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Remember: set clocks ahead one hour on Sunday at 2 a.m.

Construction zone The Auxiliary Dam Recreation Site will be used as a construction site during the Dam Safety Modification project is just one of the impacted areas addressed in the draft report. Michael Batelaan Kern RiverCourier

Springing forward this Sunday means some of us will lose an hour of productive time to get things done this weekend. Others will lose a precious hour of sleep. Daylight saving time ends this Sunday, March 9 at 2 a.m. The official time turns from 1:59 a.m. forward to 3 a.m. early Sunday morning, casting us into more early moring darkness. On the plus side, we are gaining some needed hours in daylight sunshine for our outdoor work and play. If you’re confused about the time, you can check the official U.S. time online at www.time.gov

John Prettyman, USACE Courier Just in The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service Sequoia National Forest, released the draft recreation report for the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project today and is welcoming public input as part of the initial scoping process. The purpose of the draft report and scoping process is to further explore and identify options to offset adverse effects on recreation resulting from construction of the Isabella Lake Dam project. Comments received on the draft recreation report will be considered by the Corps and Forest Service for development

of the draft environmental assessment, outlining proposed recreation changes, which is scheduled for release in fall 2014. Public meetings focused on Real Estate Acquisitions and Relocations are scheduled for March 26 and 27. The final dates, times and locations will be issued in an upcoming press release. The Corps will continue to collaborate with the Forest Service to identify options that offset adverse effects on recreation. The report is a work-

ing draft and the Corps and Forest Service welcome input from the public. The draft recreation report may be viewed at: spk.usa.army.mil/Portals /12/documents/civil_wor ks/Isabella/Isabella_Lake _DSM_Rec_rpt_DRAFT_ 27FEB14.pdf. Written comments, referencing the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Plan - Draft Recreation Report, can by submitted by mail to: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Study, 1325 J Street, Room 1513, Sacramento, CA 95814. Comments can also be submitted by email to: isabella@usace.army.mil. The deadline for all comments will be

Knowlege key to suicide prevention Michael Batelaan Courier Community Now is the time to arm oneself with preventitive skills before loss due to suicide strikes. There were several notable suicides nearly three years ago in the Kern Valley, but the problem still remains of concern. We all know someone who cannot seem to "shake the blues," but many of us don't know what to do. Knowledge is the key. Tuesday March 12, is the chance people

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to find out what to do. "Anyone at any time in your life, you can encounter someone in that state of mind," advises Jessica Horcek, Kern Valley High School counselor. Co-worker Pam Stiler adds, "Have those prevention skills in your toolbox. Suicide is across the board."

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T h i s event is focused on family, friends, and all community members, from middle school age students to seniors. This event will provide education, understanding and basic training of what to say and how to handle someone who may wish to take their life. Learn how to start a conversation with your children, your neighbor, or your

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partner about this sensitive topic of suicide. Training will be provided by Ellen Eggert, suicidologist from Kern County Mental Health. There will also a film created by Enforum, writings by local students and more. Local community resources will also be on hand to make connections and answer questions. Lake Isabella psychologist, Elisa Nevius, said, "There is a huge misconception that if we talk See Prevention, page 12 nature

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announced when the draft recreation EA is released in fall 2014. The public and media are encouraged to contact the district's public affairs office with additional questions at 916557-5100 or by emailing spk-pao@usace.army.mil Completed in 1953, Isabella Lake Dam is impounded by two earthen dams on the Kern River and Hot Springs Valley. Today, Isabella Lake and its dams help reduce flood risk for Bakersfield and the surrounding region, and are a primary water source for water users throughout Kern County. The Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project looks to address overtopping, seismic and

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New Wofford Heights community group in the works? Michael Batelaan Courier Stay Tuned Late last month a group of about 25 Wofford Heights business and community members got together to discuss the forming See WHCA, page 12

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kern river water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 61,240 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 241 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 200 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. ■ 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

Lake Isabella to raise funds for Keepers of the Kern. For more information contact John Stallone at 760-379-0536, or Rex Hinkey 360324-8178 and Barbara Hinkey at 360-5562330. ■ Nuui Cunni Farmers Market March 8

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Tue.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178 ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

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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. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 or Geraldine, 559-359-8953. ■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discussion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-3799921. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist, 760-379-2556. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236. ■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138. ■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders VFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312

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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public. welcome. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394. ■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise Cove Restaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112. ■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

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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., Grief Support Group, Hoffmann Hospice 040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. ■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-3797312. ■ 7:30 a.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312

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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 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District. Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake Isabella Library. 760-379-2303. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673.. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

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■ 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 .

