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Wednesday 6 p.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir54,575 acre-feet

2014 Reservoir peak80,737 acre-feet

Pool maximum568,075 acre-feet

Pool safety limit360,000 acre-feet

Upper KernInflow 122 cfsLower KernOutflow 156 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped)

Data from U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers

cfs=cubic feet per second1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.*(5-hr average Kernville)

kern riverwater data:

Friday high 97°Mostly sunny

Friday low 67°Partly cloudy

Saturday high 97° Partly sunny, hot

Saturday low 61°Partly cloudy

Sunday high 97°Hot with blazing sun

Sunday low 58°ClearAccuweather.com

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of the Isabella Lake DamSafety ModificationProject. As part of theanalysis of the project'spotential effects on theproperties, the Corpsreleased a finding of nosignificant impact andsupplemental environ-mental assessment.

The purpose of theassessment is to analyzeenvironmental and healthimpacts of the dam proj-ect and identify a pre-ferred action to mitigateimpacts on the two prop-erties. The commander ofthe Sacramento Districtsigned a finding of no sig-nificant impact agreeingthat the Corps' preferredaction to acquire land andrelocate residents is thebest alternative, satisfies

MichaelBatelaanCourier FYI

The 6.0 magnitudeearthquake in Californialast weekend is a starkreminder for the morethan 42 U.S. states at-riskfor earthquakes to takeaction to prevent injuries,post-earthquake fires, andproperty damage beforethe ground shakes. Thenonprofit Federal Alliancefor Safe Homes offersstep-by-step instructionsto protect your home andfamily from earthquakes ina how-to video, Look up,Look Around, Look Down. Look Up■ Support ceiling fansand light pendants withthe use of bracing wiresecured to a screw eyeembedded at least an inchinto the ceiling joist.■ Brace masonry chim-

neys back to the roofjoists or reinforce roofsheathing to protect thehome from falling masonry.Look Around■ Anchor the tops ofbookcases, file cabinetsand entertainment cen-ters to one or more studswith flexible fasteners toprevent tipping.■ Secure loose shelvingby screwing into the cabi-net or with museum puttyplaced at each cornerbracket.■ Secure china, col-lectibles, trophies andother shelf items withmuseum putty.■ Secure televisions, com-puters and stereos withbuckles and safety strapsthat also allow easyremoval and relocation.■ Install latches on cabi-net doors to prevent themfrom opening and spillingout their contents.

the requirements of theNational EnvironmentalPolicy Act and no furtherenvironmental documen-tation is needed.

The affected parcelsevaluated in the assess-ment are the LakesideVillage mobile home parkand a farmhouse locatedapproximately 700 feetsouth of the auxiliary dam.The Isabella Lake Damproject environmentalimpact statement releasedin October 2012 deter-mined that residents at thetwo properties couldpotentially be exposed tosignificant constructionconditions that exceedhealth standards.

Real estate actions areexpected to be completefall 2016.

John Prettyman USACECourier Release

The U.S. Army Corpsof Engineers SacramentoDistrict has begun toacquire land and relocateresidents at two of 12properties that will beimpacted by construction

See Weekend,page 8

■ Hang mirrors, picturesand plants using closedhooks to prevent itemsfrom falling.■ Cover windows withapproved shatter-resist-ant safety film to protectagainst broken glass.Look Down■ Ensure appliances haveflexible gas or electricalconnections.■ Strap the top and bot-tom of a water heaterusing heavy-gauge metalstrapping secured to wallstuds.■ Locate your gas shutoffvalve and ensure you knowhow to turn off the gas sup-ply to your home with theuse of a suitable wrench. ■ Relocate flammable liq-uids to a garage or out-side storage location.

For more home, busi-ness, and family safetytips visit flash.org orQuakeSmart.

Hundreds will return toKeyesville to enjoy acamping experience thelast official weekend ofthe summer season.

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

LaborDayCamp

Be quake safe

KRVECF Courier Must do

The Kern RiverValley Education andCultural Foundation,along with your KernValley HealthcareDistrict and GaryCharlon’s State FarmInsurance, is proud toinvite you to the RiverRhythms concertseries in Kernville’sRiverside Park.

This Friday night,bring the family,lawn chairs andblankets to the parkfor a gathering ofthe community andfree live perform-ance of the talentedHardly Sisters.

The KVHD will beaccepting donationswith all going to theeducation and cultur-al efforts by the all-volunteer KRVEducation andCultural Foundation.Light snacks anddrinks will be avail-able for purchase.

Headlining per-formers will playfrom 7 to 9 p.m. withopening entertain-ment at 6 p.m.

Concertdownby theriverside

Labor Dayweekendhas ‘work’cut outfor youMichael BatelaanCourier Playbook

The weather dur-ing Labor Day week-end will be warm, butstill good for riverand lake recreationand for joining inarea events.

Silver City GhostTown in Bodfish willbe hosting lanternlight tours and ghosthunts on Saturdaynight.

The Nuui CunniNative AmericanCultural Center, onHwy 155 betweenLake Isabella andWofford Heights, is apeek into the area’snative heritage. TheLakeshore WoffordHeights farmers mar-kets is the place to gofor fun and nutrition.

Be sure to visit theKern Valley HistoryMuseum in KernvilleThursday throughSunday, for a lookinto the area’sWestern heritage,and see the naturalhistory museum atthe Kern River FishHatchery, just northof Kernville. Themuseum is open eventhough the Hatcherygrounds are closedfor reconstruction.

The swap meet indowntown LakeIsabella is onSaturday andSunday.

The Kern RiverValley Education andCultural Foundationhas been bringing 6p.m. Friday eveningperformances toRiverside Park inKernville free to thepublic that are familyfriendly. On Aug. 29see Hardly Sisters, afolk/original musocband. Bring yourlawn chairs.

Saturday andSunday, SierraPerforming Arts willbe presenting twoone-act plays, "The

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Bodfish Boboffers recipeswithout thelabor.

Mike Mencarinisuggests carp tochange up thefishing action.

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■ River RhythmsAugust 29It’s the last concert at Riverside Park inKernville presented by the Kern River ValleyEducation and Cultural Foundation.Opening act at 6 p.m. and main concert at 7.Bring your lawn chair and a picnic. Thisweek enjoy Hardly Sisters, a folk/originalgroup.

Young Eagles DayAugust 30Calling all children to experience the thrill offlying and see the exhibits. From 8 a.m. tonoon at the Kernville Airport. Free.

Art ShowAugust 30, 31 and September 1The Kern River Valley Art Association hostsan Arts and Crafts show at Circle Park inKernville all weekend long. See story page10. Admission is free. Elks Tri-Tip Trailer(Triple T) will be in Kernville for the Arts andCrafts Fair at the corner of Kernville Rd. andSirretta St. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Monday 10a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact: Bud at 760-388-8308.

Night at the theaterAugust 30 and 31Don't miss the SPA one-act plays August 30

at 7 a.m. and August 31 at 4 p.m. at theKernville School. "The Therapist" and "It'sNever Too Late". Suggested donation $10.

Silver City Ghost Town lantern lighttour and ghost hunt, August 30Come to the Ghost Town and look for ghostsfrom 8 to 10:30 p.m. at 3829 Lake IsabellaBlvd. in Bodfish. The cost is $12 per person(all ages). Pay by cash the night of event oradvance tickets by credit card. For questionsor purchase advance tickets contact 760-379-5146 or email: [email protected].

