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Living Green KRV Festival Begins Richard Rowe Courier FYI Kern River Valley Revitalization hosts its fifth annual, award-winning Living Green Kern River Valley festival from Saturday April 13 thru Earth Day Monday April 22 at various locations in the Kern River Valley.

This festival is not just for Kern Valley residents, but is an opportunity for visitors to share ideas on living green and enjoy any of more than forty events in a spectacular setting.

Together with cooperating local organizations, KRVR is putting on 24 events, 19 of which are free. 17 are childfriendly events and 14 of those are free.

Twelve free Green Films will be shown (four of those are appropriate for children).

■ On Thursday, April 18, a free music event will be held in the Kern River Valley Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights.

■ On Saturday, April 13, the Rotary Club of KRV hosts a fundraising dinner, "Pony Up 4 Camp Keep" to raise money to send KRV 5th and 6th graders to Camp KEEP on the Coast.

HillBillyz will perform music and renown caterer Hodel's will put on the sumptuous buffet with silent and live auctions.

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books which are available at the libraries for those with eReaders and can be used in Overdrive and 3M Cloud platforms. These are available on a 14day loan period with no late fees.

You can browse, transfer, and check out books using your eReader and compatible media players and apps are available for mobile devices at no cost.

Hickey pointed out that a large number of

titles are available and the numbers are growing.

Also, the library is seeking a wi-fi grant so that service can be offered to local patrons.

A lot of what the library is able to purchase is due to the Friends and through community support.

It is also the support of the Friends that pays for the Summer Reading program that is well on its way this year with the theme, “Reading is Delicious.”

Photo submitted ECHO 2012 Graduates at Awards Night, last May.

a common preparation period for planning. We cannot run our school if five teachers are all out of the schedule in the same period. That would be over 25% of our core teaching staff not involved with kids in the same period. We are facing cuts in staffing at all levels and job descriptions here. We simply cannot meet the requirements of the grant."

Begun in 1985, the California Partnership Academies (CPAs) are a network of approximately 500 programs supported by competitive state grants in

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FREE weekend weather Friday high 66° Sunny Friday low 41° Mostly clear Saturday high 70° Sunny Saturday low 39° Breezy Sunday high 65° Sunny

Mchael Batelaan Courier Just in Kern Valley High School Principal John Meyers has announced that the popular and successful Exploring Careers in Health Occupations program will end this year.

In written remarks to the Kern River Courier, Meyers stated, "We have had tremendous success with the ECHO program. It has been good for kids in two ways. Kids get prepared for a career in the health care industry, or some find out it is not for them. Both outcomes are positive.

Unfortunately, due to declining enrollment, we can't continue to meet the requirements of the California Partnership Academy grant. There are a number of rules and demands in the grant regulations that are very costly and difficult to satisfy. One requirement, for example, is all ECHO program teachers are required to have

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Librarian Peggy Hickey explains library advances to a recent Friends of the Library meeting.

Your local library branch ain’t what she used to be

At a recent Friends of the Library meeting, Librarian Peggy Hickey put a new face on the on the changes within the local branch libraries.

Our local libraries are part of the San Joaquin Library System which is comprised of ten city and county library systems. Library patrons have access to all ten of these resources.

New to the library are eBooks and eAudio

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Presenters and programs that are being lined up for the summer are “Working Wildlife,” “E&M Reptiles,” CALM, and “Roaming Reptiles.”

The library also will continue to offer books, magazines, newpapers, the Bookmobile, large print books, computer use, DVD’s, music CD’s, copy and fax services, typewriters, and printers.

Computer tutoring and guitar lessons are also available at the library. The library has data bases with complete access to the LA Times, the Bakersfield Californian, Family Search, and non profit grant searches.

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California's public high schools. The CPAs are designed to prepare students for both college and careers. The CPAs per California Education Code Section 5469054697 represent a high school reform movement that is focused on smaller learning communities with a career theme. Academy components include rigorous academics and career technical education, with a career focus, a committed team of teachers, and active business and post-secondary partnerships.

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F o u n d a t i o n , "Unfortunately, the ongoing state budget crisis threatens the expansion and even the survival of CPAs. An immediate threat is loss of funding in June 2012 for about 200 CPAs that were authorized by two recent laws, SB 70 and AB 519, both of which are sun setting. A second threat is the push to consolidate or eliminate all "categorical" (specialpurpose) grants from the state to local school districts.

"Echo has been a wonderful program for over a decade," Meyers said. "We will find other ways to allow students to take the same courses at Cerro Coso. I have a clear understanding about how important ECHO has been to many families, and to the health care providers in our valley. Meyers hopes to maintain a good relationship with the hospital district and other medical professionals and will be looking for other ways for students to get career experience.

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Columnist Mike Mencarini, says the lake is not half empty.

This week Bodfish Bob says you can’t ‘beet’ his recipies.

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kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 87,650 acre-feet Reservoir peak 220,365 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Kern Inflow at Kernville 469 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Lower Kern Outflow 432 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.

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First Baptist of Kernville game night April 12 Come join the fun and play board games, be in competitions and win prizes at the First Baptist Church of Kernville game night, starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 12. Bring a snack

Regular activities Fridays

■ 6 a.m. - 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 #2, Lake Isabella. 760-4172272.

■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871.

■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.

■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.

■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and Hot Rods, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant, 16575 Hwy 178, Weldon.

■ 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., Kernville 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Saturdays

■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Center, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights.

■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.

■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7 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. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 or Geraldine, 559-359-8953.

■ 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 760-417-9701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

Sundays

■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.

■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public. welcom. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.

■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise 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

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206.

■ 2 - 3 p.m., Hospice Grief Support Group, 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010.

■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760379-7312.

■ 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.

■ 5 - 7 p.m., Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 760-379-3394.

■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro 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 760-3797312.

■ 7:30 a.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

Tuesdays

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

■ 9:30 - 11:30a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760379-2556.