The Kern River Paiute Council Nuui Cunni Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for your produce needs. The market is located at 2600 Highway 155 in Lake Isabella between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area. Contact 760-5490800. ■ Lakeshore Farmers Market March 8 This market is hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights. ■ Habitat restoration workdays March 8 Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff and volunteers for our Habitat Restoration workdays. We need volunteers who can take on responsibility for various portions of the project. Bring food and water. Wear long sleeves, gloves and pants, work shoes or boots. The Preserve will supply the tools. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Alexander Restoration Site on Fay Ranch Road, 1/3 mile north of Highway 178 in Weldon. Contact Sean Rowe by email: srowe@audubon.org or call 760-378-2531 to RSVP. ■ Sequoia Amateur Radio Group March 8 The meeting of the Sequoia Amateur Radio Group will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday March 8 at the Elks Lodge, 6708 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights. The program will feature Skywarn® training by James Brotherton from the Hanford office of the National Weather Service. You do not need to be a club member to attend and receive your certification. There will be a free door prize drawing for all in attendance, coffee and donuts are available for a small donation. Examinations for amateur radio licenses will be available following the meeting. For more information call Mike Higgins, KA6IYS, at (760) 378-1028. ■ Baked potato bar March 8 The “Baked Potato Bar” is coming back! It will be held at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella to benefit the Pregnancy Resource Center from 3 to 6:30 p.m. oin Saturday, March 8. $6 for a large baked potato, your choice of more than 22 toppings, a beverage and cookies. Door prizes and raffles, too. Call 760-379-8893 for more information. ■ Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast March 9 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald's), Lake Isabella. For information call 760-3793877. ■ Free movie matinee March 9 Come see the movie “Henry Poole Is Here,” a spiritual and heart-warming love story that will lift you up, on Sunday, March 9 at 3 p.m. at the Kernville United Methodist Church; Corner of Big Blue and Sirretta Streets. ■ Community Orchestra concert March 9 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will perform “Musik aus Deutschland” on Sunday March 9 at 4 p.m. at the Kernville School in Kernville. Donation is $5. For more information call 760-376-4461. ■ Friends of the Library March 10 A general meeting and Spring salad luncheon of the Friends of the Library takes place on Monday, March 10 at noon at the United Methodist Church, 251 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Members are asked to bring a luncheon salad dish to share. Beverages and desserts will be provided. The guest speaker will be Anne Cook, local author. The Book Mobile will be at the luncheon for tours. There will be a drawing for a door prize and an auction. ■ KV Garden Group potluck meeting March 11 The KRV Garden Group meets this month at Jennie and Jim Cox's property, 1789 Bodfish Canyon Road, Bodfish from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Do not park on Bodfish Canyon Road, there

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Fun with sow bugs! better. We even bet pennies on whose bug was the winner. On a really lucky day I won 14 cents while my brother won only 8. However, All my life I we both got in trouble with Mom have enjoyed for gambling. competition. I've Another way of egging the Sow raced boats, bikes, Bugs on was brushing them with a motorcycles, track chicken feather. If you brushed it and field, lightly with the feather it would go wrestling, boxing, faster (which wasn't very fast!) But if and Sow Bugs. Middleworth you brushed it too hard it would roll That's right, up in a ball and would stay that way when I was a tyke, for several seconds. I used to race Sow Bugs. If you I know that some of you are still don't know what a Sow Bug is, it's having a hard time visualizing what a tiny armor plated bug that is usua Sow Bug looks like. It resembles a ally found in a garden or flower junior armadillo and is silver and is bed. They have a whole bunch of very slow. legs and if you We had no fear touch one it rolls of the bug because up in a little ball. I usually raced with my broth- they didn't bite and They are silver er who didn't know which end were kinda cute. and when rolled of the bug would go which way Even girls had no up you can't tell either. fear and our races which end is - Middleworth used to draw which. crowds (5 or 6 kids) What makes to watch these racing a Sow Bug thrilling races. As something differfun is that when you start the race ent, we would take the bug after it you don't know which way to head rolled into a ball and would flick it it. We usually used a circle in the with our finger and would see who dirt. The circle would be about a could flip it the furthest. foot in diameter. I usually raced Finding Sow Bugs to race was with my brother who didn't know easy and we always enjoyed the which end of the bug would go thrill of a chase. Next month I may which way either. The winner was tell you how we used to see who the Sow Bug owner who moved his could kill the most chicken coop flies bug from the center of the circle to in five minutes (with a big rubber and over the edge first. band). Stay tuned! There were all kinds of ways to make the bug move and one way was to blow softly on the bug (your Wofford Heights resident Rod bug and not the opponent). If you Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell. had eaten garlic, it worked even Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

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March at the Kern Valley Museum The Kern Valley Museum art room will feature the work of long time resident Bill Causey. Bill passed away in 2006 but his wife Jane has been gracious enough to share some of Bill's pen and inks along with some beautiful watercolors. This exhibit is well worth another visit to our valley museum. While at the museum be sure to explore the Gem and Mineral display from David Dills in the library. David, a self-proclaimed "rock hound" has done all the hard work collecting these fascinating gems and minerals. His display will be there March and April so there will be no reason for disappointment. The museum, next to the Post Office in Kernville, is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission is always free, so stop by often and enjoy all the museum has to offer.

Biologist, explorer, adventurer to open Science Fair Canadian-born biologist, adventurer and TV personality Dr. Niall McCann will provide the opening address to kick-off the 26th annual Kern County Science Fair March 18 at the Rabobank Convention Center. The annual event is the culmination of months of hard work for hundreds of local 4th through 12th graders who have risen through their school and district ranks for a chance to showcase their science projects and compete at the county level. McCann will open the day at 9 a.m. as he shares his exciting life story. McCann studied Zoology at the University of Bristol, completing a PhD at Cardiff University, studying Baird's Tapir, the largest mammal in the neotropics and one of the most threatened species in the Americas. McCann has dedicated his life to seeking out adventure on six continents, either in combination with his zoological studies or on stand-alone adventures. These adventures have included a month-long cycling excursion in the Himalayas and crossing the Khunjerab Pass, the highest paved pass in the world. McCann has since cycled the highest road in the world, canoed the River Yukon, rowed across the Atlantic Ocean from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua in the Caribbean and skied across Greenland. After McCann's address, judging of student projects will commence at 10 a.m. The public is invited for viewing of displays from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Judging will concentrate on scientific thought/engineering goals, creativity, organization, completeness, clarity, effort and motivation. For more information, please contact Eldred Marshall, KCSOS mathematics/science coordinator, at 661-636-4640.

