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Wednesday 6 a.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir86,621 acre-feetReservoir peak220,365 acre-feet

Pool maximum568,075 acre-feet

Pool safety limit360,000 acre-feet

Upper KernKern Inflow at Kernville427 cfs (5-hr avg.)Lower KernOutflow 350 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped)

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ColumnistMike Mencarini,wants your ideasabout lakeaccess overthe flume.

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C K E R N R I V E RK E R N R I V E RourierourierFriday, March 29, 2013 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 10 No. 7

kern riverwater data:

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

This weekBodfish Bobhas a potpourriof treats.

Plan for theweek aheadusing the CourierCalendar.

Michael BatelaanCourier Cover Story

Kern River Valley resi-dents will soon no longerhave the luxury of goingto court in Lake Isabella.Right now, the RegionalCourt located in LakeIsabella, 7046 LakeIsabella Blvd, has beenreduced to one court dayper week. Budget reduc-tions do not allow contin-ued operation of this parttime court location. TheKern River Branch Courtwill be closed effectiveJune 10.

Then the cases cur-rently heard in Kern Riverwill be transferred as fol-lows: All misdemeanormatters, in-custody andout-of-custody, will beheard in the RidgecrestBranch, located at 132 E.

Coso Ave, Ridgecrest; allLimited Civil matters upto $25,000, small claims,and unlawful detainermatters will be heard inthe Ridgecrest Brach,located at 132 E. CosoAve., Ridgecrest; all trafficinfractions will be heardat the Metropolitan TrafficDivision, 3131 ArrowStreet, Bakersfield. Adrop box will not be avail-able in Lake Isabella.Documents must be filedin the appropriate loca-tion for the specific casetype.

The Kern CountyCourts have issued noticeper Government Codethat the Superior Court,

County of Kern, has real-ized significant, perma-nent budget reductions of$9.7 million or 27% ofbase funding since 2008.While the Court hasimplemented a number ofcost savings measuressuch as reductions in staff,increased pass through ofpension and health carebenefits to court employ-ees, reduction of control-lable expenses in excess of$3 million, the Court willhave a structural deficit of$3.7 million in the upcom-ing 2013-2014 budgetyear.

In the past, the Courthas been able to utilizesavings from local cost

cutting measures to bal-ance the annual budgetdeficits to date. However,these savings are requiredto be depleted by the endof the fiscal year; there-fore, permanent servicereductions are required tobalance the Court's budg-et.

"The Kern SuperiorCourt Judges believecourt access is a funda-mental component of fairand equitable justice andhave approved thesereductions reluctantly inthe face of severe budgetcuts over the past fiveyears," said Judge ColetteM. Humphrey, PresidingJudge. "It is our hope thatif future funding isrestored to adequate lev-els, we can reinstate the

Friday high 70°Mostly sunny

Friday low 43°Partly cloudySaturday high 69°10% chnce showers

Saturday low 42°20% chnce showers

Sunday high 62°30% chnce showers

Sunday low 38°50% chnce showersNational Weather Service

Workers from generalengineering contractor,Cen-Cal Construction areare building a handicappedaccess ramp at the cornerof Piute and Tobias. Work isexpected to be completed inKernville by Memorial Day.

Area businesses remainopen for business duringconstruction.

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

Mike MencariniCourier Special

[Part four of a five-partseries on early goldprospecting and miningof what was to be calledthe Kern River ElDorado.]

If nothing else, thegold miner wasresourceful. The stampmill had not been intro-duced to the West as yetit was still only used inthe Eastern gold mines.

The early mines hereused an Arrastra or theChile Mill.

The Arrastra consist-

ed of a mule or horseyoked to a center pole inwhich the animal wouldpull a large rock over asmooth, hard surface in acircle while crushing theore. Picture a kids’ pony

Courier FYI

With the many sec-ular and faith basedevents this weekendthere will be no needto keep your eggs injust one basket.■ The BurlingtonEaster egg hunt Friday, March 29

Lots of goodies,candy and prizesawait children sevenyears and younger atthe 12th annual Easteregg hunt at theBurlington on Fridayat 10:30 a.m. The huntwill be at 13Sycamore, WoffordHeights. Bring yourown basket to useduring the hunt. Call760-376-6733 or 760-376-6474 for moreinformation.■ Ministers’Association Good Friday, March 29

The Kern RiverValley Ministers’Association invitesthe public to the GoodFriday Service enti-tled “Friday…GoodF r i d a y … F r i d a yNight.” Several localchurch pastors will beparticipating in theone hour presentationheld at the FirstBaptist Church inLake Isabella, at thecrossroads of SuhreStreet and Highway155. Refreshmentswill be served follow-ing the 6 p.m. service.Get more informationby calling 760-379-4600.■■ Free Easter mealMarch 30Everyone is invited toMy Place’s eighthannual Easter dinnerand blanket/clothinggiveaway onSaturday, March 30from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.at 6206 Lake IsabellaBlvd. in Lake Isabellabetween IsabellaSupermarket andBank of America. Forinformation, call 760-379-2563.

ride at a car-nival. TheChile Millwas similar,but used alarge stonewheel.

Duringthe peak ofthe miningera therewere quite af e wA r r a s t r a s

located in the mining dis-tricts. Some were ownedby the mines while oth-ers were privately ownedbut crushed ore for sev-eral mining groups. Thiswas an absolutely neces-

sary piece of equipmentin the early days. Untilthe stamp mill, it was theonly way to crush thevery hard quartz ore.

The stamp mill, aEuropean invention,made its way West. Firstused in Virginia and inNorth and SouthCarolina. The earlystamps were made ofwood, but it wasn’t longbefore the heavy dutymetal stamps replacedthe wooden ones. Thewater wheel poweredthe early stamps. Astechnology moved for-

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Mike Mencarini/Kern River CourierKeyesville stamp mill.

See Court, page 12

Isabella court sentenced to closure

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.■ 6 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. 760-376-3138.■ 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 CourierBe sure to consult the Easter events listedstarting on page one.Nuui Cunni Farmers MarketMarch 30The Kern River Paiute Council invites thepublic to visit the Nuui Cunni Farmers

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Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday,March 30 for produce needs. Local honey,fresh eggs, healing native plant salves andteas, plus locally grown produce are avail-able. The market is located at 2600Highway 155 in Lake Isabella between Lake

Isabella and Wofford Heights at the FrenchGulch Forest Service Recreation Area. WICis now accepted.For more information con-tact the Cultural Center 760-549-0800.

