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BINGO! helps the valley to go ’round

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Hearing the word “Bingo” being yelled out tells me that the game is over and somebody won and it wasn’t me. Although I would have loved to win, there are 16 to 18 games total that day and maybe I’ll win the next one. If not, I, along with most of the players just enjoy visiting and talking with each other. Bingo is what makes the Kern Valley go ’round. A Bingo hall is a place to socialize and meet new friends. Playing Bingo is a reason to get up in the morning, get dressed, eat your breakfast and hit the road. In most cases it’s a place to eat your lunch. It’s a place where when the

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players hear of a sick player they pass around a get well card so everyone can sign it and mail it to the ill player letting them know we care. It is a fun day. And best of all, the monies raised at Bingo are donated to different organizations. For instance, the Moose has Mooseheart, and Moosehaven both of which are their private organizations helping their members and children. And they donate locally, too. St. Jude’s church keeps the money for the church to use for charity and their members’ needs. The Senior Center keeps most of their money to assist in making improvements in the

available Senior Center facilities. The South Fork Woman’s Club donates to scholarships, school activities, God’s Store-

house, and a multitude of other places and people. Bingo’s origin dates back to 1530 and a lottery game called “Lo Giuoco Code Loto” played in Spain. In the 18th century, new dimensions were added such as cards and tokens. It was also used in Germany as a teaching aid for basic math. Today, payouts are figured by the game sales of the day. The more players mean more

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Kern County Courier Information The Kern County Board of Supervisors offered a helping hand to the local visitor industry on Tuesday, Aug. 26, giving unanimous approval for the 2015 Tourism Promotion Grant Program as a part of the fiscal year 2014-15 County budget. The grant program, administered by the Kern County Board of Trade, provides financial assistance for efforts intended to attract traveler spending to the region. Supervisors authorized up to $100,000 to assist qualified non-profit groups with efforts enticing visitors to bring their travel dollars Kern County. The popular program has provided 273

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grants totaling $2,075,000 since its inception in 2001. Applications are now being accepted from any Kern County 501c organization engaged in the promotion of tourism. The current cycle is focused on direct marketing, and projects seeking funds must show the potential to attract tourists - and their dollars -- to the region. Deadline for applications is 5 p.m. on Oct. 24. Tourism is a $1.33 billion-a-year industry in Kern County, according to figures provided by the California Travel and Tourism Commission. The industry supports approximately 13,000 local jobs while generating over $321 million in payroll and $77 million in state and local taxes that

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John Prettyman USACE Courier Release The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued an updated project schedule available online. The overall Isabella Dam project is still on track to begin major construction in 2017 and complete in 2022. The current pre-construction, engineering and design is approximately 65 percent complete, leading to better clarification on phase start and completion times within the project schedule. Relocation of State Highway 178, Lake Isabella Blvd., and other relocation construction work is scheduled to begin late fall 2015 and complete in late 2016. Major construction on the spillway and dams will extend into late 2021, but will not extend the overall project schedule. Five of 34 residents have been relocated at the Lakeside Village Mobile Home Park. The Corps operations division will secure vacated trailers. The small team of Corps experts will visit Utah State University’s Water Research lab in Logan, Utah, in midSeptember to review the final design for the Isabella Dam scale model. An updated video and photos will be available to view online shortly after. The Corps is planning to host two public information meetings: approximately February, 2015 in Lake Isabella and Kernville to provide an update

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help pay for important services such as law enforcement, fire protection and public health efforts. Organizations may apply for up to $10,000 per project in marketing assistance. Applicants may submit more than one project for consideration, but no single organization can receive more than $10,000 in total aid. Application materials are available on-line at visitkern.com/grants/. Also available are a sample application, a downloadable application template, and complete program guidelines and instructions. For more information, contact the Kern County Board of Trade at 661.868.KERN or e-mail Grants@VisitKern.com.

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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 53,336 acre-feet 2014 Reservoir peak 80,737 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet

The Kern County Superintendent of Schools will hold its 15th annual Kern County College Night on Monday, Sept. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the R a b o b a n k Convention Center.

Upper Kern Inflow 106 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 202 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped)

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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 clean up September 6 Keepers of the Kern has been asked by BLM to help them clean up Keyesville South Recreation Area on Sat., Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. after their meeting on the upcoming management plan. Meet at the large roll off dumpster. For more information or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ God’s Not Dead movie September 6 Join Calvary Chapel for a free screening of the movie, “God's Not Dead” at 6 p.m. Come

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. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise Cove Restaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112. ■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206. ■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Hoffmann Hospice 040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. ■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District. Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-3795552.

at 5 p.m. for a hot dog feed. 125 Sycamore, Wofford Heights (off Wofford Blvd. at Panorama, left on Sycamore). ■ River clean up September 7 and 8 Keepers of the Kern Upper River Clean Ups will be on Sunday, Sept. 7 and Monday Sept. 8 meeting at the parking area across from Headquarters at 8 a.m. There may be some graffiti removal also. In the event you are a late sleeper, just drive up river and look for the Keepers of the Kern blue and white banner. For more information or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963 or email keepersofthekern@

■ 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, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., 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.

