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weekend weather Friday high 61° Sunny Friday low 33° Mostly clear Saturday high 63° Sunny Saturday low 34° Mostly clear Sunday high 65° Sunny Sunday low 34° Mostly clear

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Low water levels in the Southfork of Isabella Lake exposes trees as if to be walking on water.

2 Rich history in Courier name 4 5 7 Mike Mencarmini Courier Columnist

BLM seeks nominations to Advisory Council Bureau of Land Management Special to the Courier The Bureau of Land Management in is seeking public nominations for three open positions on its Central California District Resource Advisory Council, which advises the BLM on public land issues. The BLM will consider the nominations until March 12.

The Central California RAC advises BLM officials for the Hollister, Mother Lode, Bakersfield and Bishop field offices.

The three RAC positions open in the Central California District are in the following categories: Category Two (one position) Representatives of nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations, archaeological and historical organizations, dispersed recreation activities, and wild horse and burro organizations.

Category Three (two positions) Representatives of state, county, or local elected office; representatives and employees of a state agency responsible for the management of natural resources; representatives of Indian Tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the RAC is organized; representatives and employees of academic institutions who are involved in natural sciences; and the public-at-large.

Nomination forms and additional information about the Central California RAC are available at www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/info/rac/ccrac.h tml Nominations should be to David Christy, BLM Central California District public affairs officer, 5152 Hillsdale Circle, El Dorado Hills, Calif. 95762, call 916-941-3146, e-mail dchristy@blm.gov

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the Southern Californian newspaper in the new town of Bakersfield (which eventually took over from Havilah as the county seat.)

Harrell said, "Age was given to the (Southern Editor's note: this week marks the beginCalifornian) by dating the paper back to the ning of the Kern River Courier's 9th year! In birth of The Courier. The Southern celebration of the Courier's 8th Birthday we Californian, then the Kern County bring you this story.

Californian, and later again in the early 1890s the Daily Californian!

Mike Devich And then in 1897 The Kern River Courier Bakersfield Californian as christened by myself."

When you pick The Californian was origiup your nally on 19th Street in weekly Bakersfield, but moved Courier, you into an office on Eye might be Street in 1901 (this was doing the before the current same thing peoEye Street location ple almost 150 was built in 1926 years ago did in . rier and they moved into the u this area. You see, in o C big time). Although still very ley 1866, Havilah, a goldeek W small, they had Associated Press mining town just over e h of t wire services and a linotype machine the hill from Kernville, e g t pa instead of having to set type by hand in was the biggest town fron e wooden trays. between Los Angeles and Th Harrell's daughter said later, "My mother Visalia. And their newspawent each day and kept the office open for per was also named the him. I have heard him say that he did everyCourier. thing on the paper except set the type and run There is a distinction, of course. Our weekthe press." ly Courier is called the Kern River Courier.

Harrell's daughter, Bernice Chipman, who The prior one was the Havilah Weekly was president of The Californian in the 1960s, Courier, which evolved into the biggest daily went on to say, "Dad wrote most of the news, paper here in Kern County, The Bakersfield did all the editorials, kept the books, read the Californian. (We can only hope that the Kern proofs and secured the ads. I remember that River Courier can be as big as The Californian his working hours were fantastic. On his bicysomeday.) cle he went to the office at 7 in the morning, The Havilah Courier was the first newspahome for a hurried lunch, back to work, home per in Kern County. The first issue was pubfor an hour at dinner, and then back to the lished Aug. 18, 1866. According to a story office again until late hours. If he did not go written in 1966 on the 100th anniversary of back he brought work home with him. He that auspicious occasion by The Californian's was never idle. When a friend died, he said Donald B. Fritts (great-grandson of Alfred "I'm so busy I can't go to his funeral."

Harrell, editor and publisher of The Today the Kern River Courier carries on Californian from 1897 to 1946), that first edithe tradition of the original Courier and tion was four pages and was printed on a Californian by bringing Kern River Valley Cottrell press that was driven by a steam area residents news, information and enterengine. tainment in a convenient, fun-to-read weekly Harrell himself stated in his articles in the paper. And it's a rarity in today's world - you Kern County Historical Society Quarterly that can pick it up for free. after six years the Courier was absorbed into Michael devich Kern River Courier

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kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 170,358 acre-feet Reservoir peak 361,709 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Kern Inflow at Kernville 427 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Lower Kern Outflow 511 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 476 cfs 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.

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Whiskey Flat Mayor campaign events ‘Calamity’s Jule’ aka: Julie Brueggeman supporting Every Teen Counts and Family Preservation Community Services Friday, Feb 3: Calamity’s Jule will be bartending at The Lode in Wofford Heights from 6 p.m. to midnight. Have the mayor candidate make your drink.

Order a “Calamity” or a “Jule.”

Saturday, Feb 4: ETC birthday bash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come see Bumblebee from the Transformers Movie and the Kern County Fire

Department. Everyone welcome. Bring your family and friends.

Sunday, Feb 5: Super Bowl bar hopping. Come out and catch Calamity’s Jule!

‘Flower Filly’ Sue aka: Sue Rumsower supporting the Sheriff’s Activities League Editors note: As of The Couier Calendar deadline, no new Whiskey Flat Mayor campaign events were submitted.

Regular activities

Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-1830.

■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606.

■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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Wednesdays

■ 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 #2, Lake Isabella. 760417-2272.

■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0848.

■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.

■ 10 - 11 a.m., Hospice Grief Support Group, 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. Open to all.

(661) 760-410-1010.

■ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., AA, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and Lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 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, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant, 16575 Hwy 178, Weldon.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.

■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Saturdays

■ 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.

■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Centennial Groupy, 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. 760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays

■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to the public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760379-3877.

■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, open to the public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-3793394.

■ 10 a.m. - Al Anon, 113 Dawson Dr., Wofford Hts. 760-376-6136.

Mondays

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206.

■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043.

■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon., Board; 4th Mon., membership), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.

■ 5 - 7 p.m., Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 760-379-3394.

