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Dollar $ign Roger Hudson and Jim Howard from Victory Signs of Bakersfield install the new Family Dollar Store sign high above the plaza.

Michael Batelaan Courier Cover Story Corporate America will be a welcome sight to the Kern Valley’s economy, when Family Dollar opens in Lake Isabella this spring. The growing Fortune 500 Company is joining the national chains, Vons and RiteAid, in the Kern Valley Plaza in Lake Isabella.

Family Dollar’s Lake Isabella store is slated to open this spring, and the date has not yet been set, but is expected sometime in May. The corporate mission states that it intends to be a compelling place to shop for its customers which means it strives to offer its customers a unique mix of products ranging from food and beverages to household cleaners, laundry products, housewares and apparel.

According to the Family Dollar website, the company keeps costs low to pass those savings down to its customers.

Started in 1959, by a 21-year-old entrepreneur named Leon Levine, the first Family Dollar Store opened in Charlotte, NC. with the concept, “the customers are the boss, and you need to keep them happy.”

Right from the start, they have had what they describe as a well-developed philosophy of what Family Dollar would be and how it would operate - a philosophy from which he and his management team have not strayed.

The neighborhood discount stores use a general floor plan concept for a cash-and-carry, self-serve store that allows customers to easily shop for their favorite products.

Family Dollar’s store placement in low- to middle income neighborhoods has proved so successful that today the chain has more than 7,600 stores from Maine to California. The chain celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Family Dollar Stores, Inc. added almost 500 stores in 2012, up from the 300 the year before, and is expected to add 635 stores this year.

Per the Family Dollar corporate office, they offer customers “a mix of quality name brand products they use every day ... [and they] offer a mix of seasonal products, greeting cards, gift-wrap and more.”

All this means that those jobs lost with the closing of Home Mart last year will be replaced and the choices of Kern

Gold: Tools of the trade

Prospecting by pick, pan and shovel Mike Mencarini Courier Special [Part 3 of a five part series on early gold prospecting and mining of what was to be called the Kern River El Dorado.]

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rocking the cradle a bucket of water was poured over the pay dirt in the hopper.

As the water coursed over the material, dirt, or gravel, the gold would become lodged behind the riffles.

Also used was the long tom. This piece of equipment was 12 feet long, and using a similar idea as the cradle, without the rocking.

The long tom could handle quite a bit more gold bearing material than the cradle. A

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sluice was also used but needed a constant source of flowing water. This became a problem during dry times along the river.

As the easy gold started to become less and less available, the miner had to work more and more material to recover enough gold to make the endeavor worthy.

As the veins in which the gold was found would run deeper and further from the starting point, huge amounts of ore were

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During the early days of the Kern River El Dorado, the miners' equipment consisted of a shovel, a pick, a bucket and a pan. The cradle soon followed along with the long tom and the sluice. The cradle was an oblong box about three feet

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has sprung, the grass has riz, I wonder where the flowers is?

At the spring equinox, days are close to 12 hours long and increasing as the season progresses.

Spring and springtime refer to the season, and also to ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth.

The Northern hemisphere begins to warm significantly, causing new plant growth to spring forth, giving the season its name.

In climates that have no snow and rare frosts, the air and ground temperatures increase more rapidly.

Many flowering plants bloom this time of year, In normally snowless areas, “spring” may begin as early as February. The blooming of Spring is seen as a time of growth, renewal, of new life (both plants and animals) being born. The term is also used more generally as a metaphor for the start of better times.

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River Valley consumers will be broadened.

With 50,000 team members, the company can offer employees medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement benefits and an Employee Assistance program. The company emphasizes teamwork and developing individuals to their highest potential. They have already posted their Lake Isabella job openings on their website and they are encouraging applications. The company says they are looking for team members who are committed to the ideals of an achievement-focused culture and hope to facilitate decision making through open lines of communication.

They encourage their staff to work hard, take pride in their achievements and have fun doing it.

The arrival of spring brings blossoms and wildflowers to Kern County.

By mid-March, you can see the first hint of color as plum trees blossom and peach and nectarine orchards begin to bloom. Apples blos-

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Friday high 62° Breezy Friday low 36° Breezy Saturday high 62° Sunny Saturday low 37° Mostly clear Sunday high 64° Sunny Sunday low 38° Mostly clear National Weather Service

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar.

For columnist Mike Mencarini, it is all about safety.

This week Bodfish Bob throws some pie at you.