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■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Dr. at Hwy 155, 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.

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■ Assistance for Veterans September 9 The Bakersfield Vet Center has provided counseling services to our Veterans living in remote areas of Kern County. The Bakersfield Vet Center counselor will be at the Senior Center/Veterans Hall from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. For those Veterans attending the Bakersfield VA Clinic for counseling, their families, and any Veteran that feels the need to readjust to civilian life after service in a combat theatre- call at 661-323-VETS (8387) to make an appointment with them at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ Learn to Square Dance September 9 Young and old are invited to the Senior Center from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The Dam Dancers Square Dance Club meets every Tuesday evening. The first three classes are free. Call 376-6122 or 760-379-4181 for more information. ■ Game Night September 12 Come join the fun and play board games, be in competitions, and win prizes at the First Baptist Church of Kernville Game Night, starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12. Bring a snack to share and an appetite for play. Call John Cole for more information at 760-2231036. ■ Silver City lantern light tour September 13 Come to the Silver City Ghost Town and look for ghosts from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Bodfish. The cost is $12 per person (all ages). 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. ■ Release burdens September 14 Beginning Sunday, Sept. 14 at 11 a.m., the Kernville United Methodist Church Adult Forum will start a study of “Traveling Light: Releasing the Burdens You Were Never Intended to Bear” by author Max Lucado. The study will take 1-hour each week over a period of a few weeks. Call the KUMC Office at 760-376-2751 to sign up or with questions. ■ “Heaven Is For Real,” Free Movie September 14 “Heaven Is For Real,” a movie based upon a little boy’s visit to heaven during his near death experience. This story will “touch your heart, capture your mind and ultimately impact your life forever!” At the Kernville United Methodist Church, corner of Big Blue and Sirretta at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14.. Call 760-376-2751 for more information. ■ Jean Fuller office hours September 18 State Senator Jean Fuller’s mobile office hours are being held to facilitate communication between her office and the communities she serves, at the Kern County Administration building from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18. ■ American Bass Tournament September 20 Join in and test your skill catching a largemouth bass. Seasoned anglers often take in fish well over 10 lbs. Call 760-417-2702 for more information. ■ Habitat restoration workdays September 20 Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff and volunteers for our Habitat Restoration Workdays. Volunteers of all levels of ability and time commitment are welcome. Bring food and water, gloves; wear long sleeves and pants, work shoes or boots. The preserve will supply tools. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Alexander Restoration Site on Fay Ranch Road, 1/3 mile north of Highway178 in Weldon. Contact Sean Rowe by email: srowe@audubon.org or call 760-378-2531 to RSVP. ■ Blast from the Past sock hop September 20 Join the Eagles for an old fashioned sock hop. Dine from 5 to 7 p.m. while listening to

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Traffic & Safety STOP July traffic statistics Benjamin Starkey, California Highway Patrol Courier Contributor

Traffic Collisions - 18 DUI Arrests - 10 DUI Collisions - 2 Suspended/Unlicensed Drivers Arrested - 43 Safety tip of the month: Summer is almost over and the kids are back in school. During this school year we want the school zones to be a safe place for the children of the Kern River Valley. Please obey the speed limits in the school zones when children are present. Also always be cautious of the school bus stops. When the stop signs are extended from the school buses traffic in both directions should stop. As summer comes to a close we know the traffic in the canyon and our highways will go back to normal. Please remain vigilant while driving on our curvy mountainous roadways. Remember to stay off your handheld devices while driving and always wear your seatbelts. Please drive safely and help us make the Kern River Valley a safer place to travel.

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BLM RMZ meeting and historic tour in Keyesville After a bit of a hiatus, the Bureau of Land Management will be continuing the Keyesville planning process with a public workshop on Saturday, Sept. 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 _planning.html. This will soon be updated with the latest information.

Red Cross partners to host preparedness fair The American Red Cross Kern Chapter is joining with the Kern Medical Reserve Corps to host a Community Preparedness Fair. The event is Saturday, Sept. 6, and will take place at Central Park at Mill Creek in Bakersfield from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature several community groups including the local Red Cross, Kern County Public Health Department, Glenwood Gardens, 2-1-1, the Bakersfield Fire Department, Girls Scouts, Boy Scouts, Kaiser and many more. Experts will be on hand to provide residents with the emergency preparedness knowledge and tools to be ready for the “just in case.” Visitors will even get an up close look at emergency response vehicles. The event corresponds with National Preparedness Month, a month-long initiative in September to prepare families for any kind of emergency. The Red Cross encourages the community to get a kit, make a plan and be prepared for disasters large and small. For more information on the Red Cross Prepare Central Valley campaign, visit redcross.org/PrepareCentralValley. The Red Cross encourages people to download the free Red Cross First Aid App to get expert advice for everyday emergencies at their fingertips. Available for both iPhone and Android devices, the app gives users instant access to videos, interactive quizzes, and simple step-by-step advice. The Kern Chapter is able to prepare and educate local residents thanks to generous contributions from the community. Visit redcross.org/KernChapter to find out how you can help.

