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Michael Batelaan Courier Just In A $500 grant was recently awarded to the Kern River Valley Art Association for their Public Art in the Valley project from the Arts Council of Kern.

Every year the Arts Council of Kern, thanks to funding by the County Board of Supervisors, provides Kern County's arts organizations with financial support for their arts programs. The Arts Council announced the nine recipients of the 2013 Community Grant Awards. The total funding awarded to the 2013 recipients was $10,000.

This year the Arts Council asked applicants to focus on how their arts organizations will contribute to arts access, advocacy and education for Kern County's residents and visitors.

The Community Grant Committee, comprised of members of the Arts Council's Board of Directors, determined their funding recommendations based upon artistic quality; artistic and management capabilities; and innovative programming.

They received proposals from throughout Kern County and said they were pleased with the response and creativity each applicant displayed.

The other recipients of the 2013 Community Grants were: Bakersfield Art Association, $500 for Moving Art Forward; Center for the World Festival, Inc., $1,500 for M o u n t a i n P l a y w r i t i n g Workshops; Boys and Girls Club of Kern County, $1,500 for KidzArt

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weekend weather Friday high 51° 50% chance rain Friday low 30° 50% chance rain Saturday high 49° 30% chance rain Saturday low 27° 30% chance rain Sunday high 43° 30% chance rain Sunday low 22° 20% chance snow

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Kernville Pedestrian Path Improvement Project

County to present a walk in the park Michael Batelaan Courier Cover Story The public is invited to put on their walking shoes and join the staff from the Kern County Roads Department who will be on site to conduct a job walk and informational meeting for the upcoming sidewalk improvement project that is to be done around Circle Park, along Kernville Road and Riverside Park.

The County Roads Department hopes to “present the details and bring more light to the project” said Kern County Design Engineer Mark Evans. The meeting will be Saturday January 26 at 10 a.m. at Circle Park.

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the walk from taking place, provisions have been made to move the informational meeting portion indoors at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce community room at Kernville Road and Sierra Way. All interested area residents, property and business owners are urged to attend.

The total cost of the project is 1.7 million, consisting of a $950,000 Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Enhanacement Grant, $450,000 Kern County roads, and $350,000 from State Regional Surface Transportation Program funds.

The project’s construction phase is planned to begin in February after the Whiskey Flat Days

Celebration and be completed before the Memorial Day holiday weekend when the valleys tourest season traditionally begins.

The focus of the project is to better conect vital parts of the town, the parks, business district and elementry school.

This will be accomplished primarily by replacing and adding sidewalks, curbs, gutters and road resurfacing improvements.

Businesses accross from Circle Park will receive new walkways, steps, ramps and hand rails, compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Participants on the walk will be also looking at options on hand railing treatments that address

the areas western theme.

The crosswalks in town will be embelished with a woodplank stamped concete patern and overhead lighting to make them more visable.

Riverside Park will receive streetside sidewalk on the west and a sweeping ten foot wide colored concete path on the rivers side of Riverside Park. And interconnecting walks at both ends the middle of the park. Concete was chosen for the pathway due to the harsh weather environment.

For those that are unable to attend the Saturday meeting, they can contact Mark Evans, Design Engineer for the Kern county Roads department at 661-8268854.

Farmers markets produce health Michael Batelaan Courier Release The Kern River Valley is home to two farmers' markets which gives us all have a chance to learn about new foods and get going on a healthy diet.

The Kern River Paiute Council runs the Nuui Cunni Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. offering local honey, fresh eggs, healing native plant salves and teas, plus locally grown produce and accepts WIC. The mar-

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ket is located at 2600 Hwy 155 in Lake Isabella between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area.

Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, the Lakeshore Farmers' Market features eggs and honey, along with certified organic produce from various organizations and shade grown, organic coffee, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd, in nature

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Wofford Heights and accepts EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards.

The USDA suggests that shopping at the farmer's market is a great way to get your kids involved. Let them pick out something new to try, and then they can help prepare a meal or snack. It is also a great way to keeps the money you spend closer to your neighborhood.

And freshly picked ripe food is at its peak in flavor and nutrition.

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Mike Mencarini says, “Where’s the docks?”

This week Bodfish Bob is baking pies oh my!

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kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 82,007 acre-feet Reservoir peak 220,365 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Kern Inflow at Kernville 243 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Lower Kern Outflow 322 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.

