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Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier Springing forward is just about never a very good thing, especially when you’re losing an hour of productive time to get things done. Daylight saving time (DST) ends this Sunday, March 11 at 2 a.m. The official time turns from 1:59 a.m. forward to 3 a.m. early Sunday morning, taking from us an hour of precious sleep, and 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. Congress passed the most recent DST revision in 2007, which sets the dates for DST as the second Sunday in March until the first Sunday in November. The first daylight savings law went into effect in 1918, but no Federal law actually requires states to observe the change. But if they do, they have to do it at the same time as everyone else. The clock-changing time of 2 a.m. was selected instead of midnight, to prevent DST from suddenly being “yesterday.” Instead we just jump ahead into the next day. If you’re confused about the time, you can check the official U.S. time online at www.time.gov people
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Residents vist one of the many displays at the Living Green Expo and Kern Valley Community Faire last year.
More than 30 events scheduled for this year
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Kern County’s longest running green festival, “Living Green Kern River Valley,” starts Sunday, March 11. The award-winning festival, now in its fourth year, was proposed by Richard Rowe of Wofford Heights to the Kern River Valley Revitaization (KRVR) in 2008 and began the following spring. The KRVR all-volunteer 501c3 has organized the festival every March since 2009. This year the event includes 30 events, 20 of which are both children and family- friendly and the work force is comprised more than 60 volunteers. The purpose of Living Green is to educate everyone about the advantages of living in a way that is kind to our earth and to “Reduce, re-use, recycle and rethink” the way we do things. But it is all done in a way that is fun and entertaining. Included this year are free green film festivals for both children and adults, a community orchestra concert, garden tour and native plant demonstration. There will also be a 5K, 10K and kid’s run. There will be a raffle for a
PowerSource 1800 Solar Generator, at $2 per ticket. This helps pay for the free events. There will be an acoustic music and a rock music night. Participants have the opportunity to work to help restore the habitat at the Kern River Preserve, or shop at the two local farmer’s markets. The Kern County Library will host “Recyclo-gami” buffet of children’s crafts and a puppet theater for children of all ages. There will be a green fashion show and high tea in addition to the Kern Valley Community Faire. New to this year are several events . Career day will spotlight “Special Pathways to Careers and Employment” with business leaders and educators. Participants will have a chance to get their questions answered about the job market. There will also be a video contest, new this year. The Green Expo/Green car show will feature green vehicles like hybrids and electric cars outside, while inside will be information on simple living, healthy eating, gardening and alternative energy. Turn to page 12 for a complete schedule of events. For more information and updates, see //livinggreenkrv.org.
Plan your week ahead using the Courier Calendar. Bodfish Bob cooks up Rosemary’s rabbit or is it Rosemary Rabbit?
With all the bass boats on the lake a tourament must be near.
Crossword double feature each week in the Courier.
Richard Rowe Special to the Courier On Saturday, March 10, the Rotary Club of Kern River Valley will hold a Golden Jubilee Gala dinner to celebrate its 50th anniversary. They were admitted to Rotary International on Feb. 21, 1962. The 25 founding members of the Rotary Club of Kern River Valley were the Valley’s movers and shakers at that time: J. Glenn Alexander, Hebert F. Bolz, Fred Dodds, George O'Donnell, Ken Durant, John S. Ewing, John C. Fryer, John K. Gobler, Richard J. Harlow, Bert James, William D. Joughin, J. Walter La Casse, Donald H. Marsden, Walter E. Marks, Elmer McClure, Warren S. Morse, Earl Murray, Primo A. Pazzelli, Robert L. Perrine, Dave Torbett, Charles Sager, Chet Stewart, William G. Stewart, Richard A. Vassalo and Ardis Manly Walker. Over the past 50 years, members of the Rotary Club of Kern River Valley have raised more than $1 million for community and international service projects, such as Rotary’s PolioPlus program, which is close to eradicating polio around the world, and volunteered for more than 500,000 hours of community and international service. The Rotary’s primary motto is “Service above self,” and its secondary motto is “One profits most
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who serves best.” “The world’s first service club, the Rotary Club of Chicago, Illinois, was formed on Feb. 23, 1905 by Paul P. Harris, an attorney who wished to recapture in a professional club the same friendly spirit he had felt in the small towns of his youth. The name “Rotary” was derived from the early practice of rotating meetings among members’ offices. Rotary International is now an organization of service clubs, known as Special 50th Anniverary Rotary Clubs, located all comemoritive pin struck over the world. The statby Kernville metalsmith ed purpose of the organCharles Topping. ization is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world. It is a secular organization open to all persons regardless of race, color, creed, gender or political preference. There are 33,976 Rotary clubs and more than 1.22 million members worldwide, known as Rotarians.
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kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 167,499 acre-feet Reservoir peak 361,709 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Kern Inflow at Kernville 341 cfs (5-hr avg.) Lower Kern Outflow 665 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 563 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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Valley game night, March 9 Valley game night is on the second Friday of every month at 6 p.m. We come together for fun. Bring your favorite game, some snacks to share, and some energy. Game night is at First Baptist Church of Kernville, 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville, behind the Pizza Barn. Call Johnny at 760223-1036 to find out more. Nuui Cunni Farmers Market, March 10 The Kern River Paiute Council invites you to visit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for your fruit and
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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, Lake Isabella. 760-4172272. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 10 - 11 a.m., Hospice Grief Support Group, 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. (661) 760-410-1010. ■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and Hot Rods, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant, 16575 Hwy 178, Weldon. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036. ■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd., Kernville 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 8 - 9:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112
produce needs. Local honey, fresh eggs, healing native plant salves and teas, plus locally -grown produce. There is still a great assortment of native plants that can be planted now. The market is located at 2600 Highway 155 between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area. For more information contact the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center 760-549-0800. Lakeshore Farmers Market, March 10 Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, the Lakeshore Farmers Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-1830. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606. ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112
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■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Center, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Centennial Group, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7 p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112
■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-3799921. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 9:30 - 11 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 760-3792556. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236. ■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394. ■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112 ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-4249. ■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon Methodist Church. 760-267-4693. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Room, Lake Isabella. 760-3795086. ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.
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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 760-379-3394. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. ■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701. ■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-4112.
