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Wednesday noonStorage, IsabellaReservoir69,542 acre-feet

2013 Reservoir peak106,783 acre-feet

Pool maximum568,075 acre-feet

Pool safety limit360,000 acre-feet

Upper KernInflow 736 cfsLower KernOutflow 378 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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Michael BatelaanCourier Newsmakers

Kern Valley HighSchool students drovehome with recognitionfrom Teens in the DriverSeat® for their efforts toprevent teen driver crash-es at the TDS program onMay 6 at school.

KVHS won the TDSCup and $1,000. This isthe second year KVHStook first place. JuniorKandee Alexander wasappointed for her secondterm to the 2014-15 TDSTeen Advisory Board andKrystal Bosmans andDestinea Jefferson wereappointed to the TDSTeen Advisory Board.Teacher Michelle Baker,was the 2014 SponStaraward recipient.

The TDS Cup is theaward given to the top

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Cpt. Sean Collins, KCFDCourier Weekend

The threat of majorwildfires is right aroundthe corner. This year weare experiencing a prettysignificant drought. Thissummer contains all ofthe ingredients for a dev-astating fire season.

However, there ishope, but it will take acooperative effort be-tween property ownersand the Kern County FireDepartment.

Here’s what you cando as a property owner tohelp increase the surviv-ability of your home andproperty in the event of awildfire: ■ First, and foremost,provide adequate defensi-ble space around your

home. A minimum of 100feet is required by law. ■ Second, make sureyour house is clearlymarked with an addressand that it is easily acces-sible to emergencyresponders. ■ Third, fireproof yourhouse. Move wood pilesand other combustiblesaway from the outside ofyour house, clean out thedebris from your rain gut-ters, cover up vent holesin your house with wirescreens to prevent embersfrom entering and plantfire resistant landscaping. ■ Fourth, be prepared.There are risks with livingin the mountains. Themore prepared we are fora wildfire, the better offand safer we will all be. ■ Fifth, when it’s time to

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TDS Program schoolseach year. Schools receivepoints for completingvarious project outreachactivities and achieving

leave, leave! You’re a lotsafer when you are not inharm’s way of a fire.

Fire crews are hard atwork every day behindthe scenes removing over-grown hazardous vegeta-tion from along roadsides,around houses and assist-ing property owners withdefensible space by pro-viding community chip-ping events.

We all know that wild-fire is a reality and it hap-pens every summer inKern County. The moreprepared we are and themore we understand thepotential of wildfires, thesafer we will all be. Thepartnership betweenproperty owners and theFire Department is themost valuable partnershipthere is.

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program goals. At theend of each year, theschool with the mostpoints in each size cate-gory is declared the win-

Brandon Hill, KCFDCourier Weekend

The Kern CountyFire Department willbe holding a WildfireAwareness Expo inLake Isabella to pro-vide the communitywith valuable infor-mation on wildfireawareness, hazardreduction and emer-gency preparedness.

On display will bewild land firefightingequipment and theopportunity to meetlocal wild land fire-fighters. There will befree hot dogs, chips,drinks and educa-tional materials forchildren. The KernCounty FireExplorers, Helicopter408, Los PadresNational Forest, thelocal CERT Team, FireSafe Council and theKern County FireHand Crew will be inattendance. SmokeyBear will be availablefor pictures.

The Expo will takeplace at Tank Park inLake Isabella from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Formore informationcontact KPIO at 661-330-0133 or email fire-info@co.kern.ca.us.

8Join in the fun & gameson the Courierpuzzle pages.

Mike Mencariniasks “What’s up,docks?”

Be fireaware

Teens in the driver’s seat for a second time

See Teens, page 12

Michael Batelaan/ Kern River CouierFront seat drivers - Kern Valley High School students are pre-sented $1,000 for taking the top award from Teens in the Driver Seatfor the second year in a row. Pictured are: KVHS student DestineeRoose, TDS Regional Director Russell Henk, Gary Charlon StateFarm representative Laura Alford, TDS advisor Stacey Tisdale,KVHS students Krystal Bosmans, Kandee Alexander, Aliza Fuller,Breanna Walker, Daniela Topete, KVHS instructor Michelle Baker,and student Destinea Jefferson.

OutInsideMichael Batelaan/ Kern River Couier

Little squirt - A young, future wildland firefighter gets his feet wet at last year’s Wildfire Awareness Expo.

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Board consists of stu-dents who are selected tobe representatives for theTDS Program, offeringguidance and leadershiprelative to the content anddirection of the program.Some duties of TAB mem-bers include providinginsight on how to engagetheir peers and sustaintheir interest in TDS,assisting in organizingprogram-oriented eventsand activities.

The SponStar awardrecognizes the teachersor sponsors who make adifference to teensthrough their work withthe TDS program.

Teens in the DriverSeat® is committed tofighting the No. 1 killer of

Tyler Stalker,USACECourier Release

The U.S. ArmyCorps of EngineersSacramento Districtreceived approval touse Isabella DamSafety ModificationProject funds torelocate the U.S.Forest Service facili-ties impacted by theproject’s construc-tion.