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

kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 84,627 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 486 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Lower Kern Outflow 294 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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Nuui Cunni Farmers Market March 23 The Kern River Paiute Council invites the public to visit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for your produce needs. Get local honey, fresh eggs,

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.

■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-3797312.

■ 7:30 a.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

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

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

■ 9:30 - 11:30a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760379-2556.

■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.

760-379-1129.

■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake

healing native plant salves and teas. The market is located at 2600 Highway 155 between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area. For more information contact the Cultural Center 760-549-0800.

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 .

Lakeshore Farmers Market March 23 Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, this Market features eggs and honey, along with certified organic produce from various organizations and shadegrown, organic coffee, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights and accepts EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards. For information call David Dills 760-812-7833.

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 Saturday, March 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. It is a Zumbathon with three instructors bringing two hours of fitness. The cost is $8 pre-sale and $10 at the door. All monies raised will be given to the Endometriosis World Research Foundation. If you are interested in this event contact Danica Vittoria at 760-2230657.

Kernville Chamber general meeting March 25 District Ranger Jeff Ulrich, will be presenting “On the Path to Sustainability: A Healthy Kern River Ecosystem..” He will address the question, “How do we balance caring for the land and serving the people?”

The general meeting is on Monday, March 25 at 3 p.m.

Kernville Chamber mixer March 25 Join in at the Kernville Chamber Member Spotlight Mixer featuring Whiskey Flat Antiques and Gifts and the Chamber’s newest members, at Curmudgeon Studio, 13 Big Blue Road, Kernville on Monday, March 25 at 5 p.m. immediately after the general meeting. For more info call the Chamber office at 760-376-2629.

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

KRV Historical Society March 26 At the next Kern River Valley Historical Society general meeting on Tuesday, March 26, at 7 p.m. Rush Van Hook will give a presentation about the Lake Gen HydroElectric Plant located at the Main Dam Campground in Lake Isabella. As a HydroElectric Plant Manager, it is Rush’s responsibility to insure an accurate water release is maintained as ordered by the Corps of Engineers. He will talk about the construction of the plant, the day-to-day operations, details of the inner workings and the power generation and answer any questions you may have that pertain to the hydroelectric plant. The meeting will be held at the Lake Isabella Senior Center, at 7p.m. on March 26. The public is invited and the program is free.

Good Friday service March 29 The Kern River Valley Ministers’ Association invites the public to the Good Friday Service entitled “Friday…Good Friday…Friday Night.” Several of our local church pastors will be participating in the one-hour presentation which will be held at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, at the crossroads of Suhre Street and Highway 155. The service will be on Friday, March 29 at 6 p.m. and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served following the service. Get more information by calling 760-379-4600.

Free Easter meal March 30 Everyone is invited to join My Place Restaurant for their eighth annual Easter dinner and blanket/clothing giveaway on Saturday, March 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 6206 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

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Good honest man working at Isabella Market I want our rural community to know that there is an honest and kind man working at Isabella Market. I was grocery shopping at Isabella Market on March 14. As I made my way to the checkout counter I realized,, in a fit of panic, that my wallet was missing and had fallen out of my hip pack somewhere. In near hysteria I ran outside to see if I had dropped it in the parking lot. As I headed for the door I turned to Daniel, the product manager, and said, “Daniel, I have lost my wallet!”

Returning to Isabella market having not found the wallet, there was Daniel walking toward me with my wallet in his hand. He told me he found it in the back of the store.

I can never truly repay you for your act of kindness, Daniel. I hope this public acknowledgement of your strong moral character will begin to demonstrate how grateful I am that you are who you are.

God Bless you, Daniel, for the obvious aggravation you saved me. More importantly, thank you for being an honest man.

With the warmest of regards, Donn Matlack Wofford Heights

Announcements

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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 pre-paid 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.

Kern Green Awards nominations sought Here is an opportunity for you to nominate a person, business or group for the Kern Green Awards 2nd annual Awards Banquet based on their green efforts (recycling, re-purposing, sustainable purchasing, etc.). The Kern Green Board is excited to share this event and opportunity to acknowledge someone, group, school, or business for their green efforts. If you would like to make a nomination, click on this link and enter your nomination for the best suited category: http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e72a3kfxhd6rgt6a/start Nominations are due by April 15. If you have any questions, contact Sheri Bowyer, manager, Thomas Refuse Service office 760-379-2618 x-102, cell 661-3032648, fax 760-379-6176 or email thomasrefuse.com or you can visit kerngreen.org to learn more.

