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Time to heal

Sunday September 11

Patriot Day

Fire restoration a real BAER

Weather Friday high 94° Sunshine Friday low 58° Clear Saturday high 95° Sunny Saturday low 60° Clear

A view of the damage from the 29,322 acre Cedar Fire from Hwy 155 about ¼ mile from Cedar Creek campground. The BAER team must now assess the entire area.

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Patriot Day is an annual observance on September 11 to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Many Americans refer Patriot Day as 9/11 or September 11. On the direction of the President, the flag of the United States of America should be displayed on the homes of Americans, the White House and all United States government buildings in the whole world. The flag should be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect to those who died on September 11, 2001. Many people observe a moment of silence at 8:46 AM (Eastern Daylight Time). This marks the time that the first plane flew into the World Trade Center. Some communities, particularly in the areas directly affected by the attacks, hold special church services or prayer meetings. Those who personally experienced the events in 2001 or lost loved ones in them, may lay flowers or visit memorials. Patriot Day is not a federal holiday and schools and businesses do not close. Public transit systems run on their regular schedules. Some people and organizations may take some time out to hold prayers for the victims of the attacks, but these do not usually affect public life for more than a few minutes. On September 11, 2001, four planes were hijacked. The hijackers then deliberately flew three of the

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Michael Batelaan Courier Just in John Schatel, Burned Area Emergency Response team leader, spoke at Kern River Valley Revitalization on Wednesday. This BAER team will assess the Cedar Fire area, much like the BAER team assessed the Erskine Fire area the first two weeks of August. This team of ten is starting September 8 and expects to complete their assignment on September 16. He explained that the purpose of the team is to assess the road system, the trail system on and off the forest, structures, runoff, sediment and erosion, and create a burn severity map to address those issues. The assessment report includes for impacts both inside and outside of forest boundaries. They examine invasive species threats, both

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Situation report Rick Brown, USACE Courier Update The USACE continues to monitor the wildfires around Lake Isabella. They are not impacting the project at this time. ■ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers investigated the impact of the pro-

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floral and animal and create a "what to do" plan. They also assess private lands and the post fire effects in a fire area and create a treatment plan and a transition plan. The team will take air and photography surveys, searching from roads and trails and assess conditions of native, cultural and historical sites. Because of the rugged terrain of the Cedar Fire, team safety issues will be addressed during the survey. Another goal is to see how they can keep protective soils for forest regrowth. They will use ag mulch or wood mulch to hold some soils in place. The first precipitation event that occurs with a burn area can be catastrophic if these issues are not addressed. They will also determine how to open or improve existing roads and consider the rehabili-

tation of those roads. Many forests depend on periodic fires to maintain healthy ecosystems. In these fire adapted areas, fire promotes plant diversity and burns away accumulations of live and dead plant material such as pine needles, leaves, branches, and smaller understory trees. California wildfires are a reminder that Mother Nature continues to play a major role in forest ecosystems. Aggressive fire suppression containment efforts by firefighters are gaining ground and recovery efforts are already underway in some areas. Natural processes also play a major role in forest recovery after a wildfire. However, there are certain actions to protect California watersheds that can be taken immediately to speed the recov-

posed interim boat launch at French Gulch for traffic safety. The study recommended a left-turn lane for westbound traffic to turn into the French Gulch Marina. USACE is finalizing an approved traffic control design with Caltrans. ■ The USFS raised a cultural issue with the current French Gulch parking lot design. The Corps is redesigning the lot to accommodate and protect a Native feature. ■ Once the road and parking design for French Gulch are complete, a new contract will be solicited for the French Gulch Boat Launch. Solicitation is anticipated in May 2017. ■ A series of successful

public meetings were held in Lake Isabella, Kernville and Bakersfield in July to discuss Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment #5 (Dams and Spillways). Public comments have been collected and will be addressed in Final SEA #5. ■ USACE awarded contracts for the USFS admin/warehouse building and engine station. The engine station contract award is currently under review. It is expected construction for both contracts to begin this fall. ■ The Corps is preparing a temporary trailer campus contract to support USACE construction and engineering personnel on-site for the project. The agreement was finalized

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The acorns are falling wiki.answers.com Courier Q&A

With the start of school and the acorns already falling, just what makes acorns fall off oak trees early?

It can be the result of too little rain, especially if the trees are also losing their leaves early, as well. The trees do this as a way to ensure the tree gets all of the available water, helping to preserve the tree. Some also say it's a sign of an early fall.

with Southern California Edison to remove utility poles, clearing the way for the trailer campus construction. ■ USACE is modifying the Phase II contract to allow work to begin on other project features while the acquisition of the Borel Canal easement continues. ■ Solicitation of the Phase II contract is expected in the 2nd quarter of FY17 with contract award by the end of FY17. ■ Real Estate acquisitions continue with many tracts nearing completion and all

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar. Pastor Dan Schlensker asks Whose are you?

This week Bodfish Bob says potato or potahto?

