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‘Shark Tank’ Isabella Lake Fishing Derby

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Cody Norris, USFS Courier Outdoors There are many camping options on the Kern River Ranger District for the 2015 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby, March 28-30. ■ Pioneer Point (open now), Paradise Cove, Boulder Gulch, Hungry Gulch and Tillie Creek campgrounds will be open March 26 and have first-come, firstserved sites available at $24 per night. ■ Live Oak North, and Live Oak South campgrounds will remain closed. ■ Camp 9 will also be open from March 26 through March 30 at $17 per night. Group sites at French Gulch, Tillie Creek, and Camp 9 will also be available. ■ Reservations for these sites can be made by calling 1877-444-6777 or online through recreation.gov. Due to recent drought conditions, water-saving measures have been put into effect-so there will be no showers available at any campgrounds. ■ In addition, overnight camping is available at 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 Gateway Market and Sporting Goods in South Lake, and at the Lake Isabella and

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From all appearances, the rainbow trout and the pictured blue heron would soon be an endangered species and not escape these derby fishermen at the 25th Anual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby last year.

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March 28, 29&30 You must be registered before 7 a.m. Saturday March 28, 2015

Invasive salt cedar removal proposed The Kern River Ranger District, Sequoia National Forest is proposing the control of tamarisk, more commonly known as salt cedar, at Isabella Lake. Treatment of invasive tamarisk would use a combination of herbicides, hand-grubbing, and mechanical removal of plants. This variety of tamarisk, Tamarix ramosissima, is a highly invasive non-native species that is harmful to native ecosystems. Tamarisk has the potential to outcompete and replace native plant species, salinize soils, monopolize limited sources of moisture, and increase the frequency, intensity and effect of fires and floods. Tamarisk has taken over large sections of riparian ecosystems in the western United States that were once home to native cottonwoods and willows. The District completed hand treatments to eradicate small, isolated plants of tamarisk, tree of heaven and Russian olive at Isabella Lake in the mid1990s; but new populations of tamarisk were observed in the winter of 2013 at Isabella Lake, and they have rapidly expanded. The current tamarisk population on National Forest System lands at Isabella Lake spreads across approximately 1,500 acres, and consists

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Tamarix ramosissima of a thousand or more plants which range from small seedlings to wellestablished plants (5 to 6 feet tall and over 3 inches in diameter at their base). Tamarisk can spread both vegetatively (by roots or submerged stems) and by seeds. Each flower can produce thousands of tiny seeds that are dispersed by wind and water, allowing it to spread rapidly. It is able to withstand extended periods of inundation and drought, and it has long tap roots that allow it to out-compete other plants for natural water resources. Tamarisk is also able to limit competition from other plants by taking up salt from deep ground water, and depositing it in the surface soil. Hand-grubbing and cutting of above-ground tamarisk stems was accomplished in May and

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June of 2014 within several hundred acres of the lake bed. This treatment alone has proven to be an ineffective. Due to the extent of the infestation and the size of the plants, herbicides are the most practical and effective means of control. The Desert - Mountain Resource Conservation District, Audubon California, and other partners have been successfully treating and removing invasive plants on private lands in the Kern Valley and Walker Basin areas for several years under the Kern River Valley and Walker Basin Agricultural Lands Improvement grant from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy. These treatments used the recommended herbicide prescription of Pathfinder and a combination of Hasten Oil, Stalker and Garlon 4. These are non-

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restricted herbicides that are sprayed on the bark at the base of the plants. The Forest Service proposes to follow this treatment since it has been shown to be effective . Application of the herbicides will be conducted by hand directly on the target plants and not by broadcast or aerial spraying. Herbicides will not be used in areas where there is open water. Tamarisk that are in standing water at the time of treatment will be hand-grubbed or pulled to reduce or eliminate seeding until the plant can be treated. Currently the designated Critical Habitat for Southwest willow flycatcher and proposed Critical Habitat for yellow-billed cuckoo at Isabella Lake are not affected by tamarisk and would not be affected by the proposed treatment. The District plans to prepare an environmental assessment to document analysis of the effects of this project.Please send your written comments to Steve Anderson, Kern River Ranger District, PO Box 9 (105 Whitney Road), Kernville, CA 93238, by e-mail to comments-pacificsouthwestsequoia@fs.fed.us with "Isabella Tamarisk Control Project" in the subject line by April 3, 2015. The complete scoping letter can be found online at fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44853.

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weather Friday high 83° Very warm Friday low 48° Clear Saturday high 78° Sunny and warm Saturday low 49° Mostly cloudy Sunday high 75° Plenty of sunshine Sunday low 49° Mainly clear Accuweather.com

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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 46,641 acre-feet 2014 Reservoir peak 80,737 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 198 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 208 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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■ 27th Annual Keyesville Classic March 28 and 29 Don't miss this year's Keyesville Classic mountain bike stage race. Enjoy cross country, Super D, short track, all mountain stage race and a kid's race. Get more information at keyesvilleclassic.com. ■ Fishing Derby March 28, 29 and 30 Guaranteed cash payout is $18,500 in the Longest Trout contest. Derby Headquarters / Registration pickup begins Friday, March 27, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. No entries will be accepted after 7

a.m. on Saturday, March 28. Call 760-3795236 for more information.

■ Attention Trash Warriors! March 28, 29 and 30 Keepers of the Kern will be helping the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce at the Fishing Derby with some trash pickup, passing out trash bags and just being present for a couple of hours. Meet at the parking lot at Old Isabella Campground Saturday, Mar. 28 at noon, Sunday, Mar. 29 at 11 a.m. and Monday, Mar. 30 at 11 a.m. Keepers will also have a crew doing graffiti removal on the upper river at Ant

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Regular activities Fridays

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

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

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

Mondays

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

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-760-3795552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.

