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Camping areas open for derby

Following rules part of the winning

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

Isabella Fishing Derby Special to the Courier

According to Forest Service officials there will be plenty of room for campers and anglers looking for overnight accommodations. Pioneer Point, Paradise Cove, Hungry Gulch and Boulder Gulch campgrounds are on first-come, firstserved basis at $20 per night. Camp 9 also has plenty of sites available at $17 per night.

In addition, over night camping is allowed at Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella Road and the South Fork Recreation Area, with a daily fee of $10 (or $50 for an annual pass).

Stine Cove and Hanning Flat are also available for camping and are free of charge.

For the Fishing Derby weekend only, the Forest Service has opened up additional areas for overnight camping. These areas include Engineer Point beach areas west of the Auxillary Dam, Kissack Cove; Boulder Gulch and the shoreline between French Gulch Group Area and Boulder Gulch. For these areas, visitors can begin to set up campsites on Thursday, at 6 a.m. If visitors set up their campsites earlier they may be cited.

The special camping areas will remain open until Monday, April 2 at 6 p.m. Tillie Creek, Tillie Creek Group, Live Oak North, and Live Oak South will remain closed during the derby due to water system repairs in progress.

As a reminder, camping is limited to 14 days out of a 30 day period. Visitors can set up their recreation vehicles in developed campsites prior to the weekend event. However, visitors must occupy the site and may not leave a vehicle or trailer unoccupied for more than 24 hours.

If you want to claim a prize in the Derby, you must be registered. The Derby officially begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday March 31, and officially ends at 6 p.m. on Monday April 2. All participants must register by with the Fishing Derby headquarters prior to participating and registration closes at 7 a.m. on Saturday March 31.

You must pick up your registration card at Derby Headquarters prior to fishing and have it with you to claim your prize. All Derby participants age 16 or older must have a valid California Sport Fishing license in their possession. Children under the age of 16 are not required by California to have a license. All fish must be caught under the guidelines of the current California Sport Fishing Regulations and only amateurs may participate. Tagged fish must be turned in to Derby Headquarters by 6 p.m. on Monday April 2. Night time trout fishing is not allowed at Isabella Lake at any time. No tagged fish will be received prior to 8 a.m. Saturday March 31. Do not remove the tag from the fish prior to verification.

If the registered participant catches the Kern River Valley Chamber's sponsored $20,000 tagged trout while wearing the official 2012 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby tee-shirt or hoodie, the prize becomes $40,000. Any winner of the $20,000 tagged trout or any of the $10,000 tagged trout during the Derby must agree to take (regardless of issues) and pass in a conclusive manner, a polygraph examination.

The examination must occur within 30 days of the end of the Derby.

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Fishermen angle for registration at the opening of the derby headquarters last year.

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tion, a fully-equipped bass boat with a retail value of $30,000 will be raffled off by the Derby in conjunction with the Kern River Valley Chamber.

In addition to the tagged trout, there is also a Longest Trout contest. The prizes for longest trout are First, $1,000; Second, $500; Third, $250, and Fourth, $200.

You must be registered in the derby to win prizes. Derby regis-

Thousands of fishermen will converge Isabella Lake this weekend for 23rd Annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby. They are coming for the many new contests and prize categories and many more national sponsors in this year’s derby.

The 2012 derby, to be held March 31 through April 2, will feature a quarter of a million dollars in prizes. This year’s derby has ten major sponsors, plus many local businesses and individuals have sponsored fish.

For over 20 years the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby has offered a $10,000 tagged trout to be caught, but just in the last few years it has mushroomed into Photo courtesy of KRV Chamber of Commerce what some are calling the biggest ama- In preparation for the 23rd Annual Isabella Lake Fishing teur trout derby in Derby, the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, the world. Now there assisted by Mt Lassen Trout Farm, planted 2,000 lbs. of is one $20,000 trout trophy trout. These trout, in addition to the approximately (that could be worth ten tons of derby trout planted throughout the lake will add $40,000), ten $10,000 nonstop excitement for this weekend's event. trout, ten $500 trout, and seven worth between $200 and $500. The Kern tration closes at 7 a.m. on River Valley Chamber of Saturday, March 31. Once that Commerce, which puts on the time has passed, it is too late to derby, will have a trout valued at regester in the derby. When the $20,000, but if the registered derby begins, there are no more angler who catches that trout is registrations.

Derby registration costs only wearing an official Isabella Lake Fishing Derby tee-shirt or hoodie $20 for an individual and a bargain at the time, the value of the prize price of $45 for a five-person famidoubles to $40,000. Purchase your ly and only $5 more for each addishirt or hoodie early, because tional child. Tickets for the boat are derby shirts will be in limited sup- $20 each or six for $100. ply.

The Derby headquarters is at There are 58 local merchants the Moose Lodge at 6732 Lake sponsoring $100 trout. In addi- Isabella Blvd.

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weekend weather Friday high 76° Sunny Friday low 46° Partly cloudy Saturday high 63° Slight chance rain Saturday low 37° Partly cloudy Sunday high 57° Mostly sunny Sunday low 36° Partly cloudy National Weather Service

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Look ahead to the coming week using the Courier Calendar.

Bodfish Bob, Recipe for Dummies column gets saucy.

Smokey Bear teaches fire prevention in local schools.

