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Fire line - The Way Fire races through a fence at Sycamore Drive and Sargent Lane in Wofford Heights. Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Michael Batelaan Courier Top Story Kern Valley residents again found themselves in harm's way this week when a fast moving fire broke out August 18 at 2:28 p.m., in the vicinity of Earl Pascoe Road and Jeanette Way north of Highway 155 in Wofford Heights. It seemed like a blink of an eye and it had grown to 3,000 acres, threatening 200 homes and bringing out the Kern County Fire Department, US Forest

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Service, BLM, Cal Fire, Cal Trans, the Kern County Sheriff, the China Lake Fire Department, Bakersfield City Fire and the American Red Cross. Kern County Fire Chief Brian Marshall said, "When the call came in at 2:38 in the afternoon it went big right away." He was referring both to the size of the fire and the number of agencies that responded. Marshall advises that California has one of the most robust mutual agency systems in the country. He was

pleased that by Tuesday morning, engines from as far away as San Diego had arrived to help. An evacuation center was set up by the Red Cross at Kern Valley High School in Lake Isabella and sixteen streets were put on recommended evacuation in the hills of Wofford Heights and Kernville. Seventeen streets were closed by authorities. By Tuesday evening the fire had burned 3,367 acres and was 15 percent contained. "Structures, steep terrain, drought

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Michael Batelaan Courier Just in A public meeting was held on Wednesday evening in the gym at the Faith Community Church in Wofford Heights in order to update affected residents Marshall and the general ing initial fire response, public. Officials from Kern County Fire Chief Kern County, USFS, and Brian Marshall noted the Interagency Incident that fire season is not Team 5 gave a brief presover and we all need to entation and answered continue to be vigilant questions. Mark Savage, with hazard reduction Incident Management activities. Marshall noted Team Information Officer that many Kern County moderated the meeting. agencies had to mobilize Kevin Elliott, Forest to assist with fire fighting Supervisor for Sequoia and evacuation activities. National Forest comHe reminded the public mented that his two that county workers had measurements of sucto work late or come cess, sending firefighters back to work to put evachome and building relauation center plans in tionships had been met. place. Kern County After briefly describ-

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conditions, low fuel moisture and rapid rate of spread are the current concerns," Inciweb noted. By Wednesday evening, the burned area totaled 3,858 acres and was 48 percent contained. And all evacuated residents were allowed to return home Wednesday at 4 p.m. and all the road closures were lifted. The public is cautioned that fire equipment and utilities are still active in area so all are urged to use

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announce the return of the River Rhythms concert series supported by El Rio Restaurant, the Kernville Chamber of Commerce and Golden State Surplus. 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 the return of Rockwell and the Blackboard Playboys, and the incredible talents of Hardly Sisters. These are free, family-friendly concerts from 6 to 9 p.m. each Friday in August. The KVHD will be

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Sheriff first had to notify residents and then patrolled to prevent any looting or crime activities in the evacuated areas. Marshall believes that lessons were learned during the Shirley Fire and felt that they were put to good use. "Even though the smoke is gone, my next greatest fear is when the rain comes," he said. Flood management plans will be needed and Kern County Emergency Management will begin as early as tomorrow to put together a plan for the next rain. Carlton Joseph, Incident Team 5 commander praised local firefighter's efforts and

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Amy Mayer, American Red Cross Courier FYI The American Red Cross Kern Chapter is continuing to care for Way Fire evacuees at the shelter at Kern Valley High School. The fire that erupted Monday afternoon has caused hundreds of Wofford Heights residents to evacuate the area. Affected residents are encouraged to go to the shelter or contact the local

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■ River Rhythms August 22 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 7. Bring your lawn chair and a picnic. A family friendly event. This week enjoy Blackboard Playboys, bringing the country and the oldies.