■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

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

Thursdays

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

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Canyon on the same days. ■ Prayer Breakfast April 2 The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Extension Unit invites the community to join them in prayer for our community, the State and our Nation. The Prayer Breakfast is held at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome. Please arrive early so as not to interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Call at 760-379-4600. ■ Womens Self-Defense April 2 April is sexual assault awareness month. A women's self-defense class, free for women only and sponsored by the Women's Center -High Desert will take place on Thursday April 2 at 1 p.m. at Cerro Coso College in Lake Isabella in the ground floor room facing Erskine Creek Rd. The class will be taught by Brian Barnes of Barnes' Bargains. There will be a donation box to donate to the Women's Center, with no obligation. Space is limited. If interested, call Christy Luton to RSVP at 760-379-2264. ■ Houchin Blood Drive April 7 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on April 7. When donating, please bring a picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating. Remember to wait one year after tattoos and body piercings and you must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs. ■ Free Easter meal April 11 Critter Sitters Pet Resort is hosting an Easter meal from noon until 4 p.m. at their facility at 15301 Chukar Lane, Weldon. Volunteers and donations will be appreciated. Call Angela, Jesse or Huan at 760-378-3101 for details. Transit bus service (1-800-323-2396) is available to corner of Kelso Creek Rd. and Hwy 178. Private transportation is available to resort from that corner, by calling 760378-3101. ■ Women's celebration April11 Faith Community is having their first annual spring women's celebration on Saturday April 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with three special speakers and a luncheon to benefit Irene Martinson and her OCC trip to Tanzania. Cost is $10. The celebration will be held at the church 20 W. Panorama Drive, Wofford Heights. ■ Assistance for Veterans April 14 The Bakersfield Vet Center provides counseling services to our Veterans living in remote areas of Kern County. The Bakersfield Vet Center counselor will be at the Senior Center/Veterans Hall from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. For those Veterans attending the Bakersfield VA Clinic for counseling, their families, and any Veteran that feels the need to readjust to civilian life after service in a combat theatre- call at 661-323-VETS (8387) to make an appointment with them at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ Fancy Hat Tea April 18 The NSDAR is having a Fancy Hat Tea Scholarship Fundraiser On Saturday, April 18th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Paradise Cove, 10700 Hwy. 178 Lake Isabella. There will be live tea room music with menu of scones, tea sandwiches, tea and coffee. Door prizes $15 donation. Call Sandy Keiffer at 760-379-8152.

■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Dr. at Hwy 155, Wofford Hts.

■ Spaghetti dinner and cupcake bake-off, April 18 Support Irene Martinson's Shoebox distribution trip to Tanzania for $8. At the Senior Center in Lake Isabella from 4 to 7 p.m. Door prizes and raffles will be held. For tickets or information call Cathi at 661-364-5212.

This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check times and location.

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Spring Fling at CALM Spring Fling is scheduled March 28 to April 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the California Living Museum. As a way of welcoming springtime to Bakersfield, all children 12 and under will be admitted free and must be accompanied by an adult. CALM docents and animal keepers will be on site to give visitors an up-close-andpersonal animal encounter. Weather permitting, the Central California Children's Railroad will be chugging along the tracks at CALM from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and tickets are only $1. To add to the experience, a Children's Crafts Corner will be open in the Education Center. For information, call 872-2256. CALM is located only 15 minutes from downtown Bakersfield, at 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway between Lake Ming and Hart Park. Visit the websitecalmzoo.org.

Take the Sequoia National Monument to the top! The Giant Sequoia National Monument was nominated for consideration in USATODAY's 10BEST National Monuments. The top 10 will be decided by online voting (voting will end March 30): 10best.com/awards/travel/best-national-monument/giant-sequoia-national-monument-calif/.

La De Dah! Lottie Angelsea celebrates 5 years! On April 1 Lottie Angelsea celebrates five years as owner of the landmark Kernville emporium, La De Dah. The store itself is in its 22nd year. It was started by two friends and moved to its previous location six months after opening. The format of the shop remains the same, with vendors renting booths to display their antiques and collectables. The sewing shop, which was started by second owner Joan Bechtel, was recently moved and renovated. It now occupies the entire east wing of the building and features quilt fabrics from Blank Quilting, StudioE, and A.E. Nathan. La De Dah hosts an ever-changing group of vendors displaying their wares for sale. There are between 30 and 40 vendors at any given time. Current offerings include handmade aprons, Depression glass, gently-used designer leather handbags, fine china, local honey, vintage Tonka trucks and a great selection of books, vhs and dvds. To celebrate five years of Lottie's ownership, La De Dah will be offering discounts during the month of April through coupons published in the Courier. Watch for them and come visit them soon!

My son Glenn has a subscription to the Courier which he evidently reads from cover to cover. He even reads my column. Middleworth He gave me some words of advice which had to do with the type of stories I write. He said that he would like to see more current stories and less of the memories of the old days. I told him that as folks get older, like me, memory is a strange thing. For instance, I can remember being snowed in at Big Bear Lake for almost a week and that was 75 years ago. But, I can't remember what I had for breakfast yesterday. So I write about what I remember and my stories are colored by age. Today's column is a trip down nostalgia lane. Sorry Glenn! In weeks to come I'll try and do better. I lived with my grandparents and once a week we would grocery shop and going to town was always an adventure. Sometimes my Grandma would give me a dime and would tell me that I could spend it for anything I wanted. What I wanted was a nickel box of animal crackers! Now you have to understand, animal crackers are not crackers. They are little shortbread cookies. So I would spend my dime on a

Self defense class to be offered April is Sexual-Assault Awareness Month. Women's Center-High Desert is dedicated to help raise awareness for sexual-assault and its effects on our community. We can help avoid sexual assault by better understanding how to defend ourselves. Women's Center-High Desert is sponsoring a self-defense class taught by Brian Barnes, of Barnes' Bargains. The class will be held on Thursday, April 2 at 1 p.m. in the ground level room of Cerro Coso College that faces Erskine Creek Rd. Although the Women's Center provides services for men and women, this class will be for women only. There will be no charge for the class; although donations will be accepted for the Women's Shelter. Brian will also have some personal protection items for sale, with no obligation to buy. There is limited space available. Please call Christy Luton at 760-379-2264 to RSVP. Let's help put an end to sexual assault in the Kern River Valley. And be sure to wear your teal colors to support the cause.

