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The Kern Press Club honored the best in local journalism, by professionals and students, and in public relations at its annual awards dinner June 21.

Michael Batelaan, Publisher, Kern River Courier, won two of the 16 professional awards that were given in the areas of television, print media and public relations in Kern County. The Courier awards were for best page layout/design and for best feature photo.

The contest raises money for college scholarships awarded to local students studying careers in media. The 2012 award recipients were recognized at the event, held at the Bakersfield Museum of Art. Also three Bakersfield College students were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

Bhouin is being awarded the golf courses Owen Wright golf scholarship.

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Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier A regular bus ride took a direction of a different course for Glen Ouhier of Mtn Mesa, a bus driver for Kern Regional Transit. Each week the Dial-a-Ride driver picked up a small, quiet, but well spoken Bryan Bhouin age 14, from school and took him home to Southlake every day for about a year. One day, about three months ago, Bhouin asked the bus driver about the weekend golf tournament on TV, asking if the bus driver had seen it. Ouhier asked, "Do you play golf?" Bhouin responded that he was into bike riding, XBox games and watched TV but had never played golf. "If you want to play golf, we are going to play golf," Ouhier told the boy.

Ouhier invited Bhouin out to the Kern Valley Golf Course and introduced the young man to the game of golf. Bhouin, from a broken home, is being raised by a grandmother. The wonderful staff at the golf course showed an interest in Bhouin and took time to show the youngster the basics of the game. Bhouin is working

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hard learning golf and is advancing in his skill. He was given a set of clubs and a bag and has just received a set of hardwoods from one of the men at the golf course.

Bhouin is showing that he can accept a challenge and is aggressive and competitive at the game. Golf has become a way for the once shy young man to blossom.

The members at the Golf Course feel that there is a tremendous lack of parenting here in the Kern Valley and would like the opportunity to do more sponsorships of young people in the community. For an adult the sport of golf can bring business opportunities and future success. Ouhier and the other Golf Course members have a primary interest in young people learning the sport of golf. They hold Junior Golfing lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays once a month at the Golf Course.

Bhouin plans to go into the military after high school and plans to take his golf clubs with him. Ouhier has no children of his own. “What is exciting for me is, I can't play golf as much as I want to any more,

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Smokey Bear on watch from space U.S. Forest Service Special to the Courier

his Russian crewmates, Soyuz Commander Gennady Padalka and Flight The U.S. Forest Engineer Sergei Revin, Service launched an launched aboard the Soyuz important partnership TMA-04M spacecraft from with NASA that coincided the Baikonur Cosmodrome with the mid-May liftoff of a in Kazakhstan May 14.

NASA new crew for the The trio arrived at the The International Space Station.

International Space Station orbiting space station May (ISS). Through this partner16, to join Expedition 31 ship, the ISS crew may use high resolution Commander Oleg Kononenko of the photographs to document the extent and Russian Federal Space Agency, Flight impacts of wildfire in the U.S. Engineer Don Pettit of NASA and Flight NASA Flight Engineer Joseph Acaba and

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FREE weekend weather Friday high 95° Sunny Friday low 64° Mostly clear Saturday high 98° Hot Saturday low 66° Mostly clear Sunday high 96° Hot Sunday low 64° Mostly clear National Weather Service

Bryan Bhouin stands next to Glen Ouhier his bus driver, instructor, mentor and friend at the Kern River valley Golf Course.

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Mere minutes can make a difference between saving a life or keeping a wildfire from becoming destructive to a local community. Because fires can double in size each minute, even the slightest delay enables a fire to grow much larger and makes it more difficult to extinguish. To better meet the needs of our residents and reduce response times in an already active fire season, the Kern County Fire Department is pleased to announce the opening of a Seasonal Fire Station in the community of Alta Sierra on Monday July 2. This new facility will help to minimize injuries, loss of life, and reduce property damage in the community it will serve. Alta Sierra is located in a wildland urban interface zone where residents and structures are exposed to high fire risk.

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Don’t let Bodfish Bob’s recipes bite you.

Mike Mencarini encounters a smorgasbord of fish.

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kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 165,315 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 268 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Lower Kern Outflow 935 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 526 cfs Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.

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Vacation Bible school July 6, 7, 8 Kernville 1st Baptist Church is holding a vacation Bible school for all children, meeting at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 6; 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 7 and 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 8 at 46 Valley View Drive in Kernville. For more information, call 760-376-6403.

Free Fishing Day July 7 The California Department of Fish and Game offers two free fishing days each year. This year the days are July 7 and September 8. On these dates, fishing is permitted without a sport fishing license.

Free Fishing Days provide a low-cost way to give fishing a try. All fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear

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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.

■ 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 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, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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

■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-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.

Tuesdays

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

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

■ 9:30 - 11a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-3792556.

■ 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 ■ 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.

■ 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 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 760-3792556.

■ 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.

Thursdays

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

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

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

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

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

■ 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.

■ 4:30 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republicans of Kern Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella.

760-376-1462.

■ 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.

■ 6 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 sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information, or meeting times have changed.

restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect.

Burger and Beer run July 7 All are welcome: bikes, Jeeps, bikes ‘n cages - from Southlake to Independence.

