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weekend weather Friday high 59° Sunny Friday low 33° Mostly clear Saturday high 59° Sunny Saturday low 33° Mostly clear Sunday high 55° Sunny Sunday low 30° Mostly clear National Weather Service
This year the Whiskey Flat Encampment is a “10.” It’s hard to believe this year is the 10th anniversary of the Lone Star Productions’ Whiskey Flat Encampment. Every year the Encampment has grown and last year, it was estimated that on Saturday, there were more than 5,000 visitors treated to an absolutely period correct experience by more than 100 reenactors. “This year’s camp promises a very unique, historically accurate experience for the whole family,”
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A wild west weekend of bribin’, bouncin’, dancin’, jumpin’, rockin’, melodrama, carnival ridin’, shoppin’, cookin’, eatin’, gun fightin’ and buckin’ good times Michael Batelaan Courier Top Story There is so much to do and see during Whiskey Flat Days Weekend. Beginning as a celebration of the 1860-64 Gold Rush, using Kernville’s original name, “Whiskey Flat,” the President’s Day weekend event has become an annual tradition for many and a new
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discovery for others. In 1957, the Kernville Business Association (precursor to the Kernville Chamber of Commerce) began Whiskey Flat Days, held on Presidents Day Weekend every February. This is the 56th annual Whiskey Flat Days and the theme is “Music on Movie Street.” This winning theme entry was submitted by Lucian
Whitman with Jeanette Rogers-Erickson creating the event’s artistic design. Some history that goes along with this theme since there was an actual “Movie Street” in Old Kernville, where many old westerns were filmed. Take a step back in time and celebrate life in the 1800’s. This old fashioned, western-style festival includes a parade, gun-
Businesses find gold in the Kern Valley As Jeff grew his passion of chasing that golden precious metal grew too, from dry-washing in the desert to dredging the Yuba and other Rivers. Jeff and Vickie have experienced over 20 years of mining in California together. Gold prospecting is not just a thing of the past, but can bring riches in gold to the serious and be rich in fun for the hobbyist prospector. The Mine Shaft is a unique and interesting gold mining store loaded with equipment to suit your needs from gold pans, metal detectors, dredges and more. "We have all the necessary tools and equipment for today's gold prospector" said Fish. Fish hopes you will
Michael Batelaan Courier Extra Like the early prospectors, young entrepreneurs settled in the Kern River Valley and discovered their own mother lode. Pair find gold in Bodfish The valley's newest of gold seekers find their place or one could say placer as in Placer gold with the 2008 opening of The Mine Shaft in Bodfish, on Lake Isabella Blvd. The golden-journey to the Kern Valley for Mine Shaft owners Jeff and Vickie Fish stems from Jeff's early childhood helping his dad pan concentrates on the Yuba River in Downville, California. people
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come in to experience The Mine Shaft and meet the family; they would love to meet you and share what they know about gold prospecting. The Mine Shaft offers private and family hands on instruction in panning, dredging and metal detecting. Lessons include all equipment. Best of all you get to keep the gold and treas-
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ures you find. In the cold winter months, Fish runs The Firewood Guy, and keeps the home fires burning selling firewood. Gold by the glass Kern River Brewing is Kernville's first and valley’s only brewpub. KRBC is much more than just a restaurant and bar;
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fighters, carnival, music, vendors and a Whiskey Flat Encampment. ■ Information Pick-up a Whiskey Flat Claim Jumper for a full schedule of events, map and guide to these parts, including locations and times, where to go and
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Whiskey Flat melodrama kern river smells a rat water data: Michael Batelaan Courier Extra Looking for a little more drama in your life? “The Ratcatcher’s Daughter,” is this year’s Whiskey Flat melodrama. It takes place both Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. Sierra Performing Arts invites you to this spirited production. Cheer on our hero, Jack Sunshine, as he battles against the lure of evil Demon Rum to win
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Whiskey Flat Mayor events Be sure to support your favorite mayoral canidate this weekend at Whiskey Flat!
Regular activities Fridays
■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, Lake Isabella. 760-4172272. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and Hot Rods, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant, 16575 Hwy 178, Weldon. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd., Kernville 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701
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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. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7 p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 or Geraldine, 559-359-8953. ■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.
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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. ■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206. ■ 2 - 3 p.m., Hospice Grief Support Group, 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760379-7312. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 760-379-3394. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 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. 760-379-7318 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
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■ 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
Sharp Shootin’ Jami aka: Jami Ward Kernville Saloon February 15 Horse races.
TeeTotalin’ Tony aka:Tony Julio You can find T Totalin’ Tony at the Kernville Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District. Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-1830. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112
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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-3799921. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville United Methodist , room 4 760-379-2556. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236. ■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394. ■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-379-4336. ■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon Methodist Church. 760-267-4693. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Room, Lake Isabella. 760-3795086. ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-3797312. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 a.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312
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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake Isabella Library. 760-379-2303. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673.. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.
Bingo Guide
■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa ■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check meeting times and location .
Saloon Fridays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. where the band Whitelightning Rockincountry has adopted Tony as their Whiskey Flat Mayor candidate.