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Optimal Hospice volunteer orientation Optimal Hospice Care is holding a New Volunteer Orientation in the Kern Valley area on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 from 9am - 12noon. It will be held at the Optimal Hospice Care office at 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd, Ste. E, Lake Isabella CA 93240. Admission and training is free of charge. As the only hospice agency currently caring for patients with life limiting illness in Lake Isabella and the surrounding areas, we have a great need for more companionship, pet therapy, Vet to Vet, hairstylist and respite care volunteer support. We will work around your schedule. Even if you only have a little time to donate to this wonderful cause, the families could really use your help. Please RSVP to the volunteer department at 760-379-5038 or email rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com.

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

Off highway grants sought by BLM The BLM Bakersfield Field Office has submitted two preliminary applications for funding through the California State Parks OHMVR grants and cooperative agreements program for the 2014/2015 grant cycle. The Field Office is seeking funding for its OHV Law Enforcement program and funding for the completion of the OHV portion of its current Keyesville Recreation Area Management Plan process. Several of our nonprofit partners (including the Farm Workers Institute for Education and Leadership Development and Friends of the Temblors, a California

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box of animal crackers and a couple of gum balls with the change. The animal crackers came in a box that was painted red and orange with a picture of caged animals on the side of what looked like a circus wagon. Inside were little rhinos, zebras, giraffes, lions, tigers and a monkey. Maybe there were more but I don't remember them. After buying them, I would sit down in a corner somewhere and let the animals free. They never went far and I separated them so they wouldn't fight. I would pretend that I was a giant looking for a snack and I would say, "I'm coming to get you" to the animal crackers. Often I would grab the lion and bite off his head and from then on it was cookie carnage! I had epic battles with the animals, but I always won, mainly because I was a giant and they were cookies. I would eat only a few and would store the rest back in their caged cracker box. There was a small red string on the top of the cage that you could use to carry the animals and I could transport them anyplace I wanted. Sometimes I would try to make the cracker diet last a week but I was usually hungry and after a few crunches, they would all be gone. So I would have to wait another week to be the "great white hunter" and the animal cracker kingdom could breathe a sigh of relief. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

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Wise foolishness Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist As we prepare to celebrate April Fools' Day, we might try to recall the wisest thing that we've heard anyone ever say. A first grade teacher was Schlensker thinking with her students about wisdom. She wrote the first half of some well-known proverbs and asked her students to complete them. Here are some of the responses from her class. Better be safe than ... to punch a 5th grader. Strike while the ... bug is close. Don't bite the hand that ... looks dirty. You can't teach an old dog new ... math. The pen is mightier than ... the pigs. Where there's smoke, there's ... pollution. A penny saved is ... not much. Children should be seen and not ... spanked. These words of wisdom are infused with a heavy dose of common sense, but not all wisdom is all that wise. In 1 Corinthians 1:19-20 God said, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart. Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?" The world's wisdom says things like this. Do unto others before they have a chance to do unto you. You've gotta' toot your own horn; nobody else'll toot if for you. If you want something done right, do it yourself.

He who laughs last laughs best ... (or didn't get the joke.) Don't get mad; get even! My way or the highway. You get what you pay for. The world's wisdom says the shortest distance to contentment and peace of mind is getting your own way. And to get there, you must consider first and foremost what's best for you, without expending a lot of effort to understand the needs of other people, to apologize for having stepped on some toes along the way, or to reconsider your approach to getting what you want. God's wisdom seems like nonsense: for Jesus to be glorified by being humiliated, for Jesus to win by looking like a big-time looser, and for Jesus to be elevated by being demoted to the lowest possible position on earth. But best and most nonsensical of all, YOU do not get what YOU paid for (nor, thank God, what you deserved); instead, you get what HE paid for, BECAUSE HE got what you deserved! We are sometimes embarrassed and self-conscious when something we do or say causes someone else pain, discomfort, or inconvenience. But just look at the pain and suffering WE caused Jesus! However that, thank God, is the truth! The penalty for OUR sin was dished out to HIM, and by HIS wounds WE are healed! That's the foolishness of the Gospel! That's the nonsense we believe! That's the absurdity that saves us! That's God's wisdom! Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

Valley places of Worship Kernville

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

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

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

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

Southlake/Weldon

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

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Announcements, Continued from page 3 Trail Users Coalition) have also submitted proposals for work on BLM public lands. The field office invites you to comment on all of these proposals and comments can be submitted at ohv.parks.ca.gov/. The public comment period ends April 6, 2015.

Community Easter service You are invited to our "Community Easter Sunrise Service," Sunday, April 5, at 7 to 8 a.m. in Mountain Mesa, on Highway 178, immediately next to "Harbor Light Trailer Park." Please bring your own chair. Come early for parking. Call 760-3795100 for further information. Sponsored by Christian Assembly Church, Grace Chapel Church and The River Church. Come, celebrate our risen Lord. Bring Easter lilies or other potted flowers to decorate the platform on Saturday April 4 from 2 to 4 p.m.

CDFW's Deer Conservation and Management Plan The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has completed its draft Deer Conservation and Management Plan, which is now available for public comment and review. The plan can be found at dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/deer/. CDFW is proposing to develop 10 large-scale deer conservation units, which will assess how recent landscape and environmental changes have impacted deer population and habitat. The draft plan also covers five important areas: unit plans, population management, habitat conservation, monitoring and outreach. Each unit will prepare separate plans, which will also be available for public comment and review at a future date. In addition, movement corridors, winter and summer ranges and holding areas will be mapped and used to develop long-term conservation objectives. Areas needing restoration or rehabilitation will also be prioritized in order of importance to conservation and management objectives. The deadline for comments is April 30. Interested parties can submit comments via email at DeerPlan@wildlife.ca.gov, or by regular mail sent to Deer Plan, 1812 Ninth St., Sacramento, CA 95811.