First run leaves Highway 178 and Sierra Gateway at 8 a.m. and the second run is at 9 a.m. with chase truck and trailer to follow. Big burger, fries and a big draft beer or soda for $9. Returning at 2:30 p.m.

Enjoy the great outdoors and eat, drink and visit with friends. Children are welcome. Free coffee to all attendees.

Nuui Cunni Farmers Market July 7 The Kern River Paiute Council invites you to visit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for your fruit and produce needs. Local honey, fresh eggs, healing native plant salves and teas, plus locally grown produce. 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 please contact the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center at 760-549-0800.

Lakeshore Farmers Market July 7 Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, this Market features locally grown certified fruit, produce, 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. in Wofford Heights. EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards are accepted. For information call David Dills, 760-812-7833.

The Magic of Christopher Lopez July 7 Come to the Kern River Valley Branch Library on Saturday, July 7 at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella and be amazed beginning at 3:30 p.m. See the library’s Facebook page or call 760-5492083 for more information.

Sweet Adelines 40th birthday party July 7 Kern Valley Sweet Adelines are celebrating 40 years of harmony on Saturday, July 7 at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.

The annual Ice Cream Social will be a 40th Birthday party for the chapter with games, live auction, singing skits, door prizes and more at 6 p.m. Suggested donation is $10. All Sweet Adeline Alumni will be free! Get more information by calling 760-376-4124 or visit them on the web at www.kernvalleychorus. com.

Tai Chi seminar July 7 and 8 KRV Tai Chi Society is hosting an introduction and demonstration of Wu style Tai Chi. Learn “small circle” Tai Chi at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at scenic and shaded Mountain Mesa Park.

Presentation by expert Tony Pino, 760549-3229.

Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast July 8 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 8 at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. in Lake Isabella. The second Sunday of every month features Eggs Benedict. For information call 760-379-3877.

KRV Garden Group potluck meet July 10 The Kern River Valley Garden Group meets this month at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Emily Diggles’ new home and garden at 748 S. Alpine Way in Bodfish. If lost, call 760-379-6162. Bring a potluck dish (side, salad or dessert) and items to donate to our raffle plus money to buy raffle tickets.

As before, 50 percent of the raffle proceeds go to Diggles’ Lake Isabella Blvd. landscape maintenance supplies. The rest goes for club maintenance supplies and

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Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier Publisher

I don’t know if you’ve noticed our ever disappering Isabella Lake. The lake is being drawn down faster than a bathtub and may soon be reduced to nothing more than a Batelaan large puddle.

Now at 165,315 acre-feet, our lake is almost half full, or half empty, depending on one’s perspective. Another story.

My concern for the past 20 plus years has been phenomnon of the repeated dipping of water from Isabella Lake each night.

Every night in the wee hours of the mornining I could see from my home in Bodfish the big dipper droping into the horizon and the lake to ladle out water all summer long like anunauthorized water right claim from outer space.

The Big Dipper is an asterism of seven stars that has been recognized as a distinct grouping in many cultures from time immemorial. The component stars are the seven brightest of the formal constellation Ursa Major.

In Hindu astronomy, it is referred to as Sapta Rishi, meaning the "The Seven Great Sages".

Throughout eastern Asia, the stars compose the Northern Dipper. They are colloquially known as the "Seven Stars of the Northern Dipper."

In both Ireland and Great Britain, this pattern is known as the Plough. It is also occasionally referred to as the Butcher's Cleaver in northern England. In Ireland the figure is sometimes called the Starry Plough; the symbol of the Starry Plough has been used as a political symbol

by Irish Republican and left wing movements.

The Bible refers to it as "the seven stars" (Amos 5:8).

If there were a leak in the ladle of the Big Dipper the water would fall onto Leo's back.

The truth is there is no classical mythology for Leo Minor, because this constellation was not created until the 1600s.

Their are many mythological stories that suround the big dipper, but a water thief in the night it is not.

Oh alas, while camping at the Lake this past weekend, I gazed at the heavens only to see the Big Dipper still to the north in the sky.

So much for my mythological story.

Michael Batelaan is publisher of the Kern River Courier. He can be reached at office@kernrivercourier.com

Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist Today in the mail, I received an advertisement for a five-day vacation in Kauai.

For a nominal fee, we can bask in the sun, climb a crater, kayak strange rivers, eat exotic cuisine, ride Middleworth a bicycle down a supposedly inactive volcano and float in a rickety helicopter over Kauai’s mini Grand Canyon.

I noticed that all this is waiting for us and the cost would be nominal. Then I did some math. The ticket for the two of us would be $900. But there was free stuff that would negate a lot of that cost. For instance, there was a free breakfast each day (50 bucks). Then there was a free dinner one night (another 50 bucks). Also included was a five-day car rental ($150).

The further I read, the more excited I became. At this rate they would soon owe me money if I would just claim the vacation. By now, I am digging through my closet for my Aloha shirts and later in the day, I plan to wax my surfboard and polish my golf clubs.

Then I got to thinking and reality started to sink in.

