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weekend Dam Tough Trash Tow weather

Stand up event

Look -out to be rebuilt

Stand up guys John and his son Sebastian Stallone get some practice trash hauling in preparation for the three day event.

Denise Alonzo, USFS Courier Release

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The Needles Fire Lookout Tower, located on the Western Divide Ranger District within the Giant Sequoia National Monumentwas destroyed in a structure fire in July 2011. The purpose of this project is to rebuild the Needles Lookout Tower with a structure that maintains the same "look and feel" as the original structure while complying with current building and safety codes. There is a need to ensure all electronic equipment meeting current technology and communications for agency personnel. There is also a need to restore the lookout as the popular recreation destination it used to be. The Needles are a series of massive granite rock formations rising up from the North Fork of the Kern River near its junction with the Little Kern River. The lookout tower was constructed in 1937-38 by the Civilian Conservation Corps atop the rock formation at 8,245 feet. A Forest Service employee, stationed in the tower, was responsible for detecting and relaying fire messages to firefighters and support equipment to extinguish the reported fire. A draft Decision proposal is available for review at the Western Divide District Office, 32588 Highway 190, Springville, California or on our website fs.usda.gov/goto/sequ oia/Needles. people

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Michael Batelaan Courier Feature Keepers of the Kern and Mountain & River Adventures' owner, John Stallone are joining together to help clean up our beautiful Isabella lake, in the first ever Dam Tough Trash Tow Fundraiser, March 7, 8 and 9. The plan is to remove trash around the entire stretch of shoreline surrounding Lake Isabella, over the three day period. They will be removing trash around Lake Isabella to raise funds for Keepers of the Kern, so that Keepers may continue their great work of generating awareness about our trash problem, and creating and main-

Heaviest rain in months heading our way

Kristina Pydynowski, Courier Just in AccuWeather.com reports the second half of this week will feature soaking rain and mountain snow returning to drought-stricken California. Confidence is grow-

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taining a clean and respected Kern River Valley for local residents and guests. The fun part is that John Stallone, dubbed "John LaLane", has offered up a challenge that cannot be ignored. Stallone will tow, by stand up paddleboard, all of the trash collected to a pre-designated spot, and he will continue to tow until the task is complete. All trash collected will be weighed at the close of this event on Sunday to see just how much trash was removed. Stand-up paddle boarding, known as SUP, entails standing on an oversize surfboard, using a paddle to navigate. While stand-up

ing for much of California to soon receive a substantial amount of rain and mountain snow from two storm systems. According to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Marc Mancuso," The combination of the two storms have the potential to bring the biggest rains to Southern California, since March of 2011." The first system willhave moved through California Wednesday and Thursday with the second following today through the first part of the the weekend. The second is likely to be the stronger and wetter of the two systems, bringing a much-needed soaking to many communities. If the first storm bypasses or only grazes

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paddle boarding has Polynesian roots, it was re-popularized in the early 2000's by Hawaiian big wave surfers who wanted to train whenever the swell was down. The sport has grown rapidly. Even people in landlocked states now paddle on lakes and rivers. The group is looking for sponsorships and volunteers. Sponsors can donate a minimum of $20 or sponsor the number of bags collected during the event, at $1 or more per bag. It is a great way to make a difference in the Kern Valley. Volunteers will help on the ground with the physical clean up. Trash eradication volunteers will be responsible for

Southern California, the second will not. It is possible that Downtown Los Angeles receives at least half of the rain that fell in all of 2013 (3.60 inches) from this one storm through the weekend. Several inches of rain could soak the northern California coast, while feet of snow may blanket the Sierra. Snow levels could drop low enough to whiten the mountains of Southern California. More details and precise rain/mountain snowfall amounts will become clearer in the upcoming days. The upcoming rain and mountain snow will definitely be welcome to our state enduring an extreme to exceptional drought. California's Department of Water Resources states that the nature

obtaining sponsorships of a flat amount, or $1 or more per bag pledges. All funds raised during the event will go directly to Keepers of the Kern to help them continue their great work. For example, depending on our success, Keepers intends to provide more port-a-potties, trash receptacles and signage near recreation areas for all residents and guests to utilize. Keepers of the Kern is financially managed by Kern River Valley Revitalization (a 501(c)(3), Federal Tax ID #77-0437023), and is under special use permit from the USFS, has a volunteer agreement with the Kern River Ranger District, and operates on a non-discriminatory basis.

amount of water stored in the snowpack across the Sierra was only 25 percent of normal on Friday. While many residents are likely rejoicing at the news of the returning wet weather, some hazards will also accompany the storms. Enough rain could fall to trigger flash flooding and mudslides in areas recently burned by wildfires. Motorists could face treacherous travel when roads turn slick as the rain mixes with oil residue left behind by vechicles during the dry spell and chain restrictions in the mountains. The second storm could also trigger severe thunderstorms. Pydynowski is a Senior Meteorologist for AccuWeather.com

