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Michael Batelaan Courier Playbook The weather during Labor Day weekend will be warm, but still good for river and lake recreation and for joining in area events. Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfish will be hosting lantern light tours and ghost hunts on Saturday night. The Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center, on Hwy 155 between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights, and the Lakeshore Wofford Heights farmers markets are the place to go for fun and nutrition. Be sure to visit the Kern Valley History Museum in Kernville Thursday through Sunday, for a look into the area’s Western heritage, and see the natural history museum at the Kern River Fish Hatchery, just north of Kernville. The museum is open even though the Hatchery grounds are closed for reconstruction. The swap meet in downtown Lake Isabella is on Saturday and Sunday. The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation has been bringing 7 p.m. Friday evening performances to Riverside Park in Kernville free to the public that are family friendly. On Aug. 30 see Banshee in the Kitchen, a Celtic/World Music

Yacht club - Labor Day weekend visitors find fun in the sun on the shores of Isabella Lake.

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Jennifer Colley, KRVAA Courier Release We are all looking forward to Labor Day weekend. It is time for the annual Kern River Vally Art Association Sierra Arts and Crafts Fall Festival on Saturday, Aug. 31 through Sunday, Sept. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Circle Park in Kernville. It is exciting to report that a number of submis-

The Kern County Board of Trade hosted a Kern River ValleyFind It All Here Media Day last Wednesday. The Kernville and Kern River Valley Chambers of Commerce were on hand to paint a picture of the diverse attractions in the Kern River Valley to members of

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the media. They highlighted the wonderful activities and events that make this community an idyllic tourist destination for Central Valley and Southern Californians and demonstrate how it offers experiences for adventure-seekers from around the world. Representatives from the USDA Forest

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar.

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Media previews area activities and events

Mike Mencarini gives a dam.

Bodfish Bob likes his Wheaties (recipes).

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier Media alert - Joe Ciriello representing the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce addresses the tour group.

Join in the fun & games on the Courier puzzle pages. Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.

Pam Stewart Courier Special On Sunday morning, Aug. 25, the earth rocked the Kern River Valley. Minutes later, it rolled again. “I’ve lived through a whole lot of earthquakes,” said Weldon resident, Shelly Daniel, who lives in a Weldon mobile home, not anchored to a permanent foundation, “but this thing was literally jumping up and down and rolling back and forth.” Questions and comments flooded local social media sites: “OMG!” 'Did you feel that?' Well yes, most residents did feel the magni-

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tude 4.2 earthquake and 3.6 aftershock centered 12.4 miles southwest of Weldon, about a mile and a half beneath the earth’s surface. What they probably didn’t feel were the 40 additional aftershocks that continued through the next three days ranging from .6 to 2.6 in magnitude. The Weldon quake swarm, centered near Piute Mountain, appears to be an extension of the White Wolf Fault that runs from the base of the Grapevine up through Arvin and then northeastward, according to Miles Muzio, chief meteorologist at KBAK, the local CBS affiliate in Bakersfield. That is the

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fault that was responsible for a destructive 7.7 earthquake in 1952. The Kern Canyon fault, that has been in the news frequently in the last few years as it runs beneath the Isabella Dam, is also an extension of the White Wolf fault. “There aren’t actually any defined faults directly under the Havilah, Bodfish, Piute, Kelso Valley areas, but lateral movements affect areas that are adjacent to primary fault rupture zones,” Muzio said. Actually, from Riverkern to Onyx to Caliente to Bodfish, there have been almost 150 temblors moving beneath our feet just in the past 60 nature

days. “Perhaps you should think of quake swarms like waves in the ocean that come in sets,” Muzio said. Maybe all of these little temblors will relieve some of the pressure, holding off the inevitable “big one” that long-time California residents have been hearing about for as long as they can remember. “I believe there is truth to the concept than any quake, little or big, spends pent up pressure,” Muzio said. But before we all breathe a sigh of relief, he added, “I don’t know if it actually postpones the big one, though.”

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kern river water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 63,274 acre-feet 2013 Reservoir peak 106,783 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 132 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 200 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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■ 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

Mondays

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206. ■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Hoffmann Hospice 040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 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.

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River Rhythms free concert series August 30 The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation brings the last family ■ 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

Thursdays

■ 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 .

friendly Friday evening performance of the summer to Riverside Park in Kernville free to the public. 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 760-379-0764. Lakeshore Farmers Market August 31 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 31 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. Yard sale and Indian tacos August 30, 31 and September 1 On Friday and Saturday, Aug. 30-31 and Monday, Sept. 1, 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. Annual 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 throughout the weekend 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, 760-379-6162. Public Cemetery District Yard Sale August 31 To raise money for the alternative energy (solar) project, the Kern River Valley Public Cemetery District will be holding a “yard sale” in front of the cemetery selling donations to the District, including clothing, household and miscellaneous items on Saturday, Aug. 31 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds from the sale will go to the District’s alternative energy (solar) project. Call Laura Kyt, 760-376-2189 for more information. Airport Day and Young Eagle Flights August 31 Get up close and personal with the area’s first responders at the Kern Valley Airport for the third annual Airport Day and Young Eagle Flights being held Saturday, Aug. 31 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will provide free airplane rides to children under the age of 18 as well as give community residents the opportunity to get acquainted with the first responders who serve the Kern Valley. Kern Valley Airport, 10649 Sierra Way, Kernville. 760-376-2852. Masonic annual barbecue August 31 Kern River Valley Masonic Lodge No. 827 will hold its snnual barbecue on Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Lodge from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will be serving your choice of tri tip or chicken. The Lodge is located 652 James Road in Kernville above the Sierra Gateway Market. Follow the signs to the Lodge. Call 760-376-4400 for more information. Lantern Light Tour and Ghost Hunt August 31 Silver City Ghost Town is holding a Lantern Light Tour and Ghost Hunt from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Bodfish. Cost: $12 per person (all ages). All proceeds are applied to renovation, restoration and museum acquisitions. Cash only night of event or advance tickets by credit card. Questions or purchase advance tickets contact: 760-379-5146 or email: ghosttown@ verizon.net.