The Corps recog-nizes the impor-tance of makingevery effort possibleto offset theseimpacts, includingpermanent replace-ment of the USFSbuildings onPonderosa Drive(the visitor center,fire station and out-buildings) whichrequire demolitionbecause they arelocated in the areaof the new emer-gency spillway. Thelocation of thesereplacement build-ings is currentlyundergoing engi-neering and envi-ronmental analysesby the USFS andCorps. The possiblenew USFS buildinglocations (and alsoCorps buildings)will be presented tothe general publicfor review and com-ment as part of thee n v i r o n m e n t a lassessment processby December.

Construction ofnew, and/or modifi-cation of existing,recreation facilitiesto offset the effectsof the temporaryclosure of BoatLaunch 19,Engineer’s Point,the Auxiliary DamRecreation Area andthe Main DamCampground. Thestrategy for offset-ting these tempo-

More Damchangesannounced

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“It’s what the valley reads”

Regular activities

Fridays■ 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.■ 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 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.■ 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 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 p.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.■ 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.■ 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. 760-378-3695 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-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, KRVGAnews@gmail.com■ 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 .

■ FFA Mud volleyballMay 9Kern Valley FFA will be hosting a mud vol-leyball tournament at 1 p.m. at Kern ValleyHigh School farm on Saturday, May 9.

Registration for teams of five is $15. Tailgateparking is $5 and shade ringside seating is$1. Entry forms are available at the KVHSadministration office and need to be turnedin by Wednesday, May 7.

■ First Baptist Church of KernvilleGame Night, May 9Come join the fun and play board games, bein competitions, and win prizes at the First

See Calendar, page 6

Baptist Church of Kernville Game Night,starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 9. Bring asnack to share and an appetite formation at760-223-1036.

■ Aglow Friendship TeaMay 10The Aglow Friendship Tea is Saturday, May10 at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. Lunch is $7.Sonrise Espresso will be catering the sand-wiches. There will be a hat contest, too. CallMartha Kyt for more information at 760-549-3754.

■ Nuui Cunni Spring GatheringMay 10The Kern River Paiute Council is holding afund raiser at the Nuui Cunni CulturalCenter on Saturday, May 10. The Center islocated at 2600 Highway 155 between LakeIsabella and Wofford Heights at the FrenchGulch Forest Service Recreation Area.There will be raffles, Indian tacos, a silentauction and Indian demonstrations. Formore information, contact 760-549-0800.

■ KRV Fire ExpoMay 10The Lake Isabella Fire Expo will provide thecommunity with valuable information onwildfire awareness, hazard reduction, andemergency preparedness. Come see KernCounty Fire Explorers, Helicopter 408, LosPadres National Forest, the local CERTTeam, Fire Safe Council, and the KernCounty Fire Hand Crew and have a free hotdog, chips and drinks, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.at Tank Park in Lake Isabella.

■ Lakeshore Farmers MarketMay 10This 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.

■ Dinner at the EaglesMay 10Enjoy a chicken fried steak dinner at theEagles, 12251 Highway 178, Mountain Mesafrom 5 to 7 p.m. with karaoke. Call 760-379-3394 for more information.

■ South Fork Preschool SpaghettiDinner, May 10Come enjoy spaghetti and help the SouthFork Preschool from 4 to 7 p.m. in the SouthFork Elementary Cafeteria located at 6401Fay Ranch Roadin Weldon. Dinner includesspaghetti, salad and bread. There will alsobe a bake sale and raffle. For information,call the Preschool at 760-378-2570 ext. 7.

■ KRV VFW breakfastMay 11Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundayat the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall,2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald’s),Lake Isabella. For information call 760-379-3877.

■ Breakfast at the EaglesMay 11Enjoy breakfast at the Eagles, 12251Highway 178, Mountain Mesa from 9 a.m. tonoon. Call 760-379-3394 for more informa-tion.

■ Chamber Member Spotlight mixerMay 12Come enjoy the Member Spotlight Mixer onMay 12 at 5 p.m. immediately after theKernville Chamber annual meeting atRiverside One Stop Shop for a Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting Party.

■ Senator Fuller mobile officeMay 15Discuss your concerns with Senator Fuller’soffice at the Kern River Valley CountyAdministration Building from 1:30 to 3:30p.m. Call the District Office at 661-323-0443for more information.

■ Mountain Mesa Neighborhood WatchMay 15Mountain Mesa Neighborhood Watch willhold its first interest and informationalmeeting on Thursday, May 15 at 6 p.m. atthe Eagles Hall located at 12251 Highway178 in Mountain Mesa. There will be a rep-resentative from Kern County Sheriffs’crime prevention and a deputy to answer

Rod MiddleworthCourier Columnist

Motels can be areal adventure,especially whenyou get a snorernext door.

A few yearsago we stopped ata motel inWilliams, AZ. Asusual, we opted for a second floorroom. We do this because of a pre-vious encounter with a practicingdance group directly above us whenwe stayed in abottom floor roomfor a week onenight. Neveragain!

We aren’t soold that climbingup the steps witha couple of suit-cases will wear usout. And I’ve noticed that the quietis worth the effort.

That night we retired early (about10 p.m.). As we were trying tosleep, there came a sound, a rattlingfrom the wall on my side of the bed.It finally dawned on us that it wascoming from the room next door. Itwas the loudest snoring we hadever heard! It actually physicallyvibrated the wall.

