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Donni Higgins enjoys lunch at The Big Blue Bear while watching Bowman Construction and Kern Pacific Contractors of Bakersfield work n Kernville on the walkable community project.

Spring Forward

Although there may be some inconvenience, Kernville businesses want the public to know it will be business as usual during the construction.

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier Springing forward this Sunday means some of us will lose an hour of productive time to get things done this weekend. Others will lose a precious hour of sleep.

Daylight saving time (DST) ends this Sunday, March 10 at 2 a.m. The official time turns from 1:59 a.m. forward to 3 a.m. early Sunday morning, casting us into more early moring darkness.

On the plus side, we are gaining some needed hours in daylight sunshine for our outdoor work and play.

If you’re confused about the time, you can check the official U.S. time online at www.time.gov

Michael Batelaan Courier Cover Story Kernville walkable community project underway The first phase of the Kernville Sidewalk Improvement project is underway with completion of this phase expected by Memorial Day weekend.

The focus of the project is to better connect vital parts of the town, the parks, the business district and the elementary school. Residents and visitors will travel more safely. Crosswalks will be embellished with colored concrete stamped with a wood pattern and overhead lighting to make pedestrians more visible, but adhering to the dark sky

requirements with hooded shades. Side-walks will all connect and stairs and inclines will have ramps and handrails, compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The second phase of the project will include Kernville Road from Kern River Road to the bridge and phase three will be the work along the east of the bridge to Kernville School. The final phase will be the 10foot wide colored concrete pedestrian path throughout River-side Park which will run along the river’s edge, along with benches placed throughout the park.

There is no plan for one-way streets and the amount of parking

spaces will not change, according to Mark Evans, Design Engineer, Kern County Roads. The County plans to keep businesses advised of the work schedule, to help them keep business as usual , as much, as possible, during construction.

The total cost of the project is $1.7 million, including a $950,000 Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Enhancement Grant, $450,000 Kern County Roads and $350,000 from State Regional Surface Transportation Program funds.

Next phase of Lake Isabella beauification project begins Kern County Roads Department is beginning work on a project on Lake Isabella Blvd, north of State Route 155. Its

Gold: The beginning

Prospecting the Kern River El Dorado Mike Mencarini Courier Special Part 1 of a five part series on early gold prospecting and mining of what was to be called the Kern River El Dorado.

“Howdy mister, ma’am. What brings ya’ll to this neck of the woods?

“Well, the here-tell is that thar’s gold in these hills. Me and the missus pulled our stakes and decided to try our luck here in the Kern River Valley. people

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plenty of gold for everyone who comes to the Kern River Valley. They’s calling it the ‘Kern River El Dorado.’”

This is a conversation that you might have heard between a couple of miners passing each other on one of the many trails leading into Keyesville, along the Kern River and the surrounding countryside in 18531855.

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purpose is to complete the sidewalks in the business district north of State Route 155 and minor widening of the road to provide room for pedestrians and bikes.

More specifically, missing sidewalks on the east side of Lake Isabella Blvd. from McDonald’s to Roberts Drive will be completed. On the west side, sidewalks from Dam Corner to just north of the Senior Center will be finished.

There will be some road widening north from this point to Starky Drive as well.

Kern Asphalt Construction and Kelly Gonzales Concrete are the Contractors. Work has begun, and should be complete in about five weeks.

Corps to begin geotechnical studies at Isabella Lake Carlos Lazo, USACE Courier Release The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is set to begin geotechnical studies at Isabella Lake in midMarch as part of the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project.

Some of the work taking place includes:

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weekend weather Friday high 42° Snow likely Friday low 25° 40% chance snow Saturday high 46° Mostly sunny Saturday low 27° Mostly clear Sunday high 56° Sunny Sunday low 32° Mostly clear National Weather Service

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar.

With less than two months until the Fishing Derby, Mike Mencarini makes predictions.

This week Bodfish Bob slides into home plates.

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

kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 82,080 acre-feet Reservoir peak 220,365 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Kern Inflow at Kernville 295 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Lower Kern Outflow 303 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.

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Sweet Adelines friends, family night, March 7 Sweet Adelines of the Kern Valley are hosting their annual free Friends and Family night on Thursday, March 7 in preparation for the upcoming March 16 competition in

Regular activities Fridays

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

■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, Lake Isabella. 760-4172272.

■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871.

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

■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.

■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and Hot Rods, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant, 16575 Hwy 178, Weldon.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.

■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd., Kernville 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Saturdays

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

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

■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.

■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7 p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 or Geraldine, 559-359-8953.

■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

Sundays

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

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

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

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

Mondays

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

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

■ 2 - 3 p.m., Hospice Grief Support Group, 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010.

■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760379-7312.

■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella.

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

■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.

■ 5 - 7 p.m., Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 760-379-3394.

■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.

■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.

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

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

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

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

Tuesdays

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

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

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

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

760-379-1129.

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

Bakersfield. At the Senior Center in Lake Isabella at 7:30 p.m., attendees will be greeted by Silent Screen stars from a bygone era.

Come for some good old a cappella, barbershop style singing. Refreshments will be served after the performance.

Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.

Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-1830.

■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.

