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Slow Burn Kernville and Kern Valley air quality is being adversely affected by the week-old Soda Fire, which, as of Tuesday had grown to 676 acres.

weekend weather Friday high 64° Breezy Friday low 42° Breezy Saturday high 67° Mostly sunny Saturday low 40° Partly cloudy Sunday high 69° Mostly sunny Sunday low 40° Mostly clear National Weather Service

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With the addition of Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s continued work, Congress voted to continue critical funding to ensure that the necessary repairs to the Isabella Dam moves ahead on schedule into construction.

In a recent telephone call to Richard Rowe, KRVR president, McCarthy noted that the Isabella $28.2-million allocation is a line item, which it has never been before, making it a good victory.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (H.R. 3547) includes $28.2 million in important funding that McCarthy supports for the Lake Isabella Project.

As the Corps moves into the preconstruction, engineering, design phase and initial construction, these funds will ensure the project continues to move forward.

“This is a critical project for the residents of the Kern River Valley, and all of Kern County,” said McCarthy. “The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers understands the importance of completing this project as quickly as possible, and I will continue to work with the Corps and my colleagues in Congress to ensure that they address the needs of our community.”

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Kernville and other Valley residents have been noticing itchy eyes, stuffy noses and trouble breathing and it isn’t the flu.

The Soda Fire, which started January 17, grew to 676 acres on Tuesday according to Denise Alonzo of the US Forest Service.

Alonzo advises that down canyon winds at night will likely continue to push the smoke down the

drainage and into Kernville. As the day warms and the inversion breaks, the smoke should lift out of the drainages and be pushed to the north.

The fire continued to grow on the west side.

To the north the fire has reached a ridge and is slowly backing down the slope. The northeast corner of the fire is growing slowly. The southern edge of the fire has reached the snow banks along Clicks Creek. Observed fire behavior was 1-2

foot flames. No tree torching was observed as the fire was contained to the ground, cleaning up the forest floor at a slow to moderate rate of spread.

Fire officials used a helicopter to monitor the fire’s behavior and movement and were able to map the fire’s perimeter on Monday afternoon.

Incident commanders did not see a need to insert ground resources and risk injuries to firefighters until the fire gets closer to the trails.

Firefighters are monitoring fire behavior by air. Winter road closures are still in place.

Smoke can pose health concerns for the public. Smoke from wildfires is a mixture of gases and fine particles from burning trees and other plant materials. Smoke can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases.

People who have See Fire, page 12

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Small, nonfarm businesses in 35 California counties and neighboring counties in Arizona and Nevada are now eligible to apply for lowinterest federal disaster loans from the U. S. Small Business Administration.

“These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by the drought that began on January 1,” announced Tanya N. Garfield, acting director of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West.

Kern County is one of the primary California counties eligible for this program.

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nesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private, nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage,” Garfield said.

“These loans have an interest rate of four percent for businesses and 2.625 percent for private, nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years, and are available to small businesses and most private, nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the

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adverse impact without hardship.”

By law, SBA makes EIDLs available when the U. S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster.

Secretary Tom Vilsack declared this disaster on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance.

Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U. S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration.

However, in drought disasters nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure Web site at disasterloan.sba.gov/ela

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This week Bodfish Bob’s recipes taste like chicken.

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Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.

kern river water data: Wednesday noon Storage, Isabella Reservoir 58,735 acre-feet 2013 Reservoir peak 106,783 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 132 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 221 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal. *(5-hr average Kernville)

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Email address: office@kernrivercourier.com Website: www.kernrivercourier.com The Kern River Courier also publishes: Whiskey Flat Claim Jumper Kern Angler Green Living © 2014 Kern River Courier. All Rights Reserved.

■ 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

1 p.m. for breakfast and lunch. Everyone buying a full meal will be given a free bribe.

@ Cheryl’s Diner February 1 Join Nickel and Dime Nicole from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for breakfast and lunch. Everyone ■ 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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■ 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 .

buying a full meal will be given a free bribe.