Lakeshore Farmers MarketMarch 30Hosted by the Kern Valley GrowersAssociation, this Market features eggs andhoney, along with certified organic pro-duce from various organizations and shadegrown, organic coffee, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.on Saturday, March 30. The market is at theLakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd.,Wofford Heights. EBT/SNAP/CalFreshcards are accepted. For information callDavid Dills 760-812-7833.

Tent RevivalApril 5 through 13“Last Call Tent Ministry” is returning forthe eighth year, starting on Friday, April 5through Saturday, April 13 at 7 p.m. night-ly for its annual “revival under tent” meet-ings. Evangelist, Joe Ferguson has a todaymessage for everyone in these troubledtimes. Only God has the answer. Everyoneis welcome. The tent will be located at thecorner of Webb Ave. and Lake IsabellaBlvd. in Lake Isabella.

Rotary Club golf tournamentApril 6At 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 6 at the KernRiver Valley Golf Course, along the KernRiver, at 9472 Burlando Road, Kernvillejoin the fun at the KRV Rotary golf tourna-ment. This is a fundraiser for the RotaryClub of Kern River Valley’s humanitarian,intercultural and educational activities. Thefee is $45 each player, which includes golfcart and lunch. Sign-in starts at 8:30 a.m. Toregister, contact Paul Cromwell at 760-417-1008.

Habitat restoration workdaysApril 6Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staffand volunteers for the Habitat RestorationWorkdays. This week is site maintenanceand planting. Volunteers of all levels of abil-ity and time commitment are welcome.Bring food and water and gloves. Wearlong sleeves and pants, work shoes orboots. The preserve will supply the tools.Meet at 8 a.m. at the Alexander RestorationSite on Fay Ranch Road, 1/3 mi. north ofHighway 178 in Weldon. Contact the KernRiver Preserve Land Steward, Sean Rowe760-378-2531 or email [email protected] RSVP.

Friends of the Library luncheonApril 8The Friends of the Library will hold theirannual spring luncheon on April 8 at noonat the United Methodist Church, 251 BigBlue Road in Kernville. Bring your favoritesalad to share and enjoy guest speakerPeggy Hickey, librarian and branch super-visor for our local libraries. Hickey willspeak about issues facing the local branch-es, services offered and upcoming summerprograms. Beverages and deserts will beprovided.

55 AliveApril 9The Next AARP Driver Safety Program willbe held Tuesday, April 9 (an all day class)from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. PetersAnglican Church in Kernville (11900 SierraWay, Kernville - across the street from theHi Ho Trailer Park). Participants mustattend the entire day. To learn more, or toenroll, call instructor Gene Verbeet at 760-417-0579. Fees are $12 for AARP membersand $14 for non-members. Class size islimited and time is short, so call today.

Houchin Blood DriveApril 9The KRV blood drive will take place at theFirst Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, fromnoon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday April 9. Whendonating, please bring picture ID with dateof birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold soresor symptoms of infection and eat a meal atleast 3 hours prior to donating. Rememberto wait one year after tattoos and bodypiercings and you must be at least 16 years

to some foreign port. A new wartor skin tag which can be viewedwithout undressing is grist for thehealth mill. Cures that come fromhomeopathic means can drawattention, particularly if the cure isspectacular. A goiter or rampantingrown toenail can draw com-ments of understanding and con-cern.

Health discussions often spillout onto the parking lot and somehealth issues are diagnosed andcured on the spot.

Standing around on the parkinglot also lends itself to discussingvarious modes of transportation.Naturally we have to ooh and ahh

whenever one ofour group gets anew car. Trying tofind out how muchthey paid withoutcoming right outand asking adds to

the morning gamesmanship. We try to assure ourselves

(covertly) that ours is still the bet-ter car/SUV or motorcycle and weare glad we don’t have to makepayments like they probably do.We also watch aircraft land andtake off. Part of our entertainmentis when a pilot calls in on the radioasking for airport information.After landing, when the pilot findsout that the airport voice he heardwas the café cook talking to himwith one hand on the radio trans-mitter and the other flipping ahamburger, the look on pilot’s faceis worth the wait.

Yes indeed, entertainment iswhere you find it and the AirportCoffee Shop is a place to be!

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

Once a week,early on Sundaymorning, a groupof “we of theolder ilk” gettogether and havebreakfast at theAirport CoffeeShop.

There is no rea-son for the meet-ing except to eatand gab about anything. By thetime breakfast has been served,we have talked and solved all ofthe world’sproblems,reiterated ourunhappinesswith politics,various politi-cians and thesad state of the world. We have,by majority, replaced all the lead-ers of various countries and dis-cussed the price of Jell-O.

With all that is stirred up andsolved and with nothing hot onthe political griddle, we, as folkspast the age of 70 (our group)start talking about our health andvarious ills. There are seven of usin our Sunday conclave and wefind it therapeutic to compare ourvarious ailments. Heart murmursand diagnostics from Dr. Oz per-meate the air. Each of us tries tooutdo others with a suddenSunday morning disclosures ofsome strain of a rare and complexdisease, one that may have beenpassed on to us while on a cruise

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AARP 55 Alive driver safety program scheduledThe Next AARP Driver Safety Program will be held Tuesday, April 9 (an all-

day class) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Kernville,11900 Sierra Way, Kernville. Participants must attend the entire day. Thecourse does not involve driving, but does emphasize safe driving proceduresfor older drivers. In California, a certificate of course completion usually enti-tles the participant to a reduction in their auto insurance for three years fol-lowing the date of the class. All materials and workbooks have been updatedand include the latest driving information. To learn more, or to enroll, callinstructor Gene Verbeet at 760-417-0579. Fees are $12 for AARP membersand $14 for non-members. Class size is limited and time is short, so call today.

KMC’s low income health care plan discussedThe Independent Living Center of Kern County invites the public to attend

a round table discussion with the California Partnership / Center forCommunity Change about the successes and challenges of Kern MedicalCenter’s Low Income Healthcare Plan. The roundtable will be held April 4,from 2-3:30 p.m., at ILCKC, 5251 Office Park 200, in Bakersfield. Social serv-ice agencies and consumers are invited to attend. The Partnership seeks inputabout experiences people are having when enrolling consumers /clients in theKMC program; and will provide insight and strategies that might be helpful.RSVP to 661-325-1063.

Kern Green nominations soughtPeople, businesses or groups can be nominated for the Kern Green Awards

second annual Awards Banquet based on their green efforts (recycling, re-purposing, and sustainable purchasing). The Kern Green Board is excited toshare this event and opportunity to acknowledge someone, group, school, orbusiness for their green efforts. For those wishing to make a nomination,click on this link and enter your nomination for the best suitedc a t e g o r y : h t t p : / / s u r v e y . c o n s t a n t c o n t a c t .com/survey/a07e72a3kfxhd6rgt6a/start. Nominations are due by April 15. Ifyou have any questions, contact Sheri Bowyer, manager, Thomas RefuseService office 760-379-2618 x-102, cell 661-303-2648, fax 760-379-6176 oremail thomasrefuse.com or visit kerngreen.org to learn more.

