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Cerro Coso accreditation status reaffirmed Natalie Dorrell Courier Release Cerro Coso Community College's reputation for delivering high-quality education has been reinforced with the reaffirmation of accreditation by the A c c re d i t i n g Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

Reaffirmation is granted when an institution is found to substantially meet or exceed the eligibility requirements, accreditation standards, and commission policies. In Oct-ober 2012, a team of Community College professionals from the Western Asso-ciation of Schools and Colleges came to Cerro Coso campuses for on-site evaluations.

All three colleges in the Kern Community College District received reaffirmation based on comprehensive evaluations.

The process starts on each campus with many hours of hard work by faculty, staff and administration to ensure that ACCJC's standards are well represented by district wide practices.

"Our reaffirmation without qualification is a testament to the quality of our programs, faculty, staff, and students," stated Cerro Coso President Jill Board.

The College's Institutional Self Evaluation Report, the External Evaluation Team Report, and the Commission action letter will be made available to students and the public on the College website in the very near future.

Reaffirmation is an indication of Cerro Coso's commitment to the highest levels of learning and to excellence and continuous improvements in teaching. people

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Rankin Ranch celebrates

weekend weather Friday high 47° Partly Sunny

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Friday low 27° Partly cloudy Saturday high 44° Mostly sunny Saturday low 28° Partly cloudy Sunday high 47° Mostly sunny

150 Years

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Michael Batelaan Courier Cover Story For a century and a half the descendants of the Lightner, Prewett, Whisman, Cross and Rankin families have been providing high-quality beef while preserving open space and the ranching heritage.

In 1863, during the Civil War, the Quarter U was founded by Walker Rankin. He was a Pittsburgh farm boy whose imagination was fired by the lure of the West. He left his home at the age 22, sailing into San Francisco. He was fairly successful in the gold fields of northern California and eventually settled in Walker Basin where he became a cattle rancher.

He married Lavinia Lightner in 1868. She had come to California with her family by covered wagon from Missouri.

They had six sons and one daughter and built a home from a plan in Ladies Godeys Book in the mid 1870’s. Family members still live in this home today.

Walker is credited with importing the first purebred Hereford cattle to this area. Fourth, fifth and sixth generation members of the Rankin family work each day on the ranch to continue the family tradition that started 150 years ago with Lavinia and Walker Rankin, Sr. The Circle U Rankin Ranch is a California beef and guest ranch nestled in the nine mile long Walker Basin of rural Kern County between State Highway 58 on the

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Greg Iger/Special to the Kern River Courier All in the Rankin family - 4th, 5th and 6th generations. Top row, left to right: Sarah (Rankin) Wilder with her husband, Clint, and daughters Emma Mae and Josephine; Zachary, Allen, Blake, and Rebecca (Rankin) Been; Bill Rankin; Jason Rankin holding Warren; Walker Rankin; Brian Barrett. Bottom row, left to right: Cody Rankin, Glenda Rankin, Wyatt Rankin, Taira Rankin and Amanda (Rankin) Barrett.

south and the Kern River Valley to the north.

“The westward movement brought our ancestors to California as early as 1846,” Bill Rankin said.

“Their reasons for making the journey varied, but the stage was set long ago for the drama which followed. For a century and a half, this land has been worked and protected. The history of the Rankin Ranch was created by a cast of characters as ‘American’ as our founding fathers and our ancestors’ efforts are remembered by loyal

descendants eager to follow in their footsteps. We are proud of our family, our ranch, and our country and we thank the Lord each day for our many blessings.”

In the 1870s and up until 1905, the Rankin Ranch became a stage stop for the overland mail route. Travelers stopped at the ranch on their way to Havilah, Keysville and Kernville. The old barn used for tending the horses still stands today.

Walker purchased thousands of acres of land and each of his sons

Fourth woman in family honored

Amanda Rankin Barrett named CattleWoman of the Year Michael Batelaan Courier Just In Amanda Rankin Barrett is following in the tradition of Rankin family women by being named 2013 Kern County Cattle-Woman of the Year.