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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 102,411 acre-feet 2016 Reservoir peak 153,102 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 72 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 214 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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■ Elks rummage sale September 10 The Kern River Valley Ladies of the Elks, Lodge 2358, in Wofford Heights will have their Fall Rummage Sale Saturday September 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For info, call Skip Knotts, 760-417-2941. ■ Assistance for Veterans September 13 The Bakersfield Vet Center has provides 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. ■ Thal at South Fork Women's Club September 15 On Wednesday September 15th Harry Thal (CA Insurance License #0621106) will be speaking about Medicare Insurance at the South Fork Women's Club in Weldon at 6488 Fay Ranch Rd. He is a recognized authority on health insurance and has distinguished himself as an expert on Medicare Insurance.

Regular activities Fridays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 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. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.

Saturdays

■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Gem & Minerals Club MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600.

Sundays

■ 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.

Mondays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 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 Community 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. Dark July/August.

Tuesdays

■ Noon - 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; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. 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., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Wednesdays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762.

■ Senator Fuller Mobile Office September 15 Mobile Office hours are held to facilitate communication between the Senator's office and the communities she serves. Hope you can find the time to stop by at the Kern River Valley County Admin. Building from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment with a member of the staff, please call the District Office at 661-323-0443. ■ Keepers of the Kern September 17 Saturday, Sept. 17 Kern River Valley Pride Day and The Great Sierra River Clean Up. Join BLM and Keepers at Keyesville South at 8 a.m. for a few hours of making a difference and good times. Call today and get signed up 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178.

■ Golf Tournament September 17 The Elks annual Mick Jones Memorial golf tournament for fun and charity. $50 entry fee. There will be a hole in one car, raffles, lunch and cash prizes. Sign up at the Elks or at the golf course. Proceeds to the CaliforniaHawaii Elks project to help disabled children. Call Sherilyn Littlejohn at 760-376-6564 or email sherilynlittlejohn@gmail.com or call Walter French at 559-589-4209 or email wcfrench@hotmail.com for information.

■ 9:30 -11:30a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Hall Lake Isabellaa. 760-379-5986 or 661-867-2579. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception or, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella. Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-223-3050 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9114.

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■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300. ■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 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., LI ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 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. 760379-3877. ■ 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, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 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.

AA Meetings

■ If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Meetings daily; Kernville, Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 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. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed.

■ Public Lantern History Mystery Tour September 17 Silver City Ghost Town from 8 to 10:30 p.m., 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish. $15 per person (all ages). Cash only at gate night of event or advance tickets by credit card. Questions or purchase advance tickets contact: 760-379-5146. ■ Free Medicare class September 19 and 21 Harry Thal will be teaching a course on Medicare at Cerro Coso College on Monday, September 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The following Wednesday at the same time, room G8. There will be an optional book available for $10. This is for people who will soon be eligible for Medicare, already on Medicare and for all professional medical and social work people. Bring a bag lunch, beverages supplied. ■ KRV Collaborative September 22 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information. ■ Veterans Stand Down September 23 Vets should not miss this Stand Down and resource fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kerr McGee Community Center in Ridgecrest. Call Nick Coy at 760-608-1484, Carol Coy at 760-608-9251 or Debbie Chapman at 760384-8401 for more information, to volunteer, to donate, or if you need a ride to get there. ■ Keepers of the Kern September 24 National Public Lands Day Upper River Event. Meet at Headquarters Campground parking area at 9 a.m. Come join the U.S. Forest Service and Keepers for this national day of celebrating our public lands. Prizes, snacks, good company and a great time. For information or to RSVP call 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178. ■ Commodities distribution September 26 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org or see facebook.com/rotarykrvfood. ■ Keepers of the Kern September 26 Meet at Headquarters Campground parking area for a clean-up sweep of the upper river at 7 a.m. For more information or to RSVP call 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178. ■ Erskine Fire town hall September 27 This Town Hall meeting is focused on individuals and families that were renting their homes and suffered losses due to the Erskine Fire. At the Woodrow Wallace Elementary School Cafeteria, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.There will be organizations on hand to answer questions regarding housing, replacement of clothing and household items. For additional information, please call 661-378-6628. ■ Historical Society meeting September 27 Kern River Valley Historical Society will learn about the Kern Valley Search and Rescue with slides and discussion of actual training, rescue missions, and the importance of community support in keeping this unit supplied with up to date equipment and training. Questions from the audience are encouraged. It will be at the Senior Center 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella at 7 p.m. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 1 p.m. on Tuesday to make Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public. Any cost must be listed. Items submitted for a free Calendar listing may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by date, event, and space available. Items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted. Information compiled from direct submissions to office@kernrivercourier.com and krvmastercalendar. com.

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Annual Kern County College Night September 12 The Kern County Superintendent of Schools office, in conjunction with the Kern High School District, will host the 17th annual Kern County College Night on Monday, Sept. 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rabobank Convention Center. The annual event attracts thousands of students and parents to explore higher education options. The event is free event and reservations/tickets are not required. Representatives from public and private colleges and universities will be on hand to speak with attendees. Breakout sessions starting at 6:30 p.m. will be available 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. For more information about Kern County College Night, contact Christine Goedhart-Humphrey at 661-636-4330.

