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Quarter Million Dollar Derby just days away Rex Emerson Special to the Courier With the lure of over $250,000 in prizes, the 23rd Annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby is shaping up to be one of the best ever.

The enthusiasm is growing for the 2012 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby, to be held on March 31, April 1, and April 2.

Since the derby trout were delivered in early November, they are being fed three times daily by members of the Kern Valley Fish and Game Habitat Club along with other dedicated volunteers from the community. Half of these trout are supplied by the California Department of Fish and Game, and the DFG assists with the overseeing of the raising of these fish, they frequently weigh the fish, and provide fish rearing expertise and pathology services in case of disease outbreaks or other problems associated with the trout in the derby net pens. According to derby chairman, Fred Roach, "We want our participants to have the most exciting fishing experience possible."

The number of "major" sponsors is set at ten, with each to sponsor a $10,000 tagged trout. In addition, the Kern River Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a trout worth $20,000. Adding even more to the anticipation, if the $20,000 Chamber of Commerce fish is caught while the lucky angler is wearing an "official" 2012 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby Tshirt or Hoodie, the prize will be doubled to $40,000. This year, the official derby apparel will be sold, while quantities last, at derby headquarters during the event.

For the second year derby organizers will be offering a chance to win a fantastic fishing boat. This year's boat is a Lowe Fishing Machine 175; with a Mercury 90hp motor, additional upgrades include a trolling motor and a heavy duty deluxe trailer. This entire package, supplied by Galey's Marine Supply in Bakersfield, CA, is worth close to $30,000. The boat will be on display at the Central Valley Sportsman's Boat, RV and Outdoor Show on February 24, 25, and 26, at the Kern County Fairgrounds in Bakersfield, CA. Boat drawing ticket prices are $20 for one and $100 for six. When asked about their involvement of this nationally recognized trout derby, Central Valley Sportsman's Boat RV and Outdoor Show organizers told us, "We are proud to be a

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Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier Will Mangan stands in front of the Keyesville Mercantile building that is currently under restoration.

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Bodfish Bob cooks up a whole lot of spam.

If there’s a “Will,” there’s a way for restoring the old town of Keyesville. At least that is the dream of the new owner of the Old Keyesville town site.

When I was introduced to new property owner Will Mangan, he said “I’m Will.

Over the hill. Never works. Never will.”

Will has had gold in his veins and a heart of gold for some time.

Mangan has been prospecting for the past six years and feels very lucky to have found his place in Keyesville. He had already purchased a property in Weldon, when he happened to be in the real estate office just when the Old Keyesville listing was being input into the Multiple Listing Service. He couldn’t resist.

Mangan purchased the 5-acre main Keyesville town site in October from the previous owner, Larry Mull. The property also borders the historic Walker Cabin and adjacent barn owned by the Bureau of Land Management.

“My head told me ‘Don’t (buy the property,)’ but if I didn’t, I would regret it,” Mangan said.

He not only fell in love with and bought the historic property, he fell in love with the 165-pound Rottweiler on the property also and insisted the dog stay as part of the deal.

Mangan and his wife are from Huntington Beach where have they have operated a 90-plus bed drug, alcohol and eating disorder rehabilitation facility for women for the past several years. Mangan handled the day-to-day operations side of the business overseeing staffing and facilities.

“It was my turn to be cut loose to work on my own interests,” he said.

Mangan wants people to come up to Keyesville to ride horses, hike, bike and to have some fun by offering the public access to the restored historic buildings on his property and to the surrounding Special Recreation Management Area consisting of approximately 7,000 acres of BLM-managed land that is primarily ded-

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icated to non-motorized use - perhaps opening as early as the spring-summer of this year.

His property includes what is now the main house, a combination of add-ons and additions connecting what were once the area’s first Post Office, small residence and the town’s assay office.

In addition to the main house, the property also includes a blacksmith building and living quarters, one of the two town brothels, the mercantile building with living quarters, the town’s two-hole outhouse and a natural spring that feeds a small pond.

Mangan also has claims to the Highgrader Mine, water rights as well as at least 10 other mining claims in the area.

Keyesville gold history

The historic mining area of Keyesville played a significant role in early western expansion, settlement and mineral exploitation in California and is now a Bureau of Land Management Special Recreation Management Area. It is located two miles northwest of the community of Lake Isabella, about one-quarter mile below State Route 155 and consists of approximately 7,000 acres of BLMmanaged land. The area is named for its historic mining town.

To an area once occupied by the Tubatulabal Indians, Joseph R. Walker, led one of John C. Fremont’s expeditions over Walker Pass in 1834, earning him the honor of being one of the first white Americans enter Kern Valley.

Placer gold was first discovered in the spring of 1854 near the Kern River by a Fremont exploration party and the Kern River gold rush began.

By January 1855, the area was teeming with miners. But, even before this rush, lode gold had been discovered in the area and soon afterward, Captain

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Columnist Mike Mencarini catches a bass.

