates, times and locations can be found on Kern Transit's website or by calling 661-862-8850. The Lake Isabella meeting is on Friday, July 18 at the Senior Center at

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quantity rate discount which is roughly 50 percent, on the first units of water consumption, up to a certain number of units per month, with one unit being one hundred cubic feet or ccf. The RSF Usage limit in the Kern Valley has been raised from 7 ccfs to 10 ccfs per month. The adopted Quantity Rate will apply to all water consumption above the monthly RSF Usage Limit. For example if a customer uses 12 units of water and since the RSF Usage Limit is 10 units, a discount off the Quantity Rate will be applied to 10 units, and the full Quantity Rate will be applied to the remaining two units, in conjunction with the tiered rates. The Quantity Rate discount will be equal to the difference between the adopted Quantity Rate and an "RSF Index

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Rate." The RSF Index Rate will be 150 percent of the systemwide average rate of total residential usage revenue divided by total residential water sales. Based on the proposed rates in the Cal Water 2012 GRC Application, the final RSF rate is $4.52. For example, a customer using 12 units of water per month, with an RSF Index Rate of $4.92 per unit and a Quantity Rate of $15 per unit, the RSF Quantity Rate discount is $100.80 ($15 - $4.92, multiplied by 10 units). The quantity charge for this customer would then be $79.20 ($4.92 x 10 units + $15 on 2 units). The Kern

In response to the ongoing severe drought, on Tuesday the State Water Resources Control Board approved an emergency regulation to ensure water agencies, their customers and state residents increase water conservation or face possible fines or other enforcement. The new conservation regulation is intended to reduce outdoor urban water use. The regulation, adopted by the State Water Board, mandates minimum actions to conserve water supplies both

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through 15, persons with disabilities, and seniors age 62 and over, can be obtained by application available from your bus driver or by calling Kern Transit. Pre-paid fare tickets can be obtained at the Kern County Public Services Building, first floor cashier, 2700 M Street, Bakersfield. Kern Transit is the County's public transportation provider, offering local and intercity bus service throughout Kern County and Lancaster. It serves 600,000 passengers annually over 16 fixed routes and six local dial-a-ride vehicles.

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The Nicolls fire started on July 11 at approximately 1:42 p.m. six miles east of Kelso Creek. When Kern County Fire Department was called, crews arrived on scene to find a fast moving fire on Kelso Valley Ridge that was inaccessible to crews and vehicles and only accessible by air. The fire burning in the Kiavah Wilderness. The Forest Service and BLM fire crews quickly responded to aid County crews. 150 Kern County Fire personnel were originally assigned to the fire that quickly grew to 700 then to 800 acres. In two days the fire grew to nearly 1200 acres with 673 personnel assigned. The fire was only 5 percent contained. The South Central Sierra Interagency Incident Management Team, took command of the fire at 6 p.m. on July 12. The area of the fire has not burned since the Jacks Fire of 1997 and is mainly pinion-juniper and brush with some grass. Heavy use of air resources continued throughout the week supporting crews on the ground. Camp 9 Recreational Area was closed to the public to house the Incident Command Post. By the evening of July 13, the fire had grown to 1,447 acres but was 55 percent contained, and 879 total personnel were assigned to the fire. Since this is a remote, roadless area with steep rocky terrain, helicopter use was essential to deliver

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water data: Monday noon Storage, Isabella Reservoir 64,801 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 115 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 449 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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■ 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 661-862-8850. ■ Freecarnival, concert July 18 On Friday, July 18 at 6 p.m. in Riverside Park

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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

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■ 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.

