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weather Friday high 87° Sunny Friday low 69° Mostly clear Saturday high 86° Sunny Saturday low 69° Mostly clear

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Sunday high 87° Sunny Sunday low 68° Mostly clear National Weather Service

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KRVECF Courier Release

Happy trails - Stewards of the Sequoia on the Tobias Trails Preservation Project in 2013.

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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RACs up $58,752 for projects Cody Norris, USFS Courier Extra The Sequoia National Forest has approved grant funding totaling $58,752 for partnership projects. These projects are to enhance forest ecosystems and restore and improve land health and water quality on the Sequoia National Forest and other nearby lands in Tulare and Kern counties. These competitive funds originate from the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-

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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 Stoneflys, and blues guitar master Brad Wilson, the return of Rockwell and the B l a c k b o a r d 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-

Wildfires fuel state of emergency Michael Batelaan Courier FYI Fourteen wild fires are burning in California that federal, state and local fire crews are tackling in central and Northern California, according to state Department of Forestry and Fire Protection spokesman Dennis Mathisen. Together, they have consumed more than 183 square miles of timber and brush left parched by the state's extended drought,

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Determination Act renewal. Thirteen projects recommended by the Kern and Tulare Counties Resource Advisory Committee have received funding. These include grants to: Keepers of the Kern for river cleanup and enhancement projects; the Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council for watershed and wildfire education; High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew for maintenance of wilderness hiking trails; United Trail Maintainers of

California for maintenance of trails used by livestock; Stewards of the Sequoia for hiking, OHV, and bicycle trails; and the HistoriCorps for the Needles Lookout rebuild project. Dollar for dollar, RAC projects represent an excellent investment of taxpayer money by developing partnerships, engaging volunteers, and implementing projects that benefit forest users and the environment. Anyone wishing to

Mathisen said. The number of fires led California Gov. Jerry Brown to declare a state of emergency Saturday. His proclamation said the circumstances and magnitude of the wildfires are beyond the control of any single local government and will require the combined forces of regions to combat. The U.S. Forest Service will soon have to tap into programs designed to prevent wildfires so that it can meet the expenses of fighting this summer's round of fires. Some 30 large fires are working their way through federal and state forests in California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho. A g r i c u l t u r e Secretary Tom Vilsack said Tuesday that about $400 million to $500 mil-

lion in projects will have to be put on hold in what has become a routine exercise toward the end of the fiscal year. He predicted that the money set aside strictly for firefighting will run out by the end of August. Lawmakers from both parties generally agree the current funding model is broken. They say it's self-defeating to curtail activities designed to prevent forest fires, such as thinning overgrown forests and clearing underbrush, to cover the full costs of fighting blazes that have become more destructive over the past decade. But there is disagreement about how to fix the problem. The administration

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volunteer for these projects is encouraged to contact the partners directly. Project information can be viewed on the Kern and Tulare Counties RAC, Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committee website at fs.usda.gov/goto/Kern_T ulare_RAC. For more information, contact the RAC Designated Federal Official, Al Watson at 760-376-3781 ext. 610, or Penelope Shibley, RAC Coordinator at 760-3763781 ext. 650.

Mike Mencarini finds that acknowlegement is humbling. Bodfish Bob celebrates National Picnic Month.

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water data: Corps issues dam project update John Prettyman USACE Courier Release The Lake Isabella Project Delivery Team had a kickoff meeting on July 16 with Caltrans District 6 regarding the relocation of approximately one mile of State Highway 178.

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Monday noon Storage, Isabella Reservoir 58,937 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 373 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 414 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 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

Pam Stewart Jack Duitsman Mike Mencarini Dave Ramsey Harry Thal

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Regular activities Fridays

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

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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

competitions for prizes at the First Baptist Church of Kernville Game Night. Put Friday, Sept. 12 on your calendar so you don’t miss it. Call John Cole for more information at 760-223-1036.