■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.

760-379-1129.

■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake

to share and an appetite for play. Call John Cole for more information at 760-223-1036.

Desert Wildflower Festival April 12, 13 and 14 Enjoy the Spring Wildflower Show at the

Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.

Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-1830.

■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.

■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 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

Wednesdays

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-3799921.

■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.

■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville United Methodist , room 4 760-379-2556.

■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236.

■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.

■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138.

■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.

■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon Methodist Church. 760-267-4693.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Room, Lake Isabella. 760-3795086.

■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band.

■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-3797312.

■ 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, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 a.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

Thursdays

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 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.

■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge.

■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.

■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake Isabella Library. 760-379-2303.

■ 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, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673..

■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844.

■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m.

■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 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.

Bingo Guide

■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa ■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check meeting times and location .

Maturango Museum on Friday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The rest of the weekend enjoy tours, wine, flowers, lectures and family fun. There are events all over Ridgecrest on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2: 30 p.m. Go to ridgecrestdesertwildflowerfestival.com for complete details.

Nuui Cunni Farmers Market April 13 The Kern River Paiute Council invites the public to visit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 13 for produce needs. Local honey, fresh eggs, healing native plant salves and teas are available for sale. The market is located at 2600 Highway 155 in Lake Isabella between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area. WIC is now accepted. For information call the Cultural Center 760-5490800.

Lakeshore Farmers Market April 13 Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, this Market features eggs and honey, along with certified organic produce and shade grown, organic coffee, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 13 at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights. EBT/SNAP/Cal-Fresh cards are accepted. For information call David Dills 760-812-7833.

Pony Up 4 Camp KEEP dinner April 13 The “Pony Up 4 Camp KEEP” dinner, sponsored by the Rotary Club of the Kern River Valley, is Saturday, April 13. It will be catered

by Hodel’s. There will be a silent auction, music by BillHillyz and raffle to support our local 5th and 6th graders’ Camp KEEP trip for both Southfork and Kernville school districts. Support our local youth and attend.

Tickets are available at Kern River Motors, 760-549-0077, or call 503-298-9395 for more information.

Star Party April 13 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club holds a Star Party starting at sunset at the Fairview Helispot, 12 miles north of Kernville. Bundle up. Bring some hot chocolate or coffee, and a lounge chair. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-376-1291 or 760-376-6290 or email him at richburdge@aol.com.

Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast April 14 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 14 at the Kern River Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. in Lake Isabella. For information call 760-379-3877.

Fish and Game Habitat Club April 17 The Fish and Game Habitat Club meets the Wednesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center, Room 2, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. For questions, call 760-376-3178.

Toddler story time April 18 The Kern River Valley branch library will have Toddler story time at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, April 18. The branch is at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Call 760549-2083 for information.

The Republican Assembly April 18 The Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley meets on Thursday, April 18 at 4:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Lake Isabella.

Living Green Festival April 20 The 5th annual Living Green Kern River Valley Expo will be held Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Kern Valley Senior Center. Contact Richard Rowe 760333-4561 or email president@KRVR.org.

Habitat restoration workdays April 20 Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff and

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REVA breakfast to serve Green Expo and derby Responsible Ethical Volunteers for Animals presents breakfast for all those participating in the Green Expo and for all those fishermen going after the big one! Join them on Saturday, April 20 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Only $5 for scrambled eggs, chorizo, refried beans, tortilla, coffee and orange juice. All proceeds will go help REVA open your low cost spay/neuter clinic in our Valley in the future. Call 760-299-3222 for more information.

Free family strengthening group College Community Services in Lake Isabella is offering a no-cost family strengthening group focusing on developing life skills, parenting skills and strengths in families dealing with current or past substance abuse issues.

The program is designed to work with both parents and their children in a positive, cooperative, non-judgmental group environment. The group lasts for four sessions. Pizza and drinks will be served at the first session on Wednesday, May 1.

The sessions are four Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. To enroll, RSVP by Monday, April 29 at 760-379-3412, ext. 1013.

You do not have to be a client of CCS or any other mental health provider to participate.

Onyx Farmer’s Market opening soon The Kern Valley Growers’ Association is announcing the opening on Saturday, June 1, of the Onyx Certified Farmers Market. The Market, whose hours will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., will be accepting CalFresh EBT cards, as well as Senior Farmers Market checks and WIC Farmers Market checks that will be passed out in June. They are also announcing that Jake Rudnick will be the Market manager. Rudnick has a lifetime of farming experience and a degree in Agricultural Systems from UC Davis. Join the new Onyx Farmers Market Facebook page to keep up on the latest info. For more details or to apply to sell your extra produce, email kernvalleygrowersassociation@yahoo.com

REVA sponsors low cost shot day A low-cost Shot Day, sponsored by Responsible, Ethical Volunteers for Animals, will take place on Tuesday, April 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kern River Feed & Hay, 6400 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bring cats and dogs and their shot records and call to make a reservation: 760-299-3222 or 760-378-3101. The cost for most shots is either $10 or $15, microchip is $40. Rattlesnake shots will also be available.

Rotary Car Show, Baby Stroller and Pet Parades The Rotary Club of Kern River Valley will host their 14th Annual Car Show “Down by the River Side” and Pet Parade from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 4 at Riverside Park in Kernville. There is no charge for spectators to come see some very stunning cars and have a great time. The judged Car Show registration is open to all 1975 or older cars, trucks, street rods, rat rods, stock or custom cars. Car registration is $45 day of show ($40 by pre-registration), less $5 if an event T-shirt isn’t needed. All entries receive a dash plaque, goodie bag and a free hot dog meal. Winners receive a trophy.

Across Kernville Road from the car show, is the start of the mile long, Sirretta Street Yard Sale, in its 32nd year, which starts at 8 a.m. Many treasures have been found at Kernville’s largest yard sale.

