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*Rainbow trout that is, in what the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce presents as being called the world's largest amateur trout derby - The Isabella Lake Fishing Derby - now in its 24th year and just only a little over a month away.

The fish are ready and the total prize money up for grabs has been set with over $250,000 in prizes, everyone has a chance to win. There will be one tagged trout worth $20,000. In addition, there will be nine tagged trout worth $10,000 each and 989 worth $50 to $1,000. A list of the tag numbers and their values will be available to regestrants at the start derby. If the $20,000 tagged trout, sponsored

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Fishing Derby April 20, 21 & 22 2013 by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce is caught while wearing the official 2013 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby T-Shirt or Hoodie, during the 3 day event, that prize will double to $40,000. If not caught during the Derby, the $20,000 tagged trout will be worth $1,000 from April 23 to September 2,

2013.. These major trout sponsors are: Berkley, Shakespeare, Budweiser, Isabella Supermarket, Mt. Mesa Market, Crossroads Mini Mart, Sierra Gateway Markets, French Gulch and North Fork Marinas, Renewable Resources Group, and Central Valley Sportsmen and RV Show.

The Longest Trout Contest is back again this year for the 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. And thanks to the Bobber Bowl Trout sponsors there are a total of 60 sponsors from $100 to $500.

For the third year there is also a chance drawing to win a fantastic fishing boat. This year's boat is a Lowe GS 202 Suncruiser

Gold: The rush is on

Thousands seek elusive golden metal Mike Mencarini Courier Special [Part 2 of a five part series on early gold prospecting and mining of what was to be called the Kern River El Dorado.]

In the spring of 1854, a small group of prospectors working the lower Kern River tried moving large boulders from a sand bar to recover the gold that had settled beneath them.

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river through the winter with limited success, this group decided to move up hill. The top of the hill they ended up on was Greenhorn Gulch.

There they found surface veins of quartz with gold interlaced thru it.

On or about the same day, Dec. 27, 1854, a different group of prospectors searching for Placer gold, found it at the bottom of Greenhorn Gulch.

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FREE weekend weather Friday high 71° Mostly sunny Friday low 43° Partly cloudy

Minoux is just one of the more than 33 volunteers who have been feeding derby trout three times a day, rain or shine seven days a week.

Sunday high 66° Mostly sunny

$250,000 at end of the rainbow* Michael Batelaan Courier Cover Story

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Steve Minoux of Squirrel valley serves up a meal of trout pellets Tuesday afternoon to the derby trout being housed and raised at French Gulch Marina.

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Charles H. "Chuck" Williams the Kern River Water Master spoke to the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce March monthly meeting.

The Kern River Water Master is the administrating entity of the Isabella Reservoir water representing all downstream water rights entities.

He is responsible for identifying the amount of water to be released daily from the Isabella Reservoir by the Army Corps of Engineers and for preparing and keeping complete daily records on the flow of the Kern River waters.

It has been since the the dam was built that someone to manage the water has been needed, and Williams has been Water Master since 1977.

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pontoon with a trailer and Mercury 4-stroke 25 hp outboard. The boat is currently on display at Galey's Marine Supply in Bakersfield and will be on display at Derby Headquarters during the Derby event and ticket prices are $20 for one and $100 for six.

Enter early and become eligible for the $500 early bird prize, sponsored by the Cedar City Utah Chamber of Commerce. To qualify for the early entry drawing, they must receive your entry to the Derby before 6 p.m. on April 1, 2013.

Registration applications are now available in the Kern River Valley Chamber Office and online at isabellafishingderby.com or get Derby information by calling 866-578-4386 or 760379-5236.

Vons’ generosity recognized Debbie Stanton, Kernville Elementary School PTC Release The Kernville Union School District's Parent Teacher Committees (PTC's) is honoring Vons for their commitment to education by proclaiming March 2013 as Vons Appreciation Month.

In 2012, Vons contributed more than

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Saturday high 68° Mostly sunny Saturday low 39° Mostly clear

Sunday low 37° Partly cloudy National Weather Service

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar.

For columnist Mike Mencarini spring can not come soon enough.

This week Bodfish Bob continues his forward slide.

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

kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 82,960 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 324 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Lower Kern Outflow 357 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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Friends of the Library book sale March 14 & 16 Support your local library and save some money on great books on Thursday, March 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, March 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kern

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

River Valley Branch Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. All proceeds help support the local libraries, children’s reading programs, educational projects and the purchase of books and supplies. Call Sharonkaye Spoonemore, 760-223-3449 for

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. 760-376-3138.

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

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

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Room, Lake Isabella. 760-3795086.

■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, 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 .

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Hazard reduction service provider class, March 15 The Kern County Fire Department will hold a hazard reduction service provider class on Saturday, March 15 at 10 a.m. at the Kern County Fire Station 71, 9000 Navajo Ave., Weldon. The class is held to educate anyone who will to be offering this type of service to the public for property clearance. Only the participants of these classes will be placed on a preferred service provider list to be placed on our website and/or in community service district newsletters, local publications and handouts available at the Kern County Fire Department stations. These classes are open to the public.

Nuui Cunni Farmers Market March 16 The Kern River Paiute Council invites the public to visit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for its produce needs. Local honey, fresh eggs, native plant salves and teas are 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 call 760-549-0800.

Lakeshore Farmers Market March 16 Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, this market features eggs and honey, along with certified organic produce from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market hosts an antiques and collectibles day on the first Saturday of each month. The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd., in Wofford Heights. EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards are accepted. For information call David Dills 760-812-7833.