Upper River Clean UpSeptember 2, 3 and 4Join Keepers of the Kern on Tuesday, Sept. 2,Wednesday, Sept. 3 and Thursday, Sept. 4 at8 a.m. Meet at the parking area across fromHeadquarters Campground just north ofRiverkern. For more information or to RSVPcall 760-376-2963 or email [email protected].

Prayer BreakfastSeptember 4Each month The Salvation Army, LakeIsabella Service Extension Unit invites thecommunity to join them in prayer for ourcommunity, the State and our Nation. ThePrayer Breakfast is held at Nelda's in LakeIsabella at 7 a.m. All are welcome to comeand join them in prayer. Please arrive earlyso as not interrupt prayer in progress.Breakfast is optional. For information callThe Salvation Army at 760-379-4600.

Assistance for VeteransSeptember 9The Bakersfield Vet Center has providescounseling services to our Veterans living inremote areas of Kern County. TheBakersfield Vet Center counselor will be atthe Senior Center/Veterans Hall from 9 a.m.until 3 p.m. For those Veterans attending theBakersfield VA Clinic for counseling, theirfamilies, and any Veteran that feels the needto readjust to civilian life after service in acombat theatre- call at 661-323-VETS (8387)to make an appointment with them at theLake Isabella Senior Center.

Game NightSeptember 12Come join the fun and play board games, bein competitions, and win prizes at the FirstBaptist Church of Kernville Game Night,starting at 6 p.m. Bring a snack to share andan appetite for play. Call John Cole for moreinformation at 760-223-1036.

Silver City Ghost Town lantern lighttour and ghost hunt, September 13Come to the Ghost Town and look for ghostsfrom 8 to 10:30 p.m. at 3829 Lake IsabellaBlvd. in Bodfish. The cost is $12 per person(all ages). Pay by cash the night of event oradvance tickets by credit card. For questionsor purchase advance tickets contact 760-379-5146 or email: [email protected].

Release burdensSeptember 14Beginning Sunday, September 14th at 11a.m. the Kernville United Methodist ChurchAdult Forum will start a study of "TravelingLight: Releasing the Burdens You WereNever Intended to Bear" by author MaxLucado. The study will take 1-hour eachweek over a period of a few weeks. Call theKUMC Office at 760-376-2751 to sign up orwith questions.

Free MovieSeptember 14"Heaven Is For Real," a movie based upon alittle boy's visit to heaven during his neardeath experience. This story will "touch yourheart, capture your mind and ultimatelyimpact your life forever!" At the KernvilleUnited Methodist Church, corner of Big Blueand Sirretta Sts. At 3 p.m. Call 760-376-2751for more information.

To include your event in our free CourierCalendar, send the information to us by e-mailor in person. Submissions must be receivedon Tuesday by 1 p.m. to make each Friday’sissue. Events must be open to the public andif there is any cost, it must be listed. Items sub-mitted may be shortened. Listings are printedin chronological order by event date andspace available. Submitted items deemed asbusiness advertising will not be accepted.Some event information gathered from thechambers of commerce, KRVR or www.kern-valley.com.

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Regular activitiesFridays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, 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, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church gamenight. 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

Saturdays■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415Sierra 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 @ 7p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square danc-ing, 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, 7p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67Evans 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, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.

Sundays■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome.2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public. wel-come. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise CoveRestaurant, 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 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Mondays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Mobile HomePk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206.■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, HoffmannHospice 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, LakeIsabella. 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 CosoCollege, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st BaptistChurch, 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, 2959Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or760-379-7312.■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. MesaRd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

Tuesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville MethodistChurch. 909-753-9043.■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.760-379-1129.■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department ofPublic Health Immunization Clinic 7050 LakeIsabella 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. Publicinvited. 760-376-2189.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property

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

Wednesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters,senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9921.■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous,College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave.,Lake Isabella.■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commercemeeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., LakeIsabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa.760-376-3138.■ 2:30 - 4 p.m., Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 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, SeniorCenter 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, LakeIsabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd. 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

Thursdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville MethodistChurch. 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 meet-ing, Elks Lodge.■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French GulchCampground.■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyCollaborative, 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 theKern River Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella.760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462.■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, WoffordHeights. 760-376-2844.■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge MobileHome Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30p.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, [email protected]■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. 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 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

Bingo Guide■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, FayRanch Road., Weldon■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m.,St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie DentDr., Wofford Hts.

This information is submitted to the Courierby the groups listed. Please call the phone num-bers provided to check meeting times and loca-tion.

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Rod MiddleworthCourier Columnist

I enjoy goingto garage salesthroughout theValley. I'malways lookingfor a treasure andend up buyingsomething I don'tneed.

Usually that something is acup! Cups are fun to buy and areusually sold for 10 to 25 cents each(which appeals to my Scotch her-itage).

Garage sale cups come inall sizes, shapes and colors. Itdoesn't take long to find unusualand ugly cups usually setting on atable surrounded by junk. It'samazing that over the years I havecollected well over 200 of theseodd cups. Some of them advertisea product which are given away atgrand openings, or were originallybought while visiting some exoticplace like Buttonwillow orBodfish The question that occursas you are looking at it is why arethey selling it and could I get awaywith drinking coffee with it atbreakfast? Some cups have legsattached to the bottom with littleshoes or ugly feet supporting themug. Other cups are shaped likevegetables, for instance I have onemug that looks like a shiny pump-kin with a candle inside. I'm con-stantly in awe at the ideas somepeople come up with while build-ing a cup with clay and then glaz-ing and firing these unusual cre-

Things I have noticed...

A Couple of Cupsations.

Let me give you someexamples of cups I have collected.Some of my favorites are usedwhen company comes and areconversation pieces.

They are: A cup advertisingHastings Oil Filters # 233; a bunnyrabbit holding a carrot; a cup thathas a molded laughing face on itsside; a cup from Maui with a han-dle shaped like a Dolphin; a greenNinja Turtle cup; a mug with cardsencircling it showing a full house; asquare cup touting RT 66; and acup with a chili recipe written onthe side.

It's always fun to find theseunusual mugs, and there arealways some, at almost any garagesale. I will say that once in awhilewe have had a garage sale of ourown, but have never sold a cup, wejust keep them all! My wife saysthere is a couple that she hopes getbroken but we won't talk aboutthese and don't share them withour company.

Let me end this column bydescribing my favorite cup which Iseldom drink from but like to havearound just for kicks. The mug haswritten in large letters on the side"THIS IS A POLEESH COFFEECUP" and the handle is insideinstead of outside. I laugh everytime I look at it.

I've noticed no one wantsto use it but me (holding on to thehandle is a real challenge).

Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth is a retired security manag-er for Pacific Bell.

LettersCourier

Thank you firefightersThe Silverado Estates Homeowner's are extremely thankful to all the firefightersfor the courage and professionalism demonstrated during the recent Way Fire.From the moment of your arrival you instilled confidence in us that all would endwell. Every home that could be saved was saved! Our tax dollars are well spentwith you folks!

Gratefully,Bill Webb, President

AnnouncementsCommunity

Shakespeare Beware! Sierra Performing Arts is at it again! We are bringing you two one-act plays:

"The Therapist" and "It's Never Too Late" to be presented Saturday, August 30 at 7p.m. and Sunday, August 31 at 4 p.m. starring Mary Hanawalt and DanChristensen, with supporting cast Linda Forrand, Cinamon Park, Helen Smoot,Frank and Frances Leibert, Estaban, Katie and Lydon Olivares, and directed byMark McGuire and Gary Geivet. Also don't miss eight children performing two-minute sketches! $10 donation, children under 12 are free.