“Rango Rocky Stone” Aka: Rocky Stone @ The Eagles January 24 Support Rango Rocky Stone in Mountain Mesa and try your hand at Scat, a fun game of 31. There will be a $30 entry fee for the game and the winner will receive half of what is collected as the prize. The Eagles will have a pastrami sandwich and salad for $5. @ El Rio Mexican Restaurant January 25 Rango Rocky Stone will be at El Rio from 4 to 8 p.m. with bribes and raffle tickets for a 30/30 Marlin lever-action rifle to be awarded Sunday, Feb. 16. @ Kernville Saloon January 25 Join Rango Rocky Stone at Kernville Saloon from 8 p.m. and as the night goes on for drinks and dancing to “The Remodelers” for more bribes and raffle tickets. @Southfork Roping Arena February 1 Come on down to the Rango benefit roping/cow plop bingo event. For more information, call 760-379-4590.

Community ■ Broncs basketball @ Rosamond January 24 Kern Valley High plays Rosamond at 4 p.m., at Rosamond. This is a High Desert League basketball match.

■ Nuui Cunni Farmers Market January 25 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. Contact 760-549-0800.

■ Lakeshore Farmers Market January 25 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.

■ Keepers of the Kern January 25 “Clean Up” day is at Keyesville South on Saturday, Jan. 25. Meet at the large trash container at the site at 11 a.m. So put on your "Trash Warrior" clothes, grab your gloves and join them as they do the land and river a favor and get it cleaned up.

They have been accepted as volunteers for BLM and will be assisting them in their efforts to keep the Keyesville area clean and safe.

■ Broncs basketball @ Rosamond January 24 Kern Valley High plays Rosamond at 4 p.m., at Rosamond on Friday, Jan. 24.

■ Broncs wrestling @ Highland January 25 Kern Valley High varsity tournament at Highland at 9 a.m.

■ Broncs basketball @ Kern Valley January 25 Kern Valley High JV girls only vs. Frasier Mountain at 3 p.m.

■ KRV VFW breakfast January 26 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald’s), Lake Isabella. For information call 760-379-3877.

■ Free movie matinee January 26 Join the Kernville United Methodist Church at the corner of Big Blue and Sirretta Streets for the movie, “The Other Side of Heaven,” on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 3 p.m. John Grosberg, a farm kid from Idaho, crosses an ocean to become a missionary in the remote and exotic Tongan Islands in the 1950's.

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Traffic & Safety STOP 2013 in review Kern Valley traffic statistics Benjamin Starkey, California Highway Patrol Traffic Collisions - 165 DUI Arrests - 114 DUI Collisions - 30 Suspended/Unlicensed Drivers Arrested - 285 2013 was another great year for law enforcement as well as the community of the Kern River Valley. The statistics gathered by the CHP show an increase in driver safety.

Seatbelt compliance for the state is at an all-time high of 97 percent. The Kern River Valley has shown a decrease in traffic collisions, with approximately 165 total traffic collisions for 2013. Most of the collisions occurred in the summer months and involved drivers who were unfamiliar with the area.

There were around 30 traffic collisions caused by DUI drivers, most also occurring during the summer months. The CHP arrested 114 DUI drivers in 2013 and hope that as the number of people driving under the influence decreases so will the number of DUI arrests.

Also throughout this past year, the CHP arrested approximately 285 people who were driving a vehicle unlicensed or with suspended driving privileges. We can see that due to the hard work of local law enforcement, combined with the effort seen from the community we have all made the Kern River Valley a safer place to travel. Keeping with the pattern of the last few years we anticipate 2014 to be our safest year yet.

We encourage all residents of the Kern River Valley to join in helping law enforcement sustain a high level of driver, passenger and pedestrian safety.

Pay special attention while traveling through school zones and school bus stops. Please continue wearing your seatbelts and helmets, and being aware of your surroundings so that 2014 can be a tragedy-free year for the Kern River Valley.

