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Just a ‘Stonesfly’ away
Concerts down by the riverside Michael Batelaan Courier Insider If you're looking for 'Stoneflys' and they're not in the Kern River Fly Shop in Kernville, they Dan Ocampo/Special to the Courier will most likely Guy Jeans be on the wild They can be the and scenic Kern River fishing. And we're not cause of outstanding referring to a ple- fishing, and on many coptera, an order of rivers their hatches are insects, commonly the premier events of Some known as stoneflies, the season. although both can be 3,500 stonefly species found in and on our are described worldwide, with new species local Kern River.
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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. These are free, family-friendly con-
Dollars for dollar store sale Michael Batelaan Courier Just in Dollar Tree is keeping it all in the family buying rival discounter Family Dollar for $8.5 billion. The deal that includes the newly opened Lake Iasbella store makes Dollar Tree the biggest player in the dollar store segment, with its more than 13,000 combined locations eclipsing current leader Dollar General Corp., which has about 11,300. Dollar Tree CEO Bob Sasser said that the two companies "co-locate really well" and offer complementary merchandise. The companies did not say if any Dollar Tree or Family Dollar stores would be closed. Dollar Tree, which has
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about 5,000 locations, will continue to operate under the existing Dollar Tree, Deals, and Dollar Tree Canada store banners. It will keep the Family Dollar brand as well, with Chairman and CEO Howard Levine reporting to Sasser. The combined company would have more than $18 billion in sales and be a much more formidable competitor to larger rival Dollar General, which is open-
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There’s fire and the Kern County Fire Department has received a number of calls regarding smoke in the area of the Kern River Valley related to wildfires burning in the Sierras. KCFD advises that several wildfires burning in the Sierra Nevada are bringing smoke impacts to the Valley air basin and local air officials expect this pattern See Smoke, page 12
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Rhythms concert series, 6 to 9 p.m. in Kernville's Riverside Park, where they will fully demonstrate their original brand of ska, rock, melody driven jazz, reggae, and pop. The group is made up of lead Guy Jeans of Kernville and owner of the Kern River Fly Shop (vocals and keytar), and members Tracy Kahanamoku (Bass), Robert Rachelli (drums),Dave Price (sax) and Rene Ponce (congas), all of Venura. All the members met while writing and per-
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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
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Stoneflys of Kernville/Ventura will be at River Rhythms on August 8 at 7 p.m. in Riverside Park, Kernville.
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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar. Mike Mencarini sees a change in scenery at the lake. Bodfish Bob sprouts some new recipes this week.
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water data: Monday noon Storage, Isabella Reservoir 59,138 acre-feet 2014 Reservoir peak 80,737 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 119 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 160 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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■ 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 p.m. 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
Pam Stewart Jack Duitsman Mike Mencarini Dave Ramsey Harry Thal
Photographers Michael Batelaan Ad Production Michael Batelaan Advertising Sales Robert Bowman Valerie Minoux Sara Wakeman Business Office Sara Wakeman Distribution Ron Benson Webmaster Mike Ludiker Advertising policies Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time without cause. Cancellations or rejection shall not preclude payment on similar advertising previously run. The Kern River Courier is not liable for errors or omissions in copy or an advertisement beyond the cost of the actual space occupied by the error. Publisher reserves the right to place the words “advertisement” or “paid content” on any advertisement or copy that appears to resemble editorial matter. Submission policies Editorial and photo submissions are welcome and will run at the discretion of the editors. Submissions will only be returned when accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. The editors reserve the right to edit and publish all submissions both in print and Internet online publications. The entire contents of the Kern River Courier are copyright © 2013. Reproduction in whole or in part of print and Internet online publications is prohibited without prior written consent. All rights reserved. Letters policies Letters to the Editor are run when space permits. They are meant as an open forum for expression. Letters to the editor that are original, not previously published, pertaining to local issues and events or those that affect our area are encouraged. Please include your real name, address and phone number for verification. Pen names or incomplete names are not allowed. The views expressed in the letters to the editor within this paper and Internet online publications are not necessarily the views of this paper, nor those of the staff. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to exclude any letter to the editor, or edit its contents for length and prevention of libel, or for other reasons as seen fit by the publisher. Letters should not exceed 250 words. All submissions Advertising, editorial, letters, photography and the entire content of Kern River Courier publications are subject to publish both in print and Internet online publications. Subscriptions The Kern River Courier is published and mailed weekly for $65 per year (52 issues) or 2 years (104 issues) for $120. Mail is only received at the P.O. Box address.