KUSD preschool The Kernville Union School District Preschool, located at Wallace School, is excited to announce the opening of a second preschool class, tentatively on September 19. They are now enrolling 3 and 4 year olds in either a 3-hour morning or afternoon session. Child must turn 3 by Sept.1. Parents can come by and fill out paperwork to enroll. This is a high quality state funded Early Education program. Income qualified families can attend free of charge. For example, a family of four with less than $3,908 per month income would be eligible. There will also be spots for private pay students. For details, call Verlona Tate at 760-379-5461. License #153801692.

Last week it happened again. It occurs every year at this time. What is it? You ask. What dire event is happening? What is it that causes Middleworth your brow to wrinkle and your jowls to sag while your mortality is made evident? What? You ask again. And I say, well I just made it through another birthday! Birthdays at my current age are much more of a happening than they were when I was little. Take a word journey with me while I explain this phenomenon. This year it started when I came home from working at the Museum. After parking the car Vicki made sure I followed her into the house. When I entered the kitchen there was a gigantic shout of "Happy Birthday"! My quiet day that I had envisioned was shattered by a great-grandchild, grandkids, my daughter and her husband and a host of relatives. My daughter Bonnie had brought at least a dozen packages from Walgreens all of them tied with a bow and wrapped separately, then we all went to dinner at the Paradise Cove. We also had cake, ice cream and lots of candles. The true number of candles would have set the restaurant on fire so what I had was plenty. That was two days before my birthday. On my birthday, my daughter Esther made a special trip to cele-

brate my real birthday and to take me to lunch. We were joined by friends as we lunched at Cheryl's. Our waitress, Sandy, when told it was my birthday, said it was hers too! So everyone sang the birthday song and I thought that was all that was going to happen. But no, word had gotten out that Sandy and I were birthdayites and the next thing I knew they had put a cone hat on my head, set Sandy next to me, and this is the truth, the entire restaurant crew and all the customers came over to our table and sang the most rousing Happy Birthday I have ever heard. (So much for a quiet day.) After everyone left and went home I surveyed my loot, what was left of the cake, packages of candy and a host of cards. Even one of the cards jangled me a happy birthday as kind of a farewell for an exciting day. Later that afternoon I received calls from my out of state grand-children living in Texas and Colorado and my son in Nashville, Tennessee. There was also a call from my brother-in-law in Arizona and friends in Alaska, and several calls from friends in the Kern River Valley. Not to forget we had a great dinner at Jim and Vicki Whiteman's prior to the actual birth date. (They also gave me a box of old rusty tools, Oh Joy!). I honestly did enjoy the attention but I'm also thankful that this can only happen once a year which gives me time to re-cooperate. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

KRV Heritage Foundation Website Activated The Kern River Valley Heritage Foundation initial website pages are now live via krvhf.org. Look for the link to the major update announcement at the top of the Home page. Website development was initiated and performed by Wendy Walwyn while content was provided by KRVHF Board President Tom Anderson and KRVHF Board Member Bob Barnes. KRVHF Board Member Bruce Vegter has taken on the webmaster role. Website production was an all-volunteer effort. "The 'keep it simple' philosophy guided us," said Bob Barnes. KRVHF encourages everyone to check out the website and feel free to give helpful feedback so the website can be kept as current as possible through time.

Veterans Stand Down Don't miss the Veterans Stand Down and Resource Fair at the Kerr McGee Center in Ridgecrest on Friday, September 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants will include: V.A. Los Angeles, V.A. Loma Linda, Kern County Personnel Dept., Bakersfield Vet Center, Cerro Coso Community College, Fleet and Family Services, Kern County Child Support, Kern County Veterans Service, CHP, LA County Sheriff, Riverside Sheriff, Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, and many, many more. To volunteer, donate, get further information or if you need a ride, call Nick Coy at 760608-1484, Carol Coy at 760-608-9251 or Debbie Chapman at 760-384-8401.

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Search and Rescue Join the Kern River Valley Historical Society for an exciting program that will include a review of the history of Kern Valley Search and Rescue which was the first Search and Rescue Unit in Kern County (established in 1955). The Kern Valley Search and Rescue is comprised of all unpaid volunteers. There will be slides and discussion of actual training, rescue missions, and the importance of community support in keeping this unit supplied with up to date equipment and training. Just think of how many people they have rescued out of the river, lake, and surrounding mountains since 1955. This is an opportunity to see the Search and Rescue equipment and how it is used to save lives. Questions from the audience are encouraged. It will be at the Senior Center on September 27 at 7 p.m.