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

■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

Wednesdays

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

■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-3799921.

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

■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville United Methodist , room 4 760-379-2556.

■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236.

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

■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-379-4336.

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

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

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

■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band.

■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-3797312.

■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 a.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

Thursdays

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

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

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

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

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

■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.

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

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

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

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

760-379-3877.

■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673..

■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844.

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

■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

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

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

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

Bingo Guide

■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa ■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check meeting times and location .

Kern Valley High Spring Play March 7, 8, 9 Kern Valley High School drama department will present a short comedy, “Show and Spell” Thursday, Friday and Saturday March 7, 8 and 9. Call Brianna Moss at 760379-2611 for more information.

First Baptist Church of Kernville Game Night, March 8 Come join the fun and play board games, be in competitions, and win prizes at the First Baptist Church of Kernville’s Game Night, Friday, March 8, starting at 6 p.m. Bring a snack to share and an appetite for play. Call John Cole, for more information at 760-2231036.

Nuui Cunni Farmers Market March 9 The Kern River Paiute Council invites the public to visit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for its produce needs. Local honey, fresh eggs, native plant salves and teas are for sale. WIC is now accepted. The market is located at 2600 Highway 155 between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area. For more information call 760-549-0800.

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

Taco dinner fundraiser March 9 Kernville Union School District’s Preschool is having a fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 in the cafeteria at Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary School, 3240 Erskine Creek Road in Lake Isabella.

Dinner tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children age 10 and under. Adult dinner includes: 2 tacos, rice and beans, drink and dessert. Child’s dinner includes 1 taco, rice and beans, drink and dessert. Raffle tickets are $1. There will be a door prize and silent action too. All proceeds go to the Preschool for supplies and activities. Tickets available at the door or from any Wallace preschooler parent. For information call 760-379-5461.

Skywarn spotter class March 9 Amateur radio operators and weather enthusiasts alike are encouraged to participate in the SKYWARN volunteer Weather Spotter program for the NWS. The training takes about two hours and will familiarize attendees with the identification of hazardous weather for reporting these observations to forecasters at the NWS office in Hanford. The class begins at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 9 at the Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. For information call 559-584-3752 or email skywarnhanford@gmail.com.

Star party March 9 The Kern Valley Astronomy Club is holding a star party beginning at dusk on Saturday, March 9 at the Fairview Helispot, 12 miles north of Kernville. The public is invited. Look for the red cones. . Warm clothing is suggested. Bring a lounge chair, snack and drink. There will be several telescopes to look through. Questions? Call Rich Burdge, evenings at 760-376-6290.

Kern Valley Community Orchestra March 10 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra concert is being held Sunday, March 10, at 4 p.m. at the Kernville School, 13350 Sierra Way. Selections from “The King and I,” “Slavonic Dance,” “Mexican Overture” and more. Donation $5, children free.

Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 760-379-7879.

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Future area retiree concerned with water rates We are writing in regards to the Cal Water Rates and the increases they are requesting. We purchased our home in Bodfish (2007) to use as a vacation home until we retire and then it will become our permanent home. We love the area but unfortunately we are wondering, after we retire, if we will be able to afford keeping up a one-acre property on a fixed income with the water rates becoming so high.

We now live in Simi Valley with four people residing in our home. There we all shower, do laundry, water (grass, gardens, fruit trees, etc.), and our Simi water usage is double what we use in Bodfish but our Simi water bill is lower by half the amount that our Cal Water bill is. Something is definitely wrong with this picture. Bottom Line is Cal Water rates are too high.

When we first bought in Bodfish we noticed the high bills. My husband called Cal Water and was told it was high because they are a small water company but now I find that Cal Water is the fifth largest water company. Their investors are receiving high dividends while we suffer paying an exorbitant price.

Our neighbors, many retired and on fixed incomes, who have lived here for decades are having an extremely hard time paying their water bills. We would like to thank RAW for starting the petition to stop the rate increases and bringing the community concerns to our county supervisor and public utility commission.

Annette and Kevin Morgan Bodfish

Forest Service gates the new iron curtain It seems like the Forest Service is in a mad dash to lock all access to the lower river.

They have already gated the access road from Old Kern Canyon Road to the bridge that goes over the freeway. Was this bridge purchased with tax dollars? If so, why can we no longer use it? It doesn’t seem right that they can use our roads but we can't use theirs.

According to their environmental assessment of projects that could start real soon, it’s not just gates that are going up. In Black Gulch North, Black Gulch South, China Garden, Evans Flat and trails in between, they are proposing using boulders, fences, and other barriers, along with the gates, to keep us out. They are going to fence off both sides of Black Gulch Creek and gate off the main road that goes across this creek.

These are not seasonal gates and will allow access only to Forestry personnel and select individuals. Then they are going to use bulldozers for “scarifying, cross-ripping and re-contouring” the hillsides. They are also going to use these same techniques and devices around Isabella Lake, starting with Boulder Gulch.

The Forest Service doesn’t seem to have money to plant trees, but they seem to have plenty to spend on boulders, gates and fences and to hire contractors to install them. They also believe we need more policing. When I first noticed Forest Service Law Enforcement and K9 units around town, I assumed they were looking for illegal marijuana grows, but, when they stayed all winter, I realized they were meant for us.

