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Fishing Derby returns this weekend for a 27th run

The Marina was originally built by McCarthy Tank and Steel in 1957 and Sullivan still has the original plans. There have been five or six different owners over the years. The Sullivans have owned the facility since 2006. Sullivan expects to have over $200,000 invested in the Marina when it is all said and done. Built as a six sided hexagon, 37 feet across, Sullivan added more flotation, and a larger 550

The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce presents the 27th annual Lake Isabella Fishing Derby March 19, 20 and 21. The lake will be planted with 9,000 lbs of fish during the week of the derby. The derby committee has purchased 5,000 lbs of trout from Chaulk Mound Trout Ranch, Bridgeport, NE. 4,000 lbs are coming from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The prize payout is for the 5 longest trout caught: $5000 for longest (doubles if wearing the offical tshirt), $2500 for second longest, $1500 for third, $1000 for fourth, and $500 for the fifth

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Just add water - Michael Sullivan stands on deck of the newly rebuilt Red’s Marina now fully floating again and opening Saturday in time for the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby.

Marina reopening shore thing There has been a resurgence of capital investment in the Kern Valley both improving the community and the visitor experience. The Courier plans to bring more of these uplifting stories about the entrepreneurs who bring these improvements to the Kern Valley.

After a long absence, Red's Marina on Lake Isabella returns to open in time for the 27th Annual Lake Isabella Fishing Derby. Owners Michael

and Jenny Sullivan had closed the Marina in September 2014 for remodeling. They literally took it apart to the ground and rebuilt it, opening it back up a year and nine months later. It will be open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday Monday for the Derby. Located at 6951 Hwy 178, Mt. Mesa, the Marina can be reached by phone at 760-379-8600. To get there, turn in at the Old Isabella Recreation Area off Hwy 178 and follow the signs onto the Marina.

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For one weekend each spring, Lake Isabella becomes a fishing Mecca for competitive anglers. The Isabella Lake Fishing Derby has become a long-standing tradition-bringing thousands of visitors to the Kern River Valley. The Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest ensures that the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, who oversees the event, has a Forest Service Special Use Permit in place. The SUP provides guidance to make sure this large event has no negative impacts to

On March 11 about 100 veterans and guests came out on a rainy afternoon at Paradise Cove Lodge to honor two local World War II veterans, Harold Reed and Edward Matake, as Congressman Kevin McCarthy presented them with medals they earned for their service in World War II. The pair was aware that they were receiving medals, but were surprised to learn that they were the guests of honor. House Majority Leader Congressman McCarthy was recognized, but he worked to keep the focus on the veteran honorees. Serving the 23rd district, which includes the Kern River Valley, his office has been working to get veterans

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the medals that they deserve. He believes that it is his responsibility as a member of Congress to fight for the nation's veterans and ensure that they are thanked for their service. Reed is the son of a tree trimmer and was born October 3, 1923 in Topeka, Kansas. He was drafted Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier with his twin brother into the Medalists - Edward Matake and Harold Reed are awarded medals for their service in WWII by Congressman Kevin McCarthy (center). United States Army Air Corps from December 30, 1942 to August 30, 1945 dur- never in combat, but wit- married in 1954. He ing World War II. His nessed numerous night owned Hal's Crane Service in the San rank was Private First bombings in Germany. Class, and he worked as a After serving in the Fernando Valley until his in 1984. mechanic with the 8th Army Air Corps, Reed retirement Army Air Corps. He returned home with his Currently, Reed lives in served in Europe and twin brother. He met his was in England when the wife, LaVon, at a dance in See Medalists, page 5 war ended. He was Los Angeles and they

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Athough it seems that spring began weeks ago, it offically arrives Sunday 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.

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■ Potato Bash March 18 Kernville United Methodist Church invites you to attend their annual "Potato Bash and Silent Auction" for fun, food and fellowship from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Donation $7. The church is at the corner of Sirretta and Big Blue in Kernville. For more information call Sue McKinney at 760 3765-6962. ■ World's biggest Easter egg hunt March 19 Fun and free for all. Free candy to all under 12 years old. Bounce houses, a BBQ, games and giveaways! Don't miss out. At 10:30 a.m. at the Kern Valley High School football field. For more information, call 760-376-6402. ■ Keepers of the Kern March 19, 20, and 21 Keepers will be out and about over the weekend giving out trash bags, visiting with Fishing Derby participants and doing some housekeeping if necessary on Lake Isabella. On Saturday, Mar. 19 meet at 1 p.m. at Old Isabella Campground on the lake. On Sunday, Mar. 20 meet at noon at Boulder Gulch Campground. And on Monday, Mar. 21 meet at 11 a.m. at Nuui Cunni at French Gulch. To RSVP or for more information, call 760-376-2963 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com

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.

Saturdays

■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Gem & Minerals Club MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600.

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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846.

Mondays

■ 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 Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 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.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, beginning

■ Celebrate 150th of Kern County March 19 To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Kern County, the Kern County Historical Society is sponsoring two free symposiums. The second one will be held at the Kern County Museum's Standard School building in 'Pioneer Village', 3801 Chester Ave. Bakersfield from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To learn more contact coordinator Jayne Hotchkiss-Price at 661-867-2414. ■ Kern Valley Orchestra March 20 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will present its Spring 2016 concert on Sunday, March 20 at 4 p.m. at the Kernville Elementary School. The theme this time is music of the 'roaring '20's' and will include Twentiana and Play a Simple Melody, as well as the Mozart Symphony No. 12. Refreshments will be served. Suggested donation $10. ■ Museum to host Forest Service March 22 The Kern River Valley Historical Society is pleased to announce that District Ranger Al Watson will be the guest speaker at March community meeting along with Forest Service Archeologist Tim Kelly to discuss the multiple opportunities and challenges the Forest Service encounters here in the Kern River District of the

1/6/16 will be meeting temporarily at Mt.View Baptist 2959 Erskine Creek Rd. Lake Isabella.760-379-3366 or 760-379-5986. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception, 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. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 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. 760-223-3050 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9114.