Astronomical BBQ and Star Party Slated It's Astronomical Barbecue and Star Party time again at Cerro Coso Community College. The community loves this family friendly fundraising event where they enjoy great food, live entertainment, and are exposed to the beauty and wonders of the night skies. This year's signature event will be held on Friday, September 30. Musical entertainment for the evening will be provided by Treacherous Edges. This fun-filled fundraiser will benefit Cerro Coso Community College and the Dr. Alexis Shlanta Observatory. A barbecue dinner will be held on the lawn in front of the Library from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and the Star Party will get underway at 7:30 p.m. at the Observatory. For those desiring transportation, golf carts will be running continuously from the

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Whose Are You? Dan Schlensker Courier Columnist Two weeks ago we considered "Who Are You?". The answer to that question was "if you are trusting Jesus, believing in His Name, then you … are a child of Schlensker God." Today we ask, "Whose are you?" To whom do you belong? You have probably heard the phrase "We own 'em!" in several different contexts, such as military exploits, athletic contests, business pursuits and gang fights. But when we think carefully about it, we realize that we are all "owned" in various ways by entities outside ourselves. The people or institutions, from whom we have borrowed money, demand from us a commitment to pay them back; they "own" a piece of our wallets. Employers establish certain requirements of their employees; they "own" a major portion of their time and energy. Our families want from us a commitment to be encouraging and supportive; they "own" a piece of us at least emotionally and perhaps depending upon children's ages, materially. The government makes demands of us with respect to taxation and obeying the laws of the land; it "owns" a significant piece of us. Even our possessions have their little hooks in our day-timers, our wallets and the expenditure of our energy through their maintenance and

replacement. We are "owned" in many ways. The best and most peaceful and productive way that we can be "owned," though, is through our commitment to Jesus. Unlike most of the ownerships listed above, which come about by our own choices, Jesus' ownership of us comes about by His choice. He chose us. He chose to spend Himself, to give His life as a sacrifice. He paid to buy us back from sin, death and the devil. Like the apostle Paul says in 1 Corinthians 6, "you were bought at a price," and the price, which Jesus paid, was His suffering and death on Calvary's cross. And that's how people become children of God. Although parents are not usually considered "owners" of their children, their children are often referred to as "theirs." As such, their children, for whom they have provided in their helplessness as infants and in the years before they are able to provide for themselves their children do, in a very real sense "owe" them, although not many parents demand repayment. Neither does God; He simply loves us, and His Holy Spirit inspires and enables His children to serve Him faithfully, not in order to pay Him back (That'd be impossible!) but to, as Paul goes on in 1 Cor. 6, to "honor God with your body." Jesus said simply, "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

Valley places of Worship Kernville

■ Kernville First Baptist Church 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 ■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & Thursday 6 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 ■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m.

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Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the Book of Darius in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Philippians 4, what does the apostle Paul instruct us to do rather than worry? Cry, Pray, Love, Talk 3. How long did the journey of Ezra take from Babylon to Jerusalem? 4 days, 4 months, 4 years, 40 years 4. What creature did the prophet Joel have a vision of? Locust, Flies, Viper, Leeches 5. From John 18, who asked, "What is truth"? Moses, Paul, Pilate, David 6. All of Job's children were killed in a ... ? Flood, Fire, Wind, Stampede

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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ 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 Sunday 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 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ 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 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 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 14600 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday morning 8;30 a.m., 760-376-6719 ■ 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. To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

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Low-Income Spay/Neuter Vouchers Now Available Nick Cullen, KCAS Courier All about it Kern County Animal Services LowIncome Spay and Neuter Vouchers are now available at the Kern County Animal Shelter, located at 3951 Fruitvale Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Vouchers will be available during normal business hours, Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Wednesdays from noon until 7 p.m. The voucher program was suspended in April of 2016 to allow for outstanding vouchers to be submitted, as well as in anticipation of another year of funding being appropriated. On August 23 of this year, the Kern County Board of Supervisors adopted a budget for fiscal year 2016/2017, and included in that budget was $200,000 intended to continue support of Animal Services spay and neuter offerings. The Kern County Board of Supervisors in 2014 appropriated $250,000 towards the Department's efforts to offer spay and neuter services

to Kern County residents. In fiscal year 14/15, over 3,900 spay and neuter surgeries were a direct result of this funding. In fiscal year 15/16, the Board again appropriated funding, and the Department facilitated completion of over 4,000 spay and neuter surgeries. Over 1,300 spay and neuter surgeries were performed as a result of a KCAS Low-Income Voucher in fiscal year 2015/2016, underscoring the importance of the vouchers in KCAS' efforts to achieve "no kill" status. Kern County Animal Services spay and neuter vouchers will also be available at a number of locations throughout Kern County beginning Wednesday, September 7, including the Kern County Animal Shelter in Lake Isabella, 14891 Highway 178. Kern County Animal Services is one of the largest organizations in the Central Valley that rescues, houses and cares for lost and abandoned animals annually, enforces animal-related laws and acts to prevent cruelty to animals.