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Tri Tip sandwiches February 15 through 18 On Friday, Feb. 15 at 9 a.m., the Kern River Valley Elks and Ladies of the Elks tri tip barbecue sandwiches go on sale, continuing through Monday, Feb. 18. Included in the price is a small bag of chips. A can of soda pop or bottle of water can be purchased for an additional $1. The booth is at the north end of Circle Park in Kernville. Proceeds (after expenses) go to support the Elks’ charities, which include scholarships, youth activities and Veterans’ needs in VA hospitals. Whiskey Flat melodrama February 15 and 16 Performances of “The Ratcatcher’s Daughter” or “Kern Valley Daze,” will be on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 15 and 16, at 7 p.m., in the Kernville School auditorium. Admission will be $7 for adults and $5 for children up to age 12. Refreshments will be available during intermission. For additional information call Kathleen CreightonFuchs at 864-353-9836. Nuui Cunni Farmers Market February 16 The Kern River Paiute Council invites you to visit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16 for your produce needs. Local honey, fresh eggs, healing native plant salves and teas, plus locally grown produce are available for sale. They are now accepting WIC. The market is located at 2600 Highway 155 between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area. For more information contact the Cultural Center 760-549-0800. Lakeshore Farmers Market ran off! February 16 The Kern Valley Growers Association is closing the Saturday market in Wofford Heights this week and is moving to Whiskey Flat! On February 15, 16, and 17, market vendors will be to the left of Cheryl’s Diner, so come by and visit. Kernville Baking Company’s baked goods; Never B Done jams, salsas, biscotti and more; SB Produce with local honey, beeswax candles, seeds and herbs; and from Mother Earth’s - crystals, minerals, fossils, and jewelry. Vendor information and gardening help will be available. For information call David Dills 760-812-7833. Walker House tour February 19 Ardis and Gayle Walker were passionate advocates of the wilderness, of local lore and Western history. Meet at the Walker House Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. and explore with the Kern River Valley Historical Society. Lunch is $7. Call Charles Topping, 760-3761907 to let him know you are coming and to get directions to the house. Toddler story time February 21 The Kern River Valley branch library will have Toddler story time the first and third Thursdays of each month at 11:15 a.m. The branch is at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Call 760-549-2083 for information. Fire Safe Council Meeting February 21 On Thursday, Feb. 21, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. the Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council meets in the Supervisor’s conference room, at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Minutes of meeting will be posted to www.krvfiresafecouncil.org. The Republican Assembly February 21 The Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley meets on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 4:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Lake Isabella. The guest speaker will be Onyx resident, Patricia Connell, Kern River Valley represen-
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RAW needs public’s help RAW Residents Against Water rates RAW (Residents Against Water rates) is working hard to keep your Cal Water rates from increasing by 42 percent over the next three years, but the clock is ticking. The California Water Service Company hearing date before the California Public Utilities Commission in San Francisco is set for June 4 through June 18. Without public opposition to the Cal Water rate increases, Kern River Valley water rates could increase. RAW has already requested to speak at the next public participation hearing before the administrative law judge through the public advisor’s office. A CPUC court reporter will record comments for the official record. This public participation hearing is RAW’s next best chance to get the RAW’s petition signatures into the hands of the administrative law judge to go into the public record prior to the Cal Water rate increase hearing. Time is short and we need the public’s help now! RAW hopes to present the administrative law judge with RAW petition signatures from the entire Kern River Valley community, not just Cal Water customer signatures only. The petition can be signed by all Kern River Valley residents. Simply answer the box that asks whether you are a Cal Water cus-
tomer, yes or no. It’s that simple! Higher water rates affect all of us in one way or another. We are a rural community of residents and businesses. If we stand together as one community, realizing what affects some of us affects all us, everybody wins! The more petition signatures RAW presents to the administrative law judge, the better chance RAW has to win the battle over Cal Water rate increases for the Kern River Valley. Not watering landscaping and trees because the water is too costly, neighbors moving away because they cannot afford the water bills, rental properties becoming vacant leading to theft and vagrancy, property values going down due to surrounding vacant properties, and real estate not selling because the water is simply too high, are just some examples of how high Cal Water rates affect us all. RAW simply cannot succeed without the Valley’s cooperation. If we lose, you lose. There’s power in numbers as everyone knows.Will you be one of those who are counted in the petition numbers? Petitions are available to sign now at local businesses throuthout the Valley. In addition to signing the RAW petition, it would help us if you write letters regarding how these higher water rates are affecting your home, family and business. Send them to RAW c/o Darlene Studdard, P. O. Box 3701, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 or email rawkrv@gmail.com. RAW will get these letters into the hands of the administrative law judge and into the public records along with the RAW petitions.
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Last week I rode on a radio-controlled airplane and wasn’t even scared. At Christmas, I sat under the Hi, my name is Christmas tree with all the presFlat Stanley. ents. I got a little crumpled I was born in because someone sat on me and 1964, but I didn’t mushed me pretty bad. But I was become famous found in time and Mrs. until 1995, when Middleworth took her iron, set on a teacher in a medium heat, and pressed me London, Ontario, back flat. I still look pretty good Canada used me but I do have a few creases as a lesson in Middleworth around my tummy and neck. But communication I’m OK. by having stuI will stay with the Middledents clone me and then write worths a little longer and then I letters to each other describing will return where their home to my Flat Stanley I got a little crumpled creator, had been and because someone sat on me and Charlotte (a litwhat he did. mushed me pretty bad. tle girl in I am about 10 inches tall - Middleworth Colorado), with my story and and made of pictures. paper. I am Recently, well dressed when I Google’d the browser in and friends take me to all kinds of Rod’s computer, I found out that places and then write about my in 2005, 6,800 school classes in 48 visit and take pictures. countries all took part in adopting And believe you me, my clones my clones and later each shared a and I have been to a lot of places story of their adventures. and we’ve seen lots of stuff. Now It has all been very exciting. In I am visiting with the Middlefact, one of my Flat Stanley worths and they have taken me clones, on Feb 26, 2009, was lots of places and to prove where aboard U.S. Airways Flight 1549 I was, they have kept a diary and which landed with no loss of life snapped pictures of me at those on the Hudson River in New York. places. Luckily, Stanley was carried For instance, I was sitting in ashore in a briefcase and didn’t the snow two weeks ago and even get wet. So if someone asks then rode in Rod’s boat and later you to temporarily adopt a Flat I visited his workshop. Stanley and share some time with They have taken me to the him, I urge you to do it, you’ll see store and I even got to help Mrs. everything in a different light! Middleworth shop for groceries.
