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The idea of an annual day specifically celebrating the Flag is believed to have first originated in 1885. BJ Cigrand, a schoolteacher, arranged for his pupils to observe June 14, the 108th anniversary of the adoption of The Stars and Stripes as “Flag Birthday.” Over the following years, Cigrand continued to enthusiastically advocate the observance of June 14 as “Flag Birthday,”or “Flag Day.” In 1894, the governor of New York directed that on June 14 the Flag be displayed on all public buildings. On June 14, 1894, under the auspices of the American Flag Day Association, the first general public school children’s celebration of Flag Day in Chicago was held with more than 300,000 children participating. Adults also participated in patriotic programs. Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior, delivered a 1914 Flag Day address in which he repeated words he said the flag had spoken to him that morning: “I am what you make me; nothing more. I swing before your eyes as a bright gleam of color, a symbol of yourself.” Inspired by these three decades of state and local celebrations, Flag Day, the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777, was established by the Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson on May 30, 1916. While Flag Day was celebrated in various communities for years after Wilson’s proclamation, it was not until Aug. 3, 1949, that President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14 of each year as National Flag Day.
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Front (l to r): Kaylee Becker, Akemi-Bee Pues, Mackenzie Crawford, Kellan Zissos; Back (l to r): Crystal Crawford, Angelina Pues, Brandi Rushing, Beatriz Suarez, Sara Hise. Margaret Scott/Shot in Time
Lynne McGarity Courier Extra Over the weekend horses and riders from Ridgecrest, Bakersfield and the Kern River Valley showed off their best skills that they have learned over the years. Jake's Place in Kernville hosted the two day event. There were thirteen events of jumping, barrel speed racing, pole racing, all in the 111 degree weather on Saturday. Records were broken, and considering the heat, other records were seconds from being broken. The Ridgecrest team was trained by C and C Stables lead by Candee Coffee.
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The two day show was won by Sara Hise. Sara rides her horse named "Catch Ya Later" and has ridden since she was three with Candee Coffee. "Catch Ya Later" is a registered Arabian race horse from the Fresno/Sacramento race tracks. Hise is a sophomore at Cerro Coso Community College and was high point Campion over the two day show. She won an original silver belt buckle. Crystal Crawford was the AAA point champion and Brandi Rushing of Walker Basin, riding "Miss Rosey" was the high point AA champion. Lead Line are young
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riders being lead into the ring by a walking parent. The Lead Line winner was Kayla Becker, riding "Sweetie" and Mackenzie Crawford was reserve, riding "Prince Charming" and Akemi-Bee Pues, riding "Galbraith's Fancy" was third. Kellan Zissos won points for Future Champion, age 13 and under. Angelina Pues was reserve AA. Beatriz Suarez, riding "Mister Esmet" won Future Champion ages 14 to 65 years. The Kern Valley High FFA Booster Club provided refreshments both days at the snack bar, which was open to the
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A daughter inspired Dad’s special day Aurelia C. Scott 2010 Farmers Almanac William Jackson Smart of Spokane, Washington was such a great dad that he inspired his daughter, Sonora Smart Dodd, to create a holiday honoring fathers. Smart, a farmer and Civil War veteran, raised Sonora and her five younger brothers by himself after his wife, Ellen, died giving birth to their youngest child in 1898. While in a Mother’s Day church service in 1909, Sonora, then 27, came up with the idea. Sonora’s efforts to honor fathers met with resistance at first. One group of Spokane conventioneers preferred a National Fishing Day to a
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Father’s Day. But Sonora, as charming as she was stubborn, within a few months had convinced the Spokane Ministerial Association and the YMCA to set aside a Sunday in June to celebrate fathers. She proposed June 5, her father’s birthday, but the ministers chose the third Sunday in June so that they would have more time after Mother’s Day to prepare their sermons. So it was that on June 19, 1910, Sonora rode in a horse-drawn carriage to deliver presents to handicapped fathers, boys from the YMCA decorated their lapel with freshcut roses (red for living fathers, white for the deceased), and the city’s ministers devoted their
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homilies to fatherhood. The widely-publicized events struck a chord. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson and his family personally observed the day. Eight years later, President Calvin Coolidge signed a resolution in favor of Father’s Day “to establish more intimate relations between fathers and their children and to impress upon fathers the full measure of their obligations.” In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson signed an executive order that the holiday be celebrated on the third Sunday in June. Under President Richard Nixon, in 1972, Congress passed an act officially making Father’s Day a national holiday. nature
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public. The high school volunteers sold homemade refreshments from breakfast burritos to chili cheese dogs. The six first-place winners won a silver belt buckle and the reserve winners were each awarded a leather prize halter. Both days ran from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and ended hot and happy when the horses were hosed to cool off and rolled. The local Los Vaqueros Gymkana Club belongs to the California Gymkana Association District 35. Information about this club can be obtained by calling Sara Ruiz at 760417-2903.
Father’s honored around the world North America is not the only place in the world where Father’s Day is celebrated. ■ Spain and other traditionally Catholic countries observe Father’s day on the fest of St. Joseph. ■ Talwanese Celebrate Father’s day on the eighth day of the eighth month because the word eight in Chineese sounds like “Papa.” ■ Thailand Father’s day occurs on the King’s birthday.