First off, I hate flying and taking a boat to Kauai would take too long, cost too much and I would probably get seasick. So that was

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out. If I flew I know the following would happen. During the flight I would have to go potty and there would be a line in front of the door of the one working toilet. I would get an outside seat and the stewardess would always be banging my arm with her food and drink cart. When I went to drink my coffee the plane would hit an air pocket and spill it all over my lap.

Weather on the whole trip would probably be bumpy and I would have to keep my seat belt buckled.

In the seat behind would be a fouryear- old, who would constantly kick the seat interrupting the one thing I could do during the 10-hour flight, which would be to nap.

I couldn’t read because I would have left my reading glasses in my suitcase where it was safe in the cargo hold of the plane.

But wait! Forget the trip. Think only of the five-day stay in paradise. The first day I could sunburn bad enough to spoil each of the next four days. The pool at our condo would be empty and closed for repair. Our car would probably be a lemon and require repair. And to top it off, we would hear word of a Tsunami soon to arrive.

I could go on, but I won’t. Suffice it to say, home is where the heart is and it’s a heck of a lot cheaper, not to mention safer!

Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program.

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WIC Farmer's Market coupon booklets Mary Faast at the Clinica Sierra Vista office on Evans Road (just off the 155 corner) in Wofford Heights is currently giving away WIC Farmers Market coupon booklets. These coupons allow WIC participants to receive free fresh locally grown fruit and veggies from the certified growers at the Lakeshore Farmers Market. The coupons are given out Wednesdays and Fridays, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. (except during lunch, Noon to 1 p.m.).

Think big! Save for college ScholarShare has partnered with your local library to sponsor the "Think Big, Save for College" promotion to motivate California students to visit the library and read over the summer. While your children, any age through 8th grade during the 2012-13 school year, are reading, you as a parent or guardian can enter your child. Forty grand prize winners will receive a $529 ScholarShare account that can help pay for future college expenses. If you win a grand prize, your library will also win $529 for future programs and activities. There are other prizes, too. Learn more at ScholarShare.com or ask at the library. Entries must be postmarked by August 17.

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Be in the REVA 2013 pet calendar It is time to submit your pet's story for the REVA, Inc.'s 2013 pet calendar.

Questions to consider: 1. How did you acquire your pet? 2. What does your pet mean to you? 3. What does he or she do to enrich your life? 4. Cute attribute, comical incident, or heroic act? Please include your phone number and address with your pet's story to P.O. Box 260, Weldon, CA 93283 or email jessecritter@aol.com, so that a professional pet photo can be scheduled, if your story is chosen. Deadline is August 15.

Comments Taken on Carrizo Plain National Monument Travel Management Plan The Bureau of Land Management's Bakersfield Field Office is taking comments through July 30 on issues that should be addressed in a travel management plan for the Carrizo Plain National Monument. "BLM will review those comments and develop an Environmental Analysis with a proposed action and analysis of alternatives," said Johna Hurl, monument manager. The public will have 30 days to comment on the proposed action.

Comments can be mailed to: Carrizo Plain National Monument, Travel Management Comments, attn: Johna Hurl, 3801 Pegasus Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308 or emailed to BLM_CA_Bakersfield_Public_Comment@blm.gov.

The travel management plan is an activity-level plan stemming from the

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Katie Gallagher Celebrates Her 90th Birthday Katie and her family invite her friends to join us for Ice Cream and Cake on Sunday, July 15th at the

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Continued from page 2 special projects. For more information call Shirley Real at 760-379-1129.

McQuiston rep office hours July 10 Lori Acton, field representative for First District Supervisor, Jon McQuiston, will hold office hours on Tuesday, July 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is available to meet with walk-in constituents. For more information, call 760-549-2068.

Cemetery District board meeting July 10 The Kerm River Valley Public Cemetery District is governed by and managed by five trustees as specified in the petition for the formation of the district. The trustees shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors from electors residing within the district. The regular meeting is held at 2 p.m. pm Tuesday, July 10 at the KRV Public Cemetery District Office, 8441 Burlando Road in Wofford Heights.

The public is welcome to attend. For more information, call Laura Kyt, district secretary at 760-376-2189.

KRV Chamber membership meeting, July 11 Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce is having its regular membership meeting at the Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella on Wednesday, July 11 at noon. Lunch is $5.

RSVP to 760-379-5236 for lunch. For more information, call or email office@kernrivervalley.com.

Vacation Bible school July 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 8 Join Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 377 Highway 155 in Lake Isabella for the Amazing Desert Journey for all ages. Dinner will be served start-

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1952 Bakersfield Earthquake July 12 Come to the Kern River Valley Branch Library on Thursday, July 12 at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd in Lake Isabella for a special program beginning at 5 p.m. when Ron Bolyard will explain what happened during the 1952 Bakersfield earthquake. See the library’s Facebook page or call 760549-2083 for more information.

‘Dream Big’ story time July 13 Don’t miss the “Dream Big” story time at the Kernville Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. at 48 Tobias in Kernville on Friday, July 13.

Call the Kernville library at 760-376-6180 for more information.