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See the Fun & games featured this week in the Courier.

kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 170,178 acre-feet Reservoir peak 361,709 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Kern Inflow at Kernville 581 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Lower Kern Outflow 607 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 575 cfs Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.

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Community Garden work day March 31 There will be a volunteer workday for the Kernville Community Garden Saturday March 31 from 8 a.m. to noon. The community garden is located behind the Kernville Chamber of Commerce rodeo grounds and baseball field in Kernville. For more information please call Steve Anderson at 760376-3849.

Nuui Cunni Farmers Market, March 31 The Kern River Paiute Council’s Nuui Cunni Farmers Market is held from 9 a.m. to 2

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.

■ 10 - 11 a.m., Hospice Grief Support Group, 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. (661) 760-410-1010.

■ 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 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd., Kernville 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 8 - 9:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112

p.m. Saturdays for your fruit and produce needs. Local honey, fresh eggs, healing native plant salves and teas, plus locally grown produce. There is still a great assortment of native plants that can be planted now. He market is located at 2600 Highway 155 between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area. For information please contact the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center 760549-0800.

Lakeshore Farmers Market, March 31 Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, this Market features locallyProperty Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-1830.

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

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

■ 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

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

■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Centennial Group, 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.

■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112

■ 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 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 760-3792556.

■ 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. 760-379-4112 ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-4249.

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

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

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

■ 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 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.

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

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

■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

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

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

■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-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. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701.

■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-4112.

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

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

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

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

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

■ 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.

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

760-376-1462.

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesdays

Bingo Guide

■ 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.

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

■ 9:30 - 11a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-3792556.

■ 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 Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249.

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

Public invited. 760-376-2189.

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

■ 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 sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information, or meeting times have changed.

grown certified fruit, produce, eggs and honey, along with certified organic produce from various organizations and shade grown, organic coffee, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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. Local musicians and service groups are welcome to apply to come play or to hold fund raising bake sales.

Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast, April 1 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 1, at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave., Lake Isabella.

The second Sunday of every month features Eggs Benedict and the third Sunday of every month features crepes. For information call 760-379-3877.

McQuiston rep holds office hours April 3 Lori Acton, Field Representative for 1st District Supervisor Jon McQuiston, will hold office hours Tuesday April 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is available to meet with walk-in constituents. For more information, call 760549-2068.

KRVR Monthly meeting April 4 The monthly meeting of the Kern River Valley Revitalization will take place from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 4 in the Kernville Community Room (next to Kernville Chamber office), 11447 Kernville Road, Kernville (enter off Sierra Way).

Emergency preparedness will be discussed.

Kids Club for Girls April 4 Beginning Wednesday April 4 and every week the Kids Club for Girls, ages 6 - 12, will be fun. It meets at Calvary Chapel KRV, 125 Sycamore Dr. Wofford Heights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 760-2230209.

Spring Party at ETC, April 4 There is a Spring Party at E.T.C. on Wednesday, April 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. This party will be held at Every Teen Counts in Wofford Heights. Come out to E.T.C. with your family and have an afternoon snack, egg hunt and play games with our staff. Any questions please call Melissa at 760-549-3650 or Julie at 661-754-2277.

Prayer Breakfast, April 5 All are invited to participate in the monthly prayer breakfast at Los Polomos restaurant in Lake Isabella on the first Thursday of each month from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Burlington Easter Egg hunt April 6 Come to the 11th annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Burlington, 13 Sycamore Drive in Wofford Heights. There will be lots of goodies and prizes for children ages 7 years and younger. Please bring a basket to put eggs in. For information, call 760-376-6733 or 760376-6474.

Tent revival, April 6 “Last Call Tent Ministry” is returning for the seventh year with a tent revival in Lake Isabella on Friday, April 6 through Saturday, April 14. The tent will be located at the corner of Webb Ave. and Lake Isabella Blvd. and services will start at 7 p.m. nightly with evangelist Joe Ferguson, who has a message for everyone in these troubled times.

Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Linda Myers at 760-223-0367.

My Place Restaurant Free Easter meal, April 7 Everyone is welcome to come to the free Easter meal at My Place Restaurant, Lake Isabella from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers and donations are welcome and greatly appreciated. The event includes a full meal with dessert and drink. There will also be a clothing and blanket giveaway. For more information or to volunteer, please call Angela at 760-379-2563.

4H Poultry FUN! raiser, April 7 Come and enjoy the Easter bake sale of sweet treats, breads, preserves and dried

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Fishing with Gramps

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier Publisher

to eat from the small town diner, great deli’s, Mexican, Italian and Chinese, to an award winning To the over microbrewry. Everything from fast 4,000 registered food to a 40 oz. steak. fishermen as of We have plenty of weekend press time, and events. Whiskey Flat Days over the estimated President’s weekend will take you 2,000+ more that back 150 years, two car shows, will register in Spring wildflowers, a Kid’s Fishing person by 7 a.m.

Derby and Whitewater Wednesday Saturday mornin June, fireworks for Independence ing, we in the Day weekend, Fall and Spring arts Kern River Valley Batelaan and crafts shows, whitewater races, and the Kern Spring and Fall nature festivals, River Courier welcome you.

Isabella Christmas Parade and We hope you will enjoy our prisChristmas in Kernville, just to name tine lake and river and the little bit a few. of heaven we call the Kern River Our many local businesses have Valley where the been preparing “We hope you enjoy the little bit for your arrival, high country is of heaven we call the Kern River stocking their our backyard.

