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Sass’n Cathy Weather -vs‘Sarsaparilla Sue’ Friday high 47° Cloudy and cold Friday low 34° Mainly clear

Saturday high 53° Sunny and cool

Honorary mayors’ race kicks off

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timeanddate.com Courier Celebration January 13 is Make Your Dreams Come True Day. If you have been procrastinating on fulfilling your dream, this is your chance to get things right. This unofficial holiday with unknown origins encourages people to be proactive about achieving what they want in life. Dreams are a part of life. We all dream when we sleep, but most of us don't remember them the next day. No matter how big or small, there are some dreams that inspire us and allow us to make our lives better. It is these dreams that Make your Dreams Come True Day celebrates. Dreams that motivate us to do better, encourage us to take on more challenges, and energize us to succeed in our lives - professionally and personally. To celebrate ■ Get started on making your dream come true. ■ Talk to someone who inspires you. ■ Make an inspiration board with images and words relating to your dream. ■ Write down your dream, make a project plan, and create deadlines for you to work towards. According to experts, most people on average have a dream every 90 minutes.

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Ewings on the Kern glittered with diamonds in celebration of the kick off of the 60th annual Whiskey Flat Days, Diamond Jubilee. There was dinner, raffles and door prizes and music. The highlight of the evening was the introduction of this year's Whiskey Flat Mayor candidates. 'South Fork Sass'n Cathy' is running to raise funds for Nuui Cunni and for the Hot Springs Wetland Preservation fund. 'Sarsaparilla Sue' is soliciting funds for the Kern Valley Healthcare District Skilled Nursing Facility.

■ 'South Fork Sass'n Cathy,' aka: Catherine Robinson Day Paradise was born and raised in Weldon, South Fork of the Kern River Valley. Her parents are Bob and Rose Robinson. She attended local schools and graduat-

ed from Kern Valley High School. South Fork Sass'n Cathy is running for Mayor of Whiskey Flat. She's traveling the dusty and wet roads and trails of the Kern River Valley, lookin' to sell bribes to all her family, friends and neighbors along the way. Short articles and itinerary of events will be posted in the paper. Come out and support two good causes and enjoy the fun. South Fork Sass'n Cathy will be at the Kernville Saloon this weekend. ■ 'Sarsaparilla Sue,' aka: Susie Seeger is also a Kern Valley Native, who started her working career at her

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Man and Woman of the Year awarded Claire (Hartley) Butler Courier Community This year's Man and Woman of the Year award was awarded to Gary Cope and Skip Knotts. The festive annual celebration was sponsored by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, and included a fine evening that was enjoyed by a sold-out crowd in the Paradise Cove dining room for the ceremony, which was held Monday, January 9. Marsha Smith, president of the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, welcomed the crowd and gave an introduction, which included a heartily-funny presentation by Ron Smith, who presented a king's crown to Cope. A beautiful 'Woman of the Year' sash was presented to Knotts. Unfortunately, several

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In receivership Skip Knotts and Gary Cope happily accept all the accolades, proclamations and plaques that are included in becoming Man and Woman of the Year.

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active and oft-present First District Supervisor Mick Gleason was able to attend, and presided over the Installation of Officers and Directors as well as the Passing of the Gavel. The officers representing the Chamber of Commerce are Marsha

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Smith, president; Charlie Busch, president-elect; Sue Wiruth, secretary; Natalie Brown, treasurer; and Fred Roach, immediate past President. The new Chamber directors are Fred Clark, Joe

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dignitaries could not attend, due to the conditions of the Canyon. Sadly missed were representatives from the offices of Congressman Kevin McCarthy, State Senator Jean Fuller, and Assemblyman Devin Mathis. Fortunately, ever-

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mom's place, Cheryl's Diner. She now works for the Skilled Nursing Facility, and it has never been the same since she arrived. 'Sarsaparilla Sue' decided to give up her esteemed career as a topranking Ferris wheel extraordinaire in the Whiskey Flat Days Carnival and is proud to run for the high office of Whiskey Flat mayor. Now many of you may ask yourselves how can a Whiskey Flat Days carnival star attraction give up such an esteemed and glorious career like mine to run for political office.

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Sunday high 55° Sunny and cool

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Troy Seeger looks on as Whiskey Flat Mayoral candidates Susie Seeger ‘Sarsaparilla Sue’ and Cathy Paradise ‘South Fork Sass’n Cathy’ as they begin their race.

Make Your Dreams Come True Day

Saturday low 33° Mostly clear

Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar. Pastor Wenzel explains the God who is present

Bodfish Bob’s recipes give lemon a little squeeze.

Fun & games begin on the Courier puzzle pages.

Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.

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water data: Wednesday, 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 161,582 acre-feet 2016 Reservoir peak 153,102 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 3150 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 304 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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“Sarsaparilla Sue” (aka: Susie Seeger) ■ @ Pizza Barn January 13 5 to 9 p.m. ■ @ Cheryl's Diner January 14 Breakfast 9 a.m. to noon ■ @ Nelda's Diner January 15 Breakfast 9 a.m. to noon ■ @ Skilled Nursing Facility January 18 Sarsaparilla floats and a tour of the Skilled Nursing Facility by Sarsaparilla Sue

“South Fork Sass’n Cathy” (aka: Catherine Paradise) ■ @ Kernville Saloon January 13 and 14 Come by and buy some bribes!