Tubatulabal Tribe holds native craft classes The Tubatulabal Tribe would like to invite the public to come and learn how to make baskets, gourds and jewelry every Friday at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at 12600 Mountain Mesa Road. There will be an admission fee of $5 and a small fee for the item that you make. Call Louise Akers 760-379-4590 if you have any questions.

Spring Fling at CALM scheduled 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 on site 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 661-872-2256. CALM is located at 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway (between Lake Ming and Hart Park) in Bakersfield.

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■ On page 39 I have yet to is a rear view buy anything ...the offerings are truly unusual. camera for a from it, even though I have - Middleworth bicycle. For a mere $199.99 you been receiving will no longer catalogs twice have to look over your shoulder a year for the past three years. while riding. Complete with chargOne of these days they are going to er, this camera is ready to protect get wise and quit sending me this your back. unusual publication. The catalog is ■ On page 76 is a genuine kanthe Hammacher Schlemmer, and garoo wallet. Made of the skin of a the caption under the title says kangaroo, it is only $70. The only “Offering the best, the only, and drawback is its tendency to jump the Unexpected for 164 years.” out of your pocket in times of Some claim right? Well, needless to stress. I’m only allowed 450 words say, the offerings are truly unusual. so my last item found, on page 85, As examples, let me give you a is an eight-foot Christmas tree, few of the “unusual” that are complete with lights, and ready for offered in the 85 pages of the catayour front room. It is only $1,100 log. dollars, plus $50 in shipping.

■ On page 12 is a Darth Vader To recap, there are more than 90 alarm clock that wakes you to the pages of things you gotta have and sound of the famous Light Saber can’t do without. Get yours today! followed by the recognizable heavy Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

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Food Pantry plant sale fundraiser The Food Pantry has started a new fund raiser to help purchase the needed food.

It’s about time for planting gardens and flower beds, so they plan to sell plants of all kinds to raise the needed money. They are asking if you have any unwanted plants you don’t want, they would appreciate your donation. Or maybe you have a green thumb and would like to plant starter plants for us to sell. Please bring the plants to 4621 Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. For more information, contact Phyllis Brewer at 760-379-4825 or email phyllisbrewer@msn.com.

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 3.0 percent, and on Jan. 1, 2016 by $16,950,000 or 2.9 percent in accordance with the Rate Case Plan and 3) adopting other related rulings and relief necessary to implement the Commission’s ratemaking policies.

Administrative Law 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 Tuesday, April 30 at the Kern River Valley Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

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The seven deadly sins, 5 Janet Kutzner, Lay Eucharistic Minister St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Kernville During this season of Lent we’ve examined the sins of Pride, Envy, Covetousness, and Wrath. Today we will look at the sin that gets so much attention in our age and culture: Lust.

Kutzner St. Augustine’s Prayer Book states: “Lust is the misuse of sex for personal gratification, debasing it from the holy purpose for which God has given it to us.” The sin of Lust may be lived out in the flesh, but it is truly a spiritual sin, transforming physical pleasure into an idol to be worshiped.

Jesus tells us that acting upon lustful thoughts is not the only way to sin, but also allowing the heart and eye to wander… “But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” (Mt. 5:28).

St. Paul wrote of the literal worship of Lust with the Temple of Aphrodite being an institution in Corinth… “Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body.” (1 Cor. 6:18).

Sadly, we too live in a world that has made an idol of lust. We don’t visit the Temple of Aphrodite, but we go to the temple of the Internet. A quick Google search of keywords used in Google searches showed that pornographic sites rated six out of the top 25 search-

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Again in St. Augustine’s Prayer book there is a section on preparation for confession that asks the penitent to invite the Holy Spirit to assist him in examining his conscience. The different aspects of Lust are as follows: ■ Unchastity - Violation of the Church’s marriage laws. Lack of consideration for one’s partner. Refusal to fulfill the purpose of Holy Matrimony in bringing forth and giving adequate care to children or to take full share in the responsibilities. Unfaithfulness to one’s spouse. Sexual indulgence outside matrimony, in thought or act, alone or with others.

■ Immodesty - Stimulation of sexual desire in others by word, dress, or actions; or in one’s self by reading, pictures, or fantasies; collecting or recounting dirty stories.

■ Prudery - Fear of sex or condemnation of it as evil in itself. Refusal to seek adequate sexual instruction or the attempt to prevent others from obtaining it. Repression of sex.

■ Cruelty - Deliberate infliction of pain, mental or physical. Tormenting of animals.

As you prepare for Easter, I encourage you to take advantage of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. As you do, I pray that you, too, would invite God the Holy Spirit to open up your heart and mind both to show you the areas of sin in your life that you need to turn over to the Lord and to experience the Grace of God’s forgiving and transforming Love!