■ Drought food assistance August 9 Emergency pre-packaged food boxes will be distributed at the Lake Isabella Senior Center from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9. Individuals will be asked to self-

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.

certify that they live in a household where drought conditions have led to their unemployment or underemployment. ■ Sequoia Amateur Radio Group August 9 The next meeting of the Sequoia Amateur Radio Group 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. ■ Movie night on the farm August 9 Kern Valley High School FFA is hosting the movie “Frozen” at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9. Bring your own chairs or blankets. The barbecue will serve hotdogs and Frito boats, plus cotton candy, popcorn and all the favorites. Support your local FFA events by supporting movie night, have fun with games of chicken poop bingo, raffles and meet Sookie the Pig! Bring the whole family and neighborhood. Share the fun and spread the word. 6:30 p.m. for the barbecue. Movie starts at dusk. ■ River clean up August 10 or 11 Keepers of the Kern will hold an upper river clean up, Monday, Aug. 11, They will meet at the parking area across from Headquarters Campground just north of Riverkern on the Kern River at 8 a.m. For more information or to RSVP, call 760-3762963 or email keepersofthekern@gmail. com. ■ 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. ■ Backpack giveaway August 12 Free backpacks with school supplies for children in kindergarten through grade 12 will be given away from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Kern River Valley branch library in Lake Isabella, courtesy of the Kern County Department of Child Support Services. First come, first served, while supplies last. Don’'t miss out. For more information call Tracy Salerno at 661-868-2912 or email her at tsalerno@co.kern .ca.us. ■ Entry deadline August 13 This is the last day to nominate an outstanding business to be honored at the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Call or stop in at the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella, Monday thru Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m. to noon, 760379-5236 or toll free 866-578-4386. ■ River clean up August 14 Keepers of the Kern will hold an upper river clean up on Thursday, Aug. 14. They will meet at the parking area across from Headquarters Campground just north of Riverkern on the Kern River at 8 a.m. For more information or to RSVP, call 760-3762963 or email keepersofthekern@gmail. com. ■ River Rhythms August 15 Don’t miss the concert at Riverside Park in

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Cemetery reaches out to community for financial support Randy Kyt

KRV Cemetary District The Memorial Day Service at the Veterans’ Wall of the cemetery last May was a very special day for the Kern River Valley Public Cemetery District and the community. It was a pleasure to have Assemblywoman Connie Conway as the keynote speaker. After the service, I shared with her the financial short-falls of the District and how I wanted to raise money by donation for cemetery enhancements and beautification. We discussed several topics that would be an immediate benefit to the cemetery. Many people ask me how the District resolved its water crisis and they are always surprised when I tell them that a well was drilled on cemetery property and that the water supply is adequate for the current land developed. But because of the drought, I have been looking into water-saving sprinklers. As soon as possible I need to change out as many sprinklers as I can. This project is expensive and although not necessary, the conservation of water is very important. My goal is to raise the money needed for new sprinklers and timers by seeking donations from the community. In addition, a couple of years ago, by the kindness of a lawn maintenance care company in Bakersfield,, the District was provided with enough fertilizer to last two whole years. Four seasons were covered by that benevolence. This donation of fertilizer saved the District at least $2,000. This is the time of year to find a way to fund the purchase of the fertilizer

Things I have noticed... needed for this upcoming season and herbicides to tend to the invasion of unwelcomed weeds in the lawn. It would also be nice to change out all of the old benches scattered throughout the Kyt cemetery and add some new ones here and there. Fortunately, Steve Spradlin, owner of True Value, has offered to sell the District some benches for a price close to cost. These benches would improve every section of the cemetery including the historic cemetery. When I shared my ideas with Assemblywoman Conway, she promised a donation towards my goal. I received an email from her office which read, “Our communities are always better off when we all pitch in to help. I’m happy to support Kern River Valley residents who will be served by these projects, so I will match donations from the community dollar for dollar up to $2,000 towards this goal.” What a delight to know that our state representatives care enough about our little cemetery and want to see it continue to thrive by sharing their wisdom to help us do so and by giving financially. I want to leave behind a beautiful cemetery that is going to allow many generations to come and be part of something very special. So once again I am reaching out to the community to ask for your financial support to help keep the cemetery green and to help with the bench beautification project. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the cemetery office at 760-376-2189.

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Friends of Fran Wilson Birthday party Any one who knows this special lady is invited to her 95th birthday luncheon Saturday, Aug. 16 at noon at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Lake Isabella. Come and exchange memories with her. Call 760-376-4357 for further information.