New this year is a Baby Stroller Parade at 10 a.m. Decorate your child’s ride and win some cool prizes. The popular Rotary Pet Parade will take place at noon.

Free registration for the Rotary Pet Parade takes place starting at 11 a.m. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded in the following categories: cutest pet, best trick, largest/smallest pet, friendliest pet, funniest pet, best dressed pet, most unusual pet, pet/owner look-alike and best overall pet. Each pet can compete in one category only. Your cat, dog or large pet must be leashed. All other pets must be caged. Be prepared to clean up after your pet. For more information, including the car show flyer and registration form, visit rotarycarshow.com or call 760417-1008 or email: info@rotarycarshow.com

Chipper days return in preparation for fire season Fire season will soon be here and the Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council is, once again, coordinating “Chipper Days” with the Kern County Fire Department, U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.

Start now to create, or improve, that defensible space around your house.

Clear brush and trim up trees to reduce the chance of having your home destroyed by a wildfire.

Chipper Days were started as a way to help individual property owners work together to make their whole community fire safe. Every community in the Kern River Valley and Walker Basin can participate. You just need to get at least 10 to 15 property owners working together to make it worthwhile so the chipper crew has a full day of work.

A community coordinator just needs to get on the Fire Safe Council’s website, krvfiresafecouncil.org, go to the chipper day link, and request a chipper day, leaving several alternate dates and contact information. The coordinator will be contacted and all arrangements will be confirmed. The full procedure and requirements are spelled out on the website.

The Chipper Day contact is Don Davis at 760-376-4116 or email him at krvchipperdays@aol.com.

Information about Chipper Days, the Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council, Fire Safety, Defensible Space and many other useful topics can be found on the web at krvfiresafecouncil.org.

Tubatulabal Tribe offering craft classes The Tubatulabal Tribe invites the public to come and learn how to make baskets, gourds and jewelry every Friday at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be an admission fee of $5 and a small fee for the item that you make. The classes are located at 12600 Mountain Mesa Road.

Call Louise Akers 760-379-4590 if you have any questions.

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Two jays, a squirrel and us Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

game for us to have peanuts on the table and within minutes of arriving at the cabin, we would A few years notice them there waiting to back we owned a snitch the legumes we brought cabin in the for them.

Greenhorn It was fun to watch Graybee Mountains. take a peanut and in full view Nothing fancy, about 35 or 40 feet away “hide” it just a place to get in a hole he would dig in the away from the ground. Then as he came back to cares and crowds the porch for another peanut, one of big city life in of the jays, Harve or Mildred, Delano. would go over uncover the Middleworth At the cabin peanut and take it away to its hidwe had a large ing place. porch and on the porch, some It would even work in folding chairs and a picnic table. reverse with the birds hiding Often, we would sit on the porch peanuts and the squirrel digging for the quiet them up. and beauty of In the Our biggest mistake was the Sierras. But months that often the silence made when we first bought followed, the the cabin. was shattered birds would by the call of learn to eat - Middleworth from our the wild. It seems that we hands as were adopted by two Blue Jays would the squirrel. In fact when and a Squirrel. We named the we arrived at the cabin, summer jays Mildred and Harve and the or fall and not put peanuts on the squirrel Graybee. table, the squirrel would chatter Whatever we liked to eat, they and pat on the table trying to get also liked to eat (especially our attention and the jays would peanuts), and would join us daily squawk and make a racket until without invitation or a thank you. we put something on the table Our biggest mistake was made for them. when we first bought the cabin.

The cabin is gone now, as is We had brought a bag of peanuts the porch and table. Years have not realizing that leaving them passed but I wonder if at the top unattended on the picnic table of some tree two jays and a squirwas an invitation to the two jays, rel are telling their great grandand later a squirrel, to open the children about the good old days peanut bag and steal as many as when peanuts grew on picnic they could get away with. tables and humans were easy to Over the years it became a fool.

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‘Would you like a receipt?’

Dan Schlensker, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella When you make a payment of any kind, you are usually asked, “Would you like a receipt?” And your answer will often (if not always) be “Yes, Schlensker please.”

That’s because a receipt is proof that you made the necessary payment. Without a receipt it might be difficult to produce evidence that you paid the required price. Receipts are important.

When it comes to what all people owe God, though, a receipt is similarly - and orders of magnitude more - important.

People owe God perfection. God said to Abraham, “I am God Almighty; walk before me and be blameless.” (Genesis 17:1, NIV) The King James Version says, “Be perfect.” And God, as the Creator and Owner of the Universe, has every right to have such an expectation of His creatures.

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The Bible says “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Rom.3:23). That's bad news, very bad news, for all of us natural-born humans. We cannot come up with the cost of perfection or blamelessness, much less produce a receipt.

However, God’s Word also tells us that Jesus “is the atoning sacrifice for ... the sins of the whole world” (1 Jn.2:2). Jesus paid the penalty price for all our failures. The prophet, Isaiah, said, “The LORD has laid on him (That is the Messiah, Jesus) the iniquity of us all” (Is.53:6). So, if the price has been paid, where's our receipt?

The apostle Paul explains that Jesus “was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification” (Rom.4:25).

Our righteousness before God, therefore, depends upon Jesus’ resurrection. That’s our receipt - the assurance that God accepted Jesus’ sacrificial payment for us. Paul writes to the Corinthians, "If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins" (1 Cor.15:17). But Jesus did rise. His resurrection is the receipt for righteousness of all who trust in Him.

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Testify to the Truth Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville “For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, to testify to the truth.

Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.” - John 19:37

Duitsman The above passage comes from the narrative as Jesus stood before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor entrusted with authority to determine His fate.

Confronted with this unusual case that Pilate characterized as simple religious envy, Pilate queried as to whether Jesus considered himself a king, and John records the response. In his answer to Pilate regarding His station in life, Jesus answered the question without swerving from the truth.

