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Courier 4-1-1 Is your favorite canine companion the cutest in the Valley? Or is it the furriest? Does it have the longest nose, or maybe the shortest tail? The Kern River Valley Ladies of the Elks are hosting their 6th annual Dog Show at the Elks’ Picnic Area behind the Elks, Lodge, 6708 Wofford Blvd., in Wofford Heights, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. The public (and pooches) are welcome. Registration begins at 10 a.m.

After learning about seizure alert dogs, she struggled to obtain one for 12 years. During that time, she did an apprenticeship in service dog training. “Seizure service dogs are the elite of the elite,” Gallion said. “They have to have the ability to make judgements.” Jenna, a blue merle Australian ShepherdGolden Retriever mix, came into Gallion’s life when she still a puppy. Gallion and Jenna trained each other until Jenna passed all of her exams with flying colors at 18 months. “She is just a superior dog,” Gallion said. “She is one of the finest dogs to ever come through the seizure service dog pro-

Today marks the Summer Solstice. Each year, the timing of the solstice depends on when the sun reaches its farthest point north of the equator. It occurs exactly when the axial tilt of a planet’s semiaxis in a given hemisphere is most inclined towards the star that it orbits. Earth’s maximum axial tilt to our star, the sun, during a solstice is 23° 26’. This happens twice each year, at which times the sun reaches its highest position in the sky as seen from the North or South Pole respectively. The summer solstice is the solstice that occurs in a hemisphere’s summer. people

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Terri Gallion, with her service dog Jenna, spoke to the members of the Kern River Valley Historical Society at their monthly meeting in May. A few days later, Jenna celebrated her 12th birthday.

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Pets are next on food chain Barbara Miller’s teenage son called her at work in the middle of the afternoon. She could hear the panic in his voice. Shiloh, the family’s 12-year-old, 45-lb. Golden Retriever-Chow mix had returned home bleeding and caked in mud. “I would have been devastated,” Miller said. “Shiloh has been a great source of comfort during very tough times.” Bite marks on all quarters of the dog told her vet, Dr. Dani Snyder, that Shiloh had been attacked by more than one coyote. There were puncture wounds within centimetres of Shiloh’s jugular and the carotid artery. Shiloh was very lucky. Others haven’t been. In Inyokern, Norma and Larry Marquardt lost more than a dozen guinea hens to a bobcat. A while back they lost lodging

Pam Stewart/ Kern River Courier Dr. Vicki Boyer of Kernville Animal Hospital holds Carol Collins’ Coco, an 11-year-old Chihuahua - sporting stitches and drainage tubes - following a suspected attack by a coyote near the rodeo grounds in Kernville.

their pet Shih Tsu, who weighed more than 20 pounds, to a coyote that jumped the couple’s 5foot fence and snatched the dog from the front porch. “Barney didn’t even have a chance to bark or do anything,” Norma said. The coyote dropped the

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Whether riding on buses, entering stores or quietly lying under a table in restaurants, Jenna is probably the best-known dog in the Kern River Valley. “She amazes me,” said Terri Gallion. “I live with her and she amazes me.” Gallion has suffered from severe seizures for 37 years, since the age of 15, and was frequently hospitalized. Despite her limitations, Gallion has volunteered locally since 1985, doing biological studies of birds. She has designed museum and education exhibits for the U.S. Forest Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Nuui Cunni Cultural Center and Tubatulabal tribe.

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dog while trying to escape back over the fence. Barney, however, couldn’t be saved. And elsewhere within the Kern River and Indian Wells Valleys, people wait for their beloved companions to return home. Many never will. In these rural areas, we live with bobcat, mountain lion, bear and coyotes as our neighbors neighbors who usually are shy of our presence and make their meals out of squirrels, rabbits and other wild mammals and rodents who share their space. But now, in the middle of the current drought, things are different, according to biologists. “We have some good years, with good precipitation,” according to Rocky Thompson, a biologist with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. “If it dries out, the smaller animals tend to

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Kern River Courier honored Courier Just In The Kern Press Club honored the best in local journalism, by professionals and students, and in public relations at its annual awards banquet June 14. Michael Batelaan, publisher, Kern River Courier, received one of the 20 professional awards that were given in the areas of television, print media and public relations in Kern County. The Courier award wasfor best “light feature” one of the most competetive catagories of the award compitition. The feature story “More than par for the course” was published July 6, 2012. The contest raises money for college scholarships awarded to local students studying for careers in media. The 2013 award recipients were recognized at the event, held at Narducci’s Cafe in Bakersfield. Also two students were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

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kern river water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 95,457 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 291 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 791 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal. *(5-hr average Kernville)

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■ 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.