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Regular activities Fridays

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760379-4112. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

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■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 or Geraldine, 559-359-8953. ■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-4179701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discussion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public. welcome. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise Cove Restaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112. ■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

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

■ Annual rubber ducky race August 23 Bet on your own rubber duck crossing the finish line first as it heads down the Kern River. Riverside Park, Kernville. Exchange Club 760-379-7785 or 760-3764790. ■ Elks Horseshoe party August 23 The 2nd annual Ray Oats Horse Shoe Tournament will be held in the Elks Park

Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Tue.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178 ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-3799921. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236. ■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138. ■ 2:30 - 4 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders VFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312

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

Bingo Guide

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

(behind the Lodge) in Wofford Heights on Saturday, August 23, at 3 p.m. Public is welcome. Entrance fee for the tournament is $5 each. Teams are chosen by blind draw. Proceeds go to the Elks National Charities. Dinner (and live music) will be served at 5 p.m. for $12. Come enjoy the afternoon in the park, stay for music and food and a fun time. ■ KRV Astronomy Club Star Party August 23 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club holds a Star Party at the Fairview Helispot 12 miles north of Kernville. Bundle up; bring some hot chocolate or coffee, and a lounge chair. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-376-1291 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. ■ Commodities distribution August 26 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday August 26 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m. ■ Houchin Blood Drive August 26 The KRV blood drive will be at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday August 26. Please bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating. Remember to wait one year after tattoos and body piercings and be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs. ■ Supervisor Gleason's Kern Valley office hours, August 28 Supervisor Gleason was unable to hold office hours on Thursday, August 21. He will instead be hosting office hours on 28 August from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Kern River Valley Administrative Center, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Anyone interested in meeting with the Supervisor should contact Pat Connell at 760-549-2068. ■ KRV Collaborative August 28 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information. ■ River Rhythms August 29 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 7. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic. A family friendly event. This week enjoy Hardly Sisters, folk/original. ■ Art Show August 30, 31 and September 1 The Kern River Valley Art Association will be hosting an Arts and Crafts show at Circle Park in Kernville all weekend long. Arts and crafts, kid's crafts, a silent auction, live drawing and painting, belly dancing, and a movie. Admission is free. Go to krvaa.org for more information. ■ Night at the theater August 30 and 31 SPA one-act plays August 30 at 7:00 and August 31 at 4 p.m. at the Kernville School. "The Therapist" and "It's Never Too Late". Suggested donation $10. ■ Ghost Town lantern light tour and ghost hunt, August 30 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 advance tickets contact 760-379-5146 or email: ghosttown@verizon.net.

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Legion Riders fight for a new day in Lake Isabella Court Mike Brownell

KVLR Public Information Officer During the past week, President Daures Stephens of the Kern Valley Legion Riders of American Legion Post 711 initiated a collaborative effort with other community organizations to have our courthouse reopened in Lake Isabella. Access to justice entails much more than an individual's access to a court or guaranteeing legal representation. It must also ensure legal and judicial outcomes are just, equitable and protect ordinary people. The rule of law is meaningless without access to justice or the practical means of understanding and enforcing the law of the land. In March of 2013, Kern County Superior Court Judges selected the Kern River Branch Court in Lake Isabella for closure due to severe budget cuts. The courthouse was closed three months later. Since then, Kern Valley residents have been required to travel at least an hour to Bakersfield or Ridgecrest to address all legal matters including jury duty. This action not only has a financial impact associated with travel but also unnecessarily exposes our residents to one of the most dangerous highways in California. Driving through "The Canyon" or also known officially as the Kern County Deputy Sheriff William "Joe" Hudnall, Jr., Memorial Highway has resulted in many fatalities. This segment of Route 178 scores a 257 on the state's safety index; this means it has 257 percent more accidents than would be expected on a highway with similar daily traffic.

Off to the races! Presiding Judge Collette M. Humphrey said in a news release, "The Kern County Superior Court judges believe court access is a fundamental component of fair and equitable jusBrownell tice…it is our hope that if future funding is restored to adequate levels, we can reinstate the services of the court for those people that turn to us for justice." The right to courts is one of the highest and most essential privileges of citizenship. The right of an individual to pursue legal claims in court is basic to our notions of fair play. Yet for thousands of KV residents, the high costs involved in litigation effectively limit access to a judicial forum. In 1973, Lester Brickman - Professor of Law opined that the first amendment affords a viable basis for a right of universal access to courts and lawyering services. Direct and indirect financial impediments imposed by both the state and organized bar must be deemed constitutionally suspect. Closing the one "courtroom" in a large, unrepresented rural area such as the KV impacted all of our "local residents." By jeopardizing our safety and creating financial hardships, the court has failed to ensure legal and judicial outcomes are just, equitable and protect ordinary people. Please join the veterans of the Kern Valley American Legion Riders, Rotary Club of the Kern River Valley and other community organizations in our fight for justice!