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Help keep your Wild and Scenic River Clean Cody Norris U.S.F.S. Public Information Officer The Kern River was congressionally designated Wild and Scenic for a reason - it’s an amazingly beautiful piece of nature. Rapids attract whitewater rafters during high flows. Throughout the year, anglers visit to soak in the tranquility of the river’s splendor. Families escape the hectic pace of the city to camp near this riparian paradise. Trash and other waste on the ground, however, can quickly shatter the peaceful experience of guests to this fragile ecosystem. Over the last few years, many complaints regarding trash and human waste along the river have reached the ears of Forest Service employees. The Forest Service is listening, and doing their best with a limited budget to counteract the growing waste issue. To comprehend the problem and help keep trash off the Forest, it is important to understand how trash is removed and how visitors can help in the stewardship of this scenic land. Dumpsters are provided at most campsites for scheduled collection. The Forest Service has carefully weighed its budget and made cuts and concessions in other areas to focus on trash collection. Each time a garbage truck lifts a dumpster for collection, it costs taxpayer money allotted for recreation on the 1.2 million acres of the Sequoia National Forest. In 2012, the Kern River Ranger District spent $48,000 for trash pickup. Currently, dumpsters are collected at least once a week on Friday. Most are collected again on Sunday or Monday. During the summer, the District averages 177 cubic yards of trash removed per week - enough trash to fill three and a half 24-foot diameter (3 feet deep) swimming pools each week. Over the entire summer, this is enough trash to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool! If a dumpster is overfilled, the garbage truck operator or a campground host must pick up all the excess trash around the bin and throw it back into the dumpster for a second load. A $40 fee for this second load is charged to the Forest Service, and 78 have been necessary so far this summer. These second dumps are effective, but can come too late. Often by the time the garbage truck reaches an overfilled dumpster, animals and canyon winds have scattered the trash far-and-wide. This creates part of the need for picking up trash by hand. The second type of trash collected from the Forest comes in the form of intentional or negligent littering. This problem has proven very prevalent where dumpsters are not provided in the dispersed camping areas. Campers in these areas are responsible for remov-

ing their own trash, as the motto, “Pack it in, pack it out” describes. The impact of this type of trash, and its overall cost of collection are much higher. More disturbing is human waste degrading into Norris the water table. The trash outside of dumpsters is either put into a dumpster, or loaded into trucks and disposed at the Kern County Waste Transfer Station. From April to July of 2013, approximately 10 tons of trash collected on the district was taken to the transfer station. This year, to date, the Forest Service has provided more than 2,000 large rolls of toilet paper for visitor use in vault and portable toilets on the district. If rolled out, that amount of toilet paper would be about 70 miles in length. The recreation department has used between 3,000 to 4,000 garbage bags already this year. With visitor use and impact at this scale, sanitation becomes an issue for everyone. Visitation to the area is not decreasing, and with increased visitation comes more trash. Visitors can help maintain this fragile ecosystem in several ways: ■ Use dumpsters provided. If a dumpster is full, please transport the trash to another dumpster nearby to prevent wildlife from ripping open trash-bags and spreading litter. ■ “Pack it in, pack it out.” If camping in a free dispersed site where amenities such as dumpsters are not provided, bring your own trash bags and transport your trash away from your campsite to a dumpster or take it home for proper disposal ■ Do not leave feces on the ground. This is unsanitary and harmful to waterquality in large quantities. Human waste should be buried at least six inches deep and 100 feet from a water source. No human waste should be left on the ground nor buried within 100 feet of the Kern River. ■ Minimize trash while camping. Each camping trip is a good opportunity to take stock of what you brought, assess how much trash it produced, and plan to create less trash on the next visit. There are several recycling stations at campgrounds along the river to lighten the load and contribute to good environmental stewardship. Littering will not be tolerated. Over the 2013 summer, Forest Service officers made thousands of educational contacts, issued hundreds of verbal warnings, and wrote dozens of citations along the Upper and Lower Kern River. If you have any questions about current Kern River Ranger District policies or want to leave a comment or suggestions, please contact District Ranger Al Watson by email at awwatson@ fs.fed.us or by phone at 760-376-3781 ext. 611.

Fire teams ‘Shirley’ grateful Kernville Community, We wish to express our gratitude for your tremendous support and hospitality to California Incident Management Team 3 and all the firefighters on the Shirley Complex. Many residents and business owners and employees provided services to our firefighters during the suppression efforts of the Shirley Complex fires. Restaurants graciously extended their hours and their employees worked long days in order to provide nourishing breakfasts and dinners to the firefighters and support personnel. Several hotels provided rooms so that firefighters could get much needed rest. This support allowed our firefighters to be prepared for the long hard days required of them to successfully contain these fires. We are grateful for your efforts and hospitality. Sincerely, Jeanne PIncha-Tulley, incident commander California Incident Management Team 3 (and all the firefighters on the Shirley Complex)

The smallest of birds Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

flap my wings at 12 to 80 times per second. I travel about 200 miles a day. I live on little bugs and nectar Yesterday I from flowers and feeders like was sitting on my yours. porch with a “Incidentally, thank you! glass of ice tea, “I consume half of my body watching our weight every day and while it four hummingtakes you up to nine hours to bird feeders digest your food, I digest mine in Middleworth jammed with less than an hour. I’ve noticed that hungry, demandfood goes through me like skates ing humming birds. on ice, so I eat and drink a lot to Suddenly one of the hummers keep myself going. I’ll live up to pealed out of orbit and landed on five years and my relatives and I my hand. As he sat there I imagare the smallest of the world’s ined what he would say if he could birds. I try to visit old haunts each talk. No doubt it year on my would be a routes north Suddenly one of the hummers shocker when and south. In he started talk- pealed out of orbit and landed on fact I rememmy hand. As he sat there I imaging to me with ber this stop ined what he would say if he his tiny voice. from the past could talk. “Whew,” two years. L - Middleworth he’d say, “I’m “Lots of bushed, I’ve feeders and been flying for several hours with good nectar - yum! To keep me only a nectar break and I’m really going, my heart beats at about 126 pooped.” times per second and I spend 15 to I’d look at him and stammer, 20 percent of my day feeding and “Where did you come from and the rest flying and at night sleepwhere are you going?” ing. Lots of humans think we suck He’d look at me with his beady up the nectar with our beaks, but little eyes and long beak and say, we don’t, instead we lap the nectar “I’ve come from Canada and am up with our educated tongues. on my way to South America or “There’s a lot more to tell but I maybe Mexico. Every year I fly gotta get going, I have a little tootsouth for the winter and then back sie waiting for me in Mexico City. north for the summer.” But maybe I’ll see and talk to you “Tell me more,” I’d request and on my way north next year. so here is a little of what he might Buenos Dias, Senor!" say: “There are more than 300 of Wofford Heights resident Rod my species, and we migrate every Middleworth, a retired security managyear. I can fly as high as 17,000 feet er for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for at a speed of 30 to 40 m.p.h. and I the local AARP Driver Safety Program.