Nuui Cunni Farmers Market June 22 The Kern River Paiute Council Nuui Cunni Farmers Market is held every Saturday 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

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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Area. For information contact 760-549-0800. Lakeshore Farmers Market June 22 This market is hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd. in Wofford Heights. Christian Woman’s Conference June 22 Mountain View Baptist Church in Lake Isabella will host a women’s 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. Library hosts CALM presentation June 22 On Saturday, June 22 at 2 p.m. come to the Kern Valley Branch library and learn about the California Living Museum (CALM). Call 760-549-2083 for more information. KRV VFW breakfast June 23 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 23 at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald’s), in Lake Isabella. For information call 760-379-3877. Kernville Chamber Installation June 24 The Installation Dinner will be held on Monday, June 24 at 5:30 p.m. at Cheyenne’s Stage Stop in Riverkern. There will be live music, a 50/50 drawing and a PowerPoint presentation report on our recent trip to the ITA International Powwow. Tickets are $25, your choice of barbecued chicken or ribs. RSVP to the Chamber office 760-376-2629.

■ 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.

Commodities distribution June 25 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday, June 25 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mountain Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m.

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To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, send the information to us by email 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.

■ 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 .

Kern River Valley Historical Society June 25 The guest speaker for June’s general meeting on Tuesday, June 25, is our airport manager, Rick Lach, who will give us the lowdown on the airport, its history, operation, plans for the future and an up to date view of what is there now. Get a real insight in what a treasure our airport is and what it means to our community. Meetings are held at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. The public is invited. Bring a friend or two. Kern Valley Search and Rescue June 26 Kern Valley Search and Rescue will be holding its next meeting on Wednesday, June 26 at 7 p.m. Visit kvsar.com for further information. The meeting is open to anyone interested in joining the rescue team. We are looking for persons interested in OHV, hiking and tracking who want to become part of our wilderness rescue team.

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It was very hard for Mergy not to chase after something (and bring it back). I noticed that on my paper It was close to route there were lots of papers left Christmas and my on lawns slightly torn, with teeth brother and I were marks on them. playing outside Mergy liked being wet and when Mom to us. would jump into water anywhere, In her arms was any time. Our one rich neighbor the cutest dog that (who hated us and our dog) had a ever lived. pool. Mergy found it one day while We each held he was prowling and would whenthat tiny guy and ever possible crawl under their he was all over us Middleworth fence and take a swim. We knew with his sloppy where he had been because he tongue and his would come home all wet, standing waggily tail. What a perfect preson the front porch dripping. Also ent for two little boys. We promised our neighbor would loudly inform to take care of him and feed him us that our &@%* dog was doing and take him on walks and in genthe breast stroke in his pool and his eral become water was getinstant parents ting hairy. ...from then on our lives to a month-old Mergy loved changed. So did our sleeping Irish Setter. riding in a car., habits. We named He liked to ride him Mergatroid with us in the - Middleworth rumble seat, (Mergy for short) and from slobbering and then on our lives drooling as the changed. So did our sleeping wind whipped by and we whizzed habits. At 6 a.m. sharp, rain or down the highway. Mergy would shine, Mergy learned to wake us up not sit anywhere alone and if we for his morning walk and Milkbone were in the front seat of the coupe snack. If we didn’t get up he would he would sit there with us all grab a pillow and pull it off onto the crowded and drooly. floor. We’d grumble and take turns But we loved him and it never while Mergy wagged his tail and mattered. Sadly one day Mergy didlooked innocent. n’t wake us up, and was nowhere to Our transportation was our bikes be found. Someone had taken him? and everywhere we went so did We were devastated and spent Mergy. I had a paper route and weeks looking but never found him. Mergy would go with me someThat was 70 years ago and I still times. My biggest problem was have great memories of an angular when I threw the paper he would playful Irish setter named run after it and bring it back to me. Mergatroid.

