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Scramble for eggs The scramble was on at the annual Kissack Ranch Easter Egg Hunt in Weldon Easter Sunday. Both children and seniors alike were delighted with the Easter fun at The Burlington Assisted Living in Woford Heights this past week.
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funds established to benefit a specific geographic area. It is governed by a broad and inclusive representation of local people who About 40 community members attend- decide how to use the funds to benefit the ed the the Kern River Valley Community area and its people. Over time, earnings Fund presentation of its inaugural grants from the endowment provide a steady in conjunction with the Kern Community income stream to support non-profit proFoundation. The Kern Valley Hospital grams and other necessary services forevFoundation, The ECHO Program, the KRV er. The idea of the need for a valley-wide Community Emergency Response Team, philanthropic structure to serve the local the Sheriff Department Search and residents of the Kern River Valley and keepRescue, the Kawaiisu Chapter National ing local capital local in order to help build Society of Daughters of the American social, economic and environmental prosRevolution, the KRV Heritage Foundation, perity here has been in conversations since 2006, but at its April 2009 meeting the Kern River Valley Revitalization Board of Directors approved a motion to facilitate the establishment of a Kern Valley endowment fund to serve our specific geographic area. Chuck Wild, Chuck White and Tom Anderson worked to facilitate the establishment of the fund. They developed a good understanding of community endowment funds and prepared a plan for involving the community. Then on January 21, 2010, the Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier facilitating team held a The Kern River Valley Community Fund Grant Committee along meeting at Kern Valley with Kern Communty Foundation representatives distribute funds High School. The initial to non-profits. Left to right: Jeff Pickering and Judy McCarthy of steering committee met on Kern Community Foundation and Joe Ciriello, Tom Anderson, February 16, 2010 and took Tim Lassen, Chuck White, Tim McGlew and Nancy Puckett. on the job of building an Puckett is the Grant Committee chairperson. understanding of what a the Southern Sierra Research Station and community endowment fund is and if it was KRV Revitalization were the recipients of something that could be accomplished in the grants. the Kern River Valley. The steering commitJoe Ciriello, chair of the Kern River tee educated themselves and meet twice a Valley Community Fund introduced the month from February to May 2010. At its concept to the audience. The Kern River May 25, 2010 meeting the steering commitValley Community Fund is an endowment fund, which is a permanent fund or set of See Fund, Page 12
Mike Devich Kern River Courier Three Kern River Valley organizations have won grants county's annual Tourism Promotion Grant Program to pay for advertising to increase tourism here. The amounts awarded to Kern River Valley recipients this year are: $6,050 to the Kern River Valley Art Association to promote their Sierra Arts and Crafts Festival; $5,200 to the Kern River Tubatulabal Paiute Tribal Council; and $4,500 to the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce. Now in its 11th year, the program has provided 241 grants totaling $1,765,000 since its inception in 2001. The program is administered by the Kern County Board of Trade on behalf of the Board of Supervisors. "The Board of Supervisors understands the value of tourism and the important role many of our non-profit organizations play in our local visitor industry," said Board of Supervisors Chairman Zack Scrivner. According to the Board of Trade, visitorship is a major economic force in Kern County. "The state puts the value of visitor spending within our county at well over $1 billion a year," explained Interim Executive Director Dave Hook. "Visitor dollars mean jobs for our communities." Direct marketing aimed at out-of-county visitors was the focus. The Board of Trade received 23 grant applications, of which 18 received either full or partial funding. Requests were evaluated with awards based on their potential to increase the number of tourists coming to Kern County or increase their length-of-stay. Grants were limited to $10,000 per project or organization. Visitor spending is credited with sustaining over 13,500 Kern County jobs with over $318 million in payroll, providing $65.4 million in tax revenue including $14.3 million paid to the county and local cities -- primarily through sales and lodging taxes. people
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kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 174,461 acre-feet Reservoir peak 361,709 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Kern Inflow at Kernville 614 cfs (5-hr avg.) Lower Kern Outflow 610 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 579 cfs 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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Pregnancy Center Potato Bar April 14 The Pregnancy Resource Center is hosting a Baked Potato Bar on Saturday, April 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. There will be raffles and prizes. Tickets for adults are $6, for children up to age 8, $4. For more information, call 760-906-7755 or 760-417-2209. FHA-HERO car wash April 14 The Kern Valley High FHA-HERO is having a car wash Saturday, April 14 at the Crossroads Minimart/Shell Gas Station
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. ■ 10 - 11 a.m., Hospice Grief Support Group, 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. (661) 760-410-1010. ■ 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 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd., Kernville 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 8 - 9:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112
from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cars are just $5. Trucks and SUVs are $7. All money raised helps 20 KVHS students attend the fourday FHA-HERO state leadership meeting in Fresno. You may contact Michelle Baker, the FHA-HERO advisor and Home Ec teacher, at 760-299-3192 for more information. Nuui Cunni Farmers Market April 14 The Kern River Paiute Council invites you to visit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for your fruit and produce needs. Local honey, fresh eggs, healProperty Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-1830. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606. ■ 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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■ 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. ■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Centennial Group, 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. ■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112
■ 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 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 760-3792556. ■ 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. 760-379-4112 ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-4249. ■ 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 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.