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kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 168,448 acre-feet Reservoir peak 361,709 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Kern Inflow at Kernville 382 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Lower Kern Outflow 391 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 360 cfs Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.

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Saddle Up and Read, February 24 Saddle Up and Read on Friday, Feb. 24 at 10:30 a.m. at the Kern River Valley branch of the Library. This fun story time for children up to 3rd grade with a western twist will be sure to put you in the mood for horses and cowboy boots. Contact the branch for more information at 760-5492083.

The Secret Garden, February 24-25, March 2 and 3 The drama program at Kern Valley High School is gearing up for another exciting year with their spring musical, “The Secret Garden.” Performances are February 24 and 25 and March 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. Tickets

are $10 general admission, $7 for seniors 55 and above and children under 7.

Nuui Cunni Farmers Market, February 25 The Kern River Paiute Council invites you to visit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for your fruit and produce needs. Local honey, fresh eggs, healing native plant salves and teas, plus locally grown produce. There is still a great assortment of native plants that can be planted now. The Market is located at 2600 Highway 155 between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area. For more information please contact the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center 760-549-0800.

Regular activities

Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-1830.

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

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

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Wednesdays

■ 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. 760417-2272.

■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0848.

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

■ 10 - 11 a.m., Hospice Grief Support Group, 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. Open to all.

(661) 760-410-1010.

■ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., AA, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and Lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 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.

■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

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.

■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Centennial Groupy, 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. 760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays

■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to the public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760379-3877.

■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, open to the public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-3793394.

■ 10 a.m. - Al Anon, 113 Dawson Dr., Wofford Hts. 760-376-6136.

Mondays

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

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

■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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

■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon., Board; 4th Mon., membership), 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 Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-3764461.

■ 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.

■ 7 p.m., AA, 113 Dawson Dr., Wofford Hts. 760-376-6136.

■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, Kern Valley Hospital Cafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760379-8985.

Tuesdays

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

■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

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

760-379-2556.

■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129.

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249.

■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.

Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish

■ 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. 760-379-9921.

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

■ 9:30 - 11 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 760379-2556.

■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.

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

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-4249.

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

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

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

760-379-5086.

■ 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., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.

Thursdays

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

■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

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

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

■ 9:30 a.m. (2nd Thu.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. 2nd Thurs. For women.

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

■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.

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

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

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

■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877.

■ 4:30 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republicans of Kern Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella.

760-376-1462.

■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, Ewing’s restaurant, Kernville.

■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella.

Weigh-in 5:30 p.m.

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

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

■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon Kern Valley Hospital, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Bingo Guide

■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa ■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Woman’s Club, Fay Ranch Rd., Weldon ■ Sunday, 1 p.m., Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information, or meeting times have changed. noted.

Lakeshore Farmers Market, February 25 Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, this Market features locally grown certified fruit, produce, eggs and honey, along with certified organic produce from various organizations and shade grown, organic coffee, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Abundant Harvest Organics pick up time 9:30 a.m. to noon. The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Heights Blvd. in Wofford Heights and accepts EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards. For information call David Dills 760-812-7833. Local musicians are welcome to apply to come play during the Market. Local service groups and non-profit organizations are encouraged to hold fund-raising bake sales. This week’s bake sale benefits High Sierra Wild Horse Sanctuary (see http://www.hswhs.org/).

Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast, February 26 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald’s), Lake Isabella. The second Sunday of every month features Eggs Benedict and the third Sunday of every month features crepes. For information call 760-379-3877.

Essay Contest winners to be honored, February 25 Elks Lodge #2358 will be honoring winners of the Grand Lodge Americanism Essay Contest with a luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 25. Past recipients of this honor are invited to attend to congratulate this year’s outstanding students. The dining room at the Lodge, 6708 Wofford Blvd., will open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. For further information, please call Pat Terrell at 760-376-2762.

Whiskey Flat Wrap-Up Meeting, February 27 The Kernville Chamber of Commerce is holding a Whiskey Flat wrap-up meeting at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce Community Center on February 27 at 5 p.m..

All those having positive input and suggestions for improving the Whiskey Flat Days celebration experience next year are welcome to attend.

Commodities Distribution February 28 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday, Feb. 28 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.

Kern Valley Museum program, February 28 The Kern Valley Museum’s February program will present Lynn Trimble, a professional ventriloquist. She will bring several of her wacky and humorous characters to tell us about the history of the art and how she got started. Come to this program and learn some of the tricks of the trade. The public is invited Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Admission is free. For more information call the Kern Valley Museum at 760-376-6683. The Museum is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wallace Camp Keep Pizza Barn Night, February 28 Bring your hearty appetites at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28 to Pizza Barn. A portion of proceeds that night go to the future Camp Keepers from Woodrow Wallace Middle School, who will be volunteering to make the event a success. Each 6th-grader must raise $350 to attend Camp Keep. Bring 100 friends and eat pizza. Pizza Barn is located at 11401 Kernville Road in Kernville. For information call Heather Berry at 760-4172392 or email hberrylane@yahoo.com.