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childhood memories and his adventures with Magatroid, “the cutest dog that ever lived,” and your best friend is sure to enjoy As the planning Bodfish Bob’s treat recipes. of this issue proEnough about barking up our gressed, “the tail own tree. began to wag the The Ladies of the Elks’ Dog dog,” so to speak. Show is sure to enertain with 30 or With the week’s more catagories to win prizes and advertising, news influence people: from most beauand stories for the tiful to ugliest, largest to smallest, week all about our plainest to most exotic, purebred four-legged to designer dog to mutt, best friends, plus being Batelaan dressed to a major sponundressed, most sor of this handsome, Saturday’s ...it had became a dog foregone cutest, chubbiLadies of the conclusion that this issue of the est, furriest, Elks 6th annual Courier has gone to the dogs. longest, smallest Dog Show, it became a dog - Batelaan and more. Whew! I bet you foregone condidn’t know their were so many clusion that this issue of the kinds of dogs. Courier has gone to the dogs. Or use your imagination and From the dog days of summer make up your own catagory that weekend preview on the front you will be sure to win. page, to stories about the dangers So leash up the family dog or of the preditors that live among us dogs and I hope to see you out to perhaps our Valley’s best known there for some dog-gone great dog owner and her local celeberty prizes at the Ladies of the Elks 6th service dog. annual Dog Show for a panting, Enjoy Courier columnist Rod Middleworth as he writes about his tail waging good time! Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier Publisher

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The green witness volume of material - without raising the collector’s temperature so much. That’s important, because collectors also lose heat to their Having moved surroundings, and the rate and to Wofford amount of that heat loss depends Heights from on the temperature difference California’s north between that of the collector and coast, where the temperature of its surroundsunny days were ings. few and far The plan was to circulate a colbetween, we are ored liquid through a coil of clear, basking in the colorless plastic tubing to absorb plentiful sunshine Schlensker sunlight and collect energy. That of the Kern Valley. liquid - presumably colored water And I am reminded of an experiwould then carry the heat to an ence from my early years of minexchanger to heat water for use istry as a science teacher in Ocala, inside the dwelling. The question: FL (the “Sunshine State”). what color should the circulating I invited the founder of a solar liquid be? water heating business to talk to my The research team collected as class about solar energy. Although many different dye samples as they today the pricould from a mary focus is myriad of ...we are basking in the plentisolar collection chemical comful sunshine of the Kern Valley. in photo-voltaic panies. They set (converting light - Schlensker out to deterdirectly to elecmine which dye tricity), that would make technology had water the best not yet been sufficiently developed absorber of sunlight in three in the early ’70s. The company our dimensions as it passed through speaker represented produced the the clear plastic tubing. After hunstrange-looking circular green solar dreds of arduous tests, the results collectors (involved in solar water appeared on the chief’s desk. heating), which adorned many cenAs our presenter, the chief tral-Florida rooftops. investigator, looked at the test Our presenter had been disresults and peered out of his office tressed by the low efficiency of window at the lush vegetation, he two-dimensional solar collectors had a forehead-slapping revelation! usually a thin, dark-painted, metal The dye that made water the best plate with copper tubing attached absorber of sunlight in three to the back so that as the metal’s dimensions was a particular shade surface is exposed to the sun and of vivid green, which was nearly warms up, the liquid passing indistinguishable from the color of through the tubing is heated up. chlorophyll! But then that’s exactly His better idea was to collect what the cells of green plants are solar energy in three dimensions designed to do: absorb sunlight in instead of two; in other words to let three dimension. sunlight penetrate into the collector The research team had just “disinstead of just landing on its surcovered” that there’s no better face. That would mean that the color to make plants for the most same amount of energy could be efficient three-dimensional absorpabsorbed in the collector - since it tion of solar energy than the color would be spread out into a larger that God made them.

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Janet Kutzner, Lay Eucharistic Minister St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Kernville The recent new series of the seven Godly virtues began with the foundation of all virtues - Humility which is rooted in the quality of thinking of others before yourself. Kutzner Today we will look into the virtue of patience. Now the virtue of patience is what we all want for others to extend toward us, but one that we feel we shouldn’t have to extend to others. Of course if we want to look for the prime example of the virtue of patience we need look no further than our Lord. Jesus was able to look upon the fallen creation with compassion and grace - declaring even from the cross: “Forgive them Father for they know not what they do.”(Luke 23:34). Jesus demonstrated the patience exhibited by His Father. Moses tells us about the patience of God in the Book of Numbers: “The LORD is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, forgiving iniquity and transgression,” Numbers 14:18a). This scripture is so powerful because it demonstrates the characteristics of patience. ■ Being slow to anger means that we think less about ourselves and more about others. Generally our anger comes from feeling wronged. That comes because we are thinking of ourselves: our wants, our needs,