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Regular activities Fridays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 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. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.

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■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 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. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Rockhound Club, MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600or www.kernriverrockhoundclub.com.

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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846.

Mondays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 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 Community 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. Dark July/August.

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■ Noon - 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. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 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.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 9:30 -11:30a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Hall Lake Isabella. 760-379-5986 or 661-867-2579.

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announced on Facebook. 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish.

■ Point in time homeless count January 13 The Kern Valley Homeless Census will be held January 26 from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. Volunteers to participate in this count are needed. If you would like to volunteer for this please sign up online at endkernhomlessness.org. A required training will be held at the VFW on Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. For information contact Christy Luton 760-379-2264.

■ OHV grant application workshop January 19 The Forest and BLM will hold a public meeting/workshop from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Kern River Ranger District Office, 105 Whitney Rd., Kernville, to obtain public input into the development of 2016/2017 grant-cycle applications to the State of California OffHighway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division.

■ Drought Emergency Food Assistance January 14 Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank (CAPK Food Bank) is continuing to distribute Drought Emergency Food Assistance Program food in addition to its regular food distribution in Lake Isabella from 9 to 11 a.m. at 3628 Suhre Street. For additional information, please contact CAPK Food Bank agency relations technician Yazid Alawgarey at 661398-4520.

■ Congressman McCarthy Mobile Office, January 19 Congressman Kevin McCarthy's is holding a mobile office in Lake Isabella from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Kern River Valley County building in the Supervisor's Conference Room. This provides an opportunity for constituents to visit and share concerns on government issues. Keenan Hochshild, McCarthy's field representative, will report back to the Congressman. Contact McCarthy's district office at 661-327-3611.

■ Ghost Town lantern history tour January 14 Be part of a paranormal investigation or learn the fascinating history of the Kern River Valley. $15 advance tickets (all ages) available by credit card purchase at 760-379-5146 prior to event. Also 8 p.m. the night of the event (cash only) at the gate. The tour will be from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Under 16 must be accompanied by a paid adult. All updates

■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception or, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella. Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-223-3050 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9114.

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■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300. ■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 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., LI ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 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. 760379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. (1st Thurs.) Kern River Rockhound Club. MGM Jewelry Store, 6749 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights. 760-812-1120. ■ 7 p.m. (4th 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.

AA Meetings

■ If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Meetings daily; Kernville, Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 760-379-4112.

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■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ Commodities distribution January 23 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. Please do not call or contact the church, they are not the organizer. Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203. ■ KRV Collaborative January 24 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information. ■ Prayer Breakfast February 2 The community is invited to join in prayer for our community, State and our Nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join in prayer. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Then join in at Tank Park for Prayer in the Park from noon to 1 p.m. For more information call Bill Blanton at 760-891-6942. ■ Library book sale February 6 and 7 The Friends of the Library will be holding book sales once a month on the first Tuesday of each month. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sneak previews on Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ KRVFSC Meeting February 16 The Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council meets in the Supervisor's conference room, at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Minutes of meeting will be posted to the KRV Fire Safe Council Facebook page. ■ KRV Collaborative February 21 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org ■ Heart Walk 2017 February 25 Register at 7:30 a.m. and walk 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Kern Valley High School track and raise money for your favorite non-profit and for the Hospital. $50 for a team of 4 with one manager or $10 for individual walkers. No pets. Free lunch to all walkers and managers. Additional meals are $5 each. Entry deadline is Feb. 21. Call Deborah Hess at 760-379-5257. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 1 p.m. on Tuesday to make Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public. Any cost must be listed. Items submitted for a free Calendar listing may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by date, event, and space available. Items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted. Information compiled from direct submissions to office@kernrivercourier.com and krvmastercalendar. com.

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Hair today, gone tomorrow Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

Traffic & Safety STOP December traffic statistics Scott Griswold, California Highway Patrol Courier Contributor

Traffic Collisions - 22 Non-injury - 14 Injury - 8 DUI Arrests - 4 Suspended/Unlicensed Drivers Arrested - 26

Fatal - 0

January safety tip of the month: The month of January has already brought the Kern Valley some much needed rain and snow. Unfortunately this weather has already caused inconveniences with road closures, delays and collisions. Use extreme caution when traveling the mountain roads during and after these storms. Allow extra time to reach your destination and check your intended route of travel for closures. It's a good idea to carry food and water while traveling. Also carry tire chains that are applicable to your vehicle's tire size. Drive safe!

Before I moved to the Kern River Valley, I worked for Pacific Bell as a Security Manager and before that was an office manager in Delano, Middleworth Wasco, Shafter and Earlimart. For the first of the many years I worked for Pacific Bell they had a strict dress code. In fact those who worked in the San Francisco area had to wear a Fedora Hat! Always wore a tie and it was never allowed to have any type of facial whiskers. One of the few times I could circumvent the dress code, was when Delano had their Harvest Holidays, which included a Whiskerino contest, which I was obligated to participate in. This included mustache and facial whiskers. My boss the District Manager visited my office one day and there I was whiskered to the nth degree! I explained to him that as Chamber President I was obligated to join in. "Well okay", he said, "but the day the contest is over I want you clean shaven!" I said, "Okay". Just prior to the contest ending I had a visit to my office by the Division Manager and one of the VicePresidents. Both had full beards and the Division Manager sported a mustache with curly ends. In my discussion with them they said times had changed and as long as the beards and mustache were trimmed it was