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Aerobic class dances its way into students hearts The Cerro Coso Community College Office of Community Education is offering an "Aerobic Dance" class in Lake Isabella, August 25 - December 8, 2014. The course will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the college's Kern River Valley campus. Jean Pack will instruct the fitness class designed for adults to strengthen heart muscles through cardiovascular exercise. Muscular strength, stretching, and endurance will be addressed through body weight exercise and aerobic steps. This class is open to both men and women and does not award college credit. A Community Education fee of $46 will be charged. For detailed information on this class and registration forms, visit the college on the web at www.cerrocoso.edu/communityed or contact Kara Tolbert, Community Education Manager at (760) 384-6106 or email her at kara.tolbert@cerrocoso.edu .

Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

I was watching TV the other night and noticed that many of the ads were for games and things for kids to play. Most things were Middleworth electronic, and required little participation on the kids' part. Gone are the simple games that we used to play as kids of long ago when imagination was part of the mix. Let me give you a couple of examples of games my brother and I would play, which required nothing more than exploration in the garden. I don't know if you know what a "sow bug" is, but it is a small bug which looks like a miniature Armadillo. When excited or frightened the 'sow bug' rolls itself into a little armored ball. In this configuration you can roll it around like a miniature marble. What my brother and I would do is make a circle about 5 inches in diameter in the dirt or with chalk on a sidewalk. We would then put the rolled up bug (each of us having our own) into the center of the circle. A few seconds would pass and the sow bug would unroll itself and with sow bug speed head out in any direction. The object was for the owner's sow bug to make it to the circle edge and into freedom first.

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To make this even more exciting, we took stacks of pennies from our piggy banks and bet one to two pennies on each race. We played for keeps too! We never told our Mom what we were doing. She didn't believe in gambling and would probably have come down on us like dirt on a shirt. A sow bug was only good for 4 or 5 rounds and would be replaced if needed by a search in the garden for another racing bug. One thing for sure, our garden was kept Sow Bug free whether that was good or not. Because the racing 'bug' had bit us, we also had races with garden snails. The bigger they were the faster they would go. We would search for a speedy snail then place our bets using a circle drawn on a damp sidewalk. You had to keep the sidewalk wet or the snail would slow down and stick to the dry surface. Actually a pane of glass was the ideal racing surface and we swiped a couple from the back of the chicken coop. Why there were glass panes there I never knew. We also bet pennies on the snail races. It's a wonder that we didn't become full blown gamblers with a background such as I described. This, like other things we did, stirred our imagination and kept us entertained by the hour and it didn't cost a thing! Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

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).

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Shakespeare Beware! Sierra Performing Arts is at it again! We are bringing you two one-act plays: "The Therapist" and "It's Never Too Late" to be presented Saturday, August 30 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, August 31 at 4 p.m. starring Mary Hanawalt and Dan Christensen, with supporting cast Linda Forrand, Cinamon Park, Helen Smoot, Frank and Frances Leibert, Estaban, Katie and Lydon Olivares, and directed by Mark McGuire and Gary Geivet. Also don't miss eight children performing two-minute sketches! $10 donation, children under 12 are free.

Fire wise, water wise native plant sale Desert-Mountain RC&D are holding the 13th Bi-annual Native Plant Sale. Plants are fire resistant, water efficient California natives. Order forms, plant

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Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist Reuters news agency and The Telegraph have, for the last two months, been coveringlots of similar stories about the removal of crosses from Schlensker Christian churches in China. The Telegraph reports that on 11 June, "members of the Guantou church in Wenzhou [in the Zhejiang province], a city known as China's Jerusalem, successfully forced demolition teams to abandon a predawn attempt to remove its cross." Within a week workers returned and took down the cross in the even earlier hours of the morning. "At least 15 churches [in Wenchou] have received notices from authorities that if they do not 'voluntarily' remove their crosses by the end of June they will face demolition." Fox News reports the reason for cross removals: alleged building code violations. What those particular codes are, has not been specified. However, the assertion that violations have happened has been maintained. The church's dramatic growth-and Christians' loyalty to God above all else-has alarmed authorities. The atheistic communist government has, since the inauguration of China's new President, Xi Jinping, in early 2013, has been tightening ideological