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kern river water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 101,433 acre-feet 2013 Reservoir peak 106,783 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 359 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 697 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 360 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. *(5-hr average Kernville)
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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and Hot Rods, Sierra Vista Restaurant, Weldon. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701
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■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Center, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7 p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 or Geraldine, 559-359-8953. ■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.
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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public. welcome. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394. ■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise Cove Restaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112. ■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701
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■ 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,Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 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. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. ■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-3797312. ■ 7:30 a.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312
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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 - 11:30a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760379-2556. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.
Book Sale June 13 through 15 Support your local library at the Friends of the Library book sale. Open to the public on June 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; June 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at the Kern River Valley Branch Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake
Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m., (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
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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-3799921. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist, 760-379-2556. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236. ■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394. ■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138. ■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon Methodist Church. 760-267-4693. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders VFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086. ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178 ■ 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
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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake Isabella Library. 760-379-2303. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673.. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.
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■ 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 .
Isabella. The proceeds help support the local libraries, children’s reading programs, educational projects and the purchase of books. $10 Memberships can be purchased at the door. Library food demo June 14 There’s a Food Demo presented by Pacific Health Education Center on Friday, June 14 at noon at the Kernville Branch library. If you miss that, there is one at 3 p.m. at the Wofford Heights Branch. Call 760-376-6180 for more information. Community Appreciation Day June 14 Optimal Hospice Care and Optimal Home Health Services are planning a Community Appreciation Day and Open House on Friday, June 14, from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. at their office at 6504 Lake Isabella Ave across from the Senior Center. As part of their Community Appreciation Day they will be providing free lunches and drawings for gift certificates. First Baptist of Kernville Game Night June 14 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 for more information at 760-223-1036. Annual Kernville Mule and Donkey Days June 14 through 16 There will be a mule and donkey show at Jake’s Place in Kernville, including cattle, western and English classes and gymkhana. Riders do not need to be members of the American Mule Assoc. to participate. Mule riders of all ages are encouraged to join in. Email lengels@hughes.net or call 760-608-2086. Nuui Cunni Farmers Market June 15 The Kern River Paiute Council Nuui Cunni Farmers Market is held from from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for produce needs. The market is located at 2600 Highway 155 at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area. For information contact 760-549-0800. Lakeshore Farmers Market June 15 This market is hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd. in Wofford Heights. Highland Chapel parking lot sale June 15 On Saturday, June 15 Highland Chapel United Methodist Church will have a parking lot sale at 8 a.m. Books, household goods, furniture and miscellaneous available. The proceeds will all go to The Old Mutare Hospital for water and sanitation in Zimbabwe. The church is at 5031 Lake Isabella Blvd. Free coffee and baked goods for sale. 2nd Annual Ride around the Lake June 15 American Legion Riders Chapter 711 is sponsoring this event that includes a Poker Run, 50/50 drawing, and a raffle on Saturday June 15 at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. Sign up is 9 to 10 a.m. and lunch is noon to 2 p.m. $20 per rider, $10 per passenger, $10 lunch only, $10 for per extra poker hand. Call 760-3790475. Habitat Club hunter safety class June 15 and 16 The class is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kernville Chamber, at 11447 Kernville Road. All study materials are included, $10 for adults and $5 for junior hunters, who will have priority. You must attend both days and there is a limit of 25 for the class. You must take this class to get a hunter safety certificate and first time hunting license purchase. Sponsored by the Fish & Game Habitat Club. Call 760-3791222 or email helgakasha@earthlink.net. Habitat restoration workdays June 15 Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff and volunteers for our Habitat Restoration Workdays. Volunteers of all levels of ability and time commitment are welcome. Bring
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Kern Valley Elks celebrate Flag Day The Kern Valley Elks Lodge is holding its annual American Flag Day celebration at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights on Friday, June 14. The public is invited. The original American Fraternal Order and Social Club, now the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has celebrated Flag Day since the early days of the organization and allegiance to the flag is a requirement to become an Elk. In 1907 the BPOE Grand Lodge designated by resolution that June 14 be Flag Day. The Grand Lodge of the Order adopted mandatory observance of this date by every Lodge, in 1911, and that observance still stands. The Elks prompted President Woodrow Wilson to recognize the Order’s Observance of Flag Day for its patriotic expression. The Flag Day ceremony begins in the Elks Lodge dining room at 5 p.m. sharp. Members of the Kern Valley Boy Scouts will present various flags during the History of the Flags. The Daughters of the American Revolution will have a reading about the history of the American Flag. This is a highly patriotic and moving ceremony. Exalted ruler, Glen Cashwheeler, past exalted rulers and current trustees will be in uniform. The dinner, for $10, following the ceremony at about 6 p.m. will consist of fried chicken with the fixings and apple pie, Non-members are to use the front door of the Lodge and proceed directly into the dining room.
