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A seven foot wall of sunflowers reaches for the sun in front of the Oynx General Store located on Hwy 178 in Oynx.

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SCE adds power to local economy Michael Batelaan Courier Cover story Before wind and solar, nuclear or coal, there continues to be hydropower to generate electricity. This is water falling from great heights under pressure to spin large turbines and create energy, cleanly and economically, since the late 19th century. The repair and upgrade of these turbines is now also spinning some life and revenue into the local Kern River Valley economy.

Southern California Edison's Kern River 3 hydroelectric power plant is part of the utility's hydroelectric generation system.

And now after nearly 100 years, Kern River 3, which sits on the Kern River above Kernville, is getting a facelift to help ensure that this important power

source continues to be viable and to help meet the upcoming 33 percent quota required for green renewable energy generation to be met by 2020.

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by SCE to perform the repairs and improvements brought in a crew of 43 to do the work. Six of these are local Kern Valley residents, sixteen are from elsewhere in Kern County making half the crew hired in Kern County.

These SCE workers are eating, helping to fill rooms by staying at Falling Waters Resort and other local area motels and purchasing fuel and entertainment in the Kern River Valley bringing about $5,000 per month into the Kern Valley economy totaling about $50,000.

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Makeover - Fairview dam 14 miles north of Kernville is receiving much needed upgrades and repairs.

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Saturday high 91° Sunny Saturday low 71° Partly cloudy Sunday high 91° Mostly sunny Sunday low 71° Partly cloudy

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The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation, along with your Kern Valley Healthcare District and Gary Charlon's State Farm Insurance, is proud to announce the return of the River Rhythms concert series in Kernville's Riverside Park. Each Friday in August, bring the family, lawn chairs and blankets to the park for a gathering of the community and live performances from talented artists such as local musicians Out of the Blue, Stoneflys, and blues guitar master Brad Wilson, the return of Rockwell and the Blackboard Playboys, and the incredible talents of Hardly Sisters. KVHD and Gary Charlon State Farm Insurance present the third annual River Rhythms concert series supported

by El Rio Restaurant, the Kernville Chamber of Commerce and Golden State Surplus.

Theses are free, family friendly concerts from 6 to 9 p.m. each Friday in August.

The KVHD Auxilary will be accepting donations with all going to the education and cultural efforts by the all-volunteer KRV Education and Cultural Foundation.

Light snacks and drink will be available for purchase as well as delectable Stella Dogs.

All headlining performers will play from 7 to 9 p.m. with opening entertainment at 6 p.m.

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Tunnel vision - SCE contractors repair a section of ceiling in the 100 year old tunnel.

rare example of a powerhouse designed with architectural beauty and sophistication for that time," said Toby Gibson, a manager in SCE's Eastern Hydro Division. He noted that construction of the power plant site began in 1919. It wasn't until 1921 that it started generating electricity.

"When Kern River 3 was completed, it was referred to as 'the most important forward step in hydroelectric practice in recent years.'"

Kern River 3 is part of SCE's Eastern Hydro Division, incorporating hydro-generating plants in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains, the southern Sierra mountains, and the Ontario, San Bernardino and Banning areas in the San Gabriel and San Bernardino mountains.

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Hydro power plants can generate more than 160 megawatts of electricity, enough to power about 104,000 homes.

Most have been in service since the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

SCE began a yearlong renovation of Kern River 3 in last August, repairing cracks and upgrading equipment in three major parts of the plant's water conveyance system: the sandbox, a large containment box that holds water before its run through the turbines, the 50-foot high Fairview Dam, were the worn and eroded concrete surface of the dam is being replaced with reinforced steel and concrete, and the intake structure, which includes replacing the intake house which See Economy, page 12

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Published Fridays Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Publisher Michael Batelaan Editors, Writers Michael Batelaan Columnists Bodfish Bob Matt Freeman Rod Middleworth Dan Schlensker

■ Wildland Firefighter Fundraiser July 26 BBQ fundraiser and special movie showing at 11 a.m. at the Reel Cinema in Wofford Heights will be fun for all ages. Special guests Smokey Bear, USFS, BLM and Kern Co Fire Dept. with face painting, raffles, and more.

Movie tickets $6, raffle tickets $1 and the proceeds go to help injured and fallen wildland firefighters and their families in time of need, and to the Reel Cinema for their new digital projector.

Pam Stewart Jack Duitsman Mike Mencarini Dave Ramsey Harry Thal

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

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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.