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"Recovery Month" and those in recovery Roger Perez, KCMH Courier Resource September 2016 marks the 27th annual National Recovery Month. This year's theme, "Join the Voices of Recovery: Our Families, Our Stories, Our Recovery!" invites individuals in recovery and their families to share personal success stories and to encourage others to begin or sustain their recovery journey. Substance use and mental health disorders affect millions of Americans and directly touches the lives of individuals, their family members, neighbors, and colleagues. Recovery month seeks to increase awareness of behavioral health conditions and to educate Kern County residents on where and how to access treatment and support services. This celebration of recovery promotes the mes-

sages that behavioral health is essential to overall health, that prevention works, and that treatment is effective. This year, Kern County Mental Health and local service providers are hosting a "Celebrate Recovery" event for clients, alumni, family, and friends to recognize those who have achieved or are in the process of achieving recovery. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 10 at the Capistrano House on 2000 Baker Street in Bakersfield. It will feature games, food, information, and inspirational success stories from those who have traveled their own road to recovery. The event is FREE and open to the public. For more information on recovery month or the Celebrate Recovery event, please contact Roger Perez at 661-8686807.

Announcements, Continued from page 3 Library parking lot to the Observatory and back. Major stars and constellations will be pointed out by college staff, students, and enthusiasts from the China Lake Astronomical Society. There will be approximately 10 different telescope stations set up inside the Observatory compound for public viewing and education. Tickets for the event may be purchased at Red Rock Books, Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce, and the Cerro Coso Business Office. Dinner will include a grilled tritip sandwich, salad, beans, drink, and dessert for $10. For more information on this family evening of fun, see the Star Party page or call the College at 760-384-6262.

Whiskey Flat Days Diamond Jubilee announced 2017 Whiskey Flat Days is just around the corner and it will be a sparkling festival! The celebration of the 60th Anniversary will kick up the dust big time in 2017. It's the Diamond Jubilee and promises to bigger and better than ever. Jeannette Rogers Erickson, 760-417-2555 and Barbara Hinkey, 760-376-2963 would like you to dig deep into your photo and memorabilia boxes for treasures from Whiskey Flat Days of old, going all the way back to the first in 1957. Photos would be wonderful as will flyers, newspaper articles, badges, Mayor belt buckles and other collectibles from those days gone by. You can bring them into the Kernville Chamber of Commerce office or mail them to: Kernville Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 397, Kernville, CA 93238. They will be scanned or photographed and returned to you in a jiffy.

DAR in celebration of Constitution Week On Sunday, September 18 from 4-6 pm, the Kawaiisu Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be having their 15th annual picnic at South Fork Middle School located at 5225 Kelso Valley Road, Weldon. Food will be provided by Jim Wyly. There will be a silent auction; along with raffle drawings and door prizes. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 5-12 years. Children under 4 are free. Contact Francis Collins @ 760-378-3700 for tickets and further information or any DAR member.

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National Medicare Education Week Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist September 15 through 21 is National Medicare Education Week. As more than 56 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare, and the Medicare-eli- Thal gible population is growing exponentially as baby boomers age into the program at a rate of 10,000 every day it is unfortunate that as the number of people eligible for Medicare grows, confusion about Medicare likely also grow. The date for this annual event comes specifically one month prior to the beginning of the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period which is the time of year that Medicare recipients can change their stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, or change their Medicare Advantage HMO plans. It does not affect those on Medicare Supplement or on straight Medi-Cal, other than the Part D prescription plan. I made a personal commitment to Medicare education way before the official week was dreamed of. This year, I start out teaching insurance agents in Universal City. Then my first local public training will be kicking off the "National Medicare Education Week" at the Women's Club in Weldon on September 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please call 760-378-2820 for information. Lunch is served, so please call ahead. You get an understanding of the Medicare Part D prescrip-

tion program and the "Donut Hole." Then, a class at Cerro Coso Community College on September 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with class continuing on September 21, same time in room G-8. This class is designed for people on Medicare or soon to be eligible. I am particularly inviting professional advisors from religion, social services and medical groups to learn more about Medicare so they can assist their clients/patients in this very confusing topic. Please call 760-3762100 to register, as handouts will be prepared in advance. That covers National Medicare Education Week, but my efforts continue into October. "Medicare and a Movie" will again be presented at the Reel Cinema in Wofford Heights on October 5. Doors open at 12:30 with my very funny video collection followed by the Medicare Seminar at 1 to 2:30 p.m. Topics will be on how to enroll in Medicare, and Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage HMO's and the Part D prescription drug plan. Following the seminar, attendees are invited to stay for a special free presentation of that week's movie feature. My continued commitment to educating insurance agents will send me to teach continuing education for the Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters. All my programs are educational, and there is never any selling. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106), on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, or online at harrythal@aol.com or harrythal.com.