Barrett is a fifth generation family member who chose to return to work and live on the Rankin Ranch. Barrett is not alone. She inherited it from the generations before her.

Being Cattle-Woman of the Year is in her blood as she follows in the family ranching linage of her grandmother, Helen Rankin 1988; mother, Glenda Hill Rankin, 2008 and sister, Rebecca Rankin

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The mission Statement of the Kern County Cattle-Women is, “The Kern County CattleWomen shall strive to preserve ranching in our county, and work to secure a viable and prosperous future for

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eventually became partners in the family business. He passed away at 86 and his wife, Lavinia, continued to run the Ranch. Their son Lee and his wife came and helped her, but 11 years later, in 1929, were killed in an automobile accident.

Lavinia raised her grandsons, who went to high school in Bakersfield and off to college and returned to the Ranch forming the Rankin Brother Cattle Company.

Leroy and his wife, Helen Cross Rankin, are the parents of Bill Rankin and his sisters. Leroy was very involved with the Kern County and California Cattlemen’s Associations. His father, Lee, had been a charter member of the California organization when it was formed in 1917. Leroy was president for two terms at the state level. In 1947, when the organization celebrated its 100th year in the cattle industry, Leroy and Helen were both very involved in the event. In 1948, Helen was a charter member of the Kern County Cowbelles, and served as president in 1950.

Leroy died in 1954 and Helen decided to learn the cattle business and keep the ranch. By 1965 she was doing well, but realized she needed something to help with the ups and downs of cattle ranching. So she decided to open a guest

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Forest service seeks input on forest permit activities.

This week Bodfish Bob is devilish about eggs.

Join in with all the fun & games on the Courier puzzle pages.

kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 82,263 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 265 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Lower Kern Outflow 276 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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15th annual Heart Walk February 23 The 15th annual Jeanette Rogers-Erickson Heart Walk 2013 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

Regular activities Fridays

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

■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, Lake Isabella. 760-4172272.

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

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

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

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

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

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.

■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd., Kernville 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Saturdays

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

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

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

■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7 p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 or Geraldine, 559-359-8953.

■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

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

Sundays

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

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

■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise Cove Restaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112.

■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Mondays

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

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

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

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

■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella.

■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043.

■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.

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

■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.

■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.

■ 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

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

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

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

Public invited. 760-376-2189.

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

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

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

■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

Wednesdays

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-379-4336.

■ 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

Thursdays

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

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

■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329.

■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella.

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

■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.

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

■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground.

■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.

■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.

760-379-3877.

■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673..

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

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

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

■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome.

■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.

■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

Bingo Guide

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

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

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

760-379-5257, 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.

Nuui Cunni Farmers Market February 23 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. 23. Local honey, fresh eggs, healing native plant salves and teas, plus locally grown produce is available for sale. WIC is now accepted.

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 February 23 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. on Saturday, Feb. 23. The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights. EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards are accepted. For information call David Dills, 760-812-7833.

Bike Park improvement day February 23 Come help build jumps all day at the Kernville Bike Park on Saturday, Feb. 23.

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. 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, and 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 meeting 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. adjacent 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 place called “honor” There used to be a place called “honor” where girls and boys became ladies and gentlemen, where institutions became glorious and where countries became proud. There is now a hole in the dream that used to make honor worth dying for….

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Honor is sacred among sacred things enhancing all life that it touches Honor is wealth and passion that rings far beyond menacing clutches Honor is stable when worlds shake away falling in doom and depression Honor is able to come into play to counter all foul indiscretion Honor is born from a pride that is worn in a candid concern for our neighbor Honor is grown in a seedling that’s sown while mother is still in her labor Honor is true with an absolute hue, the beacon that beckons and calls us Honor is light that comes into sight whenever the darkness befalls us Tell me to my face if you think I’m off base and that I should just reconsider As pride becomes trash, truth goes up for cash and honor is nothing but litter John-Henry Strathmann Lake Isabella

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Women’s and Girls’ Fund accepting nominations The Women’s and Girls’ Fund, a leadership initiative of Kern Community Foundation, has announced it is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Woman Defining Philanthropy Award and 2013 Young Woman Defining Philanthropy Award. All nominations must be received no later than Friday, March 1.