■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-3764461.

■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.

■ 7 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.

■ 7 p.m., AA, 113 Dawson Dr., Wofford Hts. 760-376-6136.

■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, Kern Valley Hospital Cafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760379-8985.

Tuesdays

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

■ 9:30 - 11a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella.

760-379-2556.

■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129.

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249.

■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.

Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish

■ 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. 760-379-9921.

■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.

■ 9:30 - 11 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 760379-2556.

■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.

■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-4249.

■ 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. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Room, Lake Isabella.

760-379-5086.

■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band.

■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.

Thursdays

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 8:30 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.

■ 9:30 a.m. (2nd Thu.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. 2nd Thurs. For women.

■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Woman’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.

■ 5 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republicans of Kern Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3783602.

■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, Ewing’s restaurant, Kernville.

■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella.

Weigh-in 5:30 p.m.

■ 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.

■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon Kern Valley Hospital, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Bingo Guide

■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa ■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Woman’s Club, Fay Ranch Rd., Weldon ■ Sunday, 1 p.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 sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information, or meeting times have changed. noted.

Nuui Cunni Farmers Market, February 4 The Kern River Paiute Council invites you to visit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Market on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., for your fruit and produce needs. Local honey, fresh eggs, healing native plant salves and teas, plus locally grown produce. There is still a great assortment of native plants that can be planted now.

Located at 2600 Highway 155, between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area. For more information please contact the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center, 760549-0800 or email them at nuuicunni@ earthlink.net.

Lakeshore Farmers Market, February 4 Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, this market features locally grown certified fruit, produce, eggs and honey. Shade-grown, fair-traded coffee from Café Mam might be late this week. Abundant Harvest Organics pick up time is from 9:30 a.m. to noon. It is held at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Heights Blvd., Wofford Heights.

EBT/SNAP/ CalFresh cards accepted. For information call David Dills, 760-812-7833 or email OnyxCollector@aol.com. This week: fundraising bake sale for KVHS’s Exploring Careers in Health Occupations Academy (ECHO). Whiskey Flat Mayoral Candidate Calamity’s Jule will be taking bribes.

KRV CERT first aid and CPR classes, February 4 Dean Ott and Tom Klein from the Kern River Valley Community Emergency Response Team will be teaching the Red Cross First Aid and CPR classes on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 3701 Shure Street in Lake Isabella. The cost of these classes is as follows: for only First Aid or CPR the cost is $30; for both First Aid and CPR the cost is $45. To sign up, contact Tom Klein at 760-379-2797.

KV Indian Community Meeting, February 4 Kern Valley Indian Community quarterly meeting and thanksgiving dinner will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. at the Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. Guests will include Rick Larson, district ranger, Kern River Ranger District, and Dirk Charley, tribal liaison, Sequoia National Forest. Dinner will be provided by the Council. Please bring salad or dessert and a raffle item.

Bring any gently used household items and clothing to share.

A Night for Katie, February 4 A fundraiser for the Hester family, will be held at 3 and 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4.

This will be a night of dancing, fun and remembrance. There will be a snack bar and live music from the Wallace DJs. Suggested donation: $10. Kernville Elementary School, 13550 Sierra Way, Kernville. For more information, contact the Whitman Dance Studio at 760-3790033. A trust fund for Hester’s daughters, Emily and Shawna, has been set up at AltaOne Federal Credit Union. Any amount is welcome and appreciated and can be dropped off at any Alta One branch with the notation that it is for the Hester Family.

Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast, February 5 The Kern River Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald’s), Lake Isabella, is serving breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. On the second Sunday of every month, eggs benedict are featured. On the third Sunday of every month, crepes are featured. For more information, call 760-379-3877.

Public meeting to discuss OHV grant funding, February 6 On Monday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m., the Kern

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Astronomical thank you to “Man of the Year” The Kern River Valley Astronomy Club would like to send an astronomical thank you to “Man of the Year” Richard Rowe for his galactic efforts to preserve our dark skies above the Kern River Valley.

Richard Burdge Kern River Valley Astronomy Club.com P.S. Attend a Star Party!

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Eastern Star members deliver comfort items Members of Eastern Star Chapter 643 delivered comfort items to the Burlington and Kern Village Senior Homes, the extended care section of Kern Valley Hospital and to God’s Storehouse as well as to CBCC cancer center in Bakersfield. Items included 269 handmade gifts which the Cancer Sewing Group of the Chapter had made. They also delivered items to the Eastern Star Senior Living Community in Yorba Linda. This group meets the third Tuesday of each month at the Masonic Lodge in Kernville and everyone is invited to join them. Donations of fabric, yarn, thread and stuffing or batting are always appreciated. Chapter 643 is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Anyone interested in membership is invited to call Sue McKinney at 760-3766962.

SCE proposes improvements on roads The Sequoia National Forest is in the process of reviewing proposals submitted by Southern California Edison to make improvements to several access roads within the Kern River No. 1, Borel and Kern River No. 3, Hydroelectric Projects located off Highway 178, near Kernville in Kern and Tulare Counties.

Improvements to the KR1, Borel and KR3 access road facilities will include the following projects: the Borel and KR1 Roads and Culverts Project which proposes standard maintenance of existing road and culvert structures within the Borel and KR1 Hydroelectric Projects; the Forebay Road Geotechnical Investigation involving excavation and/or coring along the KR3 Forebay Road; and the KR3 Flowline Roads Improvement Project involving excavation, rock blasting and/or installation of retaining structures in select locations along five flowline access roads.

The Borel and KR1 Roads and Culverts Project will begin as soon as possible during the dry season. The Forebay Road Geotechnical Investigation will take approximately two weeks, and will also begin as soon as possible. The KR3 Flowline Roads Improvement Project is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2012, and is expected to take approximately nine months. All projects are contingent upon contractor availability and necessary permits and approvals.

Copies of the proposals can be obtained by writing to the Sequoia National Forest Office, 1839 South Newcomb St., Porterville, CA 93257 or by calling Roger Porter at 559-784-1500, extension1136.

