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Wednesday 6 a.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir82,080 acre-feetReservoir peak220,365 acre-feet

Pool maximum568,075 acre-feet

Pool safety limit360,000 acre-feet

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With less thantwo months untilthe FishingDerby, MikeMencarini makes predictions.

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C K E R N R I V E RK E R N R I V E RourierourierCFriday, March 8, 2013 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 10 No. 4

kern riverwater data:

8Join in with all thefun & gameson the Courierpuzzle pages.

This weekBodfish Bobslides into homeplates.

Plan for theweek aheadusing the CourierCalendar.

Michael BatelaanCourier Cover Story

Kernville walkablecommunity projectunderway

The first phase of theKernville SidewalkImprovement project isunderway with comple-tion of this phase expect-ed by Memorial Dayweekend.

The focus of the proj-ect is to better connectvital parts of the town,the parks, the businessdistrict and the elemen-tary school. Residentsand visitors will travelmore safely. Crosswalkswill be embellished withcolored concretestamped with a woodpattern and overheadlighting to make pedes-trians more visible, butadhering to the dark sky

requirements with hood-ed shades. Side-walkswill all connect and stairsand inclines will haveramps and handrails,compliant with theAmericans withDisabilities Act.

The second phase ofthe project will includeKernville Road fromKern River Road to thebridge and phase threewill be the work alongthe east of the bridge toKernville School. Thefinal phase will be the 10-foot wide colored con-crete pedestrian paththroughout River-sidePark which will runalong the river’s edge,along with benchesplaced throughout thepark.

There is no plan forone-way streets and theamount of parking

spaces will not change,according to MarkEvans, Design Engineer,Kern County Roads. TheCounty plans to keepbusinesses advised of thework schedule, to helpthem keep business asusual , as much, as possi-ble, during construction.

The total cost of theproject is $1.7 million,including a $950,000T r a n s p o r t a t i o nEnhancement Grant,$450,000 Kern CountyRoads and $350,000from State RegionalSurface TransportationProgram funds.Next phase of LakeIsabella beauificationproject begins

Kern County RoadsDepartment is beginningwork on a project onLake Isabella Blvd, northof State Route 155. Its

purpose is to completethe sidewalks in thebusiness district north ofState Route 155 andminor widening of theroad to provide room forpedestrians and bikes.

More specifically,missing sidewalks on theeast side of Lake IsabellaBlvd. from McDonald’sto Roberts Drive will becompleted. On the westside, sidewalks fromDam Corner to justnorth of the SeniorCenter will be finished.There will be some roadwidening north fromthis point to Starky Driveas well.

Kern AsphaltConstruction and KellyGonzales Concrete arethe Contractors. Workhas begun, and shouldbe complete in aboutfive weeks.

Carlos Lazo, USACECourier Release

The U.S. ArmyCorps of EngineersSacramento District isset to begin geotech-nical studies atIsabella Lake in mid-March as part of theIsabella Lake DamSafety ModificationProject.

Some of the worktaking place includes:

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 clearNational Weather Service

Lunch and learnDonni Higginsenjoys lunch atThe Big Blue Bearwhile watchingBowman Constructionand Kern PacificContractors ofBakersfield work n Kernville on thewalkable communityproject.

Although there may besome inconvenience,Kernville businesseswant the public to know it will be business asusual during the construction.

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

Corps to begingeotechnicalstudies atIsabella LakeMike Mencarini

Courier Special

Part 1 of a five partseries on early goldprospecting and miningof what was to be calledthe Kern River ElDorado.

“Howdy mister,ma’am. What bringsya’ll to this neck of thewoods?

“Well, the here-tell isthat thar’s gold inthese hills. Me and themissus pulled ourstakes and decided totry our luck here in theKern River Valley.

Could be we mightstrike a vein and getrich. Thar’s a grip offolks gonna be a head-’n this way, cause the

Gold: The beginning

Prospecting the Kern River El Dorado

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Remember:set clocksahead onehour onSundayat 2 a.m.

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

Springing for-ward this Sundaymeans some of uswill lose an hour ofproductive time toget things done thisweekend. Others willlose a precious hourof sleep.

Daylight savingtime (DST) ends thisSunday, March 10 at2 a.m. The officialtime turns from 1:59a.m. forward to 3a.m. early Sundaymorning, casting usinto more early mor-ing darkness.

On the plus side,we are gaining someneeded hours in day-light sunshine forour outdoor workand play.

If you’re confusedabout the time, youcan check the officialU.S. time online atwww.time.gov

SpringForward

gold fields up northbeen cleaned out ofthe easy stuff. The jab-ber on the roads andtrails is should be

plenty of gold foreveryone who comesto the Kern RiverValley. They’s calling itthe ‘Kern River ElDorado.’”

This is a conversa-tion that you mighthave heard between acouple of miners pass-ing each other on oneof the many trails lead-ing into Keyesville,along the Kern Riverand the surroundingcountryside in 1853-1855.

SeeStudies, page 12

SeeGold, page 12

Regular activitiesFridays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS #2293 weight lossgroup, Veterans Hall #2, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272.■ 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 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and HotRods, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant,16575 Hwy 178, Weldon.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Churchgame night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce,11447 Kernville Rd., Kernville760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Saturdays■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui CunniCenter, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist 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 5-7p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers squaredancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 orGeraldine, 559-359-8953.■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. PotLuck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR HealthCenter, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112or 760-417-9701■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue,Lake Isabella.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.

Sundays■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public wel-come. 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 CoveRestaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112.■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Mondays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge MobileHome 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 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club,Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella.■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. 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 CosoCollege, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st BaptistChurch, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or760-379-7312.■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn.Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 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, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9:30 - 11:30a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556.■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.760-379-1129.■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department ofPublic Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake

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-BodfishProperty 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 EvansRd., 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, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters,senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9921.■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville United Methodist , room 4760-379-2556.■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commercemeeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open topublic, 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, OptimalHospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon MethodistChurch. 760-267-4693.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, SeniorCenter Veterans Room, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club,631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts.■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. Live band.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA book study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd. 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, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, SeniorCenter, 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 Clubmeeting, Elks Lodge.■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake IsabellaLibrary. 760-379-2303.■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French GulchCampground.■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyCollaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., LakeIsabella. 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 ofthe Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, LakeIsabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673..■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, WoffordHeights. 760-376-2844.■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge MobileHome Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in5:30 p.m.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study,4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. New members welcome.■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley AstronomyClub, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella 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 IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m.,St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie DentDr., Wofford Hts.

This information is submitted to theCourier by the groups listed. Please call thephone numbers provided to check meetingtimes and location .