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Yes, but is it true? Jack Duitsman Courier Columnist Finally, brothers, whatever is true . . . let your mind dwell on these things. Philippians 4:8 The insidious nature of a lie is Duitsman that if it is told often enough, it becomes accepted as truth. Once given even footing with that which is truth, the lines of differentiation can be blurred to the point where we are no longer able to recognize what is truth, with what has been accepted as truth because the lie was told often enough. Little wonder that the epic struggle for the human soul revolves so closely around truth. (see John 8:32) The Holy Spirit has been given in large measure to “lead us into all truth,” while the adversary has been dubbed “a liar and the father of lies.” From the beginning this has been so, and the results of this struggle can be seen within the way we live our lives. Do we live as those beloved of the Heavenly Father, or do we consider His attitude toward us something less than what is declared in His Word to be perfect love? Are we committed to live with an eye to perfect holiness, or is our aim something less than this upward call set forth in the Scriptures? Is there a willingness to love like Jesus, or

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Ronald James Wermuth June 16, 1942 - August 24, 2013 Ronald was born to James and Bernice Wermuth on June 16, 1942 at Miss Freise’s Maternity Home in Bakersfield, California. He spent his childhood years in old Kernville and the Kern River Valley and enjoyed the stories told by the elders of his Native American heritage. He was Paiute-Shoshone, Kawaiisu, Koso and Yaqui, and Miwok on his father’s side. He went to Bakersfield High School in his teens and in 1959, joined the Navy. He served four years. Shortly after, he joined the Coast Guard and served six years. Leaving the service, he subsequently worked in various “oil patch” jobs, such as Enserve Co. and Timec, working as a foreman doing turnarounds and other construction jobs. In 1980 he met the love of his life, Carol, while out “honky tonkin’” and asked her to dance. Together, they created a bond, becoming best friends as well as a devoted husband and wife, being married in Bishop in 1983. At that time, they moved to a ranch on Mustang Mesa above Bishop with no telephone or TV. After a year, they moved to Benton, California, near the Nevada border. Soon after, needing work,, they moved back to Kernville and in 1985, he became Construction Supervisor for the Ivec Refinery in Bakersfield and also in Bakersfield, from 1985 to1989, was employed as a construction engineer/manager and estimator for John Brown Engineering assigned to the San Miguel Project, an off-shore project located on the central coast. Near this time, Ron wished to serve his tribe (the Kern Valley Indian Community) and helped to re-organize the Council on which he served as secretary and then chairman for more than 20 years. In about 1985, an event occurred that was to change both he and Carol’s lives forever. Paiute healer Raymond Stone approached him at a funeral service for his brother and asked him if he would like to come to Big Pine at his home to sweat in his lodge. He and his wife attended almost weekly for more than five years until Raymond, as Ron’s spiritual teacher, decided that he was ready to start his own lodge and bring the sweat ceremony back to the Kern River Valley. Ron and Carol found that the “Red Road” fulfilled that spiritual void in their lives and found incredible friendships that became family in the truest way. In 1987, Ron created the Monache gathering (held every May above R-Ranch which has endured for 26 years) and at the same time, formed the Monache Intertribal Association, a non-profit designed to serve the Native community in the Kern River Valley and others. In the spiritual and political mode, he had many achievements in service to his people such as: he helped make the sweat lodge ceremonies available to Native American inmates at several California prisons; he was appointed by the Native American Heritage Commission as a “Most Likely Descendant” for Kern County and was authorized to take Native American remains from the Kern County Coroner for reburial in a spiritually and culturally sensitive manner; he worked as a volunteer with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the Resources Agency to develop legislation aimed at increasing the protection of sacred tribal lands; he was appointed by the State Forester to the California Department of Forestry Native American Advisory Board, representing Kern, Tulare and Ino Native American Tribes and organizations and also advised the CDF regarding impactsof activities on Tribal interests; he felt his greatest honor was to be elected by 22 central California tribes then appointed by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Bruce Babbitt, to serve on the Advisory Council on California Indian Policy. He was then appointed by his fellow members as the Cultural Task Force for the entire state and was a member of the Federal Recognition, Economic Development, Community Services / Governance / Census and Tribal Termination Task Forces; conducted a comprehensive study of the social, economic and political status of California Indians and helped conduct statewide public hearings, using tribal testimony, consultants and independent research. This Advisory Council completed a report in book form and made recommendations to the Congress of the U.S. pursuant to Public Law 102-416. He had more than 25 years experience working with California Native American tribes and organizations in an elected, appointed and volunteer capacity. Near this time period, he arranged with a friend from the Forest Service, Stephanie Tungate, to write a grant to find a site and begin construction on the first Native American Culture Center in the Kern River Valley. With the help of many others, including the Tribal Council and community, the center opened after several years and was named the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center and is operated by the dedicated people of the Paiute Council. Incredibly, Ron achieved this all while being a working man. In 1989, he took a statewide test to be hired by the Calif.ifornia State Department of Water Resources and came out number eight of 4,000 applicants. He then worked on various projects as a Construction Supervisor, these included: The Golden Trout Wilderness Fish Barrier, Merced River Salmon Habitat, the Merced River to its original spawning habitat, and the coastal pipeline with the Chumash and other projects, including the Devil Canyon Generating and Pearblossom Dam Pumping Plants. Ron will be sorely missed by his wife, Carol, his entire Monache family and friends and all who knew this loving, remarkable man who achieved so much in life. He is survived by his wife, Carol; daughters Wendy Ireland, Jo Ann Trevino and Sandi Mccoy; son Brett Holmes; Sisters Chickie Joseph and Patty Burke; grandchildren C.J. Mccoy, Raeann Mccoy, Wendy Holmes, Amanda Holmes, Hollie Wilson, Chloe Holmes, Jerad Curtis, Danielle Brown and Lotus Rose and great grandchildren Elijah Brown and Jaeden Curtis. Ron so loved all his family, kids, grandkids and would do anything to “be there” for them in every way. This included his Sweat, Monache and Bear family also. Ron greatly loved all animals, but especially his cats. He is now with all the kitties he lost in life, including his beloved Cisco. Ron gently passed on to his loving Creator after fighting the good fight with cancer on August 24, 2013. Services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center. Interment will be at the Kern Valley Cemetery on Sept. 1, 2013 at 9 a.m. with a remembrance reception to follow at the cultural center. In lieu of flowers, any donations to the Monache Intertribal Association in Ron’s honor would be sincerely appreciated.