Senior Legislature seeks Member Candidates The California Senior Legislature is a volunteer body whose primary mission is to gather ideas for legislation at the state and federal levels, craft the ideas into formal proposals, prioritize the proposals, present them to members of the Legislature or the Congress and advocate for laws implementing new ideas. The 40 Senators and 80 Senior Assembly Members are selected in elections supervised by the Advisory Councils in the 33 Planning and Services Areas in California which were established by the Federal Older Americans Act of 1965. The elections are in April of even-numbered years so that the terms of office are four years. Kern County, as Planning and Service Area 33, is apportioned one Senior Senator and one Senior Assembly Member. Candidates must be 60 years or over. Persons interested in applying for either position should contact Laura Juarez at Kern County Aging and Adult Services Department, 5357 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309 or call 661-868-1052. The deadline is March 10.

Fire wise, water wise California Native Plant Sale The Desert-Mountain RC&D is holding the 13th Bi-annual Native Plant Sale. Plants are fire resistant, water efficient California natives. Order forms, plant lists with photos and description are available at both the Kernville and Kern River Valley Chambers of Commerce offices, Nuui Cunni Cultural Center at French Gulch, and Watershed Coordinator's office in the Assessor's office at the Lake Isabella County Government Center and on line at desertmountainrcadd.org or at krvr.org. Orders are prepaid and must be received by March 31. Plants will be available for pickup April 26 through 28 between 9 a.m. and 1p.m. at the Kern River Valley Nature Festival at the Kern River Preserve Headquarters in Weldon located on 178 approximately 2 miles east of Sierra Way. Profits will support Watershed Coordinator projects and activities. For more information, contact Bob Robinson at 760-549-2131. See Announcements, page 7

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Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey

1. Is the book of Rebekah in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Who ran from the tent door to meet an appearance of the Lord in the plains of Mamre? Jacob, Abraham, Hosea, Adam 3. From 2 Kings 24:17, what was the original name of Zedekiah? Eutychus, Mattaniah, Cain, Ethbaal 4. What king had the prophet Uriah killed with a sword for opposing him? Mesha, Jehoiakim, Darius, Sihon 5. Obed, the son of Ruth and Boaz, became the grandfather of whom? Solomon, Jesse, Elimelech, David 6. From what mountain did Moses see the promised land? Nebo, Moriah, Gilboa, Ararat

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Waiting Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist Do you get annoyed when you have to sit in the waiting room for a seemingly interminable time waiting to be seen by your doctor? Do Schlensker you chafe when there is an insufficiency of checkers at the grocery store and you have to stand in line forever? Do you get upset when your internet search engine takes several seconds to respond with the webpage or information you want right now? Are you irritated by those over-cautious, ultra-slow drivers in the canyon, who do not have good enough roadway manners to pull over even though there are 8 cars behind them? Are you fuming yet? Maybe that's why fast-food "restaurants" do so well and why microwaves and TV dinners are so popular. Maybe that's why so many people are doing on-line banking and shopping. Maybe that's why air travel is so attractive. Maybe that's why 55MPH speed limits on super-highways didn't last very long. People tend to want - whatever it is - NOW! Waiting is for unambitious losers. We are sometimes inclined to be anxious with the apparent slowness of God's actions and dealings. King David in Ps. 69:3 appears to

identify with our impatience, as he says, "I am weary with my crying out; my throat is parched. My eyes grow dim with waiting for my God." But then in Psalm 130:5, the psalmist says, "I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope;" And the prophet, Isaiah, speaks God's words of promise, that, "those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary." The key to patience is trust in the Lord, knowing that "for those who love God all things work together for good" (Romans 8:28) ... no matter how long it takes. And God's actions always reflect his ultimate will, as the apostle Peter assures us (2 Peter 3:9), "The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." Believers in Jesus are also blessed with the gift of patience as a component of the fruit of God's Holy Spirit, which is borne in our lives according to Galatians 5:2223. Christians are blessed with patience and peace as they wait for the Lord and receive strength to rise above the annoyances that cause us to wait. Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Lake Isabella.