Sequoia National Forest announces public meeting The U.S. Forest Service announced that in anticipation of releasing a Notice of Intent at the end of this month, it has scheduled a public meeting for the Sequoia National Forest at: 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, Sequoia National Forest, Supervisor’s Office, 1839 South Newcomb Street in Porterville The NOI will inform the public of the Forest Service’s intent to prepare and develop an environmental impact statement that, when completed, will revise forest plans for the Inyo, Sequoia and Sierra National Forests. The NOI will also have information on the purpose and need for this action along with the agency’s proposed action. The final EIS will result in three separate Records of Decision and three separate forest plans. The Sierra, Sequoia and Inyo are three of eight national forests that were selected as “early adopters,” meaning they will be the first forests to revise their land management plans using the new National Forest System Planning Rule, which was completed in 2012. Next month’s public meeting is part of the “scoping period” which gives the public a chance to tell the Forest Service what issues and concerns they think should be addressed in the EIS before the Forest Service begins drafting the document and to provide written public comment regarding the NOI’s purpose and need. For more information regarding forest plan revisions, visit the Pacific Southwest Region’s planning website at fs.usda.gov/main/r5/landmanagement/planning. For Sequoia National Forest-specific information, contact: Alicia Embrey at 559-784-1500 or aliciamembrey@fs.fed.us. See Announcements, page 7

Night visitors I grabbed my flashlight, turned the beam on the feeder and we couldn’t believe what we saw! I A week ago, my noticed it was not a squirrel, or if it wife and I were was, it was a big one. Nope, it was awakened when a long-tailed grey fox, who was we kept hearing helping himself to the squirrels’ my squirrel feeder peanuts. The light didn’t bother him being used by and he continued to eat but we what I was guessnoticed that he ate the peanut, shell ing was a squirrel. and all. But it was night, and squirrels don’t As we watched he would take a feed at night. Then I realized that peanut out of the feeder and curl up what I heard was not a squirrel on a large limb while he ate the using the feeder, but something else. goober. After two or three peanuts But what kind of animal would it he slithered to the ground with a be? peanut in each I wrote a paw which he previous colWhen we hear the clank,...we can go took over and ate umn about out ...and enjoy the antics of the squirrel next to the water my squirrel pan we have. He and his quest for peanuts. feeder and - Middleworth had a casual how it drink as if he had works. I will all the time in the tell you world before he again, in case you missed that colwandered away. All of this action umn. The feeder is a square box had him captured in the flashlight about 8 x 8 x 10 inches, with a lid beam like we were looking at a that is hinged to the top. When a movie. This went on for several squirrel lifts the lid, reaches in and nights until yesterday at dawn; Foxy grabs a peanut (favorite food of the Loxy arrived with a companion. squirrels), he takes it out and the lid Two foxes and neither one of them shuts with a clank. The feeder is seemed to be bothered by our presabout 25 feet from our house and ence on the porch. can be seen easily from our front Even though the newness is porch or the front room windows. worn off, the least little noise wakes When we hear the clank, if we want us up and we assume that it’s a to, we can go out, sit down on the squirrel who is getting home late, or porch and enjoy the antics of the a fox and his girlfriend having a squirrel and his quest for peanuts. peanut banquet. What’s next, This has been going on for several giraffes? years but never at night. So at 3 a.m. last week when we Wofford Heights resident Rod heard the clank, we knew it must be Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell. a nocturnal animal. Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

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By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Acts in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. What companion of Paul was commended for his holy-scripture knowledge since childhood? Timothy, Linus, Trophimus, Jude 3. From 1 John 4, “He that loveth not, knowest not God; for God is ...?” Honor, Love, Everlasting, Comfort 4. What king unwittingly signed a decree causing Daniel to be thrown into the lions’ den? Elah, Jabin, Darius, Agag 5. Because he was standing on holy ground, what did God tell Moses to remove? Cloak, Hat, Shoes, Armor 6. In Judges 16, who said, “Let me die with the Philistines?” Samson, Micah, Delilah, Manoah 1) New; 2) Timothy; 3) Love; 4) Darius; 5) Shoes; 6) Samson © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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More cross offenses Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist Last time, I dealt with the removal of crosses from churches in China, motivated by an atheistic, communistic government’s desire to impose Schlensker more ideological restrictions, because of its fear of loss of control over its populace. Christians worldwide lament this abuse of political power. For, as Cai Tingxu, who left his cosmetic shop in Shanghai in order to go and protect his hometown church in rural Zhejiang, said, “The cross is the glory of us Christians. Jesus was nailed to the cross for us. My heart ached to learn that the government wants to remove the cross.” Perhaps you have also noticed the decrease in the display of crosses in Christian churches here in the U.S. Now I am not making reference to the practice of a popular American cult, which calls itself Christian, but neither acknowledges Jesus as God nor sees His crucifixion as the total payment for the sins of the world. Rather, I am talking about churches of mainstream, genuinely Christian denominations, who, in response to societal pressure and out of concern for political correctness, have chosen not to display a cross in their sanctuaries, lest there be offense taken or