Habitat restoration workdays March 16 Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff and volunteers for the Habitat Restoration workdays. This week is site preparation and planting. Volunteers of all levels of ability and time commitment 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. Saturday evening concert March 16 Sierra Performing Arts will be presenting another Saturday Evening Concert on March 16 at the Kernville United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Performing will be soprano Leslie Hazard, pianists Bruce Brady, Helen Smoot and Mark McGuire. The program will include classical, standards and organ selections. For more information call 760-378-3108.

KRV Chamber Casino Night March 16 The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold Casino Night on Saturday, March 16 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. For more information call 760-379-5236.

Golden Years Dinner Dance March 16 The Douglas El Segundo Rod & Gun Club presents a Tribute to the Golden Years dinner and dance Saturday March 16 at the Douglas El Segundo Rod & Gun Club 631 East Evans Road, Wofford Heights. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. and listen and dance to the Big Band Era at 8 p.m. $8 per person includes dinner all your sides and dessert. Please bring a favorite picture from your golden years for display. For questions call Ralph Arzate 714-392-9193 or Jack Hays 760-417-0283.

KRV Art Association March 18 The Kern River Valley Art Association meeting takes place on Monday, March 18 at 6 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.

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Fire-wise, water-wise California native plant sale The Desert-Mountain Resource, Conservation and Development Council is holding the 11th bi-annual native plant sale. Plants are fire-resistant, water-efficient California natives. Order forms, plant lists with photos and description are available at both the Kernville and Kern River Valley Chambers of Commerce offices, Nuui Cunni Cultural Center at French Gulch, and Watershed Coordinators office in the Assessor’s office at the Lake Isabella county government center and on line at krvr.org. Orders are prepaid and must be received by March 29. Plants will be available for pickup April 27 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Nature Festival at the Kern River Preserve Headquarters in Weldon located on Highway 178 approximately two miles east of Sierra Way. Profits will support Watershed Coordinator projects and activities. For more information, contact Bob Robinson at 760-549-2131.

Sequoia National Forest seeks public comment The Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument are seeking public comments on a preliminary application to the State of California OffHighway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division for the 2012/2013 grant cycle. The public review and comment period for the State’s Grants and Cooperative Agreement Program begins March 5 and ends April 1. State regulations require annual public participation in this fund allocation process. The Forest Service submitted the application using the California internet-based “On-Line Grant Application” software. After the public review and comment process a final application will be submitted, due May 6. The public may view and comment on the Preliminary Application by visiting the State Grants and Cooperative Agreements program at ohv.parks.ca.gov and select the Grants tab. The OHMVR Division’s website will provide further detailed instructions for accessing the preliminary application and submitting comments. The Forest’s application will focus on improvements to off-road vehicle routes, facilities, signage, developing an Off Highway Vehicle staging area on the Hume Lake Ranger District, law enforcement and education. The OHMVR and the Sequoia National Forest have maintained a successful partnership for more than 25 years.

Volunteer Senior Outreach Program The public is invited to a forum to learn more about the Volunteer Senior Outreach Program, a program that serves the senior citizens of your community, on 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 your 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.

Spring Fling at CALM scheduled for March 23-30 Spring Fling is scheduled March 23-30, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the California Living Museum. As a way of welcoming springtime to Bakersfield, all children (up to 12 years old) will be admitted free with a paid adult admission.

During the week, CALM Docents and Animal Keepers will be onsite to give visitors an up close and personal animal encounter. Weather permitting, the Central California Children’s Railroad will be chugging along the tracks at CALM from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and tickets are only $1. To add to the experience, a Children’s Crafts Corner will be open in the Education Center.

For information, call 872-2256. CALM is located at 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway (between Lake Ming and Hart Park).

CPUC water rate hearing scheduled 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 three 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 Judge’s 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 above-entitled 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.

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I will say his what was reports were happening more accurate than those given and others to tell us what was by today’s TV weather folks. happening. We were a small hub Today weather is a gamble. Rain of information for the communiis given as a percentage. If they ty. say its 20 percent likely to rain, it There was no TV, few telemeans there is an 80 percent phones and the biggest social chance it won’t. If it rained, the event was the dance at Stillwell’s weatherman can say, “See, we every Friday night. Because told you it could rain.”

Gramps was deputy sheriff, he If it doesn’t rain, they can say, attended most of them as a law“See, we told you there was an man. Nothing ever happened 80 percent of no rain.” and I even got to go with him a This way they are never few times. I learned to dance wrong and we become gamblers when I was eight by dancing by just listening. In fact I’m lookwith some of the older ladies. ing out the window and chances My grandma never knew this are 80 percent it’s going to rain. and gramps told me not to tell. I Maybe! guess dancing with a little short

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‘Hope Through Mentoring’ conference planned The Kern County Methamphetamine Reduction Task Force, Kern County Mental Health and California State University Bakersfield are sponsoring a conference on adult-to-youth mentoring on Saturday, April 6 on the CSUB campus from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. “Hope Through Mentoring - Change Starts with Me,” a day-long conference features two speakers and eight workshops devoted to a variety of mentoring topics. The conference agenda, registration form and Mentor Recognition Award Nomination forms are available at KernStopMethNow.com.

The conference is designed to explore mentoring opportunities. The cost of the conference is $20, and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Space is limited.

For more information contact Dixie King at 661-827-5245.

Kern County Teacher Job Fair Scheduled The 13th annual Kern County Teacher Job Fair is scheduled to take place Saturday, April 13 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Larry E. Reider Education Center, 2000 K Street in Bakersfield. Individuals who are fully credentialed or intern-eligible by August of 2013 are invited to attend. Sponsored by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office, this is the county’s largest gathering of school district recruiters in one location. It is an excellent opportunity for those who are credentialed or intern eligible to see what positions or anticipated future open-

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The seven deadly sins, 4 Janet Kutzner, Lay Eucharistic Minister St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Kernville During this season of lent, we’ve covered the sins of Pride, Envy and Covetousness, and today we look at the sin of Anger.