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■ 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

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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206. ■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Hoffmann Hospice 040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 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

there will be a family carnival and concert with a bounce house and free hotdogs. Call Kernville Baptist Church at 760-376-6403 for more information. ■ Free movie night on the Farm July 18 Despicable Me2 will play at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 18 at the Kern Valley Future Farmers of America farm, at 3340 Erskine Creek Road in Lake Isabella. Food will be available for sale. Barbecue at 7 p.m.. The movie starts at dusk. Bring a lawn chair. No. pets. 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

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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-3799921. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236. ■ 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

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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

Bingo Guide

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

■ Habitat restoration workdays July 19 Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff and volunteers for our habitat restoration workdays on Saturday, July 19. 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 760-378-2531 to RSVP. ■ E&M Reptile Show July 19 Come to the Kern River Valley branch library to see the E&M Reptile Show at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 19. Call 760-549-2083 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 larger than 10 lbs. Call 760-417-2702. ■ Silver City lantern light tour and ghost hunt, July 19 Come to the Silver City Ghost Town and look for ghosts from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Bodfish on Saturday, July 19. The cost is $12 per person (all ages). Pay by cash the night of event or advance tickets by credit card. For questions or to purchase tickets contact 760-379-5146 or email: ghosttown@verizon.net. ■ 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 760-376-2751 or register on line at: kvumc.com. The VBS, for ages 3 through 12, is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. from Monday, July 21 through Friday, July 25 at the church at the corner of Big Blue and Sirretta. ■ The El Nino and the KRV July 22 Join the Kern River Valley Historical Society and learn about how rain affects the Kern River Valley. 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 be prepared. at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22 at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ Stuffed animal sleepover July 24 Don’t miss the statewide stuffed animal sleepover from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kern River Valley branch library on Thursday, July 24. Call 760-549-2083 for more information. ■ No KRV Collaborative July 24 There will not be a Kern River Valley Collaborative meeting this month. It will resume August 28. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information. ■ Teddy Bear picnic July 26 The perfect way to end summer reading: the Teddy Bear Picnic! It’s at the Kern River Valley branch library at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 26. Call 760-549-2083 for more information. ■ Star Party July 26 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club holds a Star Party starting at sunset the Saturday night that is closest to the new moon at the Fairview Helispot, 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about one mile south of McNally’s). Bundle up; bring some hot chocolate or coffee, and a lounge chair. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760376-1291 or 760-376-6290 or email him at richburdge@aol.com. It is best to call to check if haze, smoke or cloud cover might prevent this event from happening. ■ Free movie July 27 Don’t miss “Son of God - Their Empire, His Kingdom,” a 2014 American Christian Film on Sunday, July 27 at 3 p.m. at the Kernville

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Bailing the ‘Leaky Teaky’ As I look back on those days, I am certain the only reason a noisy, wiggly kid like me got to go fishing with gramps, was to bail. The boat, As more attenin spite of the oakum, leaked like a tion is given to sieve. I would bait my hook and Lake Isabella, I’m toss my line in the water and then reminded of the start bailing with a rusty coffee can. big “Fish Off” that Even then I could barely stay ahead always marked of the inflow of lake water. the beginning of If I caught a fish, I would stop fishing season at Middleworth bailing long enough to take the fish Big Bear Lake. off the hook and put it in a wet During the time I bamboo creel. All the while, water lived there with my grandma and kept gushing into the boat and I grampa, gramps would always had to bail with take our boat all my 7- or 8onto the lake year-old might to fish in the ...I am certain the only reason to stem the tide. annual coma noisy, wiggly kid like me got The size of petition. to go fishing with gramps, was the leaks deterIn the winto bail. mined how far ter we kept - Middleworth from the dock the boat in we would venthe backyard ture. In all the upside down. As spring years that I fished with gramps, we approached, I would help gramps caught fish but never won anyget the boat ready for the lake. We thing. But we had fun. Later in the had our own dock so fighting year, as the boat became more seacrowds was never a problem. I worthy and leaked less, we would noticed getting the boat ready was fish further out and make up stothe problem. It was about 13 feet ries. Like the one we told Gramma, long and was built of boards about all the trout we had caught butted against each other and one day which were later changed sawn to make a bow and stern. into “Blue Gill”by the Wicked During the time the boat was Witch of the North. Grandma said out of the water and upside down, how lucky we were because she the wood would dry and shrink. liked Blue Gill better than trout So to get it ready for spring, we anyway! And in truth, so did we would take oakum and fill the and I still do.Yum! cracks which would keep us afloat long enough for the boards to swell and become less the “Leaky Wofford Heights resident Rod Teaky” and more the “Spring Middleworth is a retired security manFling.” ager for Pacific Bell. Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