REVA Calendar Starting Wednesday, Feb. 1, REVA’s 2012 “Pets of The Kern River Valley” 12month calendar will be available to the public for $15; however, a bulk business discount is available. Included in this professional photographic work of art are local pets’ pictures and their stories, along with 12 unique seasonal scenes of The Kern River Valley. This fund raiser is to raise funds to equip a 32-foot non-profit, low-cost spay and neuter mobile veterinary clinic for the Valley.

REVA, Inc. (Responsible, Ethical, Volunteers for Animals, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Contact Frances at 760-299-3222 or 760-378-3101 or see: revapets.org and facebook.com/revacares.

Fishing Derby applications now available The entry forms for the 2012 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby are online and available for download.

The link is at: http://www.isabellafishingderby.com/2012_derby_app.pdf. For more information on the 23rd annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby or to enter online, please visit: http://www.isabellafishingderby.com.

Lots of Lard Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

than 1,000 grams of salt and a dash of sugar.

I haven’t even groused about Looking back carbs and whether they should be over the years, I greeted or avoided. As an aside, noticed, as a when I picked this small can of pork youngster, and and beans off the shelf, I noticed into early adultthat a warning on the bottom says, hood that I never “Best if used by January, 2009.” worried about Oh great! Another worry! what I was eating.

Even knowing all of the above, I I didn’t care thought how much fun it would be how much fat was for just one day to eat all of the Middleworth included in the foods that I know aren’t good for ingredients. I only me, but taste great. On that day I cared what it tasted like and how would start breakfast with caffinated easy it was to get. Breakfast was coffee; a heated, buttered bear claw usually greasy potatoes, bacon, and a waffle with syrup and crisp eggs, salt, buttered toast, caffeinatbacon. For lunch I’d have a bacon ed coffee and and fried egg lots of sugar. I sandwich, “...if I liked it, I bought it and ate it.” with potato never gave a thought to, or --Rod Middleworth chips and a had anyone sugar-laden say, that this cola. For a stuff wasn’t good for me. snack between lunch and dinner, I’d As years passed, I heard more like a sour cream and clam dip with and more about the contents of chips. For dinner, I would have fried what I ate. Until then, if I liked it, I chicken soaked in buttermilk and bought it and ate it. fried in lard, French fries deep fried Well, times have changed and in melted Crisco, and a buttered ear now I worry and read the small of salted, sweet corn. Then I would print on food items I buy. I am bom- polish it off with apple pie and a barded by radio, television and crust made with lard and topped magazine articles, warning me with cheese. about saturated fats, salt and sugar.

But.... in reality, I’ll probably settle Now I am more careful about for a salad and a diet coke. what I eat. For instance, I am holding a personal size can of pork and Wofford Heights resident Rod beans (along with 31 unseen ingreMiddleworth, a retired security mandients). If I eat the contents of this ager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor tiny 8-ounce can, I will consume for the local AARP Driver Safety 230 calories, 50 grams of fat, more Program.

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Library Activities for February The Kern River Valley branch of the Kern County Library will continue “Toddler Time” every Thursday at 11:15 a.m. This special time of interactive stories is designed with your toddler in mind. Help your child succeed in life by providing them with a love for books at an early age.

The KRV branch will also be holding a story time for children up to third grade on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 3:30 p.m. This month we will be reading stories to answer the question: “Why Do I Love My Library?”

Don’t forget the Kernville Branch! For February: “Saddle Up & Read” on Friday, Feb. 24 at 10:30 a.m. This is a fun story time for children up to third grade with a western twist.

In addition, the KRV branch will be continuing “Loop Together, a time of crochet & knitting” on Tuesday, Feb. 7 and Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 4 p.m.

Do you have a desire to learn about computers? Contact the Isabella Branch for information on their basic computer classes offered on Thursdays and Saturdays by appointment. They are also offering guitar lessons by appointment. Contact the branch for more information at 760-549-2083.

Keep up with all the programs, events and news concerning our local libraries by calling the KRV Branch at 760-549-2083 or logging onto the library’s FaceBook page, www.facebook.com/KRVLibraries or at our website www.kerncountylibrary.org

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Remove and drain on paper towels.

4. Add to saucepan with hot sauce mixture. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.

5. Serve accompanied with celery sticks cut into 4 inch lengths and filled with a mixture of half blue cheese and half cream cheese, with a pinch of celery seed (optional).

6. A bowl of the remaining hot sauce mixture can be provided to each guest for dipping.

2-3 lbs wings, fresh or frozen (thawed) ½ cup Frank’s red hot sauce ½ cup butter, melted 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ large onion, quartered 1 ¼ small red pepper peanut or vegetable oil, for frying 1. Prepare sauce: melt butter, add minced garlic. Simmer over very low heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir in hot sauce. Keep warm.

2. Wash and dry wings (thaw first, if frozen). Heat oil to 375 degrees and add hot pepper and quartered onion to flavor the oil.

Remove, using a slotted spoon, when browned.

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Bodfish Bob’s Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce 3 T dijon mustard 2 T honey 1 T cider vinegar 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste 1/2 cup vegetable oil Whisk the mustard, honey, cider vinegar, black pepper and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl. Slowly pour the oil in a steady stream into the mustard mixture while whisking vigorously until the oil is completely incorporated.

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By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “Take Shelter” (R) — This chilling drama about a man and his fears is quiet, slow, gripping and hard to forget. Curtis (Michael Shannon) is a husband and father in small-town Ohio who starts having apocalyptic nightmares. The sense of dread seeps into his waking life as he quietly becomes obsessed with rebuilding an old tornado shelter in the backyard.

Turmoil surfaces as his wife, his friends and his community start to doubt his sanity and his ability to care for his daughter.

Shannon knocks it out of the park, playing a good man with a quiet demeanor who is unable to cope with what’s inside. The audience is pulled into his uneasiness as the man who is acting on intuition and compulsion goes further down the rabbit hole.

