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Wednesday 6 p.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir59,717 acre-feet2013 Reservoir peak106,783 acre-feet

Pool maximum568,075 acre-feet

Pool safety limit360,000 acre-feet

Upper KernInflow 139 cfs*Lower KernOutflow 195 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)

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Friday low 39°Mostly clear

Saturday high 66°Sunny

Saturday low 41°Breezy

Sunday high 62°Sunny

Sunday low 38°Mostly clearNational Weather Service

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See Honored, page 12

Flat Mayor’s race hasbegun.

Each year theKernville Chamber ofCommerce holdsWhiskey Flat Days andthe pretend mayor’s raceto raise the opperatingfunds needed for theyear.

Rocky Stone, a NativeAmerican Tubatulabal

Indian, was born in Onyxin 1953 and raised in theKern River Valley andattended SouthforkElementary school inWeldon and graduatedfrom Kern Valley HighSchool.

Rocky and his wifeJudi have a very largeextended family of chil-dren and grandchildren

IsabellaDamprojectreportreleased

Kern River Valley ChamberCourier Release

They were the first toknow.

Long time Kernvilleresidents, Robert “Bob”Burkhart, and Patricia“Patsy” Henry were eachindividually told of theirselection by the KernRiver Valley Chamber ofCommerce as this year’sman and woman of theyear.

Henry, 79, is beinghonored for her volun-teer work at the NuuiCunni Native AmericanCultural Center whereshe serves as Director

and Chairwoman. Thedaughter of long-timepioneers Art and MarieMalone, Henry was bornin Bakersfield, but moved

to the Kern Valley at ayoung age, attendingboth elementary andhigh school in OldKernville. She and herSee Corps, page 12

Burkhart Henry

husband Pat traveled thewestern states, butreturned to the KernValley in 1997.

It is Henry’s volunteerwork at the CulturalCenter that was the cen-ter of her nomination. Ina letter submitted to theChamber, Bud Malonewrote, “Patsy is a speciallady to all the volunteerswho work with her on adaily basis. She isrespected by all for herleadership and knowl-edge of the NativeAmerican culture andtraditions.”

in the Kern Valley. He isemployed by Next EraEnergy Solar Plant atKramer Junction andspends his leisure timeworking at the WhiteBlanket property. He isalso an active team roper.

"Rango Rocky Stone"is campaigning for

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

“Nickel and Dime Nicole” (Nicole Kent) vs “Rango Rocky Stone” (Rocky Stone) .

CA Dept. Water ResourcesCourier Just in

As California’s dryweather pushes into thenew year, theDepartment of WaterResources announcedthat its first snow surveyof the winter found morebare ground than snow.

Manual and electronicreadings record the

snowpack’s statewidewater content at about 20percent of average forthis time of year. That is amere seven percent of theaverage April 1 measure-ment, when the snow-pack normally is at itspeak before melting intostreams and reservoirs toprovide a third of thewater used byCalifornia’s cities and

farms.“While we hope con-

ditions improve, we arefully mobilized to stream-line water transfers andtake every action possi-ble to ease the effects ofdry weather on farms,homes and businesses aswe face a possible thirdconsecutive dry year,”

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US Army CorpsCourier FYI

The U.S ArmyCorps released thefirst Isabella DamSafety ModificationProject SituationReport of 2014.

The report pro-vides an overview forthe New Year as to thedirection the U.S.Army Corps hasplanned.■ This month, theCorps’ SacramentoDistrict will conductan “Agency TechnicalReview” for the 35percent design stageof the project com-pleted to date. This isa review by nation-wide Corps technicalexperts regarding allaspects of the pro-posed construction.Following this reviewand the incorporationof its recommenda-tions, engineeringand design will con-tinue through the restof 2014 to develop a65 percent designstage set of plans andspecifications. ■ Continued develop-ment of a laboratoryscaled model of thespillways at UtahState University toconduct physical test-ing of water flowingthrough the newstructures to aid inthe engineeringdesign of the project.Physical testing(water flowingthrough the model)will begin this month. ■ Public review andcomment is tentative-ly scheduled for Julyfor the draft NationalEnvironmental PolicyAct document forproposed real estaterelocations, includingany potentiallyimpacted privatelands and the USFSand Corps’ LakeIsabella offices, main-tenance facilities andfire station. ■ In December, theU.S. Forest Service

Michael BatelaanCourier Sightings

With “Nickel andDime Nicole” countingher nickels and dimes tocome up with enough tobuy one dollar bribes and“Rango Rocky Stone”wearing a hat big enoughto fit the whole town ofKernville, the Whiskey

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Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce

Man, woman to be honored

February 14through17

Kernville mayor race begins

BellevsBull

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Mayor Events“Nickel & Dime Nicole” (Nicole Kent)@Kerville SaloonJanuary 17For a Nickel and Dime Auction, music by

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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 lossgroup, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272.■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group,Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871.■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group,Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and lunch at Eagles,open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.760-379-4112.■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and HotRods, Sierra Vista Restaurant, Weldon.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Churchgame night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030Perdue, 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. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui CunniCenter, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society,Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers squaredancing, 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. PotLuck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR HealthCenter, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112or 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 wel-come. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public.welcome. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise CoveRestaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10a.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 MobileHome Pk. 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., SeniorCenter, 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.Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7:30 a.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt.Mesa. 760-417-0199 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, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9:30 - 11:30a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556.■ 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 NarcoticsAnonymous, College Community Services, 2731Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-BodfishProperty Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella(760) 760-379-5552.■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group,Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Tue.), Fish & Game Habitat Club,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society,Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 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, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Methodist, 760-379-2556.■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God NarcoticsAnonymous, College Community Services, 2731Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commercemeeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open topublic, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle,Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd.,Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt.Mesa. 760-376-3138.■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion RidersVFW, 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, SeniorCenter, 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, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, SeniorCenter, 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 NarcoticsAnonymous, College Community Services, 2731Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Clubmeeting, Elks Lodge.■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake IsabellaLibrary. 760-379-2303.■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French GulchCampground.■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyCollaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., LakeIsabella. 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 ofthe Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, LakeIsabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673..■ 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-in5:30 p.m.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030Perdue, 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 AstronomyClub, 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,Fay Ranch Road., Weldon■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, LakeIsabella Blvd., 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 theCourier by the groups listed. Please call thephone numbers provided to check meetingtimes and location .

White Lighting, dancing and an auction ofboth men and women. Music starts at 9p.m., and the auction will be held at 10 withraffles throughout the night.

@Dave’s Sports BarJanuary 18Come and join Nickel and Dime Nicole for

chicken poop bingo: $6 per square includes1 bribe. The square with the most poopwins half the money. There will also bedrink specials and 50/50 raffles, beer pongand tons of fun.. Sponsored by SierraGateway in Kernville.

@Harry’s BarJanuary 19Join Nickel and Dime Nicole for a chili dogbarbecue, raffle, football pool and more.The barbecue is sponsored by IsabellaMarket.

“Rocky ‘Rango” (Rocky Stone) No events submitted as of press time.