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CalendarThe CourierSweet Adelines friends, family night,March 7Sweet Adelines of the Kern Valley are host-ing their annual free Friends and Familynight on Thursday, March 7 in preparationfor the upcoming March 16 competition in

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Bakersfield. At the Senior Center in LakeIsabella at 7:30 p.m., attendees will be greet-ed by Silent Screen stars from a bygone era.Come for some good old a cappella, barber-shop style singing. Refreshments will beserved after the performance.

Kern Valley High Spring PlayMarch 7, 8, 9Kern Valley High School drama departmentwill present a short comedy, “Show andSpell” Thursday, Friday and SaturdayMarch 7, 8 and 9. Call Brianna Moss at 760-379-2611 for more information.

First Baptist Church of KernvilleGame Night, March 8Come join the fun and play board games, bein competitions, and win prizes at the FirstBaptist Church of Kernville’s Game Night,Friday, March 8, starting at 6 p.m. Bring asnack to share and an appetite for play. CallJohn Cole, for more information at 760-223-1036.

Nuui Cunni Farmers MarketMarch 9The Kern River Paiute Council invites thepublic to visit the Nuui Cunni FarmersMarket from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for its produceneeds. Local honey, fresh eggs, native plantsalves and teas are for sale. WIC is nowaccepted. The market is located at 2600Highway 155 between Lake Isabella andWofford Heights at the French Gulch ForestService Recreation Area. For more informa-tion call 760-549-0800.

Lakeshore Farmers MarketMarch 9Hosted by the Kern Valley GrowersAssociation, this market features eggs andhoney, along with certified organic producefrom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market hosts anantiques and collectibles day on the firstSaturday of each month. The market is at theLakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd., inWofford Heights. EBT/SNAP/CalFreshcards are accepted. For information callDavid Dills 760-812-7833.

Taco dinner fundraiserMarch 9Kernville Union School District’s Preschoolis having a fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. onSaturday, March 9 in the cafeteria atWoodrow W. Wallace Elementary School,3240 Erskine Creek Road in Lake Isabella.Dinner tickets are $6 for adults and $4 forchildren age 10 and under. Adult dinnerincludes: 2 tacos, rice and beans, drink anddessert. Child’s dinner includes 1 taco, riceand beans, drink and dessert. Raffle ticketsare $1. There will be a door prize and silentaction too. All proceeds go to the Preschoolfor supplies and activities. Tickets availableat the door or from any Wallace preschoolerparent. For information call 760-379-5461.

Skywarn spotter classMarch 9Amateur radio operators and weatherenthusiasts alike are encouraged to partici-pate in the SKYWARN volunteer WeatherSpotter program for the NWS. The trainingtakes about two hours and will familiarizeattendees with the identification of haz-ardous weather for reporting these observa-tions to forecasters at the NWS office inHanford. The class begins at 9:30 a.m. onSaturday, March 9 at the Lake IsabellaLibrary, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. in LakeIsabella. For information call 559-584-3752or email skywarnhanford@gmail.com.

Star partyMarch 9The Kern Valley Astronomy Club is holdinga star party beginning at dusk on Saturday,March 9 at the Fairview Helispot, 12 milesnorth of Kernville. The public is invited. Lookfor the red cones. . Warm clothing is sug-gested. Bring a lounge chair, snack anddrink. There will be several telescopes tolook through. Questions? Call Rich Burdge,evenings at 760-376-6290.

Kern Valley Community OrchestraMarch 10The Kern Valley Community Orchestra con-cert is being held Sunday, March 10, at 4p.m. at the Kernville School, 13350 SierraWay. Selections from “The King and I,”“Slavonic Dance,” “Mexican Overture” andmore. Donation $5, children free.Refreshments will be served. For moreinformation, call 760-379-7879.

Future area retiree concerned with water ratesWe are writing in regards to the Cal Water Rates and the increases they are request-

ing. We purchased our home in Bodfish (2007) to use as a vacation home until we retireand then it will become our permanent home. We love the area but unfortunately weare wondering, after we retire, if we will be able to afford keeping up a one-acre prop-erty 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 show-er, do laundry, water (grass, gardens, fruit trees, etc.), and our Simi water usage is dou-ble what we use in Bodfish but our Simi water bill is lower by half the amount that ourCal Water bill is. Something is definitely wrong with this picture. Bottom Line is CalWater rates are too high.

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

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

Forest Service gates the new iron curtainIt 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 thatgoes over the freeway. Was this bridge purchased with tax dollars? If so, why can weno 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, ChinaGarden, 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 offboth 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 andselect individuals. Then they are going to use bulldozers for “scarifying, cross-rippingand re-contouring” the hillsides. They are also going to use these same techniques anddevices around Isabella Lake, starting with Boulder Gulch.

The Forest Service doesn’t seem to have money to plant trees, but they seem tohave plenty to spend on boulders, gates and fences and to hire contractors to installthem. They also believe we need more policing. When I first noticed Forest ServiceLaw Enforcement and K9 units around town, I assumed they were looking for illegalmarijuana 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. Thiswill 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 theForest Service just needs to artificially inflate their budget ahead of looming budgetcuts, or could it have something to do with the future of the lower river being desig-nated as ”Wild and Scenic?” If it’s the latter, this could have far-reaching effects on thebusinesses and people of this Valley. It could then be easy to use the Clean Water Actto cease all recreational activity on or near the lake and river. People will not comehere 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 mein the face. The land belongs to everyone and should be shared by everyone, not justa few individuals who feel they are superior to you and I. I was once told that theForest 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 yearsago. Don’t let this happen to you. Tell the Forest Service to take down these gates!Neil OlsenBodfish

assoerted, minuscule places inthe MFH.

At this point, I open up theside door of the MFH and turnon a fan I have placed on a tele-vision tray to cool the inside ofthe MFH. If I don’t do that -- forsome reason -- it causes anotherpaper jam.

Sometimes about halfwaythrough a run, the MFH againshuts down and a lighted panelsays I am out of toner (ink). Thisrequires grabbing the toner car-tridge handle and removing itcarefully or it spills toner on thefloor, creating a big mess. After

replacing thecartridge, if allgoes well, theMFH willpower itselfback on andstart spittingout printed

copy. At this point I have no

idea how many copies have runbecause the MFH doesn’t displaythese numbers. Great!

If it doesn’t start, then I lightlytap the rear cover with my fistand most of the time it willpower up. I always have torecount the copies at that point.When I am done, I shut off all theswitches and wait a minutebecause I’ve noticed that some-times, just to show me who’sboss, the MFH will restart for noother reason except to pull mychain!