Since practically everyone has a cell phone nowadays, we can do our own policing, but now that many areas are being closed, they will not be patrolled by anyone. This will make it much easier for the ones who wish to pursue illegal activities.

What’s the motive behind these attacks on our freedom? It’s possible that the Forest Service just needs to artificially inflate their budget ahead of looming budget cuts, or could it have something to do with the future of the lower river being designated as ”Wild and Scenic?” If it’s the latter, this could have far-reaching effects on the businesses and people of this Valley. It could then be easy to use the Clean Water Act to cease all recreational activity on or near the lake and river. People will not come here to just sit around and stare at each other.

When I see all of the gates and roadblocks I feel like I’ve paid someone to slap me in the face. The land belongs to everyone and should be shared by everyone, not just a few individuals who feel they are superior to you and I. I was once told that the Forest Service'’s main goal was to eventually keep everyone off of Forest Service land.

I didn’t believe it then, but I believe it now. My ancestors lost their land many years ago. Don’t let this happen to you. Tell the Forest Service to take down these gates!

Neil Olsen Bodfish

Lake Isabella Cremation & Funeral Society Burials $1795 Full Traditional Service. All transportation in Kern County included (does not include casket)

My mortal enemy: the MFH assoerted, minuscule places in the MFH. At this point, I open up the side door of the MFH and turn In addition to on a fan I have placed on a telethis column, I am vision tray to cool the inside of also the editor of the MFH. If I don’t do that -- for the Kern Valley some reason -- it causes another Historical paper jam.

Society’s monthly Sometimes about halfway newsletter. through a run, the MFH again Each month I shuts down and a lighted panel write a foursays I am out of toner (ink). This page newsletter requires grabbing the toner carand then run off Middleworth tridge handle and removing it 1,000 doublecarefully or it spills toner on the sided copies on a duplicating floor, creating a big mess. After machine which gives me all replacing the kinds of fits cartridge, if all and trouble.

But when the repairman is goes well, the After writcalled the MFH runs perfectly MFH will ing and, with until he leaves. Always! power itself my wife, proofreading - Middleworth back on and start spitting the newsletter, out printed I place it in copy. what shall henceforth be known At this point I have no as the MFH: “Machine From idea how many copies have run Hell.” because the MFH doesn’t display After I place the copy in the these numbers. Great! scanner, I check to see if there is If it doesn’t start, then I lightly paper in the paper drawer inside tap the rear cover with my fist the MFH. I need to make sure and most of the time it will that all the edges of the blank power up. I always have to paper are microscopically even recount the copies at that point. and have been pushed past the When I am done, I shut off all the guides inside the MFH. If I don’t, switches and wait a minute there will be a paper jam of because I’ve noticed that someBiblical proportions. times, just to show me who’s Despite this precautionary boss, the MFH will restart for no measure, after about 50 copies, other reason except to pull my the heat from the machine will chain! cause a jam. So I must not run But when the repairman is more than 50 if I don’t want to called, the MFH runs perfectly spend the next 15 minutes until he leaves. Always! pulling jammed paper out of

Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

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In our culture, envy is one of those sins that seem to be swept under the rug.

How often do we say, “Oh, I’m so envious.” There are industries researching how to make people envious of others or desirous of their product.

St. Augustine’s Prayer Book defines envy as “dissatisfaction with our place in God’s order of creation, manifested in begrudging his gifts and vocation to others.”

So what is so destructive about this?

Well, envy leads to jealousy, feeling secret pleasure at another’s misfortune or unnecessary competition with others for no apparent reason or taking offense at other’s success or getting upset when others praise someone for their talents. It also leads to malice - talking trash about other people’s success and initiating gossip and contempt which is especially insidious as it leads to not only the person’s distrust of other people, but of institutions as well. While envy will seem like such a “minor” sin, it is, in fact, a cancer that feeds off of the sin of pride and expresses itself in anger.

The third Deadly Sin is covetousness.

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The Lord wrote it down when he gave Moses the final of the 10 -ments: “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor’s." (Exodus 20:17 ESV) The first aspect of sin here is the inordinate desire for material possessions especially for other people’s possessions.

But this is more than a material sin - it is a spiritual sin because more than the material possessions, it is the perceived status or power or comfort that those possessions might bring that draws us.

This idea is so prevalent in our culture that the entire advertising industry is built upon tempting us to have things not simply because of need, such as food and shelter, but because of who those possessions will make us.

A covetous spirit is an anxious spirit believing they never have enough and even worse - others have more. The sin of covetousness attacks our relationship with God because it turns our eyes and heart away from a spirit of gratitude to God for all His provisions. The sin of covetousness turns our eyes inward instead of outward and calls us to compare ourselves to others instead of being content with what God has given us and strive to give to others by loving and caring for them.

My prayer this Lent is that you will examine areas of covetousness in your life, admit to them, turn them over to God and then use the time and energy you would have spent on that sin by serving others.

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Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart FoursquareChurch, Kernville Beloved, I beseech you as sojourners and pilgrims, to abstain from fleshly lust, which war against the soul.