‘Reading Is So Delicious’ at your local library Kern County Library is set to have an appetizing summer with the Summer Reading Program, “Reading Is So Delicious!” The annual Summer Reading Programs are designed to encourage children to continue reading for pleasure during their summer vacation. Different programs will follow each week through July 27. All summer the Kern River Valley branch will be collecting non-perishable food to be donated to our local food bank. Children who register for the program will earn a free book and cool prizes for reading just 10 books. Stop by your local branch to sign up or obtain a schedule of events. All events are free and open to all. While there are many delicious programs lined up for your enjoyment, there is also a serious side to summer reading. Research has shown that reading over the summer prevents reading loss. Studies also indicate students who read recreationally out-performed those who don’t. Students read more when they can choose materials based on their own interests. The Kern County Library is committed to supporting lifelong learning and educational enrichment for all our families.
Heart Gallery comes to the Kern River Valley The Heart Gallery, a gallery of hope, has arrived at the Kern Valley Hospital in Lake Isabella. The public is encouraged to attend this free exhibit coordinated by the Department of Human Services with support from the Kern Valley Healthcare District and our community partners. The Heart Gallery will spend the entire month of June at Kern Valley Hospital, 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.
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Bill Jenkins: a man for all seasons Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist When my wife and I first moved to the Kern River Valley, we wanted to join the Hiking Club. We were told that the leader was Bill Jenkins and he worked at the Historical Society Middleworth Museum and was there now. We found Bill and before an hour had passed, became members of the Hiking Club, signed us up as members of the Historical Society and in a few days we became docents, and wondered what had happened! That was the kind of person Bill was: dedicated to the Valley, its preservation and the exploration of the nearby mountains. It was through his efforts and those of his wife and master hiker, Ruby Jenkins, that a mountain was named after their son, Jim, who was an avid hiker/cartographer, who was killed early in life. It was also through Bill’s efforts and perseverance that a mountain peak was named after Bob Powers, a local historian, fifth generation Valley resident and historic icon. Due to Bill’s efforts, we were awarded several grants, allowing the Society to build a new addition doubling the Museum size. Changes in the internal structure of our Society were instituted
by him and helped the Historical Society to grow from less than 100 members to almost a thousand. He was the dynamic drive behind almost every effort that increased the membership and improved access for the public. His day started at 6 a.m. and so did the phone calls. Most calls were ideas and work parties. He wasn’t just an idea man and he would work just as hard as his volunteers. He was mentor during my two years as Society President and was instrumental in planning and building the addition that doubled the size of the Museum. Not too long ago he came up with the idea of covering our backyard parking lot with decomposed granite over which was built our outdoor theatre (now called the Jenkins Pack Station). As the Society stands today, much is due to Bill’s efforts. We are debt free, we have a Museum unmatched in the west and we have no payroll. All of our 100 docents, gift shop workers and managers are volunteers. This was a goal of Bill’s and it works today. On the last Friday in May we lost this man of ideas and vision, but we have in the Kern River Valley all of the changes he left behind. Due to health reasons, Bill left our Valley a few months back, but his memory is here in the hearts of many and as for Bill, where ever he goes and when he gets there, look out: there will be a shakeup and a wake up from the new sheriff in town, his name is Bill Jenkins.
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Buddhist teacher offers meditation beyond religious traditions Ben Sherwyn Courier Release Tibetan Buddhist teacher Anam Thubten will return to Bakersfield to offer a public lecture and meditation on Friday, July 19 at 7 p.m., and a day-long silent meditation retreat on Saturday, Thubten July 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Junior League Community Center in downtown Bakersfield. In his first visit to Kern County last year, Thubten developed a strong and warm-hearted connection with the people of Bakersfield, meeting new friends from diverse backgrounds and religious traditions. A picture of him in a cowboy hat with Big Al, long-time employee of the historic Emporium Western Store downtown, now hangs framed on the wall amongst the signed portraits of Merle Haggard and Buck Owens. Thubten grew up in Eastern Tibet
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and at an early age began to practice in the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. He has lived in the United States for more than 20 years and is the author of many notable books and articles in the English language, including The Magic of Awareness and No Self, No Problem. ■ Friday July 19 - Thubten will lead a public evening talk and meditation from 7 - 9 p.m. A suggested donation of $10-15 is requested, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. All are welcome to attend. ■ Saturday, July 20 - Thubten will offer day-long silent retreat with guided meditation and teachings from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. A suggested donation of $50-$75 is requested, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. All are welcome to attend at the Junior League Center, 1928 19th St. in Bakersfield, Reservations for both events can be made at www.dharmata. org/bakersfield or by contacting Ben Sherwyn at bakersfield@ dharmata.org, 661-412-3212. Please register early due to limited seating capacity at the Junior League Center.