But when the repairman iscalled, the MFH runs perfectlyuntil he leaves. Always!

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

In addition tothis column, I amalso the editor ofthe Kern ValleyHistoricalSociety’s monthlynewsletter.

Each month Iwrite a four-page newsletterand then run off1,000 double-sided copies on a duplicatingmachine which gives me allkinds of fitsand trouble.

After writ-ing and, withmy wife,proofreadingthe newsletter,I place it inwhat shall henceforth be knownas the MFH: “Machine FromHell.”

After I place the copy in thescanner, I check to see if there ispaper in the paper drawer insidethe MFH. I need to make surethat all the edges of the blankpaper are microscopically evenand have been pushed past theguides inside the MFH. If I don’t,there will be a paper jam ofBiblical proportions.

Despite this precautionarymeasure, after about 50 copies,the heat from the machine willcause a jam. So I must not runmore than 50 if I don’t want tospend the next 15 minutespulling jammed paper out of

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Last week, I dealtwith the first DeadlySin of pride. Thisweek we continue ourLenten Series with thenext two deadly sins:envy and covetous-ness.

In our culture,envy is one of thosesins that seem to be swept under the rug.How often do we say, “Oh, I’m so envi-ous.” There are industries researchinghow to make people envious of others ordesirous of their product.

St. Augustine’s Prayer Book definesenvy as “dissatisfaction with our place inGod’s order of creation, manifested inbegrudging his gifts and vocation to oth-ers.”

So what is so destructive about this?Well, envy leads to jealousy, feeling secretpleasure at another’s misfortune orunnecessary competition with others forno apparent reason or taking offense atother’s success or getting upset whenothers praise someone for their talents. Italso leads to malice - talking trash aboutother people’s success and initiating gos-sip and contempt which is especiallyinsidious as it leads to not only the per-son’s distrust of other people, but of insti-tutions as well. While envy will seem likesuch a “minor” sin, it is, in fact, a cancerthat feeds off of the sin of pride andexpresses itself in anger.

The third Deadly Sin is covetousness.

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Beloved, I beseechyou as sojourners

and pilgrims, toabstain from flesh-ly lust, which war

against the soul.- 1 Peter 2:11

It is against thebackdrop of dark-ness that theabove verse waspenned, and the contrast betweenlight and darkness is what gives suchforce to the Holy Spirit’s invitation forevery believer to walk in holiness.What has fallen into disuse in thesemodern times is the idea that classifi-cation of human behavior has anyuseful place in discourse, and, as isusually our custom, the Church hasfallen dutifully into line with our ownproclamation.

With the exception of a fewhushed tones far from unfriendlyearshot, believers in Jesus (and theWord of God) leave principles ofhuman freedom (truth) either unspo-ken, or mocked as archaic and notapplicable in light of advancedhuman discoveries. Of course theadversary fiercely flies in the face oftruth with his deceptions masked as“enlightenment,” and most assuredlythe Church is the recipient of hiswrath, but truth has never beenswayed by a popularity contest.

Were all humanity to rise as one indeclaration of the Scripture as out of

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touch in its declaration of what isright and what is wrong, the Wordwould stand nonetheless, and human-ity would still be subject to judgmentby its rule of grace.

Therein is the remarkable nature ofthe Father’s great heart of love as pro-claimed through Jesus our Lord, andapplied by His Holy Spirit to ourhearts. John 3:17 loudly proclaims:“For God did not send His Son intothe world to condemn the world; butthat the world should be savedthrough Him.” No condemnation, butcertainly still salvation. That veryword speaks of the need to be saved.

If we aren’t doing anything wrong(remember, classifications such asright and wrong, and absolutes suchas sin and death are taboo and politi-cally incorrect in this culture), whatcould we possibly need saving from?Or for? Humanity absolutely doesneed saving, for without grace appliedthrough faith in Jesus Christ we areindeed dead in the chains of our sinfulnature.

This can be proclaimed in a holierthan thou way, and believers are oftenguilty of this, but the message is notnegated because the messenger didn’tsay it just right. Our hearts are to befashioned with love, and backed by atransformed lifestyle that supportsrather than undermines what we pro-claim. As such, let us “hold fast theWord of truth,” and with hearts andlives set free by the undeserved graceof God, allow the contrast of who weare as “children of light” to be yetanother invitation to those who arepresently lost to walk into the light ofGod’s love.

Valley places of worship

With all due respect

KernvilleFather’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, Kernville. SundayService 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Services9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6403Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Worship Celebration,Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m.,Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014St. Peter’s Anglican Church11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service 10:00a.m. 760-376-6362St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchServices held at Kernville United MethodistChurch. Sunday Service 11 a.m.

Wofford HeightsFamily Life Center Foursquare Church20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights. SundayService 10:30 a.m. 760-376-6719New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights. Sunday Services 9a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights. Services:Sun. 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights. Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Lake IsabellaFirst Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m.,11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615Fountain 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 Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. SundayServices 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church(LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services11 a.m. 760-379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 9:30 a.m.and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. SundayService 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 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 Service9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. 6p.m. 760-379-5819

Mountain MesaChurch of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:00a.m. 760-379-2904Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services9:45 a.m. 760-379-4093Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. SundayServices 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 2 and 3p.m. 760-549-3186

Southlake/WeldonKern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday Services 8:30a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780He Cares Fellowship16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Services Sunday 9:30a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday Services 8:30a.m. 760-378-2321Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 6p.m. 760-378-4964

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The Lord wrote it down when he gaveMoses the final of the 10 -ments: “Youshall 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 thatis your neighbor’s." (Exodus 20:17 ESV)

The first aspect of sin here is the inor-dinate desire for material possessions -especially for other people’s possessions.But this is more than a material sin - it isa spiritual sin because more than thematerial possessions, it is the perceivedstatus or power or comfort that thosepossessions might bring that draws us.

This idea is so prevalent in our cul-ture that the entire advertising industryis built upon tempting us to have thingsnot simply because of need, such as foodand shelter, but because of who thosepossessions will make us.

A covetous spirit is an anxious spiritbelieving they never have enough andeven worse - others have more. The sinof covetousness attacks our relationshipwith God because it turns our eyes andheart away from a spirit of gratitude toGod for all His provisions. The sin ofcovetousness turns our eyes inwardinstead of outward and calls us to com-pare ourselves to others instead of beingcontent with what God has given us andstrive to give to others by loving andcaring for them.

My prayer this Lent is that you willexamine areas of covetousness in yourlife, admit to them, turn them over toGod and then use the time and energyyou would have spent on that sin byserving others.