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Email address: office@kernrivercourier.com Website: www.kernrivercourier.com The Kern River Courier also publishes: Whiskey Flat Claim Jumper Kern Angler Green Living © 2014 Kern River Courier. All Rights Reserved.
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.
Sundays
■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public. welcome. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise Cove Restaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112. ■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701
Mondays
■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206. ■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Hoffmann Hospice 040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. ■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.
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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District. Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property
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.
■ Junior Golf Clinic August 2 The Junior Golf Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 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 760-3798056.
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
■ Silver City lantern light tour 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 tickets contact 760-379-5146 or email: ghosttown@verizon.net.
Wednesdays
■ Upper Kern River graffiti clean up August 3 Join the Kern River Conservancy at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3, as they tackle the reoccurring 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, email us info@KernRiverConservancy.org.
■ 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.
■ 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. ■ Cal Water proposed rate decision August 6 The Kern River Valley Revitalization community meeting takes place the first Wednesday of every month from 9 to 11 30 a.m. in the Kernville Community Room next to the Kernville Chamber office, 11447 Kernville Road at Sierra Way, Kernville. The public is welcome. Representatives from the California Water Service Company Cal Water and R.A.W. (Residents Against Water-Rates) explain the pending rate decision. For more information call Richard Rowe at 760-333-4561 or email president@KRVR.org. ■ 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. ■ 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 familyfriendly event. This week enjoy Stonefly, bringing reggae and original sounds. ■ Kernville First Baptist 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. ■ Sequoia Amateur Radio Group August 9 The next meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Kern Valley Elks Lodge, 6708 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights. You do not need to be a club member to attend. There will be a free door prize drawing for all in attendance and coffee and donuts are available for a small donation. Examinations for amateur radio licenses will be available following the meeting. For more information call Mike Higgins, KA6IYS, at 760-378-1028.
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Be sure to eat your Wheaties message from the weekly Lone Ranger radio program. It was usually a message about being a I’m not a big straight shooter and doing good breakfast eater. deeds. I would wait breathlessly, For years I’ve each week for my coded message been content with so I could use my decoder. a scrambled egg, I also remember that getting a a piece of toast prize inside the carton was so and a swig of coftempting that sometimes I would fee. sprinkle the contents of an opened When I was a Middleworth cereal box into the chicken yard so youngster, I ate Mom would have to buy more cerecold cereal with an occasional dish al. She never caught on, but we of oatmeal or corn meal mush. But sure had some fat chickens. to my early taste buds, nothing Sometime during this period I could beat a bowl of Rice Krispies. also ate Shredded Ralston. Mostly Of course, listening for the “snap, because my hero, Tom Mix, told me crackle and to do so. He pop” was would sing, always a draw “Shredded for an impresI would sprinkle the contents of an Ralston for sionable boy. your breakfast, opened cereal box into the chicken I also liked start the day yard so Mom would have to buy Wheaties, “the out shining more cereal. She never caught on, breakfast of bright. Gives but we sure had some fat chickens. champions.” I you lots of knew that eat- Middleworth cowboy enering Wheaties gy, with a flawould give me vor that’s just lots of strength and after breakfast right. It's delicious and nutritious, I would often stand in front of a bite size and ready to eat. Take a mirror and flex my skinny muscles, tip from Tom, go and tell your humming, “Have you tried mom, that Shredded Ralston kain’t Wheaties? The best breakfast food be beat!” So I did! in the land!” I still like Shredded Ralston, but Of course I noticed that cereal they don’t make it anymore, so I eat wasn’t the only reason for buying Wheaties. In fact, I had a bowlful what sometimes tasted like sweetthis morning. There was, however, ened sawdust. No indeed, I no prize in the box. What a bumnoticed it was often the prize inside mer! the box. One treasure I found was Wofford Heights resident Rod a Lone Ranger decoder badge. Middleworth is a retired security manWith it, I could decode the secret ager for Pacific Bell. Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist
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KRV broadband unfettered Thanks to the efforts of Robert Osborn. Michael Morris, John Baker, Owen Rochte, Tito Vandermeyden and the CPUC mapping staff; and thanks to efforts of the citizens and media of the KRV providing written surveys and Calspeed testing a significant inaccuracy to the California Broadband Maps has been rectified. Now CASF requests for KRV broadband infrastructure grants and loans can proceed unfettered by specious Mediacom claims of high speed internet coverage to the whole KRV. Win Lievsay Wofford Heights
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Emergency medical training offered at college Emergency Medical Technician training at Cerro Coso Community College works with a variety of jobs including paramedics, law enforcement officers, fire fighters, air medical crew members, and many, many more to provide care and transportation of sick and injured patients. The College is offering two EMTC classes this fall in the Kern River Valley. EMTC C105, Emergency Medical Technician 1 - will meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:10 to 10:15 p.m. in Room 6 at the Kern Valley campus in Lake Isabella with instructor Jennifer Quackenbush. EMTC C070, CPR for the Healthcare Provider- a one day course will meet on Tuesday, August 19 in Room G at the Kern Valley campus. This is a Healthcare Provider - CPR course that meets the current American Heart Association standards. For a complete listing of fall classes being offered through the Kern River Valley campus and registration information visit the Cerro Coso web site at cerrocoso.edu or call the Ridgecrest Counseling Office at 760-384-6219. Fall classes begin August 23.
Volunteers sought for graffiti and trash removal Keepers of the Kern will be joining Kern River Conservancy Sunday, Aug. 3 for a graffiti removal afternoon on the upper Kern, meeting at the Big Blue Bear in Kernville at 1 p.m. Sandwiches, fruit, cookies and water will be provided along with all supplies. If you chose not to help with the graffiti, there is always trash to gather. Keepers of the Kern will hold a regular Upper River clean up, Monday, Aug.4 and Thursday, Aug. 7 at 8 a.m., meeting at the parking area across from Headquarters Campground just north of Riverkern. For more information or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or keepersofthekern@gmail.com
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Museum to Display ‘Sun Turned Glass’ Marge Power's spectacular collection of sun-turned glass will be in the Kern Valley Museum’s display case August and September. She and her late husband, Bob Powers, started collecting these unique glass pieces more than 50 years ago. Between 1870 and 1914, manganese was used in the manufacture of some glass products. This element, over time, reacts to the sun’s ultraviolet rays and causes an amazing transformation. The colors range from pale purple to a stunning amethyst-like violet. Powers will be displaying her prized examples of this fascinating era of history. Once again our museum brings us an intriguing exhibit. The museum, located next to the Post Office in Kernville is open Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is always free.
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Jack Duitsman Courier Columnist His servants approached and said to him, “O master, if the prophet had told you to do some difficult task, you would have been willing to Duitsman do it. It seems you should be happy that he simply said, ‘Wash and you will be healed.’” - 2 Kings 5:13 The narrative contained in 2 Kings 5 is certainly worthy of a careful read, and beyond being a compelling account of a miraculous healing of a most interesting Bible character, the chapter touches on a remarkable number of themes. For the sake of our brief encounter through these typed words, we will limit our conversation to the understanding that can be gained on blessing that comes through obedience, and the Father’s heart expressed to us in this regard. The crux of this chapter was the willingness of one who sought Divine touch for a physical disease, and his displeasure at the route needed in order to procure such a miracle. At issue was the need to obediently dip seven times in the Jordan River, whereupon the man’s leprosy was promised to be miraculously healed. What seemed altogether simple became abundantly difficult as the
man’s stubborn pride rejected the simple task in favor of maintaining a sense of pride. Enter the exhortation in the above quoted verse, and the stage is set for what would be a fascinating conclusion to the narrative of Naaman the leprous Syrian. In reading through the Scriptures, we may find ourselves dizzied at times by all that is required of the soul that would desire to live obediently to the expressed heart of God, yet that sense of overwhelming can quickly be traced back to our sinfulness rather than the Father’s false expectations. In responding to the desire for truthfulness in our inward being, can we really think of a time where deceitfulness had anything at all to do with the unrealistic expectation of our Father God, and not have everything to do with our unwillingness to allow truthfulness to bring blessing to our lives? There is not an injunction set forth in the Scriptures that does not have at its very core our blessing and its roots deeply imbedded in our ability as God’s created children to respond in obedience. The simplicity of the servant’s heart in imploring Naaman to just give the seven dips in the Jordan River a try can bring a compelling encouragement to our own heart. Why not just give obedience to the principles of God’s Word a try. What really is there to lose with such a response? Jack Duitsman pastors Father’s Heart Foursquare Church in Kernville.
