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Wednesday 6 a.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir82,960 acre-feetReservoir peak220,365 acre-feet

Pool maximum568,075 acre-feet

Pool safety limit360,000 acre-feet

Upper KernKern Inflow at Kernville324 cfs (5-hr avg.)Lower KernOutflow 357 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped)

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C K E R N R I V E RK E R N R I V E RourierourierCFriday, March 15, 2013 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 10 No. 5

kern riverwater data:

8Join in with all thefun & gameson the Courierpuzzle pages.

This weekBodfish Bobcontinues hisforward slide.

Plan for theweek aheadusing the CourierCalendar.

Michael BatelaanCourier Cover Story

*Rainbow trout that is,in what the Kern RiverValley Chamber ofCommerce presents asbeing called the world'slargest amateur troutderby - The Isabella LakeFishing Derby - now in its24th year and just only alittle over a month away.

The fish are ready andthe total prize money upfor grabs has been setwith over $250,000 inprizes, everyone has achance to win. There willbe one tagged troutworth $20,000. In addi-tion, there will be ninetagged trout worth$10,000 each and 989worth $50 to $1,000. A listof the tag numbers andtheir values will be avail-able to regestrants at thestart derby. If the $20,000tagged trout, sponsored

by the Kern River ValleyChamber of Commerce iscaught while wearing theofficial 2013 Isabella LakeFishing Derby T-Shirt orHoodie, during the 3 dayevent, that prize will dou-ble to $40,000. If notcaught during the Derby,the $20,000 tagged troutwill be worth $1,000 fromApril 23 to September 2,

2013.. These major troutsponsors are: Berkley,Shakespeare, Budweiser,Isabella Supermarket, Mt.Mesa Market, CrossroadsMini Mart, SierraGateway Markets, FrenchGulch and North ForkMarinas, RenewableResources Group, andCentral Valley Sportsmenand RV Show.

The Longest TroutContest is back again thisyear for the longest troutcaught during the threeday event. The trout doesnot have to be tagged;however the winner mustbe a registered entrant inthe event. And thanks tothe Bobber Bowl Troutsponsors there are a totalof 60 sponsors from $100to $500.

For the third year thereis also a chance drawingto win a fantastic fishingboat. This year's boat is aLowe GS 202 Suncruiser

pontoon with a trailer andMercury 4-stroke 25 hpoutboard. The boat is cur-rently on display atGaley's Marine Supply inBakersfield and will be ondisplay at DerbyHeadquarters during theDerby event and ticketprices are $20 for one and$100 for six.

Enter early andbecome eligible for the$500 early bird prize,sponsored by the CedarCity Utah Chamber ofCommerce. To qualify forthe early entry drawing,they must receive yourentry to the Derby before6 p.m. on April 1, 2013.

Registration applica-tions are now available inthe Kern River ValleyChamber Office andonline at isabellafish-ingderby.com or getDerby information by call-ing 866-578-4386 or 760-379-5236.

Debbie Stanton,Kernville ElementarySchool PTC Release

The Kernville UnionSchool District'sParent Teacher Com-mittees (PTC's) is hon-oring Vons for theircommitment to educa-tion by proclaimingMarch 2013 as VonsAppreciation Month.In 2012, Vons con-tributed more than

Friday high 71°Mostly sunny

Friday low 43°Partly cloudy

Saturday high 68°Mostly sunny

Saturday low 39°Mostly clear

Sunday high 66°Mostly sunny

Sunday low 37°Partly cloudyNational Weather Service

TopfeedersSteve Minoux ofSquirrel valley serves upa meal of trout pelletsTuesday afternoon to thederby trout being housedand raised atFrench Gulch Marina.

Minoux is just one of themore than 33 volunteerswho have been feedingderby trout three times a day,rain or shine seven daysa week.

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

Vons’generosityrecognizedMike Mencarini

Courier Special

[Part 2 of a five partseries on early goldprospecting and miningof what was to be calledthe Kern River ElDorado.]

In the spring of1854, a small groupof prospectors work-ing the lower KernRiver tried movinglarge boulders from asand bar to recoverthe gold that had set-tled beneath them.

It was a failedattempt. The combi-nation of large

amounts of blacksand and the finenessof the gold depositedthere made it impos-sible for the group to

Gold: The rush is on

Thousands seek elusive golden metal

Michael BatelaanCourier Just In

Charles H. "Chuck"Williams the KernRiver Water Masterspoke to the Kern RiverValley Chamber ofCommerce Marchmonthly meeting.

The Kern RiverWater Master is theadministrating entityof the IsabellaReservoir water repre-senting all downstreamwater rights entities.He is responsible foridentifying the amountof water to be releaseddaily from the IsabellaReservoir by the ArmyCorps of Engineersand for preparing andkeeping complete dailyrecords on the flow ofthe Kern River waters. It has been since thethe dam was built thatsomeone to managethe water has beenneeded, and Williamshas been Water Mastersince 1977.

The Water Master

Watermasterspills data

recover their invest-ment, let alone make aprofit.

After working theplacer deposits in the

river through thewinter with limitedsuccess, this groupdecided to move uphill. The top of the hillthey ended up on wasGreenhorn Gulch.There they found sur-face veins of quartzwith gold interlacedthru it.

On or about thesame day, Dec. 27,1854, a differentgroup of prospectorssearching for Placergold, found it at thebottom of GreenhornGulch.

SeeeScrip, page 12See Gold, page 12

Miners working their claim.

$250,000 at end of the rainbow*

Fishing Derby

April 20, 21& 22 2013

Williams

See Water, page 12

Regular activitiesFridays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS #2293 weight lossgroup, Veterans Hall #2, 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.■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and lunch at Eagles,open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and HotRods, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant,16575 Hwy 178, Weldon.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Churchgame night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce,11447 Kernville Rd., Kernville760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Saturdays■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui CunniCenter, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society,Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers squaredancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 orGeraldine, 559-359-8953.■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. PotLuck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR HealthCenter, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112or 760-417-9701■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue,Lake Isabella.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.

Sundays■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public wel-come. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public.welcom. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise CoveRestaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112.■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Mondays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge MobileHome Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206.■ 2 - 3 p.m., Hospice Grief Support Group,6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010.■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., 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.■ 5 - 7 p.m., Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa,open to public, 1st. Mon. 760-379-3394.■ 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.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or760-379-7312.■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn.Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7:30 a.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt.Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

Tuesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9:30 - 11:30a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556.■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.760-379-1129.■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department ofPublic Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake

Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787

■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.Public invited. 760-376-2189.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-BodfishProperty Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella(760) 760-379-1830.■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group,Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society,Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church,20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

Wednesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters,senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9921.■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville United Methodist , room 4760-379-2556.■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commercemeeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open topublic, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle,Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd.,Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt.Mesa. 760-376-3138.■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon MethodistChurch. 760-267-4693.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, SeniorCenter Veterans Room, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club,631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts.■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. Live band.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA book study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.■ 7 a.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church,Wofford Hts.. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

Thursdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329.■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council,Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella.■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Clubmeeting, Elks Lodge.■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake IsabellaLibrary. 760-379-2303.■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French GulchCampground.■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyCollaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., LakeIsabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.760-379-3877.■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly ofthe Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, LakeIsabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673..■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, WoffordHeights. 760-376-2844.■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge MobileHome Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in5:30 p.m.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study,4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. New members welcome.■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley AstronomyClub, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

Bingo Guide■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club,Fay Ranch Road., Weldon■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m.,St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie DentDr., Wofford Hts.

This information is submitted to theCourier by the groups listed. Please call thephone numbers provided to check meetingtimes and location .

