kern river courier may 6, 2011
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Kern River Courier May 6, 2011TRANSCRIPT
Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.
Storage, IsabellaReservoir321, 573 acre-feet.(Low point was155,858 ac-ft. Nov.26. Pool capacity is568,075 ac.-ft. at thespillway. Current limitis 360,000 ac.-ft.)
Inflow, North Fork ofKern at Kernville3735 cfs (5-hr avg.)
Outflow, Lower Kern 3748 cfs
Borel Canal flow602 cfs
Data from U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers
cfs=cubic feet per second
1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons
1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.
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Lake Isabella’sweekend weather
Fri: Sunny, high 87.
Fri. night: Mostlyclear, low 57.
Sat.: Sunny, high80.
Sat. night: Mostlyclear, low 54.
Sun.: Mostly sunny,high 72.
Sun. night: Mostlycloudy, low 50.
National Weather Service
Mike DevichKern River Courier
If you’re worried about any possibilityof the dams at Isabella Lake breaking dueto the seismic and seeping issues thathave been identified, three meetings arecoming up soon for the public to con-tribute their input about fixing it.
The Army Corps of Engineers will holdthree meetings in the area May 17-19 toget public input for their upcoming draftEnvironmental Impact Statement about
fixing the dams. The Corps has beenextensively studying the situation atIsabella Lake for the past several years,and they are now up to this draft EIRstage. The first meeting will be Tuesday,May 17 at the Odd Fellows Hall inKernville. The next day, Wednesday, May18, another will be held at the SeniorCenter in Lake Isabella. And on Thursday,May 19, the third one will be held at theKern County Board of Supervisors cham-bers at 1115 Truxtun Ave. All of the meet-ings will be held start at 6 p.m.
The Corps says that at the meetingsthey will present a “short-list” of alterna-tive plans to fix the dams.
The meetings are another series in around of public scoping meetings, whichare intended to provide an opportunity toformally comment on the proposed solu-tions.
The draft EIS is tentatively scheduledto be released in August. More publicmeetings will be held during the 45-daycomment period following the draft EISto ask for more comments.
Mike DevichKern River Courier
The contrast is striking. While the Kern RiverValley was basking in 96-degree weather earlierthis week, there were many feet of frosty snow inthe higher elevations just waiting to melt.
Forest Service District Hydrologist ChrisStewart said early in the week, "As of last Thursdaythere was still seven feet of snow at ShermanPass."
With so much snow, the Forest Service had theirwork cut for them just to be able to travel to thehigh country to take their last snow survey of theseason recently. The results showed that the KernRiver Basin has 195% of average, or almost twiceas much snow as in an average year.
With the huge amount of snowpack lurking, alarge amount of runoff over the coming weeks is aconcern. Stewart said that there will be a “signifi-cant amount of runoff, so please use cautionaround the river and creeks." Those who enjoy the
Mike DevichKern River Courier
The good news is that the deadlineto clear your weeds has been pushedback. The bad news is that it’s only sixdays.
The Kern CountyFire Department hasannounced that the“hazard reduction”date this year isJune 15. Last year itwas June 9.
“Hazard reduc-tion and weedabatement is everyproperty owner’sresponsibility,” saidSean Collins, publicinformation officer for the KCFD.
The penalties if you don’t clear yourweeds are progressive.
Collins said, “If the property hasnot been cleared by June 15 anAdministrative Citation of $250 will beissued June 16. The property ownerthen has 30 days in which to complete
the project. On July 16th, if the workhas not been completed, anotherAdministrative Citation for $500 willbe issued. Continued failure to complymay result in an additional citation for$1,000 and a misdemeanor court cita-tion.”
He said the goal is notto generate income butto encourage propertyowners to clear theirp r o p e r t i e s .Homeowners whocleared their propertiesallowed firefighters tosave homes on the Bull,West, Post and Canyonfires during the 2010 fireseason, Collins said.