“The Rum Diary” (R) — Adapted from an early novel by madman journalist Hunter S. Thompson, this romp doesn’t seem to live up to the absurdity of its story and characters. Johnny Depp plays Paul Kemp, an American writer who dives into the lush paradise of 1960s Puerto Rico with the intention of becoming a respected newsman at a local paper. An American big shot (Aaron Eckhart) picks Kemp to polish the story of his shady land deal. Things (are supposed to) kick off when Eckhart’s blond bombshell of a fiancee takes a keen interest in the journalist, who already has his own ideas about how to portray the hungry capitalists circling the island.

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The plot plods along as even the most outrageous acts of Kemp and his fellow burnout journalists seem tamed by lazy film-

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“Paranormal Activity 3” (R) — The franchise jumps into prequel mode and takes the found-footage poltergeist story back to 1988. Like the previous films, this one takes the angle of homemade tapes made by a family trying to catch a glimpse the thing that goes bump in the night. Though there’s only so much gas left in the tank at this point in the series, “Paranormal Activity 3” produces the startling jumps and creepy chills that audiences come for.

“American Teacher” (NR) — Through the lives of four different teachers, each encountering a career milestone, this documentary examines the American education system as it stands today.

Interviews with students, teachers and experts are supplemented with statistics and charts to paint a broad picture rooted in human stories. The view isn’t a rosy one; fundamental issues dog the system and leave some students tragically underserved. Anybody who wants to look behind the curtain at just what’s going on with our schools should pick up this heartbreaking documentary. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Courier Antler, Fin & Feather Report Les Bukian of Los Angeles displays a 13.5 pound catfish caught Friday of last week on power bait at French Gulch.

Advice to volunteers Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

Land Acquisition: providing ecosystem services U.S. Forest Service Special to the Courier More than 192 million acres of public land are managed as national forests and grasslands. The protection of these lands and resources is a fundamental Forest Service responsibility.

Through direct land management practices the land acquisition program enables the agency to better manage Federal lands within or adjacent to national forest boundaries. The pro-

gram acquires high priority land that provides and maintains access to National Forests, and protects the quality of scientific, scenic, historical, environmental, air, water, and archeological values of National Forests.

Most important land acquisitions provide direct ecosystem services for humans such as water, wood and fiber, intact ecosystems for wildlife travel corridors, and additional protection of mountain watersheds that benefit people, fish, and plant habitats.

Kern River Valley information Emergencies

call ■ Ambulance ■ Fire ■ Law Enforcement ■ Search & Rescue ■ Lake Patrol ■ Forest Service

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Sheriff/CHP Substation 7046 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella Weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. business calls only, 760-549-2100

Kern County Fire Stations Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business calls only, 760-376-2219 Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella business calls only, 760-379-2626 Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only, 760-378-3055

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

Recreation information U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive.

760-379-5646 Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.

General infomation Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella (across from Senior Center) 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

I would like to apologize for no article the last two weeks. I guess I am no different than anyone else. I had some health problems, actually I had double pneumonia. I also had three deaths within a hundred Mencarini yards of my home, and to add insult to injury the state of California raided my bank account by mistake and left me with a mere 33 dollars for the first month of the year. So I learned some things and made a promise to myself to live by the lessons learned.

In our lifetime we deal with people and situations differently as we mature, but some times things fall between the cracks, and we tend to just let them stay there. Case in point, I have given un-countable hours of my time to the hatchery over the past 10 years. The best times were when Greg Kollenborn and Ted Panos who were the previous staff of this beloved institution.

This is not a case of sour grapes, but a reply to the many questions I have been asked over the last couple of months. At this point in my life, I see no need in pursuing a volunteer

position with any group that does not respect someone who is willing to give more for free than those who are paid to perform the same tasks.

Sometimes in life we are asked to do a bit more than is required, and these are the times that our character grows or it reveals our true character. I have been a dedicated supporter of anything the hatchery has done or proposed to do. I also have done anything that was asked of me when possible. So a recent situation has me perplexed. The details are not necessary. I can not say what happened to me will or has happened to anyone else, but make sure in any endeavor in which you give your time freely that you are respected and treated with dignity. It is time out of your daily life that you are giving and your time is worth a lot.

Please let me reiterate. I have a special love for the K.R.F.H. and hope that one day things will be different.

The local trout bite is in high gear with reports of fish at all of the usual spots: Boulder Gulch, Paradise Cove, B.S. Beach, Kissack Cove, etc. Power Bait is the bait of choice. The catfish bite was good for this angler as he shows off this 13.5 pounder.

Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and a volunteer at the Kern River Fish Hatchery. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier, office@kernrivercourier.com.

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Kern River Faith Brenda L. (Johnson) McGowen January 8, 1967 - January 21, 2012

Brenda was born in Bakersfield, California and passed away in Southlake at the home of her brother Jack, from pancreatic cancer. Brenda went to be with our Lord on January 21, 2012.

Brenda is survived by her parents Michael and Judy Deems; her brother Jack and Kelly Johnson, all of Southlake; her sister Michelle Deems and nephew Logan, of Bakersfield. Brenda is also survived by her four children: Jessica, Ralph, Sarah and Joshua McGowen, all of Ridgecrest and a special grandson, Jaden. She is also survived by lots of wonderful aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins.

Brenda spent most of her time at Cerro Coso College in Lake Isabella where she had many special friends and was due to graduate this May in Human Services.

Brenda was a very special person who always found happiness and joy in the simple things and was one to always see the rainbow and never the falling rain. We will miss her very much.

A special potluck memorial is planned for Saturday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. at the home of her brother Jack Johnson, 8933 Main St. Southlake (down the street from the swap meet) off Highway 178.

Donations are being accepted on Brenda’s behalf to help her family pay the funeral costs. A special thanks is extended to Odyssey Hospice for their care and compassion with her care. Forever loved and never forgotten.

Glenford J. Smith February 15, 1937 - January 12, 2012 Glenford J. Smith, owner of the Pinewood Mobile Home Park, left our world for eternity with Jesus on January 12, 2012. He had several serious health issues this past year, the last being complications from double pneumonia.

