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Bodfish Bob:pickles,catfish and chili, anyone?

Wednesday 6 a.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir168,567 acre-feetReservoir peak361,709 acre-feet

Pool maximum568,075 acre-feet

Pool safety limit360,000 acre-feet

Upper KernKern Inflow at Kernville545 cfs (5-hr avg.)Lower KernOutflow 607 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 577 cfsData from U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers

cfs=cubic feet per second1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.

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Photo courtesy of KRV Chamber of Commerce

The derby fish were given a clean bill of health, andat the time of the weigh-in came in at an average of1 ½ lbs, with some tipping the scale at over 2 ½ lbs.

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

Late winter weather may havedampened attendance at theLiving Green Festival this pastweek, but the many who venturedout were rewarded with a numberof art, music and educational pro-grams. The good news is that it isnot too late to enjoy this weekendsevents.

Friday, March 23Read, Reread Story Time10:30 a.m. at the Kernville BranchLibrary, 48 Tobias Street. Pony Up 4 Education!fundraising dinner5 to 6 p.m. happy hour at the ElksClub, 6708 Wofford Blvd. then at 6p.m. dinner at Family Life Center,Oak and Panorama, WoffordHeights. Call 503-298-9395.Saturday, March 24.Youth Recycled Art Exhibit9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kern RiverValley Branch Library 7054 LakeIsabella Blvd. The recycled art-work of 25 children preschoolthrough 8th grade are on displaythrough 4 p.m. Sat. March 31.Farmers Market celebration9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at LakeshoreLodge, 7466 Wofford HeightsBlvd, Wofford Heights.Special Farmers Market cele-bration 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. NuuiCunni Native American CulturalCenter 2600 Hwy 155 LakeIsabella at French Gulch Marina.Silver City Ghost Town, 3829Lake Isabella Blvd, Bodfish, 10a.m. to 4 p.m. $5.50 children: 6 to12 years $4.50, 5 and under freewith a paying adult. Plus $1 offeach general admission this week-end when you mention the LivingGreen Festival.Green Films Reel Cinema, 6742Wofford Heights Blvd. 10 a.m.Forks Over Knives, 11:55 a.m.Ingredients, 1:10 p.m. DIVE! Dr. Seuss, The Lorax Reading11 a.m. at the KRV Branch Library,7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., LakeIsabella. Green Fashion Show andHigh Tea, 2 p.m. at Family LifeCenter, Oak and Panorama,Wofford Heights. Tickets: $15.This event may be sold out. Call818-590-7175.Star Party 5:30 p.m.Fairview Helispot 12 miles northof Kernville. Call 760-376-6290.

annual event. To get additional information, call 760-379-

5236 or visit the Isabella Lake Fishing Derbywebsite at: www.isabellafishingderby.comor on Twitter, twitter.com/fishing_derby, if youhave a twitter app on your smart phone, youcan stay updated during the event.

You can also find it on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/isabella.derby.

Rex EmersonSpecial to the Courier

With the appeal of over $250,000 in prizes, the23rd Annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby is ontrack to be one of the best ever.

There will be ten $10,000 tagged trout for thisevent and some great additions to this year willmake this year's event fun for all involved. Also,the Kern River Chamber of Commerce is spon-soring a trout worth $20,000. Adding even moreto the prize payout, if the $20,000 Chamber ofCommerce fish is caught while the lucky angler iswearing an "official" 2012 Isabella Lake FishingDerby T-shirt or Hoodie, the prize will be doubledto $40,000.

Last week, the California Department of Fishand Game came out to check the derby trout. Partof the process is to weigh the fish, provide fishrearing expertise and pathology services in caseof disease outbreaks or other problems associat-ed with the trout in the derby net pens. The fishwere given a clean bill of health, and the weightof the trout was surprising. The fish at time of theweigh-in came in at an average of 1 ½ lbs, with agood number tipping the scale at over 2 ½ lbs.

Countless participants look forward to this

Enthusiastic anglers ready for derby

ourierourierMany came out toenjoy the Living GreenExpo last weekend atthe Family Life Center.There were many dis-plays to see, food toeat and information togather on energy sav-ing, gardening, con-serving resources andrecycling. A highlightof the event was theWalking Tree of Life(Michael Shaffer).There are still moreevents this weekend,so don’t miss out.

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

Dam engineers reach tentative plan

CFriday, March 23, 2012 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 9 No. 7

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Last weekend forreduced, reusedand recycledfestival events

U.S. Army Corps of EngineersSpecial to the Courier

A team from the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers reached agreement on a tentativeplan for risk reduction that includes major mod-ifications to both dams and the spillway and acrest raise of both dams. The proposed dammodifications need additional detailed evalua-tion prior to finalization. The team plans to sub-mit a Draft DSM report for agency technicalreview by April 20.

The draft Environmental Impact Statementfor the Isabella Lake Dam Safety ModificationProject is now available for public review. Thisdam safety modification project involves theremediation of seismic, seepage, and hydrologicdam safety concerns at the Isabella Lake Mainand Auxiliary Dams.

The draft EIS also provides the opportunityfor public and agency information, involvement,and comment. During the 45-day public reviewperiod, the Corps will host three public hearingsto discuss the status of the remediation project,present the results of the draft EIS, and encour-age public questions and comments on the proj-

ect from 6 to 8 p.m. each on April 17, OddFellows Hall, 50 Tobias Street, Kernville, April18, Lake Isabella Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Boulevard, and April 19, Kern CountyBoard of Supervisors, 1115 Truxtun Avenue,1st floor, Bakersfield.

Copies of the draft EIS are now available atthe website www.spk.usace.army.mil; and forviewing at the Lake Isabella Public Library,7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., U.S. Forest Service,Kernville Office, 105 Whitney Road, U.S.Forest Service, Lake Isabella Office, 4875Ponderosa Drive.

The public review period for this draft EISextends from March 23 to May 7. All com-ments received on this draft document will beconsidered and incorporated into the final EIS,as appropriate. Specific responses to the com-ments will be included in a Comments andResponses appendix in the final EIS. Pleasesend any comments to: U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers, Sacramento District, Attn: Mr.Tyler Stalker, Public Affairs Specialist, 1325 JStreet, Sacramento, California 95814 or at(916) 557-5102 or by email at isabella@usace.army.mil.

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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.■ 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 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 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce,11447 Kernville Rd., Kernville760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701■ 8 - 9:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112

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.■ 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 5-7p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers squaredancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112

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 Clubhouse,Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206.■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley DemocraticClub, Senior Center, 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. 760-379-4112 or760-417-9701.■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn.Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-4112.

Tuesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9:30 - 11a.m., Me & My Friends children’s play-group, 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 LakeIsabella 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

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 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 a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 760-379-2556.■ 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. 760-379-4112■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt.Mesa. 760-376-4249.■ 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 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.

Thursdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 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.■ 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 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.■ 4:30 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republicans of KernValley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella.760-376-1462.■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, Ewing’s restaurant,Kernville.■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge MobileHome Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in5:30 p.m.■ 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, 1 p.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 sent to the Courier bythe groups listed. It is suggested that groupsprovide a phone number in case interestedindividuals need more information, or meetingtimes have changed.

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1 p.m. Come on down, the coffee is alwayson. Nuui Cunni is located at the FrenchGulch Recreation Area on #155 on beautifulIsabella Lake. For information call 760-549-0800.

Lakeshore Farmers MarketMarch 24Hosted by the Kern Valley GrowersAssociation, this Market features locallygrown certified fruit, produce, eggs andhoney, along with certified organic producefrom various organizations and shadegrown, organic coffee, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466

Wofford Heights Blvd (toward the lake,across from St. Jude's), Wofford Heights andaccepts EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards. Forinformation call David Dills 760-812-7833.

Star Party, March 24The Kern Valley Astronomy Club invites youto join them at the Fairview Heliport, 12miles north of Kernville to view a rare occur-rence in astronomy. This is your chance tosee five planets through telescopes in onenight. You will be able to see Mercury,Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn all on thesame night. Mercury can be seen early in theevening right after dusk. Saturn, rings andall, will come up late around 11 p.m.However, Venus, Mars, and, Jupiter, with itsbands of clouds and its moons, can be seenmost of the night. It is not often that the plan-ets align themselves so we can view thismany planets in one night. Counting ourEarth, we can account for six out of the nineplanets in our solar system. Watch for thered cones right before the turn off to the hel-iport. If you have a telescope, bring it. If not,you can view through Astronomy Club tele-scopes. Dress warmly and bring a loungechair, snacks, and something warm to drink.If you have questions call Rich at 760-376-6290.

Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfastMarch 25Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundaydate at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behindMcDonald's), Lake Isabella. The thirdSunday of every month features crepes. Forinformation call 760-379-3877.

Commodities distributionMarch 27Government food commodities will be dis-tributed to those who qualify on TuesdayMarch 27 at the New Life Church in WoffordHeights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at theSenior Center in Lake Isabella. Distributionstarts at 8 a.m.

Historical Society hostsSearch and Rescue, March 27The public is invited to hear Bob Fisher talkabout the history, training, and rescue mis-sions of the Kern Valley Search and Rescue.This entertaining and informative programwill be at the Senior Center in Lake Isabellaat 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 27. As always, it isfree. If you have any questions about theprogram call the Kern Valley Museum at760-376-6683. The Museum is right besidethe Kernville Post Office and is open 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.

KVGSAB Safe Spot meetingMarch 28Kern Valley Gays & Straights AgainstBullying meets Wednesday March 28 at 5:30p.m. at the office of Dr. Elisa Nevius, 2211Alta Sierra Ave., Lake Isabella. If you areinterested in the Safe Spot Program andworking to reduce bullying in our schoolsand community, you are invited to attendthis meeting. For more info contact AlSteuart 760-812-7559 or emailasteuart@hughes.net.

Prayer BreakfastApril 5All are invited to participate in the monthlyprayer breakfast at Los Polomos restaurantin Lake Isabella on the first Thursday of eachmonth from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.

My Place RestaurantFree Easter meal, April 7Everyone is welcome to come to the freeEaster meal at My Place Restaurant, LakeIsabella from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteersand donations are welcome and greatlyappreciated. The event includes a full mealwith dessert and drink. There will also be aclothing and blanket giveaway. For moreinformation or to volunteer, please callAngela at 760-379-2563.

Kern River Blues SocietyApril 7Kern River Blues Society open blues jams atthe Kernville Saloon, 20 Tobias St. from 2-8p.m. We encourage any blues musiciansand/or fans to come hang out with us. It'stotally free, beginners to pros, all styles ofblues. We also meet the 2nd and 3rd

Nuui Cunni Farmers MarketMarch 24Saturday, March 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Nuui Cunni will be hosting the 3rdAnniversary Celebration of their farmersmarket and a day of participation and funwith the Living Green Festival with musicprovided by Acoustic River. There will bedemonstrations, crafters, native plant sales,healing salves, teas, basketry, beading, andmore. Rambo the Rainbow Trout will alsobe making an appearance, so you will wantto get your raffle ticket for sure. NuuiCunni's famous Indian Fry Bread andIndian Tacos will be served from 11 a.m. to

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

I’ve noticedthere are a lot ofstrange labels andinstructions thatwe see, read andhear on productswe buy or thatcompanies wantus to buy.

It seems thatsome labels arewritten by littlemen wearing visors and sleevegarters in candlelight behind acurtain.

For instance, because of truth inadvertising, most drug companies-- after they tell you all of the goodpoints about a product -- tell youthe bad and why you shouldbeware. Often, telling you aboutthe bad things takes longer thanthe good, as it warns you aboutthe grim and horrible reactionsthat could happen when you ingesttheir product.

I’ve also noticed that manyproduct labels we see from day today are odd and strangely written.

So I cruised our pantry and theinternet to find some examples.These are real and only a sampleof what’s out there.

• On a small jar of floating fishbait, it says, “Not for human con-sumption.”

• On a bottle of window cleaner,it says, “Don’t spray in eyes.”

• A deoderant soap wrapperdeclares, “Use like regular soap.”

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Hatchery seeking Trout Festival volunteersKern River Hatchery in Kernville is seeking volunteers to help staff Trout Fest.

This free educational event introduces people to the sport of fishing and responsibleangling. Coinciding with the statewide trout opener, Trout Fest takes place onSaturday, April 28 - the 13th year this event is being held. The success of Trout Festis thanks in large part to the volunteers who staff the various activity stations andhelp with set-up and tear-down. No knowledge of fishing is required. Hands-onactivities at the event include the ABCs of fishing, casting, rigging, various art proj-ects, how to clean and cook a fish, and educational demonstrations. For more infor-mation, contact Saul McGarity, at 760-549-3017.