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Whiskey Flat Mayor events Sharp Shootin’ Jami aka: Jami Ward Cookie Lee Jewlery Party January 31 5:30 at the Big Blue Bear, Kernville

Regular activities Fridays

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

■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, Lake Isabella. 760-4172272.

■ 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, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., 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, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant, 16575 Hwy 178, Weldon.

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

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

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

Saturdays

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

■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Centennial Group, 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, Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 or Geraldine, 559-359-8953.

■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

Sundays

■ 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. welcom. 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., Hospice Grief Support Group, 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010.

■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760379-7312.

■ 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.

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

■ 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.

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

■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-3797312.

■ 7:30 a.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

Tuesdays

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

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

■ 9:30 - 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

Super Bowl Party February 3 2:30 at the Kern River Brewry, Kernville Man Auction February 8

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

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

Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-1830.

■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.

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

■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

Wednesdays

■ 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 United Methodist , room 4 760-379-2556.

■ 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. 760-376-4249.

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

■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon Methodist Church. 760-267-4693.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Room, Lake Isabella. 760-3795086.

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

■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-3797312.

■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 a.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

Thursdays

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

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

■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329.

■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella.

■ 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.

■ 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

■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa ■ 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 .

Time to be announced at the Kern Valley Golf Course, Kernville TeeTotalin’ Tony aka: Tony Julio Tee Totalin’ Tony at the Horse Races January 25 Kernville Saloon 7:00 p.m. to closing Tee Totalin’ Tony Shuffleboard Tournament January 26 Kernville Saloon 7 to 9:00 p.m.

Tee Totalin’ Tony Cajun Night January 31 Chatterbox Café 5:30pm

Calendar Nuui Cunni Farmers Market January 26 The Kern River Paiute Council invites you to visit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for your produce needs. They are now accepting WIC. Local honey, fresh eggs, healing native plant salves and teas, plus locally grown produce is for sale. The market is located at 2600 Highway 155 between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area. For more information contact the Cultural Center 760-549-0800.

Lakeshore Farmers Market January 26 Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, this Market features eggs and honey, along with certified organic produce from various organizations and shade grown, organic coffee, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights. EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards are accepted. For information call David Dills, 760-812-7833.

Kern River Valley VFW breakfast January 27 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 27 at the Kern River Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. in Lake Isabella. For information call 760-379-3877.

Art Association general meeting January 28 Serving artists and the community since 1962, the Kern River Valley Art Association will hold their general meeting on Monday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. Judy Wolford Deems will do an acrylic paint demonstration, painting a horse on a sweat shirt. The meeting will be at the Kern Valley Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. During Whiskey Flat Days, artists will be showing their work at the Odd Fellows Hall in Kernville.

Commodities distribution January 29 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday, Jan. 29 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.

Annual Polar Plunge fundraiser February 1 Kern Valley Aquatics Program will host its annual polar plunge fundraiser at the South Fork Middle School pool on Friday, Feb. 1 at 4 p.m. Take Highway 178 to Weldon, turn right on Kelso Valley Road. Continue for about 2 miles. South Fork Middle School is on the right at 5225 Kelso Valley Road. The pool is located behind the community center, right of the gym. Come out and support the program by taking the plunge. For more info., call 760-299-2030 or email info@kvap.org.

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Action to ensure veterans have access to timely veterans services Congressman Kevin McCarthty In response to recent reports released by the Government Accountability Office regarding the benefits and services provided to veterans nationwide and in our local region by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, both I, and Veterans Affairs Committee Chair, Jeff Miller, sent letters to Veterans Affairs Secretary, Eric Shinseki, urging the VA take immediate action to implement the GAO’s recommendations and report back to Congress on that progress.

The Veterans Affairs Committee is scheduled to hold two hearings in February to hear directly from GAO on its audits and the VA’s plan to address these reports.

The GAO’s audits only further confirm our veterans’ concerns that the VA is taking too long to resolve their disability claims and schedule their medical appointments.

Now is the time for the VA to act, which is why Chairman Miller and I have urged Secretary Shinseki take immediate action to implement GAO’s recommendations to reduce back logs, increase claims processing times and ensure our nation’s veterans receive the care they deserve in a timely manner.

In the oversight hearings the Veterans Affairs Committee has

scheduled on these audits, I intend to continue to pressure the VA to address our veterans concerns and how they plan to quickly implement reforms.

In the Los McCarthy Angeles Veterans Affairs Regional Office alone, which serves many veterans in our congressional district, 80 percent of disability claims are backlogged and it can take years to resolve outstanding cases.