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

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Kern River Valley informationEmergencies call■ Ambulance■ Fire■ Law Enforcement■ Search & Rescue■ Lake Patrol■ Forest Service

Sheriff/CHP Substation7046 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake IsabellaWeekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Business calls only, 760-549-2100

Kern County Fire StationsKernville Station 7611018 Kernville RoadKernvilleBusiness calls only, 760-376-2219

Lake Isabella Station 724500 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake IsabellaBusiness calls only, 760-379-2626

Southlake Station 719000 Navajo Ave.WeldonBusiness calls only, 760-378-3055

Kern Valley HospitalEmergency DepartmentMcCray & LaurelMountain Mesa760-379-2681

Recreation informationU.S. Forest ServiceIsabella 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 infomationKern River Valley Chamber of Commerce6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella(across from Senior Center)Local: 760-379-5236Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN

KernvilleChamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville(corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

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Foundation will select the 40 semifinal-ists. It takes empathy, direct action andawareness to prevent the extinction ofendangered species. Art can certainlyplay an important role. The Youth ArtContest is an ideal platform to engagethe next generation.

Winners will be chosen in four cat-egories: K-Grade 2, Grades 3-5,Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12, and willreceive plaques and art supply giftpacks. In addition, one grand prizewinner will be honored with theirname engraved on a special trophyand receive a round-trip flight toWashington, D.C. with one guardianto attend a reception in May. Thegrand prize winner will also receive artsupplies and a special art lesson (viaSkype) from Wyland, the renownedmarine life artist.

The Youth Art Contest is organizedby the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,the Endangered Species Coalition, theAssociation of Zoos and Aquariumsand the International Child ArtFoundation.

For more information, includingjudging criteria and an entry form,visit http://www.endangeredspecies-day.org/.

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Parents, teachers and scout leaders:tell your children to start drawing toparticipate in the annual EndangeredSpecies Day Youth Art Contest, anintegral part of the eighth annualnational Endangered Species Day, cel-ebrated on May 17.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serviceand numerous conservation organiza-tions observe Endangered Species Dayto recognize conservation efforts under-way across the nation aimed at helpingAmerica’s imperiled species. This yearalso commemorates the 40th anniver-sary of the Endangered Species Act.

Endangered Species Day is a cele-bration of the nation’s rarest plant andanimal species. The Youth Art Contestprovides students from kindergarten tohigh school with an opportunity tolearn about threatened and endangeredspecies and express their knowledgeand support through artwork. Youngartists who are home-schooled and par-ticipate in youth groups are also eligibleto submit their art. Entries must bepostmarked by March 15.

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Annual endangered speciesyouth art contest announced

Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

It seems thateverywhere I goI’m asked thesame question.“What’s theDerby going tobe like with nowater in thelake?”

I have no exactanswer, but I dohave a couple ofideas. One scenario could be thatall the big money fish would becaught, which would make thisDerby the bestever.

Anotherscene could bethat sometimebetween nowand then wewould get anextraordinary amount of rain andsnow which would bring the lakelevel to 250,000 acre/feet and thelow lake level question would goaway. This one is the less likely atthis point in the season.

Then there is the one that I fearthe most and that is that 6,000fisherman will show up witheveryone possessing a two-rodstamp and using it, on a lake just alittle bigger than Truxtun Lake.

OK, that’s a bit of exaggerationbut you get my meaning.

Here is the twist. In a relatively

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Predicting Derby scenesAntler, Fin & Feather Report

normal year we have more fishablewater than accessible campingareas.

With less than two months untilthe Lake Isabella Fishing Derby, itlooks as though we will have morecamping and accessible areas thanfishable water. Make no mistake.The Chamber of Commerce and allof its’ fine volunteers will put on agreat Derby regardless of the con-ditions.

So do your part and supportthose businesses that sponsor theDerby, and make sure you registerearly and don’t forget to reserveyour campsites. The sooner, thebetter is the best policy. Also, order

your Derby T-shirts andouter wearearly. There isalways the pos-sibility of theChamber sell-ing out of your

size or style. Here is good news for those who

favor bass fishing. The lake iswarming quickly due to the lowstorage. The bass have left theabyss for shallower confines. If thepresent lake conditions prevail thespawn could be early, so be ready.

Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a avid fisher-man. For questions or commentsyou can reach him through the KernRiver Courier, office@kernrivercouri-er.com.

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One scenario could be that allthe big money fish would be caught,which would make this Derby thebest ever!

- Mencarini

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2012 Officer of the Year dinnerMarch 12The Kern Valley Exchange Club will presentthe 2012 Law Enforcement Officer of theyear awards at their dinner on Tuesday,March 12 at Paradise Cove. Social hour is at6 and dinner at 7 p.m. For reservations call760-379-3667, ext. 15.

Suicide Survivor support groupMarch 13This peer support group, for those who havelost someone to suicide, is a safe place toshare your grief and achieve healing. Itmeets in the Library Room of the Shepherdof the Hills Lutheran Church, 377 Highway155, Lake Isabella, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Formore information, call 760-223-0845.

Friends of the Library book saleMarch 14, 15 & 16Support your local library and save somemoney on great books on Thursday andFriday, March 8 and 9, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.and on Saturday March 16 from 9 a.m. to 2p.m. at the Kern River Valley Branch Library,7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Allproceeds help support the local libraries,children’s reading programs, educationalprojects and the purchase of books and sup-plies. Call Sharonkaye Spoonemore, 760-223-3449 for information.

Habitat restoration workdaysMarch 16Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff andvolunteers for our Habitat Restorationworkdays. This week is site preparation andplanting. Volunteers of all levels of abilityand time commitment are welcome. Bringfood and water, gloves, wear long sleevesand pants, work shoes or boots. The pre-serve will supply the tools. Meet at 8 a.m. atthe Alexander Restoration Site on FayRanch Road, 1/3 mile north of Highway 178in Weldon. Contact the Kern River PreserveLand Steward, Sean Rowe 760-378-2531 or

email srowe@audubon.org to RSVP.

Saturday evening concertMarch 16Sierra Performing Arts will be presentinganother Saturday Evening Concert onMarch 16 at the Kernville United MethodistChurch at 7 p.m. Performing will be sopra-no Leslie Hazard, pianists Bruce Brady,Helen Smoot and Mark McGuire. The pro-gram will include classical, standards andorgan selections. For more information call760-378-3108.

KRV Chamber Casino NightMarch 16The Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce will hold Casino Night onSaturday, March 16 from 5 to 10 p.m. at theSenior Center in Lake Isabella. For moreinformation call 760-379-5236.

