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These are a few of the 22 banners that were stolen after Whiskey Flat Days (including ours). The Kernville Chamber of Commerce is offering a $500 reward for the return of the banners in good condition.

Kernville Chamber reports theft of sponsor banners Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

The Kernville Chamber of Commerce reported to the Sheriff’s Department last week the grand theft of 22 sponsor banners and as many as four additional Budweiser rodeo signs provided by American Beverage Company of Bakersfield, which disappeared from the rodeo grounds the last night of Whiskey Flat Days. The banners, which were mostly for local sponsor advertising, are reportedly valued at $180 each, for loss of $3,960. The dollar amount of the American Beverage signs is unknown. The four by eight foot vinyl banners

were taken between the close of the Whiskey Flat Daze Rodeo, Sunday Feb. 20 at 6:00 p.m. and Monday Feb. 21 at 9 a.m., the time that the banners were to be taken down. A $500 no-questions-asked reward is being offered by the Kernville Chamber for the recovery and return of the banners and signs in good condition. The chamber plans to replace the missing rodeo sponsor signs in the event they are not returned. They were not insured. Anyone with information on the theft of banners from the rodeo grounds is urged to call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at 760-376-2629 or the Kern County Sheriff sub-station at 760-5492100.

Take the Polar Plunge challenge at the icy pool at South Fork Middle School in Weldon this Saturday, March 5 at 10:30 a.m., to benefit the Kern Valley Aquatics Program this summer. Our community's bravest will plunge into the pool to raise money for KVAP's scholarship programs. Plunge into the pool on your own or create a team with family, friends or co-workers. The official Polar Plunge uniform is only a swimsuit (costumes are optional and encouraged, but must be appropriate). Not into plunging? You can also get involved by donating to the program. Plunging will begin at 11am sharp this Saturday, but come at 10:30. There will be prizes and yummy treats. Dress warm and come out and join the fun! These scholarships will provide swim lessons, Summer Safe Camp and Jr. Lifeguard Camp opportunities to many of our youth around the valley that would not be able to participate due to financial hardship. Last year KVAP provided 73 learn-to-swim, 25 Summer Safe Camp and two Junior Lifeguard Camp scholarships. As the swim program grows, so does the need for sponsors for their scholarship program. To pledge online or download a regis-

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Lake Isabella’s weekend weather Fri: Sunny, high 62. Fri. night: Partly cloudy, low 38. Sat.: Mostly sunny, high 64. Sat. night: Mostly cloudy, low 43. Sun.: Slight chance showers, high 63. Sun. night: Chance showers, low 38. National Weather Service

Jeremy Irons likely to return to “Law and Order: SVU.”

Town Hall meeting about recycling and air quality coming soon.

A fall can ruin your whole day. Learn how to prevent them.

Enter our big string contest. You may just win the biggest ball of string you have ever seen. No strings attached.

Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 201,909 acre-feet. (Low point was 155,858 ac-ft. Nov. 26. Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit is 360,000 ac.-ft.)

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Are you wondering why Sierra Way still hasn’t been fixed? Have a quibble with the new Kern River Valley Specific Plan? You can bring up your issue with the county official in charge on Wednesday, March 16, when the Lake Isabella/Bodfish Property Owners Association will present their annual Town Hall meeting with Kern County representatives at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella at 6 p.m. The public is encouraged to come up to the microphone during the meeting and ask things like why Lake Isabella Park floods so often, and maybe offer a suggestion as to how it can be avoided in the future. The officials often offer to give personal attention to participants after the question and answer session. Just some of the county departments represented will be fire, engineering, animal control, code compliance, health, education, aging and adult services, planning, and county roads. The California Highway Patrol will be represented as well. Questions about such things as the dam should be

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Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 1201 cfs (5-hr avg.) Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

The Kern Valley Hospital’s Heart Walk was a chilly affair last weekend, with some walking taking place outdoors and some indoors. There were 65 teams walking with four walkers and one lap counter, making for a total of at least 325 people. With volunteers and helpers, the total was close to 350 attending. There were many children and lots of the senior citizens of the valley. Entire families and church groups came, and from the school, Excel, ECHO, CSF and SAL students were all in attendance. For a list of winners, see page 8.

Outflow, Lower Kern 12018 cfs Borel Canal flow 0 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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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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Fishing is a fun activity for kids or anyone. The valley is a great place. Mike Devich Kern River Courier

If you’re visiting the Kern River Valley, you’re wondering what’s to see and do. Well, here is a primer on that very subject. If you love the great outdoors and a slower place where you can relax, enjoy a small-town atmosphere and just breathe easy, this is the place for you. But if you’re looking for excitement, and if you start exploring, you will find a number of the great things we have to offer. If you haven’t noticed yet, the valley is a mecca for water lovers. Fishing is a given. Where can you get a fishing license? At just about every convenience store, marina and even some of the supermarkets. Boating licenses? Same thing. River

rafting? Best to go with a professional service, in season. There are many in the valley. Want a destination to go to? Here are some great ones – Kern Valley Museum in Kernville, Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfish, nice parks such as Riverside and Circle Park in Kernville, Wofford Heights Park and Lake Isabella Park, Reel Cinema in Wofford Heights, the delightful Old Onyx Store (built in 1861), the Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center at French Gulch, and the big sequoias at the Trail of 100 Giants (summer only). Or just take your camera and photograph the old buildings or the fabulous scenery. If you’re looking for a realistic nature park in a controlled environment, what we have is better – real nature. It doesn’t get any realer than that.

$500 REWARD Offered by the Kernville Chamber of Commerce For the recovery and return of the 22 plus rodeo sponsor banners in good condition. No-questions asked. The signs were illegally removed from the Kernville Rodeo Grounds between the close of the Whiskey Flat Daze Rodeo, Sunday February 20 6:00 p.m. and Monday February 21 at 9:00 a.m.

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Lake Isabella office: 4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from Hwy. 155 just over the hill from Hwy. 178) (760) 379-5646 Kernville Office: 105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner from the museum) (760) 376-3781

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6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior Center Local: (760) 379-5236 Toll Free: (866) KRV4FUN

Anyone with information on the theft of banners from the rodeo grounds is urged to call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce 760-376-2629 or the Kern County Sheriff sub-station 760-549-2100

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The Courier Calendar Public meetings and events Hospital invites you to help plan its future March 4 There will be a strategic planning session today, Friday, March 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Kern Valley Hospital’s future. The public is invited to participate with the healthcare district board and administration. Come help the hospital in setting its vision for the future, with interviews and break-out planning sessions. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Please RSVP Sonia Penny at 760-382-8385. Astronomy Star Party to be held on Sat., March 5 The KRV Astronomy Club will be holding a star party at their dark skies spot on the upper Kern River on Saturday, March 5 at dusk. All those who are interested in seeing the galaxies and constellations are invited. Telescopes will be set up. Drive 12 miles north of Kernville and look for the orange cones (Fairview heliport.) Clouds will cancel the event. Call (760) 376-1291 for more information. Local songwriter Logston to perform on March 5 On Saturday, March 5, “Lost Hills“ (Archie Logston), a local songwriter and singer, will perform from 10 am to noon at the Lakeshore Farmer’s Market. A bake sale will be sponsored by the KRV Geotourism Collaborative to benefit the Sierra Nevada Geo Tourism project. 7466 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights, across from St. Jude's Church, from 9am to 1pm. Recycling Town Hall meeting to be held March 8 At 6pm, Tuesday, March 8, the Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners Association will hold a public Town Hall Meeting on Recycling and Air Quality in the Senior Room, Veterans/Senior Building, 6405 Lake Isabella Boulevard in Lake Isabella. The public is welcome to attend. For information, call (760) 379-5818. Sweet Adelines’ Friends and Family Night’ March 10 The KV Chorus of Sweet

Regular activities Fridays • 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, 417-2272. • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Alzheimers respite group meets at Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 379-0848. • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 378-3935. •10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group, 6048 L.I.Blvd. 1st and 3rd Fridays. (661) 410-1010. • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. • 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394 • 1 p.m.- Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-6335 • 4 p.m. - KV Cruisers Cruise Night, El Portal II Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855 • 7:30 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

Saturdays • 9 a.m.- 2 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Ctr, French Gulch. 549-0800 • 9 a.m.- 1 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. • 5 p.m., Havilah Centennial Group , 1st Saturday, schoolhouse. 379-2636. • 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394 • 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing, 1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays

• 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to the public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877. • 9 a.m. to noon - Eagles Breakfast, open to the public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394.