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Where did that come from? Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville And Jesus said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.” - Matthew 16:17
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When Jesus sat Duitsman with His disciples in the region of Caesarea Philippi and asked the question: “Who do men say that I am?” He was looking for much more than information and consensus. What the Lord was after was a searching of heart among those closest to Him as to what had become real and life to them over the period of time they had been together. The Savior Himself was quite comfortable in gaining His personal perspective from the Father’s heart, and in searching for an answer to His question, was desirous of His disciples coming to a place of faith that could stand independent of what others would say. The remarkable response of Peter: “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the Living God,” was just such a confession and elicited the above response from Jesus regarding the origins of such a confession. When truth is uncovered, the agreement of soul goes far deeper than a mere affirmation of the evidence seen to be so, but finds its foundation in the bedrock of
principles upon which all reality stands. That others thought Jesus to be a prophet of old brought back to life, or perhaps a reincarnate John the Baptist did not change the truth that indeed he was “the Christ, the Son of the Living God.” This truth needs no consensus, and stands ready to save all who embrace this truth in faith. Of course truth is narrow in its application - it must forever be so. Mathematical applications are intended to be narrow, and safe arrival to a tiny island in the Pacific via aircraft depends on the narrowest of mathematical ciphers. While we would not find fault in such safeguards that land us safely where we desire to be, we wrestle mightily with truths placed lovingly by our Heavenly Father that are intended to safely guide us to places like faith, hope and love. The beauty here is the fountainhead of such freeing truth being in the heart of the Father, and revealed to us by His Holy Spirit. Peter’s confession was a revelation of the Holy Spirit, and came about as Peter spent time in the presence of Jesus. Similarly, you and I are invited to spend time with Jesus (in the Word, in times of prayer, and in communion with other believers doing the same), and similarly we can expect to have ongoing moments of Holy Spirit revelation of who Jesus is and how His life impacts our own. While majority consensus may never be achieved where faith in Jesus Christ is concerned, such faith remains ever and always the freeing principle not only for you and I, but any and all who believe. Let Heaven’s consensus forever be our desire!
Valley places of worship Kernville Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville. Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Services 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Worship Celebration, Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church Services held at Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday Service 11 a.m.
Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights. Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights. Services: Sun. 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights. Sun. 10:30 a.m.
Lake Isabella Enforum the Church 3615 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-812-7020 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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Deep water fishing Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist I know a lot of you who fish the lake, don't spend much time fishing the coldest months. That is understandable. For the most part it's uncomfortable. The wind blows Mencarini cold, and the fish are in deep water, which eliminates shoreline catching. There is a silver lining. The trout bite usually is very good during these months. The Department of Fish and Wildlife stocks the lake with about 5,000 pounds of trout periodically. Without knowing the exact date of the last stocking, my best guess it was sometime this month. The reason I bring this to your attention is the trout bite is excellent these days. The best spots I could recommend are the main boat launch to the main dam, the point behind the Indian Center (go thru Lake Patrol parking lot) the west side of
Engineer's Point (boat launch side) or the point at French Gulch Marina. Those fishing these spots are mostly catching their limits. Crawlers and Power Bait with a garlic scent work well. I wish I could say the same for the crappie, but they have been on a different program of late. I am sure it has to do with the shad and where they are located. This time of year and with the lake water level extremely low, the shad are in the main channel, where the water tends to be the deepest. There are a couple of things about deep water, I consider good information. Fish, especially schools of them require lots of oxygen and food, and deep water provides this for them. With the lake level like it is, it concentrates the fish and eliminates a lot of surface area. Also when catching fish in deep water one must consider the pressure change the fish experience when being reeled in. Unless you are familiar with deflating an air bladder on a fish, your best bet is to keep the fish. If their eyes are bulging, or you can see the air bladder in their throat, releasing is not the best option. Most likely they will die.
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Volunteer Senior Outreach Program The public is invited to a forum to learn more about the Volunteer Senior Outreach Program, a program serving the senior citizens of the Kern River Valley community, on Tuesday, March 19 at 10 a.m. in the Community Club House at the Lake Isabella Senior Apartments, 2701 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella. The VSOP was developed at the community’s request and is funded by the Mental Health Services Act. It is sponsored by partners, Kern County Mental Health, Kern County Aging and Adult Services and College Community Services, Inc. For additional information, contact Cindy Brown, program coordinator, at 760-379-3412
Cemetery solar project The Kern River Valley Cemetery District is very close to bringing alternative energy into place. The District is accepting bids for the solar project during the month of February. They will also be accepting tax deductible donations to help pay for the solar system. The installation target date is March of this year when the electric bills increase due to running the cemetery’s water delivery system. The monies saved due to the installation of a solar system will allow the District to redirect the monies spent on electric bills to operation expenses and beautification of the cemetery. For information call the cemetery office at 760-376-2189. The Trustees and management of the District are thankful for all your support.