The nominated woman or young woman must demonstrate a philanthropic spirit through personal giving and/or inspiring others to support charitable organizations. A commitment to and a passion for bettering the lives of Kern County residents should also be exhibited. She should have a focus on seeking solutions to a problem rather than easing the symptoms.

A completed nomination form and one-page summary about the nominee must be submitted in order for the woman or young woman to be considered for the awards. For more information and nomination forms, visit kernfoundation.org and click on the Women’s and Girls’ Fund link.

2-1-1 provider designated Community Action Partnership of Kern has been designated by the California Public Utilities Commission as the 2-1-1 provider for Kern County. Services are available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week to the 750,000 residents in the county. CAPK’s 2-1-1 Kern County, Online Public Resource Directory provides the same information and referral services as calling 2-1-1, but in a self-service format.

It’s free, easy to use and available 24/7. It can help residents search for health and human services assistance with more than 700 agencies and 1,700 programs. By simply entering keywords such as food and shelter, health services, emergency and disaster information, residents will be able to find immediate help. On line, go to capk.org/211Kern or call 661-3365236.

Wow! We thought that was a fortune and we’d get to play in the mud.

Later we found out that playing in Some of my the mud was not what we would better memories be doing. are those of early The owner took us to the rear years - memories of the lot where there was a big strong enough to pile of adobe dirt and several keep an episode bales of straw. He showed us how alive and not to make the dirt into mud and locked away. then to mix it with the right What I am amount of straw as a binder. So leading up to is there we were - two kids and the Middleworth my memory of a owner making bricks for his sunny day in house. We soon found out that Monterey Park at my Gramma’s this was not fun and was slow, place, when I was 9 years old. I hard work. even rememAnd 25 cents ber the At day’s end we each collectan hour wasn’t address of her ed a dollar and started home, such a bargain house. vowing to leave brick making to after all. The North of others... bricks took Gramma’s house was an - Middleworth awhile to harden so they were empty lot with spread all over a posted sign the lot drying. stating the house had been sold.

It became apparent that this And on that day trucks started brick-making job was going to arriving leaving big piles of dirt take a lot of time and work. At (which we later found out would day’s end we each collected a dolmake adobe mud for bricks). lar and started home, vowing to I’m not sure of the foundation leave brick making to others while but it became apparent that the we made ourselves scarce playing house was going to be built of on some other block The rest of homemade adobe bricks. My the brick making was done withbrother and I spent time watchout us. ing the construction preparation.

A few years ago I visited the We saw the owner mixing adobe old neighborhood and noticed into mud and putting it into that the adobe house was still forms to dry, which would later there, a little worse for wear but be brick for walls of the house. livable, still containing the sweat As we watched this special and labor of two youngsters lookkind of production, the owner ing for adventure while playing in asked if we would like to help and the mud. he would pay us 25 cents an hour.

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Gym is Now Open!

First 50 members will get the lowest price ever only $24.95 per month with classes included Hurry and sign up, don’t miss a chance for a healthy & happier new you

Vitaliia's Dance and Fitness

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At 15412 Highway 178, Southlake, between the hours of 10am & 2pm or by appointment Monday to Friday. Closed Holidays " We are located 2 blks east of the Fire Station.

(Maximum 20 gallons at one time).

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Lake Isabella Cremation & Funeral Society Burials $1795 Full Traditional Service. All transportation in Kern County included (does not include casket) Cremations $795 All transportation in Kern County included.

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Preaching to the choir Local pastor John Spoon, rode into the Whiskey Flat encampment this past weekend portraying 1860’s circuit rider, Jesse Lee Bennett, and delivered the morning sermon to all who attended the authentic camp church service.