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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, 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. ■ 7 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. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701. ■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-4112.
■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 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. ■ 9:30 a.m. (2nd Thu.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. For women. ■ 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. ■ 4:30 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republicans of Kern Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, Ewing’s restaurant, Kernville. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 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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■ 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
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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 - 11a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-3792556. ■ 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 Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249. ■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District. Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish
■ 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 sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information, or meeting times have changed.
ing native plant salves and teas, plus locally grown produce. There is still a great assortment of native plants that can be planted now. The market is located between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area. For more information please contact the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center 760-549-0800. Lakeshore Farmers Market April 14 Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, this Market features locally grown certified fruit, produce, eggs and honey, along with certified organic produce from various organizations and shade grown, organic coffee, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market is at the Lake Heights Blvd., Wofford Heights and accepts EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards. For information call David Dills 760-812-7833. 6th Annual Tübatulabal Massacre Memorial, April 14 Join the Tübatulabal Tribe in paying homage to those ancestors who were massacred by the U.S. Army, at Tillie Creek, Kern County, on April 19, 1863. We invite all Tribes to this weekend event on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tillie Creek Campground Site #76, Wofford Heights. Come enjoy the potluck lunch at noon (Main course lunch will be provided by the Tübatulabal Tribe - bring side dishes, salad, or desserts). This is a Non-alcoholic event. No firearms allowed. No cameras during ceremony. For more information, call 760-379-4590. Book signing April 14 Local author and educator Larry Holochwost will be at the Big Blue Bear in Kernville to sell and sign his newly released book, Tracks-Twelve Years then POOF. This is a book about every family's treasure: childhood and will bring memories, smiles and tears. This is a book for parents and grandparents. The event will take place Saturday April 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Big Blue Bear, 101 Piute St. Kernville. Community Garden Work Day April 14 There is a volunteer work day for the new Kernville Community Garden located adjacent to Kernville Chamber of Commerce's John E. McNally Rodeo Grounds and Baseball Field in Kernville from 8 a.m. to noon. For information, call Steve Anderson, 760-376-3849. Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast April 15 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday date at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald's), Lake Isabella. The second Sunday of every month features Eggs Benedict and the third Sunday of every month features crepes. For information call 760-379-3877. Kernville Hazard Reduction meeting April 16 The Kern County Fire Department will be holding Hazard Reduction meetings to discuss the importance of keeping a fire safe community, vegetation management, and the upcoming 2012 fire season. The public is strongly encouraged to attend on Monday, April 16, at 6 p.m. at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Road. Local Supervisors will be invited as well as the Forest Service, BLM, city managers, mayors, CERT Teams and others involved in keeping a fire safe community. For more news and information, visit www.kerncountyfire.org or call Fire Captain and Public Information Officer, Derek Tisinger at 661-330-0133. Kern River Valley Chamber mixer April 17 Prizes, networking, food and fun are in store at the Kern Valley Golf Course, 9472 Burlando Road in Kernville on Tuesday, April 17 at 6 p.m. For more information contact the Chamber office at 760-3795236 or mixer coordinator Anna Leon at 661-978-8712.