KRV Women’s Luncheon, March 3 Mountain View Baptist Church is hosting a Women’s Luncheon, open to all women of the Valley at the Mountain View Baptist Church gym, 2959 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella on Saturday, March 3, from 11 a.m.

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Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier Publisher Although it is heartwarming that the Courier makes a better fire starter than our competition does or that Fido finds our pages easier to relieve himself on, that Batelaan our easy to read size and format fits the bottom of your birdcage better, taking multiple copies of an issue of the paper or any newspaper for that matter is still stealing.

During recent cold weather, our merchants have been reporting that people are grabbing hands full of copies for possibly the sole purpose of personal household use. Free newspapers do not grow on trees, they cost money. We are advertising supported so when you steal copies, you are stealing from us, but also stealing from local merchants who pay their hard-earned money to advertise as well. It has always been very flattering that each week the Courier is published, we have very few returns at the end of the week.

In most cases when multiple copies are stolen, the thief is robbing their neighbors of getting their copy of the Courier. We monitor closely each week the number of copies we publish and the number of papers we get back in return at the end of the week.

A California law, which went into effect Jan. 1, 2007, makes taking

more than 25 copies of a free newspaper a crime when they are removed "to sell or barter the papers, to recycle the papers for cash or other payment, to harm a competitor or to prevent others from reading the paper." It carries a maximum $250 fine for the first offense ranging to $500 and jail time for repeat offenders.

We realize that a newspaper has a life of more than just the 2.3 people who read each paper. And we understand that sometimes there is a photo that you need an extra copy of to send to grandma. As a child, I had an uncle known for his thriftiness, who would follow the local shoppercarrier and pick them up, take them home and roll them into logs for his fireplace, so I understand. We know that newspaper is great fire starter, good for use with pets, and has many other uses. I have even encountered a homeless individual who needed papers for warmth. I was happy to give that person older papers for that use, so I could keep the current edition on the street.

If you need extra papers, please stop by the office and ask we will be happy to give you older editions for your personal use. We are also glad to have you pick up an extra paper for your home-bound neighbor, who may not be able to get out for a copy.

The Courier is distributed to about 100 locations around the Valley each week.

Michael Batelaan can be reached at office@kernrivercourier.com.

Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist The other night I was watching an old TV movie, called “The Invisible Man.” As I watched, I wondered what it would be like to be invisible. The Middleworth more I thought about it, the more questions and situations came to mind.

Let’s examine some of them.

Only the body (which includes the arms, legs torso and the head) will be unseen but clothing will be visible. So to get the full effect of invisibility you have to be naked.

The weather is a factor. So if you plan on running around outside in your invisible birthday suit, make sure the weather is warm. A warning to men: if it’s cold you will have invisible goose bumps and parts of your invisible body will shrink and be difficult to locate. If you want to go anywhere and not be seen, then you will have to be in the buff. Remember that you should be in the privacy of your home when the invisible wears off.

Even then, there could be a shock among family members and any friends that might be visiting.

On reflection, I think that even tying shoelaces would be difficult as you reach for the lace with hands you cannot see. Crosswalks

are dangerous and should be avoided. Motorists making left and right turns can’t see you and if you are hit by a car, no one will help as you lay there bleeding invisible blood.

On the plus side, you can get into any kind of sporting event without paying. But, beware!

Wherever you sit, the seat will appear vacant and you must keep moving to avoid having someone sit on you. Imagine the shock to the guy or gal who sits down as you sit there buck naked (but invisible).

You can go to boxing matches, even stand inside the ring, and watch the fight up close. Don’t get too close or you might take a right to the jaw and cause problems as invisible you lays on the floor.

If you’re at the beach you could get an invisible sunburn all over your body. Later, if something goes amiss and you can’t turn off your invisibleness, you will have to cover up with clothes. A trench coat, pants, shoes, hat, gloves and dark glasses should do the trick.

However dressed like that in the summer at the beach or hiking in the desert might look a little strange to others.

In fact the more I think about it, staying visible with clothes on is probably the way to go.

Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program.

Announcements

Community

Community Orchestra is celebrating 20 years The Kern Valley Community Orchestra is celebrating 20 years and will be presenting their Spring Concert, “A Carnival of Melody,” in conjunction with the Living Green Festival at the Kernville Elementary School on Sunday, March 11, at 4 p.m. The selections to be performed include Carnival of Melody, The Easy Winners, In a Chinese Temple-Garden, Capriccio Italien, Theme from New York, New York, and more. Donations will be accepted at the door, children are admitted at no charge, and light refreshments will be served. New musicians are always welcome. The school is located at 13350 Sierra Way in Kernville. For more information, call Rick Fankhauser at 760-379-1616.

Volunteers jump into icy waters for a good cause Next month volunteers will once again plunge into the arctic waters of the South Fork Middle School pool to benefit this summer’s Kern Valley Aquatics Program.