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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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and our comfort. ■ Abounding in steadfast love means that we live out what it means to think of others first before ourselves. That steadfast love does not waver, question itself or doubt. ■ Forgiving iniquity and transgression. That means that we go beyond patience to actively forgive being wronged, which means that we release the other person, and we release ourselves from the bondage of unforgiveness. Now those of you familiar with scripture will say, ”Hey, Bishop Menees forgot to include the second half of that quote from Numbers.” I say not true. Be patient! Some argue that being patient means that we allow others to walk all over us. Patience does have its limits when it comes to justice. Moses concludes in Numbers, “but he will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the father on the children, to the third and the fourth generation.” (Numbers 14:18b). Patience in the face of abuse or harm is not patience, but avoidance, which is no virtue. In this life we turn to the legal system, however frail. It is but in the life to come that we look ultimately for justice, which can only come from the Lord, the Judge of Heaven and Earth. Now the fruit of the virtue of patience is Peace - as in the Peace that passes all understanding. (Philippians 4:7) This patience and peace comes from trusting fully in the Lord, which is the fruit and gift of the Holy Spirit.

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 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. 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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Whatzit?of the month Kern River Valley Historical Society Courier Release The Kern Valley Museum is holding a contest fundraiser, partnering with the Kern River Courier to sponsor the “Whatzit of the Month.” Each month, an object at the Kern Valley Museum will be pictured in the paper. Take a close look at each month’s object. Your task is to identify it and send a 3x5 index card to the Kern Valley Museum, P.O. Box 651, Kernville CA 93238 with your name, address, Whatzit? telephone number and the correct answer on the card. At the end of the month, we will put all the cards with the correct answer in a hat and draw one out. That is the winning card. The winner will receive five raffle tickets to be placed in the hopper for our Morro Bay Get-Away for Two Adventure. Your tickets will be put in a hopper with a lot of other tickets purchased for the drawing. Museum docents cannot participate in the contest. You must be an adult to participate. Only one entry per name

per month and your entry must be at the museum by the end of the month. So what is the Morro Bay Get-Away for Two Raffle all about? It is this year’s main fundraiser to support the museum. You can win the trip by purchasing raffle tickets at the Kern Valley Museum. You do not need to participate in the Whatzit Contest to win. If you win, you get a two nights stay for two at the lovely Marina Street Inn Bed & Breakfast in Morro Bay. You get to enjoy dinner for two at Dorn’s Original Breaker Café in Morro Bay. You also will delight in a tour of Hearst Castle. The entire package will be arranged so you can go when you want to. The winning ticket for the Morro Bay trip will be drawn on Dec. 1, 2013. So take a chance, tickets are only $1 each or 6 for $5. You can improve your chance of winning by purchasing as many as you like. Stop by the museum and get your tickets before they are all gone. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday.

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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 Forest Service has developed a series of topic papers and made them available for review and feedback in the Living Assessment on Our Forest Place, www.ourforestplace.ning.com. The topic papers are available for public review and feedback through July 31. Workshops and a webinar will be held for anyone interested in the topic papers for the Sequoia National Forest. ■ Wednesday, July 1: Webinar (for those unable to attend meeting), 10 a.m.-noon. ■ Thursday, July 11: Kernville Elementary, 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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Barking about dogs Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist

owners are hard of hearing or they just don’t care, either way their dogs are a nuisance. The ideal barking dog is the one that bites you first then barks to rub salt in the wound. Just so no one takes me for a hater of the canine world, I would like to give a shout out to Tippy and Princess who are terrific at being man’s best friends.