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Friday high 56° Heavy rain Friday low 48° Showers Saturday high 55° 50% chance showers Saturday low 42° 20% chance showers Sunday high 57° 20% chance showers Sunday low 41° Mostly cloudy National Weather Service

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kern river water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 59,484 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 158 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 188 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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■ Nuui Cunni Farmers Market March 1 The Kern River Paiute Council Nuui Cunni Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for your produce needs. The market is located at 2600 Highway 155 in Lake Isabella between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Forest

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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. ■ 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

Service Recreation Area. Contact 760-5490800. ■ Lakeshore Farmers Market March 1 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 ■ 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. (3rd Tue.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178 ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

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■ 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. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 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 discussion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 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. ■ 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. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders VFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312

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■ 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. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312

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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 - 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.

■ 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 .

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■ Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast March 2 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 760-3793877. ■ Prayer Breakfast March 4 Each month the Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Extension Unit invites the community to join in prayer for our community, the state and our nation. The Prayer Breakfast is held the at Chef Sarape Restaurant in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. Breakfast is optional. Call 760-379-4600. ■ Habitat restoration workdays March 8 Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff and volunteers for our Habitat Restoration workdays. We need volunteers who can take on responsibility for various portions of the project. Bring food and water. Wear long sleeves, gloves and pants, work shoes or boots. The Preserve will supply the tools. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Alexander Restoration Site on Fay Ranch Road, 1/3 mile north of Highway 178 in Weldon. Contact Sean Rowe by email: srowe@audubon.org or call 760-378-2531 to RSVP. ■ Sequoia Amateur Radio Group March 8 The meeting of the Sequoia Amateur Radio Group will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday March 8 at the Elks Lodge, 6708 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights. The program will feature Skywarn® training by James Brotherton from the Hanford office of the National Weather Service. You do not need to be a club member to attend and receive your certification. There will be a free door prize drawing for all in attendance, coffee and donuts are available for a small donation. Examinations for amateur radio licenses will be available following the meeting. For more information call Mike Higgins, KA6IYS, at (760) 378-1028. ■ Baked potato bar March 8 The “Baked Potato Bar” is coming back! It will be held at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella to benefit the Pregnancy Resource Center from 3 to 6:30 p.m. oin Saturday, March 8. $6 for a large baked potato, your choice of more than 22 toppings, a beverage and cookies. Door prizes and raffles, too. Call 760-379-8893 for more information. ■ Free movie matinee March 9 Come see the movie “Henry Poole Is Here,” a spiritual and heart-warming love story that will lift you up, on Sunday, March 9 at 3 p.m. at the Kernville United Methodist Church; Corner of Big Blue and Sirretta Streets. ■ Community Orchestra concert March 9 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will perform “Musik aus Deutschland” on Sunday March 9 at 4 p.m. at the Kernville School in Kernville. Donation is $5. For more information call 760-376-4461. ■ Friends of the Library March 10 A general meeting and Spring salad luncheon of the Friends of the Library takes place on Monday, March 10 at noon at the United Methodist Church, 251 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Members are asked to bring a luncheon salad dish to share. Beverages and desserts will be provided. The guest speaker will be Anne Cook, local author. The Book Mobile will be at the luncheon for tours. There will be a drawing for a door prize and an auction. ■ Suicide awareness event March 12 Kern Valley High School partners with the Kern Valley Professional Forum is presenting a Suicide Awareness event Wednesday, March 12 at 6 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building at Kern Valley High School, 3340 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella. This event will provide education, understanding and basic training of what to say and how to handle. Training is provided by Ellen Eggert, Suicidologist from Kern County Mental Health. For more information call Jessica Horcheck at 760-379-2611.

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January in review Kern Valley traffic statistics Benjamin Starkey, California Highway Patrol Traffic Collisions - 12 DUI Arrests - 11 DUI Collisions - 4 Suspended/Unlicensed Drivers Arrested - 27 Safety Tip: Most highways and roads in the Kern River Valley leave us with very little room for error while we are driving. We must always be alert and attentive to our surroundings. A common violation that law enforcement has noticed for some time is vehicles following too closely behind other vehicles. This practice is used often as we travel in, around and through the Kern River Valley. Only a small portion of the roads and highways have more than one lane in any given direction. We follow too close, shine our high beams and sometimes honk our horns to alert the other drivers that we are behind them and we would like to pass them. Following too close behind other vehicles is extremely dangerous. With less distance between us and the other vehicles our chances of avoiding a collision are diminished greatly. We have to allow enough space between ourselves and other vehicles to be able to react to any situation (i.e. traffic collisions, objects/animals in the roadway, etc.). Please remain cautious while driving and always be focused on the road ahead of you. Following these simple steps will help all of us to be safer drivers.