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CalendarThe CourierFriends of the Library book saleMarch 14 & 16Support your local library and save somemoney on great books on Thursday, March14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday,March 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kern

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River Valley Branch Library, 7054 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. All proceedshelp support the local libraries, children’sreading programs, educational projects andthe purchase of books and supplies. CallSharonkaye Spoonemore, 760-223-3449 for

information.

Hazard reduction service providerclass, March 15The Kern County Fire Department will holda hazard reduction service provider class onSaturday, March 15 at 10 a.m. at the KernCounty Fire Station 71, 9000 Navajo Ave.,Weldon. The class is held to educate anyonewho will to be offering this type of service tothe public for property clearance. Only theparticipants of these classes will be placedon a preferred service provider list to beplaced on our website and/or in communityservice district newsletters, local publica-tions and handouts available at the KernCounty Fire Department stations. Theseclasses are open to the public.

Nuui Cunni Farmers MarketMarch 16The Kern River Paiute Council invites thepublic to visit the Nuui Cunni FarmersMarket from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for its produceneeds. Local honey, fresh eggs, native plantsalves and teas are for sale. WIC is nowaccepted. The market is located at 2600Highway 155 between Lake Isabella andWofford Heights at the French Gulch ForestService Recreation Area. For more informa-tion call 760-549-0800.

Lakeshore Farmers MarketMarch 16Hosted by the Kern Valley GrowersAssociation, this market features eggs andhoney, along with certified organic producefrom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market hosts anantiques and collectibles day on the firstSaturday of each month. The market is at theLakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd., inWofford Heights. EBT/SNAP/CalFreshcards are accepted. For information callDavid Dills 760-812-7833.

Habitat restoration workdaysMarch 16Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff andvolunteers for the Habitat Restoration work-days. This week is site preparation andplanting. Volunteers of all levels of abilityand time commitment are welcome. Bringfood and water and gloves. Wear longsleeves and pants, work shoes or boots. Thepreserve will supply the tools. Meet at 8 a.m.at the Alexander Restoration Site on FayRanch Road, 1/3 mile north of Highway 178in Weldon. Contact the Kern River Preserveland steward, Sean Rowe 760-378-2531 oremail srowe@audubon.org to RSVP.

Saturday evening concertMarch 16Sierra Performing Arts will be presentinganother Saturday Evening Concert onMarch 16 at the Kernville United MethodistChurch at 7 p.m. Performing will be sopra-no Leslie Hazard, pianists Bruce Brady,Helen Smoot and Mark McGuire. The pro-gram will include classical, standards andorgan selections. For more information call760-378-3108.

KRV Chamber Casino NightMarch 16The Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce will hold Casino Night onSaturday, March 16 from 5 to 10 p.m. at theSenior Center in Lake Isabella. For moreinformation call 760-379-5236.

Golden Years Dinner DanceMarch 16The Douglas El Segundo Rod & Gun Clubpresents a Tribute to the Golden Years din-ner and dance Saturday March 16 at theDouglas El Segundo Rod & Gun Club 631East Evans Road, Wofford Heights. Doorsopen at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. and lis-ten and dance to the Big Band Era at 8 p.m.$8 per person includes dinner all your sidesand dessert. Please bring a favorite picturefrom your golden years for display. Forquestions call Ralph Arzate 714-392-9193 orJack Hays 760-417-0283.

KRV Art AssociationMarch 18The Kern River Valley Art Association meet-ing takes place on Monday, March 18 at 6p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.

kid was kind of a kick for themand I admit it was fun and for methe height differential was a win-win event.

But I’m straying from mystory.

Except for Friday nights, wewere usually in bed by 9 p.m.and would listen to the RichfieldReporter by radio for the newsand weather.

Next day, gramps would giveout little bulletins to folks whoasked what was happening andwould it snow or rain? I am notsure how much of the weatherinformation was scientific, orhow much was based on his

arthritis. (If hisbones ached itwas going to rainor snow depend-ing on the severi-ty of his ache.)

I will say hisreports were

more accurate than those givenby today’s TV weather folks. Today weather is a gamble. Rainis given as a percentage. If theysay its 20 percent likely to rain, itmeans there is an 80 percentchance it won’t. If it rained, theweatherman can say, “See, wetold you it could rain.”

If it doesn’t rain, they can say,“See, we told you there was an80 percent of no rain.”

This way they are neverwrong and we become gamblersby just listening. In fact I’m look-ing out the window and chancesare 80 percent it’s going to rain.

Maybe!

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

When I was alittle tyke, I livedwith my grand-parents at BigBear Lake.

Because mygrandfather wasa building con-tractor and areserve deputysheriff, we knewjust about every-one around the lake and we hadone of the few telephones. Asa result, whenever anything ofimportancehappenedwe wouldget calls,some tofind outwhat washappeningand others to tell us what washappening. We were a small hubof information for the communi-ty.

There was no TV, few tele-phones and the biggest socialevent was the dance at Stillwell’severy Friday night. BecauseGramps was deputy sheriff, heattended most of them as a law-man. Nothing ever happenedand I even got to go with him afew times. I learned to dancewhen I was eight by dancingwith some of the older ladies.

My grandma never knew thisand gramps told me not to tell. Iguess dancing with a little short

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Fire-wise, water-wise California native plant saleThe Desert-Mountain Resource, Conservation and Development Council is

holding the 11th bi-annual native plant sale. Plants are fire-resistant, water-effi-cient California natives. Order forms, plant lists with photos and description areavailable at both the Kernville and Kern River Valley Chambers of Commerceoffices, Nuui Cunni Cultural Center at French Gulch, and WatershedCoordinators office in the Assessor’s office at the Lake Isabella county govern-ment center and on line at krvr.org. Orders are prepaid and must be received byMarch 29. Plants will be available for pickup April 27 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.at the Kern River Valley Nature Festival at the Kern River Preserve Headquartersin Weldon located on Highway 178 approximately two miles east of Sierra Way.Profits will support Watershed Coordinator projects and activities. For moreinformation, contact Bob Robinson at 760-549-2131.

Sequoia National Forest seeks public commentThe Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument are seek-

ing public comments on a preliminary application to the State of California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division for the 2012/2013 grant cycle. Thepublic review and comment period for the State’s Grants and CooperativeAgreement Program begins March 5 and ends April 1. State regulations requireannual public participation in this fund allocation process. The Forest Servicesubmitted the application using the California internet-based “On-Line GrantApplication” software. After the public review and comment process a final appli-cation will be submitted, due May 6. The public may view and comment on thePreliminary Application by visiting the State Grants and CooperativeAgreements program at ohv.parks.ca.gov and select the Grants tab. The OHMVRDivision’s website will provide further detailed instructions for accessing the pre-liminary application and submitting comments. The Forest’s application willfocus on improvements to off-road vehicle routes, facilities, signage, developingan Off Highway Vehicle staging area on the Hume Lake Ranger District, lawenforcement and education. The OHMVR and the Sequoia National Forest havemaintained a successful partnership for more than 25 years.

Volunteer Senior Outreach ProgramThe public is invited to a forum to learn more about the Volunteer Senior

Outreach Program, a program that serves the senior citizens of your community,on March 19 at 10 a.m. in the Community Club House at the Lake Isabella SeniorApartments, 2701 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella. The VSOP was developedat your community’s request and is funded by the Mental Health Services Act. Itis sponsored by partners, Kern County Mental Health, Kern County Aging andAdult Services and College Community Services, Inc. For additional information,contact Cindy Brown, program coordinator, at 760-379-3412.