Indeed He is the King of Kings, yet the reign of His kingdom was not temporal like that of Pontius Pilate or any other monarch who has reigned for a moment of time in human history. Rather, the Kingdom of God finds its initial place of work to be within the human heart, and therefore needed a King willing to sacrifice human ingenuity, and find His throne on a cross, and a seemingly insignificant tomb hewn out of a rock.

So the direction of this truth that

Jesus came to testify of has forever been set. Like the direction of your community avenue laid out so long ago by city planners is not altered, so truth is exactly what it is. Other ways may seem to head in wonderful directions, but the desired goal of the journey will have been lost. There is salvation in no other, and while truth may be assaulted by the human condition as far too narrow, much too bigoted, and ridiculously archaic in light of all that is understood in our enlightened moment in history, we do well to hold to the direction that remains its true course - the salvation of our souls. Perhaps historic pictures of the avenue you are using in this analogy show different eras in the life of the avenue as human history has developed along its route, and so too we are given opportunity to live and thrive in light of the truth of God’s grace for the moments in time we are alive on this earth, but while times may change, the truth remains the same. Architecture may change on the buildings that line the avenue, technology may change the shape of the cars that drive along its route, and styles may change on the clothing worn by those who walk the sidewalks of this way, but the direction and route of this truth avenue has been forever established by the Father’s heart of love for us His children.

Dear hearts, let us forever hold fast to the truth that has set our souls free, and testify of this truth even as our Savior Who for the joy set before Him paved the way by “enduring the cross.”

Valley places of worship Kernville Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville. Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Services 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Worship Celebration, Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 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 Service 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church Services held at Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday Service 11 a.m.

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

Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thur. 5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday 8:30, 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 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 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 Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 760-379-5819

Mountain Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 760-379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 2 and 3 p.m. 760-549-3186

Southlake/Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 He Cares Fellowship 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Services Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964

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New District Ranger welcomed Mary Chislock, USFS Courier Release Sequoia National Forest Supervisor Kevin B. Elliott has announced the selection of Al Watson for the Kern River District Ranger which surrounds Lake Isabella on the Sequoia National Forest.

“Al brings a wealth of practical field and leadership experience that will serve our employees and surrounding communities quite well,” Elliott said.

The Kern River Ranger District provides the bulk of the Sequoia National Forest’s timber program and provides some of the greatest outdoor recreation experiences in Southern California, including world class whitewater rafting.

Watson is currently serving as acting Monument Manager of the Mount St. Helens’

Watson National Volcanic Monument in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

As District Ranger, Watson will have the responsibility of overseeing management of range, special uses, timber, wildlife, recreation and fire management within the Kern River Ranger District.

Prior to joining the Sequoia, Watson worked on the Mt. St.

Helens’ National Volcanic Monument, as the district engineer and most recently as acting Monument Manager.

Watson has experience as a wildland firefighter in aviation and operational roles, land surveying and private industry at an engineering firm in Oregon.

During his 24-year forest service career, Watson has worked on four different National Forests in a wide variety of professional positions.

Watson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Geotechnical Engineering. Watson, his wife and twin daughters enjoy the outdoors and pursue hobbies of camping, hiking, rock climbing and playing music.

Watson replaces Rick Larson, who retired in September, 2012.

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Business calls only, 760-549-2100

Kern County Fire Stations Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville Business calls only, 760-376-2219 Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella Business calls only, 760-379-2626 Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon Business calls only, 760-378-3055

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

General infomation Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella (across from Senior Center) Local: 760-379-5236 Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629 Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

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Antler, Fin & Feather Report

Lake half full, not half empty Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist

project will drop the lake level no where near where it is this year.

It seems to me that the people in I know a lot of charge of our lake should have held you who read my on to some of the storage that we column expect the had a lot of a couple of years ago. latest on what fish That said, with a $600 million are biting and supposedly shovel-ready project, which are not. there should be a few million dollars I really do try available for our community to be my best to bring able to use for any and all types of the fishing report media to rebuff the slings and to you. arrows of negativity.

Mencarini Sometimes I Yes, we are on the second year of need to enlighten less-than-optimal rainfall, but fishing or maybe just try and get the latest is very good and so far the lake is information to you. There are times, healthy. like now, that motivate me to share I believe everyone interested what I consider very good points of should know this. We need to be view. That saycareful because ing “you can’t what happens ...this low water situation has un-ring the and how the lake no connection to the dam remodel is viewed in the bell” fits these project. times well. coming months - Mencarini could have a With the information highdecade-long way being what it is today, anything effect on the local economy. In my said or done is out there for infinity. humble opinion, the Corps of Isabella Lake’s extreme low water Engineers has an opportunity to do situation has fueled a great deal of the right thing and allocate a fund of negativity, or misfortune. Call it advertising dollars to help protect what you want, it is widely known Isabella Lake’s identity in the present and it’s not fair. and in the future.

During a recent conversation Don’t forget to register for the with someone I consider wellFishing Derby early and get your versed in the ins and outs of this hoodies, T-shirts and caps while critical issue gave me a couple of supplies last. on-point views.

Mike Mencarini lives in Wofford First of all, this low water situaHeights and is an avid fisherman. For tion has no connection to the dam questions or comments you can reach remodel project. In fact, the Army him through the Kern River Courier Corps of Engineers’ future dam office@kernrivercourier. com.

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Continued from page 2 volunteers for Habitat Restoration Workdays. Volunteers of all levels of ability are welcome. Bring food and water. Bring gloves, wear long sleeves and pants, work shoes or boots. The preserve will supply the tools. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Alexander Restoration Site on Fay Ranch Rd. in Weldon.

RSVP to Sean Rowe 760-378-2531.

Lake Isabella fishing derby April 20, 21 and 22 The Isabella Lake Fishing Derby is now in its 24th year. With over $250,000 in prizes, everyone has a chance to win. There will be one tagged trout worth $20,000 and nine tagged trout worth $10,000 each and 989 worth $50 to $1,000. If not caught during the Derby, the $20,000 tagged trout will be worth $1,000 from April 23 to Sept. 2, 2013. Derby information: 866-578-4386 or 760-379-5236.