- 1 Peter 2:11 It is against the backdrop of dark- Duitsman ness that the above verse was penned, and the contrast between light and darkness is what gives such force to the Holy Spirit’s invitation for every believer to walk in holiness.

What has fallen into disuse in these modern times is the idea that classification of human behavior has any useful place in discourse, and, as is usually our custom, the Church has fallen dutifully into line with our own proclamation.

With the exception of a few hushed tones far from unfriendly earshot, believers in Jesus (and the Word of God) leave principles of human freedom (truth) either unspoken, or mocked as archaic and not applicable in light of advanced human discoveries. Of course the adversary fiercely flies in the face of truth with his deceptions masked as “enlightenment,” and most assuredly the Church is the recipient of his wrath, but truth has never been swayed by a popularity contest.

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Therein is the remarkable nature of the Father’s great heart of love as proclaimed through Jesus our Lord, and applied by His Holy Spirit to our hearts. John 3:17 loudly proclaims: “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world should be saved through Him.” No condemnation, but certainly still salvation. That very word speaks of the need to be saved.

If we aren’t doing anything wrong (remember, classifications such as right and wrong, and absolutes such as sin and death are taboo and politically incorrect in this culture), what could we possibly need saving from?

Or for? Humanity absolutely does need saving, for without grace applied through faith in Jesus Christ we are indeed dead in the chains of our sinful nature.

This can be proclaimed in a holier than thou way, and believers are often guilty of this, but the message is not negated because the messenger didn’t say it just right. Our hearts are to be fashioned with love, and backed by a transformed lifestyle that supports rather than undermines what we proclaim. As such, let us “hold fast the Word of truth,” and with hearts and lives set free by the undeserved grace of God, allow the contrast of who we are as “children of light” to be yet another invitation to those who are presently lost to walk into the light of God’s love.

Valley places of worship Kernville Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville. Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Services 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Worship Celebration, Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church Services held at Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday Service 11 a.m.

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First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thur. 5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672

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

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

Mountain Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 760-379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 2 and 3 p.m. 760-549-3186

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

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Annual endangered species youth art contest announced US Fish and Wildlife Service Courier Release Parents, teachers and scout leaders: tell your children to start drawing to participate in the annual Endangered Species Day Youth Art Contest, an integral part of the eighth annual national Endangered Species Day, celebrated on May 17.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and numerous conservation organizations observe Endangered Species Day to recognize conservation efforts underway across the nation aimed at helping America’s imperiled species. This year also commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. Endangered Species Day is a celebration of the nation’s rarest plant and animal species. The Youth Art Contest provides students from kindergarten to high school with an opportunity to learn about threatened and endangered species and express their knowledge and support through artwork. Young artists who are home-schooled and participate in youth groups are also eligible to submit their art. Entries must be postmarked by March 15.

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Foundation will select the 40 semifinalists. It takes empathy, direct action and awareness to prevent the extinction of endangered species. Art can certainly play an important role. The Youth Art Contest is an ideal platform to engage the next generation.

Winners will be chosen in four categories: K-Grade 2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12, and will receive plaques and art supply gift packs. In addition, one grand prize winner will be honored with their name engraved on a special trophy and receive a round-trip flight to Washington, D.C. with one guardian to attend a reception in May. The grand prize winner will also receive art supplies and a special art lesson (via Skype) from Wyland, the renowned marine life artist.

The Youth Art Contest is organized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Endangered Species Coalition, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the International Child Art Foundation.

For more information, including judging criteria and an entry form, visit http://www.endangeredspeciesday.org/.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Predicting Derby scenes normal year we have more fishable water than accessible camping areas.

With less than two months until It seems that the Lake Isabella Fishing Derby, it everywhere I go looks as though we will have more I’m asked the camping and accessible areas than same question. fishable water. Make no mistake.

“What’s the The Chamber of Commerce and all Derby going to of its’ fine volunteers will put on a be like with no great Derby regardless of the conwater in the ditions. lake?”

So do your part and support I have no exact Mencarini those businesses that sponsor the answer, but I do Derby, and make sure you register have a couple of early and don’t forget to reserve ideas. One scenario could be that your campsites. The sooner, the all the big money fish would be better is the best policy. Also, order caught, which would make this your Derby TDerby the best shirts and ever.

One scenario could be that all Another the big money fish would be caught, outer wear early. There is scene could be which would make this Derby the always the posthat sometime best ever! between now - Mencarini sibility of the Chamber selland then we ing out of your would get an size or style. extraordinary amount of rain and Here is good news for those who snow which would bring the lake favor bass fishing. The lake is level to 250,000 acre/feet and the warming quickly due to the low low lake level question would go storage. The bass have left the away. This one is the less likely at abyss for shallower confines. If the this point in the season. present lake conditions prevail the Then there is the one that I fear spawn could be early, so be ready. the most and that is that 6,000 fisherman will show up with Mike Mencarini is a Wofford everyone possessing a two-rod Heights resident and a avid fisherstamp and using it, on a lake just a man. For questions or comments little bigger than Truxtun Lake. you can reach him through the Kern OK, that’s a bit of exaggeration River Courier, office@kernrivercouribut you get my meaning. er.com.