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Celebrate Christmas in July Celebrate Christmas in July when the Back to School sales commence! Now is a great time to start shopping for and planning packing parties for your Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. One of our Kern River Valley churches has already had two successful shoebox-packing parties and more are being planned for summer and fall at several churches, schools and other organizations. This fall, for the fifth year, OCC packing parties will again be held in front of several local Valley-wide businesses on Saturdays in October and November. If you would like to be part of the KRV Packing Party teams, whether as a table volunteer in front of a business, a business owner, a donor of items, or a donor of the funds with which to purchase filler items, please email, call, or text Irene Martinson at 760-417-2279, or shoeboxgirl@ATT.net. If you need help starting a project at your location, contact Judy McMillin, Kern County area coordinator, 661-303-0748, or Martinson, for information on how to plan a packing party. Come join the growing team of OCC volunteers.

Drought housing assistance available If you know any low-income Kern River Valley families whose livelihood has been affected by water shortage or 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 is available through the Lake Isabella affiliate office of America’s Job Center located 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 accepting applications The preschool, located at Wallace Elementary is now accepting applications for the 2014-15 school year. Children ages 3 and 4 are eligible to attend and the program is free to income-qualified families. Priority is given to income-eligible 4-yearolds. This is a half-day enrichment program, Monday through Friday. The morning class is from 8 to 11 a.m. and includes breakfast and a snack. The afternoon class is 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.

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Local artist featured at museum The Kern Valley Historical Society has announced 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.

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. See Announcements, page 11

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By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of John in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. On watching Jesus’ arrest and trial, what disciple claimed three times he didn’t know the Lord? Judas, James, John, Peter 3. From Proverbs, “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of ..."? Song, Silver, Meadows, Eden 4. Who was quoted, “Is there any taste in the white of an egg?” Solomon, David, Daniel, Job 5. What did Job behold as the fear of the Lord? Distrust, Wisdom, Unrighteousness, Sympathy 6. Who was the father of Samson? Manoah, Isaiah, Abdon, Felix ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) Peter; 3) Silver; 4) Job; 5) Wisdom; 6) Manoah © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

For God so... loves us! Jack Duitsman Courier Columnist For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. - John 3:16 Duitsman The above verse is without doubt the most oft-quoted verse in the New Testament (only outmatched by the 23rd Psalm of the Old Testament), and because of this familiarity, we run the risk of holding this passage in a kind of spiritual contempt. Within this verse is the linchpin truth upon which the purposes of God hang within each of our lives. Should we miss what is contained herein, we will forever be thwarted from coming to terms with Who our Heavenly Father is, and as a consequence, who we can become as His children. Conversely, should we but grasp even the smallest of portions of the love of the Father that is poured out upon us in Jesus our Lord and Savior; we stand to gain access into kingdom understanding in ways only dreamed. A lifetime could be spent probing the deep mysteries of the Scriptures, yet at the end we would return to the truth of this verse and realize that in understanding the fathomless love of the Father that would

bankrupt heaven to gain access to our tiny hearts, we find the key to understanding all other mysteries. With such being the case, we are invited again to ponder that which is so familiar to us, and like children, acknowledge our utter dependence upon our Father to reveal His great heart for us. Unrelated to our performance - either historic or current we are embraced solely for who we are, and invited to revel in what we could never earn even through the most perfect of performances. Unrelated to our understanding, we are encouraged to simply trust in what we will never be fully able to grasp in our finite condition. Unrelated to our capacity to return love similarly, we are wooed by the Holy Spirit to return love as we are able, and believe that the Father is deeply touched by our childlike simplicity. Perhaps it is in the incredulity that consumes us that such love for us could ever be the case that we respond with contempt, for in so doing, we find protection from what we think is too good to be true. While our circumstances or the shape of the world’s history may paint a far different picture than that of a loving Father completely committed to His children’s wellbeing and blessing, let us embrace the truth of John 3:16 as the declaration that has set us free, and will continue to set us free. Jack Duitsman pastors Father’s Heart Foursquare Church in Kernville.

