Kernville Chamber of Commerce

To help in the fundraising efforts, visit our website www.gotokernville.com and click on the Donate Now button under Save The Barn!

Day 16 Save The Barn. Today is the first time i couldnt be here at 8am but our team did a great job pullin nails and stackin. We still have to pull and move s...o dont give up yet were almost there. So im loaded up and headed to the Arena. Will be there after 5 if anyone wants to help unload?

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: OLD WEST KETTLE KORN Old West Kettle Korn has been the Kettle Corn vendor during the Whiskey Flat Days Festival for many years! Owners, John and Lola Balestra, have also been members of the Kernville Chamber of Commerce for just as long. This husband and wife duo have made a lasting name for themselves with their delicious kettle corn, and many of our visitors make a special stop at their booth every single year. ... Thank you Old West Kettle Korn for your continued membership with the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.

We have great news! Our Artisan Farmer's Market is back. We are looking for food, produce and arts & crafts vendors. Please email us or call us for more information or for a vendor application. (760) 376-2629 / [email protected]

Day 15 Save The Barn. Its been a long 2 weeks with many volunteers but the last wall has fallen. Still plenty to do, pullin nails, stackin and haulin. Thanks to the Rooney family and everyone who has pitched in. Now lets wrap this thing up!

Day 14 Save The Barn. Getting close to having it all down. With any luck I’ll get it today. Then it’s all about pulling nails, loading and moving.

The continuing saga of the barn: I didn't get to go today. I was calling museum docents to see how many we have left. Hopefully, we can open the museum withi...n the next month! Ron, Orion Sanders and Michael worked miracles! There's not much of the old barn left!! We need some nail pullers so we can stack it, load it on the trailers and move it. Thank you Irene Randolph for the pictures!! See more

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Camping on the Kern Vacation Trailers We are family owned and operated and have resided in the Kern River Valley for over a decade. After years of contemplating a vacation trailer business, WE TOOK THE LEAP! Due to the housing need caused by fires that ravaged California, we knew it was time. Our fleet was able to assist with the fire relief efforts in Northern California, and we were excited to bring them home to the Kern River Valley. We have grown since ...then to the largest and most modern fleet in the Valley offering 16 vacation trailers. Whether you are visiting for a family camping trip, white water rafting, or partaking in the numerous adventures available to the outdoor enthusiast, we want to take the hassle out of your vacation! https://www.campingonthekern.com/

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Thomas Refuse Service Inc Since 1972, the Thomas Family has proudly served the Kern River Valley’s solid and liquid waste management needs. Whether you are a residential or a commercial customer, you can count on us to provide you with excellent service and affordable pricing on solid waste handling which includes FREE Blue Bag Recycling, septic and grease trap pumping and, portable toilets rental and service. In addition to our customer service, we have a... strong commitment to our community and believe in investing in it to keep the Kern River Valley beautiful and strong through events like Kern Valley Pride Day, college scholarships and donations. https://www.thomasrefuse.com/ Thank you Thomas Refuse Service for your continued membership with the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.

SAVE THE DATE and we hope to see you all at the Drive-In Movie Night Friday May 7th at the McNally Arena in Kernville. Gates open at 6:30, movie starts at 7:30

America's Job Center is settling into their new office and are very excited to be more accessible and more centrally located in the community. New office number has changed and is (760) 417-5153. Please call to schedule an appointment.

Great progress today. Mike and jim did a great job on the top. Many volunteers pulling nails and taggin boards. And great Taco Tuesday lunch that we got from the VFW. Only wish i could have stayed later. We are on the down hill side of taking her apart. So grateful for today.

We have confirmed with the U.S. Forest Service that the road to the Trail of 100 Giants and Ponderosa, as well as the road to California Hot Springs is now OPEN!! The trailhead gate of Trail of 100 Giants is also OPEN as of today April 13th, 2021!