okay to leave what I had growing on my face. During a conversation I said, "Would you mention that to my boss? I intend to keep what I have." And I did! I assume the VicePresident talked to my boss and cleared the air because it was never mentioned again, even when I would show up to a meeting with a face full of fuzz! That was 30 years ago. Though I have threatened many times to shave it off, I never did. My wife liked it; my kids liked it and most of our friends. So until last week, my face had never seen the light of day. I said to myself, I am going to shave it off! And I did! I left the bathroom, walked into the kitchen where Vicki looked at me with a shocked expression and followed it up by saying, "Hey, that looks pretty good, I like it!" My kids all approved, even my son in Nashville. So I guess it will stay 'gone' for awhile. There are a few caveats to not having a beard. Friends look at you and wonder what's different and then out of the blue, many will say, "Hey, you don't have a beard anymore!" Nobody says I'm more handsome and most say I look different. I will say this, shaving takes longer and all of my I.D. cards show a beard which is no longer there. Also my face gets cold now and I often frighten myself when I look in the mirror and wonder who that is staring back at me. I'll probably get used to it or I can always grow it back! Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

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Boy Scout equipment theft reported Someone broke into the Boy Scout Troop 690 trailer and took all of the boys' fly fishing gear, fly tie kits, sleeping bags, tents, clothing and cooking equipment (Dutch ovens etc.), first aid kits, portable heaters and lanterns. The items were taken from the First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. If you see these kinds of items for sale, or have any information, please notify the Kern County Sheriff, 760-549-2100 and ask for Deputy Alvarez, the Senior Deputy, or the Sergeant.

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CERT training classes announced Community Emergency Response training will take place on Saturdays, January 14, January 21 and January 28, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each Saturday at First Baptist Church, 3701 Suhre St., Lake Isabella. It's well known that all the First Responders, Fire Departments, Law Enforcement and Ambulance companies will be overwhelmed within the first 5 minutes of a major disaster. It is up to each individual and family to be prepared and be able to take care of themselves for at least 3 days. The program will teach the participants how to do this. The scope of this course includes: preparedness, fire safety, hazardous materials, disaster operations, light search and rescue, CERT, incident command, disaster psychology, and terrorism. January 14 and January 21 are lecture classes, and January 28 is the hands-on skills class. This is a 20-hour program event, and participants must attend all sessions to receive a certificate. The class is free, including the student manual and will be taught by Red Cross instructors. Upon completing the class, consider joining the local CERT group. For information or to register, please call Tom Klein at 661-333-0265.

KRV Collaborative 2017 meeting The Kern River Valley Collaborative will now be meeting on Tuesday afternoons at 3:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, on the fourth Tuesday of each month. The first Collaborative meeting of the year will take place on January 24, at 3:30.

KRVAA artist of the month showcased The Kern River Valley Art Association is proud to showcase Peter Buchan at both the Kern River Valley Museum for the month of January and a demonstration at the Senior Center on January 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. Come see how he drips enamel paint from chopsticks onto wood resulting in a beautiful natural scene. For more information contact the KRVAA at 760-379-6162.

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"Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ's body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other" (Romans 12:4-5 NLT, second edition). You will not make all the changes you need to make, want to make, would love to make, plan to make, or hope to make by yourself. If you could, you would. But you can't, so you won't! The Bible says in Romans 12:4-5, "Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ's body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other" (NLT, second edition). God wired the universe in such a way that we need each other. I need you, and you need me. The phrase "one

“Come grow with with us” Sunday Worship 11:00a.m. Wednesday Bible Study Pastor: Jim Cox 2931 Erskine Creek Rd. Lake Isabella

another" is used 58 times in the New Testament: Love one another, care for one another, encourage one another, support one another, pray for one another, greet one another, share with one another. God never meant for you to go through life alone. Even the Lone Ranger had Tonto! You weren't created to go through life by yourself. Whether you ever marry or not is irrelevant. You need a spiritual family, and you need to be in a small group. You need the people around you, and they need you. We belong to each other. There are a lot of good self-help books that will tell you the right thing to do, but they don't provide the two things the Bible says you must have: God's power and community. That's what you need to really change. Change requires community. At Saddleback, we've got people from every kind of background. We speak 65 languages at our church and have members from many different religious and ethnic backgrounds and nationalities. But what we have in common is our love for God. That unites us and allows us to help each other out. Galatians 3:28 says, "There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus" (NIV).

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Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Lamentations in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Romans 11, which tribe did Paul describe himself as a member of? Benjamin, Rome, Barnabus, Tarsus 3. In which "Garden of" did Adam and Eve live? Everest, Eden, Heaven, Paradise 4. From the Bible, what was Adam made of or from? Eve's rib, Earth's dust, Ray of light, Fig leaf 5. What's the Decalogue another name for? Ark of Covenant, Holy Grail, Ten Commandments, Last Supper 6. In Romans 5:6, Paul noted that Christ died for the ... ? Believers, Unbelievers, Righteous, Ungodly 1) Old; 2) Benjamin; 3) Eden; 4) Earth's dust; 5) Ten Commandments; 6) Ungodly

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He is present Chris Wenzel Courier Columnist There is a book towards the end of the Old Testament in the Bible that many us probably don't venture to on a regular basis. It's only three chapters long, Wenzel but the book of Zephaniah has a great picture of the heart of God for His people. Zephaniah is a prophet who warns about the approaching Day of Judgment on all evil and rebellion against God. After addressing the sins of Jerusalem, Zephaniah encourages the Israelites, telling them that following His judgment God would rescue, re-gather, and restore His people once again. In Zephaniah 3:17, we read that, "The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing." Take a moment with me to dive a little deeper into this verse, for you will be encouraged. "God is in your midst." Take a moment to consider this fact. Some would say God is completely absent from what is going on in the world and in the personal lives of people. We are left alone to figure out life on our own, while God watches from afar with no interest in being involved. The Bible tells us differently. The fact is He is in our midst, and no matter who you are or what you think, God is present.