St. Paul lists Anger as one of the works of the flesh: “Now the works of Kutzner the flesh are plain: fornication, impurity, licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, anger, selfishness, dissension, factions, envy, drunkenness, carousing, and the like. I warn you, as I warned you before, as I warned you before, that those who do such things shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (Galatians 5:19-21).

However that does not mean that Anger is always a sin the way that the other works of the flesh are.

I think the very fact that Anger can be both a sin and a virtue means that it can be especially dangerous in our spiritual lives and should be handled with great care and great honesty.

Anger can be sinful when used as a passion expressed for the individual as opposed to being used in support of another individual. If we were to take the time to ask: “Is my anger in support and defense of someone who is being harmed or wronged or is my anger in defense of my own sense of being harmed or wronged?”

Rather than focus on righteous anger for this article I would like to focus on the sinful anger or wrath.

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Sinful anger is a sinful decision to lash out at another in retaliation. It can be a physical lashing out with the intention of harming another person - generally the person we have deemed to be the source of our frustration. Did you know that the majority of violent acts are perpetrated against family members and friends? You are much more likely to be murdered or attacked by a member of your family. This makes it doubly disturbing - the people we tend to trust the most hurt us the most or we hurt them most.

Those violent acts come from a place of sinful anger! But sinful anger also causes us to last out verbally. We know how to slice and dice our loved ones with our words cutting to the heart and soul. Why is it that the people we love the most are the people we hurt the most? Of course the answer is because we are sinful people. The question is will we allow that sinful nature to control us? I encourage you, and me, to go back to the scriptures and ask the Lord to create in us a new heart (Psalm 92) and to make us a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5) as we die to sin and live in Christ (Romans 6).

How is it that we die to sin and live in Christ? By going back to Jesus day in and day out; by asking Him to forgive us our sins and to create in us a new heart. By reading and meditating on God’s word daily and by spending time in fellowship with fellow believers being discipled and discipling others.

God Bless You! Reprinted in part, from Bishop Eric Menees, of the San Joaquin Diocese.

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It’s just not that simple Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville I do not ask that Thou mayest take them out of the world, but that Thou mayest keep them out of the evil. - John 17:15 (Young’s Literal Translation) Duitsman Any look into the 17th chapter of the Gospel of John ought to cause the pace of our reading to slow down to veritable crawl as the heart of our Savior in His prayer for us, His disciples, is remarkable. On the eve of His arrest, abandonment, trial, crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus took time to pray for all who would follow behind Him in faith.

The treasures of this passage would consume a lifetime of devotional reflection, and still the depth of the Savior’s heart of love for us would not be fully understood. Redemption is at the core of this heart’s cry, and a deep longing for the Father’s plan to destroy the works of hell as manifested in horrible ruin in the hearts and lives of every person who has ever walked on this earth.

So sweeping is the scope of this conversation between the Father God and our Lord Jesus, so embracing is the passion for all to come into touch with the saving grace of God, and so wonderfully free from religious judgment that might keep any at arm’s length and unable to be welcomed.

Take another look at the above verse and let’s forge ahead into a Holy Spirit inspired understanding of this expression of love.

A quick peek at the Greek text behind this verse unfolds a fascinating omission in regard to the term “evil.”

While almost all translations include the word “one” at the end of the verse to denote the devil’s all-too-real influence on the lives of those who follow the Lord’s leading in this life, the Greek term used is one that might infer this meaning, but is not universally used in this way. Let’s understand the difference between the presence of evil as it influences human life on this planet, and the devil who is the promoter of evil on this planet. Jesus’ prayer would be inclusive of both meanings, but you and I are often prone to minimize the touch that the evil’s very presence has on our lives.

It is important we hear the Savior’s heart in this matter for two reasons: 1.)

We are prone to give place to condemning guilt without a firm grasp of the love of God that continually beckons us to grace that brings repentance and personal freedom; and 2.) We are not powerless in this process as our Lord prayed that the Father’s heart of love would touch us in ways that would keep (guard) us from evil. The adversary holds no power over our lives to demand choice against our will, and evil in the world is not beyond our capacity to turn away from. This is part of the sweeping message coming from the heart of Jesus in His prayer for us, and we can hold these words as powerful to our experience.

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 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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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

Spring can’t come soon enough remains. This year there probably won’t be any left.

I'm crossing my fingers the spring melt will last at least I don’t know through April. of anyone who I have a couple of concerns: is ready for one of them is this year’s spawn. spring more My best guess is this year the than I am. I feel spawn will be early due to the the need for quicker warming of the shallows. something, That is the glass is half full part. preferably some The other part is the glass is half good fishing or empty, which would be the quick should I say Mencarini draw down of the lake’s water good catching storage. This action will have a news. major effect on the spawn and With the lake at below normal the annual fishing Derby, by this storage for this time of year, I mean those fishing on the north fishing and catching has been side of the sub par over lake will find the winter What’s really pulling at my limited access months. strings is the water situation. to a large porWriting a Obviously we are experiencing tion of the weekly column a very dry year. can test you - Mencarini northwest shore line due during these to the obstacle slow times. of having to cross the flume.

What’s really pulling at my Also on the east side of strings is the water situation.

Engineer Point and the Auxiliary Obviously we are experiencing a Dam area will be affected by limvery dry year. Compounding the ited access due to the flume. I am problem is a below normal not trying to be negative but water storage year. these are real issues and need to The snow that we did receive be addressed. will be melting quickly due to the sometime March heat wave.