We waited a bit while it kept on.Finally I banged on the wall. Thesnoring stopped and then restarted.I banged again. It stopped and thencame back even louder.

What could I do? Complain tothe management? Sure, but whatcould they do? Give us another

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11876 Sierra Way, Kernville760-223-0348Tom Hunt, Pastor

St. PetersAnglican Church

Everyone is invited to come join us Sunday at 10:00am

Thin walls and snoring

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Correct information ‘let out of the bag”With the publication of a photo in the Kern Valley Sun on April 30, the “cat"”as

“let out of the bag” just a little earlier than we had intended. So now I would like tobe sure that the community has the correct information.

Sometime between now and the end of September, I will be stepping down asthe Director of the Pregnancy Resource Center of the Kern River Valley. This didnot occur suddenly, nor has it been lightly considered. The PRC is at a point in timewhen more attention is needed than I am able to provide; I hold two part-time jobsthat each require full-time attention. For quite some time I have been watching tosee if there was someone who could step into my position and could be trained todo so before I actually leave the position. In February of this year Cathi Stoy movedup to the valley; she has been deeply involved in all of our events since we firstopened more than 5 years ago, and she expressed an interest in being moreinvolved in the PRC. The Center has been on solid footing in purpose and directionfor a long time, and it is time for new leadership to take over to move us forwardeven stronger. I will be stepping down, but after a month or two of being “absent”I will return on a volunteer basis to fill in wherever I am needed. I remain as strong-ly committed to the ministry of the PRC as ever, and I am hoping that the commu-nity will give Cathi the same support and encouragement that has been given to me.

In His service joyfully,Myrtle Pierce, Pregnancy Resource CenterLake Isabella

Fall back in love with your communityYou probably could not have picked a better time to fall back in love with your

community. The changes to business-as-usual that are being discussed now aremonumental in magnitude and universal in scope. Hang on to your hat because thewinds of change in the neighborhood are blowing at gale force.

The number of community-service organizations is being ramped up to leg-endary levels, and volunteerism is spontaneously abounding! Although our gov-ernment entities can’t seem to find solutions, they are still looking in all the wrongplaces. Meanwhile our communities, themselves, are performing self-adjustmentsthat are rapidly permitting stability to return to our economy.

These are exciting times. Our awareness and understanding of technological cul-ture are quickly becoming part of everyday conversations even by non-technicalpeople. This will eventually create a knowledgeable class of operators and stake-holders who will be willing and able to participate in the building, maintenance andmanagement of a wholly new type of society, a democracy where the rule of lawand spirit of love are honored by all segments of the community … citizenry andofficialdom alike.

Alert Connex is laying the groundwork for the application of diverse designs ofcommunications technology, low-, middle- and high-tech modernizations, in serv-ice to the people. These innovations will be providing enhanced safety, security,connectivity, fellowship opportunities and political representation. Our vision is thelocal mobilization of resources and community consensus into a system that caneventually be duplicated worldwide.

We completed our first community beautification project on April 23 at the cor-ner of Erskine Creek and Lake Isabella Blvd. immediately south of the traffic-con-trol signal. We delighted in the participation of three AC members and a strandedmotorist who helped out while he was waiting for auto parts to be delivered. Themotorist was from Colorado, and the AC members were Lori Davis, D.G. Maki andmyself.

We have 140 members on Facebook and more in the offline community!Connect with our Alert Connex Village Team, and join in the fun!John-Henry StrathmannLake Isabella

room after we explained that ourneighbor snored too loud? I thinknot.

It was decision time. I got out ofbed, went out my front door and gotthe room number of the next-doorsnorer. Then, I went back inside anddialed my neighbor’s room. Thesnoring stopped. After a pause,someone sleepily answered. I said,“This is Fire Control. It appears thata forest fire is heading toward town.Do not be alarmed. This is only awarning. Thank you for your coop-eration.” Then I hung up.

My wife said, “I can’t believe youdid that!”

My idea was toget to sleep beforemy neighbor wentfrom being reallywide awake to hissleep mode andhence into his snor-ing cycle.

It worked. I’msure we were

asleep long before my neighbor hitthe pillow (if ever).

The next morning, as we werecarrying our suitcases down to thecar, the neighbor from the adjoiningroom stopped me and asked if Iheard about a fire headed our way?“Yep,” I said, “We got a call lastnight, but I guess it passed us bywithout any evacuation. We surewere lucky!"

We walked down the stairs withstraight faces and quickly droveaway, leaving thin walls and a cham-pion snorer far behind!

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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■ 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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And take the hel-met of salvation . . .

- Ephesians 6:17

The nature of thespiritual realm issuch that whether ornot we choose toacknowledge itsexistence orendeavor to participate in the reality ofthe struggle present therein, ourchoice does nothing to affirm or denysaid existence or said struggle. Therealm of the spirit in which “Goddwells in inapproachable light,” andthe adversary of our souls “prowlsaround as a roaring lion” is equally asreal as this world in which we havelearned to function by our five senses.

