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Banner event The banner announcing Whiskey Flat Days is unfurled over Kernville Road in Kernville last Friday

by Steve Dale of High Sierra Crane.

Whiskey Flat Days is Friday, Feb. 14 through 17, Presidents’ Day weekend.

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College orchestrates new class Tap into your musical talents and good intonation by enrolling in the Cerro Coso Community Orchestra class being offered this spring.

Cerro Coso offers innovative, affordable and sophisticated opportunities for creative expression and performance through the Office of C o m m u n i t y Education.

This class is designed to be a performance class for the community. By the end of the class participants will know how to: perform as an ensemble, the music assigned, as a gift to the community and to further the music arts in the community; perform a variety of styles of music - classical and semi-classical music, music from the stage and movies, popular music, music from around the world and big-band/jazz arrangements; and perform in concert.

Bruce Brady will instruct the $50 course on Mondays from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Cerro Coso Kern Valley Campus. A 1985 graduate of Cal State University Northridge, Brady has a B.A. in Music.

He taught in the public school system as a band/orchestra/choir instructor and served as concert master for the Kern Valley C o m m u n i t y Orchestra and assistant conductor.

For more information on enrolling in C o m m u n i t y Education classes, visit the Cerro Coso Community College website: cerrocoso. edu or call the college Kern River Valley Campus at 760-379-5501. The class begins Monday, Jan. 27.

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Friday high 75° Sunny Friday low 39° Clear Saturday high 74° Sunny Saturday low 39° Mosly clear Sunday high 72° Sunny Sunday low 39° Mosly clear National Weather Service

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CPUC survey illustrates

High-speed need to connect Win Lievsay MCP+I, CCNP Courier Access

At the past two meetings of the Kern River Valley Revitalization group, as a board member, board member Eastern Sierra Connect Regional Broadband Consortium and Kern River Valley Revitalization appointed liason to cermercial providers for broadband internet solutions, I have led discussions about the internet broadband availability situation in the Kern River Valley.

We have reviewed the fact that our area does not have access to an Internet Service Provider

Richard Rowe Courier Special Last year, the Rotary Club of Kern River Valley honored four Kern Valley High School students: sophomores Louie Titcomb, Noelyn Guarneros, Shawna Hester and junior Chase Hawk. They were chosen to attend Rotary Youth Leadership Awards -- a four-day all-expenses-paid camp. Rotarian Ernie Anderson and his wife, Vera, accompanied the four students to and from District 5240’s RYLA Camp Ramah outside of Ojai.

It is time for interested students -- juniors and seniors -- to submit

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What does this mean?

Speeds in this range are required by businesses and users sharing a connection over many devices.

Businesses will not relocate to an area with-

applications for RYLA April 24 through 27. The deadlilne is Monday, Jan. 20.

An application form can be obtained at bit.ly/1ceEDxz which is a writeable PDF file, open, type in, print out and submit. For information, contact Luz Polcik at 661-803-2012 or luzeholguin@aol.com RYLA is a youth leadership program coordinated by Rotary Clubs around the world.

RYLA emphasizes leadership, citizenship and personal growth. It aims to demonstrate Rotary’s respect and concern for youth, provide an effective training experience for selected youth and

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out internet connection speeds in this range.

Schools, hospitals and retail establishments need these internet speeds.

You may have heard of “Digital 395,” This project is nearing completion and already Mammoth Lakes internet service has jumped

from 1-5 Mbps to 30 Mbps at no cost to the users. Other Digital 395 cities in the Eastern Sierra Corridor from Barstow to Reno will soon be receiving similar speed increases.

The KRV was left out of this project because Mediacom, our cable provider, told our county government that they would provide this same service by installing a 30+ mile fiber optic cable from Onyx to Inyokern plugging the KRV into Mediacom's Ridgecrest network.

Unfortunately, for the last several years,

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar.

Forest Service invites public to discuss the upper Kern River.

Bodfish Bob makes lemon recipes out of lemons.

Join in the fun & games on the Courier puzzle pages.

Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.

kern river water data: Wednesday 6 p.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 59,395 acre-feet 2013 Reservoir peak 106,783 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet

Photo submitted Louie Titcomb, Noelyn Guarneros, Shawna Hester and Chase Hawk with Rotary KRV past president Jim Davis

potential leaders, encourage leadership of youth by youth and recognize publicly young people who are rendering service to their communities.

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Published Fridays Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Publisher Michael Batelaan

Mayor Events

White Lighting, dancing and an auction of both men and women. Music starts at 9 p.m., and the auction will be held at 10 with raffles throughout the night.

“Nickel & Dime Nicole” Aka: Nicole Kent @ Kerville Saloon January 17 For a Nickel and Dime Auction, music by

@Dave’s Sports Bar January 18 Come and join Nickel and Dime Nicole for

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

■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272.

■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871.

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

■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

760-379-4112.

■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.

■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and Hot Rods, Sierra Vista Restaurant, Weldon.