Editorial corection

■ The Feb. 21, page 7 photo caption titled “Fish in a barrel” about young anglers catching rainbow trout at Whiskey Flat Days was incorrectly credited. The correct sponsor organization is Friends of the Hatchery. The Courier regrets any inconvenience the error may have caused.

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Candidates sought for California Senior Legislature The California Senior Legislature is a volunteer body whose primary mission is to gather ideas for legislation at the state and federal levels, craft the ideas into formal proposals, prioritize the proposals, present them to members of the Legislature or the Congress, and advocate for laws implementing new ideas. The 40 Senators and 80 Senior Assembly Members are selected in elections supervised by the Advisory Councils in the 33 Planning and Services Areas in California which were established by the federal Older Americans Act of 1965. The elections are in April of even-numbered years so that the terms of office are four years. Kern County, as Planning and Service Area 33, is apportioned one Senior Senator and one Senior Assembly Member. Candidates must be 60 years or over. Persons interested in applying for either position should contact Laura Juarez at Kern County Aging and Adult Services Department, 5357 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93309 or call 661-868-1052. The filing deadline is March 10.

Fire-Wise, Water-Wise California native plant sale The Desert-Mountain Resource, Conservation and Development is holding the 13th Bi-annual Native Plant Sale. Plants are fire resistant, water efficient California natives. Order forms, plant lists with photos and description are available at both the Kernville and Kern River Valley Chambers of Commerce offices, Nuui Cunni Cultural Center at French Gulch, and Watershed Coordinator’s office in the Assessor’s office at the Lake Isabella County Government Center and on line at desertmountainrcadd.org or at krvr.org. Orders are prepaid and must be received by Monday, March 31. Plants will be available for pickup April 26 through 28 between 9 a.m. and 1p.m.

Senior Outreach Community forum The public is invited to a Forum to learn more about the Volunteer Senior Outreach Program, a program serving the senior citizens of the Kern River Valley, on Monday, March 17, at 10 a.m., in Community Room 1, Kern River Valley Veterans/Senior Hall, 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. If you are a provider of services to seniors, we want to see you there. The VSOP is funded by the Mental Health Services Act, and is at no cost to the receivers of the services. It is sponsored by partners, Kern County Mental Health, Kern County Aging and Adult Services and College Community Services, Inc. For more information, contact Cindy Brown, Program Coordinator, at 760-379-3412

Kern County requests conservation of water Kern County is a community that depends upon water. In these times of drought we need to do our part to help conserve water. Did you know that you could easily save up to 30 gallons of water per day by following a few simple steps? Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving. Limit your shower to five minutes. Fix that leaky faucet or replace that older inefficient toilet. Reduce your garden water schedule during the cooler months. If everyone in Kern County gets involved we could save more than 25 million gallons of water per day just by making a few simple changes in our daily routines. Do your part to conserve water in this water-challenged region? Kern County needs your support. For other ways to conserve water go to kerngreen.org or give them a call at 661-412-3780. Kern Green is a non-profit program working to create a more sustainable future in Kern County. See Announcements, page 5

which tells about a fellow who married a relative and after about 10 verses finds out he’s his own grandpa. We (the youngsters) sang I’ve noticed that song and drove our folks crazy. that we of the Then there was “Three Itty Fishes older ilk are often in a Itty Bitty Brook... who swam turned off by the and swam right over the dam.” current music of When this came out, there was a the younger set. whole country singing about and We find the feeling sorry for those itty fishes. words hard to fol- Middleworth There were lots of weird songs low, the lyrics that captured the imagination of we crazy and the music too loud. That young music lovers. said, if we were to go back a few Here’s a few years to the time more which when we had explain themselves songs we sang, ...in a few years there will be in the titles. “Bell we would find different music on the airwaves Bottom Trousers ours were just as and a new generation of kids Coat of Navy crazy. with their own dumb songs! Blue.” “Abba Let me give you a few examples of - Middleworth Dabba Dabba said the Monkey to the what I listened to Chimp,” “Open the in my younger Door Richard, Open the Door and years. Here are some of the titles let me in,” “I’m just a Lonely Little and a little explanation for a few of Petunia in an Onion Patch,” “I’ve them. got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts, There was, “Marzy Doats and See them Standing in a Row,” Dozy Doats and Liddle Lambs “Feuding, Fussing and a Fighting” Edivy” ....the explanation comes in and “I Never see Maggie Alone.” the next verse... : “Mares eat oats All these song titles were from and does eat oats and little lambs music that were No. 1 on the Hit eat ivy.” Parade. So when we older folks We all sang it and it was played hear some of the modern junk and all over the nation. But it was get uptight, don’t worry. In a few dumb. How about “Cement Mixer Putty years there will be different music on the airwaves and a new generaPutty?” The rest of the song is tion of kids with their own dumb about a cement mixer that helped songs! boys and girls fall in love. This, too, was played all over the world and we sang along with it and didn’t Wofford Heights resident Rod think it was odd at all. A popular Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell. song was “I’m My Own Grandpa” Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