Reprinted in part, from Bishop Eric Menees, of the San Joaquin Diocese.

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Where have all the sinners gone?

Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.

- 1 Timothy 1:15 Duitsman March 17, marked the celebration of the life of St Patrick (387? - 461? A.D.), and this patron saint of Ireland might just have answers to what is being pondered in the Church today.

Called to return to the land of his teenage captivity (Patrick was captured by Irish raiders and forced into slavery for six years), he returned to this island nation with a deep sense of God’s call on him to proclaim the saving power of Jesus whom he had come to know and love. His remarkable results were tempered by personal struggle, and often his life was in mortal danger as a result of his proclamation of Jesus Christ in a largely pagan society.

It is said of Patrick that he ‘found Ireland pagan, and left Ireland Christian.” Far beyond the shamrocks and giddy greens that are associated with modern day celebrations of the life of St Patrick, is the reality that here was a disciple of Jesus who took the truths of Scripture to his own heart, and held them

forth for others to experience.

The above passage would be very difficult to embrace were it not for the admission that the one proclaiming the power of sin included himself in the power of its grip. Too often the Church has held itself beyond the power of sin, only to be brought swiftly to a humiliating admission that such is not the case. If we are to reclaim the heritage left for us by forefathers of faith such as St. Patrick, it will be to the extent we are willing to hold ourselves out as examples of the Father’s heart of love and grace that have set us free and continue to set us free.

While culture may like to run from the spotlight of truth that exposes sin and sinners, the Church can continue to stand as living proof that sin remains the chief problem of humanity, and Jesus remains the only answer for this fundamental problem. Having this conviction will enable us to experience the power of the Holy Spirit in His desire to speak powerfully to sinners regarding their need for a Savior, and work within our culture to bring sinners to Jesus.

What Patrick found to be the heart of the Father in 5th century Ireland, you and I can experience in 21st century America, namely, His deep and abiding love for sinful humanity will never allow for anything less than true conversion.

Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and without an understanding of sin, there is no need for a Savior. We are thankful He continues to use people like St. Patrick in his day, and you and I in this day.

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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General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953

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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

Consider lake safety Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist You need to understand that my column must be on the Editor’s desk no later than midday Wednesday.

There will be times when I will relay information Mencarini or give my best guess, and the answer will be in another column Last week was one of those weeks.

My concern was reiterated by the Kern River Water Master. We may not receive enough water to rise above the flume. What really bothers me about this is, he does not speak or represent the local businesses which depend on the water in the lake. He is appointed and does speak for the Water Districts and the water rights owners.

He said, “we have one of the largest bodies of water in Southern California that is still available for recreation in spite of the low water situation.”

This guy must live on Mars, because he obviously hasn’t looked at the lake lately. There are hundreds of standing trees all over the lake. These are not saplings, they are full grown, albeit dead, trees. This does not include those trees that have fallen or broken at

the level that would make them dangerous. Then there are the rock piles and truck-size boulders that are just beneath the surface at the 80,000- to 100,000- acre-foot level.

No, I am not an alarmist nor am I trying to be negative. I love this lake and the surrounding communities, but if someone does not mandate a vessel direction flow and mark the underwater dangerous obstructions for Isabella Lake prior to next month’s Fishing Derby and the summer, people could possibly get hurt, and they could sustain damage to their watercraft.

Yes, there are navigable waters, but let’s be realistic. Those who are not familiar with the lake don’t have a clue and are here to have fun, not tear up their equipment or harm themselves.

Those in charge of the lake’s safety need to come up with some system to provide for those who use the lake at these water levels.

What is the safest way to maneuver the lake? Castaic has a system that works well. It might work well here too.

Oh, by the way, summer is not here yet and it will get even crazier with all the personal watercraft and those summer refreshments that so many enjoy.

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

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Continued from page 2 Volunteers are needed and appreciated as well as food, blankets, clothing or money.

For information, call 760-379-2563.

Lake Isabella Easter sunrise service March 31 Everyone is welcome to attend Lake Isabella First Baptist Church for Easter Sunrise at 6:30 a.m. and a special combined service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 31. There will be 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 at 3701 Suhre St., Lake Isabella, 760-379-5615.

Mountain Mesa Easter sunrise service March 31 An Easter sunrise service will be held at 7 a.m. at the new five-acre property owned by the Christian Assembly Church immediately adjacent to the Harbor Light Mobile Home Park in Mountain Mesa. The Christian Assembly, Grace Chapel and Kern Christian Church are all participating in this service outside on the field, overlooking the lake. Bring a lawn chair for this event. Get more information by calling 760-379-4600.