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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, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.

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.

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■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed.

Sequoia National Forest at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. The community is invited and refreshments will be served. For more information, stop by the museum in Kernville or call 760-376-6683. ■ CPUC water rate case hearings March 22 and 23 CPUC will have a Public Participation Hearing in Bakersfield on March 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kern County Board of Supervisors chambers, 1115 Truxtun Ave. Bakersfield, and n the Kern River Valley March 23 at 4 p.m. at the Senior Center, Veterans Room 2; 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. The topic at these meetings will be Kern County water rate increases. Arrive one hour early if you wish to speak. Cal Water customers are encouraged to attend. ■ KRV Collaborative March 24 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information. ■ Keepers of the Kern March 25 Meet 9 p.m. at Keyesville South Rec. Area just south of the bridge on #155. To RSVP or for more information, call 760-376-2963 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com ■ Handel's Messiah March 25 All residents are invited to participate in a performance of Handel's Messiah by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra. This event will be broadcast by satellite from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. The entire Messiah will last approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes. This event will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 6400 Park Ave., Mt. Mesa. ■ Easter Celebration March 27 First Baptist Church of Kernville is hosting their annual Easter Celebration and Massive Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 27 at 10 a.m. at the Kern Valley Golf Course. ■ Keepers of the Kern March 28 Meet at 9 a.m. at the parking area at Headquarters for an upper river clean up. To RSVP or for more information, call 760-376-2963 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com ■ Commodities distribution March 28 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 First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. Call Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203. ■ Library Book Sale April 5 The Friends will be holding book sales on the first Tuesday of each month. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. All monies from the sales are used for your local libraries, so don't miss it. ■ Free women's self-defense class April 5 Join the Women's Center-High Desert for a free self-defense class taught by Brian Barnes at Cerro Coso College at 6 p.m. Space is limited, call Christy Luton at 760379-2264 to reserve your spot!

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Museum to host Forest Service The Kern River Valley Historical Society is pleased to announce that District Ranger Al Watson will be the guest speaker at March community meeting. Al, along with Forest Service Archeologist Tim Kelly will be discussing opportunities and challenges the Forest Service encounters here in the Kern River District of the Sequoia National Forest. With the once vibrant history of both hard rock and placer gold mining in our area, Kelly will discuss both early exploration and present day gold mining activity. Watson will inform us regarding the many and varied challenges that he and the staff have been involved with in the Kern River Valley. Topics are sure to include, Dam Safety Modification and the timber condition of the Sequoia National Forest. Watson and Kelly will also welcome questions from the audience. The program will be March 22 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. The community is invited and refreshments will be served. For more information, stop by the museum in Kernville or call 760-376-6683.

First Responder Award 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. The public is invited to join them to show these local heroes your support on March 24 at the Veterans Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Chicken dinner will be served by the Post 711 Auxiliary at 5:30 p.m. and the guest speaker will be Sheriff Donnie Youngblood. American Legion Post 711 has received one nominee from each of the following agencies for this year's American Legion Post 711 Outstanding Public Service Award: Kern County Sherriff's Department, California Highway Patrol, U.S. Forest Service Fire, USFS LEO, and Kern County Fire Department. The recipients will be honored by Legion Post officers and presented by guest speaker Donnie Youngblood. Dinner tickets will be available beginning March 10 at $15 each on a first come first serve basis, at 3 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 information, contact Mike Woodward at 310-480-4252.

Fifth round of Fire Fee bills begins mailing Fire Prevention Fee bills for fiscal year 2015-16 began mailing today to more than 700,000 rural Californians, many of whom are receiving a bill for the fifth time. Approximately 10,000 bills will be sent each day in alphabetical order by county. The mailing schedule is alphabetical by county, starting today with Alameda County and concluding with Yuba County on June 13. To protect their eligibility for a refund should the class action suit against the fee succeed property owners should protest by filing a Petition for Redetermination within 30 days of the billing date. Information on how to appeal is available at calfirefee.com/appeal.

Much has been written about the drought that has all of California in its grasp. We have been told to save water, and come up with Middleworth ideas that would help limit our water usage. Some of the things we have come up with are: Shorter showers, I even have a gallon bucket that I let fill with water from the hot water tank as I wait for hot water. After my shower I take the bucket and with it, I water selected plants around the yard. Other items are limiting the washing of cars, so I seldom wash the car but I do keep the windshield clean. The dust cloud rolling down Wofford Heights Blvd. is probably me. Flushing the toilet only after several usages. The old adage comes to mind that said "If its yellow let it mellow if it's brown flush it down." This seems to work pretty good except when we have company. Probably the biggest thing that helps us conserve water is that we know the cost of water usage is in addition to the $60 surcharge that the water company charges. The lot we live on is almost an acre and because of the drought the last three years there have been no weeds or grass growing on the acreage. This year when I walked

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up behind our house on the open space, growing there is a veritable jungle of grass and weeds. Things I didn't have to contend with when there was no rain. Because of this I will soon be putting on my jungle Jim hat, gassing up my weed whacker, putting on my boots and special glasses as I attack my creeping weeds. Speaking of weed whackers, mine cuts a 16" swath when it's running. Getting it running is another story in itself. Each year getting that rascal to run is a chore that I dread because I'm certain that the machine is out to ruin my day. One of the things I did last year was replace the lawn with wood chips which are guaranteed not to grow (that was a little home-owner humor). In addition to all of the above, on my inspection tour of the North 40 I found that my watering system for the Oleanders was leaking in several places; it looks like they were gnawed on by some wild creature that is in cahoots with the grass and the weeds. They are out to make my life miserable and I must say its working. As I sit here writing this column, it's starting to rain and as I look across my lot I can actually see the weeds growing, waving at the rain, urging more. It's a mixed blessing, we need water but not too much and I shall continue to look for some way to keep my jungle in check. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