KRV Women's Club resume regular meetingsThe Kern River Valley Women's Club will be holding their first meeting since

their summer break, Sept. 25. The luncheon/meeting will be held at the Elks Lodgein Wofford Heights. Social starts at 10:45 a.m. and luncheon served promptly atnoon. The guest speakers will be representatives from Keepers of the Kern and alsothe Fish Hatchery.

KRVWC serves our community with educational scholarships, food collectionfor God's Storehouse, children's clothing collection for Jamison Center, PennyPines for tree replanting. For those who find they need financial help withveterinarian services, the club also collects monies and donates to a local animalhospital to help with treatment costs.

The club would like to extend an invitation to women of our valley to attend theirmeetings, enjoy a delicious lunch, learn interesting things going on in our valley andmeet their members. Reservations for lunch are necessary! If you're interested inattending the Sept. meeting, please call Jadeen at 760-417-1693. Membership chair-person is Jean Arkle at 909-730-3787.

Fire Wise, Water Wise California Native Plant SaleDesert-Mountain RC&D are holding the 13th Bi-annual Native Plant Sale. Plants

are fire resistant, water efficient California natives. Order forms, plant lists withphotos and description are available at both the Kernville and Kern River ValleyChambers of Commerce offices, Nuui Cunni Cultural Center at French Gulch, andWatershed Coordinator's office in the Assessor's office at the Lake Isabella CountyGovernment Center and on line at krvr.org. Orders are prepaid and must bereceived by September 13. Plants will be available for pickup September 27between 9 a.m. and noon at the Kern River Valley Vulture Festival at the Kern RiverPreserve Headquarters in Weldon located on 178 approximately 2 miles east ofSierra Way. Profits will support Watershed Coordinator projects and activities. Formore information, contact Bob Robinson at 760-549-2131.

BLM to hold Keyesville RMZ meetingAfter a bit of a hiatus, the BLM will be continuing the Keyesville planning process

with a public workshop on Saturday, September 6 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Theworkshop will start and end at the Moose Lodge in Lake Isabella, 6732 Lake IsabellaBlvd, Lake Isabella and include a trip to visit key sites in the field.

The purpose of this workshop will be to discuss management of the Dam RMZ-the area south of Keyesville road and east of Pearl Harbor drive and within 100yards of the Kern River in Keyesville South. The area currently is most popular forcamping, water play, recreational mining, and boating.

Information related to the Keyesville planning process is available online at:blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/bakersfield/Programs/Recreation_opportunities/keyesville_planning.html. This will soon be updated with the latest information.

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Valley places of worshipKernville■ Father’s Heart Foursquare Church11000 Kernville Rd., (Old Centry 21 building)Kernville. Sunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704■ First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403■ Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30a.m. 760-376-2751■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00a.m. 760-376-6362■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchAt Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday11 a.m

Wofford Heights■ Faith Community Foursquare Church20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719■ New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 9 a.m.,10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402■ St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416■ Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789■ Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m.Lake Isabella/Bodfish

Lake Isabella/Mt.Mesa■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m.,11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615■ His Final Harvest5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella.Sunday 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thurs. 5:30 p.m.760-417-0793 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella.Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640■ Mt.View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun.9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall1911 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 Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella.Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11a.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. SaturdayService 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819■ Salvation ArmyThe local national affiliate Mon. 9 am - 1 pm.6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100.■ SGI - USA BuddhistLotus Sutra based discussion and meetingsCall 379-6162 for dates and times.Mountain Mesa■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m.760-379-2904■ Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093■ Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday10:30 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■ Faith Community South Campus16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday evening4 p.m., 760-379-6935■ Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m.760-378-2321■ Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. &4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964

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Bible TriviaBy Wilson Casey

1. Is the book of Phinehas in the Old or New Testament or neither?2. Who answered the Lord about from whence he came, "From walking upand down in it (the earth)"? Moses, Abraham, Satan, Aaron3. What harlot's household was saved in the Jericho siege by displaying ascarlet thread in the window? Milcah, Rahab, Rachel, Jezebel4. From Genesis 25, who was the first woman to inquire of the Lord? Eve,Adonijah, Rebekah, Ruth5. Who is usually listed first in the accounts of Noah's sons? Japheth, Ham,Seth, Shem6. Whose wife urged him to curse God and die? Job, Boaz, Samson, Dan

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After a long, hot day, a cool breeze blows up from the Kern River makingevenings a fantastic time to visit the animals at the California Living Museum. EnjoyTwilight at CALM on Saturday evenings this summer. The zoo will be open from 5p.m. to 8 p.m. on August 30. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner anddine with the animals. This year, Twilight at CALM visitors will receive a reducedadmission of $5 for adults and $3 for children (3-12 years old) and will be eligible towin a CALM Family Membership. CALM is located at 10500 Alfred HarrellHighway (between Lake Ming and Hart Park). For information, call 661-872-2256 orvisit calmzoo.org.

Dog and Cat Days of Summer adoption promotionKern County Animal Services partners with the Bakersfield SPCA and the City

of Bakersfield Animal Care Center for reduced adoption fees for dog and cats allmonth long. Each agency has a number of wonderful animals waiting for lovinghomes, so you can visit all three agencies to find a new best friend. Kern CountyAnimal Services will have reduced adoption fees, dogs are $15 and cats are $5. Allfees include spay/neuter surgery, first set of vaccinations, a microchip and more.For information call 760-378-1131 or 661- 868-7100.

You can log onto www.co.kern.ca.us/acd to view all of the adoptable pets or bet-ter yet, visit any of the three shelters in Bakersfield at 3951 Fruitvale Avenue, Mojaveat 923 Poole Street, Mojave Airport, or Lake Isabella at 14891 Highway 178. Help usshare the information to help homeless pets find loving homes.

Your animal Friends need youKern Valley now has a board member on the Friends of the Kern County Animal

Shelters Foundation, and they are actively seeking volunteers to help with low costspay/neuter services and a feral cat trap-neuter-return program for the Kern Valley.Friends works to reduce animal overpopulation and improve the conditions of ourlocal shelters by engaging the community in advocating for companion animalsthrough fundraising and volunteerism. They endeavor to create a no-kill communi-ty through low cost spay and neuter efforts increasing adoptions, improving petowner responsibility and expanding resources. To volunteer call 760-417-2000 orvisit friendsofkernshelters.org for a volunteer application.

Hospice recruiting for special volunteer programsOptimal Hospice Care is proud to offer several outstanding community service

programs through their volunteer department. Through programs such as theKaraoke Singer Group, the CarePals Pet Therapy Program, the Veteran to VeteranVolunteer Program, and the Seamstress Volunteer Program, Optimal volunteersnot only add quality to the lives of the patients and families under their care, theyalso share their gifts of kindness and time with other residents living in care facili-ties in the Kern County area. These programs have become so popular OptimalHospice is now recruiting to add members to all of these incredible teams. Hospicevolunteer training is free of charge and open to the public. All CarePals teams musthave a current certification from a reputable pet therapy agency. Karaoke singersneed only to enjoy singing and entertaining others. Caring Veterans looking for away to give back to other Veterans now on hospice care are a perfect fit for the Vetto Vet Volunteer Program and Seamstress Volunteers make beautiful handmadegowns, lap blankets and clothing protectors that brighten the lives of patients.

If you are interested in these or any other volunteer opportunity through OptimalHospice Care, please contact the volunteer department at 661-716-4000 or [email protected]. We are currently reserving seats for the upcom-ing training in Bakersfield scheduled for Saturday, September 20 from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Volunteers from all Kern County communities are encouraged to call today tosave your seat!