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Valley places of worship Kernville
■ Father’s Heart Foursquare Church 11000 Kernville Rd., (Old Centry 21 building) Kernville. Sunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 ■ First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m
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■ Faith Community Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 ■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m. Lake Isabella/Bodfish
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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thur. 5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343
■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m. ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 am - 1 pm. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. Mountain Mesa ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 2 and 3 p.m. 760-549-3186
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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ 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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Celebrates 100th Anniversary Dana Michaels, CDFW Communications Courier Outdoors The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has published the highly respected scientific journal California Fish and Game continuously for an entire century. To commemorate the anniversary, CDFW is creating four special issues this year. Promoting "Conservation Through Education," California Fish and Game is an internationally recognized research publication read primarily by scientists in the fields of conservation, ecology and natural resource management. It focuses on the wildlife of North America's west coast and the eastern North Pacific Ocean. For the first time ever, the quarterly journal is devoting an issue entirely to California's native plants. This is the first
of the four special 2014 issues that will focus on different areas of conservation by CDFW scientists and collaborators from other organizations. "I'm proud to have been the editor of this important scientific journal for the past four years and to bring it to its centennial issue," said Dr. Vern Bleich. "I believe it highlights the important work that we're doing as a conservation agency." The plant issue features an introduction by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr., and a co-authored introduction by Bonham and Gluesenkamp. The other three 100th Anniversary issues will focus on marine life, ecology of freshwater organisms and terrestrial wildlife. They, too, will be introduced by prominent Californians who support the conservation of our native flora and fauna. Volume 100(1) is available online, free of charge, at dfg.ca.gov/publications/journal.
Report waterfowl mortality Kyle Orr, CDFW Courier Alert Drought conditions have increased the possibility of disease outbreaks in waterfowl, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes avian botulism in waterfowl, is common in wetlands throughout California. Toxins from this bacterium affect the central nervous system of waterfowl, ultimately resulting in death. Outbreaks of avian botulism typically occur when wetland temperatures are very warm and there is rotting vegetation that bacteria can feed upon, decreasing the oxygen level in the water. Outbreaks can cause substantial local-
ized mortality to waterfowl. Previous outbreaks of avian botulism in California have been responsible for as many as 46,000 waterfowl deaths in a single event. Symptoms of avian botulism include: Involuntary muscle contractions/convulsions, limp wings or neck, paralysis, and birds propelling themselves through water with their wings. During an outbreak there may also be numerous carcasses of waterfowl. CDFW is asking private landowners to please report any possible outbreaks to the CDFW Wildlife Investigations Lab at 916358-2790 or online using the Mortality Reporting Form, which can be found at wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Laborato ries/WildlifeInvestigations/Monitoring/ MortalityReport.aspx.
