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Courier Special Edition
Friday high 71° Sunny
Catch the Trout Fest
Friday low 48° Clear Saturday high 75° Sunny Saturday low 46° Mostly clear
All activities are Free!
Sunday high 75° Sunny
■ River Maze ■ Trout Tasting ■ Fish Printing ■ Bean Bag Toss ■ Small Fry Fishing ■ Aquarium Displays ■ Hatchery Displays ■ Dissection Demo ■ Trout Touch Pool ■ Face Painting ■ Feed the Fish ■ Casting & Rigging ■ Dissection Demo ■ Fly Casting & Tying Demo At the Kern River Hatchery Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 14415 Sierra Way
Sunday low 46° Mostly clear National Weather Service
Out Inside
Aargh!!!
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Where’s the tagged trout - Nicholas Thomas, Nathan Thomas, Joey Moyer and George Moyer, all of Walker Basin, comandeered a boat and pretending to be pirates, were seeking out the elusive tagged trout treasure.
See the special pull-out section in this issue.
Fishing Derby extended
Fishing Derby on Sunday, April 21, Derby Committee Chairman and Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce President, Fred Roach, in an unprecedented move, made the following announcement: "When the derby was
Courier Press release At the close of the 24th Annual Isabella Lake
first established, it was done with the intention of creating an event that would give back to the community. Although we had several tagged trout caught and brought into Derby Headquarters, this year, not a single tagged trout was caught
Michael Batelaan Courier Preview
Wildfire awareness expo
See Derby, page 16
See related story, “2013 Fire Season announced” page 16
supporter of the Kern River Preserve. There are T-shirts with beautiful bird art work by John Schmitt and other artists in many sizes. Local conservation groups and agencies will also have up informational booths at the festival. ■ At 9:30 a.m. take the Bird Walk. A naturalist will lead a bird walk at the preserve headquarters. Binoculars are available Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier for loan. There are some great birds out there and Flight pattern - The Red Wing Blackbird is one of many species of birds that can be seen at the Kern River Preserve. they will help you find them! Western Tanagers and Preserve are beautiful in ■ From 10 a.m. to Noon other species can be seen the spring. Take this walk there will be Junior in a morning. Wildflower with a knowledgeable Biologist activities for diversity is always good guide to visit the river for- children. This is a great and spectacular displays est and to see a wide vari- way to learn about our can happen in the right ety of birds. Preserve's wildlife and year. In any case it will be ■ From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. our conservation mission. a good walk in a lovely the Information Booths, Kern Audubon Chapter place. Meet at KRP HQ where staff and volun- will bring supplies for and carpool to trailhead. teers will keep you nature art, to build bagel ■ Then at 7:30 a.m. there informed about this event bird feeders and owl pelwill be a Bird Walk at and the Kern River lets to dissect. Kern River Preserve Preserve will be open. headquarters. The nature Stop in and buy a t-shirt See trails at the Kern River or learn how to become a Festival, page 16
Spring is here and the flowers are blooming and the birds are moving from their wintering grounds in Central and South America to the breeding grounds in North America. This festival is held around the peak of spring bird migration as birds fly north looking for places like the Kern River Preserve to rest and replenish on their way or to stay and raise their young. This is a great time of year to get out and enjoy the Kern River Preserve. ■ At 6 a.m. join the Early Birding Walk at Migrant Corner Trail. Many bird species can be found during the spring migration moving through the forest canopy from this spectacular overlook. Under the right conditions hundreds of warblers, Blackheaded Grosbeaks,
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Michael Batelaan Courier Extra The Kern County Fire Department in association with Bureau of Land Management and the US Forest Service, will be holding a Wildfire Awareness Expo at the Kernville Rodeo grounds on April 27th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. that will feature wildland firefighting equipment, giveaways from local businesses, the safety trailer, chipper, photos of the kids with Smokey the Bear, local service provider lists for hazard reduction as well as staff to answer questions regarding hazard reduction. There will be free hot dogs, drinks, popcorn, activities for the children, the Kern County Fire Safety Trailer, and Kern County Fire Explorers.
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This week Bodfish Bob ‘turnips’ some more recipes.
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kern river water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 91,899 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 794 cfs (5-hr avg.) Lower Kern Outflow 381 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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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, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 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, 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, Sierra Vista Restaurant, 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.,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, 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. welcome. 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,Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 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 Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.
is a great time of year to get out and enjoy the Kern River Preserve. All events are at Kern River Preserve HQ-18747 Highway 178 in Weldon. For directions and general information on Audubon’s Kern River Preserve, visit the webpage at kern. audubon.org, e-mail swieser@audubon.org
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 Methodist, 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, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178 ■ 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. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.
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 .