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A knock at your doorHealth Insurance Matters

Harry P. ThalCourier Columnist

This comingTuesday, September2, you can expectthe Medicare"Annual Notice ofChange" or ANOCto be mailed by yourinsurance companyif you are onMedicare. All Medicare Advantageplans (HMOs) and Prescription DrugPlans (PDPs) must mail you informa-tion as to how benefits will differ nextyear. This is not a small document.It can be hundreds of pages andweigh in atseveral pounds;depending onhow muchpadding theinsurance com-pany wishes tosend to you.

The lawrequires that you be notified of planchanges, which can be as simple as achange in rate. On average plans willcost only one dollar more in 2015. Ofcourse this is a national average, andyour plan may differ. My issue is, itisn't the monthly premium going upslightly, but what you will get in ben-efits. I have seen one company gofrom a $0 deductible to $310 forBrand name drugs next year. If youonly use generics, then you will stillhave the $0. Many of the plans will be using"Preferred Pharmacies" where somecommon low cost generic drugs

might have a very favorable $0 co-pay. If you fill your prescription at aregular "Participating Pharmacy"you will pay more.

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So much hashappened with thisreal estate marketthe last few yearsespecially for sell-ers and potentialbuyers looking forloans. However, Iwant to talk a bitabout a program that is still availablethat is a very good fit for a lot ofhomebuyers in the Kern River Valley.There are basically only two ways toget what is called 100 percent financ-ing these days,which means amortgage with-out putting adown payment.The first is aVA Loan, thoseare great loansbut they areonly for current or former membersof the military and their dependants.

However, there is hope! For firsttime homebuyers there is a greatprogram available that is also 100percent financing and lets the sellerhelp the buyer with their closingcosts on top of that. The program iscalled a Rural Housing Loan, or aUSDA loan. What? The people whocertify our meat give loans?! I knowit is weird, but it is true. Actually, aswith every government organization,the USDA is huge, they do all kindsof things. For example, the Forest

Service is administered by theUSDA.

The USDA gives loans on singlefamily housing and on farms in ruralareas, not in cities and there are cer-tain credit and income restrictionsbut overall it is pretty easy to qualifyfor a rural housing loan. They willnot lend on manufactured homes,and the home has to be in averageor better condition and in a ruralarea, which of course we are, soUSDA loans are a great loan prod-uct for buyer's these days to takeadvantage of. Better yet, not only dothey require no down payment butthe seller is allowed to contribute up

to 6 percent ofthe purchaseprice out oftheir profitstowards thebuyers closingcosts, whichdepending onthe price of the

home usually pays all of the closingcosts for the buyer besides theappraisal.

This is truly a great buyer's mar-ket so if you are a potential buyerbut don't have a military record orany money down, think about aUSDA loan, I have done a bunch ofthem, they are a great way to getinto a house.

Matt Freeman is a realtor withFreeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915or 760-223-0880. His column is notintended to replace legal advice.

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CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: M. Dominguez.Published by the Kern River CourierAugust 15, 22, 29 and September 5,2014.

ABANDONMENT OF USE OFFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

Fictitious Business Name beingabandoned: CUSTOM FABRICA-TIONS (2014- B2638) Street addressof business: 2201 Bodfish CanyonRoad, Bodfish, CA 93205. Mailingaddress of Business: P.O. Box 1068,Weldon,CA 93283. REGISTRANTSWHO WISH TO ABANDON THEBUSINESS NAME: Scott Newbern,5667 Quail Road, Weldon, CA 93283and Mallory Newbern, 5667 QuailRoad, Weldon, CA 93283. OriginalFBN Statement Filed on: 05/13/2014.This Statement of Abandonmentfiled on: 08/05/2014. Mary B. Bedard,CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk by M. Dominguez, DeputyClerk (34993). Published by the KernRiver Courier: August 15, 22, 29 andSeptember 5, 2014.


Fictitious Business Name beingabandoned: NEWBERN ENTER-PRISES (2014- B2637) Streetaddress of business: 2201 BodfishCanyon Road, Bodfish, CA 93205.Mailing address of Business: P.O.Box 1068, Weldon,CA 93283. REG-ISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABAN-DON THE BUSINESS NAME: ScottNewbern, 5667 Quail Road, Weldon,CA 93283 and Mallory Newbern,5667 Quail Road, Weldon, CA 93283.Original FBN Statement Filed on:05/13/2014. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 08/12/2014.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by E. DelVillar, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River Courier:August 15, 22, 29 and September 5,2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:DRAKEWELL SUPPLY CO. (2014 -B4309) Street address of principalplace of business: 5650 DistrictBoulevard, Suite 102, Bakersfield,CA 93313. Mailing address of busi-ness: 705 Sand Creek Drive,Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGIS-TRANT: Drakewell Supply, LLC, 705Sand Creek Drive, Bakersfield, CA93312. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Business isbeing conducted as a LimitedLiability Company. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b)of Section 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Sonia Salazar,Manager. This statement filed on08/04/2014. Expires 08/04/2019.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Garcia. Published by the Kern RiverCourier August 22, 29, September 5and 12, 2014.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:KERNVILLE TRAILER PARK (2014 -B4405) Street address of principalplace of business: 11306 KernvilleRoad, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 1909,Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT:Thomas Edward Moore, 8889 SierraWay, Kernville, CA 93238. Date thebusiness commenced: 12/31/1999.

Business is being conducted as anIndividual. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section 17920,a fictitious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the res-idence address of a registered owner.A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Thomas Moore. Thisstatement filed on 08/08/2014.Expires 08/08/2019. Mary B. Bedard,CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: J. Garcia. Published bythe Kern River Courier August 22,29, September 5 and 12, 2014.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:TNT WESTERN HOMES, INC.PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. (2014- B4453), DBA #2: WESTERNHOMES REALTY (2014 - B4454)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 219 West Station Avenue,Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailingaddress of business: 219 WestStation Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA93555. REGISTRANT: TNT WEST-ERN HOMES, INC., 219 WestStation Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA93555. Date the business com-menced: 09/26/2008. Business isbeing conducted as a Corporation.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: TeresaM. Jacobs, President. This statementfiled on 08/12/2014. Expires08/12/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By: J. Garcia. Published by the KernRiver Courier August 22, 29,September 5 and 12, 2014.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:UN4GETTABLE BOUTIQUE (2014 -B4187) Street address of principalplace of business: 5002 Mar Grand,Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mailingaddress of business: 5002 MarGrand, Bakersfield, CA 93307. REG-ISTRANT: Brenda Rita OviedoGalvan, 5002 Mar Grand,Bakersfield, CA 93307. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.Business is being conducted as anIndividual. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section 17920,a fictitious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the res-idence address of a registered owner.A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State or


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:FURNISHED FINDER (2014 - B4115)DBA #2:FURNISHEDFINDER.COM - (2014 -B4116) Street address of principalplace of business: 8200 StockdaleHighway, #M10-222, Bakersfield, CA93311. Mailing address of business:8200 Stockdale Highway, #M10-222,Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGIS-TRANT: Pioneer Productions, LLC,8200 Stockdale Highway, #M10-222,Bakersfield, CA 93311. Date thebusiness commenced: 05/15/2012.Business is being conducted as aLimited Liability Company. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at theend of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rightsof another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Brian Payne,President. This statement filed on07/24/2014. Expires 07/24/2019.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Garcia. Published by the Kern RiverCourier August 8, 15, 22 and 29,2014.