Easter morning breakfast March 31 The Douglas El Segundo Rod and Gun Club presents a tribute Easter morning breakfast on Sunday, March 31 at the Douglas El Segundo Rod and 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.

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Assembly of God are hosting the largest egg hunt in KRV history on Easter Sunday, March 31, at 10 am, at the Kern Valley Golf Course. At 10 a.m. there will be an Easter Celebration Service, followed by the egg hunt at 11 a.m. Special programming and activities will be held for the children during the service. Come out and bring your own basket. For information see kernvillechurch.com KRV Rotary golf tournament April 6 At 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, at the Kern River Valley Golf Course along the Kern River at 9472 Burlando Road, Kernville, join the fun at the Kern River Valley Rotary Club golf tournament. Sign-in starts 8:30 a.m.

This is a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Kern River Valley’s humanitarian, intercultural and educational activities. The fee is $45 for each player, which includes golf cart and lunch. To register, contact Paul Cromwell at 760-417-1008.

Habitat restoration workdays April 6 Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff and volunteers for our Habitat Restoration Workdays. This week is site maintenance and planting. Volunteers of all levels of ability and time commitment are welcome.

Bring food and water, gloves. Wear long sleeves and pants, work shoes or boots. The preserve will supply the tools. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Alexander Restoration Site on 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. To include your event in the free Courier Calendar, send the information by Tuesday by 1 p.m. to make each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and any cost must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be edited. Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and space available. Submitted items deemed as business advertising will not be accepted.

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By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “Luv” (R) — An 11-year-old boy gets to take a day off from school to ride around Baltimore with his favorite uncle, only to find that his hero has a dark past and human flaws. Woody (Michael Rainey Jr.) stays with his grandmother while his mom is in rehab. Uncle Vincent (Common) is out on parole, wearing a crisp new suit, and out to get a loan to start his own legitimate business.

Woody tags along with his father-figure from the bank, to the station, to a set-up drug deal.

If it seems a bit of a shaky premise -- that a loving mentor would bring a young boy along for his dirty deeds -- but trust me, it somehow works.

Common’s performance as Vincent gets across that this is a man who lost his way a long time ago, and never meant to be the man he wound up becoming. “Luv” is full of warmth and heart, but it’s not a feel-good movie.

“The Sweeney” (R) — If you have a craving for tough-asnails cops who refuse to do things by the book, then “The Sweeney” is certainly an option. You’ll be mostly with it for the duration of the film, and

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2 lb. lean hamburger 1 medium onion, ground 1 cup flour 5 cups water 1/4 tsp garlic powder or 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste) 1 1/2 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp thyme Home-made or store-bought pie crust

Everyone is welcome Following the service will be a time of fellowship with complimentary juice, coffee and fruit.

There will be a fundraiser for the youth going to Hume Lake of homemade biscuits and gravy for a donation.

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The 10:00am service will be an Easter musical with an egg hunt for the children afterwards.

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Jack Regan (Ray Winstone) is a gravelly voiced London “Knuckleball!” cop in charge of a special unit of renegade police who play by their own rules, which are apparently the standard Hollywood Renegade Cop Movie Rules.

“Knuckleball!” (nr) — This documentary examines the most unpredictable pitch in baseball.

The knuckleball is a slow pitch with an erratic movement that can trick an experienced batter - or hand him an easy home run.

Today’s teams favor pitchers who are fast, accurate and statistically reliable. Tim Wakefield of the Boston Red Sox and R.A. Dickey of the New York Mets were the only “knuckleballers” in the 2011 major-league season, carrying on this obscure pitching style that makes them the outcasts of their sport. Along with retired knuckleball pitchers from different generations, they tell an intriguing story about one of baseball’s enduring charms. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

Bodfish Bob’s Bean Pie 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup evaporated milk 2 cups cooked, mashed navy beans 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp clove whipped cream (optional) Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Combine eggs and evaporated milk in a bowl.

Add beans, sugar and all spices.

Beat at low speed of a mixer until well blended.

Pour into unbaked pie shell.

Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.

Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for another 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

To make filling, cook meat, onion, flour, water and spices for at least 1 1/2 hours or until meat is very tender.

Refrigerate mixture and remove fat.

Prepare your favorite homemade pie crust or use a storebought ready to roll crust such as Pillsbury Pie Crust.

Roll approximately 6 1/2-inch rounds for crust (can use plastic lid cover for circle). Use a tuna can, wash, dry and line cans with rounds of wax or parchment paper.