Toddler story timeMarch 21The Kern River Valley branch library willhave Toddler story time Thursday, March 21at 11:15 a.m. The branch is at 7054 LakeIsabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Call 760-549-2083 for more information.

Congressman office hoursMarch 21On Thursday, March 21, a field representa-tive for Congressman Kevin McCarthy willhold office hours in Lake Isabella at the KernAdministration Building, 7050 Lake IsabellaBlvd. from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. For informationcall Vince Fong, 661-327-3611 or go toMcCarthy’s Website at kevinmccarthy.house.gov/.

To include your event in the free CourierCalendar, send the information by Tuesdayby 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday’sissue. Events must be open to the public andif there is any cost, it must be listed. Itemssubmitted for our free Calendar listings maybe edited. Listings are printed in chronologi-cal order by event date and space available.Submitted items deemed as business adver-tising will not be accepted.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK“Les Miserables” (PG-13) —

This film adaptation of the popu-lar stage musical took a differentapproach and won a few Oscarsalong the way. Set in 19th-centu-ry France, the story follows sev-eral characters as they struggleto find a place in a harsh society.All of the actors performed theirsongs live in front of the cam-eras, instead of recording thembeforehand and lip-synchingwith the music during filming.Also, many of the actors aren’tprofessional singers. This bringsan interesting energy to themovie, even if it doesn’t alwayshave the best vocal performanc-es.

Hugh Jackman plays JeanValjean, and gets to show off hismusical theater background.Anne Hathaway is one of thenon-singers, but shows immensetalent, and won the Oscar forbest supporting actress.

“Zero Dark Thirty” (R) — Inthe hunt for Osama Bin Laden,

people dedicated themselves tocareful planning, gatheringextensive information and mak-ing often murky decisions. Thisstraight-faced and realistic por-trayal of the manhunt followsMaya (Jessica Chastain), a CIAanalyst with a lot on her shoul-ders. Like many of the movie’scharacters, she’s based on somereal people who lived the story.

This film is certainly worthseeing. It skips any sense of tri-umph, chest-beating or brag-ging, and sticks to the grim real-ity. Director Kathryn Bigelow,who won notoriety with “TheHurt Locker,” brings that samegritty lens to this high-profiletopic.

AnneHathawayin "LesMiserables"

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob

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 foodprocessor; and process untilpureed. Set aside.

In a large skillet, sauté onion inoil until tender. Add garlic, pepperflakes and fennel. Cook two min-utes longer. Stir in tomatoes,capers, salt and pepper. Bring to aboil. Reduce heat; simmer for 15 -20 minutes or until thickened, stir-ring occasionally.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl,combine 1/2 cup cheese, bread

crumbs, milk, egg, parsley, garlic,pepper and salt.

Crumble meat over mixture andmix well. Shape into fifteen 1-1/2-inch balls.

In a large skillet, brown meat-balls in oil. Transfer meatballs tosauce. Simmer for 15 - 20 minutes.Place a meatball on each roll. andtop with sauce and remainingcheese.

Yield: 15 sliders.

Bodfish Bob’s Sausage and Pepper Sliders3 T extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1/2 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated 1 T worcestershire sauce salt and pepper 1 lb. bulk sweet or hot Italian sausage

or sausage links, casings removed 8 cubes of provolone cheese,

1/2-inch thick and 1-inch square 8 small dinner or slider rolls, split and toasted

Place a large skillet over medi-um-high heat with two table-spoons of oil. Add the onion,peppers and garlic to the panand cook until the veggies aretender, 7 - 8 minutes.

When tender, add the worces-tershire sauce and season withsalt and pepper.

While the veggies are cooking,place a second skillet over medi-um-high heat with remaining onetablespoon oil.

Shape the sausage into thinpatties and wrap the meataround the cubed cheese. Cookthe patties for four minutes oneach side until deep brown. Placethe patties on rolls and top withthe peppers, onions, roll tops andserve.

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) With your practi-cal side dominant this week, it’s a good time toreassess your finances to see what expenses youcan cut. Aspects also favor mending fraying rela-tionships.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your determi-nation to follow matters through from beginningto end pays off in a big way. Enjoy a well-earnedweekend of fun with a special someone.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Aspects favor re-establishing business relationships you mighthave neglected. A family member’s request needsto be given more thought before you make a deci-sion.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) While youmight appreciate the avalanche of advice comingfrom others, keep in mind that the intuitive sideis best served by listening to her or his own innervoice.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your social life whirlsat centrifugal speed this week as you go fromfunction 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 yourstand on an issue cause a rift with a colleague.Insist on both of you taking time to reassess your

positions while there’s still room for compromise.LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) An opportunity

you’d been hoping for finally opens up. But readthe fine print before you make a commitment,especially where a time factor might be involved.

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

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A lot ofdetails need tending to during the early part ofthe week. The pressure eases by the 20th, allow-ing you to get back to your major undertaking.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A friendasks you to act on his or her behalf in a dispute.Be careful. You might not have all the facts youneed in order to make a fair assessment of the sit-uation.

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

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Your recentworkplace accomplishments boost your self-con-fidence just as you’re about to consider a poten-tially rewarding, although possibly risky, careermove.

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Hospice Openings in Lake IsabellaWe currently have two openingsto care for our patients in LakeIsabella.•Medical Social Worker (MSW)

•Registered NurseA California license is requiredfor the RN position. The MSWposition requires a Masters insocial work. A LCSW is pre-ferred. Experience in hospicework preferred. Assess the psy-chosocial needs of our patients &their families related to the ter-minal illness, environment &caregivers. Strong communica-tion & organizational skills req.for both of these positions.Optimal offers a competitive pay& benefit package that inclds401(k) matching & a great timeoff program. You can fax yourresume to: 661-387-7227 or fillout an application at either ourBakersfield location at 1675Chester Ave., #401, or our LakeIsabella location at 6504 LakeIsabella Blvd., #E.

Kernville- Hi-Ho 50+ MHP2 bd / 2 ba Apts. $450/mo + dep

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Lake Isabella - 55+ Community,2bd/2ba dble wide w/patio, com-pletely refurbished. $575 mo +security deposit. (760) 964-2514____________________________Onyx - 2bd/1ba, end unit of Tri-plex, new carpet & paint, yard,carport, water/trash paid, busstops in front, $600/mo + dep.760-220-8787__________________________

Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba, lr,kitchen-dining area, garage,lake view, close in. Zoned forsmall 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/largekitchen & laundry room. Largefenced yard. New carpet & paint.Water & trash paid,$575/mo plus$575 deposit. 20698 Highway 178Weldon. Call Mike @ 949-246-7731. Avail. imediately. Link w/pics http://tinyurl.com/Weldon-House 3

Wofford HeightsSites available in quiet SeniorPark, with laundry facilities &fish house. Walk to lake.$250/mo inclds water & trash.Call Jody @ 760-376-3228.