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Clear, pure, fine... most holy Jack Duitsman Courier Columnist Then you shall take fine flour and bake twelve cakes with it; two-tenths of an ephah shall be in each cake. - Leviticus 24:5 The first nine Duitsman verses of the 24th chapter of Leviticus could easily be overlooked even by the most ardent and astute student of the Scriptures. Call to mind the New Testament injunction that “All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;” and let’s peer into this passage for Holy Spirit enlightenment. (2 Tim 3:16) In the first nine verses of Leviticus 24, there is a call for olive oil, flour and frankincense to be carefully laid out on a table of gold. Perhaps interesting in and of itself, but what makes these verses all the more remarkable are the adjectives placed in front of each of these items. The olive oil is described as needing to be “clear,” the flour of necessity must be “fine,” the frankincense had to be “pure,” and the gold on the table is also described as “pure.” Four descriptive words linked to what was necessary for the worshipper in their offering to the Lord, and all four set these items as a cut above what was ordinary. While you and I may not be called

to gather these items in order to carry out our heart’s expression of love and devotion to our Heavenly Father, we can draw powerful truths from what was given to Moses in Divine instruction on Mount Sinai. ■ Attention to detail -- obedience. Leviticus is far more than a recitation in an anal-retentive approach to worship just for the sake of seeing if anyone would care enough to not do what was laid out. As the Father’s heart would ultimately be expressed in sending His Son Jesus to be the Savior of the world, he prepared humanity for this gift of love by foreshadowing what true worship would look like. ■ Process -- transformational. The clue here is what makes the difference? Olive oil as opposed to clear olive oil lies in the process by which the olive oil is refined. Similarly, flour as opposed to fine flour has much to do with sifting out impurities. Pure frankincense as compared to a lesser variety is determined by the purity of the ingredients blended together. Pure gold is made so by the application of greater heat, and more attention given to removing impurities. Should we give place to condemnation at this point and an overwhelming sense that we will never measure up to such calls for perfection? Absolutely not! Yet a deep hunger for the circumstances of life to work this process of holiness can bring us to ever increasing places where the life and love of Jesus can shine brighter in us. Jack Duitsman pastors Father’s Heart Foursquare Church in Kernville.

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1. Is the book of Rebekah in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Who ran from the tent door to meet an appearance of the Lord in the plains of Mamre? Jacob, Abraham, Hosea, Adam 3. From 2 Kings 24:17, what was the original name of Zedekiah? Eutychus, Mattaniah, Cain, Ethbaal 4. What king had the prophet Uriah killed with a sword for opposing him? Mesha, Jehoiakim, Darius, Sihon 5. Obed, the son of Ruth and Boaz, became the grandfather of whom? Solomon, Jesse, Elimelech, David 6. From what mountain did Moses see the promised land? Nebo, Moriah, Gilboa, Ararat

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

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

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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thur. 5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343

■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m. ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 am - 1 pm. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. Mountain Mesa ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 2 and 3 p.m. 760-549-3186

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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ He Cares Fellowship 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964

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Forest dumpsters not for household dumping The Sequoia National Forest spends tens of thousands of dollars annually to dispose of trash left in Forest Service campgrounds. This taxpayer money is purposed to keep campgrounds and recreation sites clean, allowing visitors to dispose of trash produced while recreating. These funds are not meant to subsidize trash-dumping of households that choose not to dispose of their trash properly nor for contractors that try to save money by not disposing of post-job refuse in the proper manner. Despite the simplicity of this policy, cases of household and industrial trash being repeatedly left at recreation site dumpsters are increasing. Forest Service Law Enforcement has already issued tickets to several individuals who have been caught repeatedly transporting and depositing their household trash into Forest Service dumpsters. Dumping of any refuse, debris, trash or litter brought as such from private property is a violation of 36 Code of Federal Regulations 261.11(e). Law enforcement will continue to enforce this policy, and violators will be fined $325 each time caught. The Kern County Waste Management’s Kern Valley Transfer Station is located six miles southeast of Kernville on Sierra Way. Hours of operation are Thursday through Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the station allows household trash to be dropped off at no charge.