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

■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

■ 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

Wednesdays

■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Center, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights.

■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.

■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7 p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 or Geraldine, 559-359-8953.

■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA 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.

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

■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138.

■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.

■ 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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Thursdays

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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

Tuesdays

■ 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.

Bingo Guide

■ 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 .

chicken poop bingo: $6 per square includes 1 bribe. The square with the most poop wins half the money. There will also be drink specials and 50/50 raffles, beer pong and tons of fun.. Sponsored by Sierra Gateway in Kernville. @ Harry’s Bar January 19 Join Nickel and Dime Nicole for a chili dog barbecue, raffle, football pool and more.

The barbecue is sponsored by Isabella Market.

“Rango Rocky Stone” Aka: Rocky Stone @El Portal Mexican Grill January 17 Join “Rango Rock Stone” at a dinner at El Portal Mexican Grill in Mountain Mesa on Friday, Jan. 17 from 5:30 p.m. until closing for 50/50 drawing, 30/30 Marline leveraction rifle tickets, Cow Plop Bingo tickets and lots of bribes. @ Eagles Lodge, Mountain Mesa January 24 Join “Rango Rocky Stone” for a “skat 31” tournament, food and prizes including 3030 rifle raffle, Cow Plop Bingo ticket sales, 50/50 rafle, fun, food and drink 6 to 10 p.m. @Kernville Saloon January 25 Join “Rango Rocky Stone” for 30-30 Rifle raffle, Cow Plop Bingo tickets, 50/50 rafle, fun, food and drink 6 p.m. until midnight.

Community ■ New Yu-gi-oh club January 17 A new Yu-gi-oh club will begin on Friday, Jan. 17 at 3:30 p.m. at the Kern River Valley branch library. The club is open to all skill levels and if needed, cards will be provided.

Call 760-549-2083.

■ KV Broncs basketball @Kern Valley January 17 Lady Broncs vs. Rosamond at 3 p.m. and boys at 4 p.m.

■ Nuui Cunni Farmers Market January 18 The Kern River Paiute Council Nuui Cunni Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2600 Highway 155 in Lake Isabella. For more information contact 760-549-0800.

■ Lakeshore Farmers Market January 18 This market is hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights.

■ KV Broncs basketball @Bishop January 18 Lady Broncs vs. Bishop at 3 p.m.

■ Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast January 19 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 12 at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave., Lake Isabella. For information call 760-3793877.

■ KV Broncs basketball @Kern Valley January 21 Lady Broncs vs. California City at 3 p.m. and boys at 4 p.m.

■ KV Broncs soccer @ California City January 21 Lady Broncs @ California City at 3 p.m. and boys at 5 p.m.

■ Kern River Valley Chamber mixer January 22 Join your Kern River Valley Chamber to mix and mingle at Southlake Cycle, 14460 Highway 178, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Come for drawings and good times. Find out what your Chamber is up to and get to know your fellow business associates. Call the Chamber at 760-379-5236, or contact Charlie Busch at 760-376-4500 to reserve your spot.

See Calendar, page 6

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Reflections

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Kern River

The Sentinel Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

Glen Middleworth is the photographer and son of Courier columist Rod Middleworth visiting the Kern Valley from Tennesee.

Yesterday I walked where there once was 25 feet of water. There in the North Fork lowlands of Lake Isabella stands an oak tree. Once proud and mighty, it is now a sentinel with arms raised as in prayer for water. In yester year, a dam was built and water covered this beautiful tree and for the next several decades kept it deep. Now, with work on the dam, low runoff from the mountains and a demand for water in the agricultural lowlands of Kern County, this tree has risen again, a stark reminder that it is now a part of a different kind of beauty as it stands alone, its barren limbs lifted high to the sky -- it is a testament to the intrusion of man and his dependence on water...

Announcements

Community

Healthcare District Community Advisory Meeting Kern Valley Healthcare District is seeking input from our community to help drive future service development of the District and is particularly looking for community-minded individuals who are willing to share their ideas and thoughts on the kinds of services you’d like to see our hospital provide. The Community Advisory Meeting will get together two or three times a year to share new ideas, and update you on the progress. Your feedback will help to enhance the strategic planning process of the Board and Administration. If you have a desire to share your thoughts and concerns, they would love to hear from you. They will meet in the Kern Valley Hospital Dining Hall at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23. Refreshments will be served. If you are unable to participate, they would still like to hear from you.

You can send your ideas to Anna Leon at annaleon@kvhd.org.

Only big dogs need apply Basic Needs Foundation, Inc. is sponsoring 40 big dogs (must be at least 40 lbs. and above) to get fixed at Critters Without Litters in Bakersfield for 2014. Pet owners must live in Lake Isabella, Onyx, Ridgecrest, Weldon, Wofford Heights, Mountain Mesa -- the Kern River Valley area. Limit two dogs per family because funding is limited. Email info@basicneedsfoundation.org . No phone calls.