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By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Labor in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Ecclesiastes 4:9, how many are better than one because they have a good reward for their labor? Two, Three, Five, Seven 3. In 1 Kings 5:13-14, how many thousand men comprised the labor force that King Solomon raised? 1, 5, 10, 30 4. From Exodus 20:9, how many days shalt thou labor and do all thy work? Two, Four, Six, Seven 5. What son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor in David's kingdom? Baal, Adoniram, Cyrenius, Phaneul 6. From Proverbs 14:23, "In all labor there is ..."? Love, Hope, Light, Profit 1) Neither; 2) Two; 3) 30; 4) Six; 5) Adoniram; 6) Profit © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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controls, placing more restrictions on journalism, (civil) rights lawyers and political activists. Upon hearing reports that authorities had warned that they would tear down their cross, Cai Tingxu left his cosmetic shop in Shanghai in order to go and protect his hometown church in rural Zhejiang. He told reporters, "The cross is the glory of us Christian. Jesus was nailed to the cross for us. My heart ached to learn that the government wants to remove the cross." Christians everywhere agree with Cai and sing, "In the cross of Christ I glory!" Especially Lutherans proclaim, "Lift high the cross!" And Christians everywhere assert with George Bennard, "I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it someday for a crown." And that's because the cross is the place where our redemption, our forgiveness of sins and our salvation were purchased for us by Jesus, when He gave His life for us. A Savior without a cross is powerless; a sacrifice without a cross is meaningless; and a church without a cross is useless. We thank God for the cross of Jesus and all the blessings that it has brought to all believers. And we pray that the churches in China will continue to lift high the cross, whether or not there's a cross on their steeple or rooftop.

■ 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 ■ His Final Harvest 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thurs. 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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What ever happened to Mr. Nice Guy Mike Mencarini Courier Columnist As I sit at my laptop with the world news capturing a share of my attention, I regressed back to when I was Mencarini about 10. I remember as a family we would dip net herring in fresh water creeks during their spring spawn. We did this for as many years as I can remember. It was about as much fun as a kid could have with his family. As I reached driving age, I found myself still enjoying this seasonal event. The one thing that remained constant was the Game Warden. I have tried to remember this gentleman's name but 50 years has erased a bit of memory. What I will not forget was the way this man carried himself. He was always courteous, he enjoyed watching us as kids and as we grew older, he still enjoyed watching and at times helping us catch fish. All and all through the years his demeanor never changed. As I sit here listening to the problems in Ferguson with the change from the standard blue uniform to the camo of the soldiers' uniform and the use of military hardware, brings me to the point of this column. The wardens of today in no way reflect the wardens of yesteryear. They have

morphed from a friendly father type to a heavily armed, bullet proof vest, S.W.A.T trained robot. Now don't get mad at this point because the nature of the job has changed. Maybe we could rethink this change and possibly we might digress. Today's warden is one of the most potent law enforcement individuals in the business. With the cartels growing and destroying large parts of our national forest there is a need for this type of enforcer. Maybe the Department of Fish and Wildlife could split into a dual agency. One part being a kinder and gentler role model for our younger fans and the law abiding folks. Secondly, we can have the aggressive type which might fit the military style of enforcement that seems to be needed in todays' world. I have the greatest respect for our local wardens, mainly because I know one of them and I know he cares about his career choice. I think the military style enforcement doesn't set the example it should to the young and the law abiding citizen. I think that the warden of today has too much on his or her plate. This doesn't allow for the personal and educational part that should be a major part in this type of work. This is only my opinion. Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and avid fisherman. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier.

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CALM Seventh Annual Ice Cream Zoofari Ice cream lovers rejoice and attend the California Living Museum's (CALM) Seventh Annual Ice Cream Zoofari set for August 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. Treat your taste buds to an ice cream extravaganza by building your own sundae or enjoy a cone or root bear float-it's your choice! Admission for CALM members is $10 adults and $8 for children 3-12 years. For non-members admission is $15 adults and $12 for children 3-12 years.