Community■ Library book saleJanuary 8 - 11Friends of the Library used book sale isbeing held in the conference room at theKern River Valley Branch in Lake Isabella.Open to the public on Friday, Jan. 10 from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 11 from 9a.m. to 2 p.m.

■ First Baptist Church of KernvilleGame Night, January 10Come 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.

■ KV Broncs wrestling @ CentennialJanuary 10 and 11Varsity tournament time to be announced.

■ Lakeshore Farmers MarketJanuary 11This market is hosted by the Kern ValleyGrowers Association from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.on Saturdays. The market is at theLakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd,Wofford Heights.

■ Nuui Cunni Farmers MarketJanuary 11The Kern River Paiute Council Nuui CunniFarmers Market is held every Saturdayfrom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2600 Highway 155 inLake Isabella. For more information contact760-549-0800.

■ Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfastJanuary 12Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Sunday, Jan 12 at the Kern River ValleyVFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave.,Lake Isabella. For information call 760-379-3877.

■ Free movie matineeJanuary 12See “Seabiscui,” a story of three men: a jock-ey, a trainer and a businessman, and theundersized racehorse who took the nationfor the ride of a lifetime on Sunday, Jan. 12at 3 p.m. at Kernville United MethodistChurch, corner of Big Blue and Sirretta.

■ Friends of the Library installationJanuary 13The Friends of the Library will hold itsannual officers installation luncheon at themain library on Monday, Jan. 13 at noon.The Library is located at 7054 Lake IsabellaBlvd. Members and people who wish tobecome members are invited to attend. Forfurther information call 760-223-3449.

■ Man and Woman of the Year dinnerJanuary 13The Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce celebrates new officers andboard members and honors RobertBurkhart and Patsy Malone Henry as 2014Man and Woman of the Year at a dinner atThe Lodge at Painted Rock. For more infor-mation, call 760-379-5236

■ Houchin Blood DriveJanuary 14The Kern River Valley blood drive is at theFirst Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, fromnoon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Whendonating, bring picture ID with date ofbirth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores orsymptoms of infection and eat a meal atleast three hours prior to donating.Remember to wait one year after tattoos

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with booze and then stick thisgizmo into the side of the melon.The gizmo acts like a tiny faucetallowing me to set the watermel-on on a table and fill my glass(No price, just a website).

A really interesting ad on page87 states that by using theirmachine only four minutes a day,I can become fit, lose weight andgain strength. There was a pic-ture of this convoluted exoticbicycle looking contraption witha price tag of only $14,615. Onanother page is an offer for 25premium cigars from Havana inan aluminum box for only $29.99plus shipping. The offer of analuminum cigar case almost got

me, but then Iremembered Idon’t smoke. Onthe next threepages are ads forViagra, a portablecar seat thatblows cool air on

my fanny, prostate pills, specialshoes (size EEEEEE), an offer ofa loan of up to $10,000 withoutcollateral, and a chance to make$500 dollars a week assemblingthings (be still my heart).

There are several more pageswith everything but scienceadvertised. Now that I’ve foundthe back pages of my magazineand with all these opportunitiesfor income and exotic things tobuy, I could be busy for awhile.

Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired security man-ager for Pacific Bell, is an instructorfor the local AARP Driver SafetyProgram.

Rod MiddleworthCourier Columnist

For a numberof years, I havehad a subscrip-tion to and haveenjoyed myPopular Sciencemagazine. I havealways consid-ered it the cut-ting edge of sci-ence and enjoyed the practicalityof its use in our everyday life. Aplus is that after I have read allthe featured articles and most ofthe secondary stuff, I read theadvertisements. What a diversi-ty.

Where thethrust of themagazine is sci-ence, the adver-tisements arefor everythingbut science. Letme give you some examplesfrom a recent issue.

On page 77, there is an ad forfive minute fence stain. It saysthat in five minutes I can stain100 feet of fence with just a gar-den hose and their sprayer. Nomasking and no over spray.Wow! On page 80, a companyclaims that they will build me awebsite and domain for only$2.99 down and $4.99 a month.The ad shows a guy smiling anda picture of his website withdogs, lots of dogs all over thepage. On page 83 is an ad thatshows me how to scoop out theinside of a watermelon, fill it

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Those crazy adsThings I have noticed...

Middleworth

Sustainable ArchitectureEnergy Efficient Design, Materials and Systems

• Solar • Strawbale • Adobe • ICF’s • SIP’s •• New Construction • Additions • Remodels •

• Design-Build Service Available •

Nancy Shebesta Architect License # C27215760-549-0075 [email protected]

Water Well Pumps, Boosters,Filtration, Systems

Water Storage & Solar

Residential, Commercial,Sales, Service & Repair

Prompt Response

760-379-44224571 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella

AnnouncementsCommunity

Only big dogs need applyBasic Needs Foundation, Inc. is sponsoring 40 big dogs (must be at least 40

lbs.) to get neutered at Critters Without Litters, 661-472-6191 in Bakersfield for2014. Pet owners must live in Lake Isabella, Onyx, Ridgecrest, Weldon, WoffordHeights or Mountain Mesa (the Kern River Valley area). Limit two dogs per fam-ily because funding is limited. Email [email protected] . No phonecalls.

County Grand Jury seeks volunteer applicants Applications for the Kern County Grand Jury will be accepted from now

through April 4. The Kern County Grand Jury is made up of a group of 19 citi-zens, randomly selected from a pool of citizens who have made their interestknown. Applicants are interviewed and then nominated by the Superior CourtJudges of our County. Judges are very interested in obtaining a volunteer poolrepresentative of the ethnic and cultural diversity of all communities in ourCounty. The final selection process will be conducted in open session of courtduring the month of June.

Once selected, Grand Jurors act as an investigative body to ensure that coun-ty and city governments are efficiently operated and that public funds are effec-tively spent. The Grand Jury also hears evidence of public offences presented bythe Kern County District Attorney's Office and, where appropriate, may issuecriminal indictments. Applicants must be willing to spend approximately 20hours a week in performing these tasks.

Candidates for the Grand Jury must be Unites States citizens, at least 18 yearsof age, have a working knowledge of the English language and have resided inthe County for at least one year. Grand Jurors serve for a one year period.

If Grand Jury service is for you, you may contact Penny Petris-Hall at the KernCounty Grand Jury, 1415 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301, or telephone661-868-4797 to obtain your application for nomination. You may also downloadan application from the Grand Jury website at co.kern.ca.us/grandjury.

Friends of the Library installation luncheonThe Friends of the Library will hold its annual Officers Installation Luncheon

at the main library on Monday, Jan. 13 at noon. The Library is located at 7054Lake Isabella Blvd. Members and people who wish to become members are cor-dially invited to attend. For further information, call 760-223-3449.

Model train collection display at musemIf you have an interest in model train collections, stop by the Kern Valley

Museum in Kernville during the month of January to see the Lionel train collec-tion of Bill Salyer. It is displayed in the large cabinet in the Big Room.