He is "a mighty one who will save." A person cannot save themselves from their broken condition through their own efforts. This is what makes the cross and Jesus Christ's sacrifice so important. He is the only One who is able save us from the sickness of sin. The Almighty God has come to rescue you and reveal to you the person you were created to be in Christ. If you ask for forgiveness and confess your faith in Him, you will be saved. "He will rejoice over you with gladness." God rejoices in the person you become in Christ! The world convinces you that you are nothing to brag about. Satan will constantly point out your sin to make you feel worthless and unlovable. But God believes you are worth the life of His Son, and there is nothing you can do to change His mind about that. We aren't worthy of God's love, but we certainly are not worthless to Him. "He will quiet you by his love." How often do we let God do this? You have God's peace available to you any time you are willing to surrender your heart and be filled with His presence. "He will exult over you with loud singing." God feels elation over the success of what His Son can do in a person touched by His grace. With the death of Jesus, the curse is broken, our sin is paid for, and we have a restored relationship with God. He loves people that much! Get out there and spread the good news! Christopher Wenzel is pastor of Canyon Hills-Kern River Valley (Formerly New Life Assembly of God)

Valley places of Worship Kernville

■ Kernville First Baptist Church 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 ■ 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

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■ 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. ■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & Thursday 6 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416

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■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ 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 ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Garden Community Fellowship 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 760-223-5293 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093

■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ 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 Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 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 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321

To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

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Tip #2 Technology As we all know, more and more this world of ours is becoming more technological. The Freeman same goes for the real estate industry. Gone are the days of multiple listing sheets being put in a binder at each local broker's office. Gone are the wait times for mailing and faxing contracts. Advertising has completely changed and has become almost entirely internet based in today's real estate market. Virtual tours, high-definition photos, even drone photography is now in everyday use, from vacant land to skyscrapers and everything in between. Cell phones, tablets, and wireless technology have also revolutionized the agent-client relationship. Back before the Internet, clients would find information on housing by two means, either print ads or by dropping by a real estate office. Now a client can find out anything they want about a property online and rather quickly and the agent is just a text, e-mail or phone call away. Bearing all this in mind, it is very important when considering hiring a real estate agent that you look at how tech savvy they are. It's not the biggest factor to consider by any means, but an agent having a good grasp of how to use modern technology is an important asset. For real estate agents, technology

is like a multiplier of resources. You can do so much more, in so much less time. An agent can reach so many more people these days with just the click of a button or the posting of a listing in the online MLS then they every could before the Internet. Hire someone who at the very least has their own company website and preferably their own personal agent website as well. You also want to hire an agent that has some kind of presence online via social media. Most of us do these days with Facebook, Twitter and other online resources but it is surprising how many agents neglect the power of these simple, and free, resources. Make sure the agent you hire has a modern computer at least, that is a biggie because escrow companies, title companies and other agents and most clients for that matter, do lots of business online. Email changed the real estate industry in an extraordinary way; because it gives your agent the capability to instantly communicate with multiple parties to the transaction, send paperwork, schedule appointments and send property information all from the convenience of their office desk. In conclusion, when looking for an agent to represent you to buy or sell a property, picking one with a good grasp of modern technology and how it can be utilized is an asset that you want to take advantage of. Matt Freeman is a realtor with Freemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

Announcements, Continued from page 3 Upcoming LCAP public meetings/forum The Kern High School District is dedicated to maximizing student success. Ongoing communication among all stakeholders is the key to making sure that our students are supported to the best of our ability. The 2017 scheduled Local Control Accountability Plan community public forum for school-community stakeholders will be by remote tele-conferences/video from the school site at Kern Valley High School and the district office at 5801 Sundale Avenue on February 7 at 6 p.m. Please note: If you are not able to attend one of the LCAP Community Public Forum options, please contact Brian Mendiburu, Supervising Administrator or Denise Huizar, Sr. Staff Secretary at the District Office at (661) 827-3100. We can arrange a meeting, phone call, or use email. KHSD wants to hear from all community partners and stakeholders. In addition, KHSD is also meeting/engaging with parent advisory groups, student advisory council(s), outside community partners/groups, faculty associations and employee groups. The High School District is dedicated to maximizing student success. Ongoing communication among stakeholders is the key to making sure students are supported to the best of their ability.

Give back in 2017! Optimal Hospice Care is now recruiting for their March New Volunteer Orientation. No experience is required, only a compassionate heart and a few hours to share with Kern County area families caring for a terminally ill loved one. There are opportunities in respite care, facility companion, bereavement support, office support, Karaoke team, pet therapy CarePals teams, hairstylists, Vet to Vet support, bi-lingual support, seamstresses and many other areas. Optimal cares for more families in the Kern County area than any other hospice. Any amount of time you have available to help will be much appreciated, and you will find great satisfaction in giving back! Call or email 661-716-4000 or rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com.