Mike Mencarini is a Wofford It seems that when we get a Heights resident and a avid fishweek of warm to hot weather in erman. For questions or comMarch the lake comes up, then ments you can reach him through the farmers and other water the Kern River Courier, users below get their share and office@kernrivercourier.com. we are left with what ever Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist

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Mountain Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m.

Well known local artist Carol Wermuth will be demonstrating the Native American art of Sand Painting and will also talk about petrographs. Interested public are welcome. For more information call Emily Diggles at 760-379-6162.

Lake Isabella Easter Sunrise service March 31 Everyone is welcome to attend Lake Isabella First Baptist Church for Easter Sunrise at 6:30 and a special combined service at 10 a.m. on March 31. We will have a time of fellowship, complimentary coffee, fruit and juice following the sunrise service. The youth going to Hume Lake Camp will have a fundraiser of homemade biscuits and gravy for a donation. There will be an Easter egg hunt following the 10 a.m. service for the children. 3701 Suhre St. Lake Isabella, 760-379-5615.

Toddler story time March 21 The Kern River Valley branch library will have Toddler story time Thursday, March 21 at 11:15 a.m. The branch is at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Call 760-5492083 for more information.

Congressman office hours March 21 On Thursday, March 21, a field representative for Congressman Kevin McCarthy will hold office hours in Lake Isabella at the Kern Administration Building, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. For information call Vince Fong, 661-327-3611 or go to McCarthy’s Website at kevinmccarthy. house.gov/ FFA to host event for Endometriosis March 23 Kern Valley FFA will be hosting a charity event for Endometriosis The event will take place at the Kern Valley Fine Arts Building on March 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. It is a Zumbathon with three instructors bringing 2 hours of fitness. The cost is $8 presale and $10 at the door. All monies raised will be given to the Endometriosis World Research Foundation. If you are interested in this event you may contact Danica Vittoria at 760-223-0657 Commodities distribution March 26 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday March 26 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in

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Rod & Gun Club Easter breakfast March 31 The Douglas El Segundo Rod & Gun Club presents a Tribute Easter morning breakfast Sunday March 31 at the Douglas El Segundo Rod & Gun Club 631 East Evans Road, Wofford Heights. Doors open at 6 a.m. and close at noon. They will be serving pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee and orange juice. All for only $6.

Easter celebration and egg hunt March 31 Join the First Baptist Church of Kernville on March 31 10 a.m. in the morning at the Kern Valley Golf Course for an Easter celebration and enormous Easter egg hunt.

For information see www.kernvillechurch.com.

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By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “Day of the Falcon” (R) — In the Middle East, two rival warlords finally agree to end a long, bloody war. Emir Nuad (Antonio Banderas) takes in two sons from his rival, Sultan Amar (Mark Strong.) Unfortunately for everyone, it’s the 1920s, and oil is discovered in what the two men agreed would be neutral territory.

When one tries to profit, the peace is broken and the younger generation must face the consequences of their fathers’ war. It’s a fun film to watch, but some vital element is missing -- an otherwise interesting tale fails to make an emotional impact.

“Parental Guidance” (PG-13) — Grandpa Artie (Billy Crystal) and Grandma Diane (Bette Midler) agree to babysit their three grandchildren. The kids’ parents, (Marisa Tomei, Tom Everett Scott), are oh-so busy, yet manage to coddle the kids too much. It’s up to the grandparents to restore common sense and family warmth to the household.

If you thought all of the old family sitcom humor was used up by “Full House,” “Cheaper by the Dozen” and all their ilk, you were right. There are only scraps of humor left for “Parental Guidance” to nibble on. It’s a predictable, cloying mess. All of the

touchy-feely group-hug stuff is shoehorned into the end of the movie like a last-minute confession for all of the stale bits and toilet jokes that make up the Tahar Rahim in “Day of the Falcon” rest of the film.

“Killing Them Softly” (R) — A couple of small-time crooks rob a poker game full of crime bosses. Their little mistake does not go unpunished. The robbed mobsters call in Jackie (Brad Pitt), a ruthless killer with a surprising selfawareness, to right some wrongs and make everything all better.

Witty and gritty dialog gets tossed around in between bouts of vicious violence.

Pitt doesn’t disappoint. He plays a tough guy who’s too cool to act tough. In a world of takers, losers, smart guys and victims, Jackie knows just where he fits in.

If anything, the dialog and seedyunderbelly setting get too selfaware. The movie has a lot to say about capitalism and the American Dream. If you want a thriller with a charismatic lead, you can’t miss this one. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Place the burgers on the grill and cook until turkey is done and a thermometer inserted into the center registers 165 degrees (about 3 minutes per side).

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Congratulations, Lamb! This is the week to finish your project and then bask in your well-earned approval. (And if you like, you also can say “bah” to all those detractors.)

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The bold Bovine could find a new opportunity too intriguing to be ignored. But don’t charge into it. Go slowly so you see how things develop as you get more involved.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might try to soften your stand on that important issue. A little more flexibility actually could get you what you’re looking for. A new friend enters the picture midweek.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your inner voice is on the mark when it advises you to tackle that family problem now! The sooner you’re able to come to terms with it, the better it will be for everyone.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Someone reveals important news about a longtime associate. But before you decide how to deal with this information, make sure it’s reliable, and not simply selfserving.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Some intensive soul-searching early in the week can help you

reach a decision by week’s end that should please both you and the other person involved. Good luck.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) The possibility of a career change is intriguing. Learn more about what it can offer and what it cannot. Weigh everything carefully. And ask questions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Work is your priority this week as you try to make up for lost time. Expect help from someone who cares about you. Things take a welcome turn by the weekend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A health problem causes some anxiety early in the week.