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Picks of the Week “They Came Together” (R) — Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler throw chemistry at each other in this dead-on parody of the Hollywood romantic comedy. You know the drill: They can't stand each other at first, then love pulls them together, then something arbitrarily pulls them apart so they have to publicly declare their love and get back together at the end. The movie maybe goes too far in pointing out just how many tropes and cliches it has borrowed from the old formula. Director David Wain ("Role Models" and "Wet Hot American Summer") assembles his extensive crew of very funny friends to fill the cast. “Draft Day” (PG-13) — On the morning of the NFL draft, the general manager of the beleaguered Cleveland Browns (Kevin Costner) faces 12 grueling hours of highstakes decision making, with little to go on but instinct. He has to pick

Amy Poehler in "They Came Together" which athletes to pull onto his team, with each choice affecting the life of a young athlete. He's secondguessed on all sides, especially by the team's hot-head coach (Denis Leary). Fortunately, the movie isn't all statistics and business talk. Director Ivan Reitman ("Ghostbusters" and "Up in the Air") gives things the right touch -- even in this tense atmosphere, there's room for humanity and humor. Costner plays the sports-boss role like a champion. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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The Four Faces of Health Insurance Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Part 2 There are four basic types of health insurance available in America today. They are: Employer or Union sponsored plans, Individual Thal Plans, Medicare Plans and Specialty plans. Last week I covered the employer/Union plans. Today is Individual insurance. For families, couples and individuals, most American's under age 76 who are not covered by some government plan or through an employer will fall into the "Individual" category. About 40% of Americans who now are covered with an individual plan enrolled through their state's website. They learned that this was a very frustrating experience, and explanations were few and far between. Many were not aware that the services of an experienced specially certified health insurance agent is available to assist in these enrollments at no cost to the consumer. One of the biggest problems encountered by those do-it-yourselfers in California is they learned that their doctor, hospital or other trusted providers were not "participating" on the new plans. Same was true for some prescription medications. Health insurance purchases are much more difficult than Ebay or Amazon.com. Many family members learned the

hard way that they are not eligible for the "tax credits" if a spouse has group coverage at work, irrespective to the cost. I also found that many individuals weren't aware that if they were not entitled to a tax credit, due to too large an income, that there were many more options of plans available elsewhere. Some lower income households find that the parents qualified for an individual/couple plan, but the children qualify for Medi-Cal, and in many instances, the entire family may be Medi-Cal qualified. While MediCal has "Skinny Networks" of provider choice, it does provide affordable medical care for those who can't afford insurance. While Medi-Cal is available to qualified Californian's year round, The regular ACA (ObamaCare) plans are only available to all between November 15, 2014 and March 31, 2015. There are "Special Enrollment Periods" for those whose situation may change mid-year, such as moving, marriage, births, and loss of job coverage. Most people are required by law to maintain health insurance, with penalties imposed for those who don't have proper coverage. Next week I'll discuss the penalty for non-compliance.

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Announcements, Continued from page 3 lists with photos and description are available at both the Kernville and Kern River Valley Chambers of Commerce offices, Nuui Cunni Cultural Center at French Gulch, and Watershed Coordinator's office in the Assessor's office at the Lake Isabella County Government Center and on line at krvr.org. Orders are prepaid and must be received by September 13. Plants will be available for pickup September 27 between 9 a.m. and noon at the Kern River Valley Vulture Festival at the Kern River Preserve Headquarters in Weldon located on 178 approximately 2 miles east of Sierra Way. Profits will support Watershed Coordinator projects and activities. Contact Bob Robinson at 760-549-2131.

Keyesville Dam RMZ meeting After a bit of a hiatus, the BLM will be continuing the Keyesville Dam Recreation Management Zone planning process with a public workshop on Saturday, September 6 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The workshop will start and end at the Moose Lodge in Lake Isabella, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella and include a trip to visit key sites in the field. The purpose of this workshop will be to discuss management of the Dam RMZ-the area south of Keyesville road and east of Pearl Harbor drive and within 100 yards of the Kern River in Keyesville South. The area currently is most popular for camping, water play, recreational mining and boating. Information related to the Keyesville planning process is available online at: blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/bakersfield/Programs/Recreation_opportunities/keyesville_pla nning.html.