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A dam and a purpose Mike Mencarini Courier Columnist

oversees the Corps of Engineers? It really doesn’t matter that no one listens anyway. A once uncontrolled river was given a dam and a purpose: flood control, agriculture, hydro electric and along the way it became a Mecca for the growing world of recreation and all that came with the recreational crowd. For more than 50 years Isabella Lake has supported a large community of folks who mostly came here to purchase land for summer and weekend homes, raise families, and start businesses on the back of Isabella Lake. My guess is the Corps never explained to these fine folks that the few who owned the water rights controlled their investments. If this dam was built with federal money and the water supplied by nature then we, as tax payers, are, and should be, entitled to more than we are being given. Many men go fishing all of their lives/Without knowing/That it is not fish they are after. --Henry David Thoreau

I sometimes review my columns in an effort to see what has or has not changed and if the change was for the better or not. As I reviewed the Mencarini column from the last week of August 2012, the lake was experiencing a critical low water level at 101,942 acre-feet. For those that live in the immediate area of Lake Isabella, it is obvious that we are still experiencing critical low water storage much worse than a year ago. Unlike the 19 inches of rain in December of the previous year that filled the lake to whatever capacity the Corps allowed. Here is where I get confused. If the Corps had only about one-third of the water storage this year than it had only two years prior and no one who owns that water has gone bankrupt, why is it that the Corps can’t maintain a larger minimum. As I pen this column, I asked myself which government agency

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Recreation information U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646 Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.

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Lantern light ghost hunt J. Corlew Courier Release For the last 40 plus years Silver City Ghost Town has been the location of dozens of alleged sightings of ghostly apparitions and other paranormal activity by visitors and staff alike. It is called the 6th most haunted site in America by PBS' This Old House online, and was featured on "Haunted Discoveries," "Extreme Hauntings Live" and "My Ghost Story." This event is both a lantern tour and an interactive ghost hunt with advice, tips and demonstrations from J. Corlew and guest paranormal investigators. The August 31st public live event is scheduled to be co-hosted by GRIT Paranormal, the Ghost Research/Rescue Investigation/Intervention Team, who, according to their Facebook page, was founded "To promote paranormal research and education, rescue of trapped families and spirits, to carry on investigations and interventions where warranted." Members of the group will be conducting a live interactive paranormal investigation and demonstrating ghost hunting tips and techniques. During previous investigations at Silver City they have captured amazing evidence of paranormal activity including video anomalies. They will also be showing that evidence the night of this event. If you have ever wanted to be part of a ghost hunting investigation or simply want to learn the fascinating

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Continued from page 2 Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast September 1 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald’s), Lake Isabella. For information call 760-379-3877. Toddler story time September 5 The Kern River Valley branch library will have Toddler story time every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. The branch is at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Call 760-5492083 for more information. Prayer Breakfast September 5 Each month The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella invites the community to join us in prayer for our community, the State and our Nation. The Prayer Breakfast is held at Los Palomo’s Mexican Restaurant, in Bodfish at 7 a.m. Families and members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome. Please arrive early. Breakfast is optional. For more information call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600. Rummage Sale September 6 and 7 Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owner’s Assoc. from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 130 Columbus, Bodfish. Aglow September 7 Aglow meets at the Lake Isabella Senior Center from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Come and be blessed. Call Barbara Pechy at 760-378-3672 or Geraldine Smith at 559-359-8953 . Free Fishing day September 7 If you are new to the sport of fishing, and not sure if you will enjoy it, a great opportunity awaits you. California Department of

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Fish and Wildlife offers two free fishing days each year. On these days, you can fish without a sport fishing license. Free fishing days provide a great, low-cost way to give fishing a try. All fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect. “Throttle-Up” Poker Run September 7 Rotary Club of Kern River Valley and American Legion Veteran Riders Post 711 are sponsoring a Poker Run. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at South Lake Cycle’s new location 14460 Hwy 178 in Southlake. Bikes leave Southlake at 10 a.m. Singe riders are $35, double riders are $55. Everyone returns to South Lake Cycle for a barbecue chicken lunch. If people do not ride a motorcycle, they are still invited to have lunch at $10 per person. There will be a live band, food and raffles. All proceeds are being donated to the Rotary and the American Legion Veteran Riders. Call 760-549-0077. Sweet Adelines Ice Cream Social September 7 Kern Valley Sweet Adelines present their 41st anniversary Ice Cream Social and Auction in memory of Smitty Glass at the Kern Valley Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. Suggested donation: $10. Children age 5 and under are free. Get tickets at Cheryl’s Dinner, Nelda’s Diner, Mesa Chiropractic and Kernville Thrift Store in Lake Isabella. Call Cheryl Borthick at 760-376-4124. Star Party September 7 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club holds a Star Party starting at sunset the Saturday night that is closest to the new moon at the Fairview Helispot, 12 miles north of Kernville. Bundle up; bring some hot chocolate or coffee, and a lounge chair. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-376-1291 or 760-376-6290 or email him at richburdge@aol.com.

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‘War witch’ is spell-binding By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “War Witch” (NR) — When rebels attack her village, 12-year-old Komona (Rachel Mwanza) is kidnapped and forced into the life of a child soldier. She is given a gun, and all of the other children kidnapped that day are told that their rifles are their new mothers and fathers. After Komona is left as the sole survivor of a government ambush, the rebel leaders decide she is a witch, and a powerful asset to their army. This film was shot on location in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where writer/director Kim Nguyen did extensive research, speaking with local families and former child soldiers. The movie handles its subjects with genuine empathy and sensitivity. The lead roles are played by non-actors, who bring even more substance and reality to story. This is one of those films that will stick with you long after it’s over. “Chasing Ice” (PG-13) — This documentary follows National Geographic photographer James Balog on his quest to gather footage of vanishing ice. The nature photographer makes trips to the far reaches of frozen climates with other naturalists and adventurers. The purpose is to set up cameras and gear to get compelling evidence proving the effects of climate change. The result is a stunning

Rachel Mwanza in “War Witch” series of time-lapse footage -- showing glaciers, ice flows and mountains that seemingly melt away in moments. “Star Trek: Into Darkness” (PG13) — Captain James. T. Kirk (Chris Pines) and Spock (Zachery Quinto) are called back into action when a new threat cripples Starfleet. John Harrison (Benedict Cumberbatch) is a mysterious terrorist with an icy gaze and wicked intelligence. This installment falls right in line with the 2009 reboot piloted by J.J. Abrams - classic “Star Trek” themes infused with flashy action sequences and an attractive cast. As the opening blast to this summer’s barrage of blockbusters, “Into Darkness” contains many exploding bits. Between the exploding bits are mushy emotional bits, as well as blustery arguing bits (Spock is still going on about that logic stuff.) Diehard fans and cinephiles might take issue with film’s formulaic nature. Ultimately, it’s not a bad idea to go into the darkness for a few thrills. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob 1/2 cup Wheaties, crushed Sauté onions in butter. Lift out with spatula. Brown Wheaties in remaining butter. Mix together hash brown potatoes (slightly thawed is easier to mix), onion, cheese, soup and sour cream. Top with corn flakes. Bake 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees.