Editorial corrections

■ The January 17 front page story, “High-speed need to connect,” the industry used word “fixed” or words “ground based” should have been included to better identify the type of Internet Service Provider addressed in the story. The story did not addresss satellite and wireless providers. The Courier encourages all Kern Valley residents, whether ground or wireless access to complete the CUPC survey refered to in the story in order to obtain the best service choices possible.

■ The January 17 faith page column, “Clear, pure, fine... most holy,” was authored by pastor Jack Duitsman and not pastor Dan Schlensker as published.

The Courier regrets any inconvenience these typographical errors may have caused.

Letters

North is where? tors section because it is less crowded and it’s fun to hear the visiting team’s comments. As I sit there, I often watch the moon I’ve noticed as it rises in the south. The that one of the south? Yep there it is -- in the things in my life south. I know that I should be which has looking east but my mind tells always been me its south. When I am at the consistent is my Kern River Museum and look sense of direcout the front door I am absolutetion. ly certain that I am looking east No matter but the lady that lives across the where I am, or street says her driveway points what I’m doing, north, and I could swear it too is Middleworth I know which pointing east. way is north.

When we drive from Isabella You can blindfold me, spin me to Wofford Heights the moon around, put me in a box and clocks around and by the time I tape it shut, put me in a closet get home it sets there it is in the and put a pillow case over my north which I’m head and then told is east. To ask me which is further confuse north and withWhenever I enter the the whole darn out fail I can Valley it's like a blanket cov- thing, is Split point to it as I ers my ability to point out a mumble, “There particular direction and have Mountain. I see it in the north and is north.” it be correct. as I drive from If I know - Middleworth Isabella towards which way is Wofford Heights, north, then it it moves around stands to reaand by the time I get home it son, that I always know the has moved around (according to direction of south, east and my sense of direction) from west and I do except in the north to west, and there it sets Kern River Valley! From the where it doesn’t belong. day 22 years ago when we So I have lived my 22 years in moved here, I lost my complete the Valley in a directional fog. sense of direction. The position Age has not made it better. of north, south, east and west Consequently, if you want to go are not where they are supto my house, take a chance and posed to be. find the moon, make a left and Whenever I enter the Valley then go north, I’m just to the it’s like a blanket covers my east of nowhere. Or is it west? ability to point out a particular direction and have it be correct.

Wofford Heights resident Rod Let me give you a few examMiddleworth, a retired security manples. During football season ager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor when I attend the high school for the local AARP Driver Safety games, I usually sit in the visiProgram.

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Local business owner takes exception I read the front page article in your January 17 issue regarding the lack of high speed internet in the Kern River Valley. I’m writing to inform you and your readers that the article is incorrect.

The statement that “our area does not have access to an Internet Service Provider, or ISP that can provide speed of 10 to 105 Mbps connections” is absolutely untrue.

I am a local business owner. My company, All Valley Satellites, has been providing high speed internet for over a year with services available from three different ISPs. Exede by ViaSat’s 12 Mbps service, DishNET and Verizon Wireless 4G LTE are all available to the Kern River Valley. Is it fast enough to run a business on?

Absolutely! I run mine on Exede, it sure beats the DSL I used to use!

Satellite service does not require a ground-based infrastructure to be installed because it is beamed to earth via satellite. It’s available everywhere in the Valley.

And Verizon Wireless provides 4G LTE service to a large number of addresses in the Valley. I know this because I have been an authorized retailer for them for over 3 years.

The irony here is that The Kern River Revitalization group has had me speak at one of their meetings regarding Exede. Members of the Eastern Sierra Connect Broadband Consortium have spoken with me and even visited my place of business. Mr. Lievsay, the author of the article, has been in my place of business as well.

This article goes on to cite the service now being provided to Mammoth, and appears to represent that service as being “no cost to the users.” Nothing is free, regardless of where the dollars to install the necessary infrastructure come from.

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to clear this matter up.