or call 760-378-2531 or 760-378-2264. Trout Fest April 27 Touch a fish, taste a fish, feed a fish at the free fun-filled day of fishing activities and fascinating facts about California native trout on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kern River Hatchery, 14415 Sierra Way, Kernville (one mile north of Sierra Gateway Market, across from Camp Owen.) Wildfire awareness expo April 27 The Kern County Fire Department, in association with the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service, will be holding a Wildfire Awareness Expo at the Kernville Rodeo grounds on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fantastic music, luscious desserts April 27 Individual members of the Kern River Valley Community Orchestra will be performing at the Kernville Methodist Church, 251 Big Blue Road in Kernville, Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m. Donations will be $10 per person. The program will include a string quartet, a solo by Eleanor Fraser, cello solo by Jim Steel, string duos, tuba solo and more. There will be luscious desserts served afterwards. The Kern River Valley Community Orchestra thanks residents of the Valley for their continued support for the past 20 years. For further information call Bill O'Hara at 760-379-7879. Nuui Cunni Farmers Market April 27 The Kern River Paiute Council invites the public to visit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for your produce needs. Local honey, fresh eggs, healing native plant salves and teas, plus locally grown produce 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 more information contact the Cultural Center 760-549-0800. Lakeshore Farmers Market April 27 Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, this Market features 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 Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd. in Wofford Heights. EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards are accepted. For information call David Dills 760-8127833. VFW breakfast April 28 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 28 at the Kern River Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. in Lake Isabella. For information call 760-379-3877. Golf Course fundraiser April 28 A four-course dinner fundraiser catered by Romeo and Anna of That's Italian will be held Saturday April 28 at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds will help re-seed and fertilize the golf course greens. For more information or to RSVP call 760-376-2828. South Fork Woman's Prayer Brunch April 29 The South Fork Woman's Club will be holding their annual prayer brunch on Monday April 29 at 11 a.m. with the theme of "A Living Memorial." Please bring live flowers in memory of your loved on to the clubhouse at 6488 Fay Ranch Rd. Weldon. Call 760-382-2021 for more information. CDFW Wildlife Checkpoint April 30 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will be conducting a wildlife checkpoint operation in late April to promote safety, education and compliance with law and regulations. CDFW law enforcement
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Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier Publisher
weekend of May you'll need to use more than one hand to count which train to board. This last weekHow can a fundraiser be sucend was certainly cessful if they are planned at the one of those train same day and time? How can wrecks. One train another one event expect to draw (local event) movattendance from another? ing onto another This seemingly poor planning track only to find leaves many of us having to pick out that they and choose from many worthy were running events sometimes missing out in head on into an what we would have liked to supexisting historical Batelaan port or attend. annual event. The problem is that there is no Then to add to the casualties with one community calendar to go and an event they were first trying to check before planning an event. avoid that event switched tracks There are two chambers of comusing the same date. merce, the radio station, Kern River I wrote about Valley this problem Revitalization Last October had 54 weekend before last and other indeNovember, after events! pendent the last weeksources, includ- Batelaan ing the Kern end of September with River Courier, nine or more all of whom single activities and events calenattempt to do their best at providing dared. This rolled into the first this resource. But to no avail, activiweekend of October which offered ties and events continue to be 14 events, the second week with at planned one over the other. least 12, and the third with 20. Last With no more months or days in October had 54 weekend events! a year, should not some of us to It certainly looks as if community other slower parts of the year to clubs, organizations and those plan our events? scheduling fundraisers and events It's time that event planners, have truly lost respect for others webmasters, chambers of complanning the same or that somehow merce, and community groups some think they are more important come up with a solution so can prethan others. vent the derailing of our future This next weekend will prove to important and fun activities. be no better with three trains headed for a wreck. All with overlapping Michael Batelaan can be reached at times on the same date. The first office@kernrivercourier.com.
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R.A.W. proposes Cal Water restructure R.A.W. understands that although water falls from the sky it still needs to be refined. What R.A.W. questions is how this large corporation that owns and operates 360 water systems, serving approximately two million customers, expects each separate water district no matter how large or how small the population to independently support its own infrastructure and capital improvements? The KRV only has 4,750 water connections as opposed to larger cities which serve massive populations! How can a large corporation like Cal Water Service Co Inc. seriously expect small rural communities such as ours to support massive capital improvements of approximately 1.6 million dollars per year for the next three years on the backs of only 4,750 customers? Do the math! R.A.W. proposes this large corporation re-structure the corporation's capital improvement projects statewide equally between their two million customers so each customer pays a fair share for water system infra-structure and capital improvements! Darlene Studdard Wofford Heights
Reader believes Valley is low on County’s list Last week, I traveled from Lake Isabella to Tehachapi through Caliente and back. Immediately, I was struck by how much planned development had improved Tehachapi in the past few years. Although I was very happy to get back home, I had to wonder what does Tehachapi have that we don't? We have the "Bakersfield Puddle," and our own DMV. They have decided that the Court here is too expensive. In agricultural husbandry, we would be similar to the hind tit. That's why I voted for Daures Stephens during the last election for supervisor. It is a travesty that the intrinsic potential of the Kern River Valley is so low on Kern County's priorities. The dam project is going to virtually bring us to our knees so that Bakersfield will have reliable water supplies for the future. How about draining Ming Lake or not filling the Rio Bravo subdivision with stagnant water for simple appearance sake? Maybe they will figure out a way to take our mountains away too. There are too many "old boys" fighting growth in the Kern Valley. I grew up in St. Louis when they built the arch. No one thought it was possible. The Kern Valley doesn't have to do anything like that, but it should at least be able to get its fair share in Kern County. Bruce Shank Lake Isabella
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and it only cost 35 cents and I would leave a nickel tip. Dad had told me that was the polite thing I’ve noticed to do. that I’m needing About that time, butch haircuts a haircut. were coming into vogue and one And that got day I had the barber give me one, me to thinking complete with hair wax to make about haircuts in it stiff. My folks had a fit but it general. I grew was too late, I couldn’t glue it up in a generaback on. tion that believed For years after that, until my hair should never senior year in high school, I wore be long, and so the butch cut. In my senior year, Middleworth in my early years because I was starting to date, I it was cut pretty decided it looked better long, close to the ears. with a pompadour, (much like The first I remember of having Elvis), and shaggy hair over the someone cut my hair was my ears. It didn’t really look better Dad. I was though. about five years Later, when My folks had a fit but it old at that time I joined the was too late, I couldn’t glue and my style Navy, I had it back on. was bangs all lots of hair - Middleworth held down around my head. To with lots of achieve that Vaseline. On effect, Pop used a bowl. He put my first day in the service, they the bowl on my head and told me I had to get a haircut, and trimmed around it. where to go. I went in a room and I didn’t like it and after a year the barber asked me how I wantor two, Dad took me to his barber ed it cut. I told him a light trim and I got my first real trim. I would be good and he proceeded remember the barber putting a to cut it all off. “Oops,” he said, board across the chair arms so he and then hollered, “Next!” It took could reach my head. It was a until I was out of boot camp to great day when the barber said grow back. that I didn’t need the board anySince that time styles have more and I got to sit in the chair come and gone. Short was like a grownup. I thought to replaced by long and then long by myself, “Today I am a man!” anything shocking. Barbers have In later years, after we had been replaced by stylists. And a moved, I would still ride my bike 35 cent haircut costs 12 bucks. As to the shop for my haircut. The for me, I yearn for the good old barber cut it the way I wanted days when I had hair to cut.