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Canyon Hills - Kern River Valley, formerly known as New Life Assembly of God has planned what is being called the World's Biggest Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday March 19 at the Kern Valley High School football field in Lake Isabella at 10:30 a.m., free for all families. Free eggs and candy provided to all kids under 12. Also as part of Saturday’s event will be bounce houses, games, giveaways and a barbeque for families in attendance. All families are welcome to come out and join new pastors Christopher and Stephanie Wenzel and their children at the event. Canyon Hills @ Kern River Valley is located at 29 Arden Avenue in Wofford Heights. They can be reached at 760-3766402.

Easter Celebration and Massive Easter Egg Hunt First Baptist Church of Kernville is hosting our annual Easter Celebration and Massive Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 27 at 10 a.m. at the Kern Valley Golf Course. Children of all ages are invited to attend and participate. A separate children's program and craft time will be available for preschool through first grade during the service. Children are encouraged to bring their own Easter baskets, but there will be some bags available for those that do not have baskets.

Easterstravaganza Mountain View Baptist Church at 2959 Erskine Creek Rd. will have a joint service at 10am including a Choir presentation, "Then Came the Morning" and a message from Pastor Larry Dotson. All children are invited to a special children's worship service during the adult Easter Service on March 27. There will be a special egg hunt immediately following the worship service.

Handel's Messiah presented All residents and friends of our Kern Valley community are invited to participate in an Easter weekend performance of Handel's Messiah by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra. This event will be broadcast by satellite from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. All participants are invited to sing along with the choir! This performance will include the entire Messiah and will last approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy the complete work. This event will be held Friday March 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 6400 Park Ave., Mt. Mesa.

‘Bread of Life Kitchen’ open Monday through Friday from 8 to 11 a.m. and donations are welcome. You could donate a Costco gift card of any amount to purchase kitchen supplies. Soon the kitchen will begin accepting fruit, vegetable and egg donations from our local home growers/farmers. For more information, please contact the Salvation Army at 760 379-4600.

Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Gethsemane in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. What's the only book of the Bible (KJV) that mentions Christ's tomb being sealed? Matthew, Mark, Luke, John 3. From Matthew 28, who rolled away the stone from the mouth of Jesus' tomb? Simon, An angel, Villagers, Disciples 4. When Mary Magdalene and "the other Mary" came upon the risen Jesus, whom did He ask them to inform? Priests, Disciples, No One, Villagers 5. Which disciple doubted Jesus had risen unless he could see the wounds? Peter, Andrew, Thomas, Thaddeus 6. From Acts 1, how long did Jesus remain after His resurrection before He ascended into heaven? Instantaneously, 1 hour, 7 days, 40 days 1) Neither; 2) Matthew; 3) An angel; 4) Disciples; 5) Thomas; 6) 40 days

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Resident Aliens - part 3 Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist In parts 1 & 2 of this series, we identified Christians in the world as Resident Aliens, who are displaced people and "not from Schlensker around here," and we explored Bible-believing Christians' assumptions and basic beliefs that differ widely from those held by contemporary culture, particularly the authority of God's Word, the Bible. This time we'll look at the guidelines Resident Aliens follow, which are substantially different from the rules followed by the contemporary culture around them. One noticeable difference has to do with marriage, which God's Word teaches is between one man and one woman for life. Current popular social trends include "marriage" between any two people for as long as it is pleasant or desirable to them. Rules concerning marriage in our contemporary culture differ widely from that followed by Biblebelieving Christians. Then there are the unborn people of the world, who, according to God's Word, are completely and totally human beings. The Canadian court believes that nobody is there until a baby is born. Resident Aliens believe that human life begins at conception and unborn children are valued as people, while

contemporary culture views unborn children as valuable enough to stand in the way of the comfort or convenience of its mother. With respect to the stuff of the world, our possessions, Resident Aliens see them as blessings from God to enable them to serve God and others. Most folks around them view possessions primarily as a source of pleasure and an indicator of a person's importance or worth in this world. After all, "Whoever dies with the most toys wins!" While Resident Aliens see the people of the world as beloved creatures, created by God, and for whom Jesus died on the cross, contemporary culture sees people largely as a commodity to be employed as a means to an end, and that end is usually to make money. These differing views give rise to different approaches, policies and guidelines with respect to interacting with other people. Christians are no more perfect than everybody else. That brings us to what we deserve in accordance with our actions. Resident Aliens know that they deserve nothing besides eternal destruction for their failures. However, they also know a Savior, Who freely gives them forgiveness, new life, fresh strength and a lively hope for a bright eternal future. Next time, we begin by looking at expectations. Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

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

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

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

■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible Study Sun. 10 a.m. ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Faith Community South Campus 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday morning 9 a.m., 760-376-6719 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

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Red’s, Continued from page 1 gallon fresh water storage tank. The new marina is all-accessible, ADA compliant with extra-wide 6 feet wide doors and access to the food counter. When all completed, Sullivan plans to have tackle, worms, rods and reels, packaged bait, live minnows and fuel. Fuel, boat rentals, live minnows and the deli will not be ready for the derby. There will be more tables inside and outside on the marina than before, with future plans for open ports allowing fishing directly under the docks. Packaged food, snacks, beer and wine will be availible for sale during the derby. There is all new decking making the facility built to last and hold up in