Kern River Festival April 19, 20 and 21 BYOB: Bring Your Own Boat. Be a Hooligan, join the D.I.Y Boat Parade on April 20 at 3 p.m. For more information, go online to kernfestival.com. The Kern River Festival will host its first ever Pedal, Plod, Paddle triathlon on Sunday, April 21 at Riverside Park in Kernville. It is an eight-mile bike, a two- mile run, and a two-mile paddle. On-lookers can win $25 gift card by appearing along the race course with the most creative, motivating or funniest sign to cheer the triathletes along the way. Find more information at kernfestival. com.

To include your event in the Courier Calendar, send the information by Tuesday by 1 p.m. to make Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and cost must be listed. Items submitterd may be edited. Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and space available. Submitted items deemed as business advertising will not be accepted.

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By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Impossible” (PG-13) — In the 2004 tsunami that ravaged Southeast Asia, one family is torn apart and put through a harrowing journey to reunite. Henry and Maria Bennet (Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts) are on vacation in Thailand with their three sons when a tidal wave smashes their resort and pulls the family in different directions. The aftermath is a tale of survival, and then heartsqueezing determination to find one another.

Based on a true story, the film has a balanced approach to the action and emotion. The scenes with the tidal wave are grueling. The moral complexities and struggle for survival in the immediate aftermath will keep you engaged ... although perhaps a bit queasy. Overall, when the movie reaches out to pull heartstrings, it hits the right notes.

“Gangster Squad” (R) — Sean Penn plays Mickey Cohen, a maniacal villain with a fondness for executing his rivals in style. In 1949 Los Angeles, Cohen has enough corrupt cops and politicians in his pocket to keep his operation going strong. Josh Brolin and Ryan Gosling lead a team of daredevil policemen who fight back -- not as cops, but as a heavily armed hit squad against crime.

It’s got panache. Scenes of L.A. nightclubs and gambling dens

Naomi Watts and Tom Holland in “The Impossible” seem to glisten with pulpy nostalgia. Emma Stone does a fine job as the sultry lady torn between her gangster beau and the irresistible charms of Ryan Gosling dressed as a slick detective. Don’t expect the classic noir-style complexity, “Gangster Squad” aims to be a hard-edged thriller in a nice suit.

“Promised Land” (R) —Steve Butler (Matt Damon) is a representative for a natural gas corporation. It’s his job to convince struggling farmers to sell their land for drilling purposes, making both the farmer and the drillers rich.

However, this kind of drilling can have devastating effects on the land. In one small town, Steve encounters resistance and faces a conflict of his own conscience.

This is a movie with an obvious message, but it takes the time to explore different perspectives without vilifying the individuals involved. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Bodfish Bob’s Beets with Sour Cream 1 pound whole beets (get beets about 2-inches in diameter) 3 T minced purple onion 2 T cider vinegar 1 cup sour cream Salt and pepper to taste Heat the oven to 350ºF Wash, dry, and hand coat each whole beet with a little oil and place on a cookie sheet.

Roast for 45 to 60 minutes, until you can push a fork through to the center of the beet. Allow them to cool enough to handle.

In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar and sour cream together.

Peel the beets and cut into bite size chunks (think potato salad chunks). Toss into a

2 1/2 lbs beets without their greens (5 1/2 pounds with greens), trimmed, leaving 2 inches of the stem ends intact 1/2 cup finely grated peeled fresh horseradish or 1/3 cup drained bottled horseradish 2 T sugar 2 T wine vinegar 3 T water In a kettle, cover the beets by two inches with cold water, bring the water to a boil, and simmer the beets, covered, for 20 to 30 minutes, or until they are tender. Drain the beets and under cold water slip off and discard the skins and stems.

Cut the beets into wedges, in a bowl combine them well with the horseradish, the sugar, the vinegar, the water, and salt and pepper to taste, and let them marinate, covered and chilled, for at least eight hours and up to three days.

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Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist Even in the market we are in right now, flipping a piece of real estate is a good option for a lot of folks who are tired of the stock market or getting a one percent return on their Freeman CD’s. However, as with any investment, you have to be smart about it. Here are five ways to help ensure that you make a good decision on a property: 1. Do inspections. Many people, when they purchase something for speculation, don’t want to spend the money on inspections. Get at least a termite, septic and home inspection.

Escrows are contingent on the buyer being happy. Know what is right with a property and know what is wrong. It is the only way to be able to budget accordingly for repairs.

2. Be patient. Don’t jump on the first property you see. Look the market over, talk to professionals in the area, and see who is buying what.

Figure out what locations are better than others. A great deal on a great house in a horrible area is a lot worse than an OK deal on a house in a great area. Spend the time to do your research. Find a real estate agent who is honest, trustworthy and works hard.

3. Do the repairs right. On a flip, you want a property to be ready

to move into, where a buyer just has to bring clothes and a tooth brush.

If there is something wrong with the house, fix it. Not only fix it, put it in writing that you fixed it with proof, pictures even. Honesty is not just the best policy, it is the only policy.

When that is the case everyone wins.

4. Use good materials. There are less buyers and they have more buying power and lenders are also pickier about the condition of a home.

Don’t go overboard on the very best materials for everything, but use quality stuff that makes sense. Stick with calm paint colors and floors.

Put in cheaper appliances that look good, make sure the home is clean and tidy on the inside and out.

5. Don’t get greedy! Many people lost their shirts when the market collapsed because of greed. Look for fair profit. If a home is worth $100,000 at market value, try to get it for $65,000, and sell it for $95,000.

Price things to move so your money turns quick and you can take advantage of other opportunities. Making a bit less but selling relatively quickly is much better than shooting for the moon and letting your money sit while you are at the whim of the market. Don’t take anything personal when it comes to a home. This is a business decision. Make sure that decisions make sense for all parties.

