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The Kern Valley experienced a “once in a blue moon” in night sky this week. A blue moon is an extra full moon that appears in a subdivision of a year, either the third of four full moons in a season or, recently, a second full moon in a month of the common calendar. Metaphorically, a “blue moon” is a rare event, as in the expression “once in a blue moon.” The phrase has nothing to do with the actual color of the moon, although a literal “blue moon” (the moon appearing with a tinge of
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The Kern County Fire Department received calls on Monday, Aug. 19 reporting numerous lightning strikes beginning at about 9:15 p.m. and spreading throughout the Greater Lake Isabella area. Eight reported fires were started and four were immediately contained. Crews were faced with dry lightning, steep terrain, and windy conditions. The lightning settled down for a short time and started up at around 5 a.m. The incident escalated in size to the point where resources were brought in from around the state to help battle the fires. Six hundred acres were burned. There were no injuries and no structures were threatened or destroyed. A total of 13 engines, eight patrols, two air tankers, four helicopters, two water tenders, four bulldozers and two fire crews totaling 95 personnel were utilized. Te m p e r a t u r e s have exceeded 100 degrees with additional thunderstorms forming. KCFD is asking residents to use extreme caution when working outdoors. The U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, CAL Fire, Kern County Sheriff’s Deptartment and the California Highway Patrol all cooperated in the fighting of these fires. Thunder and lightning storms are forecast again next week. If you spot a fire starting, be sure to call 9-1-1. Don’t assume that your neighbor has called.
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blue) may occur in certain atmospheric conditions; e.g., when volcanic eruptions or exceptionally large fires leave particles in the atmosphere. The term “blue moon” is usually used nowadays to describe a second full moon in a single solar calendar month, which happens every two to three years (seven times in the Metonic cycle of 19 years). Using the Maine Farmers” Almanac definition of blue moon (meaning the third full moon in a season of four full moons, and where the seasons are marked by equal three-month intervals between solstices and equinoxes as opposed to calendar quarters), blue moons have occurred or will occur on:
weekend weather Friday high 86° Sunny Friday low 62° Clear Saturday high 85° Sunny Saturday low 62° Mostly clear Sunday high 86° Sunny Sunday low 64° Mostly clear National Weather Service
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2 5 Hwy 178 closed through weekend 6 8 10 In this composit photo a super moon was captured this past month rising above the transmission tower on Rocky Point. Casey James Kern River Courier
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According to the Bakersfield Californian, Highway 178 will remain closed at least through Sunday, due to concerns about the roadway's stability following mud and rock slides. Previously, it was announced that the highway would reopen on Thursday. There is still uncertainty about the condition of the highway shoulder and the hillsides above that were damaged by rain
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kern river Lightning Caused Fires Still Burning water data: Denise Alonzo, USFS Courier Release As some lightning caused fires are already extinguished, others are being discovered burning in the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument. As of this morning, more than twenty fires have been detected. There is a shortage of firefighters and equipment due to the numerous fires throughout the western United States. Fire resources are dispatched to fires where lives and structures are most
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threatened. Smaller, less threatening fires are often left unstaffed until resources become available to put them out. Firefighter and public safety are the highest priority. The largest fires currently burning in the Sequoia National Forest are the Shirley and Tenant Fires known as the "Shirley Complex" located in the Kern River Ranger District. This complex is being managed by California Interagency Incident Management Team 3. Currently, the overall complex is 849 acres and
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42 percent contained. (Shirley Fire - 443 acres, 40 percent contained; Tenant Fire - 406 acres, 44 percent contained) The resources assigned to the complex also have continued responsibility for initial attack on other fires that are discovered in the Kern River Ranger District. Firefighters made excellent progress yesterday and last night on both fires. There remains 4.7 miles of fire line to build within the complex. Firefighters are beginning to mop up the portions of the perimeter which have nature
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been contained. Helicopters are assisting hand crews with water drops as needed. No significant fire growth is expected, however interior burning will continue and smoke from the fires will still be visible. A voluntary evacuation remains in effect for the Shirley Meadows area. Hwy 178 remains closed through Kern Canyon. Rancheria Road is closed from Hwy 178 to Hwy 155. Alder Creek Road and Campground, Evans Flat Campground, and Oak Flat Lookout
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■ 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. ■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and Hot Rods, Sierra Vista Restaurant, Weldon. ■ 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. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Center, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7 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 760-417-9701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.