I resolved to resolve resolution. This time, it happened five minutes and 14 seconds after midnight. It had to do with food (fudge), about which I vowed to Well, the New eat, at the most, one piece of Year came rushcandy every other week starting ing into our lives then. My wife makes the best just a few days fudge and to eat only one piece in ago. With it a week would be unthinkable. So I came football, ate several and crossed out that hockey, soccer, resolution.

Middleworth new TV proBy the third day after the start grams, and of the New Year, in only two days revamped old TV programs. and 23 hours, I failed to jog one It was also time to try on the mile on a lakeside path. I blamed new clothes and play with the a turf toe and sat in my easy chair new man-toys. It was also time and watched football games. The for new resolutions for the year rest did my toe good and by the 2014. This is a chance to set new end of January I may be ready for goals, steer new that jog. paths and in Within 10 days ...I noticed when I broke general, get with I failed to keep my first resolution. This time, another promise. I the programs. it happened five minutes and promised to drive Each year I 14 seconds after midnight. write up new faster in the goals, and call canyon and keep - Middleworth up with other them resolutions.

I only write up drivers. My wife 10 because in the past when I says I drive like an old man (Well, wrote more, I didn’t have time to I am an old man!). Yesterday do them, much less read them so when I pulled over to let cars go I found that 10 works pretty

by I had of course, broken the good. going faster resolution.

This year at the stroke of midIt’s obvious that I am not doing night on January first, I laid my well this year in keeping my resolist on the table in plain sight. My lutions. However, I did save the wife is the referee and decides if I day when on my 10th resolution, I am on track as the year unfolds. said I would make a resolution not She also lets me know when I to make any more resolutions! have erred and broken one of my Now there is one I can keep. resolutions. I try to admit my Wofford Heights resident Rod errors before she has a chance to Middleworth, a retired security mancomment. ager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor This year, as in years past, I for the local AARP Driver Safety noticed when I broke my first Program.

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Volunteering to make a make a difference Optimal Hospice Care is actively recruiting for new volunteers in the Kern County area interested in making a difference in 2014. January and February classes are now forming now for our new volunteer orientation trainings. We are looking for home and facility visitors; certified pet therapy teams for our CarePals program; Veterans for our Vet-to-Vet Volunteer program and any other compassionate individual willing to help us make the lives of hospice patients and families a little brighter. For more information, call the volunteer department at 661-716-4000 or email rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com.

EAF Program available at The Salvation Army Southern California Edison Energy Assistance Program (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 760379-4600 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.

Scrapbooking and cultural art program 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.

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t the 57th Whiskey Flat Kickoff Dinner, Whiskey Flat Mayor candidate, "Rango" Rocky Stone, revealed his concer n that an "Evil Plot" was underway.

A plot to drain Isabella Lake and steal the water from the "good and decent" people of Whiskey Flat!

"Rango" Rocky Stone was quoted as sayin', "You folks have a water problem. What this town needs is some Real Hydration! Without water, where would we be? We'd be thirsty, real thirsty! When people get thirsty, they get cranky! They star t to think that the old r ules don't apply. Things can get… out of hand."

Stay tuned for the fur ther adventures of "Rango" Rocky Stone and his tr usted sidekick, Woodsy Wally, because "Ever y town needs a hero and ever y stor y deser ves a happy ending."

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Clear, pure, fine... most holy Higher View Mt. View Southern Baptist Church is located at 2959 Erskine Creek Road in Lake Isabella.

Services: Sunday 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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Pray for rain and snow upon our parched valley Bible Trivia

By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Ezekiel in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. From 1 Kings 10, about how many shekels of silver did a chariot imported from Egypt cost? 10, 50, 200, 600 3. Which Psalm begins, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want?” 1st, 15th, 23rd, 40th 4. From Genesis 17:15, what was the prior name of Sarah? Sarai, Huldah, Jael, Deborah 5. Where did David cut off a corner of Saul’s cloak? Achaia, Edom, En-Gedi, Gilgal 6. Who is called a “prophetess” in Exodus 15:20? Eve, Miriam, Rachel, Zipporah

ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) 600; 3) 23rd; 4) Sarai; 5) En-Gedi; 6) Miriam © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

Dan Schlensker, 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 Schlensker The first nine 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.

Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Lake Isabella.

Valley places of worship Kernville

■ 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

Wofford Heights

■ Family Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 10:30 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.

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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

Southlake/Weldon

■ 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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■ 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.

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

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Forest Service invites public to discuss the upper Kern River The Kern River Ranger District (KRRD) will hold a public meeting at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Road, Kernville, at 6 pm, Thursday, Jan. 23 to discuss the trash, camping and resource issues along the Upper Kern River. district ranger Al Watson and the district recreation officer, Tricia Maki, will share strategies the Forest Service plans to use in addressing these issues; and the meeting will provide a chance for them to gather more information and feedback from the community before implementation begins.