Spring Fling at CALM scheduled for March 23-30Spring Fling is scheduled March 23-30, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the California

Living Museum. As a way of welcoming springtime to Bakersfield, all children (upto 12 years old) will be admitted free with a paid adult admission.

During the week, CALM Docents and Animal Keepers will be onsite to givevisitors an up close and personal animal encounter. Weather permitting, theCentral California Children’s Railroad will be chugging along the tracks at CALMfrom 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and tickets are only $1. To add to the experience, a Children’sCrafts Corner will be open in the Education Center.

For information, call 872-2256. CALM is located at 10500 Alfred HarrellHighway (between Lake Ming and Hart Park).

CPUC water rate hearing scheduledBefore the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California in the Matter

of the Application of California Water Service Company (U60W),a California cor-poration, for an order 1.) authorizing it to increase rates for water service by$92,765,000 or 19.4 percent in test year 2014, 2.) authorizing it to increase rateson Jan. 1, 2015 by $17,240,000 or three percent, and on Jan. 1, 2016 by $16,950,000or 2.9 percent in accordance with the Rate Case Plan and 3.) adopting other relat-ed rulings and relief necessary to implement the Commission’s ratemaking poli-cies.

Administrative Law Judge’s ruling noticing Public Participation Hearings:Notice is hereby given that the Public Utilities Commission of the State ofCalifornia has set Public Participation Hearings in the above-entitled matterbefore an Administrative Law Judge as follows: Kern River Valley at 6 p.m. onApril 30 at the Kern River Valley Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., LakeIsabella.

‘Hope Through Mentoring’ conference plannedThe Kern County Methamphetamine Reduction Task Force, Kern County

Mental Health and California State University Bakersfield are sponsoring a con-ference on adult-to-youth mentoring on Saturday, April 6 on the CSUB campusfrom 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. “Hope Through Mentoring - Change Starts with Me,”a day-long conference features two speakers and eight workshops devoted to avariety of mentoring topics. The conference agenda, registration form andMentor Recognition Award Nomination forms are available atKernStopMethNow.com.

The conference is designed to explore mentoring opportunities. The cost of theconference is $20, and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Space is limit-ed.

For more information contact Dixie King at 661-827-5245.

Kern County Teacher Job Fair ScheduledThe 13th annual Kern County Teacher Job Fair is scheduled to take place

Saturday, April 13 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Larry E. Reider Education Center,2000 K Street in Bakersfield. Individuals who are fully credentialed or intern-eli-gible by August of 2013 are invited to attend. Sponsored by the Kern CountySuperintendent of Schools Office, this is the county’s largest gathering of schooldistrict recruiters in one location. It is an excellent opportunity for those who arecredentialed or intern eligible to see what positions or anticipated future open-

See Announcements, page 10

Janet Kutzner, Lay Eucharistic MinisterSt. Peter’s Anglican Church,Kernville

During this seasonof lent, we’ve coveredthe sins of Pride, Envyand Covetousness,and today we look atthe sin of Anger.

St. Paul lists Angeras one of the works ofthe flesh:

“Now the works ofthe flesh are plain:fornication, impurity,licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, enmity,strife, jealousy, anger, selfishness, dissen-sion, factions, envy, drunkenness, carous-ing, and the like. I warn you, as I warnedyou before, as I warned you before, thatthose who do such things shall not inheritthe Kingdom of God.” (Galatians 5:19-21).

However that does not mean thatAnger is always a sin the way that theother works of the flesh are.

I think the very fact that Anger canbe both a sin and a virtue means that itcan be especially dangerous in our spiri-tual lives and should be handled withgreat care and great honesty.

Anger can be sinful when used as apassion expressed for the individual asopposed to being used in support ofanother individual. If we were to takethe time to ask: “Is my anger in supportand defense of someone who is beingharmed or wronged or is my anger indefense of my own sense of beingharmed or wronged?”

Rather than focus on righteousanger for this article I would like tofocus on the sinful anger or wrath.

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Jack Duitsman, PastorFather’s Heart Foursquare Church,Kernville

I do not ask thatThou mayest take

them out of theworld, but that

Thou mayest keepthem out of the

evil. - John 17:15(Young’s Literal

Translation)

Any look intothe 17th chapter of the Gospel of Johnought to cause the pace of our read-ing to slow down to veritable crawl asthe heart of our Savior in His prayerfor us, His disciples, is remarkable. Onthe eve of His arrest, abandonment,trial, crucifixion and resurrection,Jesus took time to pray for all whowould follow behind Him in faith.

The treasures of this passagewould consume a lifetime of devotion-al reflection, and still the depth of theSavior’s heart of love for us would notbe fully understood. Redemption is atthe core of this heart’s cry, and a deeplonging for the Father’s plan todestroy the works of hell as manifest-ed in horrible ruin in the hearts andlives of every person who has everwalked on this earth.

So sweeping is the scope of thisconversation between the Father Godand our Lord Jesus, so embracing isthe passion for all to come into touchwith the saving grace of God, and sowonderfully free from religious judg-ment that might keep any at arm’slength and unable to be welcomed.

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Take another look at the aboveverse and let’s forge ahead into a HolySpirit inspired understanding of thisexpression of love.

A quick peek at the Greek textbehind this verse unfolds a fascinatingomission in regard to the term “evil.”While almost all translations includethe word “one” at the end of the verseto denote the devil’s all-too-real influ-ence on the lives of those who followthe Lord’s leading in this life, theGreek term used is one that mightinfer this meaning, but is not univer-sally used in this way. Let’s under-stand the difference between the pres-ence of evil as it influences human lifeon this planet, and the devil who is thepromoter of evil on this planet. Jesus’prayer would be inclusive of bothmeanings, but you and I are oftenprone to minimize the touch that theevil’s very presence has on our lives.

It is important we hear the Savior’sheart in this matter for two reasons: 1.)We are prone to give place to con-demning guilt without a firm grasp ofthe love of God that continually beck-ons us to grace that brings repentanceand personal freedom; and 2.) We arenot powerless in this process as ourLord prayed that the Father’s heart oflove would touch us in ways thatwould keep (guard) us from evil. Theadversary holds no power over ourlives to demand choice against ourwill, and evil in the world is notbeyond our capacity to turn awayfrom. This is part of the sweepingmessage coming from the heart ofJesus in His prayer for us, and we canhold these words as powerful to ourexperience.

Valley places of worship

It’s just not that simple

KernvilleFather’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, Kernville. SundayService 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Services9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6403Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Worship Celebration,Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m.,Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014St. Peter’s Anglican Church11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service 10:00a.m. 760-376-6362St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchServices held at Kernville United MethodistChurch. Sunday Service 11 a.m.

Wofford HeightsFamily Life Center Foursquare Church20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights. SundayService 10:30 a.m. 760-376-6719New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights. Sunday Services 9a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights. Services:Sun. 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights. Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Lake IsabellaFirst Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m.,11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. Sun.9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thur. 5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. SundayServices 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church(LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services11 a.m. 760-379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 9:30 a.m.and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. SundayService 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m.and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. 6p.m. 760-379-5819

Mountain MesaChurch of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:00a.m. 760-379-2904Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services9:45 a.m. 760-379-4093Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. SundayServices 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 2 and 3p.m. 760-549-3186

Southlake/WeldonKern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday Services 8:30a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780He Cares Fellowship16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Services Sunday 9:30a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday Services 8:30a.m. 760-378-2321Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 6p.m. 760-378-4964

Kutzner

Sinful anger is a sinful decision to lashout at another in retaliation. It can be aphysical lashing out with the intentionof harming another person - generallythe person we have deemed to be thesource of our frustration. Did youknow that the majority of violent actsare perpetrated against family mem-bers and friends? You are much morelikely to be murdered or attacked by amember of your family. This makes itdoubly disturbing - the people we tendto trust the most hurt us the most orwe hurt them most.