Matt Freeman is a Realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) 3795915 or cell 223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist Last week I discussed my predictions that the cost of Medicare Advantage plans may start to have a monthly premium and a reduction of benefits.

No sooner than I filed that report, Thal I learned another truth. The cost of individual health plans for people less than age 65 is likely to go up.

My source for this is no other than Kathleen Sebellius, the Health and Human Services Secretary in the Obama Administration. The new law, which is often referred to as “ObamaCare” is actually the Affordable Care Act. Apparently the only thing affordable is within the name of the law, which will require most Americans to purchase individual health insurance

by Jan. 1, 2014 if not provided by an employer.

The Secretary admitted that next year the costs of individual plans will be higher for men (less than age 65) and young adults. Some older consumers and women may see a slight decrease in cost which will be shifted to men and young adults.

The American Society of Actuaries is predicting a 32 percent rise in the cost of claims over the

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next three years, which may be reflected in higher rates. Much of the cost shift is due to the legislation. Currently, in California, older people pay about seven times what a young person pays, reflecting the higher cost of treating older people, who utilize more medical care. The legislation requires a 3:1 ratio. This means that the young person who was paying one-seventh the cost of the older person, will now be charged about a third.

There is some good news in all of this. Insurance premiums can be adjusted based on income if the plan is purchased from specific sources. Federal tax credits will be available based on taxable income, and these credits may be applied against each month’s premium.

The plans that will be available will be coming from established insurance companies. Plan designs are being worked on, and should be announced by late summer. Plans for 2014 will go on sale to the public on October 1 for a January 1 effective date.

The ACA law does require plans to have a deductible no greater than $2,000; so many people with current health plans of a higher deductible will need to change to a plan in compliance with the law.

It should be a busy autumn.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker (0621106) and a member of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors.

He may be reached at 760-376-2100, thal@ aol.com or www.harrythal.com.

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■ Providing essential emergency care 24/7 ■ Decreased waiting times in the Emergency Department using a dedicated Triage Nurse system ■ Two night shift RNs have obtained Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum certifications ■ Our Emergency Department Registered Nurses are all certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) ■ Bakersfield is a long ride away when you need emergency medical care With these improvements for 2010/2011, ongoing enhancement and updates of hospital procedures and programs, your Kern Valley Hospital continues to provide quality care for a healthier community.

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Salome’s Stars ARIES (Mar. 21 to April 19) You easily handle your tasks this week, thanks to those high energy levels that never seem to run down. But pace yourself for the demanding week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) With the arts dominant this week, you might want to pick up any of those creative projects you’ve neglected.

A workplace situation benefits from some fresh insight.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Music helps replenish your energy levels. Play your CDs if you must. But a live concert could prove more rewarding, especially if you go with that very special someone.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Close friends reach out to help perk up your lagging social life. That workplace situation also eases, leaving you time to do more fun things by week’s end.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) A revelation clears up that perplexing job-related problem. Some changes will have to be made, which, no doubt, will meet with approval. Good luck.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Reaching out to someone in need is the noble thing to do. But try to restrain the temptation to add a lecture -no matter how well-intended -- to your good

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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) There could be another tough challenge to face before the month is over. But all that hard work is winning you lots of important recognition from your peers.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Keeping to your work schedule could prove difficult with all those personal distractions. Best advice: Stay with it. There'll be time later for socializing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Jumping hurdles this week might be vexing for most, but not for the sage Sagittarian, who recognizes that meeting a challenge can open up opportunities.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) More obstacles might be thrown in your path as you try to finalize a new agreement. But the surefooted ignores the stumbling blocks and stays the course.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) We know you take pleasure in giving to others. But why not let someone else enjoy the experience too by accepting that offer of help?

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You might find you need to ease up on your hectic schedule this week. Don’t fret about it. It could be helpful to take a break and replenish your energy supply. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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SPORTS QUIZ

By Chris Richcreek

1. When was the last time Washington had a MLB team in the playoffs before 2012?

2. Name the last player to win a majorleague batting title without hitting a home run in that season.

3. Who was the last NBA player to be on a title-winning team after leading the league in minutes played during the regular season?

4. Who was the last NHL player before Anaheim’s Teemu Selanne in 2013 to have a four-point game at age 42?

5. In 2012, Brad Keselowski became the second driver to win NASCAR’s Cup season championship after having won a title in the Nationwide Series. Who was the first?

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1. The Washington Senators went to the World Series in 1933.

2. Rod Carew, with the Minnesota Twins in 1972 3. Norm Nixon, with 3,226 minutes in the 1979-1980 season for the Los Angeles Lakers.

4. Tim Horton, in 1972.

5. Bobby Labonte, in 2000.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SAILS IX (2013 - B1417) Street address of principal place of business: 9801 Cheyenne Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 993 "C" South Santa Fe Avenue, #50, Vista, CA 92083.

REGISTRANT: Supported And Independent Living Services (SAILS), Bakersfield, Inc., 1025 Service Place, Vista, CA 92084.

A CA Corporation. Date the business commenced: 12/13/2005. 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: Ihab Shahawi, CEO/ President. This statement filed on 03/05/2013.

Expires 03/05/2018.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 22, 29, April 5 and 12, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SAILS VI (2013 - B1420) Street address of principal place of business: 10117 Saint Albans Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311.

Mailing address of business: 993 "C" South Santa Fe Avenue, #50, Vista, CA 92083. REGISTRANT: Supported And Independent Living Services (SAILS) Bakersfield, Inc., 1025 Service Place, Vista, CA 92084. A CA Corporation. Date the business commenced: 12/13/2005. 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: Ihab Shahawi, CEO/ President. This statement filed on 03/05/2013.