This stretch of river is a popular recreation tourist destination and offers worldclass whitewater rafting and kayaking, camping, fishing and hiking opportunities; and it serves as a primary gateway to the Giant Sequoia National Monument. The KRRD began a review of the negative impacts to this river corridor in May of 2010 when the Upper Kern River Action Plan was first released to address increasing resource damage and sanitation issues caused in part by dispersed camping within the Upper Kern Wild and Scenic River corridor.

Currently, visitors are allowed to camp anywhere within the river corridor unless the area is posted otherwise. The only restriction has been the enforcement of a 25foot setback from the river’s edge for fire-use and camping. A significant increase in use throughout the area has resulted in resource damage from campers illegally cutting trees, shrubs and clearing ground cover. The scenic quality of the Kern suffers from trash, toilet paper and human waste frequently found between the river and highway. Overcrowding, congested parking and visitors creating and expanding camping and parking areas also diminished the Wild and Scenic River values and overall recreation experience.

Over the last three years, the KRRD has made in-roads into addressing these negative impacts, but more needs to be done. Since 2010, boulders have been used at several sites to control parking and reduce resource damage. More KRRD personnel have obtained the training for ticket-writing authority to cite anyone caught littering or vandalizing. Limited funds used for trash cleanup and dumpster placement have been carefully allocated to provide maximum effect, and valued partners have come forward to help clean the area.

Even with this positive progress, many of the issues have persisted or grown worse. The Forest Service has listened to public complaints about trash, human waste and resource damage along the Wild and Scenic River; and has also listened to the public’s suggestions on ways to address these issues. The meeting on Jan. 23 will be an opportunity for people to continue this discussion so that positive changes to management of the Upper River can be implemented. The goal of management actions will be to restore public health and safety, safeguard the water quality, and protect the river's outstandingly remarkable values for current and future generations.

Watson said, “We hope to improve the quality of the recreation experience and ensure the long-term protection of this Wild and Scenic River, and we can do it with your help and support.”

For more info, contact Tricia Maki at triciamaki@fs.fed.us or 760-376-3781 ext.630.

■ 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

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■ KV Gays and Straights Against Bullying, January 22 Kern Valley Gays and Straights Against Bullying meets Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the office of Dr. Elisa Nevius, 2211 Alta Sierra Ave., Lake Isabella. Want to help address bullying here in the KRV? Parents/Students welcome! For information, contact Al Steuart at 760-223-0161 or kvgsab@gmail.com.

■ KRVECF annual meeting January 22 Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation with the goal of enriching lives through education and culture will meet Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Kernville Community Room (next to the Kernville Chamber office). For information, contact Tim McGlew, president at 760-379-2681 or mcglewti@ kvhd.org.

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In the stacks Friends of the Library installed its officers Monday at the Library in Lake Isabella.

President Anne Litz, Vice President Portia Beebe, Secretary Ann Kranyac, Historian Teresa Standley, Treasurer: Carol Mofran; Membership, Publicity, and Legislation Sharon Spoonemore.

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Kern Valley Search and Rescue will be holding its next meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. at its facilities behind 2959 Erskine Creek Road in Lake Isabella, hoping to recruit new members for the 2014 team. If you have interest in helping your community and love the outdoors then this is the place for you! Anyone interested in volunteering join the meeting or visit kermvalleysar.com.

■ KV Broncs soccer @Kern Valley January 23 Lady Broncs soccer vs. Bishop at 3 p.m.

■ KV Broncs soccer @Bishop January 23 Boys soccer vs. Bishop at 5 p.m.

■ KV Healthcare District Community Advisory Meeting January 23 The Kern Valley Healthcare District is looking for community-minded individuals who are willing to share their ideas and thoughts on the kinds of services you’d like to see our hospital provide. They will meet on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Kern Valley Hospital Dining Hall. Refreshments will be served.

■ KRV Collaborative January 23 Join with the Kern River Valley Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-2556 for more information.

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By Sam Struckhoff Pick of the Week “The Fifth Estate” (R) — This film looks behind the headlines to tell a dramatized version of the rise of Wikileaks -- the controversial online organization that publishes classified government information. At its center is the polarizing Julian Assange (Benedict Cumberbatch), a white-haired Aussie who believes it’s his personal crusade to expose the darkest secrets of the world’s most powerful organizations. The film is big on details, short on thrills. The script and direction somehow miss the mark, and the real-life story of espionage, exposure and informational warfare gets watered down into a sort of melodrama.

“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” (PG) — Brilliant scientist and inventor Flint Lockwood (Bill Hader) was a surprise success in the last film, in which he made a device that turned rain into food. In this follow-up to the last animated romp, Flint and friends must go on an expedition into a wild world of food-animal hybrids -- shrimpanzees, tacodiles and flamangoes to name a few of the pun-tastic creatures.