Those violent acts come from aplace of sinful anger! But sinful angeralso causes us to last out verbally. Weknow how to slice and dice our lovedones with our words cutting to theheart and soul. Why is it that the peo-ple we love the most are the people wehurt the most? Of course the answer isbecause we are sinful people. Thequestion is will we allow that sinfulnature to control us? I encourage you,and me, to go back to the scripturesand ask the Lord to create in us a newheart (Psalm 92) and to make us a newcreation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5) aswe die to sin and live in Christ(Romans 6).

How is it that we die to sin and livein Christ? By going back to Jesus dayin and day out; by asking Him to for-give us our sins and to create in us anew heart. By reading and meditatingon God’s word daily and by spendingtime in fellowship with fellow believersbeing discipled and discipling others.God Bless You!

Reprinted in part, from Bishop EricMenees, of the San Joaquin Diocese.

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Kern River Valley informationEmergencies 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 StationsKernville 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 informationU.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 infomationKern River Valley Chamber of Commerce6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella(across from Senior Center)Local: 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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Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

I don’t knowof anyone whois ready forspring morethan I am. I feelthe need forsomething,preferably somegood fishing orshould I saygood catchingnews.

With the lake at below normalstorage for this time of year,fishing and catching has beensub par overthe wintermonths.Writing aweekly columncan test youduring theseslow times.

What’s really pulling at mystrings is the water situation.Obviously we are experiencing avery dry year. Compounding theproblem is a below normalwater storage year.

The snow that we did receivewill be melting quickly due tothe sometime March heat wave.It seems that when we get aweek of warm to hot weather inMarch the lake comes up, thenthe farmers and other waterusers below get their share andwe are left with what ever

Mencarini

Spring can’t come soon enoughAntler, Fin & Feather Report

remains. This year there probablywon’t be any left.

I'm crossing my fingers thespring melt will last at leastthrough April.

I have a couple of concerns:one of them is this year’s spawn.My best guess is this year thespawn will be early due to thequicker warming of the shallows.That is the glass is half full part.The other part is the glass is halfempty, which would be the quickdraw down of the lake’s waterstorage. This action will have amajor effect on the spawn andthe annual fishing Derby, by thisI mean those fishing on the north

side of thelake will findlimited accessto a large por-tion of thenorthwestshore line dueto the obstacle

of having to cross the flume. Also on the east side of

Engineer Point and the AuxiliaryDam area will be affected by lim-ited access due to the flume. I amnot trying to be negative butthese are real issues and need tobe addressed.

Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a avid fish-erman. For questions or com-ments you can reach him throughthe Kern River Courier,office@kernrivercourier.com.

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What’s really pulling at mystrings is the water situation.Obviously we are experiencinga very dry year.

- Mencarini

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

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Park

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to Ridgecrest

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Kernville

Southlake

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Lake Isabella

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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Calendar,Continued from page 2

Well known local artist Carol Wermuthwill be demonstrating the NativeAmerican art of Sand Painting and willalso talk about petrographs. Interestedpublic are welcome. For more informationcall Emily Diggles at 760-379-6162.

Toddler story timeMarch 21The Kern River Valley branch library willhave Toddler story time Thursday, March21 at 11:15 a.m. The branch is at 7054 LakeIsabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Call 760-549-2083 for more information.

Congressman office hoursMarch 21On Thursday, March 21, a field representa-tive for Congressman Kevin McCarthy willhold office hours in Lake Isabella at theKern Administration Building, 7050 LakeIsabella Blvd. from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Forinformation call Vince Fong, 661-327-3611or go to McCarthy’s Website at kevinmc-carthy. house.gov/

FFA to host event for EndometriosisMarch 23Kern Valley FFA will be hosting a charityevent for Endometriosis The event willtake place at the Kern Valley Fine ArtsBuilding on March 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. It isa Zumbathon with three instructors bring-ing 2 hours of fitness. The cost is $8 pre-sale and $10 at the door. All monies raisedwill be given to the Endometriosis WorldResearch Foundation. If you are interestedin this event you may contact DanicaVittoria at 760-223-0657

Commodities distributionMarch 26Government food commodities will be dis-tributed to those who qualify on TuesdayMarch 26 at the New Life Church inWofford Heights, Grace Chapel in

Mountain Mesa and at the Senior Centerin Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8a.m.

Lake Isabella Easter Sunrise serviceMarch 31Everyone is welcome to attend LakeIsabella First Baptist Church for EasterSunrise at 6:30 and a special combinedservice at 10 a.m. on March 31. We willhave a time of fellowship, complimentarycoffee, fruit and juice following the sunriseservice. The youth going to Hume LakeCamp will have a fundraiser of homemadebiscuits and gravy for a donation. Therewill be an Easter egg hunt following the 10a.m. service for the children. 3701 SuhreSt. Lake Isabella, 760-379-5615.

Rod & Gun Club Easter breakfastMarch 31The Douglas El Segundo Rod & Gun Clubpresents a Tribute Easter morning break-fast

Sunday March 31 at the Douglas ElSegundo Rod & Gun Club 631 East EvansRoad, Wofford Heights. Doors open at 6a.m. and close at noon. They will be serv-ing pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee andorange juice. All for only $6.

Easter celebration and egg huntMarch 31Join the First Baptist Church of Kernvilleon March 31 10 a.m. in the morning at theKern Valley Golf Course for an Easter cel-ebration and enormous Easter egg hunt.For information see www.kernvil-lechurch.com.

To include your event in the free CourierCalendar, send the information by Tuesdayby 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday’sissue. Events must be open to the publicand if there is any cost, it must be listed.Items submitted for our free Calendar list-ings may be edited. Listings are printed inchronological order by event date andspace available. Submitted items deemed asbusiness advertising will not be accepted.

By Sam Struckhoff

PICKS OF THE WEEK“Day of the Falcon” (R) — In

the Middle East, two rival war-lords finally agree to end a long,bloody war. Emir Nuad (AntonioBanderas) takes in two sons fromhis rival, Sultan Amar (MarkStrong.) Unfortunately for every-one, it’s the 1920s, and oil is dis-covered in what the two menagreed would be neutral territory.When one tries to profit, thepeace is broken and the youngergeneration must face the conse-quences of their fathers’ war. It’sa fun film to watch, but some vitalelement is missing -- an otherwiseinteresting tale fails to make anemotional impact.

“Parental Guidance” (PG-13)— Grandpa Artie (Billy Crystal)and Grandma Diane (BetteMidler) agree to babysit theirthree grandchildren. The kids’parents, (Marisa Tomei, TomEverett Scott), are oh-so busy, yetmanage to coddle the kids toomuch. It’s up to the grandparentsto restore common sense andfamily warmth to the household.

If you thought all of the oldfamily sitcom humor was used upby “Full House,” “Cheaper by theDozen” and all their ilk, you wereright. There are only scraps ofhumor left for “ParentalGuidance” to nibble on. It’s a pre-dictable, cloying mess. All of the

touchy-feelygroup-hugstuff is shoe-horned intothe end of themovie like alast-minuteconfession forall of the stalebits and toiletjokes thatmake up therest of thefilm.

“KillingThem Softly” (R) — A couple ofsmall-time crooks rob a pokergame full of crime bosses. Theirlittle mistake does not go unpun-ished. The robbed mobsters callin Jackie (Brad Pitt), a ruthlesskiller with a surprising self-awareness, to right some wrongsand make everything all better.Witty and gritty dialog getstossed around in between boutsof vicious violence.