Income Tax services AARP, in conjunction with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board, are offering free tax service and e-filing by certified tax counselors beginning Monday, Feb. 4, at the Kern Valley Library in Lake Isabella on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call Judy Rowley at 760-793-0405.
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Sheriff/CHP Substation 7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Business calls only, 760-549-2100
Kern County Fire Stations Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville Business calls only, 760-376-2219 Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Business calls only, 760-379-2626 Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon Business calls only, 760-378-3055
Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Department McCray & Laurel Mountain Mesa 760-379-2681
Recreation information U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646 Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.
General infomation Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella (across from Senior Center) Local: 760-379-5236 Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629 Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE
Kern County Parks and Recreation Department has announced that Kern County annual “All Lakes” and “Lake Isabella only” boat permits are now available for sale online at kerncountyparks.org/reservations/ pass_sales.asp. To place your boat permit order by way of phone, or for additional information, contact the Kern County Parks and Recreation Department at 661868-7000 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
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Continued from page 2 tative for 1st District Supervisor, Mick Gleason. For additional information, call Andrea Talbot at 760-376-1462 or email andinbob@mchsi.com. Congressman McCarthy office hours February 21 On Thursday, Feb. 21, a field representative for Congressman Kevin McCarthy will hold office hours in Lake Isabella at the Kern County Administration building, 7505 Lake Isabella Blvd. from1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. For information, call Vince Fong, 661-327-3611. 15th annual Heart Walk February 23 The 15th annual Jeanette Rogers-Erickson Heart Walk 2012 will be at the Kern Valley High School track on Saturday, Feb. 23. Registration is 7 to 8:30 a.m. and the walk is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. A $50 entry fee for the team of four walkers and a manager includes lunch. Additional lunches are $5. All donation money will be shared between the Hospital Foundation and the charity of your choice. For information call Anna Leon 760379-5257, ext. 24 or cell 661-978-8712. Americanism/Scholarship Luncheon February 23 On Saturday, Feb. 23, the Ladies of the Elks will host a luncheon benefiting Elks scholarships. The money raised at the Fiesta Luncheon will allow the Elks Lodge to award a scholarship to a 2013 graduate of Kern Valley High School. The ladies are serving tostadas. The program will consist of an awards ceremony for the local winners of the Americanism Essay Contest. And our local scholarship winner will be introduced. Bike Park improvement day February 23 Come help build jumps all day at the Kernville Bike Park. Lots of help is needed removing rocks and shaping the jumps and riders to test flow. If anyone has experience with jumps and berms, your help is needed.
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Come with bikes, shovels and McLeods. The Kernville Bike Park is a community park open to public and owned by the Kernville Chamber of Commerce. Its 100 percent built with the help of volunteers and donations. Habitat restoration workdays February 23 Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff and volunteers for a Habitat Restoration workday on Saturday, Feb. 23. This week is site preparation and planting. Volunteers of all levels of ability are welcome. Bring food and water, gloves; wear long sleeves and pants, work shoes or boots. The preserve will supply the tools. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Alexander Restoration Site on Fay Ranch Road, 1/3 mile north of Highway 178 in Weldon. Contact the Kern River Preserve land steward, Sean Rowe 760-378-2531 or email srowe@audubon.org to RSVP. Historical Society February 26 The Kern River Valley Historical Society general meeting at the Lake Isabella Senior Center is Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. Featured is Marlynn Verdugo who will give the inside story of the Lifeline program that has saved so many lives. Commodities distribution February 26 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday , Feb. 26 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mountain Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m. ECHO blood drive February 26 Kern Valley High School’s ECHO Health Academy is hosting the Houchin Blood Bank drive on Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The blood mobile will be outside of the Fine Arts Building. All community members are welcome to stop by to donate blood. You must be 16 or older and must weigh at least 110 pounds to participate. Valid I.D. is also required. For questions call Vickie Stacy at 760-379-2611.