Tubatulabal Tribe craft classes offeredThe Tubatulabal Tribe would like to invite the public to come and learn how

to make baskets, gourds and jewelryevery Friday at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at12600 Mountain Mesa Road. Therewill be an admission fee of $5 and asmall fee for the item that you make.Call Louise Akers 760-379-4590 if youhave any questions.

Giant Sequoia NationalMonument fundraiser

The Giant Sequoia NationalMonument Association is having itsthird annual fundraiser and dinner. Itis a non-profit, public benefit organi-zation promoting stewardship, edu-cation and recreational enjoyment ofthe Giant Sequoia NationalMonument. Proceeds from the ban-quet will support stewardship, educa-tion and recreation programs on theGiant Sequoia National Monument

See Announcements, page 7

FIRE WOODSeasoned Almond¼, ½ & Full Cords

TheFirewood Guy3925 Lake Isabella Blvd. BodfishLocated at The Mine Shaft

760-379-5444kernrivervalleyfirewood.com

Kern Valley traffic satistics for February 2013Benjamin Starkey, California Highway Patrol

Traffic Collisions - 15DUI Arrests - 8DUI Collisions - 3Vehicles Impounded - 25Suspended/Unlicensed Drivers Arrested - 26

Safety tip: Seatbelts There are an alarming number of people here in the Kern River Valley who are

misusing the safety equipment in their vehicles. Seatbelts are put in every vehicle toprotect those inside in the event of a traffic collision or other accident. As lawenforcement we can testify to the effectiveness of seatbelts when they are usedproperly. We know they save lives. We've witnessed first-hand how after an awfultraffic collision nobody has been hurt because all the occupants were properlyusing their safety belts. However, we have also witnessed the tragic results of thosepeople who were not using their seatbelts or not using them properly.

Law enforcement in the Kern River Valley will be focusing on drivers and pas-sengers not wearing their seatbelts or not wearing them correctly and we will like-ly be issuing citations to all violators. We advise all drivers and passengers to usethe shoulder strap as designed, placing it over your shoulder and across your chest.If the shoulder strap is used in any other way it is a violation of the seatbelt law inCalifornia and you will most likely be issued a citation. We ask you to be safe andbuckle up.

Darlene's Pet Salon Easter pet photosPictures printed on the spot

Friday & Saturday March 29 & 30from 9am to 3pm

Please call 760-379-1144 for appointmentWalk-ins are welcome too!

5205 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isaballa

Lake Isabella First Baptist Church

Easter Sunrise Service6:30am Sunday March 31, 2013

Everyone is welcomeFollowing the service will be a time of fellowship

with complimentary juice, coffee and fruit.

There will be a fundraiser for the youth goingto Hume Lake of homemade biscuits and gravy

for a donation.

The 10:00am service will be an Easter musical with anegg hunt for the children afterwards.

Lake Isabella First Baptist Church3701 Suhre Street Lake Isabella 760-379-5615

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Janet Kutzner, Lay Eucharistic MinisterSt. Peter’s Anglican Church,Kernville

So far we’veexamined Pride,Envy, Covetousness,Wrath and Lust.Today we look at thesin that has becomepart and parcel withWestern Culture, butis, like all sins, notunique to the West -Gluttony.

The CatholicEncyclopedia defines Gluttony as“…the excessive indulgence in foodand drink. The moral deformity dis-cernible in this vice lies in its defianceof the order postulated by reason,which prescribes necessity as themeasure of indulgence in eating anddrinking.”

This definition will not be surpris-ing to anyone. What is surprising isthe way that we’ve come to accept thissin and promote it. I am the first toadmit that this is a major thorn in myflesh. I’ve learned from my childhoodto eat when I’m happy, eat when I’msad, eat when I’m angry, and eat whenI’m bored... Well, you get the picture.The result of this sin is poor health orat least poorer-than-desired by God.

Why is Gluttony a sin? Unlike whatour mothers told us about starvingchildren in Africa; it is because we takewhat is good and pleasant that Godhas given us and go beyond being sat-isfied and filled, to being stuffed.

We tend to indulge in the sin ofGluttony in an attempt to fill the void

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And He said toher, “What do you

wish?” She saidto Him,

“Command that inyour kingdom

these two sons ofmine may sit, oneon Your right andone on Your left.”

But Jesusanswered and said “You do not

know what you are asking for.” -Matthew 20:21-22a

We should never fool ourselvesinto thinking we “get” the kingdomof God, for when we perceive our-selves as ones who have a handle onwhat is transpiring in the unseenrealm of the spirit, we will alwaysfind we aren’t nearly as close as wethought.

The mother of James and Johncame to Jesus with a request cap-tured in the above verse. She, too,was convinced the trajectory ofJesus’ life and ministry would immi-nently land Him in a position ofpower where He was sure to needher two sons as capable deputies ofpower. Absent from her thinkingwas the sense of the Holy Spirit’sleading that in a few short dayswould take Jesus to an ignobledeath of a criminal, and the left-for-dead burial in a tomb not His own.

In a remarkable display of cheek,she assigned Jesus a place of tradi-

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tional authority and foresaw herboys as His right hand and left handmen. It is easy from our vantagepoint to see just how far James’ andJohn’s mother missed what wasactually taking place in the passion ofour Lord, and also easy for us toshake our heads in incredulity atwhat appears to be spiritual daftnessof the very first order.

Until we look in the mirror of ourown inability to perceive what theFather’s heart of love is working inour lives through the circumstanceswe face. We are tempted to equatesuch circumstance with spiritualblessing and or maturity.

Conversely, struggling throughsetback and difficulty might bring usto ponder exactly where blessing hasgone. With cries of “Hosanna,” or“Lord, set us on your right hand andleft hand,” we long for fulfillment tospiritual promises that can be meas-ured in physical ways. Health,finance, happiness, position - thesebecome imitations and substitutesfor the profoundly more powerfulspiritual byproducts of faith, hopeSand love. Our physical life willalways be included in the life Jesusworks within us, but it is not primaryto this work, and must always besubjected to the more importantwork of the Holy Spirit to make uslook more like Jesus. He is moredetermined to work deep within ourhearts those things that will producefaith in His great love in spite ofwhatever we are walking through.By the way, the kingdom has alreadygotten started in the hearts of allwho believe - see Philippians 1:6.