Pitt doesn’t disappoint. Heplays a tough guy who’s too coolto act tough. In a world of takers,losers, smart guys and victims,Jackie knows just where he fits in.If anything, the dialog and seedy-underbelly setting get too self-aware. The movie has a lot to sayabout capitalism and theAmerican Dream. If you want athriller with a charismatic lead,you can’t miss this one.

Tahar Rahim in“Day of the Falcon”

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob

Bodfish Bob’s Tuna Sliders

2 pouches (6.4 oz each) chunk light tuna in water, undrained

1/4 cup Egg Beaters® original 1/4 cup dry, unseasoned bread crumbs 2 T pure Wesson® canola oil 2 T spicy brown mustard 8 mini sandwich buns 2 cups loosely packed spring lettuce mix

Combine tuna, Egg Beaters andbread crumbs in medium bowl.Shape mixture into eight patties,about 1/2-inch thick.

Heat oil in large nonstick skilletover medium-high heat. Add pat-ties and cook three to five minutesper side or until browned.

Spread mustard on bottom halfof each bun; add lettuce and tunapatties. Serve immediately.

Bodfish Bob’s Turkey Sliders

2 lbs. ground turkey 1/2 cup minced red onion

1/4 cup minced green onion1 or 2 serrano peppers, minced, to taste 2 egg whites 1 tsp ground cumin 1 T Worcestershire sauce 1 cup grated cheddar 12 mini burger buns or small soft dinner

rolls, warmed in oven 12 small lettuce leaves 12 slices tomato 1 cup thinly sliced red onions 1 avocado, thinly sliced mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup,

optional

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

In a large bowl, combineground turkey with minced redonion, green onion, peppers, eggwhites, essence, cumin andWorcestershire sauce. Divide theturkey into 12 equal portionsand, using your hands, shapeinto 12 small burgers about 3 1/2-inches wide.

Place the burgers on the grilland cook until turkey is done anda thermometer inserted into thecenter registers 165 degrees(about 3 minutes per side).

Serve the burgers with cheeseon the mini buns with lettuce,tomato, thinly sliced red onionsand avocado, garnished withmayonnaise, mustard, andketchup to your liking

Visit Bodfish Bob on the inter-net at www.bobfishbob.com orwrite to him at bodfishbob@hot-mail.com.

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Congratulations,Lamb! This is the week to finish your project andthen bask in your well-earned approval. (And ifyou like, you also can say “bah” to all those detrac-tors.)

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The bold Bovinecould find a new opportunity too intriguing to beignored. But don’t charge into it. Go slowly so yousee how things develop as you get more involved.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might try tosoften your stand on that important issue. A littlemore flexibility actually could get you what you’relooking for. A new friend enters the picture mid-week.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your inner voiceis on the mark when it advises you to tackle thatfamily problem now! The sooner you’re able tocome to terms with it, the better it will be foreveryone.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Someone revealsimportant news about a longtime associate. Butbefore you decide how to deal with this informa-tion, make sure it’s reliable, and not simply self-serving.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Some intensivesoul-searching early in the week can help you

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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) The possibility of acareer change is intriguing. Learn more aboutwhat it can offer and what it cannot. Weigh every-thing carefully. And ask questions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Work is yourpriority this week as you try to make up for losttime. Expect help from someone who cares aboutyou. Things take a welcome turn by the weekend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A healthproblem causes some anxiety early in the week.But prompt medical attention soon eases every-one’s concerns. Enjoy an arts-filled weekend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) As much asyou might resent it, a changing situation couldrequire you to adjust your plans accordingly. Thegood news: An associate agrees to cooperate.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) That old prob-lem is finally resolved, just in time for you to takeon a new work-related project. This one could bethe super door-opener you’ve been looking for.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) The early part ofthe week presents some difficult hurdles. But onceyou get over them, you can start to focus on mat-ters that are more important to you.

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SPORTS QUIZBy Chris Richcreek

1. Who holds the major-league record for most Gold Gloves awarded to a catcher?

2. The 1933 New York Yankees had nine futureHall of Famers on the roster. Name six of them.

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Wofford Heights - was an oldmotel. Open to all ideas, multi-ple possibilities. Zoned com-mercial. 760-220-8787.____________________________

Downtown Kernville - AircraftGarage w/2 offices, workshop &storage.Aprox 1,500 sqft - one yr.lease. (760) 376-3024.____________________________

Wofford Heights - Two perfectprofessional office spaces avail-able in Allen’s Plaza (W.HtsPost Office) New interiors &carpets. Call 760-376-2733 fordetails.____________________________Wofford Heights - Professionalcommercial space @ 6501Wofford Blvd, Suite B, 680 sf,separate men & women’s rest-rooms in common area, largeparking lot, water & trashincluded, $400/mo + deposit.(661) 201-2619__________________________

For Lease: All or part of theold KV Sun bldg @ 6404 LakeIsabella Blvd. Call Bob @ (310)819-6823 for lease details. CallTodd @ (760) 549-3330 to see.

Kernville- Hi-Ho 50+ MHP2 bd / 2 ba Apts. $450/mo + dep

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Bodfish - 2bd/2ba on 5/8 acre,fenced, water & trash included,$750/mo. (661) 435-1060__________________________

Weldon-Cozy 1/bd, 1/ba w/largekitchen & laundry room. Largefenced yard. New carpet & paint.Water & trash paid,$575/mo plus$575 deposit. 20698 Highway 178Weldon. Call Mike @ 949-246-7731. Avail. imediately. Link w/pics http://tinyurl.com/Weldon-House 3__________________________

Onyx - 2 houses on same lot•1st house-1bdrm,1ba,1,000 sf, lgfncd yd w/covered patio. Linkw/pics: http://tinyurl.com/CaneBrake1•2nd-small house, 450sf studio w/kitchenette & bathrm, separatelaundry room, covered porch.Link w/pics: http://tinyurl. com/CaneBrake2.Water & trash pd by landlord.Both houses on same lot. Perfectfor roommates or caregivers.$800/mo for both to same renter.Avail. immed. 7 miles East ofOnyx PO on Hwy 178 / 35 milesWest of Ridgecrest. Call Mike @949-246-7731

Kernville - 2 view lots withunderground electricity + wellwater. Owner ready to make adeal. Lets talk. All terms nego-tiable 760-417-0876

Hospice Openings in Lake IsabellaWe currently have two openingsto care for our patients in LakeIsabella.•Medical Social Worker (MSW)

•Registered NurseA California license is requiredfor the RN position. The MSWposition requires a Masters insocial work. A LCSW is pre-ferred. Exp. in hospice work pre-ferred. Assess the psychosocialneeds of our patients & theirfamilies related to the terminalillness, environment & care-givers. Strong communication &organizational skills req. for bothof these positions. Optimal offersa competitive pay & benefit pkgthat inclds 401(k) matching & agreat time off program. You canfax your resume to: 661-387-7227or fill out an application at eitherour Bakersfield location at 1675Chester Ave., #401, or our LakeIsabella location at 6504 LakeIsabella Blvd., #E

Ray’s Painting & DecoratingInterior/Exterior Painting, WallCoverings Installed & RemovedLow Rates! License #C705814(760) 417-9797 or (760) 378-2097__________________________

HANDYMAN SERVICEHome & Mobile Home repairs,carpentry, plumbing, electrical,coolers, drywall, roofs & more.Non-Lic. Vern Alford 760-223-0822__________________________