Holding to the theme of this week’s edition of the Kern River Courier, I will toss in my 2 cents. For the most part, I am ■ ■ ■ not a dog lover. I I thought some of you might want guess you could to know what the lake records for call me a “dog some of Isabella’s sport fish are. To liker.” Mencarini the best of my research these are The main thing official. Large mouth bass is 18 lbs., that chaps my hide about dogs is 14 oz. crappie is 3 lbs., 10 oz. and the constant barking that some catfish is 22 lbs. dogs do. I won’t even. I’m not get too deep in The ideal barking dog is the one sure about this this subject but that bites you first then barks to rub record. Either in the area salt in the wound people who where I live catch big cats there are a few - Mencarini don’t have them dogs that haven’t officially weighed stopped barking long enough to or the record is incorrect. take a breath in a week. You shouldn’t worry about small To me there isn’t anything more lesions on some fish caught in the annoying than going outside to lake. I think it is the result of the relax, only to hear yapping that lake’s low flow and low water envigoes on and on, it seems for hours. ronment. I will have an exact answer What I hardly ever hear is someone to this situation next week if possible. saying “stop barking!” Either the

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Recreation information U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646 Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.

General infomation Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella (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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Continued from page 1 inside the gate. The program starts with the obedience competition at 10:30 a.m. Special guest this year will be Terri Gallion and her service dog, Jenna. Dogs will be judged in multiple categories from “cutest” to “most spots,” with winners receiving a beautiful purple rosette ribbon. There is a $5 entry fee per every three categories entered. Winners can be photographed with their award following the judging, at no additional charge. Trophies will be awarded to the Obedience competition winner,

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Movies by the numbers By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “56 Up” (NR) — This documentary is sort of a check-in. It’s part of a series that began in 1964 with “7 Up,” in which 14 7-year-olds were interviewed about their lives and dreams. Every seven years since then, the same researcher has made a new documentary. Now those kids are 56-year-olds. Footage from earlier installments and the times in between are molded into short narratives. It’s strangely compelling to see strangers -- not actors, not family, nobody special -- grow up and experience life. “6 Souls” (R) — Julianne Moore plays a forensic psychologist who gets caught up in a supernatural, schizophrenic murder mystery. She’s an investigator who specializes in disproving insanity claims made by killers. Her biggest challenge yet: some hillbilly (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) who convincingly assumes different personalities with a twitch of his neck. The twist: His extra identities match up with those of dead people whom he’s never met. It’s a big dumb stinker. It was released in the UK a while back, and only trotted out for an American release for the pre-summer blockbuster lull. The movie tries to carry this whole conflict about Moore losing her faith in the divine, but I’m not ready to take

Bruce Balden at age 7 in “56 Up” philosophical or spiritual cues from a movie this lame. “Tai Chi Hero” (NR) — This is the sequel to “Tai Chi Zero,” a goofy, special-effects laden trip into a parallel world where martial arts equal magic. Our hero, Lu Chan, comes to the village of Chen, where everyone is a martial-arts master. The villagers at first refuse him because they don’t teach their martial art to outsiders -- and he’s kinda dumb. Lu Chan is welcomed into the community after he uses his mysterious powers to stop bad guys from building a railroad through Chen. This, I should say, is a silly movie. Not in a particularly good or bad way -- just odd and full of spectacle. I also should mention that a magic horn sprouts from Lu Chan’s head when his powers are activated. This detail and many other oddball subplots are left wide open at the close of the film. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Bodfish Bob’s Cheese and Garlic Dog Treats 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/4 lb. corn oil butter 1 clove garlic, crushed pinch of salt Grate the cheese and let stand until it reaches room temperature. Cream the cheese with the softened butter, garlic, salt and flour. Add enough milk to form into a ball. Chill for 1/2 hour. Roll onto floured board. Cut into shapes and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until slightly brown and firm. Makes 2 to 3 dozen, depending on size. Bodfish Bob’s Dog Treats ala Pooch 2 small jars strained baby beef 1/4 cup non-fat dry milk 1/2 cup wheat germ Mix all ingredients and shape into small balls. Arrange on greased cookie sheet and flatten with fork. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Store in refrigerator when cool. Guard your fin-