You can help! The new and improved 28th Annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby is looking for 15 to 20 more volunteers to help feed trout being raised for the April Derby. If you would like to help contact Keri Swindle at 760-379-5236.

OHV grant application workshop You can help shape the future of Off-Highway Vehicle use within the Sequoia National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management Land within the Bakersfield Field Office management area. The Forest and BLM will hold a public meeting/workshop January 19, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Kern River Ranger District Office, 105 Whitney Rd., Kernville, to obtain public input into the development of preliminary 2016/2017 grant-cycle applications to the State of California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division. This meeting will allow the public to share desires and concerns pertaining to the Sequoia National Forest and BLM OHV program prior to the preliminary grant application deadline of March 6, 2017. The FS and BLM will incorporate feedback from the workshop into their 2017 grant applications, enabling continued management of a sustainable program that benefits the users and protects resources.

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Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Health insurance works on a very strict schedule. If you are under 65 and do not have your health insurance in place, January 31 is the deadline-the drop Thal dead date-to enroll in a plan for 2017. Most people who do not have health insurance are subject to a tax penalty, which is getting more and more expensive each year. Several people have suggested that they are not going to get a plan as they believe that Obamacare will be ending as soon as Mr. Trump is installed. I believe that the law will be rescinded, but probably will be delayed while new rules are put into play, and those without insurance will be placed in the back of the line. Those with plans; those who took responsibility, will be the first to get whatever is going to be offered. There is another timeframe that most people are unaware of. It is referred to as the MADP or Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period. In plain English, what this rule means is that between January 1 and February 14, a person can drop off their Medicare Advantage plan (HMO plan in Kern County) and go back on Original Medicare. If their HMO had a prescription benefit, they may also enroll in a PDP, Prescription Drug Plan, now. Going without a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan is dangerous, as there is a penalty for every

month an eligible person goes without, if they ever choose to enroll in the future these penalties are payable for the remainder of your lifetime. If a person takes advantage of the MADP all they are guaranteed is Original Medicare and the PDP plan. If they want to purchase a Medicare Supplement to cover the Medicare deductibles and copays, they must qualify. In most instances, they will need to answer medical questions, and many of the applications have questions which if answered with a yes may result in the company's underwriters saying "no." You must be in good health to get a supplement. There are exceptions. If you are under 65, and lose your employer coverage, get married, have a baby or other life changing events, there is a Special Enrollment Period. You have 60 days in which you can purchase a health plan with guaranteed issue, and based on income, get assistance. Everybody has a unique situation. That is why I am always available to answer questions regarding eligibility and benefits. It is interesting to note that your friends and family may not have a full deck of answers. I have seen more than one person get bad advice, and then pay penalties because of misinformation. Many insurance agents are not health insurance experts, and can steer you in the wrong direction. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106), on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at harrythal@aol.com or harrythal.com.

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Gravity-fed art showcased at Museum and imperfection." "I got bored doing what has already been done before," he The Kern River Valley Historical explained. "So I tried something difSociety will showcase local artist ferent, incorporating my pen and ink Peter G. Buchan's chopstick drip drawing skills. I am dripping the line, paintings at the Kern Valley Museum, instead of drawing it. It's messy, but located at 49 Big Blue Road. that is part of the fun, trying to assert In conjunction with the Kern River control over a medium with a high Valley Art Association, the Society random tendency," Buchan invites the explained. public to see The works works by the have gained artist who critical acpioneered the claim, includchopstick drip ing a review painting by Art Radio m e t h o d , TV who statwhich took ed: "The "drip Buchan more creates the than 10 years sense of flow. to develop. The coalesThe Society cence and will showcase congealing of Buchan's art enamel blobs throughout mimics the the month of splashes and "After the rain" - by Artist Peter G. Buchan. January in its Industrial Enamel Dripped on Wood 24"x 32". sprays of gallery. water and its The Kern rapid, running River Valley Art Association will be nature perfectly." having a demonstration at the Senior Since moving his studios to Center on January 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. Kernville, Buchan continues to be Come see how he drips enamel paint inspired by nature and has painted a from chopsticks onto wood resulting new series of large dripscapes that in a beautiful natural scene. For more capture the wonderment of the Kern information contact the KRVAA at River Valley, including river scenes, 760-379-6162. snow-covered trees and deer amid Using the unconventional ap- the forest. proach of painting perpendicular to Buchan's work can be found online the canvas, the artist harnesses the at buchanart.com or at Artifacts Gallery power of gravity to drip industrial in Cambria and Riverside Studios in enamel paint from chopsticks. Truckee. The artist creates only origiBuchan calls it "a system of gravity nals -- no prints, copies or giclees.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Vessel” (PG-13) - A quiet Latin-American village is still healing 10 years after a tidal wave destroyed the elementary school and killed all the children inside. New births are unheard of in the last decade, and Father Douglas (Martin Sheen) presides over empty pews as the town has lost its faith. Leo (Lucas Quintana) is in a terrible accident that he miraculously survives, causing a spiritual stir among the townspeople. Leo starts building some kind of boat -- a vessel, if you please -- from the scattered debris of the school. Director Julio Quintana had Terrence Mallick producing, and the stirring, intimate drama has some of his visual and narrative watermarks. "Inferno" (PG-13) - Mysterysolving, plot-stopping Harvard historian Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks reprising his role from "The Da Vinci Code" and "Angels and Demons") wakes up in an Italian hospital with head trauma and no memory of the past two days. A quick-witted doctor (Felicity Jones) helps Langford escape an assassin infiltrating the hospital. This puts the pair on a whirlwind pursuit of a time bomb set to release a deadly virus called Inferno. Of course, since this is an adaptation of a Dan Brown book, the superweapon can be thwarted by analyzing clues about Renaissance-era religious artwork. As the third installment of Dan Brown hijinks directed by Ron Howard and starring Hanks, the beats of the story