Last year, several hardy souls dressed in costume or just in swimsuits and braved the chilly water. This year, the program is looking for more folks from the community to jump in and help raise money for this cause. You must bring in at least $25 in order to join the plungers. You can do the plunge yourself, or create a team with your family, friends or co-workers. If you choose to wear a costume, it must be appropriate. The event takes place on March 10 at 10 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for best costume, most money raised and alsofor someone foolhardy enough to swim the entire length of the pool. You can donate to a plunger. Or KVAP will also appreciate donations mailed to KVAP Polar Plunge, SFUSD 5225 Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283. To pledge online or download a registration, pledge form or waiver, visit www.kvap.org. For more information, email info@kvap.org or call 760299-2030.

McCarthy summer internship applications due Congressman Kevin McCarthy today announced he is accepting internship applications for his summer internship program. “I began my career in public service as an intern, and I invite all interested college students and recent graduates to apply for internships in my offices,” said McCarthy. Summer internship applicants must possess good writing and computer skills, be enrolled in college or recently graduated, and should have a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Preference will be given to residents of California’s 22nd Congressional District (which includes most of Kern and San Luis Obispo Counties and part of Los Angeles County); however, all applications will be considered. Summer interns are responsible for their expenses, including transportation and lodging costs, but will receive a $1,500 stipend, before taxes. The summer internship program will be an 8-week session.

Interns typically spend two weeks in the Bakersfield or Atascadero district office followed by six weeks in the Washington, D.C. office. Interested students may

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The Secret Garden to play at Kern Valley High The Secret Garden, a play based on the 1911 novel, is this year's Kern Valley High School drama presentation. Victoria Scoggan portrays the English orphan who is transformed and helps others transform inside her uncle's secret garden. The play is directed by Sandra Hughes and Jay Jarrett and music is provided by Helen Smoot and Andraea Quiocho. The cast includes Victoria Scoggan, Nathan Couch, Shannon Flanagan, Andrew Myers, Garrett Hodge, Savannah Sykora, Garrett Willis, Kristin Galetano, Jennifer Yule, Rayann Walters, Johnathan Harbaugh, Darian Nix, Jason Foster, Joseph Peters IV, Lincoln Campbell, Brandon Ramp Breana Wethington and Danielle Martinez. The performances are at 7 p.m. on Friday February 24, Saturday February 25, Friday March 2 and Saturday March 3 in the Kern Valley High School theater. Tickets are $10 general admission, $7 for seniors 55 and over and children under 7.

By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “Footloose” (PG-13) — This remake of Kevin Bacon’s 1984 breakout film aims to update the story for a new generation of youngsters who just wanna dance.

Newcomer Kenny Wormald takes the role of Ren, a Boston teen transplanted to rural Georgia. Upon his arrival, the scene in the small town is decidedly uncool — the tragic deaths of a few partying teens has been parlayed into an across-theboard ban on rock and/or roll, and all the wholesome, expressive dancing that comes with it.

Dennis Quaid carries the dramatic weight as the town’s preacher man and anti-fun crusader haunted by the death of his offspring. While this new iteration is no barnburner, those itching for a fix of bouncy music and youthful boogey will find some fun.

“Immortals” (R) — Vibrant in visuals and sagging in story, this myth-laced epic has all the narrative weight of a fireworks show. A menacing Mickey Rourke plays Hyperion, a brutal warlord out to get some godly bow that functions as a Homeric weapon of mass destruction. The gods of Olympus pick a mortal champion, Theseus (Henry Cavill), to stop the plot and keep the bloodthirsty Titans of old locked up. It’s even more convoluted onscreen.

The real might of the film is in the over-the-top visuals, as goldskinned gods clash in an electric-

Mickey Rourke stars in “Immortals.” blue sky to decide the fate of the earth below. While the mix of sets and CG may cause eyes to pop, it all seems a lot of sound and fury signifying a second-rate epic.

“Game of Thrones” Season 1 (NR) — HBO took a calculated risk and landed an unmitigated success with this crossover series about swords, sires, kings and treachery.

Adapted from the fantasy series by George R.R. Martin, the show sweeps audiences into a new world that manages to marry “Lord of the Rings” with “The Sopranos.” It’s daring, it’s engaging, it’s fresh ... and it was very expensive to make.

Sean Bean stars as Ned Stark, an honor-bound patriarch who is pulled into a twisted vortex of feudal political intrigue, orbited by a constellation of full-fledged characters and awe-inspiring settings.

The premiere of season 2 can’t come fast enough, so jump into this series at your nearest opportunity. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Grease 14-inch pizza pan or 13x9-inch baking pan. Unroll dough, press into pan. Top with cheese. Arrange remaining ingredients over cheese. Bake pizza 25 to 30 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown.

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Fish moving to shallower waters Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist Here is a reminder for those who attend sport shows.

The California Central Valley RV and Sports Show opens in Bakersfield on February 24 and runs thru the 26th.

I am sure that Mencarini this year’s event will be as good, if not better than the 2011 version. You can visit the web site for more information: www.calshows.com .

Over the past weekend, I finally had a chance to do a little fishing. I didn’t catch a bunch, but I did catch some very nice crappie and a very hungry bass (see picture below).