This is unacceptable.

The men and women who risked all to defend American values at home and abroad deserve better than this. If VA does not take immediate and substantial steps to address these problems, the House will.

In addition to the statement I released, Chairman Miller issued the following statement: “I am concerned that the backlog of disability claims continues to grow. One of my top priorities is to curb the growth of the backlog and make substantial strides towards reducing it.

“While the VA says it is improving its claims processing, the numbers and wait times tell a different story.

“This report shows that there is a disconnect between VA’s promises on turning the corner on the claims backlog and reality.

“Now is the time for results.

“Disabled veterans have waited far too long for the system to begin working for them, and I intend to hold VA leadership accountable for making the changes GAO recommends. The Committee stands ready to work with VA to finally fix this problem.

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There will be an informational meeting and job walk for the upcoming pedestrian path and improvement project in Kernville on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 10 a.m.

Meet at Circle Park.

Staff from the Kern County Roads Department will be on site to conduct a job walk for the upcoming sidewalk improvement project in Riverside Park and the town center surrounding Circle Park. The purpose is to provide detailed information about the project, answer questions and to gain final input from the community. If you are unable to attend this meeting, you can get more information by calling Mark Evans, design engineer, Kern County Roads Department at 661-8628854.

CALM announces volunteer opportunities The California Living Museum is seeking dedicated volunteers to assist the zoo with two programs - its Wildlife Rehabilitation and Docent programs. To register for either program, call curator Don Richardson at 661-872-2428.

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Program receives more than 600 birds, mammals and reptiles through its state-permitted Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Animals received are injured, orphaned or otherwise unable to survive without assistance before being released. A free training series has been scheduled for February 2, 9 and 16 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at CALM. Volunteers must attend all three sessions to

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Gym is Now Open!

First 50 members will get the lowest price ever only $24.95 per month with classes included Hurry and sign up, don’t miss a chance for a healthy & happier new you

Vitaliia's Dance and Fitness 6501 Wofford Blvd. Suite C Wofford Hts

661-496-3696 www.vitaliia’s-secret.com

Got Used Oil? 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.

(Maximum 20 gallons at one time).

Kern River Valley Cemetery District changes The Board of Trustees for the Kern River Valley Public Cemetery District has recently passed Resolution No. 123, which changes the Board of Trustees regular meeting to every other month. The next regular meeting will be held on March 12 at 2 p.m. at the cemetery office. Special meetings will be held as necessary and, as always, the agendas are posted in front of the cemetery near the center entrance.

Also at the January meeting, 2013 officers were elected. Outgoing chairperson, Jenny Hanley will turn over the leadership to John Blythe. The position of vicechairperson, being vacated by Ron Gillentine, will be held by Jill Sloan-Thurman.

Hanley and Gillentine will continue to service as trustees with Barbara Casas. The District is committed to reducing business costs while improving services to the Kern River Valley. Foremost on the slate of improvements is the alternative energy project. Other projects include the development of a strategic plan, improved district security, and grounds beautification. Contact Randy Kyt, district manager, at the district office 760-376-2189 with any questions or cemetery needs.

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Reading through the first chapter of Ephesians, I am always struck by the heart of the Heavenly Father that so longs for His children to be free.

There is nothing inhibited about an eagle in full flight. The eagle represents the capacity to break the surely bonds of this earth, and fly higher, farther and faster than all other winged birds. It is this pulsing heartbeat that rings loud and clear as the verses of Ephesians unfold, and literally leave us breathless regarding all God has planned and purposed for us.

We are reminded of the power to bring this to pass in our hearts and lives has already been displayed when God completed salvation’s plan by raising our Lord Jesus from the dead. If that resurrection was not a problem for the outstretched hand of our Father, then neither is there any power shortage in His capacity and

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Revisit the verse and a half and be reminded of a critical link in the release of this power within us.

If God would just work in us whatever He wants, whenever He wants, there would be far less chance of failure than if you and I are to play any kind of role in the process. Yet prayer for the enlightening (awakening) of our hearts remains, as does the unflinching requirement of God to work His will only according to the invitation of our will.

Of course He could steamroll us into an obedience based on His infinite greatness in relation to our finite smallness, but such is His great heart of love for us that this will never be the case. The Father’s plan at work in our lives gives us continued opportunities to bow our will to His own, but it ever remains an invitation rather than a compulsion.

At the outset of this year of awakening, I hear the prayer in the screams of the eagle as he rides the wings of the unseen winds, and his cries are for you and me to take flight with him.