Judy Wolford Deems featured Artist of the MonthEach month, at the Kern River Valley Museum, there is a new showing in the

museum’s Art Room from talented artists from the Kern River Valley. Thismonth’s exhibit is the artwork of Judy Wolford Deems. Deems has lived in theKern Valley since 1984. She has contributed to the beauty of our valley bypainting several murals on the outside of buildings. She has received numer-ous awards and commendations for her artwork at shows and fairs, but herreal joy, she says, is seeing the smiles on people’s faces when they view herwork.

Whiskey Flat parade applications being acceptedFill out your 2014 Whiskey Flat Days parade application and get it in before

Friday, Jan. 31 to avoid a $25 application fee.

Volunteers make a differenceOptimal Hospice Care is actively recruiting for new volunteers in the Kern

County area interested in making a difference in 2014. January and Februaryclasses are now forming now for our new volunteer orientation trainings. Weare looking for home and facility visitors; certified pet therapy teams for ourCarePals program; veterans for our Vet-to-Vet Volunteer program and anyother compassionate individuals willing to help us make the lives of hospicepatients and families a little brighter. For more information, call the volunteerdepartment today at 661-716-4000 or email [email protected].

EAF Program available through Salvation ArmySouthern California Edison Energy Assistance Program (known as EAF) is

available through The Salvation Army in Lake Isabella. EAF will pay up to $100toward your current unpaid Edison bill to all qualified applicants. If you are anall-electric household, the program will pay up to $200 toward a current bill.

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Valley places of worshipKernville■ Father’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, Kernville. Sunday9:30 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■ Family Life Center Foursquare Church20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service10:30 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■ Fountain of Christ Church5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella.Sunday 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thur. 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■ He Cares Fellowship16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 9:30 a.m.,Wednesday 6:30 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. & 6p.m. 760-378-4964

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Bible TriviaBy Wilson Casey

1. Is the book of Delilah in the Old or New Testament or neither?2. In Acts 8, the Ethiopian eunuch that Philip met was under what queen?

Hephzibah, Esther, Azubah, Candace3. From Psalm 23, what did the psalmist say would follow him, goodness and ... ?

Love, Mercy, Despair, Vanity4. Who, along with his men, hid in caves to avoid the wrath of Saul? Solomon,

Ezekiel, David, Job5. In John 8, “He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at ... “? Evil,

Him, Priest, Her6. From Genesis 20, who was king of Gerar? Abimelech, Ahab, Zedekiah, Josiah

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1) Neither;2) Candace;3) Mercy;4) David;5) Her;6) Abimelech

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Brethren, I do notregard myself as

having laid hold ofit yet; but one thing

I do: forgettingwhat lies behind

and reaching for-ward to what liesahead, I press on

toward the goal forthe prize of the upward call of God in

Christ Jesus. - Philippians 3:13-14

January 1 was just another day onthe page of each New Year, but itdoes represent opportunity that canbe engaged for a fresh approach tolife and the possibility of differentoutcomes.

Taking the above verse apart as amodel by which we might approachthis New Year, here are a few princi-ples to ponder:

Room for improvement - I donot regard myself as having laid holdof it yet since perfection continuallyeludes our grasp, there is the contin-ued need to be nudged towarddesire for the same. Whatever wehave experienced is not as good as itgets, and you and I can be encour-aged by the call to experience theever increasing work of the HolySpirit in us.

Grace and forgiveness - for-getting what lies behind, no matterhow badly the mark might havebeen missed this past year, we canbegin again as a result of the Lord’s

grace extended to us, and forgive-ness offered to the penitent heart.

Faith and expectancy - reach-ing forward to what lies ahead.Today is the day, and this year is theyear. How so? It is what is upon us,and the moment in which theFather’s heart desires to us to teachus faith. While yesterday has beenlived and tomorrow is but anunreachable shadow, today can betaken as a gift from God.

Disciplined persistence - Ipress on. Life is not for the faint ofheart, and discipline wears thin pret-ty fast. Be encouraged however tosense the Father’s heart of love in arelentless way through each day inthe year ahead.

Finding a bar of measure -toward the goal for the prize. Betterthan resolutions set by our finiteminds, we can be embraced by theplan of love set in motion for us. Youand I have been laid hold of by thepower of the indwelling Spirit ofGod, and this includes the power tobreak ancient bonds and experiencefreedom beyond what we think. TheNew Year is filled with such promise!

Inspired by the Word - theupward call of God in Christ Jesus.It is the Word that works faith in us,and faith is the catalyst that allowsthe Word to come to life in us. Mayour hearts be encouraged to beincreasingly in the Word of God thisNew Year. Allow 2014 to be a yearin the Word like never before!

Jack Duitsman pastors Father’s HeartFoursquare Church in Kernville.

A whole New Year

Duitsman


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Kern River Valley informationEmergencies 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 infomation■ 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

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I’m glad that2013 is history. Itwas a terribly dryyear, one of the dri-est in a long time.Unless we get somerelief in the form ofsnow and rain inthe very nearfuture, we are heading for a very chal-lenging 2014.

No, I’m not trying to be negative,just realistic. If we were to have a“normal” wet year this year, it wouldn’tdent the water inflow needed to startthe lake on the road to refilling. It mayor may not cover the amount of waterthat has already been allocated fordownstream purposes in 2014.

This is the point where things are abit cloudy for me. When the idea ofbuilding this lake was still on thedrawing board, what group oragency dropped the ball on the mini-mum storage pool? We had smartpeople who understood that most ofCentral and Southern California wassemi-arid. They also should have beenaware that we were susceptible tocontinuous years of low rainfall andsnow melt. Those in charge, in myhumble opinion, also did not figure inthe vast amount of sediment that over

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a half a century would and hasdecreased the amount of storage thelake can handle.

Mulholland had the right idea.Let’s put fishing and recreationaside, we really don’t figure in theequation anyway so we can see thatwith just snow melt and rainfall theamount of water delivered downstream at some point was going tobe more than what would be avail-able at a given time. It is going totake several, if not many, years tobring our lake back up to the pointwhen we will have excess water. If we look at it strictly as the “cashcow” that it has become, those thatown the water rights aren’t gettingtheir full potential from the lake.

In the back of my mind some-where there are a couple of ideasfloating around. How about let’sdredge the North and South Forksand sell all of that high-grade sandwhich will increase the storage ofthe lake without additional pressureon the dam. Also build a fore bay (asmaller lake before the main lakethat is used to control the flow to themain lake). Behind the air port wouldbe a great location. This fore baywould fill and hold water duringheavy flow years.

Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resi-dent and avid fisherman.

USFS moves forward with Forest Plan RevisionsThe U.S. Forest Service’s Pacific Southwest Region has released the final

assessments for the Sierra, Sequoia and Inyo National Forests, the Bio-regionalassessment, and a preliminary Need to Change document. The public is invitedto provide feedback on the Need to Change document.