Omnipresent Puppet Theater July 14 If you missed it in June, or you want to see it again, come to the Kern River Valley Branch Library on Saturday, July 14 at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella for the Omnipresent Puppet Theater beginning at 2 p.m. See the library’s Facebook page or call 760-549-2083 for more information.

To include your event in the free Courier Calendar, submit the information to us by Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order to make Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and space available.

Submitted items deemed business advertising will not be accepted. Some event information gathered from the chambers of commerce, KRVR or www.kernvalley.com.

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The two lovely people caught in a peculiar situation are Alfred (Ewan McGregor), a British fisheries expert, and Harriet (Emily Blunt), a representative for a sheik who wants to bring fly fishing to the Middle East. A hilariously snippy UK press secretary (Kristin Scott Thomas) decides it would make a nice news story to indulge the ludicrous idea of introducing Scottish fish to a desert stream.

The movie gets bogged down in the middle, when the obstacles to romance have to be addressed (Alfred’s cold wife, Harriet’s boyfriend, terrorists). However, the performances from Blunt and McGregor hit the romcom bullseye, keeping things breezy and fun.

“Casa de Mi Padre” (R) — It must have been a fun idea to work with: Will Ferrell with a straight face playing the hero in a Mexican gangster melodrama. The result has a limited appeal. Even for people who “get it,” the schtick can only hold up for so long. Fans of Ferrell in “Anchorman” will be disappointed that this movie

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Big mouth tourney The weekend bass tournament on Saturday, June 23 produced these results: Biggest bass; BIill Heinze at 6.70-lbs. First place; Bill Heinze and Brad Ayres with a catch totaling 18.58lbs.

Pictured are top: second place; Dan Keverline and Jon Van Resseler with a catch totaling 6.33-lbs.

Pictured middle: Third Place; Mike Hill and Dell OlIver with a catch weighing in at 8.74 lbs.

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Bottom: With the one that got away from the tourney anglers, is Bernie Allen of Wofford Heights with a bass topping 7 lbs. caught on 6-pound line and a CastMaster lure.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lake Isabella (across from Senior Center) Local: 760-379-5236 Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629 Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

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Lake angling smorgasbord Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist If you haven’t been fishing the lake the last couple of months, you’ve missed out on some really great fishing.

It has been a smorgasbord of angling pleasures and best of all, Mencarini the shore has been the place to be. There have been salmon and rainbows, crappie and bass and now it’s the bluegill and catfish turning up to keep the bank fishermen excited.

While fishing for crappie, I caught quite a few of those toughfighting pink-meat Kokanee salmon. These fish were very strong and tortured my light tackle. They showed no real preference in bait as I caught them on live minnows and red and white jigs capped with a white crappie nibble.

Although the crappie have moved to deeper water, the bite was wide open for almost a month.

This year the crappie was the best quality as far as size and health I’ve seen in more than a couple of years.

According to just about everyone I talked with, the bass bite was, and still is, very good with

some bass still holding eggs. The bass bite is very good with top water baits tossed around daybreak. I managed to net a half a dozen shad last week and the bass couldn’t get to them fast enough.

The catfish are spawning now and some big ones have already been caught. Moe of Wofford Heights Liquor caught six cats with a total weight of 80-plus pounds.

Shad, shrimp, specialty baits all will catch them. A surface chop caused by a slight breeze is ideal for catching the cats.

I don’t remember a bluegill bite as good as what is going on right now. I have been catching bluegill for the past two weeks. There are lots of small ones but there are just as many keepers, if you choose to do so. Meal worms, pieces of night crawlers (and here’s a new twist to the bait game: try a white crappie nibble and a salmon egg on a single egg trout hook) or just a white crappie nibble by its self work well so change them up. Try one for a while then the other, this gives you three options. If you think the wind might have an adverse affect on the bite, it hasn’t so far. The fish tend to move a little but not far.

Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and a avid fisherman. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier, office@kern rivercourier.com.

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From sea to shining sea this being so, when seen in the light of the above verse, and the freedom of choice that always carries such tremendous responsibilities, we must continually take stock of what we It was for freedom have become as individuals and as a that Christ set us people. If only we could continually free; therefore resist the temptations of the evil one, keep standing firm and run full faced to that which and do not be subresults in life, we could enjoy unhinject again to a dered blessing. But when the choices yoke of slavery. we make fall far short of the glory of Galatians 5:1 God, we cannot proceed as though nothing will ever tear at the fabric of Some 236 years Duitsman our soul in a way that will ultimately ago a group of bring damage individuals gathand death. We ered in will only remain Philadelphia to Father God, bless America, strong and great sign their names as a nation as we to a Declaration and all the world with continued revelations of Your love and as individuals that reached to mercy, and may we choose to live choose to wortheir lives, their in the freedom which only comes ship (love, follow, fortunes and from knowing Your Son Jesus. obey) the One their sacred whose Word prohonor. This - Duitsman claims light and burning desire life. On this indefor freedom has pendence day celebration of 2012, let resulted in the most remarkable us as God’s people who have been nation in human history, and while privileged to be born in this magnifihuman frailty always subjects us to cent country, pledge allegiance once far from perfect results, the United again to live in freedom, following the States of America has stood during tenets of life chosen so many times its history as a beacon of human freebefore by so many who have gone dom that has lit up even the most before. Father God, bless America, remote places on this planet. It is for and all the world with continued revthese themes that you and I can say elations of Your love and mercy, and we are proud to be American, and may we choose to live in the freedom while our weaknesses are pervasive which only comes from knowing as a people, so too freedom’s exploits Your Son Jesus. have been many and remarkable. All Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville

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Kernville 1st Baptist Church Vacation Bible School July 6, 7, 8 Kernville 1st Baptist Church will be holding a vacation Bible school for all children. It will meet at 6 p.m. on Friday July 6, 11 a.m. Saturday July 7 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday July 8 at 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville, behind Pizza Barn. For more information, call 760-376-6403.