The Kern River, A Story of Uplift, Incision, and Flood Control Within Kern County, the present-day Kern River is an example of two distinct river environments. ...In the Sierra Nevada, the Kern River is in a classic V-shaped canyon as it erodes towards base level. In this part of the river, erosion is the dominant force. Where the Kern enters the San Joaquin Valley, it is very near its base level, and erosion is replaced by deposition as the main process. Here the Kern meanders within its floodplain depositing layers of sediment as alluvial fans at the canyon mouth, along the riverbed, inside meanders, and in natural levees. Uplift and Incision It is the V-shaped river's tendency towards base level that unravels the Kern River's history. Because its evolution coincides with the rise of the Sierra Nevada, the alluvium composition and river terraces carved into the southern Sierra can be used to determine periods of uplift and changing river courses. Like many rivers in the batholith, the Kern shows two distinct knickpoints (locations where gradient changes rapidly), indicating two past episodes of slow river erosion--one beginning around 73 million years ago, and another around 53 million years ago--separated by periods of rapid erosion during block uplift. In addition to these knickpoints, there are substantial terraces (abandoned flood plains) in the main Kern River indicating at least two later episodes of accelerated erosion--the most recent of which began about 3 million years ago. This time period coincides well with the change in tectonic regime and rise of the Sierra Nevada. In addition to the change in erosion rates of the Kern River during the uplift of the batholith, a change in its pathway is visible through the southern Sierra. The meandering nature of the river, high in the Sierra Nevada, implies an established river course prior to any uplift. Furthermore, cobbles found within the Bena and Kern fans likely originate from the Cache Peak volcanic center. This suggests that a Kern River predecessor ran east to west, like the other rivers of the Sierra Nevada. The Bena submarine fan was deposited about 25 to 12 million years ago, probably by the Kern River predecessor, exiting more or less at modern-day Walker Creek. With the change in tectonics due to the encroachment of the San Andreas Fault, the Kern Canyon Fault was reactivated some 10 million years ago. The west block was uplifted, and the Kern River modified its course to the current drainage path out of the foothills, depositing our present-day aquifer: the Kern River alluvial fan. Flood Control In modern times, the meandering depositional stage of the Kern River onto the San Joaquin Valley floor was dominant, and during the past two centuries several floods and course changes (avulsions) occurred. At one time, two channels split from the main flow of the Kern River at present-day Bakersfield's location. The primary channel flowed south or down what would become Union Avenue through swamps and into ancient Kern Lake. The secondary channel flowed (along what would become Old River Road) into a significantly more expansive Buena Vista Lake. Kern Lake flowed to Buena Vista Lake, and when that overflowed, it sent water north toward the San Joaquin River. In 1861, a flood obstructed the primary channel with debris, leaving the secondary route pumping the full volume of water in 1862. By then, early settlers were draining and filling in the swamps to provide solid dry land for settlement and agriculture. Unfortunately, seven years later, on New Year's Day 1868, another flood devastated the area, and the river shifted to its present location. The Buena Vista Lake that exists now is a man-made reservoir that came out of a late 1800s battle over the Kern River water rights. Henry Miller, who had thousands of acres of land on the river, eventually won with his riparian rights over James Ben Ali Haggin. (Riparian rights are a system of allocating water "shares" amongst those who own land surrounding the water source). Almost immediately after his win, Miller made a deal with Haggin: for two thirds of the Kern River, Haggin would build a reservoir for Miller. Consequently, the new Buena Vista Lake came to be. Every spring, snowmelt from the Sierra transformed the mild-mannered Kern River into a swollen fury that flooded Bakersfield regularly. A few spectacular floods in 1893, 1914, 1916, 1938, 1943, and less impressive ones upset the citizens greatly and by the early 1950s, the Isabella Dam and Reservoir were constructed as part of the 1944 Flood Control Act. Not surprisingly, during the Dam's construction in 1950, yet another devastating flood occurred. The functionality of the Isabella Dam to regulate river flow was proven in 1966 when the lake absorbed the bulk of the December 6 rain flood which saw a mean Kern River natural flow of 80,029 cubic feet per second as computed at First Point of Measurement, greatest of record. The actual mean regulated flow at Bakersfield, aided by upstream dam control, was only 4,786 cubic feet per second, resulting in minimal local area flooding.

