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Wednesday 6 p.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir46,665 acre-feet

2014 Reservoir peak80,737 acre-feet

Pool maximum568,075 acre-feet

Pool safety limit360,000 acre-feet

Upper KernInflow 246 cfsLower KernOutflow 175 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped)

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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 high 77°Warm and sunny

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Michael BatelaanCourier Sightings

In case you didn’talready know, there’san honorary mayor’srace going on.

Man Trackin' Jamiand her sidekickWhitewater Shawnhave been out hunt-ing down buyers forone dollar bribes, andthe Keeper Brothers,Jelly Belly Joel andRockin' Rex pickingthrough trash to findsome, the WhiskeyFlat Mayor's race is infull swing.

Each year theKernville Chamber ofCommerce holdsWhiskey Flat Daysand to raise the oper-ating funds neededfor the year and sup-port local charities.

In 1991, theKernville Chamberwas having troublegetting Whiskey FlatMayor candidates.Then Chamber presi-dent, Lanny Borthickgot the idea of split-ting profits with char-itable organizations.The group then agreedon a 60/40 split, 60 percent going to theChamber.

"That 60 percentpromotes local busi-ness, tourism, andkeeps the visitorscoming," said CherylBorthick, the currentKernville ChamberPresident. So whenyou see a candidatearound town, be sureand buy a bribe!

Mayors Race

Speechify’npoliticin’bribe’nand othergoin’s-on

Friday, February 13, 2015 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 12 No. 3

WhiskeyFlat DaysThis WeekendFebruary13through16

Michael Batelaan Courier Feature

Those attending theWhiskey Flat Daze Rodeothis weekend will have aspecial guest droppingin, literally! ParachutistKent Lane will be open-ing the rodeo both dayswhen he drops from theskies over Kernville sail-ing into the John E.McNalley Rodeo groundswaving a giant AmericanFlag.

Lane's jump will be afirst for the KernvilleRodeo kicking off theevent. The world champi-on skydiver his beenlanding at rodeos foryears. "I'm very proud todo it because I am actual-ly a patriotic person"

See Camps,page 12

See Weekendpage 12

Michael BatelaanCourier Just in

Visitors will be setto stike it rich this year- gold mining historythat is - with a visit tothe Whiskey FlatEncampment.

New to the 1860smining camp this yearis the Randall Minewhere, gold paning,sluse box use and pitshaft mining can beexperianced.

The encampmentcontinues to growwith new tent camps,structures, displays,demonstrations andand more than 100 re-enactors.

“This year’s camppromises again to be avery unique, histori-

Bryan Tebow/Special to the Courier

Historic entry - Everyone loves a Whiskey Flat Days parade. Parade begins 11 a.m. on Saturday.

Michael BatelaanCourier Top Story

There is so much to doand see during WhiskeyFlat Days weekendFebruary 14 throuth 17.

Beginning as a cele-bration of the 1860-64Gold Rush, usingKernville’s original name,“Whiskey Flat,” thePresidents’ Day weekendevent has become anannual tradition formany and a new discov-ery for others.

This is the 58th annualWhiskey Flat Days andthe theme is “FearlessFighting BucketBragade” in honor of ourour local firefightingagencies.

In 1957, the Kernville

Business Assoc. (precur-sor to the KernvilleChamber of Commerce)began Whiskey FlatDays, held eachPresidents’ Day weekendin February.

Take a step back intime and celebrate life inthe 1800s. This old fash-ioned, western-style fes-tival includes a parade,gunfighters, carnival,music, vendors and acowboy and NativeAmerican encampment. ■ Information

Pick-up a Whiskey FlatClaim Jumper for a fullschedule of events, mapand guide to these parts,including locations andtimes, where to go andwhat to see. The infor-mation booth at

Kernville Road andTobias has the latestupdates available.■ WFD Parade

Saturday is the day ofthe big parade. Be sureto find your spot beforethe whole town comesout to see this year’sparade at 11 a.m. inKernville.■ Golden Gulch

Every day of WhiskeyFlat weekend spend theday, strolling around the160 plus vendors’, artsand crafts, merchandiseand food booths in CirclePark, Riverside Park andalong Frontage Road. ■ Contests

Be sure to check in at

WhiskeyFlat Daysare hereagain!A wild westweekend ofbribin’, bouncin’,dancin’, jumpin’,rockin’, drama,carnival ridin’,shoppin’, cookin’,eatin’, gun fight-in’ and buckin’good times

Visitorsto strikeit rich inhistory

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

Fire in the hole! -Randall Mine at theencampment.

two-TimeW o r l dChamp-ion com-

peting on theU.S. Team and held

three world records.Lane is also a base

jumper having his firstsuccessful jump off ElCapitan in YosemiteNational Park in 1978.

Lane lives on OrtegaMountain Ranch inOrange County with 15horses, two burros, tworabbits, three cats, sixfish, one turtle, and asLane would say, oneincredible woman.

The Whiskey Flat WildWest Daze Rodeo isSaturday and Sunday,Feb. 14 and 15, at therodeo grounds, 1 p.m.both days.

It’s a bird!,It’s a plane!, No!, it’s Kent Lane!

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CalendarFebruary

“It’s what the valley reads”

Whiskey Flat

Mayor Events“Man Trackin’ Jami”(aka: Jami Ward)

■ @Women's Club luncheon andFashion Show, February 13At the Elks Lodge, 11:30 a.m., in WoffordHeights.

■ @EwingsFebruary 13At 5 p.m. Man Trackin’ will be at Ewings onthe Kern trackin' herself some cowboys at

their Calcutta Auction.

■ @Whiskey Flat Weekend February 14 through 16You’ll find Man Trackin’ a little bit of every-where. Except on Saturday, you’ll find herat The Chatterbox Café in Wofford Heightsgrabbing up some fresh oysters on the halfshell

“The Keeper Brothers”(aka:Rex Hinkey and Joel Walling)

■ @Women’s Club Luncheon andFashion Show, February 1311:30 a.m. at the Elks Lodge. Them Keeper

Brothers are a gunna join them ladies andshow ‘em what fashion really is, longunderwear and all! This Whiskey Flat tra-ditional event sets the stage for what is tocome in these here Flats fer the next fewdays.