Diane Wilson All Valley Satellites Lake Isabella

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The Citizen Patrol program The KRV Historical Society guest speaker on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 7p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella is Jeanne Swiatowski of the Citizen Patrol. She has been with the Patrol Unit for more than 20 years and will be sharing what they do, where they go, what they look for and how they interact with the varSee Annoucements, page 11

Cranes Waste Oil Inc. is accepting closed top containers up to 5 gallons and a drained used oil filter.

At 15412 Highway 178, Southlake, between the hours of 10am & 2pm or by appointment Monday to Friday. Closed Holidays " We are located 2 blks east of the Fire Station.

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date, "Rango" Rocky Stone, had exposed an "Evil Plot" to drain Isabella Lake and steal our water!

When asked if he thought the low water level in Isabella Lake was the result of the Dam Project or two years of drought in the Sier ras, "Rango" Rocky Stone replied, "Bull Butter. It ain't no coincidence, it's a Conspiracy." "Rango" Rocky Stone vowed, "I'm gonna str ip away the myster y and expose its pr ivate par ts. Now you all are gonna have to listen up because this is where it gets complicated."

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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What’s Important?

On a mission Join Pastor Darren Ridings at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, 2741 Mountain Road, Lake Isabella. Sundays at 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of 2 Timothy in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. Koinonia is a Greek word found 20 times in the Bible, and primarily means ... ? Revenge, Forgiveness, Fellowship, Crucifixion 3. From historical records, who beheaded the Apostle Paul in Rome A.D. 67 (C.E.)? Claudius, Nero, Augustus, Vitellius 4. The concept of the “what”-fold ministry comes from Ephesians 4:11? Two, Three, Five, Seven 5. From Psalm 14:1 who/what says in his/its heart, “There is no God?” Pagan, Fool, Insane, Serpent 6. What is the youngest book in the New Testament? Acts, Philemon, Hebrews, Revelation.

ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) Fellowship; 3) Nero; 4) Five; 5) Fool; 6) Revelation © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? Have you kept them or have they already gone by the wayside? The statistics say the likelihood that they are still in Schlensker effect is quite low.

My cynical side wonders why anybody expends the brainpower or exerts the effort to make New Year’s resolutions at all, since, I hear, that very few of them are ever kept.

However, the beginning of a year - or the beginning of anything new in our earthly sojourn - is a good time to think about how we are running our lives.

So, I have a few questions for you today. Do you think much about what or who is most important to you? Do you spend much time trying to identify what matters most in your life?

How does one go about determining that? Is it possible to measure the order of priorities in one’s life? We probably all have some kind of idea of what’s most important to us. We likely have strong feelings about our values.

However, we might be surprised if we take time to think critically and analytically about determining what and who are most important to us. Now might be as good a time as any to do that, especially at the beginning of a new calendar year.

I’d suggest that a good way to get an idea about what’s most important -

and who’s most important to us is by taking a look at our appointment calendar, our checkbook or expense records, our community connections and our list of close friends - yes, even Facebook friends. Our daytimers can show us how we spend our time and show us how much of it we are squandering or misappropriating. Our checkbooks and expense records show us how we have chosen to spend our money and reveal what we have decided is most important to us. Our community connections indicate what we think is important in our neighborhood - or not!

And our friendship list gives us a clue about who we are deciding will have the most influence in our lives.

These are, indeed, concrete evidences, accurate indicators of what and who are most important to us. As we look at these evidences and indicators, we might see suggestions for change in the ways we allocate God’s gifts of time, money and relationships. What’s wonderful, though, is the profound indicator of what’s important to God: “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life” (John 3:16). God "did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all" (Romans 8:32). That’s how much you and I matter to God. That’s who’s important to Him! 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 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 ■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m.

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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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Tax credit for helping wildlife! their habitat.