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Janet Sanders, Kern County Fair Courier This month The 2016 Kern County Fair marks the 100 Year Anniversary of the Kern County Fair and it runs September 21 thru October 2. Mike Olcott the CEO of the Kern County Fair and The Board of Directors of the Fair are excited to announce the 2016 Kern County Fair will have a free nightly fireworks show from the Budweiser Pavilion following the free concerts each night. The concerts on the Budweiser Pavilion start at 8 p.m. each night. The Kern County Fair has lined up fun, new attractions and two full weekends of Rodeo fun! The first weekend will be an Extreme Rodeo and the second weekend will be the popular PRCA Rodeo with both Sundays as the colorful Fiesta Rodeos in the Coors Grandstand Arena. The Kern County Fair is

Bakersfield's largest Annual Celebration so get ready to celebrate "100 Years of fun! You can go to the new Kern County Fair website at KernCountyFair.com and find the artist website, photo and music. "We are so excited to be offering a free Fireworks show nightly," said Mike Olcott, Chief Executive Officer of the Kern County Fair. With the price of admission to the fair, visitors will have a wide variety of free new s h o w s , exhibits and attractions, such as the Shark Show, High Dive and Egyptian Exhibit. As always we have 12 nights of free concerts on the Budweiser Pavilion….and now we are adding a Free Fireworks Show. We look forward to the community coming out to celebrate with us." The 2016 Kern County Fair has a new app that can be downloaded from the app store or Google play to help plan your fair experience.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Star Trek Beyond” (PG-13) - Just when exploring the vast reaches of outer space starts to get a little monotonous, Captain James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) and the Enterprise are attacked by a vicious swarm of space drones, forcing the crew to head for the escape pods. Crash landed and separated on an alien planet, the franchise heroes must use their wits and witty banter to survive. They also find a new ally in Jaylah (Sofia Boutella), an alien warrior who shares the same new enemy, the insidious Krall (Idris Elba, acting through layers of make up). This third installment of the postmillennium "Star Trek" series takes a noticeable turn from the past two. For one, the script is much lighter, funnier and truer to the sensibilities of the old show. This is thanks to writer, actor and geek paragon Simon Pegg, who co-wrote the script and plays Scotty. Another big shift comes from director JJ Abrams passing the baton to Justin Lin, who brings plenty of experience in blockbuster-franchise ensemble-action from his work on the "Fast & Furious" series. “Free State of Jones” (R) This based-on-a-true story follows a Confederate medic who deserted the army, recruited es-caped slaves and seceded from the South. Newton Knight (Matthew

Zachary Quinto, Sofia Boutella in "Star Trek Beyond"

McConaughey) is a poor Mississippi farmer who sees how the wealthy, slave-owning landowners are able to get exemptions from military duties, while other Southerners have to fight and die so the richest few can keep their right to profit from slavery. While the movie has an authentic look, a good story and a strong commitment from McConaughey, it's bogged down in pacing and holds back on the heavy topics it opens up. It goes from the early part of the war through Reconstruction and beyond, with jumps in time that don't always make sense. The movie goes for White Savior cliches to gloss over some of the most important moments of character development. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

Recipes for Dummies

Potato -- potahto Boston lettuce leaves Tomato wedges, for garnish Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch chunks. Place potatoes and enough water to cover in 4-quart saucepan. Over high heat, heat to boiling. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain. In large bowl, coarsely mash potatoes. Stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions, carrot, Tabasco green pepper sauce and salt. To serve, line plate with lettuce leaves; top with potato salad. Garnish with tomato wedges. Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s Potato Salad for Two 1-2/3 cup cooked diced potatoes (peeled) 3 Tablespoon chopped celery 1 Tablespoon chopped onion 2 Tablespoon Miracle Whip 1/2 Teaspoon prepared mustard 1/8 Teaspoon 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 Cajun Mashed Potato Salad 1-1/2 pounds Idaho potatoes 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 2 green onions, sliced 1 Large carrot, peeled, grated 4 teaspoons Tabasco green pepper sauce 1 teaspoon salt

Bodfish Bob’s Roasted Tomatoes and Potatoes 4 baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4inch slices 4 ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped 2 onions, sliced 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon Parmesan or Romano cheese Salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl combine potatoes, tomatoes, onion, oregano, cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine. Brush a shallow nonstick baking pan with half of the olive oil. Spoon potato mixture into pan and top with remaining oil. Bake for about an hour or until potatoes are tender and browned, turning potatoes every 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes. Serve warm. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953

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Every Kid in a Park Pass Dana Dierkes, National Park Service Courier To do Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks encourage all fourth graders to visit for free this year as part of the Every Kid in a Park program. The program gives fourth grade students, and those accompanying them, free access to more than 2,000 federally-managed lands and waters for a second year. "This is an exciting opportunity for fourth graders and their families to explore and enjoy the national parks. We look forward to seeing you!" said Superintendent Woody Smeck of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks offer lots of opportunities for fun. Activities include short strolls to weeklong treks in the wilderness. Scenic drives in the parks are popular. Kids of all ages can enjoy the parks' Junior Ranger program. Ranger-led and naturalist-led programs provide learning opportunities in informal settings. Picnic areas offer stunning views and opportunities for social interaction with your family and friends or quiet moments to yourself. Or, come for winter adventures like sledding, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks was selected to receive a 2016 field trip grant from the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, to support the Every Kid in a Park program. The grant is part of the Foundation's Open Out Doors for Kids program.