Born in Long Beach, Glen attended Inglewood High School and then began the first of many careers. Hiring on with an aircraft interiors company in El Segundo, he lead the structural remodeling and maintenance crews as the company grew to more than 1,500 employees.

From that company, Glen started his self-employment phase of producing exceptionally creative solutions remodeling homes in Southern California. During those years, Glen became aware of a musical talent that launched a 25-year career of singing, and his band, “Glen Smith’s Country Conspiracy,” but he still “kept his day job.” His musical talent brought enjoyment and friends wherever he went.

Glen’s amazing combination of talents working creatively with his hands and his enthusiasm for life and accomplishment, showed in all he did. From working on his classic cars, shooting the breeze with other “rodders,” riding his motorcycle, or driving his motor home. No matter how long the trip, or where, his heart and life were looking towards the next horizon, or project.

Glen is survived by his wife of about one year, Josanne. He is also survived by daughter Glenna Egan; grandchildren Lisa and Mark Egan of Pleasanton; son David Tirello of Lake Elsinore; sister Susie Smith of Orange; and stepdaughters Caryn Yeager of Eagle, CO and Cindy Jacobs of Bakersfield.

Services are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella. In lieu of flowers, it was Glen’s desire for contributions made to “Christmas in Kernville,” which he supported. Send contributions to George/Darlene Randall, P.O. Box 490, Kernville, CA 93238.

Dearest Glen, Although our time together was short and for most of it, you were not well, God blessed us with love, understanding and a deep desire to enjoy what He had given us. I miss you, I love you.

Your Babydoll, Josanne

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Where have the mighty gone?

Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville

Then Gideon said to God, "If Thou wilt deliver Israel through me, as Thou has spoken . . ."

- Judges 6:36 Duitsman If there is any amount of circumspection by which we are living our days, it does not take a lot of imagination to see storm clouds on the horizon and moving fast in our direction. Certainly every generation faces crisis beyond the ability to control, and it appears that our current generation will not be spared our opportunity to learn life’s eternal lessons. Never mind the fiscal or political cyclones that are swirling to a greater or lesser degree, these are small potatoes and while they often appear much larger than they are, these are but signposts that can point us in the right direction.

Forget about the myriad of issues that appear to stand in life’s way, for as tsunami-like as these may affect us, this season’s crop will be replaced by yet another as we move down the road. As we take another peek at the life of Gideon, may we look a bit deeper than the obvious signs and wonders that took place, and see issues of the heart that were and are primary as the Father deals with His children in the affairs of

Valley places of worship Kernville Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville Service Sunday 9:30 a.m.

(760) 223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Service — 10:45 a.m..

(760) 376-6403 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m.

(760) 376-2751 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

(760) 417-2014 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

(760) 376-6362 St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church Services held at Kernville United Methodist Church Sundays 11 a.m.

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Delores Mae Grove Delores Mae Grove, 79, of Wofford Heights, passed away in Wofford Heights on January 19, 2012. Funeral at the Lake Isabella Funeral Home, February 11, 2012 at 2 p.m. at 6048 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. 760-379-5006

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their life. As we are willing to do so, we will see within our own experience what we are really up against, and what can work remarkable change within us What Gideon was faced with may indeed have looked like the sociopolitical happenings of the day, but this was just not the case as the invading Midianites marauded around and wreaked havoc on Israel’s landscape. While the miraculous deliverance promised and worked by the hand of the Almighty may have been just what the doctor ordered for these oppressed people, they, like us so many years later, were tempted then to overlook the primary, and be captivated by the secondary.

Talk about a movie where the plot is given away within the first 30 seconds, there is simply no suspense when wondering if the people of God would mess everything up, yet the power of God would work His purpose in spite of the attending unbelief. Might it not have struck them as odd that the God of all wonders would include them in the process of deliverance, when He could have so much more easily have accomplished the same thing in a much easier fashion by circumventing their hard and unbelieving hearts?

Of a course the answer is yes, but that would miss the primary point that the Holy Spirit is committed to teach His children through a lifetime of loving lessons.

Family Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

(760) 376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

(760) 376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.

(760) 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10 a.m.

(760) 376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (760) 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. Wed. 5:30 p.m.

(760) 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

(760) 379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 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 Sunday Services 11 a.m.

(760) 379-2343

Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

(760) 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

(760) 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m.

(760) 379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Worship Sunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m.

Bible study Sun. 10 a.m.

Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m.

(760) 379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m.

Wed. Service 6 p.m. (760) 379-5819

Mt. Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

(760) 379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m.

(760) 379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m.

(760) 379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

(760) 379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m.

(760) 379-6360

Southlake Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

(760) 378-3780 He Cares Fellowship 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake Services Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

(760) 379-6935 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon Sunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

(760) 378-2321 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

(760) 378-4964 Church listings are free. Please contact the Courier office.

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“A man can sleep around, no questions asked, but if a woman makes nineteen or twenty mistakes she’s a tramp.”

-- Joan Rivers

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Salome’s Stars ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19)Instead of trying to “ram” your ideas through to an unreceptive audience, stand back and wait for a more favorable environment later this month.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Job commitments call for you to charge into those problem-plagued projects and get them into shape. Then go ahead and enjoy your expanding social life.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The pressures of the workplace are beginning to ease. While you still need to stay connected to your ongoing commitments, you’ll be able to take more time to relax with family and friends.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might feel that you need to prove how much you can do. But be careful not to take on more than you can handle, or you risk being bogged down.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Financially it could be a little tight for a while. So resist the urge to splurge on things you don’t really need. There will be time enough to indulge yourself when the money squeeze eases later this month.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You demand trust from others. But someone is creating a situation that could put your own trustworthiness in question. Keep all lines of communication open.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A problem delays the recognition that you hoped to receive for your hard work. But all will soon be resolved. Make patience your watchword this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Those wonderful ideas could expand your workplace prospects and ultimately lead you on a new career path. Your personal life also opens up new vistas.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) So much seems to be swirling around you these days that you might find it hard to focus on priorities. Best advice: Take things one at a time, and you’ll get through them all.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Work out situations with what you have, and avoid the temptation to create complications where they don’t exist.