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Continued from page 2 2012 Officer of the Year dinner March 12 The Kern Valley Exchange Club will present the 2012 Law Enforcement Officer of the year awards at their dinner on Tuesday, March 12 at Paradise Cove. Social hour is at 6 and dinner at 7 p.m. For reservations call 760-379-3667, ext. 15.

Suicide Survivor support group March 13 This peer support group, for those who have lost someone to suicide, is a safe place to share your grief and achieve healing. It meets in the Library Room of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 760-223-0845.

Friends of the Library book sale March 14, 15 & 16 Support your local library and save some money on great books on Thursday and Friday, March 8 and 9, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday March 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Branch Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. All proceeds help support the local libraries, children’s reading programs, educational projects and the purchase of books and supplies. Call Sharonkaye Spoonemore, 760223-3449 for information.

Habitat restoration workdays March 16 Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff and volunteers for our Habitat Restoration workdays. This week is site preparation and planting. Volunteers of all levels of ability and time commitment are welcome. Bring food and water, gloves, wear long sleeves and pants, work shoes or boots. The preserve will supply the tools. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Alexander Restoration Site on Fay Ranch Road, 1/3 mile north of Highway 178 in Weldon. Contact the Kern River Preserve Land Steward, Sean Rowe 760-378-2531 or

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

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

Congressman office hours March 21 On Thursday, March 21, a field representative for Congressman Kevin McCarthy will hold office hours in Lake Isabella at the Kern Administration Building, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. For information call Vince Fong, 661-327-3611 or go to McCarthy’s Website at kevinmccarthy. house.gov/.

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All of the actors performed their songs live in front of the cameras, instead of recording them beforehand and lip-synching with the music during filming.

Also, many of the actors aren’t professional singers. This brings an interesting energy to the movie, even if it doesn’t always have the best vocal performances.

Hugh Jackman plays Jean Valjean, and gets to show off his musical theater background.

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Bodfish Bob’s Meatball Sliders 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 T olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp fennel seed, crushed 1 T chopped capers 1/8 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Meatballs: 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided 1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs 1/4 cup 2 percent milk 1 egg, beaten 2 T minced fresh parsley 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 lb. lean ground beef (90 percent lean) 1/2 lb. ground pork 1 T canola oil 15 dinner rolls Place tomatoes in a food processor; and process until pureed. Set aside.

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) With your practical side dominant this week, it’s a good time to reassess your finances to see what expenses you can cut. Aspects also favor mending fraying relationships.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your determination to follow matters through from beginning to end pays off in a big way. Enjoy a well-earned weekend of fun with a special someone.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Aspects favor reestablishing business relationships you might have neglected. A family member’s request needs to be given more thought before you make a decision.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) While you might appreciate the avalanche of advice coming from others, keep in mind that the intuitive side is best served by listening to her or his own inner voice.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your social life whirls at centrifugal speed this week as you go from function to function. Things slow by week’s end, giving you a chance to catch up on your chores.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Don’t let your stand on an issue cause a rift with a colleague.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) An opportunity you’d been hoping for finally opens up. But read the fine print before you make a commitment, especially where a time factor might be involved.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your need to know what’s going on behind the scenes leads you to make some bold moves. Be prepared with a full explanation of your actions if necessary.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A lot of details need tending to during the early part of the week. The pressure eases by the 20th, allowing you to get back to your major undertaking.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A friend asks you to act on his or her behalf in a dispute.

Be careful. You might not have all the facts you need in order to make a fair assessment of the situation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A new development might require you to cancel some of your plans. But you adapt easily, and by week’s end, you could receive welcome “cheering-up” news.

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MT. MESA Commercial & Residential Contractor’s Lic. #587951 310-347-5208 •• 310-533-0584 __________________________ KYT & FAMILY Painting, weed abatement, tree triming, small engine & concrete repair, hauling, prof. carpet cleaning, 25yrs in the KRV, Licensed 760-549-3468 • 760-376-2031 TAXI SERVICE SERVICE Now Available Kern River Valley 1-760-376-2227 Local & Out of Town Service Please don’t drink & drive!

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

Non-Lic. Vern Alford 760-223-0822

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

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

760-376-2671 __________________________ Lake Isabella - 55+ Community, 2bd/2ba dble wide w/patio, completely refurbished. $575 mo + security deposit. (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Onyx - 2bd/1ba, end unit of Triplex, new carpet & paint, yard, carport, water/trash paid, bus stops in front, $600/mo + dep.

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

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

Water & trash paid, $575/mo plus $575 deposit. 20698 Highway 178 Weldon. Call Mike @ 949-2467731. Avail. imediately. Link w/ pics http://tinyurl.com/WeldonHouse 3

Spaces For Rent

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

Wofford Heights Sites available in quiet Senior Park, with laundry facilities & fish house. Walk to lake. $250/mo inclds water & trash.

Call Jody @ 760-376-3228.

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Boat For Sale

ATTENTION: Lake Isabella Gamblers We’re heading back to Buffalo Bills - April 1st, 2nd & 3rd Double Occupancy-$125 ea.

Single-$145 / inclds 2 free buffets Reserve your seat now Call Shirley - (760) 378-2614

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Winter hours: 10am to 4pm Wed. thru Sun. Closed Mon. & Tue.