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YOU WIN! YOUR CHOICE!4 Mobile Homes to choose from1-Single wide 1/bd w/expandoroom. NICE! $7,500 cash, Spc 372-Dbl wide w/patio & deck, 2bd2ba, new carpet & blinds, $11,500cash, Spc 30, NICE!3-Space 10 - only $5,5004-Space 11 - $3,500 as isParadise Mobile Home Estates2410 Ronita Lane, Lake Isabella

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MOVING? Across Town orThe Nation - Kernville Moving& Storage 760-379-2714 or 760417-0465 CAL.PU.CT 189998__________________________

Kernville - 2+bd/1ba singlewide,w/enclosed porch in No. Fork TP,11825 Sierra Way, #3. New: carpetlinoleum, roof coating, evap cool-er, front porch, ex. paint. Was$12,999 - now $11,999. Call Russ(661) 301-6209

1972 Belau 22’ Pontoon w/50hpMerc. motor (works), nearly newEagle Cuda 350 fish finder, popup tarped roof, inclds. trailer,$1,500 as is, (760) 223-2390___________________________21 ft Slick Craft, deep V, new parts, inboard, runs well, $5,000obo or trade. (760) 382-6530

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LARRY SCHUPPAN'SGarage Doors & Openers. NewSales & Repairs. HandymanService. House Painting, Decks,Covers, Masonry, Electrical,Plumbing, Hauling. (760) 379-1430 or (760) 417-2806 __________________________Lake Isabella Precision Tax

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Individual, Small GroupHealth Insurance

Health Insurance Matters

Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

PPaarrtt 33Health Insurance

plans under thePatient Protectionand AffordableCare Act, (PPACA)also known asObamaCare, willmake shoppingbetween insurancecompanies easier.They can be pur-chased directly with the insurancecompany through a company salesrepresentative or their online websiteor through an independent insurancebroker.

There will be a separate market-place, called an “Exchange,” run by agovernment entity that can act as amiddleman. Independent agents mayuse this agency, known in California as“Covered California.” The agency willhave access to Federal funds and taxcredits to help pay for the monthly pre-miums. Effective Jan. 1, 2014, mostAmericans will be required by law tobuy and maintain health insurance.

The plans sold to individuals will beknown as “metallic” plans. There arefour basic tiers of coverage, bronze (60percent), silver (70 percent), gold (80percent) and platinum (90 percent).There will, in addition, be a “cata-strophic” plan for young adults lessthan 30.

As the monetary value of the metalsmay indicate, the platinum plan will bethe most comprehensive and costly. Itwill actuarially provide about 90 per-cent coverage. While all plans will

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trying to buy or sell a home. Is theagent you are using maximizing theInternet? Most real estate agentshave some kind of Internet pres-ence, be it an email account or evena website. Very few really knowwhat they are doing. Just having aweb site that has a list of homes forsale does not mean that they areusing the Internet as the huge salestool that it is.

Here is the key with the internet:does the website have what peopleare looking for? Simple as that, if arealtor has an internet site that doesnot quickly solve the buyer’s imme-diate wants and needs in terms ofwhat they are looking for on the netthat website is useless. If that web-site cannot be found in the fourmain search engines in this country(Google, Yahoo, MSN and Bing),that website is useless.

So when hiring an agent makesure they are not just on the net,make sure they are really maximiz-ing the Internet. The good ones do.They know it helps them earn a liv-ing and most of all, it helps you, theclient, get what you need and that isthe most important thing.

Matt Freeman is a realtor withFreeman’s Lakeside Realty in LakeIsabella. He can be contacted at 760-379-5915 or cell 223-0880.

Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist

All of us haveheard the statisticstime and timeagain.

■ “The Internetis the key to sellingyour house.”

■ “87 percent ofall real estate salesoriginate on theInternet.”

■ “Most peoplewho look on theInternet for homes find their agenton the internet as well.”

The list goes on and on abouthow important the internet is whenit comes to buying or selling ahouse. And all of the statistics aretrue: most people do originate theirsearch for property online.

Over the past 15 years, theInternet has completely changedthe real estate industry. Gone arethe days of agents lugging a biglisting book around filled with out-dated information and prices. PDFdocuments, digital photos, Internete-signing and email in general allhave changed the way agents sellhomes, and more importantly, theway people buy them.

So here is the catch if you are

The Internet, done right Talking About Real Estate

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cover one annual preventative visit withno cost or co-pay, there will be costswhen all plans are utilized. Thedeductible will be $0 for the platinumand gold, $2,.000 medical deductible forthe silver and a $5,000 deductible formedical and drugs for the bronze.Office visits to your primary careprovider will be $25 for platinum, $45for gold and silver and $60 each for upto three visits for bronze. Specialty carewill be more for all plans. Emergencyroom co-pays will be $150 for platinumand $250 for the other plans.

All plans will have a maximum out-of-pocket whereby the plan then covers100 percent of medically necessary serv-ices. For a single person it is $4,000 forthe platinum plan, and the other threeplans, $6,400. For families of two ormore people, the maximum you wouldneed to pay out in a single calendaryear will be double that of a single sub-scriber.

High cost and infrequently usedservices will depend on the model ofyour insurance plan. If you are in anHMO, expect to pay $250 for an out-patient surgery or $250 per day co-payfor up to the first five days on plat-inum, $600 for the gold plan and 20percent of the plan’s negotiated ratefor the silver; 30 percent for thebronze. The platinum plan’s PPO ratewill be 10 percent and 20 percent of thesilver; the same percentages as theHMO for the PPO plans covered bySilver and Bronze.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insur-ance broker (0621106) and a member ofthe Society of Certified Senior Advisors.He may be reached at 760-376-2100,thal@ aol.com or www.harrythal.com.

FIRE WOODSeasoned Almond¼, ½ & Full Cords

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ings may be available in the 2013-14 school year. Districts are interested in meet-ing individuals who hold multiple subject, special education, speech pathologist,school nurse, school psychologist and single subject credentials. All eligible indi-viduals are encouraged to pre-register online at kern.org/teacherjobfair.

Pre-registered attendees will be allowed into the event at their scheduled timeand will be allotted one hour to meet with as many districts possible. Availableevent times are 8 a.m., 9:20 a.m., and 10:40 a.m. Non-registered attendees shouldreport to the event no earlier than 10:30 a.m. for onsite registration. Admittancewill be determined by occupancy. For more information, contact EvelynFeliciano, event coordinator, at 661-636-4750, or Diane Steward, event coordina-tor, at 661-636-4371.

Income Tax services availableAARP in conjunction with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board are offering free

tax service and E-Filing by certified tax counselors at the Kern Valley Library inLake Isabella on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For moreinformation, call Judy Rowley at 760-793-0405.

Calling all Bridge playersExpert, intermediate or novice, the Kern Valley Bridge Club wants you. If you

enjoy the game, join them on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. at theEagles Lodge in Mountain Mesa. If you love challenge, call 760-379-4336 or 760-376-3138. Lessons are available for beginners.

California Water low income rate assistanceCalifornia Water Company is pleased to offer a low-income rate assistance

program to those who meet the income guidelines or who participate in otherassistance programs. The California Public Utilities Commission has approved aprogram that provides a discount of up to 50 percent off (up to $12). For ques-tions, email LIRA@calwater.com or call toll-free, 877-419-1701.

Suicide Survivor support groupThis peer support group for anyone who has lost someone to suicide is is a

safe place to share your grief, find hope and achieve healing. This group meetson the second Wednesday of every month at the Shepherd of the Hills LutheranChurch, Library Room, 377 Highway 178, Lake Isabella from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Formore information, call 760-223-0845. If you are in crisis, call the Kern CountyMental Health hotline at 800-991-5272.