Fictitious Business Name beingabandoned: RUBY'S FLOWERS(2014- B0504) Street address of busi-ness: 5540 Lake Isabella Boulevard,Ste. E3, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.Mailing address of Business: P.O.Box 537, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TOABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: Patricia Elliott, 5540 LakeIsabella Boulevard, Ste. E3, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. Original FBNStatement Filed on: 01/30/2014. ThisStatement of Abandonment filed on:08/06/2014. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk byM. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk(34993). Published by the Kern RiverCourier: August 15, 22, 29 andSeptember 5, 2014.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:EZEKIEL'S FIRE (2014 - B4464)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 2529 Fulop Street, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. Mailing addressof business: P.O. Box 915, Bodfish,CA 93205. REGISTRANTS: KevinLucky Kyt, 2529 Fulop Street, LakeIsabella, CA 93240 and MarthaMaria Kyt, 2529 Fulop Street, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.Business is being conducted as aMarried Couple. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b)of Section 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rightsof another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Martha Kyt. Thisstatement filed on 08/12/2014.Expires 08/12/2019. Mary B. Bedard,

Common Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Brenda Rita Oviedo Galvan.This statement filed on 07/29/2014.Expires 07/29/2019. Mary B. Bedard,CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: M. Dominguez.Published by the Kern River CourierAugust 22, 29, September 5 and 12,2014.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SEQUOIA WELLNESS (2014 -B4374) Street address of principalplace of business: 20412 Brian Way,Suite 4A, Tehachapi, CA 93561.Mailing address of business: 20412Brian Way, Suite 4A, Tehachapi, CA93561. REGISTRANT: ChristopherSeeley, 20412 Brian Way, Suite 4A,Tehachapi, CA 93561. Date the busi-ness commenced: 03/01/2009.Business is being conducted as anIndividual. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section 17920,a fictitious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed:Christopher Seeley. This statementfiled on 08/07/2014. Expires

08/07/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By: J. Garcia. Published by the KernRiver Courier August 29, September5, 12 and 19, 2014.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:RBI (2014 - B4621), DBA #2:KALALU (2014 - B4622) Streetaddress of principal place of busi-ness: 2801 Vassar Street, Bakersfield,CA 93306. Mailing address of busi-ness: 2801 Vassar Street, #27,Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGIS-TRANT: Carol Gloria Inniss, 2801Vassar Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Business is being con-ducted as an Individual. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at theend of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rightsof another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Carol Gloria Inniss.This statement filed on 08/21/2014.Expires 08/21/2019. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.Published by the Kern River Courier

August 29, September 5, 12 and 19,2014.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:THE HUMAN EXTENSION TEC(2014 - B4512), DBA #2: T.H.E. TEC(2014 - B4513) Street address ofprincipal place of business: 113South Green Street, Tehachapi, CA93561. Mailing address of business:113 South Green Street, Tehachapi,CA 93561. REGISTRANT: CraigGary Britton, 113 South GreenStreet, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Datethe business commenced:12/01/1999. Business is being con-ducted as an Individual. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at theend of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rightsof another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Craig Britton. Thisstatement filed on 08/14/2014.Expires 08/14/2019. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia.Published by the Kern River CourierAugust 29, September 5, 12 and 19,2014.


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Therapist" and "It's Never Too Late,” atthe Kernville School. Satuday night theshow starts at 7 p.m. or see the Sunday

Weekend, Continued from page 1 matinee at 4 p.m. The suggested dona-tion is $10.

If you have ever wanted to get upclose and personal with the area's firstresponders, you will want to head out toKern Valley Airport for the fourth annu-al Airport Day and Young Eagle Flightsto be held Saturday, Aug. 31 from 8 a.m.to 2 p.m. They will provide free airplanerides to children under the age of 18 aswell as give community residents theopportunity to get acquainted with thefirst responders who serve the KernValley. It will be held at the Kern ValleyAirport, 10649 Sierra Way, Kernville.

Kern River Valley Masonic Lodge#827 will hold its Annual Bar B Cue onSaturday at the Lodge from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. serving barbequed chicken. TheLodge is located 652 James Rd.,Kernville above the Sierra GatewayMarket in Kernville, you can follow thesigns the Lodge.

Kern River Valley Veterans ofForeign Wars will hold a breakfast onSunday from 9 a.m. to noon at the VFWPost 7665, 2881 Nugget Ave., LakeIsabella.

For more information, see theCourier calendar and other related sto-ries featured in this issue.

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Friday, August 29, 2014 www.kernrivercourier.com Labor Day Section - Kern River Courier

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S P E C I A L E D I T I O N

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

The lazy days of summer come to aclose with the Labor Day weekend.

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Varietymakes forhappycampers

Labor Day is annually held on thefirst Monday of September. It was orig-inally organized to celebrate variouslabor associations’ strengths of andcontributions to the United Stateseconomy. Many people mark LaborDay as the end of the summer seasonand a last chance to make trips or holdoutdoor events.

The first Labor Day was held in1882. Its origins stem from the desire ofthe Central Labor Union to create a hol-iday for workers. It became a federalholiday in 1894. It was originallyintended that the day would be filledwith a street parade to allow the publicto appreciate the work of the trade andlabor organizations. After the parade, afestival was to be held to amuse localworkers and their families. One of thereasons for choosing to celebrate thison the first Monday in September wasto add a holiday in the long gapbetween Independence Day andThanksgiving. - timeanddate.com

Alicia Embrey, USFSCourier Holiday

With Labor Day weekendapproaching, Officials with the U.S.Forest Service, Sequoia NationalForest and Giant Sequoia NationalMonument wish you a safe and funholiday as we celebrate the unoffi-cial end of summer.

Hike a trail, fish or swim in ourbeautiful rivers and lakes. Thethree-day weekend is always busyon the Forest. If you have notreserved a campsite, you will be ableto find somewhere to camp. Visitfs.usda.gov/sequoia to help planyour trip. Here are some important thingsto be aware of this summer:

Because of high fire risks every-one is urged to be extra cautiousduring the holiday weekend.Burning is restricted state-wide.Visitors to recreation areas need tobe extremely cautious and avoidstarting new wildfires while enjoy-ing the last long weekend of summerwith their friends and families. Anumber of areas are closed to visi-tors and campers due to high firedanger. Check in advance to obtaincurrent information on closures ofpublic lands and fire restrictions.Kern River Ranger District■ Campfire restrictions in effect:On the Sequoia National Forest andGiant Sequoia National Monument,campfires and barbecues are onlyallowed in developed campgroundsor areas designated as exempt fromfire restrictions. A list of designatedexempt areas can be obtained onlineor at one of our offices. Visitors areallowed to have a portable gas stoveor lantern (with an off switch/valve)outside developed or designatedareas with a valid California camp-fire permit. A campfire permit canbe obtained, free of charge, at anyForest Service, CALFIRE, or Bureau

of Land Management office or byvisiting the Sequoia National Forestwebsite. ■ Camping along Upper Kern: Topromote a healthy ecosystem alongthe Wild and Scenic Upper KernRiver, camping is now permittedonly in developed (fee) campgroundsand undeveloped (free) campingareas. Day-use activities such asfishing and picnicking are allowedwithin the rest of the corridor, butcamping is not allowed outside ofthe named fee and free campingareas. ■ New group camping: Halfwayand Thunderbird have been convert-ed to group campgrounds on theUpper Kern with a total of ninegroup campsites accommodatingbetween 12-50 people. These feecampsites are now managed byCalifornia Land Management andmay be reserved by visiting recre-ation.gov.■ No showers: Coin-operatedshowers at all Forest Service andCLM operated campgrounds will beinoperable for the summer to con-serve water for drinking and flushtoilets. Some private campgroundsallow non-guests to shower for asmall fee.■ Some fees waived: Due to accessissues, Kern River District Ranger AlWatson waived day-use andovernight camping fees at AuxiliaryDam, Old Isabella, and South ForkRecreation from July 1 to October 1.