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State Budget cuts equal a shrinking Cerro Coso Community College
Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist
Jill Board, President Sandra V. Serrano, Chancellor Kern Community College District Kern Community College District is building a two-year budget that will be as much as $17.8 million less than last year. That's roughly equivalent to one of KCCD's colleges! Impending California budget reductions assure that Kern Community College District institutions-Bakersfield College, Porterville College and Cerro Coso Community College - will all be reduced next year. As a result, you will see Cerro Coso Community College shrink. When we talk about shrinking Cerro Coso Community College, which means losing access to opportunities for transfer education, workforce development and basic skills instruction for our sons, daughters, neighbors and friends. Cuts will result in fewer classes, fewer students, fewer employees, and fewer opportunities for us all. Let's put the bottom line right up front: Cerro Coso Community College will be doing less with less. Action in Sacramento taking its toll Statewide budget cuts over the past few years have brought severe reductions to California community colleges. Just two months ago, community colleges lost $313 million in budget cuts. California community colleges were subject to another $102 million in midyear "trigger" cuts. Recently, the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office announced that community college funding will take another $149 million hit because the state's estimates on enrollment fees and property tax revenues were overinflated. And more potential cuts are on the horizon. This litany of budget cuts has already taken its toll on Kern Community College District. In the past four years, the number of classes open to students
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has dropped 22%. This year, for example, Cerro Coso Community College offered nearly 350 fewer class sections than were available to students in 2008. That's like turning away 700 full-time Cerro Coso Community College students. Because of state budget cuts, thousands of Kern Community College District students will not be transferring to four-year colleges, enrolled in nursing degree programs or landing jobs as child care providers, emergency medical technicians or law enforcement officers. Meanwhile, we expect little help from the proposed state tax initiatives. The measures are billed as a way to increase funds for education. At best, however, they only offset some of the reductions to community colleges. Whether or not voters pass a tax increase, Cerro Coso Community College will have less money to educate students. Will every current program and service at Cerro Coso Community College be intact when the dust settles? Clearly, the answer is no. However, our goal is to provide required pathways for students to complete general education, transfer education and workforce training. Join us in sending a powerful message to our legislators about the impact of the state budget on our local community colleges. Write or call state legislators today. Ask them to guarantee property tax and fee revenues to California community colleges. Ask them to protect the future of our community college students, thus securing the future of our communities.
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Dam safety public hearings The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District and U.S. Forest Service Sequoia National Forest will host three public hearings April 17-19 to seek public comments for the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Study's draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Study has formulated an array of alternatives to address the seepage, seismic and hydrologic issues identified at Isabella Lake's main and auxiliary dams in order to reduce the risk of dam failure and catastrophic downstream flooding during a significant storm event. The draft EIS outlines and evaluates the proposed alternatives and their effects on the environment, natural resources and the daily life of affected residents. The meetings will be held April 17 at the Kernville Odd Fellows Hall in Kernville; April 18 at the Kern River Valley Senior Center in Lake Isabella; and April 19 at the Kern County Board of Supervisors Chambers in Bakersfield. Each meeting will start at 6 p.m. The draft EIS can be reviewed on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District Web site at www.spk.usace.army.mil. Comments will be accepted during the 45-day comment period, closing on May 7. For more information, please contact: Tyler Stalker, US Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, 1325 J Street, Room 1513, Sacramento, CA 95814, 916-557-5107 or email, isabella@usace.army.mil.
Kern Valley Festival Gear Swap This year, as last year, Katharine Edmondson is running the Gear Swap with the proceeds going to the Kern River Park Restoration Project and asking you to please look at your stored gear - things that you really don't use anymore but are still useful, and donate them to the cause. This goes for ANY TYPE of sports gear - so..... Skiing, climbing, paddling, running, swimming (not out of your boat) all that stuff are great. The Festival is April 21 and 22. If there is a big ticket item, like a boat or skies, or things that you really need some money for, you can sell them yourself at the gear swap and donate 25% of what you get for the Project. However, you must be there to sell your own gear, please, since she will have her hands full with the gear that is donated. Volunteers are needed to cover a few hours on each on Saturday. Call with any questions, 760-549-3697 or email katharine4@gmail.com.