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A change in scenery feet. That’s just on the shore side of the flume. The growth on the lake side has rendered the lake bottom almost unrecognizable. With things The flume, at what most of us being a bit slow in know as the pig-pen (the area and around the where the flume’s second set of lake these days, I scrubbers and the flume actually took some of my begins it trek through the lake) is own advice and so grown over you can hardly see did some revisiting the chain link fence that surrounds of my favorite fish- Mencarini it (see picture). Inside the flume ing spots. Being a shore angler, for the most just down a bit, the growth is so thick you can’t walk in it. The foot part, many of these spots haven’t bridge between Free Air and seen water in several years. What is Wofford interesting is Heights Park is the change in barely noticescenery. I hardThink of it this way, the lake is able when you ly recognized getting all dressed up just for us. drive through the north end the backside of the lake. I’m - Mencarini (see picture talking about below). What the area from a difference! behind Lakeshore Village, to Freear Even though the water is not (Free Air) Point, to Wofford Heights there now, when the lake gets past Park, on to Tillie Creek, ending up at this drought, the fishing is going to the crossover bridge where North be better than ever. I’m sure that Fork Marina is moored (when there we all will have a greater appreciais water). In just a couple of short, dry years tion for our lake in the coming years. Think of it this way: the lake the willow trees have grown several is getting all dressed up just for us. feet. The saplings are now nearing the five-foot level, with some of the Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights older trees topping out at 15 to 20 resident and avid fisherman. For quesMike Mencarini Courier Columnist
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Calendar, Continued from page 2 ■ Assistance for Veterans August 12 The Bakersfield Vet Center provides counseling services to our Veterans living in remote areas of Kern County. 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. on Tuesday, Aug. 12. 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 661-323-VETS (8387) to make an appointment. ■ River Rhythms August 15 Don’t miss the concert at Riverside Park in Kernville, presented by the Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation. Opening act at 6 p.m. and main concert at
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7. Bring your lawn chair and a picnicThis is a family-friendly event. This week enjoy Brad Wilson’s blues and rock sounds. ■ Habitat restoration workdays August 16 Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff and volunteers for our Habitat Restoration Workdays. Volunteers of all levels of ability and time commitment are welcome. Bring food and water, gloves; wear long sleeves and pants, work shoes or boots. The preserve will supply the tools. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Alexander Restoration Site on Fay Ranch Road, 1/3 mile north of Highway 178 in Weldon. Contact Sean Rowe by email: srowe@audubon.org or call 760-378-2531 to RSVP. ■ American Bass Tournament August 16 Join in and test your skill catching a largemouth bass. Seasoned anglers often take in fish well over 10 lbs. Call 760-417-2702 for more information. ■ Ghost Town lantern light tour, August 16 Come to the Ghost Town and look for ghosts from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Bodfish. The cost is $12 per person (all ages). And you can pay by cash the night of event or advance tickets by credit card. For questions or purchase tickets contact 760-379-5146 or email: ghosttown@verizon.net. ■ Hospice volunteer orientation, August 21 Optimal Hospice Care is hosting New Volunteer Orientations in August. They are searching for caring individuals who are willing to donate a little time to support hospice patients and their families. If you have an interest in learning more about our program or you would like to reserve your seat for the training, call 661716-4000 or email rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com. The training will be at Optimal Hospice, 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd. #E, Lake Isabella from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Picks of the Week “Locke” (R) — Want to spend 90 minutes stuck in a car next to a driver constantly yelling and being yelled at via hands-free phone? Sounds lame? What if it’s actually a tight dramatic thriller expertly handled by one very talented actor? Ivan Locke (Tom Hardy, from “Dark Knight Rises” and “Warrior”) is speeding through London at night trying to do the right thing -- a onenight stand is giving birth, his wife and children are upset, and a multimillion dollar project at work is imploding. The whole time, all you see and hear is just Hardy in the driver’s seat. It works. Once you’re strapped in for the ride, the movie keeps you fixed. Hardy is praised for his fantastic physical performances -- Bane in “Dark Knight Rises,” and a charmingly psychotic prisoner in “Bronson” -- but here he proves that he can carry a whole movie while sitting down. “The Railway Man” (R) — Eric Lomax (Colin Firth) lives a quiet life with a beautiful woman who adores him (Nicole Kidman) and his hobby - he’s a train enthusiast. Forty years before, he was an English soldier in the Pacific front, captured by Japanese forces, tortured and forced to work on a railroad. In the 1980s, one of Eric’s old comrades gives him a tip; he’s found the Japanese officer