OFFICIAL 2021 WHISKEY FLAT DAYS PRESS RELEASE

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: GPS Mortgage DRE# 01221717 If you have been wanting to get pre-approved for a home purchase stop by! Contact Annette Pounds... 3628 Surhe Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Phone: (760) 382-9893 Website: http://www.destinyrealestatekv.com/ Email: [email protected] Thank you GPS Mortgage for your continued membership with the Kernville Chamber of Commerce

Arrival of First COVID-19 Vaccine Marks Major Step Forward, But Limited Supplies, Logistics Pose Challenges for Hospitals

Cheryl's Diner would like to invite you down for their 36th Anniversary on January 22. They will be serving All You Can Eat Fish & Chips from 5 pm - 8 pm. The Swing Town Four will also be providing music.

Our office is closed to the public until further notice. Bring your completed Elf on the Shelf bingo cards to the chamber of commerce building with your name and phone number clearly written on the bingo card, and drop it off in our drop box located outside our office door. When dropping off your bingo card in our Dropbox, this will be counted as the Kernville Chamber of Commerce spot being stamped on your card! So make us your last stop and just drop it in the box and we will stamp it for you. Prizes and $100 drawing winner will be scheduled for pickup at a later date. Thank you for your consideration and everyone please stay safe! We will get through this tough time together as a community! Happy Holidays from all of us at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce!

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: GOLDEN STATE SURPLUS "Golden State Surplus carries a complete line of Wrangler Jeans for men, women and kids. We are the 5th largest locally-owned Wrangler Dealer in Kern County. Golden State Surplus carries Carhartt work clothes, Dickies Work wear, Hanes Underwear, Redwing Boots. Nevados Hiking Boots and many more lines of men’s and ladies clothing.... We carry Military Surplus, Camping Equipment, Binoculars, Compasses, and Knives, Harmonicas, military patches and emblems. Sleeping Bags, Tennis Shoes and a wide variety of athletic and work socks. We carry thermal underwear, personal flotation devices and water shoes all year. In fact, the seasonal gear we carry we carry all year. That includes jackets, gloves hats and all kinds of stuff." Thank you Golden State Surplus for your continued membership with the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.

Smokey Bear is back! Thanks to all who donated to our "Bring Smokey Bear" fundraising campaign.

The Kernville Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Merly Homma-Standiford, Donald Standiford & Kahlie Marie for organizing Christmas in Kernville.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Sierra Gateway Cottages Enjoy Your Stay YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME At Sierra Gateway Cottages, we have four rental home options to choose from. Each has its unique characteristics that set them apart from other lodging accommodation options. We have a friendly staff that is always a phone call and a few minutes away to meet the needs of our guests!... Visit their website https://www.sierragatewaycottages.com/ to make your reservations. Thank you Sierra Gateway Cottages for your continued membership with the Kernville Chamber of Commerce.

PRESS RELEASE December 29, 2020 In this communique, I intend to pass along the recommendations set forth by the California Department of Public Health and the C...enters for Disease Control, in the presence of a local health crisis. If we get to a point in our community where the needs of the patients who are presenting to the Emergency Room surpass the capabilities of the facility, and there are no available beds to transfer our patients for higher levels of care, we have a plan in place to coordinate the delivery of healthcare to the best of our abilities. The presence of COVID-19 is real. It does not discriminate and it is apolitical. There are very real scenarios happening very close to our community where the availability and delivery of healthcare is in question. I cannot stress enough, the value of simple prevention. Benjamin Franklin once said, An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This was never more appropriate or relevant given our current situation. Please remember social distancing, handwashing and wearing a mask are all very important steps to include in our daily lives. The fourth and final thing is not to go into heavily populated events and gatherings where there are many people. Stay safe and healthy. Mark Gordon, CNO Kern Valley Healthcare District