This new adventure successfully adapts to formula from the first and adds the right amount of tweaks. The pacing is fast and frenetic, with comedic action sequences that both thrill and tick-

21 historic buildings as seen on A & E, The History Channel & Featured on BioHD’s “My Ghost Story”, Haunted Discoveries” &”Xtreme Hauntings Live”.

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“Last Vegas” (R) — With four distinguished performers leading a story about life and identity in older age, you’d think there would be something meaningful or at least entertaining about this film.

Instead, you’ll likely find yourself praying that the guys from “The Hangover” grow up before they become this bland. Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Kline and Michael Douglas play four old buds in Las Vegas having the time of their lives. It’s neither charming nor edgy, not too funny and not too sappy. I think it would be more entertaining to watch the actors drinking after a day of shooting than this schlock.

TV Releases “Masterpiece: Downton Abbey, Season 4” DVD (U.K. Edition), “Treme: The Complete Fourth Season,” “Vera, Set 3,” “African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross”

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Successfully flipping a property Matt Freeman Courier Columnist The American Dream is to buy low and sell high.

Even in the market we are in right now, “flipping” is a good option for a lot of folks who are Freeman tired of the stock market or getting a 1 percent return on their CDs. However, as with any investment, you have to be smart about it. Here are a few ways to help ensure that you make good decisions.

■ Do your inspections. So many people, when they purchase something for speculation,don'’t want to spend the money on inspections.

They just want to get the property for as cheap as possible and put as little work into it as they can before they sell it for the greatest profit.

Know what is right with a property and know what is wrong.

■ Be patient. Don’t jump on the first property you see. Look the market over, talk to professionals in the area and see who is buying what. Figure out what locations are better than others. A great deal on a great house in a horrible area is a lot worse than an OK deal on a house in a great area.

■ Do the repairs right. On a flip, you want a property to be ready to move into, something where a buyer just has to bring their clothes

and a tooth brush. If there is something wrong with the house, fix it.

Not only fix it, put it in writing that you fixed it with proof, pictures even. Honesty is not the best policy.

It is the only policy.

■ Use good materials. I have seen so many houses, especially when the market was really rocking, where a seller had put in subpar materials using subpar workmanship. That flew sometimes in the old market we had. In this market, it’s not gonna happen. Buyers are fewer in number and they have more buying power and lenders are also pickier about the condition of a home. Don’t go overboard, but use quality stuff that makes sense.

■ Don't get greedy! So many people lost their shirts when the market collapsed because of greed.

Look for fair profit. If a home is worth $100K at market value, try to get it for $65K, and sell it for $95K. Price things to move, so your money turns quick and you can take advantage of other opportunities. Making a bit less but selling relatively quickly is much better than shooting for the moon and letting your money sit while you are at the whim of the market. Don’t take anything personal when it comes to a home. This is a business decision. Make sure that decision makes sense for all parties.

Matt Freeman is a Realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-3795915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

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Flying colors In appreciation for the American Flag painted in the Kern River Valley Elks Lodge entry way.

Jill Sloan, owner of Archie’s Hardware in Kernville was presented a plaque by Exalted Ruler Cash Cashwheeler.

Sloan donated her time and materials for the project.

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Looking back and looking ahead KRV Education and Cultural Foundation Courier Release The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation holds its annual meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. in the in the Kernville Community Room (next to the Kernville Chamber office), 11447 Kernville Road at Sierra Way, Kernville.

The meeting will receive a review of accomplishments during 2013, and plans for 2014; including, support of public education through the annual presentation of the Clayton A. Witherow Academic Achievement Award of $1,000, the new Rev. Charles White Scholarship fund for college students and a report on the successful Holiday Gala held at The Lodge at Painted Rock last December and the Textbook Fund through which the community is able to help some of the most needy students at

Cerro Coso Community College in the KRV obtain use of textbooks. The annual meeting includes the election of officers and directors.

Also, there will be an overview of River Rhythms, the very popular series of free concerts that will be held at Riverside Park in Kernville on five Friday evenings during August 2014, continuing support of the Kern Valley Community Orchestra, and other cultural events.

The IRS recognizes Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation as a tax-exempt public charity. Formed in 2004, its mission is to provide encouragement and support for public education and community cultural activities serving the Kern River Valley. For questions or more information regarding the annual meeting e-mail Tim McGlew at mcglewti@kvhd.org or phone him at 760-379-2681 .

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Loving friend enough for the truth

Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist There is a time when all of us try to do it ourselves.

Sometimes the task at hand seems relatively simple, like fixing the leaky faucet Thal or fixing a broken wall switch. I’ll just bet that plumbers and electricians get lots of Monday morning calls to unfix the damages caused by the wellmeaning homeowner.

The Internet is becoming a tool for many homeowners, just like the plumber’s wrench or the electrician’s screwdriver and pliers. I am getting phone calls, and people dropping in to the office trying to enroll in a new health plan under the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare).

In California, the website tool needed is CovereedCA.com. It sure appears to be simple enough. Once you find the “Shop and Compare” tool, you enter the number of people in your household, your household income and zip code. Then you scroll down, enter the ages of all adults and the number of children in your family.