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Contemplating mountains Dan Schlensker, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella I recently moved to the Kern River Valley. This is the first time I have ever lived surrounded by anything like mountains. Mountains have their own rugged Schlensker beauty and inspire a sense of awe. It’s probably no accident that mountains figure so prominently in the Bible. In Psalm 121 (NAS), the psalmist says, “I Will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From whence shall my help come? My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.” That suggests that as he observes the magnificence of the creation, this poet is reminded of the Creator. He is also moved, through contemplating the mountains’ splendor, to trust that amazingly creative Being, and to believe that the God, who created such awesome stuff, is actually mindful of him. In the second book of the Bible (Exodus), Mt. Sinai is featured as the site where God established his Old
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Covenant (testament) with His people, where He delivered to Moses the 10 Commandments on tablets of stone. Mountains are reminders of God’s promise to that multitude there at the foot of that mountain that they would be His people and He would be their God. In Deuteronomy 11, Mt. Gerezim & Ebal are portrayed as mounts of blessing and cursing, respectively. And thinking about cursing, Mt. Sinai, itself, actually turns out to be a bad-news-mountain, because it is associated with God’s Law, which, of course, no one can keep. Some other mountains, though, bring us better news. One of them is the mountain on which Jesus was glorified in His Transfiguration (Matthew 17, Mark. 9, Luke. 9) and shown to be the Son of God, Whose mission pointed to another mountain, called Calvary, where on the cross Jesus offered up Himself as the sacrificial payment for the sins of the world. Finally, from the Mt. of Olives, Jesus ascended into the heavens (Acts 1), where He continues to pray for all those He died for. To look at the mountains all around us can be a powerful reminder of Who God is, what His grace and mercy have accomplished for His creatures.
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The Father does not lie Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent; Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? - Numbers Duitsman 23:19 Contrast this verse describing the very nature of the Father God with the testimony of Jesus regarding our adversary the devil in John 8:44: “You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” On the one hand stands the Immutable, Eternal, the only wise God in whom there is no deception or un-truth. On the other hand is the devil, the antithesis of truth, the deceiver, the one from whom truth never emanates. Quite a stark disparity, especially when the conflicted outworking of these two approaches takes place in the human soul. While the Father of Love reaches into the human experience with truth that sets free, the adversary is no less busy reaching into the same human experience
with lies that bind and destroy all that the Father would work for good. At times of severe human misery and cruel bondage, these contrasts may be seen in undeniable distinction, but far too often the wide gulf between truth and lie is reduced to shades of gray and subtle nuance. Or so our lying foe would have us believe. Our lives are to be lived in the starkness of this differentiation between truth and lies. Failure to do so will not affect the Father’s heart of love for us in any way, but wherever a lie is chosen as the path of least resistance rather than the truth which calls our lives to a higher plane of obedience, there will be corresponding results that will be less than the Father’s best plans for us. Which also means, that when the opposite is embraced (i.e. choosing to live in the truth as opposed to subservience to the lie) we can expect the One who sits on the throne whose foundation is “righteousness and truth,” will Himself bring all the blessings of His Word to bear on our lives. Wow! Numbers 23:19 quoted above is an invitation to live within the scope of freedom offered by the Father’s heart of love - and embracing His truth is the starting point of the journey of faith, the continuous path we are to obediently follow, and the end line for which we are striving. We can expect the lie to shadow our way until the end, but may also be assured that Jesus who sets us free to live in the truth of His Word has conquered the lie, and continues to conquer the lie in us.
Valley places of worship “Advertise where it counts” 760-376-2860
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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Coast Guard rescues Coast Guard one of the better Derbys. We are just a short month away from the Kids’ Fishing Derby and if this year’s derby is like last year’s, I find life to be every local kid should be there. The both funny and Johnsons - Elaine and Les - and the ironic at times. volunteers of the Fish & Game Just a couple of Habitat Club put on one heck of a weeks ago, I fishing contest last year with lots of wrote about the great prizes and gifts for the chilhazards of underdren. It will take place on June 1 water structures this year, with registration being in Isabella Lake. I held at Wofford Heights Park on have been waiting East Evans Road. The event is open for some event to Mencarini to children from ages 4 through 15 validate my and is free. All kids must be registhoughts. Here comes the funny tered to participate. For more info and the ironic parts, coincidently, contact Elaine Johnson at 760-417at the same time. I’m not sure how 0950 or fishandgameclub@yahoo. many people were lucky enough to com. see one Coast The fishing Guard boat disand catching in I have been waiting for lodging another the lake is some event to validate my Coast Guard good-to-excelpatrol boat from thoughts. - Mencarini lent for crappie, one of the bass, catfish. unmarked hazBoth day and ards just off nighttime fishing have been proEngineer’s Point, but a picture is ductive. April 25 is a full moon so worth a thousand words. Enough that night’s bite should be good. said. Live minnows are the magic bait I firmly believe the good folks these days. Get them if you can who are in charge of putting on find them. the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby need to reevaluate the stocking of Mike Mencarini lives in Wofford the tagged fish. There were a lot of disappointed fisherman this past Heights and is an avid fisherman. For questions or comments you can reach weekend and my guess is they are him through the Kern River Courier going to let someone hear about office@kernrivercourier.com. their feelings. It probably wasn’t Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist
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Kern County Fire Stations Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville Business calls only, 760-376-2219 Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Business calls only, 760-379-2626 Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon Business calls only, 760-378-3055
Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Department McCray & Laurel Mountain Mesa 760-379-2681
Recreation information U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646 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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compete to win class championship. The public is welcome and tickets will be available at the door. Call 760-379-2611 for more information.
division will be conducting the inspection on southbound Highway 395, south of Bishop on Tuesday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The wildlife checkpoint is being conducted to protect and conserve fish and wildlife, to encourage safety and sportsmanship by promoting voluntary compliance with laws, rules and regulations through education, preventative patrol and enforcement. All anglers and hunters will be required to stop and submit to an inspection. CDFW officers will also be providing informative literature about the invasive quagga mussel and New Zealand mud snail.
Prayer Breakfast May 2 All are invited to participate in the monthly prayer breakfast at Nelda’s Diner in Lake Isabella on the first Thursday of each month from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Breakfast (optional) is at the conclusion of prayer. All are welcome and join in personal and corporate prayer. Attendees are encouraged to bring their prayer requests and join in corporate prayer for the needs of our community, county, state and country. For additional information call 760-379-4600.