Tuesdays

■ 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

■ 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 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.

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 United Methodist Church; corner of Big Blue and Sirretta.

■ Keepers of the Kern clean up July 28 Keepers of the Kern will be holding an Upper River Clean Up on July 28 at 8 a.m. meeting at the parking area across from Headquarters Campground just north of Riverkern. Bring water, a friend and a smile.

In the event you can only come for an hour, it’s OK: it all makes a difference. If you work on that day, they do get out Sunday evenings at 5 p.m. same meeting place if you would like to join in. For information or to RSVP call 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178 or keepersofthekern@gmail.com.

■ Hospital community advisory meeting, July 30 Everyone is invited to attend the 3rd Quarterly KVHD Community Advisory Meeting. Wednesday July 30 at 6 p.m.

Refreshments served. Your input helps will help drive future service development of the KVHD. If you have a desire to share your ideas with the hospital, please attend or email your ideas/comments to Anna Leon at annaleon@kvhd.org.

■ 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.

■ Jr. Golf Clinic August 2 The Jr. Golf Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, August 2 at the Kern River Valley Golf Course. Residents or visitors between ages 5 and 15 are welcome to this free golf clinic set for 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Lunch (hot dogs) will be served to participants. Bring your clubs or golf clubs will be provided by the golf course.

Coaching is on set-up, swing, chipping and putting. Call KRVGC at 760-376-2828 to reserve a spot, or just show up. Call Denis Desmond at 760-379-8056.

■ 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 cents each or five for $1. All school age children (age 5 to 12 years) will be given a free backpack with school supplies. The carnival will be at Elks Park, behind the Lodge at 6708 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights. For more information, call 760-376-6475.

■ 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 contact 760-379-5146 or email: ghosttown@verizon.net.

■ Upper Kern river graffiti clean up August 3 Join the Kern River Conservancy at 1 p.m. as they tackle the re-occurring graffiti problem in the camp sites and day use areas on the upper Kern River. Meet at the Big Blue Bear Café, 101 Piute Drive in Kernville. Please come dressed properly for warm weather.

Shorts, hats and sunscreen are highly recommended. The Conservancy will distribute volunteer t-shirts, cold beverages and snacks.

For more event info, signing up or to donate,

See Calendar, page 6

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Traffic & Safety STOP June in review

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Things I have noticed...

Repeat hummer dinger "Tell me more" I'd say and so here is a little of what he might tell me.

"There are over 300 of my species, and we migrate every year. I can fly The Smallest of as high as 17,000 feet at a speed of Birds is a request30 to 40 mph and I travel about ed repeat of a past 200 miles a day. I live on little bugs column. and nectar from flowers and feeders A couple of like yours (Incidentally, thank you!) I days ago I was sitconsume 1/2 of my body weight ting on my porch every day and where it takes you up with a glass of ice to 9 hours to digest your food, I tea watching our Middleworth digest mine in less than an hour.

4 hummingbird Food goes through me like skates on feeders jammed with hungry, ice, so I eat and drink a lot to keep demanding humming birds. The myself going. activity was I'll live up to five exciting to see years and my and colorful to As he sat there I imagined what relatives and I watch! he would say if he could talk. are the smallest Suddenly of the world's one of the - Middleworth birds. I try to hummers visit old haunts pealed out of each year on my routes north and orbit and landed on my hand. I was shocked to have a visitor who is nor- south. In fact I remember this stop from the past two years. Lots of mally shy and skittish sitting calmly feeders and good nectar, Yum! To on my extended fingers. As he sat keep me going my heart beats at there I imagined what he would say about 126 times per second and I if he could talk. No doubt it would be a shocker when he started talking spend 15 to 20 percent of my day feeding and the rest flying and at in his tiny voice. "Whew", he'd say, night sleeping. Lots of humans think "I'm bushed, I've been flying for sevwe suck up the nectar with our eral hours with only a nectar break beaks, but we don't, instead we lap from time to time and I'm really the nectar up with our educated zapped." tongues. There are lots more to tell I'd look at him and stammer, but I gotta get going, I have a little "Where did you come from and tootsie waiting for me in Mexico where are you going?" He'd look at City. But maybe I'll see and talk to me with his beady little eyes and you on my way north next long nose and say, "I've come from year....Buenos Dias Senor!"

Canada and am on my way to South America or maybe Mexico. Every Wofford Heights resident Rod year I fly south for the winter and Middleworth is a retired security manthen back north for the summer." ager for Pacific Bell.

Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

Kern Valley traffic statistics Benjamin Starkey, California Highway Patrol Traffic Collisions - 22 DUI Arrests - 8 DUI Collisions - 2 Suspended/Unlicensed Drivers Arrested - 30 Safety tip of the month: Every summer in the Kern River Valley law enforcement observes an increase in the number of traffic collisions that occur on our roadways. We usually blame the increase of collisions on the increase of people and tourists to the Valley. However, many of the collisions involve a local resident. Every citizen of the Kern River Valley needs to understand that speed is usually the primary or secondary reason for the collision. We need to pay attention to our surroundings and learn our roadways. The more familiar we are with the roadways of the area the less chance we have of being involved in a collision.

Please watch your speed and pay attention to the roadway and other traffic on the road. We can all contribute to the safety conditions of our roads. Help us make the Kern River Valley a safer place to drive.

Editorial request The Kern River Courier is interested in hearing from readers who have experienced issues relating to anonomous neigbor complaints, home owner association codes, conditions or restrictions and enforcement that they feel is being used as undue harassment and/or unwarranted for possible future editorial comment or related stories. You may respond by mail, email or fax using the Courier’s contact information located on page 2. No phone calls please. Only responses that include full name, both physical and mailing addresses and phone number will be considered, so the responses can be verified.

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KRV Art Association is looking for demonstrators If you have a craft or artistic skill and would like to demonstrate your skill at one of the KRVAA monthly meetings please call Emily Diggles at 760-379-6162 or email at emilydiggles@gmail.com. You may donate your efforts or, if desired, receive a compensation there is also a travel allowance of $50 if you live over 50 miles away.

This can be a way to get better known and get more customers and publicity. There are openings for November 2014 through September 2015. July and August are dark. They have had many varied demos such as air brush, watercolor, pastels, landscapes, Native American sand painting, etc. Please consider sharing your skills.

Nominate KRV Business of the Year Do you have a local business that you feel does an outstanding job helping promote tourism, as well as catering to the folks here in the Kern River Valley? To see them recognized as the "Business of the Year" at the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednesday, September 10th, all you have to do is fill out the Business Nomination Form and return it to the Kern River Valley Chamber office, 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Monday thru Thursday 9:30 to 4:00, Friday 9:30 to noon. 760-379-5236 or toll free 866-578-4386. KernRiverValley.com.

Entry deadline is Wednesday, August 13.

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Is there an Ad in the Cards for You? as low as $20.00 aweek

“Advertise where it counts” 760-376-2860

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

At 15412 Highway 178, Southlake, between the hours of 10am & 2pm or by appointment Monday to Friday. Closed Holidays " We are located 2 blks east of the Fire Station.

(Maximum 20 gallons at one time).

Call 800.272.6330

Kern County Fair seeking entries The Kern County Fair runs from September 17 through 28 and now is the time to get those entries in. Each Friday from August 8 to September 16. bring in entries for Author's Corner, Decorative Painting and Photography, Fine Art, Baked Goods, Hobby, Legos and Models, and Preserved Food, Ceramics, Creative Arts, Dolls, Gems and Minerals, Mini Structures and Needle Arts, 4H, FFA, 4H Dog Show, FFA Ag Projects, Jr. Organizations and Junior Feature Exhibits, Ag Horticulture, Community Displays and Woolfleece. There are various dates for Floriculture exhibits. Call the Fair office at 661-833-4900 for more information or go to kerncountyfair.com.

$9,000 in Scholarship funds available Avrek Law firm announces the launch of the DriveSafe Scholarship Contest on the dangers of distracted driving awarding $9,000 in scholarship.

Distracted driving has become a deadly problem on roads today. Videos will be posted on YouTube and can be any format: Journalistic, documentary, PSA, Song, Sketch or compilation. Ten finalists will be chosen and a panel of judges will determine the top 3 awarding: 1st prize $5000 scholarship, 2nd prize $2500 scholarship and 3rd Prize $1500 scholarship. Participants can register at: avrek.com/scholarships/. Entries are due by September 30.

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

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The Kern River Valley Prayer Rooms are pleased to offer a new Prayer Request Phone Service. A twenty-four hour, seven day a week prayer request phone line to the Kern River Valley, residents. If you have a prayer need, call any time: 760-417-6161. Your prayer request message will be prayed over by the prayer teams. If you desire personal prayer, visit The Prayer Rooms at The Community Christian Service Center Thursday, from 9 a.m. to noon, at 5105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella 760-379-5100.