Whatever has been our experience to this point, may we indeed mount up with wings as eagles (prophetic words from Isaiah’s 40th chapter), bowing our will to the eternal purpose of the Father, that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, and what the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe.- Ephesians 1:18-19.

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Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville. Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Services 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Worship Celebration, Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church Services held at Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday Service 11 a.m.

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

Lake Isabella Enforum the Church 3615 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-812-7020 First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

760-379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella.

Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. Wed. 5:30 p.m. Thur.

5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

760-379-4296 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall

1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella.

Sunday Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Worship Sunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m.

Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 760-379-5819

Mountain Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 760-379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 2 and 3 p.m. 760-549-3186

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

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Habitat workdays planned Kern River Preserve Courier Release Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff and volunteers for its Habitat Restoration Workdays.

Kern River Preserve will be implementing the first phase of a three-year restoration project funded by the NRCS Wetland Reserve Program and USFWS Partners for Wildlife Program.

They will be planting native shrubs, grasses and trees on 24 acres of formerly cultivated floodplain along the South Fork of the Kern River.

The goal is to enhance habitat for a variety of wildlife species including San Emigdio Blue Butterfly, Loggerhead Shrike, Summer Tanager and Southwestern Pond Turtle.

Volunteer Workday Calendar ■ Saturday, Jan. 26: Install irrigation system and site preparation ■ Saturday, Feb. 2: Install irrigation system and site preparation ■ Saturday Feb. 23: Site preparation and planting ■ Saturday, March 2: Site preparation and planting ■ Saturday, March 16: Site preparation and planting ■ Saturday, April 6: Site maintenance

and planting ■ Saturday, April 20: Site care and maintenance ■ Saturday, May 18: Site care and maintenance ■ Saturday, June 15: Site care and maintenance ■ Saturday, July 20: Site care and main tenance ■ Saturday, Aug. 17: Site care and maintenance ■ Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013: Site care and maintenance Volunteers of all levels of ability and time commitment are welcome.

Volunteers are needed who can take on responsibility for various portions of the project.

If you or your group have the time and ability to help on dates other than scheduled workdays, contact the Preserve to coordinate. Bring food and water, gloves. Wear long sleeves and pants, work shoes or boots. The preserve will supply the tools. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Alexander Restoration Site on Fay Ranch Road, 1/3 mile north of Highway 178 in Weldon.

Contact the Kern River Preserve Land Steward, Sean Rowe 760-378-2531 or email srowe@audubon.org to RSVP.

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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

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

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

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structure as needed. This grant awarded by California Boating and Waterways is funded by fines Recently I and fees collected by C.B.W. were received an email to include all existing launch locafrom one of our tions on Isabella Lake. George if local fisherman. you read this and can give more His concern was info please send me an email at where are the the Courier. We are almost into new docks and February and if work doesn't launch facilities? begin soon, I'll just leave it at that.

Ronnie, I'm not If you are depressed about the sure of the low water situation and this is answer, but what Mencarini easily understandable. Relax; the I can say is severlake is very healthy right now. The al months ago I spoke to the perlake's shad population is in very son in charge of maintaining the good shape according to the lakes launch "Fishing and dock proFather" the This grant awarded by gram. My best shad schools California Boating and recollection, are as large as Waterways is funded by fines and oh by the 40 feet verticaland fees collected... way this was an ly and can - Mencarini encompass a impromptu meeting outside wide area of the Lake Patrol the main office. launch area. All we need is snow, Anyway, I was under the snow and some more snow. Rain impression that the grant monies is good, but snow pack is everyawarded to this program have thing. been released and work was to begin in a short time.

Furthermore, I won't use the Mike Mencarini is a Wofford assume word, but if memory doesHeights resident and a avid fishern't fail me, the grant awarded to man. For questions or comments Isabella Lake was to at least you can reach him through the improve, if not install new ramps Kern River Courier, office@kern and docks including new infrarivercourier.com.

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Continued from page 2 Aglow February 2 Aglow meets at the Lake Isabella Senior Center from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Come and be blessed. Call Barbara Pechy at 760-378-3672 or Geraldine Smith at 559-359-8953 for more information.

Kern Valley Indian meeting February 2 The Kern Valley Indian Community quarterly meeting and Thanksgiving Community Dinner will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 11 a.m. at the Senior Center Hall, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. Guests will include Reymundo “Tony” Chaps, Edwards Air Force Base Historic Preservation offi-

cer and Dr. Danny Reinke, National Environmental Protection Act expert.