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Redeemed from the pit Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville

and the Savior who has brought life to our lost soul are cherished possessions to be embraced, yet the father of lies whispers insidiously that we must He brought me up not be saddled with such unnecessary out of the pit of burden. To the extent that we honor destruction, out of the Father’s heart of love that has the miry clay. brought salvation to us through the Psalm 40:2a gift of His only Son Jesus, will be the Who redeems your extent that we enjoy the freedom His life from the pit. salvation is intended to work.

Psalm 103:4a Without an ever unfolding wonder of the One who pulled us out of “the These two verspit of destruction” and the “miry clay,” Duitsman es are representagrace will cease to be amazing in its tive of the grand ability to work blessed freedom in our theme of Scripture that is written to souls. If we see Jesus as just a good show both the condition of fallen friend who walks with us throughout humanity, but life, but don’t also the plan allow for the ... having come to a saving faith in and pathway of reality of desperJesus Christ, we may indeed say we salvation that ate personal ‘once were lost, but now are found, return us to need for a Savior were blind but now we see.’ right relationwho brought us ship with our out of death and - Duitsman into life, then we Heavenly Father. There are in grave dancan be no salvation without first ger of reducing the power of the cross understanding the brokenness of the to little more than a bumper sticker human heart, and alternatively, the slogan or religious trinket to ward off desperate need for a Savior is bad luck. We embrace who we were brought to light by placing a spotlight not so we can continue to revel in the on broken relationship. For all who brokenness of sinful passion which would read through the pages of brought separation between us and Scripture having come to a saving the Lover of our souls, but rather that faith in Jesus Christ, we may indeed we might walk in ever increasing freesay we “once were lost, but now are dom worked by the Holy Spirit living found, were blind but now we see.” in us the life of Jesus that bursts forth This duality of lost-ness and foundfrom this place to transform all that ness, blindness and sight, forms an we are and all that we do. We needed inseparable bond between what we to be redeemed, we needed to be were and who we are that are forever saved, and indeed from the “pit of part of our experience. destruction,” and the “miry clay,” we Reminders of spiritual struggle have been brought forth!

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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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Forest service seeks input The Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest is asking the public to identify any issues that may affect temporary special use permits on the KRRD in 2013. Each year the KRRD receives numerous applications for temporary SUPs for recreation events and other commercial and non-commercial activities on National Forest System lands. Civic groups, schools, individuals, and companies submit these applications.

The activities are minor and short term (one time and/or less than one year) in nature.

Scoping is required for all Forest Service proposed actions including those that would be categorically excluded under the National Environmental Policy Act. Please help us identify potential impacts to resource conditions such as threatened or endangered species, critical habitat, wetlands, cultural or archaeological sites, or special designation areas including Wilderness and Wild and Scenic River corridors. The responsible official, the District Ranger, will determine if impacts exist that warrant a higher level of environmental review for each activity. The FS seeks to identify any unforeseen circumstances that may affect these activities.

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identified for these proposals, they may be categorically excluded from documentation in an environmental assessment under 36 CFR 220.6(d)(8) - Approval, modification, or continuation of minor, short-term (1 year or less) special uses of NFS lands. Examples of SUP's issued by the KRRD over the years include: filming and photography; bass tournaments and other water based recreation events on Lake Isabella and the Kern River; a variety of gathering, guided backpacking, rock climbing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, and non-wilderness pack and saddle stock trips; weddings; research studies Often, the permits for these events develop under short notice, and the FS is responsible for processing in a timely manner. This is why it is important for the FS to gather public input in advance of these requests. The KRRD is considering approving applications for these activities during the 2013 season. If you know of any extraordinary circumstances, have any questions, or need additional information regarding the issuance of these SUPs, please e-mail Special Use Officer Artie Colson at acolson@fs.fed.us or contact him at 661-3032914. Responses would be helpful if received by March 1.

Kern River Valley information Emergencies

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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

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Anouncements, Continued from page 3 Volunteer Senior Outreach Program The public is invited to a public forum to learn more about the Volunteer Senior Outreach Program, an outreach program serving the senior citizens of your 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.

CPUC water rate hearing Before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California: In the Matter of the Application of California Water Service Company (U60W),a California corporation, 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.