The crappie were gorging themselves on shad. My buddy, Jack, and I, were laughing at those gluttons.

As they were flopping around on the dock, they were spitting fresh-eaten shad at us.

We were catching catfish, crappie and I landed a 3 1/2- pound bass all

on a crappie jig.

Well that was yesterday. Now the shad have moved on to Engineer’s Point. A good friend was on the lake this week and the info that he gave me was that on the deep side of Engineer’s Point, the birds were feasting on top and the fish were stacked in the thermo-cline covering the center of the lake.

He told me that “his graph [fishfinder] was lit up like a Christmas tree over most of the middle of the lake.”

The fish had started to make a move to shallower waters last week but we’ve had a little setback with the changing weather patterns. It’s just a little one and it won’t have much of an effect on the pre-spawn feeding frenzy.

According to the Department of Fish & Game website, Isabella Lake and the Upper Kern, from the power house to Riverside Park, received fish last week.

Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and a avid fisherman. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier, office@kernrivercourier .com.

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

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

Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Department McCray & Laurel Mountain Mesa 760-379-2681

Recreation information U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive.

760-379-5646 Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.

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

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

Fishing Derby applications available Applications for the Derby are now available at the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce office, several local merchants in the Kern River Valley, as well as in Bakersfield. Enter the event and get additional information online at http://www. isabellafishingderby.com . Be sure to get your entry in before 6 p.m. on March 1 to be eligible for the $500 early bird prize. For more information on the 23rd annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby or to enter online, please visit: http://www.isabellafishingderby.com.

Scott Trading Co. Antiques•Jewelry Collectables•Estate Sales Tom & Beckie Scott 6700 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights (760) 376-2700

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Pacific Crest Trail segment reopens In September 2011, the Pacific Crest Trail was badly damaged by a fire in the Tehachapi area. The damage was so severe that land managers closed the trail for rehabilitation and recovery. In January, the Bureau of Land Management reopened the section of the PCT from Highway 58 south to the junction with the Los Angeles Aqueduct near Rosamond Blvd. The Ridgecrest Field Office has worked hard to remove damaged trees and repair eroded trails hazardous to the safety of visitors. Damaged trail signs have also been replaced to better guide PCT users to where they want to go. For more information, please contact the BLM Ridgecrest Field Office.

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Written for our sakes Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville “Now not for his sake only was it written, that ‘It was reckoned to Him,’ but for our sake also Duitsman to whom it will be reckoned, as those who believe in Him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.”

– Romans 3:23-24

MichaelBatelaan/Kern River Courier Local pastor John Spoon, rode into the Whiskey Flat encampment portraying 1860's circuit rider Jesse Lee Bennett, and delivered the morning sermon to all who attended the authentic camp church service. Mike Woodward gave the announcements and led the singing that was accompanied by accordion and violin.

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This New Testament passage harkens back to the familiar Genesis passage of Abraham and Sarah receiving a promise of a child’s birth far beyond the years of child bearing age for them both.

A quarter of a century would pass between promise and fulfillment, yet at the end of the road, Isaac would be held in their hearts and arms. This magnificent passage was surely very meaningful for this couple of the faith, but the meaningfulness of this event may be a bit lost to us today.

Absolutely Abraham’s family was powerfully shaped by the miraculous working of God, but the Word spoken to them is also supposed to speak to us as well.

The promise of God which brought about the birth of a miracle baby then is still powerful

enough to bring about life in the heart of those who believe today.

The application may not be meant for 100- year-old dads and 90year-old moms, but there is an ongoing and outworking nature to the Word that mightily proclaims life to us who are alive today.

This is where the real essence of Scripture is found. The power of truth to set free is why the pages of Scripture have been so lovingly communicated, preserved, compiled and passed down to subsequent generations, and is what we are to embrace as believers in Jesus. Note this reference to us who would believe (are believing), and the equality of what is transpiring in our lives now with what men and women of Biblical antiquity were experiencing.

How amazing is this willingness of the Father to show His powerful work in us even as He showed Himself strong so many centuries ago.

No wonder the prophet Habakkuk would cry out: “LORD, I have heard the report about You and I fear. O LORD, revive Your work in the midst of the years, In the midst of the years make it known; In wrath remember mercy.” - 3:2.

For the reading and embracing of God’s Word may we always be found willing, and for the transforming power of the Word applied to our hearts by the Holy Spirit, may we always be open.

Valley places of worship Kernville Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville. Service Sunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Service 10:45 a.m. 760-376-6403 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church Services held at Kernville United Methodist Church. Sundays 11 a.m.

Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights. Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.

(760) 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights. Sunday Service 10 a.m. 760-376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

760-379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella.

Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. Wed. 5:30 p.m.

760-417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

760-379-4296 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760) 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Worship Sunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m.

Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. 760-379-5819

Mt. Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 760-379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 4 p.m.