Dinner will be provided by the Council.

Please bring salad or dessert and a raffle item. Also, bring any gently-used household items and clothing to share.

To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, send the information to us by e-mail or on paper, either in person or by mail (ddress on page 2).

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. Submitted items deemed entirely or mostly business advertising will not be accepted.

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By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “Flight" (R)” -- It starts off like a thriller. Denzel Washington plays Whip Whitaker, an airline pilot who pulls off an amazing emergency landing, saving the lives of almost everyone on board the plane. There’s tension, visual effects, heroism. The whole situation is flipped upside down when Whip’s toxicology report comes back. He was drunk in the cockpit.

The man of the hour could face life in prison and a public shaming by the media.

Washington is absolutely the pilot of this film. His performance carries the dramatic weight and maneuvers through tone shifts.

There are some predictable points as the story gets into the drama of his addiction, but the story holds together. It’s a real-world drama with a strong leading performance and nothing holding it back.

“Here Comes the Boom” (PG-13) -- Scott Voss (Kevin James of ‘King of Queens’) is a lazy high-school teacher. When the music program at his school (and the music teacher, an adorably aged Henry Winkler) is threatened by budget cuts, Scott takes the next logical step for an overweight, 42year-old educator -- he’ll win the money by winning mixed martial

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The movie is lazier than James’ character, and as lazy as the premise suggests. Take an inoffensive funny fat guy and put him in a job where he’s out of place. Done. Kevin James comes off like a really nice guy, but that’s not enough to carry

the comedy.

Unfortunately, it’s just not that funny watching him get knocked around by men in much better shape.

“Alex Cross” (PG-13) -- For once, Tyler Perry is in a movie he didn’t write, direct, produce and cater, and it’s actually worse than his usual. The movie is based on a James Patterson novel about the origins of Alex Cross, a homicide detective who has been portrayed

by Morgan Freeman in previous films. It’s a thriller so conventional that it becomes ridiculous. Our hero (Perry) is unquestionably moral, a church-going family man pitted against a serial killer (Matthew Fox) who’s all about torturing women. It’s not the psychological thriller it thinks it is. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Health Insurance Matters

Brace yourself for mixed news Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist There an age-old question, “I have good news and bad news. Which do you want first?”

The news is fresh, but the jury is still out as to which is good and which is not.

This past week, I Thal met with colleagues in the health insurance business in San Diego. My day started out meeting with Jessica Waltman, the V.P. of Legislative Affairs for the National Association of Health Underwriters, who flew in from Washington, DC. She is super sharp when it comes to healthcare and health insurance legislation. The crux of the situation is that all people will be required, by law, to have health insurance by Jan. 1, 2014, and these policies will need to be purchased between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31.

The good news is they will be “guaranteed issue.” So people who have been putting off getting medical services will be able to have assistance from insurance plans in paying for the doctors, surgeons or hospital bills.

The bad news may be the cost.

All individual plans experienced a rise in monthly premiums just recently, as new government mandates brought many preventative benefits to all health plans. These raises are nothing

compared to what is coming. Today, in California (where we have some of the lowest health insurance costs in the country) the oldest, non-Medicare insured, is paying about seven times more than the youngest covered adult.

Under the new ObamaCare legislation, this ratio will be three to one.

The young people will be seeing double digit premium increases.

Now for the “good news/bad news.” One of the ways insurance companies have been holding the rates down is by passing on part of the risk to people as higher deductibles. This is not allowed in ObamaCare. The highest deductible allowed by the new law is $2,000. So, most people will need to change plans, resulting in higher costs.

For those who are thinking, “I can’t afford the insurance now, so how can I be expected to buy it when the cost is even higher?” There will be subsidies for lower income people.

There is much more to be said on this topic, including more taxes, and a possibility that in California, “services” may start to be taxed along with the “goods” we pay sales taxes on now.

Stay tuned.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker (0621106) and a member of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors. He is on the Nat. Assoc. of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board and may be reached at 760-376-2100, thal@ aol.com or www.harrythal.com.

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Setting up the kid’s car insurance David Ramsey Kern River Courier Columnist Dear Dave, I’m divorced and have a teenager who will be driving soon. What would be the best way to set up insurance for him?

- Mike Ramsey Dear Mike, With my teenagers, I simply left the car in my name and paid the extra insurance cost for a little while.

For me, still being in control of the car, as a dad, outweighed the additional money I was paying in premiums. Having a minor child running around with his or her name on a car title is not a good plan.