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Message of faith

What's your destination?

Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist Sometimes you may be convinced of something in your mind and sincerely and firmly believe it in your heart, but then you find out it is not the truth.

Schlensker Such was the case for a Washington dentist, who wanted to include a visit to Granada, Spain, in his travels to a European dental conference. He had long desired to see Granada's fabulous display of Moorish architecture.

However, the name Granada (in Spain) is very close to-in fact only one little letter different from-Grenada (an island in the Caribbean), and the British Airways booking agent, who set up the dentist's flight arrangements, sent him to Grenada instead of Granada. According to Fox News and London's The Independent, he only realized the error when, sometime after leaving London's Gatwick Airport he noticed the plane was flying west, and away from Europe!

Upon asking the flight attendant why they were going west and where the plane was headed, he was told, "The West Indies, of course." And, much to his dismay, nine hours later he was in a Caribbean paradise.

As firmly as that man had believed he was on the right airplane and headed for Granada, as confident as

he was that he knew where he was going, he wound up 4000 miles from his intended destination.

Similarly, lots of folks believe that if they are devout in their beliefs, and if they sincerely let their beliefs guide and govern their actions, that they will reach a favorable eternal paradise in the afterlife, i.e. they will end up in heaven. Humanists were delighted last year when they heard Pope Francis say (or at least construed his words to mean) that even atheists can be saved by their good works. Then there are those, who are convinced that a sincere faith and earnest belief in any supreme being will save a person. But that's the wrong airplane!

And it’sheaded to a very different destination.

Jesus said, "believe in God, believe also in Me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also" (John 14:1-3).

That destination-that place Jesus is preparing-is, of course, heaven. And, in order to make sure everyone knew how to get there, He followed up with these words in verse 6, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me." Jesus is the only plane to be on to get to heaven!

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

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By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of 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.

■ 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

Wofford Heights

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

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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella.

Sunday 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thur. 5:30 p.m.

760-417-0793 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella.

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

Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343

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

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m.

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

6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760379-5100.

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

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

760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 2 and 3 p.m.

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

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

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Inward beauty bright with. The lake’s program really doesn't change much. The aquatic life seems to adjust to whatever the lakes conditions are at the As we head time. into the dog days Even though the water level of summer, I took has been low for a while now, I a look back at think this was one of the better what the lake was years for the spring spawn. The doing at this time crappie bite was as good or betlast year. It seems ter this spring than say 4 years Mencarini to me that life ago. This year's crappies were around and in the the biggest I've caught since I lake doesn't change much from have been fishing Isabella. The year to year. The biggest change is numbers were the lake’s down just a water level.

The other ...to some, the lake’s outward beauty tick but they made it up in changes that doesn't shine but her inward beauty's size. This also occur are subas bright as a star. reflects the tle, and hardly - Mencarini bass, catfish, noticeable. and the rest of If you travel the species in the lake. around the lake you will notice that I realize that to some the lake’s at this time of the year the lake is in outward beauty doesn't shine but the draw down period. This is when we ask how low will it go this her inward beauty is as bright as a star. So let's not get stuck on year? Well this year it probably will the low water level. Let's be glad get lower than last and even lower than the 2 previous years. This puts that we have a great lake, a great ecosystem in our lake and a the lake on a 3 year trend of less friendly community that surthan normal spring storage. rounds this great lake.

If we really look at what the lake is doing, we will notice that yes, the lake level is dropping quickly and Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights it's only the end of July but it hapresident and avid fisherman. For quespens every year. The only differtions or comments you can reach him ence is how much water we started through the Kern River Courier.

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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.

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Public workshop on lead bullet ban Kyle Orr, CDFW Courier Outdoors The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will hold a public workshop Tuesday, August 12 to discuss the implementation of the lead bullet ban. The workshop will be held at the Department of General Services Building at 2550 Mariposa Mall in Fresno from 7-8:30p.m.

A CDFW representative will detail a proposed implementation plan, PowerPoint available on the CDFW website.

Following the short presentation, interested parties can make comments and provide input that will help shape CDFW's final recommendation to the Fish and Game Commission, which CDFW anticipates presenting at the Commission's meeting in September.