CPUC hearing April 30 A Public Particiapation Hearing is being held Tuesday, April 30 regarding the application of California Water Service Company (U60W) for an order 1.) authorizing it to increase rates for water service by $92,765,000 or 19.4 percent in test year 2014, 2.) authorizing it to increase rates on Jan. 1, 2015 by $17,240,000 or 3.0 percent and on Jan. 1, 2016 by $16,950,000 or 2.9 percent in accordance with the Rate Case Plan and 3.) adopting other related rulings and relief necessary to implement the Commission’s ratemaking policies before an Administrative Law Judge at Kern River Valley at 6 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Public Participation Hearings are held to give the public a chance to learn about, or express their opinions on, issues before the California Public Utilities Commission. KVHS Volleyball Ironman tournament May 1 The KVHS Volleyball Club and Class of 2013 will be co-hosting the Iron Man Volleyball single elimination tournament fundraiser Wednesday May 1 at 6 p.m. in the gym. Young men from each class will
Toddler story time May 2 The Kern River Valley branch library will have Toddler story time on Thursday, May 2 at 11:15 a.m. The branch is at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Call 760-5492083 for more information. Aglow May 4 Aglow meets at the Lake Isabella Senior Center from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Come and be blessed. Call Barbara Pechy at 760-3783672 or Geraldine Smith at 559-359-8953 for more information. Sirretta Street sale May 4 The annual Sirretta Street sale starts at 8 a.m. and not a moment sooner! Lots of things to see and buy! Turn someone else’s trash into your treasure. Car show May 4 The Rotary Club of Kern River Valley 14th annual Car Show “Down by the River Side” is happening on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park in Kernville. For more information contact Paul Cromwell at 760-417-1008. Pre-registration fee with event T-Shirt is $40.
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‘Safe Haven’ samo-samo By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “Safe Haven” (PG-13) — Another adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel shows audiences that the old formula is wearing thin ... and shows no sign of changing. Katie (Julianne Hough) is a young woman with a troubled past. She finds her way into a small coastal town in North Carolina, filled with beautiful beaches and uninspired dialog. She meets Alex (Josh Duhamel), a hunky single dad who lost his wife to cancer (which is somehow more prevalent in Sparks' novels than real life.) At this point, you could write a new Nicholas Sparks movie with a Mad-Libs style fill-in-the-blank game. We all know in which act the two most attractive characters will get together, and predict which minute some ridiculous obstacle will pull them apart. In "Safe Haven," the last bit gets so silly that you might actually get some entertainment for your money. “Jack Reacher” (PG-13) — Hollywood introduces a new serial hero to the big screen, possibly starting a new franchise hero. Tom Cruise plays Jack Reacher, an Iraq War veteran turned lone-wolf investigator. When a shooting spree leaves six seemingly random victims dead, the cops grab a suspect, and it looks like an open-
Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel in “Safe Haven.” and-shut case. Reacher gets on the job and starts pulling apart a tangled web of deception. This is a tight, hero-centric thriller. Cruise can still play the action-man, and he does so well here. Reacher has a mind like Sherlock Holmes -- as skilled at detective work as he is in sudden combat. Even if the mystery isn’t mind-blowing, the action sequences in this flick make it an attractive rental. “The Oranges” (R) —Nina (Leighton Meester of TV's "Gossip Girl") comes back home to suburban New Jersey, and ends up with the wrong boy next door. Nina is 24, and a handsome young man (well, Adam Brody) has been her neighbor her whole life. Too bad she falls for his dad (Hugh Laurie of TV's “House.”) This little situation produces no real laughs. Despite a decent cast, the film doesn’t have anything that real families can latch on to. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
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1 T butter 1 medium onion, sliced 1/2 tsp dried rosemary 1/2 tsp salt plus a pinch, divided 1/4 tsp freshly ground white pepper plus a pinch, divided 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup shredded carrot 2 T thinly sliced scallion greens 2 tsp white wine vinegar
Everyone is invited to come join us Sunday at 10:00am 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville 760-223-0348 Tom Hunt, Pastor Bodfish Bob’s Honey Glazed Baked Turnips 2 T butter 2 T honey cayenne pepper to taste ½ tsp salt 2 cups fresh turnips washed, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces 1 tsp dried rosemary Line baking dish with tin foil, and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in a microwave-safe dish. Mix butter, honey, cayenne pepper and salt. Toss turnip pieces in mixture, and then spread in baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes or until turnip pieces are easily pierced with a fork. Toss cooked turnip pieces in sauce in bottom of the baking dish, and then sprinkle with dried rosemary just before serving. Serve hot. Bodfish Bob’s Creamy Turnip Soup 4 medium turnips (about 1 1/2 pounds) plus 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced turnip greens or spinach, divided 2 T extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Peel and slice turnips. Heat one tablespoon oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown (about 5 minutes). Add the turnips, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper. Stir to combine. Cover and cook, stirring once or twice, for 10 minutes. Add broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Cover and cook until the turnips are tender, about10 to 12 minutes more. Meanwhile, toss the turnip greens (or spinach) in a medium bowl with carrot, scallion greens, vinegar, the remaining tablespoon oil and pinch of salt and pepper. Puree the soup in the pan, using an immersion blender or transfer to a regular blender and blend until smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Serve each portion of soup topped with a generous 1/4 cup of the salad. Visit Bodfish Bob on the internet at www.bobfishbob.com or write to him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.
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Saturday April 27th 10am - 2pm
Touch a fish, taste a fish, feed a fish! Kids, bring your parents to the Kern River Hatchery for a free, fun-filled day of fishing activities and fascinating facts about California native trout. Learn fishing basics, make a fish print, visit the Friends of the Hatchery Museum and try your hand at catching a trout.
■ River Maze
■ Feed the Fish
■ Trout Tasting
■ Casting & Rigging
■ Fish Printing
■ Knot Tying
■ Bean Bag Toss
■ Fish Cleaning
■ Small Fry Fishing
■ Fly Casting & Tying Demo
■ Aquarium Displays
All fishing gear is provided
■ Hatchery Displays ■ Dissection Demo ■ Trout Touch Pool ■ Face Painting
All activities are free!
A fun filled day of fishing activities!