Bodfish Bob’s Hot Chicken Salad 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken 2 cups chopped celery 1/2 tsp Accent 2 T grated onion 2 T tarragon leaves 1 cup slivered almonds 2 tsplemon juice 1 cup mayonnaise 2 cups Wheaties cereal, crust 2 T parmesan cheese, grated Mix all together, except Wheaties and Parmesan cheese and put into shallow casserole dish. Cover with crushed Wheaties and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes. Bodfish Bob’s Wheaties Potato Casserole 1 2 lb. pkg. frozen hash browns 1/2 stick butter 1 large onion, chopped fine 1 to 2 cups grated cheddar cheese 2 cans cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream

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Labor Day is annually held on the first Monday of September. It was originally organized to celebrate various labor associations’ strengths of and contributions to the United States economy. Many people mark Labor Day as the end of the summer season and a last chance to make trips or hold outdoor events. The first Labor Day was held in 1882. Its origins stem from the desire of the Central Labor Union to create a holiday for workers. It became a federal holiday in 1894. It was originally intended that the day would be filled with a street parade to allow the public to appreciate the work of the trade and labor organizations. After the parade, a festival was to be held to amuse local workers and their families. One of the reasons for choosing to celebrate this on the first Monday in September was to add a holiday in the long gap between Independence Day and Thanksgiving. - timeanddate.com

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The Kern River Valley Historical Society is the management, maintenance and supporting force for their crowning achievement, the Kern Valley Museum at 49 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Archives and spectacular displays interpreting the rich and complex social, cultural and economic

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There is much to discover at the Kern River Valley Museum. history of the Kern River Valley are offered to visitors without charge. Through its exhibits, publications and programs, we may trace who and what we are, how we achieved our distinct identity, and what unique contributions we make to the region and state. Located in Kernville, the museum is home to some of the most fascinating collections and exhibits that history can offer. When visiting the Kern Valley make this exciting treasure house a priority stop. Contact them for docent-led special and educational tour arrangements at 760-376-6683.

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Labor Day weekend has historically been one of the busiest weekends of the year in the Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest. The most important thing for visitors to know about this year is that campfires are not allowed anywhere in the Forest. Continued high temperatures and low moisture mean fire restrictions are still in effect prohibiting campfires. Stoves and lanterns with shut-off valves that use gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed only in authorized campsites if the operator possesses a valid CA Campfire Permit. Free permits and a list of these authorized locations are available online at fs.usda.gov/sequoia/ or at any Forest Service office. Visitors, especially those who plan

to stay overnight, should come prepared for inclement weather; an unexpected storm is not uncommon late in the summer. Storms can bring gusts of cold temperatures, lightning, and sporadic showers that could dampen a visitor's weekend. Please come prepared with warm blankets, extra food and water, and let someone know of your travel plans. In order to ensure a camping spot, advanced reservations are recommended by calling 1-877-444-6777 or on the internet at recreation.gov. Dispersed camping is available most anywhere in the National Forest. Remember to "Pack it in, pack it out" meaning that if you bring it with you, be prepared to take it home. For more site specific information please call the following Forest offices: Kern River Ranger District, Kernville 760-376-3781 or Kern River Ranger District, Lake Isabella 760-379-5646.

At Isabella Lake, there are several campsites available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Camp 9 Recreation Area, located off Sierra Way along the northeast shoreline of Isabella Lake, offers several individual and group campsites for overnight and day use camping. Camp 9 has potable water in spigots, a dump station and a fish cleaning station. Hanning Flat and Stine Cove are open for shoreline camping with no fees. These are dispersed campgrounds with no potable water. Lakeshore camping is permitted at Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella Road and South Fork Recreation Area with the purchase of a Southern Sierra Pass. Visitors can obtain their pass at Golden State Surplus, Kern Valley Marina and both Sierra Gateway Markets. Cost is $10 per vehicle for overnight and day use or visitors can purchase a $50 annual pass. The California Land Management managed campsites can be reserved at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-4446777. These sites around Isabella Lake include Tillie Creek, Live Oak North and South, Boulder Gulch, Hungry Gulch, French Gulch, Pioneer Point and Paradise Cove. Along the Upper Kern River are Headquarters, Camp 3, Hospital Flat, Goldledge and Fairview. Limestone is a first-come, firstserved campground, and has no potable water. On the lower river, Hobo Campground is first-come first- served; while Sandy Flat can be reserved through the CLM Reservation system. Several “undeveloped” camping areas along the Upper Kern River are available free of charge. Campsites and campfire rings need to be back at least 25 feet from the river’s edge. This maintains the ecology of this congressionally-designated Wild and Scenic River’s riparian corridor and protects water quality in the Kern River. Visitors need to keep the area free of litter and are encouraged to use existing sanitation facilities. On the Kern Plateau, Kennedy Meadows, Fish Creek and Troy Meadow are open for the season. These campgrounds are $17 per night. No potable water is available at these campgrounds at this time. Please bring your own water or be prepared to treat water when visiting these campgrounds. On the west side of the Plateau, Horse Meadow Campground is open, but also has no potable water at this time. These campgrounds also operate on a first-

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Continued from page 1 sions for the KRVAA logo contest were received. The winner will be announced on live radio, during Charlie Busch’s broadcast from the Arts and Crafts Festival, Saturday, Aug. 31. There have been many new changes at (www.krvaa.org) and PayPal has made it very easy to donate, directly from the website. Members are entitled to a free Artist Profile online and a virtual catalog where artisans can sell and showcase merchandise. Ten percent of the proceeds will go to the continuation of special projects like The Art Park, Outside In and the Educational Fund which has grown considerably in the past year. There is an online magazine in production that promises to be another beautiful way for members to showcase. A travel brochure is also in development to highlight public art and

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Continued from page 1 band. Bring your lawn chairs. On Aug. 30, 31 and Sept. 1 the Tubatulabal office at French Gulch campground 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 organization helps the Native American community, which has been here for thousands of years. To raise money for the alternative energy (solar) project the Kern River Valley Public Cemetery District will be holding a "yard sale" in front of the cemetery selling items donated to the District such as clothing, household and miscellaneous items on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you have ever wanted to get up close and personal with the area's first responders, you will want to head out to Kern Valley Airport for the third annual

murals throughout the lovely Kern River Valley. Stay tuned! Check out the Artist of the Month, Simply Jeri (simplyjeri .com). Jeri handcrafts beautiful Hematite and Dichroic Glass jewelry. She is an active member of the community and will be speaking at the 2nd annual Women in Excellence Health Expo, a free event, empowering women for better health on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. Go to: krvaa.org/index.php/members/artistof-the-month. The Kern River Valley Art Association is a private non-profit public benefit organization dedicated to supporting artists and crafts people in the community. KRVAA works to bring local art to a greater audience, supporting, visual art, music, drama, dance and literature. There is an active program of public and private murals being painted throughout the Kern River Valley. For more information, contact Teri Vellutini, president at 760-379-6162.