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

Southlake/Weldon

■ 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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Hatchery operations reduced, nature museum remains open Courier Announcement Low water conditions in the Kern River, high air and water temperatures occurring at the Hatchery have made conditions not habitable for normal trout operations. Therefore, there will be no more stocking of trout this season out of the Kern River Trout Hatchery. During this time Kern River and San Joaquin hatchery personnel will conduct joint planting operations from an alternative off-site facility. Trout plants will only take place on the Upper Kern River north of Fairview as conditions permit. It is estimated that the activity of rais-

ing and planting trout at the local Kern River Hatchery will resume by late October. The hatchery museum however remains open even though the rest of the hatchery is closed. It is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The hatchery grounds include a recently-built natural history museum, which features displays of angling artifacts and local taxidermy. The fish hatchery is located at 14400 Sierra Way, just north of Kernville opposite Camp Owen, and is free to visit. For more information, call 760376-2846.

Wild animals do not need handouts from public Carol Singleton, CDFW Courier Outdoors California’s wildlife is one of its greatest treasures and the California Department of Fish & Wildlife is committed to protecting and conserving this important resource. As the drought continues into the summer months, CDFW reminds residents to be mindful of their actions in the outdoors and to take measures to discourage wildlife from coming into contact with humans. “During times of drought, animals may have to search farther for food and water” said Marc Kenyon, CDFW senior environmental scientist. “Although these periods can be stressful for animals, they are also a natural part of ecological systems that regulate their numbers. In nature, we must realistically expect some increased mortality. Otherwise, nature wouldn’t be natural.” Well-intentioned residents who set out food for wild animals are actually doing them no favors, particularly for large animals. Feeding deer may cause them to congregate in small areas in unusually high numbers, which can cause the spread of disease and increase the likelihood of collisions with vehicles. Deer may also attract dangerous predators like mountain lions to residential areas. Careless campers and residents who fail to secure their garbage can also cause problems. The scent of trash, particularly leftover food scraps, will lure bears out of the woods. They are likely to return again and again in search of an easy meal. Habituated bears can cause extensive property damage. Both deer and bear are considered “big game” mammals and it is against state law to feed them.

“Reports of wildlife sightings have become quite common with the increased use of cell phone cameras and social media, and with increased development into largely undeveloped areas,” said Kenyon. “In most cases, wildlife sightings are not a cause for alarm and are not necessarily due to the drought. Wildlife lives in the hills, fields and forests all around us, and we must do our part to help them maintain their natural ways.” Follow these “Keep Me Wild” tips to help ensure you are not attracting wildlife to your property: ■ Secure trash in bear-proof cans and don’t wheel them out until collection day morning. ■ Don't leave trash, groceries or animal feed in your car. ■ Harvest ripe fruit off trees and promptly collect fallen fruit. ■ Do not use birdfeeders. ■ Keep barbecue grills clean,closed and stored when not in use. ■ Don’t leave any scented products outside (i.e. suntan lotion or candles). ■ Keep doors and windows closed and locked. ■ Install motion-activated alarms, sprinklers and/or electric fencing. ■ Landscape with deer-resistant plants and install high garden fencing. ■ Remove shrubs and debris piles that provide hiding places for animals. ■ Secure livestock in sturdy enclosures. ■ Do not leave small children or pets unattended outdoors. ■ Keep pet food and water dishes indoors. If you aware of someone feeding wildlife, please call 1-888-CALTIP (1888-334-2258).For more tips, please visit keepmewild.com.

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Less fish for the catching temp reaches a certain point, the oxygen content decreases. Trout being a fragile fish can’t survive. My understanding is that the hatchery isn’t I may not be a holding any fish at this time. The computer nerd, but word is they won’t handle any more I can blindly find my fish at the Hatchery until sometime in way to most places I early fall, maybe October. need to find. As I I realize we have been spoiled. was trying to access Please don’t get upset at the guys at the Fish & Wildlife the hatchery. It’s a nature thing, not a Mencarini website for inforhuman thing. mation prior to There is some good news involvwriting my column, I was overing the stocking of some trout in the whelmed with frustration. upper river. I admit I only Possibly there have a lessthan- smart I guess the state webmaster calls it might be some phone, but it updating. I can’t repeat what I called stockers coming from a special has internet it. place. My guess access. It seems - Mencarini is that Marvin as though every and Danny at time I go to this the hatchery will team up with the website it has been changed. I guess guys at San Joaquin and bring back the state webmaster calls it updating. I some trout that they might stock up can’t repeat what I called it. The last river north of the Fairview Dam. place I was directed was information As always every thing depends on dated 12/27/2012. Who cares what availability, water conditions and the someone named Dave was blogging weather. I know this does not sound about a year and a half ago. I just positive but it’s just a short time wanted to know the planting schedule before things will return to whatever for the week of July 18. is normal. All we need is rain, snow, Being a volunteer at the hatchery and cooler weather. for quite a few years I pretty much knew what I would have found. With the heat wave we have been experiencMike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights ing so far this summer, we have resident and avid fisherman. For quesexceeded the temperature maximum tions or comments you can reach him for stocking the river. Once the water through the Kern River Courier. Mike Mencarini Courier Columnist