1972 Belau 22’ Pontoon w/50hpMercury motor (works), nearlynew Eagle Cuda 350 fish finder,pop up tarped roof, inclds. trailer,$1,500 as is, (760) 223-2390__________________________

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YOU WIN! YOUR CHOICE!4 Mobile Homes to choose from1-Single wide 1/bd w/expandoroom. NICE! $7,500 cash, Spc 372-Dbl wide w/patio & deck, 2bd2ba, new carpet & blinds, $11,500cash, Spc 30, NICE!3-Space 10 - only $5,5004-Space 11 - $3,500 as isParadise Mobile Home Estates2410 Ronita Lane, Lake Isabella

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Kernville - 2+bd/1ba singlewide,w/enclosed porch in No. Fork TP,11825 Sierra Way, #3. New: carpetlinoleum, roof coating, evap cool-er, front porch, ex. paint. Was$12,999 - now $11,999. Call Russ(661) 301-6209

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Individual, Small GroupHealth Insurance

Health Insurance Matters

Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

PPaarrtt 22The new health

insurance law,known as PatientProtection andAffordable CareAct or “Obama-Care” will requiremost American topurchase and havemedical insuranceby Jan. 1, 2014.The plans will be available from pri-vate insurance companies. They willbe available through basically twochannels.

The first channel is the same as ithas always been. You can either callthe insurance company directly viatheir toll-free telephone numbers, oronline via the company’s website.Your cost is identical whether you godirect, or use the services of an inde-pendent health insurance agent (likeme). The cost is the same, as theirinsurance company pays us a com-mission for assisting. It’s either paytheir salaried employees or they paythe broker. With the broker, youhave access to many companies, ver-sus just the one company’s salesper-son.

Beginning Oct. 1, 2014 policiesspecifically approved for PPACA will

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Rural areas typically followtrends not create them. This isbecause money typically flows fromurban areas into rural communi-ties. Jobs in the city mean a short-age of housing, prices rising, peo-ple having equity and having themeans to spend some money.Eventually the wave will hit theKern River Valley.

We have already seen anincrease in client traffic so far thisyear in January and February. Sofar it is looking pretty good. Peopleare out and interested in property.

A lot of our local market is com-prised of “weekenders” and retireeswho need to have the means to buysecond homes. That is starting tohappen again. Lenders are becom-ing more reasonable in their under-writing guidelines, interest ratesare great and prices are very com-petitive compared to other areas ofthe state.

I believe we will start to see ashortage of inventory this year,maybe as soon as the fall, and withnothing to sell, we might see pricesstart to rise. Right now they arestable in some local areas likeKernville and Wofford Heights butare still on the fall a bit in LakeIsabella, Onyx and Weldon,depending on the property type.

I could be wrong, trends couldchange, but so far, I am starting tolike what I see!

Matt Freeman is a realtor withFreeman’s Lakeside Realty in LakeIsabella. He can be contacted at 760-379-5915 or cell 223-0880.

Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist

I have beentalking to severalclients and realestate agents whoare in differentareas of the state.In areas like SanJose, Costa Mesa,Riverside, andeven Bakersfield,there are ongoinglisting inventoryshortages. Housesare selling for more than theirappraised value in some markets,with the buyers having to come inwith cash to make up the differ-ence in the appraisal value, a signof the market turning.

We are still far from whatwould be considered a “healthy”real estate market, but usually thebig cities turn first from a glut ofinventory and depressed prices toa shortage of inventory and pricesstabilizing and/or going up. That isstarting to happen in California.

Other states are experiencingthe same thing. Housing demandis starting to go up. If we can getthis economy to start producingsome jobs, I think the state willstart to see median demand andprices go up for 2013. Not a hugeprice rise, maybe an average offive percent statewide, and higherin certain urban areas but a risenevertheless.

So what does this mean for thelocal market?

As the market turns Talking About Real Estate

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AnnouncementsCommunity

CPUC water rate hearing scheduledBefore the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California in the Matter of

the Application of California Water Service Company (U60W),a California corpo-ration, 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 onJan. 1, 2015 by $17,240,000 or three percent, and on Jan. 1, 2016 by $16,950,000 or2.9 percent in accordance with the Rate Case Plan, and 3.) adopting other relatedrulings 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 Californiahas set Public Participation Hearings in the above-entitled matter before anAdministrative Law Judge as follows: Kern River Valley at 6 p.m. on April 30 at theKern River Valley Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

California native plant saleThe Desert-Mountain Resourse, Conservation and Development Council is hold-

ing the 11th bi-annual Native Plant Sale. Plants are fire resistant, water efficientCalifornia natives. Order forms, plant lists with photos and description are avail-able at both the Kernville and Kern River Valley Chambers of Commerce offices,Nuui Cunni Cultural Center at French Gulch and the Watershed Coordinatorsoffice in the Assessor’s office at the Lake Isabella county government center and online at krvr.org. Orders are prepaid and must be received by March 29. Plants willbe available for pickup April 27 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Kern River ValleyNature Festival at the Kern River Preserve Headquarters in Weldon. Profits willsupport Watershed Coordinator projects and activities. For more information,contact Bob Robinson at 760-549-2131.

Sequoia National Forest seeks public commentThe Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument are seeking

public comments on a preliminary application to the State of California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division for the 2012-13 grant cycle. The publicreview and comment period for the State’s Grants and Cooperative AgreementProgram begins March 5 and ends April 1. State regulations require annual publicparticipation in this fund allocation process. After the public review and commentprocess, a final application will be submitted, due May 6. The public may view andcomment on the Preliminary Application by visiting the State Grants andCooperative Agreements program at ohv.parks.ca.gov, Grants tab. The OHMVRDivision’s website will provide further instructions for accessing the preliminaryapplication and submitting comments. The application will focus on improvementsto off road vehicle routes, facilities, signage, developing an Off Highway Vehiclestaging area on the Hume Lake Ranger District, law enforcement and education.

Volunteer Senior Outreach ProgramThe 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, onMarch 19 at 10 a.m. in the Community Club House at the Lake Isabella SeniorApartments, 2701 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella. The VSOP was developed atthe community’s request and is funded by the Mental Health Services Act. It issponsored by partners, Kern County Mental Health, Kern County Aging and AdultServices and College Community Services, Inc. For additional information, contactCindy Brown, program coordinator, at 760-379-3412.