gruesome thoughts engendered at the sight of an instrument of brutal, sadistic, appalling capital punishment. The apostle, Paul, asserting the impossibility of establishing one’s own righteousness by so-called “works of the law,” reasons, “If I were no longer preaching salvation through the cross of Christ, no one would be offended.” (Gal. 5:11b, NLT). The cross is proof that a person cannot gain his/her salvation by themselves, by keeping the law or by doing a lot of good things; that a person’s right standing before God depends upon his/her reliance totally upon Jesus’ death on the cross for the forgiveness of their sins. That’s offensive to lots of folks. As for the gruesome imagery depicted by the cross, that’s just the way it is. Sin is ugly stuff! And its ultimate consequence -- brutal torture and suffering, excruciating pain, profuse bloodshed and agonizing deathwas necessarily correspondingly ugly. And that gives rise to the beauty of the cross, because it was there that Jesus saved us from a similar gruesome demise. There, but for the grace of God, would go you and I. That’s why Christians everywhere sing, “In the cross of Christ I glory!” Ugly as it is, as gruesomely offensive it might be, the sublime beauty of the cross is seen most certainly, but only, through the eyes of faith. Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Lake Isabella.

Valley places of worship Kernville

■ Father’s Heart Foursquare Church 11000 Kernville Rd., (Old Centry 21 building) Kernville. Sunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 ■ First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

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

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

Southlake/Weldon

■ 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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User unfriendly One example is five pages of legal speak to find out that the deer tags for zones A, B, C, D, didn’t change. A simple statement at subsection 360 (a) would have been sufficient. Do us regular Joes need to know how they got there? A little plain English works for me. How does a parent ask his child to get some information off of a website when the parent may have some difficulty with the process? Yes, I am aware that kids are smarter these days. Well it is nearing 6 a.m. and I must close up shop and get ready for work. The next time I will allow myself more time for research. My final thought on this is the rules and regulations that we are mandated to abide by should be written in a way that everyone understands them. Those who enforce the laws expect us to know the laws. That covers the fun stuff also. This web site has tons of good stuff for everybody, so Webmasters: keep it simple!

Mike Mencarini Courier Columnist Once again I tried to access the Fish & Wildlife web site. I was attempting to bring you some good information Mencarini regarding the 2014 hunting regulations. There are so many regulation changes and website so difficult to use it is mind boggling. I understand that Fish & Wildlife is a complex organization. The column this week started out with a positive energy force but it’s nearing 4 a.m. and I am not even close to getting the information I wanted to write about. I have been through this before, but I blamed my cheap phone and my lack of computer savvy. This time I have to point the finger the other way. The Fish & Wildlife website is not mobile friendly. I upgraded to an android phone and I did my best to read through the volumes of unnecessary information and oh- by-the- way most info has to be downloaded.

Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and avid fisherman. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier.

Kern River Valley information Emergencies call ■ Ambulance ■ Fire ■ Law Enforcement ■ Search & Rescue ■ Lake Patrol ■ Forest Service

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Sheriff/CHP Substation 7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. business calls only, 760-549-2100

Kern County Fire Stations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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State, Federal Wildlife managers preparing flyway Clark Blanchard, CDFW Courier Outdoors Each year millions of birds migrate along the Pacific Flyway relying on a diverse string of habitats that stretch from Alaska and Canada to Central and South America. While the wetlands of the Central Valley provide less than five percent of the habitat historically available, they are critical as a feeding area during the migration and wintering of these birds. In following its mission, the California Department of Fish & Wildlife has the responsibility to provide habitat for these migrating birds. Because habitat conditions on the northern breeding grounds have been good, a higher number of migratory birds have been reported across the Pacific Flyway. The fall migration into California is anticipated to result in numbers like those seen in the 1970s, when record numbers of birds made their way to the state’s wetlands areas. As California endures one of the worst droughts in recorded history, managers of state, federal and privately owned wildlife areas have been coordinating operational planning and the potential impacts of drought on the coming waves of migratory birds that depend on California habitats. To support these birds during their long migration, these efforts will greatly improve our ability to maximize habitat and food resources over the fall and winter with reduced water supplies. “As the drought continues, it will be of key importance to balance the habitat needs of migratory birds and other species with the overall needs of domestic and agricultural uses,” said CDFW deputy director Dan Yparraguirre. “The situation is changing constantly so we will have to make some tough decisions ahead. We will continue to work with our partners to provide much needed habitat for waterfowl. In doing so, we will be employing the most efficient water saving strategies we can that provide the highest benefit to wildlife. Throughout the state, CDFW staff is carefully developing the most effective actions to conserve water and provide critical habitat.” Migratory birds begin showing up in the Central Valley as early as July, with peak populations typically occurring in December and January. To accommodate the birds, wildlife area and refuge managers typically create habitat through water delivery to some wetlands