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Kern County Fire Stations

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

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

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

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

General information ■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Local: 760-379-5236 Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN

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

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■ River Rhythms August 1 Don’t miss the concert at Riverside Park in Kernville. Opening act at 6 p.m. and main concert at 7. Bring your lawn chair and a picnic. This is a family-friendly event. This week enjoy Out of The Blue, an Americana group. ■ Elks’ 10th annual kids carnival August 2 On Saturday Aug. 2, the 10th annual Kids Carnival will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. sponsored by the Kern River Valley Elks with a back to school theme. They will be giving away 200 backpacks. Games, face painting, bouncy house and prizes galore. Tickets are $.25 each or five for $1. All school age children (age 5 to 12 years) will be given a free backpack loaded with school supplies. The carnival will be at Elks Park, behind the Lodge at 6708 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights. For more information, call 760-3766475. ■ Silver City lantern light tour and ghost hunt, August 2 Come to the Ghost Town and look for ghosts from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Bodfish on Saturday, Aug. 2. The cost is $12 per person (all ages). Pay by cash that night or advance tickets by credit card. For questions or purchase advance tickets

■ Prayer Breakfast August 7 Each month The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Extension Unit invites the community to join them in prayer. The Prayer Breakfast is held at Nelda’sDiner in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. Arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. For more information call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600. ■ River Rhythms August 8 Don’t miss the concert at Riverside Park in Kernville on Friday, Aug. 8. Opening act at 6 p.m. and main concert at 7. Bring your lawn chair and a picnic. This is a family-friendly event. This week enjoy Stone Fly, bringing reggae and original sounds. 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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Picks of the Week “Noah” (PG-13) — The Bible story of Noah and the Ark gets a different spin in this somewhat darker and grungier retelling. Russell Crowe plays Noah with gravel-voiced conviction. He receives visions from the silent “creator” who seems to give him instructions. Noah puts together the boat, rounds up the animals and fights off hordes of enemies -all with a little help from giant rock monsters who used to be angels. Darren Aronofsky handles the material as reverently as he can. The movie tries to fill in the gaps while pleasing both devout and secular audiences. There are some genuine thrills in the film, as well as some truly impressive special effects. “The Other Woman” (PG-13) — Three women team up for slapstick revenge when they realize they are being strung along by the same guy. Cameron Diaz plays a super-busy, extra-classy Manhattan lawyer who tries to surprise her boyfriend, but ends up finding out he’s married. The cheated wife (Leslie Mann of “This Is 40,” “Knocked Up”) confronts and then befriends Diaz. Together they discover that Mann’s husband (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau from “Game of Thrones”) is cheating on both of them with a voluptuous

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beach bunny (Kate Upton). This might not be the hilarious and empowering ladies-getrevenge the producers had in mind. While Diaz and Mann try to bring balance between warmth and goofy comedy, the script and the direction just don’t support them. “Lullaby” (R) — Jonathan (Garrett Hedlund) left his family years ago to pursue a music career out in California, and now he’s come back to New York City for his father’s final days. Dad (Richard Jenkins) has decided he wants to be pulled off life support after a very long battle with cancer. Now the whole clan has a lot of feelings to work out and only 48 hours to do it. Jonathan finds some peace when he meets Meredith (Jessica Barden), a terminally ill teen who teaches him a few things about living with death. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Bodfish Bob’s Southern Fried Chicken Livers Chicken livers are deep-fried to a golden, crispy brown for an old-time Southern treat. 1 pound chicken livers 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 T garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste 1 quart vegetable oil for frying Place the chicken livers in a colander, and rinse. Drain the livers well. Whisk together, egg and milk in a shallow bowl until blended. Place the flour, garlic powder and salt and pepper in a resealable plastic zipper bag, and shake to combine. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees. Place the chicken livers in egg and milk mixture and coat. Place the livers, one at a time, into the plastic bag of flour mixture, and shake to coat each liver completely. Gently place coated livers, a few at a time, into the hot oil. Deep fry the livers until crisp and golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes.