The Sequoia plan revisions will be completed through developing one envi-ronmental impact statement. This single EIS will be an efficient and cost-effec-tive way to pool staff expertise. The final EIS will result in separate Record ofDecisions and Forest Plans. Forest Supervisors will remain the responsible offi-cial for making decisions on their specific forest plan.

The Forest Service is hosting public workshops to offer information about theforest plan revision process, explain the key themes of each forest plan to berevised and gather public feedback on the preliminary Need to Change. The pub-lic is welcome.

Sequoia National Forest workshopThe Sequoia National Forest workshop is Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the Double Tree

Hotel, 3100 Camino del Rio Court, Bakersfield from 5 to 9 p.m. with presenta-tions by Forest Service staff. There will be time for small group sessions to learnabout specific topics addressed in the preliminary need to change, and time tooffer feedback.

Public feedback received by Friday, Jan. 24, will be incorporated into the pub-lic workshop discussions. Feedback on the Need to Change document is mostuseful if received by Friday, Jan. 31, and may be submitted via e-mail or by hardcopy. Written feedback should be addressed to: Land Management PlanRevision, U.S. Forest Service, Ecosystem Planning Staff, 1323 Club Drive, Vallejo,CA 94592. E-mail feedback may be submitted to: [email protected] orfor the Sequoia National Forest, contact Cody Norris at 760-376-3781 or [email protected].

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Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob

Bodfish Bob’s Cheese Bacon Meatloaf

2 lbs. ground sirloin or ground round1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 large egg plus catsup to equal 1 cup1/2 cup onion, choppedsalt & pepper to taste1 to 2 T bacon pieces1/2 to 1 cup sharp cheese

In a large bowl, put the groundmeat, bread crumbs, onion, salt, pep-per, bacon and cheese. Put the eggand measure the catsup to equal onecup. Then beat this mixture togetherand pour over the other ingredientsand mix well. Put this in a large loafpan and cook at 350 degrees for 60-75 minutes. Must do this next step orit will fall apart: Tent foil over pan andrest for 15 minutes. Depending on thethickness of the slices you can get 6to 10 or more slices per pan.

Bodfish Bob’s Meatloaf w/Sweet & Sour Sauce

1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce1/4 cup brown sugar, packed1/4 cup cider vinegar1 tsp prepared mustard1 egg, slightly beaten

1 onion, minced2 stalks celery, chopped1/2 green pepper, chopped1/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs or

crushed crackers2 lbs. ground sirloin1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp black pepper

In a saucepan, mix tomato sauce,brown sugar, vinegar and mustard.Cook until sugar is dissolved. Setaside. Take onion, celery, green pep-per and one tablespoon water; put inbowl. Put Saran Wrap over them andput in microwave to soften. Combineegg with vegetables (celery, onion,green pepper), crackers, salt, blackpepper, meat and 1/2 cup tomatosauce mixture. Mix thoroughly. Shapeinto loaf. Put into baking dish andpour remaining sauce mixture overmeatloaf. Bake 350 degrees coveredfor 1 hour. Baste occasionally. Servesauce separate.

Bodfish Bob’s Crock Pot or Oven Meatloaf 2 lbs. lean ground beef2 eggs2/3 cup Quaker Oats1 pkg. dry onion soup mix1/2 cup catsup or barbecue sauce

Reserve two tablespoons catsup.Combine beef, eggs, oats, soup mixand remaining catsup. Shape into around loaf for crock pot or oblong foroven. Put into crock pot. Top withremaining catsup. Cover and cook onlow 8 to 10 hours or on high 4 to 6hours or 350 degree oven for about 1hour and 15 minutes.

Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet atwww.bodfishbob.com or email him at [email protected].

Couch Theater

Hanks is at his stoic best

Tom Hanks in “Captain Phillips”


By Sam Struckhoff

Pick of the Week“Captain Phillips” (PG-13) —

When Somali pirates hijacked anAmerican commercial ship in2009, a gripping story played outfor five days over the worldwidenews. In this dramatic retelling ofthe events, the real-life actionbecomes a powerful thrillerfuelled by bigger ideas. TomHanks stars as the titular captain,a hardworking everyman whomust face off with the pirate cap-tain (Barkhad Abdi).

Even though you know how thestory ends, director PaulGreengrass delivers forceful sus-pense on top of social commen-tary that doesn’t feel forced. TomHanks is at his stoic best, matchedonly by his foil -- the desperate,emaciated pirate captain whowears a thin mask of thunder andbravado. Out there on the ocean,both men struggle with forcesbeyond their control..

“Blue Jasmine” (PG-13) —Jasmine (Cate Blanchett) is a shinymember of the Manhattan elitewho moves into her sister’s house(and the real world) after thefinancial collapse. Jasmine’s sister,Ginger (Sally Hawkins), is down-to-earth, but suffers from a chron-ic lack of judgment with men. Still,it’s Jasmine who is truly a mess --in the same breath, she gripesabout her first-class flight fromNew York and then moans about

how penniless she is.This is easily among the best

work Woody Allen has producedin the past decade or so. Themovie cuts in flashbacks toJasmine’s old life while showingthe present-day turning point ofher moving into her sister’s work-ing-class San Francisco apartment.You’re never entirely sure whichway the story is going, who isright and who deserves sympathy..

“In a World ...” (R) — First-time writer and director Lake Bellis more than a breath of fresh air,she’s a new set of lungs for thedramatic comedy. Bell plays Carol,a voice coach for voice-overartists. Her ambition is to becomea fixture in the world of movie-trailer voices -- a tough nut tocrack, especially when the field is aboys’ club governed by her father.Bell is backed by an ensemble ofcomedic actors on their A-games(Nick Offerman, Rob Corddry, KenMarino and Tig Notaro).

and body piercings and you must be atleast 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs.

■ ‘Warm Up to a Good Book’January 14The Kernville Branch of the Kern CountyLibrary is happy to announce “Warm Up toa Good Book” story time on Tuesday, Jan.14 at 10:30 a.m.

■ KV Broncs basketball @ FrazierMountain, January 14JV Lady Broncs, at 3 p.m. and boys at 4p.m.

■ KV Broncs soccer @ Kern ValleyJanuary 14Lady Broncs vs. Frazier Mountain at 3 p.m.and boys at 5 p.m.

■ Congressman Kevin McCarthyoffice hours, January 16A field representative for CongressmanKevin McCarthy is holding office hoursThursday, Jan. 16 at the Kern CountyAdministrative office in Lake Isabella from1:30 to 2:30 p.m. He invites residents tomeet with one of his staff members if theyare having problems dealing with a federalagency or simply want to share commentson important federal legislative issues.

■ KV Broncs wrestling @ RosamondJanuary 16Broncs vs. Rosamond at 5 p.m.

■ KV Broncs soccer @ RosamondJanuary 16Lady Broncs at 3 p.m. and boys at 5 p.m. atRosamond.

■ Interactive astronomyJanuary 16On Thursday, Jan. 16 at 5:30 p.m., come to

the Kern River Valley Branch of the KernCounty Library for “An Evening With theStars,” a fun interactive astronomy nightfor all ages. Call 760-549-2083 for moreinformation.