Mondays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 10 a.m. - Exercise Class, Lakeridge Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 379-3206. • 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, 3rd Monday. • 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center. 379-0043. • 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber, board 2nd Mon., membership 4th Mon. 376-2629. • 5-7 p.m. Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 379-3394. • 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meets at Cerro Coso Lake Isabella. 376-4461. • 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rd Mon., Senior Center. 379-2844. • 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. 3762410 or 376-2066.

Tuesdays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 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, LI. 379-2556. • 10 a.m. Kern Valley Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-1129. • 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249. • 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189. • 6 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet at Senior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830. • 6:30 p.m. Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield, 2nd Tues. 376-1606. • 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets, Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.

Wednesdays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Sen. Ctr., 6407 Lk. Isabella Blvd., 379-5831. •9 -11:30 a.m., Dam Quilters, senior apts behind Vons, 1st & 3rd Wed. 661-867-1603. • 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, 379-2556. • Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, El Portal II. 2nd Wed, 379-5236. • 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt. Mesa, 376-4249. • 1- 2:30 p.m. - Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella, 1st Wed. 379-0848. • 1:30 - 3 p.m. Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd. • 2- 6 p.m. Dinner at Eagles, Mt. Mesa. Light dinner. Open to public. 379-3394. • 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Weldon Methodist Church, (760) 267-4693. • 5:30 p.m. LapBand Support Group, hospical cafeteria, (760) 379-2681 2nd Wed. • 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed. • 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake Isabella Sr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., 3rd Wed. 379-5086. • 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band. • 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts, 376-2410 or 376-2066. • 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.

Thursdays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. (909) 753-9043. • 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters, Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329. • 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, Supervisor McQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. 3rd Thurs. • 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women. • 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets, Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions). • Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. • 1 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the Lake Isabella Library. 2nd Thurs. 379-2303. • 2 p.m.- 8-ball Tournament at Eagles in Mt, Mesa. Open to public. 379-3374. • 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - French Gulch Campground. • 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 379-3877. • 5 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rd Thurs. at Moose Lodge. 378-3602. • 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets, golf course, Kernville. (760) 376-1421. • 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome. • 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club, museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291. • 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon KV Hospital, Mt. Mesa. 376-2410 or 376-2066

Bingo Guide

Friday, noon, Eagles Bingo, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa Saturday, noon, South Fork Woman’s Club Bingo, Fay Ranch Rd., Weldon Sunday, 1 p.m.. Moose Bingo, Moose lodge, Lake Isabella Blvd. Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior Center Bingo, Lake Isabella. Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1 p.m. St. Jude Bingo, 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. All area codes are 760 unless otherwise noted.

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Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Publisher Michael Batelaan Editors, Writers Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker, Mike Devich Columnists Mike Mencarini Rod Middleworth Matt Freeman Bodfish Bob Ron Bolyard Jack Duitsman California Joe Richard Rowe Clarence Semonious Harry Thal Photographers Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker Contributing Photographers Murdoc Douglas, Jack Robson, Mike Devich Ad Production Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker Advertising Sales Valerie Minoux Business Office Sara Wakeman Advertising policies Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. Cancellations or rejection shall not preclude payment on similar advertising previously run. KRV Publishing and the Kern River Courier are not liable for errors in copy or an advertisement beyond the cost of the actual space occupied by the error. Publisher reserves the right to place the word “advertisement” on any ad copy that appears to resemble editorial matter. Submission policies Editorial and photo submissions are welcome and will run at the discretion of the editors. Submissions will only be returned when accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. The editors reserve the right to edit all submissions. The entire contents of the Kern River Courier are copyright ©2010 KRV Publishing. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written consent. All rights reserved. Letters policies Letters to the Editor are run when space permits. They are meant as an open forum for expression. The views expressed in the letters to the editor within this paper are not necessarily the views of this paper, nor those of the staff. Letters to the editor pertaining to local issues and events or those that affect our area are encouraged. Please include your real name, address and phone number for verification. Pen names or incomplete names are not allowed. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to exclude any letter to the editor, or edit its contents for length and prevention of libel, or for other reasons as seen fit by the editors. Letters should not exceed 200 words.

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on the big screen in "Love, Wedding, Marriage" with James Brolin, Mandy Moore and Kellan Lutz, as well as on the small screen in "Castle" (at the end of March). Regarding her "Castle" episode, Jane said: "It was really fun to do. It was just a couple of scenes but really fun -- it's a fun little character."

Q: I would like to know what my all-time favorite actress, the beautiful Jane Seymour, is doing nowadays. -- Leann R., via e-mail A: If you are in the New York area, you can see the beautiful Brit in the flesh on March 26. She will have a booth at *** Artexpo New York, where she'll be preQ: I absolutely loved senting her "Waves" Jeremy Irons' guesttheme. I spoke with starring appearance on Jane about her art"Law and Order: SVU." work, and she is Any chance he'll return? always excited to -- Kylie F., Baton Rouge, share her love of art La. with her fans, espeA: Your wish (and mine) cially her new theme, has been granted. Jeremy "Waves." has been tapped to return to "Life is kind of like "SVU" as Dr. Cap Jackson, a wave," Seymour where he'll help Benson and said. "You are on this Stabler with a case. In this Jane Seymour body of water: You case, a piano teacher are moving forward, (played against type by "V"'s you go to school, you study, and Elizabeth Mitchell) is suspected of you become the kind of person that sexually assaulting and murdering you are going to be, and then at one of her students. The episode is some point, this body of water has scheduled to air March 30. this moment of crescendo. The wave crashes. There are highs and *** lows in life, a lot like the wave. Write to Cindy at King Features When it reaches a high, it continues Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, to move. Like in life, moments don't Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail stay. They're just part of a big her at letters@cindyelavsky.com. cycle." (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. Ms. Seymour also can be seen

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob 2 eggs 1/4 c dry bread crumbs

In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in 4 tablespoons butter til tender. Stir in soft bread crumbs, corn and eggs. Transfer to greased 8-in. Square baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with dry bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, 350° 25-30 mins ‘til bubbly. Bodfish Bob's Seared Toasted Macadamia Nut Mahi Mahi Bodfish Bob’s Cranberry Chicken 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 (16 oz) bottle Catalina salad dressing 1 (14.5 oz) can whole berry cranberry sauce 1 envelope onion soup mix

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour the salad dressing, cranberry sauce, and onion soup mix over the chicken. Cook on Low 4 to 6 hours. Bodfish Bob's Scalloped Corn 1/2 c chopped green pepper 1/4 c chopped onion 5 T butter, divided 2 c soft bread crumbs 2 cans (8-1/2 oz ea) cream-style corn 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn, drained

4 (6 ounce) mahi mahi fillets salt and pepper 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, toasted, ground fine 1/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper each fillet as desired. Combine the toasted macadamia nuts with softened but not melted butter. Add in panko breadcrumbs as well as a light amount of salt and pepper. Lightly press bread crumb mixture onto the top of fish and place fish into a pan with the olive oil. Saute fish on both sides until it bounces back slightly when pressed – about 5 minutes per side. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web at www.bodfishbob.com. You can write to him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com

Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith New DVDs reviewed in this column will be available in stores the week of March 15. PICKS OF THE WEEK "The Fighter" (R) -- Directed by David O. Russell ("Three Kings"), "The Fighter" is an above-average boxing movie about the real-life story of Micky Ward (Mark Wahlberg) and his unconventional road to winning the light-welterweight title. Like most sports movies, "The Fighter" hammers home most of the usual cliches: A plucky underdog from the wrong side of the tracks overcomes the odds to win the championship, etc. But thanks to some good performances by Wahlberg and Christian Bale (who plays his crackMark Wahlberg addict brother), "The Fighter" rises slightly above the usual melodramatic fare we're accustomed to. The Switch (PG-13) -- Jennifer Aniston stars in yet another movie where she attempts comedy, and then cries a lot. In this one, she plays Kassi, a single woman who wants a baby, but is tired of waiting around for Mr. Right. So, she finds a suitable donor (Patrick Wilson). At Kassi's "insemination party," her neurotic best friend Wally (Jason Bateman) switches his baby batter with the donor's. And because he's three sheets to the wind, he promptly forgets what he's done the next day. Fast-forward seven years, and Wally begins to notice that Kassi's

son, Sebastian, exhibits the same neurotic qualities as himself. Cue Hilarity and Anistonian Waterworks. "Hereafter" (PG-13) -- Director Clint Eastwood’s latest film tackles the concept of The Afterlife. Matt Damon stars as George Lonegan, a blue-collar fella who acquired psychic abilities following a childhood illness. His brother (Jay Mohr) wants to turn George into a celebrity, but he'd rather try to live a normal life with his girlfriend (Bryce Dallas Howard). Meanwhile, a French journalist (Cecile De France) has a near-death experience following a natural disaster in India. TV SHOWS "Coach: The Fourth Season" "Batman: The Brave and the Bold" Season One, Part Two "Who Do You Think You Are?" Season One "Nature: Predators: Moment of Impact" "Nature: Extraordinary Birds" "Nova Science Now: How Does the Brain Work" "The Morgana Show" "Babylon 5: The Movie Collection" "Red Green Show: The Delinquent Years" (Seasons 1997-99) "Gunslinger Girl" Complete Collection "The Virginian" The Complete Third Season "Laramie" The Complete First Season "D. Gray-Man" Season Two c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Courier Fishing Report