■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 9:30 a.m. (2nd Thu.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. For women. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake Isabella Library. 760-379-2303. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877. ■ 4:30 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republicans of Kern Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, Ewing’s restaurant, Kernville. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.
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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public. welcom. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394. ■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise Cove Restaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112. ■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701
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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 - 11a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-3792556. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249. ■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District. Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish
■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa ■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 1 p.m., Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information, or meeting times have changed.
Market features locally-grown certified fruit, produce, eggs and honey, along with certified organic produce from various organizations and shade grown, organic coffee, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Abundant Harvest Organics pick-up time is from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Heights Blvd., Wofford Heights and accepts EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards. For information call David Dills 760-812-7833. Rotary Club Golden Jubilee Celebration, March 10 Rotary is celebrating 50 years of service on Saturday, March 10, at Ewing’s on the Kern, 125 Buena Vista Road in Kernville at 5 p.m. (social hour) with dinner at 6 p.m. Live band, cash bar, semi-formal dress. Dinner is steak and shrimp with a vegetarian option. Tickets are $30. For more information, call Elaine Forge, 909-964-1395. Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast, March 11 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday date at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave., Lake Isabella. The second Sunday of every month features Eggs Benedict and the third Sunday of every month features crepes. For information call 760-379-3877. Free children's green films, March 11 Children’s films will be shown as part of the Living Green Festival at First Baptist Church of Kernville, 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. At 12:30 p.m., “Yogi Bear” (USA, 2010, 80 min.) At 2 p.m., “Hoot” (USA, 2006, 91 min). Bonus: The Pizza Barn will give 10 percent off that day if you mention “Living Green.” Community Orchestra Spring Concert, March 11 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra is celebrating 20 years and will be presenting their Spring Concert, “A Carnival of Melody,” in conjunction with the Living Green Festival at the Kernville Elementary School on Sunday, March 11 at 4 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the door. Children are admitted at no charge. Llight refreshments will be served. The school is located at 13350 Sierra Way in Kernville. For more information, call Rick Fankhauser at 760-379-1616. First District Supervisor Canidates, Town Hall, March 12 On June 5 Kern Valley residents will be asked to select a new First District Supervisor. A town hall meeting on Monday, March, 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella will consist of candidate interviews. With a number of candidates, it is important for all residents to hear their views. This community forum is sponsored by the Service Employees International Union and has invited all candidates to meet with the community. Join your neighbors questioning the candidates. For more information call 661-321-4190. Public Health Immunization Clinic, March 13 Kern County Department of Public Health is holding immunization clinics on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. beginning Tuesday, March 13. The Clinic will be held at the public health office located at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Suite 151, Lake Isabella. For more information on immunization costs and availability, call the Kern County Public Health Services call center at 877818-4787. KRV Garden Group tour/potluck, March 13 The Kern River Valley Garden Group will have a tour/potluck at Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center, 2600 Highway 155 between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area on Tuesday, March 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Terri Gallion will lead a walk through the Native Plant Demonstration Garden. There will be an update on the proposed Kernville Community Garden, native plant sale and
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Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist
Kitty Benzar President, Western Slope No-Fee Coalution Kern Valley residents may soon be able to visit Lake Isabella without paying access fees. It depends on whether the Sequoia National Forest decides to follow a recent federal court ruling or defy it. On March 1, their Washington office announced that access fees will continue despite being ruled illegal by a unanimous decision in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act allows the Forest Service to charge a fee for use of developed recreation sites, but it prohibits charging fees merely for access. The Forest Service has been evading this prohibition by charging access fees to areas they’ve designated as High Impact Recreation Areas, or HIRAs. Lake Isabella’s southeast shore is one of 96 HIRAs nationwide. In 2008 this HIRA fee was doubled to $10 per day and extended to a year-round requirement. A plan to expand the HIRA to encompass the entire lakeshore plus the Upper Kern River and Lloyd Meadow Road was met with stiff local opposition and has apparently been put on the back burner. The Forest Service claims that within a HIRA they can charge a fee for access because developed facilities might be nearby. In their ruling, the 9th Circuit emphatically disagreed. Writing for a three-judge panel, Judge Robert Gettleman likened the Forest Service’s HIRA argument to a restaurant patron confronted with an unexpected entry on his bill. “If told that the fee was for 10 bottles of wine that the patron’s group neither ordered nor drank, the patron would rightly be outraged,” Gettleman said. “He would not find much solace in a
Benzar waiter’s explanation that the wine cellar contained 10 bottles, which the patron could have ordered if he wished.” But the Forest Service says the ruling will have no effect on their fees. They cite an internal review underway since spring 2011, implying that the review was somehow the result of the court decision despite the contradictory time frames. The review resulted in a recommendation in January to jettison the HIRA terminology, although what changes, if any, would result on the ground was uncertain. The review’s findings were to go to regional citizen advisory committees, a process that could take more than a year. That'’s absurd! The 9th Circuit decision trumps any internal review process. The Forest Service does have a window of time in which to appeal, but once the decision takes effect, compliance must follow immediately. The Forest Service may try to avoid landing back in court by not issuing violation notices for failure to pay fees. Instead, they may use Notices of Required Fee. NRFs amount to nothing more than a donation to the government. They resemble a Violation Notice but carry no penalty. The agency knows it cannot convict people who have not violated any law, but they threaten prosecution anyway. It’s important for visitors to be aware of the 9th Circuit decision, so they won’t be intimidated into paying fees not owed. According to Judge Gettleman, “Everyone is entitled to enter national forests without paying a cent.” Editors note: Benzar can be reached at: WesterSlopeNoFee.org.
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Volunteers jump into icy waters for a good cause This weekend, volunteers will once again plunge into the arctic waters of the South Fork Middle School pool to benefit the summer’s Kern Valley Aquatics Program. Many hardy souls are expected to dress in costume or just swimsuits and brave the chilly water. This year, the program is looking for more folks from the community to jump in and help raise money for this very good cause. You must bring in at least $25 in order to join the plungers. You can do the plunge yourself, or create a team with your family, friends or co-workers. If you choose to wear a costume, it must be appropriate. The event takes place March 10 at 10 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for best costume, and for someone foolhardy enough to swim the entire length of the pool. If you’re not into freezing your tush off, you can donate to a plunger. or pledge online by visiting www.kvap.org. Donations may also be mailed to KVAP Polar Plunge, SFUSD 5225 Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283. The money raised will provide swim lessons, a summer safe camp and junior lifeguard camp opportunities for the Valley’s youth. For information, you can email info@kvap.org or call 760-299-2030.