But prompt medical attention soon eases everyone’s concerns. Enjoy an arts-filled weekend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) As much as you might resent it, a changing situation could require you to adjust your plans accordingly. The good news: An associate agrees to cooperate.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) That old problem is finally resolved, just in time for you to take on a new work-related project. This one could be the super door-opener you’ve been looking for.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) The early part of the week presents some difficult hurdles. But once you get over them, you can start to focus on matters that are more important to you. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. Who holds the major-league record for most Gold Gloves awarded to a catcher?

2. The 1933 New York Yankees had nine future Hall of Famers on the roster. Name six of them.

3. Who threw the longest pass in Notre Dame football history?

4. Name the last Milwaukee Bucks player before Ersan Ilyasova in 2012 to have at least 25 points and 25 rebounds in a game.

5. When was the last time the Toronto Maples Leafs won a series in the NHL playoffs?

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3. Blair Kiel completed a pass for 96 yards in 1981.

4. Swen Nater had 30 points and 33 rebounds against Atlanta in 1976.

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6. Carly Patterson (2004) and Nastia Liukin (2008).

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760-379-1300 __________________________ LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC Quality Work Fair Prices Call Ross (760) 981-3361 License #708148 __________________________ Stan’s Painting & Renovation Exterior & Interior - 2 2 Years Professioal Exp. - $17 per hour Free hour time estimates

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MT. MESA Commercial & Residential Contractor’s Lic. #587951 310-347-5208 •• 310-533-0584 __________________________ KYT & FAMILY Painting, weed abatement, tree triming, small engine & concrete repair, hauling, prof. carpet cleaning, 25yrs in the KRV, Licensed 760-549-3468 • 760-376-2031 TAXI SERVICE SERVICE Now Available Kern River Valley 1-760-376-2227 Local & Out of Town Service Fishing Derby Discount

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Ray’s Painting & Decorating Interior/Exterior Painting, Wall Coverings Installed & Removed Low Rates! License #C705814 (760) 417-9797 or (760) 378-2097 __________________________ HANDYMAN SERVICE Home & Mobile Home repairs, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, coolers, drywall, roofs & more.

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Mobile Homes/ Trailers for Sale YOU WIN! YOUR CHOICE! 4 Mobile Homes to choose from 1-Single wide 1/bd w/expando room. NICE! $7,500 cash, Spc 37 2-Dbl wide w/patio & deck, 2bd 2ba, new carpet & blinds, $11,500 cash, Spc 30, NICE! 3-Space 10 - only $5,500 4-Space 11 - $3,500 as is Paradise Mobile Home Estates 2410 Ronita Lane, Lake Isabella 55 & over park. Drive by, call (760) 379-2092 to show ___________________________ MOVING? Across Town or The Nation - Kernville Moving & Storage 760-379-2714 or 760 417-0465 CAL.PU.CT 189998 __________________________ Kernville - 2+bd/1ba singlewide, w/enclosed porch in No. Fork TP, 11825 Sierra Way, #3. New: carpet linoleum, roof coating, evap cooler, front porch, ex. paint. Was $12,999 - now $11,999. Call Russ (661) 301-6209

Boats For Sale 1972 Belau 22’ Pontoon w/50hp Merc. motor (works), nearly new Eagle Cuda 350 fish finder, pop up tarped roof, inclds. trailer, $1,500 as is, (760) 223-2390 ___________________________ 21 ft Slick Craft, deep V, new parts, inboard, runs well, $5,000 obo or trade. (760) 382-6530

Kernville- Hi-Ho 50+ MHP 2 bd / 2 ba Apts. $450/mo + dep & utilities.

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.

760-220-8787 __________________________ Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba, lr, kitchen-dining area, garage, lake view, close in. Zoned for small business. No pets. $800.

Call for app. (760) 376-2436 __________________________ Bodfish - 2bd/2ba on 5/8 acre, fenced, water & trash included, $750/mo. (661) 435-1060 __________________________ Weldon-Cozy 1/bd, 1/ba w/large kitchen & laundry room. Large fenced yard. New carpet & paint.

Water & trash paid, $575/mo plus $575 deposit. 20698 Highway 178 Weldon. Call Mike @ 949-2467731. Avail. imediately. Link w/ pics http://tinyurl.com/WeldonHouse 3 __________________________ Onyx - 2 houses on same lot •1st house-1bdrm, 1ba, 1,000 sf, lg fncd yd w/covered patio. Link w/pics: http://tinyurl.com/Cane Brake1 •2nd-small house, 450sf studio w/ kitchenette & bathrm, separate laundry room, covered porch.

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Both houses on same lot. Perfect for roommates or caregivers. $800/mo for both to same renter.

Avail. immed. 7 miles East of Onyx PO on Hwy 178 / 35 miles West of Ridgecrest. Call Mike @ 949-246-7731

Lots/Vacant Land Kernville - 2 view lots with underground electricity + well water. Owner ready to make a deal. Lets talk. All terms negotiable 760-417-0876

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Commercial Wofford Heights - was an old motel. Open to all ideas, multiple possibilities. Zoned commercial. 760-220-8787. ____________________________ Downtown Kernville - Aircraft Garage w/2 offices, workshop & storage.Aprox 1,500 sqft - one yr. lease.

(760) 376-3024. ____________________________ 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.

(661) 201-2619 __________________________ For Lease: All or part of the old KV Sun bldg @ 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Call Bob @ (310) 819-6823 for lease details. Call Todd @ (760) 549-3330 to see.

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LARRY SCHUPPAN'S Garage Doors & Openers. New Sales & Repairs. Handyman Service. House Painting, Decks, Covers, Masonry, Electrical, Plumbing, Hauling. (760) 3791430 or (760) 417-2806 __________________________

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Hospice Openings in Lake Isabella

We currently have two openings to care for our patients in Lake Isabella.