Loosely line chosen pan with pie crust. Press crust in gently; fill with meat. Cover with top crust and crimp edges to seal. Cut several vent holes in top.

For a glossy top, brush top of pies with an egg white beaten with 1 tablespoon of water.

Bake 375 degrees until crust is golden brown (25-35 minutes).

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Resist a confrontation with that irksome person. The matter will soon blow over anyway. Meanwhile, channel your high energy into areas with more positive potential.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The innovative bovine finds a creative way to resolve a sensitive domestic problem by midweek. A former colleague returns with an intriguing business suggestion.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) An unexpected critical statement from someone you trust could catch you momentarily off guard. But you soon recover your equilibrium and rise to the challenge.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might feel you can handle a new project on your own. But advice from someone with experience could help you avoid possibly costly as well as time-consuming obstacles.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Waiting for others to make decisions is difficult for the take-charge Lion.

But by week's end, you should hear news that will help you regain control of the situation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Your superjudgmental side could dominate the week unless you try to keep it in check. Otherwise you risk offend-

ing people, including some who are very close to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Expect more information to come out about that possible career shift. Meanwhile, your loving concern helps someone close to you get through a worrisome period.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Despite an occasional setback, workplace pressures should continue to ease through most of the week. This would be a good time to plan that long-delayed trip.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) The sage Sagittarian quickly recognizes an opportunity when she or he sees it, especially if it's one you've been planning for. Take aim and go for it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) The Sea Goat's unique insight guides you as you check out a questionable situation. Your efforts should prove rewarding for you and your many supporters.

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BURLANDO PC REPAIR PC & network setup, repair Build to order systems, virus/ spyware removal, free estimates Call Rob (760) 977-6026

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 __________________________ 1962 Park Lane, Space #19, Camp Kernville, 2bd/1ba with bonus room & covered porch.

Turn key - exclnt cond. Walking distance to downtown w/access to private beach. $6,500 obo (760) 376-2345 __________________________ 1969 Biltmore, Space #18, Camp Kernville, 1bd/1ba, large covered patio, newer fridge, & oven.

Walking distance to down- town w/access to private beach. $5,500 obo (760) 376-2345

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, $550/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.

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Auto For Sale 2005 Subaru Forester - L.L. Bean Loaded, leather seats,AWD, burgundy in color, good condition, good mileage, very dependable, $7,500 (661)872-9044

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

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“Hope Through Mentoring” conference planned The Kern County Methamphetamine Reduction Task Force is partnering with Kern County Mental Health and California State University, Bakersfield to sponsor a conference on adult-to-youth mentoring on Saturday, April 6 on the campus of CSUB from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. “Hope Through Mentoring - Change Starts with Me” will be a day-long conference featuring two phenomenal keynote speakers, Nan Henderson of Resiliency in Action and Derek Clark of I Will Never Give Up, as well as 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 for experienced mentors, and those who are interested in mentoring, and those who have been unable to find a local organization to connect them to mentoring opportunities.

Local mentoring agencies will present awards to three people who have proven to be exceptional mentors. Continuing Education credit is available to social workers, mental health providers, nurses and others. The cost of the conference is $20, and includes a continental breakfast and lunch, catered by Mossman’s.

The Kern County Methamphetamine Reduction Task Force offers this roster of professionals from throughout the state. Space is limited. For more information contact Dixie King of Transforming Local Communities 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 openings 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 event coordinators Evelyn Feliciano at 661-636-4750 or Diane Steward at 661-636-4371.

Income Tax services available AARP, in conjunction with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board, is 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.

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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

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Pet Salon Easter pet photos Pictures printed on the spot Friday & Saturday March 29 & 30 from 9am to 3pm Please call 760-379-1144 for appointment Walk-ins are welcome too!

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St. Peters Anglican Church Everyone is invited to come join us Sunday at 10:00am 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville 760-223-0348 Tom Hunt, Pastor

Something to salvage David Ramsey Kern River Courier Columnist Dear Dave, I want to buy an inexpensive car, and I was wondering what you think about salvage titles.

- Eric Dear Eric, It's not impossible to find a decent Ramsey salvage car. But I'd take extra precautions to find out exactly why it was salvaged. If it's a salvage car because it was wrecked, I'd take a look at what kind of wreck caused the damage. Lots of people know how to repair and rebuild cars, so it might end up in better condition than before if you find the right mechanic. On the other hand, I'd probably walk away if the vehicle had been flooded. Some people claim they can fix waterlogged cars, but that's a tough job. In most cases water just doesn't do very nice things to onboard computer systems and wiring. Regardless, do as much research as you can into the car's history. See if CARFAX has a record.