This applies both at home and in the workplace.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Febr. 18) Keep your keen senses open to possible changes in personal and/or professional situations. Knowing what might lie ahead gives you an edge on how to handle it.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) Personal pressures at work could create a problem with your performance. Best advice: Focus on the job ahead of you. If necessary, you can deal with the other issue later. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Trivia Test

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. MAPS: U.S. Interstate 10 ends in Los Angeles, but where does it begin on the East Coast?

2. SCIENCE: In 1959, physicist Richard Feynman was the first to propose what kind of technology (on a small scale)?

3. LITERATURE: What was Ernest Hemingway’s middle name?

4. MUSIC: What American folk-music group is famous for their song “Keep on the Sunny Side”?

5. MEDICAL TERMS: What is a more common name for the medical condition “pruritus”?

6. SPORTS: Where will the 2014 Olympic Winter Games be held?

7. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Brazil?

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1. Jacksonville, Fla. 2. Nanotechnology 3. Miller 4. The Carter Family 5. Itching 6. Sochi, Russia 7. Brasilia

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Personal, Business, Corporate (760) 549-0270 / (760) 417-0392 __________________________ LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC Quality Work Fair Prices Call Ross (760) 981-3361 License #708148 __________________________ ART'S ELECTRIC Locally owned - Free Estimates Always on Time!

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Wofford Heights - Sites available in quiet park with lake views, laundry facilities & fish house. $250/mo inclds water & trash. Call Jody @ 760-376-3228 ___________________________ QUIET, SHADY RV SPACE Up to 30' with full hookup Weekly/Week-end/Monthly (760) 223-0178 Mobile Homes For Sale

Since 1995 - M.L. LUDIKER ARTWORK & DESIGN 760-376-2177 www.kernvalley.com/mike

Nice 2/bd-2/ba dbl wide mobile home w/carport, patio & deck. $14,995. Quiet 55+ park. (760) 379-2092 ___________________________ MOVING? - Across Town or The Nation - Kernville Moving and Storage (760) 379-2714 or (760) 417-0465 CAL.PU.CT 189998 ___________________________ Kernville - 2+bd/1ba single MH w/expanding porch, 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 ___________________________ Wofford Hts - 1bd MH w/den, Sp#3 in Sportsman TP, 224 Cypress Lane, front row w/view of lake, Must See! to appreciate Only asking $14K. See manager or call owner (424) 772-6594 ___________________________ Mt. Mesa - Two NICE 2 bd mobile homes. Fenced yard, 2 decks, shop or shed. Call (760) 549-0173 Rev. Brown.

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_________________________ Chuck Barbee - Still & Video PHOTOGRAPHY Portraits - Family Events Equestrian - Historical Photo Scanning & Restoration Transfers to DVD & CD 760-376-8784

__________________________ Hammer Dulcimer Lessons Don’t have to read notes Learn a song each visit Call Jeannie (661) 536-8414 __________________________ HOVARTER TAX SERVICE Accuate Income Tax Preparation 12604 Mt. Mesa Road Lake Isabella (760) 379-4946 ___________________________ CUSTOM WEBSITES & SEO

Secured Fenced Storage for motorhomes, RV’s, trailers, etc.....on Web Ave, 1 block East of Lake Isabella Blvd. Call (760) 417-9441

Wofford Heights- Perfect professional office space available in Allen’s Plaza (W.H. Post Office) All new interior & carpets. Call 760-376-2733 for details.

Kernville - Hi-Ho 50+ MHP 2 bd / 2 ba Apts. $450/mo + dep & utilities.

760-376-2671 ___________________________ Lake Isabella - 55+ Community, 2bd/2ba dble wide w/patio, completely refurbished. $575 mo + security deposit. (760) 964-2514 ___________________________ Lake Isabella - 2 bd, 1 ba house, $700/mo + sec deposit, fenced yard, 2904 Claire St, Call (562) 441-5181 __________________________ Wofford Heights - 2bd, 2ba mobilehome with laundry room and carport. $650/mo plus deposit and utilities.

NO Pets, (760) 549-3468 ___________________________ Bodfish - 2 bd/1ba mobile home w/bus transportation in front, fenced yd, 1 dog ok, inclds w&d $650/mo, will pay $50 of utilities .

760-812-0841 ___________________________ Wofford Hts - 1 bd apt, walk to stores-park-movie-p.o. Parking for 1 vehicle, wtr/trsh pd, $410/ mo for 1 - $450/mo for 2, $600 dep.

760-376-3358 ___________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd, 1ba duplex $700/mo +sec. dep, wtr/trsh pd, inclds refrig, stove, w&d. Call 760-379-8560 or 760-379-1195 __________________________ HOUSE FOR RENT 3 bed with lake view $750 a month Call 760-417-2231 ___________________________ Kernville - Beautiful house for rent. 3/bd, 2/ba + garage + hot tub. $1,200/mo. Call or text Amanda.

(630) 383-9382 ___________________________ Wofford Heights - 40’ trailer w/separate bdrm, deck, storage, handicap ramp, partial lake view, wtr/trsh incl, 55+, $375mo.

Call Clint 310-489-5990 ___________________________ Wofford Heights - trailer for rent in quiet 55+ park, water/ trash included, $295/mo. Call Clint (310) 489-5990.

When she saw her 1st strands of gray hair.... she thought she’d dye!

February Sweetheart Smoothies “Cordially Yours” & “Chocolate Covered Strawberry”

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Calendar Continued from page 2 County Parks and Recreation Dept. will be conducting a meeting to obtain public input regarding distribution of Kern County’s Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Funding. The meeting will be at the Kern River Valley Veterans/Senior Building, room 1, located at 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

KRV Chamber membership Meeting, February 8 The Lake Isabella Chamber of Commerce will meet at the Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at noon. The meeting will include an update on March Career Day by Career Services Center’s Donna Moreno and from the Kern County Board of Trade, an update from Joanie Haenelt.