Tom Hardy in “Locke” responsible for much of their torment. The quiet Englishman is caught between trauma and love, revenge and forgiveness. While the story is unquestionably powerful -- it’s based on Lomax’s autobiography -- the direction of the film goes for the understated, sometimes to a fault. This movie can prove thoughtful and satisfying, if you’re patient with the storytelling. DOG OF THE WEEK “Rage” (R) — The Cage has come unhinged! Nicolas Cage! He’s loose, and he’s so pissed. Nick Cage plays a put-together businessman with a dark past he can’t erase. Bad guys come for his daughter, and Cage must go on the obligatory paternal rampage to get her back -or at least get revenge. He shoots his way past thugs, shouts his way past horrendous accents, and grimaces as hard as he’s ever grimaced, but it’s all for naught. It’s not a thrilling revenge flick. You’ll spend the last act wishing you could escape The Cage. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Bodfish Bob’s Roasted Brussels Sprouts 1 1/2 lbs. Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, yellow leaves removed 3 T olive oil 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place trimmed Brussels sprouts, olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper in a large plastic bag. Seal tightly. Shake to coat. Pour onto a baking sheet, and place on center oven rack. Roast in the preheated oven 30 to 45 minutes, shaking pan every 5 to 7 minutes for even browning. Reduce heat when necessary to prevent burning. Sprouts should be darkest brown, almost black, when done. Seasoning with kosher salt. Serve immediately. Bodfish Bob’s Balsamic Brussel Sprouts 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed 2 T olive oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 T butter 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add Brussels sprouts. Cook until slightly tender, about two minutes. Drain. Immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion is just tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts; cook and stir until sprouts are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Mix balsamic vinegar, butter, salt, black pepper and garlic powder into Brussels sprouts mixture; toss to coat. Bodfish Bob’s Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts 1 T olive oil 2 tsp crushed garlic 1/4 white onion, chopped 1 (16 oz.) package trimmed Brussels sprouts salt and ground black pepper to taste garlic powder to taste Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers, and cook garlic, stirring often, until golden brown and fragrant, about three minutes. Stir in onion and cook until soft, stirring often, about five minutes. Add Brussels sprouts to the skillet and cook without stirring until the undersides of the sprouts turn golden brown, five to seven minutes. Stir to turn sprouts over, and cook other sides until golden brown, another five to seven minutes. Season with salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com
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Announcements, Continued from page 3 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, 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 more than 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, Sept. 10. 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 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m. to noon. 760-379-5236 or toll free 866-578-4386. KernRiverValley.com. Entry deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 13.
Kern County Fair seeking entries The Kern County Fair runs from Sept. 17 through 28 and now is the time to get those entries in. Each Friday from Aug. 8 to Sept. 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 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 scholarships. 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 $5,000 scholarship, 2nd prize $2,500 scholarship and 3rd Prize $1,500 scholarship. Participants can register at: avrek.com/scholarships/. Entries are due by Sept. 30.
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The Four Faces of Health Insurance Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist
date the Affordable Care Act was signed into law. This is not to say that when they receive their 2014 renewal Part 1 notice there won’t be premium There are four increases. There will be, as the curbasic types of health rent plans will have to conform to sevinsurance available in eral laws and regulations requiring America today. They additional benefits and new taxes are: employer- or imposed by the ACA regulations. union-sponsored There are a few things the small plans, individual group employer may wish to discuss Thal plans, Medicare with his/her insurance agent. In some plans and specialty plans. My objective situations, it is best not to offer is to have my readers better informed dependent coverage. If employees are than the average consumer. lower wage earners, they can’t afford There is hardly a day that passes dependent coverage (unless provided without health by the employinsurance being er), and therea topic in the fore must get Group Major Medical is probably daily newspatheir family the best choice for people, when pers, news magcovered available. azines and the through the - Thal individual marInternet so I am constantly being ketplace. If called by there is no employers and families for current corgroup coverage offered, then there is rect information. the possibility of receiving tax credits Group Major Medical is probably to lower the cost of coverage for the the best choice for people, when availfamily. There are no tax credits available. For the majority of plans in use able if coverage is available. today, they offer better prescription Premium rates are calculated differcoverage, and more physicians take ently than in the past. Today, the ACA these plans than any other. The newer rates each family member separately. plans on the market today have cost If there are more than three children savings built in, which often mean a under age 18 then the fourth child on narrow choice of physicians and hospiis not charged additional premium. tals and other medical providers. So, even if the employer pays for the Prescription drug formularies are more worker, the family may be financially dependent than ever on generic drugs in a bind. and brand name drugs will have higher Next week: the individual plans. co-pays. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurA law was just passed in California ance broker in California (0621106) Thal allowing small businesses to keep their is on the National Association of Health current small group (2-20 lives) until Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. 2015. This would be for those plans He may be reached at 760-376-2100, harpurchased after March 23, 2010, the rythal@aol. com or www.harrythal. com.