"These grants are planting the seeds for lifelong relationships with national parks and their programs," said Will Shafroth, president of the National Park Foundation. "By providing access to transformative experiences like listening to the sound of birds chirping, walking the halls of a school that tell a civil rights story, looking up at a dark night sky, or pitching a tent with a friend for the first time, these children are forever impacted. We appreciate the power of national parks and, through our support, the National Park Foundation hopes to share them with as many kids as possible." The Every Kid in a Park pass is valid for a full calendar year starting September 1. The pass grants free entry for fourth graders and up to three accompanying adults (or an entire car) to most federally-managed lands and waters, including national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and marine sanctuaries. The newly expanded Every Kid in a Park website has links to educational activities, trip planning, field trip options, the downloadable pass, and additional information in both English and Spanish. After 12 years, every school-age child in America will have had an opportunity to visit their public land and waters for free, inspiring the next generation to be stewards of our nation's natural and cultural heritage. For more information, please visit www.everykidinapark.gov and follow the program on Twitter @everykidinapark, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. For additional information about Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, please visit nps.gov/seki.

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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is making life easier for anglers when it comes to purchasing a license and checking your local fishing regulations. CDFW has made the online license sales site more user-friendly for individuals accessing it from a mobile device and launched an online GPSbased freshwater sport fishing regulations tool to help anglers identify those regulations that relate to the area they plan to fish. With trends now showing mobile devices accounting for more than 50 percent of the primary sources of online traffic to the department's website, CDFW's online licensing system has been completely redesigned with phones and tablets in mind. The new regulations tool provides an

easy way for anglers to find the sections of the regulations that are relevant to them. When accessed from a smart phone or a tablet with GPS, the mapbased tool will automatically center the map on the user's location. From there, the user can click on the map to discover the sport fishing regulations for that area. When accessed from a tablet without GPS or from a desktop computer, the user must first navigate the map to their area of interest and then click on the map to discover the area regulations. The new fishing regulations tool can be found at map.dfg.ca.gov/sportfishingregs/. It is designed to work on a smart phone, tablet or desktop computer. Hunting and fishing licenses can be purchased online at wildlife.ca.gov/ Licensing/Online-Sales. Fishing regulations are also now available in the existing Fishing Guide, available at wildlife.ca.gov/fishing/guide.

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

7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-549-2100

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

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

■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5236 866-KRV4FUN ■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville 760-376-2629 866-KERNVILLE (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads)

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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the name of the dam that created Lake Mead? 2. LITERATURE: Who wrote essays about attempting to speak French, titled “Me Talk Pretty One Day”? 3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What political party did President Zachary Taylor represent when elected? 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many time zones does China have? 5. MOVIES: Who starred in the movie “Mommie Dearest,” and what actress did she portray? 6. FOOD & DRINK: What ingredient gives gin its distinctive taste? 7. MYTHOLOGY: The Minotaur and his labyrinth were said to be located on which Greek island? 8. ACRONYMS: What does ROM stand for? 9. ANIMAL KINGDOM: About how many eggs can a queen bee lay each day? 10. TELEVISION: What was the name of the family dog on “The Simpsons”?

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Confidence grows as you work your way through some knotty situations. Watch out for distractions from well-meaning supporters that could slow things down. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Consider spending more time contemplating the possibilities of an offer before opting to accept or reject it. But once you make a decision, act on it. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You're in a very strong position this week to tie up loose ends in as many areas as possible. Someone close to you has advice you might want to heed. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Congratulations. This is the week you've been waiting for: After a period of sudden stops and fitful starts, your plans can now move ahead with no significant disruptions. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You're in an exceptionally strong position this week to make decisions on many still-unresolved matters, especially those involving close personal relationships. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The new moon starts this week off with some positive movement in several areas. A special person becomes a partner in at least one of the major plans you'll be working on.

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Twenty-three new law enforcement cadets graduated from the California Wildlife Officer Academy during ceremonies at the Performing Arts Center in Paradise on Aug. 12, 2016. The badge pinning and swearing-in ceremony included 12 sponsored warden cadets and two current peace officers who transferred as laterals from other agencies. These new wildlife officers have a few additional weeks of formal training before setting out on their first patrols with Field Training Officers. The other 11 graduates were self-sponsored cadets who paid their way through the academy and are now eligible to apply for a wildlife officer position, or any other California law enforcement position. Three were already hired by the Butte County Sheriff's Office as deputies. "Our cadets and academy staff have worked extremely hard to develop the skills necessary to protect California's fish and wildlife, and the public alike," said California Department of Fish and Wildlife Chief of Enforcement

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Annually, wildlife officers make contact with more than 295,000 people and issue more than 15,000 citations. These officers primarily work alone, in remote areas, contacting subjects who almost always have some form of weapon, and they do so knowing that backup could be hours away. Wildlife officers have large patrol districts and great responsibilities, and frequently a sole officer will cover an entire county. The average California wildlife officer's patrol district exceeds 500 square miles. In 2008, CDFW teamed with Butte College to provide peace officer academy training for prospective wildlife officers. That partnership provided CDFW a state of the art POSTcertified academy facility with 40 years of police training history. CDFW anticipates the next round of warden cadet selection to begin in September or October of 2016, with the next academy beginning in January 2017. For more information about becoming a wildlife officer and the application timeline, visit wildlife.ca.gov/enforcement/ca reer.