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•Medical Social Worker (MSW) •Registered Nurse A California license is required for the RN position. The MSW position requires a Masters in social work. A LCSW is preferred. Experience in hospice work preferred. Assess the psychosocial needs of our patients & their families related to the terminal illness, environment & caregivers. Strong communication & organizational skills req. for both of these positions.

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CPUC water rate hearing scheduled Before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California in the Matter of the Application of California Water Service Company (U60W),a California corporation, for an order 1.) authorizing it to increase rates for water service by $92,765,000 or 19.4 percent in test year 2014, 2.) authorizing it to increase rates on Jan. 1, 2015 by $17,240,000 or three percent, and on Jan. 1, 2016 by $16,950,000 or 2.9 percent in accordance with the Rate Case Plan, and 3.) adopting other related rulings and relief necessary to implement the Commission’s ratemaking policies.

Administrative Law Judge’s ruling noticing Public Participation Hearings: Notice is hereby given that the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California has set Public Participation Hearings in the above-entitled matter before an Administrative Law Judge as follows: Kern River Valley at 6 p.m. on April 30 at the Kern River Valley Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

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

Sequoia National Forest seeks public comment The Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument are seeking public comments on a preliminary application to the State of California OffHighway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division for the 2012-13 grant cycle. The public review and comment period for the State’s Grants and Cooperative Agreement Program begins March 5 and ends April 1. State regulations require annual public participation in this fund allocation process. After the public review and comment process, a final application will be submitted, due May 6. The public may view and comment on the Preliminary Application by visiting the State Grants and Cooperative Agreements program at ohv.parks.ca.gov, Grants tab. The OHMVR Division’s website will provide further instructions for accessing the preliminary application and submitting comments. The application will focus on improvements to off road vehicle routes, facilities, signage, developing an Off Highway Vehicle staging area on the Hume Lake Ranger District, law enforcement and education.

Health Insurance Matters

Individual, Small Group Health Insurance Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist Part 2 The new health insurance law, known as Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or “ObamaCare” will require most American to purchase and have medical insurance Thal

by Jan. 1, 2014.

The plans will be available from private insurance companies. They will be available through basically two channels.

The first channel is the same as it has always been. You can either call the insurance company directly via their toll-free telephone numbers, or online via the company’s website.

Your cost is identical whether you go direct, or use the services of an independent health insurance agent (like me). The cost is the same, as their insurance company pays us a commission for assisting. It’s either pay their salaried employees or they pay the broker. With the broker, you have access to many companies, versus just the one company’s salesperson.

Beginning Oct. 1, 2014 policies specifically approved for PPACA will

also be available through a new California state agency which will be known as “Covered California.”

Covered California will have two divisions, one for the individual and families and the other, known as the “SHOP Exchange” for small employer businesses. The Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) is for small businesses with fewer than 50 employees. Later on, the SHOP may grow to allow up to 100 employees.

What will these plans look like?

They are currently being developed.

There are as many as 30 insurance companies “thinking” about participation in the Covered California Individual Exchange and the Shop Exchange.

Many of the insurance companies will be regional in nature, with many plans in the urban areas, fewer in the rural. The plans must have their costs and benefits submitted to Covered California by May, so some answers will be coming out this summer.

Next week I’ll discuss the benefits as they are currently known.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker (0621106) and a member of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, thal@ aol.com or www.harrythal.com.

Volunteer Senior Outreach Program The public is invited to a forum to learn more about the Volunteer Senior Outreach Program, a program that serves the senior citizens of the community, on March 19 at 10 a.m. in the Community Club House at the Lake Isabella Senior Apartments, 2701 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella. The VSOP was developed at the community’s request and is funded by the Mental Health Services Act. It is sponsored by partners, Kern County Mental Health, Kern County Aging and Adult Services and College Community Services, Inc. For additional information, contact Cindy Brown, program coordinator, at 760-379-3412.

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

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

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

Sustainable Architecture

Energy Efficient Design, Materials and Systems • Solar • Strawbale • Adobe • ICF’s • SIP’s • • New Construction • Additions • Remodels • • Design-Build Service Available • Nancy Shebesta Architect License # C27215 760-549-0075 nancyshebesta@verizon.net

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Wofford Heights - was an old motel.

Open to all ideas, multiple possibilities.

Zoned commercial. 760-220-8787. ___________________________________ Downtown Kernville - Aircraft Garage w/2 offices, workshop & storage. Aprox 1,500 sqft - one yr. lease. (760) 376-3024. ___________________________________ Wofford Heights - Two perfect professional office spaces available in Allen’s Plaza (W.Hts Post Office) New interiors & carpets. Call 760-376-2733 for details.

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Wofford Heights - Professional commercial space @ 6501 Wofford Blvd, Suite B, 680 sf, separate men & women’s restrooms in common area, large parking lot, water & trash included, $400/mo + deposit. (661) 201-2619 __________________________________ For Lease: All or part of the old KV Sun bldg @ 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Call Bob @ (310) 819-6823 for lease details. Call Todd @ (760) 549-3330 to see.

Talking About Real Estate

As the market turns Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist I have been talking to several clients and real estate agents who are in different areas of the state.