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

Shoot-out at South Fork Corral 2015 Trap Shoot on Saturday, May 2 at the Kern River Valley Gun Association Located south of Kernville, Sierra Way at Mountain 99 on Cyrus Canyon Road at 8 a.m. The registration fee is $25 per shooter/per round and $20 for Kern River Valley Gun Club members. Each registration includes clays, awards and prizes. Gun club hold shoots in accordance with their rules. The shooters scores are recorded by KRVGA. All proceeds benefit South Fork School and Community Foundation. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Health Insurance Matters

IRS and Health Insurance Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Californians have received their IRS 1095-A forms from Covered California, the Health Insurance Exchange set up in California to facilitate the purchase of Thal health insurance and receipt of premium assistance through tax credits. The initial mailing of these forms was incorrect. Until now, the word was that early filers would be required to submit a corrected form and file an amended return. The good news from federal officials is that on March 20, consumers who have already filed using the IRS Form 1095-A received from Covered California, do not have to take any further action in amending their filed federal tax return. If they later receive a corrected form and wish to file an amended federal tax return, they can, but it is not required. Per the announcement, the IRS will not pursue the collection of any additional taxes based on updated information in the corrected forms. Covered California worked very hard to issue the IRS Forms 1095-A in a timely way. They expect to have all forms issued to Covered California consumers by the end of March. Please regularly check your online account if you self-enrolled. If you used the free services of a Certified Agent, your agent can check for you; just ask. So, the consumer does not

need to file an amended federal tax return, if they: a. Enrolled in Covered California coverage for the 2014 calendar year, b. Received an incorrect IRS Form 1095-A, and c. Filed his or her federal tax return based on that form In the coming weeks as we approach the April 15 tax deadline, Covered California will continue to provide updates to their consumers and partners with the very latest information and guidance. Consumers who have been notified of errors on their IRS Form 1095-A, but have not received a correction, will not have to amend their federal tax returns if they file with the incorrect form. Consumers who believe their IRS Form 1095-A contains errors or who have filed a dispute form, will not have to amend their federal tax returns if they file with the incorrect form. Consumers described above will not have additional taxes collected based on the updated information in their corrected forms.Consumers may choose to file amended federal tax returns. The United States Dept. of the Treasury intends to provide additional information to help tax filers determine whether they would benefit from filing amended returns. Consumers also may want to consult with their tax preparers to determine if they would benefit from amending. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) Thal is on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, harrythal@aol.com or harrythal. com.

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Raymond Ralph D'Ascenzo October 13, 1929 - March 20, 2015 Ray was born in the little town of Oak Creek, Colorado. He spent his pre-school and some grade school years there. He then moved to California and lived in Van Nuys, where he attended Van Nuys High school. Ray lived and worked on the family farms in both Colorado and California. He moved back and forth. After High School, he worked for a shoe repairman in Sherman Oaks, Ca. He also did auto mechanic work. Ray went into the Army in 1950 and served in the Korean War, combat, front lines. He got an honorable discharge in 1953. After his service to his country, he went to work once again in the auto mechanic industry. He also did roofing and installed fencing. Well, let's just say he was a jack of all trades. Ray met his wife Juliann, in the early spring of 1955 and they were married the following year on Feb. 4th 1956 and spent 59 married years together. They had two children, a son Raymond, Jr. and daughter Annalee. Ray was a good husband, father and provider. After Ray married, he and his wife bought a shoe repair business in Canoga Park from Ray's older brother Fred D'Ascenzo and was a cobbler for 8 years. It was a very successful business until the throw away shoes came to be. He also did some work for the Motion Picture Industry, in property. After that, he went back into the auto industry for his livelihood. Ray retired from Valley Dodge in Van Nuys in 1992 after 25 plus years of service for them. Through the years, Ray built a water ski boat, a couple of dune buggies and a trailer to carry the toys in. He also repaired his own vehicles. He was a fixit man. The ski boat was enjoyed by the whole family. We all loved to water ski and camp. The same went with the dune buggies and of course camping went along with that as well. Ray belonged to a couple of off road clubs as well. After Ray's retirement, we kept looking in the Lake Isabella area, where we had spent a lot of years camping, water skiing, for family fun, etc., for a place to re-locate to, as Ray's brother, Ernie and wife Betty lived there. After living in Woodland Hills for 40 years, in 1997 we finally found a place in Bodfish, so that put us close to Ray's brother. In the 17 years living in the Kern River Valley, Ray and his wife participated in many different functions, like Pride Day, were members of Lake Isabella Property Owners, past members of the Historical Society, and had also participated in the Lake Isabella Christmas parades for many years and received 1st place trophies for novelty each time. He was a member of K.R.V. Senior Center Inc. along with his wife. Ray enjoyed the lunches at the senior center and other activities. Ray is survived by his wife, Juliann, son, Ray Jr., and daughter, Annalee. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, too many to name. Ray will be missed by all his family and friends. Internment, Bakersfield National Cemetery. Death notices and obituaries with or without a picture are available for purchase in the Courier by calling 760-376-2860 during office hours weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or can be requested through your local mortuay.

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Services LARRY SCHUPPAN’S Garage Doors and Openers. New Sales & Repairs. Will pick up all old small and large appliances, batteries, scrap metal, etc. @ no charge. (760) 417-2806 ___________________________

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__________________________ Chuck Barbee - Still & Video PHOTOGRAPHY Portraits - Family Events Equestrian - Historical Photo Scanning & Restoration Transfers to DVD & CD

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Mobile Homes For Sale Need Nothing - Move inReady 2bd/2ba double wide MH in nice 55+ Park, with 2 car carport, patio/deck. $15K cash (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs - Call Bert (760) 964-2514

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For Rent/Lease Onyx - 2bd/1ba triplex avail. now, remodeled, new appl, fncd yd., no smoking/pets, trash & water pd, $600/mo. Perfect for retired couple. 760-220-8787 ____________________________ Wofford Heights-Zoned for business 2bd/1ba residence with detached garage/workshop conveniently located on WH Blvd., $800/mo. For application call 760-376-2436 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2/bd, 1/ba refurbished MH with 2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ Park. $522/mo. Call (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd, 2ba refurbished MH w/2 car carport, patio/ deck, in nice 55+ Park. $722/mo. Call (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Wofford Heights. - Available now! was an old motel. Zoned commercial. New carpet. Multiple possibilities. Open to all ideas. 760-220-8787 ____________________________ Wofford Hts - 2bd/1ba custom home, best neighborhood with nicest amenities, $800/mo., (760) 376-1936

Home for Sale Lake Isabella 2832 Erskine Creek Rd. NEW! 3bd/2ba w/laundry, 2 car carport. (818) 324-0869