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A whimpering end By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” (PG-13) — The saga comes to a whimpering end with this final installment of the Twilight series. Bella (Kristen Stewart) starts her new life as a vampire -- redeyed and somehow pastier than before. Her half-vampire baby is growing up alarmingly fast. The Volturi -- the vampire elite -- have decreed that the super-child must be destroyed, because nothing is more dangerous than an immortal child. Naturally, this all builds to the final showdown between goofy-looking villains and one-dimensional side characters. If you’re not already indoctrinated into the Twilight Club, there’s no point in diving in now. Even the climactic battle falls limp. The romance has lost what little pulse it had. “The Master” (R) — After serving in the Navy in World War II, Freddie Quell (Joaquin Phoenix) is filled with mental anguish. Quell crashes a party on a boat owned by Lancaster Dodd (Phillip Seymour Hoffman) -- a charismatic intellectual who believes he’s discovered the scientific formula for happiness and enlightenment. Dodd sees Quell as a man who has become a beast and lost his way. As Dodd tries to save Quell, we see a more sinister side to his way of thinking. This dense psycho-drama is propped up by the powerful per-
formance of the two leads. Hoffman is both caring and selfish -- a man who thinks he can be man’s savior. It’s not a rental for a quiet evening of entertainment, but Joaquin Phoenix it’s as engaging in “The Master” and intense as it is heavy and smart. “Chasing Mavericks” (PG) — Based on a true story, this movie follows Jay Moriarty as he navigates teenhood in California and chases his dream of surfing the wildest waves in the ocean. Mavericks are enormous rogue waves that develop off the coast of Santa Cruz, and Moriarty wants to ride them. Seeing that they’re all deadly and powerful forces of nature, the teen wisely enlists the help of veteran surfer and next-door neighbor, Frosty Hesson (Gerard Butler). It’s a happy movie, if a tad forgettable. TV RELEASES--”Law & Order: The 12th Year” “The Client List: The Complete 1st Season:” “Rocko’s Modern Life: The Complete Series” “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Season 2, Vol. 1” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rise of the Turtles” © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Bodfish Bob’s Bacon Ranch Potatoes
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6 cups mashed potatoes 1 cup (8 oz.) 4 percent cottage cheese 1/2 cup milk 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 T ranch salad dressing mix 1 lb. sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 25 crackers) 1/4 cup butter, melted
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(Students must be accompanied by a parent) Dam Dancers Square Dance Club of Lake Isabella will be starting a new class...
March 5th 7:00 to 9:00pm Every Tuesday Evening • Senior Center • Lake Isabella
First three classes are FREE! Come & join in on the fun and fellowship of square dancing. Professional teacher (caller) Jay Henderson. Street clothes worn at class.
Call Jeanne 760-376-6122 or Bill 760-379-4526
Bodfish Bob’s Bacon Chive Potato Salad 2 1/2 pounds small red potatoes 1/2 cup real bacon bits 1/4 cup minced chives 3/4 cup mayonnaise 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Cut into wedges. Place in a serving bowl. Add bacon and chives. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Spoon over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, cottage cheese, milk, onion and dressing mix. Spread in a greased three-quart baking dish. Top with bacon and cheese. Combine cracker crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Bodfish Bob’s Spiced Bacon Twists 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg dash cayenne pepper 10 center-cut bacon strips Combine the first five ingredients; rub over bacon on both sides. Twist bacon; place on a rack in a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until firm; bake longer if desired. Visit Bodfish Bob on the internet at www.bodfishbob.com or write to him at bodfishbob @hotmail.com.
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Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist I finally got around to schedule and have an eye exam this past week. It had been almost three years, and once again, my prescription has changed. As I get older, my near-sightedness is improving. Thal I actually need less correction, but new glasses were in order. As I could no longer see through all the scratches, I looked forward to a new pair. About a year ago, I bought new dental insurance, and for less than 50 cents more, I bought a Vision Plan. (My individual cost was actually less than 39 cents a day since I purchased the plan with my wife). But, as an individual, my cost would have been $13.86 a month. Families save even more. I picked out a nice frame, and then had special coatings added, like UV protection, scratch resistance and who knows what else. With the cost of the eye exam, my total came to $740. Then, out came the calculator, and the bill was adjusted to my VSP Vision Plan rates. My $85 exam now cost $0. The expensive pair of glasses, (a guy needs to look his best) dropped from a cost of $655 to $219. I saved more than $500 and walked away with designer frames and lenses that hopefully won’t get all scratched up. I am very rough on my
glasses. Maybe this time I'll take better care of them. If not, I can return them within 12 months, and the same prescription will be replaced for free! For the more prudent shopper, the costs are much less. I could have had free frames and only a nominal $25 for lenses. Further discounts for sunglasses, contacts and bifocal or trifocal lenses also available. The VSP Choice plan is normally available only as an employer-sponsored group insurance benefit. However, I have access to an organization which my clients join for $1 per month (cost included in the premium quoted above), and thereby have access to this inexpensive vision plan. There is a one-time $35 enrollment fee added to the first payment. The plan accepts Visa and Master Card, and enrollment is done over the phone with my office. One hitch: For coverage to start on the first of the month, applications must be received before the 20th of the preceding month. Best of all is you don’t need to go running to Bakersfield or elsewhere to find an optometrist. There is a participating provider here in the valley and more than 40 offices alone in Bakersfield to choose from. All I need is a zip code to assist in finding the eye doctor nearest you. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker (0621106) and a member of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors. He may be reached at 760376-2100, thal@ aol.com or www.harrythal.com.
Talking About Real Estate
Deals a plenty... 2011 was much the same, but there were some signs of life, and 2012 trends nationally showed that the market was A recent report indeed starting at least to stabicame out showing lize. a national rise in So far, that trend is continuthe price of ing into 2013. I bring all this up homes on a yearbecause this trend will eventually over-year basis, dry up inventory and prices will the first such rise start to rise. We have already since 2006. seen that happening in some of Just yesterday, the larger metro markets. another economic Here locally, in the Kern River report hit that Freeman Valley, we still have a high concludes the real inventory of manufactured estate market homes and vacant land but sticknationally had an uptick of new built housing is starting to homes being built this year vs. become just a last year. The bit scarce in economic indicertain market cators for This is still a buyer’s market segments. housing are This is still starting to look up here in the Kern River Valley but who knows how long that is a buyer’s marpretty good gonna last. ket up here in and point to a the Kern River stabilizing Real - Freeman Valley but Estate market. who knows Notice I said how long that is gonna last? “stabilizing.” I did not say “risInterest rates are at all-time lows ing.” There is a big difference or close to them, and prices there. The market, as we all great as well. If you are a buyer, know, took a steep dive in late now is the time! 2008, after being on the proverbial cliff from late 2007 on. 2009 Matt Freeman is a Realtor with and 2010 were slow years that Freeman’s Lakeside Realty in saw increased supply from foreLake Isabella. Ye can be contactclosure and short sale properties ed at 760-379-5915 or cell 223along with the robo-signing 0880. His column is not intended scandal the corresponding lack to replace legal advice. of available financing.