•Medical Social Worker (MSW) •Registered Nurse A California license is required for the RN position. The MSW position requires a Masters in social work. A LCSW is preferred. Exp. in hospice work preferred. Assess the psychosocial needs of our patients & their families related to the terminal illness, environment & caregivers. Strong communication & organizational skills req. for both of these positions. Optimal offers a competitive pay & benefit pkg that inclds 401(k) matching & a great time off program. You can fax your resume to: 661-387-7227 or fill out an application at either our Bakersfield location at 1675 Chester Ave., #401, or our Lake Isabella location at 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd., #E Marketplace cont. Page 11

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ings may be available in the 2013-14 school year. Districts are interested in meeting individuals who hold multiple subject, special education, speech pathologist, school nurse, school psychologist and single subject credentials. All eligible individuals are encouraged to pre-register online at kern.org/teacherjobfair.

Pre-registered attendees will be allowed into the event at their scheduled time and will be allotted one hour to meet with as many districts possible. Available event times are 8 a.m., 9:20 a.m., and 10:40 a.m. Non-registered attendees should report to the event no earlier than 10:30 a.m. for onsite registration. Admittance will be determined by occupancy. For more information, contact Evelyn Feliciano, event coordinator, at 661-636-4750, or Diane Steward, event coordinator, at 661-636-4371.

Income Tax services available AARP in conjunction with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board are offering free tax service and E-Filing by certified tax counselors at the Kern Valley Library in Lake Isabella on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call Judy Rowley at 760-793-0405.

Calling all Bridge players Expert, intermediate or novice, the Kern Valley Bridge Club wants you. If you enjoy the game, join them on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge in Mountain Mesa. If you love challenge, call 760-379-4336 or 760376-3138. Lessons are available for beginners.

California Water low income rate assistance California Water Company is pleased to offer a low-income rate assistance program to those who meet the income guidelines or who participate in other assistance programs. The California Public Utilities Commission has approved a program that provides a discount of up to 50 percent off (up to $12). For questions, email LIRA@calwater.com or call toll-free, 877-419-1701.

Suicide Survivor support group This peer support group for anyone who has lost someone to suicide is is a safe place to share your grief, find hope and achieve healing. This group meets on the second Wednesday of every month at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Library Room, 377 Highway 178, Lake Isabella from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 760-223-0845. If you are in crisis, call the Kern County Mental Health hotline at 800-991-5272.

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Talking About Real Estate

The Internet, done right Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist All of us have heard the statistics time and time again.

■ “The Internet is the key to selling your house.”

■ “87 percent of all real estate sales originate on the Internet.”

Freeman ■ “Most people who look on the Internet for homes find their agent on the internet as well.”

The list goes on and on about how important the internet is when it comes to buying or selling a house. And all of the statistics are true: most people do originate their search for property online.

Over the past 15 years, the Internet has completely changed the real estate industry. Gone are the days of agents lugging a big listing book around filled with outdated information and prices. PDF documents, digital photos, Internet e-signing and email in general all have changed the way agents sell homes, and more importantly, the way people buy them.

So here is the catch if you are

trying to buy or sell a home. Is the agent you are using maximizing the Internet? Most real estate agents have some kind of Internet presence, be it an email account or even a website. Very few really know what they are doing. Just having a web site that has a list of homes for sale does not mean that they are using the Internet as the huge sales tool that it is.

Here is the key with the internet: does the website have what people are looking for? Simple as that, if a realtor has an internet site that does not quickly solve the buyer’s immediate wants and needs in terms of what they are looking for on the net that website is useless. If that website cannot be found in the four main search engines in this country (Google, Yahoo, MSN and Bing), that website is useless.

So when hiring an agent make sure they are not just on the net, make sure they are really maximizing the Internet. The good ones do.

They know it helps them earn a living and most of all, it helps you, the client, get what you need and that is the most important thing.

Matt Freeman is a realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty in Lake Isabella. He can be contacted at 760379-5915 or cell 223-0880.

Health Insurance Matters

Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 20 offers a free van ride for veterans with morning appointments, Monday through Thursday.

Departing from the Veterans’ Service office at 1120 Golden State Ave. at 5 a.m., then departs West L.A. at noon and arrives back in Bakersfield around 2 p.m. Call 661-868-7300 at least three business days in advance.

Individual, Small Group Health Insurance Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist

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Sherri’s Chateau of Beauty is looking for a nail tech and/or hair stylist. Also, we have a room for rent for a massage therapist. Call (760) 379-6704 __________________________________ Find the help you need fast by placing your job opportunity in the Kern River Courier Marketplace Help Wanted Call: 760-376-2860

Wofford Heights Sites available in quiet Senior Park, with laundry facilities & fish house.

Walk to lake. $250/mo inclds water & trash. Call Jody @ 760-376-3228.

Part 3 Health Insurance plans under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, (PPACA) also known as ObamaCare, will make shopping between insurance companies easier.

Thal They can be purchased directly with the insurance company through a company sales representative or their online website or through an independent insurance broker.

There will be a separate marketplace, called an “Exchange,” run by a government entity that can act as a middleman. Independent agents may use this agency, known in California as “Covered California.” The agency will have access to Federal funds and tax credits to help pay for the monthly premiums. Effective Jan. 1, 2014, most Americans will be required by law to buy and maintain health insurance.

The plans sold to individuals will be known as “metallic” plans. There are four basic tiers of coverage, bronze (60 percent), silver (70 percent), gold (80 percent) and platinum (90 percent).

There will, in addition, be a “catastrophic” plan for young adults less than 30.