Medalists, Continued from page 1 Wofford Heights where he enjoys fishing, hunting and traveling with his wife. The Reeds has been married for 61 years. They have 2 sons and 4 grandchildren. Reed was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, EuropeanAfrican-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 1 Bronze and 1 Silver

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the wind and the rolling of the lake. There will be mooring for 15 boats at the soon to be completed marina. "It's really the community's marina, we are just the caretakers," Sullivan said. "Now fully floating, we plan to stay open, and people can use it." The original intent was that the new marina would float at 52,000 acrefeet. But with all the added floatation it actually is now floating at 42,000 acre-feet and is floating in only a depth of 2 inches. Sullivan said, "Now pretty much the marina can sit anywhere on the lake." There will be a larger kitchen, a Chili's-like food menu, with burgers, sandwiches, fresh soups starting sometime in April along with the hot pastrami sandwiches Sullivan has become well known

for. The enlarged dock is 4300 square feet, more square feet for year round recreation and dining. "The only year round floating dining in Kern County, very unique," Sullivan noted. The Marina has the only floating restroom currently on the lake. The entry plank is now 30 feet longer than it was before which allows the marina to sit farther off the shore. The base structure, framed in all aluminum, is much stronger and won't rust. The interior layout and deli will also be much different than before. There is a new lighted sign, so you can find the marina after dark. The marina is a historic landmark, on the lake since 1957, it is part of the Isabella Lake’s history and now built to last another 50 years.

Service Star, the World War II Victory Medal, an Honorable Service Lapel Button and a Presidential Unit Citation Award. Matako is the son of a railroad worker and was born November 11, 1918 in Massillon, Ohio. He had 11 siblings and worked as a farm hand before he enlisted. He voluntarily served in the United States Navy from 1937 to 1956. His final rank was Chief Petty

Officer. He served on several ships in the Atlantic and Pacific, including the USS Arizona. He was transferred off the ill-fated ship two days before the Pearl Harbor attack. He married his wife, Grace, in 1940. After retiring from the United States Navy, he worked as an iron worker and painter in Garden Grove for 24 years. He was also in the Navy Reserve for 10

Medalists, Continued years. Currently, Matako lives in Lake Isabella and has enjoyed playing in a hillbilly band, bowling and playing bingo every Saturday since his retirement. Matako is a widower and was married to his wife, Grace, for 66 years. They had 4 chil-

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dren and 8 grandchildren. Matako was awarded the Navy Good Conduct Medal with 1 Bronze Star, World War II Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal, American Defense Service Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, the European-African-

Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the Navy Occupation Service Medal with Asia Clasp, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with 1 Bronze Star, United Nations Service Medal, a Combat Action Ribbon and an Honorable Service Lapel Button.

Announcements, Continued from page 3 contact Congressman McCarthy's Bakersfield office at 661-327-3611 or any high school art department in the 23rd Congressional District.

Emerging artists showcased Shows at the KRVAA Satellite Galleries during the month March ■ Starlite Lounge, Kernville: A series of new works by Peter G. Buchan showcasing snow trees created by Chopstick Drip painting. ■ Kernville Historical Museum: Haunting photographic images of Howard Pasamanick's show titled "Ghosts and Passing Strangers". ■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce: Kern Valley photographic landscapes in color by Gene Verbeet. ■ Sheriffs Sub Station: Nature Photography by Bob Woods. ■ Coffee Mill Café, Lake Isabella: Paintings by Pierre Rivera, Joan Grant, Kelly Pankey, Jane Causey, Patricia Moitra. ■ Farmers Insurance Office Kernville: Western Photographs by Nell Rolls.

Celebrate 150 years of Kern County To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Kern County, the Kern County Historical Society is sponsoring two a symposium to be held at the Kern County Museum's Standard School building in 'Pioneer Village', 3801 Chester Ave. Bakersfield on March 19. The meeting will start at 10 a.m., break at noon for a light lunch, and then continue with the speakers until 3 p.m. The historical groups will have tables set up for meet and greet, sell books, and will love to talk history. Speakers include Taft historian Esther Livingston, Louis Bouza of E Clampus Vitus, Peter Lebeck Chapter 1866, Tex Hoopus and Andrew Sound from the Upper Mojave Desert Historical Society, Lori Wear of the Kern County Museum, California State Bakersfield, Archivist Chris Livingston, Karina Mooradian of the Fort Tejon Historical Association, Margaret (Lit) Brush from the Searles Valley Historical Society and historian Chris Brewer. To learn more contact coordinator Jayne Hotchkiss-Price at 661-867-2414.

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Derby, Continued from page 1 longest! They also have a new twist on the bobber bowl prize money. Early Bird and online entries have closed but you can still register at Derby Headquarters at the Moose Lodge 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella on Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday morning from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. The cost to enter the Derby is $30 for individual and $65 for a family (husband, wife and 3 kids 15 years and younger). These are also the times to come in and pick up your credentials if

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you are pre-registered. The Derby starts at 8 a.m. and from then until 8 p.m. on Saturday, you can pick up credentials, turn in trout, and socialize. Headquarters is also open Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a Saturday raffle at 5 p.m. at the Moose Lodge and the major raffle will be held Monday at 3 p.m. Registered Derby participants also have a chance to win in the Bobber Bowl. If you are not eligible for one of the Five Longest Trout but your trout is within one inch from 5th place on the