Weldon Baptist starting coffee house fellowship Weldon Baptist Church is now having a coffee house fellowship serving coffee and snacks from 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. each Sunday. This is a wonderful time to meet and greet others and a time of fellowship and outreach.

Children will have a Sunday school lesson from 9-9:30 a.m. During this time the parents can fellowship with others. The children and youth church will be serving in the Coffee House the first Sunday of every month. Sunday Morning Service starts at 10 a.m. Join them at 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. For more information, call 760-378-4964.

Shepherd of the Hills Vacation Bible School July 11, 18, 25, and August 1, 8 Join Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 377 Hwy 155 in Lake Isabella for the Amazing Desert Journey for all ages. Dinner will be served starting at 5:15 p.m. on July 11,

18, 25 and August 1 and 8. For more information contact 760-379-2343.

Meet the new Kernville United Methodist Church pastor July 15 The Kernville United Methodist Church welcomes you to meet their new pastor, Frances Leibert, who will be joining the congregation with her family on July 15 at the 9:30 a.m. worship service. The church is at the corner of Big Blue and Sirretta Streets in Kernville.

Kernville United Methodist Church Praise Vacation Bible School July 16 - 19 Calling all children to the Kernville United Methodist Church Praise Party from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There will be songs, stories, crafts and more. The church is at the corner of Big Blue and Sirretta Streets. For more information, call Virginia, at 760-549-3457.

First Baptist Church of Kernville Game Night July 20 Come join the fun and play board games, be in competitions, and win prizes at the First Baptist Church of Kernville Game Night, starting at 6 p.m. Bring a snack to share and an appetite for play. Call John Cole, Game Master, for more information at 760-223-1036.

Valley places of worship Kernville Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville. Service Sunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Service 10:45 a.m. 760-376-6403 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church Services held at Kernville United Methodist Church. Sundays 11 a.m.

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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.

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First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

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

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

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

760-379-4296 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760) 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 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. Service 6 p.m. 760-379-5819

Mt. Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 760-379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 4 p.m.

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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 9 a.m. and 10:30 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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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Aspects favor socializing with family and friends, but an irksome workplace situation could intrude. No use grumbling. Just do it. Then get back to the fun times.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) There’s still time for you to relax and sniff the roses. But a major work project looms and soon will demand much of your attention through the 23rd.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your enthusiasm persuades even the toughest doubters to listen to what you’re proposing. But don’t push too hard, or you’ll push them away. Moderate for best results.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your energy levels are rising, and you feel you can handle anything the job requires. That’s great. But don’t isolate yourself. Keep your door open to your workplace colleagues.

LEO (July 23 Aug. 22) A workplace change could lead to that promotion you’ve been hoping for. But you’ll have to face some tough competition before you can claim your share of the goodies.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Your rigidity regarding a difficult workplace situation could be the reason your colleagues aren’t rushing to your assistance. Try being more flexible in your

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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) That uneasy mood could be your inner voice reminding you that while it’s great to be with your new friends, you need to take care not to ignore your old ones.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A sudden spate of criticism could shake your usually high sense of self-confidence. Best advice: You made a decision you believed in — now defend it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your reluctance to help restart a stalled relationship could be traced to unresolved doubts about your partner’s honesty. Rely on a trusted friend’s advice.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You are torn between duty and diversion. Best advice: Do both.

Tend to your workaday chores, then go out and enjoy your well-earned fun time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Cutting back on some of your activities for a few days helps restore your energy levels. You should be feeling ready to tackle your many projects early next week.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) A co-worker might be secretly carping about your work to mutual colleagues. But associates will come to your defense, and the situation will ultimately work to your advantage. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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3. MOVIES: How many von Trapp children were represented in “The Sound of Music”?