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David Ramsey Kern River Courier Columnist Dear Dave, I’m looking at buying term life insurance. Currently, I’m in medical school doing my last year of residency and making $35,000 a year. Should I base the Ramsey amount of insurance coverage on what I’m making now or what I’ll make when I’ve finished medical school? - Amanda Dear Amanda, In most cases, I advise basing the amount of life insurance coverage on the income you’re earning at the moment. After all, that’s the amount your family is used to living on, right? However, if you’re finishing up your medical degree this year, it’s a virtual certainty you’ll earn lots more in 2014. You could easily go from making $35,000 to $135,000. I recommend that people buy term life insurance coverage of about 10 to 12 times their annual income. Considering your situation, I’d say you could afford to buy a little potential. Instead of basing it on your current $35,000 income and buying a policy in the $350,000 to $400,000 range. It will still be really cheap coverage if you’re in decent health. And once you’re making doctor money
you can adjust the amount of coverage. -Dave Dear Dave, I want to get out of my whole life policy. Should I formally close out the old policy, or just stop paying the premiums? - Anonymous Dear Anonymous Close out the old policy once you have a good, term life insurance policy in place. I recommend 15- to 20year level term insurance equal to 10 to 12 times your annual income. For instance, if you make $40,000 a year, you should have $400,000 to $500,000 in coverage. Term life insurance is much less expensive than whole life. Plus, did you know that you lose the part of your policy known as the “savings plan” or “cash value” when you die? They only pay the face amount of the policy. So, close it out and stop pumping money into that thing! But don’t leave yourself uninsured. Make sure you have the proper coverage in a term policy first. - Dave Dave Ramsey is a personal money management expert, national radio personality and the author of three New York Times bestsellers. He offers financial advice as host of a nationally syndicated radio program, “The Dave Ramsey Show,” and created Financial Peace University. For more financial help visit daveramsey.com.
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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Congratulations. The end of the month brings good news in the workplace, thanks to all the efforts you’ve made to get your projects off the ground and running. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Don’t let yourself be cowed into thinking you’re not up to the challenge you’ve taken on. Keep reinforcing your self-confidence, and no one and nothing can stop you. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Positive responses to a recent workplace move should give you added assurance that you’re on the right track. Celebrate the good news with family and/or friends. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) There’s still a little emotional fuzziness you have to work through before you can feel really certain about your recent decisions. But you’re on the right track. Stay with it. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’re tempted by an offer that seems close to what you’ve been looking for. But before you pounce on it, see if you can coax out some added perks to sweeten the deal. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Your efforts to settle a volatile situation should prove successful.
Now could be a good time to analyze what might have created the problem in the first place. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A once-close associate re-emerges with news that could cause you to reconsider a recent decision. But don’t make a move before consulting a trusted adviser. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov.21) You might feel pressured to reveal a colleague’s secret. But you can rely on your strong sense of rectitude to help you continue to do the right thing. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) That pesky situation is still creating problems. But you are moving ahead with it, and soon it should be successfully resolved in your favor. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A spate of indecision leaves you susceptible to doubt. But you’ll soon regain your emotional sure-footedness and be back leading the way, as usual. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Love rules the week with new romances favored for single Aquarians looking for partners. Cupid also targets renewed commitment for wedded Water Bearers. PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) A surge of creativity keeps you happily busy through the week. But leave some quiet time to share with loved ones. Some long-awaited news finally comes through. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
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1. Who was the last major-leaguer before Texas’s Nelson Cruz (2011, 2012 versus Toronto) to have two career eight-RBI games against the same team? 2. Who replaced Tony La Russa as manager of the Chicago White Sox in 1986? 3. In 2011, Wisconsin's Russell Wilson set a record for most consecutive games with at least one TD pass (38). Who had held the mark? 4. Between 1984 and 2012, name the team that won only one NBA title during that span. 5. In the 10-year span between the 1972-73 and 1981-82 seasons, a Montreal Canadiens goalie led the NHL in goals-against average how many times? Answers:
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: VENDIT (2012-B4516) Street address of business: 14708 Tyler Fran Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314; Mailing address of Business: 14708 Tyler Fran Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Dina Esparza, 14708 Tyler Fran Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 07/27/2012. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/17/2013. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by M. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier January 25. February 1, 8 and 15, 2013. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 12-2240 APN: 429-143-38 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/28/2010. 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 February 27, 2013 at 12:00 pm, Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 12-15-2010, as Inst. No. 0210173181 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Arlene F. Wolfe, A Single Woman, 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: 10074 5th Street East, Mojave, CA 93501. 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 $41,044.34. 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: January 29, 2013. Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 43545 17th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer (Published by the Kern River Courier February 1, 8 and 15, 2013) 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 mort-