Leader Board, you will have a chance to draw for $100 from the Bobber Bowl. There will be a maximum of ten draws each day of the Derby. Leader Board trout are not eligible. Anyone can enter the new 50/50 Lake Trout Lotto on Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Derby headquarters or Saturday from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. Just put $5 in the pot and guess the length of the longest trout that qualifies as the $5,000 winner during the derby. Measurements will be determined within 1/8 of an inch. The person on or closest without going over will win one half of the money collected.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Hateful Eight” (R) - In years after the Civil War, eight shifty malcontents -- including bounty hunters, diehard Confederates and a dangerous prisoner -- are snowed in by a brutal Wyoming winter storm in this Quentin Tarantino killer Western. John "The Hangman" Ruth (Kurt Russell) has custody of criminal Daisy Domergue (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and is headed to Red Rock to collect a hefty reward when he meets Major Marqui Warren (Samuel L. Jackson), an ex-Union soldier turned terrifying bounty hunter. Once in the safety of a remote roadhouse, these nice folks and a five others give each other death stares and menacing speeches as Tarantino cranks up the tension between characteristic bursts of ultraviolence. “Concussion” (PG-13) - Dr. Bennet Omalu (Will Smith) comes into conflict with one of America's favorite pastimes when he discovers an undeniable and disturbing connection between football and severe, longterm brain damage among players. As a forensic neuropsychologist working in Pittsburgh, Omalu studied the brain of a former Steelers player whose life took a bizarre and depressing postNFL turn. While evidence mounts, Omalu finds that the NFL is anxious to deny and suppress his findings. Will Smith gives a strong performance as a soft-spoken man who uncovers something too big to be quiet about. This based-on-a-true-

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Time to catch some big trout! Matt Freeman Courier Columnist It's finally here, been waiting a year for this! The 2016 Lake Isabella Trout Derby is upon us! Better yet, it is looking like the weather is going to be great Freeman for this event this year and they are putting some huge fish in the lake. This year marks the 27th year of the derby and there is over $15,000 in Guaranteed winnings. It's simple... you catch the biggest fish, you win money! There will also be Bobber Bowl fish out there for the taking worth at least $100 and possibly a lot more that are sponsored by local merchants and businesses. Catch my sponsored fish, I have one swimming out there... get that thing! The fish they are putting in this year are phenomenal, along with 4000 lbs of California Department of Wildlife brood stock fish, the Kern Valley Chamber of Commerce is also bringing in 5000 lbs of "Nebraska Tailwalkers". These are specially bred trout that are known for their size and fight and great eating, and they all will range in size from 5 to 12+ lbs! Trust me these are some huge trout and there will be a lot of them out there. This tournament is shaping up to have some great weather, it looks like Saturday and Sunday will be nice and Monday will have a front move through that will bring wind and some cooler temps.

Tactics for catching these fish are simple, either bait fishing or trolling work great. Depending on the weather both techniques have their advantages and disadvantages. Usually during the first day a lot of boat fish are caught, and as the tournament progresses and the fish become more acclimated to the lake they start hitting bait more. If you are boat fishing, a slow troll is deadly for both trout and other species in the spring. Use multiple rods and fish at different depths. Use dark colors early in the morning and lighter colors as the day progresses. Kast-masters, Rooster Tails, Rapala's, Tasmanian Devils, and Panther Martin's all work great. Isabella has a lot of thread-fin shad in it, using lures that look like them will work and also fire tiger and rainbow trout patterns seem to always get bit. Slower the better on the troll, don't go too fast. As for you bait fisherman, the ubiquitous Power Bait will work great, they seem to love anything with garlic scent. Also in Lake Isabella a floating night-crawler will work great, make sure and put it on a light leader and keep it off the bottom. Use a marshmallow with it or buy a worm blower or use a syringe, trust me you will get bite and it may just be a big bass or catfish too! Good luck out there, and welcome to the Kern River Valley, we hope you have a great time and catch a lot of fish! Matt Freeman is a local resident, businessman and outdoorsman and can be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or 760-223-0880.

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Camping, Continued from page 1 the environment or other users. The SUP also ensures that the Sequoia Forest is prepared for the influx of fun-seeking, fishingenthusiasts;. Camping options ■ Pioneer Point, Paradise Cove, Boulder Gulch and Tillie Creek campgrounds are open and have first-come, first-served sites available at $24 per night. Group sites at Tillie Creek, French Gulch and Camp 9 are also available. Campground reservations for these sites can be made by calling 1877-444-6777 or through recreation .gov. Camp 9 also has plenty of first-come, first-served sites available at $17 per night. Showers will not be available at any campgrounds. Additional visitor overnight camping ■ Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella and South Fork Recreation, with a daily fee of $10 (or $50 for an annual pass). The required Southern Sierra Passes may be purchased at Golden State Surplus in Lake Isabella, Sierra

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Gateway Market and Sporting Goods in South Lake, Red's Kern Valley Marina, and at the Lake Isabella and Kernville Forest Service offices. ■ Stine Cove and Hanning Flat are also available for camping and are free of charge. Be aware of loose sand as you drive through areas that are traditionally lake-bottom. Please stay on the designated routes, and four-wheel drive is recommended. ■ Engineer Point, Paradise Cove (along the beach area below the campground), Boulder Gulch (along the beach, north and south of the campground), Kissack Cove, and Rich Gulch (between French Gulch day-use and Boulder Gulch). For these areas, visitors can begin to set up campsites on Thursday, March 17 at 6 a.m. If visitors set up their campsites earlier

they may be cited. The special camping areas will remain open until Monday, March 21 at 6 p.m. As a reminder, camping is limited to 14 days out of a 30 day period. Visitors can set up their recreation vehicles in developed campsites prior to the weekend event; however, visitors must occupy the site and may not leave a vehicle or trailer unoccupied for more than 24 hours. Extra dumpsters and portable toilets will be placed around the lake for the Derby. Please make use of these restroom facilities and dumpsters to help keep our Forest looking beautiful. If you have questions about where to camp, call 760-379-5646 or 760-376-3781 Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

If it floats, paddles, or sails, & For Sale! Sell it for Free* in the Courier Marketplace the month of March. Just submit your ad to us!