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In order to determine what is least disruptive to hunters, CDFW has been reaching out to interested parties this year, including question and answer sessions at sportsmen's shows, meetings with hunting organizations and public workshops throughout the state.

In addition, individuals and organizations may email comments to wildlifemgmt@wildlife.ca.gov (please use "Nonlead implementation" in the subject line) or mail hard copy correspondence to: CDFW, Wildlife Branch, Attn: Nonlead implementation, 1812 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811.

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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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■ Kern Transit August 4 Schedules and routes change Monday, Aug. 4. See kernregionaltransit.org, email info@transit.org, or call 800-323-2396 for more information.

■ Community 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.

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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 Stonefly, bringing reggae and original sounds.

■ First Baptist of Kernville Game Night, August 8 POSTPONED Don't miss the fun of board games, be in competitions for prizes at the First Baptist Church of Kernville Game Night. Put September 12 on your calendar so you don't miss it. Call John Cole for more information at 760-223-1036.

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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Suspense and atmosphere of scares Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor

Picks of the Week “Oculus” (R) — Two young siblings, Kaylie and Tim, fall victim to a cruel supernatural evil lurking inside an old mirror. The spirits of the mirror kill the kids' parents and make young Tim look like the murderer.

Now grown up, the brother and sister (Karen Gillan and Brenton Thwaites) are determined to prove to the world that the mirror is truly evil, clearing Tim of any guilt. As they try to document the terror that ruined their lives, Kaylie and Tim are forced to relive the nightmare of their childhood.

This family-based horror flick goes for the suspense and atmosphere style of scares, and doesn't do much with gore-and-guts. It's a slow burn. The film bounces back and forth between the childhood trauma and the adults who are trying to deal with it -- it builds the dread if you're able to ride with it.

“Divergent” (PG-13 — In a grimly gray futuristic version of Chicago, people are assigned to groups based on personality types and aptitudes.

Teenage Triss (Shailene Woodley) is a Divergent -- she doesn't fit into any of society's groups. An uptight faction ruler hatches a plot to exterminate the Divergents, forcing Triss to team up with a hunky peer named Four (Theo James) in a fight against the forces that keep humanity contained.

Brenton Thwaites, Karen Gillan in "Oculus" This is the latest young-adult fiction sensation to jump from book to big screen. Viewers will notice some stark similarities to other movies spun from young-adult novels -- a strong female protagonist in a dystopian setting forced to fight against an oppressive society, for starters.

Unfortunately for this semi-sleek thriller, it does not stand a chance in a head-to-head challenge with "The Hunger Games."

“God's Not Dead” (PG) — In a college introduction to philosophy class, the first assignment is to write "God is dead," on a piece of paper and sign your name. Josh (Shane Harper) is a freshman student who refuses to forsake his faith, and he is then challenged to prove God exists and debate the professor in front of the class. This is all stretched out by a bunch of subplots where all nonChristians are hilariously awful people. There's even a cameo by some "Duck Dynasty" people, for some reason. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Bodfish Bob’s Bacon Tomato Dip 6 slices bacon 1 (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 1/2 teaspoon celery salt 1 med.Tomato, peeled, seeded and finely chopped /4 c. Finely chopped green pepper (optional) Assorted fresh vegetable dippers or crackers Bodfish Bob’s Shrimp Bacon Bites 1 c. Cleaned, cooked shrimp 1/2 clove garlic, slivered 1/2 c. Chili sauce 8-10 slices bacon Mix shrimp and garlic; pour chili sauce on mixture. Cover and refrigerate, stir occasionally, several hours.

Cut bacon into halves. Fry bacon until partially cooked; drain. Wrap each shrimp in bacon piece and secure with toothpick. Set oven to 550 degrees. Boil 2-3 inches from heat til bacon is crisp. Serves 16-20.

Bodfish Bob’s Bacon Relish 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup wine vinegar 1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon In pot combine brown sugar and vinegar, cook stirring constantly until heated. Stir in bacon. Remove from

In a skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove, drain on paper towels and crumble. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mustard and celery salt. Stir in the crumbled bacon, tomato and green pepper.

Cover and chill. Makes 2 cups.

Bodfish Bob’s Bacon Sticks 10 thin bread sticks (any flavor) 5 slices bacon 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Cut bacon lengthwise to make 10 slices. Dredge one side of bacon strip in cheese. Roll it against bread stick.

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Health Insurance Matters

Is ObamaCare in trouble?

Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Is ObamaCare in trouble? I certainly hope not, but all of the residents in 36 states may be sleeping a bit less until the issue is resolved.