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gage 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 12-2240. 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Central Coast Commodities (2013 - B0503) Street address of principal place of business: 6701 Caswell Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 11493, Bakersfield, CA 93389. REGISTRANT: Mark Fitzgerald, 6701 Caswell Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309. 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: Mark Fitzgerald. This statement filed on 01/24/2013. Expires 01/24/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: K. Lopez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Lake Isabella Precision Tax (2013 - B0372) Street address of principal place of business: 5105B Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 920, lake Isabella, CA 93240-0920. REGISTRANT: Lake Isabella Precision Tax LLC, 39833 Wheatley Drive, Murrieta, CA 92563. Limited Liability Company. 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. Dake. This statement filed on 01/17/2013. Expires 01/17/2018. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Soreese Boutique (2013 - B0072) Street address of principal place of business: 4820 Montaro Court, Apt. C, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mailing address of business: 4820 Montaro Court, Apt. C, Bakersfield, CA 93307. REGISTRANT: Trista Bullock, 4820 Montaro Court, Apt. C, Bakersfield, CA 93307. 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 subdi-
vision (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: Trista Bullock. This statement filed on 01/03/2013. Expires 01/03/2018. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: A1 Maintenance and Repair (2013 - B0507) DBA #1: A1 Construction ( 2013 - B0508) Street address of principal place of business: 910 West Hughes Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of business: 910 West Hughes Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Kerry Ashley, 910 West Hughes Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. 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: Kerry Ashley. This statement filed on 01/25/2013. Expires 01/25/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier February 8, 15, 22 and March 1, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Living In Balance (2013 - B0343) Street address of principal place of business: 256 Valley View Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1046, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Paradise Concerts, Inc., 256 Valley View Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Corporation. Date the business commenced: 01/18/2000. 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: Rebecca Rozenberg, Secretary. This statement filed on 01/17/2013. Expires 01/17/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 8, 15, 22 and March 1, 2013. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: MIRAMAR REALTY (2012-B5234) Street address of business: 9000 Ming Avenue, Suite L-5, Bakersfield, CA 93311; Mailing address of Business: 15837 Joseph Phelps Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Ronnie Walsh, 15837 Joseph Phelps Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 09/05/2012. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 02/08/2013. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier February 15, 22, March 1 and 8, 2013.
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Lou Ann Hawes March 15, 1922 - January 16, 2013 Beloved mother and grandmother, Lou Ann Hawes, 90, of Wofford Heights, passed away on January 15, 2013 in Palmdale, California. A small interment is planned at the Kern Valley Cemetery on March 2 at 11 a.m. Lou Ann was born on March 16, 1922 in Tacoma, Washington to Gilbert and Lucy Bratlien. She graduated from El Monte High School and married her late husband, Charles (Buss) Hawes in 1940. Buss and Lou Ann moved to Wofford Heights in 1967 and built and operated the Whiskey Flat Trailer Park for 10 years before retiring and traveling for the next 16 years until Buss passed away. They were married 53 years. Lou Ann was a long-time member of the Kern Valley Order of the Eastern Star. Lou Ann was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers and sisters as well as her husband. She is survived by her beloved companion David Jones, her daughter Charlotte Hart (Dennis) of Warren, Oregon; her son Gary Hawes of Carson City, Nevada; and Peggy Wyly (John) of Juniper Hills, California. She is also survived by five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Hoffmann Hospice for their care in her final weeks. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hoffmann Hospice. Death notices and obituaries with or without a picture are available for purchase in the Courier by calling 760-376-2860 during office hours weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Weekend, Continued from page 1 what to see. The Information Booth has the latest updates available. ■ Whiskey Flat Parade Saturday is the day of the big parade. Before the parade, treat yourself to breakfast at the Masonic Lodge 562 James Road (behind the Sierra Gateway Market) in Kernville from 7 to 10 a.m. and then go find your spot before the whole town comes out to see this year’s parade. The parade in Kernville starts at 11 a.m. ■ Golden Gulch Every day of Whiskey Flat weekend spend the day, strolling around the vendors’ booths at the Golden Gulch area in Kernville. Many arts and crafts, merchandise and food booths line the streets of Circle Park and in Odd Fellows Hall. ■ Contests Be sure to check in at the information booth in Circle Park and enter in some of the many contests of Whiskey Flat, including the Epitaph, costume, whiskerino contest, and pet parade. ■ Frog Jumping Step right up and place your bets at center stage in Circle Park at 2 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Win frog bucks too! They are good for spending all over the town. ■ Wild West Rodeo On Saturday and Sunday, don’t forget to have a buckin’ good time at the Whiskey Flat Wild West Daze Rodeo at the rodeo grounds, 1 p.m. both days, brought to you by Cotton Rosser’s Flying U Rodeo Co. Events include team roping, bull riding, junior bull/steer riding, barrel racing, sheep riding, food and drink and much more. ■ Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show A “must do” at 1 p.m. Friday, and 1:30 and 3 p.m. Saturday, at the corner
www.kernrivercourier.com February 15, 2013 of Kernville Rd. and Valley View Dr. across from the Pizza Barn. ■ Cowboy, Mountain Man and Indian Encampment And last, but definitely not least, visit the Cowboy, Mountain Man and Indian Encampments on Scodie Drive across from the rodeo arena. They open at noon on Friday and Saturday and 9:30 a.m. on Sunday. See reenactments of Old West life including cowboy cooking, the Whiskey Flats Saloon, hold ups, gunfights, black smithing and Western story telling around the campfire. ■ Museum and Trout Hatchery Every day at 10 a.m., the Kern Valley Museum and the Kern River Trout Hatchery are open to the public. Both provide an interesting tour and information about the history of the area. ■ Mayoral Race On Sunday at 3 p.m., the big event will be the announcement of the 2013 Whiskey Flat Mayor at the grandstand on Piute Road. Those costumed folks who have been selling you $1 bribes all weekend are the candidates for the office. It’s all for a good cause! ■ Whiskey Flat Carnival Opening at 10 a.m. daily, on Kernville Road (next to the Forest Service work center), the Carnival area is where you can ride all day long and try your luck at games of skill. ■ Melodrama Looking for a little more drama in your life? On Friday or Saturday night enjoy the Whiskey Flat Melodrama, “The Ratcatcher’s Daughter,” at the Kernville Elementary School starting at 7 p.m. ■ Street Dance Friday and Saturday nights, at 6 p.m. the street dance returns on Piute Drive. ■ Parking You will find both free and paid parking all around the flat. Mike Loomer tells us that CycleSmiths in Kernville will have free motorcycle parking at the shop during Whiskey Flat Days.