■ New Yu-gi-oh clubJanuary 17A new Yu-gi-oh club will begin on Friday,Jan. 17 at 3:30 p.m. at the Kern River Valleybranch library. The club is open to all skilllevels and if needed, cards will be provided.Call 760-549-2083.

■ KV Broncs basketball @ KernValleyJanuary 17Lady Broncs vs. Rosamond at 3 p.m. andboys at 4 p.m.

■ KV Broncs basketball @ BishopJanuary 18Lady Broncs at 3 p.m.

■ KV Broncs basketball @ KernValleyJanuary 21Lady Broncs vs. California City at 3 p.m.and boys at 4 p.m.

■ KV Broncs soccer @ California CityJanuary 21Lady Broncs at 3 p.m. and boys at 5 p.m.

To include your event in our free CourierCalendar, send the information to us by e-mail or in person. Submissions must bereceived on Tuesday by 1 p.m. to make eachFriday’s issue. Events must be open to thepublic and if there is any cost, it must be list-ed. Items submitted may be shortened.Listings are printed in chronological orderby event date and space available.Submitted items deemed as business adver-tising will not be accepted. Some eventinformation gathered from the chambers ofcommerce, KRVR or www.kernvalley.com.

Calendar, Continued from page 2

Bellesof the Ball -Beautiful KernValley womendressed in theirWhiskey Flatfinery at therecent kick offdinner.

Michael BatelaanKern RiverCourier

Mayor, Continued from page 1

Whiskey Flat Mayor selling bribes tosupport two organizations that repre-sent the rich heritage of the Kern Valley.

The first is the Tubatulabal tribe. TheTubatulabal Indians are the originalinhabitants of this beautiful valley andhave been working diligently for yearsto preserve their language and culture,along with obtaining national recogni-tion for their tribe.

The second is the Kern Valley 4H Clubwhich is lead by many hardworking vol-unteers including retired Kern ValleyHigh School agricultural teacher GeraldWenstrand. The dedication of 4Hinsures that our storied agricultural pastis alive and well in the hearts and mindsof our Valley youth.

Rango Rocky Stone says that "Everytown needs a hero, and every storydeserves a happy ending."

Nicole "Nickel and Dime Nicole"Kent's family moved here when she wasseven years old and she attendedSouthfork Elementary, WallaceElementary and Junior High. She beganplaying saxophone at the age of nineand was the youngest member to everjoin the Kern Valley Orchestra at age 12.At Kern Valley High School and played

on the tennis team, took part inAcademic Decathlon and was a memberof FHA-HERO. In her senior year, thefamily moved to Oregon and Nicoleplayed in an award winning marchingband.

Nicole got her first job at age 14washing dishes at Frank's Diner andsoon became a waitress. She worked atFrank's until he took over Nelda's whereshe followed. After high school Nicolemoved back to her "home town," theKern Valley and worked at the SuperiorCourt in Lake Isabella and Frank's Diner.She now is a banker at Alta One FCU.

Nicole is in the band White Lightningthat plays at the Kernville Saloon.Playing in the band is her favorite thingto do because she shares her love formusic with her two favorite guys, herdad James on the drums and herboyfriend, Peter on the bass. The band islike a big family.

Nickel and Dime Nicole is sellingbribes to support the gazebo in CirclePark and for the Kern Valley chapter ofSmall Miracles that helps parents in thestruggle when they deal with cancer intheir children. Small MiraclesFoundation accumulates the resourcesto assist families meet their daily chal-lenges.


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Richard is inshock! He just hadan increase in hismonthly healthinsurance premiumwhich doubled fromwhat he had beenpaying. He directedhis anger towardsthe insurance company. I re-directedthe anger to the cause of the increase;the White House and Congress.

When President Obama told theAmerican people in 2010 they couldkeep their insurance and doctors, hewas referring to the policies that werein force at that time.

With the constant rise in cost ofhealth care, and the mirror increase inthe cost of health insurance, manypeople either downgraded their poli-cies to a higher deductible, or pur-chased a plan with fewer benefits tocontrol the monthly cost. Many ofthese changes changed the policyenough for it to lose its “grandfa-thered” status.

The new law focused coverage onbenefits. While called the “AffordableCare Act,” the plans are very rich inbenefits. The bottom line: it costsmore.

Richard’s insurance company hadsent him notice of the fact his planwas ending January 1. The insurancecompany advised him that if he didn’tmake a change on his own, theywould issue a new policy trying tomatch his current plan’s benefits as

close as possible. They were match-ing benefits, not monthly premiums.

So, if the benefits were beingmatched as closely as possible, whythe increase in cost? It was the mul-titude of benefits mandated in thelaw. These “free” benefits have acost, reflected in the monthly premi-um.

Richard’s old plan had a “familyrate” which covered his spouse andthe four children. Under the newrules, each person is rated separate-ly. Previously, if Richard’s wife was10 years younger than he, the rateswould have been based on theyounger spouse’s age. Not so now.

What can Richard do about it?He can look into other plans, fromhis current company as well as theother companies doing business inhis community. There are substantialtax credits and other benefits forworking people who have individualpolicies. With all the options,

Richard doesn’t have to navigateit alone. There are three healthinsurance agents in the Kern RiverValley certified to assist in the deci-sion and selection process. There isno direct charge for their services, asthey are paid by the insurance plans.Your cost remains the same with orwithout their help. Independentagents work with many of the plans.Personally, I work with them all.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurancebroker in California (0621106) Thal is onthe National Assoc. of HealthUnderwriters Medicare Advisory Board.He may be reached at 760-376-2100, har-rythal@aol. com or www.harrythal.com.

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Maybe not so affordableHealth Insurance Matters

The power of pet therapy isthought to be stronger than any med-ication, not only for people goingthrough tough times or in poorhealth, but also for the elderly as well.Proven to increase mental alertness,build self-esteem, and decrease loneli-ness, pets can provide a warm and ful-filling relationships.

“Pet ownership for older peoplecan be very beneficial by giving themsomething to love and care for, as wellas a companion in the home, especial-ly if they live alone,” said Dr. SonnyPresnal, director of the StevensonCompanion Animal Life-Care Centerat the Texas A&M College ofVeterinary Medicine. “I don't believethere are any appreciable risks, pro-viding that good decisions are made inthe choice of a pet for older people.”

Having the responsibility of caringfor a pet can be a healthy situation formost elderly people. Sometimes, a petcan be the only reason that he or shefeels a need to get up in the morning;it provides them with a sense of pur-pose. In addition, there are manystudies that attribute pet ownership torelieving stress, lowering blood pres-sure and cholesterol levels, and bet-

tering mental health.Not only do pets help the elderly

overcome various health ailments, butalso they can significantly decreasetheir owners’ sense of loneliness. Petscan often lead to new friendships andcan provide beneficial social interac-tions that elderly may not have other-wise had the chance to experience.