The beauty of salvation therefore toevery believer in Jesus has much to dothen with our increased function andusefulness in the spiritual battle ragingall around. Whether the conflict ispersonal within our hearts and mindsas the Lordship of Jesus continues togain strength and mastery in our lives;worked out in our families as the loveof God is established to work peacewithin our experience; identified with-in the expression of the church wherewe gather in worship and community;or seen within the larger scope of theculture where history has placed us asparticipants in God’s redemptive work

on earth, the call to each and everybeliever is to participate at the level inwhich we are enabled by the work ofspiritual maturity within us.

Hear the injunction addressed to usas believers to: “Take the helmet of sal-vation.” Since the reality of spiritualconflict is real at every level, the believ-er is to enjoin the present struggleequipped with all that the Lord hasdeemed appropriate. How critical thatthe piece of protection that covers thehead be taken, for while the issues oflife may emanate from the heart, it isthe human mind where the power tochoose finds it home. Free willremains fundamental to the Lord’s sav-ing work within us, and the battle forcontrol of thought process and choicewill determine the amount of abun-dance we experience as a result of oursaving faith in Jesus Christ. If ever wefind a believer who appears to be expe-riencing an abundance of peace, joy,faith, hope etc, it would not take a longconversation with that individual tounfold the power of choice takingplace in their experience. External cir-cumstance may or may not always bein agreement with what is being expe-rienced within such a person, butchoice and a thought process reflectiveof principles found within the heart ofGod’s Word will most assuredly bepart of the bedrock of such a blessedlife.

Jack Duitsman pastors Father’s HeartFoursquare Church in Kernville.

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The helmet of salvationMessage of faith

Bible TriviaBy Wilson Casey

1. Is the book of Lystra in the Old or New Testament or neither?2. From Acts 11, Barnabas was sent to Tarsus to bring back whom?Mark, Peter, John the Baptist, Saul3. According to Proverbs, the wicked have to do “what” to sleep well?Lie, Mischief, Sin, Frown4. In Romans 12:1, what of ours should be a living sacrifice? Demons,Elders, Bodies, Children5. Who was the father of Joshua? Nun, Abraham, Aaron, Noah6. Moses died in the land of? Havilah, Moab, Shinar, Nod

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ANSWERS:1) Neither;2) Saul;3) Mischief;4) Bodies;5) Nun;6) Moab

Prayer needs answered by phoneThe Kern River Valley Prayer Rooms are pleased to offer a new Prayer Request

Phone Service. On March 1, the KRVPR opened a twenty-four hour, seven day aweek prayer request phone line to the Kern River Valley, residents. The PrayerRooms of the Kern River Valley have been serving the KRV for more than nineyears, providing a weekly in person location where anyone needing prayer couldcome and have elders from several churches pray for them as per James 5:14-15.Many testimonies of jobs being obtained to healings and other answers to prayerhave occurred. If you have a prayer need, call any time: 760-417-6161. Yourprayer request message will be prayed over by the prayer teams. If you desiredpersonal prayer, consider visiting The Prayer Rooms of the Kern River Valley, anyThursday, from 9 a.m. to noon, located at 5105 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabellaat The Community Christian Service Center. Church elders from churches in theKern River Valley will be pleased to bless you in prayer. For information, call 760-379-5100, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon.

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Mike MencariniCourier Columnist

Here we goagain, just whenthe fish werebiting reallywell, MotherNature has tostick her noseinto the equa-tion.

In the past 3 or 4 days it hasbeen a challenge if you are alight tackle fisherman. The windhas been blowing non stop, thewater and air temps have beengoing in thewrong direction,and the barome-ter thinks it’slost. To add a lit-tle salt to thewound, the riverhas been dump-ing cold waterinto the lake.

This is not amajor setback,just a bump in the road. By thetime you read my column wewill be back on track. Theweather will have changed, thespawn will continue and we allwill be happy and back to catch-ing fish.

The crappie and bass havebeen biting in spite of theweather. The winds just madecasting to the strike zone a lotharder if not impossible.

It was great to see that ourFish and Wildlife officer is outand about around the lake. Asmy friends and I were leavingour fishing hole, Mr. Mullinsstopped us and checked our

Mencarini

What’s up “docks?” Antler, Fin & Feather Report

licenses and checked our cool-ers, reminding my friends aboutnot lumping fish together. Healso did a light surface check ofbackpacks and items that mighthide fish.

Here is some good informa-tion: if you intend on breakingthe regulations on fishing orhunting, you might get awaywith it a time or two but under-stand Terry Mullins the Fishand Wildlife officer is smart andvery cagy. He will catch you.

It seems as though there is acertain group that has upset alot of fishermen with their mug-

ging of the fishlimit regulation.

In turn theyhave madeMullins aware ofthe situation. Ihave no doubthe will take careof that problem.It probablywon’t be prettyand it won’t be

cheap.Here is some good news for

those of you that have boatsand use them on Isabella Lake.All the designated boat launch-es have been upgraded withnew cables and pulls. Myunderstanding is there will beadditional equipment whenthere is water to float it. Thiswork is being done under theauspices of a $400,000 Boatsand Waterways grant.

Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and avid fisherman.For questions or comments you canreach him through the Kern RiverCourier.