Reading the funnies Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

I’ll admit it. As I slip into geezerhood, I still enjoy reading the funnies. Some people call them comics, but many people secretly Middleworth read and enjoy the paneled adventures of a host of different characters. In addition to the funnies, which are usually on a page in the daily newspaper, we had comic books that were 64 pages long and featured many heroes. Let me give you some examples of comics I liked (and still do). Unfortunately many of them are out of print. But here is a list anyway: The Toonerville Trolley, and Freddie the Foo Fighter. Then there was The Katzen Jammer Kids and the Captain. One cartoon featured Alley Oop who was a comic cave man living in a modern world. There was Popeye the Sailor Man, with Wimpy who was known for his hamburger appetite. Of course Popeye became a hero after consuming a can of Spinach. (I think several generations of kids ate spinach and flexed their muscles in front of the mirrors.) Dick Tracy made wearing a fedora hat as part of his crime fighting apparel. Incidentally, his marriage to Tess Trueheart was a big thing in the land of comics.

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Rev. Dr. Chuck White Memorial Bench dedication The Giant Sequoia National Monument Association will be dedicating a bench on The Trail of 100 Giants to longtime valley resident Reverand Dr. Charles “Chuck” White. White was a founding member of several non-profit organizations including Giant Sequoia National Monument Association, Kern River Valley Education & Cultural Foundation and Kern River Valley Revitalization. The dedication will take place Tuesday, Aug. 19 at noon. This will be another chance to remember White and pay respect to a “giant” of a man. Everyone is cordially invited. The Trail of 100 Giants is located approximately 12 miles north of Johnsondale on the Western Divide Highway. The GSNMA will be leading docent lead walks on the trail starting at 10 a.m. with the dedication at noon. For information contact Bruce Vegter at 310-293-9571. See Announcements, page 7

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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1st Annual 1950s Night at Cinema The Reel Cinema will be hosting its 1st annual ’50s Night on Saturday, Aug. 16 for all ages with a free showing of “Grease” at 9 p.m. The lobby will be decorated, so bring your pink wigs and greased hair to match for the costume contest! Donations for the digital projector are welcome!

Another favorite was L’il Abner and, of course, his girlfriend Daisy Mae. Superman (the man of steel) could leap tall buildings with a single bound and save the many damsels in distress. Wonder Woman had bracelets that could deflect bullets and runaway cars. (Don’t ask me how she did it!) Some even more familiar cartoons characters were Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, The Roadrunner with Wiley Coyote and Bugs Bunny. Many of these characters were brought to life on the radio and motion pictures by the famous Mel Blanc. Of course, some of the modern cartoons that everyone seems to like are Peanuts and Pickles. I have a theory about Pickles. The artist who does the drawing lives in my house hidden somewhere and many of his cartoon antics are taken from our life at home. There’s Pearls Before the Swine, For Better or For Worse, Zits, the Born Loser and Beatle Bailey. I love them all and find great enjoyment in the old and the new. Unfortunately, I’ve noticed as my eyesight gets worse the newspapers are making the cartoons smaller and smaller and smaller. So in our daily newspaper, the most recent cartoons are very similar to a postage stamp. So I turn on a bright light, get out my magnified glass and carry on. Tha tha tha that’s all folks!

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By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Mark in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. What words did Jesus use three times in resisting the temptations of Satan? My father above, God is love, It is written, Thou must repent 3. In 2 Peter 1, what were holy men moved by in regard to prophecy? Kindred spirit, Holy Ghost, Sins, Love of God 4. From Judges 6, what judge threshed wheat by the winepress? Gideon, Joash, Neco, Hosea 5. Whom was Saul's daughter that married David? Jephthah, Oholah, Rahab, Michal 6. Shechem the son of ...? James, Hamor, Jacob, Onan