When choosing a pet, you must takeinto consideration the limitations of theelderly person’s physical and mentalhealth. A large, active dog may not besuitable for older people.

A young puppy or kitten may not bea suitable choice either, due to theirhigh maintenance requirements. Anolder dog or cat that has matured pasttheir ball of energy phase can be a per-fect companion. Not only does adopt-ing an older pet benefit their owner,but may save the pet from euthanasia.

It is proven that animals can helpenrich the lives of their owners bothphysically and emotionally, and thiscan be especially true for the elderly.The right pet can provide them with asense of purpose, nonjudgmentalacceptance and companionship thatboth animals and humans need to stayhappy.

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Mick Gleason,Kern County First

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Connie Conwayand Ken Mettler

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Pets: A Perfect Companion for seniors

Keep the emergency fund where?Dave Says

Dave RamseyCourier Columnist

Dear Dave,Is it better to

keep your emer-gency fund in acertificate ofdeposit or a moneymarket account?

Tiffany

Dear Tiffany,Right now, a short-term certificate

of deposit (CD) pays about the sameas a money market account. Theproblem is you're only going to makeabout 1 percent with either one. Thegood thing about a money market,though, is that there are no earlywithdrawal fees attached.

In my mind, an emergency fundisn't there for the purpose of makingmoney. It needs to just sit safe andsound until it's needed. It should alsobe in a program where it's easilyaccessible and there are no stupidfees or penalties for simply usingyour own money.

So, yeah, savings interest ratesright now are aggravating. But youdon't have 3- or 4-percent-home-mortgage world without a 1-percentCD world. They kind of go together.Just remember that interest ratesaren't the end game when it comes toyour emergency fund. You want threeto six months of expenses just sittingthere, waiting for life to happen.

Trust me, it will!-Dave

Ramsey

American Veterinary Medical AssociationCourier Extra

The American Veterinary MedicalAssociation reminds pet owners that ifyou’re planning to make a New Year’sresolution for 2014 to lose weight thatyou should include your pet in your plansfor a healthier life.

It’s estimated that between 25 and 40percent of dogs and cats and 31 percentof people in this country are overweight.Studies have found that other domesti-cated animals, including horses, are alsoprone to obesity.

“Taking a dog for a walk is healthy forboth the dog and the dog’s owner. Thecompanionship of a pet provides us withan extra incentive, and inspiration, to getout and work out,” said Dr. Clark K.Fobian, president of the AVMA. “Just likehumans, overweight dogs and cats aremore likely to get a number of diseasesand health problems, including diabetes,heart disease, skin conditions, liver dis-ease and joint problems. So putting your-self and your pet on a diet and exerciseregimen will result in improved health for2014 and perhaps a longer life for bothyou and your pet. AVMA’s pet weight-loss tips:■ A visit to your veterinarian is the bestway to determine if your pet is over-weight, but there are things to look for todetermine if you should make an immedi-ate appointment for a puppy or kitty

weigh in. A dog should have a discerniblewaist without fat deposits, and ribsshould be easy to feel while stroking adog. In cats, if there is any rounding of theabdomen or bulging in the back, limbs,neck or face, you’ve got a fat cat.■ Feed your pets at least twice a day, andkeep track of how much they eat (yourveterinarian may ask). If the pet hasn’t fin-ished their food after about 20 minutes,take the bowl away to discourageovereating.■ Monitor the number and size of thetreats you give. A large dog treat can bemore than 100 calories, while a small treathas as little as 10 calories. If you can’t helpbut repeatedly treat your beloved petbreak the snacks in half to cut the calories.■ Talk to your veterinarian about the bestweight reduction plan for your over-weight pet.■ To exercise a cat, engage them with afeather, string or laser pointer, and try toget them running after a toy as they swatat it. To exercise a dog, consider agilitytraining, play time with other dogs, andchasing a ball or Frisbee. There is no bet-ter exercise for dogs, horses and humansthan a brisk walk.■ Finally, if your pet is a little on thepudgy side, and you think it might benefitfrom an increased exercise regimen, see aveterinarian first. No exercise programshould begin without a checkup.

For more information on pet health,visit avma.org.

Make a healthy New Year’s resolution

…for your pets

Dear Dave,Do you think I should consider

switching from my traditional TSP(Thrift Savings Plan) to a RothTSP?

JeremyDear Jeremy,

If I've got a choice, I'm going withthe Roth TSP. Now, if you're startingout really late with your saving andinvesting, the math might work outeither way. But in most cases, whenyou've got several years ahead ofyou, a Roth TSP, or even a Roth IRAor Roth 401(k) where your moneygrows tax free, is a much betterchoice.

Remember, unless you've waiteduntil you're in your sixties, the vastmajority of the money in the accountwill be growth. Ten percent or lesswill be the money you actually putinto the account. This tax-free growthis what makes the Roth TSP an excel-lent choice.

In other words, if you've got $1million in your current investment,and $900,000 is growth, you'll gettaxed on that portion. That wouldamount to around $300,000. If yourmoney is in a Roth, there are notaxes. You just saved $300,000 out ofevery $1 million. Not a bad deal, is it?

-Dave

Dave Ramsey is a personal moneymanagement expert, national radiopersonality and the author of threeNew York Times bestsellers. He offersfinancial advice as host of a nationallysyndicated radio program, “The DaveRamsey Show.” For more financialhelp visit daveramsey.com.

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STATEMENTFictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: WHISKEY FLAT ANTIQUES,(2013 - B7053). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 13 BigBlue Road, Kernville, CA 93238.Mailing address of business: P.O.Box 3028, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.REGISTRANT: ALL VALLEYSATELLITES, LLC, 6424 A LakeIsabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella,CA 93240. Date the businesscommenced: 12/01/2013. Businessis being conducted as a LimitedLiability Company. 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 ofthe County Clerk, except, as pro-vided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a changein the residence address of a regis-tered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The fil-ing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in vio-lation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code).Signed: Diane Wilson, CEO. Thisstatement filed on 12/11/2013.Expires 12/11/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar.Published by the Kern RiverCourier December 20 and 27, 2013,January 3 and 10, 2014.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. 13-2275 - APN:

252-320-21, 252-320-31YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST DATED 10-11-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKEACTION TO PROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD ATA PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEEDAN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULDCONTACT A LAWYER. On January 22, 2014 at 12:00 pm,Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., aCalifornia Corporation as dulyappointed Trustee under and pur-suant to the Deed of Trust record-ed 11/14/2007, as Inst. No.0207228477 of Official Records inthe office of the County Recorderof Kern County, State of California,Executed by Nelson J. Brazeau, amarried man as his sole and sepa-rate property, WILL SELL AT PUB-LIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHESTBIDDER FOR CASH (payable attime of sale in lawful money of theUnited States) at: Outside the mainentrance to the Wanda KirkLibrary, 3611 Rosamond Blvd.,Rosamond, CA 93560. AllCASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BEMADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCEDRECONVEYANCE, INC. Allrights, title and interest conveyedto and now held by it under saidDeed of Trust in the property situ-ated in said County and State. Thestreet address and other commondesignation, if any, of the realproperty described above is pur-ported to be: 4687 Stetson Avenue,Rosamond, CA 93560 and 4699Stetson Avenue, Rosamond, CA93560. The undersigned Trusteedisclaims any liability for anyincorrectness of the street addressand other common designation, ifany, shown herein. Said Sale willbe made, but without covenant orwarranty, express or implied,regarding title, possession, orencumbrances, to pay the remain-ing principal sum of the note(s)secured by said Deed of Trust, withinterest thereon, as provided insaid note(s), advances, if any,under the terms of said Deed ofTrust, fees, charges and expensesof the Trustee and of the trusts cre-ated by said Deed of Trust. Thetotal amount of the unpaid balanceof the obligation secured by theproperty to be sold and reasonableestimated cost, expenses andadvances at the time of the initialpublication of the Notice of Sale is$167,578.46. The beneficiaryunder said Deed of Trust hereto-fore executed and delivered to theundersigned a written Declarationof Default and Demand for Sale,and a written Notice of Default andElection to Sell. The undersignedcaused said Notice of Default andElection to Sell to be recorded inthe county where the real propertyis located. Date: December 20,2013. Advanced Reconveyance,Inc., As Trustee, 43545 17th StreetW., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA 93534,661-945-5525, Vickie Durham,Trustee Sale Officer

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID-DERS: If you are considering bid-ding on this property lien, youshould understand that there arerisks involved in bidding at atrustee auction. You will be bid-ding on a lien, not on the propertyitself. Placing the highest bid at atrustee auction does not automati-cally entitle you to free and clearownership of the property. Youshould also be aware that the lienbeing auctioned off may be a jun-

ior lien. If you are the highest bid-der at the auction, you are or maybe responsible for paying off allliens senior to the lien being auc-tioned off, before you can receiveclear title to the property. You areencouraged to investigate the exis-tence, priority and size of out-standing liens that may exist onthis property by contacting thecounty recorder's office or a titleinsurance company, either ofwhich may charge you a fee forthis information. If you consulteither of these resources, youshould be aware that the samelender may hold more than onemortgage or deed of trust on theproperty. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:The sale date shown on the noticeof sale may be postponed one ormore times by the mortgages, ben-eficiary, trustee, or a court, pur-suant to Section 2924g of theCalifornia Civil Code. The lawrequires that information abouttrustee sale postponements bemade available to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to those notpresent at the sale. If you wish tolearn whether your sale date hasbeen postponed, and, if applicable,the rescheduled time and date forthe sale of this property, you maycall 661-945-5525 using the filenumber 13-2275. Informationabout postponements that are veryshort in duration or that occurclose to the scheduled sale may notimmediately be reflected in thetelephone information or on theinternet web site. The best way toverify the postponement informa-tion is to attend the scheduled sale.(Published by the Kern RiverCourier December 27, 2013,January 3 and 10, 2014)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: BODFISH CREEK GOURD &GLASS DESIGNS, (2013 - B7121).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 5 Jordan Road, Bodfish,CA 93205. Mailing address ofbusiness: P.O. Box 162, Bodfish,CA 93205. REGISTRANT:Michael Noel Yancey, 5 JordanRoad, Bodfish, CA 93205. Datethe 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 ofthe County Clerk, except, as pro-vided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a changein the residence address of a regis-tered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The fil-ing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in vio-lation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code).Signed: Michael N. Yancey. Thisstatement filed on 12/17/2013.Expires 12/17/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar.Published by the Kern RiverCourier January 3, 10, 17 and 24,2014.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: THE FENCE POST (2013 -B7210), DBA#2: THE FENCEPOST COUNTRY READER (2013 -B7211). Street address of principalplace of business: 14287 CalienteBodfish Road, Caliente, CA 93518. Mailing address of business: 14287Caliente Bodfish Road, Caliente,CA 93518. REGISTRANTS: MarkMutz, 300 Breckinridge Avenue,Caliente, CA 93518-4838 andDorothy Mutz, 300 BreckinridgeAvenue, Caliente, CA 93518-4838.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Business is being con-ducted as a Married Couple.Notice: In accordance with subdi-vision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the factsset forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address ofa registered owner. A newFictitious 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: Mark T. Mutz. Thisstatement filed on 12/23/2013.Expires 12/23/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia.Published by the Kern RiverCourier January 3, 10, 17 and 24,2014.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: M & D RANCH (2013 - B7208),DBA#2: M & D FARMS (2013 -B7209). Street address of principalplace of business: 14287 CalienteBodfish Road, Caliente, CA 93518.Mailing address of business: 14287Caliente Bodfish Road, Caliente,CA 93518. REGISTRANTS: MarkMutz, 300 Breckinridge Avenue,Caliente, CA 93518-4838 andDorothy Mutz, 300 BreckinridgeAvenue, Caliente, CA 93518-4838.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Business is being con-ducted as a Married Couple.Notice: In accordance with subdi-vision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the factsset forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address ofa registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorizethe use in this State of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation of therights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: Mark T.Mutz. This statement filed on12/23/2013. Expires 12/23/2018.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Garcia. Published by the KernRiver Courier January 3, 10, 17and 24, 2014.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: A & J WHOLESALE (2013 -B7071). Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 6500White Lane, Suite 47, Bakersfield,CA 93309. Mailing address ofbusiness: 6500 White Lane, Suite47, Bakersfield, CA 93309. REG-ISTRANT: Bassam Massoudi, 6500White Lane, Suite 47, Bakersfield,CA 93309. Date the businesscommenced: 11/21/2005.Business is being conducted as anIndividual. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which itwas filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as providedin subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a changein the residence address of a reg-istered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The fil-ing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in thisState of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411et seq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Bassam Massoudi.This statement filed on12/12/2013. Expires 12/12/2018.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Bojorquez. Published by theKern River Courier January 3, 10,17 and 24, 2014.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: COOMBS SPORT & FITNESS(2013 - B7147), DBA#2: CSF(2013 - B7148). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 6610Downing Avenue, Bakersfield,CA 93308. Mailing address ofbusiness: 6610 Downing Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGIS-TRANT: Andrew Scott Coombs,10205 Polo Saddle Drive,Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.Business is being conducted as anIndividual. Notice: In accor-dance 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 ofthe County Clerk, except, as pro-vided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A newFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code).Signed: Andrew Coombs. Thisstatement filed on 12/18/2013.Expires 12/18/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. DelVillar.Published by the Kern RiverCourier January 10, 17, 24 and 31,2014.

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The EAF program is available to all qualified persons every 12 months andone day. If you need assistance, you are encouraged to call The Salvation Armyat 760-379-4600 for additional information. You will need to bring with youan unpaid Edison bill in your name and 30 day current proof of all householdincome. Applicants may apply any Tuesday or Wednesday at The SalvationArmy office at 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Subject to funds available.