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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public. welcome. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394. ■ 10 a.m. - 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. 760-379-7318 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 760-3797312. ■ 7:30 a.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt. 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. ■ 9:30 - 11:30a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760379-2556. ■ 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.
River Rhythms free concert series August 23 The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation brings 7 p.m. Friday evening performances to Riverside Park in Kernville free to the public that are family friendly. Musical styles vary each ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 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. ■ 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. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist, 760-379-2556. ■ 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. ■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394. ■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138. ■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon Methodist Church. 760-267-4693. ■ 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. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178 ■ 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 a.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 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. ■ 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. ■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake Isabella Library. 760-379-2303. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673.. ■ 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, Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check meeting times and location .
week. On Aug. 23 see rock band, Obsidian. Bring your lawn chairs. For information call Charlie Busch, concert series coordinator, at 760-376-4500 or KRVECF at 760-379-0764. Lakeshore Farmers Market August 24 This market is hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights. Nuui Cunni Farmers Market August 24 The Kern River Paiute Council Nuui Cunni Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for produce needs. The market is located at 2600 Highway 155 at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area. Contact 760-549-0800. Rubber ducky races August 24 The Kern River Rubber Ducky Races are an annual fundraising event hosted by the Exchange Club of Kern Valley in Kernville’s Riverside Park. There are 100 ducks per race for 10 heat races. Each duck purhase includes lunch for two and entry into one race. All the proceeds benefit local academic and vocational scholarships as well as other youth programs such as Camp Keep. Lunch is served beginning at 11 a.m. and the Races begin at 1 p.m. For information, call Marsha Smith 760-379-7785 or Ron Smith 760-379-6440. Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast August 25 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the Kern River Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. in Lake Isabella. For information call 760-379-3877. Whiskey Flat Days planning August 26 The first Whiskey Flat Days planning meeting will be held on Monday, Aug. 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the Kernville Chamber building. It’s a potluck dinner so bring a dish, a friend and some great ideas. We are also still looking for theme ideas. Send in your idea before Monday to the Chamber. There are prizes to be won if your idea is chosen. Commodities distribution August 27 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mountain Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m. Wilderness rescue August 28 Kern Valley Search and Rescue Wilderness Rescue division is starting recruitment for volunteer positions for the upcoming fall and winter seasons. Our next meeting is Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. at the headquarters in Lake Isabella. Anyone interested in being part of an outdoor rescue team utilizing tracking, hiking, ATV, motorcycles, UTVs, 4x4 vehicles to make rescues is invited to attend. All training is provided. The process to join starts with your first meeting. For further information see kvsar.com. Yard sale and Indian tacos August 30, 31 and September 1 On Aug. 30, 31 and Sept. 1st the Tubatulabal office will be having a yard sale and Indian taco sale. The Tubatulabals of the Kern River Valley is a non-profit organization trying to raise funds for operational costs. The office is at 12600 Mountain Mesa Road in Mountain Mesa. River Rhythms free concert series August 30 The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation brings 7 p.m. Friday evening performances to Riverside Park in Kernville free to the public that are family
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Target program resumes Are you tired of the drug activity in your neighborhood? Would you like to report it to someone, but afraid to be exposed to police inquiry? You can call the “Target Program” at: 760-379-8105 or 760-379-1830 with your information, and you will remain anonymous, unless you choose to do otherwise.