Wash, trim and dry the chicken livers. Dry fry them,with no oil, in a frying pan, for three or four minutes until cooked through. While still cooking add the oil, lemon juice and salt to taste. Stir once gently to mix and serve immediately into a single portion dish and sprinkle liberally with chopped garlic -- the more the better. The dry fry technique prevents the liver from browning and keeps them tender. Bodfish Bob’s Bacon-wrapped Chicken Livers 1/2 lb bacon 1 lb chicken liver toothpick garlic salt (optional) honey (optional) cut bacon strips in half. wash and pat dry livers. Wrap each liver in a halved slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Repeat. Set oven on broil. Place livers on a baking sheet and broil 6-8 minutes on each side. Remove and serve hot with warm honey as a dipping option. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com

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Rattlesnakes and dogs are not a good mix Vicki Boyer, DVM Kernville Courier Alert

quences. Even if the dog survives the immediate effects of a rattlesnake bite, the venom can permanently injure Rattlesnakes live in a variety of habi- him. A rattlesnake vaccine simulates tats: wetlands, deserts and forests, from the dog’s immune system to produce sea level to mountain antibodies against elevations. They can snake venom, which live in a pile of wood, will bind with the right in your own venom rendering it yard. Rattlesnakes are harmless to the dog’s most active in warmer body. seasons, from spring Even if your dog is to autumn. vaccinated, it should be A rattlesnake bite is taken to a veterinarian a serious injury or for evaluation and care even a cause of death as soon as possible folto thousands of dogs lowing a snake’s bite, each year. Rattlesnake because the vaccine venom is a complex does not provide for mixture of toxins that complete immunity, but spreads through a a partial immunity that dog’s body following a is can be life saving and bite. Rattlesnake vacgreatly reduce the damcines were developed age snake venom does Saul McGarity/Special to the Courier to a dog’s body. A vetspecifically to help defend dogs from the Baby rattlet - A two foot timber erinarian can deterdangerous effects of rattler found in Kernville backyard. mine if your dog rattlesnake venom. requires additional Dogs can encounter a rattlesnake treatment. anytime they are in rattlesnake habitat. Even bites by non-venomous snakes You and your dog may live near rat- can lead to serious infections and tlesnakes. Or maybe they live near antibiotic treatment may be needed. A where you and your dog go hiking, veterinarian is the best person to concamping or hunting. A dog may stum- sult regarding medical decisions for ble upon a rattlesnake by accident. your dog. Curiosity or a protective instinct can The rattlesnake vaccine is adminisplace your dog at risk. tered annually to protect a dog from When injected into an unprotected accidental rattlesnake bite. The vaccine dog, the toxins in snake venom are very is administered as a series of two vacpainful and can have serious conse- cines, given 3 to 4 weeks apart.

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Check cashing for the unbanked Dave Ramsey Courier Columnist Dear Dave, I know you hate payday loan companies. Do you feel the same way about check-cashing Ramsey companies? Brian Dear Brian, Check-cashing companies are not a good deal, but they’re nowhere near as bad as payday lenders. Honestly, it’s kind of silly to me that places like this can make money when all you have to do is walk into a bank and open an account. But there’s a percentage of our population that people in financial circles call “unbanked.” This means they avoid banks for whatever reason, but in the process they leave themselves susceptible to bad deals like this. So I don’t feel the same way about check-cashing companies as I do about payday lenders. It’s still not a financially smart move to pay a storefront operation a fee just to cash a check, but these businesses aren’t nearly as abusive as payday lenders. -Dave