Administrative Law Judges ruling noticing Public Participation Hearings: Notice is hereby given that the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California has set Public Participation Hearings in the aboveentitled matter before an Administrative Law Judge as follows: Kern River Valley at 6 p.m. on April 30 at the Kern River Valley Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

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 water delivery system of the cemetery. 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 please call the cemetery office at 760-376-2189. The Trustees and management of the District are thankful for all the support so far and appreciate any consideration by the community.

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Eastern Star rummage sale March 1 Our local Chapter of Eastern Star will hold its annual rummage sale on Friday, March 1 at 6040 Lake Isabella Blvd, Unit 8, in the True Value Center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you have items to be picked up, call Mary Gorham at 760-376-8863.

Operation Christmas Child March 2 Operation Christmas Child is holding a “Celebration” for Kern County Operation Christmas Child volunteers at Olive Drive Church in Bakersfield, on Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lunch is provided. Any Kern River Valley volunteers and interested parties can contact Irene Martinson for information at 760-417-2279.

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Aglow meeting March 2 Aglow meets at the Lake Isabella Senior Center from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 2. Come and be blessed. Call Barbara Pechy at 760-378-3672 or Geraldine Smith at 559-359-8953 for more information.

Photography workshop March 2 Photography Explored is presented as a community outreach program by the Weldon United Methodist Church and will use multi-media presentations, discussions, hands-on demos and critique sessions.

There will be eight classes on Saturday mornings starting March 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. If interested, email, write or leave a phone message for more information.

Seating is limited and RSVP is required. You will be provided with an application and class details. Jim Steel, P.O. Box 1520, Weldon, CA 93283; jimrs@wildblue.net or 760-378-2321.

Habitat restoration workdays March 2 Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff and volunteers for our Habitat Restoration Workdays. Saturday, March 2 is site preparation and planting. Volunteers of all levels of ability and time commitment 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 Highway 178 in Weldon. Contact the Kern River Preserve Land Steward, Sean Rowe

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Toddler story time March 7 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 more information.

Prayer Breakfast March 7 Members of the public 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 to 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.

Call 760-379-4600.

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

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Along the way, he teams up with annoying little girl from a racing game (Sarah Silverman).

Every shot is packed with nostalgic nuances and rewarding visuals for the watchful. Characters from every generation of video games make clever appearances. The script is fast-paced enough to keep the kids involved in its story about a supposed bad guy who only wants to be kind and be accepted.

“Red Dawn” (PG-13) — A handful of well-armed American teens wage war against North Korean invaders in Spokane, WA For some convoluted reasons, North Korea 1.) has the resources for a land invasion of America, and 2.) actually does that. Who cares about the details? Only one of the foreigners has a name, and the rest get handily gunned down by suburban highschool students. Oh yeah, and it stars Josh Hutcherson and Chris Hemsworth -- two stars who signed on to the project just before their big breaks.

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Even the old “Red Dawn” doesn’t hold up well in the Gerard Butler in “Playing modern for Keeps” climate, and this one has none of the charm and depth of the original. And the original was not deep.

“Playing For Keeps” (PG-13) — A washed-up soccer star from Scotland (Gerard Butler) ends up in Virginia suburb with his ex-wife (Jessica Biel) and their son. While trying to prove he can be a real grownup, Butler’s character gets roped into coaching his son’s youth league team. Soon, he’s swarmed by sultry soccer moms and stale comedy. This romantic comedy is as funny as a soap opera and as romantic as a “Lockhorns” comic strip.

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Transfer the shrimp to a cutting board and mince. Stir 3/4 cup of the minced shrimp and any remaining liquid from the skillet into the egg yolks; reserve remaining shrimp for garnish.

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Left to right In your face Face painting was a popular attraction for kids of all ages.

Flash in the pan Young prospectors hoped to strike it rich at the Whiskey Flat encampment panning for gold.

Memories of the Flat Left to right

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A couple of dumplings Rose McLaughlin and Maria Gledhill prepare a stew pot for a crowd complete with dumplings at the Saturday night meal for the encampment enactors.