True story. A while back, my wife and I were camping at Boulder Creek in Lone Pine. One day we decided to take a seldom-used road that headed east through the desert Middleworth toward an apparent “no man’s land.” It was a beautiful day and we were on a narrow asphalt road that wandered through the sage and desert flowers. After a few miles we noticed an old sedan parked along the road and slowed to see if someone was having trouble and needed help. There was no one in the car but it was filled with gallon plastic water jugs, some with and some without water. They completely filled the inside of the car leaving only a little space for the driver. Then we spotted the driver, a weathered old man just a few yards away from his car, standing amid the brush and desert flowers. Curious folks that we are, we stopped. I got out of the car and walked over to the old man, who stood there with a gallon jug in each hand. We chatted for a few moments, and I told him that we were camping, and today we were just taking a ride through this stark and beautiful country. He said he lived in Lone Pine and had lived there for more than 60 years. He added that he couldn’t
imagine living any where else. By this time my wife had joined me and finally, curiosity overcame us and I asked the old man just what was he doing with those plastic gallon jugs, way out here? He looked at us with his old blue watery eyes, face lined with wrinkles, skin tinted by years of sun, and said, “Well, I’m an old man and I love this country. I’ve always loved to look out over this land covered in flowers and sage. When I’m weary or need to rest my soul I come out here and sit back and look and listen to the desert. But you know we’ve been in a drought for the past 5 or 6 years and many of the plants, flowers and brush are dying. So a while back I decided to water some of them. So almost every day I fill up all my jugs with water, come out on this road and in a different spot each day I water as many as I can. I know its not much and I’m shoveling against the tide. But it makes me feel good and its part of my payback for the pleasure this land has given me over the years.” And then he finished emptying his jug of water, saying “Excuse me. I’ve more to do,” and headed back to his old car. We drove away that day, not thinking about a crazy old coot who was jousting windmills, but of a kind and caring man who loved his world and wanted to do something to pay it back. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program.
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Calendar, Continued from page 2 Loop Together April 17 Loop Together - a time of Crochet and Knitting will meet on Tuesday April 17 at 4 p.m. at the KRV Branch library. Contact the branch, 760-549-2083 for more information. Kern River Valley Chamber mixer April 17 Prizes, networking, food and fun are in store at the Kern Valley Golf Course, 9472 Burlando Road, Kernville, Tuesday, April 17 at 6 p.m. For more information contact the Chamber office at 760-379-5236 or mixer coordinator Anna Leon at 661-9788712. KV Ministers Association Meeting April 19 Pastors and wives are invited Thursday, April 19 at noon to 2 p.m. at Christian Assembly Church, 12424 Mountain Mesa Road, Mountain Mesa. The Community Christian Service Center has invited "Christians United For Israel", to present the current need to combat Anti Semitism in our colleges and universities across this nation. This session is for Pastors and Wives only. A Buffet Luncheon will be served. Those wishing
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Wahlberg thrills again By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “Contraband” (R) — Mark Wahlberg grimaces his way through another formulaic thriller, but manages to bring in the goods. Chris (Wahlberg) is a smuggler-turnedstraight who loves his wife (Kate Beckinsale) and his two sons. A botched drug deal lands his brother-in-law in deep trouble with some bad guys, so Chris has to enter the criminal world for one last run. Wahlberg gets to do tough-guy stuff while being backed by a more comedic — and better characterized — supporting cast. You’ll be pulled in right away, but it’s another question as to whether you’ll be engaged enough when the plot twists start to fly later in the film. “Young Goethe in Love” (NR) — Goethe was a German romantic poet. Congratulations, you are now qualified to watch this highly fictionalized romantic-comedy period drama about his life before he was a famous writer. He fails his law exams and gets flung out into the country to work under a head prosecutor. Goethe manages to fall for exactly the wrong girl: She is beautiful, but her father wants her to marry Goethe’s boss. How romantic and tawdry and Victorian. It’s not until later in the story that our Goethe has anything to do with writing famous poetry — the real focus is on the gorgeous rolling landscapes, and the things people do in them while wearing authentic costumes. “Pariah” (R) — Coming of age and
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coming out stories have been done before, but this debut of writer/director Dee Rees shows fresh perspective and powerful storytelling. Alike (Adepero Oduye) Adepero Oduye is 17 years old, lives with her parents in Brooklyn and has no idea how to move forward with her life as a lesbian. The dynamic between Alike and her parents — and the dynamic between the parents themselves — feels authentic. The marriage is already strained, and how can she not feel guilty knowing that her identity causes even more tension? To be a pariah is to be an outcast, but this film shows real compassion for its protagonist. DOG OF THE WEEK “The Wicker Tree” (R) — Two Christian missionaries from America are led down the rabbit hole by a bunch of dirty Scottish pagans. It’s not very scary or suspenseful, and it mostly falls flat when trying to bring in its own humor. At least in the 2006 “The Wicker Man,” we all got to laugh as Nick Cage tried to overact his way out of being a human sacrifice. Truly, even the most empathetic person alive had to laugh at the scene where he’s stung by bees. There just isn’t any of that hilarious bathos in this flick, so you can skip it. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob Brush both sides with brown sugar mixture. Return bacon to the oven and bake another 5 minutes. Repeat basting every 5 minutes until bacon is browned and crisp, about 35 minutes.