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Total Protection Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist You have probably heard about Israel’s high-tech defense scheme, which has been designed to protect them against incoming rockets Schlensker de-ployed by Hamas. The system is called “Iron Dome” and is able to detect incoming offensive rockets and launch really smart little missiles to intercept, detonate and destroy those rockets in the air, resulting in very little damage on the ground. Some estimates are that more than four out of five of the rockets have been eliminated by Iron Dome. It suggests that more than 80 percent of the potential damage caused by Hamas rockets has been averted. I’d still prefer not to be in Israel right now under the circumstances. The odds for my personal safety are still a lot higher living in the Kern River Valley! But wouldn’t it be nice to be totally sure of your safety, so you wouldn’t have to live in fear that you will be harmed or destroyed. There actually is a system, which affords complete safety against a destruction far worse than property damage, injury or, yes, even mortal death. That destruction is eternal devastation and misery in the place prepared for

Satan and his legions, the place called hell. So, how can a person be absolutely protected from that destructive fate? There’s a model of God’s protective system in Exodus 12, when, at the time of the 10th and last Egyptian plague, the Israelites were instructed to kill a perfect yearold lamb and smear its blood on the doorposts of their dwellings. That blood would be a sign to signal the angel of death to “pass over” that house instead of killing the firstborn there, like he did in every other household in Egypt that night. The Israelites were 100 percent protected by the blood of that sacrificial lamb. That model pointed toward the sacrifice of another Lamb, Jesus, Whose blood, shed on the cross, protects all who trust in Him from the fire of hell. God has a zero-tolerance level for sin, so any- even the smallest, unforgiven sin leads to damnation. But, as the apostle John says, "If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness... and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin" (1 John 1:8-9, 7). Believers in Jesus enjoy the security of His "Blood Dome," which provides total safety for now and for eternity. Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Lake Isabella.

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■ 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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Acknowledgement humbling ing experience, writing a weekly column can be a huge mountain to climb. What really keeps me wanting to write this column is almost I’m hoping you on a daily basis, no matter where I won’t mind if my go in our community, someone column this week recognizes me and wants to shake is a little about me my hand and tell me how much but mostly about they enjoy my column. those of you who This is a very humbling experiread my column ence for me and I greatly apprecion a regular basis. Mencarini ate the acknowledgement. It has Back in 2010, the been noted that I don’t look like I first column I wrote was on the 10th write. I find that very funny but of December 2010. true. I would If my memlike to thank all ory serves me of you for takcorrectly, I In my wildest dreams, never ing the time to offered to try would I have imagined that I would read my coland write still be writing this column almost umn and for something for four years later. the energy to the Kern River - Mencarini keep on doing Courier. The what I like previous writer doing. I want to thank those who was moving from the area and I just advertise in the Courier which is happened to be in the right place at what keeps the paper going. Also the right time. thanks to Michael Batelaan and the In my wildest dreams, never staff for the opportunity. would I have imagined that I would still be writing this column almost Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights four years later. This is why those of resident and avid fisherman. For quesyou who read what I write keep me tions or comments you can reach him writing. Not having any prior writthrough the Kern River Courier. Mike Mencarini Courier Columnist

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

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Frog named state amphibian Dana Michaels, CDFW Courier Outdoors

When the over-consumption of California’s native frogs created a shortage, food sellers introduced non-native California now has an official state bullfrogs to replace them in the frog leg amphibian: the California red-legged (food) market. Now those bullfrogs have frog (Rana draytonii),a state species of become widespread, and compete for special concern. the same food source, thus threatening The California Department of Fish & the native frog species' existence. Wildlife has worked for many years to The California red-legged frog is listconserve and restore populations of this ed as threatened under the federal rare species. By declaring the California Endangered Species Act, which prored-legged frog the official state amphibhibits them from being “taken” ian of California, the Legislature and (harassed, harmed, pursued, hunted, Governor acknowledge the species’ shot, wounded, killed, trapped, capimportant place in the ecology, culture tured or collected). It also prohibits and history of California. It also broadadverse modification of their designatcasts and reinforces the state’s commited critical habitat without adequate mitment to protecting its rare resources, igation. which include amphibians. The primary threat to California redWithin California, it legged frog populations lives in various aquatic has been habitat loss. habitats from sea level to According to the U.S. more than 5,000 feet in Fish & Wildlife Service, elevation, occupying a the frog has seen a 70 variety of aquatic habipercent reduction of its tats and their adjacent former geographic uplands in the coastal range, primarily due to mountain ranges from conversion or degradasouthern Mendocino to tion of habitat. northern Los Angeles “We’ve learned a great xxxxx/Special to the Courier deal about our impact on counties and a few isolated areas in the California red-legged frog California species and foothills of the Sierra (Rana draytonii) their environment durNevada Mountains. ing the past century,” It has been lost from most of Southern said CDFW senior environmental scienCalifornia, but some populations still pertist Rhianna Lee. “These frogs are unique sist in northwestern Baja California, members of their native ecosystems and Mexico. The California red-legged frog is the food web, evolving together so that the largest native frog in the western all the pieces support each other for United States. Amphibians, especially long-term survival. Removing one or frogs, provide an important function in more of the pieces can have a negative aquatic ecosystems by eating insects and effect on the health of the environment.” being a food source for other animals. Governor Brown signed Assembly They are also excellent indicators of the Bill 2364 (V. Manuel Pérez, D-Indio) into environmental quality of an area. law June 28. The proposal for a state This species is the highly renowned amphibian was made by an after-school frog that Mark Twain wrote about in club at Sea View Elementary School in “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Salton City. Third grade students sugCalaveras County” in 1865. They were gested the designation in a letter to abundant until the 19th century Gold Assemblyman Pérez. Rush, when the human population sudDetails about the California reddenly tripled, and the “forty-niners” nearlegged frog are on the web at ly ate them into extinction at a rate of ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speci approximately 80,000 frogs per year. esProfile.action?spcode=D02D.=