Valley places of worship Kernville

■ Father’s Heart Foursquare Church 11000 Kernville Rd., (Old Centry 21 building) Kernville. Sunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 ■ First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

Wofford Heights

■ Faith Community Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 ■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m. Lake Isabella/Bodfish

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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thur. 5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343

■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m. ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 am - 1 pm. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. Mountain Mesa ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 2 and 3 p.m. 760-549-3186

Southlake/Weldon

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

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Duck stamp artists sought Kyle Orr, CDFW Courier Outdoors Artists are invited to submit their original artwork to the 2014-2015 California Duck Stamp Art Contest. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will accept submissions from April 25 through May 23. The contest is open to U.S. residents who are 18 years of age or older as of February 19, 2014. Entrants need not reside in California. The winning artwork will be reproduced on the 2014-2015 California Duck Stamp. The top submissions will also be showcased at the Pacific Flyway Decoy Association's art show in July. The artwork must depict the species selected by the California Fish and Game Commission, which for the 2014-2015 hunting season is the scaup (lesser or greater). The design is to be in full color and in the medium (or combination of mediums) of the artist's choosing, except that no photographic process, digital art, metallic paints or fluorescent paints may

be used in the finished design. Photographs, computer-generated art, art produced from a computer printer or other computer/mechanical output device (air brush method excepted) are not eligible to be entered into the contest and will be disqualified. The design must be the contestant's original hand-drawn creation. The entry design may not be copied or duplicated from previously published art, including photographs, or from images in any format published on the Internet. All entries must be accompanied by a completed participation agreement and entry form. These forms and the official rules are available online at dfg.ca.gov/duckstamp. Entries will be judged at a public event to be held in June. The judges' panel, which will consist of experts in the fields of ornithology, conservation, and art and printing, will choose first-, second- and third-place winners and an honorable mention. Stamps can be requested by interested individuals at dfg.ca.gov/licensing/ collectorstamps/.

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Kern River Valley information Emergencies call ■ Ambulance ■ Fire ■ Law Enforcement ■ Search & Rescue ■ Lake Patrol ■ Forest Service

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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.

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Antler, Fin & Feather Report

Crustaceans flexing mussels Mike Mencarini Courier Columnist

duce millions of offspring in a spawning season. Adult Quagga and Zebra mussels As we can survive out of water a week or approach spring longer depending on temperature and warmer and humidity. These mussels are filweather, there is a ter feeders that consume large very serious situaamounts of microscopic plants and tion that needs to animals that other species depend be addressed. on. The result is the imbalance of With the boating Mencarini the body of waters eco system. In season just other words they consume the food around the corner, we need to be that the native species require. The aware of the Quagga/Zebra Mussel. result is the depletion of native In 1988 and 1989 this prolific duo species and sport fish. was discovered in the Great Lakes. The excrement of these mussels In January 2007, greatly reduces the Quagga Mussels oxygen levels, lowwere found in ering the PH to an Lake Mead, acidic level while Nevada. releasing toxic Subsequent surbyproducts. These veys discovered mussels have also these mussels in beenassociated Lake Mohave, with Botulism in Lake Havasu and wild birds. the Colorado These mussels aqueduct system. have been known In 2008 Quagga Quagga Mussel to clog pipelines Mussels were disand filter screens covered in Justo Reservoir located reducing pumping capabilities of in San Benito County in Calif. To power and water treatment plants. date, Quagga Mussels have been They have affected a wide area of found in bodies of water in San aquatic recreation including docks, Diego, San Bernadino, Orange, bouys, piers, breakwaters and walls. Riverside and Imperial counties. Finally, it is critical that boaters Quagga/Zebra Mussels are primariwho go lake to lake follow all of the ly found on hard surfaces in fresh proper steps as to inspecting and water from the surface to depths of the cleaning of you watercraft. Do 400 feet. your absolute best not to allow our Here is a current event bit of lake to become a casualty of this information: These mussels are nuisance organism. native to Ukraine and Russia. The Currently there are ongoing difference here being this duo gets inspecting programs on both along well together, that being the Northern and Southern California only similarity between the two. lakes involving a long list of Federal These prolific pest/mussels were and State agencies. brought to the U.S. in the ballast For more information on all water from trans- oceanic ships. aspects of the Quagga/Zebra Ballast water being water used to Mussels, there is a hotline available. help balance a ship during loading The number is 1-866 -440-9530 or and unloading of cargo. go to At various stages of these muswww.deptfishandwildlife.ca.gov/ sels’ life, they can be as tiny as quagga microscopic all the way to the size Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights of an average fingernail. Adult musresident and avid fisherman. For quessels can spawn multiple times in a tions or comments you can reach him year and have the potential to prothrough the Kern River Courier.

General infomation ■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Local: 760-379-5236 Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN

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

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an appetite for play. Call John Cole for more information at 760-223-1036.

is plenty of parking behind the house on the property. Join the roundtable discussion and bring a favorite tool or plant for show and tell. Guest speaker Monica Lambert will tell about sailing around the world in a 40 ft. sailboat. Please bring a potluck dish to share and garden related items to raffle. Your rafle purchase goes for club maintenance supplies and special projects. Call Shirley Real at 760-379-1129 or email shirleyreal24@gmail .com.

■ St. Patrick's Day High Rollers Party March 15 The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce presents Casino Night on Saturday March 15 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. $25 gets you dinner, and $2,000 play script. Door prizes and fun all night long. Call 760-379-5236 for more information.