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Sports Quiz By Chris Richcreek 1. Name the major-league team with the longest playoff drought entering the 2014 season. 2. Which of these Astro teammates led the National League in runs scored more times: Jeff Bagwell or Craig Biggio? 3. Who was the last Brigham Young football player before Ezekiel Ansah in 2013 to be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft? 4. Between the 1950-51 and 1989-90 NBA seasons, only one regular-season scoring champ was also on a championship-winning team. Name him. 5. The Los Angeles Kings set a season team record in 2013-14 for most shutouts. How many? 6. Name the last non-Austrian skier to win the women’s super-G gold medal in the Winter Olympics.
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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Dealing with a difficult person can be the kind of challenge you love. Or it could be an energy-draining exercise in futility. Be certain your goals are worth your efforts. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might be seeing red at having your crisis-resolution efforts overlooked. But others know the truth, and they can be expected to step forward when the time comes. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You should be well on your way to finally making that important decision. Having the support of loved ones will help when crunch time comes. Keep a positive attitude. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Feeling uneasy about a move might not mean you’re wavering. It could be your inner sense is warning you to reassess your situation before taking action. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your pride could get in the way of admitting you might have erred. Best to ‘fess up now before a small mistake turns into a big misunderstanding. Make the weekend a special family time. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept.22) Trying to please someone with a less-than-glowing opinion of something you value could be a waste of time. If you like it, stay with it. The week’s end brings an answer to an old mystery. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) There might be time to
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF INCREASED SCHOOL FACILITIES FEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Kernville Union School District will consider input from the public on the proposed adoption of increased school facilities fees on residential, commercial, and industrial construction. The proposed increased fees will be levied for the purpose of funding the construction and reconstruction of school facilities necessary to maintain current levels of educational services to children in the district. If you wish additional information concerning the above, please contact Superintendent Robin Shive, at 3240 Erskine Creek Road Lake Isabella CA 93240, telephone the Superintendent at 760/3793651 or email rshive@kernvilleusd.org. The Superintendent's Report on the proposed increased fees is on file in the Office of the Superintendent, and is available for public review. Members of the public are invited to provide comment, in writing, on or before August 12, 2014, at the above office. The Board's consideration of the increased fees is scheduled for August 12, 2014. Any person challenging in court the decision made at the conclusion of such public hearing may be limited to raising only those issues raised at such hearing or in correspondence delivered to the school district prior to the close of such hearing. Posted: July 29, 2014. District Superintendent (Published by the Kern River Courier 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, AuditorController-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, AuditorController-County 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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Stoneflys, Continued from page 1 Out of the Blue “Out of the Blue” will be playing this Friday, August 1 at 7 p.m. at Riverside park. The group drew a crowd of nearly 500 at the River Rhythms summer concert last year. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier
Concerts, Continued from page 1 certs from 6 to 9 p.m. each Friday in August. The KVHD will be accepting donations with all going to the education and cultural efforts by the all-volun-
teer KRV Education and Cultural Foundation. Light snacks and drinks 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.
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.
forming music for the band Lion I's from Ventura. As in the three year life cycle of a stonefly from an egg and hatching of the larva nymph to the emergence of the fly, the Stonefly's have recorded and released a brand new album in 2013 called 'Emergence' that was recorded at Colorbox recording Studios in Ventura and engineered and mastered by Jeff Evans. This new CD contains six original songs that will surely get you up off your seat and groovin' in no-time. The Stoneflys have been a band and have been performing throughout 2013. In an effort to begin pro-
Dollar, Continued from page 1 Experts predict that Dollar Tree will ultimately lower prices because it will be able to cut expenses by merging some operations. That will enable it to better compete with Wal-Mart, which built its business on having everyday low prices. The company plans to maintain
Smoke, Continued from page 1 to continue through the weekend. These blazes have prompted health cautions. The French fire is sending smoke to mountain communities in Merced, Madera, Fresno and Tulare counties; however, wind shifts may bring smoke from the El Portal, Dark Hole and Sand fires to other parts of the air basin, includ-
moting new music, this winter the Stoneflys will embark on a US western regional tour. Jeans, is also a certified casting instructor and guides over 200 days a year all over the Southern Sierra, Sequoia National Forest , Golden Trout Wilderness, Domeland Wilderness and South Sierra Wilderness. All species of Plecoptera are intolerant of water pollution and their presence in a stream or still water is usually an indicator of good to excellent water quality. Perhaps that's why Guy Jeans was lured to settle in along the Kern River with his fly shop and guide service.