In areas like San Jose, Costa Mesa, Riverside, and even Bakersfield, there are ongoing Freeman listing inventory shortages. Houses are selling for more than their appraised value in some markets, with the buyers having to come in with cash to make up the difference in the appraisal value, a sign of the market turning.

We are still far from what would be considered a “healthy” real estate market, but usually the big cities turn first from a glut of inventory and depressed prices to a shortage of inventory and prices stabilizing and/or going up. That is starting to happen in California.

Other states are experiencing the same thing. Housing demand is starting to go up. If we can get this economy to start producing some jobs, I think the state will start to see median demand and prices go up for 2013. Not a huge price rise, maybe an average of five percent statewide, and higher in certain urban areas but a rise nevertheless.

So what does this mean for the local market?

Rural areas typically follow trends not create them. This is because money typically flows from urban areas into rural communities. Jobs in the city mean a shortage of housing, prices rising, people having equity and having the means to spend some money.

Eventually the wave will hit the Kern River Valley.

We have already seen an increase in client traffic so far this year in January and February. So far it is looking pretty good. People are out and interested in property.

A lot of our local market is comprised of “weekenders” and retirees who need to have the means to buy second homes. That is starting to happen again. Lenders are becoming more reasonable in their underwriting guidelines, interest rates are great and prices are very competitive compared to other areas of the state.

I believe we will start to see a shortage of inventory this year, maybe as soon as the fall, and with nothing to sell, we might see prices start to rise. Right now they are stable in some local areas like Kernville and Wofford Heights but are still on the fall a bit in Lake Isabella, Onyx and Weldon, depending on the property type.

I could be wrong, trends could change, but so far, I am starting to like what I see!

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

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: MIRAMAR REALTY (2012B5234) Street address of business: 9000 Ming Avenue, Suite L-5, Bakersfield, CA 93311; Mailing address of Business: 15837 Joseph Phelps Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Ronnie Walsh, 15837 Joseph Phelps Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311.

Original FBN Statement Filed on: 09/05/2012.

This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 02/08/2013. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by M. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier February 15, 22, March 1 and 8, 2013.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: MERCER BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICES (2008-B3199) Street address of business: 2256 Bodfish Canyon road, Bodfish, CA 93205; Mailing address of Business: 2256 Bodfish Canyon road, Bodfish, CA 93205. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Lynellyn M. Contresceri, 2256 Bodfish Canyon road, Bodfish, CA 93205. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 05/01/2008.

This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 02/12/2013. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier February 22, March 1, 8 and 15, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Ridgecrest Chevron (2013 - B0796) Street address of principal place of business: 301 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of business: 301 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Teresa Jacobs, 3644 Graaf Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Individual. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2001.

Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Teresa Jacobs, Manager. This statement filed on 02/05/2013. Expires 02/05/2018.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: K. Lopez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 22, March 1, 8 and 15, 2013.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 12-2241 - APN: 472100-07 and 472-100-06-00-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/11/2008.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 20, 2013 at 12:00 pm, Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 08-19-2008, as Inst. No. 0208131688 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Michael Baradarian, a Single Man as to an undivided 50% interest and Behrooz Jadidollahi, a Married Man as his sole and separate property, as to an undivided 50% interest, as joint tenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: Outside the main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. All CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCED RECONVEYANCE,

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INC. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Parcel A: Parcel 2 of Parcel Map 3597 in the unincorporated area of the County of Kern, State of California, as per map recorded November 5, 1976 in Book 17, Page 17 of Parcel Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. Parcel B: Parcel 3 of Parcel Map No. 3597, in the unincorporated area, County of Kern, State of California, as per map recorded November 5, 1976, Book 17, Page 17 of Parcel Maps in the Office of the Kern County Recorder of said County. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: Vacant Land directions may be obtained by written request within 10 days of the first publication of this notice from: Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., 43545 17th Street West, Suite 503, Lancaster, CA 93534. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $314,612.00.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

Date: February 13, 2013.

Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 43545 17th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer (Published by the Kern River Courier February 22, March 1 and 8, 2013) NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on the notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgages, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 661-945-5525 using the file number 12-2241. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet web site. The best way to verify the postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Redneck Shipping (2013 - B0981) Street address of principal place of business: 408 Cockney Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

Mailing address of business: 408 Cockney Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANTS: Brian Davidson, 408 Cockney Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312 and Amy Davidson, 408 Cockney Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Husband and Wife. Date the

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

This statement filed on 02/13/2013. Expires 02/13/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 22, March 1, 8 and 15, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Westchester Townhomes (2013 - B0987) Street address of principal place of business: 2401 Olive Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

Mailing address of business: 75-682 Nani Ohai Place, Kailua Kona, HI 96740. REGISTRANT: Strobin, LLC, 75-682 Nani Ohai Place, Kailua Kona, HI 96740.

Limited Liability Company. Date the business commenced: 09/16/2004. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Robin Hosmer, Managing Member.

This statement filed on 02/13/2013. Expires 02/13/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Daniels Jewelers #232 (2013 - B1200) Street address of principal place of business: 3000 Mall View Road, #1015, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 3750, Culver City, CA 90231.

REGISTRANT: Sherwood Management Co., Inc., 5700 Hannum Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230. A Corporation. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2013. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Art Ronci, CFO. This statement filed on 02/25/2013.