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CHAR’S DRY CLEANERS and ALTERATIONS Fast Service 6101 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella (760) 379-6340 ___________________________ JEWELRY REPAIR Sizing, Re-Tip, Prongs Free Quote - Fast Service 47 Years Experience Jewelry Mart 6101 Lake Isabella Boulevard Lake Isabella (760) 379-3631 ___________________________ Upholstery Repairs Clothing Alterations Bodfish (559) 936-1123 ___________________________ Firewood - Pine & Oak Also do weedeating, trash hauling & tree trimming Call Chris 760-417-1824 ___________________________

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587 James Road, Kernville (next to Masonic Lodge) Saturday - March 28 Sunday - March 29 11am-6pm 2bd, 1.75 bath vintage home rich with history going back to 1940 on 2 acres of horse property, 1,583 sq ft with breath taking views of Kernville city lights, Kern River & mountains from wrap around porch. This country home has original hardwood floors, knotty pine walls and ceilings, fireplace, true 2x4 center cut redwood construction, laundry/ mud room, dining room, walk in pantry, lots of storage, fenced in yard and 24’ x 32’ oversized garage. Many, many up-grades include dual pane windows, french doors, copper plumbing and electrical. Hardy board siding, forced air heater and a/c plus much more. Zoning allows second residence. Reduced to sell @ $274,500. Any questions, call 760-417-1967

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Boats for Sale 1974 - 15’ Thunderbird Open Bow with trailer & 75hp 1978 Evinrude engine, excellent condition, $3,200. Call 760549-3030. Ask for Bill. ____________________________ 1988 Champion 20’ bass boat, 200hp Mercury outboard, fully loaded, too much to list, must see! 1st sold 1989, 3rd owner, all paperwork, current tags for Lake Isabella, Call Rocky @ 760-379-4659 or 949929-1434. ____________________________

2 kayaks w/trailer Includes life jackets, paddles, etc. $800.00 - (760) 549-0170

Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennel Pet Supplies 2100 Edith Street Lake Isabella, CA

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"Maintenance Service" Electrical • Plumbing • Painting Yard Work • Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Tractor Work Sprinkler Systems Warner H. Hitch/owner PO Box 1267 Weldon 760-378-3228 Cell: 760-223-2963

Wanted to Buy Want to buy 8’ or 10’ Boat with or without motor Ed in Wofford Heights (503) 803-2463 ____________________________ I buy Mobile Homes Cash 24 Hrs Call Bert (760) 964-2514

1984 - 19’ Larson Day Cruiser Very clean, low hours (110), serviced & ready to go. Clean title. Includes trailer w/good tires, fish finder & life vests. $3,750. (760) 379-4828 ____________________________ 1979 Ankor Craft w/305 Chevy inboard Mercruiser outdrive & 2 axel trailer. Great family boat. $3,000.Weldon (714) 746-7410 ____________________________

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St. Peters Anglican Church Everyone is invited to come join us Sunday at 10:00am 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville 760-376-6362 Tom Hunt, Pastor

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SETHI VINEYARDS (2015 - B0868). Street address of principal place of business: 9705 Bath Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 41142, Bakersfield, CA 93384. REGISTRANTS: Satwinder Kaur Chehal, 9705 Bath Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311 and Baljinder Kaur Chehal, 9705 Bath Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Date the business commenced: 10/01/2009. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Satwinder K. Chehal. This statement filed on 02/06/2015. Expires 02/06/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DJ'S VAPE (2015 - B1310). Street address of principal place of business: 2407 Robbin Road, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Mailing address of business: 2407 Robbin Road, Bakersfield, CA 93304. REGISTRANT: Daniel Zedekiah Johnson, 2407 Robbin Road, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Daniel Zedekiah Johnson. This statement filed on 02/25/2015. Expires 02/25/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-06671-CA, Loan No.: 7190747407, A.P.N.: 416461-07-00 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/30/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Stacy Curt Arebalo and Lisa Marie Arebalo, husband and wife as joint tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 04/13/2006 as Instrument No. 0206090551 in Book ---, Page --- and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 04/08/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $260,113.34. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described

property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: TS: 201406671-CA. More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1126 Magnolia Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561, A.P.N.: 416-46107-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $260,113.34. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/Truste eServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-06671-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, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier March 13, 20 and 27, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-06790-CA, Loan No.: 7439133133, A.P.N.: 411-110-20-00 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/03/2005. 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: Jose Mojarro, a Married Man As His Sole and Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 02/11/2005 as Instrument No. 0205034622 in Book ---, Page --- and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 04/17/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $81,564.42. 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. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: TS: 2014-06790CA. More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1730 Kensington St., Delano, CA 93215, A.P.N.: 411-11020-00. 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 $81,564.42. 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. 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/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/Truste eServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-06790-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 27, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier March 20, 27 and April 3, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SHANNON'S SUNNY ENTERPRISES (2015 - B1538), DBA #2: K & W GUNS (2015 - B1539). Street address of principal place of business: 543 South Fairview Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of business: 543 South Fairview Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Shannon Sunshine Delaney-Wooldridge, 543 South Fairview Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Limited Liability Company. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as

provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Shannon Sunshine Delaney-Wooldridge. This statement filed on 03/06/2015. Expires 03/06/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 20, 27, April 3 and 10, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: CINEMA 19 THEATRE (2015 B1570). Street address of principal place of business: 1224 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address of business: 953 Calle Del Pacifico, Glendale, CA 91208. REGISTRANTS: John Lee, 953 Calle Del Pacifico, Glendale, CA 91208 and Ashley Soyoung Lee, 953 Calle Del Pacifico, Glendale, CA 91208. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2015. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Ashley Soyoung Lee. This statement filed on 03/09/2015. Expires 03/09/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 20, 27, April 3 and 10, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2013-03126-CA, Loan No.: 706196433, A.P.N.: 192-042-10-00 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/20/2006. 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: Julio C. Delgado, A Single Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 12/28/2006 as Instrument No. 0206318564 in Book ---, Page --and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 04/22/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $267,069.96. 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: Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1401 Durham Street, Arvin, CA 93203, A.P.N.: 192-042-10-00. 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 $267,069.96. 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 W e b s i t e http://www.altisource.com/Mortgag eServices/DefaultManagement/Trust eeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2013-03126CA. 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: March 12, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier March 27, April 3 and 10, 2015)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: KERN RIVER VALLEY FLORIST DESIGNS BY ERIN (2015 - B1712). Street address of principal place of business: 11006 Kernville Road, Suite 2, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1635, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Erin Lyn Hanley, 448 Scodie, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 03/03/2015. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Erin Lyn Hanley. This statement filed on 03/13/2015. Expires 03/13/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier March 27, April 3, 10 and 17, 2015.