The Kernville and BlackrockOffices will be closed on Labor Day.The Kernville Forest Service office isnormally open 7 days a week from 8a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 760-376-3781,while the Lake office will remainopen on weekdays from 8 a.m. to4:30 p.m., 760-379-5646. TheBlackrock Ranger Station is openThursday through Monday from 8a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 559-539-2607 ext.72276.

Michael BatelaanCourier Outdoors

At Isabella Lake, there are sever-al campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis. Camp 9Recreation Area, located off SierraWay along the northeast shorelineof Isabella Lake, offers several indi-vidual and group campsites forovernight and day use camping.Camp 9 has potable water in spig-ots, a dump station and a fish clean-ing station. Hanning Flat and StineCove are open for shoreline camp-ing with no fees. These are dis-persed campgrounds with nopotable water.

Lakeshore camping is permittedat Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella Roadand South Fork Recreation Areawith the purchase of a SouthernSierra Pass. Visitors can obtaintheir pass at Golden State Surplus,Kern Valley Marina and both SierraGateway Markets. Cost is $10 pervehicle for overnight and day use orvisitors can purchase a $50 annualpass.

The California LandManagement managed campsitescan be reserved at recreation.govor by calling 877-444-6777. Thesesites around Isabella Lake includeTillie Creek, Live Oak North andSouth, Boulder Gulch, HungryGulch, French Gulch, Pioneer Pointand Paradise Cove.

Along the Upper Kern River areHeadquarters, Camp 3, HospitalFlat, Goldledge and Fairview.Limestone is a first-come, first-served campground, and has nopotable water. On the lower river,Hobo Campground is first-comefirst- served; while Sandy Flat canbe reserved through the CLMReservation system.

Several “undeveloped” campingareas along the Upper Kern River areavailable free of charge. Campsitesand campfire rings need to be back atleast 25 feet from the river’s edge.This maintains the ecology of thiscongressionally-designated Wild andScenic River’s riparian corridor andprotects water quality in the KernRiver. Visitors need to keep the areafree of litter and are encouraged touse existing sanitation facilities.

On the Kern Plateau, KennedyMeadows, Fish Creek and TroyMeadow are open for the season.These campgrounds are $17 pernight. No potable water is available atthese campgrounds at this time.Please bring your own water or beprepared to treat water when visitingthese campgrounds. On the west sideof the Plateau, Horse MeadowCampground is open, but also has nopotable water at this time. Thesecampgrounds also operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Cherry HillRoad and Sherman Pass Road are now

See Campers, Page 12

Labor Day Weekend on theKern River Ranger District

Michael BatelaanCourier Outdoors

The Kern River Valley HistoricalSociety is the management, mainte-nance and supporting force for theircrowning achievement, the KernValley Museum at 49 Big Blue Road,Kernville. Archives and spectacular

displays interpreting the rich andcomplex social, cultural and economichistory of the Kern River Valley areoffered to visitors without charge.

Through its exhibits, publicationsand programs, we may trace who andwhat we are, how we achieved ourdistinct identity, and what unique con-tributions we make to the region andstate.

Located in Kernville, the museum ishome to some of the most fascinatingcollections and exhibits that historycan offer. When visiting the KernValley make this exciting treasurehouse a priority stop. Contact themfor docent-led special and educationaltour arrangements at 760-376-6683.

Local historychronicledat Kernvillemuseum


There is much to discover at the KernRiver Valley Museum.

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1(6 ounce) can tuna, drained1 egg1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread

crumbs1/3 cup minced onion1/4 cup minced celery1/4 cup minced red bell pepper1/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons chili sauce 1/2 tea

spoon dried dill weed1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper1 dash hot pepper sauce1 dash Worcestershire sauce4 hamburger buns1 tomato, sliced4 leaves of lettuce (optional)

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utes to make the patties easierto handle, if desired.Coat a non-stick skillet withcooking spray; fry tuna pattiesfor about 3 to 4 minutes perside, or until cooked through.These are fragile, so be carefulwhen turning them.Serve on buns with tomatoslices and lettuce leaves, ifdesired.

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Renegade academicCliveOwen,JulietteBinochein "WordsandPictures"


Sam StruckhoffCourier Contributor

Picks of the Week“Words and Pictures” (PG-

13) — In an leafy and enchantingNew England prep school,teacher Jack Marcus (CliveOwen) acts as a bit of a renegadeacademic, daring his students totruly experience literature. See,he's a washed-up author who'sbecome quite a drinker and aneven bigger windbag. Enter thenew art teacher, Dina (JulietteBinoche), a tight-lipped fine-artpainter who left the big city. Jackand Dina have lots of pseudo-intellectual banter before fallingin love.

The movie's ongoing debateover the superior artistic medium-- words or pictures -- seemsmore than a little forced. We'rewatching a movie, so clearly bothare just as important, right? For amovie about a witty romancebetween smart people, it suretakes the slow and obvious route.

“Brick Mansions” (PG-13) —A brutal crime lord has acquireda weapon of mass destruction,and it's up to two hardcore dudesto shut it down with as manyawesome stunts as possible. PaulWalker, in his last complete film,stars as a narcotics detective in anear-future version of Detroit.He's paired with Lino (DavidBelle), an acrobatic ex-con who'sdedicated to getting gangs anddrugs out of his neighborhood.

The action is downrightimpressive: Belle is a legend in theworld of Parkour, the sport ofmoving rapidly over obstaclesusing only momentum. Withoutwires or computer assistance, thisguy leaps across rooftops andbounces around faster than DaffyDuck. Though it's no fault ofWalker's, this movie doesn't stackup to its source, a 2004 Frenchflick called "District B-13."

“The Hornet's Nest” (R) —Real footage from the front linesshows the chaos of war in thisdocumentary made by directorsDavid Salzburg and ChristianTuread, using video from journal-ist Mike Boettcher. In a mountain-ous region of Afghanistan, alongthe Pakistani border, the 101stAirborne descends into the Kunarvalley to fight Taliban forces run-ning the area. It was predicted tobe a day-long mission, but itturned into nine days of fighting.This documentary doesn't go intocauses or impacts of the war, butfocuses on the astounding experi-ences of the troops in the thick ofit.

Terri VelluntiniCourier Release

On August 30 throughSeptember 1, the Kern River ValleyArt Association will host the SierraArts & Crafts Labor Day FestivalUnder the Stars. It takes placeSaturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5p.m. and on Monday 9 a.m. to 1p.m.

KRVAA celebrates all weekendwith art booths, kid's crafts, a silentauction and an evening of funSaturday night from 7 to 10 p.m.There will be live drawing andpainting with Kelly McLane andJennifer Colley from 7 to 9 p.m.Vitaliia's River Shimmies will per-form from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Then bringyour own lawn chair or blanket andrelax during a screening of "RankinRanch, an American Story". Thisdocumentary, by filmmaker Chuck

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Sierra Performing ArtsCourier Release

Sierra Performing Arts is presentingpianist Helen Smoot in a concert ofmusic with two outstanding musiciansfrom Ridgecrest. The newly formedSierra Arts Trio will be playing music byBeethoven, Rowley and Mendelssohnon Saturday, September 6 at 7 p.m. atKernville United Methodist Church.