County Fire holding Hazard Reduction meetingsThe Kern County Fire Department will be holding Hazard Reduction meetings

throughout April to discuss with communities the importance of keeping a fire safecommunity, vegetation management, and the upcoming 2012 fire season. Membersof the public are strongly encouraged to attend these informational meetings.Kernville: Monday, April 16, at 6:00 p.m. at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce,11447 Kernville Road, Kernville. Lake Isabella: Monday, April 23, at 6:00 p.m. at theSenior Center 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Alta Sierra: Saturday, April 28at 10:00 a.m. at the former Park headquarters 9665 Old State Road, Alta Sierra. LocalSupervisors will be invited as well as the Forest Service, BLM, city managers, may-ors, CERT Teams, and others involved in keeping a fire safe community. For morenews and information visit www.kerncountyfire.org or Fire Captain and PublicInformation Officer, Derek Tisinger at 661-330-0133

Exchange club seeking award nominationsKern Valley Exchange club is seeking nominations for The Book of Golden Deeds.

The criteria is to honor someone who has served the community, made an impacton the community, giving of their time and energy that is not job related, as a dedi-cated volunteer. Please submit your nominations in writing to Debbie Freeland atWestAmerica Bank, 6100 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. The deadline for sub-mission of nominations is April 11 with the award dinner to be held on May 8.

Board of Trade launches 'Wildflower Hotline'After a long and dry winter, the recent rains are leading to high hopes for the 2012

Kern County wildflower season. With the anticipation of colorful growth comes theannual launch of the Kern County Board of Trade's Wildflower Hotline. The hotline,a telephone number and web site offering updates on wildflower growth and loca-tions, began operation this week and will continue throughout the season.Wildflower information is available around-the-clock for callers at 661-322-WILD(9453) or for internet users visiting the Board of Trade's tourism web site atwww.VisitKern.com. "People come from all over to see what Kern County has tooffer," noted Dave Hook, Interim Executive Director of the Kern County Board ofTrade and narrator of the hotline. Each spring the Wildflower Hotline receives thou-sands of inquiries about local growth from around the state and across the nation.Visitors contribute over $1.1 billion per year to the Kern County economy. Personswishing to contribute their own sightings may contact the Board of Trade duringregular business hours (M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at 661-868-KERN (5376) or 800-500-KERN with the location and common name of the blooms.

Learn about the Family of FreemasonryWhat is the Family of Freemasonry, the oldest and largest fraternal organization

in the world, with lodges in most countries around the globe? It is an organizationof honest God fearing men whose word is their bond. Patriotic men whose primarygoal is to " make good men better." Men who give freely of their time and money tosupport the Children's Hospitals around the country. We are the men who all wear

Middleworth

• A label on a can of frozenorange juice says, “100 percentpure, all-natural, fresh-squeezedorange juice from concentrate.”

• One brand of TV dinner boxesstate, “This product must becooked before eating.”

• On a bag of corn chips is theclaim that, “You can be a winner.No purchase necessary. Detailsinside.”

• The wrapper on a fruit rollupsnack says, “Remove plastic wrap-ping before eating.”

• A Japanese food processor’sdirections read: “This appliance isturned on by setting the on/offswitch to the ‘on’ position.”

• Prominent on a can of self-defense pepper spray is “May irri-tate eyes.”

• Written on the label of a boxcontaining a VCR is the helpfuladvice, “Instructional video forhooking up VCR included.” Thinkabout that one for a minute.

• A caution on a shipping boxfor a 22 caliber rifle: “Warning.Misuse may cause injury or death.”

• And finally, on a box of breadpudding is the warning that“Product will be hot after heating.”

Wrapping up this week, I have alabel for you: “Caution, you mighthave a pantry full of fun and use-less instructions that could causechoking during laugh spells!”

Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell, is aninstructor for the local AARP DriverSafety Program.

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KRVR, Living Green “doing hell of a job”A little note to Joe Ciriello, President of KRVR - Kern River Valley Revitalization.

Hey Joe. You're a long time local business guy and as president of Kern River ValleyRevitalization, further known as KRVR, you and your group are doing a hell of a jobwith your Living Green program. The weather hasn't quite cooperated, but again itswinter.

A little concern to me, as a local celebrity in the Kern River Valley, is your Pony-Up4 education dinner advertisement. It says catered by Hodel's Country Living. Rightbelow that is a big logo, "Think Local First." Hopefully that Hodel's Country Living isHodel's of Bodfish.A local first,

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Editorial correctionThe Kern River Courier/Kern Angler mistakenly did not report all of the Fishing

Derby prizes. There will be ten $1,000 trout, ten $50 trout and the prizes for thelongest trout are 1st $1,000, 2nd $500, 3rd $250 and 4th $200. The ten major derbysponsors are, Berkley, Shakespeare, Budweiser, Central Valley RV & Sports Show,Automobile Club of Southern California, Renewable Resources Group, SierraGateway Markets, California Land Management, Mt. Mesa and IsabellaSupermarkets, French Gulch and North Fork Marinas. There are 58 sponsored $100trout and seven other sponsored trout worth between $200 and $500. These troutare sponsored by local merchants and individuals. The bass boat is a Derby andLake Isabella Chamber of Commerce sponsored prize and not a prize of Galey'sMarine Supply. The Courier apoligizes for any inconvenence this my have caused.

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Bodfish Bob'sChili

29 oz. can tomato sauce29 oz. can kidney beans29 oz. can pinto beans1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup green pepper1/4 cup celery3 medium tomatoes, chopped2 tsp ground cumin1 1/2 tsp black pepper2 cups water1 lb., 95 percent lean ground beef

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By Sam Struckhoff

PICKS OF THE WEEK“War Horse” (PG-13) — This

latest offering from StevenSpielberg has all of the visualsplendor and classic-style senti-mentality expected from the vet-eran film maker. It starts with anEnglish farm boy named Albert(Jeremy Irvine) being tasked withraising and training a colt racingstallion called Joey. When the twoare separated by World War I, thehorse braves an odyssey throughravaged Europe, making animpact in the lives of humanswherever he goes.

The bulk of the story stays withthe horse. While the majesticcreature makes its way throughthe horrors of war, everything hasthat classic-movie sheen to it.While we’re supposed to feel forthe horse, it seems like the moun-tains of human suffering arebeing glossed over.

“We Bought a Zoo” (PG) —Sometimes, you just have to takea big, crazy leap and give it yourall. That seems to be the syrupymessage at the heart of thisbased-on-a-true story. Benjamin(Matt Damon) is a let-go newspa-per reporter who recently lost hiswife. While looking for a newhome where he can take hisyoung daughter and teen son, hefinds a run-down country estatethat also happens to be a run-down zoo in need of new, dedicat-ed owners.

Matt Damon, ScarlettJohansson and Colin Ford all por-tray characters more groundedthan their script. This story of awild risk that paid off for onetroubled family can be a joyfulexperience, just make sure anychildren watching don’t get theirhopes up.