■ @ Whiskey Flat DaysFebruary 13 and 14Them Keeper Brothers will be out a wan-derin’ them streets jest a bribin’, racin’ tharfrog and a keepin’ it clean! Ya All kin getbribes and raffle tickets at the Keepers ofthe Kern booth right thar by Mountain &River Adventures, Friday and Saturday.Come by and meet yer candidates.

■ @Whiskey Flat MelodramaFebruary 13 and 14Little did ya all know that them KeeperBrothers be super stars and a gunna be apart of that thar theater thang what doesgo on. Jest check out the Whiskey Flatschedule in the Claim Jumper ta find outwhat time and how much fer this eveningof culture!

Community■ Whiskey Flat DaysFebruary 13, 14, 15, & 162015 theme: Fearless Fighting BucketBrigade. Whiskey Flat Days is one of themost popular festivals during Presidents’Day Weekend, put on by the KernvilleChamber of Commerce,gotokernville.com. Join us when Kernvillereverts to its old name, “Whiskey Flat,” forfour nostalgic days of fun for the entirefamily. For information contact 760-376-2629 or email [email protected].

■ KV Indian Community meetingFebruary 14The Kern Valley Indian Community quar-terly meeting and community dinner willbe held Saturday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. sharpat the Lake Isabella Senior Center. Dinnerwill be provided by the Council. Pleasebring a salad or dessert, a raffle item andgently used household items and clothingto share.

■ KRVFSC MeetingFebruary 19On Thursday, Feb. 19, from 9:30 to 11:30a.m. the Kern River Valley Fire SafeCouncil meets in the Supervisor’s confer-ence room, at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd.,Lake Isabella. Minutes are posted to krv-firesafecouncil.org.

■ Senator Jean FullerFebruary 19Our State Senator holds mobile officehours to facilitate communication betweenher office and the communities she serves.The mobile office in the Kern Valley will beheld on Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Kern RiverValley County Administration buildingfrom 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. To schedule anappointment, call 661-323-0443.

■ Donkey BasketballFebruary 23Don’t miss Donkey Basketball at 7 p.m. onMonday, at the South Fork Middle Schoolgym. It will be FFA student members vs.teachers from KVHS and South Fork.There is a guarantee of lots of action andfamily fun, and lots of laughs. Advancetickets can be purchased from any FFAmember or at the front office of KVHS for$10 for adults, $8 for grades 7 through 12and $6 for grades K through 6. At the gate,$12, $10 and $8.

■ Commoditiesdistribution, February 24Government food commodities will be dis-tributed to those who qualify on Tuesday,Feb. 24 at the New Life Church in WoffordHeights, Grace Chapel in Mountain Mesaand at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.Distribution starts at 8 a.m.

■ KRV CollaborativeFebruary 26Join with the Kern River ValleyCollaborative and learn about vital servicesand opportunities in the Kern Valley. Itmeets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the SeniorCenter in Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-2556or go to KRVFRC.org.

Regular activitiesFridays■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group,Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272.■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group,Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871.■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group,Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church gamenight. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue,Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce,11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Saturdays■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society,Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square danc-ing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 9:30 a.m. (3nd Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. Martha Kyt 760-5493754.■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discussion, 4030 Perdue,Lake Isabella.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Gem & Minerals ClubMGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, WoffordHeights. 760-376-3600.

Sundays■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome.2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise CoveRestaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m./ Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112.■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Mondays■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, HoffmannHospice 040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010.■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club,Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella.■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. 760-379-0043.■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship),Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro CosoCollege, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st BaptistChurch, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or760-379-7312.■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. MesaRd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

Tuesdays■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville MethodistChurch. 909-753-9043.■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.760-379-1129.■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department ofPublic Health Immunization Clinic 7050 LakeIsabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous,College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave.,Lake Isabella.■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. everyother month). Public invited. 760-376-2189.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish PropertyOwners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-760-379-5552.■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group,Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.

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

Wednesdays■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters,senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762.■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous,College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave.,Lake Isabella.■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commercemeeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd.,Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa.760-376-3138.■ 2:30 - 4 p.m., Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders VFW,2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, SeniorCenter Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086.■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. Live band.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, LakeIsabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holi-days,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church,Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312

Thursdays■ First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran'sServices assistance to veterans and widows. LakeIsabella County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd.Call 661-868-7300 or 866-218-5367..■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville MethodistChurch. 909-753-9043.■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329.■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council,Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella.■ 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center.■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous,College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave.,Lake Isabella.■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake IsabellaLibrary, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083.■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Clubmeeting, Elks Lodge.■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French GulchCampground.■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyCollaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella.760-379-2556, ext. 601.■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.760-379-3877.■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of theKern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd.,Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462.■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, WoffordHeights. 760-376-2844.■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in5:30 p.m.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue,Lake Isabella.■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct.Kernville Chamber, [email protected]■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. New members welcome.■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club,Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

Bingo Guide■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club,6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m.,St. Jude Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Dr. at Hwy155, Wofford Hts.

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

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Rod MiddleworthCourier Columnist

It was 1955 andI had just returnedto civilian life afterfour years in theNavy, the last twoin SubmarineService. There Iworked with theelectronic techni-cians and the intri-cacies of submarine radar. My sub-marine, the Rasher SSR 269, was aradar picket boat. It was there Ibecame familiar with the electronicworld and missile defense. With thatbackground, as I returned to civilianlife in Fresno, I took a job withNorth American Aviation as an elec-trical troubleshooter and installer.

Working with jets (F86's) andother similar craft was a cleardeparture from my stint on a sub-marine. At least I didn’t have toworry about drowning or depthcharges and running silent and run-ning deep.

As an electrician, I worked in thecockpit troubleshooting wiringerrors and panel instruments. Wewere told, and it was demonstrated,that most of the switches were hotand the hydraulic machines wereconnected to the aircrafts’ controlwhich allowed operation of theflight controls. I knew I had to becareful in the cockpit because of theenergized electronic circuits. Forinstance one day with my hand deepin an instrument panel, while wear-ing a metal watch band I accidental-ly laid my arm across two “hot”

Things I have noticed...