■ Houchin Blood Drive March 11 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday March 11. There will be a chance to win $500 to help pay off some bills! When donating, please bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating. Remember to wait one year after tattoos and body piercings and you must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs. Call 877-364-5844 or 661-616-2505 for more information. ■ Suicide awareness event March 12 Kern Valley High School partners with the Kern Valley Professional Forum is presenting a Suicide Awareness event Wednesday, March 12 at 6 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building at Kern Valley High School, 3340 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella. This event will provide education, understanding and basic training of what to say and how to handle. Training is provided by Ellen Eggert, Suicidologist from Kern County Mental Health. For more information call Jessica Horcheck at 760-379-2611. ■ Sweet Adelines "Friends and Family Night", March 13 Kern Valley Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines, International, a non-profit organization of approximately 30,000 members in choruses and quartets, worldwide is hosting a send off to Region 11 Sweet Adeline contest in Bakersfield at 7:30 p.m. at theKern Valley Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella. For information call Cheryl Borthick 760-376-4124 or email kvcheryl@aol.com or Debby Fieber 760-3766716. ■ First Baptist of Kernville Game Night, March 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

■ KV Garden Group potluck and native plant video, March 16 Hosted by KRV Garden Group, KRVR and Desert Mountain Resource Conservation and Development Council. The video will be "Native Plants for the Habitat Garden," a talk by Jim Howard of Natural Resources Conservation Service. The KV Garden Group will cook Corned Beef Brisket (Sous Vide method), we ask those attending to bring vegetables (potato, onion, carrots, parsnips) & other dishes, salads, desserts that compiiment a New England Boiled Dinner. Please call Shirley Real to coordinate. the dish you would like to bring at 760379-1129. The event is from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Kernville Community Room, 11447 Kernville Rd. at Sierra Way, Kernville. This event ties in with the Fire Wise, Water Wise California Native Plant Sale. For more plant sale information, contact Bob Robinson at 760-5492131 or Desert Mountain RC&D Council, 760-446-1974. ■ McCarthy mobile office hours March 20 A Field Representative for Congressman Kevin McCarthy will hold office hours throughout the district. Visit if you are having problems dealing with a federal agency or simply want to share your comments on important federal legislative issues. From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Kern Admin Bldg. 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ Commodities distribution March 25 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday Jan. 28 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m. To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, submissions must be received on Tuesday by 1 p.m.. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and space available. Some event information gathered from the chambers of commerce, KRVR or www.kernvalley.com.

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Hustles up top-notch cast By Sam Struckhoff Pick of the Week “American Hustle” (R) — Romance, scandals, feds and sprawling moral ambiguity come together perfectly in this inspiredby-a-true-story tale about con artists in love. It's the late 1970s, and Irving Rosenfeld (a barely recognizable Christian Bale) is an endearing, pot-bellied grifter who runs a few schemes around town. Irving and his sly, silky lover/partner in crime (Amy Adams) are caught red-handed by a try-hard FBI agent (Bradley Cooper with a perm), and their only way out is to help pull an even bigger con. Director David O. Russell ("Silver Linings Playbook") gives the whole moral mess an underhanded charm. The top-notch cast - which includes Jennifer Lawrence and Jeremy Renner -- all seem to be on their A-game for the whole runtime. “Frozen” (PG) — In Disney's latest animated musical adventure, Anna (voiced by Kristen Bell) and her big sister Elsa (Idina Menzel) are inseparable as little girls. Anna is a joyous free spirit. Elsa can magically conjure snow and ice with her hands -- a power she can't control during bouts of intense emotion. As an adult, Elsa isolates herself atop a mountain and shrouds the realm in eternal winter. Anna must go on a quest to speak with Elsa and get her to lift the snowy curse.

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Casino Night SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2014 $25 PER PERSON INCLUDES DINNER & $2,000 PLAY SCRIPT! SCRIPT CAN BE CASHED IN AT THE END OF THE EVENING FOR PRIZES. DOOR PRIZES & FUN ALL NIGHT LONG! HELD AT: KRV SENIOR CENTER, 6405 LAKE ISABELLA BLVD. 5:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. TICKETS & CHANCES TO WIN ON SALE NOW AT: ISABELLA MARKET, KERN VALLEY SUN, SHARON ROONEY FARMER’S INSURANCE, AND KERN RIVER VALLY CHAMBER

"Frozen" reaches the same caliber as previous Disney princess flicks. The musical numbers aren't as catchy, perhaps, but they are poignant and emotional. Comic relief comes from a snowman named Olaf (Josh Gad), who has big plans to frolic in the sun. “Saving Mr. Banks” (PG) — Walt Disney (Tom Hanks) promised his daughters that he would turn their favorite literary character, Mary Poppins, into the movie of their dreams. P.L. Travers (Emma Thompson), the author who created the magical nanny, vowed that she would never let her beloved character be gobbled up by Hollywood phonies. Leave it to Disney (and Hanks) to launch the greatest charm offensive the world has ever known. It's just like any good theme-park attraction: We already know where it ends, but the ride is worth standing in line for. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Put butter, jelly and brown sugar into a heavy saucepan. Cook over moderate heat to 235 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Pour over the popped corn, coconut, almonds and apricots. Mix well. Bodfish Bob’s Nacho Popcorn 3 quarts popcorn 2 cups corn chips 1/4 cup butter 1 1/2 teaspoon Mexican seasoning 3/4 cup taco cheese, shredded Heat oven to 300 degrees F. Spread popcorn and corn chips in a shallow baking pan lined with foil. Melt butter in small pan. Stir in Mexican seasoning. Pour over popcorn mixture and toss well. Sprinkle with cheese and toss to mix. Bake 5 to 7 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve at once. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Native Americans have been provided special health care benefits for many years. Unfortunately, for those who live in the Kern River Valley, access to the Thal healthcare may be as far away as Porterville, to the Tule River Indian Health Center. With the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (aka ObamaCare), access to medical care has greatly improved. Bill, and his wife Edie, had to travel from Wofford Heights to Porterville for their medical care. Now, with their new ACA plan from Covered California, they have access to most of the physicians here in the Kern Valley, Bakersfield, or for that matter, anywhere in the United States. Outside California, they may use any “BlueCard” participating provider as well as using “BlueCard Worldwide” for foreign travel. The cost of their health insurance would normally cost $1,051 per month, but with the financial assistance available to lower income workers under the ACA, and as their employer does not offer health insurance, they are paying just $25.48 per month for the two of them. Bill and Edna’s new PPO plan has $0 deductible, an out-of-pocket maximum of $0 and a prescription drug deductible of $0. Prescription drugs