Preheat oven to 380 degrees. Cut each frankfurter into six equal pieces. Separate dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll dough around frankfurter. Bake or broil 11 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12. Bodfish Bob’s Dog Treats 2 lbs. chicken or beef liver 4 eggs 3 T blackstrap molasses 2 cups cornmeal 1 cup toasted wheat germ 2 chicken or beef bouillon cubes 1 tsp garlic powder These cookies make a healthy and wholesome treat for your favorite canine. They’re economical and easy to prepare, and Fido will know he’s special. Puree all ingredients in a food processor. Grease and flour two 9-inch square baking pans. Bake at 400 F degrees 30 minutes. Slice into small treat-sized portions and store in small Ziploc bags in the refrigerator and freezer. (Some for now, some for later!) Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist As I mentioned in my column last week, there is conversation in Washington, DC which will change some parts of Medicare. In the real world, there are some Thal interesting figures released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS. In 2012, Medicare covered 50.7 million people. 42.1 million enrollees were people age 65 and older. 8.5 million enrollees were early Medicare recipients via disabilities. About 27 percent of beneficiaries have chosen Part C, Medicare Advantage. Total Medicare expenditures in 2012 were $574.2 billion. Total Medicare income was $536.9 billion. The Medicare trustees today projected that the trust fund that finances Medicare’s hospital insurance coverage will remain solvent until 2026, two years beyond what was projected in last year’s report. A number of factors have contributed to the improved outlook, including lower-than-expected Part A spending in 2012, and lower projected Medicare Advantage program costs. From 2010 to 2012, Medicare spending per beneficiary grew at 1.7 percent annually. Spending is projected to continue to grow slower than the overall economy for the next several years.

The benefits of this slower growth accrue to both tax payers and beneficiaries. For example, although the Part B premium for 2014 will not be determined until later this year, the preliminary estimate in the report indicates that it will remain unchanged. CMS issued another report on June 6 which calls for the public’s assistance. Newly redesigned Medicare Summary Notices that will help in the public identifying fraud are just one more way the Obama Administration is making the elimination of fraud, waste and abuse in health care a top priority. Because of actions like these and new tools under the Affordable Care Act, the number of suspect providers and suppliers thrown out of the Medicare program has more than doubled in 35 states. In April of this year, CMS announced a proposed rule that would increase rewards - up to $9.9 million paid to Medicare beneficiaries and others whose tips about suspected fraud lead to the successful recovery of funds in the last four years recovering over $14.9 billion in healthcare fraud judgments, settlements and impositions, including record recoveries in 2011 and 2012. Since the Affordable Care Act, CMS has revoked 14,663 providers and suppliers’ ability to bill in the Medicare program since March 2011. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) and other states. Harry is on the National Assoc. of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760376-2100, e-mail harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at harrythal.com.

Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist We have all heard about the recent housing market news. Nationwide, sales are up, inventories are lower than average, and in some areas even prices are going up. These are all good trends, Freeman all signs that the market on a national level is recovering. However it is important to always look beyond the evening news reports and numbers to really see what is going on. There are a couple of interesting trends that are very important to know and understand regarding why the nation’s largest housing markets are doing what they are doing. One is supply vs. demand. The less demand, the more supply results in prices being deflated and properties sitting on the market for long periods. The more demand, the less supply, resulting in a lack of inventory despite ready and willing buyers, thus driving prices up. That is what is happening in the current real estate market nationally. However, here is the kicker, in most places it is investors driving the market. That is key, because it shows us that housing recovery is being driven not by increased job growth and wages and a recovering economy, but by those who have the means, and the cash, to purchase properties

at a premium price while the market is down. Investors are always looking to do exactly that - invest. Once the market conditions change too much, they will either sell their holdings or quit buying. Many also have a buy and hold strategy. They will simply rent the properties they own. The nation’s market recovery is also regional. Many areas are still struggling or even seeing depreciation in value. The hottest markets right now are the big cities and, of all places, North Dakota, because of the current shale oil boom there. Many rural areas are still seeing slow market conditions, because typically investors are more interested in urban and suburban areas than rural areas. We are seeing the effects of that trend here currently. Investors entering the market is a significant plus, however the problem with that is that they are not the economy’s real driver of real estate value. Your average residential buyer is. They are entering the market as always, but not really in a significantly increased way despite great interest rates, and those rates are starting to creep up. So until this economy recovers, for real, not what the politicians say concerning the economy and its recovery, we are still going to see continued uncertainty in the housing market. Matt Freeman is a Realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

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Driver Safety Program scheduled (AARP 55 Alive) The next AARP Driver Safety Program, an all-day class, will be held Thursday, July 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 2931 Erskine Creek Road in Lake Isabella. The course does not involve driving, but does emphasize safe driving procedures for older drivers. In California, a certificate of course completion usually entitles the participant to a reduction in their auto insurance for three years following the date of the class. All materials and workbooks have been updated and include the latest driving information. To learn more, or to enroll, call instructor Gene Verbeet at 760-417-0579. Fees are $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Class size is limited and time is short, so call today.