Expires 02/25/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Daniels Jewelers #241 (2013 - B1201) Street address of principal place of business: 2701 Ming Avenue, #222, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 3750, Culver City, CA 90231. REGISTRANT: Sherwood Management Co., Inc., 5700 Hannum Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230. A Corporation. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2013. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date

on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Art Ronci, CFO. This statement filed on 02/25/2013.

Expires 02/25/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2013.

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

Mailing address of business: 1209 West Mariposa Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.

REGISTRANTS: Mark Mower, 1209 West Mariposa Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 and Yajaira Mower, 1209 West Mariposa Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Husband and Wife. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other

than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Yajaira Mower. This statement filed on 02/28/2013. Expires 02/28/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2013.

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

REGISTRANT: Audel Pineda, 1410 Pesante Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Individual. Date the business commenced: 02/25/2013. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or

Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Audel Pineda. This statement filed on 02/27/2013. Expires 02/27/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Brenda's Beauty Salon (2013 - B0992) Street address of principal place of business: 95 Live Oak Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1714, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Duncan-Walker, 95 Live Oak Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285.

Individual. Date the business commenced: 03/03/2008. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Brenda Duncan-Walker. This statement filed on 02/13/2013. Expires 02/13/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2013.

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Gold,

Continued from page 1

Kernville Chamber of Commerce

Thank You Our apologies for omitting these additional fine folks who volunteered at Whiskey Flat Days from the Thank You ad • Parade • Grand Marshalls: Kern Valley Sweet Adelines Out of the Blue

• VIP's & Drivers • California State Senator Jean Fuller (driver: Clay Quiocho), 32nd District Representative Shannon Grove, 1st District Supervisor Mick Gleason (driver: Jerry England), Assembly Minority Leader Connie Conway (driver: Charlie Stewart), Whiskey Flat Mayor Susan Rumsower "Flower Filly Sue", Woman and Men of the Year C.J Bundy, Gerald Wenstrand, Rex Emerson (driver: Ty the Cookie Guy)

All-in-all, about 5,000 or so of these gold-seeking nomads started digging and panning every gulch, stream bed (wet or dry), in the Kern River Valley.

From boom to bust, some became rich, others eked out a small living and others went broke and moved on to something or somewhere else.

The true winners during this period were the merchants who sold the mining supplies. What these hardworking, hard drinkers, rough housing men and women left us is a wonderful history of the Kern River Valley.

What brought this variety of people to this Valley, and specifically the Keyesville area, still excites and attracts the pioneer spirit in a lot of us, and that is that shiny bright yellow metal, we call “gold.”

• Street Dance • Music: Friday and Saturday nights "OBSIDIAN"

• Carnival • Matt Stockwell, Ryan Sampson, Daniel Wild, Richard Henry, Jenn Johnstone, Cindy Thill, Tim Hurley, Ryan Ferris, Jeremiah DeLeon Guerrero, Zack Maring, Del Rosa, Eric D'Amico, James Robertson, Rodger Carlson, Jay Norris, Richard Telles

• Trash & Clean up • 1st Baptist Church Of Kernville, Thomas Refuse

• 2013 • Whiskey Flat Days was successful because of all of you and your positive attitudes that make our guests welcome.

Thank you from your Kernville Chamber Board ~ working to promote the wonderful beauty and recreation we have available in the Kern River Valley.

Thank you from your

Kernville Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 379 • 11447 Kernville Road Kernville, CA 93238-0397 • 760-376-2629 Fax: 760-376-4371 • www.kernvillechamber.org

Studies,

Continued from page 1 geological mapping; obtaining rock samples for materials investigation and testing; and determining rippability of onsite materials. Rippability is a measure of a material’s ability to be excavated with conventional excavation equipment.

Results from the studies will be used for preconstruction engineering and design, and help determine whether soil and rock near the lake is suitable for use in proposed safety upgrades identified in the Isabella Lake DSM Project.

The geotechnical studies are scheduled to continue through late 2013.

Study areas include the vicinity of both dams; the current spillway; both highway 155 and 178; and the site of the proposed emergency spillway.

Although these areas will remain open for public use during geotechnical work, certain local restrictions may apply. Visitors are encouraged to contact the Corps at 916-557-5100 for the most current local restrictions.

Compliance with all applicable federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations is required for

the work proposed. The studies will not involve in-water work. No known sensitive habitats or cultural sites have been identified in the vicinity of the proposed geotechnical work locations.

Once the geotechnical studies are complete, all study sites will be restored as nearly as practical to their present conditions.

Completed in 1953, Isabella Dam is located approximately 42 miles northeast of Bakersfield. The reservoir is impounded by two earthen dams on the Kern River and Hot Springs Valley.

Today, Isabella Lake and its dams help reduce flood risk for Bakersfield and the surrounding region, and are a primary water source for water users throughout Kern County. The Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project looks to address overtopping, seismic and seepage issues identified with Isabella Lake’s main and auxiliary dams to reduce the likelihood of dam failure.

Members of the public who would like additional information on the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project are encouraged to visit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Isabella Lake website at spk.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWor ks/IsabellaDam.aspx.

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