For example, since 1983, the tax check-off fund for Rare and California’s wild plants and animals Endangered Species has raised more need your help, and the Department of than $18 million and supported numerFish and Wildlife makes it easy for you. ous projects, including intensive recovWhen you prepare your California indi- ery efforts for California condors and vidual income tax return, simply make a the Owens pupfish. The Condor voluntary contribution on line 403 Recovery Program oversees research and/or line 410 of Form 540. By donat- on condors in captivity and in the wild. ing any number of dollars you can sup- The program works to develop protoport the Rare and Endangered Species cols for the captive breeding program, identify research Preservation Fund needs, address and/or the California Support from California threats to condors in Sea Otter Fund. What taxpayers has enabled wildlife the wild, and manage you donate this year biologists to achieve important the captive and wild may be deductible on recovery milestones. populations. It is next year’s tax return. because of this monu“The voluntary - Dana Michaels mental effort that contributions more than 100 conCalifornians make at tax time are incredibly helpful in our dors are flying free in California today.

Support from California taxpayers efforts to save threatened and endangered species,” said CDFW Director has enabled wildlife biologists to Charlton H. Bonham. “These funds achieve important recovery milestones have provided critical support for many to conserve vulnerable species. More state-listed species, including the information about how CDFW uses greater sandhill crane, desert tortoise, funds in the tax check-off program is large-flowered fiddleneck, riparian available at dfg.ca.gov/taxcheck.

A second tax check-off fund was crebrush rabbit, California condor, Owens pupfish and many more. These dona- ated in 2006 specifically to facilitate tions help us protect California’s excep- recovery of the California sea otter, which is listed as a Fully Protected tional biodiversity.”

More than 200 species of plants and Species under state law and threatened 80 species of animals are listed by the under the federal Endangered Species state as rare, threatened or endan- Act. According to the 2013 survey, gered. Money raised through the tax there are fewer than 3,000 sea otters in check-off program helps pay for essen- California waters. This small populatial CDFW research and recovery tion is vulnerable to oil spills, environefforts for these plants and animals, and mental pollution, predation by white critical efforts to restore and conserve sharks and other threats.

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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

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The tale of the take line Mike Mencarini Courier Columnist OK, here is some late good news for those of you that are looking for a reason to catch some trout and fish from the shore.

Mencarini On Friday, Jan. 17, the Hatchery at San Joaquin planted 1,000 pounds of catchable rainbows in Lake Isabella. The main boat launch is where they were released. The Fish and Wildlife web site info also showed that there was a prior plant on Jan. 5. If there was a plant on the fifth, it must have come from the Hatchery in Kernville. We are happy to get whatever Fish and Wildlife allocates to Lake Isabella.

I can’t give any info on the Upper and Lower Kern River as far as stocking. The information wasn’t available on the web site.

The bass fishing is just that, not much catching going on according to a couple of “basser” friends of mine.

I’m going to stick my neck out a bit here and give my ideas on what we can expect this spawn-

ing season: with the low water storage we are experiencing, I expect the lake to warm quickly.

Adding to this scenario is a low flow of snow melt. The lake only needs to get in the mid to upper 50s to start the crappie on their spawn. Also remember that there will be pre-spawn activity prior to the actual laying of the eggs.

Don’t be afraid to begin prespawn fishing starting in early March.

I have something I would like to say about the drought situation.

It seems some people don’t want to talk about our low water problem. Well instead of sweeping it under a rug, let’s get real. We are going to experience this problem and trying to down play it, only adds to the problem. We and the lake will get through this painful period it may take a couple of years. It’s only a bump in the road. Maybe down the line someone will wake up and fix what seems to me to be broke. He who owns the gold should not always make the rules.

Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and avid fisherman.

For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Couier.

Kernville Carriage Co. Advertising • Weddings Transportation • Events Serving the Kern River Valley Mike Woodward

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

760-379-5646

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

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

Lake Isabella Local: 760-379-5236 Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN

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

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■ Whiskey Flat planning meeting January 27 Get involved and help plan the 2014 Whiskey Flat Days events at the Kernville Chamber office at 5 p.m. Call the Chamber at 760-376-2629.