Music on Movie Street The Kern River Valley Historical Society “film crew” captured the theme of this year’s Whiskey Flat to a “T”.

Left to right Flying bull rodeoA rodeo contestant barely holds on during the bull riding event at the Whiskey Flat Wild West Daze Rodeo hoping to go the full eight seconds for a prize.

Saws allPerry Steinhoff demonstrated early farm equipment and this hit and miss engine portable saw mill. more Scenes on page 12

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Your soft-hearted self is drawn to a tempting offer. But your hardheaded half isn’t so sure. Best advice: Do it only after every detail is checked out to your liking.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your inventive mind should help you find a way to get around an apparently impassable barrier and make yourself heard. Your efforts get you noticed by the right people.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re enjoying this creative period. But by midweek, you’ll need to emphasize your more pragmatic talents as you consider a risky but potentially lucrative move.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An unexpected rejection could turn into something positive if you pocket your pride and ask for advice on how you can make changes that will make the difference.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your heart gives you the courage to push for answers to a job-related situation. Stay with it. You’ll soon find more believers coming out the ranks of the doubters.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Your curiosity pays off this week as you push past the gossip to find the facts. What you ultimately discover could lead you to make some changes in your plans.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A new sense of

enthusiasm helps get you out of on-the-job doldrums and back into a productive phase. Family matters also benefit from your more positive attitude.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A bit of nostalgia is fine. But don’t stay back in the past too long or you might miss seeing the signpost up ahead pointing the way to a new opportunity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) If you feel you need to take more time to study a situation before making a decision, do so. Don’t let anyone push you into acting until you’re ready.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) As the Great Advice Giver, you really shine this week as family and friends seek your wisdom. Someone especially close to you might make a surprising request.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Spiritual concerns dominate part of the week before more worldly matters demand your attention. An old promise resurfaces with some surprises attached.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You’re in a highly productive period and are eager to finish all the projects you’ve taken on. But don’t let yourself get swamped. Take a breather now and again. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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By Fifi Rodriguez

1. LITERATURE: Who created the character of Walter Mitty?

2. GEOGRAPHY: Which Central American country has coastline only on the Pacific side?

3. GAMES: How many players are on a volleyball team?

4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president eventually courted and married a woman who was briefly his schoolteacher?

5. HISTORY: What was the name of the system of racial segregation used in South Africa in the second half of the 20th century?

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760-376-2671 __________________________ Lake Isabella - 55+ Community, 2bd/2ba dble wide w/patio, completely refurbished. $575 mo + security deposit. (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Onyx - 2bd/1ba, end unit of Triplex, new carpet & paint, yard, carport, water/trash paid, bus stops in front, $600/mo + dep.

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Wofford Heights - Two perfect professional office spaces available in Allen’s Plaza (W.Hts Post Office) New interiors & carpets. Call 760-376-2733 for details. ____________________________ Wofford Heights - Professional commercial space @ 6501 Wofford Blvd, Suite B, 680 sf, separate men & women’s restrooms in common area, large parking lot, water & trash included, $400/mo + deposit.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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-ControllerCounty 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-ControllerCounty 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 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: Trista Bullock.

This statement filed on 01/03/2013. Expires 01/03/2018. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2013.

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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-ControllerCounty 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 (2012B5234) 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.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: MERCER BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICES (2008-B3199) Street address of business: 2256 Bodfish Canyon road, Bodfish, CA 93205; Mailing address of Business: 2256 Bodfish Canyon road, Bodfish, CA 93205. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Lynellyn M. Contresceri, 2256 Bodfish Canyon road, Bodfish, CA

93205. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 05/01/2008. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 02/12/2013.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier February 22, March 1, 8 and 15, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Ridgecrest Chevron (2013 - B0796) Street address of principal place of business: 301 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.

Mailing address of business: 301 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.

REGISTRANT: Teresa Jacobs, 3644 Graaf Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Individual. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2001. 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: Teresa Jacobs, Manager. This statement filed on 02/05/2013. Expires 02/05/2018.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: K. Lopez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 22, March 1, 8 and 15, 2013.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 12-2241 - APN: 472-100-07 and 472-100-06-00-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/11/2008.