Valley.”

Hopefully, our shelves with hospitality will everything you - Batelaan will need for a inspire a return visit. great fishing experience.

When you return, besides fishTo my fellow fishermen, I plan to ing, you will find a year-round playbe out there fishing with you. If you ground of activities you can take see me be sure to say “Hi.” I will be part in such as camping from primi- glad to meet you and to hear about tive to private campgrounds with what you like about our valley and full hook-ups, mountain biking, bird the Courier. Above all, respect the watching, hiking, water skiing or space and property of your fishing personal watercraft, sailing, wind neighbors and be sure to leave our surfing, hunting, rafting, kayaking, valley the same way you found it. mountain climbing, see the fish Our staff will be out getting phohatchery or the Native American tographs of us all at play, so let’s cultural center, learn about our hishave some fun! tory at the Kernville Museum, see May the catching be as good as the ghost town or visit the big trees the fishing. in the National Monument in the Sequoia National Forest.

Michael Batelaan can be reached at We also have many great places office@kernrivercourier.com.

Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

am certain the only reason a noisy, wiggly kid like me got to go fishing with Gramps was to bail the boat, As time nears which in spite of the oakum, leaked for the annual like a sieve.

Fishing Derby I would bait my hook and toss my here on Isabella line in and then would start bailing Lake, I’m remindwith a No. 46 juice can. Even then I ed of the big “Fish could barely stay ahead of the inflow Off” that always of lake water. marked the beginWhen I caught a fish I would stop ning of fishing bailing long enough to take the fish season at Big Bear off the hook and put it in a wet bamMiddleworth Lake. boo creel. While this was happenI lived with my ing, water kept gushing into the grandma and grandpa. And boat and I had to bail with all my 7Gramps would always take our boat or 8-year-old might to catch up. onto the lake to fish in the annual As I look back, the size of the leak competition. In determined how “As I look back on those days, the winter we far from the dock kept the boat in I am certain the only reason a noisy we ventured. In wiggly kid like me got to go fishing the years I fished the backyard with gramps, was to bail the boat,...” with Gramps we upside down.

I was about never won any- Middleworth thing, but we had seven or eight years old and I fun. would help Gramps get the boat Later in the year, as the boat ready. We had our own dock, so became more seaworthy and leaked fighting crowds was never a probless, we would fish and make up stolem. Getting the boat ready was. ries. We told Grandma about all the It was about 13 feet long and was trout we caught one day, but were made up of boards butted against changed into little Blue Gill fish by each other and sawn to make a bow the Wicked Witch of the North. and stern. During the time the boat Grandma said how lucky we was out of the water and upside were because she liked Blue Gill betdown the wood would dry and ter than trout anyway. And in truth, shrink. So we would take oakum so did we. and fill the cracks which would keep us afloat long enough for the Wofford Heights resident Rod boards to swell back up and become Middleworth, a retired security manless like the “Leaky Teaky” and more ager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor the like a “Spring Fling.” for the local AARP Driver Safety As I look back on those days, I Program.

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The Kern River Courier/Kern Angler mistakenly did not report all of the Fishing Derby prizes. There will be 10 $1,000 trout, 10 $50 trout and the prizes for the longest trout are 1st: $1,000, 2nd: $500, 3rd: $250 and 4th: $200. The 10 major derby sponsors are: Berkley, Shakespeare, Budweiser, Central Valley RV & Sports Show, Automobile Club of Southern California, Renewable Resources Group, Sierra Gateway Markets, California Land Management, Mountain Mesa and Isabella Supermarkets, French Gulch and North Fork Marinas. There are 58 sponsored $100 trout and seven other sponsored trout worth $200 to $500. These trout are sponsored by local merchants and individuals. The bass boat is a Derby and Lake Isabella Chamber of Commerce-sponsored prize and not a prize of Galey’s Marine Supply. The Courier apoligizes for any inconvenence this my have caused.

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Library Activities for April The library has several exciting events for the month of April. Plan now to participate in our “It’s All Write” creative writing contest. You can express your creativity through a short story or a poem. Entries must be an original, unpublished work and suitable reading for all ages. For a complete list of guidelines, stop by any local branch during their open hours or visit our Facebook page. Entries will be accepted April 1 through April 28. The contest is open to all ages.

Join us at the KRV Branch each Thursday morning for “Toddler Time” beginning at 11:15 a.m. We will also be celebrating National Library Week at the KRV Branch on Thursday, April 12, with a special interactive story time beginning at 3:30 p.m.

The Kernville branch is happy to announce their “Spring Into Reading” story time on April 20 at 10:30 a.m. The Bookmobile will be celebrating National Bookmobile Day on Wednesday, April 11. The Bookmobile can be found every Wednesday at the Weldon Post Office from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Onyx Post Office noon until 1 p.m., Kelso Valley 2 to 3 p.m. and in Longview from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The KRV Branch will continue to offer beginning computer and guitar lessons by appointment. Contact the branch at 760-549-2083 to make your reservation.

“Loop Together,” a time for crocheting and knitting, will meet on April 3 and 17 at 4 p.m. at the KRV Branch.

Remember to visit our Facebook page (Facebook.com/KRVLibraries) for continual up-to-date event information.