“London River” — In theaftermath of the LondonUnderground bombings in 2005,two people cross paths while sort-ing through the terror and thetragedy. Elisabeth is a whiteChristian woman searching forher daughter. After putting upposters, she comes in contactwith Ousmane, a black Muslimman from France who found aphotograph of his son with herdaughter. The two try to use eachother to get to the bottom of whathappened. The story and the per-formances make the film worth-while, even if the message canseem a bit blunt.

© 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

Couch Theater

‘War Horse’ has classic style

Jeremy Irvine in “War Horse.”

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob

Ron Ellis, Lake Isabella,holds his 2012 KernRiver Valley Chamberof Commerce PokerChampion plaque.Ellis won this distinctionat the Chamber’s recentCasino night that wasattended by about 150people.Gary Cope, owner ofIsabella Marketcoordinated the eventfor the Chamber, andJim Wyly, Mt. MesaMarket, catered theaffair for theSt. Patrick’s day holiday.

Valerie MinouxKern River Couier

Photo courtesy of Rotary.Rotary District Governor Wade Nomura with Paul Harris Fellows Richard Rowe, LisaStephens and Erie Johnson. Also, Kathleen Creighton Fuchs was given a silver 50thAnniversary pin and named a Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary's highest award for those whoexemplify the rotary motto "Service above Self."

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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

9-1-1Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

Here are somedos and don'tsthat might helpyour Derby expe-rience. Do makesure that you areproperly regis-tered prior to themorning of theopening. Do fol-low all of theDerby regula-tions. Do follow all of the Californiafishing regulations. Do follow theForest Service regulations, and lastbut not least, do follow the regula-tions of the Lake Patrol. That coversthe Derby, the state, the feds, andthe county: That's a big to do list.

Well, I have a few of my own dosand don'ts. These are merely sug-gestions and are my thoughts only.First, don't let your dog use yourneighbor's property to mark its ter-ritory. Next, don't let your childrengo unsupervised because there aredangers around the lake shore. Also, don't play your music louderthan is necessary; being able to hearit in your camp area only is perfect.Don't leave unattended fishing gearcast in the lake for long periods oftime, reel them up and leave them inthe holders to save your spot, unat-tended lines could cause someone tolose a tagged fish in a tangle of lines.Don't park your vehicle in a way thatwould prevent someone's ability toaccess their vehicle because emer-

gencies do occur. Don't get intoxi-cated, it may change your attitude,or worse, it could get you arrested.Don't leave any trash lying aroundyour camp as the wind will move it,and when you are packing to leaveplease take all your trash to a dump-ster (they will be provided for thispurpose) or take it home, your effortwill be greatly appreciated. Theseare my dos': do have a great timeand I do wish everyone good luckand do have a safe drive home.

The bass bite is on the up- swing;The "Fishing Father" caught andreleased successfully another bass inthe 8 pound class that's 2 in a week,nice catching James. Due to theinclement weather no other report isavailable.

I would liketo take amoment toacknowledge"Bo" the resi-dentRottweilerwho for thelast 7 yearsprotected thehistoricKeyesville

homestead. He now rests in peace atthe homestead where he will beremembered often and forever.

Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a avid fisher-man. For questions or comments youcan reach him through the KernRiver Courier, office@kern rivercouri-er.com.

Mencarini

Derby dos and don’tsCourier Antler, Fin & Feather Report

Camping areas open for Fishing DerbyAccording to Forest Service officials there will be plenty of room for campers

and anglers looking for overnight accommodations.Pioneer Point, Paradise Cove, Hungry Gulch and Boulder Gulch campgrounds

are on first-come, first-served basis at $20 per night. Camp 9 is also available at $17per night. In addition, overnight camping is allowed at Auxiliary Dam, Old IsabellaRoad and the South Fork Recreation Areas, with a daily fee of $10 (or $50 for anannual pass). Stine Cove and Hanning Flat are available for camping free of charge.

For the Fishing Derby weekend only, the Forest Service has agreed to open upadditional areas for overnight camping. These areas include Engineer Point; alongthe beach area west of Paradise Cove campground, Kissack Cove; the north andsouth shoreline of Boulder Gulch and the shoreline between French Gulch GroupArea and Boulder Gulch. For these areas, visitors can begin to set up campsites onThursday, March 29 at 6 a.m. If visitors set up their campsites earlier they may becited. The special camping areas will remain open until Monday, April 2 at 6 p.m.Tillie Creek, Tillie Creek Group, Live Oak North, and South will remain closed dur-ing the derby due to water system repairs in progress.

As a reminder, camping is limited to a 14 day stay and visitors must occupy thesite and may not leave a vehicle or trailer unoccupied for more than 24 hours. Extradumpsters and portable toilets will be placed around the lake for the Derby.

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David RamseyKern River Courier Columnist

Dear Dave,Is there

some way toput a block ona credit reportprior to send-ing a kid tocollege, so thatthe credit cardhustlers can'tget to them?

-- Trevor

Dear Trevor,No, there’s not. Unfortunately,

in today’s culture that’s part ofbecoming an adult. When youhand them car keys there’s noway to put a block on how theydrive. And when they turn 21,there’s no way to put a block onwhat they ingest.

About the only thing you cando is to teach your kids, to thebest of your ability, and be agood parent and good example.Teach them why debt is dumb,and show them how it eats awayat their ability to save money andbuild wealth.

And for goodness sake, don’tuse credit cards yourself. Kidscan smell a hypocrite a mileaway! --Dave

Dear Dave,I’m a new doctor, and I drive

a car that has more than200,000 miles on it, is 10 yearsold and a few dings in the

doors. I’ve heard image iseverything when you’re a doc-tor, but I like not having a carpayment. Should I just getover being self-consciousabout my old car? -- Mario

Dear Mario,I like not having a car note,

too. I’d walk, ride a bike or driveyour car with a great big smileon your face before picking up acar payment!

As new, young doctor you’veprobably got six figures in stu-dent loans hanging over yourhead right now. So you need toget out from under all thatbefore you start thinking aboutdriving something fancy. If thiscar is truly on its last legs, thenI’d say save up for a few monthsthen upgrade to a good, reason-ably-priced, used car.

Just remember, a Mercedes orBMW doesn’t prove you’re adoctor, and it doesn’t meanyou’re a good doctor, either. Youjust need to worry about what’ssmart for you instead of whatother people think! --Dave

Dave Ramsey is a personalmoney management expert, nationalradio personality and the author ofthree New York Times bestsellers.He offers financial advice as host ofa nationally syndicated radio pro-gram, The Dave Ramsey Show, andcreated Financial Peace University.For more financial help visit daver-amsey. com.