in stages. As a result of extremely limited water supply this year, habitat availability on public areas will be all the more critical for early migrating species and to maintain natural habitat to reduce depredation on agricultural lands. Birds will congregate on fewer, smaller wetlands, likely increasing the effect of disease, which occurs even in wet years. Recreational opportunities on some public areas may be limited and reduced managed wetlands may also increase depredation on nearby agricultural fields. Some state wildlife areas and the National Wildlife Refuge System were established as long ago as 1937 to provide core habitat areas and offset crop depredation by migratory waterfowl. State and federal agencies have relied on strong partnerships with nongovernmental organizations and private landowners to implement wetland habitat management and wildlifefriendly farming practices to meet the habitat needs in the Klamath Basin, Sacramento Valley, Suisun Marsh, San Joaquin Valley and the Imperial Valley regions. Those partnerships and private lands programs have resulted in providing twothirds of the wetland acreage while the wildlife areas and refuges provide the remaining one-third. In support of the habitat needs and as part of the Central Valley Project Improvement Act, the federal water project dedicates water supplies to 18 state and federal refuges throughout the Central Valley and the Grasslands Water District in Merced County. Due to limited water resources, these wetland habitats will be receiving only a portion of the water this year. Water supply quantities available to support the wetlands range from 30 percent at Kern National Wildlife Refuge south of the Delta, to 75 percent at Gray Lodge Wildlife Area, north of the Delta. Other refuges and private wetlands that do not receive CVPIA water are also facing significant water reductions. While strong partnerships and coordination make maximizing water resources possible, the extremely limited water supplies are anticipated to result in a 25 percent reduction of all managed wetland and significantly larger reductions of wildlife-friendly farming which will likely impact birds and humans.

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Local students attend FHA-HERO Region Officer Training Conference MichelleBaker FHA-HERO Advisor Courier Release

and Tulare counties. In addition to completing their elected duties, the region officer team will also be Kern Valley High FHA-HERO stu- responsible for conducting region dents Krystal Bosmans, a junior, and activities for the 2014-15 school year. The other officers Daniela Topete, a senare from Taft Union ior, were two of 40 stuHigh in Taft, Cesar dent delegates who Chavez High in recently attended the Delano, and Monache Region Officer High in Porterville. Training Conference Kern Valley High is (ROTC) of FHAhosting the Region 8 HERO: The California Fall meeting on Affiliate of FCCLA. Saturday, Oct. 11 from The conference was 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. held at California State FHA-HERO members, University, Fresno last students enrolled in month. Home Economics At the conference, classes, and their parnewly elected FHAents are welcome to HERO Region Officers attend. The cost for from throughout the attendees is $7; lunch is State develop leader$6. Please RSVP to ship skills and gain Michelle Baker, the knowledge about their host advisor, at organization. michelle_baker@khsd. Bosmans and Topete participated in workPhoto submitted k12.ca.us. FHA-HERO is a shops that focused on The Redcoats - Newly elected topics such as leader- FHA-HERO Region Officers from career technical student organization for ship development, throughout the State. teens enrolled in a speech writing, public Home Economics relations, and communication skills. In addition, the officers classes at Kern Valley High. In participated in interactive team build- California more than 3,000 students annually participate in leadership and ing activities. Bosmans, as the Region 8 Treasurer, career development activities. This and Topete, as the Region 8 Vice program is sponsored by Home President, will be responsible for pro- Economics Careers and Technology Staff, California viding leadership for the FHA-HERO Education members in Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Department of Education.