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Recalculating grace Dan Schlensker, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella The label “prodigal son (or daughter)” is attached to lots of Schlensker young people, who abandon the supervision and influence of their parents and indulge themselves in a wayward period in their lives, during which they strike out on their own, waste or squander the resources available to them, and - hopefully - at some later time, come to their senses and are reconnected to their families. That label comes, of course, from the parable, told by Jesus of Nazareth and recorded in Luke chapter 15, known by most people as “The Prodigal Son.” Another title ascribed to this parable is “The Waiting Father,” focusing on the dad, whose son so deeply insulted him and yet, who welcomed the wayward son back into the family fellowship so eagerly and freely. The gracious father’s younger son, in effect, asked him to “drop dead” by requesting his inheritance while his father was still alive. I am reminded of the response of my GPS device to some wayward move on my part. When I make an unprescribed turn, Laurie (the name associated with our chosen TomTom voice) does not say “Hey, dummy, you messed up!” or “Get with the program, stupid!”
She politely suggests a U-turn at my earliest convenience, but she never gets upset or caustically critical. And if I persist in my alternate route, she simply messages, “recalculating” and allows me to continue in my waywardness. She never loses her patience with me, and she remains focused on getting me to my destination. She continues to stay with me wherever I am, and persistently and long-sufferingly “recalculates” until she directs me to where I’m supposed to be going. Similarly the waiting father stays emotionally connected to his son during his absence and trusts that his son will return from his waywardness and rejoin the family. And he greatly rejoices when that actually comes about. Even though the son never apologizes, his father graciously reinstates him into his previous family position. The father has patiently recalculated his plan for his son, always with the intention of getting him to the place he needed to be: an integral part of the family. Jesus’ point is that God does not always prevent us from doing what’s not part of His plan for us or from that which may even turn out to be hurtful for us; He’s always “recalculating.” And although we sometimes take our own wayward path, even for a very brief period of time, He is always patiently waiting for us to return to Him, from wherever we’ve been and from whatever we’ve been into, for that which we need - mercy, forgiveness, love and grace - whereupon He welcomes us again into His loving arms, as His beloved child.
Valley places of worship Kernville 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 11876 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.
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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. Sun, 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. Sun. 10:30 a.m.
Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thur. 5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday 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. Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. 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. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m. Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 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 10:30 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 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964
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Forest Service seeks Packsaddle Cave vandals A forest visitor discovered and reported signs of recent vandalism inside Packsaddle Cave on the Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest. This cave is a popular hiking destination for people visiting the Upper Kern River. Many of the cave’s stalactites had been removed or damaged years ago; however, a Forest Service archaeologist confirmed the report of new vandalism. The Forest Service is tasked with stewardship of your public lands, including protecting historic artifacts and natural features of outstanding value. If caught, vandals can expect citations requiring mandatory court appearances with a possible fine of up to $5,000. District Ranger Al Watson is requesting anyone with information on the current looting of the cave to contact the Forest Service. Tips of abuse or misuse of land in the Kern River Ranger District can be reported to one of the local offices at 760-3763781 or 760-379-5646 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Construction Begins on Trail of 100 Giants boardwalk Denise Alonzo, Public Affairs The Trail of 100 Giants, located in the Western Divide Ranger District, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Sequoia National Forest will be partially closed to travelers for the next couple of months. Construction of the boardwalk alongside the fallen sequoias has begun and is expected to last 60 days. The Sequoia National Forest has contracted with Tate Nagle of “DBA Nagle Earthworks” to construct the boardwalk to fully reopen this trail to the public. “Two giant sequoias fell onto the trail in September 2011 which blocked access for those with disabilities to continue around this loop,” said Western Divide district ranger Rick Stevens. “I would like to see this loop opportunity re-opened to all visitors.” The boardwalk will be constructed out of wood and run 100 feet along the edge of the fallen sequoias. This fully accessible walkway will be six feet wide and have handrails. It will be elevated off the ground an average of five feet. No sequoia trees will be cut to construct the boardwalk. This work will require a temporary closure of the west loop accessed from the day use parking area, and at times the parking area will be occupied by construction vehicles. The loop accessed from Redwood Meadow Campground will continue to be open and available to visitors. No work will occur on the weekends. For more information, contact the Western Divide District office at 559-539-2607 during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Public Forest Plan Revision meetings continue in July Cody Norris, USFS The Sequoia National Forest will hold a series of public meetings to continue to dialogue and receive input from the public and interested stakeholders on Forest Plan Revision. The Sequoia National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan was completed in 1988. While parts of the plan remain relevant, some elements need to be updated to meet changing demands and to incorporate new information. The Forest Service has developed a series of topic papers and made them available for review and feedback in the Living Assessment WIKI on Our Forest Place, www.ourforestplace.ning.com. Input can be provided through the Living Assessment WIKI, or by hardcopy or e-mail, delivered to 1839 South Newcomb St., Porterville, CA 93257, or commentspacificsouthwest-sequoia@fs.fed.us. The topic papers are available for public review and feedback through July 31, 2013 Workshops and a webinar will be held for anyone interested in learning more about the topic papers for the Sequoia National Forest. Each workshop will consist of presentations and opportunities for questions regarding the various topic papers and the Forest Plan revision process. ■ Wednesday, July 1: Webinar (for those unable to attend meeting), 10 a.m.-noon. ■ Thursday, July 11: Kernville Elementary School, 13350 Sierra Way, Kernville, 6 8 p.m. Contact Maria Ulloa, forest planner, at 559-784-1500, extension 1160, or at mtulloa@fs.fed.us, for more information about the topic papers, meetings or to register for the webinar. More information on Forest Plan Revision is available on the Sequoia National Forest website at fs.usda.gov/goto/sequoia/ForestPlanRevision.