From submarines to aircraftposts, it burned the band off my armleaving a third degree circular burnaround my wrist. Two days later,another electrician working in anF86 cockpit, whose work had beencompleted, accidentally hit the wingtank ejection button and blew twowing tanks into the floor as theywere jettisoned crushing them flat.For some reason, which I’ll neverknow, a week later he was promotedto lead foreman. My guess is theyfigured he could do less harm as amanager than as a worker.

North American only stayed inFresno three years after I startedworking there. I was promoted toflight line where I worked on jetsthat were being tested and modifiedafter they had been flown and thebugs worked out. The whole experi-ence was fun and those of us whoworked there felt a kinship with thepilots and the aircraft. During thelast year that I worked for them, wewould receive aircraft with bulletholes and broken windshields, astark reminder that these planes hadbeen flown in combat. It was asobering experience.

North American moved back toLos Angeles in 1958 and I was giventhe opportunity to move with thembut neither my wife nor I wanted togo down south. So guess where Iwent to work for the next threeyears? A grocery store! Instead oftesting electrical instruments I waspunching the Sweda cash register. Ifigured by now I could do anything,just give me a job and pay me well.

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

AnnouncementsCommunity

Kern Valley Indian Community MeetingThe Kern Valley Indian Community quarterly meeting and community dinner

will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. sharp at the Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Dinner will be provided by the Council. Please bring asalad or dessert and a raffle item. Bring any gently used household items and cloth-ing to share.

Basic Needs Foundation Spay/Neuter ProgramsBasic Needs Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce its 5th year providing

spay/neuter services to low-income residents of the Kern River Valley. This yearthere are two programs available:

Fix your pits: Qualified pet owners will receive a voucher for free spay/neuter ateither Critters Without Litters or 4 Paws in Bakersfield. Dogs must be pit bull, pitbull mix or a breed larger than 40 lb. If you do not have documentation of a rabiesvaccination within the past year, you will be required to purchase one at the clinicfor $12. Sign up at http://goo.gl/olaJtg or see Deidra at the Lake Isabella AnimalShelter 14891 Highway 178. The Shelter phone number is 760-378-1131.

Feral cat trap, Neuter Release: Do you have feral cats living on your property?Get them spayed/neutered and vaccinated to prevent them from multiplying and/ordisease. We will provide you with step-by-step instruction on how to humanelyTNR. The feral cat package includes free spay/neuter, rabies vaccination, 5-in-1 vac-cination and ear-tipping (required for this program) at Critters Without Litters inBakersfield. If needed, we have trap rental available locally for $3/per day. For moreinformation contact our local volunteer, Denise Derrico by email [email protected] or on Facebook at Denise.Derrico.77.

State Senator Jean Fuller office hours announcedThe office of Jean Fuller, our State Senator, holds mobile office hours to facilitate

communication between her office and the communities she serves. The mobileoffice in the Kern Valley will be held on Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Kern River ValleyCounty Administration building from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Hope you can find the timeto stop by! Monthly mobile office locations will also be posted on the Senate website. Please take the opportunity to stop by and visit. To schedule an appointmentwith a member of the staff, call the District Office at 661-323-0443.

Optimal Hospice recruiting volunteer veteransThe volunteer department at Optimal Hospice Care is currently recruiting mili-

tary veterans from all branches of service for their Vet-to-Vet Volunteer Program.Vet-to-Vet volunteers become an integral member of the caring team who providecomfort and dignity for hospice patients and caregivers who have proudly servedour country. Volunteers provide companionship and camaraderie through regularvisits, helping the veterans under our care feel that special bond they once had. Ifyou are interested in learning more about our program, contact the volunteerdepartment at Optimal Hospice Care by calling 661-716-4000 or [email protected].

Donkey Basketball advance tickets availableDon’t miss Donkey Basketball on Monday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. at the South Fork

Middle School gym. It will be FFA student members vs. teachers from KVHS andSouth Fork shooting baskets from the backs of live donkeys. There is a guaranteeof lots of action and family fun and lots of laughs. Advance tickets can be purchasedfrom any FFA member or at the front office of KVHS for $10 for adults, $8 forgrades 7 through 12 and $6 for grades K through 6. At the gate, tickets will be $12,$10 and $8.

17th annual Jeanette Rogers-Erickson Heart WalkHelp the Kern Valley Hospital Foundation support the hospital and have

some fun and food. $50 for a team of four walkers and one manager or $10 foran individual entry includes lunch. Additional meals are available for $5 each.

You may choose 100 percent to the Hospital Foundation or 50 percent to acharity/non-profit group of your choice. Raise extra money by getting dona-tions! Registration for managers is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

Trophies will be awarded to the team with most laps, the judges overallchoice, the best team costume, the organization with the most teams, the old-est combined team ages. Medals will be awarded to the oldest walker, theyoungest walker, the man above age 16 with the most laps, the woman above16 with the most laps, the youngest team with the most laps, the girl under 16with the most laps and the boy under 16 with the most laps. Walk from 9 to10:30 a.m. at the Kern Valley High School parking lot. Get an entry form beforeTuesday, Feb. 24 from Anna Leon at 760-379-5257 ext. 24 or 661-978-8712.

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Kernville■ 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 School9 a.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. SundayService 9:30 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,8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416■ Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday10 a.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 ■ 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 Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343■ Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday9:30 a.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. Services11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible StudySun. 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 a.m.-1p.m.6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.760-379-5100.■ SGI - USA BuddhistLotus Sutra based discussion and meetingsCall 379-6162 for dates and times.■ 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 10:30 and11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

Southlake/Weldon■ Kern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m.and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780■ Faith Community South Campus16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday evening4 p.m., 760-379-6935■ Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m.760-378-2321■ Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m.& 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964.

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

FMessage of faith

Dan Schlensker,Courier Columnist

If someone wereto ask you, “Whendid God seem mostprofoundly pres-ent?” or “When didGod seem most realto you?” what wouldyou say? Somefolks might remem-ber the birth of their first child.Others might have some mountaintopworship experience come to theirmind. Still othersmay site somebreathtakingencounter withthe beauty ofnature. For me,God seemed asclose as I haveever experienced when I received theLord’s Supper for the first time on theday of my Confirmation. What comesto your mind?