Ramsey

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Kern Valley Healthcare District& Rural Health ClinicServing the Kern River Valley

Is pleased to welcomePrimary Care PhysicianDr. Carlos Montes

Dr. Montes is thrilled to be here in the KRV and isnow seeing patients

Call today and let our friendly staff set an appointmentfor your important health concerns

Dr. Montes can assist you in:■ Identify and treat medical conditions

■ Providing preventive care

■ Promoting a healthy lifestyle

■ Identify and treat common medical conditions

■ Assess the urgency of your medical problems

■ Women’s Health Concerns

■ Surgical Services

Accepting most Insurances & Medi-Cal, Medi-Care& Healthy Family Plans, Uninsured or Low IncomeMon-Fri 8am-5pm closed 12-1 for lunch

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Calendar,Continued from page 2

Saturdays at Trout's in Bakersfield. Formore information, call Beth Selzam, 661-872-7517.

Kernville Hazard Reduction meetingApril 16The Kern County Fire Department will beholding Hazard Reduction meetingsthroughout April to discuss with communi-ties the importance of keeping a fire safecommunity, vegetation management, andthe upcoming 2012 fire season. Members ofthe public are strongly encouraged toattend this informational meeting Monday,April 16, at 6 p.m. at the Kernville Chamberof Commerce, 11447 Kernville Road. LocalSupervisors, Forest Service, BLM, areamanagers, CERT Teams, and fire personellinvolved in keeping a fire safe communitywill be also invited. For more news andinformation visit www.kerncountyfire.orgor call Fire Captain and Public InformationOfficer, Derek Tisinger at 661-330-0133

DAR Fancy Hat luncheonApril 21Spring is springing, the birds are singing,and the Kawaiisu Chapter, Daughters of theAmerican Revolution is offering a FancyHat Luncheon on Saturday, April 21 at 11a.m. at Paradise Cove in Mountain Mesa.Tickets are $15 and may be purchased fromRegent Dona Anderson 760-379-2828 orMarian DeMars at 760-376-4578.

Lake Isabella Hazard Reductionmeeting, April 23The Kern County Fire Department will beholding Hazard Reduction meetingsthroughout April to discuss with communi-ties the importance of keeping a fire safecommunity, vegetation management, andthe upcoming 2012 fire season. Members ofthe public are strongly encouraged toattend on Monday, April 23, at 6 p.m. at theSenior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd.,Lake Isabella. Local Supervisors, ForestService, BLM, area managers, CERT Teams,and fire personell involved in keeping a fire

safe community will be also invited. Forinformation visit www.kerncountyfire.org orcall Fire Captain and Public InformationOfficer, Derek Tisinger at 661-330-0133

Alta Sierra Hazard Reduction meetingApril 28The Kern County Fire Department will beholding Hazard Reduction meetingsthroughout April to discuss with communi-ties the importance of keeping a fire safecommunity, vegetation management, andthe upcoming 2012 fire season. Members ofthe public are strongly encouraged to attendon Saturday April 28 at 10 a.m. at the formerPark headquarters 9665 Old State Road, AltaSierra. Local Supervisors, Forest Service,BLM, area managers, CERT Teams, and firepersonell involved in keeping a fire safe com-munity will be also invited. For informationvisit www.kerncountyfire.org or call FireCaptain and Public Information Officer,Derek Tisinger at 661-330-0133

Trout Fest, April 28Touch a fish, taste a fish, feed a fish! Kids,bring your parents to the Kern RiverHatchery for a free fun-filled day of fishingactivities and fascinating facts aboutCalifornia native trout on Saturday April 28from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn fishing basics,make a fish print, visit the museum, and tryyour hand at catching a trout. The 15 games,events and exhibits are all free. The Hatcheryis at 14415 Sierra Way, Kernville, one milenorth of Kernville, across from Camp Owen.

To include your event in our free CourierCalendar, send the information to us by e-mailor on paper, either in person or by mail (ouraddress is on page 2). Submissions must bereceived on Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order tomake each Friday's issue. Events must beopen to the public and if there is any cost, itmust be listed. Items submitted for our freeCalendar listings may be shortened. Listingsare printed in chronological order by eventdate and space available. Submitted itemsdeemed entirely or mostly business advertis-ing will not be accepted. Some event informa-tion gathered from the chambers of com-merce, KRVR or www.kernvalley.com.

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1.Six.2.Jeff Heath of the Boston Braves in 1949.3.Jack Pardee (1990-94).4.Kansas (2,038 wins), North Carolina (2,033), Duke (1,944), Syracuse(1,800) and Temple (1,766).5.Just one, Vancouver’s Daniel Sedin, with 104 points (41 goals, 63assists).Answers:

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Sports QuizBy Chris Richcreek

1. Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro set arecord in 2010 for most RBIs in a major-league debut.How many did he have?

2. In 2011, Atlanta’s Brian McCann became the sec-ond person in major-league history to have a pinch-hit, game-tying homer in the ninth and followed with agame-winning home run. Who was the first?

3. Who was the last coach of the Houston Oilersbefore Jeff Fisher took over in 1994 and the teameventually moved to Tennessee?

4. Entering the 2011-12 season, Kentucky was theNo. 1 team for total victories in Division I college bas-ketball (2,052). Name three of the next five schools.

5. How many players reached the 100-point plateauin the NHL in the 2010-11 season?

ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Be careful aboutdoing someone a favor when you don’t know thefull story behind the request. Don’t rely onsomeone’s unsubstantiated assurances. Insist onall the facts before you act.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) That workplaceproblem still needs your attention before youfinally can close the book on it. Meanwhile, along-anticipated reunion gets closer to becom-ing a happy reality.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might bedemanding more from others than they cangive. Best advice: Have a long and frank talk todetermine what the facts are. Tensions shouldabate as the week winds down.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Aspects arefavorable throughout this week for making con-tacts that could be important to your careerplans. Meanwhile, an old friend offers the adviceyou’re seeking.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) It’s time to stop lick-ing your wounds from past mistakes. Get up andget going toward your future. Loyal friends willbe there to help you get back into shape.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Take time out togo over what’s expected of you before you begin

your new project. Otherwise, you run the risk ofpushing yourself harder than you need to.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) An unusualrequest could put you in an awkward position.Deal with it immediately. The longer you delay,the more difficult it will be to get out of it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You shouldfeel recharged and ready for whatever yourworkaday world holds for you. The same posi-tive energy spills over into your personal rela-tionships.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Aprospect might be less than it appears to be. Youalways aim for the truth. And this is no time tosettle for less than full disclosure.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Start doingsome serious thinking about a career move thatcould entail more than just changing job sites.Some lifestyle changes also might be involved.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) With tensionseasing at the workplace, a more positive envi-ronment once again encourages the free flow ofideas so typical of you.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) Show some ofyour usually hidden steel-strong backbone, andstand up for yourself if you hope to make a casefor that promotion you know you deserve.