Thal When the Affordable Care Act, (ACA) frequently referred to as ObamaCare, was signed into law, the intent of the law was to provide financial assistance to individuals and families who did not have health insurance provided by an employer, or other government program.

Each state was supposed to set up its own "Exchange" or marketplace where people could go to enroll in plans that would be eligible for tax credits. These credits, based on income, would be applied monthly.

When the family or individual filed their 2014 tax returns in April, 2015, the tax return would reconcile their tax credit. If they did not receive as much as their income justified, they would receive additional monies added to any refund coming. If, they underestimated their income, they would be required to pay some back.

The wording in the legislation never once made any reference to those states which decided not to participate.

As a back stop, the Federal government set up plans in 32 states. As there is no mention of tax credits in

those 32 states, the IRS took it upon themselves to issue a ruling that the tax credits would be available in the Federal Exchanges as well.

This past Monday, two Federal appeals courts ruled on this technicality. The Court of Appeals in Washington, DC found the IRS cannot issue tax credits, as it was not specifically stated in the legislation, while the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Virginia announced a ruling stating that it was legal. The next step will be that the DC court will probably have to make a final ruling, as the initial ruling was made by only a three judge panel, not the full court.

Interestingly, the members of the Virginia Court were appointed to office by Democrats, the Washington court was appointed by Republicans.

So, while the politicians now seem to be haggling in the courts, we in California seem to not be terribly worried, as our state was the first to build a state exchange. Though it had a rough start technologically getting going, it is running fairly smoothly. Licensed and Certified health insurance agents assist residents enroll in health plans, qualify for tax credits, when eligible and provide these services with no cost to the individual or family.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) Thal is on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board.

He may be reached at 760-376-2100, harrythal@aol. com or www.harrythal. com.

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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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Part 5 of 5 Make sure you have good pictures!

It was not that long ago that the online real estate networks we have Freeman today that real estate agents, buyers and sellers take advantage of and enjoy did not exist.

It was not until the mid 90's when the Multiple Listing System went digital and online. Before that the MLS was basically just a catalogue that brokerages kept updated weekly.

Agents were either superstars or unknowns, and sold homes not because of internet presence but because of location and reputation.

Homes sold not because somebody searched their cell phone as they were driving past or logged on and looked at inventories but because of a sign in the front yard, an ad in the local paper, slick marketing and often a good dose of luck, especially for properties in rural areas.

One thing that made properties stand out to potential buyers back then, and even more so now, is good photos. Back in the day, photos of listings were 35mm developed shots that were included in a master copy of the MLS book at all broker offices in the network. In order to show a client photos of a property they had to see the book, or they had to just go see

the property. No way to show them from a distance unless the agent went and took pictures, developed them and sent them off in the mail.

As a result,, good photography played a huge role in the sale of a property. Bad photos of a great property always equaled either no sale or a much delayed sale because buyers did not see value or worth in little black and white MLS listing pictures.

If you take a million dollar property on the Kern that is absolutely beautiful and worth every penny and take horrible photos of it and not enough of them to post on the MLS, the property listing will in no way convey the property's value. On the flip side, I can take a nice well kept singlewide and make look like a million bucks with great photos. It is so important to have good quality pictures of a property online, because as we have talked about before, over 80 percent of buyer's start their property searches online. That process is hamstrung if the seller's home and property is not well kept, and it is even more hampered if the real estate agent either does not have the right camera or just plain does not know how to take good pictures. So as a seller, my advice to you as a real estate agent is to have the best and most photos of your property you can on the MLS, it is very important and will help you sell your home.

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By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GEOGRAPHY: What sea lies just west of Rome, Italy?

2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the average lifespan of an adult housefly?

3. MOVIES: What 1999 movie with Brad Pitt featured the tagline ÒMischief. Mayhem. Soap.Ó?

4. MEASURES: How much beer would a firkin hold?

5. MYTHOLOGY: What area of life did the Roman goddess Discordia rule?

6. BIBLE: Which one of the Ten Commandments forbids coveting?

7. U.S. CITIES: What is the capital of Vermont?

8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is North KoreaÕs basic currency?

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Technology snafus tax your patience. But before you throw that computer or other bulky hardware into the trash, take a deep breath and call someone knowledgeable for help.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Don't be too upset if your generosity goes unappreciated. These things happen, and rather than brood over it, move on. A new friend could open up exciting new possibilities.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A loved one helps you get through an especially difficult emotional situation.