EAF Program Southern California Edison Energy Assistance Program known as EAF is available through The Salvation Army in Lake Isabella. EAF will pay up to $100 toward your current unpaid Edison bill to all qualified applicants. If you are an all electric household the program will pay up to $200 toward a current bill. The EAF program is available to all qualified persons every 12 months and one day. If you need assistance you are encouraged to call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600 for additional information. You will need to bring with you an unpaid Edison bill in your name and 30-day current proof of all household income. Applicants may apply any Tuesday or Wednesday at The Salvation Army office, 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Subject to funds available.

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

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This is a peer support group for anyone who has lost someone to suicide. This is a safe place to share your grief, find hope and achieve healing. This group meets on the second Wednesday of every month at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Library Room, 377 Highway 178, Lake Isabella from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 760-223-0845. If you are in crisis, call the Kern County Mental Health hotline at 800-991-5272.

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Come to the Tubatulabal tribe office at 12600 Mountain Mesa Road every Tuesday and Friday for scrapbooking and cultural art. You can join the workshop or just bring what you want to work on. There are supplies available from the fully-supplied craft room. The cost is $5 per event and a small fee for some of materials. Call 760-379-4590 for more information.

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

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

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

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

The Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County hosts the Adult Day Services Program every Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. The program was developed as a way to care for the frail elderly and persons with a memory loss who shouldn’t be left unattended or who enjoy stimulating activities. ADAKC offers a meaningful and safe situation outside of the home for participants and needed relief time for their care givers. The program includes limited physical exercise, fellowship, community involvement, arts and crafts, music, reminiscing, guest entertainers, support services, meals, and is by suggested donation of $20 per day, not required. The program is staffed by caring, trained respite coordinators, program assistants and volunteers. Call 661-393-8871 or 661-301-6154 for more information.

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Lake Isabella - 55+ Community refurbished 2bd/2ba dble wide w/patio. $607/mo + sec. deposit. (760) 964-2514 ___________________________

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KYT & FAMILY Painting, weed abatement, tree trimming, small engine & concrete repair, hauling, prof. carpet cleaning, 25 yrs in the KRV, Licensed. (760) 549-3468 & (760) 376-2031

Chuck Barbee - Still & Video PHOTOGRAPHY Portraits - Family Events Equestrian - Historical Photo Scanning & Restoration Transfers to DVD & CD

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Local & Out of Town Service Please Don’t Drink & Drive! Wofford Heights-Sites in quiet Senior Park, with laundry facilities & fish house. Walk to lake. $278/mo includes water and trash. Call Terry 760-549-9260 ___________________________ RV spaces with private beach. Camp Kernville, 24 Sirretta St. Walking distance to downtown. 760-376-2345

Ray’s Painting & Decorating Interior/Exterior Painting Wall Coverings “Lowest Rates in the KRV” (760) 417-9797 or (760) 378-2097 ___________________________ Upholstery Repairs Clothing Alterations (559) 936-112

Lake Isabella - NICE 1 bd single wide MH with expando room in 55+ Community. $507/ mo + security deposit. (760) 964-2514 ___________________________ Kernville -1 bd apt w/wood burning stove, $450/mo + electric. Close to downtown, access to private beach. Camp Kernville, 24 Sirretta St. (760) 376-2345 ___________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/1ba home @ 2908 Claire St. w/double car garage, very attractive. Avail. now. Applications by e-mail. $750.mo + dep. 562-441-5181 ___________________________ Wofford Heights - was an old motel. Zoned commercial. Multiple possibilities. Open to all ideas. (760) 220-8787 ___________________________ Bodfish - 2bd/2ba, fully fenced, $650/mo. (661) 435-1060 Yard/Rummage Sales Eastern Star Annual Rummage Sale - Fri, 2/28 & Sat, 3/1. 8am4pm @ the Masonic Lodge, 562 James Rd., Kernville ___________________________ 5 Betty Lane, Wofford Heights Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun - 9am to 3pm Honda mini-bike, tools, household items, clothes, books, videos, jewelry, misc. items. ___________________________ Lake Isabella - Sat., Mar. 8th, 8am, Mt. View Baptist Gym, 2959 Erskine Creek Road. Lots of stuff! ___________________________

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HOME MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS Plaster & Stucco Patch • Painting Drywall Repair • Door Repairs Fence, Gate, Wall & Deck Repairs

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Heights - was an old Zoned commercial. possibilities. Open to (760) 220-8787

I buy Mobile Homes Cash- 24 Hrs Call Bert - (760) 964-2514

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Mark’s Mobile Computer Repair “We Travel to Your Location” •Repairs •Upgrades •Tuneups •Networking •Troubleshooting