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Over the past two weeks some nice fish have been shared with us at the Courier So this week I would like to do some catching up, no pun intended, and feature the pictures.
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A proud Lohnnie Day, of Lancaster, holds up his two winning “longest fish” from the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby. Day netted a total of $1, 500 for catching these two rainbow trout.
Dennis Dominicak of Wofford Heights while fishing for trout, caught a 1 17 pound 2 ounce blue catfish. He caught it on Wednesday before the Derby with a night crawler on a 4 lb test line.
David Walker of Lancaster, an SCE employee, gets a charge out of the 5 pound 6 ounce rainbow trout that he caught on a Berkeley Power Egg behind Powerhouse 3.
Photos by Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and a avid fisherman. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier, office@kern rivercourier.com.
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Talking About Real Estate
Health Insurance Matters
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Turning 65, part 2
Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist
Part 2: How to keep good credit. To buy a car, a house, a computer or get a credit card -- credit is crucial. Last week I wrote about the importance of Freeman good credit. This week I want to give out some tips on how to keep good credit. First of all, pay your bills! That is the best tip I can give, and it’s not really a tip. It’s just plain ol’ common sense. People owed money don’t care about personal circumstances, just about getting paid. They won’t hesitate to slap you with a late notice, and a bad mark on your credit. The second tip is to not let yourself get too much debt in the first place. Just because you have credit cards doesn’t mean you need to use them. Just because you’re preapproved for a mortgage of $400,000 doesn’t mean you should use it if there is cheaper housing that meets your needs. Trust me! That’s hard advice to give, because I make more money if you buy the house for $400,000. If you have so much debt, and you are making minimum payments, your credit suffers. You are what we call “debt loaded.” Make sure that no more than 50 percent of your
monthly income goes to pay bills. Third, make sure you have some kind of debt. Sounds weird right? But it’s true. If you pay cash for everything, you won’t have any credit history. No credit history oftentimes means no mortgage approval, so make sure you have two to five credit lines open, even if they have a zero balance. Use the accounts from time to time. Usually if you pay within 30 days there is no interest, and you will be building credit history. Finally, make sure you check your credit from time to time and manage your accounts. I use a great service from www.experian.com. It is $17.95 per month and I can check my credit anytime I want without the credit inquiry showing on my report. I can see if my accounts are all paid up on time, and find errors and omissions. You can file a complaint right on the website and they will investigate and correct the error. You can also see if you have been a victim of identity theft, something that is happening more and more these days and can adversely affect your credit very quickly. Most mortgage products these days require a minimum credit score of 640 for a stick-built home and 680 for a manufactured home, so to save yourself some heartache, make sure your credit is good to go. 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.