Calendar, Continued from page 2 the do wop sound and then dance the night away to your favorite ’50s music. Dress in your best ’50s attire or show off your best dance moves and win a prize! All this fun will be at the Eagles in Mountain Mesa, 12251 Highway 178. Call 760-379-3394 for more information. ■ Constitution week Barbecue September 21 Kawaiisu Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their annual Constitution Week Barbecue on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 4 p.m. in Weldon. The event will feature a barbecue dinner, music, door prizes and raffle tickets. Profits go toward local scholarships in Kern Valley. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 children under 12 and under 12 are free of charge. Contact any member of the DAR to get your ticket. ■ KRV Collaborative September 25

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Leaping lizards! Sam Struckhoff Picks of the Week “Godzilla” (PG-13) — The King of Monsters returns, and he’s playing opposite the intensity of Bryan Cranston. When an earthquake causes a Japanese nuclear reactor to melt down, Cranston’s character becomes convinced that the authorities are hiding something at the plant, something terrifying and destructive. He lost his wife in the meltdown, so he’s written off as a hysteric. The ensuing chaos of monster vs. military and monster vs. monster is loaded with awesomeness and sympathy. Godzilla fans will (mostly) be pleased with the depiction of the big guy. Unlike a blurry mess of graphics like the Transformers, he’s quite a sight, and you can actually take in the visual splendor. He’s also the film’s anti-hero. However, director Gareth Edwards doesn’t give the lizard a ton of screen time. Edwards comes from the school of directors who don’t show the monster right away, letting things build up the right way. “The Fault In Our Stars” (PG13) — Hazel (Shailene Woodley) is a smart, cool, wisecracking teenage girl living with metastasized thyroid cancer. Her parents push her into attending a support group for teenagers facing illness, where she meets Gus (Ansel Elgort), a tall older boy who falls

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instantly in love with her steadfast, sardonic attitude. It’s funny and sad and charming, all while staying out of the Super Sappy Melodrama Danger Zone. Based on the bestselling novel by John Green, this film adaptation works for audiences outside of the usual young-adult demographic. Woodley’s young career is launching into the stratosphere, as this is her second praised performance in a YA blockbuster (she was the heroine of “Divergent” back in the spring). It may not work for everyone, but this tear-jerker stands out as better than most. “Think Like a Man Too” (R) — The cast of couples from the first movie take a trip to Las Vegas for a wedding and more comedy from Kevin Hart. The group of friends splits up by gender to see who can have the better night on the town, the guys or the ladies. All kinds of relationship issues come up: parenting, jealousy, trust, prerelationship history, etc. The real payoff is, once again, Hart’s comedic energy, which propels the film. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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■ Rock & Blues Fest September 26 through 28 For more information call Frandy Park: 760376-6483. ■ Free community barbecue September 27 KRVR will host a free community barbecue with music, food, booths and the awarding of KRVR raffle prizes from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, to better acquaint the KRV community with KRVR -- what it does and celebrating KRVR’s 20 years of service to the Kern River Valley. The barbecue will be held in the French Gulch Community Campground, 2600 Highway 155, next to Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center.

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Bodfish Bob’s Grilled Baby Potatoes 2 lbs. baby potatoes seasoning of choice 1/2 cup vegetable or olive oil 6 10-inch wooden skewers In a medium saucepan, cook the potatoes in lightly salted water 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and cool the potatoes. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Thread the potatoes onto the wooden skewers. In a double broiler, heat oil with seasonings. Brush the potatoes with flavored oil. Place potatoes flat-side down on a grill or barbecue Turn potatoes brushing occasionally with oil mix. Bodfish Bob’s Grilled Baked Potatoes 4 large baking potatoes 2 sticks butter Wash and pierce the potatoes with a fork and wrap each one in double thick, heavy-

1-2/3 cup cooked diced potatoes (peeled) 3 T chopped celery 1 T chopped onion 2 T Miracle Whip 1/2 tsp prepared mustard 1/8 tsp salt 1 dash pepper Mix potatoes, celery and onion. Mix salad dressing, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir lightly into potato mixture. Chill. Bodfish Bob’s Sour Cream Potatoes 8 med. potatoes, cooked and diced 1 can cream of chicken soup 1-1/2 cups sour cream 1/4 cup melted margarine 2 T chopped onion 1-1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese salt and pepper 1 cup potato chips, crushed Combine all of the above. Spread in a 9x13-inch pan and top with potato chips and grated cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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Health Insurance Matters

Four faces of health insurance Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Part 3 Last week I wrote about individual plans, and concluded the article with advising there are penalties for non-compliThal ance. The law requires most people to have an Affordable Care Act compliant plan. If you should have employer coverage, there is a one year exclusion from the requirement from the Year 2014 2015 2016 2017

ACA. I love the comment from Forbes columnist Mike Patton, “A law without consequences is like a Chihuahua without teeth. It may bite you, but it probably won’t do much damage.” This law does have teeth, and will bite those in non-compliance on or about April 15, as the penalties are payable and enforced by the IRS on tax returns. The penalty will be applied to your year-end federal modified adjusted gross income for each month you don’t have health insurance or an exemption.