PRESS RELEASE Lake Isabella, California January 11, 2021 Kern Valley Hospital has been designated by Kern County Public Health as a community vaccination partn...er. The California Public Health and Kern County Public Health Departments have strict guidelines that we are required to follow regarding the vaccination process. Effective immediately any worker identified in Phase 1a Tiers 1, 2 and 3 are eligible to receive their vaccination. For additional information on the tier schedule go to https://kernpublichealth.com/covid-19-vaccine-schedule/ . Beginning today, Tuesday, January 12, you can call (442) 320-3048 to schedule your appointment. DO NOT CALL Kern Valley Hospital or Mountain View Health Center. We expect our phone lines to be very busy. If you receive a busy signal, please be patient and try calling again. You may leave a voicemail, please provide your name and contact phone number. We will return your call as time allows. The required paperwork is posted at www.kvhd.org. We ask that you print the documents so you can fill them out prior to your appointment. If you do not have access to a printer or a computer, we will have the documents available at the time of your appointment. You will be required to show photo id and proof that you qualify for the vaccine in phase 1a Tiers 1, 2 or 3. The vaccine will be administered in our mobile care unit. When you have made your appointment, you will be told at that time where the mobile unit will be set-up for the day. At the time of your arrival, please check in with staff at the mobile care unit. Keep in mind you will be required to stay an additional 15 minutes after receiving the vaccination to make sure you do not have any adverse reaction. If you are unable to make your appointment, it is imperative that you notify us ASAP so we can schedule a fill in. BE PREPARED FOR YOUR APPOIMENT: Bring photo id and proof you are eligible for Phase 1 Tiers, 1, 2, or 3 Bring your health insurance card (There is no co-pay or out of pocket expense) Bring completed documentation or arrive 15 minutes early to complete required paperwork Wear a facemask and follow social distancing guideline Be prepared to wait an additional 15 minutes after receiving your vaccine Keep in mind it takes several days before the vaccine is effective and to receive the full benefit you must return in the designated timeframe for a second inoculation. To keep yourself, loved ones and friends safe we ask that you continue to wear a facemask in public, practice social distancing, wash your hands often and avoid touching your face. For more information, contact Deborah Hess at 760-379-5257 or email [email protected]

Congratulations to Cassidy Nelson, our $100 Grand Prize Winner! All participants come by the office between 9am-4pm on Tuesday December 22nd or the week of December 28th to pick up a goody bag courtesy of AltaOne Federal Credit Union and Kernville Community Events and Projects. Thank you to all of our business members for helping us put this fun event on for our local community!

Big things are happening for Mcnallys. We couldn't be more excited!!!!

Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region has decided to close developed campgrounds on eight National Forests in California including here in Sequoia National Forest; Lake Isabella and the Kern River, to provide consistent COVID-19 mitigation response in accordance with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Stay-at-Home Order of December 3, 2020. . These Regional Orders will be in effect from December 8, 2020, through January 6, 2021. The follow regional orders have been issued to provide for public safety and protect natural resources:

Our business member is making headway on their new added location! We look forward to having a delicious McNally Burger right in the heart of Kernville!

MESSAGE FROM 2020 WHISKEY FLAT MAYOR SKY ROCKET JAMI: Howdy Y’all, this is Sky Rocket Jami just to let you know that even though Whiskey Flat Days 2021 has been canceled due to the Pandemic , doesn’t mean that we can’t raise money for a good cause!!!! More information is coming out this week regarding! Wait what’s that?!? It’s cancelled? I mean we all have officially been asked to put on our belt buckles and our fanciest gear to let y’all know what we virtually have in st...ore for you, stay tuned!!!! Ps. I’m Whiskey Flat Mayor until 2022 (this is a first!) I promise to not let our community down So what can we do to raise some money for our community?!? Well trust that not only does the Kernville Chamber have something up their sleeves, but so does Sky Rocket Jami and Fire Cracker! Shawn! So, keep your eyes out for some fun raffles and shenanigans!!! See more

We need the community’s help in locating the owner of this vehicle. It has been abandoned on our property by Randall Ball Field. We would like to locate the owner and have them come remove the vehicle rather than have to call a tow truck, as the removal and storage will be at the owners expense. Please help spread the word so we can get this vehicle removed from our property!