Isabella Market will be catering lunch.

The cost is $5 per person. The meeting is open to the public. RSVP either by phone at 760-379-5236.

Optimal Hospice volunteer orientation, February 9 Optimal Hospice Care is serving the hospice care needs of Kern Valley residents who are affected by terminal illness.

Optimal Hospice volunteers offer patients and families the gift of time and compassion, which allows the caregivers the opportunity to attend to errands and personal needs. If you have some time to make a difference in these lives, call to reserve your seat at the upcoming new volunteer orientation on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m., in the Kern Valley Optimal Hospice offices at 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd., suite E in Lake Isabella.

Hairstylists and seamstresses are also encouraged to call. Volunteer training is free and flexible. Call today and start your journey to a more fulfilled future.

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Operation Christmas Child collection celebration, February 11 The celebration will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10:30 a.m until noon, with lunch provided. The Greater Kern River Valley, is celebrating the 1,140 shoe boxes packed. The KRV and Walker Basin individuals and groups can meet at Family Life Center in Wofford Heights at 9 a.m. or at the Park & Ride in Lake Isabella at 9:15 a.m. to carpool/caravan to the event.

Please contact Irene Martinson, 760-4172279, for reservations.

Pregnancy Center Soup Bar fundraiser, February 11 The Lake Isabella Resource Center will be holding “Soup Bar” on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. The dinner consists of five different soups, plus salad, bread, dessert and drink. Presale tickets are $5, at the door $6, and children under 8 are $4.

Contact Colleen Conner 760-417-2209, Nancy Nelson 714-906-7755 or The Center at 760-379-8893.

To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, send the information to us by email or on paper, either in person or by mail (our address is on page 2). Must be received Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and space available. Submitted items deemed entirely or mostly business advertising will not be accepted. Some event information gathered from the chambers of commerce, KRVR or www.kernvalley. com

GED Test preparation volunteers needed A few more volunteer tutors are needed for the GED test preparation class that meets on Wednesdays, from 1 until 3 p.m., in Room 6 at Cerro Coso College.

Persons with at least a bachelor’s degree are preferred. For more information call Al Steuart at 760-376-1546 or 760-812-7559 or email asteuart@hughes.net.

Become an AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers are needed. AARP Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest, free, volunteerrun tax counseling and preparation service for middle- and low-income taxpayers. Special attention to those aged 60 and older. Volunteer as a tax assistance counselor or interviewer and/or a tax preparer. To join a great team of volunteers, call Judy Rowley at 760-793-0405 or Roland Danielson at 760-3798389. All materials and equipment will be furnished free.

Grants for bicycle facilities, advocacy The Bikes Belong Coalition is offering grants in two categories: facilities and advocacy. The facilities category is bicycle- and/or trail-specific, while the other category is primarily for large-scale bicycle advocacy initiatives. Eligible facility projects include paved bike paths, lanes, trails and bridges; end-of-trip facilities such as bike racks, parking and storage; mountain bike facilities; bike parks and BMX facilities. Eligible entities: nonprofit organizations whose missions are bicycle- and/or trail-specific, as well as public agencies and departments at the national, state, regional and local levels, are eligible for the facility category. Only organizations whose primary mission is bicycle advocacy are eligible for the advocacy category. The deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 29.

Maximum grant award is $10,000 and no information is provided on total available funding. Bikes Belong funding should not constitute 50 percent or more of a project’s budget. The website is www.bikesbelong.org/grants/applyfor-a-grant.

Child Care Provider Workshop New & experienced family child care providers can attend a free workshop focusing on "Taking Care of You" on Feb. 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Room A at Community Connection for Child Care, 2000 24th Street in Bakersfield. Although the workshop is free, registration is required and can be made by calling 661-8615330. The workshop will cover stress relievers, how to make time for yourself, how to separate business from personal life, creative ways to cope & how to live in the moment.

Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Outdoor Adornments (2012 - B0048), Street address of principal place of business: 6409 Charwood Place, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: 6409 Charwood Place, Bakersfield, CA 93306.

REGISTRANT: Sharon Richardson, 6409 Charwood Place, Bakersfield, CA 93306. A - Individual.

Date the business commenced: 11/17/2009. 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: Sharon Richardson. This statement filed on 01/04/2012. Expires 01/04/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier January 20, 27, February 3 and 10, 2012.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: ALL KERN APPRAISALS (2007-B5135) Street address of business: 9921 Grey Goose Street, Bakersfield, CA 93311; Mailing address of Business: 9921 Grey Goose Street, Bakersfield, CA 93311.

REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Jenny

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Recondo, 9921 Grey Goose Street, Bakersfield, CA 93311, Debbie Wood, 15956 Opus One Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314 and Michael Wood, 15956 Opus One Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314.

Original FBN Statement Filed on: 06/29/2007. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/11/2012.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk by M. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993).

Published by the Kern River Courier January 27, February 3, 10 and 17, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: All Kern Appraisals (2012 - B0239), Street address of principal place of business: 9921 Grey Goose Street, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address of business: 9921 Grey Goose Street, Bakersfield, CA 93311.

REGISTRANT: Jenny Recondo, 9921 Grey Goose Street, Bakersfield, CA 93311. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 06/29/2007. 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: Jenny Recondo. This statement filed on 01/11/2012. Expires 01/11/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By M. Dominguez.

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January 27, February 3, 10 and 17, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Lore's Loft (2012 - B0082), DBA#2: A Unique Boutique (2012) - B0083), Street address of principal place of business: 6 Tobias Street, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1165, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: Lore Hiney, 2101 Anchorage Avenue, PO Box 39, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 and William Hiney, 2101 Anchorage Avenue, PO Box 39, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. I - Husband and Wife. Date the business commenced: 04/01/2007. 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: Lore Hiney. This statement filed on 01/05/2012. Expires 01/05/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By M. Dominguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier January 27, February 3, 10 and 17, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Grace Family Community Church (2012 - B0458), Street address of principal place of business: 5945 Round Mountain Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 5945 Round

Mountain Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308.