Dear Dave, You recommend that no more than 25 percent of your monthly income go toward a house payment. Does this figure include taxes and insurance too? Ryan Dear Ryan, Yes, it does. Your housing payment should not exceed 25 percent of your monthly take-home pay on a 15year, fixed-rate mortgage. When it comes to buying a house, the goal is not to live in the Taj Mahal or have something so expensive you end up being “house poor.” When buying a home, especially for first-time homebuyers, you should look for something nice - in a decent area - that you can get paid off as quickly as possible. It’s really not a big deal if you cheat a couple of percentage points one way or the other. But 25 percent is a good rule of thumb to ensure you’ll still have money left over to live on, save and invest. -Dave Dave Ramsey is a national radio personality and the author of three New York Times bestselling books. He offers financial advice as host of a nationally syndicated radio program, “The Dave Ramsey Show.” For more financial help visit daveramsey.com.

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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, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: June 27, July 4, 11 and 18, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SPARKS (2014 - B3124) Street address of principal place of business: 11019 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: 11019 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Michael Keeling/Project: X, Inc., 8408 Radiant Way, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Date the business commenced: 05/30/2014. Business is being conducted as a California Corporation. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Michael Keeling, CEO-Owner. This statement filed on 05/30/2014. Expires 05/30/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier June 27, July 4, 11 and 18, 2014. 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 busi-

ness 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: NOWTHISISSHOPPING.COM (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. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 14-2284 - APN: 431-010-02, 431-030-02 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02-122004. 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 August 7, 2014 at 12:00 pm, Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 05-05-2004, as Inst. No. 0204101684 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Kamran S. Shakib, an unmarried man, 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 ADVANCED RECONVEYANCE, 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 1: The Northwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 10 North, Range 12 West, San Bernardino Meridan, in the unincorporated area of the County of Kern, State of California, as per the Official plat thereof on file in the office of the Surveyor General. Excepting therefrom, a strip of land 200 feet wide lying equally on each side of the center line of Southern Pacific Railroad Company's Railroad as constructed on August 26, 1952 upon, across or adjacent to said land above described, as excepted in Deed from Southern Pacific Land Company, a Corporation, and Southern Pacific Railroad Company, a Corporation, to Minto Farrow, recorded October 7, 1952 in Book 1991, Page 300 of Official Records. Also excepting therefrom, fifty percent (50%) of all oil, gas and minerals including thorium, gold, uranium or any other radioactive materials within or underlying said land or that my be produced and saved therefrom, recorded in Book 2799, Page 153 or Official Records. Parcel 2: The Northwest half of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 10 North, Range 12 West, San Bernardino Meridian, in the County of Kern, State of California. Excepting therefrom and reserving unto the Grantor, his successors and assigns, fifty percent (50%) of all oil, gas and minerals including thorium, gold, uranium or any other radioactive material within or underlying said land or that may be produced and saved therefrom. 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: Advanced Reconveyance,

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 $107,663.00. 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: July 10, 2014. Advanced Reconveyance, 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 14-2284. 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 July 18, 25 and August 1, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT Fictitious Business Names - DBA #1: FRIENDS OF THE TEHACHAPI DEPOT (2014 - B3806), DBA #2: FOTD (2014 - B3807). Street address of principal place of business: 101 West Tehachapi Boulevard, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 101 West Tehachapi Boulevard, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT: Friends of the Tehachapi Depot, 101 West Tehachapi Boulevard, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Date the business commenced: 04/19/2004. Business is being conducted as a 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: Clois Donell Stephens, President, Board of Directors. This statement filed on 07/08/2014. Expires 07/08/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier July 18, 25, August 1 and 8, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Names - DBA #1: HOTI-INYO 76 / BRANDED (2014 - B3758), DBA #2: TERESA JACOBS BUSINESS ACCOUNT (2014 - B3759). Street address of principal place of business: 6260 Hwy 178, Inyokern, CA 93527. Mailing address of business: 219 Station Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Hoti, Inc., 219 Station Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2003 Business is

being conducted as a 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: Teresa M. Jacobs, CFO. This statement filed on 07/07/2014. Expires 07/07/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier July 18, 25, August 1 and 8, 2014.