Hatchery seeking Trout Festival volunteers The Kern River Hatchery in Kernville is seeking volunteers to help staff Trout Fest. This free, educational event introduces people to the sport of fishing and responsible angling. Coinciding with the statewide trout opener, Trout Fest takes

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fruit on Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be family photos by Lykin Photography -- photos with an Easter back drop and live bunnies to hold -- are available for $3 to take home. Also Chicken Poop Bingo at $2 per square or six for $5. There will be prizes and certificates from local merchants and much more. For information email Heather Berry at hberrylane@yahoo.com.

REVA, Inc. Easter Photos, April 7 Come to the Furniture Store parking lot on Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and get your Easter portrait. Families with and without pets are all welcome. For more information, call Jesse at 760-378-3101 or Frances at 760-299-3222.

Kern County Waste's Toxic Roundup, April 7 This is your opportunity to rid your home of automotive fluids, auto and home batteries, expired medications, household cleaners, paint, pesticide, pool chemicals and homegenerated sharps in a safe manner. The Household Hazardous Waste event is on Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Kern Valley Transfer Station (landfill). Kern

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Friends of the Library luncheon April 9 The Friends of the Library is holding its Spring Salad Luncheon at the Kernville United Methodist Church located at 251 Big Blue Road, Kernville, on April 9 at noon.

Bring your favorite salad and join us.

Desserts and beverages provided by the FOL board members. John Meyer, principal of Kern Valley High School will be our guest speaker. The public is welcome. For further information, call 760-223-3449.

Announcements, Continued from page 3 place on Saturday, April 28. This is the 13th year this event is being held. The success of Trout Fest is thanks in large part to the volunteers who staff the various activity stations and help with set-up and tear-down. No knowledge of fishing is required. Hands-on activities at the event include the ABCs of fishing, casting, rigging, various art projects, how to clean and cook a fish and educational demonstrations. For more information, contact Saul McGarity, at 760-549-3017.

Friends of the Library Book Corral moving To better serve our Kern River Valley communities, the Friends Of The Library Book Corral in Mountain Mesa will be closing on April 28 and moving to the main library located at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Periodic book sales will be held in the future. No further book donations will be accepted at the Mountain Mesa facility. All books and media should go to your local library. For further information, call 760-223-3449.

Suicide Survivor support group formed A peer support group for anyone who has lost someone to suicide is being formed. This 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 Kern Valley Hospital cafeteria from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 760-3793412. If you are in crisis, call the Kern County Mental Health hotline at 800-9915272.

Formation of Kernville community garden planned The Kernville Chamber has allocated land for approximately 26 garden plots.

Those interested in discussing the formation of a community garden, operation guidelines or form a steering committee please contact Steve Anderson at 760376-3849

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By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Iron Lady” (PG-13) — Meryl Streep pulls a full-force Streep-a-thon in this scattershot biopic about Margaret Thatcher, England’s controversial conservative prime minister. Framed by the quasi-coherent mutterings of the elderly Thatcher in her latelife mental decline, the film shows a highlight reel of Thatcher’s life and career.

This flick managed to rake in another Oscar for the veteran actress, but that about sums up the appeal. Those unfamiliar with Thatcher’s political career won’t get much enlightment from the muddled narrative. If the Academy Award brought this film to your attention, then you pretty much know everything about it you need to know: Streep is a good actress, even in a boring and obscure movie.

“Miss Representation” — Teenagers spend an incredible amount of time in front of the television or computer screen, in addition to being bombarded with advertising over every inch of the real world. This documentary explores how women are portrayed through the media, and how that affects the development of young people. It’s not a singular study, but a general look at the role of women in the media, all punctuated with statistics. The film could be seen as an introduction into a broad and relevant discussion.

DOGS OF THE WEEK “Animals United” — This kids’ flick stands out from the pile of

generic talking-CGanimaladventures shoveled out by Hollywood, but only because this one is from Europe. So lacking in Meryl Streep in “The imagination and storyIron Lady.” telling that it may as well be “Madagascar 6: Animals with Voices You Don’t Recognize.”

The plot has something to do with a lack of water, but this isn’t “Rango.” The animals make their foray into the land of people, but this isn’t any of the myriad movies in which that happens either. It’s just a weirdly familiar, wholly forgettable film. If you’ve run out of movies to show the kids, and “Animals United” is the only one left at bat, just let them play outside — they might find an interesting stick or something.

“The Darkest Hour” (PG-13) — A band of merry young folk goes to Moscow for a good time only to have their party crashed by a bunch of invisible aliens. The movie also is under attack by invisible character development and an invisible budget. Folks get turned into ash upon contact with translucent alien blobs, and any dread or excitement quickly evaporates as the movie becomes a silly, over-serious “Ghostbusters” cousin when the characters start fighting back. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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

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

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

U.S. Forest Service Special to the Courier The Forest Service (FS) prides itself in not just fighting fires, but educating the public how to prevent fires from happening in the first place. Smokey Bear has taught millions of people over the years not to play with matches.

Following Smokey's lead, firefighters from the Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest have traveled the surrounding areas to educate children on all aspects of fire safety.