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

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Be careful not to allow the backers of a new financial "deal" to pull the wool over the Lamb's eyes. It could hold fewer plusses and more negatives than you were first led to believe. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It's a good idea to finish all incomplete tasks so that you can devote your attention to next week's projects. The weekend could hold surprises for romantic Fernandas and Ferdinands. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A workplace suggestion you made a while ago that you might have forgotten could come back with a request to turn it from idea to reality. Your social life picks up considerably this weekend. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Someone from the past could return with an intriguing opportunity for a future project. Check into it, by all means. But don't neglect your current responsibilities in the meantime. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Keeping your claws sheathed and using good humor instead to counter someone who's bad-mouthing the Big Cat isn't easy. But it's the best way to avoid more problems down the line. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A workplace situation could improve if you're less critical and more supportive of those who are, after all, trying to do their best. Let them know you're there to help when necessary.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A new job offer might not carry all the benefits you're seeking. Make sure you know what you're entitled to, what is off the table and what is negotiable before you make a decision. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A social obligation you would rather get out of could hold some surprisingly positive aspects. Why not go and see for yourself? A family member makes a curious request. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Before tackling that new project awaiting you at home or on the job, take time out for some much-deserved pampering to help lift your spirits and restore your energy levels. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your social calendar begins to fill up more quickly than you expected. And that's great. You deserve to enjoy some good fun after so much time spent on serious matters. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A domestic situation continues to improve, thanks to all the tender, loving concern you've shown. A colleague makes a questionable move that you might want to check out sooner rather than later. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A sudden turn in a romantic relationship calls for both a rational and passionate response. Keep the love level high, but also find out why the problem arose in the first place.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: FURNISHED FINDER (2014 B4115) DBA #2: FURNISHEDFINDER.COM - (2014 B4116) Street address of principal place of business: 8200 Stockdale Highway, #M10-222, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address of business: 8200 Stockdale Highway, #M10-222, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANT: Pioneer Productions, LLC, 8200 Stockdale Highway, #M10-222, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Date the business commenced: 05/15/2012. Business is being conducted as a Limited Liability Company. 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: Brian Payne, President. This statement filed on 07/24/2014. Expires 07/24/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier August 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2014. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: RUBY'S FLOWERS (2014- B0504) Street address of business: 5540 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Ste. E3, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of Business: P.O. Box 537, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Patricia Elliott, 5540 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Ste. E3, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 01/30/2014. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 08/06/2014. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: August 15, 22, 29 and September 5, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: EZEKIEL'S FIRE (2014 - B4464) Street address of principal place of business: 2529 Fulop Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 915, Bodfish, CA 93205. REGISTRANTS: Kevin Lucky Kyt, 2529 Fulop Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 and Martha Maria Kyt, 2529 Fulop Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. 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: Martha Kyt. This statement filed on 08/12/2014. Expires 08/12/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier August 15, 22, 29 and September 5, 2014. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: CUSTOM FABRICATIONS (2014- B2638) Street address of business: 2201 Bodfish Canyon Road, Bodfish, CA 93205. Mailing address of Business: P.O. Box 1068, Weldon,CA 93283. REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Scott Newbern, 5667 Quail Road, Weldon, CA 93283 and Mallory Newbern, 5667 Quail Road, Weldon, CA 93283. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 05/13/2014. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 08/05/2014. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by M. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: August 15, 22, 29 and September 5, 2014.

menced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Limited Liability Company. 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: Sonia Salazar, Manager. This statement filed on 08/04/2014. Expires 08/04/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier August 22, 29, September 5 and 12, 2014.

ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: NEWBERN ENTERPRISES (2014- B2637) Street address of business: 2201 Bodfish Canyon Road, Bodfish, CA 93205. Mailing address of Business: P.O. Box 1068, Weldon,CA 93283. REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Scott Newbern, 5667 Quail Road, Weldon, CA 93283 and Mallory Newbern, 5667 Quail Road, Weldon, CA 93283. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 05/13/2014. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 08/12/2014. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by E. Del Villar, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: August 15, 22, 29 and September 5, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: KERNVILLE TRAILER PARK (2014 B4405) Street address of principal place of business: 11306 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1909, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Thomas Edward Moore, 8889 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 12/31/1999. 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: Thomas Moore. This statement filed on 08/08/2014. Expires 08/08/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier August 22, 29, September 5 and 12, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DRAKEWELL SUPPLY CO. (2014 B4309) Street address of principal place of business: 5650 District Boulevard, Suite 102, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address of business: 705 Sand Creek Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Drakewell Supply, LLC, 705 Sand Creek Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business com-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: TNT WESTERN HOMES, INC. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. (2014 - B4453), DBA #2: WESTERN HOMES REALTY (2014 - B4454) Street address of principal place of business: 219 West Station Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of business: 219 West Station Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: TNT WEST-