Announcements, Continued from page 3

Need a ride to the WestLA VA Medical Center?

Disabled American VeteransChapter No. 20 offers a free van ridefor veterans with morning appoint-ments, Monday through Thursday.Departing from the Veterans’ Serviceoffice at 1120 Golden State Ave. at 5a.m., then departs West L.A. at noonand arrives back in Bakersfieldaround 2 p.m. Call 661-868-7300 atleast three business days in advance.

Sherri’s Chateau of Beauty is lookingfor a nail tech and/or hair stylist. Also,we have a room for rent for a massagetherapist. Call (760) 379-6704__________________________________

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Wofford HeightsSites available in quiet Senior Park,with laundry facilities & fish house.Walk to lake. $250/mo inclds water &trash. Call Jody @ 760-376-3228.

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OF USE OF FICTITIOUSBUSINESS NAME:

Fictitious Business Name being aban-doned: MERCER BOOKKEEPING &TAX SERVICES (2008-B3199) Streetaddress of business: 2256 BodfishCanyon road, Bodfish, CA 93205;Mailing address of Business: 2256Bodfish Canyon road, Bodfish, CA93205. REGISTRANT WHO WISHESTO ABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: Lynellyn M. Contresceri, 2256Bodfish Canyon road, Bodfish, CA93205. Original FBN Statement Filed on:05/01/2008. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 02/12/2013. MaryB. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk(34993). Published by the Kern RiverCourier February 22, March 1, 8 and 15,2013.

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Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Ridgecrest Chevron (2013 - B0796)Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 301 North China Lake Boulevard,Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing addressof business: 301 North China LakeBoulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REG-ISTRANT: Teresa Jacobs, 3644 GraafStreet, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Individual.Date the business commenced:01/01/2001. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided in sub-division (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change in theresidence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:Teresa Jacobs, Manager. This statementfiled on 02/05/2013. Expires 02/05/2018.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: K. Lopez.Published by the Kern River CourierFebruary 22, March 1, 8 and 15, 2013.

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Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Redneck Shipping (2013 - B0981) Streetaddress of principal place of business:408 Cockney Court, Bakersfield, CA93312. Mailing address of business: 408Cockney Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312.REGISTRANTS: Brian Davidson, 408Cockney Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312and Amy Davidson, 408 Cockney Court,Bakersfield, CA 93312. Husband andWife. Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided in sub-division (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change in theresidence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:Amy Davidson. This statement filed on02/13/2013. Expires 02/13/2018. MaryB. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Publishedby the Kern River Courier February 22,March 1, 8 and 15, 2013.

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Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Westchester Townhomes (2013 - B0987)Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 2401 Olive Street, Bakersfield, CA93301. Mailing address of business: 75-682 Nani Ohai Place, Kailua Kona, HI96740. REGISTRANT: Strobin, LLC,75-682 Nani Ohai Place, Kailua Kona, HI96740. Limited Liability Company.Date the business commenced:09/16/2004. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-

tious name statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided in sub-division (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change in theresidence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:Robin Hosmer, Managing Member. Thisstatement filed on 02/13/2013. Expires02/13/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By:M. Dominguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier March 1, 8, 15 and 22,2013.

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Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Daniels Jewelers #232 (2013 - B1200)Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 3000 Mall View Road, #1015,Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing addressof business: P.O. Box 3750, Culver City,CA 90231. REGISTRANT: SherwoodManagement Co., Inc., 5700 HannumAvenue, Culver City, CA 90230. ACorporation. Date the business com-menced: 01/01/2013. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gener-ally expires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in the officeof the County Clerk, except, as providedin subdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after any changein the facts set forth in the statement pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a regis-tered owner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use in thisState of a fictitious business name in vio-lation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: Art Ronci,CFO. This statement filed on 02/25/2013.Expires 02/25/2018. Mary B. Bedard,CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By: M. Dominguez. Published by theKern River Courier March 8, 15, 22 and29, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Daniels Jewelers #241 (2013 - B1201)Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 2701 Ming Avenue, #222,Bakersfield, CA 93304. Mailing addressof business: P.O. Box 3750, Culver City,CA 90231. REGISTRANT: SherwoodManagement Co., Inc., 5700 HannumAvenue, Culver City, CA 90230. ACorporation. Date the business com-menced: 01/01/2013. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gener-ally expires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in the officeof the County Clerk, except, as providedin subdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after any changein the facts set forth in the statement pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a regis-tered owner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use in thisState of a fictitious business name in vio-lation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: Art Ronci,CFO. This statement filed on 02/25/2013.Expires 02/25/2018. Mary B. Bedard,CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By: M. Dominguez. Published by theKern River Courier March 8, 15, 22 and29, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:First and Chic (2013 - B1306) Streetaddress of principal place of business:1209 West Mariposa Avenue, Ridgecrest,CA 93555. Mailing address of business:1209 West Mariposa Avenue, Ridgecrest,CA 93555. REGISTRANTS: MarkMower, 1209 West Mariposa Avenue,Ridgecrest, CA 93555 and Yajaira Mower,

1209 West Mariposa Avenue, Ridgecrest,CA 93555. Husband and Wife. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: YajairaMower. This statement filed on02/28/2013. Expires 02/28/2018. MaryB. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Publishedby the Kern River Courier March 8, 15, 22and 29, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Pineda'z (2013 - B1271) DBA #2:Pineda's (2013 - B1271) Street address ofprincipal place of business: 1410 PesanteRoad, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailingaddress of business: 1410 Pesante Road,Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANT:Audel Pineda, 1410 Pesante Road,Bakersfield, CA 93306. Individual. Datethe business commenced: 02/25/2013.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: Audel Pineda.This statement filed on 02/27/2013.Expires 02/27/2018. Mary B. Bedard,CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By: J. Garcia. Published by the KernRiver Courier March 8, 15, 22 and 29,2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Brenda's Beauty Salon (2013 - B0992)Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 95 Live Oak Drive, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. Mailing address ofbusiness: P.O. Box 1714, Kernville, CA93238. REGISTRANT: Duncan-Walker,95 Live Oak Drive, Wofford Heights, CA93285. Individual. Date the businesscommenced: 03/03/2008. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gener-ally expires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in the officeof the County Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change in theresidence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. The fil-ing of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code). Signed: BrendaDuncan-Walker. This statement filed on02/13/2013. Expires 02/13/2018. MaryB. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.Published by the Kern River CourierMarch 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Sierra Satellites (2013 - B1451) Streetaddress of principal place of business:2191 Evans Road, Wofford Heights, CA93285-0188. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 188, Wofford Heights, CA93285-0188. REGISTRANT: GaryAdkins, 2191 Evans Road, Wofford

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Heights, CA 93285-0188. Individual.Date the business commenced:11/01/1997. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided in sub-division (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change in theresidence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. The fil-ing of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code). Signed: GaryAdkins. This statement filed on03/06/2013. Expires 03/06/2018. MaryB. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.Published by the Kern River CourierMarch 15, 22, 29 and April 5, 2013.