Then, when they turned 18, I put each of their cars into their names.

This, of course, was dependent on them behaving and acting responsibly. They were legally liable at that age too. I’m sure the insurance costs went up, but at that point the financial risk and liability factors were on them, not me.

In this kind of situation, especially because there’s more of a potential for disagreements, I think I’d do it that way. Just put it in your name for now, especially if you’re putting money toward the purchase of a vehicle.

-Dave

Dear Dave, When it comes to taking control of your money and living on a budget, what's the biggest thing a family can live without?

- Will Dear Will, There are always the shiny things people can do without. Sometimes people sell a fancy car or boat and get rid of a $600-a-month payment right off the bat. But on a regular, day-to-day basis, I think maybe the biggest and best thing you can amputate from your life is eating out.

I love a good restaurant, and I’ve got nothing against the industry. The problem, though, is that people are struggling to pay their bills or set aside something for retirement because they’re eating out all the time. Most folks simply don’t realize how much money they throw away by heading to the drive-through.

I want people to enjoy life, and a great part of that can be going out and having a meal with your family and friends. Just don’t do it when you’re broke.

- 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,” and created Financial Peace University. For more financial help visit daveramsey.com.

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qualify. Volunteers will learn how to care of young and injured animals in CALM’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Training will include nutrition, feeding and basic animal husbandry. Training materials will be provided; however, participants are encouraged to bring notebooks. Participation in the rehabilitation course will require either approved home care for a minimum of three nights each month and/or assistance at CALM for a minimum of two, four-hour days each month through the active season (April through September).

CALM docents are volunteer “teachers” who educate school children and visitors about California wildlife and their habitats. Not only will volunteers learn about wildlife in a classroom setting, they will be trained to handle CALM’s ambassador animals. The first session of the seven-week course is scheduled Saturday, Feb. 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at CALM. Classes will be held each Saturday through March 16. Minimum time requirement for docents is four hours per month for two years after training. Minimum age requirement is 18 years.

Library book discussion group to meet The Kern River Valley Branch Library in Lake Isabella is announcing a new book discussion group for “Mysterious California,” which will meet for four sessions on the first Monday of each month beginning Feb. 4, at 6 p.m. at the Lake Isabella branch. This film and discussion program is being conducted in conjunction with the California Center for the Book which is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

Through their provisions, the library will present a 40-minute documentary at the first session, featuring intimate interviews with the authors of four crime novels set within our beautiful state: “The Art of Detection” by Laurie R. King, “Southland” by Nina Revoyr, “Shell Games” by Kirk Russell and “Sharpshooter” by Nadia Gordon. The film also takes the viewer on a rich visual journey through the distinctive California landscapes mentioned in each of the four crime novels. At the first session, led by Professor Ann Wiederrecht, the book “The Art of Detection” will also be discussed. Space is limited so contact the library at 760-549-2083 or email Elisabeth Duvall at elisabeth.duvall@kerncountylibrary.org to reserve your seat.

Kern Valley Indian Community Meeting The Kern Valley Indian Community quarterly meeting and Thanksgiving Community Dinner will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 11 a.m. at the Senior Center Hall, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. Guests will include Reymundo “Tony” Chaps, Edwards Air Force Base Historic Preservation officer and Dr. Danny Reinke, National Environmental Protection Act expert. Dinner will be provided bythe Council.

Please bring salad or dessert and a raffle item. Also, bring any gently-used household items and clothing to share.

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Salome’s Stars ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) You might feel bolder as each new success falls into place. But caution is still advised through the end of the week. Until then, a step-by-step approach is best.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) That cooperation you request could come at too high a price. Since few can beat you at being clever and resourceful, why not see what you can do on your own?

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Aspects favor a quieter time spent getting closer to the people who are especially important to you. There’s always much more to learn and appreciate about each other.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You want to act to resolve workplace misunderstandings before they get out of hand and cause more-serious problems. Co-workers rally to support your efforts.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) What you might see as a disturbing act of disloyalty might just be a failure of communication on both sides. Take time for mediation rather than confrontation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Be more patient with those who seem unwilling to accept your version of what’s right. The fact is, there’s a lot more to learn on all sides of this issue.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) It should be easier to assess the facts you’ll need to make an important decision. But don’t commit if you still have doubts. There could be more you need to know.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your excitement level remains high as you continue working on that new project. Expect some setbacks. But on the whole, all will move pretty much on schedule.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) It might be wise to be more prudent with expenses right now. But your financial situation should soon clear up, and you could be back shopping, happily as ever.