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are pretty well known. It might be that repetition has worn the formula thin, but this adventure seems to rely even more on urgency to keep the audience from questioning plot holes or making too-easy predictions about the telegraphed twists. "The Light Between Oceans" (PG-13) - A veteran of World War I (Michael Fassbender) takes up residence as the lighthouse keeper on a lonely island off the coast of Australia, and finds happiness when he falls in love with a bright beauty from the town (Alicia Vikander). Desperate for a child they cannot have naturally, they one day find a baby washed on shore in a boat with a dead man. Despite every shred of decency and common sense telling them to report the missing child, the grief-stricken couple decides to adopt the infant as their own, setting more tragedy into motion. It's a romance and a tragedy and a handy tear-jerker with powerful acting and gorgeous cinematography. What stops it from being a real success is the central conflict of the story. It's not how they look or act that rings false, but the decisions they make that stretch plausibility. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Squeeze a little lemon please lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blend briefly. Place mushrooms in a shallow baking dish. Fill each mushroom with a dollop of garlic butter mixture (about 1/2 or 1 teaspoon each). Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Bodfish Bob’s Spinach Casserole Cook 2 boxes frozen spinach according to directions. Drain and mix in bowl with: 1/2 env. Onion soup mix 1 sm. carton sour cream 1 tsp. lemon juice Put mixture in greased casserole. Top with grated cheddar cheese. Can also top with bread crumbs and dabs of butter. Bake at 325 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes. Bodfish Bob

Bodfish Bob’s Garlic Butter Mushrooms 2 doz. lg. mushrooms 1/2 c. butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 shallots, minced 1/2 c. minced parsley Juice from 1/2 lemon 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Clean mushrooms, removing stem. Combine butter, shallots, garlic and parsley. Process. Add

Bodfish Bob’s Apple Salad 3 apples diced 2 tbsp. lemon juice 3/4 c. celery 1/2 c. raisins 1/4 tsp. Salt 1/2 c. pecans (optional) Blend 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1/4 cup sour cream. Toss lightly until apples, celery and raisins are coated. Serve on lettuce leaf. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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Matt Freeman Courier Columnist As you all know, we got hit with that big and sudden snowstorm on New Year's Eve, what a great way to start the New Year right! These warmer win- Freeman ter storms lately have brought more rain than snow and kept the snow levels up higher but that will change. Historically, at least in my lifetime here in the valley, we have seen the biggest snow storms in February and March. Who doesn't like playing in the snow a bit right! So here are a few great ways to take advantage of our lovely and relatively rare snow and some tips on how to stay safe doing so. First of all, the Ski Lodge at Alta Sierra is, in a word, awesome! Great folks run that place and they keep it operable as long as they possibly can throughout the winter. Alta Sierra gets a lot of snow, but is also not quite high enough to escape the rain so there are times such as recently when they have had to close down for a bit. Look them up though right after big storms, because if there is enough snow up on the mountain, they will be open. It's a lot of fun up there, they have a nice ski lift, several runs ranging from beginner to advanced and a great little restaurant to grab some hot chocolate and get dried off in. Another way to enjoy the local

snow is just to hop in the car and head for the hills, literally. That is what we do as a family; we take the kids up all the time and let them play to their heart's content. There are many areas around the valley that you can easily access the high country from and often the snow levels are pretty low. Always be careful of a couple of things though when taking the family out to enjoy the snow. First of all, make sure you are in a vehicle that either has chains or that can take the road conditions like a 4X4 or all wheel drive. You will be surprised how cold it can get, and how quickly. There were cars stranded all over the Valley this New Year's Eve just because the weather hit so fast, and through no fault of their own, people often did not have the right vehicle for the conditions. Also make sure that when you stop to play, that you are on public land, and that you are off the road, and you can't do that if you don't have the right vehicle unless you have chains. Make sure and bring plenty of clothing and some extra blankets and something warm to drink. Unless you have actual arctic gear for you and your kids, which most of us do not, those clothes are gonna get wet after an hour or so. Final tip, have fun! We are having a great winter so far this year, go enjoy it! Matt Freeman is a local resident, businessman and outdoorsman and can be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or 760-223-0880.