Tax per adult % of Income Max household Income /per child Penalty Level $ 95 / $47.50 1.0% $285 $28,500 $325 / $16.25 2.0% $975 $48,750 $695 / $347.50 2.5% $2,085 $83,400 Figures will be adjusted annually thereafter based on cost of living

The above can be misleading for a family, as this is a per-person penalty. The rate for children is half that of the adult. There are several exemptions from the non-compliance penalties. ■ You are uninsured for less than three months a year. ■ The least costly plan available is greater than eight percent of your household income. ■ You don’t file income tax returns as your income is too low. ■ Certain Native American and certain Ministers qualify for an exemption as well as incarcerated persons. ■ You are not living in the United States. ■ Your income is less than 133 per-

cent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). There are also hardship exemptions for the homeless, you were evicted or facing eviction, received a utility shut off notice, recently experienced domestic violence, recent death of a close family member, filed for bankruptcy in last six months, and many others. Next week, I’ll discuss the forth “Face of Health Insurance:” Medicare. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) Thal is on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, harrythal@aol. com or www.harrythal. com.

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The failure of FSBO Matt Freeman Courier Columnist The term “FSBO” or “For Sale By Owner” is familiar to us all. Most people who sell a home depend on a real Freeman estate agent to market and sell their property for them. However, anyone can sell their own piece of property but beware of the pitfalls of trying to “save” a buck or two. Back when the market was hot, real estate agents saw a lot of FSBO activity. Times have changed and so have the habits of sellers. They are using a local, competent and experienced real estate agent to help them market their property. The FSBO fad has really gone away. Now, sellers are finding out that exposure of a property is everything, and that is just one of the reasons to use a real estate agent to sell any type of property. Here are some others: ■ Real estate agents have connections. An agent’s image is a brand, and a name can go a long way. Using someone whose name is known often is the only thing between selling and not selling a property. ■ Protection. No real estate agent will ever sell a property that does not go through the escrow process. When not using a real estate agent, you set yourself up as a buyer for fraud. Having an escrow in which

clear title is transferred from seller to buyer is the only way to ensure that a property transaction is above board, meaning that there is nothing that is not disclosed by either side and no hidden or fraudulent activity going on. Ever hear of people thinking they bought a certain property when they actually ended up buying something else and not knowing it? That is a big time fraud alert, do your homework before you proceed. ■ You will make more money! According to the National Association of Realtors the average price of properties sold with real estate agents was about 17 percent higher than properties sold without agents. This was because there was so much more exposure for the properties that they had more buyers paying attention. Selling through an agent, you “get what you pay for.” ■ Convenience. Agents do all of the work for you. We provide signs, advertising, MLS access, internet access, property access, we show the property, do all the paperwork, open the escrow, make sure the process is above board, make sure both parties are happy before escrow is closed. The best part, if the property does not sell, you do not pay! Our entire marketing, hard work and effort sell a property is absolutely free if a buyer does not purchase it. Sounds like a win-win to me! Matt Freeman is a realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

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Announcements, Continued from page 3 KRV Woman’s Club resumes regular meetings The Kern River Valley Woman’s Club will be holding their first meeting since their summer break, on Thursday, Sept. 25. The luncheon/meeting will be held at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights. Social starts at 10:45 a.m. and luncheon served promptly at noon. The guest speakers will be representatives from Keepers of the Kern and also the Fish Hatchery. KRVWC serves our community with educational scholarships, food collection for God’s Storehouse, children’s clothing collection for Jamison Center, Penny Pines for tree replanting. For those who find they need financial help with veterinarian services, the club also collects monies and donates to a local animal hospital to help with treatment costs. The club would like to extend an invitation to women of our valley to attend their meetings, enjoy a delicious lunch, learn interesting things going on in our valley and meet their members. Reservations for lunch are necessary! If you’re interested in attending the September meeting, call Jadeen Schroeder at 760-4171693. Membership chairperson is Jean Arkle at 909-730-3787.

Fire-wise, Water-wise California 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 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 Saturday, Sept. 13. Plants will be available for pickup Saturday, Sept. 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 two miles east of Sierra Way. Profits will support Watershed Coordinator projects and activities. For more information, contact Bob Robinson at 760-549-2131.

Your animal friends need you Kern Valley now has a board member on the Friends of the Kern County Animal Shelters Foundation, and they are actively seeking volunteers to help with low cost spay/neuter services and a feral cat trap-neuter-return program for the Kern Valley. Friends works to reduce animal overpopulation and improve the conditions of our local shelters by engaging the community in advocating for companion animals through fundraising and volunteerism. They endeavor to create a no-kill community through low-cost spay and neuter efforts increasing adoptions, improving pet owner responsibility and expanding resources. To volunteer call 760-417-2000 or visit friendsofkernshelters.org for a volunteer application.