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1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What does it mean to be polydactyl?

2. TELEVISION: What TV series produced a spin-off series called "”Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C?” 3. U.S. STATES: Which state has only one syllable in its name?

4. MUSIC: What did singer Art Garfunkel do for a living earlier in his career?

5. GEOGRAPHY: What U.S. city is nicknamed “Beantown?”

6. LITERATURE: In Greek tragedy, what does the tragic hero need to possess in order for the story to unfold properly?

7. GEOLOGY: What kind of rock can float?

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1. To be born with extra toes or fingers.

2. “The Andy Griffith Show”.

3.Maine.

4. He was a math teacher.

5.Boston.

6. Hamartia, or a fatal flaw.

7. Pumice.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Atomic Dogs (2012 - B7162) Street address of principal place of business: 520 Acacia Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Mailing address of business: 520 Acacia Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305.

REGISTRANTS: Cassie Lueck, 520 Acacia Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305 and Robert Gallagher, 520 Acacia Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Joint Venture. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Robert Gallagher. This statement filed on 12/20/2012. Expires 12/20/2017.

ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier January 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Petal Pusher Plus (2012 - B7188), DBA #2: Lake Isabella Florist (2012 B7189), DBA #3: Go Green Florist (2012 - B7190) Street address of principal place of business: 11019 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: 11019 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Peter Heil, 7 Laurel Street, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Individual.

Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Peter Heil. This statement filed on 12/26/2012. Expires 12/26/2017.

ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: K. Lopz. Published by the Kern River Courier January 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2013.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: SAVE-A-LOT, LTD (2010B1821) Street address of business: 6151 East Niles Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306; Mailing address of Business: 11840 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Moran Foods, Inc., 11840 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 03/16/2010. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 12/18/2012.

ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by M. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier January 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Save-A-Lot, Ltd. (2012 - B7106) Street address of principal place of business: 1505 White Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mailing address of business: c/oCarol L. Wood, P.O. Box 20, Boise, ID 83726.

REGISTRANT: Moran Foods, LLC, 100 Corporate Office Drive, Earth City, MO 63045. A Limited Liability Company. Date the business

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commenced: 06/15/2012. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Doyle J. Troyer, Vice President, SUPERVALU Holdings, Inc. This statement filed on 12/17/2012. Expires 12/17/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier January 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Save-A-Lot, Ltd. (2012 - B7107) Street address of principal place of business: 521 Finley Drive, Taft, CA 93268.

Mailing address of business: c/oCarol L. Wood, P.O. Box 20, Boise, ID 83726.

REGISTRANT: Moran Foods, LLC, 100 Corporate Office Drive, Earth City, MO 63045.

A Limited Liability Company. Date the business commenced: 06/15/2012. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Doyle J. Troyer, Vice President, SUPERVALU Holdings, Inc. This statement filed on 12/17/2012. Expires 12/17/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier January 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 2013.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 12-2234 APN: 345-031-04-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09-14-2011.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 6, 2013 at 12:00 pm, Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 10-11-2011, as Inst.

No. 000211131891 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Oscar Perez, a Single Man, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: Outside the main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. All CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCED RECONVEYANCE, INC. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: The East half of the West half of Section 27, Township 10 North, Range 13 West, San Bernardino Meridian, in the unincorporated area of the County of Kern, State of California, according to the official plat thereof and shown as Parcel B of Parcel map waiver No. 639, according to the Certificate of Compliance recorded August 4, 1986, in Book 5901, Page 421, of Official Records. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is pur-

ported to be: Vacant Land - directions may be obtained by written request within 10 days of the first publication of this notice from: ARI, 43545 17th Street West, Suite 503, Lancaster, CA 93534.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $92,182.52.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

Date: January 8, 2013.

Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 43545 17th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer (Published by the Kern River Courier January 11, 18 and 25, 2013) NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on the notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgages, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 661-945-5525 using the file number 12-2234. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet web site. The best way to verify the postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Silver Lining 9.25 Jewlery (2013 B0065) Street address of principal place of business: 817 B Street, Taft, CA 92368. Mailing address of business: 817 B Street, Taft, CA 92368.

REGISTRANT: Leah Cleveland, 817 B Street, Taft, CA 92368. Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000.

Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious

business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Leah Cleveland. This statement filed on 01/03/2013. Expires 01/03/2018. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: E. Del Villar.

Published by the Kern River Courier January 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 2013.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 12-2235 APN: 429-141-18-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/05/2010.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 13, 2013 at 12:00 pm, Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 12-16-2010, as Inst. No. 0210174142 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Miriam Tovar, a Single Woman, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: Outside the main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560.

All CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCED RECONVEYANCE, INC. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 135 East Longhorn Avenue, Mojave, CA 93501. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $44,766.23. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Date: January 11, 2013.

Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 43545 17th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer (Published by the Kern River Courier January 18, 25 and February 1, 2013) NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on the notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgages, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the

California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 661-945-5525 using the file number 12-2235.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet web site.

The best way to verify the postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: A List Photobooth (2013 - B0220) Street address of principal place of business: 5820 Tandil Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: 5820 Tandil Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANTS: Adam Miller, 5820 Tandil Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306 and Amy Adams, 5820 Tandil Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Husband and Wife. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Adam Miller. This statement filed on 01/11/2013. Expires 01/11/2018.

ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier January 18, 25, February 1 and 8, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: AR Fabrication (2013 - B0181) Street address of principal place of business: 505 Monroe Street, Taft, CA 93268.

Mailing address of business: 505 Monroe Street, Taft, CA 93268. REGISTRANTS: Allen C. Jones, 505 Monroe Street, Taft, CA 93268, Ronald N. Harvill, 424 Shattuck Avenue, Taft, CA 93268 and Wendi M. Van Muijen, 424 Shattuck Avenue, Taft, CA 93268.

General Partnership. Date the business commenced: 12/09/2012. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Allen C. Jones.

This statement filed on 01/10/2013. Expires 01/10/2018. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Rodriguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier January 18, 25, February 1 and 8, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Prescott's Pig Stye Antiques (2013 B0180) Street address of principal place of business: 13 Big Blue Road, Space 8, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: 8701 Entrada Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Robbie Prescott, 8701 Entrada Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 .

Individual. Date the business commenced: 08/04/2006. 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: Robbie Prescott.

This statement filed on 01/10/2013. Expires 01/10/2018. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: E. Del Villar.

Published by the Kern River Courier January 18, 25, February 1 and 8, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Window Sill Pie Co. (2012 - B7174) Street address of principal place of business: 1302 Chester Avenue, Apt C, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address of business: 1302 Chester Avenue, Apt C, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

REGISTRANTS: Marah-Stelle Jackson, 1302 Chester Avenue, Apt C, Bakersfield, CA 93301 and Shawna Fowler, 2012 19th Street, Apt 12, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

General Partnership. Date the business commenced: 10/22/2012. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Shawna Fowler.

This statement filed on 12/21/2012. Expires 12/21/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: E. Del Villar.

Published by the Kern River Courier January 18, 25, February 1 and 8, 2013.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: VENDIT (2012-B4516) Street address of business: 14708 Tyler Fran Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314; Mailing address of Business: 14708 Tyler Fran Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Dina Esparza, 14708 Tyler Fran Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 07/27/2012. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/17/2013. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by M. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier January 25. February 1, 8 and 15, 2013.

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So. Fork women provide veterans benefit at the VA facilities. A Navy veteran makes custom pine boxes to hold toiletries.

The South Fork They have Women's Club took already begun collecttheir ninth trip with ing more donations. donations to the Those who want to Sepulveda Veterans donate items are hospital last Thursday encouraged to contact There was a volunteer Lynn McGarity at 760appreciation luncheon 549-3033. held. The dedication of Photo submitted Maryann Davis the local Elks, VA, Red is in charge of all the Cross, and the South Andrea Talbot, Maryann Davis from VA hospital's donaFork Women's Club VA Sepulveda, Lynne McGarity tions from Fresno, to were acknowledged for work in collecting donations for wound- the VA Hospitals south. The club has been collecting clothes and shoes in good coned veterans.

Each trip the Club takes coats, vests, dition for our wounded veterans. Davis shoes, purses, toiletries, make up and nail manages these donations to veteran's hospolish that have been donated. There are pitals from Fresno south into LA to insure both men and women wounded veterans the items are donated appropriately.

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Artshow 2013; Camp Kiya, $1,500, for their Scholarship Fund; Summit Singers, $1,000 for Making Choral Music Available to a Rural Community; Imagine Ballet, $1,500 for Imagine That! 2013; Frazier Mountain FOCUS Central, $1,500 for Art Camp 7; and Old Center Entertainment. $500 for official premier of the upcoming documentary, "Billy Mize and the Bakersfield Sound."

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