Snowpack still below average Michael Batelaan Courier Report California Drought reports that the winter storms have improved drought conditions in many parts of the state, especially in the North Coast. Yet, several warm storms in December brought more rain than snow, and the snowpack remains well below average. The first manual snow survey on January 3 at Phillips Station near Lake Tahoe found a snow-water equivalence of six inches, or about 53 percent of the earlyJanuary average of 11.3 inches. The snow-water equivalence is the theoretical depth of water that would result if the snowpack melted instantaneously. Statewide, the electronic reading shows that the snowpack is about 70% of average for this time of year. Snowpack conditions will likely improve in the coming months, as January and February are among California's wettest months. Snow measurements between January and April 2017 will guide water management decisions for the year. KCRA News, El Dorado County, Vicki Gonzalez also reported that the first survey of 2017 found below average numbers on January 3. The state is measuring the water content in the snowpack, which is essentially how much water exists if the snow were to melt. The average for early-January is 11.3 inches. The Jan. 3 measurement reported just 6 inches of water content. A majority of the snowpack measured fell this week, with more snow expected in the upcoming forecast.

"It's encouraging in the sense that at this location, most of this is new snow -in the past 36 to 48 hours," DWR's Frank Gehrke said. "While (53 percent) seems perhaps a little gloomy, keep in mind that we had pretty much bare ground here about a week ago." Gehrke has been conducting the measurement at the Phillips location for 30 years, and snow surveys in general since 1981. The first snowpack survey of 2017 is a starting point. But with more measurements scheduled through April 1, it does little to shed light on what the rest of the season will hold, Gehrke explained. "If we can keep up with this snow that's going on right now, we can very well catch up to average by the next measurement cycle," he added. Here's a look back at the percentages of water content during the same time over the past five years: ■ 2016 was at 103 percent ■ 2015 was at 47 percent ■ 2014 was at 20 percent ■ 2013 was at 137 percent ■ 2012 was at 20 percent There are 105 snow survey locations across the Sierra Nevada. Although the Phillips station measured at 53 percent, California as a whole is 70 percent of average - or 7.3 inches of snow-water equivalent. The California Data Exchange Center issued an update January 10, with 103 stations reporting, that the average snow water equivalent is now 16.2 inches, 58 percent of the April 1 average and 135 percent of normal for this date, statewide. The last expected storm of this series was still on the way.

Rescue brings an important message tially submerged. It appeared the roadway had collapsed when the truck attempted to cross the rushing waters. The crew saw a truck door open and realized someone was trapped inside. Air-5 landed and Deputy John McAdoo, who was on board as the system operator, waded through knee high water to the 85 year old female. Deputy McAdoo carried the trapped female from the truck to safety. The Air-5 pilot was Deputy Tim Caughron. Senior Deputy Josh Nance was on board as an observer. Everyone is reminded to use caution when attempting to cross over rushing waters because you never know how deep the water is or if the roadway has been compromised.

Ray Pruitt, KCSO Courier Alert On Tuesday, January 10, the Kern County Sheriff's Office Air Unit 5 conducted a rescue of an 85 year old female who was trapped in her truck with rushing flood waters surrounding the truck. Air-5 was flying Kern County Grand Jury members over local areas affected by the recent rain and flooding to assess the impact and damage. At approximately 2:45 p.m., Air-5 was flying over Caliente Creek Road between Caliente and Twin Oaks when they noticed rushing waters crossing over Caliente Creek Road with a full size truck's front end par-

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General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953

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1. GEOGRAPHY: What is a biblical name for Lake Tiberias, located in Israel? 2. INVENTIONS: In what century was the first commercially sucessful steam engine invented? 3. ART: Which 17th-century Flemish artist was known for painting full-figured, voluptuous women? 4. GOVERNMENT: What famous South Pacific island is under the control of France? 5. MEASUREMENTS: How long is the Chunnel, the underground tunnel between England and France? 6. MOVIES: What 1990s Coen brothers movie featured the tagline, "A lot can happen in the middle of nowhere"? 7. ASTRONOMY: Which planet in our solar system has a moon named Phobos? 8. SCIENCE: What is the name for the condition in which the air temperature reaches 100 percent relative humidity and condensation occurs? 9. SUPERHEROES: Which superhero is more commonly known as Linda Lee Danvers? 10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What month is traditionally associated with the opal birthstone?

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ARLENE V. KOVALOVSKY BPB-16-002808 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ARLENE V. KOVALOVSKY A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: YOLANDA HERRERA in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that YOLANDA HERRERA 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 6, 2017 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 (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: PHYLLIS M. HIX, Atty. P.O. Box 1940 Kernville, CA 93238 (760) 376-3761 (Published: Kern River Courier: December 16, 23, 30, 2016 and January 6, 2017) ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: TY'S YARD SERVICE (2016-B0622) Street address of business: 2613 Lucerne Way, Lake Isabella CA 93240. Mailing address of Business: 2613 Lucerne Way, Lake Isabella CA 93240. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Tyler David Simmons, 2613 Lucerne Way, Lake Isabella CA 93240. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 03/01/2016. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/28/2016. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by M. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier December 23, 30, 2016, January 6, and 13, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: SIERRA AUTOMOTIVE (2016-B7582), 637 Panorama Dr. Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: 637 Panorama Dr. Wofford Heights, CA