■ KRVAA January 27 Kern River Valley Art Association is having their general meeting on Monday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella in the Veteran’s Hall.

Anneke Koekkoe, a world-renowned artist, will be giving a hands on demonstration of her watercolor technique. So come prepared to paint. Call Teri Vellutini at 760-379-6162 or 602-509-8806 for more information.

■ Commodities distribution January 28 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mountain Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m.

■ Broncs basketball @ Rosamond January 29 Kern Valley High girls play Rosamond at 3 p.m., at Rosamond. This is a High Desert League match.

■ Broncs wrestling @ Bishop January 30 Kern Valley High wrestles Bishop, at Bishop at 5 p.m.

■ Broncs soccer @ Frazier Mountain January 30 Kern Valley High girls play Frazier Mountain at 3 p.m. and boys at 5 p.m., at Frazier Mountain. This is a High Desert League match.

■ Broncs basketball @ Kern Valley January 31 Kern Valley High girls play Frazier Mountain at 4 p.m. and boys at 4 p.m., at home. This is a High Desert League match.

■ Lady Broncs basketball @ Cal City February 1 Kern Valley High girls play California City at 3 p.m., at Cal City. This is a High Desert League match.

■ Star party February 1 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club is holding a star party starting at sunset the Saturday night that is closest to the new moon at the Fairview Helispot, 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about one mile south of McNally’s).

Bundle up; bring some hot chocolate or coffee and a lounge chair. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-376-1291 or 760-376-6290.

■ Prayer Breakfast February 4 Each month The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Extension Unit invites the community to join us in prayer for our community, the state and our nation. The Prayer Breakfast is held at 7 a.m. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. For location call The Salvation Army at 760-3794600.

■ Lady Broncs basketball @Rosamond February 4 Kern Valley High girls play Rosamond at 4 p.m. at Rosamond. This is a High Desert League match.

■ Broncs soccer @ Kern Valley February 4 Kern Valley High girls play Rosamond at 3 p.m. and boys at 5 p.m., at home. This is a High Desert League match.

■ Broncs basketball @ Kern Valley February 5 Kern Valley High girls play Bishop (Senior Night) at 3 p.m., at home. This is a High Desert League match.

■ Broncs soccer @ Kern Valley February 6 Kern Valley High girls play California City at 3 p.m. and boys at 5 p.m., at home.

This is a High Desert League match.

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To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, submissions must be received on 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.

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By Sam Struckhoff Pick of the Week “The Dallas Buyer’s Club ” (R) — Matthew McConaughey delivers a career-altering performance as a hard-partying cowboy who became a hero to many people only after he was told he had 30 days to live. Ron Woodroof (McConaughey) was diagnosed with HIV in the early 1980s, when little was known about the virus and many promising treatments were not available in the U.S. Ron sets about smuggling medicine into Texas for the benefit of himself and the HIV-positive population.

As Ron’s character develops, there is a raw and believable change as he sympathizes with people he used to shun. The film also carries a strong contender for best supporting actor with Jared Leto as Rayon, a transsexual and fellow HIV patient who becomes Ron’s friend and business partner.

“About Time” (R) — Tim (Domhnall Gleeson) is a decent, fumbling, charming and awkward young Brit who learns on his 21st birthday that the men in his family can time travel -- only into the past and only into moments from his own life. Tim’s power allows him to erase and re-do his most uncomfortable mistakes and missed opportunities. He spends the rest of his (screen) time keeping his girl and staving off life’s tragedies.

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Written and directed by Richard Curtis (veteran of a thousand English romantic comedies, including “Love, Actually” and “Four Weddings and a Funeral”), the movie deviates just a little while still showing the Curtis stamp. It’s painfully cute, full to the brim with sentiments and a little clumsy while advancing the plot. It’s an easy watch, and sure to have a few laughs for even the most cynical viewers.