Airport Day and Young Eagle Flights to be held Saturday, Aug. 31 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will provide free airplane rides to children under the age of 18 as well as give community residents the opportunity to get acquainted with the first responders who serve the Kern Valley. It will be held at the Kern Valley Airport, 10649 Sierra Way, Kernville. Kern River Valley Masonic Lodge #827 will hold its Annual Bar B Cue on Saturday at the Lodge from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. serving your choice of tri tip or chicken. The Lodge is located 652 James Rd., Kernville above the Sierra Gateway Market in Kernville, you can follow the signs the Lodge. Kern River Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a breakfast on Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon at the VFW Post 7665, 2881 Nugget Ave., Lake Isabella. For more information, see the Courier calendar and other related stories featured in this issue.

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Native American museum, library and gift shop are just a few of the features at Nuui Cunni.

Explore your native heritage Courier Culture The Kern River Paiute Council has entered into a partnership and has been authorized to manage the “Nuui Cunni” Native American Intertribal Culture Center as an established facility to curate and display Native American artifacts, crafts and art and to promote and restore the culture and history of our local Indian communities as well as respect all wishing to exercise their educational programs and spiritual ceremonies. It operates under a Special Use Permit offered by the U.S. Department of

Agriculture, National Forest Service in the Sequoia National Forest, Greenhorn District, on a non-discriminatory basis. The 3,150-square-foot speciallydesigned building houses a museum, library, gift shop, meeting place and operates as a visitor’s center. The 5.6acre grounds feature native plant exhibits, artifacts, dance arbor, tule hut, lamada, sweat lodge, prayer garden and an area for large activities. Saturdays bring visitors for the USDA certified farmer’s market and on Wednesdays, craft classes bring together many wishing to learn Native American crafts.

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Visitors enjoy the natual history exhibits at the Kernville Hatchery Museum.

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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 $$ Prizes for both High & Low Hand - The More Riders, the More $$

The correct name for the Kernville Fish Hatchery is the Kern River Trout Planting Base, because it no longer hatches trout. However, renovations are in process to enable the Hatchery to once again raise Kern River Rainbow Trout to restore that trout to its natural habitat. Whatever you call it (most people around here still call it the Hatchery), it has been a focal point of the Kern Valley since it was built in 1928. It is run by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Originally it was built by the Kern County Fish and Protective Game Association, but in 1929 the DFW took over the operation. In the 1940s, the Wildlife Conservation Board provided funds to expand the hatchery to the third largest in the state. In 1979, the DFW changed the Kern River Hatchery to a Planting Base. At that time they decided to raise trout in a few central hatcheries in the state and then ship them to the planting bases.

In 1994, after further budget cuts the base was about to be closed completely. But happily it is still raising and planting trout for the enjoyment of the many anglers that come here to the Kern River Valley to fish. The hatchery grounds include a recently-built natural history museum, which features displays of angling artifacts and local wildlife. Included is a display of two stuffed California brown bears perched atop rocks. Low water conditions in the Kern River, high air temperatures and reconstruction occurring at the Hatchery have made conditions not habitable for trout. Therefore, there will be no more stocking of trout this season. It is estimated that the activity on the Hatchery grounds will resume in late September or early October. The hatchery museum is open even though the rest of the hatchery is closed. It is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fish hatchery is located at 14400 Sierra Way, just opposite Camp Owen, and is free to visit. For more information, call 760-376-2846.

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come, first-served basis. Cherry Hill Road and Sherman Pass Road are now open. In the Greenhorn Mountains, Evans Flat, Cedar Creek and Alder Creek Campgrounds are open, free of charge. These campgrounds offer vault toilets. There is no potable water at these sites,

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

so visitors should bring their own water and also pack out their trash. All roads in the Greenhorn are open with the exception of Forest Highway 90, which is closed. Breckenridge Campground is open in the Breckenridge Mountains, with one vault toilet and is free of charge. Trash receptacles are not provided at this campground. Visitors who “pack it in,” must “pack-it-out!"

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Fight Cancer Benefit at McNally’s Come Saturday, Sept. 7 and show your support for Carol Anderson of McNally’s. There will be a support ride for her fight against cancer. A beautiful ride for a beautiful lady. Activities begin at noon. Meet at Cyclesmiths at 11 a.m. for a scenic ride to McNally’s. Then enjoy a live band, raffle, silent auction, dancing, tubing, face painting, casino, ice cream, massage, bike run and dinner. All proceeds go to helping Anderson fight cancer. Dinner is from 4 to 6 p.m. The silent auction closes at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40. All cash donations can be made to Alta One acct No. 186355-1 or sent to Carol Anderson, P.O. Box 3553, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. For tickets, more information, or to donate, call Kim Barrett at 661-319-8873 or 760-376-2430. For Bike Run information, call Nikki Stuart at 760-549-3365. McNally’s is 15 miles northeast of Kernville on Sierra Way. Corral Creek is offering room discounts and free shuttle and parking, 760-376-3601.

Nurturing Parenting now enrolling Nurturing Parenting, a relaxed parenting program is now enrolling for the 12- week program that begins Saturday, Sept.7. It will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the Family Resource Center, 5109 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Learn how you can use discipline with confidence, keep your child safe, understand what to expect from your child, get resources to improve your daily life and help your children succeed. Classes contain DHS-approved curriculum for court-mandated parents or guardians, but is a great program for any parent. Call 760-379-2556 to enroll. Your cost is $25 and includes a nutritious snack at every class. You can make easy payments over the class period.

KRV Woman’s Club luncheon planned The Kern River Valley Woman’s Club would like to extend an invitation to all interested women in the Valley to attend their September luncheon and meeting which will be held at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 11:45 a.m. Doors open at 10:45 for the social hour. The Kern River Valley Woman’s Club is a community service organization which helps our Valley with scholarships, crime prevention information, conservation, animal welfare and many other needs. Any questions or to make a luncheon reservation, please call: Cindy Ott at 760-376-1493 or Laura Oreskovich at 760-376-1769.

Neighborhood target program announced 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 every Thursday, 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. Come join the fun! Keep up with all the programs, events and news concerning our local libraries by calling KRV Branch at 760-549-2083 or logging onto the library’s Facebook page facebook.com/KRVLibraries or visit the website, kerncountylibrary.org

Woman’s Club Christmas The date has been set and the plans are progressing for the popular Holiday Spectacular offered each year by the members of the Kern River Valley Woman’s Club. Many Valley citizens will gather at the Mountain View Baptist Church in Lake Isabella on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 4:30 p.m. for a dinner prepared by Hodel’s of Bakersfield and the opportunity to win decorated trees. Tickets at $30 each are available from any member of the Club or by calling president Jennifer Sullivan at 760-378-6193 or chairman Judi Dodd at 760-379-7220.