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Calendar, Continued from page 2 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. This is a family-friendly event. This week enjoy Brad Wilson’s blues and rock sounds. ■ American Bass Tournament August 16 Join in and test your skill catching a largemouth bass. Seasoned anglers often take in fish more than 10 lbs. Call 760-417-2702 for more information. ■ Habitat restoration workdays August 16 Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff 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

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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 , srowe@audubon.org or 760-378-2531 to RSVP. ■ 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. To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, submissions must be received on Tuesday by 1 p.m. Events must be open to the public and cost must be listed. Items submitted onological order by event date and space available. Some event information gathered from KRVR, the chambers of commerce, or www.kernvalley.com.

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Great special effects Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor

Picks of the Week “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (PG-13) — Since he defeated the villain in the last movie and got the girl, Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) loves being Spider Man. He should be careful, though; a flashback shows that Peter’s genius parents left behind a trove of dangerous super-science research, just waiting to be discovered by the right psychopath. Spidey’s got his sticky hands full in this sequel -- dodging lightning bolts from Electro (Jamie Foxx), grappling with the Green Goblin (Dane DeHaan) and trying to keep a healthy relationship with his charming gal (Emma Stone). The special effects have never been better, Spidey’s action scenes are thrilling as ever, and the stars of the show all turn in quality work. But there are just too many threads in this web. With weird pacing and a heap of subplots, it’s hard to follow the action beyond the “boombang-pow.” “Only Lovers Left Alive” (R) — Sick of vampires? Don’t give up just yet. Now that every two-bit production has taken a stab at the romanticized monsters, a talented director and a magnetic cast spread their wings, leaving their mark on the genre. Tom Hiddleston is an underground musician who mourns mankind’s downward direction. Hiding out in a dilapidated corner

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of Detroit, he’s been in a centurieslong romance with Tilda Swinton, currently on a trip to Tangiers in search of high-quality hemoglobin. This couple is just too cool for mortality. Director Jim Jarmusch puts just the right level of moodiness into every scene. While the characters and locales are depressed, the movie itself is as enjoyable as a tall drink of the good stuff. “Fading Gigolo” (R) — An unassuming handyman, Fioravante (John Turturro), hears about a unique job opening -- his dermatologist (Woody Allen) knows of two gorgeous women interested in having a threesome with the right guy. Hesitantly, Fioravante agrees, and a quirky adventure into for-profit intimacy begins, with Allen acting as his nebbish pimp. It’s a plain vanity project -- Turturro wrote and directed this movie where he plays an odd-looking man with prodigious skills -- but it’s undeniably charming. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob 1-2 ribs celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1-2 scallions, chopped (about 1/3 cup) 1-1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning, divided (see note) 2 tsp lemon juice, divided (or more to taste) 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 sandwich rolls, hoagie rolls or large ham burger buns, split and toasted 3/4 cup shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce

Bodfish Bob’s Chicken Salad Sandwich 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken 3 T finely chopped red or yellow onion 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1 large egg, hard boiled, chopped 1 T dill pickle relish 1/3 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise, or as needed to moisten 1/4 tsp salt to taste (or use a seasoned salt) 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper In a bowl, combine the chicken, onion, celery, and egg and stir gently to blend. Add the relish, 1/3 cup of mayonnaise, salt, and pepper; stir to blend well. Add more mayonnaise, if desired. Makes sandwiches for 4. Bodfish Bob’s Shrimp Sandwich 1 tsp kosher salt 12 oz. small or medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Add the kosher salt to a quart or so of water in a medium pot. Bring just to a simmer and add the shrimp. Stir and cook for one to two minutes (depending on the size of the shrimp); they should be pink and barely translucent. Drain and rinse briefly under cool water. Drain thoroughly. Place the shrimp in a small bowl and add 1/2 teaspoon of the Old Bay and one teaspoon of the lemon juice. Toss to coat and place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes or so to cool completely. Whisk the mayonnaise, remaining Old Bay, remaining lemon juice and the Worcestershire sauce together in a medium sized bowl. When the shrimp are cool, add them along with the celery and scallions to the dressing and toss gently to coat. Adjust seasoning, adding more lemon juice and salt if necessary. Serve on toasted rolls or buns with shredded lettuce. To make assembly and eating less messy, I usually scoop out part of the inside of the rolls before toasting. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com

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Announcements, Continued from page 3 Optimal Hospice recruiting for volunteers Optimal Hospice Care is proud to offer several outstanding community service programs through their volunteer department. Through programs such as the Karaoke Singer Group, the CarePals Pet Therapy Program, the Veteran to Veteran Volunteer Program, and the Seamstress Volunteer Program, Optimal volunteers not only add quality to the lives of the patients and families under their care, they also share their gifts of kindness and time with other residents living in care facilities in the Kern County area. These programs have become so popular Optimal Hospice is now recruiting to add members to all of these incredible teams. Hospice volunteer training is free of charge and open to the public. All CarePals teams must have a current certification from a reputable pet therapy agency. Karaoke singers need only to enjoy singing and entertaining others. Caring Veterans looking for a way to give back to other Veterans now on hospice care are a perfect fit for the Vet to Vet Volunteer Program and Seamstress Volunteers make beautiful handmade gowns, lap blankets and clothing protectors that brighten the lives of patients. If you are interested in these or any other volunteer opportunity through Optimal Hospice Care, contact the volunteer department at 661-716-4000 or email rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com. We are currently reserving seats for the upcoming training in Bakersfield scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers from all Kern County communities are encouraged to call today to save your seat!

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Investing in land Dave Ramsey Courier Columnist

using an online bank for my emergency fund? Raphael

Dear Dave, What do you think about land as an investment? Tara

Dear Raphael, It’s not a bad idea at all, as long as you can easily check out the institution’s reputation and stability. There are lots of financial scams online, so you want to do some research and make sure they’re a reputable and trustworthy organization. Due diligence is the key, Raphael. There are reliable household names that are online banks, but you can’t just assume the group you’re dealing with online is made up of honest, stand-up folks any more than you can with a traditional brick-and-mortar bank. Make sure you take your time and know exactly what you’re getting into before going into business with them. Remember, it’s not as simple with an online bank as just walking in the door to get your money back if something goes wrong! -Dave

Ramsey Dear Tara, I’m okay with the idea of raw land as an investment. Someone has to buy the dirt that holds the earth together, right? The only problem with this kind of investment is that it doesn't really create cash flow, unless it's farmland. In the real estate world, we call raw land an alligator because it eats. You have to pay taxes on it every year, plus you have upkeep and maintenance of some form or fashion, and it doesn’t create an income. The only time it creates income is on the back end, when you sell the land. It’s not a terrible investment, Tara. But it’s not a great one, either. I buy pieces of raw land here and there, every once in a while. But mainly I stick with income-producing investment properties. -Dave Dear Dave, What do you think about