Erica Anne MacArthur began study-ing the violin at age three. She has beenawarded numerous awards and prizesfor her violin playing, and has per-formed widely in her communities -California, Northern Virginia,Connecticut, and Colorado - in additionto giving concerts in Canada, Morocco,and Bolivia. Her focus is primarily onmusic from the Renaissance to the HighBaroque, but she also enjoys performingmore recent repertoire. Currently,MacArthur loves teaching and sharingher music throughout the High Desertarea.

Ian Rawson, a soloist competition

Sierra arts piano trio to perform

Festival celebrates under the starsBarbee, celebrates the 150th birth-day of the historic ranch and guesthouse.

The Art Association is also cele-brating the completion of a newmural in Lake Isabella. This largemural on the north wall of the localBARC building depicts the wildbeauty and spirit of early dayswhen settlers made their way to themighty Kern River Valley.

Kern River Valley ArtAssociation has served the commu-nity since 1962 with education,financial support, volunteers, pub-lic art, festivals and more.Upcoming events include the nextWhiskey Flat Fall Festival,Christmas Crafts Fair with meet-ings every third Monday of eachmonth starting in September. Formore information go to krvaa.org,artfest.krvaa.org or KRVAAMagazine at artivity.krvaa.org.

winning cellist, has performed through-out California. Currently he performs inRidgecresTrio, John Muir String Quartet,and Sierra Arts Trio. In the past Ian hasplayed in symphony orchestras includingSan Fernando Symphony and DebutOrchestra. As a student Ian had a rigor-ous focus in chamber music and per-forming in Samuel Goldberg HonorsQuartet while attending California StateUniversity Northridge and completinghis Bachelors of Music Performance.Rawson is also an experienced recordingmusician having done recordings for filmand contemporary music.

Helen Smoot began studying piano atage 8 and has a Masters Degree in PianoPerformance from University ofCalifornia, Santa Barbara. She hastaught and performed in colleges anduniversities throughout Calif., Oregonand Europe. "I am grateful to have foundthese two wonderful musicians. I amhappy they want to share their incredibletalent with our community. You won'twant to miss this concert of beautifulmusic.”


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Emergencies call■ Ambulance■ Fire■ Law Enforcement■ Search & Rescue■ Lake Patrol■ Forest Service

Sheriff/CHP Substation7046 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake IsabellaWeekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.business calls only, 760-549-2100

Kern County FireStations■ Kernville Station 7611018 Kernville RoadKernvillebusiness calls only, 760-376-2219

■ Lake Isabella Station 724500 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabellabusiness calls only, 760-379-2626

■ Southlake Station 719000 Navajo Ave.Weldonbusiness calls only, 760-378-3055

Kern Valley HospitalEmergency DepartmentMcCray & LaurelMountain Mesa760-379-2681

Recreation information■ U.S. Forest ServiceIsabella Lake office:4875 Ponderosa Drive.760-379-5646

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

General information■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake IsabellaLocal: 760-379-5236Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN

■ KernvilleChamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Rd.Kernville(corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

Kern River Valley information

Mike MencariniCourier Columnist

As summercomes to an end,you are wantingto catch somefish but not real-ly wanting to eatyour catch. Youmight want totry catchingcarp. Lake Isabella has plenty ofthem, and with some practiceyou shouldbe able tosupplementthe slowtimes of theyear withcatching notjust fishing.Carp aregood fightersand can get very big. These fishcan be caught from the bank. Irecommend 15 pound test line, amedium heavy rod, and reel.

Carp are a various species ofthe family Cyprinidae, a largegroup of fish that is native toboth Europe and Asia. Carpfishing originated in the UnitedKingdom and Europe. In the last50 years the carp has gainedpopularity in the U.S. The carphas also been introduced inmany countries and environ-ments.

Many anglers in Americaused to view the carp as a pestto most natural environments.While in some places the carp ishighly recognized as a sportfish. Carp are a fresh water fishand prefer slow moving water

Mencarini

Carp: It does fishing goodAntler, Fin & Feather Report

and soft sediment (bottom),although they can be found inrivers. They can grow up to 4feet and are found in smallschools. Carp in nature areattracted to baits that arenutritious.

With this in mind let'sexplore some of the differenttypes of bait used. The mostcommon bait used is the bol-lie, or boiled paste. These usu-ally consist of proteins andsugars including a strong

scent or fla-voring toattract them.

Particlebait, alsopopular ismade ofseeds, nuts,and grains.Ground baits

are made up from breadcrumbs, hemp, and walnutflower, using water as abinder then rolled intospheres. I have heard thatcorn flakes and fruit jellyrolled up into small ballsworks well. It seems that carpare finicky eaters. Their feed-ing habits are governed by thewind, temperature, and thephases of the moon.

If you are bored with notcatching fish, try your luckfishing for carp. You justmight like it.

Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heightsresident and avid fisherman. For ques-tions or comments you can reach himthrough the Kern River Courier.

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Public Lands Day and Historic Tour in Keyesville The Bureau of Land Management's Bakersfield Field Office will host a National

Public Lands Day volunteer event at the Keyesville Special Recreation ManagementArea near Lake Isabella in September.

The volunteer event will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27.Participants should meet at the Keyesville Staging Area about six miles west ofHighway 155 on Keyesville Road.

"Members of the public can take part in this national effort by helping theBakersfield BLM staff clean up areas and install kiosks and interpretive material at thehistoric Walker Cabin and various other sites throughout Keyesville," said BrianChartier, event organizer for BLM.

Participants should bring plenty of water, sunscreen and a bag lunch. Wearclosed-toe sturdy shoes such as hiking boots. The BLM will provide work gloves.

After the work projects, an interpretive tour of the Walker Cabin, Keyes Mine andother sites of interest will be provided by BLM staff and volunteers. Keyesville is a diverse recreation area where people come to camp, fish, kayak, bike,and explore some of California's rich local historic sites such as the Walker Cabin.The historic Walker Cabin remains a local fascination for both explorers and historybuffs. The cabin was witness to an old west shootout that left three notorious gun-slingers dead without a suspect or witness. Some claim the cabin is haunted.

For more information, contact Chartier at [email protected], 661-391-6000,or visit the website blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/bakersfield/Programs/Recreation_opportuni-ties/Keyesville_SRMA.html

USFS

Trail of 100 Giants boardwalk Construction beginsTrail of 100 Giants, located in the Western Divide Ranger District, Giant Sequoia

National Monument, Sequoia National Forest will be partially closed to travelers forthe next couple of months. Construction of the boardwalk alongside the fallensequoias will begin as early as Monday, August 11th and is expected to last throughthe end of the year.

The Sequoia National Forest has contracted with Tate Nagle of "DBA NagleEarthworks" to construct the boardwalk to fully reopen this trail to the public. "Twogiant sequoias fell onto the trail in September 2011 which blocked access for thosewith disabilities to continue around this loop trail, I would like to see this loop oppor-tunity re-opened to all visitors," stated Western Divide District Ranger Rick Stevens.

The boardwalk will be constructed out of wood and run 100 feet along the edge ofthe fallen sequoias. This fully accessible walkway will be six feet wide and havehandrails. It will be elevated off the ground an average of 5 feet. No sequoia trees willbe cut to construct the boardwalk.