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The silver lining Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist I think it’s time to have another look at the lake with the “silver lining.” I know a lot of you are looking at Isabella Lake these days and saying to yourself it looks more like “Lake Is -a- pudMencarini dle.” I have to admit that there are times when I look at our lake in its water-challenged condition with some skepticism. This year’s snow melt and rain run off are over. The lake level raised to somewhere around 106,000 acre/feet. This storage number is definitely drought condition and the lake level is on the decline. I know it all sounds bad but let’s take a closer look. During a normal spring melt the inflow from the river is about 2,500 to 4,000 cfs of really cold water. This year, I think it reached 1,000cfs. Here is the benefit of a low cfs inflow: the
lake level came up in inches and not feet. With a low storage the lake water warms quicker, which helps maintain a stable environment, which in turn lessens the stress on the fish. This is an ideal situation for spawning and the growing of a healthy fish population. In my most humble opinion Isabella Lake is now and in the next two years, will be one of California’s top fishing lakes, producing lots of bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill and trout. I would call that a “silver lining.” How about you? The bass, crappie, and catfish bite is excellent from shore or boat. 6.3 lb bass, caught by Al Patterson, of Arkansas.
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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
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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Over the last 40 years, the Silver City Ghost Town has been the location of dozens of alleged sightings of ghostly apparitions and other paranormal activity by visitors and staff. It is called the sixth most haunted site in America by the PBS series “This Old House” online. It was also featured on “Haunted Discoveries,” “Extreme Hauntings Live” and “My Ghost Story.” The Saturday, June 15 public live event will be co-hosted by Lake Isabella Paranormal Society. LIPS has investigated Silver City dozens of times since 2006. The group was originally founded by Kat Owen, who now lives in Arizona. Today the team is led by her son Danny and daughter Kim who carry on the tradition started long ago. They will be conducting a live interactive paranormal investigation and demonstrating ghost hunting techniques. This will be both a lantern tour and interactive ghost hunt with advice/tips and demonstrations from both LIPS
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Silver City Ghost Town public lantern light tours scheduled June 15, 29 J Paul Corlew Courier Release
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Ghost Town curator, J. Paul Corlew. Attendees are welcome to bring cameras and their own ghost hunting gear and join in or they can just observe and enjoy the unique presentation and live investigation. On the lantern tour you will you learn about local historical figures, events, witnessed by individuals during past tours and what caused Silver City to be listed as one of the top 15 most haunted sites in the country. What is a little girl’s apparition doing in the jail? These and many other questions will be addressed during the guided tour. Advance tickets for the lantern tour are available by credit card purchase by telephone at 760-379-5146. They will also be on sale at 8 p.m. each night of the event at the gate. The tour will be from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., with time afterward for individual exploration of the site and face time with the experts. The cost is $12 per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All proceeds from these special events are utilized for the continuing operating costs, renovation, restoration and acquisitions on site.
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Incredible Burt By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” (PG-13) — Steve Carell dives into the titular Burt, a Las Vegas magician as flamboyant as he is arrogant. Spray-tans, glittery outfits, fake teeth and pretentious talk are all part of the persona. Burt starts having trouble selling tickets, and his friendship with his partner, Anton (Steve Buscemi), starts to deteriorate. Younger, edgier magicians like Steve Gray (Jim Carrey, unleashed as a parody of David Blaine and Chris Angel) are stealing the spotlight. Don’t expect to be too dazzled. There are plenty of gags and giggles, plus the fun of seeing funny people playing funny characters. However, it’s not for everyone. It pushes the edges of PG-13. And the story is as predictable as a card trick. “The Call” (R) — Halle Berry plays a Los Angeles 911 operator who is pulled into an unbelievable plot. A young girl (Abigail Breslin) has been abducted by a maniac Berry has dealt with before (Michael Eklund). The movie has the look of a slick thriller, talent and commitment from the performers, and a race-against-time story, and somehow it all just falls apart. It’s a wonderful balance of fun and awful. It’s fun because of the scares that will make you jump in