I just forwarded an add we are using at the Grill Can you incorporate some of the info into your new add for whiskey flat d We also need to mention that we are going to have live music both Satu 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Provided by Terry Huston Also our hours need to be revised for wint er Our winter time kitchen hours Friday 11:30 am to 8:00 pm Saturday 11:30 am to 9:00 pm Sunday 11:30 am to 7:00 pm We will be open president’s day from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm Bar will stay open until we kick you out Thanx Mike Hill
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Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist
Last week, I wrote about obtaining a Medicare Card. Once you get the card, your decision process is just beginning. First thing to consider is the pile of “junk Thal mail” accumulating on your desk. All the mail can be sorted into several piles. The main pile should contain correspondence with a return address from Social Security Administration and/or The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). These will be government communications you need to read and address. Some of the larger envelopes will be solicitations from insurance companies and health plans. They will be split into three piles. Pile No. 1 will be for Medicare Supplement plans. In Kern County and much of Southern California, you can identify these by the cost. They will have starting prices around $130 per month for age 65. Pile No. 2 will be for Medicare Advantage plans. Typically these will have a no premium or a very low monthly premium. And Pile No. 3 will be reserved for Part D “stand-alone” Prescription drug plans.
Let’s address Pile No. 2 first. In Kern County, there is only one type of Medicare Advantage plan available: the HMO. These plans are the lowest in monthly premium available, but not necessarily the least expensive, as they have co-pays when services are rendered from the doctor’s office visit, lab work and all the way to the ambulance, emergency room or a hospital stay. To control costs, you pick a “primary care physician (PCP)”" when you apply, and this doctor becomes the quarterback. He/she will direct the plays; make all nonemergency referrals including the selection of specialists. Normally, the referrals are within the same medical group that your PCP is a member of. With a few exceptions, you are committed to this plan for the remainder of the year. You may change to another Medicare Advantage plan (if available) between Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 of each year, called the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). The newly selected plan will go into effect Jan 1. Next week I'll discuss what to do with Pile No. 1. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker. He is president of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters and on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, email harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal. com
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1. ART: Which French painter is known for his depictions of ballerinas? 2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the only mammal that can fly on its own? 3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the smallest U.S. state in land area? 4. TELEVISION: What was the theme song of the TV sitcom “Married with Children”? 5. MOVIES: Who played the dad in the film “The Shining”? 6. ADVERTISEMENTS: What product did the first television advertisement feature? 7. HISTORY: Aside from Rome, where did the popes of the Catholic Church reside for a brief period in the Middle Ages?
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Nice 2/bd-2/ba dbl wide mobile home w/carport, patio & deck. $14,995. Quiet 55+ park. (760) 379-2092 ___________________________ MOVING? - Across Town or The Nation - Kernville Moving and Storage (760) 379-2714 or (760) 417-0465 CAL.PU.CT 189998
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Trailer for Sale Vintage 1977 Coachman - 29’ bumper pull trailer w/original furniture. “Excellent condition” A/C & fridge are in ex. cond. Original owner owned for 30 yrs. $2,750 obo. (760) 376-2345 Camp Kernville 10” mobile C’Man table saw w/blades, molding, dado kits. Also, 10” mobile C’Man radial arm saw w/blades, molding kit. $125 ea obo, 760-376-2101 eves
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Help Wanted Sherri’s Chateau of Beauty is looking for a nail tech and/or hair stylist. Also have room for rent for a massage therapist. Must have own clientele. 760-379-5704.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: D.L.M. Welding (2012 - B1545) Street address of principal place of business: 3616 Timberline Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 80026, Bakersfield, CA 93380. REGISTRANT: David Millard, 3616 Timberline Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308 . A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 05/01/1998. 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 Millard. This statement filed on 03/09/2012. Expires 03/09/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By K. Lopez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 23, 30, April 6 and 13, 2012.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Kern Today (2012 - B1237) Street address of principal place of business: 408 Taylor Street, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address of business: 408 Taylor Street, #27, Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGISTRANT: Leonardo Adame, 408 Taylor Street, #27, Bakersfield, CA 93309. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 09/21/2011. 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: Leonardo Adame. This statement filed on 02/24/2012. Expires 02/24/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier March 23, 30, April 6 and 13, 2012.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Cynthia Allred Virtual Assistant and Marketing (2012 - B1917) Street address of principal place of business: 393 Woodland Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 573, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Cynthia Allred, 393 Woodland Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. A - 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: Cynthia Allred. This statement filed on 03/23/2012. Expires 03/23/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier March 30, April 6, 13 and 20, 2012.