each brand. Dollar Tree Chief Executive Bob Sasser, who will lead the combined entity, stressed that the two chains don't have too much overlap. Executives said they don't plan on closing stores but may turn some Family Dollar stores into Dollar Trees, or vice versa, where the existing stores are underperforming.
ing the Valley floor. Smoke from wildfires contains particulates and ozone precursors. Residents are urged to be aware of their local conditions. People with existing respiratory conditions, young children and elderly people are especially susceptible to health effects from these pollutants. Air District officials urge residents to follow their doctors orders when exposed to wildfire emissions.
Thank You! The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce extends a big "THANK YOU" to the following businesses and Valley residents for their generous donations for this year's Fireworks Spectacular:
Sponsors Cal Water, Hyatt Consulting Group, Harry P. Thal, Fred Roach, RJ Smith Construction, Bill Roach, Larry Waggoner, Kern Valley Sun, KRV Art Association, KRV Exchange Club, Walter Mortensen Insurance, Camp James, Sequioa Lodge, Nuui Cunni, Faith Morrison Message, Seinna Wellness Institute, Golden State Surplus, CLM, Betty B's Justin Tyme, Tom Anderson, Gary Charlon State Farm, Jim Malouf, The Drugstore, Chicago Title, Paradise Cove Lodge, Pregnancy Resource Center, Erskine Creek Water, West America Bank, Kern River Radio, KOA Camp Ground, South Fork Women's Club, Harry's Bar, Jon Ream, L&M Lumber, KV Moose, Tom McKinney, Rotary Club KRV, Riverside One Stop, Elaine Roach, Dwight Morgan, RED's Marina, Women in Networking Group, KRV Historical Society, Knights of Columbus, Teri Diggles, Emily Diggles, Steve Spradlin, Budweiser, Colleen B, Kevin McCarthy, Mark & Pam Stieler, Senator Jean Fuller, The Burlington/Kernvillage, Roberta Joughin, Cheryls Diner, Kathleen & George Gulnac, KRV Alano Club, Monica O'Brien, Kenneth Walker, Annette Morgan, GW & Carol Wenstrand, Kernville Chamber, Shannon Grove.
Containers Collections Alta One FCU, Barnes Bargains, Bodfish Market, Chef Sarape, Crossroads Shell, Delta Liquid Energy, Golden State Surplus, Isabella Supermarket, Kern River Automotive, Kern River Hay and Feed, Kern River Valley Chamber, L&M Lumber, Manny's Grocery Outlet, Moose Lodge, Nelda's Diner, Rainbow Dounuts, Red's Marina, Shady Lane Bar & Grill, Son Rise Espresso, Stadium Legends, State Farm, True Value Builder's Mart, Mt. Mesa Lanes Bowling, Mt. Mesa Market, Mt. Mesa Shell, Sierra Gateway. Charlie's Market, Chatterbox, Harry's Bar, Hide A-Way, Lakeshore Farmer's Market, Nuui Cunni Center, Sierra Mtn. Market/Chevron Alta One, Archie's Hardware, Big Blue Bear, Cheryl's Diner, Kern Lodge, Primo's, Riverkern General Store, Riverside OneStop/Shell, Sierra Gateway Markets.
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Thank You Thank you to the people who helped and volunteered to help get donations for our Firework Show this Year. Keri Swindle, Maar Crabtree, Jackie Crabtree, Fred Roach, Elaine Roach, Marsha & Ron Smith, George Stahl & Vikki, Luz Polcik, Colleen Bulgarelli and John Blythe collected at the WH block Party for the basket and the canister. A huge Thank You to CJ Bundy for the successful gift basket she put together. Thank You! We apologize if we have overlooked anyone.