If we think about Who God is,though, and if we consider His attrib-utes, we might come to a more specif-ic concept of how and when Godcomes close to people. Since God isholy and just and, therefore, has azero-tolerance-level for sin andunrighteousness, He cannot comeanywhere near anybody, who is notperfect. That’s really bad news foranybody who falls short of perfection!

If, however, a person’s unright-eousness and imperfection isremoved, then God is no longerunable to come near that person.

When was God most real to you?That’s what the sacrificial systemmodeled for God’s Old Covenantpeople: imputed righteousness,which came to them by trusting Godfor their forgiveness. The psalmistasserted, “As far as the east is fromthe west, So far has He removed ourtransgressions from us” (Psalm103:12). Their righteousness camethrough trusting that only by God’sloving kindness could it be possiblefor their sins to be forgiven and forGod to come anywhere near them.The Bible explains that even thoughAbraham was not perfect, he

“believed theLORD, and theLORD countedhim as righteousbecause of hisfaith” (Genesis15:6).

Today weknow the rest of the story, to whichthe Old Testament sacrificial systempointed: the innocent and perfectLamb of God being sacrificed on aFriday on the altar of Calvary’s cross,where the forgiveness of sins waspurchased for all of mankind. That’swhere all peoples’ sins were removedto. That’s where our forgivenesscomes from. That’s where the wallthat separated us from God wasdestroyed. That’s where God is veryreal! And it’s through the blood ofJesus, shed on that cross, that Godcomes close to us.

Dan Schlensker is pastor ofShepherd of the Hills Lutheran ChurchLake Isabella.

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Church ofthe Old West -Nathan Eddy “Esquire”portrays circuit preacherJesse Lee Bennett,at the authenticWhiskey FlatEncampmentchurch service onSunday at 10 a.m.across from therodeo grounds.

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

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

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

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

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

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

Kern Valley HospitalEmergency DepartmentMcCray & LaurelMountain Mesa760-379-2681

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

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

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

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

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LegendBoat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital + Other Features

STATISTICSGeneral

Drainage Area 2,093 Square MilesCapacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft.Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 milesLength, Gross Pool 9 miles

Main DamMaximum Height 185 FeetLength at Crest 1695 Feet

Auxiliary DamMaximum Height 100 FeetMaximum Length 3,257 Feet

Lake ConstructionStarted March 1948Finished April 1953

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North Fork Marina

Boulder Gulch

Rich GulchHungry Gulch

West SideFrench Gulch

French Gulch MarinaPioneer Point

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M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

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South Fork Recreation Area

South Fork Wildlife ParkingArea

ModelAircraftControllers

Robinson Cove

County Dump

Airport

Golf Course

Cyrus Canyon OHV AreaTarget Range

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Convenient way to make child support paymentsParents can now pay their child support in cash at thousands of MoneyGram

locations throughout California. Previously, parents paying cash could only do soby visiting the Bakersfield child support branch. Those who stand to benefit themost by paying cash through MoneyGram are the self-employed, seasonal work-ers and those who don’t engage in traditional banking.

There are approximately 6,200 MoneyGram locations in California that providebill payment services. To make a payment through Moneygram, parents will needtheir personal Participant ID Number and the group “Receive Code 14630.”MoneyGram charges child support customers a $1.99 convenience fee. For many,that is less than the cost of the gas needed to drive to the child support office.Payments can take up to three days to post, so parents are advised to plan accord-ingly. For more information, call Phyllis Nance at 661-868-8480 or [email protected].

Get your GED through Cerro CosoCerro Coso is offering a General Educational Development Exam Preparation

course, EDUC C005, at the Lake Isabella campus for those who want to take theGED. The GED Exam changed in 2014 with greater focus on in-depth thinkingskills. The GED Exam Prep course provides additional practice to help pass theexam. Once a student completes all materials, students will be given the GED ExamPractice before taking the actual GED Exam. Interested individuals may enroll inGED Exam Practice at any time throughout the spring 2015 semester. New studentsto Cerro Coso may register for the course (EDUC C005) online through the CerroCoso website’s list of scheduled courses or register at the campus in Lake Isabella.Login information will be provided once a student is enrolled in the course.Additional information for the course may be obtained by calling Cerro Coso at760-379-5501.

Weekend brings opportunitiesKern River Outdoors

Matt FreemanCourier Columnist

Well it’s here!Whiskey Flat week-end is upon us, andI am excited. Theweather looks like itis going to be beau-tiful and the valleyis nice and green.It's going to be agreat weekend!

Whiskey Flats itself of course is agreat outdoor activity but for theintrepid out-doorsman in usall, there are acouple opportu-nities that can beeasily takenadvantage ofduring thisweekend of festivities in our outdoors.

First of all, if you like fishing, wellthe Kern River is in great shape thistime of year and it is stocked rightbefore Whiskey Flat, those fish aregoing to be hungry and it is greatfishing right there in Kernville Park.How do I know this? I do it all thetime! Nothing like giving the kidssome money to go ride the carnivalrides and bring you back a lemonadeand popcorn while you sneak downto the river and catch a couple oftrout. Life is good!

The Kern River above Kernville isgreat fishing this time of year too andsomething the locals don’t share thatmuch. During Whiskey Flats, youbasically have the river to yourself! It’s

a perfect opportunity to stop in andsee the sights in Kernville for a cou-ple hours then head north with yourfamily and some fishing poles tocatch some trout in peace and tran-quility. The campgrounds are usuallypretty full but almost everybody is inKernville and no one is fishing!

Another great thing to do thistime of year in our valley, that youcan do concurrently with WhiskeyFlat Days, is mountain bike riding.Actually, that is one of the best waysto tour Whiskey Flat. And right out-

side of Kernvilleare several goodmountain biketrails, one up atthe end ofBurlando Roadthat leads to BullRun Creek.Another great

spot is riding around down at theEdison Hydro Plant, a lot of little sideroads and paths there. Out by the air-port on the backside of the lake thereare trails all over the place for somegreat mountain bike and dirt bikeriding.

In years past we have had snow,rain and one year even fog forWhiskey Flat Days, but this year islooking to be absolutely beautifulwith temps in the 70s and clear skiesand no wind. A perfect weekend toget outside here in the Kern RiverValley!