Valley places of worship

Let’s get this Kingdom started

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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in our lives that only the Holy Spiritcan satisfy. Instead of addressing aparticular issue, we avoid the matterand reach for food. For many it is acombination of sitting in front of theTV watching something mindless, andgoing through the motion of eating,whatever, out of habit and instinct.

St. Augustine’s Prayer Book takesit one step further, arguing thatGluttony can go beyond food to otherbehaviors, such as: “Fastidiousness,fussiness, demanding, excessivelyhigh standards, or dilettantism.”These are behaviors that oftenbecome compulsive in an attempt tocontrol or to comfort.

Sadly, this is one of those sins thatthe world around us both promotesand detests at the same time. Go toany restaurant and you will most like-ly receive portions much larger thanis necessary or healthy. At the sametime the images that are promoted ofpeople who are attractive are thosewho do not consume those wholeportions. It is just the opposite. Theimages of thinness and athleticism arethose that are mostly unattainable forthe average person who is not able todedicate large segments of their dayto exercise, appropriate food prepara-tion and consumption.

Ultimately, the answer to the sin ofgluttony, and essentially all sin, is toseek the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.Only God can fill that hole in oursouls that we try to fill with food, sexand alcohol.

I pray to each of you a trulyblessed Holy Week!

Reprinted in part, from Bishop Eric Menees,of the San Joaquin Anglican Diocese.

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■ Ministers Association Eastersunrise, March 31

There will be two community Eastersunrise services on Easter Sunday morn-ing. One service will be at 6:30 a.m. at theFirst Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, out-side on the ball field behind the church.

The other service will be at 7 a.m. at theproperty owned by the ChristianAssembly adjacent to the Harbor LightMobile Home Park in Mountain Mesa.The Christian Assembly, Grace Chapeland Kern Christian Church are all partic-ipating in this service outside on the field,overlooking the lake. Bring a lawn chairfor this event. Call 760-379-4600 for infor-mation about either service.

■■ Epic Easter egg huntMarch 31

On Easter Sunday, March 31st, at theKern Valley Golf Course, KernvilleBaptist and New Life Assembly of Godare hosting the largest egg hunt in theKRV's history. At 10 a.m. there will be anEaster Celebration Service, followed bythe egg hunt at 11 a.m. Special program-ming and activities will be held for thechildren during the service. Come outand bring your basket, you are going toneed help hauling the eggs home!

■■ Easter morning breakfastMarch 31The Douglas El Segundo Rod and GunClub presents a tribute Easter morningbreakfastSunday March 31 at the Douglas ElSegundo Rod and Gun Club, 631 EastEvans Road, Wofford Heights. Doorsopen at 6 a.m. and close at noon. Theywill be serving pancakes, sausage, eggs,coffee and orange juice, all for only $6.

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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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Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

Over the pastcouple ofmonths, CourierpublisherMichael Batelaanand I hiked theflume from oneend to the other. In doing so, weboth realizedsomething: thatwithout Divineintervention the lake isn’t goingto reach a level that will cover theflume.

The dilemna is that when thewater level doesn’t reach a specif-ic storage mark, the flumebecomes an obstacle. It’s posi-tioned between us and the lake.With very few lake access points,it will cause some frustrationamongst Fishing Derby anglersnext month.

Earlier this week I decided tosee if there was something, any-thing, I could do to remedy theaccess problem.

I decided to contact a verydecent Forest Service employee,who, in the past has, at the veryleast, listened to and acted onsome of my suggestions. Asalways he reminded me that thereare no guarantees.

With that said, I pitched myproposal. My idea is to use asmall tractor with a front bladeand push the sand and silt that

Mencarini

Lake access barred by flumeAntler, Fin & Feather Report

has accumulated in the flume intopiles at several locations along theflume. These piles or berms wouldbe about six to eight feet wide andpiled almost to the height of theflume. These would allow at leastone option to accessing the lake.At best, these would be walkwaysof a primitive kind but I believethey might work.

The flume, being an Edisonentity, must have the approvalfrom the man in charge. Havingworked as a volunteer on severalfish rescues No. 3 powerhouse, Ibelieve they would rally behindthis idea and find some way tomake it work.

I don’t want to make it soundlike there are no other ways tobreach the flume, but this seems tobe the safest for the majority.Maybe someone at Edison or theForest Service will have a betterplan.

We need to start somewhere.Hopefully, I planted a seed. So fornow, I’ll sit back and have faith inthose who can and I will keep youinformed on any progress made.

If you are on board with thisidea or any solutions that work,send me your emails to cal-sport1042 @yahoo.com and I willpass them on.

Numbers do make a difference.

Mike Mencarini lives in WoffordHeights and a avid fisherman. Forquestions or comments you can reachhim through the Kern River Courieroffice@kernrivercourier. com.

Department of Fish and WildlifeCourier Release

Artists are invited to submit their orig-inal artwork to the 2013 California DuckStamp Art Contest. The CaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Wildlife willaccept submissions from April 30through May 30.

The contest is open to U.S. residentswho are 18 years of age or older onMarch 8. Entrants need not reside inCalifornia.

The winning artworkwill be reproduced onthe 2013 California DuckStamp. The top submis-sions will also be show-cased at the PacificFlyway Decoy Assoc.'sart show in July.

The artwork mustdepict the species select-ed by the California Fish and GameCommission, the American wigeon.

The design is to be in full color and inthe medium (or combination of medi-ums) of the artist's choosing, except thatno photographic process, digital art,metallic paints or fluorescent paints maybe used in the finished design.Photographs, computer-generated art,art produced from a computer printer or

other computer/mechanical outputdevice (air brush method excepted) arenot eligible to be entered into the contestand will be disqualified. The design mustbe the contestant's original hand-drawncreation. The entry design may not becopied or duplicated from previouslypublished art, including photographs, orfrom images in any format published onthe Internet.

All entries must be accompanied bya completed participation agreement

and entry form. Theseforms and the officialrules are availableonline atdfg.ca.gov/duckstamp.Entries will be judgedat a public event to beheld in June. Thejudges' panel, whichwill consist of experts inthe fields of ornitholo-

gy, conservation, and art and printing,will choose first-, second- and third-place winners and an honorable men-tion.

Since 1971, CSDF's annual contesthas attracted top wildlife artists fromaround the country. All proceeds gen-erated from stamp sales go directly towaterfowl conservation projectsthroughout California.

Call for entries

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old and weigh at least 110 lbs.

Suicide Survivor support groupApril 10Peer support group for people who havelost someone to suicide. A safe place toshare your grief, find hope and achievehealing. Meets in the Library Room of theShepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 377Hwy. 155, Lake Isabella, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.For more information, call 760-223-0845.