It’s Story Time for Toddlers Story Time for Toddlers is offered every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Kern River Valley branch library. Join in for fun songs, stories, rhymes and movement geared toward our youngest library guests. Keep up with all the programs, events and news concerning our local libraries by calling the branch at 760-549-2083 or logging onto the library’s Facebook page facebook.com/KRVLibraries or visit the website, kerncountylibrary.org
Mustang and burro adoption at 2013 fair The Kern County Fair is pleased to announce a partnership with the Bureau of Land Management and the Kern County Fair to offer an exciting adoption program for mustangs and burros at the 2013 Kern County Fair. Eligible exhibitors and guardians will have the opportunity to adopt a mustang or a burro. The prospective person adopting the mustang or burro will train it and bring it back to the 2014 Kern County Fair to show. There are strict guidelines and eligibility criteria for adoption of these animals. Applications are due by Wednesday, Sept. 4 to be eligible to adopt. Go to the Kern County Fair website kerncountyfair.com/kcf/livestock/scramble_programs.asp for application and full details of this special program. Adoptions for the kids will be Monday, Sept. 23 and the adoption for adults will be Tuesday, Sept. 24 in the fair grandstands. If you have questions, contact Katie Stotler in the Fair livestock office at 661-833-4934.
Walk/run against family violence The 1st annual Uniquely Bakersfield Walk/Run benefitting the Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault is designed to showcase all that is unique about the Bakersfield Community in a fun, family friendly venue and includes a Stay-n-Play area for the little tots. Best of all, 100 percentof the proceeds will go directly to the Alliance. The Alliance’s purpose is to make a difference in our community by providing expertise in domestic violence and sexual assault, insuring the safety and well-being of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault by providing services that will address individual needs and self-sufficiency. The 1st annual Uniquely Bakersfield Walk/Run will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Pioneer Village and will feature a one mile walk, 5K and 10K runs on the Kern County bike path. Runners can register online at uniquelybakersfield.com.
Kern Valley Search and Rescue seeks volunteers Kern Valley Search and Rescue is looking for volunteers to fill positions on its Wilderness Rescue Team. This team uses hiking, tracking, ATVs, motorcycles and tracked vehicles in coordination with helicopters and other emergency agencies to facilitate rescues in our area. The team is also qualified to fill mutual aid requests to other counties. If you are interested in the outdoors and want an amazing experience while helping people, come join the team. The next meeting is on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. at KVSAR headquarters behind 2959 Erskine Creek Road in Lake Isabella.
Fire-wise, water-wise native plant sale Desert-Mountain RC&D are holding the 12th 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 Coordinators office in the Assessor’s office at the Lake Isabella County Government Center and on line at www.krvr.org. Orders are prepaid and must be received by Monday, Sept. 16. Plants will be available for pickup Saturday, Sept. 28 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Vulture Festival at the Kern River Preserve Headquarters in Weldon located on Highway 178 approximately two miles east of Sierra Way. Turn north at the preserve entrance and follow the drive to preserve headquarters. Profits will support Watershed Coordinator projects and activities. For more information, contact Bob Robinson at 760-549-2131.
Superintendent of Schools to host College Night The Kern County Superintendent of Schools will hold its 14th annual Kern County College Night on Monday, Sept. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rabobank Convention Center. This year’s event, which is sponsored by PG&E and Chevron, promises to be bigger and better than ever with an expanded array of information sessions for high school students and their parents. 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, while breakout sessions will be available on a variety of topics. Along with Kern County colleges and universities such as Bakersfield College, Taft College and California State University, Bakersfield, dozens of other public and private institutions from around the country will be represented. California-based universities include University of California at 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 Mines, University of Massachusetts, Missouri University of Science & Technology and Oregon State. The first breakout sessions for parents and students begins promptly at 5:15 p.m. with the second session starting at 6:30 p.m. Two late sessions are also scheduled. One will focus on NCAA rules for incoming college athletes and the other on how to find that perfect college to fit your students’ needs. 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. For more information, contact Christine Goedhart-Humphrey at 6961-6364330 at the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office.