Spend the weekend immersed in the body and soul restorative powers of music and the other arts.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You are pretty much in charge of what you want to do this week. However, it might be a good idea to keep an open mind regarding suggestions from people you know you can trust.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Another chance to shine (something always dear to the Lion's heart) might be resented by others. But you earned it, so enjoy it. The weekend brings news about a family member.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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, Auditor-Controller-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.

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-ControllerCounty 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-Controller-County Clerk.

By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier July 18, 25, August 1 and 8, 2014.

ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: THE LAST CHANCE HOUSE (2013- B5772) Street address of business: 124 Cypress Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304.

Mailing address of Business: 124 Cypress Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS

NAME: Steven Mark Travis, 124 Cypress Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304.

Original FBN Statement Filed on: 09/30/2013.

This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 07/01/2014. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: July 25, August 1, 8 and 15, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BAKERSFIELD LINKS TO CHANGE RECOVERY HOUSE (2014 - B3682) Street address of principal place of business: 124 Cypress, Bakersfield, CA 93304.

Mailing address of business: 124 Cypress, Bakersfield, CA 93304.

REGISTRANT: Steven Mark Travis, 124 Cypress, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Date the business commenced: 12/03/13. 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: Steven Mark Travis.

This statement filed on 07/01/2014.

Expires 07/01/2019.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier July 25, August 1, 8 and 15, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CONSULTING (TLEOC) (2014 - B3692) Street address of principal place of business: 301 Perdew Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of business: 1539 North China Lake Blvd., PMB 112, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Anthony E. Hein, 301 Perdew Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.

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: Anthony E. Hein. This statement filed on 07/01/2014.

Expires 07/01/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By: V. Labra. Published by the Kern River Courier July 25, August 1, 8 and 15, 2014.

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Happy Campers The AppletonPortwood-Story family of Wofford Heights make a stop at the market with their convertible Mustang/RV after three days of camping at the lake.

Mom, pop, two kids, the two family dogs, camping gear and a stringer of catfish hanging from the car’s side mirror.

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Concerts, Continued from page 1 Concert line up:

■ August 1st Out Of The Blue Acoustic/Americana ■ August 8th Stoneflys Reggae/Originals ■ August 15th Brad Wilson Blues/Rock ■ August 22nd Trout's Blackboard Playboys Country/Oldies ■ August 29th Hardly Sisters Acoustic/Originals Please come early to enjoy the opening entertainment to be announced. For more information contact Charlie Busch at Kern River Radio at 760-376-4500.

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Economy, Continued from page 1 houses the equipment to control operation of the water flow equipment.

Fiber optic monitors and controls were installed to more easily facilitate communication between the plants.

The canal was reinforced and road accesses were improved.

Electrical controls that operate the water control gates at the sandbox are also being replaced, along with concrete replacement, where necessary, in more than 14 miles of tunnels which carry the water to the turbines that spin the generators to create electricity.

Gibson explained that access to the work locations is complicated and challenging. "The dam's location on the Kern River required obtaining permits and approvals for the work from federal and state agencies," said Gibson. "Because of its historical place along the river, SCE had to obtain special approval from the California Historic Preservation Office for some of the work. A scaffolding structure was also built across the 135-foot face of the dam to give workers access to that work site."

Special safety rules are guiding the work in the 14 miles of tunnels. All tunnel workers are specially trained and a mine rescue team is ready to

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Access into the tunnels required cutting through a foot of concrete with workers using electric and diesel powered equipment to perform the work. To accomplish the work in the eight-foot-wide tunnels, special carts were constructed to carry equipment through this narrow space.

Following SCE's renovation of Kern River 3, the plant will return to the company's hydroelectric power system, which plays a critical role in the company's diverse energy portfolio, regardless of weather conditions.

There are three plants on the Edison Kern River hydro system, KR1, Borel and KR3.

KR 1 has also seen improvements in replacing turbines, driveway safety, parking turnaround and security fencing. Storm damage repairs have been being made in the concrete structure. There are 8 miles of tunnel from KR 1 just inside the mouth of the canyon to Democrat take out.

Reflecting on the 100 years of SCE supplying hydroelectric powerout of the Kern Valley, SCE Region Manager Cal Rossi said, "The maintenance and repair work that SCE and contract crews are performing to the hydroelectric generators will ensure that our partnership with the community will continue for generations to come."

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