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14415 Sierra Way, Kernville, Califoria 93238 One mile noerth of Sierra Gateway Market across from Camp Owen
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Catch 'em, Clean 'em, Cook 'em and Eat 'em at Annual Fish Festival Jana Leiran CDFW Hatchery Interpretive Services As the trout season opener approaches, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) invites all to Trout Fest. Trout Fest is a free community event that introduces families to the lowcost outdoor sport of trout fishing, as well as offering a view of California's unique hatchery system and the role of native trout in California's rich natural history. "Beginner, novice and experienced anglers alike will find that this activity-filled day features something for everyone," said CDFW Education and Outreach Director Kirsten Macintyre. "If you are looking to build your fishing skill set or find an enjoyable activity for the whole family, Trout Fest is a great place to start." In 2013, Trout Fest will be held at
the following locations: ■ Saturday, April 27 - Kern River Hatchery in Kernville (Kern County) ■ Saturday, May 11 - San Joaquin Hatchery in Friant (Fresno County) ■ Saturday, June 29 - Hot Creek Hatchery in Mammoth Lakes (Mono County) Hours for all events are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with parking, admission and activities at no cost to the public. CDFW staff and volunteers from local fishing groups will be on hand to teach attendees the basics of trout fishing, including how to rig a fishing pole, handle fish and clean and cook a fish. Pan-frying and grilling demonstrations will feature free recipes and samples. Fly-fishing groups will demonstrate the art of fly-tying, casting and catch and release techniques. Additional information can be found at dfg.ca.gov/Events/Trout_Fest/.
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■ Bean Bag Toss Kids learn hand eye coordination as they toss bean bags into the brightly colored trout and predator panels.
■ Knot Tying Your fishing line is only as strong as the knot you tie -- learn how to tie simple, basic knots.
■ Trout Touch Pool Learn the proper way to handle a trout and why their skin is so important to their health.
■ Casting Practice makes perfect! Learn proper casting techniques to get your line just where you want it to land. Kids can cast for Velcro, magnetic and rubber fish at one of many casting stations.
■ River Maze Kids can venture down the river maze as they follow the path of the trout to the spawning grounds. But beware - bears, raccoons and anglers might get in your way! ■ Dissection Demo The anatomy of a trout is really amazing. Understand how they breathe, hear and see. What makes them swim so fast? ■ Fly Casting Watch and learn the basics of the graceful art of fly fishing. It's all in the presentation of the fly. Learn to cast from the best.
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■ Fishing Pole Rigging Learn proper rigging of your fishing pole when fishing for trout in rivers, lakes and streams.
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Come to Trout Fest - It's free and fun with something for everyone - A handson, educational experience that introduces kids to the basics of trout fishing: from catching to cleaning to cooking. "Trout Fest is a great opportunity for novice anglers to hone their skills," said Marvin Waters, Kern River Hatchery manger. "The Kern River watershed has some wonderful angling opportunities." No need to bring any tackle, everything you need to have a good time is provided. Everyone is encourages to participate in the activities; however fishing is limited to kids 15 and under.
■ Small Fry Fishing Once you receive your free Jr. Fishing
■ Fly Tying Watch experienced fly tying experts from, Kern River Fly Fishers, Southern
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■ DFG Displays Learn about the workings of the Department of Fish and Wildlife's Statewide Hatchery Program; what they raise, where they stock and all the programs they support. ■ Friends of the Hatchery Stop by the FOH booth and pick up a tshirt or hat and find out how you can become a Friend of the Hatchery. Sierra Fly Fishers and Aguabonita Flyfishers as they twist up flies to tempt the wily trout. You will be amazed and inspired by their fly-tying talents. Try your hand at it too.
■ Trout Tasting "Delicious Fishes!" Learn to prepare simple foil wrapped trout recipes for the BBQ or campfire. Try a taste of the various recipes and pick up a free recipe booklet.
■ Fish Prints Try your hand at Gyotaku the ancient art of fish prints. Anglers of old made prints of their catch to record the size and type of fish.
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■ Fly Fishing Watch the experts and try your hand at catch and release fly fishing. ■ Trout Cleaning Perhaps the easiest of fish to clean, learn basic cleaning of your trout and watch fillet demonstrations.
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Fishing Derby Saturday June 1, 2013 ■ Trout Aquarium See the beauty and grace of a trout swimming through the water in the new 110 gallon aquarium. See if you can identify the various life stages and anatomy of a trout. ■ Fishing and Natural History Museum Visit the museum and learn what kind of wildlife, flora and fauna is in the Kern River Valley. See the antique tackle that anglers used of old. ■ Natural Resource Volunteer Program You can help protect your local wildlife by becoming a Natural Resource Volunteer for the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Check it out! Grandpa Steve from the Aguabonita Flyfishers as they twist up flies to tempt the wily trout. Try your hand at it too.
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With a little help from our friends Friends of the Hatchery was formed in 1995 by a small group of like-minded individuals and businesses dedicated to preventing the closure of the Kern River Hatchery. Today the FOH continues to support and promote the hatchery with its efforts to provide the best possible recreational fishery in the Kern River watershed. Members freely give their time and financial support to maintain the Hatchery grounds, staff the Fishing and Natural History Museum and host public awareness events at the Hatchery. Those events that the FOH hosts are: Trout Fest, Cartwright-Hays Day,
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■ Face Painting Get into the spirit of Trout Fest sport a flower, butterfly or trout on your face.
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Whiskey Flat Days, picnicking, clean facilities and ADA accessible. Guided group tours are available by contacting the Friends of the Hatchery for scheduling and more information. The museum is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Kern River Hatchery is open to the public seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free to both the hatchery and museum. On behalf of the many volunteers, we are proud to bring the fishing experience to the many children who visit from the local schools in Kern County. We have recently seen the group tours from the schools grow to more than 500. Come by and experience the hatchery and museum as well as feeding the fish.
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The California hatchery system Kern River Hatchery Kern River Hatchery was established in 1928 in response to angling pressure in the southern Sierra Nevada and Central Valley region. The hatchery raises and releases approximately 220,000 rainbow trout into the rivers, lakes, and streams of Tulare and Kern counties each year.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Hatchery System Kern River Hatchery is one of 21 hatchery facilities operated by the state. Hatcheries stock more than 11 million trout and 36 million salmon and steelhead in more than 90 locations annually. Various trout strains are stocked in high mountain lakes, lowelevation reservoirs, and in numerous lakes, rivers, and streams. Salmon and steelhead are released in rivers and direct tributaries to the Pacific Ocean, with the exception of Kokanee salmon, which are planted in inland reservoirs.
