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First Kern Valley Junior Lifeguard competition held at Paradise Cove
Lynette Thomas
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Ponderosa Project helps protect community
The Ponderosa Project is underway around the community of Ponderosa, located on the Western Divide Ranger District, Giant Sequoia National Monument. The Forest Service is working to reduce fuels using activities such as the thinning of small trees and brush, piling, and prescribed burning.
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DAR Constitution Week BBQ Sept. 12
Tickets are now available for the annual Constitution Week barbecue offered each year by Kawaiisu Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. This year's event will be Sunday, Sept. 12 at 4:00 p.m. at the Squirrel Valley ranch home of Steve and MaryEllen Spradlin. There will be games and prizes and a delicious dinner cooked by the famed Valley chef Jim Wyly. Call Marian DeMars at 376 4578 for a reservation.
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KV Bike Park Grand Opening race Aug. 21
The community-built KV Bike Park will celebrate its Grand Opening and hold a double-point race at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 21. Race sign ups are 4:00-5:00 p.m. Mountain bike skills course, pump track, dirt jumps, mountain bike trials course and California's newest NBL-sanctioned BMX track. Racers must be a member of the National Bike League (www.nbl.org). BBQ at 6:00 p.m. Please bring items to share. The KV Bike Park is located adjacent to the John E. McNally Rodeo Grounds parking lot off Scodie Road in Kernville. For more info, visit www.kvbikepark.com or call 760-223-6165.
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Giant Sequoia National Monument Plan available for 90-day comment period
PORTERVILLE, CA –The Giant Sequoia National Monument Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS), and Giant Sequoia National Monument Draft Management Plan (Draft Management Plan), are available for public comment. The Draft EIS describes six alternatives: (A through F), one would manage the Giant Sequoia National Monument. "We encourage the public to provide their input," said Regional Forester Randy Moore. "The Giant Sequoia National Monument has 33 of California's 75 Giant Sequoia Groves."
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Club News
California Grandmother’s Club #94
Co-Ed Softball League BBQ a "hit"
Brandon Muncy
Kern Valley Sun
Fore! Golfers hit the course for Rotary Club charity golf tournament
Richard Rowe
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Hard work pays off for local 'Pups' graduates
Brandon Muncy
Kern Valley Sun
Pirated KRV Sweet Adelines croon love’s tune
Cathy Perfect
Kern Valley SunEducation
Valley students prepare to travel to Indiana
Kern Valley Future Farmers of America (FFA) has 10 students who will be attending the Indianapolis National Convention in October 2010.
Vacation Bible School begins Aug. 2
The First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella announces this year’s Vacation Bible School, “High Seas.”
'Baby Think it Over' program available now
Does your child really know what it takes to raise a child? Are you concerned that they may have an unrealistic idea of what it’s like and want them to have a “first hand look”? Youth 2000 is pleased to offer the “Baby Think it Over” program to the youth of the valley. Parents can simply call the Youth 2000 office or walk in to set up a date and time for their child to “take home baby.”
KUSD gears up for new school year
Susan Barr
Kern Valley Sun
Wallace Back-to-School night Aug. 31
Woodrow Wallace Elementary and Woodrow Wallace Middle School will hold Back-to-School Night on Tuesday, Aug. 31 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Back-To-School Night provides parents/guardians with the opportunity to meet their child’s teacher(s) and become acquainted with the educational program for the year. The Wallace staff are looking forward to meeting the parents/guardians of our students.Health
KVHD Foundation installs new officers
The Kern Valley Hospital Foundation held its installation of officers and appreciation dinner in the hospital cafeteria on July 26. The dinner recognized board members, directors-at-large and the foundation's many volunteers for all of their hard work and dedication to the district.
Seniors Summer Health Faire Sept. 13
The Kern Valley Healthcare District, partnered with the KUSD Family Resource Center, will host the 10th annual Seniors Summer Health and Information Faire on Monday, Sept.13 at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Free skin cancer screenings, a free foot care clinic and a low-cost blood draw/lipid panel will be offered. For more information call Sonia at 760-382-8385.
Free diabetic wellness workshop set for Aug. 21
Sienna Wellness Institute in Mt Mesa pleased to announce they will be offering a free Diabetic Wellness Workshop. The guest speakers are Dr. Gross and Jim Gutzman.