Steve Carell in “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” your seat. It’s awful because the movie is 30 minutes too long and uses up every suspense cliche in the box. It’s a heart-pounding ride through a ridiculous world where people start running intently, in no particular direction,at any hint of tension. “No” (R) — It’s Chile, 1988, and a young advertising whiz is called upon to bring down a brutal ruler - with a catchy jingle. With violence in the streets and intense abuse of power on the rise, President Augosto Pinochet agreed to a vote; if a majority of Chile’s citizens vote “Yes,” he stays in power. If enough people vote “No,” then the country will have democratic elections. Rene Saavedra (Gael Garcia Bernal) has to make “No” sound appealing and hopeful. This based-on-a-true-story tale is funny, gritty, dramatic and thought-provoking. It’s a Spanishlanguage film, but “No” crosses the language barrier. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Bodfish Bob’s Sardine Bread & Tomato Salad 3 T extra-virgin olive oil 3 T lemon juice 1 small clove garlic, minced 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste freshly ground pepper, to taste 4 cups diced seeded tomatoes, (1 1/2 pounds) 2 cups cubed whole-wheat bread, (5 oz., crusts removed 1/4 cup thinly slivered red onion 3 T chopped fresh basil 2 T capers, rinsed 4 4-1/2-ounce cans sardines Whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, bread, onion, basil, sardines and capers. Toss to combine. Let sit for about five minutes to absorb the dressing’s flavors, stirring occasionally. Serve at room temperature. Bodfish Bob’s Tomato Toast, Sardines & Mint 1 4-oz. boneless, skinless smoked sardines packed in olive oil 2 T finely chopped fresh mint 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/8 tsp salt 3 slices whole-grain bread or 12 slices
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of baguette 1/2 medium ripe tomato 1 T very thinly sliced yellow onion Preheat oven to 350°. Flake sardines with a fork into a mixing bowl. Add mint, oil and salt. Toss gently to combine. Remore bread, crusts and cut each into four triangles. Place the triangles or baguette slices on a baking sheet and bake until crispy and golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Rub each slice with the cut side of the tomato. The tomato will break down until only the skin remains to discard. Top toasts with 1 1/2 teaspoons of sardine mixture, onion slice and serve. Bodfish Bob’s Sardine Fritters 2 cans oil-packed sardines, chopped 2 large eggs 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 bunch parsley leaves, finely chopped 1 to 2 T chopped pepperonchini 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs 1 T grated caciocavallo cheese extra-virgin olive oil fresh ground black pepper lemon halves In a medium bowl, combine canned sardines, eggs, garlic, parsley, pepperonchini, bread crumbs and cheese. Stir lightly, not to mash mixture. Set mixture aside. Fill a deep pot halfway with the olive oil. Heat until the temperature reaches 350°. Using a spoon, form fritters into semi-balls. Gently drop the fish balls into the hot oil and fry each fritter to a golden brown. Carefully remove with a slotted spoon. Fritters are best served hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
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Doom and Gloom part 1 Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist
people ever pay this out of pocket. The other deductible is the annual deductible for Part B (Medical) which Readers here in in 2013 is $147 per year. Again, few the Valley, as well as people pay this out, as most have either clients from all over Medi-Cal, a Medicare HMO or private the state, send me insurance. dozens of emails There is conversation in talking of the doom Washington, D.C. which will change and gloom of this. It is believed by some people that Medicare. My seniors don’t have enough “skin in the favorite email of game,” and they want you to pay more misinformation out of pocket before any insurance Thal claims that the pays out. Their theory is that if you Medicare Part B have to pay out, you will go to the docmonthly premium is projected to be tor less frequently. There is no $240 in 2014. This is very far from the research to bare this out, yet anecdotaltruth, as I believe there will be little or ly, I have heard a few people over the no increase next year, based on utilizayears schedule medical appointments tion and cost controls. However, there the same time as friends, to make it a is some very scary stuff going on that social occasion. Go to the doctor, then the average out to lunch. Medicare conIf you have This is very far from the truth, as I sumer is not access to a combelieve there will be little or no aware. puter, check out increase next year... There is talk in this very informa- Thal the White House tive presentation. that people on It will open your Medicare go to the doctor too often, eyes to what is being discussed in and since many people have either a Washington about your healthcare Medicare supplement that pays the benefits: http://player.vimeo.com/ remainder of the bills that Medicare video/67103062?byline=0width=640hei doesn’t pay, or has a Medicare ght=360. Advantage plan where there is only a minimal co-pay, the administration Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed feels that something needs to be done. insurance broker in California (0621106) For those people who only have and other states. Harry is on the Medicare without any private insurNational Assoc. of Health Underwriters ance, they have a Part A deductible Medicare Advisory Board. He may be they must pay when first admitted to a reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harryhospital. This deductible is $1,184 per thal@aol.com or visit him on the web at hospital admission, and I dare say, few harrythal.com.