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Shore thing Where else can one camp, boat and fish from a undesignated shoreline site, but at the Annual Iasbella Lake Fishing Derby? Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

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(between French Gulch day-use and Boulder Gulch). ■ Visitors can begin to set up campKernville Forest Service offices. sites on Thursday, March 26 at 6 a.m. When considering purchasing your If visitors set up their campsites earpass, please remember that fees will lier they may be cited. The special be waived from July 1 to October 1 at camping areas will remain open until Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella and Monday, March 30 at 6 p.m. South Fork Recreation this year. ■ As a reminder, camping is limited ■ Stine Cove and Hanning Flat are to 14 days out of a 30 day period. also available for Visitors can set camping and are up their recreThere are many camping options free of charge. ation vehicles in Be aware of on the Kern River Ranger District for d e v e l o p e d loose sand as the 2015 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby, campsites prior you drive March 28-30. to the weekend - Norris event, however, through areas that are tradivisitors must tionally lake-bottom. Please stay on occupy the site and may not leave a the designated routes and four- vehicle or trailer unoccupied for wheel drive is recommended. more than 24 hours. ■ The Forest Service will allow ■ Extra dumpsters and portable toiovernight camping in several addi- lets will be placed around the lake for tional areas for the Derby. The fol- the Derby. Please make use of these lowing non-developed day-use areas restroom facilities and dumpsters to will be open to camping: Engineer help keep our Forest looking beautiPoint, Paradise Cove (along the ful. beach area below the campground), ■ If you have questions about where Boulder Gulch (along the beach, to camp, please call 760-379-5646 or north and south of the campground), 760-376-3781 Monday through Kissack Cove and Rich Gulch Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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ready, ■ Registration: Make sure that you are properly registered prior to the morning of the opening. ■ Review: The Derby regulations. ■ Boat Permits: Follow boating safety and regulations of the Lake Patrol. ■ Fishing License: Follow all of the California fishing regulations. ■ Fire & Camping Permits: Follow the Forest Service regulations.

set, fish. ■ Bait & Tackle: Be prepared with new line and extra hooks, swivels and sinkers. A variety of fresh bait and lures will entice the fish. ■ Filet Knife & Pliers: A sharp filet knife will make cleaning easier. Needlenose pliers get hooks out of the fish and sometimes out of you. ■ First Aid Kit & Sunscreen: Slather on some sunscreen before you go out to fish. You will be glad later. Have a kit to care for most fishing related injuries.

■ Pick Your Spot: Being mindful and courteous of others. ■ Change Your Bait & Tackle: The only way to catch a fish is to use the right bait. ■ Fish When Fish are Hungry: The crack of dawn and evening are when they are more apt to bite. ■ Be Patient & Persistent: That’s what brings in a limit at the end of the day.

Kern Angler

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26th Annual

Isabella Lake Fishing Derby Michael Batelaan Kern Angler Spotlight

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Float your boat - Fishermen wet thier lines at one of the many snags where the fish are sure to be holding at last year’s 25th Annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby.

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March 28th, 29th and 30th are the dates for this year's Derby. The Kern River Valley Chamber is guaranteeing an $18,500 cash payout in this year's n e w longest You must be registered trout conbefore 7 a.m. Saturday test. The March 28, 2015 l u c k y angler

March 28, 29 &30

Isabella Lake Mike Mencarini Kern Angler FYI

Prior to the construction of Lake Isabella, the lake bed as we now know it was a gold rush town known as Whiskey Flats. In the early part of the 1900's, the town prospered and the name was changed to Kernville. The Kern River flowed just on the outskirts of town, all the way to Bakersfield. As the city of Bakersfield grew as an agricultural community, the need for water increased. In the late 1940's, the Army Corps of Engineers developed plans to create an artificial lake. The area best suited was where the town of Kernville and Old Isabella then stood. Beginning in the late 1940's, some homes and businesses were moved to what is now Kernville just a few miles up the road and Lake Isabella a couple of miles below the new lake. Everything else was dynamited and razed. When the construction of the Main Dam and the Auxiliary Dam were finished in 1953, there was California's largest man made lake, 568,075 acre-feet at full pool. Lake Isabella’s renown for its huge

bass, with many fish hitting the teens on the scales. With an abundance of shad, crappie, bluegill and the periodic stocking of trout, Isabella bass have plenty of food to grow them big. Some say that Isabella could produce the next California record bass. Whether fishing from shore or from a boat, Isabella trout are easily caught. The lake has a great fishery for trout, as the Department of Fish and Game and the Chamber of Commerce annually stock thousands of pounds of beautiful rainbows in Isabella. Trout in the 4 to 6 pound class are not uncommon. Isabella features a year round crappie bite with both white and black species in the lake. In the spring when the lake water level begins to raise, large schools of crappie can be found in the submerged willows of the North and South Forks of the lake. The Kern River Valley is a sportsman's paradise with great year round fishing and hunting with a mix of hiking, camping, biking, rafting and an airport for those who have a small plane. There are plenty of accommodations to fit everyone's needs and budget.

catching the longest trout will net $5,000. If that angler is really lucky and wearing this year's Derby T-shirt, the prize increases to $10,000. The second longest trout will deliver $4,000, third $3,000 forth $2,000 and fifth $1,000. Any winner in the longest trout contest during the Derby must agree to take (regardless of issues) and pass in a conclusive manner, a polygraph examination administered by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce. In addition, there will

be 49 tagged trout for $100 each if caught. This includes the Bobber Bowl fish that are sponsored by local businesses. There is also one tagged trout worth $300. Derby Headquarters is located at the Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd. where registration pickup begins Friday, March 27, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. You can still enter the Derby on Friday, but no entries will be accepted after 7 a.m. on Saturday, See Derby, page 16

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Here are some Dos and Don'ts, that might help make your Derby experience be a most pleasant one and keep you out of deep Doo, Doo. ■ Do make sure that you are properly registered prior to the morning of the opening. ■ Do follow all of the Derby regulations. ■ Do follow all of the California fishing regulations. ■ Do follow the Forest Service regulations, and last but not least, ■ Do follow the regulations of the Lake Patrol. That will cover the Derby, the state, the feds and the county. That's a big to do list. ■ Don't let your dog use your neighbor's property to mark its territory. ■ Don't let your children go unsupervised because there are dangers around the lake shore.