California Hatchery SystemSupported Trout Programs
■ Put and Take Program The Hatchery's Catchable Trout Program raises fish to an average weight of 1/2 pound or 10-12 inches in total length. Trout are stocked in waters that are heavily fished and provide easy access for anglers. Small roadside lakes and streams are often included in this stocking effort. These waters normally lack the natural production to support angler demand. ■ Put and Grow Program Department of Fish and Wildlife's Put and Grow Program raises trout and salmon from 3 to 6 inches in length to stock in watersheds that support growth and survival, but where spawning habitat may be inadequate or predation threatens their survival. These smaller fish are planted in native waters, aerial planted in high mountain lakes, and used for inland salmon stocking programs.
■ Wild and Heritage Trout Program The hatchery system supports the Heritage and Wild Trout Program statewide by remotely spawning and raising native strains. These strains include Eagle Lake, Lahontan Cutthroat, California Golden, and soon, the Kern River Rainbow trout. ■ Classroom Aquarium Education Program or CAEP CDFW hatcheries support the CAEP statewide education program by providing salmon, steelhead, and trout eggs to teachers and classrooms that raise and release the fish in designated waters. This program fosters awareness of the life stages and needs of salmonids among school-aged children and illustrates how our actions can affect aquatic ecosystems. ■ Fishing in the City Urban fishing is no urban myth with the Department's Fishing in the City Program. CDFW began this program in 1993 to promote fishing in Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Francisco metropolitan areas. Hatcheries stock trout and catfish prior to fishing clinics, and instruction is available for everyone, beginners and advanced alike. This program promotes fishing and outdoor activity as well as awareness of the effects of pollution on the aquatic environment. ■ Trout Fest The newest addition to hatchery-supported programs, Trout Fest is modeled after the long-running Kern River Hatchery Trout Fest in Kernville. Participants learn the basics of fishing and responsible angling at these funfilled events for all ages. Activities include trout tasting, fly tying and casting, and fishing for participants ages 15 and under.
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Life cycle in the hatchery
1. Spawning Process
4. Growing up
Hatchery staff extract eggs and milt by hand from the adults in the artificial spawning process.
Fingerlings and sub-catchable fish are fed in the raceways until they grow to a "catchable" size of ½ lb or larger In the raceways.
2. Egg Hatching Once fertilized, eggs are transferred to hatching jars for incubation in the Hatchery Building.
5. Loading For Release When ready, trout are pumped from the raceways into specialized hatchery trucks for transport.
■ Visit the website at: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/fish/Hatcheries/ to learn more about California State hatchery locations and their individual programs.
The Kern River rainbow trout
‘A Heritage and Wild Trout’ The hatchery is gearing up for the long-anticipated arrival of the Kern River rainbow trout. A native of the Kern River Basin, the Kern River rainbow trout is designated as a California Heritage Trout, meaning it has existed in California, more specifically the Kern River, since prehistoric times. Kern River rainbows are actually a golden trout and therefore a subspecies of the rainbow trout. The brilliant color of the rainbow trout is an evolutionary response to the environment. The color pattern allows these fish to blend with the col-
ored rock found in the river and streams on the Kern River drainage. When you are fishing, identify Kern River rainbow trout by looking for some of these characteristics: ■ A red stripe with faint parr marks along the lateral line ■ Orange tints along belly ■ Irregularly shaped spots profuse above and below lateral line; decreasing toward belly Creek-raised trout are typically smaller, but have a more brilliant color and markings, whereas lake or riverraised trout are typically larger but often have less colorful markings.
Trout Fest is sponsored by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Kern River Hatchery and funded by Sport Fish Restoration. This community event is also supported by: Friends of Kern Fish Hatchery, Aguabonita Flyfishers, Southern Sierra Fly Fishers and Kern River Fly Fishers.
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3. Egg and Alevin Care After the eggs hatch, the hatchlings (alevin) are cared for in shallow troughs. Within a month, the young fish (fry) grow 1" - 2" and begin to eat. They eat and grow for 2 to 3 months in the Hatchery Building.
6. Stocking Watersheds The fish weigh a ½ lb to 10 lbs when released (stocked). Fish are stocked with nets, released from trucks and even dropped from airplanes into local streams, rivers and lakes throughout the state.
■ For more information check out the website at: www.dfg.ca.gov/Events/Trout_Fest or contact us at troutfest@wildlife.ca.gov ■ Additional Trout Fest events: Saturday, May 11th at San Joaquin Hatchery in Fresno and Saturday, June 29th at Hot Creek Hatchery in Mammoth Lakes.
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President Obama’s budget Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist In the past few weeks I have been writing about how the cost of individual insurance will be going up, as much as 20 percent or more, for most middle class people. This past week, Thal our President has sent his 2014 fiscal budget to Congress with many recommendations and changes that will affect the Medicare program and those 54 million seniors and disabled persons who depend on it for their medical care. “Instead of making harmful cuts to Medicare... we need to look for savings throughout the health care system, including Medicare,” said Nancy LeaMond, AARP’s vice president. The proposal will ask Medicare beneficiaries to pay higher co-pays for outpatient services such as tests and office visits. Obama also proposes having cost-sharing on home health visits, beginning in 2017, charging $100 for five or more home care visits if you had not previously been hospitalized. Currently, home care has no co-pay structure. New Medicare beneficiaries would have an additional $25 added to their premium, and an additional $25 added in 2019 and 2021 adding up to $75 in additional costs. Also, beginning in 2017, he proposes a 15 percent surcharge on anybody who has a “first dollar” Medicare Supplement plan (like a Plan F). The White House is
under a misconception that people who have no “skin in the game” with these plans, go to the doctor more often and over-utilize the system. Most people on Medicare pay 25 percent of the cost of the Part B program, $104.90. Currently, people with higher incomes (individuals earning more than $85,000 and couples $170,000) pay higher Medicare Part B premiums beginning at 35 to 80 percent. The budget proposal calls for increasing t the costs to higher wage earners to 40 to 90 percent. I get calls each week from Courier readers worried about the cost of health insurance. People are nervous about the affordability of health insurance in the future. The good news is, we still have the ability to choose our legislators. At the polls, vote for those whose vision of tomorrow is closest to yours. The power of the pen still means something in Washington and Sacramento. Write to your representatives and let your thoughts and concerns be known. Inaction is interpreted as approval. NEWS FLASH: I have been invited to speak at the National Association of Health Underwriters Convention in Atlanta in June. There will be thousands of health insurance agents in attendance, and I’m certain current legislation will be the primary topic of discussion. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) and other states. Harry is on the National Assoc. of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-3762100, e-mail harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at harrythal.com.