It will never rise that high! Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist
my source, was sitting on his beautiful rock porch overlooking the river and its striking landscape. When hiking Eventually the dam was built around the old and water started to rise. After a Kernville town few months, the owner could see site, I noticed a that the river seemed closer. And it rock foundation was. In fact, it had become so which was once a much wider, it was no longer a home with a river but was, in fact, a growing Middleworth beautiful rock lake. As he sat there and the porch, at one time months passed he could see the overlooking the encroaching water, but was still Kern River. convinced that his home was I was curious about the story above the high waterline and behind this relic of Kernville’s past. would be spared inundation. No one I talked to knew the exact He checked the dam and read story. I’ve heard several different reports that told what the acre feet stories and the one I like best is the of the water could be but still was one I am sure that his retelling in home was safe. ...when you don’t know the today’s column. Then one day he real story, often a manufactured (I’ve noticed noticed water one appears and eventually over the years creeping up to becomes fact... that when you his porch, and don’t know the because of a - Middleworth very wet winter real story, often a manufactured the lake was fillone appears and eventually ing faster! becomes fact, or remains fiction.) Water crept up his steps, onto The owner/builder of this house the porch and into the front room started building his home where and soon all the rooms. It raised you see the ruins now. Early on in higher and higher and finally covits construction, he was told that ered the roof. It didn’t stop there one day in the next few years a and eventually crested about 10 dam was to be built and his home feet above his roof line. The founsite would be under water. dation and beautiful rock porch are “Poppycock,” he said. still there. The lake view is gone, “I’m on the side of a hill and the maybe never to rise that high water will never get any closer again. But the ghost of the “Old than a few hundred feet.” Rock House” still haunts the ruins Many tried to reason with him and he can be heard wailing late at and failed. He continued to build. night the eerie words, “It will never He finished the house and soon his rise that high!” Fact or fable? You greatest enjoyment, according to decide.
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Making the crooked straight Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist I usually enjoy driving the Kern Canyon, especially when there’s no one else around - no slow folks who don’t know about using the turn-outs in Schlensker front of me, or guys coming up from behind, who think they are competing on a Grand Prix course, flashing their lights, honking their horns and displaying their right turn signals. And in spite of the solid double yellow lines, I also must admit to - when it’s totally safe, of course straightening out the curves a bit. In any case, however much I enjoy the challenge of driving the canyon, when I am finished with the curves and either get to the four-lane coming up the canyon, or the straight, flat road at the bottom, I am a little relieved to be done with the squiggles. I think I can identify a little bit with the ideas of John the Baptizer in the wilderness, when he quoted the prophet, Isaiah: “Make ready the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight. Every ravine shall be filled up, And every mountain and hill shall be brought low; And the crooked shall
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become straight, And the rough roads smooth; And all flesh shall see the salvation of God" (Luke 3:4-6, NAS). The “road” between God and people, needed some - no, lots of - work! Because of His holiness and His zerotolerance-level for disobedience and rebelliousness, God was repulsed by His fallen, sinful, human creatures. But the “salvation of God” was about to be revealed. Great relief came to Lake Isabella folks when the new four-lane freeway replaced the last section of the old Kern Canyon Road a few years ago. Similarly, Jesus, of Whom John the Baptizer said, “Behold the Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,” was to become the Road to God for all people, replacing the impassible chasm that separated them from God. That’s why Jesus said of Himself, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.” (John 14:6). It was not bulldozers, earth-movers and road graders that did the work to build the Road to God; it was a human birth of the God-man, His perfect life, brutal torture and death on a cross on a hill outside Jerusalem. That’s what constructed for us the Road to Jesus. Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Lake Isabella.
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Seven Godly virtues, No. 5 Janet Kutzner, Courier Columnist This is a continuation of the examination of the Seven Godly Virtues with a look at the most blessed of virtues Charity. This is Kutzner the virtue that opposes the vice of Greed because rather than seeking anything for itself, Charity seeks to pour out itself for another. Simply stated, the virtue of Charity is the virtue of Love. This is not the love that is spoken of in greeting cards, the romantic or emotional love. This is not the love of physical passion of which so much of our society seems to be obsessed. This is the love that St. Paul wrote about in First Corinthians chapter 13. This Love does not come from emotion or strength of discipline (though all three of these are aspects. This love is the gift of the Holy Spirit - given freely to those who open their hearts and minds and simply ask. We are now celebrating the season of Pentecost, and as we do we remember the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit. The gift of Love (agape) comes directly from the Holy Spirit - let us pray that God the Holy Spirit will fill us with this most sacred and holy gift…and perhaps more importantly put that gift into action. As St. Paul wrote: “If I speak in the tongues of men
and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. So now faith, hope and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians 13 ESV). Reprinted in part, from Bishop Eric Menees, of the San Joaquin Diocese. Janet Kutzner is a Lay Eucharistic Minister at St. Peter's Anglican Church, Kernville.