“Free Birds” (PG) — This is the big, animated, star-studded, 3D Thanksgiving movie about turkeys using a time machine to go to the first Thanksgiving and prevent turkey from ever being part of the tradition. Though it’s stuffed with sight gags and goofy sidekicks, it’s just never very funny. The way factory farms and turkey hunts are depicted can be pretty scary for the young ones. If you want your child to be a vegetarian, there must be a kinder way than making him or her sit through this. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s Chicken with Peaches 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 cup brown sugar 4 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced 1/8 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp ground cloves 2 T fresh lemon juice

■ Broncs wrestling @ Kern Valley February 6 Kern Valley High wrestles Rosamond (Senior Night) at home, at 5 p.m.

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Bodfish Bob’s Balsamic Chicken 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing 1 T balsamic or red wine vinegar 1 tsp sugar 4 medium skinless, boneless chicken breasts halves Nonstick spray coating 2 medium zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick 2 tsp ccooking oil 4 Roma tomatoes, quartered Stir together salad dressing, vinegar and sugar in a small bowl, set aside. Slice each chicken breast half lengthwise to make 4 strips. Spray an unheated 12-inch skillet with nonstick spray. Heat skillet over medium heat.

Add zucchini, cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes. transfer to serving platter and keep warm. Heat oil in same skillet and add chicken, cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Transfer chicken to platter. Stir tomatoes and dressing mixture into skillet. Cook and stir about 30 seconds or until heated through.

Spoon over chicken and zucchini.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken in a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of brown sugar. Place peach slices over chicken, then sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, ginger, cloves and lemon juice. Bake for about 30 minutes, basting with juices, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Serves 8.

Bodfish Bob’s Caribbean Chicken Salad 1/2 cup light sour cream 1/4 cup FRENCH’S® honey mustard 1/4 cup chopped chutney or apricot jam 3/4 tsp salt-free spicy seasoning or Jerk seasoning 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/4 lbs. chicken, cooked and cubed (about 3 cups) 1 medium apple, thinly sliced 2 medium green onions, chopped Blend sour cream, mustard, chutney and spices in large bowl. Stir in chicken, apple and green onions.

Cover and chill. Serve over salad greens or on whole wheat rolls.

Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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Trivia Test

By Fifi Rodriguez 1. HISTORY: What was the name of the treaty that ended the American Revolutionary War? 2. TELEVISION: What was the name of the prison in “Hogan's Heroes?”

3. THEATER: Which U.S. president was featured in the musical “Annie?”

4. AD SLOGANS: Which car company is part of the advertising slogan “Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie and ...?”

5. ENTERTAINMENT: When did the Miss America pageant begin?

6. GEOGRAPHY: What was the former name of the African nation Burkina Faso?

7. LITERATURE: What was the name of the monster in “Beowulf?”

8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What are the names of the stone lions at the entrance of the New York Public Library?

9. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What type of creature belongs to the order Siphonaptera?

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Seeing the silly side of some really ridiculous situations helps give you a new perspective on how to handle them. Some important contacts can be made this weekend.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Try to complete your outstanding tasks by midweek. This leaves you free to take advantage of new possibilities -- both professional and personal -- opening up by week’s end.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) With both your creative side and your energy levels rising this week, you should be able to tackle that too-long-neglected project again. A family member might have important news.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An explanation you requested seems to be more confusing than enlightening. You should insist on clarifications now, rather than deal with problems that might arise later.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your energy levels might be ebbing a bit. But that’s no excuse for taking catnaps when you could be working on those unfinished tasks.

There’ll be time to curl up and relax by week’s end.

VIRGO (Aug. to Sept. 22) It’s a good time to get those ideas out of your head and into a readable format if you hope to have them turned into something doable. A good friend is ready with worthwhile advice.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Careful -- you might be stepping into dangerous territory if you decide to “exaggerate” the facts too much. Remember: The truth speaks for itself and needs no embellishment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Although your workplace successes have earned you many admirers, there are some colleagues who are not among them.