are covered with a $0 co-pay for generic and brand name drugs. They may go to any doctor, hospital and use any pharmacy. If they want to see their providers on the Tule Reservation, it is now a choice, not a requirement, to get free health care. While these clients have their family, pregnancy and maternity care benefits as well as family planning benefits are all with a $0 copay. The only things I can find that are not covered (and apparently not covered by most health insurance plans) is infertility services. Native Americans also are provided with eye care and glasses. So, all that I can see, is that any of our Native American residents who have a Social Security card and proper proof of Indian status; your Tribal Identification Card, BIA form or Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) will qualify. Monthly premium costs will differ, based on household income. If Native Americans already have insurance through their job (or are eligible to have affordable coverage from work) or are eligible for, or are on Medi-Cal or Medicare they do not qualify for Covered California ACA health plans. Debra Cooper also contributed to this column. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) Thal is on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-3762100, harrythal@aol. com or www.harrythal.com.

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Matt Freeman Courier Columnist This is a question that I am asked by clients on a regular basis. Is there a difference between a mobile home and Freeman a manufactured home? They answer is a definite YES! There is a huge difference both in the eyes of banks and the law. HUD guidelines changed on June 15th 1976 because of new construction requirements mandated by congress for mobile homes passed in 1974. The guidelines were and are designed to make manufactured housing both safer and better able to retain it's value over the long term as well as remain an affordable housing option. California Law goes even further, defining the terms "mobile home" and "manufactured home". Basically what the law says is that anything built after June 15th 1976 is a manufactured home, anything before is a mobile home. This a huge factor to consider when buying a home both for a residence or an investment. Anything prior to Jun 15th 1976 banks will not finance with conventional financing. There are some outfits out there that will but get ready for short term loans and

really high interest. Banks consider anything built before that date to be too much of a risk because of fire safety, structural integrity, and value issues. Those laws mandated several very important safety issues.For example: drywall in the water heater closet for fire resistance, 2X4 construction, pitched roofs with eaves, modern insulation and plumbing, and several other very valuable upgrades and improvements. The newest manufactured homes go much further. In many ways they are built as well or better than stick built houses, which is a result of that 1974 law being passed. Make sure you know what you are buying, a manufactured home or a mobile home. Make sure and understand as well that a Mobile Home, something built before June 15th 1976, can still be a good purchase decision. There are many advantages to buying a mobile home vs. a newer Manufactured Home. It depends on the situation. Many older Mobiles are priced very well and are perfect for a vacation place or even a permanent residence despite being older. Many have also had extensive upgrades that have kept them in great shape and as always, pride of ownership is a factor as to what a buyer is willing to pay. Matt Freeman is a Realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-3795915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

Announcements, Continued from page 3 Scholarship Opportunities for Cerro Coso Students The Rotary Club of Kern River Valley is accepting applications for an Educational Transfer Scholarship to be awarded for the Fall 2014 with student notification occurring in June. The intent is to aid students graduating from Cerro Coso Community College in Lake Isabella who are transferring to a four year college or university. Application materials may be picked up at the campus front office. Applications are due by March 31 and should be submitted to: Cerro Coso Community College Front Office, Attention: Lisa Stephens, 5520 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240

Hospice volunteers needed Optimal Hospice Care is holding open enrollment for new volunteers for the Kern Valley Area. Volunteers provide companionship and support for hospice patients and their caregivers. All you need to become a volunteer for Optimal is a caring heart and a little time to share. If you are interested in learning more about this amazing program, please call 760-379-5038.

CDFW Sandhill Crane Wetland Tours The tours are timed to begin in the late afternoon when the crane "fly-in" for the evening roost and can be observed every weekend. For more information, please visit dfg.ca.gov/delta/cranetour/ or call 209-234-3435. Self-guided tours are also available to view the cranes and other wetland birds.