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Continued from page 2 food and water, gloves.Wear long sleeves and pants, work shoes or boots. Tools will be supplied. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Alexander Restoration Site on Fay Ranch Road, 1/3 mi. north of Highway 178. RSVP: Sean Rowe 760378-2531 or email srowe@audubon.org. Astronomy Club presentation and viewing, June 15 Explore the night skies over with Richard Burdge and members of the Kern River Valley Astronomy Club, when they present an astronomy program on Saturday, June 15 at the Tillie Creek Amphitheater in Wofford Heights begining at 7 p.m. and concludeing around 11 p.m. Bring a flashlight, blanket, and light sweater or jacket. For more information call the Forest Service at 760-379-5646. Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast June 16 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 16 at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave., Lake Isabella. For information call 760-379-3877. Cemetery budget meeting June 19 The Kern River Valley Public Cemetery District will hold a special meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19 in the office of the cemetery. The topic of the special meeting will be for District Financial Reports and the Fiscal Year (2013-14) Budget. The public is invited to attend. Fish and Game Habitat Club June 19 The Fish and Game Habitat Club meets the third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. For questions, call 760-376-3178. Toddler story time June 20 The Kern River Valley branch library will have Toddler story time the first and third
Thursdays of each month at 11:15 a.m. The branch is at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Call 760-549-2083 for more information. Congressman McCarthy office hours June 20 On Thursday, June 20, a field representative for Congressman Kevin McCarthy will hold office hours in Lake Isabella at the Kern Administration Building, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Contact Keenan Hochschild, 661-327-3611 for information. The Republican Assembly June 20 The Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley meets on Thursday, June 20 at 4:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Lake Isabella. Christian Woman’s Conference June 22 Mountain View Baptist Church in Lake Isabella will host this conference focusing on relationships from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The conference includes a catered lunch and music by Allasso. Tickets are $20. Call Judy Buck at 760-379-5010 for tickets and Cheri Martin at 760-379-4141 to reserve child care. Ladies of the Elks dog show June 22 The Ladies of the Elks will hold their 6th annual Dog Show in the park area behind the lodge, 6708 Wofford Heights Blvd. in Wofford Heights on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 769-376-6475 for more information. To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, send the information to us by e-mail or in person. Submissions must be received on Tuesday by 1 p.m. 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 may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and space available. Submitted items deemed as business advertising will not be accepted. Some event information gathered from the chambers of commerce, KRVR or www.kernvalley.com.
The ECHO Health Academy would like to thank the community especially the following people for their support which could have been any time frame since 1998. ECHO received support from so many individuals and groups from all over Kern County whether it be in the form of Kern High School District allowing students to take college classes during their school day; our local administration who arranged the schedule of all ECHO classes; Cerro Coso College arranging class schedules to accommodate those classes; Kern Valley Hospital ~ our supporter in internships for C.N.A.s, job shadowing, or employer; the twelve other job shadowing partners around the lake; Kern Valley Hospital Foundation's monetary support as well as from South Fork Woman's Club, Rotary Club of the Kern River Valley, Exchange Club of Kern Valley, Beta Sigma PhiPreceptor Xi Eta Chapter, Kern River Valley Woman's Club, Clinica Sierra Vista, KAPH Chapter Order of Golden Slipper, Chevron grant, Alta One, LTR Racing, Classic Cars, and Clinica Sierra Vista; mentoring; speakers; Advisory Board; ECHO Booster Club; CERT; drivers; community service opportunities; publicity by Kern Valley Courier, Kern Valley Sun, and Don Stacy Photography; and scholarships. If your name is not listed, please do not feel slighted. As with everyone, YOU were a key part of the success that the ECHO Health Academy had with the students at Kern Valley. Hopefully, you were thanked at the time for your support. Our community is known for the many hours of volunteering that takes place thus individuals are thanked under only one category. ECHO alumni have gone on believing in their abilities due to their foundation of exploring and have taken it into a plenitude of careers. Many thanks to: Grant Writers: Robert Drieling Robert Knight Jeanette Erickson Tom Cormack K.V. High School: John Meyers John Brown David Baker Jessica Horacek Pam Stieler Michelle Baker Carolynne Fandino Kristen Kelly Sabine Mixon Brianna Moss Frank Woody ECHO Boosters: Bibianna Branam Shawn Cunningham Joyce Norris Peggy Hosman Don Reed KV Hospital: Tim McGlew Mark Gordon Anna Leon
Hospital Foundation: Clarence Semonious Darlene Semonious Mary Completo Joan Amos Barbara Campbell Sally & Butch Partin Chet & Marlene Rock Ron Bolyard Anne Litz Isobell Collins Smitty Glass Chuck & Cathy Wild ECHO Advisory Bd: Barbara Likens Dianna Anderson Elaine Forge Erie Johnson Jenny Hanley JoAnn Jones Richard Rowe Shannon Ritchey Vera Anderson Cerro Coso College: Inge Olsen Joy Donoho Tammy Reyes Jeanne Olsen
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ALPHA SIKARAN ACADEMY (2013 - B2896) Street address of principal place of business: 2550 Jewetta Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 8903 Cinnabar Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANTS: Geoffre Banaag, 8903 Cinnabar Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312 and Bethany Banaag, 8903 Cinnabar Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Business is being conducted as 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: Bethany Banaag. This statement filed on 05/13/2013. Expires 05/13/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier May 24, 31, June 7 and 14, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT COATING (2013 - B2787) Street address of principal place of business: 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 3250, Bakersfield, CA 93385. REGISTRANTS: JR Jones, 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305, Mike Cline, 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 and Joe Cain, 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Business is being conducted as an Unincorporated Association. 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 busi-
ness name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: JR Jones. This statement filed on 05/03/2013. Expires 05/03/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: A. Guerrero. Published by the Kern River Courier May 24, 31, June 7 and 14, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: JOSCO CONSTRUCTION, INC., (2013 - B3095) Street address of principal place of business: 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 3250, Bakersfield, CA 93385. REGISTRANT: Josco Constructon, Inc., 317 Kentucky Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Business is being conducted as a California Corporation. 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: Susie Jones, Secretary. This statement filed on 05/21/2013. Expires 05/21/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A. Guerrero. Published by the Kern River Courier May 31, June 7, 14 and 21, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: COUNTRY LIVING FEED AND SUPPLY, (2013 - B3160) Street address of principal place of business: 15408 Highway 178, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address of business: 15408 Highway 178, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANT: Saceila Mcanally, 9113 Comanche Way, Weldon, CA 93283. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Date the business commenced: 12/17/2012. 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: Saceila Mcanally. This statement filed on 05/24/2013. Expires 05/24/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: E Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier May 31, June 7, 14 and 21, 2013. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: COUNTRY LIVING FEED AND SUPPLY (2012 - B6320) Street address of business: 15404 Highway 178, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address of Business: 9113 Comanche Way, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Saceila McAnally, 9113 Comanche Way, Weldon, CA 93283. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 11/02/2012. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 05/24/2013. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by E. Del Villar, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier May 31, June 7, 14 and 21, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ACCU-PROOF PROOFREADING SERVICES, (2013 - B3271) Street address of principal place of business: 209 Brentwood Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 785-G Tucker Road, PMB 506, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT: Frances A. Cook, 209 Brentwood Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Business is being conducted as an 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: Frances A. Cook. This statement filed on 05/31/2013. Expires 05/31/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: E Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier June 14, 21, 28 and July 5, 2013.