‘Hope Through Mentoring’ conference plannedThe Kern County Methamphetamine Reduction Task Force, Kern County Mental

Health and California State University Bakersfield are sponsoring a conference onadult-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 con-ference features two speakers and eight workshops devoted to a variety of men-toring topics. The conference agenda, registration form and Mentor RecognitionAward Nomination forms are available at KernStopMethNow.com.

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

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

also be available through a newCalifornia state agency which will beknown as “Covered California.”Covered California will have two divi-sions, one for the individual and fami-lies and the other, known as the“SHOP Exchange” for small employerbusinesses. The Small BusinessHealth Options Program (SHOP) isfor small businesses with fewer than50 employees. Later on, the SHOPmay grow to allow up to 100 employ-ees.

What will these plans look like?They are currently being developed.There are as many as 30 insurancecompanies “thinking” about participa-tion in the Covered CaliforniaIndividual Exchange and the ShopExchange.

Many of the insurance companieswill be regional in nature, with manyplans in the urban areas, fewer in therural. The plans must have theircosts and benefits submitted toCovered California by May, so someanswers will be coming out this sum-mer.

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

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker (0621106) and amember of the Society of CertifiedSenior Advisors. He may be reachedat 760-376-2100, thal@ aol.com orwww.harrythal.com.

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Kern River Courier Legal NoticesSTATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT

OF USE OF FICTITIOUSBUSINESS NAME

Fictitious Business Name being aban-doned: MIRAMAR REALTY (2012-B5234) Street address of business: 9000Ming Avenue, Suite L-5, Bakersfield, CA93311; Mailing address of Business:15837 Joseph Phelps Avenue, Bakersfield,CA 93311. REGISTRANT WHO WISH-ES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: Ronnie Walsh, 15837 JosephPhelps Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311.Original FBN Statement Filed on:09/05/2012. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 02/08/2013. MaryB. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M. Dominguez, DeputyClerk (34993). Published by the KernRiver Courier February 15, 22, March 1and 8, 2013.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENTOF USE OF FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME:Fictitious Business Name being aban-doned: MERCER BOOKKEEPING &TAX SERVICES (2008-B3199) Streetaddress of business: 2256 Bodfish Canyonroad, Bodfish, CA 93205; Mailing addressof Business: 2256 Bodfish Canyon road,Bodfish, CA93205. REGISTRANT WHOWISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSI-NESS NAME: Lynellyn M. Contresceri,2256 Bodfish Canyon road, Bodfish, CA93205. Original FBN Statement Filed on:05/01/2008. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 02/12/2013. MaryB. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk(34993). Published by the Kern RiverCourier February 22, March 1, 8 and 15,2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Ridgecrest Chevron (2013 - B0796) Streetaddress of principal place of business: 301North 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. Datethe business commenced: 01/01/2001.Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a)of Section 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filed inthe office of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a regis-tered owner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:Teresa Jacobs, Manager. This statementfiled on 02/05/2013. Expires 02/05/2018.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: K. Lopez. Publishedby the Kern River Courier February 22,March 1, 8 and 15, 2013.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. 12-2241 - APN: 472-

100-07 and 472-100-06-00-8YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST DATED 08/11/2008.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO-TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BESOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON-TACT A LAWYER. On March 20, 2013 at 12:00 pm, AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., a CaliforniaCorporation as duly appointed Trusteeunder and pursuant to the Deed of Trustrecorded 08-19-2008, as Inst. No.0208131688 of Official Records in theoffice of the County Recorder of KernCounty, State of California, Executed byMichael Baradarian, a Single Man as to anundivided 50% interest and BehroozJadidollahi, a Married Man as his sole andseparate property, as to an undivided 50%interest, as joint tenants, WILL SELL ATPUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHESTBIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time ofsale in lawful money of the United States)at: Outside the main entrance to the WandaKirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd.,Rosamond, CA 93560. All CASHIER'SCHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLETO ADVANCED RECONVEYANCE,

INC. All rights, title and interest conveyedto and now held by it under said Deed ofTrust in the property situated in said Countyand State described as: Parcel A: Parcel 2 ofParcel Map 3597 in the unincorporated areaof the County of Kern, State of California,as per map recorded November 5, 1976 inBook 17, Page 17 of Parcel Maps, in theOffice of the County Recorder of saidCounty. Parcel B: Parcel 3 of Parcel MapNo. 3597, in the unincorporated area,County of Kern, State of California, as permap recorded November 5, 1976, Book 17,Page 17 of Parcel Maps in the Office of theKern County Recorder of said County. Thestreet address and other common designa-tion, if any, of the real property describedabove is purported to be: Vacant Land -directions may be obtained by writtenrequest within 10 days of the first publica-tion of this notice from: AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., 43545 17th StreetWest, Suite 503, Lancaster, CA 93534. Theundersigned Trustee disclaims any liabilityfor any incorrectness of the street addressand other common designation, if any,shown herein. Said Sale will be made, butwithout covenant or warranty, express orimplied, regarding title, possession, orencumbrances, to pay the remaining princi-pal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deedof Trust, with interest thereon, as providedin said note(s), advances, if any, under theterms of said Deed of Trust, fees, chargesand expenses of the Trustee and of the trustscreated by said Deed of Trust. The totalamount of the unpaid balance of the obliga-tion secured by the property to be sold andreasonable estimated cost, expenses andadvances at the time of the initial publica-tion of the Notice of Sale is $314,612.00.The beneficiary under said Deed of Trustheretofore executed and delivered to theundersigned a written Declaration ofDefault and Demand for Sale, and a writtenNotice of Default and Election to Sell. Theundersigned caused said Notice of Defaultand Election to Sell to be recorded in thecounty where the real property is located.Date: February 13, 2013. AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 43545 17thStreet W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA 93534,661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, TrusteeSale Officer