Community Orchestra is celebrating 20 years The Kern Valley Community Orchestra is celebrating 20 years and will be presenting their Spring Concert, “A Carnival of Melody,” in conjunction with the Living Green Festival at the Kernville Elementary School on Sunday, March 11, at 4 p.m. The selections to be performed include “Carnival of Melody,” “The Easy Winners,” “In a Chinese Temple-Garden,” “Capriccio Italien,” theme from “New York, New York” and more. Donations will be accepted at the door, children are admitted at no charge, and light refreshments will be served. New musicians are always welcome. The school is located at 13350 Sierra Way in Kernville. For more information, call Rick Fankhauser at 760-379-1616.
Formation of Kernville community garden planned The Kernville Chamber has allocated land for approximately 26 garden plots.
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complicated characters and relationships taking a grim look at the demons Muppets Miss Piggy beneath and Kermit at the surface Academy Awards of Swedish society appeal to you, then pick up the book or see the Swedish film adaptation. If a slightly sillier, more veneered version is all you have time for, then this Hollywood take will do fine. “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” (R) — This British spy flick is all about subtlety, paranoia and brain-raking anxiety. Gary Oldman plays George Smiley, a disgraced spy brought back into the agency to ferret out a double agent. It’s dense, dark and darn good for those who can get their teeth into it. This is as far from 007 as a British espionage thriller can get. Make no mistake, it is a thriller — in its own, gaunt, dimly lit, grey-skies kind of way. The twisted mysteries and intrigue can pay off as much as any chase-scene with a rocket-powered submarine/automobile. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob 30 minutes, then sprinkle almonds over the onions. Continue baking until the meat has turned opaque, about 15 minutes. Serves 4 Bodfish Bob’s Seasoned Salt 2 T salt 2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp cornstarch Mix and enjoy Bodfish Bob’s Rosemary Rabbit 1 large red onion, thinly sliced 1 (2-pound) rabbit, rinsed and patted dry 3 T lemon juice 2 T olive oil 2 T minced rosemary 1 tsp chopped parsley 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 cup slivered almonds Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread the thinly sliced onion onto the bottom of a 9-inch by 13-inch baking pan. Rub the rabbit with lemon juice and olive oil. Sprinkle inside and out with a mixture of rosemary, parsley and cumin. Place rabbit into the roasting pan. Bake in preheated oven for
Bodfish Bob's Tonkatsu Sauce 1 cup catsup 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup sake 2 T ginger 2 T garlic 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup mirin Put all above ingredients in sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce to a simmer for 25-30 minutes, skimming any foam that rises to the top. Will keep refrigerated for four weeks Yield: 3 cups Visit Bodfish Bob on the internet at www.bodfishbob.com or write to him at bodfishbob @hotmail.com.
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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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Bass tournament in lake’s future Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist
level rises in small increments during the melt, the bass and crappie will be able to spawn in their norWith all the mal patterns. bass boats on Let’s not forget that there are the lake over the only three weeks to the Derby. Use weekend, there this time to make sure your fishing must be a bass gear, your camping gear and tournament on everything you need to make your Isabella Lake this time at the Derby fun is ready. month. And be sure to bring your best My guess is attitude. Applications for the Derby are there is some now available at the Kern River pre-fishing prior Mencarini Valley Chamber of Commerce office, to the tourney. I several local merchants in the Kern believe this will be the first club River Valley, as well as in competition of 2012. Bakersfield. My best inforEnter the event mation is the bass have start“ ...the bass have started to and get additional information ed to move to move to shallower water..” online at shallower water. --Mencarini Secondary points and other http://www.isabellafishingderby.com structure in the 20-foot range The stocking report for the could be their target. The lake week of March 4, according to the temperature is at or about 50 Department of Fish & Game webdegrees. I also noticed the shad site, has the Upper Kern River have split-up because I saw severfrom the No. 3 powerhouse to al feeding hot spots, with several Riverside Park and Isabella Lake different flocks of birds hovering receiving fish. closely overhead. I am going to stick my neck out Mike Mencarini is a Wofford a bit and say that if we don’t have Heights resident and a avid fisheran unusual amount of rain and man. For questions or comments snow in the next two weeks, the you can reach him through the average fisherman should be able to catch bass and crappie from the Kern River Courier, office@kern rivercourier.com. shore this spring. If the lake water
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David Ramsey Kern River Courier Columnist
Dear Dave, My husband’s company recently told everyone that massive layoffs are coming, and they should start looking for other jobs. Right now, all of his Ramsey options are outof-town. A real estate agent told us we’d have to remodel our kitchen in order to sell the house. We’ve got $3,500, but remodeling would take about $2,000. Should we get a second mortgage to get the work done? -- Pamela Dear Pamela, You might want to get another opinion. Sure, a new kitchen would be nice, but is that the end-all, be-all? Either way, there’s no way I’d go into debt to make this happen. Your house isn’t even on the market yet. There’s no reason to fix up a house that’s not for sale. Wait until your husband actually lands another job before you make any big decisions. What if something pops up where you are? If you end up moving, then you might take $2,000 from savings to fix up the kitchen and get the house sold. Don’t do it unless you’re going to pay cash, though. You don’t want a second mortgage hanging over your heads, making everything even more difficult. -- Dave
Dear Dave, My husband has been transferred again in his job. Right now, we have three houses and about $60,000 in other debts. He just found out that he can borrow against his 401(k) without hardship at the beginning of the year. Is this a good idea? -- Yvonne Dear Yvonne, Three houses? Do you buy a new house every time you move? You guys need to stop doing that. The “other debt” isn’t the problem. It’s those houses that are killing you! I would never recommend that someone borrow against their 401(k) just to pay bills. It might be a different story if you were facing foreclosure or about to file bankruptcy, but that doesn’t sound like the case here. I think you’ve just made some really bad decisions. Sell the houses. I know the market isn’t great in some areas, but these things are eating you guys alive. You’ve got to put some effort into getting rid of them. Then, start living on a really tight budget and clean up the other debt. -- Dave Dave Ramsey is a personal money management expert, national radio personality and the author of three New York Times bestsellers. He offers financial advice as host of a nationally syndicated radio program, The Dave Ramsey Show, and created Financial Peace University. For more financial help visit daveramsey. com.
Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist
The price of gas is a constant reminder that it is getting harder to make a living and have anything left by the next payday. It looks as if we will be seeing $5 per gallon Thal before summer. Most of us hear on the news that the cause is the cost of crude oil, corporate profits, greed. Truth is, I am certain it is a combination. This week, many people started receiving notices from their health insurance company that their monthly premiums will be going up. Why the sudden increase? First off, it really isn’t sudden. If you follow the trends, many insurance companies were absorbing the costs of new regulations and mandates, increased costs due to less favorable contracts with medical groups and hospitals, and the ever increasing cost of running a business. Where the money is not going is into corporate profits. The typical health insurance coapony earns between two to four percent return on their investment. This is much lower than most businesses in America. I also have heard of the large salaries that chief executives make. While their earnings are in the millions of dollars, not one health insurance CEO even comes close to the top 20 earners according to
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CNN/Money. Computer, petroleum and pharmaceutical executives top the list, earning between $17.9 million to $84.5 million in salary and stock options. Federal law restricts health plans from making excessive profits. The “Minimum Loss Ratio” regulations in the new health insurance laws mandate that 85 percent of small group and 80 percent of all individual health insurance revenues go to the paying of claims. With the remainder of revenue for all overhead, profit margins are small and restrictive. Health Insurance is a conduit for paying our unexpected medical expenses. It is a multi-billion dollar industry, so the actual numbers sound very high to us. We think in hundreds or thousands of household dollars, while big business deals in millions. The costs of healthcare will continue to rise. New laws are mandating more coverage. New technologies are making our lives safer and less invasive. Hospital and doctor offices still need to meet payrolls, and as health insurance pays these bills, we can anticipate that medical inflation will continue to rise faster than the economy as a whole. See you at the gas pumps! 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
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‘Greenstock’ Music Fest, March 15 The popular free “Greenstock” Music Fest is at the Elk’s Lodge in Wofford Heights. Thursday, March 15 is Acoustic Music Night (featuring Banshee in the Kitchen and four other groups). Come enjoy the Elks Lodge’s sandwich night along with great music. Call Scott Costa or Valerie Cassity, co-chairs at 760-223-6073 or email Living GreenKRV.org/musicfest for more information.
raffle. For information, call Shirley Real 760-379-1129. Commercial vehicle inspections, March 14 The California Highway Patrol will be conducting commercial vehicle inspections on Wednesday, March 14 at 8 a.m. behind the Lake Isabella Senior Center in Lake Isabella. McCarthy announces mobile office hours, March 15 On Thursday, March 15, a field representative for Congressman Kevin McCarthy will hold office hours in Lake Isabella. Anyone who would like to share concerns and comments with the office or needs help with federal agencies is welcome to make an appointment. Office hours will be held: Thursday, March 15, at Kern Administration Building, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Contact is Vince Fong, district director for Congressman McCarthy. He can be reached at 661-327-
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Announcements Continued from page 3 Those interested in discussing the formation of a community garden, operation guidelines or form a steering committee, contact Steve Anderson at 760-376-3849.
St. Patrick’s High Rollers Party, Casino Night The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Casino Night on Saturday, March 17 at the KRV Senior Center in Lake Isabella, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Enjoy an evening of Vegas-style entertainment. The evening offers plenty of games, great prizes and a corned beef and cabbage dinner. Admission is $25 per person which includes dinner, five tickets for a drawing and $2,000 in script. All script can be cashed in at the end of the evening for prizes. Tickets are on sale at Isabella Market, Isabella True Value, Sharon Rooney Farmers Insurance, Kern Valley Sun, the Chamber office and online at http://www.kernrivervalley chamber.com/casino. html. For information, call 760-379-5236.
Small Business & Innovation Conference A free Small Business and Innovation Conference will be hosted by Congressman Kevin McCarthy on Thursday, March 15 at California State University, Bakersfield in the Student Union Center Multi-Purpose Room from 8 a.m. to noon. The conference will include small business-oriented presentations, a roundtable discussion led by innovators, local small business owners and community leaders, and a keynote speaker. Local small business owners interested in the conference are invited to attend. The event is free and will include presentations on topics including: trade, contracting government agencies and small business development. Email RSVP.McCarthy@mail.house.gov or call the Bakersfield Office at 661-327-3611.
Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Dirt Diva Commercial Cleaning (2012 B0772), Street address of principal place of business: 318 Misty Meadow Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 318 Misty Meadow Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Teresa Ray, 318 Misty Meadow Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Teresa Ray. This statement filed on 02/06/2012. Expires 02/06/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 17, 24, March 2 and 9, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: All Green Collective (2012 - B0764), Street address of principal place of business: 2753 Diamond Street, Rosamond, CA 93560. Mailing address of business: 3359 Kayak Street, Lancaster, CA 93535. REGISTRANT: T.C.E.F., Inc., 2753 Diamond Street, Rosamond, CA 93560. F - Corporation. Date the business commenced: 05/16/2011. 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: Andre, CEO. This statement filed on 02/06/2012. Expires 02/06/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 24, March
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2, 9 and 16, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Making Memories (2012 - B0798), Street address of principal place of business: 1 Calgary Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1027, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Vicki Stephenson, 1 Calgary 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: Vicki Stephenson. This statement filed on 02/07/2012. Expires 02/07/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 24, March 2, 9 and 16, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Arvil Tech Systems (2012 - B0714), Street address of principal place of business: 14105 Tierra Blanca Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing address of business: 14105 Tierra Blanca Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANT: Arvil Hampton, 14105 Tierra Blanca Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314. 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: Arvil David Hampton. This statement filed on 02/02/2012. Expires 02/02/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By M. Dominguez.