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Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights. Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights. Services: Sun. 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights. Sun. 10:30 a.m.
Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thur. 5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday 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. Services 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 Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 760-379-5819
Mountain Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 760-379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 2 and 3 p.m. 760-549-3186
Southlake/Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 He Cares Fellowship 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Services Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964
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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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The tale of the take line Mike Mencarini Courier Columnist Recently I came across a phrase I had not heard of before. Since Isabella Lake is a Corps of Engineers lake, I thought some of Mencarini you might find it as interesting as I did. The phrase “take line” refers to a line or boundary around a lake from which the Corps literally “takes” the land from a predetermined survey, from that line to the water’s edge is deemed not usable by the landowners. It now belongs to the Corps. The Corps, from time to time, will re-establish existing Corps boundary lines by locating survey monuments, clearing brush along existing boundary lines, replacing or painting new boundary markers such as; line post, trees, and survey monuments that serve as reference points. I am not sure where the “take line” is on Isabella Lake, but I am going to do some hiking around the lake for the purpose of locating this line in the sand, if for no other reason, just because I’m curious.
The bass fishing was pretty good up to the full moon. My understanding is that the fish may have preferred a moon tan over a sun tan. The good news is the moon is on the decrease now, so the fishing should warm back up. The shad have been swimming for their lives recently with small bass getting their winter weight on. The word is that there are lots and lots of 13 to 15-inch bass just devouring the shad. Remember, there is a 15-inch size limit and a two fish possession limit stipulated in the Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations for Isabella Lake. There is now, more than ever, a serious problem for lake visitors and even some of our regular fisherman with boats who are not truly familiar with the structure at this low water level. Please be extra careful and do your best to avoid the lake’s many structural hazards. As the lake level continues to drop, more and more stickups and rock piles and fence rows become unveiled. Those in-theknow go slow. Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and avid fisherman. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Couier.
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Continued from page 2 friendly. The musical styles vary each week. On Aug. 30 see Banshee in the Kitchen, a Celtic/World Music band. Bring your lawn chairs. For information call Charlie Busch, concert series coordinator at 760-376-4500 or KRVECF at 760-3790764. Sierra Arts and Crafts Festival August 31 to September 2 Kern River Valley Art Association is presenting its annual Sierra Arts and Crafts Festival on Labor Day Weekend showing and selling unique artistic creations from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Monday in Kernville’s Circle Park. For information, call Teri Vellutini, KRVAA president, 760379-6162.
Lantern Light Tour and Ghost Hunt August 31 There will be a Lantern Light Tour and Ghost Hunt from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Bodfish on Saturday, Aug. 31. Cost: $12.00 per person (all ages). Proceeds go to renovation, restoration and Silver City museum acquisitions. Cash only night of event or advance tickets by credit card. To purchase advance tickets contact: 760-379-5146 or ghosttown@verizon.net. To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, send the information to us by email or in person. Submissions must be received on Tuesday by 1 p.m. to make each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and space available. Submitted items deemed as business advertising will not be accepted. Some event information gathered from the chambers of commerce, KRVR or www.kernvalley.com.