■ Don't play your music louder than is necessary. Being able to hear it in your camp area only is perfect. ■ Don't leave unattended fishing gear cast in the lake for long periods of time. Reel them up and leave them in the holders to save your spot. Unattended lines could cause someone to loose a tagged fish in a tangle of lines. ■ Don't park your vehicle in a way that would prevent someone the ability to access their vehicle; emergencies do occur. ■ Don't get intoxicated. It may change your attitude, or worse, it could get you arrested. ■ Don't leave any trash lying around your camp as the wind will move it, and when you are packing to leave, please take all your trash to a dumpster (they will be provided for this purpose) or home. Your effort will be greatly appreciated. ■ Do have a great time and a safe drive home. Good luck.

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Continued from page 2 ■ 45th Peter Lebec Rendezvous April 22 through 26 Join a celebration of our nation's frontier history. Primitive, teepee or flatlander, all are welcome. Shooting events, food events, costume contest, dance, and raffles. Period dress highly recommended but not required. Call George Bowen at 760-3783079 or Robin Mathieu at 760-812-9209 or visit bakersfieldmuzzleloaders.net for more information. ■ KRV Collaborative April 23 Join with the KRV

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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. ■ Spring Health Fair April 28 The Kern Valley Hospital Foundation presents, in conjunction with Liberty Ambulance, the 2015 Spring Health Fair at Kern Valley Hospital from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. See information booths, get health tips, get free health screenings, enter drawings, win prizes and more! For information call Anna

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PICKS OF THE WEEK "The Immigrant" (R) -- Ewa (Marion Coutillard) and her sister make the harrowing journey to Ellis Island from their home in Poland, only to be told that their immigration would end there. A smooth-talking and enigmatic businessman (Joaquin Phoenix) happens to be at the immigration office, and he says he can get them onto Manhattan. The catch is that the innocent and demure Ewa must work for him as a dancer and prostitute. In the darkness of her situation, Ewa catches a flash of hope coming from a dapper stage magician (Jeremy Renner). The story is engaging and heartrending, staying visually stylistic without ever melting into melodramatic bluster. The light and mood coming from the picture captures another world, and it might as well be a 1921 New York. It's a slow, serious drama with an emotional pay off. “Pelican Dreams” (G) -- Just a few years back, a pelican caused a commotion on San Francisco's storied Golden Gate Bridge. She was wandering the bridge, injured, lost, confused and in need of help. She was swooped up, taken to a shelter and named "Gigi." Gigi's story of rescue and the humans helping her rehabilitate is the main draw for this curious and thoughtful documentary about the big birds. It turns out that pelicans have a lot going on, more than enough to keep

Marion Coutillard stars in "The Immigrant" kids and adults paying attention and caring for an 80-minute run time. They're meant to be out in the wild, but they can become peculiarly doglike when they spend too much time with people. Still, pelicans are not pets, and those who can't rejoin the wild world often meet with euthanasia -- raising the stakes for those of us who develop a soft spot for the awkward little guys on-screen. “The Invisible Front” (not rated) -- As German power faded in eastern Europe toward the end of World War II, Soviet occupation became the new threat to the many people who favored democratic government, or who had suffered during communist occupation earlier in the war. This documentary takes a very personal look at a Lithuanian resistance group that would come to be known as "The Forest Brothers." The filmmakers craft a riveting story with the letters, photographs and living testimonials from those who were there. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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

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"Thank you" from John Davis for his helpers at the Tri Tip Booth during the Wild West Daze Rodeo. Thank you Kathy Agapiou, Angel Robertson, Lucas Lagorio, Chris Barton, and Natalie Barton for your help and support during the 2015 Wild West Daze Rodeo at the Tri-tip booth. Thank you from your Kernville Chamber Board ~ working to promote the wonderful beauty and recreation we have available in the Kern River Valley.

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Art contest ‘just ducky’ CDFW Courier Gallery Artists are invited to submit their original artwork to the 2015-2016 California Duck Stamp Art Contest. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will accept submissions from May 1 through June 3. The contest is open to U.S. residents who are 18 years of age or older as of March 4, 2015. Entrants need not reside in California. The winning artwork will be reproduced on the 2015-2016 California Duck Stamp. The top submissions will also be showcased at the Pacific Flyway Decoy Association's art show in July. ■ The artwork must depict the species selected by the California Fish and Game Commission, which for the 2015-2016 hunting season is the American green-winged teal. ■ The design is to be in full color and in the medium (or combination of mediums) of the artist's choosing, except that no photographic process, digital art, metallic paints or fluorescent paints may be used in the design. ■ Photographs, computer-generated art, art produced from a computer printer or other computer/mechanical output device (air brush method excepted) are not eligible to be entered into the contest and will be disqualified.

■ The design must be the contestant's original hand-drawn creation. The entry design may not be copied or duplicated from previously published art, including photographs, or from images in any format published on the Internet. ■ All entries must be accompanied by a completed participation agreement and entry form. These forms and the official rules are available online at wildlife.ca.gov/Duck-Stamp/Contest. ■ Entries will be judged at a public event to be held in June. The judges' panel, which will consist of experts in the fields of ornithology, conservation, and art and printing, will choose first, second and third-place winners, and an honorable mention. Since 1971, CDFW's annual contest has attracted top wildlife artists from around the country. All proceeds generated from stamp sales go directly to waterfowl conservation projects throughout California. In past years, hunters were required to purchase and affix the stamp to their hunting license. Now California has moved to an automated licensing system and hunters are no longer required to carry the physical stamps in the field (proof of purchase prints directly onto the license). However, CDFW will still produce the stamps, which can be requested by interested individuals at dfg.ca.gov/licensing/collectorstamps/.