Every Teen Counts E.T.C is open for the summer Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Wednesdays 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.) and it is free for ages 10-16. Come play games, make crafts and have lunch. There is a Kinect x-box, pool table and computers with wifi. For questions call 760-376-4100.

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. in Mountain Mesa. 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 faces are photographed by Kern County photographers who donate their time 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.

We Honor Veterans Optimal Hospice is a proud partner in the We Honor Veterans program sponsored by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Program. The Bakersfield and Lake Isabella offices are currently Level 2 partners, but are eager to achieve the next level so they can better serve Kern County Veterans. Each level requires

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1. Name the last two teammates to each strike out 240 or more batters in a season. 2. What was the highest number of walks Nolan Ryan gave up in a game in which he tossed a no-hitter? 3. Which college football team has made the most BCS-bowl appearances? 4. Magic Johnson holds the NBA record for most consecutive games with 10 or more assists. How many was it? 5. Name the two teams that have made the NHL playoffs every season since the 2004-05 lockout. Answers:

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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-Controller-

County 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. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: CGSdirectdeals.com (2012 - B1882) Street address of business: 448 Scodie Avenue, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of Business: P.O. Box 218, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Catherine McGugan, 448 Scodie Avenue,

Kernville, CA 93238 and Gerald McGugan (deceased), 448 Scodie Avenue, Kernville, CA 93238. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 03/22/2012. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 06/06/2013. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by E. Del Villar, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: June 21, 28, July 5 and 12, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BAKERSFIELD GOLF CART COMPANY, (2013 - B3237) Street address of principal place of business: 2751-C Fruitvale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 2751-C Fruitvale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Leslie Smith, 15910 Black Hawk Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Date the business commenced: 04/01/2013. 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: Leslie Smith. This statement filed on 05/29/2013. Expires 05/29/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: E Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier June 21, 28, July 5 and 12, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: PHOTON STEEL, (2013 - B3256) Street address of principal place of business: 9100 Morning Harvest Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address of business: 9100 Morning Harvest Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANTS: Richard Martin, 9100 Morning Harvest Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313, Jinna Martin, 9100 Morning Harvest Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313 and William Culp, 9100 Morning Harvest Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Business is being conducted as CoPartners. 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

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: TEAM BOOTCAMP, (2013 - B3357) Street address of principal place of business: Cecil Avenue Park/Norwalk Avenue, Delano, CA 93215. Mailing address of business: 2242 Santa Barbara Circle, Delano, CA 93215. REGISTRANT: Mario Reyes, 2242 Santa Barbara Circle, Delano, CA 93215. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Date the business commenced: 04/01/2013. 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: Mario Reyes. This statement filed on 06/05/2013. Expires 06/05/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier June 21, 28, July 5 and 12, 2013.

Announcements, Continued from page 5 Optimal to implement more and more programs geared to assisting Veterans with their end-of-life issues. One of our Level 3 program requirements is to establish a Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer program, with the idea that having volunteers with past military experience would have that special bond and way to communicate with patients who have similar experiences. We are now actively recruiting veterans to volunteer for this amazing program, so if you are a veteran or you have friends or family who are veterans who might be interested in becoming a part of this very special program, contact the volunteer department at Optimal Hospice Care. Call 661-716-4000 or email rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com.

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 760-401-0198 or Sheila Walsh at 760-223-6504 for more information.

Cerro Coso campuses closed in July Cerro Coso Community College announced campuses located in Bishop, Mammoth, Lake Isabella and Edwards Air Force Base will be closed the month of July. Campus offices will reopen on Thursday, Aug. 1. Those planning to take classes at one of these campuses this fall are urged to register early. Call the campus today for information on placement exams, assessment, orientation, academic advising, financial aid and registration. Students who register early have the best chance of getting the classes they want. A complete list of fall classes is available online at cerrocoso.edu. The staff at the Ridgecrest campus will be available at 760-384-6100 to assist during the month of July.