Matt Freeman is a local resident,businessman and outdoorsman andcan be reached at [email protected] or 760-223-0880.

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Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob

Bodfish Bob’s Wilted Lettuce

4 bacon strips, cut up 1/4 cup white vinegar 2 T water 2 green onions with tops, sliced 2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 8 to 10 cups torn leaf lettuce 1 hard-cooked egg, chopped

In a large skillet, cook bacon overmedium heat until crisp. Using aslotted spoon, remove to paper tow-els to drain. To the hot drippings,add the vinegar, water, onions,sugar, salt and pepper, stirring untilsugar is dissolved. Place lettuce in asalad bowl; immediately pour dress-ing over and toss lightly. Top withegg. Serve immediately. Yield: 6servings.

Bodfish Bob’s Sauerkraut Soup

1 large carrot, diced1 onion, diced2 ribs celery, diced2 -3 potatoes, peeled and diced3 cups chicken broth, canned or homemade8-12 oz. package kielbasa, diced or cut into

thin slices1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and drained

Cook until the vegetables are ten-der. Add kielbasa, sauerkraut and letsimmer a few minutes to meld fla-vors. Remove some of the hot broth(about 1/2 cup) and stir it into 1-1-1/2cups sour cream to temper it againstcurdling. Whisk in to your soup.Taste for salt as the sausage andsauerkraut may have enough salt.Add a sprinkle of black pepper.

Bodfish Bob’s Fried Cabbage

1 lb. bacon, finely chopped 1 medium onion, chopped2 lbs. cabbage, finely diced1/4 tsp red pepper flakes1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp black pepper

Fry bacon until crisp and wellbrowned. Drain and set aside. Addchopped onion to the bacon greaseand stir until translucent. Add cab-bage, pepper flakes, salt and pepper,stirring until all cabbage is coated.Add the crumbled bacon bits andcover. Cook over low heat until cab-bage is tender.

Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internetat www.bodfishbob.com or emailhim at [email protected].

Couch Theater

Film brings refeshing energyScenefrom “BigHero 6.”


Sam StruckhoffCourier Contributor

PICKS OF THE WEEK“Big Hero 6” (PG) -- This Disney

animated feature takes us to thefuturistic fictional metropolis of SanFransokyo, where a bunch of techwhizzes (and their inflatable robot)build themselves into superheros tobattle a Kabuki-masked supervillain.The heart and soul of the super-group is 14-year-old Hiro (voiced byRyan Potter) and a doughy,adorable robot caregiver namedBaymax (Scott Adsit).

It hits all the notes you’d expectfrom a Disney super-adventure -- akid for the kids to relate to, a goofyshow-stealing sidekick, quirky sup-porting characters, vulnerable feel-ings and dazzling animated actionsequences. While the characters areloosely adapted from a lesser levelof the Marvel Comics world, thisworld fits in with genre demandswhile still bringing a refreshingenergy to the screen.

“Whiplash” (R) -- A giftedyoung jazz drummer gets pushed tohis furthest edges by a mercilessmusic teacher so sadistic and sin-gle-minded that you’ll be scared ofhim too. Andrew (Miles Teller) is aprodigy behind a drum kit, and he’sdetermined to reach the highestlevel at his musical conservatory.He catches the attention of theschool’s most feared and respectedteacher, Terrence (J.K. Simmons),who immediately starts with themindgames, working Andrew to

the bone and changing him to thecore.

The performances are downrightamazing. The central pair have sucha dynamic going -- are theyteacher-and-student, tormentor-and-prisoner, father-and-son? J.K.Simmons has, until this point, beenknown for bit dad roles and insur-ance commercials. Now he's buriedin awards from this outstandingbreakthrough role.

“Beyond the Lights” (R) -- Thistouching romance follows Noni(Gugu Mbatha-Raw), a pop singerabout to take over the charts withher astounding voice and full-scalesex appeal. Trouble is, stardom andobjectification aren’t all Noni wastold they would be by her overbear-ing stage mom (Minnie Driver).When things seem darkest andNoni can’t take it anymore, she’srescued by a hunky, virtuous copnamed Kaz (Nate Parker). Evenwhen the plot wears thin, the per-formances and directing give itgravity it needs.

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■ 17th Jeanette Rogers-Erickson Heart Walk,February 28Help the Kern ValleyHospital Foundation sup-port the hospital and havesome fun and food. $50 fora team of four walkers andone manager or $10 for anindividual entry, includeslunch. You may choose 100percent to the HospitalFoundation or 50 percent toa charity/non-profit groupof your choice. Walk from 9to 10:30 a.m. at the KernValley High School track.Get an entry form beforeFebruary 24 from AnnaLeon at 760-379-5257 ext.24 or 661-978-8712.

■ Veterans fundraiserFebruary 28The American LegionRiders Post 711 “For God &Country” veterans’fundraiser dinner will beheld Saturday, Feb. 28 at5:30 p.m. at the SeniorCenter in Lake Isabella. In

support of safety, justiceand representation, ticketsare $15 per person. Forticket information call 760-977-1736. Every ticket soldhelps support a vet.

■ Prayer BreakfastMarch 5Each month The SalvationArmy, Lake Isabella ServiceExtension Unit invites thecommunity to join them inprayer for our community,the state and our nation.The Prayer Breakfast isheld at Nelda’s in LakeIsabella at 7 a.m. Familiesand members of the KernRiver Valley community arewelcome to come and jointhem in prayer. Pleasearrive early so as not inter-rupt prayer in progress.Breakfast is optional. Formore information call 760-379-4600.

■ Assistance forVeterans. March 10The Bakersfield Vet Centerprovides counseling servic-es to our Veterans living inremote areas of KernCounty. The Bakersfield

Vet Center counselor willbe at the SeniorCenter/Veterans Hall from9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Forthose Veterans attendingthe Bakersfield VA Clinicfor counseling, their fami-lies, and any Veteran thatfeels the need to readjust tocivilian life after service in acombat theatre - call at 661-323-VETS (8387) to make anappointment at the LakeIsabella Senior Center.