This work will require a temporary closure of the west loop accessed from the dayuse parking area and at times the parking area will be occupied by construction vehi-cles. The loop accessed from Redwood Meadow Campground will continue to beopen and available to both campers and day users. No work will occur on the week-ends. For more information please contact the Western Divide District office at 559-539-2607 during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Forest proposes Ecosystem Restoration ProjectForest officials on the Western Divide Ranger District are asking the public to com-

ment on the proposed Tobias Forest Ecosystem Restoration Project (Tobias Projecthttp://bit.ly/1AsmWsU). The Tobias Project proposes to treat approximately 4,260acres near Portuguese Pass in the Sequoia National Forest, outside the boundaries ofthe Giant Sequoia National Monument.

Treatments would include both commercial and non-commercial activities to thinladder fuels; restore species composition to those present before fire suppression andlogging; and increase the resiliency of stands of trees to drought, insects and fire. TheTobias project area covers approximately 11,000 acres, mostly in Tulare County witha small portion in Kern County.

Information related to the Tobias Project can be obtained for review online atfs.usda.gov/projects/sequoia/landmanagement/projects or in hard copy at theSpringville Office, 32588 Highway 190, Springville.

Comments will be accepted through September 11 by the following methods: inwriting, Attn: District Ranger Rick Stevens, 32588 Highway 190, Springville CA93265, dropped off during business hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,submitted by fax to 559-539-2067. Electronic comments in common (.doc, .pdf, .rtfand .txt) formats may be emailed to [email protected] Subject: Tobias. Names of commenters will be part of the public record subjectto the Freedom of Information Act.

For additional information, please contact O'Dell Tucker, District Planner, at theWestern Divide Ranger District 559-539-2607 ext. 72213 or at [email protected]

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Courier Feature

The Kern River Valley ArtAssociation will hold its annualSierra Arts andCrafts Festival onAugust 30 toSeptember 1 atCircle Park inKernville, show-casing live art,i n c l u d i n gChopstick DripPainter PeterBuchan who willbe creating"Dripscapes" ofthe Kern RiverValley.

The event isfree and open tothe public, and willshowcase numer-ous local artisansand vendors show-casing original fineart and qualitycrafts for exhibitand sale. The fami-ly-friendly eventwill also include asilent auction, chil-dren's interactivecraft booth, a local dance perform-ance, and Saturday night moviescreening.

International award-winningartist Buchan, who was born andraised in the high desert ofWinnemucca, Nevada, and nowresides in Kernville, will showcase

his newest Dripscapes of the KernRiver Valley, created by drippingindustrial enamel paint from chop-sticks onto wood. The event will

also feature livedrawings andpaintings byother artists,including KellyMcClane andJennifer Colley.

KRVAA is aprivate, non-profit establishedin 1962 aimed ats u p p o r t i n gartists and craftspeople in thecommunity. Thisyear, the organi-zation hasextended the artfestival hours toprovide greateropportunities forvisitors to con-nect and meetwith local artists.Artists andcrafters willoperate theirbooths Saturdayand Sunday from

9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with activities run-ning until 10 p.m. on Saturday. Theshow will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.on Monday.

The event is located at CirclePark in the heart of Kernville, a his-toric Western town nestled in theCalifornia Southern Sierras.

Show offs -Arts and craftswill be on displayfor residents and visitorsalike this weekend atCircle Park in Kernville.


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Breckenridge Campground isopen in the Breckenridge Mountains,with one vault toilet and is free ofcharge. Trash receptacles are notprovided at this campground.Visitors who “pack it in,” must“pack-it-out!"

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Dripscapes -Artist PeterBuchan will bedemonstratinghis techniquethis weekend atthe Sierra Artsand CraftsFestival inCircle Park,Kernville.


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The Kern River Preserve is man-aged by Audubon-California forthe preservation of California’slargest contiguous Great ValleyCottonwood-Willow RiparianForest and the wildlife it supports.More than 200 species of birds areattracted to the KRP environs eachyear, some of which are consideredrare or endangered. Each seasonhas unique birding experiences.Summer visitors can enjoy the 89species that nest on the preserveand fall brings one of the largestTurkey Vulture migrations in NorthAmerica.

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The Kern River Paiute Council isentered into a partnership and hasbeen authorized to manage the“Nuui Cunni” Native AmericanIntertribal Culture Center as anestablished facility to curate anddisplay Native American artifacts,crafts and art and to promote andrestore the culture and history ofour local Indian communities aswell as respect all wishing to exer-cise their educational programsand spiritual ceremonies. It oper-ates under a Special Use Permitoffered by the U.S. Department of

Agriculture, National Forest Servicein the Sequoia National Forest,Greenhorn District, on a non-dis-criminatory basis.

The 3,150-square-foot specially-designed building houses a museum,library, gift shop, meeting place andoperates as a visitor’s center. The 5.6-acre grounds feature native plantexhibits, artifacts, dance arbor, tulehut, lamada, sweat lodge, prayer gar-den and an area for large activities.Saturdays bring visitors for theUSDA certified farmer’s market andon Wednesdays, craft classes bringtogether many wishing to learnNative American crafts.


Native American museum, library and gift shop are just a few of the features at Nuui Cunni.

Signpost marks one of many self guidednature trails on the preserve.


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1. Entering 2014, the U.S. (33) and Taiwan (17)have won the most titles in Little League WorldSeries history. Which country is third?

2. How many different times did Billy Martinmanage the New York Yankees?

3. In 2012, Brett Hundley set a UCLA record forpassing yards in a season (3,740). Who had heldthe mark?

4. Who holds the NBA mark for most-accurate3-point shooting in a season in which he made atleast 200 threes?

5. In the 2013-14 NHL season, Ryan Johansenbecame the third player in Columbus franchise his-tory to have 30 or more goals in a season. Whowere the first two?

6. In 2014, Greg Biffle set a NASCAR record formost consecutive races completed (89). Who hadheld the mark?

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is a goodtime to put that fine Bovine's eye for beauty to workin redecorating your home or workplace. And don'tforget to indulge yourself in some personal time aswell.

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CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don't let difficultpeople raise the Crab's ire levels this week. Avoidthem if you can. If not, resist telling them off, evenif you think they deserve it. Things improve byweek's end.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)You still might wantto do more investigating before taking on a newcommitment. Later would not be the time to try tofill in any crucial gaps in what you need to knowabout it.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Althoughfamily matters again take up a big chunk of theGoat's time, the week also offers a chance toexplore a new career move you'd been contemplat-ing for a while.

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PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) The single set willfind that keeping their romantic aspirations onhigh gives Cupid a better target to aim at. PairedPisces will find that this week helps reinforce theirrelationships.

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The correct name for the KernvilleFish Hatchery is the Kern River TroutPlanting Base, because it no longerhatches trout. However, renovationsare in process to enable the Hatcheryto once again raise Kern RiverRainbow Trout to restore that troutto its natural habitat.

Whatever you call it (most peoplearound here still call it the Hatchery),it has been a focal point of the KernValley since it was built in 1928.

It is run by the CaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife.Originally it was built by the KernCounty Fish and Protective GameAssociation, but in 1929 the DFWtook over the operation.

In 1994, after budget cuts the basewas about to be closed completely.But happily it is still raising and

planting trout for the enjoyment ofthe many anglers that come here tothe Kern River Valley to fish.

The hatchery grounds include anatural history museum, which fea-tures displays of angling artifacts andlocal wildlife.

Low water conditions in the KernRiver, high air temperatures occur-ring at the Hatchery have made con-ditions not habitable for trout.Therefore, there will be no morestocking of trout this season. It is esti-mated that the activity on theHatchery grounds will resume in lateOctober. The hatchery museum isopen even though the rest of thehatchery is closed. It is open Saturdayand Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The fish hatchery is located at14400 Sierra Way, just oppositeCamp Owen, and is free to visit. Formore information, call 760-376-2846.


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