But if the seller doesn't know anything and other searches don't turn up good information, my advice is to say no. Make sure you check with your insurance company before you make the purchase too. Salvage cars are sometimes more difficult, or more expensive, to insure!

- Dave Dear Dave, Both of our daughters will start college next year. We have $25,000 set aside for each in their custodial accounts, but my financial advisor says we should take the money out because it will keep them from being awarded as much in scholarships and other assistance. What do you think?

- John Dear John, I disagree. It’s like saying you should quit your job to get food stamps. You guys obviously aren’t poor, and any financial advisor who says you need to fake being poor in order to get help is not a person whose advice I want to follow.

When your kids apply for scholarships and assistance, your entire financial picture will be assessed.

More funding goes to kids from poor families than rich ones, but that's only fair. Chances are, you fall somewhere in the upper-middle portion of the scale.

But no, I wouldn’t move the money or try to hide it. It’s just not honest to try and act like you’re poor when you’re not. I don’t believe in that kind of stuff.

-Dave Dave Ramsey is a personal money management expert, national radio personality and the author of three New York Times bestsellers. He offers financial advice as host of a nationally syndicated radio program, “The Dave Ramsey Show.” For more financial help visit daveramsey.com.

Health Insurance Matters

Individuals and small groups Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist Part 4 Last week I went over the four “Metallic” plans that are going to be available in California under the Thal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) also called “ObamaCare.”

These will be sold through private insurance companies either direct to the consumer via a health insurance broker, or through a government entity known as an “exchange.” The exchange in California will be called “Covered California.”

The information I provided last week regarding the four “metallic” plans has been sent to the insurance companies, to develop plans within these guidelines. It should be fairly easy to compare plans within a metal.

One of the biggest unanswered questions is what is this going to cost per month. The answer is expected in late summer once the insurance company plans are unveiled. The cost through the insurance companies will be a fixed cost based on age and the benefit level purchased. There may be relief when purchased from “Covered California” either with the (free) assistance of a broker or direct on the plan’s website. The rates within Covered California will be identical to rates when purchased direct from the plans.

The difference is that there will be a Federal subsidy for middle and lower

income wage earners only through Covered California. The subsidy will be based on your tax returns files in 2013 and household income. For, a single mother with three children is earning $35,000 a year. Her total cost of health insurance would be about $12,336.

However, she may qualify for about $10,908 in tax credits, which can be applied against the monthly premium.

These "credits" are advanced monthly.

Therefore, her monthly cost would be about $123.36.

Medi-Cal is also being expanded to cover more Californians. Therefore, a family of three earning $22,000 each year may qualify for Medi-Cal and have minimal if any medical expenses.

Single people with no dependents less than age 40 could normally pay as much as $3,408 each year in premiums.

If he/she earns $18,000 per year there may be a tax credit of about $2,607. The average Silver level plan is expected to be about $816 a year or about $68 per month.

Sound confusing? The answer will be the Internet and a computer.

Covered California will have a calculator where you can enter your individual information, and the computer will calculate the various plan premiums along with the applicable tax credits.

If your income substantially increases in 2014, and your credits were based on projections form 2013, you could end up with an additional cost when April 15 rolls around in 2015!

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 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.

Limited Liability Company.

Date the business commenced: 09/16/2004. 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: 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-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: 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.

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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-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: 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-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: Sierra Satellites (2013 - B1451) Street address of principal place of business: 2191 Evans Road, Wofford Heights, CA 932850188. 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-Controller-County 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 760-376-2189 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.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SAILS IX (2013 - B1417) Street address of principal place of business: 9801 Cheyenne Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 993 "C" South Santa Fe Avenue, #50, Vista, CA 92083. REGISTRANT: Supported And Independent Living Services (SAILS), Bakersfield, Inc., 1025 Service Place, Vista, CA 92084. A CA Corporation. Date the business commenced: 12/13/2005. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Ihab Shahawi, CEO/ President. This statement filed on 03/05/2013.

Expires 03/05/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 22, 29, April 5 and 12, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SAILS VI (2013 - B1420) Street address of principal place of business: 10117 Saint Albans Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311.