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Natural Resource Volunteer Program expands The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced the expansion of the Natural Resource Volunteer Program to the Central Valley and invites interested individuals to learn more about the program at the Kern Hatchery Trout Fest in Kernville on Saturday, April 27. The NRVP will train volunteers to assist CDFW by providing enhanced public service to the community while offering opportunities for citizens to make a definitive contribution toward protecting California’s wildlife resources. The pilot program, started in San Diego, was a hit with the public and has since expanded to Los Alamitos, Ontario, Redding and Rancho Cordova. The first volunteer group will start work with the CDFW Central Region office in Fresno, and expand to Bakersfield and Bishop. For more information, visit us at the information booth at Trout Fest or check out the website at dfg.ca.gov/volunteer/nrvp/.
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 held on four consecutive Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at 2731 Nugget Ave. in Lake Isabella. RSVP by April 29 at 760-379-3412, extension 1013. You do not have to be a client of CCS or any other mental health provider to participate.
Food Pantry fundraiser The Food Pantry has started a new fund raiser to help purchase needed food. It’s about time for planting gardens and flower beds, so the Food Pantry will be selling plants of all kinds to raise the needed funds. Donations of plants would be appreciated. Bring the plants to 4621 Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. For more information, contact Phyllis Brewer at 760-379-4825 or email phyllisbrewer@msn.com.
Tubatulabal Tribe The Tubatulabal Tribe would like to invite the public to come and learn how to make baskets, gourds and jewelry every Friday from 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 held at 12600 Mountain Mesa Roada. Call Louise Akers 760-379-4590 if you have any questions.
Thank You
The Board of Kern River Valley Revitalization wishes to thank the following people, businesses & organizations who helped put on the 5th Annual Living Green KRV Festival held April 13 through 22, 2013. We also thank all the Raffle ticket purchasers who helped fund the festival. If we have forgotten anyone in the list below, we'll correct that on our website LivingGreenKRV.org/thanks. VOLUNTEERS: (The more than 45, including band members) Jenny Hanley, and Richard Rowe, 2013 co-chairs, Anna Leon, Another Roadside Attraction, Carl Oliver, Charlie Busch, Chuck Wild, Cynthia Allred, Darl Snyder, David Redman, Elaine Forge, Elderberry Jam (music), Eleanore Fahey, Greenthumb, Heather Berry, Jake Rudnick, Jeff "Lapdawg" Taylor, John Hanley, Kate DeVries, Larry Holochwost, Melissa Kelley, Michelle Maring, Mike Lane, Nancy Shebesta, Olivares Family, Patrick Fitzgerald, Paul Vander Werf, Ron Gillentine, Scott Costa, Scotty Strathmann, Sharon Bonorden, Shirley Real, Smitty Glass, Steve Anderson, Tami Barkley of Arrow T Ranch, Terri Gallion, The BillHillyz (Jerry & Jeannie Clearwater along with Mike Woodard), Valerie Cassity (among others) ORGANIZATIONS: (34) Alzheimer's Disease Association of Kern County, 1st Baptist Church of Kernville, Chatterbox Café & Bake Shoppe, Clinical Sierra Vista, Flanders Green Products, Havilah Centennial Group, Jim's Collectibles, Kern County Parks Department, Kern River Brewing Company, Kern River Paiute Council & Nuui Cunni Native American Intertribal Cultural Center, Kern River Valley Art Association, Kern River Valley Astronomy Club, Kern River Valley Elks Lodge, Kern River Valley Garden Group, Kern River Valley Revitalization, Kern Valley 4H Poultry Project, Kern Valley Growers Association, Kern Valley High School (Principal John Meyers), Kernville Chamber of Commerce, Kernville Elementary School, KRV Branches of the Kern County Library, KV Solar, La Chèvre Doux,
Lakeshore Farmers Market, Lakeshore Lodge & Barewood Inn, Melaleuca, Inc., Owens Valley CDC, R.E.V.A. Inc. (Responsible Ethical Volunteers for Animals), Rotary Club of Kern River Valley, Run 4 A Way, Sienna Wellness, Silver City Ghost Town (among others). DONORS: (More than 75) Amerigas Propane, Andrea Babb & Andrea's Collectibles, Anna & Romeo Schiavi of That's Italian Restaurant, Archie's Hardware, Arthur & Sidney R. Barnes Foundation, Barbara Likens, Barbara Lyn Hinkey, Barnes Bargains, Beyond Juice, Big Blue Bear, Bruce & Christine Vegter, Burger King Lake Isabella, Carla Thorn, Charlie Busch & Trish Lutz of Kern River Radio, Charlie's Market, Chatterbox Café & Bake Shoppe, Cheryl's Dinner, Chuck Wild, Country Living Feed & Supply, Cracked Egg Restaurant, D Harrison Home, Garden & Gift Gallery, Dan & Cheryl Wright, David Dills, Diane Koditek, El Jacalito Mexican Restaurant, El Portal Mexican Restaurant, Elaine Forge & Bill Stacy, Ernie & Vera Anderson, Gary Charlon & State Farm Insurance, Gary Geivet, General Plumbing, Gloria Wellman, Jeanette Rogers-Erickson, Jenny & John Hanley, Jim Warner & Kernville TV, JoAnne & Erie Johnson, Joe Chesney & Eagle Rafting, Joe Ciriello & Golden State Surplus, Kathleen Creighton Fuchs, Ken & Cindy Hoffman, Kern River Brewing Company, Kern River Courier, Kern River Paiute Council, Kern River Valley Elks Lodge, Kern Valley Sun, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, KRV Chamber of Commerce, Lakeshore Lodge & Barewood Inn, Lok's Garden Chinese Restaurant, Los Palomo's Restaurant, Merry Shaimes, Mountain River Adventures, My Place Restaurant, My Sewing Room, Petal Pusher Plus, Pizza Barn, Pizza Factory, Primo's Fast Trip, Red's Marina, Richard Rowe, Riverkern General Store, Robert Rusby, Rotary Club of Kern River Valley, Sequoia ForestKeeper, Sienna Wellness Institute (Doctors Holly Spohn-Gross & Bob Gross), Sierra Gateway Market & Sporting Goods, Silver City Ghost Town, Skip Knotts, SoCal Rafting, Son-Rise Espresso, Stadium Legends, Sue Wiruth & The Kern Lodge, Susan Barr, Terri Gallion, The Drug Store in Kernville, The Furniture Store, The Reel Cinema, Thomas Refuse, Transcend Automotive, True Value Isabella, Wendy & Mike Crockett of The Cyclesmiths, Whitewater Voyages.