Derby T-shirts limited Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier columnist

Okay, now that February is over, the next event that we are all looking forward to is that little fish-apalooza we call the Derby. I’ll ask all of you who plan to enter the Derby this year to try and remember to Mike Mencarini welcome those who will visit our little community. I understand that with this many people all trying to win something, there will be times when tempers will run short. Don’t let another person ruin your day and do your best not to ruin theirs. How we act and react during these three short days is how we will be labeled in the future. If you have not ordered your official Derby shirts, now is the time. Only 3,000 shirts will be produced and that’s all. If you plan on camping in a fee area, you may want to try for a reservation. If you want to rent a boat or a boat slip for the Derby you might want to call French Gulch Marina. I wish I could give better news on fishing the lake, but the chang-

ing weather has slowed all species. As soon as we get some warm days, the bass and the crappie should be heading to the spawning areas. The upper Kern River is still loaded with lunker trout as well as lots of nice catchables. Everyone I have talked to who has fished the upper river has caught and released some very nice trout, many in the 3 pound and up class. Finally, I would like to apologize to Marvin, Danny and Bret at the hatchery for the mix-up week before last. I’ll do better next time. *** The Isabella Lake Fishing Derby as mentioned in the beginning of this column will take place April 16-18 and will feature $250,000 worth of prizes, including lots of cash. Certain fish will be worth up to $40,000 each. Fro details, call the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commmerce at (760) 379-5236 or pick up one of the many applications at stores around the valley. Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and a volunteer at the Kern River Fish Hatchery. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier, office@kernrivercourier.com.

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Recycling info at public meeting Sepcial to the Courier

At 6pm, Tuesday, March 8, the Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners Association will hold a public Town Hall Meeting on Recycling and Air Quality. This meeting is free and will be held in the Senior Room, Kern River Veterans/Senior Building, 6405 Lake Isabella Boulevard in Lake Isabella. The public is welcome to attend. The Town Hall Meeting will explore several subjects: Who recycles what; the impacts of the Economy on recycling; why recycling is a good thing and why burning household waste is a bad thing. Panelists will start by making brief introductory statements followed by a moderated discussion with questions and answers from the

audience. Panelists include: Sheri Bowyer, Recycling Coordinator, Thomas Refuse Service, Inc. & Sierra Waste Transfer, Inc., Lake Isabella, Irene Martinson, Family Life Center Recycling Program, Wofford Heights and David L. Jones, Air Pollution Control Officer, Kern County Air Pollution Control District. The town hall meeting will be moderated by Carol Rutledge, President, Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners Association. To submit questions, contact Joan Twilley, VP LIBPOA joantwilley2@gmail.com (760) 3795818 This event precedes the Living Green KRV Festival most of which will be held March 17-27, 2011. Go to www.LivingGreenKRV.org for more information.

SPEAK continued from page 1 reserved for other meetings, as the dam is being overseen by a federal agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The moderators will be Carol Rudledge and Ron Benoit. Think of your questions now and bring them with you.

PLUNGE continued from page 1 tration form, pledge form and waiver, visit www.kvap.org. For more information, you can email info@kvap.org or call 760-299-2030. You can also send donations to KVAP Polar Plunge, SFUSD 5225 Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283. Kern Valley Aquatics Program (KVAP) is not for profit, offering swim lessons for all ages. Their mission is to make every child and adult in the Kern River Valley Water safe. Kern Valley Aquatics Instructors have over 70 hours of Red Cross lifeguard and water safety instruction.

2011 Kernville Chamber of Commerce Thank you to all who helped withWHISKEY FLAT DAYS!

Grand Marshal: Fred May & Kimberly Mullins - Kern County Animal Control California 32nd District Assemblywoman: Shannon Grove Theme Logo: Jeanette Rogers-Erickson • Kick-off Dinner: Ewings, Sheryl Parmelee, Sharon Stenerson Mayor Candidates: Whitewater Whitman & Mean River Gene - Mercantile Frank & Millinery Dolly Traffic Control & Street Signage, Park Electrical, Public Address System & Trailer Set-up Crew: Lanny Borthick, Jeff Bartlett, Toby & Steve Borthick, Jim Wallace, Evan & Karen Hamilton, Sue Hairell, Jeremy Humphrey, Al Curry, Alex Johnstone, Scott Newman, Lyle Walker, Brad Alexander, Doug Rossback, & Bill Grable Highway Patrol: Bob Romine & Crew • Kern County Sheriff: Dean Marshall & Crew Sheriff Citizen's Service Unit: Kern Valley Sub-station • Kern County Parks & Recreation: John Crabtree Paramedic Services: Care Ambulance • Rodeo Parking & Recycling Bins: Sheriff Eric Levig & SAL Members Hanging Banners for Encampment & Kernville Road: Steve Gale of High Sierra Crane Parade banners & Pooper Scoopers: Pastor Mike Whitehead - Mt. View Baptist Church Youth Group Use of U.S.F.S. Kernville Work Center Grounds for Carnival: Rick Larson, District Ranger, Artie Colson and Kathy Baker, Special Use Permit & crew at Kernville Work Center Bunting and Fencing: Brad Alexander, Adam Perfect & Neil Moore Distribution of Posters & Flyers: Anna Leon • Hanging Signs Around Town: Justin and Leslie Eldridge Information Booth: Jenny Hanley, Shannon Ritchey, Smitty Glass, Jane Smith • VIP Breakfast: Elaine of Chatterbox Cafe, Smitty Glass, Parade Announcer: Geoff Emery - KUZZ • Parade Order: Phyllis Hix • Parade Start: Janelle Sweet, Annette Davis, Lorna Davis, David Derr, Jenny Hanley & Tom Bosman • Star Spangled Banner. Sierra Sound, Sweet Adeline Quartet Sunday’s Announcer: A special thank you to Big John Davis who announced all day Train Ticket Takers: Kern Valley High School ECHO Club Epitaph Contest: Kern County Fire Department Station 76 Kernville • Pet Contest: Barbara Hinkey, Barbara's Daughter, & Susy Day Pies, Jellies & Jams Contest: Cynthia Allred, All-Shot Will, Snake Eyes Seth, Miss Kitty Amanda Costume Contest: Jenny Hanley, Cynthia Allred & Jill King Whiskerino Contest: Outlaws - Sassy Cindy, Get-a-long Shelby, All-Shot Will, Snake Eyes Seth, Miss Kitty Amanda Frog Contest: Janet May, Fred May, Martine Metzenheim, Charlie Bush & family from KCNQ Golf Cart Use: Kern Valley Golf Course • Trash Hauling & Porta Potties: Thomas Refuse Riverside Park Band Extravaganza: Frank Marrotta Entertainment: Jazz Tones, TLC - Ridgecrest Line Dancers, Knox Prairie Ramblers, Whitman Dancers Cowboy, Mountain Man & Indian Encampments: Mike Woodward & "Horse" Robinson Theme T-Shirts: Kern River Corp. "White Water Whitman" 2011 Mayor Pre-Sale Tickets: Cheryl's Diner, Golden State Surplus, Nelda's Diner, Sierra Gateway Market, The Drugstore Supplies Pick-up: Dick Reid • Radio Communications: Steve Grove & Applied Technology Bakersfield

& WHISKEY FLAT DAZE RODEO

Cowboy Auction: Tony Cain & Ewings • Sponsor: Advance Beverage Bakersfield • Stock Producer: Cotton Rosser - Flying U Rodeo Cowboy Hotel Accommodations: McNally's • Announcer Ted Dwyer • Announcers Hotel Accommodations: Falling Waters Resort Entertainment: Wild West Cowgirls & Rodeo Clown Willy Knoernschild • Official Banker: Wells Fargo Bank Ticket, Seat Cushion & T-shirt Sales: Sonia Penny, MaryAnn Cole, Jeanette Oser, Brenda Smith & Sheryl Parmelee Karen Cain's Crew: Tony & Karen Cain, Buckshot Tipton, Jimmy Andress, Linda Smith, Cindy Stuler, Wendy Clark, Ben & Teresa Rudnick, Stacey Van Rensselaer, Kenny & Sami Carver, Todd Noble, Jimmy Valdez, Larry & Tammy Strongman, Kellee Scott & Bill Bennett. Winner of Team Roping: Header - LJ Falk, Heeler - Will Larson Tri-Tip Booth: John Davis, Mickey Heston, Ryan Hutchins, George Leon, Andrew & Lorna Davis Mel's Watering Hole - Beer Booth: Ladies of the Elks • Denny's Dawg Shack- Hot Dog Booth: Gymkhana Club of Kern Valley Rodeo Banners Hanging: Bill Grable. Unfortunately he was unable to take them down because someone stole them between 6pm Sunday evening & 8am Monday morning. Be on the lookout. Grand Theft. Thank you to all volunteers: Who gave of their time tirelessly to help make this 54th Annual Whiskey Flat Days a success. We couldn't have done this without our office staff of Sweet Justice. To the Kernville Chamber of Commerce Board Members a huge thank you for your spirit of volunteerism. Our forefathers would be proud of a job well done.

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Falls can be prevented Special to the Courier

Falls are the most common cause of injury in the United States, particularly among older adults. Whether it’s a slip on wet or icy pavement or a trip on a rug or stairway, the risk of bruises, broken bones and back and head injuries is significant. “Most people fall due of a lack of attention, rushing around or accidental situations, but some individuals are actually at greater risk for falling (normally),” said Joseph Caccavo, physical therapist at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, New Jersey, the nation’s largest single rehabilitation hospital. “Older adults, as well as those with a history of low blood pressure, stroke or neurological disorders, vision deficits or balance problems, as well as those taking certain medications, all face greater challenges.” The good news is that there are ways to minimize the risk of falling by making simple changes around the home and workplace, and improving balance with proper training and exercise. “Clutter is a way of life for many of us, but it’s something we can control. Similarly, we have the tools to effectively evaluate and treat individuals who have balance disorders to help minimize their risk of falling and optimize their quality of life,” explained Kessler physical thera-

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pist Michelle O’Keefe. “In fact, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends that older adults include balance exercises as part of an overall fitness program.” Kessler’s new Fall Prevention Program (www.kesslerrehab.com/programs/outpatientservices/falls.com) draws on the expertise and experience of a team of specialists to determine fall risk and develop individualized treatment plans. “Our goal is to help individuals maintain balance in their lives, at home, at work and at play,” added Kessler occupational therapist Norma Glennon. To help reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls and improve balance, Kessler Institute offers the following recommendations: • Be sure flooring is in good condition and remove throw rugs. • Clear stairs, hallways and rooms of clutter and other obstacles. • Secure or remove any electrical wires or cords in traffic areas. • Make sure lighting is adequate both inside and outside the home – especially on stairways. Install automatic light sensors, timers or night lights. • Place a telephone in each room or carry a cordless phone with you to avoid having to rush to answer a call.

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Friday, March 4, 2011

Health Insurance Matters

Too sick for health insurance? Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist

Judy has Multiple Sclerosis. Roger was diagnosed with cancer. Georgia has a major heart condition. What do these people all have in common? Or rather Harry Thal what don't they have in common? Health insurance. In each case, they were healthy vibrant adults who had some money, but felt that they would rather take their chances then purchase health insurance. Today, they still have income and some savings, and would love to have health insurance, but are turned down by the insurance companies due to their "pre-existing conditions". And, you can't really blame the insurance company. If they took Roger, he would have to pay about $600 a month in premium, and the insurance company would have thousands of dollars to pay out in claims. The company would then need to charge all policyholders more money just to cover Roger's expenses. He never contributed a dime when he was in good health. Through federal legislation called the Affordable Care Act, California has been provided financial resources to provide health insurance for people who have not had any coverage within the past six

months and have been turned down by an insurance company. The new coverage is called "Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan" or "PCIP". PCIP joins an existing state-run plan called the "California Major Risk Insurance Plan", or "MrMIP". Each plan has different benefits, co-pays and deductibles, along with premium structures that differ. The monthly premium is based on your age and where you live. Kern County is in the lowest price bracket. For more information on MrMIP or PCIP, you can find the programs on their respective websites. www.pcip.ca.gov for the PCIP information and www.mrmib.ca.gov for MrMip. You can also call the California Medical Information Board Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM for additional information. Depending on their ages, Sylvia, Roger and Georgia have been relieved of many of their costly care expenses thanks to California's plans for the uninsured. They are finding the monthly premiums, which can be as high as $780 a month for a 64 year old is much lower than the cost of a cancer surgery. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker. He is President of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters and on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com

To Your Good Health

Hepatitis C bad on liver Paul G. Donohue, M.D. Courier Syndicated Columnist

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: When he was 20, my son came down with hepatitis C. He's never said how he got it, but he was running around with a very wild bunch then. He still has the virus at age 27. Should he be treated? He never was. I wonder what's in store for him, and if he can marry and have a family. Can he? -- C.S. ANSWER: Worldwide, 175 million people are infected with the hepatitis C virus. In the U.S., 4 million carry it. Between 70 percent and 80 percent of infected people will harbor the virus for life. Of that number, around 20 percent develop liver cirrhosis in 20 years, and a smaller number are stricken with liver cancer. Hepatitis C is the most common reason for a liver transplant. People catch the virus in a number of ways. Sharing needles to inject drugs is one way. Health-care workers can get it from an accidental stick with a needle used on an infected person. Before 1992, blood transfusion was a major source of infection. Tattooing or body piercing by unlicensed practitioners or those who do not adhere to sterile techniques is another route of transmission. Sex with multiple partners is a possible way of contracting the ill-

ness. Your son can marry and possibly but not likely infect his wife, and will not infect his children. This young man has to establish himself with a doctor. Lab tests will show if his liver is suffering any damage, and blood tests give a reliable estimate of how great a number of viruses is circulating in his blood. Treatment will hinge on that information. A liver biopsy might be necessary. Some doctors feel all who show evidence of current infection ought to undergo treatment. He should completely abstain from alcohol. Drinking puts his liver in further jeopardy. The booklet on hepatitis A, B and C explains these common infections in detail. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 503W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient's printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.(c) 2010 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Faith

Friday, March 4, 2011

Don’t look back Clarence Semonious, pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville

A person said to Jesus, “I will follow you, Lord.” Have you said those or similar words? Good, but have you also made an error as did the follower-wanna be? “…but let me first say farewell to those at my home.” “Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow Semonious and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:61-62. Luke does not say if that person was or was not among the 72 who he then anointed. This account may serve as a reminder to any who would take license with God’s grace by “looking back.” St. Paul also references plowing and asks, “Is it for oxen that God is concerned? Does he not speak entirely for our sake? It was written for our sake, because the plowman should plow in hope and the thresher thresh in hope of sharing in the crop.” 1 Corinthians 9:10. Think about the event we call The Transfiguration. The season of Lent follows Jesus’

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glorification as on a mountain. “He was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him.” 1 Corinthians 9:9-10. Our reward for not looking back is explained by St. Paul, “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:17-18. Ask yourself, did God say anywhere that it is an acceptable freedom to combine drunken partying and encouraging women to bare their chests in public? Of course not. The prize is that, “Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:8. Look back? Not deliberately.

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Lent is not suffering Janet Kutzner Special to the Courier

put it, "and your life is hid with Christ in God." Once we have died already with Christ, the The season of Lent begins, disdeath of our bodies is itself an turbingly, with a death sentence. opportunity for life. "Remember that thou art dust, We regain our bearings by and to dust shalt thou return." finding out where we are spirituIt is a sobering reminder that ally, how far from the identity to our faith affirms what our culture which we are called, whether we does its best to deny - that sufferhave wandered down byways ing, growing old, and dying are without realizing it, where the fundamental to our identity as way of life for us now lies. In human beings. contrast to the world around us, In a consumer society, physical which seeks fulfillment in fanbeauty, riches, and sexual license tasies, we seek fulfillment in recare thought to be infinitely good ognizing the spiritual possibilities and always of our limitawithin our tions. grasp if we R e m e m b e r, Lent is a season are prepared Lent, a season to work hard of repentance, enough for of repentance. is a serious seathem. It can son, but it is not -Janet Kutzner meant to be a seem no possibilities in time of misery. our common Rather, it is to vocation to age, suffer, and die be a time of looking to our own which it views as failure. hearts, seeing where we fail to do From this point of view, holy what God has asked us, or where dying is incomprehensible, death we have done what God has must be medicalized and hidden, asked us not to do, and acknowland as we grow old, we are conedging our responsibility in the demned to lives of increasing failure. Such a confession can be desperation and fear. painful, but it need not be fearful, Against all this the Gospel profor we know from 2 Corinthians claims a message of life, possibiland Psalm 103 that God stands ity, and courage to the dying, the ever ready to forgive and to suffering, and the anxious: "Be empower us to change. not afraid." We need not fear because in Christ the valley of the Janet Kutzner is Lay Eucharistic shadow of death is fertile ground. Minister at St. Peter's Anglican "For you are dead," as St. Paul Church, Kernville.

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Churches of the Valley 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 Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. (760) 376-6403 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m. (760) 376-2751 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 417-2014 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. (760) 376-6362 St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church Services held at Kernville United Methodist Church Sundays 11 a.m. Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. (760) 376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. (760) 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10 a.m. (760) 376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (760) 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 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 12:00 p.m. (760) 379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 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 9:30 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 Church) 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 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 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. (760) 378-4964 Church listings are free. Please contact our office.

Repairing a brick at a time Jack Duitsman, pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville

It occurs to me that we do well to mark what transpires in our own heart, and also not miss what transpires in the hearts of others. While Jesus made a specific point to caution us against judging the intents, motives, and actions of others; Duitsman He also instructed His followers to understand the signs of the times in which they were living. Self-righteous and self appointed religious zealots have often marginalized the true heart of Christianity, but a headin-the-sand pretending that the spirit of anti-Christ isn't alive and well in the hearts of humankind simply ignores our responsibility as believers. Absolutely believers should begin with the log in our own eye (which we will never fully remove!), but having done this, we also ought to be fully cognizant of the overwhelming nature of unrighteousness that controls the world around us. Here is the encouragement, however: In the same way that unrighteousness piles up harmfully in selfish and prideful acts, so also righteousness accumulates powerfully in simple and

selfless acts. Imagine how Julius Caesar accomplished the transformation of Rome from brick to marble, and we can begin to sense why the Holy Spirit encourages us to a life of obedience to what is laid out in the Scriptures. A simple act of obedience may seem insignificant at the moment, but it becomes powerful in the face of a culture gone mad in the opposite direction. Rather than being carried away in the flood of carnality that appeals to our base instincts, you and I are invited to be salt and light in a tasteless and dark generation. The first President of this incredible nation certainly understood what was at the heart of what has become our national destiny - personal responsibility to walk according to the eternal principles of our Father God. As you and I are obedient in the face of whatever carries the tide of popular opinion, the righteousness of Jesus Christ springing up in us will work to the exalting of the nation in which we live. Will it change what appears to be a headlong rush into immorality? Maybe or maybe not, but we can expect two certain changes to come: 1) Our personal lives will be remarkably transformed by the power of obedience; and 2) We will see the miraculous unleashed around us as righteousness mightily confounds evil.

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Kern River Courier

Friday, March 4, 2011

Native Plant Sale deadline for ordering and paying March 18 Special to the Courier

Desert-Mountain Resource Conservation & Development Council, Upper Kern River Watershed Coordinator are holding a spring 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 the Watershed

Coordinator’s office in the Assessor's office at the Lake Isabella County Complex and on line at www.livinggreenkrv.org. Orders are prepaid and must be received by March 18th. Plants will be available for pickup at the Kern River Valley Living Green Expo in Wofford Heights at the Four Square Church Gym on March 26th between 9:00 am and 1:30 pm. Profits will support Watershed Coordinator preservation and restoration projects. For more information, contact Bob Robinson at 760-549-2131.

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Letters to the Courier After reading (a) letter in the Feb. 4 edition of the Courier, I felt the need to take (the letter writer) up on his challenge to “get the facts straightened out” regarding the fee structure of the National Bicycle League versus the American Bicycle Association. I will include links to the facts I find so you, the reader, can have the opportunity to investigate for yourself. Before I get started I feel the need to express that I do not have any interest in who is running the Bike Park, be it the Kernville Chamber or the CRF. My only concern is for the children of this community and their ability to afford to ride at the park. The National Bicycle League recently modified their fee schedule from one with a low membership fee with additional fees to practice or race, to one with a higher membership fee with no per-practice/race fee. The model presented by (the letter writer) took aspects of these two different schedules and combined them to reach the numbers in question. The actual NBL fee schedule is as follows: A single rider in the local class of racing (the type of membership most KV residents would purchase) regularly costs $133.31 for 12 months if paid in one payment ($148.12 if making monthly payments). This includes All-You-Can-Ride local racing and practice at all NBL outdoor tracks in the nation with no entry fees. There are additional fees at indoor arenas and for special trophy events. The NBL also offers reduced prices for multiple memberships in the same family, veterans discounts, and discounts for disadvantaged youth. There are different price levels for regional and national point racing leagues. The ABA’s fee schedule is harder to pinpoint because each track charges its own race and practice fees. The set fees from the ABA are as follows: The “First Family” membership (meaning the first person in the household to become a member) costs $45 and includes a subscription to the ABA magazine. Additional family members receive discounted memberships, just like the NBL. The ABA does not offer any discounts for disadvantaged youth or veterans. These memberships do not include any race or practice fees; those costs are additional. The ABA offers a “Gold” membership for $100 which is geared for competitors at a national level. As an example of track fees, Bakersfield BMX and Elings Park in Camarillo each charges $10 per race and $5 to practice. So with this information in hand let’s re-evaluate (the letter writer’s) assessment. Using the 9 week comparison, as he did, the total stands at this: ABA “First Family Membership” $45 Nine weeks of racing (1 per week) $90 Nine weeks of practice (2 per week) $90 TOTAL $225 NBL Local class Racing (At full price) $133.31 Nine weeks Racing (all-u-can-race) FREE Nine weeks practice (unlimited) FREE TOTAL $133.31 So in just nine weeks of racing with the ABA you will have paid a fair amount more than what you would pay at the same track under NBL standards. Now let’s take the comparison out a little longer - say, 36 weeks (9 months): ABA “First Family Membership” $45 Thirty-six weeks of racing (1 per week) $360 Thirty-six weeks of practice (2 per week) $360 TOTAL $765 NBL Local class Racing (At full price) $133.31 Nine weeks Racing (all-u-can-race) FREE Nine weeks practice (unlimited) FREE TOTAL $133.31 $765 for ABA, $133.31 for NBL. These numbers are THE FACTS as proven in the bibliography of links listed below. http://www.nbl.org/start/signup/ http://jointhenation.org/join.php http://www.ababmx.com/pdf/membership.pdf http://www.bakersfieldbmxracing.com/ http://elingsparkbmx.com/basics.html NBL facts obtained from Cody Wilson, West Coast Track Development Director ABA facts obtained from MandyAbroh, ABA Membership Department I agree with (the letter writer) that fact checking does indeed need to take place. I encourage all readers to please take the time to look at the facts for yourself. In this time of economic strife in our country and our community what makes more sense - $133.31 or $765? Mike Loomer Wofford Heights (Editor’s note: The Courier does not have a lot of space to print long letters, but we felt we had a duty to provide space for this one since it has a lot of detail on this locally controversial issue. If someone would like to submit facts showing these statements to be in error, we would be happy to provide the space to print them. The Courier wishes to publish accurate information for the public so that consumers can make their choices. Also, we have removed the original letter writer’s name so that this does not become about personalities, but rather, a constructive discussion about the differences between BMX associations.)

Courier comes with strings attached Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier Publisher

This column is not going to be about the weekly duty we shoulder reporting on the news, activities and events of our community in a balanced manner. Nor is it how this newspaper is solely advertising-supported and the financial responsibilities that brings along with it. Not to string you along, but there are literally strings attached – the ties that bind, so to speak. Each week as our paper rolls off the press it is counted, bundled and tied with string. Multiplied by 50 bundles, there is so much string that perhaps one could go fly a kite with it. We used to throw away the leftover string. But one week my imagination kicked in and I began to wonder if rolled it all into a ball, just how big a ball of string would I have in a year’s time? What would it weigh? And tied end to end, how long would it be?

I began this important scientific experiment the first week of January. In two weeks the size had reached that of a baseball, and was softball-sized in four weeks and weighed in at 8 ounces. So you ask, how long tied end-to-end will the length be? Well, I did the math. There is an amazing 120" (that’s 10 feet) of string wrapped around each bundle x 50 bundles = 500' x 52 weeks equals an estimated 26,000 feet. Divide that by 5,280 feet and you get 4.92 – almost 5 miles of string in one year. Great balls of string! Just how big is the ball going to get? Will it fit through the office door? Or in 52 weeks will I need a truck to move it around? Your guess is as good as mine. Make your guess. There might even be a prize involved – or maybe we’ll just give you the

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Courier chuckle of the week: "I'm astounded by people who want to `knowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the universe when it's hard enough to find your way around Chinatown." -- Woody Allen

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Salomeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Consider moving beyond the usual methods to find a more creative means of handling a difficult on-the-job situation. Avoid confrontation. Instead, aim for cooperation. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Seasonal change creates a new look for the outdoors. This is a good week to start redoing both your home and workplace. Enjoy. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A misunderstanding needs to be straightened out so the wrong impression isn't allowed to stand. If necessary, offer to support the use of a third party to act as an arbitrator. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A career change offering what you want in money and responsibilities could involve moving to a new location. Discuss this with family members before making a decision. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Feeling miffed over how you believe you were treated is understandable. But before you decide to "set things straight," make sure the whole thing wasn't just a misinterpretation of the facts. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Showing you care makes it easier to build trust and gain an advantage in handling a delicate situation. What you learn from this experience also will help you understand yourself better.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Planning for the future is fine, especially if you include the roles that family members may be asked to play. Don't be surprised if some hidden emotions are revealed. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Making choices highlights much of the week, and you have a head start here, thanks to your ability to grasp the facts of a situation and interpret them. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Carrying a torch can be a two-way situation: It can either keep you tied to the past or help light your way to the future. The choice, as always, has to be yours. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your watchwords this week are: "Focus." "Focus." "Focus." Don't let yourself be distracted from what you set out to do. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A workplace opportunity might require changes you're not keen on making. Discuss the plusses and minuses with someone familiar with the situation before you make a decision. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Love and romance are strong in your aspect this week. If you've already met the right person, expect your relationship to grow. Odds are you'll soon be finding it. BORN THIS WEEK: You approach life in a wise and measured manner, which gives you an edge in many areas. c) 2011King Features Synd., Inc.

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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. SCIENCE: Which scientist was the first to use the word "cell" in describing the basic components of life forms? 2. TELEVISION: Which state was the setting for TV's "Knots Landing"? 3. MYTHOLOGY: In the legend of King Arthur, what was the name of Merlin's mistress, who also was called The Lady of the Lake? 4. POETRY: Who wrote, "Sometime they'll give a war and nobody will come"? 5. GEOGRAPHY: Which body of water would one find east of Greece? Answers:

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Obituary notice

California Joe’s Storytelling Corner

Memorial for a good egg

Rex Weins July 16, 1925 - February 26, 2011 Rex was born to William and Kathryn Wiens on July 16, 1925 in Marion, South Dakota. At his home in Weldon, he passed peacefully into the next life on February 26, 2011 with family at his side. Moving west during the Great Depression, he spent his early years around Salem, Oregon from where he entered the Navy during World War II as a sonar and radio operator. He was decorated for his years of distinguished service. His genius and passion was for all things electronic. He enjoyed a remarkably successful career servicing, designing and manufacturing a wide range of electronic equipment from radios and televisions to microwave satellite systems. He had a large and sometimes irreverent sense of humor and took much pleasure in making other people laugh. He was a proud member of the Ancient Free And Accepted Masons, Gresham, Oregon Lodge 152. His beloved wife of 57 years, Colleen, sons Michael and Patrick and their wives, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other extended family survive him. They were the real joy in his life. The family expresses heartfelt thanks to those at Optimal Hospice, who lovingly did so much to comfort him. All are invited to a visitation/viewing March 4, 2011 from 3 to 6 pm at Sierra Valley Mortuary in Lake Isabella. There will be a memorial at Sierra Valley Mortuary Saturday March 12 at 11 am. All are invited and encouraged to attend. Burial will be private/immediate family only at Kern River Valley Cemetery.

STRING continued from page 9 ball of string. Send in or drop off your best guess (height, weight, circumference and best use for a giant ball of string) and your contact information to Strings Attached c/o Kern River Courier, P.O. Box 1145, Wofford Heights, CA 93285-1145 or at 6392-B Wofford Blvd. during office hours Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fine print: One entry/guess per person. Guesses must be received by 1 p.m. closing Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. Officers, employees, associates, contractors, columnists, contributors and related family of KRV Publishing, Kern River Courier and/or related publications are not eligible. Winning guesses to be announced during January 2012. Michael Batelaan is publisher of the Kern River Courier. He can be reached at office@kernrivercourier.com

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We got in the car on Friday morning and went down to Bakersfield to Amtrak, then on to Jack London Square in Oakland, where Joanne met us at the station. That evening we California Joe gathered all together at the Roma restaurant on the water in Alameda. It was special. The next afternoon at 2 was the memorial for my brother-inlaw Grant held at the Trinity Lutheran Church. The service was pretty short. A number of people got up and spoke and afterward there was a meeting in the big rec hall. I didn't speak; my throat was hoarse and I had a cold. We were staying at my sisterin-law’s and she still slept upstairs in her and Grant's bedroom. I wondered how I might react to that. We were there another two days during which time I took the family out for lunch and they took me out for dinner two different times. Tuesday morning at 9 we got back on the choo choo and

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EVENTS continued from page 2 Adelines presents their Friends and Family Night on Thursday, March 10 at 7:30pm at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Entertainment, followed by $5 ticket Dessert Bar. For more information, call Cheryl at 760.376.4124. Spaghetti feed fundraiser to be held at church March 12 Highland Chapel United Methodist Church at 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd. will be holding a spaghetti feed on Saturday, March 12 from 11:30 to 2 p.m. as a building fundraiser. $5 donation. Town Hall meeting to meet with county reps March 16 Wednesday, March 16, is when the Lake Isabella/Bodfish Property Owners Association will present their annual Town Hall meeting with Kern County representatives at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella at 6 p.m. Come with your questions. McCarthy staff to hold local office hours on March 17 Congressman Kevin McCarthy staff will hold office hours in Lake Isabella on Thursday, March 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the County Complex in Lake Isabella. Contact Vince Fong, District Director for Congressman McCarthy, at (661) 327-3611. Parenting class starts March 17 in Lake Isabella A Nurturing Parenting Program will start Thursday, March 17 from 10:00 am to Noon at the KRV Family Resource Center, 5109 Lake Isabella Blvd. (next to NAPA). A light lunch will be provided at every class. A light dinner will be provided. This 10-week interactive program is designed specifically for parents who want to use discipline with dignity and make good choices to keep their children safe. Call Michelle or Sue at 760-3792556 to enroll. Cost is $25 payable at start or in payments over the class period. Infants and toddlers 0-4 invited to new singalong program Infants and toddlers are invited, along with their parents and caregivers, to take part in a free community singalong for ages 0-4, Thursdays starting March 17 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Kernville United Methodist Church at 251 Big Blue Road. It will be 30 minutes of parent-led singing, dancing, and shaker play. Living Green in the KRV Festival coming March 17-27 This year’s Living Green festival will take place March 17-24. The Courier will provide announcements of what will happen and where. One part of

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Friday, March 4, 2011

Things I Have Noticed...

Not even remotely interested Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

I've noticed that I have a plethora of remote controls. Let’s count them. I have three TV sets and each of them has a remote. Then I have a Blue Ray DVD player with a remote. That's 4 so far. I also have a VHS player that has a remote, and a DirecTV receiv- Middleworth er with DVR that uses a remote. That makes 6. I also have a special sound system that has a remote which must be used separately. (That's 7). Then there is also a small DVD player with remote that we use on camping trips. That’s 8 remotes. Plus there is a remote for the TV in our trailer. That makes 9. All use batteries, of course. And all must be mastered using instruction books written in “Japanglitch,” with each having its own special functions. This is not to mention another remote (number 10) that supposedly will take the place of all the other ones. It’s called a Master Remote. It works when I push the On button on the Master Remote, and the TV and DVR receiver both turn on. However, from there it gets tricky. If I want to change the channels there are five separate ways of getting a channel, using five different buttons. Once I get

the channel I want, I can make a picture within a picture, if I can find the right one of the 45 buttons on this Master Remote. Another button I can never find is the sound button, and also the one to turn the whole damn thing off when I’m through. About the other 42 buttons – there’s an Exit button, but I'm still not sure what it exits from. And I have to be careful and not mess with the clock button, which if programmed right, can turn the set on and off automatically. (But I once made a mistake in programming it, and the TV came on at 4 in the morning, blasting throughout the house.) There is also a button, which if pushed, records programs, and another one that erases those programs. Still another switch gives me slow motion, and yet another allows me to speed up the action. I think if I could find the right button I could start my car from here in the house and even get the car radio to play! To compound it all, I'm old enough that I still remember having a TV set that I actually had to walk over to and turn the channel and adjust the sound by hand. No remote. In fact, that’s how I got some of my daily exercise. So now, with all of my fancy remotes, my fingers are very muscular while my tush gets wider. Need I say more? Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: APPLIANCE DOCTOR (2011B0241), DBA #2: PRECISION MICROWAVE SERVICE (2011B0242), DBA #3: GATEWAY REALTY (2011-B0244), DBA #4: GATEWAY REAL ESTATE (2011-B0245), DBA #5: GATEWAY PROPERTIES (2011-B0246), DBA #6: GATEWAY REALTY (2011-B0247), DBA #7: BEAR VALLEY SPRINGS REAL ESTATE (2011-B0248). Street address of principal place of business: 27871 Plantation Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 27871 Plantation Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANTS: Oliver Gibson, 27871 Plantation Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561 and Joni Gibson, 27871 Plantation Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561. I - Husband and Wife. Date the business commenced: 05/10/2006. 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: Joni Gibson. This statement filed on 01/12/2011. Expires 01/12/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier February 11, 18, 25 and March 4, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BEAR VALLEY REALTY (2011B0235), DBA #2: BEAR VALLEY SPRINGS HOMES (2011-B0236), DBA #3: BEAR VALLEY SPRINGS ESTATES (2011-B0237), DBA #4: TEHACHAPI HOMES (2011B0238), DBA #5: BEAR VALLEY SPRINGS PROPERTIES (2011B0239). Street address of principal place of business: 27871 Plantation Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 27871 Plantation Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANTS: Oliver Gibson, Jr., 27871 Plantation Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561 and Joni Gibson, 27871 Plantation Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561. I - 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: Joni Gibson. This statement filed on 01/12/2011. Expires 01/12/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier February 11, 18, 25 and March 4, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: NORD LANDSCAPE (2011 B0470), DBA #2: THE SPRINKLER COMPANY (2011 - B0471). Street address of principal place of business: 2828 Henry Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 2828 Henry Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Timothy Nord, 2425 Alder Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. A-Individual. Date the business commenced: 12/02/2010. 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: Timothy Nord. This statement filed on 01/20/2011. Expires 01/20/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By V. Zuniga. Published by the Kern River Courier February 11. 18, 25 and March 4, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: CENTENNIAL DENTAL CLINIC (2011 - B0419). Street address of principal place of business: 201 China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 201 China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Salama and Alkhalayleh Dental Corporation, 201 China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA 93308. F-Corporation. Date the business commenced: 03/24/2006. 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: Wasfi F. Salama, President. This statement filed on 01/20/2011. Expires 01/20/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By V. Zuniga. Published by the Kern River Courier February 18, 25, March 4 and 11, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: PAT TURNHAM REALTY (2011 B0926). Street address of principal place of business: 6925 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 3831, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Patricia Turnham, 58 Loma 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: Patricia Turnham. This statement filed on 02/10/2011. Expires 02/10/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Medina. Published by the Kern River Courier February 18, 25, March 4 and 11, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SALAMA AND ALKHALAVLEH DENTAL CORPORATION (2011 B0418). Street address of principal place of business: 201 China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 201 China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Salama and Alkhalayleh Dental Corporation, 201 China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA 93308. F-Corporation. Date the business commenced: 03/24/2006. 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: Wasfi F. Salama, President. This statement filed on 01/20/2011. Expires 01/20/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By V. Zuniga. Published by the Kern River Courier February 18, 25, March 4 and 11, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: T & L RANCH (2011 - B0974). Street address of principal place of business: 7230 Cyrus Canyon Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1526, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: Lauren Nash, 7230 Cyrus Canyon Road, Kernville, CA 93238 and Todd Noble, 7230 Cyrus Canyon Road, Kernville, CA 93238. J-Joint Venture. 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: Todd Noble. This statement filed on 02/11/2011. Expires 02/11/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Medina. Published by the Kern River Courier February 18, 25, March 4 and 11, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: TODD NOBLE CONSTRUCTION (2011 - B0973). Street address of principal place of business: 7230 Cyrus Canyon Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1526, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Todd Noble, 7230 Cyrus Canyon Road, Kernville, CA 93238. A-Individual. Date the business commenced: 02/03/2011. 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: Todd Noble. This statement filed on 02/11/2011. Expires 02/11/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Medina. Published by the Kern River Courier February 18, 25, March 4 and 11, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: 101 PRODUCE (2011 - B0730). Street address of principal place of business: 225 Palomo Street, Shafter, CA 93263. Mailing address of business: 137 West Ash Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263. REGISTRANT: Jose Luis Duran, 225 Palomo Street, Shafter CA 93263. 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: Jose Luis Duran. This statement filed on 02/02/2011. Expires 02/02/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By N.

Hawley. Published by the Kern River Courier February 18, 25, March 4 and 11, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTIES (2011 - B1125). Street address of principal place of business: 6501 Wofford Boulevard, Suite A, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 74, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Tami Moosios, 6501 Wofford Boulevard, #5, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. AIndividual. Date the business commenced: 06/01/2000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Tami Moosios. This statement filed on 02/17/2011. Expires 02/17/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier February 25, March 4, 11 and 18, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: LOVING HEARTS ROOM AND BOARD (2011 - B0872). Street address of principal place of business: 2671 Oswell Street, #223, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: 2671 Oswell Street, #223, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANT: Christina Felix, 14300 Raphael Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306. 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: Christina Felix. This statement filed on 02/08/2011. Expires 02/08/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier February 25, March 4, 11 and 18, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: GRAY PROVENCE BOUTIQUE (2011-B0673), DBA #2: GRAY PROVENCE BOUTIQUES (2011B0674), DBA #3: PROVENCE BOUTIQUES (2011-B0675), DBA #4: PROVENCE BOUTIQUE (2011B0676), DBA #5: GRAY PROVENCE (2011-B0677), DBA #5: TAVERN DOGS (2011-B0678), DBA #6: TAVERN DOG (2011-B0679). Street address of principal place of business: 1304 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 767, Bakersfield, CA 93302. REGISTRANTS: William Gray, 1304 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 and Deanna Gray, 1304 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. I-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: William Gray. This statement filed on 01/31/2011. Expires 01/31/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier February 25, March 4, 11 and 18, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: INYOKERN TRANSMISSION (2011 - B0696). Street address of principal place of business: 6553 Inyokern Road, Inyokern, CA 93527. Mailing address of business: 6621 Buckle Avenue, Inyokern, CA 93527. REGISTRANTS: James Elson, 6621 Buckle Avenue, Inyokern, CA 93527 and Bernadette Elson, 6621 Buckle Avenue, Inyokern, CA 93527. IHusband and Wife. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2011. 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: Bernadette Elson. This statement filed on 02/01/2011. Expires 02/01/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By V. Zuniga. Published by the Kern River Courier February 25, March 4, 11 and 18, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: FULL CYCLE REAL ESTATE (2011 - B1282). Street address of principal place of business: 9669 Mendiburu Road, California City, CA 93505. Mailing address of business: 9669 Mendiburu Road, California City, CA 93505. REGISTRANT: Harold S. Fairbank III, 9669 Mendiburu Road, California City, CA 93505. AIndividual. Date the business commenced: 01/01/1976. 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: Harold S. Fairbank III. This statement filed on 02/24/2011. Expires 02/24/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Medina. Published by the Kern River Courier March 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: KRV PUBLISHING (2011 - B1246), DBA #2: KERN RIVER COURIER (2011 - B1247), DBA #3: WHISKEY FLAT CLAIM JUMPER (2011 B1248), DBA #4: KERN ANGLER (2011 - B1249), DBA #5: GREEN LIVING (2011 - B1250), DBA #6: KERN RIVER HIGHWAYS (2011 B1251), DBA #7: KERN RIVER CONCIERGE (2011 - B1252), DBA #8: KERN RIVER MENUS (2011 B1253), DBA #9: KERN RIVER COOKBOOK (2011 - B1254), DBA #10: KERN RIVER'S BEST (2011 B1255), DBA #11: KERN RIVER COUNTRY FAIR (2011 - B1256). Street address of principal place of business: 6392 B Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1145, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Michael Batelaan, 1549 Bodfish Canyon Road, Bodfish, CA 93205. 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: Michael Batelaan. This statement filed on 02/24/2011. Expires 02/24/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Medina. Published by the Kern River Courier March 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2011. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: KERN ANGLER, (2008B1153). Street address of business: 6392-B Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285; Mailing address of Business; P.O. Box 1145, Wofford Heights, CA 93285; REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Michael Batelaan, 1549 Bodfish Canyon Road, Bodfish, CA 93205 and Michael Devich, 504 Melville Way, Lompoc, CA 93436; Original FBN Statement Filed on: 02/14/2008. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 02/24/2011. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk by G. Meza, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier March 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2011. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: KERN RIVER COURIER, (2007-B8338). Street address of business: 6392-B Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285; Mailing address of Business; P.O. Box 1145, Wofford Heights, CA 93285; REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Michael Batelaan, 1549 Bodfish Canyon Road, Bodfish, CA 93205 and Michael Devich, 504 Melville Way, Lompoc, CA 93436; Original FBN Statement Filed on: 11/01/2007. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 02/24/2011. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by G. Meza, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier March 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2011. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: KRV PUBLISHING, (2007B8337). Street address of business: 6392-B Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285; Mailing address of Business; P.O. Box 1145, Wofford Heights, CA 93285; REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Michael Batelaan, 1549 Bodfish Canyon Road, Bodfish, CA 93205 and Michael Devich, 504 Melville Way, Lompoc, CA 93436; Original FBN Statement Filed on: 11/01/2007. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 02/24/2011. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk by G. Meza, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier March 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2011. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: WHISKEY FLAT CLAIM JUMPER, (2008-B1152). Street address of business: 6392-B Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285; Mailing address of Business; P.O. Box 1145, Wofford Heights, CA 93285; REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Michael Batelaan, 1549 Bodfish Canyon Road, Bodfish, CA 93205 and Michael Devich, 504 Melville Way, Lompoc, CA 93436; Original FBN Statement Filed on: 02/14/2008. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 02/24/2011. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk by G. Meza, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier March 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2011. NOTICE As of AUGUST 10, 2010, and thereafter, I, SUSAN A. RAMAY, will not be responsible for any debts incurred by KENNETH F. RAMAY, JR. Published by the Kern River Courier March 4, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: POSTAL ASAP! (2011 - B1039). Street address of principal place of business: 785 Tucker Road, Suite G,

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Hey, Hey, Monkees coming to Bakersfield Fox Mike Devich Kern River Courier

Here they come ... The Monkees, an amazingly popular 1960s band, are making a stop in Bakersfield on their 45th Anniversary tour this year. In their first live performances in a decade, the Monkees will play the Majestic Fox Theater in Bakersfield on July 13. Original members Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones and Peter Tork will perform their mega-hits from the 1960s in a full multimedia experience celebrating nearly a half-century of the band’s story. The Monkees were “manufactured” in the mid’60s, created by television producers to give America a taste of the Beatles the way they appeared in their 1964 film “A Hard Day’s Night.” The Monkees’ hugely popular TV series, styled after the movie, ran for two seasons and won two Emmy awards. The Monkees became a cultural phemonenon and, in 1967, their records outsold even those of their inspiration, the Beatles. Despite having record producers hire session players to create the backing tracks for first Monkees album, the Monkees later gained con-

trol over their own records and fired their original music producer, coming out with what turned out to be a long string of popular singles and albums. Their TV show is still viewed in many markets in reruns, and the group continues to gain new fans with each generation. The Monkees This is the first time in many years the three more active Monkees have performed together. The new shows are sure to draw yet another generation of fans to their mix of music and comedy. The Monkees have reunited several times since they broke up in the late ‘60s, sometimes without Peter Tork and often without their fourth member, Michael Nesmith. The four of them even made a TV show in recent years that had the

HAPPENINGS continued from page 14 the festival will be the popular Kern Valley Community Faire, which attracted hundreds of people last year. It’s a celebration of local clubs, groups, fraternal organizations, services and their volunteers, and will be on held on Sunday, March 27 from 11am to 3pm in the Kern River Veterans/Senior Building in Lake Isabella. If you’re interested in a booth, call Nancy Puckett at (760) 379-2556 or e-mail napucke@zeus.kern.org. Deadline is Tuesday, March 1. Casino Night coming to Lake Isabella March 19 The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce will again be hosting an exciting, fun-filled Casino Night on Saturday, March 19 at the KRV Senior Center in Lake Isabella, from 5pm to 10pm. Enjoy an evening of "Vegasstyle" entertainment with a great Mexican dinner. Admission for the evening is $25 per person, which includes dinner, five tickets for a drawing and $2,000 in scrip. Scrip can be cashed in at the end of the evening for prizes! There will also be a drawing for a BBQ, donated by True Value Hardware in Lake Isabella. The funds raised will be used throughout the year to promote the valley businesses and its many attractions. There will be music, prizes and more. Some of the games to be played are Texas Hold'em, the Roulette Table, Craps Table, Blackjack Table, Poker Table and Wheel of Fortune. Tickets on sale now.For more information, please contact the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce at 760-379-5236.

premise that they still lived in their fictional beach house 40 years later. Of their 30 stops in North America during this tour, only five will be in California. Their tour closes in Los Angeles at the Greek Theater on July 16. Tickets go on sale for their Bakersfield appearance beginning Saturday March 5 at 10 am, and can be purchased at the Fox Theater Box Office, any Vallitix Outlet, by phone toll free at 1-888825-5484 or locally at 661-322-5200, or online at www.Vallitix.com. Tickets are subject to applicable service charges and event time and date are subject to change. Fans should check local listings and www.facebook.com/MonkeesTour for updated tour information. The Monkees will perform all of their big hits, and, for the first time ever on stage, songs from their classic albums and rarely heard selections from their cult classic movie, “Head.” In addition, songs and videos will be broadcast throughout the venue to provide a soundtrack before and after the main show, featuring Monkees rarities as well as covers by the legions of past and present artists they’ve influenced over their long career.

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Community Orchestra to hold spring concert March 20 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will be presenting their March Concert at the Kernville Elementary School on Sunday, March 20, at 4 p.m. The selections to be performed include Russian Sailor’s Dance, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Washington Post March, “Old Timers” Waltz, a medley of Leroy Anderson favorites, and more. Donations will be accepted at the door and children are admitted at no charge. Refreshments will be served. New musicians are always welcome! For more information, call Rick Fankhauser at 760-379-1616. Film producer to hold a look behind the scenes April 15 Meet Emmy-nominee film producer Linda Lou Crosby on April 15 at Ewing’s restaurant in Kernville starting at 6 p.m., and get a behind-thescenes look at her newest film project. Tickets are $25 per single or $40 per couple, which includes an appetizer and a DVD. Crosby produced “The Gypsy Cowman – A Vanishing Breed.” A gypsy cowman is one who works for a ranch, but also runs his own cattle on the ranch. For tickets, call (760) 301-4729 or stop by Ewing’s. Isabella Lake Fishing Derby to be held April 16-18 What is being called the world's largest amateur trout derby, the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby will be held April 16-18. With over $250,000 in prizes up for grabs, including tagged trout valued up to $40,000 each, the 2011 event is looking to be the best yet. A drawing for a Lowe 170 Stinger Boat will be held on Monday, April 18, 2011. A limited number of tickets is available. Be sure to register before March 15, 2011 to qualify for the $500 early entry drawing. For more information, call the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce at (760) 379-5236. Peter Lebec Rendezvous to take place April 20-24 The Bakersfield Muzzleloaders will present the 41st Peter Lebec Rendezvous April 20-24. This is a long-standing tradition of an annual meeting of mountain men. There will be shooting events, food, music, contests and more. All are welcome. For more information and the location of the event, visit www.bakersfieldmuzzleloaders.net or contact Don Mills at (760) 382-8887. To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, just send the information to us by e-mail, or on paper either in person or by mail (our addresses are on page 2), by Tuesday for each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is an admission price, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened and will be printed in chronological order according to space available. Calendar items deemed entirely or mostly business advertising will not be accepted.

If it floats, paddles, or sails, & For Sale!

Sell it for Free* in the Courier Marketplace during the month of March. Just submit your ad to us! Mail, e-mail, fax or drop off our Marketplace ad form in this issue.

Marketplace * Free Boat For Sale ads are limited to one 5-line Marketplace ad per person, you and your boat must reside in the Kern River Valley. Ad must contain contact information and must be from a legitimate source. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to refuse any advertising that it deems fraudulent, inappropriate or offensive in nature. Offer ends March 22, 2011. Safe boating!

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