Prevention personnel Derrick Smith, Abby Bolt, Kelli Stafford, Landon Joyner, Kyle Villa, and Shannon Solis traveled to St. Francis School in Bakersfield to ensure that local students know how to prevent and how to respond to fire. They taught 97 children over two days with the help of Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl. One week later, Solis teamed up with Andy Elliott, Brian Liske, Landon Joyner, Kyle Villa, Chris Carroll, Jesse Harris and Geri Adams and gave a hands-on fire safety message to more than 50 children at the Kernville Union School District Preschool. During this program the children were able to crawl through one of the Forest Service Fire Trucks, spray water and visit with Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl. Adults and children of all ages had the opportunity to learn more about the FS fire prevention programs and

Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629 Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

recreation opportunities at the annual Home and Garden Show and at the Central Valley Sportsman's Boat and RV shows in Bakersfield, where the Prevention staff set up a booth and reached out to people from all over the central valley about fire safety and recreation.

The teaching didn't stop there, the same group of FS employees along with Mikey Martinez, Blake Abbott, George Bowen, Raul Estrada, Matt Howard and Matt Ball headed back to Bakersfield on February 29 where they put on two more fire prevention shows for 150 kindergartners at Veterans Elementary School.

District Ranger Rick Larson gave these personnel and their outreach accolades stating, "These employees are our ambassadors in the field who impart our message of fire prevention to both children and adults; I'm proud of their efforts and appreciate their work, not only in these fire educational and safety programs, but also by the countless contacts they make in the field."

More programs are scheduled throughout the month of March along with Kern County Fire Department and the Bureau of Land Management.

If you would like more information about upcoming events, or would like to plan an event with Smokey and/or Woodsy, please contact Shannon Solis at 760-379-5646, or by email at ssolis@fs.fed.us.

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Flower Filly Sue Your new Mayor of Whiskey Flat Special thanks to: Past Mayor Miss Satin Sheryl (Sheryl Parmalee) for running my campaign and my legs off; Saloon Sally for keeping me laughing and my dress sparkling; Saloon girls: Carol, Sharon, Jill, Jennifer, Sue and Bev for your support; "48" The Gambler (my husband) who was with me all the way; and "Nevada Kid" (my son), my inspiration for running.

$100 Sponsors: Sportsman Inn-Gary Craig My home away from home Lucian Whitman Jeanette Rogers-Erickson Cheryl's Diner-Cheryl Borthick Lanny Borthick Pizza Barn Kern Village Assisted Living Petal Pusher Plus

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Lake Isabella Market Plus $300 shopping spree Sierra Gateway Kernville Saloon Ewings on the Kern Atchison Propane Optimal Hospice Dr. Denny & Marie Rushton, DDS Isabella Motors Thomas Refuse

Thank you to all the individuals, shops, restaurants, and motels that gave generously to make my auction a success at Cheyenne's Riverkern and to all establishments that let me hold events.

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Salome’s Stars ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Avoid having someone else take credit for the project you started by finishing it yourself. Then it will be you who will be wearing those well-deserved laurels.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) The facts about a new opportunity are still emerging. Wait until they’re all out in the open, and then use your keen business sense to help make the right decision.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might feel confused, even hurt by a friend who suddenly puts distance between you. If she or he won’t discuss it, don’t push it. An explanation should come in time.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your willingness to be part of the team opens doors that had been shut to you. Keep them open by keeping your promises even when your commitment seems to be wavering.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Congratulations.

You’re really getting things done to perfection.

Don’t forget to take a catnap now and again to keep those energy levels up.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Your “plain-talking” honesty is admirable. But sometimes sharp words can leave painful scars. Be careful that what you say doesn’t come back to hurt you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A stress-filled period takes a positive turn as you deal with the underlying problem. Act now to avoid a recurrence by changing some rules in your relationship.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your rising energy levels make it easier for you to achieve some important objectives. This could lead to a big boost in how you’re perceived, both at home and on the job.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A changing picture begins to emerge as you learn more about an offer that seemed so right but could be so wrong. Look to a trusted adviser for guidance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Spiritual aspects are strong. Take time to reflect on the path you’re on and where you hope it will lead you. It’s also a good time to reach out to loved ones.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Febr. 18) You could be assuming far too many responsibilities, whether it’s at work or in personal matters. Be careful that you’re not weighed down by them.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) You’re getting closer to your goals. And since nothing succeeds like success, don’t be surprised to find new supporters alongside you. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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2. MUSIC: In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many maids are milking?

3. BIBLE: What was Matthew’s profession before he became an apostle of Jesus?

4. AWARDS: The annual PATSY Award is given for outstanding accomplishment in what area?

5. SCIENCE: What is the most abundant element in the human body?

6. SPORTS: What ancient sport gave rise to the modern version of kickboxing?

7. THEATER: What Shakespearean character said, “Neither a borrower nor a lender be”?

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1. Corned beef 2. Eight 3. Tax collector 4. Animal acting 5. Oxygen 6. Muay Thai 7. Polonius, in “Hamlet”

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LARRY SCHUPPAN'S Garage Doors & Openers. New Sales & Repairs. Handyman Service. House Painting, Decks, Covers, Masonry, Electrical, Plumbing. (760) 379-1430 or 760417-2806 __________________________

Nice 2/bd-2/ba dbl wide mobile home w/carport, patio & deck. $14,995. Quiet 55+ park. (760) 379-2092 ___________________________ MOVING? - Across Town or The Nation - Kernville Moving and Storage (760) 379-2714 or (760) 417-0465 CAL.PU.CT 189998 ___________________________

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Personal, Business, Corporate (760) 549-0270 / (760) 417-0392 __________________________ LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC Quality Work Fair Prices Call Ross (760) 981-3361 License #708148 __________________________ Stan’s Painting & Renovation Exterior & Interior - 2 2 Years Professioal Exp. - $15 per hour Free hour time estimates

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Since 1995 - M.L. LUDIKER ARTWORK & DESIGN 760-376-2177 www.kernvalley.com/mike __________________________ 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

Home For Sale Lake Isabella - “new” 3bd/2ba home 2832 Erskine Creek, 1,471 sqft interior/tot 2,100 sf inclds front & rear patios, large lv rm & kit, laundry room, 818324-0869

Kernville - 2+bd/1ba single MH w/expanding porch, 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 ___________________________ Wofford Hts - clean 1 + 1, great getaway or retirement, quiet 55+ park, spectacular lake view & accessibility, $14,000 obo, Danny (661) 706-7582 ___________________________ Kernville- 2 bd -beautiful spot on the creek in Rivernook Campground, fully furn., pellet stove, extras galore! $25,000, (760) 3761505 or (310) 707-6326 ___________________________ Lake Isabella - Dblwide in Sr. Park. 2bd/2ba, appl, pellet stove, shed, fncd yd, deck, handicap ramp & bath bars.

Park has spa, pool, rec. rm, Lynne, Agent 760-417-0937 MLS# 2211966, only $29,500 ___________________________ Derby special! Lake Isabella 2bed/2bath doublewide in Paradise Mobile Home Estates 55+ Park. Clean w/new wood stove, built-in kitchen, indoor utility, screened in porch, carport & storage shed. Must sell! $8,000 or trade for SUV, RV or trailer. Agent (661) 201-2619

Misc. For Sale Craftsman 5.0 HP, 14 inch tine width, rear tine tiller with counter rotating tines. $250.00 (760) 376-1507 ___________________________ If mistakes have been made, others will be blamed

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Two for One Smoothies The Month of March Wofford Heights - Sites available in quiet park with lake views, laundry facilities & fish house. $250/mo inclds water & trash.

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Commuting to the KRV? 2bd/1ba MH w/lg deck, partial lake view, walk to PO, market, bus, lake. Senior discount. (760) 223-6504 ___________________________ Kernville-1/bd apt. on the river! $450/mo + utilities, no pets, wood burning stove, newly remodeled, carpet & paint.

(760) 376-2345 Camp Kernville ___________________________ Weldon area - 9’ x 48’ trailer on own land. Rent to own. Run down - huge fixer upper. One person. No dog. $395/mo, $600 move in. (818) 203-2404

Miscellaneous Please donate a car to our church ministries. Non-0p or broken down is ok. Car is 100% tax deductible. Weldon area. (818) 203-2404 ___________________________ Miss the Yerington Bus Trip???

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1979 Eldocraft 17’ Bass Boat with 150HP Mercury motor, fish finder, trolling motor, inside needs work. $3,500 obo, (818) 406-8435 ___________________________

2000 Mercury Grand Marquis with car fax, xlnt-mint cond., 74K miles, tagged & smogged, $5,500 obo, (760) 378-3264 or (760) 417-1592

1963 Alumacraft fishing boat. 12’ long with 10 hp Johnson outboard motor and trailer. $500 obo.

(760) 379-5542 ___________________________ Derby Special! 8’ personal pontoon boat w/trailer, elec. motor, batteries, oars, anchor, live fish basket, many more accessories.

Everything new or like new cond. Top quality. Must see! $1,000 firm (760) 376-1069

Trailer for Sale Vintage 1977 Coachman - 29’ bumper pull trailer w/original furniture. “Excellent condition” A/C & fridge are in ex. cond. Original owner owned for 30 yrs. $2,750 obo. (760) 376-2345 Camp Kernville

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Twin Arrow Transportation (2012 B1311) Street address of principal place of business: 208 Via Esperanza, Bakersfield, CA 93314.

Mailing address of business: 208 Via Esperanza, Bakersfield, CA 93314.

REGISTRANTS: Richard Green, 208 Via Esperanza, Bakersfield, CA 93314 and Darreh Green, 208 Via Esperanza, Bakersfield, CA 93314. I - Husband and Wife. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2012. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: Richard Green. This statement filed on 02/28/2012.

Expires 02/28/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier March 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Lockwood Animal Rescue Center (2012 - B1260), DBA #2: Lockwood Arc (2012 - B1261), DBA #3: LARC (2012 - 1262). Street address of principal place of business: 15660 Curtis Trail, Frazier Park, CA 93225. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1510, Frazier Park, CA 93225-1510. REGISTRANTS: Association For Parrot C.A.R.E., 15660 Curtis Trail, Frazier Park, CA 93225 and Lorin Lindner, 15660 Curtis Trail, Frazier Park, CA 93225. E - Unincorporated Association.

Date the business commenced: 07/08/2001. 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: Lorin Lindner. This statement filed on 02/27/2012.

Expires 02/27/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Orange Streak Enterprises (2012 B1315) Street address of principal place of business: 9422 Metropolitan Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311.

Mailing address of business: 9422 Metropolitan Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANT: Benjamin Street, 9422 Metropolitan Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 02/24/2012. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself

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Signed: Benjamin Street. This statement filed on 02/28/2012. Expires 02/28/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier March 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2012.

STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: ENCHANTED EVENTS (2011-B6715) Street address of business: 10421 Round Mountain Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308; Mailing address of Business: P.O. Box 80051, Bakersfield, CA 93380.

REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Megan Garant, 6000 Verano Court, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 11/21/2011. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 02/09/2012. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Trujillo, Deputy Clerk (34993).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Athena's Greek Café and Bakery (2012 - B1483) Street address of principal place of business: 9612 Flushing Quail Road, Suite 202, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 9612 Flushing Quail Road, Suite 202, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

REGISTRANTS: Elias Skapinakis, 11400 Sangrado Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311 and Leticia Skapinakis, 11400 Sangrado Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. B - General Partnership. 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: Leticia Skapinakis. This statement filed on 03/07/2012. Expires 03/07/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier March 16, 23, 30 and April 6, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Lord's Little Learners Child Care (2012 - B1328) Street address of principal place of business: 3428 Gemstone Avenue, Rosamond, CA 93560.

Mailing address of business: 3428 Gemstone Avenue, Rosamond, CA 93560.

REGISTRANT: Jennifer Fabara, 3428 Gemstone Avenue, Rosamond, CA 93560. A - Individual.

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

Signed: Jennifer Fabara. This statement filed on 02/29/2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Ogden Enterprises (2012 - B1313) Street address of principal place of business: 10201 Lone Butte Road, Mojave, CA 93501. Mailing address of business: 5122 West Ave. K-10, Quartz Hill, CA 93536. REGISTRANT: Paul Ogden, 5122 West Ave. K-10, Quartz Hill, CA 93536. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 06/01/1995. 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: Paul Ogden. This statement filed on 02/28/2012.

Expires 02/28/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier March 16, 23, 30 and April 6, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 11-2194 APN: 225-241-04 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03-262010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 11, 2012 at 11:00 am, Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 04-05-2010, as Inst. No. 0210044080 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Richard Eugene Williford and Teresa Kay Williford, Husband and Wife as joint tenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: The main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. All CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCED RECONVEYANCE, INC. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: The South one-half of the South two-thirds of the North half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 32, Township 12 North, Range 12 West, San Bernardino Meridian, according to the Official Plat thereof. Except therefrom that portion lying within the 200 foot right of way of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company, granted by the Act of Congress July 27, 1866. Also, except therefrom that portion conveyed to the State of California for public highway purposes by deed recorded December 27, 1944 in Book 1131, Page 242 of Official Records. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: Vacant Land - directions may be obtained by written request within 10 days of the first publication of this notice from: ARI, 43545 17th Street West, Suite 503, Lancaster, CA 93534.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said

note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $38,117.44. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Date: March 7, 2012. Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 43545 17th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-9455525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer (Published by the Kern River Courier March 16, 23 and 30, 2012) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: D.L.M. Welding (2012 - B1545) Street address of principal place of business: 3616 Timberline Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 80026, Bakersfield, CA 93380.

REGISTRANT: David Millard, 3616 Timberline Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308 . A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 05/01/1998. 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: David Millard. This statement filed on 03/09/2012.

Expires 03/09/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By K. Lopez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 23, 30, April 6 and 13, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Fitness Zone (2012 - B1681) Street address of principal place of business: 20601 Highway 202, Suite A101, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 20601 Highway 202, Suite A101, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT: David Nehorai, 19405 Lookout Place, Tehachapi, CA 93561 .

A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 03/01/2007. 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: David Nehorai. This statement filed on 03/15/2012.

Expires 03/15/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier March 23, 30, April 6 and 13, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: 3M Motorsports (2012 - B1544) Street address of principal place of business: 3616 Timberline Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 80026, Bakersfield, CA 93380.

REGISTRANT: David Millard, 3616 Timberline Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308 . A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 03/15/2007. 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: David Millard.

This statement filed on 03/09/2012. Expires 03/09/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By K. Lopez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 23, 30, April 6 and 13, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Kern Today (2012 - B1237) Street address of principal place of business: 408 Taylor Street, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address of business: 408 Taylor Street, #27, Bakersfield, CA 93309.

REGISTRANT: Leonardo Adame, 408 Taylor Street, #27, Bakersfield, CA 93309. A - Individual.

Date the business commenced: 09/21/2011. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Leonardo Adame. This statement filed on 02/24/2012. Expires 02/24/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier March 23, 30, April 6 and 13, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Intuitive Touch (2012 – B1524) Street address of principal place of business: 523 Snowridge Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 523 Snowridge Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Robin Thorley, 523 Snowridge Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. A – Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Robin Thorley.

This statement filed on 03/08/2012. Expires 03/08/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By M. Dominguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier March 30, April 6, 13 and 20, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Slixbits (2012 – B1324) Street address of principal place of business: 14500 Las Palmas Drive, #36, Bakersfield, CA

93306. Mailing address of business: 14500 Las Palmas Drive, #36, Bakersfield, CA 93306.

REGISTRANT: Brent Houghton, 14500 Las Palmas Drive, #36, Bakersfield, CA 93306. A – Individual. Date the business commenced: 02/20/2012. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new 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: Brent Houghton. This statement filed on 02/29/2012. Expires 02/29/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier March 30, April 6, 13 and 20, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Cynthia Allred Virtual Assistant and Marketing (2012 - B1917) Street address of principal place of business: 393 Woodland Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 573, Wofford Heights, CA 93285.

REGISTRANT: Cynthia Allred, 393 Woodland Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. A - Individual.

Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Cynthia Allred. This statement filed on 03/23/2012. Expires 03/23/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier March 30, April 6, 13 and 20, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Mind Body Soul Healing Collective (2012 - B1530) Street address of principal place of business: 221 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304.

Mailing address of business: 221 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304.

REGISTRANT: Roberto Chavez, 1522 Owens Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. A - Individual.

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

Signed: Roberto Chavez. This statement filed on 03/08/2012. Expires 03/08/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By D. Jacobo.

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Weldon community Easter celebration Weldon Baptist Church and He Cares Fellowship invite you to come celebrate Resurrection Sunday with us on Sunday April 8 at the South Fork Middle School Campus, located at 5225 Kelso Valley Road, Weldon. Join us at 6:30 a.m. for our Sunrise Service and a time of fellowship after. We will have our main service and children's church starting at 10 a.m. in the gymnasium, with a fellowship lunch for all and age appropriate egg hunts for the kids immediately following. Our Sunrise Service will have traditional music and a very meaningful message from Pastor Darrow Elconin. The main service will include contemporary worship with a practical and heartfelt message from Pastor Scott Siddle. All are welcome to attend and stay for fellowship. The atmosphere will be casual and comfortable so make plans now to come and celebrate with us. For more information please call or text 760379-6935.

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in us by the work of the Holy Spirit, yet if we could glimpse even for a moment the grandeur of what has begun in these challenge filled lives we live, and how important that work is on so many different “Leave this levels, oh but our hearts would work on the house thrill. of God alone; let The Jerusalem temple being the governor of rebuilt by Ezra and his contempothe Jews and the Duitsman raries was the Old Testament symelders of the Jews bol of the Father’s presence on rebuild this house of God on its earth, a place which Emmanuel our site.” - Ezra 6:7 Lord Jesus declared in the New Testament of His blood to be more The above verse in Ezra is in appropriately the individual human response to years of frustration hearts. Is it any wonder that with experienced by those Jews who every circumstance that life brings had returned to Jerusalem to overour way, the adversary attempts to see and participate in the rebuilddiscourage and bring to a halt that ing of the temple which the Holy where Yahweh “Dear heart, let us forever be in awe at Spirit proclaims was to be worthe sights and sounds of the Father’s to be part of “all shipped. In an things working good work in us...” ongoing attempt together for - Duitsman good?” to see this project halted, resiMay we dents of Palestine who were hear the voice of the King thunderopposed to such a historic project ing from heaven “Leave this work had written the king requesting a on the house of God alone!” even royal decree to this end. What was as we respond in faithful obedience received rather was the above mesand grace-filled patience at whatsage containing a royal rebuke to ever form of “momentary light those who would in any way interaffliction” we are enduring today. fere, and a decree encouraging Dear heart, let us forever be in those involved in seeing the temple awe at the sights and sounds of the rebuilt.

Father’s good work in us, and as What a fantastic analogy to we continue to see small glimpses what continues within our hearts of what He has purposed to bring at levels we can only discern, yet about in us, let us give thanks to what powerfully bears witness Him whose “mercy endures forevwithin us. Without doubt we each er.” More and more let Jesus be underestimate what is taking place seen through our lives.

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

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

(760) 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights. Services: Sun. 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

760-379-6360

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

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March 30, 2012

11th Annual

Reel in a Deal!

At Kern River Motors

Easter Egg Hunt

Purchase any one of these three tagged vehicles and receive a $100 gas card!

The Burlington

Friday April 6th 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 2001 Ford Taurus SES (216723) This car is perfect for an individual or family. It is fully loaded with an automatic transmission & V6 3.0 Liter engine. Asking $4,950.00

2003 Mercury Sable GS (614936) - Low, low, miles and locally owned. This 4-door automatic sedan is fully loaded and drives smooth. Asking $5,950.00

2008 Mazda Miata MX-5 (153193) Hard top convertible, 6-Spd, 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter. Fully loaded, perfect condition & road ready. 46,000 miles!

Asking $19,450.00.

Lisa & Daures Stephens Owners 760-549-0077

Red & Black is Where It’s At...

3628 Suhre St. Lake Isabella

Next to Shell Mon. - Fri., 8am - 5pm

Small Print: All prices good through 04/06/2012 license fees, and document fees.

and do not include sales tax, smog fees,

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First Baptist Church 3701 Suhre St. Lake Isabella

ValleyEasterSunriseService Sunday, April 8, 2012 at 6:30 a.m.

You are invited to celebrate with others our risen Christ. The location in the Tillie Creek group camping area presents a beautiful service about the Son of God as we watch the sun rise over our beautiful valley. This annual event draws many of the faithful. You are encouraged to come in remembrance of what our risen Christ did for you.

Location: Driving from the Lake Isabella area take Kernville Road toward Wofford Heights.

As you enter Wofford Heights look for the Tillie Creek Campground entrance and the Easter Sunrise Service sign. Take a right hand turn into Tillie Creek Campground and stay to the right to the group camp area. Driving from the Kernville area drive through Wofford Heights.

As you approach the Post Office look on your left for the Tillie Creek Campground entrance and Easter Sunrise Service sign. Make a left turn into the Tillie Creek Campground entrance, stay right and follow the signs to the group camping area.

We look forward to worshiping with you this Easter Sunday morning Tillie Creek Rd.

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