4. COMICS: Which comic strip features a character named Jon Arbuckle?

5. MEDICAL: What is the more common name for the involuntary spasms know medically as singultus?

6. U.S. STATES: A resident nicknamed a “sooner” would live in which U.S. state?

7. GEOGRAPHY: What state capital is located near the Kennebec River?

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Call Chris (760) 379-4326 __________________________ KYT & FAMILY Painting, weed abatement, tree triming, small engine & concrete repair, hauling, prof. carpet cleaning, 25yrs in the KRV, Licensed 760-549-3468 • 760-376-2031 __________________________ MATH TUTORING Grades K - 12 Certified CA Math Teacher Call (661) 364-7045 Stan Sussberg “Mr. S” POOL & SPA DOCTOR New above-ground pools with factory warranty. Many sizes available. 12/ft round, installed with equipment, $2,495 David Stratton 760-378-2377

Wofford Hts. - 1bd/1ba MH in Sportsman TP, Sp #15. Must see to appreciate - completely remodeled. $17,500. Space inclds laundry facilities, fish house, wtr & trash. (760) 376-3228

Trailers/Motor Homes for Sale 1989 Tioga 27’ Motorhome Excellent Cond.-Low Mileage 32,186 miles, 1 bath, Dbl bed, Fold down dinette, Loft bed, A/C, Awning, 1 ton Chassis, Automatic, 460 Gas Engine, Onan Generator, Lots of extras, $7,950, (760) 703-0177 __________________________

1988 - 35ft 5th Wheel w/slide (newer upgrades - tires, water heater, frig) micro, current tags, $6,800.

(760) 376-2560 __________________________ Vintage 13’ 1959 Empire. Good condition but needs some TLC. $1,450. Call 760-417-973

Boat for Sale 1 person pontoon boat, trailer, electric motor, battery, charger, oars, jump box, fan, sunshade, fish finder, padded seat & more!

Lake or River, heavy duty steel frame. All new or like new, $750 obo, 760-376-1069

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Lake Isabella - 55+ Community, 2bd/2ba dble wide w/patio, completely refurbished. $575 mo + security deposit. (760) 964-2514 _________________________ Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba with fenced yard, walk to lake & stores. $750/mo. For application call (760) 376-2436 _________________________ Wofford Hts - Remodeled 3/bd, 2/ba home in Pala Ranches, w/xtra room under house, mtn view, stove, refrig + w/d hookup, Sec. 8 ok, $1,100/mo + dep. Call 323-447-9140 or 323-969-8061 _________________________ Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba dbl wide MH with 24x24 garage, on 1 acre, lake view, $750/mo, (805) 375-0047 __________________________ 2Br & 1Ba Duplex in Wofford Hts., Close to Park. LOW COST ALL-ELECT. UNIT, New Paint, Garage, Fncd Yard, Water Pd, Trash Pd, W/D Hkup. Extra Clean Unit!! $600/ mo. 760-376-6726 __________________________ Wofford Heights - 2/2 manuf. home, no grass, no lot rent, w/d, Rf/Fr, d/w, stove, lge lot, workshop, recently remodeled, 760279-1047 __________________________ Weldon - Longview Tract, 2bd/ 2ba dbl wide MH w/carport, all appl., fully fenced, $650/mo + dep. 760-299-3367

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: PERFORMANCE TRUCK & DIESEL (2010-B2171) Street address of business: 2429 Fruitvale Avenue, Suite #3, Bakersfield, CA 93308; Mailing address of Business: P.O. Box 12619, Bakersfield, CA 93389. REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Lyle E. Joslin, 15937 Chateau Montelena, Bakersfield, CA 93314 and Michael Joslin, 1312 Palm Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

Original FBN Statement Filed on: 03/30/2010. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 05/29/2012.

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

Published by the Kern River Courier June 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Performance Truck and Diesel (2012 B3420) Street address of principal place of business: 2429 Fruitvale Avenue, #8, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 2429 Fruitvale Avenue, #8, Bakersfield, CA 93308.

REGISTRANTS: Lyle Joslin, 15937 Chateau Montelena Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314 and Teresa Joslin, 15937 Chateau Montelena Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314. B - General Partnership. Date the business commenced: 01/01/1990.

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: Lyle E. Joslin. This statement filed on 05/30/2012.

Expires 05/30/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier June 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: 123 Feedstore (2012 - B3432) Street address of principal place of business: 1731 Chain Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: 1731 Chain Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

REGISTRANT: Roger McLaughlin, 1731 Chain Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. A - Individual.

Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Roger McLaughlin. This statement filed on 05/30/2012. Expires 05/30/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk.

By: J. Trujillo.

Published by the Kern River Courier June 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Gooselake Honey Bees (2012 - B3485) Street address of principal place of business: 17449 Rowlee Road, Buttonwillow, CA 93206. Mailing address of business: 17449 Rowlee Road, Buttonwillow, CA 93206. REGISTRANTS: Mark Tracy, 17449 Rowlee Road, Buttonwillow, CA 93206 and Allison Tracy, 17449 Rowlee Road, Buttonwillow, CA 93206. 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: Mark J Tracy.

This statement filed on 06/04/2012. Expires 06/04/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk.

By: J. Trujillo.

Published by the Kern River Courier June 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Riverwood Funding Group (2012 B3463) Street address of principal place of business: 20406 Brian Way, Suite 1B, Tehachapi, CA 93581. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1118, Tehachapi,

CA 93581. REGISTRANT: Riverwood West, Inc., 20406 Brian Way, Suite 1B, Tehachapi, CA 93581. NV Corporation.

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: Steve Miller, Vice President. This statement filed on 06/01/2012. Expires 06/01/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk.

By: D. Jacobo.