Published by the Kern River Courier February 24, March 2, 9 and 16, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Kern Patios & Window Co. (2012 B0993) Street address of principal place of business: 4000 Fruitvale Avenue, Suite 13, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 4000 Fruitvale Avenue, Suite 13, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Steve Harrison, 1406 Wild Olive Road, Tehachapi, CA 93561. 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: Steve Harrison. This statement filed on 02/14/2012. Expires 02/14/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier March 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Voice Fabrik, Inc. (2012 - B0889), DBA#2: Voice Fabrik (2012) - B0890), Street address of principal place of business: 200 Sonora Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Mailing address of business: 4450 California Avenue, #K-250, Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGISTRANT: Voice Fabrik, Inc., 4450 California Avenue, #K250, Bakersfield, CA 93309. F Corporation. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2012. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Mariana R.
Morgan, Secretary. This statement filed on 02/09/2012. Expires 02/09/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier March 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Dodds Paseo Partnership (2012 - B1136) Street address of principal place of business: 1349 Frontier Trail, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 958, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: Patrick Dodds, as Trustee of the Patrick and Diane Dodds Family Trust, 1349 Frontier Trail, Kernville, CA 93238; Monica Dodds Grycz, Trustee of the Grycz 1991 Revocable Trust dated April 5, 1991, 8637 Arbor Drive, El Cerrito, CA 94530; Czeslaw J. Grycz, as Trustee of the Grycz 1991 Revocable Trust dated April 5, 1991, 8637 Arbor Drive, El Cerrito, CA 94530; Stefan D. Grycz, 8637 Arbor Drive, El Cerrito, CA 94530; Krystyna C. Grycz, 8637 Arbor Drive, El Cerrito, CA 94530; Diane M. Dodds, as Trustee of the Patrick and Diane Dodds Family Trust dated April 15, 1997, 1349 Frontier Trail, Kernville, CA 93238; Kateri M. Dodds Simpson, 1349 Frontier Trail, Kernville, CA 93238; Daniel P. Dodds, 1349 Frontier Trail, Kernville, CA 93238; William J. Dodds, as Custodian Dodds, as Trustee of the Dodds 89 Trust dated July 9, 2004, 835 La Jolla Corona Court, La Jolla, CA 92037; Mary Elizabeth O'Connor, as Trustee of the Andrew C. O'Connor and Mary Elizabeth O'Connor Living Trust, 5751 Rogers Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649; Andrew C. O'Connor, as Trustee of the Andrew C. O'Connor and Mary Elizabeth O'Connor Living Trust dated May 7, 2002, 5751 Rogers Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649; Megan H. O'Connor, 5751 Rogers Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 and Tammy Dodds, as Trustee of the Dodds 89 Trust dated July 9, 2004, 835 La Jolla Corona Court, La Jolla, CA 92037. B General Partnership, State of California. Date the business commenced: 12/01/2006. 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: Patrick S. Dodds. This statement filed on 02/22/2012. Expires 02/22/2017.
ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Twin Arrow Transportation (2012 B1311) Street address of principal place of business: 208 Via Esperanza, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing address of business: 208 Via Esperanza, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANTS: Richard Green, 208 Via Esperanza, Bakersfield, CA 93314 and Darreh Green, 208 Via Esperanza, Bakersfield, CA 93314. I - Husband and Wife. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2012. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Richard Green. This statement filed on 02/28/2012. Expires 02/28/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier March 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Lockwood Animal Rescue Center (2012 - B1260), DBA #2: Lockwood Arc (2012 - B1261), DBA #3: LARC (2012 - 1262). Street address of principal place of business: 15660 Curtis Trail, Frazier Park, CA 93225. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1510, Frazier Park, CA 93225-1510. REGISTRANTS: Association For Parrot C.A.R.E., 15660 Curtis Trail, Frazier Park, CA 93225 and Lorin Lindner, 15660 Curtis Trail, Frazier Park, CA 93225. E - Unincorporated Association. Date the business commenced: 07/08/2001. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement
does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Lorin Lindner. This statement filed on 02/27/2012. Expires 02/27/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Orange Streak Enterprises (2012 B1315) Street address of principal place of business: 9422 Metropolitan Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address of business: 9422 Metropolitan Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANT: Benjamin Street, 9422 Metropolitan Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 02/24/2012. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself 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: Benjamin Street. This statement filed on 02/28/2012. Expires 02/28/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier March 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2012. STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: ENCHANTED EVENTS (2011B6715) Street address of business: 10421 Round Mountain Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308; Mailing address of Business: P.O. Box 80051, Bakersfield, CA 93380. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Megan Garant, 6000 Verano Court, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 11/21/2011. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 02/09/2012. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk by J. Trujillo, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier March 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2012.
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Please think about the word, mother. Most people realize the term has multiple meanings. Identify your first response that comes to mind. Without going to a Semonious dictionary, a widespread answer would be various ways of expressing “the one who gives birth.” Another would include ways to describe nurturing. While not so popular, the same is true of the word father. Those with two males claiming the title include that concept of nurturing. In either case, it is a dynamic of relationship that adds energy to connotations. Thus we speak of mothering; the acts of displaying that special connection, to understand the bond of family. Understanding the bond of family that includes both mother and father is key to understanding faith.
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The Hebrew concept of faith includes moral fidelity. There are two Greek words we translate as faith. One includes an expectation with pleasure or confidence while the other adds an element of moral conviction of the truthfulness of God. The blessings of the Spirit of God, giving good spiritual gifts, and the good parenting of godly mothers and fathers; “Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-6. “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6. To train up is, literally, to narrow; and includes the ideas - initiate or discipline and dedicate. I realize this flies in the face of modern psychology’s urging to give a child the freedom to “do his own thing.” Remember, “Jesus said to them, ‘Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.’ And they marveled at him.” Mark 12:17.