Mustangs and burros 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. Eligible exhibitors and guardians will have the opportunity to adopt a mustang or a burro at the 2013 Kern County Fair. The prospective person adopting the mustang or burro will train it and bring it back to the 2014 Kern County Fair to show in a special mustang-burro class. 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 children will be Monday, Sept. 23 and the adoption for adults will be Tuesday, Sept. 24 in the Grandstands at the fairgrounds. If you have questions, contact Katie Stotler in the livestock office 661-833-4934.

Walk/run against family violence The first 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 percent of 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 and their children by providing services that will address their individual needs and prepare them for self-sufficiency. The first 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.

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Health Insurance Matters

ObamaCare and Medicare Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Very shortly, you will be getting mail, hearing radio spots and seeing television commercials all pertaining to “Covered Thal California,” our state’s Health Insurance “Exchange” or “Marketplace.” There are actually two marketplaces, one for individuals and families and the other for small businesses from two to 50 employees. The small business marketplace is being called SHOP: Small Business Health Options Program. As you have probably read, the Affordable Care Act requires most Americans to have health insurance by Jan. 1, 2014. This law will mostly affect individuals under age 65 and families. People who are working for employers that provide health insurance with more than 50 employees or larger, or those on Medicare need not be too concerned this year. I receive many phone calls each week as the public is getting more information about the ACA and how it will affect their Medicare. First off, it will not change anything you presently have, superficially. There have been many benefits of this law which are already part of the Medicare program, having been added in 2010 and 2011. Medicare benefits have expanded and have eliminated cost sharing for many preventative services and now offer a new annual wellness benefit. In the first half of 2013, 16.5 million people on Original Medicare (typi-

cally people not on a Medicare Advantage HMO type plan) received a no-cost preventative service. People on a Medicare Advantage HMO type plan also receive these same advantages, with no office copay if their plan had a co-pay for office visits. The Affordable Care Act also had an impact on the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan; it is shrinking the donut hole. Prior to the law, if you went into the “donut hole” you paid the full price of your medication until you reached the Catastrophic Level. Now 50 percent of the cost is being credited to you (as if you spent it) but it is paid by the pharmaceutical company. Each year thereafter, a greater amount is being reduced, borne by the insurance plan, and by 2020, the donut hole will be closed. Once closed, you will pay 25 percent of the cost. A misconception as many people believe a closed donut hole means their insurance will pay the entire amount. Not true. The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) opens Oct.r 15 thru Dec. 7. This is the only time you may change plans without a special reason. As the plans will be changing their coverage, and other plans adding benefits, it is a prudent thing to not only check your current plan, but to look into their competition. There is one stand alone prescription plan that will even cover Viagra in 2014. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) He is a member of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors and Past-President of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters. Harry is on the National Assoc. of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, harrythal@aol.com or www.harrythal.com.

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Exchange traded funds as investments? David Ramsey Courier Columnist Dear Dave, How do you feel about an exchange-traded fund (ETF) as an investment device? Charles Ramsey Dear Charles: The main reason to do an ETF is it allows you to trade your stocks or mutual funds easily and often. I can’t recommend them because I don’t advise buying and selling all the time where your investments are concerned. In most cases, getting into this kind of thing implies that you’re trying to time the market. It means you’re trying to buy at the low point and ride them up to the high point. Based on my understanding of the market, I’m a buy-and-hold kind of guy. So, I have no need for ETFs whatsoever. - Dave Dear Dave, I’m following your plan, and I’ve just completed Baby Step 3. I’ve got my emergency fund of three to six months of expenses in place, and I’ve paid off all my

debts, except for the house, so I'm ready to tackle investing. I currently have $100,000 in a traditional IRA. Should I convert this to a Roth IRA? Levi Dear Levi: You’ll have to pay taxes on the amount you withdraw, and that will amount to roughly a fourth of what you roll from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. If you move $100,000, it will cost you about $25,000 in taxes. If you have that kind of money saved above your emergency fund, and separate from retirement savings, then yes, I’d convert to a Roth IRA. Don’t cash out your retirement or dip into your emergency fund. And please, please don’t run out and borrow money to make it happen! The traditional IRA is growing on a tax-deferred basis, while the Roth IRA would grow tax-free. So, if you can pay the taxes out of pocket, I say go for it! -Dave Dave Ramsey is a personal money management expert, national radio personality and the author of three New York Times bestsellers. He offers financial advice as host of a nationally syndicated radio program, “The Dave Ramsey Show.” For more financial help visit daveramsey.com.

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1. When was the last time before 2012 (Washington Nationals) that a baseball team from Washington, D.C., made the playoffs? 2. Baseball great Hank Aaron never had a Triple Crown season, but he led the N.L. in each of the three categories at least twice. Which one did he lead in the most? 3. Which team stopped the University of Wisconsin's 21-game home winning streak in football in 2012? 4. Since the Chicago Bulls won the last of their six titles in 1998, which conference has won more NBA championships -- Eastern or Western? 5. When was the last time before 2013 that the Ottawa Senators won an NHL playoff series? 6. Who was the last gymnast before Gabby Douglas in 2012 to be named The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year?

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Young Floor Company Licensed & Bonded, Over 20 yrs exp. Wood & tile floors, painting, water sprinklers, excellent references. Call Ed 760-417-2605 ___________________________ Dog & Cat Grooming Service 25 years experience Reasonable Rates For grooming info-760-378-2148

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760-376-1214 / Fax-760-376-1214 e-mail: marksmobilecomputer repair@gmail.com ___________________________ CHAR’S DRY CLEANERS and ALTERATIONS Fast Service 6101 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella (760) 379-6340 ___________________________ JEWELRY REPAIR Sizing, Re-Tip, Prongs Free Quote - Fast Service 47 Years Experience Jewelry Mart 6101 Lake Isabella Boulevard Lake Isabella (760) 379-3631

Wofford Hts - very nice 1bd/1ba MH in Sportsman TP, #24, neat & clean, inclds wtr, trash, laundry & fish hse, $7,500, 760-376-2722 ___________________________ Wofford Heights - 1bd/1ba MH in Sportsman TP, #15, completely remodeled, inclds water, trash, laundry & fish house, $13,000, (760) 376-2722 ___________________________

Stolen Property Vintage 50’s Trailer 15 ft, interior is in good condition, $950, (760) 379-4546 or (760) 417-973 7