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Fitness Zone (2012 - B1681) Street address of principal place of business: 20601 Highway 202, Suite A101, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 20601 Highway 202, Suite A101, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT: David Nehorai, 19405 Lookout Place, Tehachapi, CA 93561 . A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 03/01/2007. 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 Nehorai. This statement filed on 03/15/2012. Expires 03/15/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier March 23, 30, April 6 and 13, 2012.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Intuitive Touch (2012 – B1524) Street address of principal place of business: 523 Snowridge Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 523 Snowridge Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Robin Thorley, 523 Snowridge Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. A – 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: Robin Thorley. This statement filed on 03/08/2012. Expires 03/08/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 30, April 6, 13 and 20, 2012.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Mind Body Soul Healing Collective (2012 B1530) Street address of principal place of business: 221 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Mailing address of business: 221 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304. REGISTRANT: Roberto Chavez, 1522 Owens Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. A - 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: Roberto Chavez. This statement filed on 03/08/2012. Expires 03/08/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By D. Jacobo. Published by the Kern River Courier March 30, April 6, 13 and 20, 2012.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Slixbits (2012 – B1324) Street address of principal place of business: 14500 Las Palmas Drive, #36, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: 14500 Las Palmas Drive, #36, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANT: Brent Houghton, 14500 Las Palmas Drive, #36, Bakersfield, CA 93306. A – Individual. Date the business commenced: 02/20/2012. 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: Brent Houghton. This statement filed on 02/29/2012. Expires 02/29/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier March 30, April 6, 13 and 20, 2012.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Pane & Simple Window Cleaning Services (2012 - B1842) Street address of principal place of business: 27321 Nashua Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 27321 Nashua Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANTS: Leslie L. Wellman, 27321 Nashua Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561 and Nicole M. Cogley, 27321 Nashua Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561. B General Partnership. 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: Leslie L. Wellman. This statement filed on 03/21/2012. Expires 03/21/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: 3M Motorsports (2012 - B1544) Street address of principal place of business: 3616 Timberline Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 80026, Bakersfield, CA 93380. REGISTRANT: David Millard, 3616 Timberline Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308 . A Individual. Date the business commenced: 03/15/2007. 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 Millard. This statement filed on 03/09/2012. Expires 03/09/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By K. Lopez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 23, 30, April 6 and 13, 2012.
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Calendar event, call Linda Myers at 760-223-0367. Bible study classes starting The public is welcome to attend a 6-week Bible Study Course at the “Friendliest Church in the Valley,” Highland Chapel, 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. The classes begin Sunday, April 15 at 9:15 a.m. Everyone is also welcome to join them for services following the class at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 760-379-2120.
Plural Clarence Semonious, Pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville
your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers." I will repeat the passage the way the Greek text has it. Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have y'all, that he Y'all ought to might sift you like wheat, but I understand the have prayed for you that your threat. Come faith may not fail. And when you now, y'all is a con- Semonious have turned again, strengthen traction of the your brothers. So of all the prowords "you" and "all". It is used nouns, only one tells the modern as a plural secreader that ond-person one who still pronoun. “ When have you felt that you lives from When I was in that ancient have been sifted like wheat, now college, a classday has you know the true reason.” mate used the threatened us word; we - Semonious all with harm. teased her. We Those who practiced to say they do say "yoil," while the other pracnot believe that Satan is real is ticed "yall". When we could no doing you (and me) a deadly dislonger tell the difference, we service asked her the meanings of the When have you felt that you spoken words. She correctly have been sifted like wheat, now identified "oil" and "all" teaching you know the true reason. Jesus' us to at least understand, even if words are an offer of protection, not use, that useful word. "Behold, I stand at the door and The writer of Luke's Gospel knock. If anyone hears my voice used the Greek language. In Luke and opens the door, I will come 22:31-32 ESV, we read that Jesus in to him and eat with him, and said, "Simon, Simon, behold, he with me. Revelation 3:20. Satan demanded to have you, Open the door of your heart; that he might sift you like wheat, Jesus is your personal protecbut I have prayed for you that tion.