But then it gets a little complicated.

Do you have health insurance available from work? Is so, is it affordable (legal definition, if you please). Then, is coverage available from the employer for your dependents? If yes, then there are no tax credits or discounts. (You may learn this in a few hours, when you get toward the

end of the application process.)

Another factor is your income. In some situations, the adults may be covered on one of several choices of plans, but the children will have to use Medi-Cal. The costs of coverage and the benefits provided differ. If your household income is more than a set amount, and there is no tax credit available, why are you shopping in a limited marketplace when there are more plans available elsewhere?

And so it goes. On Monday morning, or in extreme cases, Sunday afternoon, what is the plumber charging to come out and fix your mess? Even if not in dollars, what was the “cost” in aggravation, not to mention what your spouse was thinking (or worse, saying).

Truth be told, licensed and insured “certified” health insurance agents do not charge for their time.

They are compensated by the insurance plans you enroll in, and the cost to you is identical whether you use their services or not. I’ve had people coming to the office just to get assistance in how to submit their payment to the insurance company.

It’s a mess out there. There are three “certified” agents here in the Kern River Valley to help you. Give us a call before you shock yourself!

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) Thal is on the National Assoc. of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board.

He may be reached at 760-376-2100, harrythal@aol. com or www.harrythal.com.

Dave Ramsey Courier Columnist Dear Dave, I have a close friend whose 17year-old daughter is going to college to become a highschool band director. Her daughter Ramsey wants to take out student loans to attend an expensive private school, and tuition alone over four years will cost $100,000. I feel this is a really bad idea, but I don’t know how to talk to her about this.

- Natalie Dear Natalie, I'm sure your friend and her family are nice people. But what we’ve got here is a little teenage girl who has her heart set on something, and no one has told her no in a while. You’re getting ready to help introduce a new word into her vocabulary, because what you’ve described to me is stupid.

Listen, I love high school band directors. It just doesn’t make sense to spend more than $100,000 on a degree to become one. Most of them make about $30,000 a year, so the return on investment for this kind of thing is terrible. It doesn’t matter if you’re a band director, English teacher or a doughnut shop owner, you need to figure out what you’re going to make versus what you spend to get there.

Make sure you talk to your friend directly, not her daughter. If you do that, you’ll end up branded as mom’s mean friend. Use your relationship and history together to help her see this is a train wreck waiting to happen. My suggestion would be for her daughter to live at home, work and attend a community college for a couple of years. Then, when she transfers to a four-year school, make sure it’s a state institution and she keeps working.

The trick is to kindly and gently maintain enough influence to guide these two weak people away from a horrible decision. At the same time, you’ve got to be strong enough to call mom out for not stepping up and providing proper guidance.

Mommies who don’t try to stop their babies from doing things this dumb are known as bad mommies.

People who spend $100,000 to $150,000 to make the kind of money that’s waiting on her daughter are either young and inexperienced, or they’re what are known as fools.

I’m sure you’ll find a nice way to say it, but basically your friend needs to grow a backbone and tell her daughter “no.”

- Dave Dave Ramsey is a personal money management expert, national radio personality and the author of three New York Times bestsellers. He offers financial advice as host of a nationally syndicated radio program, “The Dave Ramsey Show.” For more financial help visit daveramsey.com.

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By Chris Richcreek 1. In 1985, Tony Perez, at nearly 43, became the oldest major-league player to hit a grand slam.

Whose record did he break?

2. During the 1980s, three major-leaguers each played for their father, who was the manager. Name the players.

3. In 2012, Northern Illinois’ Jordan Lynch became the second quarterback to run for 1,500 yards and throw for 2,500 yards in a season. Who was the first?

4. Who held the NBA mark for most 3-point field goals made in a season before Golden State’s Stephen Curry (272 made) broke it in the 2012-13 campaign?

5. Name the first Southern California hockey player to be drafted by an NHL team.

6. Which two teams have won the most Supporters’ Shields (best regular-season record) in Major League Soccer history?

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Taking some time out of your usually busy social life could be just what you need to help you focus on putting those finishing touches on your plans for a possible career change.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A misunderstanding about a colleague’s suggestions could create a delay in moving on with your proposal. But by week’s end, all the confusing points should finally be cleared up.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might feel overwhelmed by all the tasks you suddenly have to take care of. But just say the magic word -- help! -- and you’ll soon find others rushing to offer much-needed assistance.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Finishing a current project ahead of schedule leaves you free to deal with other upcoming situations, including a possible workplace change, as well as a demanding personal matter.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Turn that fine-tuned sensitivity radar up to high to help uncover any facts that could influence a decision you might be preparing to make. Devote the weekend to family activities.

VIRGO (Aug.23 to Sept.22) A state of confusion is soon cleared up with explanations from the responsible parties. Don’t waste time chastising anyone.