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

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Salome’s Stars ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) You’re correct to want to help someone who seems to need assistance. But be careful that he or she isn’t pulling the wool over your eyes. You need more facts.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Your optimism will soon dispel the gloom cast by those naysayers and pessimists who still hover close by. Also, that good news you received is part of a fuller message to come.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Feeling jealous over a colleague’s success drains the energy you need to meet your own challenges. Wish him well, and focus on what you need to do. Results start to show in mid-March.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’re likely to feel somewhat crabby these days, so watch what you say, or you could find yourself making lots of apologies. Your mood starts to brighten by the weekend.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your pride might still be hurting from those unflattering remarks someone made about you. But cheer up, you’re about to prove once again why you’re the top cat.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A misunderstanding with a co-worker could become a real problem unless it’s resolved soon. Allow a third party to come in and assess the situation without prejudice.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Call a family meeting to discuss the care of a loved one at this difficult time. Be careful not to let yourself be pushed into shouldering the full burden on your own.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) An upcoming decision could open the way to an exciting venture.

However, there are some risks you should know about. Ask more questions before making a commitment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Personal matters need your attention during the earlier part of the week. You can start to shift your focus to your workaday world by midweek. Friday brings news.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You’ve been going at a hectic pace for quite a while. It’s time now for some much-needed rest and recreation to recharge those hardworking batteries.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is a good time to upgrade your current skills or consider getting into an entirely different training program so that you can be prepared for new opportunities.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) Keep a low profile in order to avoid being lured away from the job at hand. Focus on what has to be done, and do it.

There’ll be time later to enjoy fun with family and friends. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. Name the last rookie manager before Don Mattingly of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2011 to beat the defending World Series champions on Opening Day. 2. Only two major-league teams since 1900 started a season 0-6 and made the playoffs. Name either one.

3. Name the last 11-win team to not make the NFL playoffs.

4. In 2011, Doc (1980) and Austin Rivers became the second father-son basketball duo to be named McDonald’s All-Americans. Who was the first?

5. When was the last time an NHL team won backto-back Northeast Division titles?

6. Name the first Major League Soccer team to win consecutive U.S. Open Cups?

Answers: 1.The New York Yankees’ Lou Piniella, in 1986.

2.The 1974 Pittsburgh Pirates and the 1995 Cincinnati Reds.

3.The New England Patriots, in 2008.

4. Milt (1981) and Dajuan (2001) Wagner.

5. Never since the division was formed before the 1993-94 season.

6. Seattle Sounders FC won three consecutive Cups (2009-11).

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Announcements Continued from page 3 download the internship application, or call the Bakersfield office at 661-327-3611 or the Washington, D.C. office at 202-225-2915 to request an application.

Applications and supporting documents should be sent to 4100 Empire Drive, Suite 150, Bakersfield, CA 93309, or emailed to: Robin.Lake-Foster@mail.house.gov.

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Calendar, Continued from page 2 to 1:30 p.m. Bill Blanton, director of the local Salvation Army will be speaking about the needs of our community and how we can “make a difference.” The Sweet Adelines quartet will be singing. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Mountain View Baptist Church. Contact Linda Phillips at 760-379-4296.

Boy Scouts fundraising dinner, March 3 Boy Scouts of America Southern Sierra Council Boy Scout Troop 690 has been in the Valley for more than 50 years. Many of the adult men in the Valley made their way through the Boy Scouts to the rank of Eagle Scout. Support the tradition of Scouting.

Come for a night of fun and food on Saturday, March 3 from 7 to 8 p.m. There will be a Spaghetti dinner with music from the Sweet Adelines quartet. All proceeds go to fund the local Eagle Scouts’ projects.

Dinner is $8 for adults; $5 for children ages 3 to 10, and toddlers age 2 and under are free. The dinner is at the Odd Fellows Hall, 50 Tobias St., Kernville. For information, call Scoutmaster Ed Pounds at 760-812-7082.

We represent most major California insurance companies Since 1982

Harry P. Thal Insurance Agency 760-376-2100 HarryThal@aol.com www.harrythal.com Nationally recognized Medicare authority.

President Kern Association of Heath Underwriters CA Lic.0621106

Safe Spot provider training, March 5 Kern Valley Gays and Straights Against Bullying is providing free training to any business/organization interested in becom-

ing a Safe Spot provider in the Kern River Valley. The next 45-minute training is scheduled at the office of Dr. Elisa Nevius, Clinical Psychologist, 2211 Alta Sierra Ave., Lake Isabella on Monday, March 5 from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. To register for this training, please contact Vera or Ernie Anderson 760-3763662, Jason Houston 760-378-2737 or Al Steuart 760-812-7559.

Rotary Club Golden Jubilee Celebration, March 10 Rotary is celebrating 50 years of service at Ewing’s on the Kern, 125 Buena Vista Road in Kernville at 5 p.m. (social hour) with dinner at 6 p.m. Live band, cash bar, semi-formal dress. Dinner is steak and shrimp with a vegetarian option. Tickets are $30. For more information, call Elaine Forge, 909-9641395.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Grace Family Community Church (2012 - B0458), Street address of principal place of business: 5945 Round Mountain Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308.