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SPORTS QUIZ By Chris Richcreek
1. Name the last Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher before A.J. Burnett in 2012 to win at least eight consecutive decisions. 2. Who was the last starting pitcher, before Detroit’s Justin Verlander, to win the Cy Young Award and the MVP Award in the same season? 3. In the 2012 season, Southern Cal’s Marqise Lee set a Pac-12 single-season record with 118 receptions. Who had held the mark? 4. In 2012, center Andrew Bynum became the fifth Laker to have 30 or more rebounds in a game. Name three of the first four to do it. 5. Anaheim rookie Viktor Fasth, in 2013, became the third goalie in NHL history to win his first eight games. Name either of the first two to do it. Answers:
1. Dock Ellis, in 1974. 2. Boston's Roger Clemens, in 1986. 3.Teammate Robert Woods had 111 receptions in 2011. 4. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain and George Mikan. 5. Ottawa's Ray Emery (2003-05) and Philadelphia's Bob Froese (1982-83).
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 12-2250 APN: 358-021-03 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11-10-2010. 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, 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
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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 12-2250. 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 04-19-2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: VALLEYWIDE SERVICE AND REPAIR (2013 - B2311) Street address of principal place of business: 4306 Wible Road, #B, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 42197, Bakersfield, CA 93384. REGISTRANTS: Tim Hernandez, 2724 Terry Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304 and Kimberlee Hernandez, 2724 Terry Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304, A Married Couple. 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: Tim Hernandez. This statement filed on
04/11/2013. Expires 04/11/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 19, 26, May 3 and 10, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: FDB'S GUEST GUIDES (2013 - B2360) Street address of principal place of business: 8712 Jawbone Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: 8712 Jawbone Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: Donna L. Bundy, 8712 Jawbone Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 and Fred W. Bundy, 8712 Jawbone Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Married Couple. Date the business commenced: 02/19/2005. 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: Donna L. Bundy. This statement filed on 04/12/2013. Expires 04/12/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 26, May 3, 10 and 17, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: VEHICLE TITLE PROCESSIG AGENTS (2013 - B2048) Street address of principal place of business: 5213 Cheyenne Court, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address of business: 5213 Cheyenne Court, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANTS: Walter Urfer, 5213 Cheyenne Court, Weldon, CA
93283 and Claudia Urfer, 5213 Cheyenne Court, Weldon, CA 93283. Husband and Wife. 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: Claudia Urfer. This statement filed on 04/01/2013. Expires 04/01/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 26, May 3, 10 and 17, 2013.
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Festival, Continued from page 1 ■ Have a picnic lunch from Noon to 1 p.m. Sit in the shade and enjoy the Preserve and music. Bring a picnic lunch and listen to live music by "Out of the Blue", a great local acoustic bluegrass band. ■ At 1:30 p.m. the Habitat Restoration Walk will start. Visit the newest restoration site on the Alexander Ranch where
www.kernrivercourier.com April 26, 2013 volunteers are helping to plant native floodplain vegetation to benefit wildlife. Carpool from HQ to Fay Ranch Road. It finishes up at 3 p.m. All events are at Kern River Preserve HQ, 18747 Hwy 178, Weldon. For directions and general information on Audubon's Kern River Preserve please visit the webpage at kern.audubon.org, e-mail swieser@audubon.org or call 760378-2531 or 760-378-2264.
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Paddle on Nick Wilkening concentrates as he competes in the TJ slalom race during the annual Kern River Festival in Riverside Park. Dan Ocampo Special to the Courier
2013 fire season announced Michael Batelaan Courier Just in The Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, Tule River Reservation Fire Department and Kern County Fire Department will announce an "Interagency Declaration for the 2013 Wildland Fire Season" at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 29. Fire officials, representing all agencies, will make the announcement at the press conference to be held at Olive Drive Fire Training Facility, located at 5642 Victor Street, Bakersfield, CA. The declaration will cover all lands within the following jurisdictions: Forest lands managed by the Sequoia National Forest located in Fresno, Tulare and Kern counties and will include the Giant Sequoia National Monument; Public lands managed by the BLM Bakersfield Field Office throughout Tulare, Fresno, Kings, Kern, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties; public and private land under the direct protection of the Kern County Fire
Department; and land within the boundaries of the Tule River Indian Reservation located in Tulare County. Fire season officially begins when seasonal firefighting equipment and personnel are in place, prepared, and ready to respond. Homeowners living in the Wildland Urban Interface are reminded to complete their defensible space by clearing hazardous dry vegetation away from their homes, outbuildings and property. State law requires property owners to clear a minimum of 100 feet from any structure. Property clearance for fuels reduction work must be completed by June 15. If you plan on visiting the Sequoia National Forest or BLM lands, visitors must have a California campfire permit in their possession for the use of wood fires, charcoal barbecues, and portable gas stoves using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel. These permits are free and can be obtained from any Forest Service, BLM or California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection office.
Derby, Continued from page 1 Derby committee has unanimously decided that in the interest of fairness and because of the fact that we want to give the money away for these fish, if anyone who is registered in the 2013 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby should catch any of the nine trout originally valued at $10,000, those nine are worth $1,000 to the angler. Should a registered
fisherman catch the $20,000 trout, it will now be valued at $10,000!" According to Derby officials, this bounty will be offered from April 23 and will expire on Labor Day, September 2. The following chart shows the tag numbers of the eligible trout, their worth and those who sponsor them. Please read it carefully, and good luck!