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9-11, Continued from page 1 planes into two important buildings, the Pentagon in Washington DC and the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York. The fourth crashed into a field near Shanksville, PA. The loss of life and damage that these hijackings caused form the biggest act of terrorism ever on United States soil. Nearly 3000 people died in the attacks and the economic impact was immense, greatly in-

creasing attention to national security in the United States. This has had huge implications for United States national and international politics. The most potent symbol of the events that happened on September 11, 2001 are pictures and videos of planes flying into buildings, of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center engulfed in smoke and later collapsing and of people falling from buildings. Pictures taken of damaged buildings and relatives looking for loved ones in the days and weeks after the

attacks are also often shown. The flag of the United States is often displayed around images of the events on September 11, 2001. This is to remind Americans that their country remained strong in the face of terrorist attacks. Patriot Day should not be confused with Patriot's Day, also known as Patriots Day, which commemorates the battles of Lexington and Con-cord in 1775, which were two of the earliest battles in the American Revolutionary War.

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BAER, Continued from page 1 ery of the burned areas and reduce sediment and soil erosion that flow downstream from these burned areas during fall and winter rains. Suppression repair is the first phase of recovery efforts to return the affected area to pre-fire conditions. Controlling erosion and run-off from fire suppression containment lines are high priorities for the federal agencies to ensure healthy watersheds. Fire crews construct rolling dips and dirt water bars along hand and dozer lines to divert water off the containment lines and minimize surface and gully erosion. Crews also remove berms on dozer lines, scatter cut brush on hand and dozer lines, and repair roads used during the suppression of the fire to return those areas to a stable functioning condition to minimize water and soil erosion run-off. The interagency BAER team was established by Sequoia National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management to begin the second phase of recovery for the Erskine Fire that recently burned on federal system and private lands. BAER team surveys are rapid assessments of the burned areas (separate from fire suppression repair crews) that evaluate the burned watersheds and determine the potential for increased post-fire flooding, sediment flows, and rock slides.

In 1849, leaders from around the future state of California drafted California's first constitution, which was approved

on November 13 that year by a vote of 12,064 to 811. In January, 1850, the State Legislature began its first two-year session. On September 9, 1850,

California became the 31st entry into the Union. On September 9, 1924, California's "Bear Flag" flew over the White House to honor the date of California's admission. In 1984, however, Governor G e o r g e Deukmejian signed legislation changing its observance to a "personal" option. In recent times, Californian governors have made public proclamations, inviting the public to observe the day.

Interagency BAER teams analyze the data they collect during the surveys, to produce a "Soil Burn Severity" map. This is key to the assessment of potential watershed impacts from wildfires to any downstream values that may be at-risk from potential increased flooding, sediment flows, and rock slides. BAER teams produce a report that includes an assessment and findings for the burned areas' post-fire conditions along with recommended emergency stabilization measures and actions. BAER emergency stabilization efforts are focused on the protection of human life, safety and property, and critical natural and cultural resource values such as the water quality of rivers, lakes, and streams. BAER teams consist of scientists and specialists such as hydrologists, geologists, soil scientists, road engineers, botanists, wildlife and fisheries biologists, archeologists, geographic information specialists, and silviculturists from federal and state agencies. BAER teams work together during their burned area surveys, field data analysis and modeling phase, to present findings along with recommended BAER treatments to the Forest Supervisors. BAER reports are shared with interagency cooperators who work with downstream private home and land owners to prepare for potential postfire flooding and sediment

flow impacts. The third and longest stage of recovery of the burned areas is called long-term recovery and restoration. It has begun on federal system lands by identifying environmental analysis leaders and teams, and gathering initial information and data provided to the forests by the fire suppression repair and BAER assessment teams during their burned area recovery efforts. The public should plan and expect potential increased water and sediment flows from these burned areas to continue past the first year following the wildfires. Federal agency managers expect the watershed recovery of the burned areas to continue for another three to five years. To ensure their safety when downstream or visiting near these burned areas, residents and visitors are encouraged to monitor weather reports and be prepared for the continued increased water run-off and potential sediment flows. Schatel told the meeting that his team hopes to have suppression dollars to help with restoration, and has several money sources available. There are immediate restoration funds, and emergency restoration funds that are available through up to one year from the fire. Long term and sometimes supplemental rest-oration funds are usually depleted and require funding by Congress.

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Dam, Continued from page 1 tracts on schedule to be acquired ahead of Phase II contract .