Oh rats! The heros and the villians collide on stage at this weekend’s Whiskey Flat melodrama. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier
Drama, Continued from page 1 the heart of his true love, the toogood-to-be-true Sweet Lotta Bliss. Hiss and boo at the villain Whiplash Snivel and the despicable Lady Pilfer as they do their best to cheat, steal and con their way to Lotta’s fortune. The show is at the Kernville Elementary School Cafetorium, 13350 Sierra Way, Kernville. Admission for adults is $7 and chil-
dren are $5. The production is directed by Dawn Jordan and Kathleen Fuchs, with musical accompaniment by Helen Smoot. Revel in an evening of intrigue, deceit, betrayal, debauchery and repentance. The show stars Kathleen Fuchs, Chris Cormack, Becki Cornett, Faith Morrison, Heather Dixon, Lydon Olivares, Sophie Cassity, Ian Cormack, Emma Lane, Dan Christianson, Valerie Cassity, Dawn Jordan, Celia Madison and a motley crew of wretched orphans. This show is one weekend only, during Whiskey Flat Days.
Gold, Continued from page 1 it's an attraction in itself located with a high Sierra Mountain playground in its backyard. KRBC has received an overwhelming and enthusiastic response from both locals and visitors alike by providing a simple yet diverse menu and having a comfortable place where Mike Mencarini/Kern River Courier "everybody knows your name." Gold rush Many line up for the recent seasonal The Kern River Brewing ‘Citra Double IPA’ release. Company is privately owned and is managed by a threemember board of directors. The busiYou can find your Kern Valley gold at: ness of the company is the production of ■ Kern River Brewing Co. fresh high quality beer and food in a fun, 13415 Sierra Highway, Kernville. Open: comfortable environment. Owners Kyle Sunday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Smith, Eric Giddens and Rebecca Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 Giddens make the perfect combination p.m. 760-376-BEER (2337), www.kernto do just that. riverbrewing.com/index.php KRBC has four styles of beer on tap, ■ The Mine Shaft Isabella Blonde, Sequoia Red, Just 3925 Lake Isabella Blvd, Bodfish. Open: Outstanding IPA and Class V Stout. Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed They offer a variety of appetizers, salads, Monday, Tuesday 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., chili with a menu of unique brats, ham- Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. burgers, sandwiches, beer battered fish 760-379-5444, www.themineshaftfortacos and fish and chips. gold.com.
Camp, Continued from page 1 said Mike Woodward, producer of the Whiskey Flat encampment. “We even have a surprise or two in mind for the new and repeat visitors.” This Camp is dynamic and offers new experiences every year. The encampment takes place Feb. 15 through 17, during Whiskey Flat Days. Camp events begin at noon on Friday, Feb. 15 and ends at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17. The encampment is set up across from the rodeo grounds down in the flats by the river. There will be three camps for your enjoyment: the Whiskey Flat Camp, the Mountain Man Camp and the Native American Indian Camp. These attractions depict the real Whiskey Flat experience. The encampment is designed to give the whole family a glimpse at what life may have been like back in the 1800’s. Camp activities are interactive and there will be opportunities to speak with the residents of the camps. Take the train from the Kernville Museum to the Whiskey Flat Encampment and see hold-ups and gunfights, an immigrant wagon with
period music, cowboy cookin’, blacksmithin’ and handmade trinkets, horse shoein’ and horse doctorin’, justice of the peace plus the Whiskey Flat Saloon with dancing girls. There will be a church service at the Old West Church on Sunday at 10 a.m. Stories will be acted out by real actors and actresses showing how miners, cowboys and outlaws got along (or didn’t) in the old days. A hold-up or two of the scheduled coach service to the Whiskey Flat Camp will thrill the coach riders (or scare ’em to death). The Native American encampment, led by Laughing Horse Robinson will include authentic crafts, Native American hand games, Native American food, basket making demonstration, beading, regalia making, drumming, singing, dancing and speaking in the local native language. There will be actual building of the huts from natural native resources and a display and information of the local native plants used by local Native Americans The Mountain Man camp will include fur trading, teepees, trapping and hunting demonstrations, period cooking demonstrations, mountain man shelters and winter camp and clothing.