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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 have no doubt he willtake care of that problem. Itprobably won’t be prettyand it won’t be cheap.

- Mencarini

ThankYou!

Another Isabella Lake Fishing Derbyhas come and gone with $5,450.00 paid

out in cash to folks who registered beforethe Early Bird cut-off, or caught tagged trout, or caught thelongest trout for adults and youth 12 and under. A$19,000.00 travel trailer was raffled off and another$1,653.00 in fishing and camping raffle prizes were award-ed. Additionally, $2,593.00 in fishing gear was given awayto youngsters registered for the derby.

Thank you to all the applicants near and far who enterthe derby regardless of lake levels or weather conditions inhope of catching "the big one". You are appreciated andwe're glad you came.

Thank you to all of the sponsors who continue to sup-port the derby with their generosity. The event would defi-nitely not be as large as it is without you.A huge thank you to over 100 volunteers who work yearround and during Derby Weekend to make this event run assmoothly as possible.

Remember, there is still one $10,000.00 trout (#454)and five $1,000.00 trout (#'s: 45, 100, 229, 370 and 425)waiting in Isabella Lake to be caught by some lucky derbyapplicants by Labor Day.

Good Fishing and Good Luck!

The Isabella Lake Fishing Derby Committee

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Bodfish Bob’s Sweet and Sour Carrots

2 lbs. carrots1 lg. onion, chopped1 lg. green pepper, chopped1 can tomato soup3/4 cup vinegar1/2 cup sugar1 T Worcestershire sauce1/2 cup salad oilsalt and pepper to taste

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1 cup hopped carrots1 cup sliced onions1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce1/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup vinegar1 T Worcestershire saucehot, cooked noodlessaltcornstarch

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Melt butter and oil in frying panover medium heat. Brown the chickenbreasts on both sides. Add the ketchupand Coca-Cola. Reduce heat to low.Cover and simmer five minutes. Adjustthe lid to leave a small section open.Continue to simmer 35 to 40 minutesuntil done. Pierce chicken with fork tosee if it is done. Juices from chickenshould be clear.

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Lucy Fry in “Vampire Academy”

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By Sam Struckhoff

Pick of the Week“Vampire Academy” (PG-

13) — At a secret Hogwarts-for-vampires located somewhere inMontana, supernaturally prettyvampire teens learn to mastertheir powers. Lissa (Lucy Fry) isspecial vampire royalty. As a“Moroi,” she gets more magicpowers -- they’re the goodwitches of vampire world. Rose(Zoey Deutch) is Lissa’s protec-tor, a Dhampir -- another type ofOK vampire. There’s troublebrewing with the evil Strogoi --that’s vampires who act morelike, ya’know ... vampires.However, most of the plotrevolves around vampire bestfriends and their choices amongthe vampire boys. Why can’t theundead just be monsters again?

“Monuments Men” (PG-13)— In the final stretch of WorldWar II, the retreating Germanarmy had orders to destroypriceless works of art beforethey could be recovered by theAllies. The Monuments Menwere an unlikely fighting forceof curators and art historianstasked with going behind enemylines to save these treasures.George Clooney, Matt Damon,Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett andJean Dujardin comprise the all-star cast.

Even with a dream-teamensemble and rich source mate-

rial, the storyline limps alongwhen it should sprint. The crewsplits up into their own subplots,united mainly by droning speech-es insisting that this is a super-meaningful mission.

“About Last Night” (R) —Two couples in modern-day LosAngeles explore the ins and outsof love, romance, lust and friend-ship -- all with a lot of comedicenergy and frank sex talk. Dannyand Bernie (handsome-manMichael Ealy and comedy live-wire Kevin Hart) are best budsplaying the field when they bothfall into iffy romances. Dannyand Debbie (Joy Bryant) are themore virtuous couple. Is it love?Is it dating? Is it true that onlyfools rush in? Classic quandaries.Bernie and Joan (Regina Hall)despise love, ridicule each othermercilessly, and yet neither onecan truly walk away.

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questions and give insight as to what theKCSO is doing, not only in our neighbor-hood, but throughout Kern County as well.Let your neighbors know.

■ FFA awards banquetMay 16The annual FFA awards banquet will start at5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16 in the Fine ArtsBuilding at Kern Valley High School. Thisevent acknowledges the hard work andachievements of students for the 2013-14academic year. It is open to the public.Contact Emily Keverline at KVHS for tickets.

■ Car show fundraiserMay 17There will be a car show fundraiserSaturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at theFirst Baptist Church, 3701 Suhre, LakeIsabella. Music, raffle, prizes, food, chil-dren’s activities will help pay for “Anna-Banana’s” leukemia treatments. To donateraffle prizes, or to register, call BuddyTeafatiller at 760-549-3855 or Tasha McIrvinat 760-549-3548.

■ Habitat restoration workdaysMay 17Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff andvolunteers for Habitat RestorationWorkdays. Bring food and water, gloves;wear long sleeves and pants, work shoes orboots. The preserve will supply the tools.Meet at 8 a.m. at the Alexander Restoration

Site on Fay Ranch Road, 1/3 mile north ofHighway 178 in Weldon. To RSVP, contactSean Rowe by email: srowe@audubon.orgor call 760-378-2531.