Mail, e-mail, fax or drop off our Marketplace ad form in this issue.

Marketplace * Free Boat For Sale ads are limited to one 5-line Marketplace ad per person, you and your boat must reside in the Kern River Valley. Ad must contain contact information and must be from a legitimate source. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to refuse any advertising that it deems fraudulent, inappropriate or offensive in nature. Offer ends March 29, 2016. Safe boating!

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) With change dominant this week, don't be surprised to find new facts emerging that could put another slant on a situation and offer you another choice. Think it through before you decide. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) There could be some lingering problems from a previous matter that involved a decision you felt you had to make. Resolve the situation with your strong Taurean no-nonsense approach. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The Gemini's carefully made plans could be undone by someone's unexpected decision. Getting the full story behind that surprise move can help you decide how to deal with the matter. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Recently uncovered information might put a new light on a situation you thought had been resolved. Keep an open mind about possible changes that you might have to consider. LEO (July 23 to August 22) With a potential revision of an old agreement, you can't beat the Big Cat for knowing how to sharpen a "clause" to the best advantage. Someone close could have the news you've been waiting for. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Certain issues in the workplace could put you in the middle of a dispute you'd rather not deal with. Express your honest feelings before the pressure to take sides builds up.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might feel uneasy disagreeing with someone you've been close to. But your relationship should be able to withstand and even thrive when confronted with your true feelings. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A romantic situation seems to be creating more confusion than you can handle. If so, own up to your feelings. The sooner you do, the better your chances are for working things out. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) With change directing the Archer's aim, consider a second look at your plans and see where they might benefit from a revision. A workplace matter is close to a resolution. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) New contacts help you learn some important information about upcoming developments. The week calls for the Sea Goat to be more flexible than usual in a number of matters. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) With both change and uncertainty in your aspect, you might feel less confident in a previous decision. That's OK. Check it out and see where it could be modified, if necessary. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Old relationships that seemed to be sinking are buoyant again, and new relationships are benefiting from Cupid's loving care. This could be a good time to make a major move.

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Lake Isabella 2bd/1ba apartment. All appliances included: stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer & dryer. Savings on utilities: WATER & TRASH PAID. Tile flooring in kitchen & bath. Small private fenced yard in back. Single level with sidewalks for easy accessibility. $625rent/$600dep, 1/2 off 1st month’s rent, ONLY $912.50 to move in! ••••• 3bd/2ba house with garage. Newly remodeled, fresh paint & granite counter tops. Includes gas stove, microwave, dishwasher, washer & dryer. Back yard is fenced, 1 small dog ok. Dual pact A/C/heat.Trash PAID. Gardener included. $950rent/$800dep Kernville 2bd/1ba house with garage. Surrounded by a large yard with a covered patio in back. The open kitchen layout includes a stove & refrigerator. Big picture windows line the living room, allowing great views of the trees to be seen throughout the room. A natural stone wall envelops the pellet stove. Large closets in the bedrooms. Cooler, washer & dryer hook-ups. 1 small dog ok. TRASH PD $800 rent/$750dep

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Petal Pusher Plus Lake Isabella Florist 760-592-6468 www.ipmkrv.com Wofford Heights: Blue Jay Trailer Park Spaces available On site Laundry Space - $295/mo Space + Trailer - $375/mo Weldon: 2bd/2ba home, nice neighborhood, large open living space + bonus den. Full fenced yards, covered carport. Rent $725/mo. Move in special - $200 off one months rent.

Rob Lyons 818-248-8512 Brick/Block/Stone/Fireplace All types 0f Concrete 818-434-9791

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6505 Wofford Blvd., #3 Wofford Hts - House for rent, 2brm, 1ba. +den, storage shed/laundry rm., water incld. $600/mo. $600 dep. req. 661965-7009 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/2ba-$733/mo. Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, 55+ Park. 760-964-2514 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/1ba-$633/mo. Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ Park. (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Kernville-Hi Ho Senior Mobile Home Park, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apartment, $470/mo + dep. & utilities, no pets. 760376-267 Wofford Heights - Studio apt, $350 +deposit, water & trash paid, (760) 223-1058

Vacant Land 2 view lots in Kernville with underground electricity & well water. OWC-Terms negotiable (760) 417-0876 __________________________ Commercial (C1) lot FOR SALE on Hwy 155 & Suhre St. in Lake Isabella. OWC (760) 417-0876

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2bd/2ba dbl wide Mobile Home in 55+ park, w/2 car carport, patio/ deck. $15K cash (760) 964-2514 224 Cypress Lane Wofford Heights Sites in quiet Sr MHP Laundry facilities • Fishhouse Walk to lake • $290/mo. Includes water/trash 760-549-9260

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RV spaces with private beach Camp Kernville, 24 Sirretta St. Walking distance to downtown $299/mo. 760-376-2345 ______________________________

R V Space - Lake Isabella Large, large space in 55+ MHP Only 1 available $372/mo. includes trash Paradise Mobile Home Estates (760) 379-2092

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Attention Motorhome, Trailer & 5th Wheel Owners! Space rent: $200/mo + utilities A fantastic deal for this area! 35 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts (760) 223-3149

Commercial Kernville - two warehouse/shop buildngs for lease - 760-417-9330 •one 1,500 sq ft-$600/mo •one 3,700 sq ft-$1,200/mo (2,000 sqft main level w/1,700 sqft loft) ____________________________ C1 lot FOR SALE on Hwy 155 & Suhre St. in Lake Isabella. OWC (760) 417-0876