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 March 20, 2013 at 12:00 pm, Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 08-19-2008, as Inst. No. 0208131688 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Michael Baradarian, a Single Man as to an undivided 50% interest and Behrooz Jadidollahi, a Married Man as his sole and separate property, as to an undivided 50% interest, 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 described as: Parcel A: Parcel 2 of Parcel Map 3597 in the unincorporated area of the County of Kern, State of California, as per map recorded November 5, 1976 in Book 17, Page 17 of Parcel Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. Parcel B: Parcel 3 of Parcel Map No. 3597, in the unincorporated area, County of Kern, State of California, as per map recorded November 5, 1976, Book 17, Page 17 of Parcel Maps in the Office of the Kern County Recorder of said County. 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 $314,612.00. 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: February 13, 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 22, March 1 and 8, 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 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 122241. 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: Redneck Shipping (2013 - B0981) Street address of principal place of business: 408 Cockney Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

Mailing address of business: 408 Cockney Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANTS: Brian Davidson, 408 Cockney Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312 and Amy Davidson, 408 Cockney Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

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: Amy Davidson. This statement filed on 02/13/2013.

Expires 02/13/2018.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 22, March 1, 8 and 15, 2013.

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ranch operation. She had always entertained large groups and she felt that this would ensure future generations the opportunity to continue to ranch. She was a forerunner in the field of agritourism. She was named Cowbelle of the Year in 1988. Her daughter-in-law, Glenda Hill Rankin was named Kern County CattleWoman of the year in 2008 and granddaughter Rebecca in 2011.

This year her granddaughter Amanda has been awarded that honor.

Jason Rankin and his wife Taira are raising their sons on the ranch and teaching them to know the cattle industry. Rebecca and her husband, Allen Ben, and their sons live on the ranch and help out when they can. Rebecca is a fulltime teacher and Allen is an agronomist.

Rebecca and Allen also publish the Fencepost monthly newspaper.

Barrett, Continued from page 1 our beef industry through education.”

Family opportunities and her abilities allow Barrett to work on both the cattle ranching business and guest ranch operations providing opportunities to share ranch life with visitors from around the world.

Barrett served as National Beef Ambassador in 2007, has been involved in local and state CattleWomen’s organizations, as chairperson and media representative. She plans to continue her involvement as the Southern Director of California CattleWomen and serve as President of the Kern County CattleWomen for the next two years.

Barrett also serves on the Kern

Top to bottom Mayoral horse race Sharp Shootin’ Jami hosted a horse race fundraiser at the Kernville Saloon Cookin’ with Elks The KRV Elks BBQ tri tip and chicken stand in Circle Park was a hit

Sarah and her husband, Clint Wilder, are involved in the management of cattle, farming and guest ranch operations, and teaching their daughters about ranching.

Amanda and her husband, Brian Barrett, are also instrumental in both family businesses. Brian is a full-time Kern County fireman, but enjoys helping on his days off.

The cattle turn a natural renewable resource (grass) into a nutrient-dense food product. “Beef: it’s whats for dinner.”

For this 150th year, the ranch has produced an 18-month calendar, that is available by calling 661-867-2511. For information and reservations online, see rankinranch.com.

The Kern River Courier would like to gratefully acknowledge Allen and Rebecca Been of the Fencepost for allowing the use of their information in the preparation of this article.

County Cattlemen’s Association Board of Directors staying up on industry and policy issues.

Graduating from Kern Valley High School in 2004 in the top of her class, Barrett went on to continue her education in Agricultural Business at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo before returning to the family ranch in Walker Basin.

She married Brian Barrett in 2009. He works for the Kern County Fire Depart-ment and on the ranch in his off hours. The Barretts live in the first home on the ranch built in the 1870’s.

Barrett will not be fenced in. She works with future generations of young people through the local elementary school, Piute Mountain 4H and has mentored Beef Ambassador candidates for the past five years.

Barrett will be honored at the CattleWomen’s Dinner in March.

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