ERN HOMES, INC., 219 West Station Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 09/26/2008. 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, President. This statement filed on 08/12/2014. Expires 08/12/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier August 22, 29, September 5 and 12, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: UN4GETTABLE BOUTIQUE (2014 B4187) Street address of principal place of business: 5002 Mar Grand, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mailing address of business: 5002 Mar Grand, Bakersfield, CA 93307. REGISTRANT: Brenda Rita Oviedo Galvan, 5002 Mar Grand, Bakersfield, CA 93307. 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: Brenda Rita Oviedo Galvan. This statement filed on 07/29/2014. Expires 07/29/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier August 22, 29, September 5 and 12, 2014.

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Meeting, Continued from page 1 Reflection of loss One of the eight homes lost to the Way Fire in the MarVista Drive area of Wofford Heights. Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier

the continuity he found making the command transition simple. Operations Sections Chief Keith Garrola remarked that there was only one firefighter injury and no civilian injuries. He said that property and lives is the first priority. His team will provide long term management of the fire and explained that the first responders had worked 12, 16, and up to 30 hours without relief, and their arrival provided that for them. Kern County Public Health and Environmental Health Services Division

chief, Donna Fenton provided information for returning evacuees about how to cope with smoke exposure, food safety due to power losses, and information for those in the fire area using wells and shared wells. Tess Leverow from the American Red Cross urged anyone affected by the fire to call their office at 661-324-6427. If the Red Cross cannot help directly, they can make referrals to agencies and groups that can. The meeting was conducted with "live streaming." It will be accessible on line at youtube.com/watch?v=Pfsv8sTdZ3k or at a link on the Kernville Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page.

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Red Cross, Continued from page 1 Red Cross office at 661-324-6427. The local Red Cross responded immediately, working with government and community partners to provide shelter, food, comfort, and more to the affected residents. Media may be allowed inside the shelter with the approval of a shelter supervisor. Contact the Red Cross office in Bakersfield with any ques-

Concerts, Continued from page 1 accepting donations with all going to the education and cultural efforts by the all-volunteer KRV Education and Cultural Foundation. Light snacks

tions. The Red Cross is able to assist affected residents in times of disaster thanks to the generosity of the community. Visit redcross.org/donate to contribute to local disaster relief efforts. Residents living in wildfire prone areas are encouraged to download the Red Cross Wildfire App for the latest information, evacuation tips, shelter locations, and more. Search "Red Cross Wildfire" in the app store.

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 22 Trout's Blackboard Playboys Country/Oldies ■ August 29 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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nities of Wofford Heights and Kernville. Fire officials do not expect to caution when driving the area. lose that line. The north end of the fire The fire is under Unified Command is still experiencing rolling burning with the US Forest Service, Kern material falling off the ridge but heliCounty Fire Department and the copter water drops are keeping it in Bureau of Land Management. A Type-1 check. The Team is working to control Incident Management team, California it and provide long term management Interagency Incident Team 5, took comof the fire in a cost effective manner by mand at 6 p.m. slowing down the Tuesday, a unified fire and boxing it in. command involving Firefighters were the USFS, BLM and aided by the cooler Kern County Fire. weather after good Carlton Joseph, preliminary fire■ 3,858 Acreage burned Incident Team 5 fighter efforts and commander was ■ 2 Support planes were able to create a impressed at how good control line. ■ 14 Tankers seamlessly the transBut a wind event ■ 8 Helicopters fer of command could change the ■ 76 Engines went. He was scene. ■ 8 Patrols impressed with the "You have the best ■ 2 Dozers coordinated effort firefighters in the and the excellent nation in your back■ 2 water tenders briefing he received yard," said Incident ■ 900* Fire line personnel coming in. As of Management Team ■ 11 Hand crews Wednesday evening, Information Officer ■ 8 Homes, 10 Out buildings lost the fire line was Mark Savage. The ■ 0 Lives lost established on the cause of the fire is south side of the fire ■ $2,900,000 Estimated cost still under investigaaround the commution. *plus support personnel.

We are centrally located in the historic town of Kernville where you can stroll the shops, dine at the cafes, or simply relax along the banks of the Kern River on our 1,000 foot private shoreline. Every site is equipped with water and electric (most include sewer) ...so no generator noise to disrupt your relaxation! Come visit us today!

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