Misc. For Sale 2006 KLX Kawasaki 110 Dirt Bike stolen from garage in Lake Isabella between 7/25 & 7/31. Suspect left behind his own size 8 Converse tennis shoes & stole black after-ski boots w/front zipper. Please call (310) 413-6036 or (760) 549-2100 with any info. (VIN#JKALXSA156DA37619)

14 ft Aluminum boat & trailer with new tires. Lots of extras. $500 obo. (562) 221-8890 ___________________________ Fiberglass Camper Shell with liner. Fits 2000-06 Chevy short bed, all windows in tact, has roof rack. $350. Call Mickey (702) 427-8889 (Onyx)

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Wofford Heights - Remodeled 3bd/2ba house, w/lake view, fireplace, h/w floors, w/d, fenced yard internet/trash inclded, $1,145 /mo (310) 936-2500 ___________________________ So Lake-Look No further! 3bd/ 2ba modular home, lg rms, fncd yd, near lake, w/d hookup, Sec 8 ok, For info, call 760-417-9082. ___________________________ Wofford Heights - 3/bd, 2/ba house w/lake view, 1,600 sq ft, fenced yard, pets ok, air cond., includes internet, $1,450/mo +sec dep. (818) 915-0606 ___________________________ Wofford Heights - 3bd/2ba house w/detached 2 car garage. Paved street close to all. $795/mo. No pets. For app/info-760-376-2436 ___________________________

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For Rent/Lease Lake Isabella - 2bd/1ba duplex with garage, near Vons, no pets, trash paid, $590/mo + deposit (760) 549-3552 ___________________________ Squirrel Valley - 3bd/2ba house with large yard, no pets, includes all appliances, $900/mo + security deposit (760) 223-6352 ___________________________ Lake Isabella - 55+ Community, refurbished 2bd/2ba dble wide w/patio. $597/mo + sec. deposit. (760) 964-2514 ___________________________ Wofford Hts - 2bd/1ba, w/deck, detached gaage with shop equipped for cottage business. $750/mo. 760-223-0544 __________________________ Lake Isabella Reeder Tract - 2bd 1ba single wide MH, fenced yd, trash included, w/d hook ups, $525/mo. Call 760-379-8670. ___________________________ Kernville -1 bd apt w/wood burning stove, $450/mo + util. Close to downtown, access to private beach. Camp Kernville, 24 Sirretta St. (760) 376-2345 ____________________________

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Camp Kernville has 2 MH’s for sale priced from $2,500 to $5,950. Stop by for more info & a flyer. 24 Sirretta St., Kernville (760) 376-2345 ___________________________ YOU WIN! YOUR CHOICE! 2 Mobile Homes to choose from •Single wide 1/bd w/expando room. NICE! $6,500 cash, Spc 37 •Dbl wide w/patio & deck, 2bd 2ba, new carpet & blinds, $10,500 cash, Spc 30, NICE! Paradise Mobile Home Estates 2410 Ronita Lane, Lake Isabella 55 & over park. Drive by, call (760) 379-2092 to show ___________________________ Kernville - 2+bd/1ba singlewide, w/enclosed porch in No. Fork TP, 11825 Sierra Way, #3. New: carpet linoleum, roof coating, evap cooler, front porch, ex. paint. Was $12,999 - now $11,999. Call Russ 661-301-6209 ___________________________

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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, 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: 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

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Garage/Yard Sales Yard Sale @ 2824 Rembach Ave., in Bodfish, Friday, Aug. 30th thru Monday, Sept. 2nd. __________________________________

Wofford Heights Sites available in quiet Senior Park, with laundry facilities & fish house. Walk to lake. $250/mo includes water/trash. Call Jody-760-376-2722 __________________________________ RV spaces in Camp Kernville. @ 24 Sirretta St. Walking distance to downtown. Private Beach! 760-376-2345 __________________________________ Partially fenced shady space, $216.75/mo + utilities. (760) 223-0178 _________________________________

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Yard Sale Sun, 9/1, hosted by the KRV Gun Association, @ the shooting range on Sierra Way, Kernville. The range will be open to the public for rifle, pistol & trap shooting on Sat, Sun & Mon of Labor Day weekend from 8am to 4pm __________________________________ Once in a Lifetime Event! Labor Day Weekend Confessed hoarder downsizes!! Antiques, collectibles, DVDs, kitchen items (cookbooks, gadgets, Kitchen-Aid Pro 6 qt stand mixer, Cuisinart griddler, etc.), gift items, garden stuff (planters, tools, books), IKEA stuff, crate & barrel tchotchkes, junk, light fixtures, stereo stuff, chrome metal shelving & more!!! 7am-2pm (NO Early Birds) Sat & Sun, 8/31 & 9/1, CLOSEOUT on Sat, Sep 7th 395 Woodland Dr, Wofford Hts (1/3 mile above Texaco)

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, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier August 23, 30, September 6 and 13, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: F/J CATTLE COMPANY, (2013 - B4930). Street address of principal place of business: 18141 (A) Hwy 155, Woody, CA 93287. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 130, Woody, CA 93287. REGISTRANTS: Francis Joseph Moore, 18141 Hwy 155, Woody, CA 93287 and Elaine Denise Moore, 18141 Hwy 155, Woody, CA 93287. 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: Francis Moore. This statement filed on 08/20/2013. Expires 08/20/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier August 30, September 6, 13 and 20, 2013.

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Continued from page 1 Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Honorable Kevin McCarthy's office, Kern County First District Supervisor Mick Gleason's office and the Kern County Board of Trade were there to present information and answer questions. Representatives from the Bakersfield Californian, KERO and KBAK from Bakersfield attended as well as the Kern Valley Sun and the Kern River Courier. Kern County Regional Transit provided a bus and the group toured the Nuui Cunni Native American Indian Cultural Center, during craft day, and saw the spectacular sights from there. Then they had a Pizza Barn lunch at Riverside Park in Kernville and discussed insights about the community. They then went on to the Cyrus Canyon Off

Highway Vehicle Park and heard a presentation from Chris Horgan, Stewards of the Sequoia discussing OHV riding on our many mountain trails surrounding the Valley. He also discussed the many volunteer opportunities for anyone interested in maintaining trails while enjoying the outdoors. The Forest Service also provided an overview of the variety of recreation opportunities offered by the Sequoia National Forest. The final stop on the tour was at the Audubon Kern River Preserve in Weldon where Preserve Manager Reed Tollefson discussed the many activities the Preserve offers, from bird watching to plant identification, nature walks and more. A representative from Back Country Horsemen explained their group's trail restoration program and their respect for the forest. The tour ended about 2:30 and was deemed a success by all.

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