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Museum to display ‘Sun Turned Glass’ Marge Powers’ 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, 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 this amazing transformation. Powers will be displaying her prized examples of this fascinating era of history. The museum, located next to the Post Office in Kernville, is open Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. LITERARY: Who wrote the novel “The Bridge of San Luis Rey?” 2. MUSIC: What country does the band U2 call home? 3. SCIENCE: Which famous scientist was known as “The Wizard of Menlo Park?” 4. MOVIES: What was the name of the town in “Back to the Future?” 5. SPACE: Who were the first and last astronauts to step on the Moon? 6. ENTERTAINERS: Which famous leading man had a pot-bellied pig named Max as a pet? 7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the name for an animal that eats only plants? 8. MEDICINE: Who produced the first vaccine for rabies?

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier July 25, August 1, 8 and 15, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CONSULTING (TLEOC) (2014 - B3692) Street address of principal place of business: 301 Perdew Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of business: 1539 North China Lake Blvd., PMB 112, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Anthony E. Hein, 301 Perdew Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Anthony E. Hein. This statement filed on 07/01/2014. Expires 07/01/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: V. Labra. Published by the Kern River Courier July 25, August 1, 8 and 15, 2014. 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 busi-

ness: 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, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier August 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2014.

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Field Trip Forest Service employees, John Gomez (left) and John Springer (right), during environmental education studies with 5th Grade students from Mrs. Harwell's class at South Fork Middle School. Photo submitted

USFS shares with Middle School Cindy Thill, USFS Courier Education Students from the South Fork Middle School and local Kern River Ranger District employees, enjoyed a day of environmental education, enhancing the students' current studies. Hands-on lessons were significant for the day as Foresters John Springer, John Gomez and Public Affairs Specialist; Cindy Thill put together several lessons on the importance of trees to the ecosystem. The 5th graders actively took part in the presentations both inside and outside

Emergency, Continued from page 1 and some lawmakers have called for tapping the government's fund for battling natural disasters such as hurricanes and tornadoes to pay for the most devastating forest fires. They say the change would not impact the gov-

of the classroom. Outdoor lessons included a short hike and introduced them to tools used by foresters to learn tree growth, height, diameters, ages, and diseases, as well as tools used to identify planting areas where trees could continue to thrive in the forest. Classroom displays and "hands on" items shared the importance of our local animal species that depend on trees for food, habitat and survival as well as the part trees play in people's lives. Students learned the life cycle of trees and were sent home with supplies to plant oak and pine trees in their own yards and neighborhoods.

ernment's response to other types of disasters. Over the past two years, the Forest Service has transferred about $950 million from other accounts to battle fires, and over the past 12 years, the amount transferred totals about $3.2 billion.

Dam, Continued from page 1 Caltrans will perform the design and construction. This relocation is required to accommodate the 16-foot raise of the Auxiliary Dam, which is a main component of the dam safety modification project. The Corps and Caltrans will now begin working together on a regular basis. The initial task is the delivery of site information and base mapping developed by the Corps through the study and pre-construction, engineering and design phases. The highway relocation completion is scheduled for December 2016. The Sacramento District commander signed a Finding of No Significant Impact during the week of August 4 for a Supplemental Environmental assessment for the relocation of residents from the Lakeside Village Mobile Home Park and a nearby farmhouse. Lake Isabella was previously evaluated under the National Environmental Policy Act and documented in the draft and final Environmental Impact Statements prepared by the Corps in

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-

cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service. The Record of Decision was signed on Dec. 18, 2012. The EIS determined these residents could potentially be exposed to significant levels of noise and diesel particulate matter that exceeds health standards. To mitigate public health concerns from project construction noise and air contaminant emissions, the SEA proposed to acquire the affected lands and relocate the residences. The completed SEA/FONSI will satisfy NEPA. The Corps will issue an updated project schedule this fall. The overall project is still on track to begin major construction in 2017 and complete in 2022. The current PED is approximately 60 percent complete leading to better clarification on phase start and completion times within the project schedule. Seven ongoing assessments are being prepared. Four for real estate actions, one for vegetation mitigation, one for highway relocations and one for recreation. Opportunities for public comment will be announced and are planned to begin fall 2014/winter 2015.

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 8 Stoneflys Reggae/Originals ■ August 15 Brad Wilson Blues/Rock ■ 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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