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Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville If therefore there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of Duitsman love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion - Philippians 2:1 If only Christianity was automatic. If only laying hold of the promises of God were a guarantee. If only what we understood from the pages of Scripture were clockwork in their unfailing application to our lives. If only the Kingdom of God within us was all about advancement, and never about retreat. If only . . . Perhaps in some rabbit hole somewhere or in some not-relatedto-real-life religious application all these ifs might come true. But where you and I live, none of these “if onlys” are true, nor will they ever be as long as we are this side of heaven. Actually, the wishing for these things to be so, points to a deep desire within our heart for a place once lost that we long to return to, and an unspoken understanding that eternity is the only place we will ever be truly at home. Yet before we sing another rousing chorus of "When We All Get To Heaven," and throw in the towel of
resignation and defeat, there are some definitions in the above verse we ought to consider: • Encouragement - Comfort, refreshment, solace, a calling near or summoning. • Comfort - A persuasive address of love. • Fellowship - Joint participation, association, community of the Spirit. • Affection - Seat of tender affections; kindness, benevolence compassion. The above list is not only real, and the inherited right of every believer in Jesus. Yet our brokenness keeps us from experiencing all that the Lord has for us in unbroken fashion. The “if” is not the Father withholding all that is good as a result of divine agitation at our halting attempts at holiness, but a sowing and reaping that comes from how we move through this life. “If” we are going to experience more and more of what is listed above, and less and less of where we have come from in our maturing in faith process, then something has to give. And that something that must give way is our stubborn will that keeps us from experiencing the depth of touch the Lord has in His heart for us. While we believe we have a pretty good handle on encouragement, comfort, fellowship, affection, and compassion, it just might be that we have a difficult time embracing because of what we would prefer. All of these are brought to us by the Lord’s presence in our lives.
Valley places of worship Kernville Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville. Service Sunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Service 10:45 a.m. 760-376-6403 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church Services held at Kernville United Methodist Church. Sundays 11 a.m.
Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights. Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. (760) 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights. 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. Wed. 5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760) 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Worship Sunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m. Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. 760-379-5819
Mt. Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 760-379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 4 p.m. 760-379-6360
Southlake/Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. 760-378-3780 He Cares Fellowship 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Services Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964 Church listings are free. Please contact the Courier office.
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Living Green 2012 Schedule of Events March 11 to 25, 2012 “KIDS” means event is great for kids & families. “KRV” means Kern River Valley.
See http://livinggreenkrv.org/events/ for updates.
Sunday, March 11 KID’S GREEN FILMS - FREE!
First Baptist Church of Kernville, 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville 12:30pm, Yogi Bear: (USA, 2010, 80 min.) Yogi Bear & Boo Boo join forces with Ranger Smith to save Jellystone Park from closing forever. 2:00pm, Hoot: (USA, 2006, 91 min) Student Roy E. Eberhardt, Beatrice "The Bear," Leep & her stepbrother, "Mullet Fingers." embark on a crusade to save endangered animals from impending development. Bonus: Pizza Barn next door will give 10% off today, mention “Living Green.” Information: Michelle Maring (760) 376-6745 or (661) 616-8138
4:00pm GREEN CONCERT - KIDS FREE! Kernville Elementary School, 13350 Sierra Way, Kernville Kern Valley Community Orchestra concert program featuring the Easy Winners, Theme from New York, New York, In a Chinese Temple-Garden, Carnival of Melody, Capriccio Italian, & more… Suggested donation: $5 for adults; Kids Free!
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10:00am to 4:00pm GREEN EXPO & GREEN CAR SHOW - FREE! Family Life Center, Oak & Panorama, Wofford Heights Outside: Featuring SCE’s Chevy VOLT, Kern County Transportation’s newest Green Bus and the solar-paneled KRV Bookmobile, hopefully among other hybrids, electric cars and high MGP vehicles. Inside: Green EXPO vendors, organizations & exhibits featuring complementary ‘green,’ ‘living green,’ &/or energy saving topics such as: recycling, alternative energy, low-water/native plant gardening, composting, conserving resources, Simple Living, eating healthy and climate change among other Living Green & simple living topics and Walking Tree of Life (Michael Shaffer). 9:00 -11:30am Breakfast: $6 for Biscuits ‘n Gravy, with a fruit salad side, OJ, Coffee, tea, or bottled water (served from the kitchen). 11:30am-2:00pm Lunch: $6 for Chili ‘n Cornbread, with a cookie , lemonaid, Ice Tea, Coffee, bottled water (served from the coffee shop). Food proceedssupport Family Four Square Church youth group summer camps.
Sunday, March 18 GREEN FILMS - FREE
First Baptist Church of Kernville, 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville 1:00pm Forks Over Knives: (USA, 2011, 80 min) Despite the most advanced medical technology in the world, why are we sicker than ever. 2:30pm Ingredients: (USA, 2009, 73 min) What began 30 years ago has inspired consumers to seek relationships with nearby farmers. 3:45pm DIVE!: (USA, 2009, 73 min) This multi award-winning documentary is equal parts entertainment, guerrilla journalism and call to action. Bonus: Pizza Barn next door will give 10% off today, mention “Living Green.” Information: Michelle Maring (760) 376-6745 or (661) 616-8138
Tuesday March 13
March 9, 2012
Saturday, March 24 9:00am to 1:00pm SPECIAL FARMERS MARKET CELEBRATION -KIDS! Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Heights Blvd, Wofford Heights Host: Kern Valley Growers Association This Market features locally grown Certified fruit, produce, eggs & honey, along with certified organic produce from Fay Organics: Cal-Organic Farms, Deer Creek Heights Ranch & Sunview Vineyards. Shade grown, fair traded coffee from Café Mam & Kern River Valley Garden Group Bake Sale! Information: David Dills (760) 812-7833 OnyxCollector@aol.com.
9:00am to 2:00pm SPECIAL FARMERS MARKET CELEBRATION -KIDS! Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center 2600 Hwy 155 Lake Isabella between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at French Gulch Kern River Paiute Council hosts numerous demonstrations, craft venders, native plants, native plant garden tours, hot dogs, popcorn, bake sale and Rambo the Rainbow! Plus plenty more including Carol Wermuth with her Native Plant healing salves and teas. Music by Acoustic River Information: (760) 549-0800
GREEN FILMS - FREE The Reel Cinema, 6742 Wofford Heights Blvd., Wofford Heights 10:00am Forks Over Knives: (USA, 2011, 80 min) Despite the most advanced medical technology in the world, why are we sicker than ever. 11:55am Ingredients: (USA, 2009, 73 min) What began 30 years ago has inspired consumers to seek relationships with nearby farmers. 1:10pm DIVE!: (USA, 2009, 73 min) This multi award-winning documentary is equal parts entertainment, guerrilla journalism and call to action. Information: See webpage livinggreenkrv.org/films/
11:00am FREE DR. SUESS THE LORAX READING - KIDS!