Submissions to the freeCourier Calendar must bereceived on Tuesday by 1p.m. in order to make eachFriday’s issue. Events mustbe open to the public and ifthere is any cost, it must belisted. Items submitted forour free Calendar listingsmay be shortened. Listingsare printed in chronologicalorder by event date andspace available. Submitteditems deemed entirely ormostly business advertisingwill not be accepted. Someevent information is gath-ered from the chambers ofcommerce, KRVR or kern-valley.com.

Sierra Performing ArtsCourier Must do

Beatrice’s Boarding House is in thefair-to-middlin’ town of Goodale.Beatrice, the young, beautiful (butsomewhat longwinded) owner is in dis-tress. If business doesn’t pick up soon,the honorable establishment will haveto close its doors forever. If our poorheroine loses her abode, she and herclosest friends will find themselves onthe town’s streets. Luther Swett, thecad, not only wants the boardinghouse, but has his eyes on the beautifulBeatrice. Can the ugliest hero in thehistory of melodrama save the day?And will the changing of the boardinghouse to a hilarious “Broadway and

Brunch” solve all problems? Throw ina mild-mannered mortician and acranky boarder who needs a hearingaid and you have a light snow! (Or didwe say a nice show?!) The cast featureslocal Kern Valley talent.

But wait! That’s not all! Included inthis production is a Wild West MusicalComedy Review, featuring musicalnumbers, comedy acts and even a ven-triloquist. There’s something for everytaste, including none at all.

There will be two performances,Friday and Saturday nights, Feb. 13and 14, at 7 p.m., in the KernvilleElementary School auditorium.Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for chil-dren 12 and under, and as always, lapsitters and stroller riders are free.

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Health insurance availability, Part 3Health Insurance Matters

Harry P. ThalCourier Columnist

This is the lastweek to enroll ineither an individualor family health planfor most people thisyear. The 2015Annual Enrollmentends February 15.Most Americanswho are not covered by (Medi-Cal orMedicare) or an employer sponsoredprogram will be paying penalties fornon-compliance. There are excep-tions. See my January 23 Couriercolumn for details.

Last week I discussed programsfor the disabled and those over age65. By design, Medicare was neverintended to cover everything, and ithas out of pocket expenses. Only thevery wealthy can afford to have justMedicare, as the deductibles and co-pays can be financially devastating.

Health care is expensive, andhealth insurance is the financial vehi-cle to pay those bills.

With Medicare, there are basicallythree ways to cover the out-of-pock-et expenses. You can “self insure.”You can purchase a MedicareSupplement (at 65 costing about $150a month in Kern County) or “assign”your Medicare benefits to a privateinsurance company by enrolling in aMedicare Advantage HMO plan.Most Medicare HMO plans in KernCounty have a $0 monthly premium,but you will have some restrictions.

The Medicare Supplement is thefavored plan for most people. “Plan

F” being the most popular. WithPlan F, you may go to any doctor,any hospital or other medicalprovider, and as long as they are aMedicare provider, all the Medicaredeductibles and co-pays are coveredin full from the very first dollar; nomaximum!

The Medicare Advantage HMOplan has two major cost factors. Forsome services, there is an out ofpocket “Co-Pay,” normally fairly rea-sonable, like $200 for an ambulance,or $150 per day for the first five daysin the hospital. The other cost is whyI shy away from the HMO. It is time.It takes longer to get an appointment.

The Medicare HMO can only bepurchased between October 15 andDecember 7 during the AnnualEnrollment Period (AEP), or for spe-cial circumstance. Turning 65, loss ofemployer coverage and moving to anew area are some exceptions.Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are avail-able year round if you are receivingMedi-Cal benefits or have certainmedical conditions.

Medicare Supplements are avail-able year round. However, theseplans do ask medical questions andthe insurance company has the rightto turn down your application if con-dition or history have negative fac-tors. It is guaranteed issue for thoseturning 65, losing group coverageand other exceptions.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insur-ance broker in California (0621106) Thal ison the National Association of HealthUnderwriters Medicare Advisory Board.He may be reached at 760-376-2100, [email protected] or harrythal. com.

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Feed the soil - not the plantThe Garden Guy

Paul Vander WerfCourier Columnist

Question:Should wood ashbe used in the gar-den? Answer: Theanswer is... well, itdepends. In gener-al, ash is beneficialas a source forpotassium and a number of minornutrients. Used in moderation (fiveto 10 pounds per 100 square feet),wood ash from the home fireplaceor wood stove is an option that thehome gardener should consider.

California’s Integrated WasteManagement Act of 1989 set themandate to divert waste from com-munity landfills. That year, nearly abillion pounds of wood ash wereproduced in California. Since then,researchers have been evaluatingnot only how wood ash can be usedin agriculture but how to preventharm in the environment. Four keyconcerns identified include 1. Usesafety equipment when handlingash, 2. Avoid movement of ash byair or water, 3. prevent grazing live-stock from having direct contactwith ash and 4. Be cautious of heavymetal concentrations. A particularlyimportant point regarding theresponsible use of wood ash in KernValley is to keep the ash from con-taminating waterways and livestockgrazing areas.

The home gardener should alsomake sure to avoid allowing germi-

nating seeds or new plants’ roots tocontact freshly spread ash.

Thoroughly wash off any ash thatgets on foliage and keep ash a fewinches away from plants. Ideally,allow at least three weeks afterapplying ash before planting.

The biggest concern when usinga soil amendment such as wood ashis the effect on the soil’s pH level.Wood ash will increase the pH level(make the soil more alkaline), whichcould be disadvantageous if used inexcess or for soil with acid-lovingplants such as azaleas, camellias andblueberries. Do not apply wood ashto soil that already has a pH level of7.0 or greater.

Ash can sometimes exceed a pHof 12.5, which can be classified ashazardous waste under California’sHazardous Waste Act, so do notcarelessly store large amounts ofash.

Note that this article does notaddress air quality burn restrictions.Please consult with a local authorityif you have any concerns aboutusing a wood stove or fireplace inyour area.

To learn more about gardening,contact the Kern River GardenGroup on Facebook or attend ameeting held at 10 a.m. the secondTuesday of each month (locations tobe announced). The March 10meeting will be held at the KernvilleChamber conference room.

Paul Vander Werf is a certified gar-dening consultant with NationalGarden Clubs and is president of theKern River Garden Group.