Wildfire awareness expo planned Sally Meeks, KCFD Courier FYI The Kern County Fire Department will be hosting Wildfire Awareness Expos in the coming months in Tehachapi, Kernville and Frazier Park. These community events are suited to the communities in wildfire prone areas to provide the residents with valuable information on wildfire awareness, hazard reduction guidelines and emergency preparedness. In addition to the Kern County Fire Seasonal Wildland Firefighting crews and equipment on display, there will be cooperative firefighting agencies such as Cal Fire,

United States Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management with their equipment in attendance. All of these organizations work together to keep these communities safe from wildfire. Crews will be grilling and serving hot dogs to residents. Additional community organizations such as Marley's Mutts, the American Red Cross, local area CERT teams, local Fire Safe Councils, Kern County Sheriff's Office and Kern County Animal Services will be in attendance to provide information to the community. The Kern Valley expo will be held in Kernville at Riverside Park on Saturday May 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Department McCray & Laurel Mountain Mesa 760-379-2681

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

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The trout derby is here! Matt Freeman Courier Columnist I am a local that has lived up here his whole life, I know a few folks as well as myself that have fished this Derby every year since I can remem- Freeman ber. I have a lot of great memories and experiences both catching and not catching trout on the lake during derby time through the rain, heat, cold and snow. Speaking with Derby Chairman Fred Roach, a local fixture, organizer of the 26th Annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby, the KRV Chamber’s Man of the Year and general all around great guy who really likes quesadillas, I have come to one conclusion... this lake is going to be full of fish this year! Roach and the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce have really worked hard to make this year a success. From the new tournament guidelines that will guarantee a lot of money gets paid out no matter what and direct Department of Fish and Wildlife cooperation along with great derby sponsors. I have a feeling this is going to be a great year. Fishing is fishing, and as we all know anything can happen. If I knew how to make all the fish bite, all of the time, I would not be sitting here writing this article right now! Suffice it to say, we have multiple plants of trout going in the lake all week. CDFW is planting thousands of pounds of trout twice. Roach has also

lined up some monster trout from out of state. We are talking 6-12 lb trout! Not just a few of them either, a whole lot of them! The lake, as we all know, is just a wee bit low this year. That is just fine with me, more fish, less water! Don't let the low water worry you, if anything the fishing may well be better than if the lake was high. And the weather forecast is outstanding, To make things even better, it won't just be the trout that are on the prowl, we are smack dab into an early crappie and bass spawn. There is a real good chance many will get to catch trout, bass and crappie all weekend long. Nothing like heading out early and fishing for trout then after you get your limit going for some big crappie! I love this lake! Tactically, here is how to approach this derby. It's a warm year, these fish will be moving around so a boat is a great way to target them. Troll early, often and at different depths. If you are not getting bites, change your presentation. Remember many of the tagged fish in years past were not caught by the local experts but by the weekend warrior with nothing but some Power Bait and a lawn chair. My favorite shore tactic: throw out a rod with Power Bait or a fat nightcrawler, or both! Then cast a lure while that bait rod soaks. Chances are you won't just catch trout. Good luck everybody. Have a great weekend! Matt Freeman is a local resident, businessman and outdoorsman and can be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or 760223-0880.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might be upset about having to deal with problems that are no fault of your own. But you can turn the annoyance into an asset by showing how quickly and how well you can resolve them. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Bovine's fondness for tidiness pays off when you untangle a situation that seems hopelessly snarled. You might later be surprised to learn who will be expressing his or her gratitude. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Although you can tackle your assignment the way you prefer, it might be a good idea to at least ask for suggestions. Who knows? One or two might even turn out to be helpful. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Make all the changes in your plans or proposals that you feel are necessary before -- repeat, before -- you submit them to your colleagues. You'll come off looking more decisive that way. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You might feel a mite intimidated in a new environment, be it a job, a classroom or meeting the future in-laws. But enter with a big smile, and everyone will see you as a real takecharge Cat. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This could be a romantic time for you if you can set aside your cynicism and let yourself believe that someone really cares. If you're already in a relationship, expect your partner to be extra-loving.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) It's a good time to shed any doubts about your abilities. You've proved yourself in the past, so why not accept that you'll do just as well, or better, in dealing with the new challenge ahead? SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your suspicions might be on the mark, but unless you can prove what you assume, you need to exercise that Scorpion discretion and let events unfold without your assistance. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Be careful not to go over the top this week. Avoid overeating (especially of the wrong foods), or drinking too much, or working too hard. You can do it all, but in moderation. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A family matter is given to you to resolve because you have the gift for bringing quarrelsome kinfolk together. But while you're playing Dr. Phil, don't neglect your career obligations. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Someone of importance shares your goals but disagrees with your plan to achieve them. Never mind. Defending your methods with logic and facts earns you admiration and respect. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Consider getting away, perhaps for the weekend, despite all the demands made on your time and energies. You'll return refreshed and ready to tackle it all with your usual finesse.

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March 28. The Chamber says they will be stocking the lake with 11,000 pounds of fish, ranging from 3 to 5 pounds and one truckload of trout ranging from 6 to 12 pounds. According to the Derby Facebook page, 1,000 pounds of fish were dropped last week with the majority of Derby fish being dropped March 25 through 27. The Kern River Valley Chamber reports that bass boats are being launched in the Southfork Recreation area with no issues of getting stuck. This is exciting news for those who want to launch boats this year. The Derby ends at 5 p.m. on Monday March 30th. The Chamber extended

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Derby Headquarters time to 6 p.m. to allow maximum fishing time on the lake and still enable anglers to get their longest trout there in time for measuring. The Derby is hosting some other prizes as well. For $20 or 6 for $100 there are drawing tickets for a $6,000 vacation voucher for vacation use of your choice. There will be $1,500 in raffle prizes and $1,500 children's give-a-ways plus $1,000 Berkley rods for children. The Isabella Lake Fishing Derby operates under a special use permit with the Sequoia National Forest and operates on a nondiscriminatory basis. To file a complaint alleging discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington DC 20250-9410, or call toll free, 866-632-9992.

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