■ Powerhouse rideMay 17The 6th annual Powerhouse ride spon-sored by the Society of Riders is a beautifulfund-raising ride through the Kern RiverCanyon for some twisty and sweepingcurves through the Sequoia National Parkthen to the Kern River Hatchery for somelunch and prizes. Then to the Trail of 100Giants. Help send children to Camp KEEP.Register on line at powerhouseride.com.Call 661-321-9882 for more information.

■ Keysville meetingMay 17Join the continued discussion aboutWallow Rock (which is most of KeyesvilleSouth) on Saturday, May 17th at 9 a.m. inthe Kern River Valley Veterans/SeniorCenter at 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd, LakeIsabella.

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Harry P. ThalCourier Columnist

The OpenEnrollment Period isover, and millions ofAmericans now havehealth insurance.Many of these peoplepurchased their indi-vidual health plansthrough an“Exchange” like Covered California.My office stayed very busy providingpeople with explanations of the differ-ent plans and assisted them in enroll-ment. To date, we are still helpingpeople understand their plans; espe-cially those who enrolled by them-selves online and are now having diffi-culty understanding what they bought,and how to access benefits.

We have recently sent out letters tothose people who enrolled though ouroffice to make sure that the incomethey stated on their Covered Californiaapplication remains truthful. Earningscan go up or down during the courseof the year, and the total sum earned,as will be reported on the 2014 taxreturn will be the actual earnings.

As an example, Joe and Sylvia havestated and estimated that their annualhousehold income projections for 2014will be $25,000 when they applied for aplan in November, 2014. (Sylvia wasunemployed and looking for work).The monthly health insurance premi-um for both of them (ages 45 and 49) is$689. Based on their income, theyreceive a tax credit of $605 per month

which is sent to the insurance companyby the IRS making their monthly out-of-pocket expense for their healthinsurance $84, which covers them both.

In late December, Sylvia found agood job. The household income isnow projected to be $45,000 for theyear. Their monthly premium remainsthe same $689 per month, but with agreater household income, the taxcredit is now $353 per month, and thehealth insurance premium they have topay is $335 monthly.

If Joe and Sylvia do not report thechange of their income to Covered CA,they will receive the incorrect tax cred-it. Since they are receiving $605 andthey should only have received $353 intax credits, the difference is $252 permonth. As they were on the plan thefull year, they received $3,024 toomuch. This will be either deductedfrom their tax refund when they filetheir 2015 tax return, or if there is norefund due them, they will owe thisamount, plus any penalties.

Forty-nine percent of all Americansenrolled into either Covered CA ortheir state’s local exchange. Many willbe unaware of the consequences until itis too late to make adjustments. ForKern River Valley residents, my officewill gladly assist any local household toreview their plans and coverage at nocharge.

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Dave RamseyCourier Columnist

Dear Dave,What do you

think about makingbi-weekly mort-gage payments?

- Jeremiah

Dear Jeremiah,I think it’s an awe-

some idea. By doingthat, you can pay offa 30-year mortgagein about 22.8 years,on average, depending on the interestrate.

However, Iwould never paysomeone a fee toset up bi-weeklymortgage pay-ments. All you doon a bi-weeklyschedule is makehalf a paymentevery two weeks.Since there are 26 two-week periodsper year, that equals 13 whole pay-ments. It’s nothing magical, and it’snot difficult.

Go for it, Jeremiah. Get rid of thathouse payment as fast as you can.Just don’t pay extra fees to make ithappen!

-Dave

Dear Dave,I recently traded in my old truck

for a much newer one. I purchasedan extended warranty at the time,and now I feel like I was pressuredinto buying it and that it was a mis-

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Dear Laura,Cancel it, if you still can. The rea-

son you felt pressured is because youprobably were pressured by a pushysalesman. Seventy-five percent ofwhat you paid for that plan wentstraight into the dealership’s or sales-man’s pocket as commission. There’seven a chance they made more offthe extended warranty than the saleof the truck!

Extended warranties are onlyabout 12 percent actual, statisticalrisk. The other 12 to 13 percent goesto miscellaneous overhead and prof-

it. On top of that,the company thatwrote the warran-ty probably didn’tmake as much onit as the dealershipdid. It’s weird, butthat’s how a lot ofthose modelswork.

I don’t buyextended warranties, Laura. In mymind, they’re just crap. Besides, ifyou buy something and can’t affordto fix it if something goes wrong,then you couldn’t really afford thepurchase in the first place!

-Dave

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AnnouncementsCommunity

Preserve needs bird feedersAudubon’s Kern River Preserve, located in Weldon, is looking for a year-

round volunteer bird feeder and two substitute bird feeders. You’ll be help-ing native birds while enjoying the serenity of the Preserve. Duties includeda once-a-week cleaning and filling of seed feeders all year and the cleaningand refilling of hummingbird feeders part of the year (April to August). Theprocess takes from 30 to 60 minutes and requires some walking on unevenground. For information, call Birdie Foster at 760-378-1902.