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Don’t see ‘Now You See Me’ By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “Now You See Me” (PG-13) — Four magicians (Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Jesse Eisenberg and Dave Franco) are paid by a wealthy investor to do a magic show in which they empty a bank vault in France and shower the money all over their audience in America. Various law enforcement agencies are not so impressed, and an international investigation starts - trying to pull back the curtain on what appears to be some kind of heist cover-up deal. This movie is more obsessed with plot twists than entertaining the audience. Everybody knows that magic tricks are a lot less impressive when they’re in a movie - you got out of those handcuffs with editing, Jesse Eisenberg, not sleight of hand or magic. The film tries to inject thrills through swirling cameras and super-plottwists that don’t delight as much as they annoy. “From Up on Poppy Hill” (PG) — Umi is a thoughtful girl living in Japan in 1963. While her country is gearing up for hosting the 1964 Olympics, the devastation of World War II lingers. In the scenic port town of Yokohama, Umi raises flags in her front yard in remembrance of her father, who died at sea. Shy Umi and her flags catch the attention of a classmate, and a romance starts to grow
Jesse Eisenberg in “Now You See Me” between the two kids while they learn about past and future, youth and age. Studio Ghibli has long been recognized as one of the finest animation outfits in the world. Their films are usually poignant, touching and wondrous. This time around, legendary director Hayao Miyazaki provides the script, and gives the directing duty to his son, Goro Miyazaki.. “Stories We Tell” (Not Rated) — Some stories we tell a million times over, and they change just a bit each time just as our memories of the events change. This unique documentary collects stories from the filmmaker’s (Sarah Polley) family, showing that stories and memories often are contradictory, and the truth is hard to be sure of. The documentary has a double-investigation, as the Polleys’ interviews begin to look into the secret kept by the long-past mother of the family. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Keep those utilities on! Matt Freeman Courier Columnist
Even better, put the AC or coolers on a thermostat and time it to only maintain the temps during Often, as we all regular showing hours. know, the best ■ Keep lights on at night. Put way for a properthem on a timer, just a couple of ty to sell is for the fluorescent bulbs at night make property to “sell” the place look occupied. itself. ■ Keep the water on as well. I First impresknow the idea of a person using Freeman sions are everyyour bathroom that you do not thing, especially know is kinda weird and it takes in a market where buyers are callsome trust, but often the call of ing so many of the shots. A first nature necessitates bathroom impression of a property can be availability! Or to demo the make-or-break when it comes to a kitchen, turn sinks on and off sale. Often that first impression is stuff like that. I once sold a house sorely lacking if utilities are not that way, they bought the place left on by a seller. Yeah I know, it just because it costs money. showed well But a low utility and all services A first impression of a property bill each month were on. or a sold home - can be make-or-break when it ■ Have somecomes to a sale. which is better one check the in the long run? place out every - Freeman now and then. In the summertime, when That person buyers and realshould be the tors walk into a house that is hot, listing agent of the property as stale and smelly, it is hard to sell the seller is paying them to list the house. Imagine trying to sell a the place. Make sure they come car like that. The test drive doesby every couple of weeks to make n’t do well if it’s 105 degrees outsure all is well. That is the least side and the AC is not on. we can do as realtors: to have Here are some tips to help that respect for the folks that we home sell in the summer and keep represent. those utility costs down at the same time. Matt Freeman is a Realtor with ■ Keep the thermostat at 80. That Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379is comfortable enough and it will 5915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice. not cost a bunch in utility use.
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1. GEOGRAPHY: Where is Ascension Island located? 2. MOVIES: What film featured a character called The Dude? 3. ANATOMY: What divides the outer ear from the middle ear in humans? 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What does an arctophile collect? 5. TELEVISION: What were the boys’ names on “Home Improvement?” 6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How many teeth does a dog have? 7. HISTORY: What English statesman wrote the 19th-century novel “Vivian Gray?” 8. GAMES: What is the board-game version of the outdoor game known as “Capture the Flag?” 9. SCIENCE: Where would you most likely find a Bunsen burner?