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: DANCE XPRESS (2012- B2820) Street address of business: 3000 Mallview Road, #A1025, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of Business: 3000 Mallview Road, #A1025, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Nick Bean, 45922 Carlin, Posey, CA 93260 and Rebecca May Bean, 45922 Carlin, Posey, CA 93260. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 05/03/2012. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/08/2014. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Bojorquez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: February 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DANCE XPRESS (2014 - B0118). Street address of principal place of business: 3000 Mallview Road, #A1025, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: 3000 Mallview Road, #A1025, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANTS: Nick Morris Bean, 45922 Carlin Drive, Posey, CA 93260 and Rebecca Lynn Bean, 45922 Carlin Drive, Posey, CA 93260. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Rebecca L. Bean. This statement filed on 01/08/2014. Expires 01/08/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BAKERY ROYALE (2014 - B0438). Street address of principal place of business: 324 East Haloid Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of business: 324 East Haloid Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANTS: Shellie Antoinette

Moore, 324 East Haloid Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 and Makayla Jean Moore, 324 East Haloid Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. 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: Shellie A. Moore. This statement filed on 01/28/2014. Expires 01/28/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier February 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: CLOCK MASTERS (2014 - B0487). Street address of principal place of business: 7301 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: PO Box 644, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Edward Louis Gazo, 258 Lakeview Terrace, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Date the business commenced: 01/20/2014. Business is being conducted as an individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Edward Louis Gazo, (760) 376-3913. This statement filed on 01/29/2014. Expires 01/29/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: STOCKDALE PINES APARTMENTS (2014 - B0603). Street address of principal place of business: 5301 Lennox Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address of business: 5301 Lennox Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGISTRANT: Yun Schestag, 5301 Lennox Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Date the business commenced: 06/01/1990. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Yun Schestag. This statement filed on 02/04/2014. Expires 02/04/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2014. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: VINTAGE VAULT (2009- B6547) Street address of business: 121 Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of Business: 121 Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: MaRene Van Valkenburgh, 8353 West Drummond, Inyokern, CA 93527. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 10/14/2009. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 02/05/2014. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: February 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: THE VINTAGE VAULT (2014 B0495). Street address of principal place of business: 121 North Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of business: 121 North Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Angela M. Grandjean, 326 North Crestview Street, Inyokern, CA 93527. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2014.

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Camp Kernville - MH’s for sale Sp. #4-1959 Flamingo, 1bd/1ba, lg. patio, new a/c & carpet, $7,500. Sp. #24 - single wide w/2 prkng spots, enclsd patio-$4,500. 760-376-2345 24 Sirretta St., Kernville __________________________________

Sully & Associates Realty Ron Sullivan - Broker 6392 Wofford Blvd., Suite C Real Estate Agents Wanted Negotiable split (760) 600-5665 • (661) 717-4282

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, exterior paint. Was $12,999 - now $11,999. Call Russ 661-301-6209 ___________________________________

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YOU WIN! YOUR CHOICE! 2 Mobile Homes to choose from • Single wide 1/bd w/expando room. NICE! $6,500 cash. • Dbl wide w/patio & deck, 2bd 2ba, new carpet & blinds, $10,500 cash, NICE! 55+ Community - 760-379-2092 __________________________________ I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hours Call Bert - (760) 964-2514 __________________________________ Wofford Heights - For sale by owner Approx 900 sq ft, 2 bd/ 1ba double wide MH in private community off Old State Rd. Own your own lot. Has wash house for w/d hookups, well water. Nice & clean, great area, walking distance to Wofford Hts. $69,500. (661) 496-2883 for appt. __________________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/2bath double wide mobile home in adult park. Super nice! $25,000. 760-382-8647 __________________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/2ba double wide MH in adult park. Super nice! $25,000. 760382-8647

Would like to meet a non-smoking lady over 40 for a lasting relationship. Ed VanFleet, Wofford Hts (661) 444-0058 __________________________________ Single 69 year old male seeking a lady in my age group who enjoys camping, fishing and travel. I own my own home. Have fair income. I’m not heavy in Religion but live that lifestyle. Al, P. O. Box 732, Lake Isabella (760) 223-3460 __________________________________ Successful rich fun loving owner of the Bodfish Botanical Gardens, a solar electric company & six cars, looking for a slim, trim gal with long hair who owns a boat and likes to water ski in the nude. Lets get acquainted. Send e-mail to bobfishbob@hotmail.com. __________________________________ Pretty Special Package: Smart, healthy, 60, self-supporting, evolving woman seeks male w/similar attributes for fun & adventure. 760-378-2120 - ask for L __________________________________ Eve wants Adam - Do you dance, camp, swim, walk, read, garden & laugh a lot? Are you a really nice, honest & positive man? Call 760-379-2094 to meet Wonder Woman. _________________________________ Looking for life-long partner or partners of ether sex. Cost you very little, give lots of love. Find me at the Kern Valley Animal Shelter.

Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Angela M. Grandjean. This statement filed on 01/29/2014. Expires 01/29/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DELANO FIREARMS (2014 B0585). Street address of principal place of business: 2424 Siena Drive, Delano, CA 93215. Mailing address of business: 2424 Siena Drive, Delano, CA 93215. REGISTRANT: Henry Morales Vasquez, 2424 Siena Drive, Delano, CA 93215. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Henry Morales Vasquez. This statement filed on 02/03/2014. Expires 02/03/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: REDGLO FARM (2014 - B0527). Street address of principal place of business: 5511 South Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address of business: 5511 South Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANTS: Arnold Wood, 5511 South Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283 and Gloria Wood, 5511 South Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283 Date the business commenced: 02/01/2013. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Gloria Wood. This statement filed on 01/31/2014. Expires 01/31/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ACE SERVICE COMPANY (2014 - B0531). Street address of principal place of business: 9012 St. Jean Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 41745, Bakersfield, CA 93384. REGISTRANTS: David Wayne Raymond, 9012 St. Jean Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312 and Joan Raymond, 9012 St. Jean Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 02/04/2009. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section

17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: David W. Raymond. This statement filed on 01/31/2014. Expires 01/31/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 2014.

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• WESTERN EXPRESS RAILROAD •

Boots, Belles, & Bulls by Theme winner: Beverly Demetriff

Bob and Peg Bowen

• LOGO • Jeanette Rogers-Erickson

• OFFICE STAFF • Arianna Rogers & Lily Mason

• KICK–OFF DINNER • Sheryl Parmelle, Beverly Demetriff, Jeanette Rogers-Erickson, Sandi Johnstone and Nancy Lootens. Host – Elks Lodge

• SET-UP • Lanny Borthick, Tom Koch, Rex Keeling, Danny Wagner, Dustin Wagner, Al Curry, Jeremy Humphries, Im Demetriff, CJ Weghorst, Jimmy Smith, Troy Goins, Jeff Barlett, Toby Bencoma, George and Darlene Randall, High Sierra Crane, Kern County Parks and Recreation, Forest Service, Brad Alexander, Steve Nelson, and Lamont Mason.

• MUSIC • Set up: Kern River Radio, Frank Marotta, Brad Alexander Street Dance: Obsidian Opening Act: Allasso, Headliners: Rock Bottom Boys

• ADVERTISING • Kern Valley Sun, Kern River Courier, KGET-17, KBAK-29, KERO Channel 23, KMPH-58, The Fence Post, Kern River Radio, Bakersfield Californian

• PARADE •

Grand Marshalls: Charlie Erickson and Jeanette Rogers-Erickson, Parade Chairman Annette Pounds, Ed Pounds, SAL, Boy Scouts, South Fork Women's Club, Thank you to the Chamber Office workers, CHP, and Kern County Sheriff's Department.

• VIP’s •

Califonia State Senator Jean Fuller, 32nd District Representative Shannon Grove, 1st District Supervisor Mick Gleason, Assembly Woman Connie Conway, Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Man and Woman of the Year: Bob Burkhart and Patsy Malone Henry, Whiskey Flat Mayor 2013 Tony Julio

• Drivers •

Charlie Stewart, Clay Quiocho, Jerry England, Jim Prior, and Ed Babb

• CARNIVAL • US Forest Service, Al Watson, Artie Colson-Special Use Permits, Schoeppner Shows, Jay Norris, and Congressman Kevin McCarthy

• SECURITY • CHP, Kern County Sheriff's Department, Knight Security, & Middleton Security

• SPONSORSHIPS • Advance Beverage-Rodeo and all signs, Cowboy Bail Bonds, The Lodge at Painted Rock, Dan Samaniego, Three-Way Chevrolet-Parade, Renewable Resources-Train, Alta One-Rodeo, Pizza Barn-Rock Bottom Boys, Kern River Brewing Company-Root Beer & Cherry Cream Sodas, Gary Charlon-State Farm Insurance, Cheryl's Diner, Kern River Valley Gun Association, Kern Valley Golf Course, Applied Technology, Jordano's, Frito Lays, Kern River Corp, and all of our Frog Race Sponsors.

• Contest Judges and Helpers VIP • Breakfast, Info Booth & Root Beer Booth: Jenny Hanley, Charlie Bush, Trish Bush, Jenny Hanley, Gregg DeSantis, Lily Mason, Arianna Rogers, and Shannon Richie, Jane Smith, and Cindy Jewett. Frog Handlers: Chelsea Kent & Kaitlin Bush.

