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ECHO Academy graduates celebrate
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Joyce Kane - Special to the Sun
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Hard work pays off for Fire Science grads
Valerie Cassity - Special to the Sun
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New business owner addresses KRVR
Valerie Cassity - Special to the Sun
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Armstrong honored with ’Äòprop plaque’ for volunteerism
Lake Patrol Rangers and volunteers gathered at the Lake Patrol office at French Gulch Saturday morning to present Brad Armstrong with a special plaque recognizing him as a role model of dedication to the betterment of the Kern River Valley, one who seeks neither compensation nor recognition, and offers his expertise and equipment whenever called upon by Lake Patrol. Left to right: Rod Middleworth, Tom Parkin, Dick Rhodes, Marc Henry, Brad Armstrong, Ken Colbert, Dean Ott, Don Lundine, Dan Pearman, Bill Strawter, and Tony Ingram, giving the command to 'suck it in' for the photograph.
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Family heartbroken by memorial’s vandalization at KRV Cemetery
Susan Barr - Special to the Sun
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Annual Whiskey Flat Trail Run is enormous success, organizers say
Bob Gross - Special to the Sun
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Young Authors’ Faire brings out creativity in students, teachers
Amber Siratt - Kern Valley Sun
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Linda Wild, a teacher’s aid who works with disabled students at Wallace Elementary, helps Wallace Elementary student Maverick Begin pet the horses at Kern Valley High School’s Ag Farm during the Future Farmers of America (FFA) annual, nationwide Food for America event last Thursday. Elementary students from around the valley visited the high school ag farm and had the opportunity to learn more about agriculture and interesting facts about livestock in an up close and personal experience. Kern Valley High’ÄàSchool FFA student guides led groups of students to different stations around the farm, where students listened to presentations about livestock and agriculture. Students toted bags of soveniers such as wool, coloring pages, a small bag of carrots, raisins, and a small flower or vegetable that the students planted themselves.
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West America Bank supports KRV Search &’ÄàRescue
Debbie Freeland, representing West America Bank passes a $750.00 check to Brian Baskin, representing Kern Valley Search & Rescue. Baskin said, "This money is going towards new waterproof radios for the swift water team."
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Leave No Trace grants awarded, second round in August
Sarah Folzenlogen - Education Programs Coordinator
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CALM to celebrate 25th birthday
Lana Fain - Public Affairs, CALM
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Citizen Service Unit help keep valley safe
Michael A. Turner - Captain, KRV Citizen Service Unit
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