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Kern River Courier Legal NoticesFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENTFictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Kern Patios & Window Co. (2012 -B0993) Street address of principal placeof business: 4000 Fruitvale Avenue,Suite 13, Bakersfield, CA 93308.Mailing address of business: 4000Fruitvale Avenue, Suite 13, Bakersfield,CA 93308. REGISTRANT: SteveHarrison, 1406 Wild Olive Road,Tehachapi, CA 93561. A - Individual.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fic-titious name statement generally expiresat the end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920, whereit expires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statement pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorizethe use in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Steve Harrison. This statementfiled on 02/14/2012. Expires02/14/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J.Trujillo. Published by the Kern RiverCourier March 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Voice Fabrik, Inc. (2012 - B0889),DBA#2: Voice Fabrik (2012) - B0890),Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 200 Sonora Street, Bakersfield,CA 93305. Mailing address of busi-ness: 4450 California Avenue, #K-250,Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGIS-TRANT: Voice Fabrik, Inc., 4450California Avenue, #K-250,Bakersfield, CA 93309. F -Corporation. Date the business com-menced: 01/01/2012. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe 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 inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Mariana R. Morgan, Secretary.This statement filed on 02/09/2012.Expires 02/09/2017. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by theKern River Courier March 2, 9, 16 and23, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Dodds Paseo Partnership (2012 -B1136) Street address of principal placeof business: 1349 Frontier Trail,Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing addressof business: P.O. Box 958, Kernville,CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: PatrickDodds, as Trustee of the Patrick andDiane Dodds Family Trust, 1349Frontier Trail, Kernville, CA 93238;Monica Dodds Grycz, Trustee of theGrycz 1991 Revocable Trust datedApril 5, 1991, 8637 Arbor Drive, ElCerrito, CA 94530; Czeslaw J. Grycz,as Trustee of the Grycz 1991 RevocableTrust dated April 5, 1991, 8637 ArborDrive, El Cerrito, CA 94530; Stefan D.Grycz, 8637 Arbor Drive, El Cerrito,CA 94530; Krystyna C. Grycz, 8637Arbor Drive, El Cerrito, CA 94530;Diane M. Dodds, as Trustee of thePatrick and Diane Dodds Family Trustdated April 15, 1997, 1349 FrontierTrail, Kernville, CA 93238; Kateri M.Dodds Simpson, 1349 Frontier Trail,Kernville, CA 93238; Daniel P. Dodds,1349 Frontier Trail, Kernville, CA93238; William J. Dodds, as CustodianDodds, as Trustee of the Dodds 89 Trust

dated July 9, 2004, 835 La Jolla CoronaCourt, La Jolla, CA 92037; MaryElizabeth O'Connor, as Trustee of theAndrew C. O'Connor and MaryElizabeth O'Connor Living Trust, 5751Rogers Drive, Huntington Beach, CA92649; Andrew C. O'Connor, asTrustee of the Andrew C. O'Connor andMary Elizabeth O'Connor Living Trustdated May 7, 2002, 5751 Rogers Drive,Huntington Beach, CA 92649; MeganH. O'Connor, 5751 Rogers Drive,Huntington Beach, CA 92649 andTammy Dodds, as Trustee of the Dodds89 Trust dated July 9, 2004, 835 LaJolla Corona Court, La Jolla, CA 92037.B - General Partnership, State ofCalifornia. Date the business com-menced: 12/01/2006. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe 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 inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Patrick S. Dodds. This state-ment filed on 02/22/2012. Expires02/22/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Dominguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier March 2, 9, 16 and 23,2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Twin Arrow Transportation (2012 -B1311) Street address of principal placeof business: 208 Via Esperanza,Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailingaddress of business: 208 Via Esperanza,Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGIS-TRANTS: Richard Green, 208 ViaEsperanza, Bakersfield, CA 93314 andDarreh Green, 208 Via Esperanza,Bakersfield, CA 93314. I - Husbandand Wife. Date the business com-menced: 01/01/2012. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe 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 inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Richard Green. This statementfiled on 02/28/2012. Expires02/28/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J.Trujillo. Published by the Kern RiverCourier March 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Lockwood Animal Rescue Center(2012 - B1260), DBA #2: LockwoodArc (2012 - B1261), DBA #3: LARC(2012 - 1262). Street address of princi-pal place of business: 15660 CurtisTrail, Frazier Park, CA 93225. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 1510,Frazier Park, CA 93225-1510. REGIS-TRANTS: Association For ParrotC.A.R.E., 15660 Curtis Trail, FrazierPark, CA 93225 and Lorin Lindner,15660 Curtis Trail, Frazier Park, CA93225. E - UnincorporatedAssociation. Date the business com-menced: 07/08/2001. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe 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

the statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Lorin Lindner. This statementfiled on 02/27/2012. Expires02/27/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Dominguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier March 9, 16, 23 and 30,2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Orange Streak Enterprises (2012 -B1315) Street address of principal placeof business: 9422 Metropolitan Way,Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing addressof business: 9422 Metropolitan Way,Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGIS-TRANT: Benjamin Street, 9422Metropolitan Way, Bakersfield, CA93311. A - Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 02/24/2012. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filedin the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Benjamin Street. This state-ment filed on 02/28/2012. Expires02/28/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J.Trujillo. Published by the Kern RiverCourier March 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2012.

STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWALFROM PARTNERSHIPOPERATING UNDER A

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMEFictitious Business Name being aban-doned: ENCHANTED EVENTS(2011-B6715) Street address of busi-ness: 10421 Round Mountain Road,Bakersfield, CA 93308; Mailing addressof Business: P.O. Box 80051,Bakersfield, CA 93380. REGISTRANTWHO WISHES TO ABANDON THEBUSINESS NAME: Megan Garant,6000 Verano Court, Bakersfield, CA93308. Original FBN Statement Filedon: 11/21/2011. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 02/09/2012.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Trujillo,Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by theKern River Courier March 9, 16, 23 and30, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Athena's Greek Café and Bakery (2012- B1483) Street address of principalplace of business: 9612 Flushing QuailRoad, Suite 202, Bakersfield, CA93312. Mailing address of business:9612 Flushing Quail Road, Suite 202,Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGIS-TRANTS: Elias Skapinakis, 11400Sangrado Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311and Leticia Skapinakis, 11400 SangradoDrive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. B -General Partnership. Date the businesscommenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filedin the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of the

rights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Leticia Skapinakis. This state-ment filed on 03/07/2012. Expires03/07/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J.Trujillo. Published by the Kern RiverCourier March 16, 23, 30 and April 6,2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Lord's Little Learners Child Care (2012- B1328) Street address of principalplace of business: 3428 GemstoneAvenue, Rosamond, CA 93560.Mailing address of business: 3428Gemstone Avenue, Rosamond, CA93560. REGISTRANT: JenniferFabara, 3428 Gemstone Avenue,Rosamond, CA 93560. A - Individual.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generally expiresat the end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920, whereit expires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before the expi-ration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in thisState of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: JenniferFabara. This statement filed on02/29/2012. Expires 02/29/2017. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Publishedby the Kern River Courier March 16, 23,30 and April 6, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Ogden Enterprises (2012 - B1313)Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 10201 Lone Butte Road, Mojave,CA 93501. Mailing address of business:5122 West Ave. K-10, Quartz Hill, CA93536. REGISTRANT: Paul Ogden,5122 West Ave. K-10, Quartz Hill, CA93536. A - Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 06/01/1995. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filedin the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Paul Ogden. This statementfiled on 02/28/2012. Expires02/28/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J.Trujillo. Published by the Kern RiverCourier March 16, 23, 30 and April 6,2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. 11-2194 -

APN: 225-241-04YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST DATED 03-26-2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTIONTO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE.IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATIONOF THE NATURE OF THE PRO-CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOUSHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 11, 2012 at 11:00 am,Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., aCalifornia Corporation as duly appoint-ed Trustee under and pursuant to theDeed of Trust recorded 04-05-2010, asInst. No. 0210044080 of OfficialRecords in the office of the CountyRecorder of Kern County, State ofCalifornia, Executed by Richard EugeneWilliford and Teresa Kay Williford,Husband and Wife as joint tenants,

WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTIONTO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FORCASH (payable at time of sale in lawfulmoney of the United States) at: Themain entrance to the Wanda KirkLibrary, 3611 Rosamond Blvd.,Rosamond, CA 93560. All CASHIER'SCHECKS MUST BE MADEPAYABLE TO ADVANCED RECON-VEYANCE, INC. All rights, title andinterest conveyed to and now held by itunder said Deed of Trust in the propertysituated in said County and Statedescribed as: The South one-half of theSouth two-thirds of the North half of theSouthwest Quarter of Section 32,Township 12 North, Range 12 West,San Bernardino Meridian, according tothe Official Plat thereof. Except there-from that portion lying within the 200foot right of way of the Southern PacificRailroad Company, granted by the Actof Congress July 27, 1866. Also, excepttherefrom that portion conveyed to theState of California for public highwaypurposes by deed recorded December27, 1944 in Book 1131, Page 242 ofOfficial Records. The street addressand other common designation, if any,of the real property described above ispurported to be: Vacant Land - direc-tions may be obtained by writtenrequest within 10 days of the first publi-cation of this notice from: ARI, 4354517th Street West, Suite 503, Lancaster,CA 93534. The undersigned Trusteedisclaims any liability for any incorrect-ness of the street address and other com-mon designation, if any, shown herein.Said Sale will be made, but withoutcovenant or warranty, express orimplied, regarding title, possession, orencumbrances, to pay the remainingprincipal sum of the note(s) secured bysaid Deed of Trust, with interest there-on, as provided in said note(s),advances, if any, under the terms of saidDeed of Trust, fees, charges and expens-es of the Trustee and of the trusts creat-ed by said Deed of Trust. The totalamount of the unpaid balance of theobligation secured by the property to besold and reasonable estimated cost,expenses and advances at the time of theinitial publication of the Notice of Saleis $38,117.44. The beneficiary undersaid Deed of Trust heretofore executedand delivered to the undersigned a writ-ten Declaration of Default and Demandfor Sale, and a written Notice of Defaultand Election to Sell. The undersignedcaused said Notice of Default andElection to Sell to be recorded in thecounty where the real property is locat-ed. Date: March 7, 2012. AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 4354517th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham,Trustee Sale Officer (Published by theKern River Courier March 16, 23 and30, 2012)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:D.L.M. Welding (2012 - B1545) Streetaddress of principal place of business:3616 Timberline Street, Bakersfield, CA93308. Mailing address of business: P.O.Box 80026, Bakersfield, CA 93380.REGISTRANT: David Millard, 3616Timberline Street, Bakersfield, CA93308 . A - Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 05/01/1998. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filedin the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence address ofa registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: DavidMillard. This statement filed on03/09/2012. Expires 03/09/2017. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By K. Lopez. Publishedby the Kern River Courier March 23, 30,April 6 and 13, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:

Fitness Zone (2012 - B1681) Streetaddress of principal place of business:20601 Highway 202, Suite A101,Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing addressof business: 20601 Highway 202, SuiteA101, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGIS-TRANT: David Nehorai, 19405Lookout Place, Tehachapi, CA 93561 .A - Individual. Date the business com-menced: 03/01/2007. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in theoffice 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 state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence address ofa registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: DavidNehorai. This statement filed on03/15/2012. Expires 03/15/2017. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Publishedby the Kern River Courier March 23, 30,April 6 and 13, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:3M Motorsports (2012 - B1544) Streetaddress of principal place of business:3616 Timberline Street, Bakersfield, CA93308. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 80026, Bakersfield, CA 93380.REGISTRANT: David Millard, 3616Timberline Street, Bakersfield, CA93308 . A - Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 03/15/2007. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filedin the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence address ofa registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: DavidMillard. This statement filed on03/09/2012. Expires 03/09/2017. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By K. Lopez. Publishedby the Kern River Courier March 23, 30,April 6 and 13, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Kern Today (2012 - B1237) Streetaddress of principal place of business:408 Taylor Street, Bakersfield, CA93309. Mailing address of business:408 Taylor Street, #27, Bakersfield, CA93309. REGISTRANT: LeonardoAdame, 408 Taylor Street, #27,Bakersfield, CA 93309. A - Individual.Date the business commenced:09/21/2011. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section 17920, afictitious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in the officeof the County Clerk, except, as provid-ed in subdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence addressof a registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorizethe use in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Leonardo Adame. This state-ment filed on 02/24/2012. Expires02/24/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByJ. Trujillo. Published by the KernRiver Courier March 23, 30, April 6and 13, 2012.

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-- Ezra 1:1

There are many moving parts inthe Kingdom of God unfolding aswe live our lives, not the least ofwhich is the place that timingholds.