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Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville “...but also to all them that have loved his appearing.” - 2 Timothy 4:8 Duitsman Now the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. - John 20:1 There is a life to come when the only life we have ever known is over, and Easter's resurrection continues to remind us of this truth. The Scriptural narrative that give us glimpses of that first Easter may be well worn from the telling, but they remain able to stir us because of what they point to, a day out ahead that will break as surely as the next breath we breath. In bursting forth from the grips of death, Jesus the Lord forever opened the way of everlasting life to all who would be embraced by His love, and long for His appearing. It is as unclear what Mary was expecting to find on that journey to the garden tomb, as it is unclear what you and I expect from the relationship we experience from God. The reality of a stone too large for her capacities did not deter her from getting out "while it was still dark" and going to the place where she
knew Jesus to be. Much is made of these early followers of the Lord in terms of their penchant for missing what Jesus was really about, but assuredly we are similar in our own halting journey of faith, and whatever the case for Mary, the urgency of the moment compelled her to get up and out before the break of dawn. The mystery that Mary was pursuing on that early morning trek was in answer to something that resounded primarily in her soul, and still calls to us today. You and I may enjoy life as we know it, but we also long for eternity in ways that lift our eyes past our present experience. We become those who look to, long for, and love the truth that Jesus will come again as surely as He rose that first Easter morning. The magnificence of what unfolded as Mary arrived at the tomb brought assurance of the Father's great love in ways that answered to the deep calls within her soul, and still resonate in us as evidence of something far larger than this life that is at work all around us. Praise God who affords us such a remarkable pilgrimage here in this life, and the promise and hope of a resurrection when these moments are completed. Our Savior Jesus is alive, and as surely as this is so, our Savior is coming again to usher in eternity and restore in us what was so sadly lost. May we rejoice in the joy of this grand reminder, and may we be those who "love His appearing." Even so, our hearts cry out "Maranatha, Lord come soon!"
Valley places of worship Kernville Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville. Service Sunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Service 10:45 a.m. 760-376-6403 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church Services held at Kernville United Methodist Church. Sundays 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 Sunday 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. Sunday Service 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. Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. Wed. 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 Services 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. Sunday Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 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. Worship Sunday 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. Service 6 p.m. 760-379-5819
Mt. 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 4 p.m. 760-379-6360
Southlake/Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m. and 10 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 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964 Church listings are free. Please contact the Courier office.
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Fund, Continued from page 1 tee decided that a community endowment fund could be established in the Kern River Valley, that the effort would affiliate with an existing community foundation and that the steering committee would thereafter be called the Organizing Committee. The committee continued to educate itself for the rest of 2010 and several members attended courses and conferences about community funds. In November 2010 after an extensive due-diligence effort involving the research of 30 community foundations, the decision was made to affiliate with the Kern Community Foundation. In January, 2011, the Organizing Committee, with KRVR as its fiscal sponsor, pledged two thousand dollars to cover operating expenses and a grant committee was formed. Members of the grant committee each pledged $500 for non-endowed funds for this inaugural grant program and joined in an effort to encourage Kern River Valley non-profit organizations to establish profiles on the new Kern Community Foundation on-line nonprofit search program. The profile makes it easy for donors to see that the organization will use their donations wisely. The Kern Community Foundation Board of Directors officially approved the establishment of
the Kern River Valley Community Fund in September 2011. In October 2011 the grant committee encouraged several non-profits to attend a non-profit search workshop hosted by Cerro Coso Community College and in December eight of the non-profits completed their profiles thus becoming eligible for the inaugural grant. The organizing committee approved the recommendation that eight local organizations receive the four thousand dollars in grants. The Kern Community Foundation has been awarding grants to nonprofit organizations for over a decade, many in the Kern River Valley. Although the Kern River Valley Community Fund is administered by the Kern Community Foundation, this is a Kern River Valley fund and its growth will be by community efforts and grants will only be awarded in the Kern River Valley. All grants will be initiated in the Kern River Valley and approved by the Kern Community Foundation as a sounding board for feasibility and legality. Although they have the power to veto, they are more likely to repair rather that reject our grant proposals because they are a results-oriented grant maker and trusted community leader who has administered over 100 individual endowment funds for philanthropists and non-profits in Kern County.
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