Public is invited to Senior Community Forum The public is invited to a Forum to learn more about the Volunteer Senior Outreach Program, a program serving the senior citizens of the Kern River Valley, on Monday, March 17, at 10 a.m., in Community Room 1, Kern River Valley Veterans/Senior Hall, 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. If you are a provider of services to seniors, we want to see you there. The VSOP is funded by the Mental Health Services Act, and is at no cost to the receivers of the services. It is sponsored by partners Kern County Mental Health, Kern County Aging and Adult Services and College Community Services, Inc. For more information, contact Cindy Brown at 760-379-3412

County urges water conservation In these times of drought we need to do our part to help conserve water. Did you know that you could easily save up to 30 gallons of water per day by following a few simple steps? Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving. Limit your shower to five minutes. Fix that leaky faucet or replace that older inefficient toilet. Reduce your garden water schedule during the cooler months. If everyone in Kern County gets involved, we could save more than 25 million gallons of water per day just by making a few simple changes in our daily routines. For other ways to conserve water go to kerngreen.org or give them a call at 661412-3780. Kern Green is a non-profit program working to create a more sustainable future in Kern County.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: VINTAGE VAULT (2009- B6547) Street address of business: 121 Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of Business: 121 Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: MaRene Van Valkenburgh, 8353 West Drummond, Inyokern, CA 93527. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 10/14/2009. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 02/05/2014. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: February 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: THE VINTAGE VAULT (2014 B0495). Street address of principal place of business: 121 North Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of business: 121 North Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Angela M. Grandjean, 326 North Crestview Street, Inyokern, CA 93527. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2014. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Angela M. Grandjean. This statement filed on 01/29/2014. Expires 01/29/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DELANO FIREARMS (2014 B0585). Street address of principal place of business: 2424 Siena Drive, Delano, CA 93215. Mailing address of business: 2424 Siena Drive, Delano, CA 93215. REGISTRANT: Henry Morales Vasquez, 2424 Siena Drive, Delano, CA 93215. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious 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: Henry Morales Vasquez. This statement filed on 02/03/2014. Expires 02/03/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: REDGLO FARM (2014 - B0527). Street address of principal place of business: 5511 South Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address of business: 5511 South Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANTS: Arnold Wood, 5511 South Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283 and Gloria Wood, 5511 South Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283 Date the business commenced: 02/01/2013. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Gloria Wood. This statement filed on 01/31/2014. Expires 01/31/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ACE SERVICE COMPANY (2014 B0531). Street address of principal place of business: 9012 St. Jean Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 41745, Bakersfield, CA 93384. REGISTRANTS: David Wayne Raymond, 9012 St. Jean Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312 and Joan Raymond, 9012 St. Jean Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 02/04/2009. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: David W. Raymond.

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This statement filed on 01/31/2014. Expires 01/31/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 2014. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF EFFIE JANE COOPER aka EFFIE J. COOPER S-1501-PB-63559 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of EFFIE JANE COOPER aka EFFIE J. COOPER. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: DARILYN EFFIE KAPPEL in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that DARILYN EFFIE KAPPEL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: March 27, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for the Petitioner: Roger I. Stein 1525 No. Norma St., Suite C Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (760) 446-4667. (Published: Kern River Courier: March 7, 14 and 21, 2014) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GARY BERTRAND aka GARY ALLEN BERTRAND, deceased S-1501-PB-63390 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GARY BERTRAND aka GARY ALLEN BERTRAND, deceased.

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A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: GARRET M. BERTRAND in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that GARRET M. BERTRAND be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: April 24, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Garret M. Bertrand 11566 Clubhouse Pkwy Farmington, Arkansas 72730 (479) 200-0480 (Published: Kern River Courier:

March 7, 14 and 21, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: JINA MARIE'S SWEETS (2014 B0904). Street address of principal place of business: 8905 Cadbury Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address of business: 8905 Cadbury Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANT: Jina Gibbons, 8905 Cadbury Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Jina Gibbons. This statement filed on 02/19/2014. Expires 02/19/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: CARRIE'S TREATS (2014 - B0964). Street address of principal place of business: 3242 Desert Cloud Avenue, Rosamond, CA 93560. Mailing address of business: 3242 Desert Cloud Avenue, Rosamond, CA 93560. REGISTRANT: Carrie Duren, 3242 Desert Cloud Avenue, Rosamond, CA 93560. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence

address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Carrie Duren. This statement filed on 02/24/2014. Expires 02/24/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2014.

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FHA-HERO success at regionals Michelle Baker, KVHS Courier Education Kern Valley FHA-HERO chapter qualified in 17 Competitive Recognition Events, or CRE for state finals at the Region 8 Meeting on February 8 in Fresno. The state finals will be April 1215 during FHA-HERO State Leadership Meeting in Riverside. Kern Valley High School took home 1st place gold metals home in five CREs: Savanna Funk in Child Development, junior division; Cameron Stamps in Consumer Education, senior division; Abigayle Steers and Gaven Armes in Energy & Resource, junior division; Dana Moreno, Ricky Moreno, Rachel Palmer in Energy and Resource, senior division; Aliza Fuller and Veronica Winston in Nutrition Education, junior division. 2nd place silver metals were won in eight CREs: Destinee Roose for Chapter Manual, senior division; Breanna Walker for Chapter Exhibit, senior division; Aaron Wright for Consumer Education, senior division; Onicx Morales and Daniela Topete in Energy and Resource, senior division; Chase Hawk in Job Application and Job Interview, senior division; Danielle Dahl and Patrick Grooms in Nutrition

Education, senior division; Melissa Shaw Salad Preparation, Senior division and Kimberlyn Jones in Salad Preparation, junior division. Bronze 3rd place metals were earned in two CREs. Roxanne McCullagh in Menu Planning and Table Display, junior division. And Destinea Jefferson in Prepared Speech, senior division. Kern Valley qualified in two more CREs. Paige Babashoff took 4th place in Menu and Table Display, junior division. Krystal Bosmans gave a speech to qualify our chapter in Community Involvement, senior division. The State Leadership Meeting is attended by 700 California members to increase their leadership skills, explore career options, and compete in the CRE state finals. In the next few weeks we need to raise $200 per student. The total per-student cost to attend is $400. They will be having a car wash March 1 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Crossroads Shell. For more information, to make a donation, or host a fundraiser, please contact Michelle Baker, the FHA-HERO advisor and KVHS Home Economics teacher, at 760-379-2611 or send an email to michelle_baker@kernhigh.org