Tubatulabal tribe scrapbooking and cultural artCome to the Tubatulabal tribe office at 12600 Mountain Mesa Road every

Tuesday and Friday for scrapbooking and cultural art. You can join the work-shop or just bring what you want to work on. There are supplies available fromthe fully supplied craft room. The cost is $5 per event and a small fee for someof materials. Call 760-379-4590 for more information.

Mojave Air and Space Port to host conferenceMojave Air and Space Port, birthplace of private sector leaps in aerospace

technology, will be the site for the Southern California high desert and moun-tain region’s largest economic conference on Friday, Feb. 21 at the fairgroundsin nearby Lancaster.

Mojave Air and Space Port rose to worldwide attention with the non-stop,un-refueled around-the-world flight of Voyager, designed, built and flown bynow legendary Mojave-based Scaled Composites. The company, one of morethan 45 Air and Space Port tenants, went on to achieve the first private sectormanned space flight with SpaceShip I, and airport neighbor Virgin Galactic,continues to expand civilian space flight with SpaceShip II.

The day-long Antelope Valley Business Outlook Conference will include aregional economic forecast and presentations by leaders in business, industry,military, technology, education and government,.

For additional details and ticket information call the Antelope Valley Boardof Trade’s Palmdale office at 661-947-9033, or visit the website at avbot.org.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: CARCO FAMILY PARTNER-SHIP (2013 - B7109). Streetaddress of principal place of busi-ness: 5555 Business Park South,Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93309.Mailing address of business: 5555Business Park South, Suite 200,Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGIS-TRANTS: Douglas F. Carter, 5555Business Park South, Suite 200,Bakersfield, CA 93309, Kenneth P.Carter, 9101 Camino Media,Bakersfield, CA 93311 and KarenD. Campbell, 5013 FruitvaleAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308.

Date the business commenced:07/21/2011. Business is beingconducted as a GeneralPartnership. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires atthe end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, whereit expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than achange in the residence addressof a registered owner. A new

Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code).Signed: Douglas F. Carter. Thisstatement filed on 12/18/2013.Expires 12/18/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E.DelVillar. Published by the KernRiver Courier January 10, 17, 24and 31, 2014.


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Man of the Year, Bob Burkhart, hasfamily roots in the Kern Valley goingback 100 years. Born in Palmdale, heand his family started the KennedyMeadows Pack Station, which theyoperated from 1954 to 1989. Kern Valleybecame the family’s permanent home in1963, the same year Burkhart joined theNavy. During his 27 years in the Navy,he was in 89 countries and served threetours of duty in Vietnam, and wasinjured during his last tour of duty.

In her letter of nomination to the KRVChamber, Jeanette Rogers-Ericksonwrote that as membership in the OddFellows started to decline, ”Bob, withthe help of one or two others, kept theLodge open to many,many smaller char-itable groups and organizations. Formany of these events, Bob has steppedin to help acting as chief cook and bottlewasher and a one-man clean-up crew.He is an everyday ordinary man whogoes about his day still trying to serveothers.”

The Man and Woman of the Yeardinner is Monday, Jan. 13 starting at5:30 p.m. at The Lodge at Painted Rock.A $40 ticket gives you your choice ofprime rib, chicken or salmon. Ticketswere still available at press time withFriday, Jan. 10 being the last day toaquire them. You may call the Chamberat 760-379-5236.

said DWR director Mark Cowin. “Andevery Californian can help by makingwater conservation a daily habit.”

The readings now and in 2012 arethe driest on record. Electronicreadings in the central Sierrashow 21 percent of normalfor the date and eight per-cent of the April 1average. The num-bers for the south-ern Sierra are 30percent of aver-age for the dateand 10 percent ofthe April 1 average.

In addition to thesparse snowpack, manyareas of California endedcalendar year 2013 with thelowest rainfall amounts onrecord. Normally one of California’swettest spots with an average annualrainfall of nearly 100 inches, GasquetRanger Station in Del Norte Countyended the year with only 43.46 inches.Sacramento, which normally getsabout 18 inches, ended up with 5.74inches of precipitation. And downtownLos Angeles, which since 1906 hasaveraged 14.74 inches of rain, endedthe year with 3.4 inches, beating theprevious low of 4.08 inches recorded in1953.

DWR and cooperating agencies con-duct manual snow surveys around thefirst of the month from January to May.DWR currently estimates it will be ableto deliver only five percent of the slight-ly more than four million acre-feet ofState Water Project water requested forcalendar year 2014 by the 29 publicagencies that collectively supply morethan 25 million Californians and nearlya million acres of irrigated farmland. Itis hoped the initial five percent deliveryestimate - tied with calendar year 2010for the lowest initial allocation ever --

will increase as winter storms develop.The initial 2010 delivery estimate, madeon the heels of the 2007-2009 drought,was eventually increased to 50 percent

as winter storms developed.The final SWP alloca-

tion for calendar year2013 was 35 percentof the slightly morethan four million acre-feet requested. In2012, the final alloca-tion was 65 percent. Itwas 80 percent in

2011. The final allocationwas 50 percent in 2010, 40

percent in 2009, 35 percent in2008 and 60 percent in 2007.The last 100 percent allocation- difficult to achieve even inwet years because of Delta

pumping restrictions to protectthreatened and endangered fish.

DWR weather watchers note that it’searly in the season and this winter couldstill turn out wet. The concern, however,is that irrigation-dependent SanJoaquin Valley farms and some otherareas will be hard hit if we have anoth-er dry year without the cushion ofreservoir storage that we had in calen-dar year 2013 due to the storms in late2012 before California began slidingtoward drought.

The continuing dry weather prompt-ed Cowin, on Dec. 13, to mobilize DWR’sdrought management team “to offsetpotentially devastating impacts to citizenhealth, well-being and our economy.”Governor Jerry Brown has united DWRand other agencies in an InteragencyDrought Task Force.

DWR and other agencies will stream-line transfers of water from areas of rel-ative abundance to areas of critical need,monitor water supply impacts in smallrural communities whose groundwatersources are stressed by prolonged dryconditions, and take other steps to miti-gate the effects of dry weather.

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and the Bureau of LandManagement provided commentson the preliminary draft RecreationReport (formerly known as theRecreation Plan). The report hasbeen revised to incorporate agencycomments and an internal (Corps)quality control review is underway.The draft Recreation Report isexpected to be posted on the Corps’Isabella website in February. ■ Following completion of the draftRecreation Report, the Corps willbegin evaluation of recreation meas-ures and alternatives, and produce adraft Environmental Assessment(EA) for public review and commentwhich is anticipated near the end ofsummer 2014. ■ The Corps will brief the water dis-tricts this month regarding the sta-tus of the project.

As of Jan. 6,the pool resides at59,949 acre-ft, an elevation of2535.30 feet (IPD) or 2539.06 (NAVD88) which is 17 percent of therestricted pool. As part of our inter-im risk reduction measures, IsabellaLake has a restricted elevation of2585.5 feet (361,250 acre feet).Current Lake Status can be viewedat 130.165.21.224/fcgi-bin/hourly.py? report=isb

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