Expires 03/05/2018.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 22, 29, April 5 and 12, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SAILS VII (2013 - B1419) Street address of principal place of business: 4013 Redford Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address of business: 993 "C" South Santa Fe Avenue, #50, Vista, CA 92083.

REGISTRANT: Supported And Independent Living Services (SAILS) Bakersfield, Inc., 1025 Service Place, Vista, CA 92084.

A CA Corporation. Date the business commenced: 12/13/2005. 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

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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: Ihab Shahawi, CEO/ President. This statement filed on 03/05/2013.

Expires 03/05/2018.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 22, 29, April 5 and 12, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SAILS VIII (2013 - B1418) Street address of principal place of business: 4505 Chaney Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address of business: 993 "C" South Santa Fe Avenue, #50, Vista, CA 92083.

REGISTRANT: Supported And Independent Living Services (SAILS) Bakersfield, Inc., 1025 Service Place, Vista, CA 92084.

A CA Corporation. Date the business commenced: 12/13/2005. 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: Ihab Shahawi, CEO/ President. This statement filed on 03/05/2013.

Expires 03/05/2018.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 22, 29, April 5 and 12, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ALPHA FIVE QUALITY GROUP (2013 - B1731), DBA #2: ALPHA FIVE ARCHERY (2013 - B1732) Street address of principal place of business: 7850 White Lane, Suite E, #206, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address of business: 7850 White Lane, Suite E, #206, Bakersfield, CA 93309.

REGISTRANT: David Davenport, 3512 Sweetbriar Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: David W. Davenport. This statement filed on 03/18/2013. Expires 03/18/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 29, April 5, 12 & 19, 2013.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MICHAEL DOUGLASS CATHER CASE NO. S-1501-PB-62496 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the Will or Estate, or both, of MICHAEL DOUGLASS CATHER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: MICHAEL CHARLES CATHER in the Superior Court of California, County

of KERN. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MICHAEL CHARLES CATHER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: May 30, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: CHARLES A. SHULTZ SBN 170070 Wasserman, Comden, Casselman & Esensten 5567 Reseda Boulevard, Suite 330 Tarzana, California 91356 Telephone No. (818) 705-6800 - Fax No. (818) 996-8266 Published by The Kern River Courier: March 29, April 5, 12 and 19, 2013 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 12-2250 APN: 358-021-03 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11-102010. 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. On May 1, 2013 at 12:00 pm, Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 12-06-2010, as Inst. No. 0210168240 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed

by Mamie Hao, a Married Woman as her sole and separate property and Carolyn Ruth Wong, a Married Woman as her sole and separate property, all as Tenants in common, , WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: Outside the main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. All CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCED RECONVEYANCE, INC. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Parcel 1: The northwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 6, Township 9 North, Range 14 West, San Bernardino Meridian, in the unincopoorated area, County of Kern, State of California, according to the official plat of said land approved by the Surveyor General February 19, 1856. Except ½ of all oil and mineral rights, as excepted in Deed

from Elizabeth S. Brain, a Widow, recorded August 2, 1960 in Book 3289, Page 879, Official Records. Parcel 2: An Easement for Public Road, Ingress and Egress and public utility purpose to be used in common with others over the Easterly 30 feet and Westerly 30 feet of the Southwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 6. Township 9 North, Range 14West, San Bernardino Meridian, in the County of Kern, State of California according to the official plat of said land approved by the Surveyor General February 19, 1856. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: Vacant Land - directions may be obtained by written request within 10 days of the first publication of this notice from: Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., 43545 17th Street West, Suite 503, Lancaster, CA 93534.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $65,030.96. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Date: March 28, 2013.

Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 43545 17th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer 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 the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on the notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgages, 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

661-945-5525 using the file number 122250. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet web site. The best way to verify the postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

(Published by the Kern River Courier April 5, 12 and 19, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: GETAWAY TRAVEL (2013 - B1823), DBA #2: CELL CITY (2013 - B1824) Street address of principal place of business: 2109 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

Mailing address of business: 2109 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. REGISTRANT: Lifeworks Seminars Incorporated, 2109 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

CA Corporation. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Michael A. Collins, President.

This statement filed on 03/21/2013.

Expires 03/21/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier April 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2013.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 12-2217 APN: 224-550-15-00 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LU’U Ý: KÈM THEO ÐÂY LÀ BÅN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LU’O’C VÊ .

THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIËU . NÀY YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04-192005. 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. On May 8, 2013 at 12:00 pm, Antelope Valley Real Estate Services, a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 05-17-2005, as Inst. No. 0205125057 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Mark Winder and Dena Winder, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: Outside the main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. All CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO

ADVANCED RECONVEYANCE, INC. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 24037 Quail Estates Lane, Tehachapi, CA 93561.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $226,441.44. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Date: April 8, 2013.

Antelope Valley Real Estate Services, As Trustee.

Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., As Agent, 43545 17th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer 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 the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on the notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgages, 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 661-945-5525 using the file number 12-2217. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet web site. The best way to verify the postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

(Published by the Kern River Courier April 12, 19 and 26, 2013)

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Green, Continued from page 1 Other festival events have food vendors/businesses, both local to provided by local groups: Kern County and from elsewhere.

Chatterbox Café, KRV Elks Green Businesses are still being Lodge, Kern Valley Hospital sought for the Green Expo.

Foundation & KVHS ECHO, Nuui ■ The Annual KRV Community Cunni, and R.E.V.A. Faire and KRV Garden Group lec■ On both Saturdays, April 13 tures will be at the Kern Valley and 20, both Senior Center l o c a l in Lake Farmers Isabella on This festival is not just for Markets will Sunday, April Kern Valley residents, but is an have special 21. opportunity for visitors to share days; Nuui ■ Closing on ideas on living green...

C u n n i Day - Rowe Earth N a t i v e (Monday, April American 22), Kern Cultural Center on April 13; Valley High School hosts a screenLakeshore Farmers Market on ing at 1 and 6 p.m. of the film April 20.