Mailing address of business: 5945 Round Mountain Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308.

REGISTRANTS: Dalton Lockman, 5945 Round Mountain Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308 and Robert Smith, 5945 Round Mountain Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308.

E Unincorporated Association. Date the business commenced: 01/15/2012.

Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: Dalton Lockman. This statement filed on 01/23/2012. Expires 01/23/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Wicked Beautiful (2012 - B0453), DBA#2: Wicked Beautiful Salon (2012) - B0454), Street address of principal place of business: 4138 Pico Trail, Frazier Park, CA 93225-1544. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1544, Frazier Park, CA 93225-1544. REGISTRANT: Malinda Chadwick, P.O. Box 1544, Frazier Park, CA 93225-1544. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 01/20/2012. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new

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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: Malinda Chadwick. This statement filed on 01/23/2012. Expires 01/23/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Di Prima. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: RWS Construction (2012 - B0463), Street address of principal place of business: 12410 Home Ranch Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

Mailing address of business: 12410 Home Ranch Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Richard Sergent, 12410 Home Ranch Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: Richard Sergent. This statement filed on 01/23/2012. Expires 01/23/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Di Prima. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Real Estate Evaluation Services (2012 - B0523), Street address of principal place of business: 4040 Ming Avenue, Suite A, Bakersfield, CA 93309.

Mailing address of business: 4040 Ming Avenue, Suite A, Bakersfield, CA 93309.

REGISTRANTS: Alan Lifquist, 6708 Noah Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308 and Alicia Lifquist, 6708 Noah Avenue,

Bakersfield, CA 93308. B - General Partnership. Date the business commenced: 01/31/2002. 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: Alan Lifquist. This statement filed on 01/24/2012.

Expires 01/24/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. DiPrima. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Sierra Smoker (2012 - B0585), Street address of principal place of business: 13432 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238.

Mailing address of business: 13432 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238.

REGISTRANT: James Store, Inc., 13432 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238.

F - Corporation. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: Mark A. Preston, President.

This statement filed on 01/27/2012.

Expires 01/27/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. DiPrima. Published by the Kern River Courier February 10, 17, 24 and March 2, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Musgrove Tire Hauling (2012 B0679), Street address of principal place of business: 2905 Edison Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93307.

Mailing address of business: 333 Oswell Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307.

REGISTRANT: Lance Briggs, 333 Oswell Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307.

A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 02/01/2012. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: Lance Briggs. This statement filed on 02/01/2012.

Expires 02/01/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 10, 17, 24 and March 2, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Dirt Diva Commercial Cleaning (2012 - B0772), Street address of principal place of business: 318 Misty Meadow Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 318 Misty Meadow Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Teresa Ray, 318 Misty Meadow Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308.

A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The

filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: Teresa Ray. This statement filed on 02/06/2012.

Expires 02/06/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 17, 24, March 2 and 9, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: All Green Collective (2012 - B0764), Street address of principal place of business: 2753 Diamond Street, Rosamond, CA 93560. Mailing address of business: 3359 Kayak Street, Lancaster, CA 93535. REGISTRANT: T.C.E.F., Inc., 2753 Diamond Street, Rosamond, CA 93560. F - Corporation. Date the business commenced: 05/16/2011. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: Andre, CEO. This statement filed on 02/06/2012.

Expires 02/06/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 24, March 2, 9 and 16, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Making Memories (2012 - B0798), Street address of principal place of business: 1 Calgary Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1027, Wofford Heights, CA 93285.

REGISTRANT: Vicki Stephenson, 1 Calgary Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. A - Individual.

Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fic-

titious 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: Vicki Stephenson. This statement filed on 02/07/2012. Expires 02/07/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 24, March 2, 9 and 16, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Arvil Tech Systems (2012 - B0714), Street address of principal place of business: 14105 Tierra Blanca Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing address of business: 14105 Tierra Blanca Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314.

REGISTRANT: Arvil Hampton, 14105 Tierra Blanca Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314. A Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: Arvil David Hampton. This statement filed on 02/02/2012. Expires 02/02/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier February 24, March 2, 9 and 16, 2012.

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Talking About Real Estate

Health Insurance Matters

Clouds on the title

Medicine of yesteryear

Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist

Today I want address something relatively common for both buyers and sellers to go through in a real estate transaction. That is one or more clouds on the title.

Say what? A cloud on the title?

That is an industry term Freeman that we real estate agents use to make us sound all smart and knowledgeable. Did it work?

Yeah, right.

Basically a “cloud on the title” is one or more problems that an escrow is having with the title report on a property that makes the property unable to receive title insurance and thus close escrow.

They can be very frustrating. Trust me. I am going through a couple of escrows right now that have this issue.

So how is this avoided? Well basically, if a property that is selling has changed hands and when that change took place either between family members or if the property was actually sold and there was not an escrow, then there can be problems with the title. A paid-off deed that was not recorded as such, a relative claiming to own the land who does not and on and on.