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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) A little wool-gathering for the usually productive Lamb is all right if it helps you unwind. But be careful; too much daydreaming can put you behind schedule in your work. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A work problem is close to being resolved. Now you can go ahead and celebrate the week, accepting invitations from friends who enjoy your company. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Getting your new plan accepted won’t be a major hassle if you have the facts to back it up. Your supporters are also prepared to help you make your case. Good luck. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Dealing with a pesky job problem might be time-consuming but necessary. The sooner you get this situation settled, the sooner you can move on to other matters. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Career advancement is favored thanks to your impressive work record. On the personal side, you should soon hear some good news about an ailing family member. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) There might be mixed signals from a certain someone who doesn’t seem all that certain about his or her intentions. Best to sort it all out before it becomes more confusing.
LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Get all the facts about that investment “opportunity” before you put even one dollar into it. There could be hidden problems that could prove to be costly. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Compromising on a matter you feel strongly about not only ends the impasse, but can be a win-win deal for all. Remember: Scorpios do well with change. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) With all the demands you currently have to deal with, accepting the help of family and friends could be the wisest course to take at this time. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Recent upsetting incidents might have left you with a big gap in your self-assurance. Refill it by spending time with those who know how worthy you really are. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A dispute about money needs to be resolved quickly, before it festers into something more serious. Consider asking an impartial colleague to mediate the matter. PISCES (Feb.19 to Mar. 20) A soft approach could be more effective than making a loud demand for the information you need. You might even find yourself with more data than you expected. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DREAM ASSETS, (2013 - B4345), DBA #2: DREAM ASSETS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, (2013 B4346). Street address of principal place of business: 4515 Anne Marie Street, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address of business: 4515 Anne Marie Street, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANT: Jose Navarro, 4515 Anne Marie Street, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Jose Navarro. This statement filed on 07/23/2013. Expires 07/23/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier August 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SHOTGUNS GRILL (2013 - B4508) Street address of principal place of business: 13525 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: 319 Panorama Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Amber Browne, 319 Panorama Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Amber Browne. This statement filed on 07/30/2013. Expires 07/30/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier August 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: KT'S CREATIVE CONCEPTS (2013 - B4591) Street address of principal place of business: 9806 Mona Lisa Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 9806 Mona Lisa Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Wilknica La Verne Jefferson, 9806 Mona Lisa Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Wilknica Jefferson. This statement filed on 08/05/2013. Expires 08/05/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier August 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Friends Of The Valley Thrift & Gift (2013 - B4793) Street address of principal place of business: 7014 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 565, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS: Randy Kyt, 208 Tillie Creek Lane, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 and Laura Kyt, 208 Tillie Creek Lane, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Randy Kyt. This statement filed on 08/13/2013. Expires 08/13/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: A. Guerrero. Published by the Kern River Courier August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: PEARSEY'S RENTALS DELANO, (2013 - B4823). Street address of principal place of business: 801 Main Street, Delano, CA 93215. Mailing address of business: 801 Main Street, Delano, CA 93215. REGISTRANT: S & C Pearsey, Inc., 1208 Longreach Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Business is being conducted as a CA Corporation. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: L. Scott Pearsey, President. This statement filed on 08/14/2013. Expires 08/14/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier August 23, 30, September 6 and 13, 2013. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: ABLAZE SOLAR (2009 - B7646) Street address of business: 2500 Arbor Drive, Frazier Park, CA 93225. Mailing address of Business:
2500 Arbor Drive, Frazier Park, CA 93225. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Gilberta M. Larmon, 2500 Arbor Drive, Frazier Park, CA 93225. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 12/11/2009. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 07/26/2013. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by M. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: August 23, 30, September 6 and 13, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ABLAZE CONTRACTING, (2013 - B4439), DBA #2: ABLAZE, (2013 - B4440). Street address of principal place of business: 2500 Arbor Drive, Frazier Park, CA 93225. Mailing address of business: 2500 Arbor Drive, Frazier Park, CA 93225. REGISTRANT: Gilberta Larmon, 2500 Arbor Drive, Frazier Park, CA 93225. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Date the business commenced: 01/10/2010. 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: Gilberta Larmon. This statement filed on 07/26/2013. Expires 07/26/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier August 23, 30, September 6 and 13, 2013.