As the monetary value of the metals may indicate, the platinum plan will be the most comprehensive and costly. It will actuarially provide about 90 percent coverage. While all plans will

cover one annual preventative visit with no cost or co-pay, there will be costs when all plans are utilized. The deductible will be $0 for the platinum and gold, $2,.000 medical deductible for the silver and a $5,000 deductible for medical and drugs for the bronze.

Office visits to your primary care provider will be $25 for platinum, $45 for gold and silver and $60 each for up to three visits for bronze. Specialty care will be more for all plans. Emergency room co-pays will be $150 for platinum and $250 for the other plans.

All plans will have a maximum outof-pocket whereby the plan then covers 100 percent of medically necessary services. For a single person it is $4,000 for the platinum plan, and the other three plans, $6,400. For families of two or more people, the maximum you would need to pay out in a single calendar year will be double that of a single subscriber.

High cost and infrequently used services will depend on the model of your insurance plan. If you are in an HMO, expect to pay $250 for an outpatient surgery or $250 per day co-pay for up to the first five days on platinum, $600 for the gold plan and 20 percent of the plan’s negotiated rate for the silver; 30 percent for the bronze. The platinum plan’s PPO rate will be 10 percent and 20 percent of the silver; the same percentages as the HMO for the PPO plans covered by Silver and Bronze.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker (0621106) and a member of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors.

He may be reached at 760-376-2100, thal@ aol.com or www.harrythal.com.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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, Auditor-ControllerCounty 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.

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, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 22, March 1, 8 and 15, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Westchester Townhomes (2013 - B0987) Street address of principal place of business: 2401 Olive Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address of business: 75682 Nani Ohai Place, Kailua Kona, HI 96740. REGISTRANT: Strobin, LLC, 75-682 Nani Ohai Place, Kailua Kona, HI 96740.

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tious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Robin Hosmer, Managing Member. This statement filed on 02/13/2013. Expires 02/13/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Daniels Jewelers #232 (2013 - B1200) Street address of principal place of business: 3000 Mall View Road, #1015, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 3750, Culver City, CA 90231. REGISTRANT: Sherwood Management Co., Inc., 5700 Hannum Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230. A Corporation. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2013. 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: Art Ronci, CFO. This statement filed on 02/25/2013.

Expires 02/25/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Daniels Jewelers #241 (2013 - B1201) Street address of principal place of business: 2701 Ming Avenue, #222, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 3750, Culver City, CA 90231. REGISTRANT: Sherwood Management Co., Inc., 5700 Hannum Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230. A Corporation. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2013. 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: Art Ronci, CFO. This statement filed on 02/25/2013.

Expires 02/25/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: First and Chic (2013 - B1306) Street address of principal place of business: 1209 West Mariposa Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of business: 1209 West Mariposa Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.

REGISTRANTS: Mark Mower, 1209 West Mariposa Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 and Yajaira Mower,

1209 West Mariposa Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. 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: Yajaira Mower.

This statement filed on 02/28/2013. Expires 02/28/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Pineda'z (2013 - B1271) DBA #2: Pineda's (2013 - B1271) Street address of principal place of business: 1410 Pesante Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: 1410 Pesante Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANT: Audel Pineda, 1410 Pesante Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Individual. Date the business commenced: 02/25/2013.

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: Audel Pineda.

This statement filed on 02/27/2013.

Expires 02/27/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Brenda's Beauty Salon (2013 - B0992) Street address of principal place of business: 95 Live Oak Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1714, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Duncan-Walker, 95 Live Oak Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Individual. Date the business commenced: 03/03/2008. 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: Brenda Duncan-Walker. This statement filed on 02/13/2013. Expires 02/13/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Sierra Satellites (2013 - B1451) Street address of principal place of business: 2191 Evans Road, Wofford Heights, CA 93285-0188. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 188, Wofford Heights, CA 93285-0188.

REGISTRANT: Gary Adkins, 2191 Evans Road, Wofford

Heights, CA 93285-0188. Individual.

Date the business commenced: 11/01/1997. 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: Gary Adkins.

This statement filed on 03/06/2013. Expires 03/06/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier March 15, 22, 29 and April 5, 2013.

NOTICE INVITING: SEALED BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received at the office of the Kern River Valley Cemetery District, 8441 Burlando Road, Wofford Heights, CAuntil Monday April 8, 2013 at 5:00 pm for the following project: PROJECT: Installation of Solar Energy (Water Delivery System Pump).

PROJECT: Installation of Solar Energy (District Office) Each bidder must be licensed as required by law at the time the bid is awarded. The contractor license classification required for this project is:

C10 or C46. Licensed General Contractors' bids will be accepted as well.

Before submitting a bid, bidders shall carefully examine all bid packet documents, shall visit the site of the work, shall fully inform themselves as to all the existing conditions and limitations, and shall include in the bid a sum to cover the cost of all items included in the contract. No allowance will be made because of a lack of such examination or knowledge. Each bid must be on the District forms and shall be sealed and filed with the District at or before the time stated in this notice.