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1. In 2014, the New York Yankees’ Derek Jeterbecame the fifth major-league player with 2,500career singles. Name two of the first four.

2. Who was the last player to lead either theAmerican League or National League in hits andwalks in the same season?

3. In 2013, Allen Hurns became the fourthUniversity of Miami (FL) football player to have1,000 receiving yards in a season. Name two ofthe others.

4. Three NBA players have had their numbersretired by the Hawks franchise. Name two.

5. When was the last time before 2014 that theBuffalo Sabres were shut out in back-to-backgames?

6. Name the last time before 2014 (AricAlmirola) that the Petty-owned No. 43 car won aNASCAR Cup race at Daytona?

1.Ty Cobb, Eddie Collins, Willie Keeler and Pete Rose.2.LennyDykstra, in 1993 for Philadelphia (194 hits, 129 walks).3.LeonardHankerson, Eddie Brown and Andre Johnson.4.Lou Hudson, BobPettit and Dominique Wilkins.5.It was 2003.6.It was 1984, andRichard Petty was the driver.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:MOBILE AG SERVICE & REPAIR(2015 - B0414). Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 4208 TurconAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308.Mailing address of business: 13208Warrenton Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93314. REGISTRANT: Brian KeithSkelton, 13208 Warrenton Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93314. Date the busi-ness commenced: 1/1/2010. Businessis being 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 date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: Brian K.Skelton. This statement filed on01/20/2015. Expires 01/20/2020.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Bojorquez. Published by the KernRiver Courier January 30, February 6,13 and 20, 2015.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:C & F PHOTOGRAPHY (2015 -B0717). Street address of principalplace of business: 408 Larry St.,Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mailingaddress of business: 408 Larry St.,Bakersfield, CA 93307. REGIS-TRANTS: Alfredo Leos, Jr., 408 LarryStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93307 andCynthia Denise Leos, 408 LarryStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Datethe business commenced: 00/00/0000.Business is being conducted as aMarried Couple. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b)of Section 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Alfredo Leos. This statementfiled on 01/30/2015. Expires01/30/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By:A. Guerrero. Published: Kern RiverCourier February 6, 13, 20 and 27,2015.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:KERN VALLEY RUNNERS (2015 -B0008). Street address of principalplace of business: 4324 Birch Street,Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailingaddress of business: 4324 BirchStreet, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.REGISTRANT: Christopher EdwardHodge, 4324 Birch Street, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. Date the businesscommenced: 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 date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed:Christopher Edward Hodge. Thisstatement filed on 01/02/2015.Expires 01/02/2020. Mary B. Bedard,CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: J. Garcia. Published bythe Kern River Courier January 30,February 6, 13 and 20, 2015.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:LAKE ISABELLA CREMATION &FUNERAL SOCIETY (2015 - B0582).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 3641 Erskine Creek Road,Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailingaddress of business: 3641 ErskineCreek Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.REGISTRANT: Betty LorraineGuidry, 3641 Erskine Creek Road,Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Date thebusiness commenced: 10/20/2008.Business is being conducted as anIndividual. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section 17920,a fictitious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the res-idence address of a registered owner.A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Betty Lorraine Guidry. Thisstatement filed on 01/23/2015.Expires 01/23/2020. Mary B. Bedard,CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Publishedby the Kern River Courier January30, February 6, 13 and 20, 2015.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:MULTICHANNEL MARKETINGACADEMY (2015 - B0370). Streetaddress of principal place of business:1622 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301.Mailing address of business: 162219th St., Bakersfield, CA 93301. REG-ISTRANTS: App Business Magazine,LLC, 7850 White Lane, E-113,Bakersfield, CA 93309 and ReginaJoanne Martinez, 11707 LindaleeLane, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Datebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.Business is being conducted as aGeneral Partnership. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: MarceloLopes, CEO. This statement filed on01/15/2015. Expires 01/15/2020. MaryB. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia.Published by the Kern River CourierFebruary 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2015.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SOUTH VALLEY WELDING (2015 -B0590). Street address of principalplace of business: 7520 Sutters Mill St.,Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailingaddress of business: 7520 Sutters MillSt., Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGIS-TRANT: South Valley Water Trucks,Inc., 7520 Sutters Mill St., Bakersfield,CA 93313. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Business is beingconducted as a Corporation. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filing ofthis statement does not of itself author-ize the use in this State of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation of the rightsof another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Gary Bettis, President. Thisstatement filed on 01/26/2015. Expires01/26/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By:J. Bojorquez. Published by the KernRiver Courier Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27,2015.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:VEGAS TRAVEL SHUTTLE (2015 -B0313), DBA #2: VALLEY TRAVELSERVICE (2015 - B0314), DBA #3:VALLEY TRAVEL SERVICES (2015 -B0315). Street address of principalplace of business: 988 West LosAngeles St., Shafter, CA 93262.Mailing address of business: 5942Willoughby Ave., #3, Los Angeles,CA 90038. REGISTRANT: ValleyServices, LLC, 5942 Willoughby Ave.,#3, Los Angeles, CA 90038. Date thebusiness commenced: 02/18/2014.Business is being conducted as aLimited Liability Company. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other thana change in the residence address ofa registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: JillianHallman, Managing Member. Thisstatement filed on 01/14/2015.Expires 01/14/2020. Mary B. Bedard,CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Publishedby the Kern River Courier February6, 13, 20 and 27, 2015.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:LAH DE DAH (2015 - B0702). Streetaddress of principal place of busi-ness: 41 Big Blue Road, Kernville, CA93238. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 1018, Kernville, CA 93238.REGISTRANT: Crystal CharlotteAngelsea, 800 Dutch Flat Road, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. Date the businesscommenced: 04/01/2010. 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 date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: CrystalCharlotte Angelsea. This statement

filed on 01/29/2015. Expires01/29/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By: M. Dominguez. Published by theKern River Courier February 13, 20,27 and March 6, 2015.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:A & M BUSINESS SERVICES (2015 -B0466). Street address of principalplace of business: 1550 Luna Court,Rosamond, CA 93560. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 520,Rosamond, CA 93560. REGIS-TRANT: Mara A. Reeves, 1550 LunaCourt, Rosamond, CA 93560. Datethe business commenced: 01/02/2015.Business is being conducted as anIndividual. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section 17920,a fictitious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: Mara A.Reeves. This statement filed on01/29/2015. Expires 01/29/2020.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Bojorquez. Published by the KernRiver Courier February 13, 20, 27 andMarch 6, 2015.

