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Gene Verbeet, left and Larry Holochwost, right are pictured with their new book release at the Walker House in Kernville. The two spent three years discovering, assembling and categorizing over 6,000 documents associated with the 300 plus used in the book. Photo submitted

Michael Batelaan Courier Spotlight A new book was just released by our own golden boys, Gene Verbeet of Bodfish and Larry Holochwost of Squirrel Valley. "The Golden Trout Wilderness: The Forty Year Struggle To Preserve The Ancient Territory Of The California Golden Trout," gives an insight into the age old struggle of how to properly manage our wilderness areas and how the Golden Trout Wilderness came to be. Gene Verbeet and Larry Holochwost were invited to take on the volunteer book project at the coaxing of Charles Topping, curator of the Walker House in Kernville. Three years of researching the files located in the Ardis and Gayle Walker house have resulted in this fascinating story of how the Walkers

helped shape the wilderness which is now known as "The Golden Trout Wilderness". Verbeet and Holochwost spent those three years discovering, assembling and categorizing over 6,000 documents associated with the Golden Trout Wilderness found in the Ardis Walker house. It is from these documents that they have written an extensive account of how the Golden Trout Wilderness came to be. They selected from this storehouse of documents over 300 individual letters, resolutions, studies, statements, news and magazine items plus other written communications. These were the foundation upon which they built this story. Of these 300 plus documents, eightyfive are quoted completely or in part to form the main text of each chapter. The story opens in 1932 when Ardis Walker

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The good, the bad, the Friday We all have good and bad days. But there's just one particular date all over the world that most people relate to misfortune: Friday the 13th. It's not really a big issue whether you believe in this or not. But to feed your curiosity, here are some interesting fun and even freaky facts about Friday the 13th. ■ This year has three Friday the 13ths and they fall on February, March and November. ■ Any month's 13th day will fall on a Friday if the month starts on Sunday. ■ Paraskavedekatriaphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th as well as friggatriskaidekaphobia.Triskaidekaph obia is fear of the number 13. ■ Five of the 12 movies in the Friday the 13th franchise have been released on Friday the 13th. ■ Many high rise buildings have no 13th floor and some hospitals have no room 13. ■ Greece and in Spanish-speaking countries, Tuesday the 13th is considered bad luck, not Friday. If anything bad happens to you on Friday the 13th, the two will be forever associated in your mind, and all those uneventful days in which the 13th fell on a Friday will be ignored." Again, we all have bad days and bad luck. It happens. What's important is that we shouldn't let a tiny bit of bad luck pull our spirits down. There's always a bright side to look at. Besides, who knows? Misfortunes could be blessings in disguise.

returned to the Kern Valley after working for Bell Laboratories in New York City. It closes on February 24, 1978 when President Jimmy Carter signed the Endangered American Wilderness Act. The 170 page book also includes two DVDs. One is an archive of 319 original documents used in the production of the book. The other DVD is a copy of the twenty-five minute 35mm film entitled Golden Remnant that was produced by the Kern Plateau Association in 1975. The book explores the 40 year effort by Ardis Walker and others to see the Golden Trout Wilderness to completion in 1975. The conflict then, as it is today, debates how should our wilderness be managed? There is big money and jobs on one side and environmentalists and protection on the

other. On the outside extremes, should our wilderness area be used up or should it be put off limits to all? How will it all play out? Back then, 1935 to 1975, both sides spoke frankly about their points of view without the spin doctors of today, “very direct conversation from the players involved” said Verbeet. This honesty and openness helped towards getting results all plays out as you read and follow the documents used for the book, Verbeet added. This is an informative story regarding how our local forest and river were protected for future generations by these local community leaders. The book is published by the Kern River Valley Historical Society Walker Endowment and can be found for puchase at the Kern Valley Museum gift shop in Kernville.

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kern river KV FHA-HERO bring home medals water data: Michele Baker Courier Youth Kern Valley FHAHERO members competed in Competitive Recognition Events (CREs) in career-related areas at the Spring Region Meeting on February 21 at Sanger High School. The following students took home gold, silver and bronze metals and qualified to compete at the State Leadership Meeting in April. ■ Junior Division 9 1st Place: Tyler Hand in Consumer Education Angelina Sanchez; Jordan

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Oetting and Hannah Farris in Energy & Resource Conservation Amber Vessey in Life Event Planning Grace Skidmore in Prepared Speech Katie Lamping in Menu Planning and Table Display 2nd Place: Andrew Swieringa in Menu Planning and Table Display 3rd Place: Hannah Register in Menu Planning and Table Display

■ Senior Division 10-12th graders 1st place: Breanna Walker in Chapter Exhibit Sharri Cazares in Consumer Education Abi Steers and Allana Davis in Energy & Resource

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Conservation Rachael Palmer in Interior Design Krystal Bosmans in Life Event Planning Brittney Smith in Community Involvement Award 2nd place: Melissa Shaw in Life Event Planning Kandee Alexander; Carly Osorio in Nutrition Education Roxanne McCullagh; Amber Cox; Morgan Garris in Energy and Resource Conservation 3rd place: Bridgette Long in Chapter in Review Portfolio Paige Babashoff in Life Event Planning Jacob Reeves; Dylan Ream in Nutrition Education.

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Also, at the Region Meeting two KV students were elected as the 201516 Region 8 Officers: Rachael Palmer as Region Vice President, and Tyler Hand as Region Secretary. They will be installed at SLM. If you would like to sponsor a fundraiser or student to raise the $250 per student needed to attend the SLM, please contact Mrs. Baker at 760379-2611 or e-mail michelle_baker@khsd.k12. ca.us. At SLM, students increase their leadership skills, explore career options, and compete in the CRE state finals during the 4 day conference.

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Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 47,323 acre-feet 2014 Reservoir peak 80,737 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 182 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 221 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal. *(5-hr average Kernville)

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■ Collectors Showcase Antique Show, March 14 & 15 A Collectors’ Showcase Antique Show is being held Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hodel’s Kern Rooms, 5917 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield. Glassware, pottery, china, dolls, silver, linens, toys and more. For information contact B. Fields at 661-399-1140. ■ Kern River Canyon Run Sunday, March 15 Run-4-A-Way is having the first ever Kern River Canyon Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K

race on Sunday, March 15. Registration information is on Facebook Run-4-A-Way. Run-4-A-Way is a local group of citizens with a strong belief in promoting physical and emotional well-being through physical fitness.

■ KRV Chamber Casino Night March 14 Join the fun at the Lake Isabella Senior Center when the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce presents Casino Night from 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 14. $25 per person includes a deep pit dinner and $2,000 play script that can be

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760379-4112. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

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■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 9:30 a.m. (3rd Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Martha Kyt 760-5493754. ■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-4179701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discussion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Gem & Minerals Club MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600.

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

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Hoffmann Hospice 040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760379-7318 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, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. ■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-760-3795552. ■ 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 Evans Rd., 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

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-2230762. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236. ■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138. ■ 2:30 - 4 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders VFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178

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

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■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Dr. at Hwy 155, Wofford Hts. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check times and location.

cashed in at the end of the evening for prizes. For more information call the Chamber at 760-379-5236. ■ Senior Outreach March 17 Join the Volunteer Senior Outreach program for a cup of coffee and delicious refreshments to discuss the needs and services for seniors in the Kern River Valley at the Lake Isabella Senior Center/Veterans Room 1 at 10 a.m. Call Cindy Brown at 760-379-3412 for more information. ■ Friends and Family Night March 19 Join the Kern Valley Chorus for their annual Friends and Family Night Thursday March 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. Free admittance, free refreshments and lots of fun! ■ Roy Orbison impersonator March 20 The Moose Club presents the performance of Roy Orbison impersonator, Loren Cowgill, in concert supported by his wife and Trina’s Music to Go on Friday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and children under 14 are free. Call 760379-8839 for more information. ■ Alzheimer's fundraiser March 21 Scoot your boots over to the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge, 11251 Hwy 178 in Mt. Mesa Saturday March 21 for an Italian fried chicken dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Only $9 and proceeds go to the Alzheimer's Foundation. Pluck a Duck, 50/50 and fun! ■ Make a Joyful Noise! March 21 Join the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday as they enjoy "singing at the Lake" at 6 p.m. at the church at 2741 Mountain View Road, behind Wallace Middle School in Lake Isabella. Free admission. A free will offering will be taken to benefit the Pregnancy Resource Center. ■ The Honeysuckle Possums March 21 South Fork Women's Club presents The Honeysuckle Possums, with old-time music and toe-tappin' fun, in a benefit concert at the clubhouse, 6488 Fay Ranch Road Weldon (across from South Fork Elementary) at 7 p.m. $20 at the door. Every dollar goes to our local children's scholarship fund. ■ Kernville Chamber spotlight March 23 Join the Kernville Chamber at 5 p.m. for their monthly mixer "member spotlight." The gathering will be at the Kernville Chamber Community Hall and meet several new local business members. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Call 760-376-2629 for more information. ■ Commodities distribution March 24 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday March 24 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m. ■ KRV Collaborative March 26 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information.

Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received on Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and space available. Submitted items deemed entirely or mostly business advertising will not be accepted. Some event information is gathered from the chambers of commerce, KRVR or kernvalley.com.

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Book closed on library management?

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Michael Batelaan Courier Publisher Here we go again. There was once a failed proposal to have the Kern County Superintendent of Schools library system merge and Batelaan take over our Kern County library system. And now apparently an idea to privatize our library system is back. As a card carrying member and frequent flyer of the Kern County Library System, I am very concerned about the idea of our County representatives having been quietly kicking around for months the possibility of privatizing our County Library System. Like the recent merger of Employer’s Training Resource and the Kern County Board of Trade, our representatives are working under the radar without public hearings, not talking to their constituents and forgetting that they are representing us and hiding their work from public view. Is the Kern County Board of Supervisors failing their citizens? As reported in the GBU Mountain News and the Bakersfield Californian, the idea to be presented by the County Administrative Office is for the County to take their 25 libraries and bookmobile system and turn it over to a private operator from Maryland. That keeps the money in Kern County? They need to review the other

County departments and services that they have attempted to privatize and returned to the county in the past. It is also of great concern that the County has to pick on the bottom of the pile agencies, libraies, parks etc. at a point when County staffing had just been returned to some semblance of nornal. Our Board of Supervisors recently hired Nancy Kerr, who previously ran the Valencia branch library system in Santa Clarita. This system is managed by Library Systems and Services, LLC. a for profit Maryland company that runs libraries nationwide. Reportedly that same company has shown interest in Kern. According to comments made to the Bakersfield Californian, Kerr was a Library Systems and Services employee and she has been directed to stay out of the discussions for a full year. So it seems apparent that our Board of Supervisors will be deciding who and how to pick who is going to run our libraries on our behalf so that they don’t have to. Turning our libraries over to a profit-minded corporation could truly compromise the nature of a free County library system and free access to information and internet via library computers. If the County can’t operate the library as a non-profit, how could a for-profit do better? Will it be at the library user’s expense? Michael Batelaan can be reached at office@kernrivercourier.com

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Smoke alarms save lives Seven times a day, someone in this country dies in a home fire. The Red Cross is launching a nationwide campaign to reduce the number of home fire deaths and injuries by 25 percent over the next five years. The Red Cross will be in the Kern River Valley Monday March 16. If you would like a free smoke alarm installation, please call 661-324-6427 to schedule an appointment. If a fire starts in your home, you may have just two minutes to escape.

Kern River Canyon half marathon, 10K, and 5K race Run-4-A-Way is having the first ever Kern River Canyon Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K race on Sunday, March 15. This will be a chance to get your name in the inaugural record books. Using the quiet and forgotten Old Kern Canyon Road, runners will be rewarded with scenic views of the steep Kern Canyon walls and occasional glimpses of the Kern River as it crashes and bends its way towards Bakersfield far below. The relatively flat out and back course begins with a gradual uphill start and rewards runners with a fast easy sloping downhill finish. Six aid stations will resupply runners with water and encouragement. Due to local permitting ordinances, the race will be limited to a combined 75 lucky runners: don't wait to register as spots are filling up. Registration information is on Facebook Run-4-A-Way. Run-4-A-Way is a local group of citizens with a strong belief in promoting physical and emotional well-being through physical fitness.

Senior outreach to discuss issues and services The Volunteer Senior Outreach program, a program serving senior citizens in the Kern River Valley, is holding a community meeting and would like you to join them for a cup of coffee and refreshments to discuss issues and services for the senior population in our community. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 17 at 10 a.m. at the Kern River Valley Veterans/Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. This program is sponsored by Kern County Mental Health, Kern County Aging and Adult Services and College Community Services, Inc. For additional information, contact Cindy Brown at 760-379-3412.

Buttonwillow Judicial District Judge. And that's what this column is really about. The judge that was there for many years was John D. Jelletich. He There is a town was well known for being fair and in Kern County was well liked by the township. And West of I-5 called this brings us to my story. Buttonwillow. It's a It was sometime in the 70's and I typical small town was the program chairman for the and has all the Delano Rotary Club and our program usual amenities speaker was John. I'll never forget a you would expect Middleworth story that he told me that day he visto find in a place ited Delano. He had moved from the like that. There is in Buttonwillow court to the Bakersfield fact, a small restaurant in town Superior Court and one day while on which ranchers and towns folks the bench, an old consider the gentleman from best Cafe in Over the years I kept track of him Buttonwillow California. and as in Buttonwillow he was a came before him. We're not sure kind and fair judge for the years he He was there on about that served in Bakersfield. a charge of being because the one - Middleworth a public nuisance. time we The judge looked stopped, the at him and said, "Don't I know you? restaurant was closed. But it had a You look familiar." The old codger sign which told us that they would smiled a toothless grin and said, "Yes be open at 7 a.m. the next day and at suh! You know me and I know you. the bottom of the sign it said, "If You is Judge Jellyfish from there is an emergency, call the numPussywillow." John said I looked at ber listed." I'm not sure what that him and said, "Case dismissed and would do if you called it. Would they the court is in recess for the next 15 come out and make you a hamburgminutes." He said to me, "I did indeed er or some kind of meal to go? At know him. He had appeared before any rate we never tested it. me on different minor charges and I The town of Buttonwillow was will never forget him." named after a Buttonwillow tree John's name came to me when I which lies about a mile north of read of his passing in the Californian town. It's kind of puny and has a this week. Over the years, I kept track sign that says that this was once the of him and as in Buttonwillow, he site of the town, but in truth of was a kind and fair judge for the course, the town was one mile south years he served in Bakersfield. of the tree. Oh yes, the town was big enough that it had its own court and Wofford Heights resident Rod judge that came at least once a week Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell. to handle law matters. He was the Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

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Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey

1. Is the book of Pharisee in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. In Matthew 21, to what type of tree did Jesus say, "Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever"? Cedar, Oak, Apple, Fig 3. From 2 Corinthians 6, what did Paul warn Christians about being "yoked" with? Debt, Unbelievers, Shame, Abundance 4. In biblical times, what was a tambourine or small hand drum called? Timbrel, Cornet, Tartu, Cymbal 5. How many days and nights was Jonah in the belly of the great fish? 2, 3, 5, 8 6. Who was the father of Michal? David, Titus, Saul, Stephen

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Beware that day Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist Soon will come the "ides" of March, or March's middle day, on which in 44 BC Julius Caesar was assassinated by Brutus and his fellow senators. Julius Schlensker Caesar had been warned by a seer to, as it was expressed in Shakespeare's play, "beware the ides of March." Historians report that on that fateful day Caesar had encountered the seer and said something like "Well, the day has come, and nothing bad's happened," to which the seer replied, "Yes, the day has come, but it has not yet gone." And, sure enough, before the day was over Caesar was dead. Fateful days. We have all had those days, which we have anticipated with dread, although we have not been warned by a seer. Maybe it was an appearance date for traffic court. Perhaps it was an upcoming test date, whether at some school or at the local DMV. It could have been waiting for the lab results from your doctor. It could even be 15 April. Unlike Julius Caesar, though, we have been nowhere near as confident that nothing bad was going to happen! There are not many people on earth, who look forward to dying. The ones who do are likely experiencing some sort of severe physical or emotional pain or are suffering

from some kind of mental disorder. That's understandable. However, by and large, folks don't want to die. That's why they named the so-called reaper "grim." That time is also referred to as "going to meet one's Maker." Now that's a fearsome thing ... at least in principle: going to stand before the Creator of the Universe for judgment. However, for a person, to whom God has become "Friend," through faith in Jesus the fear and pain of death has been nullified. Instead of a fearful thing, death has merely become a doorway to an eternally glorious future! And that's because Jesus had a long-predicted painful day, which some might call fateful, although fate had nothing to do with it; it was a well-planned, calculated, deliberate act of sacrifice that God offered up His only Son to pay the penalty price for the sins of the world and bring all, who would believe in Him, into a friendly family fellowship with His Father. The prophets had predicted it (Isaiah 53:1-7), and Jesus knew that devastating Friday was coming. And He dreaded it as evidenced by His fervent prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matt. 26:39). He knew, though, that although there would be devastation for Him in the form of damnation and death, it would also mean the destruction of the power of sin, death and Satan for all believers in Him. Now we know that, too, and it brings us peace. Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

Valley places of Worship Kernville

■ First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

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■ Faith Community Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 ■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m. Lake Isabella/Bodfish

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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062

■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 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 Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Faith Community South Campus 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday evening 4 p.m., 760-379-6935 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

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Kern River District recreation update Cody Norris U.S.F.S. Courier Release The Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest took steps in 2014 to promote a healthy ecosystem along the Wild and Scenic Upper Kern River. Camping is now permitted only in developed (fee) campgrounds and designated dispersed (free) camping areas along the Upper Kern River. Day-use such as fishing and picnicking are still allowed within the entire corridor. ■ Halfway and Thunderbird were converted into group campgrounds and can be reserved through Recreation.gov. Boundary markers have also been installed along the perimeters of the designated dispersed areas. These changes have already significantly reduced the negative impacts caused by overcrowding, extreme littering, improper disposal of human waste and vegetation damage. ■ District Ranger Al Watson will again temporarily waive day-use and overnight

camping fees at Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella, and South Fork Recreation from July 1 to October 1. ■ In response to continued drought conditions, all coin-operated showers on the district will be inoperable for the summer to conserve water for drinking and flush toilets. ■ Seasonal campgrounds will begin opening March 28. French Gulch Group Campground and Pioneer Point Campground (along Highway 155) and Headquarters Campground (four miles north of Kernville) will all remain open year-round. ■ Live Oak North, Live Oak South and Live Oak Group Campgrounds will remain closed for the duration of 2015 due to extremely dry conditions (unless needed for overflow). You may call the Kernville Office (760) 376-3781, the Lake Isabella Office at (760) 379-5646 or visit recreation.gov to find out when a specific campground is opening, or want more information.

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Sheriff/CHP Substation 7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. business calls only, 760-549-2100

Kern County Fire Stations ■ Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business calls only, 760-376-2219 ■ Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business calls only, 760-379-2626 ■ Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only, 760-378-3055

■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646

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

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How to target spring bass you can see the fish, then they can see you. ■ Secondly, target shallow areas with structure. Bass like to spawn in areas Lake Isabella has that are protected and also have a a vibrant largegood solid bottom. They don't like mouth bass populamud or rocks. They like sandy bottion, and over the toms with gravel. Find those years, some really types of bottoms around structure big fish have been and in 10 feet of water or less and caught. The lake Freeman you are in business. record is over 18 ■ Lastly, target the bass spawning lbs. beds. There will be smaller male fish At one time in the 90's, Lake in abundance and you will see a few Isabella was talked about as the possiof the behemoths ble home for as well but they the future This is a narrow window opportucan be hard to world record nity that usually lasts no more than convince to bite. largemouth about 6 weeks... plastic worms and bass. There are - Freeman crawdads work some real great. Drag them bruisers out across the beds and look for reaction there. Spring time is one of the best bites. times of the year to take advantage of Spinner baits and crank baits the great local bass fishing we work well also, different lures for difhave to offer here in the Kern Valley. ferent situations. Make sure and let During the spawn, the big bass those big Bass go also, they are the come shallow and can often be tarbig females and they are the future of geted easily from shore as well as a boat. This is a narrow window oppor- the fishery. The limit is 2 per day, 15 inches tunity that usually lasts no more than and bigger. DFW is out in force and about 6 weeks and it depends on they will ticket you if you go over and weather and water conditions. Each other fisherman will turn people in if year is different. they see poaching, I know I do. Here are a few tips to give yourself Nothing wrong with keeping a a legitimate shot at the potential bass couple bass for dinner but keep the of a lifetime here locally. males. Leave those big females for ■ First, get out early. These fish are the future for all of us so we can active early and late in the day and catch them again next year! they are cautious and wary. Target them when the light is just coming on Matt Freeman is a local resident, busior off the water when it is harder for nessman and outdoorsman and can be them to see you. Basic rule of thumb reached at cooltuna12@yahoo .com or 760-223-0880. when doing this type of fishing is if Matt Freeman Courier Columnist

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Bribe monies raised by mayor canidates over the Whiskey Flat Days celebration were awarded checks by the Kernville Chamber of Commerce Monday to Man Trackin’ Jami Ragland-Ward who raised over $3,000 for her charity Kern Valley Search and Rescue.

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and to Keeper Bros Rockin’ Rex Hinkey and Jelly Belly Joel Walling who raised $1,540 for the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center and $1,540 for Keepers of the Kern charities. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

Announcements, Continued from page 3 Tax assistance offered Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is available Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lake Isabella branch library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella.

Off highway grants sought by BLM The BLM Bakersfield Field Office has submitted two preliminary applications for funding through the California State Parks OHMVR grants and cooperative agreements program for the 2014/2015 grant cycle. The Field Office is seeking funding for its OHV Law Enforcement program and funding for the completion of the OHV portion of its current Keyesville Recreation Area Management Plan process. Several of our nonprofit partners (including the Farm Workers Institute for Education and Leadership Development [FIELD] and Friends of the Temblors, a California Trail Users Coalition) have also submitted proposals for work on BLM public lands. The field office invites you to comment on all of these proposals and comments can be submitted at ohv.parks.ca.gov/. The public review and comment period ends Monday, April 6, 2015.

Community Easter service You are invited to our "Community Easter Sunrise Service," Sunday, April 5, at 7 to 8 a.m. in Mountain Mesa, on Highway 178, immediately next to "Harbor Light Trailer Park." Please bring your own chair. Come early for parking. Call 760-379-5100 for further information. Sponsored by Christian Assembly Church, Grace Chapel Church and The River Church. Come, celebrate our risen Lord. Bring Easter lilies or other potted flowers to decorate the platform on Saturday April 4 from 2 to 4 p.m.

PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” (PG-13) -- The final installment of Peter Jackson's epicly bloated epic reimagines the final few pages of a beloved old book into a two-and-a-half hour computer-generated monster mash. The big bad dragon, Smaug (voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch), scorches villagers and then gets slain, leaving his mountain of treasure up for grabs. More dangerous than a dragon is the impending battle between everyone who wants a chunk of the treasure -- including elves, dwarves, orcs and anything else that shows up. The satisfaction of the conclusion and climactic confrontation gets a little lost in Jackson's big-battle imagination. Much of the film relies on winks and nods to "The Lord of the Rings" and Jackson's own fanadditions to the story. If you've enjoyed the journey so far, then this third movie certainly will wrap it up. “Into the Woods” (PG) -- This movie-adapted Broadway play stirs up the familiar fairy-tale formula by mixing them all together. A nasty witch (Meryl Streep) runs a scheme on a baker and his wife (James Corden and Emily Blunt), putting them on a quest for magical ingredients to cure their infertility. At the same time, Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), the Big Bad Wolf (Johnny Depp) and a host of others

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are set on their own intersecting journeys. The songs are fun and the performances -- particulary Streep, Kendrick and Chris Pine as a superficially charming prince -- are enjoyable. The story throws people off, though. The second half is a great deal darker than the first. It makes the movie feel even more divided, as the threads holding it together were already pretty loose. “Unbroken” (PG-13) -- Lou Zamperini already was a revered athlete when his plane was shot down over the Pacific. Zamperini (Jack O'Connell), who ran for America in the Berlin 1936 games, and two fellow airmen survived on a raft in the open ocean for 47 days before getting picked up by Japanese forces and placed in a camp run by a sadistic officer called "The Bird" (Takamasa Ishihara). It's a powerful story told capably by Angelina Jolie in her directorial debut. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Victim's rights march Come join the 3rd Annual Crime Victims' Rights March on Tuesday, April 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield at the Liberty Bell. The march from the Liberty Bell to St. Francis Catholic Church 900 H St. will start around 5:30 p.m. For additional information, please email victimmarch@co.kern.ca.us or call the Victim Services Unit at 661-868-2400. You may email high resolution pictures of victims to victimmarch@co.kern.ca.us. to be carried during the March.

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recent drop in oil prices and a lack of housing supply in the major cities also has a lot to do with it. Whatever Over the last few they are doing, and regardless of months we have what you think about what they are seen something doing,, the fact is at least they are really rare happenkeeping rates low! So despite all the ing in the real recent uncertainty with the Congress estate industry. and President fighting over the direcInterest rates have tion of the economy, one thing is cerFreeman stayed at or near tain, the economy is slowly improvhistoric lows. If you ing. look at a graph of interest rate averThis is a buyer's market guys. This ages over the last 30 years, getting a is one of the strongest buyers marmortgage below 6 percent interest kets I have seen locally and as with all only happened a good things it few times, and it will not stay this In the meantime, go out and buy way. Prices are did not last long. something. Now is the time! Right now you stabilizing, can get one for lenders are loos- Freeman ening guidelines below 4.0 percent with good and we have credit and job history. That is unheard seen a market bottom, in some areas of long term, usually things like that such as the Silicon Valley and even happen for short periods and then parts of Bakersfield, prices are the rates go up to their more comalready going up due to demand. The mon higher levels. Take advantage of big factor that is gonna weigh in on if this while you can. Economic recovthat trend continues to keep happenery is progressing but slowly. So the ing is unemployment. California Federal Reserve is keeping rates needs jobs, period. We need to incredibly low for the next 2 years at rebuild this state from the bottom up, least, and the Fed rate has a lot to do especially the government, but alas with mortgage rates. that is another article for another The reason rates are so low and day! In the meantime, go out and have stayed that way for a bit is buy something. Now is the time! The because the government has been Kern River Valley has some of the artificially keeping the rate low by most affordable housing in the entire buying its own debt. Although I do state! not know or understand all of the Matt Freeman is a realtor with details, I guess the Federal Reserve is Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 buying down government debt and or 760-223-0880. His column is not holding on to it for future sale. The intended to replace legal advice.

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Tid bits Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Anthem Blue Cross has mailed to most Medicare Supplement clients a letter announcing that they have contracted with USA Senior Care Thal Network "to help you save money." Truth be told, you will save money if you are hospitalized in a USA Senior Care Network hospital. In Kern County, this is limited to Delano Medical Center 661-7215213 or the Neurologic Rehabilitation Hospital, Centre for Neuro Skills in Bakersfield 661-872-3408. If you are a Blue Cross Medicare Supplement member and use these facilities, they will give you a $100.00 credit against a future premium billing. Speaking of Anthem, they recently were hacked. Data was obtained nationally from about 80,000 members. To date I have not heard of any of my clients receiving notice that they were affected. However, Anthem is providing "Identity Theft" insurance coverage for all involved. Last I heard the Chinese were suspected. Many Americans are watching the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) regarding their soon to be announced ruling on King v. Burwell. The beef is that the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) has a section of law that provides for some people to get financial assistance in the form of tax credits to help pay their monthly health insur-

ance premiums when purchased through a state run "Exchange". We have "Covered California" which is run by our state…no problem. However, many states were not in favor of the ACA law, and chose not to set up a state agency to run the program. There is a default program run by the Federal government for the states who chose not to get involved. But, the law says "state run", so the lawsuit before the SCOTUS is, are the residents of those states in the default program entitled to the tax credit benefits. If the Court rules that the subsidies are illegal, the whole ACA could unravel. The Medicare Rights Center has some informative news to share. A small study suggests that a skin test may someday be able to diagnose Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Researchers have found that skin biopsies can show the high levels of abnormal proteins often associated with the two diseases. Skin and brain tissue are similar, and so researchers have looked at skin as a way to identify the disease earlier. Currently, a definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease cannot be developed since the only definitive way to diagnose the disease comes from examining brain tissue from a biopsy. If further developed and tested, this skin test could aide in the study and diagnosis of other neurodegenerative diseases. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) Thal is on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, harrythal@aol.com or harrythal. com.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A pesky health problem should clear up soon. Meanwhile, travel -both for personal as well as for business reasons -- is strong in the Aries aspect this week, and into the next. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Look for Bovines to be on the move this week, whether it's traveling for fun or for business. Other "moves" include workplace adjustments and, for some, relationship changes. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Geminis who have just gone through a hectic period involving job and/or family matters might want to take some wellearned time out to relax and restore those drained energy levels. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A romantic situation seems to have stalled, just when the Moon Child was expecting it to go forward. Could that be a bad case of miscommunication going on. Talk it over openly and honestly. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Showing a genuine interest in something that's important to a friend, family member or colleague could open a communication line that had been pretty much shut down for a while. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Making a potentially life-changing decision takes as much knowledge as you can gather, plus determination and patience. Take your time working it out. Don't let anyone rush you.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: T & R EQUIPMENT (2015 B0805). Street address of principal place of business: 444 East Warren Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 444 East Warren Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Ryan Edward Tribble, 444 East Warren Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Ryan Edward Tribble. This statement filed on 02/04/2015. Expires 02/04/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: A. Guerrero. Published by the Kern River Courier February 20, 27, March 6 and 13, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: THE FLOWER SHOP (2015 B1072), DBA #2: THE FLOWER SHOPPE (2015 - B1073), DBA#3: KERNVILLE FLOWER SHOP (2015 - B1074). Street address of principal place of business: 6040 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 691, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Robert Anderson Scharf, 7 Laurel, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Robert Anderson Scharf. This statement filed on 02/17/2015. Expires 02/17/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: E. del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier February 20, 27, March 6 and 13, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: PIUTE MEADOWS FARM (2015 - B1062). Street address of principal place of business: 2428 Stagecoach Drive, Caliente, CA 93518. Mailing address of business: 2428 Stagecoach Drive, Caliente, CA 93518. REGISTRANT: Gary Padgett, 2428

Stagecoach Drive, Caliente, CA 93518. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Gary Padgett. This statement filed on 02/13/2015. Expires 02/13/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 27, March 6, 13 and 20, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: THE FLOWER SHOP (2015 B1145). Street address of principal place of business: 11006 Kernville Road, Suite 2, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1635, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Erin L. Hanley, 448 Scodie, Space 25, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Erin L. Hanley. This statement filed on 02/19/2015. Expires 02/19/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 27, March 6, 13 and 20, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SETHI VINEYARDS (2015 B0868). Street address of principal place of business: 9705 Bath Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 41142, Bakersfield, CA 93384. REGISTRANTS: Satwinder Kaur Chehal, 9705 Bath Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311 and Baljinder Kaur Chehal, 9705 Bath Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Date the business commenced: 10/01/2009. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set

forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Satwinder K. Chehal. This statement filed on 02/06/2015. Expires 02/06/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DJ'S VAPE (2015 - B1310). Street address of principal place of business: 2407 Robbin Road, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Mailing address of business: 2407 Robbin Road, Bakersfield, CA 93304. REGISTRANT: Daniel Zedekiah Johnson, 2407 Robbin Road, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Daniel Zedekiah Johnson. This statement filed on 02/25/2015. Expires 02/25/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-06671-CA, Loan No.: 7190747407, A.P.N.: 416-461-07-00 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/30/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Stacy Curt Arebalo and Lisa Marie Arebalo, husband and wife as joint tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 04/13/2006 as Instrument No. 0206090551 in Book ---, Page --- and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 04/08/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated

amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $260,113.34. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: TS: 2014-06671-CA. More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1126 Magnolia Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561, A.P.N.: 416461-07-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $260,113.34. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a

trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/De faultManagement/TrusteeServices .laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-06671CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: February 26, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier March 13, 20 and 27, 2015)

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• OFFICE STAFF •

• WESTERN EXPRESS RAILROAD • Bob and Peg Bowen

Lily Mason (Executive Director, Barbara Hinkey & Alex Strong (Admin Assistants)

• WILD WEST RODEO •

• KICK–OFF DINNER •

Cotton Rosser and the Flying U Rodeo, AltaOne-Official Bankers, Valerie Minoux, Tammmy Wulstein, Kern Valley Cheer Leaders, John & Annette Davis & Crew, Kelsey Parker, Erin Blankenship, Stacey VanRensselaer, Mike & Sherry Brown, Mark & Kristie Ratekin, Nolan Ratekin, Hunter Ratekin, D.J. Nunez, Ronnie Luken, A.J. Lukin, Carlie, Dustin and Natalie, Tony Cain, Jimmy Andreas, Jimmy Andreas, Louie Andreas, Jakes Place Arena and Liberty Ambulance

Sheryl Parmelle, Beverly Demetriff, Jeanette Rogers-Erickson, Sandi Johnstone and Nancy Lootens Host: Kern Valley Golf Course Caterer: Mt. Mesa Market-Jim Wiley

• SET-UP & Clean Up • Lanny Borthick, Jim Wallace, Kaitlyn Wallace, Jacklyn Wallace, Evan & Karen Hamilton, Steve Borthick, Danny Wagner, Tom Koch, Terry Thompson, Kern Valley Gun Association, High Sierra Crane, Kern County Parks and Recreation, Forest Service, Camp Owen Boys, Keepers of the Kern, First Baptist Church, Knights of Columbus, Brad Alexander, Dylaan Wright, Steve Nelson, and Lamont Mason.

• AltaOne MUSIC STAGE • AltaOne Federal Credit Union Music Stage Set up: Brad Alexander, Kern River Radio, Kern River Valley Cultural Foundation, Jim Hurst, & Lamont Mason. Street Dance and musical acts: The Stoneflys, Obsidian, Riverwind, OMG, & Lonely Avenue Headliners: Rock Bottom Boys

• ADVERTISING • Kern River Courier, Kern River Radio, The Fence Post, KUZZ, KZGN-Ridgecrest, Kern Valley Sun

• PARADE •

Grand Marshall: Steve Gradowitz, Parade Chairman: Annette Pounds, Ed Pounds, Marcia Julio, Lori Davis, Jane Smith, Cindy Jewett, SAL, Boy Scouts. Chamber Office workers, CHP, Kern County Sheriff's Department, & KCSO Citizen Patrol. Parade Judges: Gregg DeSantis, Valerie Minoux, David Derr, Jerry Boyle, & Stephen Horst.

• VIP’s •

Califonia State Senator Jean Fuller, 32nd District Representative Shannon Grove, 1st District Supervisor Mick Gleason, Assembly Man Devon Matthis, Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Man and Woman of the Year: Fred and Elaine Roach, Whiskey Flat Mayor 2014 Rocky Stone

• Drivers •

Charlie Stewart, Clay Quiocho, Ben Palmer, Jerry England, Jim Prior, and Ed Babb

• CARNIVAL • US Forest Service, Al Watson, Artie Colson-Special Use Permits, Schoeppner Shows

• SECURITY • CHP, Kern County Sheriff's Department, & Middleton Security

• SPONSORSHIPS • Advance Beverage-Budweiser-Rodeo & Event Signs, AltaOne Federal Credit Union-Main Stage Sponsor & Official Rodeo Banker Chevron-Whiskey Flat Days Education, Cowboy Bail Bonds, Kern Lodge-Train Sponsor, Dan Samaniego, Southren California Edison-Parade, Pizza Barn-Music Acts, Cheryl's Diner, Kern River Valley Gun Association, Kern Valley Golf Course, Applied Technology, Jordano's, Frito Lay, Kern River Corp, and all our Frog Race and Rodeo Banner Sponsors

Contest Judges & Helpers • VIP Breakfast & Info Booth • Jenny Hanley, Charlie & Trish Bush, Frog Handlers: Barbara Hinkey & Kaitlin Bush Cindy Jewett, Jane Smith, Gregg DeSantis, & Lily Mason

• ANNOUNCERS • KUZZ Radio Geoff Emery, Kern River Radio's Charlie Bush, Ted Dwyer-Rodeo

WHISKEY FLAT • ENCAMPMENT • Camp Preparation: George & Darlene Randall and Crew (Jeff Bartlet) for their unwavering support of our camp activities, providing Water Mule and Ore Cart. US Forest Service: John Springer, for wood cutting permit efforts. Camp Wagons, Props and Activities: Kernville Carriage Co., Charlie, Raider and Passenger Hauler Wagon. Jim, Julie & Jessica Porter: Providing mule packing demonstrations. Nathan Eddy: Playing circuit rider Jesse Lee Bennett and delivering the sermon at our Sunday outdoor church service. Roger and Rosemarie McLaughlin: For Whiskey Flat Chuckwagon. Lodge at the Painted Rock: Tom and Debbie Teofilo for Seating materials. Food/Drink Donations for Cowboy Dinners and Breakfasts: Mark Preston - Sierra Gateway Market, Kernville. Primo’s Liquor & Deli: Duane & Sue for all the ice to keep our chuck wagon food fresh. Rocky Russell for judging: Whiskey Flat Encampment Kernville Chamber of Commerce: Cheryl Borthick-President, Office staff, Lily Mason and Barbara Hinkey. Providing port-a-potties and trash containers. Plaques for Encampment reenactors. To all those that attended and participated in making this year's Whiskey Flat Encampment and living history experience the most successful ever. Public Guests for their generous donations to help defray incidental expenses. Kern County Sheriff's Office. Whiskey Flat Encampment Awards 2015 Best Camp Impression Best Overall: Bob Easterday Whiskey Flat Camp: Bob Easterday Mountain Man Camp: Asmodeus Amanti Indian Village: Cody Bornorden Miner Camp: Reymundo "Chema" Lopez Civil War Camp: Shane Gibson You're all awesome. We thank each of you for your support in making this camp a superb living history experience for our visitors. We are humbled by the opportunity to serve this great community for the 12th consecutive year and look forward to our 13th anniversary at Whiskey Flat Encampment 2016. Mike Woodward, Producer, Whiskey Flat Encampment

• TRASH CLEAN-UP •

Joe Garcia and SAL, Lyle Walker, Camp Owens Boys, and the Alexander Family.

• CHAMBER BOARD of DIRECTORS • Cheryl Borthick, President, Chairman of Whiskey Flat Days Sheryl Parmelee, Vice-President, Kick-Off Dinner Chairman Brad Alexander, Bob Burkhart, John Davis, Beverly Demetriff, Steve Nelson, Annette Pounds, Jeanette Rogers-Erickson, Daniel Wagner, Kellee Scott and Tony Julio

Whiskey Flat Days 2015

Was successful because of all of you and your positive attitudes that make our guests welcome. Thank you from your Kernville Chamber ~ working to promote the beauty and recreation we have available in the Kern River Valley. May we have a wonderful and prosperous 2015!

Kernville Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 379 • 11447 Kernville Road Kernville, CA 93238-0397 • 760-376-2629 • Fax: 760-376-4371 • www.gotokernville.com