Mailing address of business: 993 "C" South Santa Fe Avenue, #50, Vista, CA 92083. REGISTRANT: Supported And Independent Living Services (SAILS) Bakersfield, Inc., 1025 Service Place, Vista, CA 92084. A CA Corporation. Date the business commenced: 12/13/2005. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Ihab Shahawi, CEO/ President. This statement filed on 03/05/2013. Expires 03/05/2018.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier March 22, 29, April 5 and 12, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SAILS VII (2013 - B1419) Street address of principal place of business: 4013 Redford Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313.

Mailing address of business: 993 "C" South Santa Fe Avenue, #50, Vista, CA 92083. REGISTRANT: Supported And Independent Living Services (SAILS) Bakersfield, Inc., 1025 Service Place, Vista, CA 92084. A CA Corporation. Date the business commenced: 12/13/2005. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920,

where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Ihab Shahawi, CEO/ President. This statement filed on 03/05/2013. Expires 03/05/2018.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier March 22, 29, April 5 and 12, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SAILS VIII (2013 - B1418) Street address of principal place of business: 4505 Chaney Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93311.

Mailing address of business: 993 "C" South Santa Fe Avenue, #50, Vista, CA 92083. REGISTRANT: Supported And Independent Living Services (SAILS) Bakersfield, Inc., 1025 Service Place, Vista, CA 92084. A CA Corporation. Date the business commenced: 12/13/2005. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Ihab Shahawi, CEO/ President. This statement filed on 03/05/2013. Expires 03/05/2018.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier March 22, 29, April 5 and 12, 2013.

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If you were prospecting, the placer deposits in the river, you could only work so much material (pay dirt) in a day. This would limit the miner on how much gold he could

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Much appreciated - Left to right : Mort Schecter, Army Air Corp WW11 Vet volunteer, Wynn Van Citters Navy Vet volunteer, Lynne McGarity SFW Club, Gene Vandenburg volunteer in the Kern River Valley. The SFW women's club took their thirteenth load of clothes and check for Wounded Vets boxes of toiletries. To make a donatation toward Vet boxes, toiletries and clothes call Lynne McGarity at 760-549-3033.

Limited out Kadean Jenkins, age 4 ½, of Reno, Nevada caught his limit while visiting his grandmother in Kernville.

He used salmon eggs and caught them in the river across from the county maintenence yard in Kernville.

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som in late March and early April, with citrus trees blossoming in April.

Vibrant wildflowers emerge between mid-March and mid-April, weather permitting.

Wildflowers cover the foothills and spread across the valley and desert floors, moving to higher elevations with warmer weather.

Wildflower Etiquette - Wildflowers are a popular attraction in Kern County. While it’s everyone's right to enjoy the wildflowers, it’s also everyone’s responsibility to protect them for others to enjoy.

Please keep in mind that picking wildflowers is illegal.

Removing wildflowers interferes with pollination and reduces their numbers.

Transplanting blooming wildflowers is seldom successful and the plants usually die.

Enjoy their beauty without damaging them.

Respect all signs regarding accessibility, and do not trespass on private property to view wildflowers. Check with property owners for permission

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recover for that day. Mostly he made just enough to pay the store owner what he was owed, and a little left over for a drink, a bath and maybe a bed or for a way back home.

The miner who once used his bucket to haul his pay dirt now had to find ways to carry out the tons of gold bearing ore he now encounters.

to cross fences and enter private property.

If you’re going out spotting, here are some things you might want to bring with you: ■ Water ■ Hat ■ Camera ■ Picnic lunch ■ Bug repellent ■ Light jacket If you’ve spotted wildflowers in Kern County, the Board of Trade would love to hear from you. You will also have the option of uploading photos with your submissions. Your submissions may be included on Board of Trade’s Wi l d f l o w e r Sightings page.

Submit the information on line at visitke r n . c o m / w i l d f l o w e rsighting-submission.

As always, you may also call the Wildflower Hotline at 661-322-WILD (9453) for information or the Kern County Board of Trade at 661-868-5376 to submit your sightings.

Kern River Valley Ministers Association invites you to

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6:00pm Friday March 29, 2013 Entitled “Friday...Good Friday...Friday Night” Several of our local pastors will be participating in the one hour presentation.

Refreshments following the service.

Lake Isabella First Baptist Church 3701 Suhre St. Lake Isabella

S E R V I C E S Sunday March 31, 2013

6:30am - Lake Isabella First Baptist At the corner of Suhre Street and Hwy 155 outside on the ballfield behind the church. or

7:00am - The Christian Assembly The new 5 acre property adjacent to the Harbor Light Mobile Home Park overlooking the lake. The particpating churches are Christian Assembly, Grace Chapel and Kern Christian Church.

Call 760-379-4600 for more information.

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