"Garbage Dreams" which follows ■ Saturday, April 20 is the Green 3 teenage boys born into the trash Expo in the Senior Center in Lake trade and growing up in the Isabella from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. world's largest garbage village on The Green Expo showcases green the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt.

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Living Green 2013 Schedule of Events: Sponsors include: Thomas Refuse, Sienna Wellness, Arthur & Sydney Barnes Foundation, Sequoia ForestKeeper, Sienna Wellness Institute, Kern River Brewing Company & many individuals Help support the festival Buy a Raffle Ticket!

“Kids” is a kids & family friendly event 9am to 2pm, Saturday, April 13 Free & Kids Special Farmers Market Celebration Kern River Paiute Council hosts numerous demonstrations, craft venders, native plants, Indian tacos Where: Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center.

10am, Saturday, April 13 Free Green Films ■ 10am Blue GOLD: World Water Wars (90 min) ■ 11:34am Dying Green (26 min) Noon Connected (80 min) ■ 1:30 to 3pm The Singularity is Near (79 min) Where: Kernville Community Room (next to the Kernville Chamber office) 2pm Saturday, April 13 Free & Kids "Fisherman's Wife" Where: KRV Branch Library, Lake Isabella.

5:30pm, Saturday April 13 Kids FUNdraising Dinner Pony Up 4 Camp KEEP! Rotary Club of KRV Western-themed FUNdraising dinner. Western Music by The BillHillyz, live & silent auctions. Where: Family Life Center, Wofford Heights. Funds raised are split between the Kernville & South Fork School Districts to support sending KRV 5th & 6th graders to Camp KEEP on the coast. Tickets: $30 (503) 298-9395.

7:26pm Saturday, April 13 Free & Kids Star Party Kern River Valley Astronomy Club holds a Star Party at the Fairview Helispot 12 miles north of Kernville.

1:30pm, Sunday, April 14 Free Green Films ■ 1:30pm GasLand (1 hr, 47 min) ■ 3 to 4:30pm Surviving Progress (86 min) Where: Kernville Community Room (next to the Kernville Chamber office) 1:30pm, Sunday, April 14 Free & Kids Kids Green Films ■ 1:30pm Dr. Seuss' The Loraxe (1 hr, 16 min) ■ 3 to 4:31pm Mia & the Migoo (91 min) Where: First Baptist Church of Kernville.

11:30am to 9pm, Tuesday, April 16 Brewery Celebration Enjoy a Tuesday $2 beer special & food specials.

Where: Kern River Brewing Company, Kernville.

10am to 2pm, Wednesday, April 17 Nuui Cunni Craft Day The Wednesday Craft Class brings together those wishing to learn Native American Crafts & share their talents, time & friendships. FEE: $5 per person. Where: Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center.

6:30pm, Wed, April 17 Free Green Films ■ 6:30am Dying Green (26 min) ■ 7 to 8:20pm Play Again (80 min) Where: Kernville Community Room (next to the Kernville Chamber office) 4:30 to 9pm, Thursday, April 18 Free & Kids

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Greenstock Music Event Where: First Baptist Church of Kernville.

10:30am Friday, April 19 Free & Kids Going Green Storytime Library event. Where: Odd Fellows Hall, Kernville.

6pm, Friday, April 19 Free Green Film Sponsor: Sequoia ForestKeepers 6 to 8:15pm A Fierce Green Fire (2 hours, 11 min) Where: Kernville Community Room (next to the Kernville Chamber office) Saturday, April 20: 9am till Noon Free & Kids Habitat Restoration Workday Audubon Kern River Preserve (760) 378-2531.

Saturday, April 20 9am to 1pm Free & Kids Special Farmers Market Celebration Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, the Lakeshore Farmers Market Where: Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Heights Blvd, Wofford Heights.

10am to 4pm, Saturday, April 20 Free & Kids Green Expo Green Vendors, organizations & exhibits Kern Valley 4-H poultry group Backyard Chicken Workshop Where: KRV Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

10am to 4pm Sat. & Sun., April 20 & 21 Kids Silver City Ghost Town Special offer tours Where: Silver City Ghost Town, Bodfish.

8am, Sunday, April 21 Kids Run 4 Living Green 7am registration; 8am races; Free 1K Kids Fun Run; 5K ($40) Run 4 a Way hosts the 5th Annual Run 4 Living Green in Wofford Heights Park, E. Evans Road at Williams Street, Wofford Heights.

Regestration: http://bit.ly/15nt7PC. 11 to 3pm, Sunday, April 21 Free FOUR GARDEN TALKS Host: Kern River Valley Garden Group.

■ 11am, Talk: "Seasons of Gathering wild medicinal plants & seeds" by Terri Gallion ■ Noon, Talk "powerpoint on vermiculture: composting with worms" by Paul Vander Werf ■ 1pm, Talk: "culinary spring greens in pesto" by Kate DeVries ■ 2pm, Slide Show: "Rare, endangered & at risk wild flowers of the KRV" by Steve Anderson Where: Vets Hall 2, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

11 to 3pm, Sunday, April 21 Free & Kids Kern Valley Community Faire Connecting the community with its many clubs, organizations & agencies. Healthy LUNCH Where: KRV Senior Center, Lake Isabella. http://livinggreenkrv.org/communityfair/ Sunday, April 21 Free & Kids Kids Green Films ■ 11:30pm, Spirit of the forest (90 min) ■ 1 to 3:31pm Mia & the Migoo (91 min) Where: KRV Senior Center, Lake Isabella 1pm & 6pm, Monday, April 22 Free & Kids Earthday Film 1 & 6pm, Garbage dreams (79 minutes) Where: Performing Arts Building, Kern Valley High School, Lake Isabella.

4pm, Monday, April 22 Free & Kids Earthday After School Program Eleanor Fahey shares Going Green A free copy of the book The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth (by Sophie Javna) to each family with a child attending Where: Kernville Elementary School.