Misc. for Sale Wheelock Baby Grande piano, as is/needs to be tuned, 20+ yrs old, $150 obo. (760) 417-1932 ____________________________ 1993 Nomad Trailer, 29’ bumper pull, good cond., lots of upgrades. $4,995. (760) 7030177

4,600 sqft luxury home with 1,000 sqft guest house (both furnished) on 7.5 acres. 2,100 sqft toy barn. 3600 views, salt water pool. OWC (760) 4170876 ______________________________

Historical 20 Acre Ranch Lake Isabella 4bd, 2ba 1,800 sq ft home w/ irrigation well. Walking distance to everything. Excellent business/investment opportunity. Most prime property for development in Lake Isabella. OWC. Terms negotiable. (760) 417-0876

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: ANALYTICAL AIDS (2016-B0626), 20406 Brian Way, #1B, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1118, Tehachapi, CA 93581. REGISTRANT: Riverwood West, Inc., Nevada, 20406 Brian Way, #1B, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Stephen A. Miller. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/29/2016 and expires 01/29/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 26, March 4, 11 and 18, 2016. \ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2013-01800-CA, A.P.N.: 522-582-05-00, Property Address: 12511 Monterey Beach Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311 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 08/17/2005. 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: Bruce A. Goldsmith and Mary Ann Goldsmith, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 08/19/2005 as Instrument No. 0205225365 in Book --, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 04/06/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $395,505.05. 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: 12511 Monterey Beach Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311, A.P.N.: 522-582-05-00. 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 $395,505.05. 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/Defau ltManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2013-01800-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 19, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultMan agement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. 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 4, 11 and 18, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-03958-CA, A.P.N.: 213-101-15-00, Property Address: 9007 Xavier 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 01/29/2007. 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: Anthony Dean Langin, an Unmarried Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 02/16/2007 as Instrument No. 0207038108 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 04/01/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid

balance and other charges: $231,219.21. 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: 9007 Xavier Avenue, California City, CA 93505, A.P.N.: 213-101-15-00. 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 $231,219.21. 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/Defau ltManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-03958-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 22, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Infor-mation, call: (866) 240-3530. 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 4, 11 and 18, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-02755-CA, A.P.N.: 491-452-31-00, Property Address: 525 Blue Meadow Court, 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 05/22/2006. 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: William Scott Taylor and April Ann Taylor, Husband and Wife as Community Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 05/31/2006 as Instrument No. 0206134275 in Book --, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 04/08/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $330,155.18. 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: 525 Blue Meadow Court, Bakersfield, CA 93308, A.P.N.: 491-452-31-00. 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 $330,155.18. 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 Websitehttp://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServ ices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-02755-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 26, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www .altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagem ent/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. 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 11, 18 and 25, 2016) ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: ARCHULETA PLUMBING (2015-B3642) Street address of business: 7204 Ellington Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of Business: 27523 Maple Street, Taft, CA 93268. REGISTRANT SWHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Amanda Archuleta, 9208 Camargo Way, Bakersfield, CA 93312 and Jonathon Archuleta, 9208 Camargo Way, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 06/10/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 03/07/2016. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by A. Valenzuela, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier March 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: ARCHULETA PLMBING (2016-B1649), 9208 Camargo Way, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address: 9208 Camargo Way, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANTS: Jonathon Lee Archuleta, 9208 Camargo Way, Bakersfield, CA 93312 and Amanda Lee Archuleta, 9208 Camargo Way, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 02/01/2016. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. 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: Amanda Archuleta. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 03/07/2016 and expires 03/07/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A. Valenzuela. Published by the Kern River Courier March 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 2016.

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Kernville Chamber of Commerce

• EVENT THEME •

ThankYou • ANNOUNCERS •

Moonshiners, Miners, & Mail Order Brides Theme: Beverly Demetriff

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

• LOGO •

Mayor: Dead Eye Dave and Mountain Mouth Kate Deputy Mayor: City Slicker Gary Ananian Bankers: Nicole Payne-2014 Deputy Mayor $500 KRV Shopping Spree Winner: Art Habibi

• MAYOR CANDIDATES •

Jeanette Rogers-Erickson

• OFFICE STAFF • Lily Mason (Executive Director, Barbara Hinkey (Admin. Assistant), Toni Scruggs (Admin Assistant)

• KICK–OFF DINNER • Sheryl Parmelle, Beverly Demetriff, Jeanette Rogers-Erickson, Sandi Johnstone Nancy Lootens, Orion Sanders, Jennifer Wagner, Charlie Busch, Tony Julio, Suzie Seeger, and Jim Gordon & the entire staff at the Kernville Saloon Host: Kernville Saloon Caterer: Mt. Mesa Market-Jim Wiley

• SET-UP & Clean Up • Doug Simpson, Lily Mason, Toni Scruggs, Mike Woodward & encampment volunteers, Jeremy and Shawna Humphrey, Jenny Hanley, Bruce + Kellene Cargal, Karen and Even Hamilton, Lanny Borthick, Chris Barton, Kern Valley Gun Association, High Sierra Crane, Kern County Parks and Recreation, Camp Owen Boys, Gregg Desantis, Christine Tellep, Keepers of the Kern, First Baptist Church, Brad Alexander, Dylan Wright, Budweiser and Lamont Mason.