Instead, move forward with your plans.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might feel obligated to help work out a dispute between family members. But this is one of those times when you should step aside and let them work out their problems on their own.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your ability to resolve an on-the-job problem without leaving too many ruffled feathers earns you kudos from co-workers. You also impress major decision-makers at your workplace.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Newly made and long-held friendships merge well, with possibly one exception. Take time to listen to the dissenter’s explanations. You could learn something important.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Be prepared to be flexible about your current travel plans. Although you don’t have to take them, at least consider suggestions from the experts in the travel business.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A problem with a recent financial transaction could lead to more problems later on unless you resolve it immediately. Get all the proof you need to support your position.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) Daydreaming makes it difficult to stay focused on what you need to do. But reality sets in by midweek, and you manage to get everything done in time for a relaxing weekend.

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1. Honus Wagner was 41 when he did it in 1915. Julio Franco now holds the record, hitting one in 2004 at age 45. 2. Dale Berra, Billy Ripken and Cal Ripken Jr. 3. Michigan's Denard Robinson, in 2010.

4. Ray Allen hit 269 3-pointers for Seattle in the 2005-06 season.

5. Mike Lampman, in 1970. 6. D.C. United and the Los Angeles Galaxy, with four each.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BODFISH CREEK GOURD & GLASS DESIGNS, (2013 - B7121).

Street address of principal place of business: 5 Jordan Road, Bodfish, CA 93205. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 162, Bodfish, CA 93205.

REGISTRANT: Michael Noel Yancey, 5 Jordan Road, Bodfish, CA 93205. 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: Michael N. Yancey. This statement filed on 12/17/2013.

Expires 12/17/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier January 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: THE FENCE POST (2013 B7210), DBA#2: THE FENCE POST COUNTRY READER (2013 B7211). Street address of principal place of business: 14287 Caliente Bodfish Road, Caliente, CA 93518.

Mailing address of business: 14287 Caliente Bodfish Road, Caliente, CA 93518. REGISTRANTS: Mark Mutz, 300 Breckinridge Avenue, Caliente, CA 93518-4838 and Dorothy Mutz, 300 Breckinridge Avenue, Caliente, CA 93518-4838.

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: Mark T. Mutz.

This statement filed on 12/23/2013. Expires 12/23/2018.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia.

Published by the Kern River Courier January 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: M & D RANCH (2013 - B7208), DBA#2: M & D FARMS (2013 B7209). Street address of principal place of business: 14287 Caliente Bodfish Road, Caliente, CA 93518. Mailing address of business: 14287 Caliente Bodfish Road, Caliente, CA 93518. REGISTRANTS: Mark Mutz, 300 Breckinridge Avenue, Caliente, CA 93518-4838 and Dorothy Mutz, 300 Breckinridge Avenue, Caliente, CA 93518-4838.

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: Mark T. Mutz. This statement filed on 12/23/2013. Expires 12/23/2018.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia.

Published by the Kern River Courier January 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: A & J WHOLESALE (2013 B7071).

Street address of principal place of business: 6500 White Lane, Suite 47, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address of business: 6500 White Lane, Suite 47, Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGISTRANT: Bassam Massoudi, 6500 White Lane, Suite 47, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Date the business commenced: 11/21/2005.

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: Bassam Massoudi. This statement filed on 12/12/2013.

Expires 12/12/2018.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez.

Published by the Kern River Courier January 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: COOMBS SPORT & FITNESS (2013 - B7147), DBA#2: CSF (2013 - B7148). Street address of principal place of business: 6610 Downing Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 6610 Downing Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Andrew Scott Coombs, 10205 Polo Saddle Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. 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: Andrew Coombs. This statement filed on 12/18/2013.

Expires 12/18/2018.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: E. DelVillar.

Published by the Kern River Courier January 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: CARCO FAMILY PARTNERSHIP (2013 - B7109).

Street address of principal place of business: 5555 Business Park South, Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93309.

Mailing address of business: 5555 Business Park South, Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGISTRANTS: Douglas F. Carter, 5555 Business Park South, Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93309, Kenneth P. Carter, 9101 Camino Media, Bakersfield, CA 93311 and Karen D. Campbell, 5013 Fruitvale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308.

Date the business commenced: 07/21/2011. 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: Douglas F. Carter.

This statement filed on 12/18/2013.

Expires 12/18/2018.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: E. DelVillar.

Published by the Kern River Courier January 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DAVE'S FLEET MAINTENANCE & TOWING (2014 - B0073). Street address of principal place of business: 1401 Washington Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 70548, Bakersfield, CA 93387.

REGISTRANT: KAR's Towing & Transport, Inc., 1401 Washington Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305.

Date the business commenced: 05/20/1992.

Business is being conducted as a Corporation. 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 McDanell, President.

This statement filed on 01/06/2014. Expires 01/06/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,

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Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier January 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: JEFF FENWICK WELDING (2014 - B0087). Street address of principal place of business: 11002 Southwales Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 11002 Southwales Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

REGISTRANT: Jeffrey Fenwick, 11002 Southwales Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

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: Jeffrey Fenwick. This statement filed on 01/06/2014. Expires 01/06/2019.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia.