ABANDONMENT OF USE OFFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

Fictitious Business Name beingabandoned: AZAHN (2010- B0930)Street address of business: 4344130th Street W, Unit #1, Lancaster, CA93536. Mailing address of Business:8101 Camino Media, #171,Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGIS-TRANTS WHO WISH TO ABAN-DON THE BUSINESS NAME:Alexander Azhn, 4209 AdidasAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313 andAustin Zahn, Adidas Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93313. OriginalFBN Statement Filed on: 02/08/2010.This Statement of Abandonment filedon: 02/04/2015. Mary B. Bedard,CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk(34993). Published by the Kern RiverCourier: February 13, 20, 27 andMarch 6, 2015.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:AZAHN, LLC (2015 - B0830). Streetaddress of principal place of busi-ness: 4209 Adidas Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailingaddress of business: 4209 AdidasAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313.

REGISTRANT: Azahn, LLC, 4209Adidas Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93313. Date the business com-menced: 01/01/2015. Business isbeing 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 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: Alexander Zahn.This statement filed on 02/04/2015.Expires 02/04/2020. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia.Published by the Kern River CourierFebruary 13, 20, 27 and March 6,2015.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA#1: BAKERSFIELD LIPO LIGHT(2015 - B0675), DBA #2: LIPOLIGHT OF BAKERSFIELD (2015 -B676). Street address of principalplace of business: 5500 MingAvenue, #170, Bakersfield, CA93309. Mailing address of busi-ness: 10105 Riata Lane, Bakersfield,CA 93306. REGISTRANT: MarshallDavid Neal, 10105 Riata Lane,Bakersfield, CA 93306. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.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: Marshall DavidNeal. This statement filed on01/28/2015. Expires 01/28/2020.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A.Guerrero. Published by the KernRiver Courier February 13, 20, 27and March 6, 2015.

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the information booth across fromCircle Park and enter in some of themany contests of the Flat: costume,whiskerino, pet parade and more.■ Frog Jumping

Step right up andplace your bets at centerstage in Circle Park at 2p.m. Saturday and 11:30a.m. Sunday. Win frogbucks too! They are goodfor spending all overtown.■ Wild West Rodeo

On Saturday andSunday, don’t forget tohave a buckin’ good timeat the Whiskey Flat WildWest Daze Rodeo at therodeo grounds, at 1 p.m.Events include team rop-ing, bull riding, juniorbull/steer riding, barrelracing, food and drink and much more.■ Buffalo Bill’s Exhibition

Buffalo Bill’s Exhibition is a “mustdo” at 2 p.m. Friday, and 2 and 3 p.m.Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, on theriver in Riverside park.■ Whiskey Flat Encampment

And last, but definitely not least, visitthe Cowboy, Mountain Man and IndianEncampments on Scodie Drive across

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from the rodeo arena. See the relatedfront page story.■ Mayoral Race

On Sunday at 3 p.m., the big eventwill be the announcement of the 2013Whiskey Flat Mayor at the grandstandon Piute Road. Those costumed folkswho have been selling you $1 bribes all

weekend are the candi-dates.■ CarnivalAmusementsOpening at 10 a.m.daily, on Kernville Road(next to the ForestService work center),the Carnival area iswhere you can ride allday long and try yourluck at games of skill.■ MelodramaLooking for a little

more drama in yourlife? On Friday orSaturday night enjoythe Whiskey Flat

Melodrama, “Double Take at Beatrice’sBoardin’ House” or (“Things AintAlways What They Seem”), at theKernville Elementary School at 7 p.m.■ Street Dance

Friday and Saturday nights, at 7 to 9p.m. p.m. on Piute Drive.■ Parking

There is both free and paid parkingall around the Flat.

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cally accurate experience for the wholefamily,” said Mike Woodward, produc-er of the Whiskey Flat encampment.“We even have a new surprise or twofor the new and repeat visitors.” ■ Encampment ScheduleThe Encampment takes place Feb. 13through 15, during Whiskey Flat Days.Camp events begin at noon on Friday,Feb. 13 and ends at 2 p.m. on Sunday,Feb. 15 with hourly demonstrations,skits and stories told. The encampmentis located accross form the rodeogrounds in Kernville.■ Saturday Valentine DanceSaturday at 6 to 8 p.m. All those whoare in Western attire are welcome todance to the Bill Hillies.■ Sunday Church ServiceThere will be an Old West church serv-ice Sunday at 10 a.m.

There will be six camps:■ Whiskey Flat Town CampWill feature hold-ups and gunfights,immigrant wagon with period music,cowboy cookin’, a saloon with dancinggirls, Justice of the Peace, boot hillcemetary, saddle maker and leathercraft, old west chuck wagon, schooland school marm and story tellers ofOld Whiskey Flats.■ Mountain Man Camp

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Will include Fur trading, tee pees, trap-ping, hunting and period cooking ,mountain man shelters and clothing.■ Native American CampWill include authentic crafts, handgames, foods, basket making, beading,regalia, and drumming, singing, danc-ing, speaking in local native language,Native American cultural displays andartifacts from their ancestors, andbuilding of the huts from natural nativeresources.■ Miner and Sawmill CampOne will find examples and demon-strations of mining where, gold pan-ing, sluse box use and pit shaft miningcan be experianced along side a finewoodworking shop and hit and missengine powered sawmill.■ Blacksmth CampBlacksmithing, horse shoein’ andhandmade tools and trinkets will bepounded out using methods of thattime by the towns two on site black-smiths.■ Civil War Confederate CampOn the far end of the encampmentConfederate calvery troopers thatonce escourted the gold and silverwagons through the area in suport ofwar efforts will have a camp set up.

The Encampment is designed togive the whole family a authenticglimpse at what life may have been likeback in the 1800s.

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Beginning as acelebration of the1860-64 Gold Rush,using Kernville’soriginal name,“Whiskey Flat,”the President’s Dayweekend eventhas become anannual tradition.

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