• ANNOUNCERS • KUZZ Radio Geoff Emery, Kern River Radio's Charlie Bush, and Dall Bunn

• MAYOR CANDIDATES • Rango Rocky and Nickel & Dime Nicole, Tony Julio, Ed Pounds, and Judy Dempsey-Banker Congratulations to Angela Hand-Winner or the wining bribe! Congratulation on your $500 KRV Shopping Spree!

• WILD WEST RODEO • Cotton Rosser, Cindy Rosser, Reno Rosser and the Flying U Rodeo. Kelsey Parker, Erin Blankenship, Marsha Kelpe, Brenda Smith, Randy Fieber, Ben and Teresa Rudnick, Stacey VanRensselair, Tony Cain, Tippy Tipton, Buck Shot Tipton, Jeramy Arehart, Jimmy Andreas, Tate Nagle, Levi Watts, AltaOne Ladies, Kern Valley Sun and Crew, Hollie Bennett, Blake Benett, Kayla McGee, Valerie Minoux, John Davis, Gregg DeSantis, Cal Water, SAL, Alexander Family, and the Camp Owen Boys.

• WHISKEY FLAT ENCAMPMENT • Camp Preparation: George and Darlene Randall and Crew (Jeff and Toby) for their unwavering support of our camp activities, providing Water Mule, and preparing the entire lower road encampment areas. Sheriff's Activities League (SAL) for their wood cutting assistance. US Forest Service, John Springer, for wood cutting permit efforts. Camp Wagons, Props and activities: Kernville Carriage Co. - Charlie, Raider and Passenger hauler Wagon Jim, Julie and Jessica Porter for providing mule packing demonstrations. John Spoon for playing circuit rider Jesse Lee Bennett and delivering a great sermon at our Sunday 10:00 am outdoor church service. Roger and Rosemarie McLaughlin for Chuckwagon and Cooking Camp meals. Lodge at the painted rock: Tom and Debbie Teofilo for seating materials Food/Drink Donations for Cowboy Dinners and Breakfasts: Sierra Gateway Market, Kernville - Mark Preston for Stew meat, etc. Primo Liquor - Duane and Sue for all the ice to keep our Chuck Wagon food fresh. Producers Dairy - Rudy for eggs, etc. Miscellaneous Camp Support: Kernville Chamber of Commerce for providing portable toilets and trash containers Pizza Barn- Brad Alexander, for providing Pizza for the SAL work-party and his direct and enthusiastic support. Neal Russell for judging Whiskey Flat Encampment. Kernville Chamber of Commerce, President, and Office staff. Kernville Chamber of Commerce, for providing "cut above" Award Plaques. Kern County Sheriff's Office. To all those that attended and participated in making this year's Whiskey Flat encampment and living history experience the most successful ever. Public Guests for their generous donations to help defray incidental expenses. You're all awesome. We thank each of you for your support in making this camp a superb living history experience for our visitors. We are humbled by the opportunity to serve this great community for the 11th consecutive year and look forward to our 12th anniversary at Whiskey Flat Encampment-2015. Mike Woodward, Producer, Whiskey Flat Encampment© Whiskey Flat Encampment 2014 Awards Directors award: "In Appreciation of 11 years unwavering support" George and Darlene Randal and Jeff Bartlett and Toby Bencoma Hall of Fame: Nathan Eddy and Elaine Moore Best Overall Encampment Trophy: Cheri Newsome Civil War Camp (2nd Kentucky) Best Impression: Pamela Yates Best Costume: Brian Sweeny Miner Camp Best Impression: Chema Lopez Best Costume: Torin Swinlano Cowboy Camp Best Impression: Olivia Landis Best Costume: Tim Dawson Mountain Man Camp Best Impression: Dee De Moore Best Costume: Cliff Whitehorse Indian Camp: Best Impression: Kim McQuain Best Costume: Kate Devries

• TRASH CLEAN-UP •

Joe Garcia and SAL, Lyle Walker, Camp Owens Boys, and the Alexander Family.

• CHAMBER BOARD of DIRECTORS • Cheryl Borthick, President, Chairman of Whiskey Flat Days Sheryl Parmelee, Vice-President, Kick-Off Dinner Chairman Brad Alexander, Bob Burkhart, John Davis, Beverly Demetriff, Steve Nelson, Annette Pounds, Jeanette Rogers-Erickson, Daniel Wagner, Kellee Scott and Tony Julio

Whiskey Flat Days 2014

was successful because of all of you and your positive attitudes that make our guests welcome. Thank you from your Kernville Chamber Board ~ working to promote the wonderful beauty and recreation we have available in the Kern River Valley. May we have a wonderful and prosperous 2015

Kernville Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 379 • 11447 Kernville Road Kernville, CA 93238-0397 • 760-376-2629 • Fax: 760-376-4371 • www.kernvillechamber.org