93285. REGISTRANTS: ERON SCOTT LYKINS, 71 Sirretta St., Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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: Eron Scott Lykins. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 12/14/2016 and expires 12/14/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 23, 30, 2016, January 6, and 13, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: IRON MEN DUSTLESS BLASTING (2017B0048), 4823 Buck Road, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address: PO Box 234, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANTS: FRANK REGINALD VILLAFRANCA III, 2823 Buck Road, Weldon, CA 93283; LEELAND THOMAS HENDERSON, 232 American St. Ridgecrest, CA 93555; STEPHANIE LEE VILLAFRANCA, 4823 Buck Road, Weldon, CA 93283; MELISSA ANN HENDERSON, 232 American Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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: Steph Villafranca. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/03/2017 and expires 01/03/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Chaides. Published by the Kern River Courier January 13, 20, 27 and February 3, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-00856-CA, A.P.N.: 171-052-02-00, Property Address: 4104 GORDON STREET, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/09/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: APRIL L. BLANDBURG, UNMARRIED WOMAN. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 01/26/2007 as Instrument No. 0207019653 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 02/10/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $165,813.84. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of

real property: 4104 GORDON STREET, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307, A.P.N: 171-052-02-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $165,813.84. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-00856CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 4, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier January 13, 20, and 27, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02067-CA, A.P.N.: 117-303-03-00, Property Address: 3609 Felton Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/26/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Carrie Creel, An Unmarried Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 09/01/2005 as Instrument No. 0205238695 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 02/15/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $204,280.34. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3609 Felton Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308, A.P.N: 117-303-03-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $204,280.34. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage

Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-02067CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: December 30, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 2403530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier January 13, 20, and 27, 2017)

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"It's simple," she said. "While I was recuperating (which by the way means "getting better")from the lump of my head at the old folks home. I saw a pure dee need!! Why them old folks out there at the home ain't got nothing to sit on but an ol' straw tick mattress and a couple of old rickety chairs." Sue went on to explain, "Why they have nothing better to play poker on than a couple of whiskey barrels and a plank, that's fine and dandy if yer an ol'

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Ciriello, Gary Cope, Gregg DeSantis, Deborah Hess, Judy Hyatt, Elaine Roach, and Jeannie Verdugo. The presentation of plaques was then conducted by Debbie Hess and Marsha Smith, with PowerPoint presentations of the exciting lives of the award recipients, and the celebrants were entertained with interesting slides of their lifetimes of adventures. Knotts has lived in our Valley for thirty-two years. She had come up frequently to visit family for quite some time, and moved up from Thousand Oaks. She spends much of her time most every day volunteering with quite a few various projects. Skip says she enjoys supporting the successes of the presidents of the organizations of the Valley. Although she is quite busy with many organizations in different locations, she is very happy to share her time, talents, and treasures with people in the Valley. Her quote in the souvenir program is "You have to have a purpose, and I try to be part of the community; that is what makes me happy!" At a youthful 75, she firmly believes that people have to have a purpose in life; she has found hers in helping our community. Upon her relocation,

prospector mining gold out of the Kern River or hunting for diamonds. But we're talking about the old and the infirm." 'Sarsaparilla Sue' thinks they deserve better. She had nothing better to do while there, so was forced to join in a couple a poker games. "Why folks I couldn't even see the hand I was dealt fr' the sun was shining in my one good eye due to the pitiful excuse for a window coverings they had. They was nothing but flour sax from the ol' A. Brown store tacked up with glue made from Hafenfeld's hoofs

right out of the South Fork. 'Sarsaparilla Sue' promises not only to entertain but also raise the funds to get this revamping project started. Even to her own detriment as the new set of choppers she ordered back in Georgia are still sitting on a shelf. She will put her own vanities on hold to steal bribe and lie her way into the hearts and wallets of all the fine folks of Whiskey Flat. Whiskey Flat Days will be held President's Day Weekend, February 17 through 20 in Kernville.

Knotts immediately began volunteering at the Elks Lodge in her new hometown of Wofford Heights, where she still volunteers as a waitress, cashier, and coordinating children's events and fundraisers. She put forth a stellar effort in coordinating the collection and distribution of a massive amount belongings which were donated for the survivors of the Erskine Creek Fire. Christmas time brings loads of activities at the Elks, and she participates in many activities from shopping to wrapping and distributing. Besides countless hours several days each week at the Elks Lodge, Knotts has also volunteered at the Hospital Auxiliary Pink Ladies' Thrift Store for ten years. At the Nuui Cunni Center, she has jumped in to help every conceivable chore and project, and where she also teaches basket weaving. Knotts has numerous other pursuits, from Keepers of the Kern trash pick-up to Pride Day; from serving such organizations as the Kern Valley Historical Society to Dutch oven cooking, as well as helping whomever is in need. Our community greatly benefits from the tireless work of Knotts, who represents the kind of citizen who gets the ball rolling and accomplishes tasks with charm and efficiency. Cope joyfully accepted

the nomination of Man of the Year. He was accompanied by his lovely mother Cleona Cope and beautiful wife Phyllis Cope, three of their children, two grandchildren, and co-workers. It was seventeen years last week that Mr. Cope took over Isabella Market. His family instilled the ethos of volunteerism, and he has carried it through with innumerable hours serving with community functions and donating supplies and monetary gifts. A slide show of his life began with photos of his parents' wedding and of him as an infant on a meat scale to numerous exotic vacations with his wife. At aged 22 he bought his first grocery market in Bakersfield and has owned several there, and bought our market when Bob Sawyer was ready to retire. He says ours is his favorite! In addition to serving on the Chamber Board, Cope is an active member of the Exchange Club, is Chairman of the Casino Night, and is a vital person on so many committees and events including the Chamber's Golf Tournament and the BBQ on the Fourth of July. At the youthful age of 63, he has no plans to retire. Alas, although all seven children have worked in his grocery markets, none of his children hold his deep interest in the grocery business.