Announcements, Continued from page 3 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 are easy to spot if you know what to look for. Ron Bolyard, along with his slide show presentation, will be our 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, 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 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.

Local counseling assistance for veterans For the past four years, the Bakersfield Vet Center has been working diligently on providing counseling services to our Veterans living in remote areas of Kern County. The Center now has the counseling staff necessary to visit the Lake Isabella area on the second Tuesday of each month. Thanks to Kern County Parks and Recreation Department, 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 VA Clinic for counseling, their families and any Veteran who feels the need to readjust to civilian life after service in a combat theatre, call at 661-323VETS (8387) to make an appointment with them at the Lake Isabella Senior Center.

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Valley youth join in with Conservation work on forest Cody Norris, USFS Courier Community Two Youth Conservation Corps crews have worked diligently over the last month to improve your National Forest while learning a strong work ethic and connecting with the land in the process. The two crews, one located on the Kern River Ranger District and the other on the Hume Lake Ranger District, are working for the Sequoia National Forest in an eight-week, paid, workexperience program and have already made a big positive impact within the Forest. Kern Valley High School students banded together this summer to form the 2014 Kern River Ranger District YCC crew with Forest Service employee Donnelle Morris as their Crew Leader. The Kern Valley crew cleaned up trash and debris in campgrounds on the Kern Plateau, Upper Kern River, Lower Kern River, Greenhorn Mountains, and Breckenridge Mountains-making for

a much more pleasant experience for Forest visitors. They removed ash from campfire pits, created defensible space around campsites and signs, and restored Penny Pines plantation signs. The work undertaken by the crews gives them a hands-on education as to the importance of fire and fuel reduction, maintaining water systems for cattle and wildlife, and keeping plant species in their native environment. Crews also learned about the many different occupational opportunities within the Forest Servicesuch as wildlife biology, firefighting, recreation and archaeology. The educational component of the YCC program conveys the value of natural resources and teaches students how these resources are being managed in a variety of sustainable processes. If you are interested in learning more about the YCC programs, please contact Cody Norris at 760376-3781 ext. 63.

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Valley should expect the discounted quantity rate equal to the RSF Index Rate and applicable to the first 10 ccfs at $4.52 per ccf. The ruling goes back seven months, and new adjusted statements will be issued. Some people will get a credit, but others may owe more. The actual ccf Quantity Rate was not specified in the ruling. 30 percent of the bill is supposed to cover the service charge and the other 70 percent water usage. Kern Valley bills will be gradually adjusted to allow customers to become accustomed rate design adjustments and to make this adjustment in our area to comply. It will take approximately 12 years to adjust Kern Valley Rates down to the correct ratio. So during this time of water conservation, using less water could actually save money as well as water. Now that the decision has been issued Cal Water will file a change in tariff determining actual rates and adjustments for the years 2014 through 2016. In 2015, a new General Rate Case will be filed, and the whole process will begin over again for 2017 through 2019. Cal Water was not available to comment on this story as of press time.

for this year and into 2015. With this regulation, all Californians will be expected to stop: washing down driveways and sidewalks; watering of outdoor landscapes that cause excess runoff; using a hose to wash a motor vehicle, unless the hose is fitted with a shut-off nozzle, and using potable water in a fountain or decorative water feature, unless the water is recirculated. The regulation makes an exception for health and safety circumstances. Local agencies could ask courts to fine water users up to $500 a day for failure to implement conservation requirements in addition to their existing authorities and processes. "We are facing the worst drought impact that we or our grandparents have ever seen," said State Water Board Chair Felicia Marcus. The regulation will likely go into effect on or about August 1, following submittal to the Office of Administrative Law. The emergency regulation remains in effect for 270 days, unless extended by the State Water Board due to ongoing drought conditions.

Nicolls, Continued from page 1 crews and their equipment. Forest roads and trails in the Nicolls fire area were closed to remain in effect until the fire is fully suppressed. This includes part of the Pacific Crest Trail.

By Wednesday night with only 219 personnel retained. Transition to our local Sequoia National Forest Type 4 organization occurred at 6 a.m. Thursday morning. The cause of the 1680 acre fire is still under investigation. No structures were threatened or destroyed. There was one injury on Wednesday.

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