CALM announces two upcoming celebrationsMothers and grandmothers will receive a 50 percent discount on admission

and will be eligible to win a CALM family membership this Sunday, May 11 atthe zoo in celebration of Mother’s Day. CALM will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Then, on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., CALM will celebrate its31st Birthday Bash. Kids 12 and under will be admitted free with a payingadult. As always, CALM members are admitted free.

Throughout the day, CALM’s animal keepers will provide wildlife presenta-tions and docents will stroll the grounds with the zoo’s ambassador animals.A variety of nature-related and civic organizations will be on hand to provideparty guests with information and give-a-ways. Back by popular demand willbe Steve Martin’s Working Wildlife bringing animals from around the worldto CALM. No birthday would be complete without a bounce house, train rides,food and beverage booths. And, make sure to visit Laurel and Acacia, CALM’snew mountain lion cubs.

For information, call 661-872-2256, or visit the website calmzoo.org. CALMis located at 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway (between Lake Ming and Hart Park).

rary impacts to recreation will be presented to the general public for reviewand comment in 2014 as part of the environmental assessment process,which will result in the determination of preferred locations and facilities byDecember.

In the near future, site visits and meetings with property owners will beconducted by Corps personnel, and the establishment of a site office at theLakeside Village Trailer Park for relocation assistance to trailer park owners.

There will also be detailed planning and design collaboration between theCorps and Caltrans, to determine the final configurations and layouts for therelocation of Highway 178 and modifications to that section of Highway 155adjacent to the raised Main Dam.

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Kern River Courier Legal NoticesIF YOU OBJECT to the granting ofthe petition, you should appear atthe hearing and state your objec-tions or file written objections withthe court before the hearing. Yourappearance may be in person or byyour attorney.IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or acontingent creditor of the deceased,you must file your claim with thecourt and mail a copy to the person-al representative appointed by thecourt within four months from thedate of first issuance of letters asprovided in section 9100 of theCalifornia Probate Code. The timefor filing claims will not expirebefore four months from the hear-ing date noticed above.YOU MAY EXAMINE the file keptby the court. If you are a personinterested in the estate, you may filewith the court a formal Request forSpecial Notice of the filing of aninventory and appraisal of estateassets or of any petition or accountas provided in section 1250 of theCalifornia Probate Code. A Requestfor Special Notice form is availablefrom the court clerk.Attorney for the Petitioner:Roger I. Stein1525 No. Norma St., Suite CRidgecrest, CA 93555(760) 446-4667 (Published: KernRiver Courier: April 25, May 2 and9, 2014)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:1-800-BOARDUP OF KERN COUN-TY (2014 - B2081), Street address ofprincipal place of business: 4415Yeager Way, Suite 200, Bakersfield,CA 93313. Mailing address of busi-ness: P.O. Box 20729, Bakersfield,CA 93390-0729. REGISTRANT:Asela Environmental, Inc., 4415Yeager Way, Suite 800, Bakersfield,CA 93313. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. 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 dateon which it was filed in the office ofthe County Clerk, except, as provid-ed 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 theresidence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing ofthis statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in violationof the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: DebraM. Watkins, President. This state-ment filed on 04/15/2014. Expires04/15/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By: E. Del Villar. Published by theKern River Courier April 25, May 2,9 and 16, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SWIFT SIGN (2014 - B2140), Streetaddress of principal place of busi-ness: 306 West Upjohn, Ridgecrest,CA 93555. Mailing address of busi-ness: 306 West Upjohn, Ridgecrest,CA 93555. REGISTRANT: CharlesWayne Savage, 306 West Upjohn,Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date thebusiness commenced: 08/23/2005.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 it wasfiled in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdi-vision (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 otherthan 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: Charles Savage.This statement filed on 04/17/2014.Expires 04/17/2019. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.Published by the Kern River CourierApril 25, May 2, 9 and 16, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:PIUTE PUMP COMPANY, INC.(2014 - B2197), Street address ofprincipal place of business: 4571Lake Isabella Boulevard, Unit 17,Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 2359,Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGIS-TRANT: PIUTE PUMP COMPANY,INC., 4571 Lake Isabella Boulevard,Unit 17, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.Date the business commenced:12/17/2009. Business is being con-ducted as a Corporation. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name

statement 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: Rosky Gonzales,Secretary. This statement filed on04/21/2014. Expires 04/21/2019.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Garcia. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 25, May 2, 9 and 16,2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:WOFFORD HEIGHTSFOURSQUARE CHURCH (2014 -B2076), DBA #2: FAITH COMMU-NITY (2014 - B2077) Street addressof principal place of business: 20West Panorama Drive, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. Mailing addressof business: P.O. Box 277, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT:International Church of theFoursquare Gospel, 1910 WestSunset Boulevard, Suite 200, LosAngeles, CA 90026. Date the busi-ness commenced: 06/01/1968.Business is being conducted as aCorporation. Notice: In accordancewith 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 CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdi-vision (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 otherthan 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: Sterling Brackett,VP Chief Operating Officer,Secretary. This statement filed on04/15/2014. Expires 04/15/2019.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M.Dominguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier May 2, 9, 16 and 23,2014.