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Announcements, Continued from page 3 The purpose of the Heart Gallery is to find loving, adoptive homes for Kern County foster children featured in this traveling portrait gallery. These children have expressed that they wish to be adopted and chose to be a part of this ongoing effort. Their brave, smiling faces are photographed by Kern County photographers who donate their time, talents and materials to the Heart Gallery in an effort to capture the true spirit of each child. Through these portraits, the community has the opportunity to see the heart of the child who waits patiently for the right family to see their picture, make a personal connection, and take the steps towards learning more about the child behind the photograph. In addition to these beautiful children, there are many others in foster care who would like to have a forever family.
Upcoming Kern Valley Museum events Featured for the month of June is the art work of Edie Bradley. She paints with oils and creates flowers, still life and landscapes. Bradley was born in Oklahoma and her early schooling was inspired by teachers who were talented in music, painting and sketching. While raising a family, she had little time to paint, but in 1980 she moved to the Kern River Valley and began to paint again. Stop by the museum’s library room and see this month’s large display cabinet collection. The collections are changed each month. Over time we have presented a large variety of collections including Indian jewelry, dolls, political pins, antique medical items, Victorian items and souvenir cups. The June display is Joanna Johnson’s extensive collection of Alaska memorabilia.
Downtown Business Association calling all artists Bakersfield’s Downtown Business Association is looking for artists to fill their Third Thursday events. It is completely free. Bring a table or easel, your art or music or information and yourself. The theme for this Third Thursday is “Summer Home and Garden” on June 20 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information and to confirm your spot, email melanie@bakersfielddba.com or call 661-325-5892. They are also looking to do a sidewalk chalk walk for kids and artists. They need volunteer artists interested in doing demonstrations. Chalk and sidewalk provided! For information email info@kernarts.org or call 661-324-9000.
Kern Valley Christian Woman’s “Relationships Matter” is the theme of this year’s Kern Valley Christian Woman’s Conference to be held on Saturday June 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mountain View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella. The conference includes a catered lunch and a performance by the band, Allasso. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Call Judy Buck at 760-379-5010 for tickets or Cheri Martin at 760-379-4141.
Horse sanctuary party/fundraiser in Southlake The High Sierra Wild Horse Sanctuary and Gentling Center is having a fundraiser on Sunday, June 30, with games, entertainment, face painting, contests, raffle prizes and a silent auction at the Kern River Christian Church from 1 to 4 p.m. The church is at 14900 Highway 178 in Weldon. The suggested donation for hot dog, chips, drink, cookie and one free raffle ticket is $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 18 years and $3 for younger children. Call Nadia Lane at 760-4010198 or Sheila Walsh at 760-223-6504 for more information.
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Economic Development
Celebrating the AltaOne grand re-opening ribbon cuting this past Friday were Wendy Cleveland, AltaOne Senior Vice President; Fred Roach, Lake Isabella Chamber of Commerce President; Robert Boland, AltaOne President; Teri Morrow, AltaOne Board Secretary; Colleen Bulgarelli, AltaOne Member Service Manager;’ Mick Gleason, First District Supervisor; and Kelly Curtis, AltaOne Senior Vice President
Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier
"With family born and raised in the Kern River Valley, I have strong roots in this community going back to the 1920's. I am actively involved in local community efforts including; Ladies of the Elks and Rotary Club in Lake Isabella. I bring over 10+ years of insurance experience to the Gary Charlon State Farm family. I am thrilled to be able to help with all your insurance needs." Nichole Drese
OUR LOCAL STATE FARM WOULD LOVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN YOUR BUSUINESS!
Nichole Drese LIC# OG83434
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6047 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Business: 760.379.2500 Fax: 760.379.2900 Cell: 760.382.1119
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