REGISTRANTS: Dalton Lockman, 5945 Round Mountain Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308 and Robert Smith, 5945 Round Mountain Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308.

E Unincorporated Association. Date the business commenced: 01/15/2012.

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: Dalton Lockman. This statement filed on 01/23/2012. Expires 01/23/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Wicked Beautiful (2012 - B0453), DBA#2: Wicked Beautiful Salon (2012) B0454), Street address of principal place of business: 4138 Pico Trail, Frazier Park, CA 93225-1544. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1544, Frazier Park, CA 93225-1544.

REGISTRANT: Malinda Chadwick, P.O. Box 1544, Frazier Park, CA 93225-1544. A Individual. Date the business commenced: 01/20/2012. 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: Malinda Chadwick. This statement filed on 01/23/2012. Expires 01/23/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk.

By G. Di Prima.

Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: RWS Construction (2012 - B0463), Street address of principal place of business: 12410 Home Ranch Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 12410 Home Ranch Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Richard Sergent, 12410 Home Ranch Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. A 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 vio-

lation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Richard Sergent.

This statement filed on 01/23/2012. Expires 01/23/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By G. Di Prima.

Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Real Estate Evaluation Services (2012 B0523), Street address of principal place of business: 4040 Ming Avenue, Suite A, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address of business: 4040 Ming Avenue, Suite A, Bakersfield, CA 93309.

REGISTRANTS: Alan Lifquist, 6708 Noah Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308 and Alicia Lifquist, 6708 Noah Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. B - General Partnership. Date the business commenced: 01/31/2002. 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: Alan Lifquist. This statement filed on 01/24/2012. Expires 01/24/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk.

By G. DiPrima.

Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2012.

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Continued from page 1 The BLM's Resource Advisory Councils (RACs), composed of citizens chosen for their expertise in natural resource issues, help the Bureau carry out its stewardship of 245 million acres of public lands. The diverse membership of each RAC is aimed at achieving a balanced outlook that the BLM needs for its mission, which is to manage the public lands for multiple uses.

"I value the advice given to the BLM by these citizen-based Resource Advisory Committees, and I know that Interior Secretary Ken Salazar shares my view of their importance," said BLM Director Bob Abbey. "The people who live, work, and recreate near or on BLM-managed lands deserve a formal voice on public land issues, and their

input will enhance our agency's ability to manage the public lands for multiple uses while conserving resources for future generations."

Individuals may nominate themselves or others to serve on an advisory council. Nominees, who must be residents of the state or states where the RAC has jurisdiction, will be judged on the basis of their training, education, and knowledge of the council's geographical area. Nominees should also demonstrate a commitment to consensus building and collaborative decision making. All nominations must be accompanied by letters of reference from any represented interests or organizations; a completed background information nomination form; and any other information that speaks to the nominee's qualifications.

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DAVE FREELAND FOR FIRST DISTRICT SUPERVISOR

PO Box 143 Lake Isabella, CA 93240

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The following are some of the Kern River Valley small businesses who support Dave Freeland to become our next Kern County 1st District Supervisor.

All Valley Satellite - Lake Isabella Allen's Plaza - Wofford Heights Bernstein Painting - Mtn. Mesa Beyond Juice - Lake Isabella Charlie's Market - Wofford Heights Cheryl's Diner - Kernville Dave & Son Automotive Lake Isabella Denny Rushton D.D.S Lake Isabella Ernie's Auto Service Center Wofford Heights Farmers Insurance, Kellee ScottKernville Fire & Ice - Lake Isabella Golden State Surplus Lake Isabella GPS Mortgage - Kernville Hafenfeld Ranch - Weldon High Country Dozers - Weldon Hughes Enterprises - Mtn. Mesa Isabella Motors - Wofford Heights Isabella Supermarket Lake Isabella James Sierra Gateway Market Kernville James Sierra Gateway Market South Lake Jerry Sietsma Roofing - Mtn. Mesa Jewelry Mart - Lake Isabella Joseph M. Kent D.D.S., Inc. Mtn. Mesa Joughin Ranch - Mtn. Mesa Kern River Feed and Hay Lake Isabella Kern River Tours - Lake Isabella Kern Valley Automotive - Bodfish Kern Valley Telephone Co. Lake Isabella

Kern Valley Veterinary ClinicSouth Lake Kissack Ranch - Mtn. Mesa La Bella Salon - Lake Isabella Lakeside Realty - Lake Isabella Lambert's Plumbing Service Mtn. Mesa Lanny Borthick Construction Kernville L&M Lumber - Lake Isabella Mike Smith Construction Mtn. Mesa Mtn. Mesa Market - Mtn. Mesa My Sewing Room - Mtn. Mesa Napa Auto Parts - Lake Isabella Nelda's Diner - Lake Isabella Oden Tile - Mtn. Mesa Paradise Cove Restaurant Mtn. Mesa Pat Turnham Realty Wofford Heights Precision Automotive Lake Isabella Prince Financial Corp. - Kernville Prince Ranch - South Lake Sharon Rooney Insurance Lake Isabella Sierra Signs - Bodfish Sierra South - Kernville Super Look - Lake Isabella The Lodge at Painted Rock Lake Isabella Valley Office Emporium Lake Isabella Val's Beauty Shoppe Wofford Heights Western Fire Support Systems Alta Sierra William's Chiropractic Lake Isabella

If you are an individual or business owner who would also like to support Dave, please contact him at 760-549-3976 or his campaign manager Wes Williams at 760-223-1555. Support can come in the form of an endorsement, financial contribution, helping with campaign work and most importantly your vote on June 5.

I, along with my campaign committee want to thank my many supporters! I really appreciate your energy and enthusiasm in helping me successfully cross the finish line.

Campaign Committee Dave Freeland-Candidate Wes Williams-Campaign Manager Sharon Rooney-Treasurer Debbie Freeland LeAnn Williams Lanny & Cheryl Borthick Lloyd & Bea Smith

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