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Report, Continued from page 1 seepage issues identified with Isabella Lake's main and auxiliary dams to reduce the likelihood of dam failure. In 2005, the Corps determined through a screening-level risk assessment process that the Isabella Dams posed an unacceptable level of flood risk from failure of the dam(s). The Isabella Lake DSM Study was completed in December 2012. It recommended a plan to reduce the probability of dam failure associated with hydrologic, seismic, and seepage issues and its associated consequences. The features of the approved plan presented in the Isabella Lake DSM Report and EIS are summarized as follows: ■ A full height filter and drain (with an approximately 16-foot crest raise); oImprovements to the existing spillway; ■ A new emergency spillway; ■ An 80-foot downstream buttress at the Auxiliary Dam with an approximately 16-foot crest raise; and ■ Shallow foundation treatment at the downstream toe of Auxiliary Dam. In addition, the approved project includes realignment of the Borel Canal conduit through the right abutment of Auxiliary Dam, relocations of California State Route 178 and Lake Isabella Blvd, and a gate closure structure along California State Route 155 to accommodate the 16-foot crest raise. In 2013, the Corps entered the preconstruction engineering and design phase of the project. Construction of the dam modifications is scheduled to begin in 2017. The Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project Draft Recreation Report was prepared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination

WHCA, Continued from page 1 of a business/community group for WH. Attendees included a representative of Supervisors Gleason's office and some who thought the meeting was going to be about the proposed new General Dollar store. A history of past Wofford Heights groups, such as WHIGs-Wofford Heights Improvement Group was given. The group focused on the positive, with the goal of the change the perception of Wofford Heights that people have when passing through. Issues included the speed limit, CalTrans road conditions, Wofford Heights Park directional signing, county road issues, the return of the posting American flags along the Blvd. on holiday/event weekends, the forming of a neighborhood watch group due to recent van-

Prevention, Continued from page 1 about suicide, it will trigger it." But what really happens is people feel empowered and able to help those they care about. Wofford Heights therapist Heather Berry-Lane added, "We have a community that has been suffering and healing." The evening will be hosted by local pastor, Neal Preston, who was instrumental in helping students and families heal during the catastrophic turmoil in 2011. Preston advises that most of the people he counsels are over 40, and not teens, emphasizing that this event is for everyone. In fact, the largest group of suicides in the US are men between the ages of 45 and 85. "It's all about relationships," Preston said. He noted that in the let-

with the U.S. Forest Service Sequoia National Forest, and in consultation with local, State, and Federal agencies, stakeholders, and the public. In accordance with 33 C.F.R. §230.13(d), and contains supplemental information on the recreation impacts discussed in the Isabella Lake DSM Project Environmental Impact Statement and will not be officially filed with the Environmental Protection Agency. The purpose of the Report is to act as a scoping document, to further explore and identify options that could be applied to offset adverse effects on recreation resulting from construction of the Isabella Lake DSM Project. Currently, the Corps is working with the USFS to resolve questions regarding implementation authority for recreation measures at Isabella Lake. During the draft EIS public review period, a total of 435 comments were received from the public and agencies. Comments were received from 145 different parties, including three Federal agencies, one State of California agency, 12 local agencies and organizations, and 129 private citizens. Although the public was engaged on a variety of issues, by a large margin the most important issue identified by the public was concern about periods of lake lowering during construction and their impact on recreation, the local economy, water quality, and air quality. For more on the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project visit, bit.ly/IsabellaDam or to request a hard copy of the draft recreation report, please email isabella@usace.army.mil. Public meetings focused on Real Estate Acquisitions and Relocations are scheduled for March 26 and 27. The final dates, times and locations will be issued in an upcoming press release.

dalism, discussion of what the group might be named, business beautification, park improvement, and how to keep the momentum of the group going. A possible name was suggested, WHCA-Wofford Heights Community Association. The group wants to quell the past negative messages about Wofford Heights, such as "Welfare Heights." The consensus was that it is what happens forward from here that will make a difference. A goal is to not be the gateway to Kernville, where commerce does not necessarily stop, but a consumer destination. The group felt that WH is not adequately represented by either chamber of commerce. The group will meet again Tuesday March 11 at 5 p.m. at the Chatterbox Café, 6629 Wofford Blvd., and all interested are invited to attend.

ter that will be read from a ASB member, top athlete, college bound high school student, who was saved from suicide, she notes that it was the relationships of those encouraging her that saved her. "The isolation of our community makes the relationship connections all that much more important," noted Dave Seymore, lead clinician at CCS in Lake Isabella. The event is not intended for the actively suicidal, but for everyone to be equipped with the needed skills, "if you need to have the frightening conversation with someone," added BerryLane. While the goal of the evening is empowerment, the organizers are aware that some negative feelings can be triggered, so counselors will be available to assist with those needs. The event is free and refreshments will be served and local resources will be available for questions.