Mostly they deal with either death or debt. For example, a wife whose husband dies, but she is not on the title of the property or the property is in a trust that she is not part of. In that case, most likely there would have to be a probate which can be a real mess and is a great way for attorneys and the government to make money.

Avoiding a cloud sometimes is impossible because it is based on what you are buying and if the owners did their proper due-diligence when it came to keeping up with everything related to the ownership of the land.

Sometimes, just plain old fate causes issues.

The thing to remember, for both buyers and sellers, is to always have an escrow when property is bought and sold.

Always! Yes, there is a small cost involved, but so what? Would you rather get sued or find out that you cannot sell the property in the future? Even worse, you could find out that the person who you bought the property from never put it in your name.

Guess what? It happens.

Escrow keeps everyone honest.

So use a real estate agent and use an escrow and a title company to keep those clouds from raining on your transaction.

Matt Freeman is a Realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) 379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist

Of course I recognize there was no such thing as health Insurance when folks roamed the streets of Whiskey Flat.

But without health insurance, how was the hospital paid, the ambulance, the physician? These were my thoughts during Presidents’ Thal Day weekend while pressing through the crowds at Circle Park.

Generally, those services weren’t available in the early 1860s, so the need for insurance was a moot point, and if you were lucky enough to find a physician, his fee was typically paid by bartering, perhaps a chicken or some eggs.

Medicine was a far cry from today. If you had a headache, you didn’t run over to The Drug Store.

For most, it was a shot (or two) of whiskey. This is the same whiskey used as a general anesthesia for surgery, which could be from the removal of a bullet to the removal of a leg.

There were many herbal remedies, some of which were very good.

Many medications were made by the physicians of the day and dispensed by them. Plants would be gathered in their season. Leaves, roots or their fruit would be mixed with alcohol, powdered, combines with a salve or

made into tea. Some remedies were of no value, some useless and other were just fraudulent attempts to free the miners of the area from their hard-earned money.

There were few hospitals, and those were primarily in large cities, were mental illness was treated.

Many country doctors would have a bed in their office.

Today, when we have a problem, there are typically tests for diagnosis, safe medications for treatment, and if surgery is the only option, a very reliable possibility you will come home in a few days and recover.

The average American lives to age 78.49 years. A lot better than many South African nations where life expectancy is less than 50.

Back when Kernville was still Whiskey Flat, the average American could expect to live to 43.6.

Modern medicine is expensive.

To have access to these modern marvels, you need to either have the financial resources to have access or pool your resources with others in a communal fund to pay for you when you require medical attention. This community pool of resources is called “health insurance.”

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker. He is President of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters and on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal. com

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ww.kernrivercourier.com Friday, February 24, 2012 Keyesville, Continued from page 1 Maltby opened the Mammoth mine nearby. By 1858 there were three arrastras and five water-driven mills with 22 stamps. However, the floods of 1861-62 destroyed them all.

In its heyday, the town of Keyesville consisted of about five stores, eight houses, three hotels, four saloons, a brewery, two livery stables, a wagonmaking shop, two blacksmith shops, a barbershop, two butcher shops, a shoemaker’s shop and post office.

After the area had been heavily mined for placer gold, Chinese miners continued to work the sands in Keyesville well into the 1860s.

Mines in Keyesville were idle until an 1897 revival. During this time, a five-stamp mill was erected at the Keyes mine and a 10-stamp mill at the Mammoth. Both mines were intermittently active until about World War II.

The Keyes mine produced a total of $450,000 and the Mammoth about $500,000.

Today, the historic town site of Keyesville is situated on private land and is little more than a small grouping of buildings. Historic resources include placer and hard rock gold mines, the Lightner cabin, barn and cemetery, generator building, a stamp mill and the earthen fort constructed to protect the settlers, but that was never utilized.

The Keyesville SMA is considered to have high gold potential and smallscale underground hard rock. Placer gold mining continues in the area today. Recreational mining is allowed within areas withdrawn from the general mining laws around and near the Keyesville area and subject to permit.

All cultural and historic resources are protected by law.

Derby, Continued from page 1

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6415 Lake Isabella Blvd.

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sponsor of the 2012 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby. We would like to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce and the California Department of Fish and Game."

The Longest Trout Contest is back again this year. The winning entrant will receive $1,000 for the longest trout caught. There are prizes of $500 for the second longest, $250 for the third longest and $200 for the fourth longest trout caught during the three day event.

The trout does not have to be tagged; however the winner must be a registered entrant in the event.

For those fisherman who are looking to rent a boat during the derby event,

French Gulch Marina owner and derby sponsor Deb Chase announced, "We still have a few boats available at this time" she also added, "The derby is one of the most exciting events I have the privilege to participate in, I look forward to it every year."

Applications for the Derby are now available at the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce office, several local merchants in the Kern River Valley, as well as in Bakersfield. Enter the event and get additional information online at http://www.isabellafishingderby.com .

Be sure to get your entry in before 6 p.m. on March 1 to be eligible for the $500 early bird prize, sponsored by the Cedar City Utah Chamber of Commerce.