Specifications, instructions and bid forms are available by calling the District, at 760376-2189 to arrange for mailing or pick-up from the Kern River Valley Cemetery, at 8441 Burlando Road, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to select the schedules(s) under which the bids are to be compared and contract(s) awarded. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any all irregularities in any bid. Contact Person: Randy Kyt, District Manager (P.O. Box 215 Wofford Hts, CA 93285) Project approved by the Board of Trustees at the Special Meeting February 19, 2013. Bids to be opened at the Kern River Valley Cemetery District April 9th, 2013 at 2:00 pm (Published by The Kern River Courier March 15 and 22, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Oak Liquidators (2013 - B1562) DBA #2: Oak Liquidators Superstore (2013 - B1563) DBA #3: Oak Furniture Liquidators (2013 - B1564) DBA #4: Oak Furniture (2013 B1565) DBA #5: Oak and Sofa Liquidators (2013 - B1566) DBA #6: Sofa

Liquidators Superstore (2013 - B1567) DBA #7: Sofa Liquidators (2013 - B1568) DBA #8: Extreme Value Rooms By Oak Liquidators (2013 - B1569) DBA #9: Extreme Value Rooms By Sofa Liquidators (2013 - B1570) DBA #10: Extreme Value Rooms (2013 - B1571) DBA #11: Extreme Value By Oak Furniture (2013 B1572) DBA #12: Furniture Liquidators (2013 - B1573) DBA # 13: Extreme Value

By Oak Furniture Liquidators (2013 B1574) Street address of principal place of business: 3600 Stine Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 2629, Visalia, CA 93279. REGISTRANT: Winey-Bice, Inc., 3136 West Hyde, Visalia, CA 93291. Corporation.

Date the business commenced: 11/01/1993. 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: Brandon Mason, President. This statement filed on 03/11/2013. Expires 03/11/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 15, 22, 29 and April 5, 2013.

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Check passing - On Wednesday, March 6 the Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation received a grant of $5,000 from Southern California Edison in support of STEAM Scholarships and the Holiday Gala event that was held in December at The Lodge at Painted Rock. Cal Rossi, SCE Region Manager, presents the $5,000 check to Robert Rusby, KRVECF Treasurer with some KRVECF Board members looking on. Of the $5,000, a total of $2,500 is for scholarships to assist college students, or those entering college, enrolled in science, technology, engineering, the arts, or math (STEAM).

No competition The Kern Valley Chorus of the Sweet Adelines held their "Friends and Family" concert last week to celebrate their 40th anniversary, show off their talent, invite in new singers and have their final dress rehearsal for this years' Bakersfield Barbershop competition.

The theme was 1920's-30's Charlie Chaplin and his girls. Cheryl Borthick and Francine Stirling lead the group.

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

Gold,

Continued from page 1 In early January, 1855, the word was out. Claims had been registered and gold was being mined with success.

By March 1855 there were an estimated 5,000 men scouring every ditch, rock and stream bed wet or dry in the Greenhorn Mountains (later named the Greenhorn Mining District).

Most came carrying a pick, a pan, and a shovel. By early summer most of the productive gold bearing land had been claimed.

Some struck it rich, but for most of these men now broke, tired and disgruntled, packed up their meager belongings and left the valley looking for the next big

Water,

Continued from page 1 speaks for water rights owners and storage districtswho also appoint him and assign his duties. The water users are primarily the Kern Delta Water District, Bakersfield City Water District, the Buena Vista Water Storage District and the North Kern Water Storage District.

Southern California Edison and Pacific Gas & Electric have the rights to the first 1,250 cfs that flow down the Kern River.

Currently SCE is not using their allocation of water.

"Even though we don't have a lot of water, the water we have is still an asset to the community", said Williams. "We still have one of the largest bodies of water in Southern California, 5 to 6 square miles of water surface that is still available for recreation in spite of the current low water situation."

strike.

A few went to the Mohave area and some went northeast to the Owens Valley and some decided to go to what is now Nevada.

With the exodus of these miners, the valley was left with only 200 or so miners to work the claims.

It was well-noted that panning for gold was the hardest, most back-breaking work a man could do. Most likened it to ranch work, digging ditches, or hoeing the fields.

Here’s why we will work as hard today as they did 160 years ago for this elusive golden metal: it’s value. During the Kern River El Dorado, gold was $16 dollars an ounce. In 2013 its' value has increased to more than $1,600 dollars per ounce.

In 1961, there was a reservoir minimum pool established by the Kern County Board of Supervisors at 30,000 acre-feet. In 1971 we were at or below that amount. This required the Board of Supervisors' consent.

Today the pool is currently 82,960 acrefeet. The pool for the time of the Fishing Derby is estimated to be 102,000 acre-feet, which is not great news for the Derby because the Borel Canal that runs through the lake won't be covered unless the lake is at 110,000 acre-feet. This will make access to the west shore difficult.

It is estimated this year that the lake will only peak at 150,000 acre-feet. Since water records that have been kept starting in 1893, two-thirds of the time we have been below average in the watershed. This means that low levels of water are not unusual based on watershed history. This year's snow pack is estimated at only 41% of normal.

eScrip,

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$12,000 through the eScrip funding program. These funds are split between Kernville Elementary, Wallace Elementary and Wallace Middle Schools.

The parents and teachers of Kernville Union School District feel it is important to recognize the positive impact the contributions have had on the school and its students.

Thanks to Vons and the eScrip program, the Kernville Union School District PTCs have been able to use these much appreciated funds to provide music and art enrichment, sports uniforms, playground equipment, and physical education equipment.

In this age of shrinking budgets, community participation and outside sources of funding are a necessity for all schools.

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The Vons Appreciation Month from Kernville Union School District PTCs will include a public thank you using the large electronic board in front of the school, a handmade thank you poster signed by the children and presented to the local Vons store, and a written thank you sent to the CEO of Vons Corporation.

For more information on how to participate in this free eScrip program to support Kernville Union School District, contact Debbie Stanton at (760) 223-6033 or at billdebstanton @hotmail.com.

12th Annual

Easter Egg Hunt The Burlington

Friday March 29th 10:30am 13 Sycamore Wofford Heights

Lots of Goodies, Candy & Prizes

Children 7 years and younger, Please bring your own basket to use during the egg hunt.

For more information call: 760-376-6733 • 760-376-6474