Hospice recruiting for volunteer programs 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-toVeteran 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. 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 and Seamstress make gowns, lap blankets and clothing protectors that brighten the lives of patients. If you are interested in these or any other volunteer opportunities through Optimal Hospice Care, please 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, September 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

KRV Art Association is looking for you If you have a craft or artistic skill and would like to demonstrate your skill at one of the KRVAA monthly meetings, call Emily Diggles at 760-379-6162 or email at emilydiggles@gmail.com. You may donate your efforts or, if desired, receive a compensation there is also a travel allowance if you live more than 50 miles away. There are openings for November 2014 through September 2015. July and August are dark. They have had many varied demos such as air brush, watercolor, pastels, landscapes and Native American sand painting.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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. 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: 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 commenced: 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. 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: 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

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93555. REGISTRANT: TNT WESTERN 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SEQUOIA WELLNESS (2014 B4374) Street address of principal place of business: 20412 Brian Way, Suite 4A, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 20412 Brian Way, Suite 4A, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT: Christopher Seeley, 20412 Brian Way, Suite 4A, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Date the business commenced: 03/01/2009. 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

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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: Craig Britton. This statement filed on 08/14/2014. Expires 08/14/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier August 29, September 5, 12 and 19, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: MUDAWG CONSULTING (2014 B4686) Street address of principal place of business: 5119 Kickapoo Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 5119 Kickapoo Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Nathan Albert Rodriguez, 5119 Kickapoo Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. 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: Nathan Albert Rodriguez. This statement filed on 08/26/2014. Expires 08/26/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier September 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ONE SPADE YOUTH PACKERS (2014 - B4732) Street address of principal place of business: 15729 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: 15729

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players carefully following the calls. The St. Jude caller looks to see if it is time to make the next call. Pie is on the menu at the South Fork Woman’s club game. The Woman’s Club caller waits for the next number to pop.

Continued from page 3 sales, which in turn means bigger payouts. There are hundreds of patterns to give variation in Bingo play. Popular are Blackout, where you cover all the numbers, Four Corners, where you get Bingo when those four are covered, or patterns where you make a cross or a letter such as H, I, T, L, M, N or E. Another variation is to cover around the outside of the card. Places to play: ■ South Fork Woman’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road, Weldon. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., games start at noon every Saturday. Cost for one sheet of each game, $27 and the kitchen is open. ■ St. Jude’s Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Dr. at Highway 155, Wofford Heights. Doors open at 10:30 a.m, and Bingo starts at 12:15 p.m. on Thursday. There-s a kitchen. Basic buy-in is $32. ■ Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Doors open at 10:30a.m. Bingo begins at 12:30 p.m. The kitchen is open. Bingo buy-in is $27. ■ Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Doors open at 1 p.m. and Bingo starts at 1:30 on Wednesday. Basic buy-in is $27. There are some drinks (water, tea, etc.) and a basket of little snacks. At all Bingos there are also “Pull Tabs,” a.k.a. “Pickles” for 25 cents to a dollar with payouts of up to $250 depending on which ones you buy. There’s the Hot Ball and a couple of other little fun side game opportunities to do also. You can buy daubers to mark your numbers on the card, too. I hope to see some of you come out in support of your local orginizations at Bingo.

Plenty of seats, cards and daubers await you for purchase at all the Bingo locations.

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Corps, Continued from page 1 to interested members of the public about the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project. Exact dates and times will be announced by the end of the year.

College, Continued from page 1 Last year’s event saw a record attendance of more than 10,000 students and parents and this year promises to be even bigger and better with an expanded array of information sessions. College Night is free and reservations/tickets are not required. Representatives from public and private colleges and universities will be on hand to speak with attendees, and attend breakout sessions on a variety of topics such as how to obtain financial aid, how to prepare if you want to be a college student athlete, how to write a personal statement and how to decide which college is right for you. Students will also hear about why it’s important to take rigorous courses in high school and how to prepare for tests like the SAT and ACT. More than 100 colleges and universities will be in attendance to answer questions and provide literature. Along with Kern County colleges and universities such as Bakersfield College, Taft College and Cal State Bakersfield, dozens of other public and private institutions from around the country will be represented. California-based universities include UC Merced, UCLA, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. A long list of out-of-state schools will also be on hand, including Notre Dame, Arizona State University, Colorado School of

Additional public meetings focused on recreation, office relocations for the Corps and U.S. Forest Service and highway relocations will occur at a later date and include a formal public review and comment period.

Mines, University of Massachusetts, Missouri University of Science & Technology and Oregon State. The first breakout sessions for parents and students begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. with the second sessions starting at 6:30 p.m. Counselors from throughout the Kern High School District will also be on hand to answer questions and help students and parents figure out which workshops fit their needs the best. Special Sessions for Foster Youth Research shows that a mere five percent of former foster youth in California earn a college degree. In an effort to change that, for the first time, College Night will offer two special sessions for foster students. The first session will focus on applying to community college and will take place at 4 p.m. The second session will cover applying to four-year universities like Cal State Bakersfield and will take place at 5 p.m. “The hope is that by exposing these teens to what’s possible for their future, they will get excited,” says College Night committee member Katie Price. “We want these kids to realize that ‘yes,’ they can go to college.” For more information about Kern County College Night, contact Christine Goedhart-Humphrey at 661-636-4330 at the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office.