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hillsides on the river side were saturated. They said, 'We don't want anything shaking loose during the cleanup. We're looking at a closure through the weekend now. At least Sunday, unless tomorrow morning, our geologist gives us some other news." Camarena told the Californian that a Caltrans geologist from Sacramento arrived in Kern River Canyon Wednesday afternoon, joining crews from Granite Construction Company which have worked around-the-clock since Tuesday afternoon clearing the highway. Other news sources report that Cal-Trans hopes to have at least one lane open early next week, and that Caltrans said it needs to rebuild parts of the road after the debris is cleared, including highway foundation, pavement and guardrails. Closures may continue for a longer period of time if necessary. The rain created a big travel headache for many in Kern County following the mudslides. There was one near the mouth of the canyon and one near Bodfish, according to one news outlet.
make sure you don't get the "California Howdy" from the locals. ■ Stay in your lane. It might look like a one-lane road, but it's not. Please remember that there are other cars coming from the opposite way. If you can't stay in your lane around the turns, slow down! It is most unpleasant to come around a corner and find another car coming at you in your lane. ■ Watch for cows. This is range land; you will most likely see cows, sometimes in the road. Drive carefully and remember to "Moo" at them when you pass. ■ If you someone rides your bumper, pull over. Don't wait for five or six cars to line up like you do in the canyon. Yes, it's rude to tailgate, but it's not your job to make sure all the people behind you don't go too fast. They are probably locals who know how to drive that road blindfolded (although I don't recommend it). ■ Enjoy the drive! Don't forget to wave at the cars passing by, but remember to use all your fingers! Thanks!
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Continued from page 1 also remain closed. The latest fire information is on inciweb.org. Additional fires discovered on the Kern River Ranger District are Badger, Cow, Lucas, Rio, Lightner, Bald, Rattle, Rattlesnake 2, and Lion. On the Hume Lake Ranger District, above Fresno, the Boole Fire was discovered yesterday afternoon burning near Converse Basin. As firefighters become available they will be moved around to put out all fires and any others that are discovered.
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Forest Service Fire Lookouts and aircraft will continue to look for more fires as storms continue to move through the area. Lightning caused fires can go undetected for days or weeks until forest materials dry enough to allow flames to spread to the surface. Visitors are asked to call ahead to check on latest road conditions and obtain weather forecasts prior to travel in the mountains. Please contact the Kern River Ranger District 760-376-3781 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or inciweb.org for the latest fire updates.
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“THROTTLE-UP � Grand Opening Party & Poker Run 2013 Saturday, September 7th Starting at South Lake Cycle, 14460 Hwy 178 South Lake, CA Have a Great Ride, Support a Great Cause Drawings & a Chance to Win $$ Registration begins at 9:00am at South Lake Cycle Kickstands up and First Card at 10:00am at South Lake Cycle Final Stop: South Lake Cycle, Turn in your Cards with Lunch, Loud Music, Drawings, and $$ Prize Awards This run is supporting of the Rotary Club of Kern River Valley & American Legion Riders Post 711 $$ Prizes for both High & Low Hand - The More Riders, the More $$ Single Rider Entry Fee $35.00 Double Rider Entry Fee $55.00 Please (print) Name: ___________________________________________ Second Rider's Name (If Any): ___________________________________ Mailing Address: ______________________________________________ City: _____________ State: ____ Zip: ________Phone: _______________ Rules for Poker Run 1. Release of Liability must be signed before participation in Poker Run can begin. 2. No duplicate cards can be used. Participants must draw an additional card if an identical card is drawn. 3. The participant must present the appropriate poker hand Tally sheet to be marked BEFORE each card is drawn. 4. In case of a tie, each individual will be dealt five cards in a tie breaker poker hand. The best hand of the poker card game will be the winner. 5. All decisions by the judges are FINAL! 6. Latest possible return time in order to turn in your poker card, at the South Lake Cycle by 1:00 p.m. Any questions about the South Lake Cycle Poker Run, please contact Lisa or Daures Stephens at 760-549-0077 Mail Pre-Registration Form with check or money-order made out to: River Motors, Inc. P.O. Box GG Lake Isabella, CA 93240