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Continued from page 1 gram.” Jenna knows more than 100 commands. She and Gallion have been ambassadors for service dogs by giving presentations and workshops. I never imagined how wonderful and transforming [owning a service dog] would be,” Gallion said. Because of Jenna, Gallion has been able to achieve a level of independence. She was able to buy a home and live on her own for the first time in her life. Without a service dog, she could not continue with her volunteer projects. She couldn’t continue to live in her home alone. On June 1, Jenna turned 12 years old. She celebrated with Gallion doing her favorite things: swimming at Riverside Park, topped off with a small hamburger and dollop of ice cream. Jenna is slowing down. Soon it will be time for her to retire. What are Gallion’s plans? Until recently, she didn’t want to think about it. “Denial,” she said. “Is very human.” The community that Gallion has loved is now showing its love in return. The Rotary Club of the Kern River Valley has set up a fund to help Gallion acquire her next service dog. A friend, Merry Shaimes plans to run for Whiskey Flat Mayor in 2014. She will be “The Merry Widow.” Gallion, as her sidekick, will be known as “Walks with Dog.” Half of the monies collected will go to purchase a new service dog. A FaceBook page, “Friends of Terri Gallion” has been established and continues to grow. “My whole life is so blessed,” Gallion said. “I’ve had the worst and also the best of times.” Tearing up, she added, “I’m overwhelmed with the miracle of people’s generosity. I’ll give back every way I can.”

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Drought, Continued from page 1 react quickly. They adjust to the available forage. Their populations are lower than they were. They’re not reproducing. “The predators lag behind that, so there are periods when you have predators that can’t be supported by the available prey.” No squirrels? No rabbits? So what’s a hungry coyote or bobcat to do? “I’m seeing more (dog and cat victims of predator attacks), even more than I expected,” Dr. Vicki Boyer, of Kernville Animal Hospital, said. “And I expect to see even more over the coming months.” She recommends pet owners keep their cats and dogs indoors, and when outside , at any time, keep them close to you, and on a leash. The usual times for attacks - dawn and dusk - are still the norm, but sightings of predator animals recently have not been limited to just those hours. “People have seen bobcats wandering around in broad daylight,” she added. Improper storage of food - along with available prey - is another incentive for predators to visit your property. Dr. Boyer advised people to feed their animals indoors. Bears and raccoons might want your pets’ dinner, but not be receptive to the concept of sharing. Raccoons claws and teeth, while not as threatening as a bobcat’s, can cause serious injury, Boyer reported after stitching up an approximately 50-pound cattle dog whose nose had been bit through to the bone by a raccoon. “A lot of people in this area are feeding the birds, small animals and

deer,” Boyer said. “They’re inadvertently helping to attract the predictors by creating an oasis for them.” An additional warning goes out from Dr. Boyer to the owners of white, or light colored dogs and cats. They’re easier for the predictors to see, she said. “And coyotes are really smart and they work in packs. One will lure a small dog out by going ‘yip, yip yip’ like a wounded animal, and another will circle around and cut off the escape route.” And her most important recommen-

dation: If your animal gets bit or scratched by a wild animal, take it to your vet right away. Wild animals have their own set of bacteria and even in 24 hours, the wound can get very infected.” [This article, originally printed in the Kern River Courier in 2007, has been updated and rerun due to its relevance during the current drought conditions.]

Snakes, rattle and roll “They’re everywhere. tal and drove home. You just don’t see When they got there, them,” according to they found Franny Kernville veterinarian, staggering. She, too, Dr. Vicki Boyer. had been struck. Until, that is, they Total bill: $2,100. strike. Vaccination can And the results can reduce the impact of be fatal if not treated snakebite, reduce the immediately. need for antivenom Franny and Zooey, and decrease treat30-lb. rat terriers, and ment costs, according best friends of Pat to vaccine literature. Terrell and Laurie The rattlesnake Dani Snyder vaccine is intended to Ashley of Wofford Special to the Courier help create an immuHeights, were barking at something under the Cooper, a young mixed-breed nity that will protect lilac bushes. Zooey dog provoked a rattlesnake to your dog against ratstrike last week. jumped back suddenly. tlesnake venom and “I called her to may, Dr. Boyer added, come,” Terrell said. “She could barely “keep the dog alive until you can get walk.” it to the vet.” She grabbed Zooey in her arms and they drove 10 minutes to the vetThis young rattler erinary clinic. slithered into “We get rattlesnake vaccines for Tanglz, a beauty salon in downtown our dogs,” Terrell said. “[Dr. Boyer] Kernville, earlier this told us that if we hadn’t had the vacmonth. cines, we would be watching our dog die rather than watching her receive the anti-venom.” The couple left Zooey at the hospiJoe Smith/special to the Courier