• AltaOne MUSIC STAGE • AltaOne Federal Credit Union Music Stage Set up: TK Audio, Kern River Radio Street Dance and musical acts: The Stoneflys, Kern River Band, Out of the Blue Headliners: 82 Deluxe

• J&M Wagon Co. • The Kern Lodge, Cheryl's Diner, Starlite Lounge, Barewood Inn & Suites

• WILD WEST RODEO • Cotton Rosser and the Flying U Rodeo, Alta One Staff-Official Bankers, Erin Blankenship, Stacy+Jon VanRensselar, Dave Hemingway, DJ Nunez, Ronnie Luken, Mark + Kristie Hunter, Donnie +Donna McCormack, Sherry Brown, Tony Cain, Cole Burton, Jeremy Arehart, Tate Nagle, SAL, Mary Trichell and WA Thompson (Coors). Kern Valley Cheer, Riverview Lodge, and crew, Kellee Scott, Chris Crane, Jim+Geri Gordon, Orion Sanders, & Liberty Ambulance

• WHISKEY FLAT ENCAMPMENT • Thank you to all those that attended and participated in making this year's Whiskey Flat Encampment and living history experience the most successful ever. Public Guests for their generous donations to help defray incidental expenses.

Whiskey Flat Encampment Awards 2016 Hall of Fame: David "Horse" Robinson and Kate Robinson Major Manual Fernandez

• ADVERTISING • Kern River Courier, Kern River Radio, The Fence Post, KUZZ, Kern Valley Sun, Channel 17, 23, & 58 Bakersfield

• PARADE •

Grand Marshall: Congressman Kevin McCarthy Parade Chairman: Sonia Penny, Kern Valley Gun Association, Jane Smith, Cindy Jewett, SAL, Boy Scouts. Thank you to the Chamber Office workers, CHP, and Kern County Sheriff's department and the Citizen Patrol Parade Judges: Steve & Valerie Minoux

• VIP’s •

Califonia State Senator Jean Fuller, 32nd District Representative Shannon Grove, 1st District Supervisor Mick Gleason, 21st District Assemblyman Devon Mathis, Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Man and Woman of the Year: Rex & Barbara Hinkey, Whiskey Flat Mayor 2015 Man Trackin' Jaime & Whitewater Shawn and Deputy Mayors: Keeper Bros. Rex Hinkey & Joel Walling, Little Miss Corn Stalks 2015: Mila Morgan, Briley Cushman, and Bella Goffinet

• VIP Breakfast •

Betty B's Justin In Tyme Vacation Rentals, MJ French, Jeanette Rogers-Erickson, Sandi Johnstone, Lamont Mason, & Doug Simpson

• Drivers •

Charlie Stewart, Clay Quinochy, Jerry England, Jim Prior, and Ed Babb

• CARNIVAL • Schoeppner Shows, Bruce and Kellene Cargal

• SECURITY •

Knight's Security, CHP, Kern County Sheriff's Department

• SPONSORSHIPS • Advance Beverage-Budweiser-Title Sponsor and all Signs, Coors Light-Rodeo and posters, Alta One Federal Credit Union-Main Stage Sponsor & official banker of the Wild West Daze Rodeo, Chevron-Whiskey Flat Days Education, Cowboy Bail Bonds, The Kern Lodge, Cheryl's Diner, Starlite Lounge, Barewood Inn & Suites, Dan Samaniego, Applied Technology, Jordano's, Kern River Corp, and all of our Frog Race Sponsors and rodeo banner sponsors

Contest Judges & Helpers • & Information Booth • Jenny Hanley, Charlie Bush, Trish Bush Frog Handlers: Barbara Hinkey, Michele Lynn, Rochelle Lee & Kaitlin Bush. Cindy Jewett, Jane Smith, Lauren & Frank EmeryCreative Crafter, Mark and Dorothy Mutz-The Fence Post Paper & Lily Mason

Whiskey Flat Camp: Billhillyz - 3 Days of camp music as well as Saturday Valentine dance music. Jeannie Hawkins - Musicians and Immigrant Wagon. Mine Shaft Crew - Perry Steinhoff and his mining crew Chuck Wagon - Perry Steinhoff and his cook crew

Mountain Man Camp: Jerry Kirby - Mountain man camp and shelter display with many camp items available for first person interactive living history demonstrations Rachell Clement - Mountain girl outfit and super interactions with the public Todd Cooper - Authentic attire and artwork for all to appreciate

Indian Camp: Juls McGhee - Interaction with public and teaching beaded necklace colors used by Kawaiisu to represent North, South, East, and West Dressed perfect for the period. Riley Wood - Another first year reenactor. Helped teach archery and maintain a safe bow and arrow activit. Cody Bonorden - Dressed true to period. Demonstrated horse and sheep keeping and demonstrated how to spin wool into yarn

Miner Camp: Juls McGhee - Interaction with public and teaching beaded necklace colors used by Kawaiisu to represent North, South, East, and West. Dressed perfect for the period. Riley Wood - Another first year reenactor. Helped teach archery and maintain a safe activity

Cavalry Camp: Major Manual Fernandez - 2nd Kentucky Cavalry Unit Shane Gibson - All around historical authenticity, attention to detail and love for history. You're all awesome. We thank each of you for your support in making this camp a superb living history experience for our visitors. We are humbled by the opportunity to serve this great community for the 13th consecutive year and look forward to our 14th anniversary at Whiskey Flat Encampment 2017. Mike Woodward, Producer

• CHAMBER BOARD of DIRECTORS • President and Whiskey Flat Day Committee Lead: Cheryl Borthick Vice President: Sheryl Parmelee Treasurer: Brad Alexander Secretary: Beverly Demetriff Directors: Jeanette Rogers-Erickson, John Davis, Gregg Desantis, Steve Nelson, Nicole Payne, Danny Wagner, Kellee Scott, Charlie Busch Executive Director: Lily Mason Assistant: Barbara Hinkey and Toni Scruggs

Whiskey Flat Days 2016

Was successful because of all of you and your positive attitudes that make our guests welcome. Thank you from your Kernville Chamber ~ working to promote the beauty and recreation we have available in the Kern River Valley. May we have a wonderful and prosperous 2016!

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