(Published by the Kern River CourierFebruary 22, March 1 and 8, 2013)NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: Ifyou are considering bidding on this proper-ty lien, you should understand that there arerisks involved in bidding at a trustee auc-tion. You will be bidding on a lien, not onthe property itself. Placing the highest bidat a trustee auction does not automaticallyentitle you to free and clear ownership ofthe property. You should also be aware thatthe lien being auctioned off may be a juniorlien. If you are the highest bidder at the auc-tion, you are or may be responsible for pay-ing off all liens senior to the lien being auc-tioned off, before you can receive clear titleto the property. You are encouraged toinvestigate the existence, priority and sizeof outstanding liens that may exist on thisproperty by contacting the county recorder'soffice or a title insurance company, either ofwhich may charge you a fee for this infor-mation. If you consult either of theseresources, you should be aware that thesame lender may hold more than one mort-gage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: Thesale date shown on the notice of sale may bepostponed one or more times by the mort-gages, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pur-suant to Section 2924g of the CaliforniaCivil Code. The law requires that informa-tion about trustee sale postponements bemade available to you and to the public, asa courtesy to those not present at the sale. Ifyou wish to learn whether your sale date hasbeen postponed, and, if applicable, therescheduled time and date for the sale ofthis property, you may call 661-945-5525using the file number 12-2241. Informationabout postponements that are very short induration or that occur close to the scheduledsale may not immediately be reflected in thetelephone information or on the internetweb site. The best way to verify the post-ponement information is to attend thescheduled sale.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Redneck Shipping (2013 - B0981) Streetaddress of principal place of business: 408Cockney Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312.Mailing address of business: 408 CockneyCourt, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGIS-TRANTS: Brian Davidson, 408 CockneyCourt, Bakersfield, CA 93312 and AmyDavidson, 408 Cockney Court, Bakersfield,CA 93312. Husband and Wife. Date the

business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, as pro-vided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a change in theresidence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. The fil-ing of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code). Signed: AmyDavidson. This statement filed on02/13/2013. Expires 02/13/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by theKern River Courier February 22, March 1, 8and 15, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

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 NaniOhai Place, Kailua Kona, HI 96740. REG-ISTRANT: Strobin, LLC, 75-682 NaniOhai Place, Kailua Kona, HI 96740.Limited Liability Company. Date the busi-ness commenced: 09/16/2004. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years from the dateon which it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided in subdi-vision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires40 days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statement mustbe filed before the expiration. The filing ofthis statement does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Robin Hosmer, ManagingMember. This statement filed on02/13/2013. Expires 02/13/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published bythe Kern River Courier March 1, 8, 15 and22, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

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 ManagementCo., Inc., 5700 Hannum Avenue, CulverCity, CA 90230. A Corporation. Date thebusiness commenced: 01/01/2013. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, as pro-vided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a change in theresidence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. The fil-ing of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand 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 RiverCourier March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Daniels Jewelers #241 (2013 - B1201)Street address of principal place of business:2701 Ming Avenue, #222, Bakersfield, CA93304. Mailing address of business: P.O.Box 3750, Culver City, CA 90231. REG-ISTRANT: Sherwood Management Co.,Inc., 5700 Hannum Avenue, Culver City,CA 90230. A Corporation. Date the busi-ness commenced: 01/01/2013. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years from the date

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on which it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided in subdi-vision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires40 days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statement mustbe filed before the expiration. The filing ofthis statement does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Art Ronci, CFO. This state-ment filed on 02/25/2013. Expires02/25/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M.Dominguez. Published by the Kern RiverCourier March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Firstand Chic (2013 - B1306) Street address ofprincipal place of business: 1209 WestMariposa Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.Mailing address of business: 1209 WestMariposa Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.REGISTRANTS: Mark Mower, 1209 WestMariposa Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555and Yajaira Mower, 1209 West MariposaAvenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Husbandand Wife. Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913 other

than a change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:Yajaira Mower. This statement filed on02/28/2013. Expires 02/28/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by theKern River Courier March 8, 15, 22 and 29,2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Pineda'z (2013 - B1271) DBA#2: Pineda's(2013 - B1271) Street address of principalplace of business: 1410 Pesante Road,Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address ofbusiness: 1410 Pesante Road, Bakersfield,CA 93306. REGISTRANT: AudelPineda, 1410 Pesante Road, Bakersfield,CA 93306. Individual. Date the businesscommenced: 02/25/2013. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920,a fictitious name statement generally expiresat the end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b)of Section 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State or

Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:Audel Pineda. This statement filed on02/27/2013. Expires 02/27/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the KernRiver Courier March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

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, CA93285. Mailing address of business: P.O.Box 1714, Kernville, CA 93238. REGIS-TRANT: Duncan-Walker, 95 Live OakDrive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285.Individual. Date the business commenced:03/03/2008. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a regis-tered owner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:Brenda Duncan-Walker. This statement filedon 02/13/2013. Expires 02/13/2018. MaryB. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published bythe Kern River Courier March 8, 15, 22 and29, 2013.

Studies,Continued from page 1geological mapping; obtaining rocksamples for materials investigationand testing; and determining rippa-bility of onsite materials. Rippability isa measure of a material’s ability to beexcavated with conventional excava-tion equipment.

Results from the studies will be usedfor preconstruction engineering anddesign, and help determine whethersoil and rock near the lake is suitablefor use in proposed safety upgradesidentified in the Isabella Lake DSMProject.

The geotechnical studies are sched-uled to continue through late 2013.

Study areas include the vicinity ofboth dams; the current spillway; bothhighway 155 and 178; and the site ofthe proposed emergency spillway.

Although these areas will remainopen for public use during geotechni-cal work, certain local restrictionsmay apply. Visitors are encouraged tocontact the Corps at 916-557-5100 forthe most current local restrictions.

Compliance with all applicable fed-eral, state and local environmentallaws and regulations is required for

the work proposed. The studies willnot involve in-water work. No knownsensitive habitats or cultural sites havebeen identified in the vicinity of theproposed geotechnical work locations.Once the geotechnical studies arecomplete, all study sites will berestored as nearly as practical to theirpresent conditions.

Completed in 1953, IsabellaDam is located approximately 42 milesnortheast of Bakersfield. The reservoiris impounded by two earthen dams onthe Kern River and Hot Springs Valley.Today, Isabella Lake and its dams helpreduce flood risk for Bakersfield andthe surrounding region, and are a pri-mary water source for water usersthroughout Kern County. The IsabellaDam Safety Modification Project looksto address overtopping, seismic andseepage issues identified with IsabellaLake’s main and auxiliary dams toreduce the likelihood of dam failure.

Members of the public who wouldlike additional information on theIsabella Lake Dam Safety ModificationProject are encouraged to visit the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers’ IsabellaLake website atspk.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/IsabellaDam.aspx.

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Gold,Continued from page 1

All-in-all, about 5,000 or so ofthese gold-seeking nomads starteddigging and panning every gulch,stream bed (wet or dry), in the KernRiver Valley.

From boom to bust, some becamerich, others eked out a small livingand others went broke and movedon to something or somewhere else.

The true winners during this periodwere the merchants who sold themining supplies. What these hard-working, hard drinkers, roughhousing men and women left us is awonderful history of the Kern RiverValley.

What brought this variety of peo-ple to this Valley, and specificallythe Keyesville area, still excites andattracts the pioneer spirit in a lot ofus, and that is that shiny bright yel-low metal, we call “gold.”