Published by the Kern River Courier June 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Enercon Solutions (2012 - B3455), DBA #2: Mason Morgan Construction (2012 - B3456), Street address of principal place of business: 10414 Arapaho Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

Mailing address of business: 10414 Arapaho Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

REGISTRANT: Derek Ashlock, 10414 Arapaho Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312, A - Individual.

Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Derek Ashlock. This statement filed on 05/31/2012. Expires 05/31/2017.

ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: D. Jacobo. Published by the Kern River Courier June 22, 29, July 6 and 13, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: KV Solar Supply (2012 - B3701), DBA #2: KV Solar (2012 - B3702), Street address of principal place of business:

6117 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-5915 www.freemanslakesiderealty.com

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Puzzle Solutions from pages 7 & 8

6220 South Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address of business: 6220 South Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANT: Weldon Robinson Corporation, 6220 South Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283, Corporation.

Date the business commenced: 05/27/2005. 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: Casey Robinson, President.

This statement filed on 06/13/2012.

Expires 06/13/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier June 22, 29, July 6 and 13, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 12-2210- APN: 472100-15-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-012007. 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 July 25, 2012 at 12:00 pm, Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 05-15-2007, as Inst. No. 0207102466 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by ABH Partnership, a California Limited Liability Company, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: 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: Parcel 1, in the unincorporated area of the County of Kern, State of California, as shown upon parcel map No. 7168, filed June 27, 1984, in Book 31, Page 9 of Parcel Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of Kern County. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported 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 $1,059,622.64. 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: June 26, 2012. Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 43545 17th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-9455525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer (Published by the Kern River Courier June 29, July 6 and 13, 2012) 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 122210. 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: Comfort Inn (2012 - B3913), DBA #2: Quality Inn (2012 - B3914), Street address of principal place of business: 507 South China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of business: 128 North Hobart Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90004.

REGISTRANT: 41 Circle Hospitality, Inc., 128 North Hobart Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90004. A Corporation.

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: Mohamed Shahidul Islam, President. This statement filed on 06/26/2012. Expires 06/26/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: D Best Eviction Services (2012 - B3998), DBA #2: D Best Process Services (2012 - B3999), Street address of principal place of business: 405 South Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Mailing address of business:

405 South Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304. REGISTRANT: Dror Ben Amy, 405 South Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Individual.

Date the business commenced: 06/26/2012. 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: Dror Ben Amy. This statement filed on 06/28/2012. Expires 06/28/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk.

By: D. Jacobo.

Published by the Kern River Courier July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Right at Home (2012 - B3840) Street address of principal place of business: 5301 Office Park Drive, Suite 410, Bakersfield, CA 93309.

Mailing address of business: 5301 Office Park Drive, Suite 410, Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGISTRANT: Independence at Home, Inc., 5301 Office Park Drive, Suite 410, Bakersfield, CA 93309. A Corporation. Date the business commenced: 09/24/2007. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: Mark J Tracy. This statement filed on 06/22/2012.

Expires 06/22/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: The Delano Center (2012 - B3596), DBA #2: The Delano Swap Meet (2012 - B3597), Street address of principal place of business: 1835 Glenwood Street, Delano, CA 93215. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 10808, Bakersfield, CA 93389.

REGISTRANT: Precious Earth, Inc., 1807 Mystic Meadows, Bakersfield, CA 93312. F - Corporation. Date the business commenced: 02/07/1985. 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: Timothy Gregory Davis, Vice President. This statement filed on 06/07/2012. Expires 06/07/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk.

By: J. Trujillo.

Published by the Kern River Courier July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012.

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Health Insurance Matters

Talking About Real Estate

ACA upheld, part 1

Keep the yard clean

Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist This past week, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.” This law is usually identified as ACA or “ObamaCare.”

I have had Thal mixed feelings about this law from the outset. It has many good benefits and others that depend on where you stand both politically and ideology-wise.

But, now that the Court has ruled, we must press on. This law will affect almost every American. Here in the Valley, you can expect the cost of a hamburger to go up, as well as most services. If there is an employee/worker involved in the running of the business, ACA will affect that business.

The key question upheld by the Supreme Court is the mandate.

This means that, by law, almost all U.S. citizens and legal aliens will be required to have health insurance.

Individual (family) health insurance will be available in the same fashion it is presently, through licensed health insurance agents and also through a newly established outlet called an “exchange.” The “exchange” will also use the services of licensed agents and will also be accessible via the Internet and through trained, unlicensed “navigators.” The cost of coverage will be the same regardless of who assists.

The cost of plans available is yet to be determined. Each state will be different. In Califoinia, a committee will establish the “essential benefits” and then offer four levels of coverage. These plans will be available in and outside the exchange, with other plans also available as presently. The cost of the plans will vary, depending

on the benefits selected. However, as some people of lower income would find this new mandate cost prohibitive, the Federal government will provide “cost sharing credits” to lower-income workers to make insurance obtainable.

For those who choose not to follow the law, a penalty tax will be assessed and administered through the IRS. Individuals in 2014, when this part of ACA starts, will pay a penalty of the greater of $695 per family member up to a household maximum of $2,085 (three-member maximum for 2014). The penalty increases to an additional $95 in 2015, $325 in 2016 and $695 in 2017. If your income is greater, you will pay one percent of your 2014 income, two percent in 2015 and 2.5 percent in 2016. Thereafter the penalty will increase.