NOTICE INVITING: SEALED BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealedbids will be received at the office of theKern River Valley Cemetery District, 8441Burlando Road, Wofford Heights, CAuntilMonday April 8, 2013 at 5:00 pm for thefollowing project: PROJECT: Installationof Solar Energy (Water Delivery SystemPump).PROJECT: Installation of Solar Energy(District Office) Each bidder must belicensed as required by law at the time thebid is awarded. The contractor licenseclassification required for this project is:

C10 or C46. Licensed GeneralContractors' bids will be accepted as well.Before submitting a bid, bidders shallcarefully examine all bid packet docu-ments, shall visit the site of the work, shallfully inform themselves as to all the exist-ing conditions and limitations, and shallinclude in the bid a sum to cover the costof all items included in the contract. Noallowance will be made because of a lackof such examination or knowledge. Eachbid must be on the District forms and shallbe sealed and filed with the District at orbefore the time stated in this notice.Specifications, instructions and bid formsare available by calling the District, at 760-376-2189 to arrange for mailing or pick-upfrom the Kern River Valley Cemetery, at8441 Burlando Road, Wofford Heights,CA 93285. The Board of Trustees reservesthe right to select the schedules(s) underwhich the bids are to be compared and con-tract(s) awarded. The Board of Trusteesreserves the right to reject any and all bidsand to waive any all irregularities in anybid. Contact Person: Randy Kyt, DistrictManager (P.O. Box 215 Wofford Hts, CA93285) Project approved by the Board ofTrustees at the Special Meeting February19, 2013. Bids to be opened at the KernRiver Valley Cemetery District April 9th,2013 at 2:00 pm (Published by The KernRiver Courier March 15 and 22, 2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: OakLiquidators (2013 - B1562) DBA #2: OakLiquidators Superstore (2013 - B1563)DBA #3: Oak Furniture Liquidators (2013- B1564) DBA #4: Oak Furniture (2013 -B1565) DBA #5: Oak and SofaLiquidators (2013 - B1566) DBA #6: Sofa

Liquidators Superstore (2013 - B1567)DBA #7: Sofa Liquidators (2013 - B1568)DBA #8: Extreme Value Rooms By OakLiquidators (2013 - B1569) DBA #9:Extreme Value Rooms By Sofa Liquidators(2013 - B1570) DBA #10: Extreme ValueRooms (2013 - B1571) DBA #11:Extreme Value By Oak Furniture (2013 -B1572) DBA #12: Furniture Liquidators(2013 - B1573) DBA # 13: Extreme ValueBy Oak Furniture Liquidators (2013 -B1574) Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 3600 Stine Road, Bakersfield,CA 93309. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 2629, Visalia, CA 93279. REG-ISTRANT: Winey-Bice, Inc., 3136 WestHyde, Visalia, CA 93291. Corporation.Date the business commenced:11/01/1993. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided in subdi-vision (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change in theresidence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. The fil-ing of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code). Signed: BrandonMason, President. This statement filed on03/11/2013. Expires 03/11/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published bythe Kern River Courier March 15, 22, 29and April 5, 2013.

eScrip,Continued from page 1$12,000 through the eScrip fundingprogram. These funds are splitbetween Kernville Elementary,Wallace Elementary and WallaceMiddle Schools.

The parents and teachers ofKernville Union School District feel itis important to recognize the positiveimpact the contributions have had onthe school and its students.

Thanks to Vons and the eScripprogram, the Kernville Union SchoolDistrict PTCs have been able to usethese much appreciated funds to pro-vide music and art enrichment,sports uniforms, playground equip-ment, and physical education equip-ment.

In this age of shrinking budgets,community participation and outsidesources of funding are a necessity forall schools.

“Vons has been a terrific partner

with our Parent Teacher Clubs” saidKernville Elementary School principalSteve Martinez. “Their contributionshave a direct impact on our kids in thecommunity. PTCs and school admin-istrators throughout California arevery aware of the positive impact thatVons is having on our schools.”

The Vons Appreciation Monthfrom Kernville Union School DistrictPTCs will include a public thank youusing the large electronic board infront of the school, a handmade thankyou poster signed by the children andpresented to the local Vons store, anda written thank you sent to the CEO ofVons Corporation.

For more information on how toparticipate in this free eScrip programto support Kernville Union SchoolDistrict, contact Debbie Stanton at(760) 223-6033 or at billdebstanton@hotmail.com.

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Gold,Continued from page 1

In early January, 1855, theword was out. Claims had beenregistered and gold was beingmined with success.

By March 1855 there were anestimated 5,000 men scouringevery ditch, rock and stream bedwet or dry in the GreenhornMountains (later named theGreenhorn Mining District).

Most came carrying a pick, apan, and a shovel. By early sum-mer most of the productive goldbearing land had been claimed.Some struck it rich, but for mostof these men now broke, tiredand disgruntled, packed up theirmeager belongings and left thevalley looking for the next big

strike. A few went to the Mohave area

and some went northeast to theOwens Valley and some decidedto go to what is now Nevada.With the exodus of these miners,the valley was left with only 200or so miners to work the claims.

It was well-noted that panningfor gold was the hardest, mostback-breaking work a man coulddo. Most likened it to ranch work,digging ditches, or hoeing thefields.

Here’s why we will work ashard today as they did 160 yearsago for this elusive golden metal:it’s value. During the Kern RiverEl Dorado, gold was $16 dollarsan ounce. In 2013 its' value hasincreased to more than $1,600dollars per ounce.

12th AnnualEaster Egg Hunt

The BurlingtonFriday March 29th 10:30am 13 Sycamore Wofford Heights

Lots of Goodies, Candy & PrizesChildren 7 years and younger,

Please bring your own basket to use during the egg hunt.

For more information call: 760-376-6733 • 760-376-6474

Water,Continued from page 1

speaks for water rights owners and stor-age districtswho also appoint him andassign his duties. The water users are pri-marily the Kern Delta Water District,Bakersfield City Water District, the BuenaVista Water Storage District and theNorth Kern Water Storage District.

Southern California Edison and PacificGas & Electric have the rights to the first1,250 cfs that flow down the Kern River.Currently SCE is not using their alloca-tion of water.

"Even though we don't have a lot ofwater, the water we have is still an asset tothe community", said Williams. "We stillhave one of the largest bodies of water inSouthern California, 5 to 6 square miles ofwater surface that is still available forrecreation in spite of the current lowwater situation."

In 1961, there was a reservoir mini-mum pool established by the KernCounty Board of Supervisors at 30,000acre-feet. In 1971 we were at or belowthat amount. This required the Board ofSupervisors' consent.

Today the pool is currently 82,960 acre-feet. The pool for the time of the FishingDerby is estimated to be 102,000 acre-feet,which is not great news for the Derbybecause the Borel Canal that runsthrough the lake won't be covered unlessthe lake is at 110,000 acre-feet. This willmake access to the west shore difficult.

It is estimated this year that the lakewill only peak at 150,000 acre-feet. Sincewater records that have been kept start-ing in 1893, two-thirds of the time wehave been below average in the water-shed. This means that low levels of waterare not unusual based on watershed his-tory. This year's snow pack is estimated atonly 41% of normal.

Check passing - On Wednesday, March 6 the Kern River Valley Education and CulturalFoundation received a grant of $5,000 from Southern California Edison in support of STEAMScholarships and the Holiday Gala event that was held in December at The Lodge at PaintedRock. Cal Rossi, SCE Region Manager, presents the $5,000 check to Robert Rusby,KRVECF Treasurer with some KRVECF Board members looking on. Of the $5,000, a total of$2,500 is for scholarships to assist college students, or those entering college, enrolled inscience, technology, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM).

Scenes from the valley

No competitionThe Kern Valley Chorusof the Sweet Adelinesheld their "Friends andFamily" concert last weekto celebrate their 40thanniversary, show offtheir talent, invite innew singers and have theirfinal dress rehearsalfor this years' BakersfieldBarbershop competition.

The theme was 1920's-30'sCharlie Chaplin andhis girls. Cheryl Borthickand Francine Stirlinglead the group.

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier