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Rudy Zontini of Mt Mesa serves up a meal of trout pellets Tuesday to the derby trout being raised at Reds Marina on Isabella Lake. Zontini is just one of the more than 35 volunteers who have been feeding derby trout three times a day, rain or shine seven days a week.

wikipedia.com Courier Just In Spring officially arrives Monday with the spring equinox when days are close to 12 hours long and increasing as the season progresses. Spring and springtime refer to the season, and also to ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. The Northern hemisphere begins to warm significantly, causing new plant growth to spring forth, giving the season its name.

The Lake Isabella Fishing Derby now in its 28th year less than a month away. This years Derby will take place Saturday through Monday, April 8, 9 and 10. The fish are ready and the total prize money up for grabs has been set at $32,800 in cash prizes raffles and giveaways. There will be a longest trout contest, a daily blind bogey and bobber bowl cash prizes, boat raffle, and other raffle prizes and kids' giveaways. Also this year is the boat raffle, that for $20 each or 5 for $100 you can enter a drawing for a Crestliner 1667 CRV

Fishing Derby April 8, 9 & 10 2017 boat and trailer with a 9.9 Mercury motor courtesy of Richard's Boat and RV Center of Lancaster and Western Outdoor News. Plus a gear and accessory package. Children's rod and reels, bobbers, stringers and tackle boxes will be given out at Derby

Headquarters to registered children as long as supplies last. The Fishing Derby moved from being from being a tagged trout derby to one of a longest fish and blind bogey format due to changes in fishing regulations that no longer allow fish being tagged and to make more money available to more people fishing the derby. In addition to the 2,000 pounds of trout that averaged five fish per pound at about 6 inches average length that are being raised in netted cages by derby voluteers to full size for release just before the Derby. 7,000 pounds of trout are earmarked for the derby by California

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Kern Valley High School has some ‘cool’ new carports in the parking lot. Beginning mid-December, 2016 it was Kern Valley's turn to reap the rewards of the Kern High School District agreement with SunPower Corporation in May 2015, to design and build 22 megawatts of solar power systems at 27 KHSD sites. According to data provided by The Solar Foundation, the agreement is the largest contracted commitment to solar power by any school district in the United States. Once the systems are operational the District estimates that it will achieve $80

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Solar Power brings a sunny new disposition Lisa Krch, KHSD Courier Power

St. Patrick's Day occurs annually on March 17 in observance of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. What began as a religious feast day in the 17th century has evolved into a variety of festivals across the globe celebrating Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, and a whole lot of green. St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity's most widely known figures. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery. Many of the

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Made in the shade - The new solar panels installed over the Kern Valley High School parking lot also provide shade cover for the vehicles parked there.

million in savings in electricity costs over 25 years. The project on site is now mechanically complete, according to Mike Hamlin, who is overseeing the project for KHSD. He said that SunPower

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commissioned the system Thursday March 2, and it should be interconnected to Southern California Edison by the end of March. "As a result of our partnership with SunPower,

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Kern High School District will significantly reduce the percentage of our budget allocated for electricity, allowing us to enhance academic and extracurricular programs and plan additional facility upgrades," said Dr. Scott Cole, Associate Superintendent of Business for KHSD. "SunPower's deep experience working with school districts is as important as the long-term performance of its technology. We're looking forward to generating on-site emission-free solar power to support our operations and our community." Construction began in Bakersfield on the

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Department of Fish and Wildlife as well as 5,000 pounds of Nebraska Tail Walkers purchased by the chamber to be released right before the Derby starts. Nebraska Tail Walkers are farm raised to become well muscled Rainbow Trout. They are of the finest quality Rainbow Trout. They are called "tail walkers" because they have their own unique dance as you reel them in. They give a fight while an angler is trying to reel them in, giving the angler an adrenaline rush never experienced with other trout. This is approximately 25,000 fish. Although the Derby

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Friday high 77° Partly sunny

Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar. Pastor Wenzel says you are not alone.

Bodfish Bob’s recipes do not flake out.

Fun & games begin on the Courier puzzle pages.

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water data: Wednesday, 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 267,324 acre-feet 2016 Reservoir peak 153,102 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Restricted pool imit 361,250 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 2383 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 4440 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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■ Historical Society Bunco March 19 Museum Annex, Kernville 2 p.m. Prizes, refreshments, and fun! Tickets available for a $20 donation by emailing moosecreek@msn. com or by calling 503-298-9395. Seating is limited. Proceeds go to the Kern River Valley Historical Society. ■ Hot Springs Valley Wetlands site visit March 18 Kern River Valley Historical Society site visit with Bob Barnes and Bruce Vegter at 1 p.m., free. Private land is open to the general public for this event. Meet on site as accessed at the traffic lights at the intersection of Erskine Creek Rd and Lake Isabella Blvd.

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■ Drought Emergency Food Assistance March 18 Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank (CAPK) is continuing to distribute Drought Emergency Food Assistance Program food in addition to its regular food distribution in Lake Isabella from 9 to 11 a.m. at 3628 Suhre Street, Lake Isabella. For additional information, please contact CAPK Food Bank agency relations technician Yazid Alawgarey at 661-398-4520.

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■ Coffee with a Cop March 22 Join your neighbors and representatives from Kern County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol, and Kern High School District Police for coffee and conversation and a chance to ask questions, share

Regular activities Fridays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 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. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.

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■ 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. 760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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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.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 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 Community 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. Dark July/August.

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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 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Tue.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 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.

Wednesdays

■ 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., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762.

thoughts and concerns about your High School and its students. At 8:30 a.m. at the Coffee Mill Café, 36 Hwy 155, Lake Isabella.

Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. Call Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org.

■ Fire responders debriefing March 24 Anyone who responded with help during the Erskine Fire is invited to a time of resilience and renewal at the Senior Center from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with lunch included. Register for the free event at surveymonkey.com/CARR or call Deb De Boer at 661-342-9495.

■ KRV Collaborative March 28 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 760379-2556 or go to krvfrc.org for more information.

■ Art lessons for artists and hobbyists March 25 The Kern River Valley Art Association presents Drawing Basics: shading, shapes, perspective and depth. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. Materials provided for $15. Morning class then an expert demonstration by muralist Judy Deems after lunch. RSVP to KRVAA at 760379-6162.

■ Historical Society history shared March 28 The Kern River Valley Historical Society celebrates their 50th anniversary with their own history program at the general meeting at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center/Veteran's Hall in Lake Isabella.

■ Keepers of the Kern March 27 Meet at Keyesville South Rec. Area just south of the bridge on Hwy 155 at 9 a.m. For more information or to RSVP call 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178. ■ Commodities distribution March 27 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake

■ 9:30 -11:30a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Hall Lake Isabella. 760-379-5986 or 661-867-2579. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception or, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella. Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 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. 760-379-7312 or 760-378-0041.

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■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300. ■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., LI ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■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 - 3 p.m., Artists Workshop, Senior Center, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. $9 per yr 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thur.), 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. (1st Thurs.) Kern River Rockhound Club. MGM Jewelry Store, 6749 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights. 760-812-1120. ■ 7 p.m. (4th 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.

AA Meetings

■ If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Meetings daily; Kernville, Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 760-379-4112.

Bingo Guide

■ 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.

■ Great Beginnings through Nutrition March 29 Join the Family Resource Center Great Beginnings program for a nutrition event being held at the Lake Isabella Senior Apartments (behind Cerro Coso College) 2701 Erskine Creek Road at 12:30. Alisa Hinkle will tell you about nutrition (with food sampling) and Cindy Scholzen will discuss brain development. Any questions or transportation issues, call Cindy or Wendy at 760379-2556. There will be raffle prizes and snacks. ■ Erskine Fire recovery town hall March 30 The Kern Valley Long Term Recovery Group for the Erskine Fire will be holding a town hall meeting at 5 p.m. at 6400 Park Avenue, Mountain Mesa, Ca. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) to bring interested parties up to date on what the KVLTRG is working on and to answer any questions survivors and volunteers may have. For any questions call Justin Powers at 760-205-9009. ■ Houchin Blood Drive April 4 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. When donating, please bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating. You must be at 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs. ■ Hospice volunteer orientation April 4 New volunteer training in the Kern River Valley from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Office, 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd., across from the post office. No experience is required, only a compassionate heart and a few hours to share with Kern Valley area families caring for a terminally ill loved one. Any amount of time you have available to help will be much appreciated. Call or email to save your seat 661-716-4000 or rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com. ■ Prayer Breakfast April 6 The community is invited to join in prayer for our community, the state and our nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. Breakfast is optional. Then join in at Tank Park for Prayer in the Park from noon to 1 p.m. For more information call Bill Blanton at 760-891-6942. ■ Library book sale April 10 and 11 The Friends of the Library will be holding book sales the Tuesday of each month. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Set-up and presale on Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ Kern Transit April 10 Kern Transit wants to know about unmet transportation needs. Join them from 5 to 7 p.m. at the lake Isabella Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. or submit comments to Kern Transit, 2700 M St., Bakersfield, CA 93301 or by email to info@kerntransit.org. All events are subject to change. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 1 p.m. on Tuesday to make Friday’s issue. Calendar listing may be edited for space available. Items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted. Information compiled from direct submissions to office@kernrivercourier.com and krvmastercalendar. com.

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The new and the old seats can be folded down to make a large cargo space. There are a host of other features but let me list this last one. While driving on a curvy road Last weekend or making a sharp turn a light comes our daughter on outside to increase side visibility. Bonnie and her husAs I listed the above I thought back band David drove over the years of automobiles I've up here to show us known. I remember my Grandma and their new car. Grandpa's 38 Ford. It came without a David proceeded to heater or a radio and of course no air show me all of the Middleworth conditioning and the windshield features his wiper operated from a vacuum pump "Subaru" have to located on the motor. When you offer. He even pointed out that the speeded up the windshield wipers name of the car was fun to say and slowed down and during their visit when you slowed every time he saw New cars or old cars, they all down they speeded another car like do the same thing, they get you up. I thought it his he would say from here to there and all the rest was pretty neat; su-ba-ru!! This got is just window dressing! my Grandpa old after awhile thought it was a and I told him - Middleworth pain in the fanny! "enough" and if he During World War kept it up I would II cars had their headlights taped so start saying Hyundai, which is what that only a very small 1 x 8 light our car is. showed through (so enemy planes I was impressed though on the couldn't see us). Cars of that era had many new features their car has. wind wings as a part of the side widWhen he goes to unlock the door as ows. It was kind of an air-conditionhis key gets near the lock a ray of light ing. You could increase air flow by illuminates the lock making it easy to swinging it out or lessen it by swingopen. While we were driving I noticed ing it in. I always got in trouble with that my seat was starting to get my Dad when I played with it, swinguncomfortably hot and David asked ing it back and forth and blowing my me how I liked the warm seat, he Dad's cigarette. He'd tell me to stop it showed me the button that turned it and I'd tell him smoking wasn't good on and off. They have a small 5 x 7 for him. screen in the dash which shows all New cars or old cars, they all do kinds of goodies. A text sent to him the same thing, they get you from shows up on the screen while a voice here to there and all the rest is just reads it aloud. By punching a button window dressing! he gets a complete view behind him. Also the car can be started while in Wofford Heights resident Rod the house and the trunk can be Middleworth is a retired securitymanager opened from 10 feet away. The rear for Pacific Bell.

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First Responder/Outstanding Citizen Awards Dinner Kern River Valley American Legion Post 711 proudly announces another First Responder Recognition Dinner. Post 711 and 711 Riders are acutely aware of the challenges our first responders face in this valley and take this opportunity to show their appreciation and deep gratitude to those who go above and beyond in keeping our valley safe. Please join them at this annual recognition dinner, and show theses local heroes your support on March 23 at the Veterans/Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Chicken dinner served by Post 711 Auxiliary at 5:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Assemblyman Devin Mathis. American Legion Post 711 has received one nominee from each of the following agencies and law enforcement officers for this year's Outstanding Public Service Awards: Kern County Sherriff's Department, CHP, U.S. Forest Service Fire. USFS LEO, BLM LEO, BLM Fire, Kern County Parks Lake Patrol Ranger, Kern County Fire Department, and Liberty Ambulance, Advance Dinner tickets are available at $20 each on a first come first serve basis or $25 at the Door. Tickets can be purchased at three KRV locations: South Lake Cycle 14460 Hwy 178, So Lake, 760-378-2643; Golden State Surplus, 6112 Lake Isabella Blvd., 760-379-8614; or Cheryl's Diner, Kernville, 760-376-6131. For further information, contact Mike Woodward at 310-480-4252 or Ruby Reed at 760-549-9266.

Erskine Fire responders debriefing Come to a time to rest, refocus and recharge on Friday, March 24 from 8:30 to 4 p.m. Free; lunch provided at the Kern Valley Veterans/Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Benefits include time and space for reflection, sharing experiences that impacted you, recognize and learn to alleviate common signs of stress, strengthen positive connections in your life and learn tools and develop a plan for resilience. For anyone who responded to the fire, helped a friend or was otherwise affected. Register at surveymonkey.com/r/CA-RR. For registration questions,email pda.callcenter@pcusa.org, astclerk@sjpresbytery.org, or call Deb De Boer at 661-342-9495.

Take part in the Historical Society History Days Kern River Valley Historical Society is looking for participants in this year's History Days planned for May 20 and 21. Do you play the banjo or are you a fiddler and like to entertain the public? Do you have a passion for carding wool, weaving, blacksmithing, or gold panning that you would like to share? If so please call the Historical Society Museum at 760-376-6683 to leave a message. They will return your call.

Drought Emergency Food Assistance available Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank, or CAPK Food Bank, is continuing to distribute Drought Emergency Food Assistance Program food on top of its regular food distribution. This month it will be on Saturday, March 18, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., 3268 Suhre St., Lake Isabella. As in previous months, the "drive-through" system will be used. Despite much-needed recent rains, California-especially the San Joaquin Valley-is still recovering from years of prolonged drought. Pre-packaged boxes of DEFAP food are meant to assist families experiencing loss of income due to unemployment or reduced work schedules caused by the drought. People seeking DEFAP aid should dial 2-1-1 to find the food distribution location closest to them. CAPK's 2-1-1 Kern Information and Referral specialists will direct them accordingly. Eligible individuals will be asked to self-certify that they live in a household where conditions have caused unemployment or underemployment. For additional information, Please contact CAPK Food Bank Agency Relations Technician Yazid Alawgarey at 661-398-4520.

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Coffee with a Cop Join your neighbors and representatives from Kern County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol, and Kern High School District Police for coffee and conversation. No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, share thoughts and concerns about your High School and its students within our community. At the Coffee Mill Café, 36 Hwy 155, Lake Isabella (behind Dam Corner), on March 22 and May 24 from 8:30 to10 a.m.

Kern County Teacher Recruitment Fair The 17th Annual Kern County Teacher Recruitment Fair is scheduled to take place Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Larry E. Reider Education Center, 2000 K Street in Bakersfield. Individuals who are fully credentialed, intern-eligible and holders of bachelor's degrees or higher are invited to attend. Sponsored by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office, this is the county's largest gathering of school district recruiters in one location. It is an excellent opportunity for those who are credentialed, intern eligible or interested in teaching to see what positions or anticipated future openings may be available in the 20172018 school year.

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to keep you eternally secure. John 10:28-29 says, "I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish .... When I was growing up, one of My Father, who has given them to the things that impressed me about me, is greater than all; no one can my dad was his big hands. I have snatch them out of my Father's big hands now, but my dad had hand" (NIV). huge hands! When he would do Once you put your life in God's carpentry, the hammer just looked hands, nobody can snatch you out. so small in his hands. You may wonder, "Can't you just My heavenly Father has really jump out?" How big do you think big hands. He's got the whole world God's hands are? You're never in his hands! going to get to the How big are edge of his hands. God's hands? Every aspect of Don't you want your life to God's hands your life is in his be in God's hands? You can are big enough to hands. trust him with your life and bless you. Jesus When my your future. often touched kids were little, I - Warren people in order to used to stand at bless them. He the edge of the would lay his pool in the water hands on people and say, "Trust and bless them. He does the same me. Jump to me." They were always for you. Isaiah 62:3 says, "The Lord afraid. Is he strong enough to catch will hold you in his hand for all to me? Are his hands slippery? What see - a splendid crown in the hand happens if he doesn't catch me? But of God" (NLT, second edition). finally they would get up enough God's hands are scarred to never faith to jump into my arms, and of forget you. In Heaven, the only course I would catch them. Then scars will be on Jesus. Do you think they'd want to do it a hundred more God can forget you? He has a con- times! stant reminder in his nail-scarred Your Father is waiting for you to hands. The Bible says, "Can a moth- jump today. He's saying, "Trust me. er forget the baby at her breast and I can be trusted. I'm working have no compassion for the child behind the scenes. And I can hanshe has borne? Though she may dle anything you give me." Don't forget, I will not forget you! See, I you want God's hand to be on your have engraved you on the palms of life? Don't you want your life to be my hands" (Isaiah 49:15-16a NIV). in God's hands? You can trust him God's hands are strong enough with your life and your future.

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You are not alone Chris Wenzel Courier Columnist As a kid growing up in southern Connecticut, I loved the different seasons. Cold snowy winters, hot and humid summers filled with loud Wenzel thunderstorms, bright and lush springs, colorful fall foliage, and Dunkin Donuts! Okay, donuts aren't a season but I did eat them pretty much every season. One thing I can say that I did not like was hurricane season. Typically around late summer into late Fall we knew hurricanes were a possibility. One memory I have in particular happened back in 1985. My sophomore school year had just started back up when we heard about Hurricane Gloria. I remember filling up our bathtub and containers full of water, taping our windows, storming the grocery store, and taking all of our bedding into the basement and making a temporary fortification. As the hurricane made landfall, leaves and tree limbs were blowing everywhere. At one point, as the eye of the storm was approaching our area, my brother and I had the bright idea to take one of the bed sheets outside and craft a make-shift parachute, jumping into the wind as it picked up. Flying into tree trunks and sticker bushes didn't deter us, but our screaming mother did. After the storm passed, my stepdad and I took a drive around town to

see what damage had been done. There were massive oak trees snapped to pieces, rooftops, and vehicles. Homes and cars alike were severely damaged, and power poles and electrical lines were strewn all over the roadways. It would be months before some normalcy returned to our little town. People's lives were drastically changed that day. This destructive force came barreling in destroying homes and businesses, leaving many, confused, scared, worried, hopeless, and angry. Much like the fires our communities suffered last summer, we were thrust suddenly and unwillingly into the darkness and despair of loss. It's in these moments that we can feel as if we've been abandoned by God. Maybe it's some other loss or tragedy, but you have definitely experienced your own hurricane or fiery moment. But friend, we are not abandoned. I can say this with confidence, having experienced my own tragedies and losses in life. I take comfort in God's own words spoken in Hebrews 13:5, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." In the midst of unspeakable sorrow, God says that He is with you. Even if you do not feel Him near, God is there. As you ponder how to pick up the pieces of your life, God is there loving you beyond understanding, holding you up, and making a way where it seems there is no way. It begins by reaching out to Him, believing that He cares for you. Christopher Wenzel is pastor of Canyon Hills-Kern River Valley (Formerly New Life Assembly of God)

Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Jonah in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. In Genesis 15, who was told to "look now toward Heaven and tell the stars"? Noah, Adam, Abram, Moses 3. Who succeeded Belshazzar as King of the Chaldeans? David, Darius, Daniel, Saul 4. Who sold his brother to a camel caravan? Cain, Judah, Silas, Joshua 5. Where did Jacob and his family settle in Egypt? Goshen, Damascus, Bethlehem, Beersheba 6. What was the name of Naomi's husband? Ephriam, Elijah, Elimelech, Elisha

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■ Kernville First Baptist Church 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 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 44 Big Blue Road (Alta One), 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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■ 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. ■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & Thursday 6 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 10 and 11:15 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416

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■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ 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 ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Garden Community Fellowship 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 760-223-5293

■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ 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 Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

Southlake/Weldon

■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 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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Honors Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist It is always nice to be recognized for outstanding achievement. This was particularly true this past week when the Aetna Insurance Thal Company had a recognition luncheon in Bakersfield to honor their top sales achievers in the Central Valley. There were about 12 insurance agents there as well as officials from Aetna, hosted by area district Manager, Dave Ross. Among the agents honored were two from the Kern River Valley, Sharon Rooney and Harry P. Thal. One of the features of the Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO plan this year was their drug formulary. It contained many of the injectable diabetes drugs with extremely lower copays than any of the other plans available in Kern County. Harry Thal was also honored by Anthem Blue Cross as the top selling agent in Central California. Working from his Kernville office, Harry has clients throughout California and the nation, being licensed in 25 states. His Anthem recognition was primarily generated from sales in Kern County and Southern California. Anthem's Medicare Supplement Plan F was a major contributor, as their price point and liberal discounts set the bar to exceed most of the other plans available. Anthem also had a muchimproved Medicare HMO plan which

drove many of the local Kern Valley seniors to the plan that provided no copay hospital coverage, a liberal prescription benefit and transportation to and from the doctor within 60 miles one way. Many of our Kern Valley primary care physicians participate in this HMO plan, making the $0 monthly premium very attractive to Medicare clients with limited incomes. A major surprise came from a phone call from Humana's California District Manager that Harry topped the sales charts for this company that has very little presence in our area. They do offer the least expensive Medicare Prescription Benefit Plan, and Harry was able to move many clients, both new and existing to the prescription plan. It, of course, was not appropriate for all people, and a complete analysis is performed on the client's medication needs prior to any recommendation. With about 10,000 people in America turning 65 each day, and about that same number in California monthly, Harry, Sharon and other health insurance agents stand by to offer assistance. There is never a charge for the expert advice as agents are compensated by commission from the insurance companies. As the commission structure is government regulated uniformly, you get an unbiased choice, as the best plan for the individual client is their only concern. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106), on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at harrythal@aol.com or harrythal.com.

Announcements, Continued from page 3 Districts are interested in meeting individuals who qualify for multiple subject, special education, speech pathologist, school nurse, school psychologist, single subject credentials and substitutes. All eligible individuals are encouraged to pre-register online at https://trf.kern.org. Pre-registered attendees will be allowed into the event at their scheduled time and will be allotted one hour to meet with as many districts possible. Available meeting times are 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Non-registered attendees should report to the event no earlier than 11 a.m. for onsite registration. Admittance will be determined by occupancy at 11:30 p.m.

Historical Society shares 50 years of its history At the March 28 general meeting at 7 p.m., the Museum curator, Dianna Anderson, will talk about how the society has grown from a handful of charter members to a large and vibrant society with a top-notch museum and research facility. There is much to be proud of and their growth has been steady. One of the things that sets the museum apart from other facilities is the level of community support that they receive. The other is the variety of artifacts that largely come from right here in the Valley! So come and hear about the Society from its infancy to today. The meeting is at the Senior Center/Veteran's Hall in Lake Isabella.

Erskine Fire Recovery to hold town hall meeting The Kern Valley Long Term Recovery Group for the Erskine Fire will be holding a Town Hall Meeting on March 30 at 5 p.m. at 6400 Park Avenue, Mountain Mesa, Ca. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints). This meeting is to bring interested parties up to date on what the KVLTRG is working on and to try and answer any questions survivors and volunteers may have. Several local and national partners of the KVLTRG will be there to help answer your questions. If you have any questions please leave a message at 760-205-9009 for Justin Powers.

Kern Transit wants to know Kern Transit would like to know about the unmet transportation needs at a meeting to be held April 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. If you cannot attend but would like to submit your comments, you can do so by April 30 to Kern Transit, 2700 M St. #400, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email info@kerntransit.org. You can call for more information at 661-862-5032.

Kern Valley Bioregions Festival Five of the six California bioregions (defined by characteristics of the natural environment, not man-made divisions) meet here in the Kern Valley: Great Basin, Mojave Desert, Coastal Chaparral, Sierran Forest and California Grassland. The Kern Valley Bioregions Festival is an annual event that celebrates the local unique biological diversity found in the Valley. The free events will take place in Circle Park in Kernville and at the Kern River Preserve in Weldon on April 22. Contact Wendy Rannals at wrannals@fs.fed.us for more information or for information about how to get involved.

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Green, Continued from page 1 stories traditionally associated with St. Patrick, including the famous account of his banishing all the snakes from Ireland, are false, the products of hundreds of years of exaggerated storytelling. It is known that St. Patrick was born in Britain to wealthy parents near the end of the fourth century. He is believed to have died on March 17, around 460 A.D. Although his father was a Christian deacon, it has been suggested that he probably took on the role because of tax incentives and there is no evidence that Patrick came from a particularly religious family. At the age of 16, Patrick was taken prisoner by a group of Irish raiders who were attacking his family's estate. They transported him to Ireland where he spent six years in captivity. During this time, he worked as a shepherd, outdoors and away from people. Lonely and afraid, he turned to his religion for solace, becoming a devout Christian. (It is also believed that Patrick

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first began to dream of converting the Irish people to Christianity during his captivity.) After more than six years as a prisoner, Patrick escaped. According to his writing, a voice, which he believed to be God's, spoke to him in a dream, telling him it was time to leave Ireland. To do so, Patrick

walked nearly 200 miles from County Mayo, where it is believed he was held, to the Irish coast. After escaping to Britain, Patrick reported that he experienced a second revelation, an angel in a dream tells him to return to Ireland as a missionary. Soon after, Patrick began religious training, a course of study that lasted more than 15 years. After his ordination as a priest, he was sent to Ireland with a dual mission: to minister to Christians already living in Ireland and to begin to convert

the Irish. (Interestingly, this mission contradicts the widely held notion that Patrick introduced Christianity to Ireland.) Familiar with the Irish language and culture, Patrick chose to incorporate traditional ritual into his lessons of Christianity instead of attempting to eradicate native Irish beliefs. For instance, he used bonfires to celebrate Easter since the Irish were used to honoring their gods with fire. He also superimposed a sun, a powerful Irish symbol, onto the Christian cross to create what is now called a Celtic cross, so that veneration of the symbol would seem more natural to the Irish. Although there were a small number of Christians on the island when Patrick arrived, most Irish practiced a nature-based pagan religion. The Irish culture centered around a rich tradition of oral legend and myth. When this is considered, it is no surprise that the story of Patrick's life became exaggerated over the centuries, spinning exciting tales to remember history has always been a part of the Irish way of life.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” (PG-13) - Long before Harry Potter got his first acceptance letter to Hogwarts, an adorably awkward floppy-haired Brit comes through 1920s Ellis Island, but chooses not to declare the menagerie of magic monsters in his suitcase. That fella is named Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne), a wizard researcher of mystic critters visiting the U.S. for the first time. (Super)naturally, some of the beasties escape into Prohibition-era New York, just as tensions flare between the American wizard community and their non-magical counterparts. J.K. Rowling's whimsical vision expands to a new setting, with new players and backgrounds and simmering subplots. “Silence” (R) - Two Jesuit priests (Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver) smuggle themselves into feudal Japan, where Christianity is outlawed, in search of their missing mentor (Liam Neeson). While Japanese inquisitors punish and execute the faithful of a small town, Father Rodriguez (Garfield) suffers with the silence he gets in response to his prayers, with guilt from people dying to protect him, and with literal physical torture. Father Rodriguez refuses to believe that his mentor turned from God while under torture, but can he justify keeping the faith when innocent people are killed each time he doesn't denounce?

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Even the anti-Christian inquisitors are shown as men protecting their homes from dangerous foreign beliefs. It's not a cheerful validation of faith, but an unafraid examination of it. The sky doesn't crack open and reveal the truth of the Lord, but the devout carry on. “Patriot's Day” (R) - Mark Wahlberg stars as a fictional Boston cop acting fast in the aftermath of the real 2013 bombing of the Boston Marathon. The film is mindful of the many complicated issues swirling around the events, but still has a very procedural feel. While Wahlberg's everyman protagonist interacts with characters pulled from real life (played by Kevin Bacon, John Goodman, J.K. Simmons), timestamps appear on screen and the alphabet soup of agencies get involved. There's still room to argue about the ethics or wisdom of dramatizing such recent tragedies -- intentional or not, it casts a narrative in bronze -- but director Peter Berg shows restraint and consideration. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Combine sour cream and mustard. Dip chicken breasts in mixture. Roll in crushed corn flakes. Line baking dish with aluminum foil. Place chicken in dish and dot with butter. I sprinkle just a tat of salt on top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 400 degrees approximately 1 hour. Remove foil and increase to 450 degrees for about 20-25 minutes until browned. Bodfish Bob’s Peaches and Cream 1 (28 oz.) can peaches 1/2 c. brown sugar Dash of cinnamon 6 tbsp. corn flakes 1 tblsp. butter 2 cup ice cream Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Drain peaches, keeping 1/2 cup of liquid. Arrange peaches, cut side up, in 8 x 8 x 2 inch baking dish. Add liquid. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over peaches. Top each piece of peach with a dot of butter and 1 tablespoon of corn flakes. Bake 15 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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The Kern River Rainbow Trout Kern River Rainbow Trout Courier Release The Kern River Rainbow Trout generally resembles coastal rainbow trout, but with brighter colors, a slight tinge of gold, and sometimes orange on the belly. Coloration in some areas may be influenced by natural intermixing and hybridization with the other two golden trout subspecies. Fine, peppery spots are profuse over most of the body and on the fins. On many larger fish, there is a broad rosy- Kern River Rainbw Trout red band along the sides. A description of Kern River rainbow from the 1905 Bulletin of the Bureau of Fisheries describes an 18-inch specimen, profusely spotted with rich rosy sides, lower half slightly pink and bluish, and with a slight wash of gold. Those in the main-stem Kern River have been known to reach 28 inches in length and specimens weighing up to eight pounds were reported in the early 1900s. This fish is endemic to the Kern River and tributaries from Lake Isabella upstream to the headwaters (Tulare County). Some tributaries have fish barriers and do not contain populations of Kern River rainbow trout above these barriers. Examples include the Little Kern River, South Fork Kern River, and

Golden Trout Creek. The upper Kern River from the Forks of the Kern upstream to Tyndall Creek is a designated Heritage and Wild Trout Water. Angling techniques are similar to those in other Sierra Nevada rivers and streams, for both lures and flies. Dry and dropper fly combinations or double nymph rigs dead drifted under an indicator are top choices for fly anglers.

Now showing One of eleven joining in for ‘Meandering Mondays’ this past week. Popcorn flower, California goldfields, blue dick, red maids, redstem filaree and more on the south facing hillsides. Inset: Birds eye gilia (Gilia tricolor) blooms on the grassy hillsides north of Kernville. Alison Sheehey Special to the Courier

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Bloomer of the week Alison Sheehey, Sequoia ForestKeeper Courier Update Sequoia ForestKeeper will sponsor Meandering Mondays: free weekly explorations of wildflowers and other natural wonders in the Kern River Valley and Southern Sierra Nevada, on Mondays. Meet for carpooling in front of the Kernville fire station, 11018 Kernville Rd, Kernville, at 1 p.m. on Monday afternoons and wander to a place that is known to be in bloom locally. Early season trips will last approximately 2 hours. Later season trips may be longer due to travel time. Bring drinks, snacks, cameras, binoculars, and field guides. Wear sturdy shoes, hats, sunscreen, and bug repellent as needed. The trips will be led by Alison Sheehey, a certified Master Naturalist

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General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953

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Recreational angling is popular at Johnsondale Bridge due to the roadside nature of this portion of the river and ease of access. Hatchery rainbow trout are also stocked and present here. For those who wish to camp and fish close to their car, there are a few small roadside tributaries on the western side of the Kern River. To catch and document a Kern River rainbow trout that best exemplifies the physical traits that make them unique, focus efforts upstream of Johnsondale Bridge and, preferably, upstream of the Forks of the Kern. The upper Kern River is surrounded by both the Golden Trout Wilderness Area and Sequoia National Park and provides a remote wilderness fishing experience. Access is limited to non-mechanized travel. There are numerous trails for hiking and horseback riding, although expect long distances.

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with assistance on occasion of other naturalists. She will identify flowers and learn identification tricks to narrow flowers to plant families. No reservations necessary. The free event is limited to mature children and adults. No pets please. Participants assume all risks. Limited to 24 persons, first come, first served. Carpooling is encouraged. More cars mean less area will be accessible. Call Sheehey at 760-376-4434 for more information.

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Paradise Cove is closed, but I think it would be work walking down there and out to the point. Historically that has been a good Some good news place to catch Trout this time of folks! The Upper year. Not seeing a lot of boat traffic, Kern is looking it's mostly shore fishing but with the great, the water is fishing tournament coming up and nice and clear and it warmer weather on the horizon is big water, sitting look for these fish to really start bitat about 1500 CFS Freeman ing. The Crappie are staging as well, but it is very fishwater temps are still on the cool side able. Trout are being reported caught but there are reports of large around River Kern Park, the Edison Power Plant and all the way up to the schools that fill the sonar in 15-25 feet of water off Johnsondale of points and Bridge. The presNot seeing a lot of boat traffic; channels. If you sure is pretty light it's mostly shore fishing but with can find them, but with the good the fishing tournament coming up target those fish weather for the and warmer weather on the with small rapalas next couple of horizon look for these fish to really and jigs. They will weeks, expect the start biting. bite and they bite to improve. - Freeman should be headNymphing has ing into the shalbeen effective in lows within a few weeks if this the late mornings and you can't go weather stays warm. There have wrong with red eggs either right been a few reports on Catfish, but now. The Lower Kern is producing some Smallmouth Bass and Trout but the water is still pretty cold for them and they are deep. The same for it is tough fishing. The water levels Bass; they are in early pre-spawn are running around 4000 CFS and mode and are deeper. Things will be it's basically blown out. If you do fish changing quickly with this warmer the Lower Kern, fish the eddies and weather though, you can count on slack water, the fish will not be in the it. Send me some fish pictures of fast current. Be very careful, that your catch to water is raging, if you do go, wear a cooltuna12@yahoo.com, I will see if I personal flotation device. can get you in the paper this spring! Good news on the fishing in Lake Isabella too. Despite the CDFW not stocking the lake since late last year, Matt Freeman is a local resident, the Trout are showing pretty well. businessman and outdoorsman and can Kissack Cove has been the hot spot be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or as of late as well as the Main Dam. 760-223-0880. Matt Freeman Courier Columnist

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

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

■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5236 866-KRV4FUN ■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville 760-376-2629 866-KERNVILLE (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads)

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: MY THERAPY HOUSE (2017-B0750), 12232 Mountain Mesa Rd., Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753, Bodfish, CA 93205. REGISTRANTS: PATRICIA MARIA ARELLANO, 20 Park Way, Bodfish, CA 93205. Date the business commenced: 01/31/2017. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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: Patricia Maria Arellano. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/31/2017 and expires 01/31/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 24, March 3, 10, and 17, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03349-CA, A.P.N.: 345-240-22-00, Property Address: 8776 49th Street West, Mojave, CA 93501. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE 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 11/10/2004. 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: Manuel Texeira, A Single Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 11/19/2004 as Instrument No. 0204284132 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 03/29/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $59,052.15. 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. 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: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 8776 49th Street West, Mojave, CA 93501, A.P.N.: 345-240-22-00. 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 $59,052.15. 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. 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. 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/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices .aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201603349-CA. 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 8, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultM anagement/TrusteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier March 3, 10, and 17, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03295-CA, A.P.N.: 383-153-01-00, Property Address: 3201 Blade Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93306. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE 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 08/23/2006. 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: John Robert Baker, a married man, as sole and separate property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 09/08/2006 as Instrument No. 0206223065 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 03/29/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $211,173.52. 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. 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: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3201 Blade Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93306, A.P.N: 383-153-01-00. 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 $211,173.52. 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. 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. 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/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201603295-CA . 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 7, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier March 3, 10, and 17, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01879-CA, A.P.N.: 116-053-11-00, Property Address: 917 Mammoth Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE 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 09/02/2005. 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: Rick Dorr And Sandra Kay Dorr, Husband And Wife, As Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 09/27/2005 as Instrument No. 0205265357 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 03/29/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $134,783.34. 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. 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: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 917 Mammoth Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308, A.P.N.: 116-053-11-00. 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 $134,783.34. 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. 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 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 Web site http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices .aspx using the file number assigned to this case 201601879-CA. 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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: February 10, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.alti-

source.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Trus teeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier March 3, 10, and 17, 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: C&D SK8 Shop (2017-B1301), 6101 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: PO Box 2289, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: Charles Dunn, 4880 Brookhill, Riverside, CA 92509. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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: Charles Dunn. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 2/23/2017 and expires 2/23/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier March 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-04544-CA, A.P.N.: 203-153-09-00, Property Address: 8424 Dogwood Avenue, California City, CA 93505. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE 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 09/06/2006. 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: Richard W Chambers, An Unmarried Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 09/14/2006 as Instrument No. 0206227864 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 04/07/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $177,347.42. 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. 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: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 8424 Dogwood Avenue, California City, CA 93505, A.P.N.: 203-153-09-00. 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 $177,347.42. 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. 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 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 Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultMa nagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2015-04544-CA. 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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: March 7, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Trus teeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier March 10, 17, and 24, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03252-CA, A.P.N.: 123-290-02-00, Property Address: 3050 North Inyo Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE 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 06/27/2006. 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: Kristopher J. Franzen, An Unmarried Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 07/07/2006 as Instrument No. 0206165485 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 04/10/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $261,399.82. 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. 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: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3050 North Inyo Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308, A.P.N.: 123-290-02-00. 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 $261,399.82. 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. 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 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 Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultM anagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-03252-CA. 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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: February 23, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgag eServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier March 10, 17, and 24, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02155-CA, A.P.N.: 123-330-25-00, Property Address: 3016 Linden Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE 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 05/17/2007. 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: Santiago Paredez, AN UNMARRIED MAN. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 05/25/2007 as Instrument No. 0207111798 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 04/07/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $88,445.95. 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. 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: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3016 Linden Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305, A.P.N.: 123-330-25-00. 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 $88,445.95. 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. 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 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 Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-02155-CA.

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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: February 23, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 9 6 0 8 2 9 9 . http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier March 10, 17, and 24, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03495-CA, A.P.N.: 208-292-31-00, Property Address: 9125 Evelyn Avenue, California City, CA 93505. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE 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 10/21/2005. 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: Denise L Paturzo A SINGLE WOMAN. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 10/31/2005 as Instrument No. 0205302141 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 04/07/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $196,954.33. 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. 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: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 9125 Evelyn Avenue, California City, CA 93505, A.P.N.: 208-292-31-00. 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 $196,954.33. 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. 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 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 Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Tr usteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-03495-CA. 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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: February 23, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier March 10, 17, and 24, 2017) ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: KERN RIVER OUTFITTERS (2015-B0651) Street address of business: 6643 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of Business: PO Box 1207, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Robert Volpert, 6643 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 01/27/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 03/07/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier March 17, 24, 31 and April 7, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: KERN RIVER OUTFITTERS (2017-B1616), 6643 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: PO Box 1207, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS: THE KERN RIVERTRAVEL COMPANY, INC., 6643 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Date the business commenced: 01/23/2017. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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: Matthew Volpert, CEO. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 03/07/2017 and expires 03/07/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier March 17, 24, 31, and April 7, 2017.

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Lyndsey Braswell, receives the Air Force Achievement Medal for meritorious service between July 3, 2015 to April 21, 2017, from Air Force Major Patrick S. Nobles, 96th Maintenance Squadron.

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Michael Batelaan Courier Celebration Lyndsey Braswell, a 2014 Kern Valley High School graduate, received the Air Force Achievement Medal for meritorious service from July 3, 2015 to April 21, 2017. She received the commendation from Major Patrick S. Nobles, 96th Maintenance Squadron. Braswell was sworn into the Air Force at Lackland AFB in February 2015. She distinguished herself by meritorious service as Munitions Stockpile Technician, 96th Maintenance Squadron, 96th Maintenance Group, 96th Test Wing, Eglin Air Force Base. Her commendation states, "During this period, Airman Braswell's superb job knowledge and proficiency was evident as she provided stellar management oversight of 52 munitions custody accounts for 3 Wings utilizing munitions during training, research, development, test, and evaluation operations. Additionally, her attention to detail contributed to 100 percent munitions stockpile accountability by completing instant data input of 5,200 line items valued at 350 million dollars. Moreover Airman

Braswell Braswell prepared shipments of 15 air intercept missiles, advancing the Joint Strike Fighter Surge Operation and capabilities for 26 F-35 Lightning II's. Finally, Airman Braswell's flawless technical skill led to her selection as the squadron's 2016 Maintenance Professional of the 3rd Quarter and her efforts directly contributed to the squadron earning the 2016 Air Force Materiel Command's Maintenance Effectiveness Award. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Braswell reflect credit upon herself and the United States Air Force." Braswell is the daughter of Damon and Julie Braswell of Lake Isabella.

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Solar, Continued from page 1 solar power systems in the summer of 2015. The project was financed through a power purchase agreement. For no up front capital investment, the agreement provides the District with both competitive electricity rates, and a hedge against potential utility rate increases. KHSD will own the renewable energy credits associated with the systems.

Derby, Continued from page 1 cannot claim to be the country's largest amateur trout derby, it could very well be declared the most family fun derby event. Fred Roach, Derby chairman, "Our sponsorship helps us dramatically, to put this on." The major sponsors are Sierra Gateway Markets, Fish Taco Chronicles, Western Outdoor News, State Senator Shannon Grove, Berkley, Budweiser, Thomas Refuse, Southern Sierra Properties, Kern Lodge, Paradise Cove Lodge, Shady Lane Bar and Grill, Rita D'Angelo Real Estate, Mt. Mesa Market, Alta One, Wells Fargo Bank, L & M Lumber, Engraving Creations, Kern Valley Sun, Lake Isabella Market, Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop, Cedar City Chamber of Commerce, California Water Service,

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Sage Renewable Energy Consulting, Inc., an independent energy consulting firm, was retained by the District to solicit proposals for the project, help guide the vendor selection process; and ensure that District goals are met from design through implementation. At the District sites, SunPower will design and install solar systems using SunPower® solar panels, the most efficient and reliable panels on the market today. The systems will be installed as solar carports

in school parking lots, taking advantage of underutilized space and providing needed shade. According to estimates provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the KHSD solar power systems will avoid production of approximately 17,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year, which is the equivalent of removing about 81,500 cars from California's roads over the next 25 years.

Richard's Boat and RV Center, and thirty $100 dollar bobber bowl sponsors “We could not do this without them” said Roach. The estimated cost to put on this year’s Derby is

The 2017 Derby is new and improved and everyone who registers by March 20 will be entered for a chance to win $500. There is easy registration on line at kernrivervalley.com or stop in at the KRV Chamber of Commerce at 6416 Lake Isabella Blvd. The cost is $30 per individual or $65 for a family of 5. The early bird deadline is March 20 at 4 p.m. Online registration closes on Wednesday April 5th, at 5 p.m. The last day for in person pre-registration at the KRV Chamber, 6416 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella is Wednesday, April 5th, at 4 p.m. Derby headquarters/registration and pickup is at 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, beginning Friday, April 7, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. No entries will be accepted after 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 8. No exceptions.

Fishing Derby April 8, 9 & 10 2017 $63,000. The Derby committee and staff are all volunteers. All money raised exceeding the Derby expenses will go back to continuing to stock the Isabella Lake with purchased fish and to improve the Valley's visitor based economy.