Now for the good news. Effective Jan. 1, 2014, insurance companies can no longer refuse to offer you coverage, and can't charge you more for pre-existing conditions. This is “Guaranteed Issue,” and available on applications beginning October, 2013.

So, here is a thought. You pay the $695 penalty and when you get sick or injured; you exercise your “right” to guaranteed issue and get all your medical expenses covered. Not! There will only be limited enrollment periods when you can enroll (probably October through December each year). Miss the opportunity, and you go uninsured for the year. If you require medical attention, beware, you could lose the farm.

Cost of hamburger? Read next week when I discuss the employer mandate.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) and a member of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors.

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

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Carrizo Plain National Monument Resource Management Plan that was signed in 2010. For more information, contact John Kelley, at 661-391-6088.

Kern Valley hospice volunteers sought Optimal Hospice Care is actively recruiting for new volunteers to assist families in the Kern Valley area. If you have a little time and a giving heart, we have a place for you in this incredible program. Call today and learn how you can make a real difference in the lives of those in your community who could really use a helping hand. Contact the volunteer department today for training dates and times. Call 760-379-5038 or e-mail rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com.

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Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist

Oftenwhen a seller lists a property, they pay close attention to what the home looks like on the inside. They make sure the paint is in good shape, that the carpets are Freeman clean, dishes are put away and on and on.

However, what some people fail to realize is the importance of curb appeal. Trust me, it is very important.

We all know the old adage “looks can be deceiving” is true.

However, when it comes to selling a property, looks are very important. Looks lead to perception.

Several times I have shown homes to clients in nice areas that the clients pass on because of how the home looks. Specifically, the feel of the home is very important and it does not matter how nice a home is on the inside if people don’t want to walk through the front door in the first place because of how the home looks from the outside.

One thing I really like about living up here in the Kern River Valley is the fact that this area is unincorporated, meaning we are not a city. We are under county jurisdiction only. So we do not have many Homeowners’

Associations or specific city rules to regulate how our homes have to look. If you have ever lived in a condo complex or an HOA, trust me, I know you understand what I am talking about. Your home can only be painted certain colors, trees must be trimmed a certain way, grass mowed or else, only one car in the driveway, stuff like that.

We don’t have that in the Valley, and it’s great. However, the flip side is that often people abuse the privilege. We all have had the neighbor with the messy yard that they refuse to clean, and it reflects on the street, and the neighborhood, and in extreme circumstances, it can even make it difficult for a seller to sell their home.

It is even worse when the seller is the one with the messy yard.

So, as I have advised so many times before, if you are selling your home, walk through the property inside and out like you were a buyer.

Pretend you are buying the place. What stands out to you?

What you do not like about your home? Ask yourself those questions, and clean up what you, as a buyer, would not like.

Trust me. You will be that much closer to selling your home.

Matt Freeman is a Realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) 379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

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but now I can play golf through him," Ouhier said.

At the golf course’s first 4th of July golf tournament Bhouin was awarded the Owen Wright golf scholarship, a one year membership, which includes access to the course. This scholarship is awarded to a young golfer each year normally through an application process, but Bhouin was awarded through nomination by the membership because of his high enthusiasm for the game. Bhouin was excited and surprised that he is the recipient. "I am happy because if it wasn't for Glen, I wouldn't be here," Bhouin said.

Bhouin plays golf at the Course at least twice a week this summer, or more often if he can get a Dial-a-Ride to drop him off. "Golf is really fun, I enjoy playing, it really mellows me out," Bhouin said. Bhouin is now looking forward to playing on the high school golf team.

Engineer Andre Kuipers of the European Space Agency. Kononenko, Pettit and Kuipers have been aboard the ISS since December. Padalka, Acaba and Revin will transition to the Expedition 32 crew in July and return to earth in mid-September.

"NASA and the U.S. Forest Service have had a tradition of working together in a variety of partnerships involving wildfire and imagery from space," said Alaska Regional Forester Beth Pendleton. "We are fortunate Astronaut Joe Acaba, an avid supporter of our national forests and public lands, will work with Smokey Bear and the Forest Service as time permits during the mission to highlight the impact of wildfires on our public lands."

According to the Department of Agriculture, on average, federal and state agencies respond to more than 70,000 wildfires per year.

"Throughout their mission, we hope to highlight many of the advances benefitting public lands, made not only in wildland fire protection and mitigation, but in forest health and predictive modeling, as a result of space exploration and our partnership with NASA," added Pendleton.

Another exciting aspect of the mission may be the involvement of America's national symbol for wildfire prevention-Smokey Bear. Smokey is the center of one of the longest running and most effective public service campaigns in U.S. history. Smokey will turn 68 on August 9.

"NASA has a very important schedule for Joe while at the ISS," noted Pendleton, "but if all goes well, he may be able to interact with Smokey Bear through Facebook, Twitter and other social media to describe the wildfires he observes from space."

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Prior to the opening of this new station, the closest fire stations to this community were over eleven miles away in Kernville and over sixteen miles away in Glennville. The station will be located on Highway 155.

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