10:00am to 1:00pm KRV GARDEN GROUP TOUR/POTLUCK - FREE!
KRV Branch Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella Valerie Cassity will be reading The Lorax by Dr Seuss. Learn what happens when the Truffula trees are all chopped down & a once beautiful forest is suddenly a smog covered dump. Information: (760) 549-2083, facebook.com/KRVLibraries or www.kerncountylibrary.org
Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center 2600 Hwy 155 Lake Isabella between Lake Isabella & Wofford Heights at French Gulch Terri Gallion will lead a walk through the Native Plant Demonstration Garden. Update on proposed Kernville Community Garden. Native Plant Sale & Raffle. Information: Shirley Real (760) 379-1129
Wednesday, March 14
2:00pm GREEN FASHION SHOW & HIGH TEA
10:00am to 2:00pm NUUI CUNNI CRAFT DAY
Family Life Center, Oak & Panorama, Wofford Heights Host: Woman of the KRV. The goal is to teach the community to shop locally and go green; to buy recycled, gently worn, vintage and natural fiber clothing and to ‘Think Local First’ when shopping for clothes & accessories. Tickets: $15 (table of 8 $100). This event always sells out quickly. Information: Darlene Wolowiec chair, Elaine Forge co-chair. (818) 590-7175 laneyforge03@yahoo.com
Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center 2600 Hwy 155 Lake Isabella between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at French Gulch The Wednesday Craft Class brings together those wishing to learn Native American Crafts & share their talents, time & friendships. Fee: $5 per person. Information: (760) 549-0800
Thursday, March 15
5:30pm STAR PARTY - KIDS FREE!
3:30pm FREE RECYCLO-GAMI! - KIDS FREE! KRV Branch Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella A craft buffet for children up to 3rd grade at the KRV Branch Library. We will have a feast of odds & ends & leftovers! We will stir in some imagination & create all kinds of exciting crafts! See Wed. March 16 too. Information: (760) 549-2083, facebook.com/KRVLibraries or www.kerncountylibrary.org
Fairview Helispot 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about 1 mile S of McNally’s resort) Host: Kern River Valley Astronomy Club Star gaze along the Kern River’s darkest nights and celebrate Kern County’s New Dark Sky Ordinance. Information: Rich Burdge (760) 376-6290 NOTE: Best to call ahead to check on conditions might prevent event from happening!
4:30 to 9:00pm FREE GREENSTOCK MUSIC EVENT - KIDS!
Sunday, March 25 11:00am to 3:00pm
Elk’s Lodge Burger Night (kitchen open till 8pm), 6708 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights. Acoustic Music Night-No Attitudes Production 4:30-5:00pm: David Michael McQuain - Fresh from Austin, TX. 5:15-6:00pm Greenthumb - Acoustic band with a metal edge. 6:15-7:00pm: Acoustic River - Acoustic rock. 7:15-8:00pm: Out of the Blue - Kern Valley bluegrass sounds. 8:15-9:00pm: Banshee in the Kitchen – Bakersfield Celtic band. Information: Scott Costa & Valerie Cassity co-chair (760) 223-6073
Wednesday, March 21 NUUI CUNNI CRAFT DAY
Friday, March 16 10:30am
Thursday, March 22 8:45am to 3pm
FREE RECYCLO-GAMI! - KIDS FREE! KRV Branch Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella A craft buffet for children up to 3rd grade at the KRV Branch Library. We will have a feast of odds & ends & leftovers! We will stir in some imagination & create all kinds of exciting crafts! Information: (760) 549-2083, facebook.com/KRVLibraries or www.kerncountylibrary.org
5:00 to 7:00pm OPENING AWARDS & GREEN LEPRECHAUN DINNER Odd Fellows Hall, 51 Tobias St., Kernville Youth Art Contest winners honored. KRV Art Association. Dinner: Corned beef & cabbage, with carrots, onions & potatoes (vegetarian option available). Drinks included. Kern River Brewing Company Beer available for purchase (KRB Co. Root Beer Free). Proceeds help cover the cash awards and supports the Kernville Odd Fellows Lodge #251 and the Living Green Festival. Cochairs: Bob Burkhart & Jenny Hanley jjhanley71@yahoo.com (909) 2103970. Tickets: $12 (includes a $2 raffle ticket); Kids: 12 & under $7. http://livinggreenkrv.org/artcontest
Saturday, March 17 7:00am Registration; 8am Races RUN 4 LIVING GREEN - KIDS FREE! Check in Tillie Creek Campground & Wofford Heights Park, 100 Tuttle Road, Wofford Heights Free 1K Kids Fun Run; 5K & 10K race. Adults $30. Information: Mike (760) 549-3733 mtl552run@yahoo.com or Online Registration: http://goo.gl/7qInR or http://goo.gl/sdROM
9:00am till Noon HABITAT RESTORATION WORKDAY - FREE! Meet at 9am at the headquarters of the Kern River Preserve: 18747 HWY 178, Weldon Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff & volunteers on Saturday, for a Habitat Restoration Workday. Bring food & water, gloves; wear long sleeves & pants, work shoes or boots. The preserve will supply the tools. Contact: Kern River Preserve steward, Sean Rowe email: srowe@audubon.org or (760) 378-2531 to RSVP.
9:00am to 1:00pm SPECIAL FARMERS MARKET CELEBRATION -KIDS!
Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center 2600 Hwy 155 Lake Isabella between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at French Gulch The Wednesday Craft Class brings together those wishing to learn Native American Crafts & share their talents, time & friendships. Fee: $5 per person. Information: (760) 549-0800
KERN VALLEY CAREER DAY - FREE! Kern River Valley Veterans/Senior Building, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella “Successful Pathways to Careers and Employment” Through Training, Education and Career Development. The unique Career Day event will provide a dialogue amongst business leaders, educators and participants regarding current and future employment opportunities in the Kern River Valley. Information: LivingGreenKRV.org/careerday/
3:30pm KIDS LIBRARY EVENT - FREE! KRV Branch Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella Omnipresent Puppet Theater. This professional puppeteer group will present Hansel & Gretel with an environmental twist. A delight for children & adults of all ages. Information: (760) 549-2083, facebook.com/KRVLibraries or www.kerncountylibrary.org
5:00 to 9:00pm FREE GREENSTOCK MUSIC EVENT - KIDS! Elk’s Lodge Burger Night (kitchen open till 8pm), 6708 Wofford Blvd. 5:00-6:00pm, “Acoustic River” goes Electric! Rocking everything from Pink Floyd to Sheryl Crow with some great originals thrown in! 6:15-7:30pm, Wonderland Soup Kitchen: This Kern Valley will rock the house with their jam band/classic rock sound. 7:45-9:00pm, Banned From Here: Hard rock and blues band from Frazier Park. Information: Scott Costa & Valerie Cassity co-chair (760) 223-6073
Friday, March 23 10:30am
Veterans Hall 2, Kern River Valley Veterans/Senior Building, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Host: Kern River Valley Garden Group 11:00am, Talk: “Native Planes & Herbs for Ceremonial and Folklore Use” by Terri Gallion 1:00pm, Demonstration: “How to Plant seeds & plants in terrariums” by Trish Good 2:00pm, Slide Show: “Rare, endangered & at risk wild flowers” by Steve Anderson 3:00pm, Talk: “Tips on Growing Patio & Container plants” by Shirley Real Information: Shirley Real (760) 379-1129
11:00am to 3:00pm KIDS KERN VALLEY COMMUNITY FAIRE - FREE! Kern River Valley Veterans/Senior Building, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella Host: KRV Collaborative & KRVR. Connecting the community with its many clubs, organizations & agencies.
11:00am to 3:00pm HEALTHY LUNCH Kern River Valley Veterans/Senior Building, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella Host: South Fork Womens Club Chicken Tostada, Drink & Dessert for $7. Information: Nancy Puckett, Chair; (760) 379-2556 npuckett@kernvilleusd.org or Andrea Babb Co-chair (760) 379-1927 andreascollectibles@verizon.net Application form: http://goo.gl/WgJ8M or see http://livinggreenkrv.org/events/ for updates.
11:00am to 3:00pm KID’S CLOTHING, TOY & BOOK SWAP - FREE! Kern Valley Community Fair Kern River Valley Veterans/Senior Building, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella Toys, books, & clothing can be dropped off at 409 Sirretta St., Kernville between the hours of 7am to 3pm, Monday thru Friday. Everyone is welcomed to join, whether they have things to swap or not. Dropped off or brought things are great, but anyone can take what they need, leave what they don't need.
FREE READ, REREAD STORYTIME! - KIDS
KID’S GREEN FILMS - FREE!
Kernville Branch Library, 48 Tobias Street, Kernville Kernville Library Storytime fun with Mrs. Tibbets will be offered for children Pre – 3rd grade. This delightful storytime will help encourage your young child to Go Green! Information: (760) 376-6180 , facebook.com/KRV Libraries or www.kerncountylibrary.org
Kern Valley Senior Center, (front room) 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. 12:30pm, Yogi Bear: (USA, 2010, 80 min.) Yogi Bear & Boo Boo join forces with Ranger Smith to save Jellystone Park from closing forever. 2:00pm, Hoot: (USA, 2006, 91 min) Student Roy E. Eberhardt, Beatrice "The Bear," Leep & her stepbrother, "Mullet Fingers." embark on a crusade to save endangered animals from impending development. Information: Michelle Maring (760) 376-6745 or (661) 616-8138 or see http://livinggreenkrv.org/events/ for updates.
5:00pm FUNDRAISING DINNER - KIDS!
Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Heights Blvd, Wofford Heights Host: Kern Valley Growers Association This Market features locally grown Certified fruit, produce, eggs & honey, along with certified organic produce from Fay Organics: Cal-Organic Farms, Deer Creek Heights Ranch & Sunview Vineyards. Shade grown, fair traded coffee from Café Mam & High Sierra Wild Horse Sanctuary Bake Sale! Information: David Dills (760) 812-7833 OnyxCollector@aol.com.
Family Life Center, Oak & Panorama, Wofford Heights Pony Up 4 Education! 5 to 6pm Happy Hour at the Elks Club, 6pm Dinner at Family Life Center. Western-themed FUNdraising dinner. Western Music and re-enactors, live and silent auctions, sumptuous buffet by Bakersfield’s Hodel’s. Sponsor: Rotary Club of KRV Funds raised are split 3 ways: Cerro Coso Textbook Fund; Kern Valley High’s FFA program and FHA HERO chapter. Tickets: $30 adults; $15 youth. Information: JoAnne Johnson chairs this event. (503) 298-9395.
GREEN FILMS - FREE!
Sat. & Sun., March 24 & 25
The Reel Cinema, 6742 Wofford Heights Blvd., Wofford Heights 10:00am Laundry to Landscape: (USA, 2010, 90 min) An instructional video on how to design & build Laundry to Landscape Greywater Systems. 11:35am Forces of Nature: (USA, 2009, 50 min) Short films profile the inspirational grassroots work of 12 young people who won the nation's top youth environmental prize - the Brower Youth Awards. 12:30pm I AM: (USA, 2012, 78 min) An utterly engaging & entertaining non-fiction film that poses 2 practical & provocative questions: what’s wrong with our world & what can we do to make it better?
GARDEN TALKS - FREE!
10am to 4pm SILVER CITY GHOST TOWN - KIDS!
Silver City Ghost Town, 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd, Bodfish Great example of Recycling & Reuse! 20+ historic buildings relocated to this site & now operated as a museum of the Kern Valley's long & colorful history. Special $1 Off Offer! general admission for self-guided tours of site on Sat. 24th & Sunday 25th. Kids 5 & under Free, Kids 6 to 12 reg. $4.50 will be $3.50 this weekend Adults reg. $5.50 will be $4.50 this weekend to those who mention Green Festival prior to buying tickets.
The all-volunteer, 501c3 nonprofit organization Kern River Valley Revitalization (KRVR) organizes this award winning festival every March since 2009. Mission: Facilitating the social, natural, & financial health of the Kern River Valley for this and future generations.