ABANDONMENT OF USE OFFICTITIOUS BUSINESS

Fictitious Business Name beingabandoned: RIGHT AT HOME(2012- B3840) Street address ofbusiness: 5301 Office Park Drive,Suite 410, Bakersfield, CA 93309.Mailing address of Business: 5301Office Park Drive, Suite 410,Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGIS-TRANT WHO WISHES TO ABAN-DON THE BUSINESS NAME:Independence at Home, Inc., 5301Office Park Drive, Suite 410,Bakersfield, CA 93309. OriginalFBN Statement Filed on: 06/22/2012.This Statement of Abandonmentfiled on: 04/28/2014. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Bojorquez,Deputy Clerk (34993). Published bythe Kern River Courier: May 2, 9, 16and 23, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:FRATORITY GREEK WEAR (2014 -B2243), DBA #2: FRATORITY.BIZ(2014 - B2244) Street address ofprincipal place of business: 3120Patti Rose Avenue, Rosamond, CA93560. Mailing address of business:3120 Patti Rose Avenue, Rosamond,CA 93560. REGISTRANT: KennethFitzgerald Green, 3120 Patti RoseAvenue, Rosamond, CA 93560.Date the business commenced:08/01/2011. 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: Kenneth F. Green.This statement filed on 04/23/2014.Expires 04/23/2019. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:AVOID-A-DUI (2014 - B1886), DBA#2: BLOW ME (2014 - B1887), DBA#3: MAKE IT HOME (2014 - B1888),DBA #4: BLO & GO (2014 - B1889),DBA #5: DRINK SMART (2014 -B1890), DBA #6: HELP ME HOME(2014 - B1891), DBA #7: WINE-O-METER (2014 - B1892), DBA #8:WINE-ME-UP (2014 - B1893) Streetaddress of principal place of busi-ness: 4900 California Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailingaddress of business: 4900 CaliforniaAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309.REGISTRANT: BKC ENTERPRIS-ES, LLC, 4900 California Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93309. Date thebusiness commenced: 01/06/2014.Business is being conducted as aLimited Liability Company. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a)of Section 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: Timothy McGrath,CEO. This statement filed on04/04/2014. Expires 04/04/2019.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Garcia. Published by the KernRiver Courier April 18, 25, May 2and 9, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:MARX PHOTOGRAPHY (2014 -B1923), Street address of principalplace of business: 1661 BrownRoad, #39, Inyokern CA 93527.Mailing address of business: P.O.Box 1051, Injokern, CA 93527. REG-ISTRANT: Mark W. Pirtle, 1661Brown Road, #39, Inyokern CA93527. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Business isbeing conducted as an Individual.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the dateon which it was filed in the office ofthe County Clerk, except, as provid-ed 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 theresidence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing ofthis statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in violationof the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: MarkPirtle. This statement filed on04/07/2014. Expires 04/07/2019.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M.Dominguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier April 18, 25, May 2and 9, 2014.

NOTICE OF PETITION TOADMINISTER ESTATE

OF EFFIE JANE COOPERaka EFFIE J. COOPER S-1501-PB-63559To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors,contingent creditors, and personswho may otherwise be interested inthe will or estate, or both, of EFFIEJANE COOPER aka EFFIE J.COOPER.A PETITION for Probate has beenfiled by: DARILYN EFFIE KAPPELin the Superior Court of California,County of KERN.THE PETITION for Probaterequests that DARILYN EFFIE KAP-PEL be appointed as personal rep-resentative to administer the estateof the decedent.THE PETITION requests the dece-dent's will and codicils, if any, beadmitted to probate. The will andany codicils are available for exami-nation in the file kept by the Court. THE PETITION requests authorityto administer the estate under theIndependent Administration ofEstates Act. (This authority willallow the personal representative totake many actions without obtain-ing court approval. Before takingcertain very important actions,however, the personal representa-tive will be required to give notice tointerested persons unless they havewaived notice or consented to theproposed action.) The independentadministration authority will begranted unless an interested personfiles an objection to the petition andshows good cause why the courtshould not grant the authority.A HEARING on the petition will beheld on: May 29, 2014 at 9:00 A.M.in Dept. P, located at 1215 TruxtunAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

Published by the Kern River CourierMay 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:AMIKINS (2014 - B2446) Streetaddress of principal place of busi-ness: 083-252-17-00-2 (Near Edison& Sierra Vista), Wofford Heights,CA 93285. Mailing address of busi-ness: 435 Anacapa Circle, NewburyPark, CA 91320. REGISTRANT:Donald T. Brown, 435 AnacapaCircle, Newbury Park, CA 91320.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 or

Common Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Donald T. Brown.This statement filed on 05/02/2014.Expires 05/02/2019. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia.Published by the Kern River CourierMay 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2014.

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Walker and Bosmans who were bothTDS award recipients last year, are usingthe $1,000 to assist in attending theFamily, Career and Community Leadersof America National LeadershipConference in San Antonio, TX in July.This conference is attended by 1,000 stu-dents and advisors from around theUnited States. Walker and Bosmans alsohelped the Kern Valley FHA-HEROchapter win first place in “HonorChapter Award” at the FHA-HEROState Leadership Meeting in April. Theyare competing in “Chapter in Review.”Bosmans is only $400 away from meet-ing the needed funds to go to Texas, andWalker needs $700.