Published by the Kern River Courier January 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: MY AV YELLOW CAB (2014 B0183). Street address of principal place of business: 1365 Richfield Avenue, Rosamond, CA 93560. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1205, Rosamond, CA 93560. REGISTRANTS: John Alan Greene, 1365 Richfield Avenue, Rosamond, CA 93560 and Lorie Louise Greene, 1365 Richfield Avenue, Rosamond, CA 93560.

Date the business commenced: 01/07/2014. 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: John A. Greene. This statement filed on 01/10/2014.

Expires 01/10/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By: E. Del Villar.

Published by the Kern River Courier January 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SOL'AR BODY SHOP (2014 B0091), DBA#2: SOL'AR MEDICAL (2014 - B0092).

Street address of principal place of business: 130 Balsam, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 777, Ridgecrest, CA 93556.

REGISTRANT: NPASS, Inc., 841 North Downs.

Suite C, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 08/01/2013. Business is being conducted as a Corporation.

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: Elizabeth W. Pate. This statement filed on 01/07/2014.

Expires 01/07/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier January 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 2014.

Announcements, Continued from page 3 Alzheimer’s Disease Adult Day Services Program 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 and meals. A suggested donation of $20 per day is not required. The program is staffed by caring, trained respite coordinators, program assistants and volunteers. Call 661-393-8871 or 661-301-6154.

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Drop in Birds of a feather line up to get clipped together in Lake Isabella at Curly Tom’s.

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Connect, Continued from page 1 Mediacom has been unable to get permits to provide the link.

The California Public Utilities Commission oversees the state broadband situation using a library of maps (broadbandmap.ca.gov). Although the CPUC is vitally interested in seeing that all Californians have high speed internet, their hands are tied to the data in this map library.

The problem is that these maps are submitted by the ISP’s (in our case, Mediacom and Verizon).

In the last KRVR meeting, we learned that the Mediacom CPUC map for the KRV claimed an 85 percent coverage with 10 to 30 Mbps service. We all know that this is not the case, but ISP’s try to claim coverage so that the $100 million California Advanced Services Fund (see the website at cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/Telco/Information+fo r+providing+service/CASF/) will not grant funds to a competitive ISP in their area.

This seemingly harmless ISP boasting has kept the CPUC from paying close attention to the KRV. T h e CPUC uses surveys to keep the broad-

band coverage information accurate.

So, in order to keep the CPUC aware of our meager bandwidth situation, members of our community need to fill out the form located at broadbandmap. ca.gov/FeedbackSurvey.pdf and mail it to Owen Rochte, Communications Division, CPUC, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102.

The Survey can also be taken online by going to broadbandmap. ca.gov/map/ then entering your address, city and zip code in the right hand column, and clicking the “Locate” button. Then click the house icon displayed and click “Send Feedback.”

Answer the survey’s questions and press “Submit.”

Recently, the Tehachapi area almost lost a $12 million grant from the CASF because Verizon falsely claimed it covered the area with 4g LTE wireless service. It was CPUC surveys, such as I am requesting from Valley citizens, that allowed the Tehachapi project to be approved. It is important that Kern River Valley residents help. The CASF has millions to spend on getting broadband to us. But without the true knowledge of our broadband situation their hands will continue to be tied.

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Rotary, Continued from page 1 Rotary Club of Kern River Valley will send four highly qualified, deserving students to RYLA. Every RYLA program covers a number of core topics, including: fundamentals of leadership, ethics of positive leadership, importance of communication skills in effective leadership, problem-solving and conflict management, building self-confidence and self-esteem and community and global citizenship.

Students fortunate enough to attend typically say the program changed their lives. More info can be obtained at ryla5240.org.

“I remember going to the RYLA camp the summer before my senior year,” said Kern Valley resident, Jennifer Wagner, “It was such an awesome experience. It helped me confirm my decision to join the military. It is such an awesome and empowering experience for young people. I hope anyone who gets the opportunity to participate takes it.”

“At the leadership camp we

learned different ways to break the ice with people so that we could become successful leaders,” Jake Rudnick said. “A key component to being a good leader is to know who you are, what makes you tick and so we took personality tests to help understand ourselves. I’ve kept the test and retaken it several times when I wanted to check my behavior relative to changed living situations.

The retakes were very insightful.”

The more than 50-year-old Rotary Club of Kern River Valley is one of more than 33,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries.

The club hosts weekly dinner meetings every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Elks Lodge.

Rotary’s mission is to promote peace through service to others.

Last year, the Kern River Valley Rotary Club raised more than $24,000 to support dozens of groups, projects and events in the Kern River Valley and around the world. If you are interested in the Rotary, contact club president Lisa Stephens at 760-379-5501 or president@rotarykrv.org.

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