Be careful how you proceed with your new project.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You might have to go into great detail to explain why you’re currently reluctant to make changes to an already prepared plan. Be sure you have all the facts to back yourself up.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Travel plans might still be uncertain. But instead of getting upset about the delay, open yourself up to other possibilities, and begin checking out some alternative destinations.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Changing conditions might require you to alter some of your plans.

While you might be agreeable to this, be prepared with explanations for those who do not want changes made.

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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 provid-

ed 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

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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, 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.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE On February 6, 2014, 8am-9am, at 24 Siretta Street, Kernville 1996 Storm Motor Home VIN #3FCMF53G5SJA13656 California License # LAPEOPL Published by the Kern River Courier January 24, 2014

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IRS Warns of Phone Scam

The Bonehead Four The band plays on, on and on at the Rattlesnake Ranch Trade Post this past week in nearby Johannesburg on Hwy 395.

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The CDC says there are steps you can take to decrease your risk from wildfire smoke: ■ Check local air quality reports and consult local visibility guides if they are available.

■ Keep indoor air as clean as possible. If you are advised to

stay indoors, keep windows and doors closed. Run an air conditioner if you have one, but keep the fresh-air intake closed and the filter clean to prevent outdoor smoke from getting inside. If you do not have an air conditioner and it is too warm to stay inside with the windows closed, seek shelter in a designated evacuation center or away from the affected area.

■ Avoid activities that increase indoor pollution such as burning candles, fireplaces, or gas stoves that can increase indoor pollution. Vacuuming stirs up particles already inside your home, contributing to indoor pollution.

Smoking also puts more pollution

into the air.

■ Follow the advice of your doctor or other healthcare provider about medicines and about your respiratory management plan if you have asthma or another lung disease.

Consider evacuating the area if you are having trouble breathing. Call for further advice if your symptoms worsen.

■ Do not rely on dust masks for protection. Paper “comfort” or “dust” masks commonly found at hardware stores are designed to trap large particles, such as sawdust. These masks will not protect your lungs from the small particles found in wildfire smoke.

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The IRS is warning the public about a phone scam that targets people across the nation, including recent immigrants. Callers claiming to be from the IRS tell intended victims they owe taxes and must pay using a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer. The scammers threaten those who refuse to pay with arrest, deportation or loss of a business or driver's license.

The callers who commit this fraud often: ■ Use common names and fake IRS badge numbers.

■ Know the last four digits of the victim's Social Security number.

■ Make caller ID appear as if the IRS is calling.

■ Send bogus IRS emails to support their scam.

■ Call a second time claiming to be the police or DMV, and caller ID again supports their claim.

The truth is the IRS usually first contacts people by mail - not by phone - about unpaid taxes. And the IRS won't ask for payment using a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer. The agency also won't ask for a credit card number over the phone.

If you get a call from someone claiming to be with the IRS asking for a payment, here's what to do: ■ If you owe federal taxes, or think you might owe taxes, hang up and call the IRS at 800-829-1040. IRS workers can help you with your payment questions.

■ If you don't owe taxes, call and report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 800-366-4484.

■ You can also file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at FTC.gov. Add "IRS Telephone Scam" to the comments in your complaint.

Be alert for phone and email scams that use the IRS name. The IRS will never request personal or financial information by email, texting or any social media.

You should forward scam emails to phishing@irs.gov.

Don't open any attachments or click on any links in those emails.

Read more about tax scams on the genuine IRS website, IRS.gov.

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Looking for that special someone?

Love, marriage, companionship, or friendship?

Place a personal ad in Courier Marketplace for free during the month of February.

Just submit your personal ad to us! (contact information is on page 2)

* Free personal ads are limited to one 5-line Marketplace ad per person, a resident of the Kern River Valley, contain contact information and must be from a legitimate source.

The Kern River Courier reserves the right to refuse any advertising that it deems fraudulent, inappropriate or offensive in nature. Offer ends Monday, February 25, 2014. Good Luck!