Ridgecrest Desert Wildflower FestivalApril 12, 13 and 14Enjoy the Spring Wildflower Show at theMaturango Museum on Friday from 9 a.m.to 7 p.m. The rest of the weekend enjoytours, wine, flowers, lectures and familyfun. there are events all over Ridgecrest. OnSaturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday

events are from 8 a.m. to 2: 30 p.m. Go toridgecrestdesertwildflowerfestival.com forcomplete details.

5th Annual Living Green KRV FestivalApril 18 to 22Kern River Valley Revitalization holds itsfestival beginning with a FundraisingDinner "pony up for Camp Keep" by theRotary Club of KRV. The 5th Annual LivingGreen Kern River Valley Green Expo willbe held Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m. to 4p.m., at the Kern Valley Senior Center,Contact Richard Rowe 760-333-4561 oremail him at [email protected].

To include your event in the CourierCalendar, send the information by Tuesdayby 1 p.m. to make Friday’s issue. Events mustbe open to the public and cost must be listed.Items submitterd may be edited. Listings areprinted in chronological order by event dateand space available. Submitted items deemedas business advertising will not be accepted.

By Sam Struckhoff

PICKS OF THE WEEK“Hyde Park on Hudson” (R) —

In 1939, President FranklinRoosevelt hosted the first visit byruling English royalty. This moviepeels open this intriguing bit of his-tory and seeks to make it as blandand boring as possible. The storycomes from the perspective ofDaisy (Laura Linney), a distantcousin of FDR (Bill Murray) -- andapparently one of his girlfriends.Daisy is an unassuming Americangal surrounded by power -- andshe’s utterly insufferable as a POVcharacter.

I would say it’s not anybody’sfault that this movie is so lame.None of the characters are fullyrealized. Murray tries to bring FDRto life, but the script won’t allow it.Something about the pacing left lit-tle time for interesting drama. In afilm about history, culture clash andbig personalities, they somehowforgot the personality.

“The Sorcerer and the WhiteSnake” (PG-13) — This Chinesefantasy-romance sheds a new lighton human-demon relationships. Xu(Raymond Lam) is a humble herbal-ist who is saved from drowning bythe gorgeous Susu (Eva Huang),and quickly falls in love. Too badshe’s a snake demon in humanform -- although she’s a nicedemon and her love for Xu is real.Their happy home is threatened byFahai (Jet Li), a white-robed monk

who sniffs out and banishesdemons.

This is not a bone-crunchingkung-fu-on-wires movie likeAmerican Li fans are used to see-ing. While martial arts and flightplay a big role, it’s more of a big-screen folk tale. The computergraphics are amazing, but maybenot put to the best use. The actionand magic sequences are so over-whelming that it’s hard to feelinvolved.

“Orchestra of Exiles” (NR) —As Nazism took hold of Germany,renowned violinist BronislawHuberman began a courageousmission to get Jewish musiciansaway from their persecutors. Thisdocumentary tells the story of howHuberman formed the PalestinePhilharmonic orchestra by helpingmusicians and their families leaveGermany, saving the lives of about1,000 people along the way. It’s notthe most gripping film, but it’s aninteresting story brought to life withintricate detail.

Bill Murray in “Hyde Park on Hudson”

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob

Bodfish Bob’s Deviled Egg Potato Salad

9 hard boiled eggs, peeled1/2 cup chopped onions1/4 cup shredded pimentos1/4 cup shredded green pepper1/2 cup mustard1 T salt6 cup boiled potatoes, cubed1/2 cup shredded dill pickles1/4 cup shredded celery1 cup mayonnaise1 T paprika

Cut six boiled eggs in half.Remove yolk. Place yolks in bowland mix with one teaspoon pickles,one teaspoon mustard, one table-spoon mayonnaise and dash of salt.Stiff eggs with the yolk mixture. Seteggs aside.

Mix potatoes with remainingingredients. Add eggs (flaked withfork) last. Top with paprika andarrange deviled eggs around top of

salad for decorative look.

Bodfish Bob’sFried Apple Rings

Tart apples, unpeeledBrown sugarCinnamonButter for frying

Slice unpeeled apples in ringsabout 1/2-inch thick. Remove corecarefully. Mix brown sugar andcinnamon for coating. Roll appleslices in mix and fry in melted but-ter until tender.

Bodfish Bob’s Fried Dill Pickles

1 egg, beaten1 cup milk1 T flour1 T Worcestershire sauce6 drops hot sauce3/4 tsp salt3/4 tsp pepper3 1/2 cup flour1 qt. sliced dill picklesWesson Oil for deep frying

Combine first five ingredients,stirring well. Set aside. Combine3 1/2 cups flour, salt and pepper,stirring well. Dip pickles in milkmixture and dredge in flour mix-ture, repeat process.

Deep fry in hot oil, 350 degreesuntil pickles float to surface andare golden brown.

Drain on paper towels.

Visit Bodfish Bob on the internet atwww.bobfishbob.com or write tohim at [email protected].

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Turning 65Health Insurance Matters

Harry P. ThalKern RiverCourierColumnist

As a healthinsurance expertand a MedicareSpecialist, I receivemany calls and e-mails each weekfrom all overCalifornia requesting information.My response to one of the e-mailswas so well detailed, I thought Iwould share it with my Courier read-ers as I recognize many are also in asimilar situation.

“Medicare Supplement plans arebased on your zip code and attainedage. They also are adjusted annuallyfor inflation. By law, a supplementplan does not cover prescriptiondrugs. These are covered underMedicare Part D, which is only soldthrough insurance companies. InCalifornia there are 32 plans to selectfrom. As each covers a specific list ofmedications, I request a list of yourcurrent medications to start you outon the lowest costing plan. Therange of Part D plans is between $20and $118.

“The Medicare supplement plan Irecommend is called Plan F. This isthe most comprehensive and allowsyou to go to any doctor and any hos-pital in the Medicare program. Thisis the plan I have. Plan F is the mostpopular benefit design and availablefrom many different insurance com-panies. From Kern County andnorth, rates for age 65 start at$129.68 for you and for your husbandat age 70, $157.97. If two people are

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on a percentage discount from thiscompany for each and if you pay byautomatic bank draft (recommended),save an additional $2 per month perperson.

“Dental and Vision plans are avail-able as separate plans. Most dentalplans have a waiting period of up totwo years before coverage is availablefor major stuff. A six month wait forminor stuff like fillings, and no waitfor cleaning and exams. Most planshave very specific lists of dentists thatare participating on their plan, so I geta list of your dentists and optometristsand try to select a plan that allows youto use your current practitioners.

“So, as you can see, there is no“black and white” answer. That’s why Irepresent most of the plans available inthe state, so the proper coverage canbe selected to suit your needs andbudget.

“The Medicare Supplement plansare only available without medicalquestions under certain circumstances.The prescription plans are only avail-able at certain times of the year. Thereare certain exceptions, such as turningage 65 or leaving an employer spon-sored group plan.

“To take proper action, you shouldcontact me about three months beforethe planned retirement date. Mostplans start on the first of a givenmonth. Even your Medicare will starton the first of your birth month, eventhough you may still be 64 for a fewmore days.”

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insur-ance broker (0621106) and a member of theSociety of Certified Senior Advisors. Hemay be reached at 760-376-2100, [email protected] or www.harrythal.com.

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Trusting in the familyDave Says

David RamseyKern River Courier Columnist

Dear Dave,When should a

couple think aboutcreating a familytrust?

- AngieDear Angie,

A family trustcan take differentshapes. Coupleswith young chil-dren sometimesconsider creating a trust in the eventthat they both die unexpectedly. Inthese situations, a family trust wouldbe managed for the care of minorchildren.

Some people also create trusts forthe purpose of avoiding estate taxes.These trusts aren’t as common,because you don’t have to worryabout estate tax problems unless youhave assets in excess of $5 million.

But to be honest, I can’’t think of asituation where you’d want to createa family trust to manage money whileyou’re alive. Unless, of course, it con-tains some kind of estate planningimplications.

- DaveDear Dave,

I graduated from college in Maywith $20,000 in student loans andhave been working an hourly jobon my dad’s farm until somethingopens up in my area. My sister is

getting married soon in Mexico,and it will cost me about $2,000 toattend. Do you think I should go?

- PhilDear Phil,

I understand about family, and Ithink you should be at your sister’swedding. But on the other hand, it’s alittle ridiculous to expect an hourlywage farm worker to travel to Mexicofor a destination wedding.

The first thing I’d do is shoparound for lower airfare. Financiallyspeaking, that’s going to be a bigchunk of this, and I’m pretty sure youcan find cheaper prices. It wouldn’thurt to ask mom and dad for a littlehelp, either. They may even be willingto foot the bill. You’ve got a bunch ofdebt and not a lot of income rightnow. On top of it all, you’ve had thistrip dropped in your lap.

But start out by telling your dadthat you’re willing to try and pay forthis, and ask him, too, if there’s anyway you can make some extra moneyat your job. A family should betogether to celebrate an occasion likethis, and I bet he’ll be willing to helpyou out!

-Dave

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and in surrounding southern Sierra Nevada region. There will be excellentfood, good company and informative speakers. There will also be a silent auc-tion and door prizes on Saturday, April 6, at the Nuckols Ranch, 13144 Road216, Porterville. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is at 6:30 p.m.Speakers include Del Pengilly, president of the Giant Sequoia NationalMonument Association; Kevin Elliott, forest supervisor, Sequoia NationalForest; and Sarah Miggins, executive director, Southern California MountainsFoundation. Tickets must be purchased by April 1. Dinner tickets are $45 perperson. For further information contact Del Pengilly at 559-560-6190. Makechecks payable to: Giant Sequoia National Momument Association and sendcompleted form with payment to: Giant Sequoia National MonumentAssociation, P O Box 468, Springville, CA 93265-1167.

CPUC water rate hearingIn the Matter of the Application of California Water Service Company

(U60W),a California corporation, for an order 1.) authorizing it to increaserates for water service by $92,765,000 or 19.4 percent in test year 2014, 2.)authorizing it to increase rates on Jan. 1, 2015 by $17,240,000 or 3.0 percent,and on Jan. 1, 2016 by $16,950,000 or 2.9 percent in accordance with the RateCase Plan, and 3.) adopting other related rulings and relief necessary to imple-ment the Commission's ratemaking policies.

Notice is hereby given that the Public Utilities Commission of the State ofCalifornia has set Public Participation Hearings in the above-entitled matterbefore an Administrative Law Judge as follows: Kern River Valley at 6 p.m. onTuesday,April 30 at the Kern River Valley Senior Center, 6405 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.

Income Tax servicesAARP in conjunction with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board are offering

free tax service and E-Filing by certified tax counselors at the Kern ValleyLibrary in Lake Isabella on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. For more information, call Judy Rowley at 760-793-0405.

Food Pantry fundraiserThe Food Pantry has started a new fundraiser to help purchase much-need-

ed food. It’s about time for planting gardens and flower beds, so they plan tosell plants of all kinds to raise the needed money. They are asking is that if any-one has any unwanted plants, they would love to have them. Or maybe youhave a green thumb and would like to plant starter plants for us to sell. Bringthe plants to 4621 Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. For more information, contactPhyllis Brewer at 760-379-4825 or email [email protected].

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Rumors of achange in the workplace could make you a miteuneasy about going ahead with implementingyour ideas. Best advice: Ignore the talk and pro-ceed as planned.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Everyone hasan opinion on how to handle a recent businesssuggestion. Thank them for their advice. Then goahead and follow your own fine instincts.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) While home isyour main focus this week, new issues in theworkplace need your attention as well. Takethings step by step. Pressures ease in time forweekend fun.

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Kern River Courier Legal NoticesFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENTFictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Daniels Jewelers #232 (2013 - B1200)Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 3000 Mall View Road, #1015,Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing addressof business: P.O. Box 3750, Culver City,CA 90231. REGISTRANT: SherwoodManagement Co., Inc., 5700 HannumAvenue, Culver City, CA 90230. ACorporation. Date the business com-menced: 01/01/2013. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gener-ally expires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in the officeof the County Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuant toSection 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: ArtRonci, CFO. This statement filed on02/25/2013. Expires 02/25/2018. MaryB. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.Published by the Kern River CourierMarch 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 busi-ness: 2701 Ming Avenue, #222,Bakersfield, CA 93304. Mailing address ofbusiness: P.O. Box 3750, Culver City, CA90231. REGISTRANT: SherwoodManagement Co., Inc., 5700 HannumAvenue, Culver City, CA 90230. ACorporation. Date the business com-menced: 01/01/2013. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement general-ly expires at the end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in the office ofthe County Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in the factsset forth in the statement pursuant toSection 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 theKern River Courier March 8, 15, 22 and 29,2013.


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, 1209West Mariposa Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA93555 and Yajaira Mower, 1209 WestMariposa Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.Husband and Wife. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement general-ly expires at the end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in the office ofthe County Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in the factsset forth in the statement pursuant toSection 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: YajairaMower. 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 Name(s) DBA #1:Pineda'z (2013 - B1271) DBA #2:Pineda's (2013 - B1271) Street address ofprincipal place of business: 1410 PesanteRoad, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailingaddress of business: 1410 Pesante Road,Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANT:Audel Pineda, 1410 Pesante Road,Bakersfield, CA 93306. Individual. Datethe business commenced: 02/25/2013.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the end offive 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 inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statement mustbe filed before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itself author-ize 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: AudelPineda. This statement filed on02/27/2013. Expires 02/27/2018. MaryB. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Publishedby the Kern River Courier March 8, 15,22 and 29, 2013.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Brenda's Beauty Salon (2013 - B0992)Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 95 Live Oak Drive, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. Mailing address ofbusiness: P.O. Box 1714, Kernville, CA93238. REGISTRANT: Duncan-Walker, 95 Live Oak Drive, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. Individual. Date thebusiness commenced: 03/03/2008.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the end offive 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 inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statement mustbe filed before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itself author-ize 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: BrendaDuncan-Walker. This statement filed on02/13/2013. Expires 02/13/2018. MaryB. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.Published by the Kern River CourierMarch 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2013.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Sierra Satellites (2013 - B1451) Streetaddress of principal place of business:2191 Evans Road, Wofford Heights, CA93285-0188. Mailing address of busi-ness: P.O. Box 188, Wofford Heights,CA 93285-0188. REGISTRANT: GaryAdkins, 2191 Evans Road, WoffordHeights, CA 93285-0188. Individual.Date the business commenced:11/01/1997. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided in sub-division (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change in theresidence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious 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 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:Gary Adkins. This statement filed on03/06/2013. Expires 03/06/2018. MaryB. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.Published by the Kern River CourierMarch 15, 22, 29 and April 5, 2013.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: OakLiquidators (2013 - B1562) DBA #2: OakLiquidators Superstore (2013 - B1563)DBA #3: Oak Furniture Liquidators (2013 -B1564) DBA #4: Oak Furniture (2013 -B1565) DBA#5: Oak and Sofa Liquidators(2013 - B1566) DBA #6: Sofa LiquidatorsSuperstore (2013 - B1567) DBA #7: SofaLiquidators (2013 - B1568) DBA #8:Extreme Value Rooms By Oak Liquidators(2013 - B1569) DBA #9: Extreme ValueRooms By Sofa Liquidators (2013 - B1570)DBA #10: Extreme Value Rooms (2013 -B1571) DBA #11: Extreme Value By OakFurniture (2013 - B1572) DBA #12:Furniture Liquidators (2013 - B1573) DBA# 13: Extreme Value By Oak FurnitureLiquidators (2013 - B1574) Street addressof principal place of business: 3600 StineRoad, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 2629, Visalia,CA 93279. REGISTRANT: Winey-Bice,Inc., 3136 West Hyde, Visalia, CA 93291.Corporation. Date the business com-menced: 11/01/1993. Notice: In accor-dance 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: Brandon Mason, President.This statement filed on 03/11/2013. Expires03/11/2018. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M.Dominguez. Published by the Kern RiverCourier March 15, 22, 29 and April 5, 2013.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SAILS IX (2013 - B1417) Street address ofprincipal place of business: 9801 CheyenneDrive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailingaddress of business: 993 "C" South SantaFe Avenue, #50, Vista, CA 92083. REGIS-TRANT: Supported And IndependentLiving Services (SAILS), Bakersfield, Inc.,1025 Service Place, Vista, CA 92084. A CACorporation. Date the business com-menced: 12/13/2005. Notice: In accor-dance 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: Ihab Shahawi, CEO/President. This statement filed on03/05/2013. Expires 03/05/2018. Mary B.Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published bythe Kern River Courier March 22, 29, April5 and 12, 2013.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SAILS VI (2013 - B1420) Street address ofprincipal place of business: 10117 SaintAlbans Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311.Mailing address of business: 993 "C"South Santa Fe Avenue, #50, Vista, CA92083. REGISTRANT: Supported AndIndependent Living Services (SAILS)Bakersfield, Inc., 1025 Service Place, Vista,CA 92084. A CA Corporation. Date thebusiness commenced: 12/13/2005. 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-

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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: IhabShahawi, CEO/ President. This statementfiled on 03/05/2013. Expires 03/05/2018.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.Published by the Kern River Courier March22, 29, April 5 and 12, 2013.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SAILS VII (2013 - B1419) Street addressof principal place of business: 4013Redford Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313.Mailing address of business: 993 "C"South Santa Fe Avenue, #50, Vista, CA92083. REGISTRANT: Supported AndIndependent Living Services (SAILS)Bakersfield, Inc., 1025 Service Place, Vista,CA 92084. A CA Corporation. Date thebusiness commenced: 12/13/2005. 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: IhabShahawi, CEO/ President. This statementfiled on 03/05/2013. Expires 03/05/2018.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.Published by the Kern River Courier March22, 29, April 5 and 12, 2013.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SAILS VIII (2013 - B1418) Street addressof principal place of business: 4505Chaney Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93311.Mailing address of business: 993 "C"South Santa Fe Avenue, #50, Vista, CA92083. REGISTRANT: Supported AndIndependent Living Services (SAILS)Bakersfield, Inc., 1025 Service Place, Vista,CA 92084. A CA Corporation. Date thebusiness commenced: 12/13/2005. 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: IhabShahawi, CEO/ President. This statement

filed on 03/05/2013. Expires 03/05/2018.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.Published by the Kern River Courier March22, 29, April 5 and 12, 2013.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:ALPHA FIVE QUALITY GROUP (2013 -B1731), DBA #2: ALPHA FIVEARCHERY (2013 - B1732) Street addressof principal place of business: 7850 WhiteLane, Suite E, #206, Bakersfield, CA93309. Mailing address of business: 7850White Lane, Suite E, #206, Bakersfield,CA 93309. REGISTRANT: DavidDavenport, 3512 Sweetbriar Way,Bakersfield, CA 93311. Individual. Datethe business commenced: 00/00/0000.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 state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 other thana change in the residence address of a reg-istered owner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:David W. Davenport. This statement filedon 03/18/2013. Expires 03/18/2018. MaryB. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.Published by the Kern River CourierMarch 29, April 5, 12 & 19, 2013.

NOTICE OF PETITION TOADMINISTER ESTATE OF

MICHAEL DOUGLASS CATHERCASE NO. S-1501-PB-62496

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, con-tingent creditors, and persons who mayotherwise be interested in the Will orEstate, or both, of MICHAEL DOU-GLASS CATHER. A PETITION FORPROBATE has been filed by: MICHAELCHARLES CATHER in the SuperiorCourt of California, County of KERN.THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requeststhat MICHAEL CHARLES CATHER beappointed as personal representative toadminister the estate of the decedent. THEPETITION requests the decedent's will andcodicils, if any, be admitted to probate.The will and any codicils are available forexamination in the file kept by the court.THE PETITION requests authority toadminister the estate under the IndependentAdministration of Estates Act. (Thisauthority will allow the personal represen-tative to take many actions without obtain-ing court approval. Before taking certainvery important actions, however, the per-sonal representative will be required togive notice to interested persons unlessthey have waived notice or consented tothe proposed action.) The independentadministration authority will be grantedunless an interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and shows good causewhy the court should not grant the authori-ty. A HEARING on the petition will beheld in this court as follows: May 30, 2013at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215

Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301.IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of thepetition, you should appear at the hearingand state your objections or file writtenobjections with the court before the hear-ing. Your appearance may be in person orby your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDI-TOR or a contingent creditor of thedeceased, you must file your claim with thecourt and mail a copy to the personal rep-resentative appointed by the court withinfour months from the date of first issuanceof letters as provided in section 9100 of theCalifornia Probate Code. The time for fil-ing claims will not expire before fourmonths from the hearing date noticedabove. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file keptby the court. If you are a person interestedin the estate, you may file with the court aformal Request for Special Notice (formDE-154) of the filing of an inventory andappraisal of estate assets or of any petitionor account as provided in section 1250 ofthe California Probate Code. A Request forSpecial Notice form is available from thecourt clerk. Attorney for Petitioner:CHARLES A. SHULTZ - SBN 170070Wasserman, Comden, Casselman &Esensten 5567 Reseda Boulevard, Suite330 Tarzana, California 91356Telephone No. (818) 705-6800 - Fax No.(818) 996-8266 Published by The KernRiver Courier: March 29, April 5, 12 and19, 2013

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services of the Court for those peoplethat turn to us for justice."

The Courts last service hour reduc-tion occurred in 2009 with all court pro-cessing services closing at 4 p.m. Givencurrent court employee vacancy rates of24 percent and the requirement to fur-ther reduce staffing by 20 to 25 addition-al positions in July 2013, the Court canno longer maintain current service lev-els.

All court service counters and tele-phone hours will be reduced to 3 p.m.Monday through Thursday and to Noonon Fridays, effective June 10.Courtrooms are not impacted by thischange and will remain open from 8a.m. to 5 p.m. The Court has installeddrop boxes at all court locations.Documents placed in the drop box by 5p.m. will be deemed filed on that date.

The Regional Court in Taft will bereduced to one court day per week. will

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ward so did the mine capabilities. In time, the mines began generating

their own steam plants that poweredthe stamps and the steam chisels usedin the digging and shaping the under-ground shafts.

Keyes mine is a great example of

what a mine looked like and the equip-ment that was used to power the pro-duction of hard rock mining.

The boilers, and associated generat-ing equipment, the two five stamps andother assorted pieces of historicalequipment are intact and in goodshape under a dilapidated and unsafegroup of buildings.

6424 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella760-379-3474

Monday thru Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm or by appointment

The Kern River Valley Ministers Association invites you to

EasterSunriseS E R V I C E S

Sunday March 31, 20136:30am - Lake Isabella First Baptist At the corner of Suhre Street and Hwy 155outside on the ballfield behind the church.

or7:00am - The Christian AssemblyThe new 5 acre property adjacent to the

Harbor Light Mobile Home Parkoverlooking the lake. The particpating

churches are Christian Assembly, GraceChapel and Kern Christian Church.

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Call 760-379-4600 for more information.

GOODFRIDAY

S E R V I C E6:00pm Friday March 29, 2013

Entitled “Friday...GoodFriday...Friday Night”

Several of our local pastors will beparticipating in the one hour

presentation.Refreshments following the service. Lake Isabella First Baptist Church

3701 Suhre St. Lake Isabella

be reduced to one court day per week.Maintaining service hours in Taft oneday per week is designed to provide locallitigants access to a court facility. Theoperating hours for the Taft/MaricopaRegional Court will be reduced effectiveSeptember 9. A drop box will be avail-able at the Taft Regional Court Facility.

The provision of court reporters forfamily law and unlimited civil matterswill be terminated. Court reporter serv-ices provided by the Court for family lawmatters and unlimited civil matters willbe discontinued with the exception ofcontempts, domestic violence and aban-donments effective June 10. Per theGovernment Code, parties may providetheir own court reporters for those hear-ings in which court provided reportingservices are no longer available. A proto-col for the use of contract reporters isunder development and will be postedby June 1. The following web page isavailable for those who want to com-ment on the aforementioned changes:[email protected].

Richard RoweCourier Special

On March 21st theState Senate voted 33-0 to approve SenateBill 159 introduced byCalifornia StateSenator Jean Fuller(R-Bakersfield) andco-authored by ourAssembly MemberConnie Conway, R-Visalia). The bill, oncesigned into law, will allow our local KernRiver Valley Public Cemetery District tointer more non-residents, improving itsfinances. Our Public Cemetery Districtwas established by the Kern CountyBoard of Supervisors in November 1950.

The 253 public cemetery districts inCalifornia finance operations with smallshares of local property tax revenues, byselling interment rights, and by chargingfor services. The Board of Supervisorsappoints our cemetery district's board oftrustees, composed of 5 registered votersfrom within the districts' boundaries,currently John Blythe (chair), BarbaraCasas, Ron Gillentine, Jenny Hanley andJill Sloan.

Existing law prohibits a public ceme-tery district from interring any personwho is not a resident or property owner

within the physicalboundaries of the dis-trict, except in certainsituations. "The deathand proper burial ofloved ones can be asensitive matter. Rulesand regulations thatcould prevent the bur-ial of family andfriends at public ceme-teries can also be a bur-den at an inopportunetime," said Fuller.

Cemetery districts' revenues also havebeen reduced by a shift in funeral prac-tices such as cremation, which is lessexpensive than burial and no-cost burialsat nearby state and federal veteran ceme-teries. SB 159 would permit our CemeteryDistrict to inter up to 40 nonresidentseach year. This bill will now move to theAssembly for approval then on to theGovernor for signature.

Our Cemetery District plans to furtherreduce its operating costs by going solar.Bids are due from Solar Contractors onApril 8. As Cemetery Manager Randy Kythas been explaining at many public meet-ings, the District hopes to raise $65,000from tax-deductible donations to buildthe system. Kyt will appear at theWednesday, April 3 KRVR MonthlyCommunity Meeting.

Cemetery district goes to Sacramento

Photo submittedRandy and Laura Kyt from the Kern ValleyCemetery Dist. get support from SenatorJean Fuller, center at the State Capitol.