I tend to doubt the adage thatsays “timing is everything,” butonly because absolutes are rarelycorrect, and to say anything iseverything is probably not so.

Critical to the above openingverse of Ezra is the prophetic wordof Jeremiah the prophet which pro-claimed that 70 years of captivitywould be fulfilled before a return toPalestine would be brought about(Jeremiah 29:10).

What Ezra and the returningJews experienced at their momentin time was a move of God thatjoined their lives together in a cor-porate task, even while the Spirit ofGod continued to work in them asindividuals. The duality betweenindividual and congregational ismagnificent if we are willing tocome to peace with it, and madden-ing as all get out if we attempt to

KernvilleFather’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, Kernville. ServiceSunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Service10:45 a.m. 760-376-6403Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. WorshipCelebration, 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014St. Peter’s Anglican Church11900 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchServices held at Kernville United MethodistChurch. Sundays 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. SundayServices 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.(760) 376-2416Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights. SundayService 10 a.m. 760-376-8789Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights. SundayService 10:30 a.m.

Lake IsabellaFirst Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.760-379-5615Fountain 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 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 Services 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. SundayServices 11 a.m. 760-379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. SundayServices 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. WorshipSunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Biblestudy Sun. 10 a.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. SaturdayService 9:30 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.Service 6 p.m. 760-379-5819

Mt. 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 4 p.m. 760-379-6360

Southlake/WeldonKern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday Services8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. 760-378-3780He Cares Fellowship16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Services Sunday9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday Services 9a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-2321Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday Services10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964

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Timingfight it. This is where “peace thatpasses understanding” finds itsroots, for while our moment in timemay literally be when all hell isbreaking loose in terms of humanevents, you and I can continue totread the path of the righteous inour personal experience.

Alternately, our moment in timemay be when a glorious move ofGod is encompassing the Church,while we may be experiencingsomething less glorious personally.

How are we to know exactly whatkinds of times we are living in?Simply put, retrospect will help inthe understanding of where we havebeen, and faith and hope will moveus through the present and future.Ezra and his counterparts knew theyhad been invited to spend their livesin the pursuit of something largerthan themselves in the rebuilding ofthe Jerusalem temple, and their per-sonal response was to embrace suchan opportunity.

Some 70,000 individuals took upthis journey and became part of aremarkable move of God at thatmoment in time. The work of theSpirit in each of them personallywas interwoven with what Godwas doing in His kingdom collec-tively. We can rejoice as each daybrings a fresh sense of the Lord’smercies in our personal experience,and we can shout hallelujah to Himwho sits on the throne of humanaffairs over which He is in perfectcontrol. In the Father’s timing letus rest, in the Father’s power let ushope and for the Father’s purposelet us continually contend in faith.

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Ministers Association Easter Sunrise ServiceThe Kern River Valley Ministers Association presents its annual Valley Easter

Sunrise Service on Sunday April 8 at 6:30 a.m. You are invited to celebrate with oth-ers the risen Christ. The location in the Tillie Creek group camping presents a beau-tiful service about the Son of God as we watch the sun rise over our beautiful Valley.

Highland ChapelGood Friday and Easter ServicesHighland Chapel, the "Friendliest Church in the Valley" invites all to join them for

services on Good Friday, April 6 at 12:15 p.m. and on Easter Sunday, April 8 at 10:30a.m. The Chapel is located at 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. For more infor-mation, please call 760-379-2120.

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GOOD FRIDAYS E R V I C E

Will be held Friday, April 6, 2012, at 6 pmEveryone is Invited to Attend

This year the KRVMA is presenting a dramatic Easter reading entitled

Memories of the ResurrectionThis unique presentation involves both the presenters and the congregation

Join us for a time of worship and this inspirational presentation at the First Baptist Church 3701 Suhre St. Lake Isabella

The Kern River Valley Ministers Association Annual

the fez you see at parades. Shriners are all Masons. To find out for yourself, come tothe Kernville Masonic Lodge located at 562 James Road in Kernville on March 24 at7 p.m. for an evening of honest information, good clean family fun, and a free icecream social. There will be speakers for all of the Masonic bodies, Masons, EasternStar, York Rite, Scottish Rite and Shrine. Eastern Star is for both men and women.All are welcome, Masons, non Masons, family and friends wives and children. Learnabout who the Masonic Family is, what they stand for and learn how to join thisancient and honorable fraternity. For further information call Secretary TomMcKinney 760-376-6962.

AARP Income Tax preparationGet your income taxes prepared by a trained AARP tax preparer Monday,

Tuesday or Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Library. For moreinformation, call Judy Rowley at 760-793-0405 or Roland Danielson at 760-379-8389.

Announcements, Continued from page 3

Sunday, March 25Silver City Ghost Town, 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd, Bodfish, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.$5.50 children: 6 to 12 years $4.50, 5 and under free with a paying adult. Plus$1 off each general admission this weekend when you mention the LivingGreen Festival.Garden Talks Veterans Hall 2, Kern River Valley Veterans/Senior Building,6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Hosted by Kern River Valley Garden Group. 11 a.m. to3 p.m.Kern Valley Community Faire 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.at Kern River Valley SeniorBuilding. A healthy lunch, $7.00. Kid's Clothing, Toy & Book Swap. Everyoneis welcome to join, whether they have things to swap or not.Kid's Green Films Kern Valley Senior Center12:30 p.m., Yogi Bear, 2 p.m. Hoot.

See www.livinggreenkrv.org/events/ for updates. Kern River ValleyRevitalization (KRVR) is an all-volunteer, 501c3 nonprofit organization that hasorganized this award winning festival every March since 2009. KRVR's missionis facilitating the social, natural, and financial health of the Kern River Valleyfor this and future generations.

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Photo courtesy of ElksOn February 25, the Kern River Valley Elks Lodge #2358 held a luncheon tohonor four local students. Jenna Criswell, senior at Kern Valley High School,was selected to receive a $500.00 recurring scholarship. Lindsay Miller, a stu-dent at Woodrow Wallace Middle School, wrote the winning paper in the GrandLodge Americanism Essay Contest. She received a $50.00 gift card. KassyOpferman and Trevor Hurley (not shown) won local honors in the Grand LodgeDrug Awareness Poster Contest and they each received $25 gift cards. TrevorHurley's poster rated a 1st place finish in the Elks Inland District judging andrated a 4th place finish at the California-Hawaii State judging.

Front row left to right: Americanism Chair Pat Terrell, Kassy Opferman andLindsay Miller. Back row left to right: Jenna Criswell, Exalted Ruler JadeenSchroeder and LOW President Kathy Kappl.