The time to startdoing your weeds is now. Many peo-ple have already reported that theirweeds have moved from green to“crispy.” The reported loss of twomobilehomes in Onyx to fire onWednesday can be seen as a harbin-ger of the fire danger to come thisyear.
Countdown to FireClearance deadline:
40days
Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier
Children play a “greased trout” game at the Kern River Hatchery’s TroutFest held last weekend at the hatchery in Kernville. The Trout Fest is heldannually to introduce people to the joys of fishing. There was free food,casting demonstrations, and tours of the hatchery.
Snow newsis good newsRunoff water is extremely cold
Short list of fixes for dams presented at meetings
AltaOne plans morelocal hours in fall
Mike DevichKern River Courier
AltaOne Credit Union, after almost closingits Kernville branch last year, plans to expandits hours there later this year. The companyalso said the Lake Isabella branch will beopening earlier.
The hours at the Kernville branch are slat-ed to expand to Monday through Friday 9a.m. to 1 p.m., up from only one hour in themorning. Plans are for the Lake Isabellabranch to go back to Monday throughThursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 9:30a.m. to 5:30 p.m., bringing back their previ-ous earlier opening time. The branch hasbeen opening at 10 a.m.
The Kernville facility will get some remod-eling work, and new staff will be added,according to AltaOne management.
Plans apparently include keeping the tem-porary location in Lake Isabella open until atleast this fall, when the new hours are expect-ed to take effect. Robert M. Boland, AltaOne'sCEO, said that there were many “expressedrequests” for the expansion of service.
If you have questions, call (800) 433-9727,option 4, Monday through Friday from 7a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fire clearance deadlinenow moved to June 15
See SNOW, Page 8
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LegendBoat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital + Other Features
STATISTICSGeneral
Drainage Area 2,093 Square MilesCapacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft.Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 milesLength, Gross Pool 9 miles
Main DamMaximum Height 185 FeetLength at Crest 1695 Feet
Auxiliary DamMaximum Height 100 FeetMaximum Length 3,257 Feet
Lake ConstructionStarted March 1948Finished April 1953
WoffordHeights
Tillie CreekLive Oak
North Fork Marina
Boulder Gulch
Rich GulchHungry Gulch
West SideFrench Gulch
French Gulch MarinaPioneer Point
WoffordHeights
Park
LakeIsabella
to Ridgecrest
MountainMesa
Kernville
Southlake
M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design
Lake Isabella
South Fork Recreation Area
South Fork Wildlife ParkingArea
ModelAircraftControllers
Robinson Cove
County Dump
Airport
Golf Course
Cyrus Canyon OHV AreaTarget Range
Hospital
ParadiseCove
Main DamKissack BayLI Visitor Center
Old Isabella RdAuxiliary DamEngineer Point
Wildlife Area
StineCoveCamp
9
Sierr
a Way
Mou
ntain
99
To Baker
sfield
WaterSkiArea
Hanning Flat
Map courtesyMike Ludiker
www.kernvalley.com
Recreation InfoU.S. Forest Service
Lake Isabella office:4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from
Hwy. 155 just over the hill fromHwy. 178)
(760) 379-5646
Kernville Office:105 Whitney Rd. (around the
corner from the museum)(760) 376-3781
General KRV Info
Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce
6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior CenterLocal: (760) 379-5236Toll Free: (866) KRV4FUN
Kernville Chamber of Commerce
11447 Kernville Rd. KernvilleCorner Sierra Way & Kernville
Road Local: (760) 376-2629Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE
Emergencies - call 911Kern Valley Hospital &Kern Valley Healthcare District
McCray and Laurel, Mt. Mesa(760) 379-2681
Kern Valley Substation
Sheriff’s Department and CHP7050 Lake Isabella Blvd.(760) 549-2100Weekdays only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Kern County Fire Stations arelocated in Lake Isabella, Kernvilleand Southlake. Call 911 to reporta fire.
Kern River Valley information
6112 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-8614Open 9am-5pm Monday thru Saturday 9am-4pm Sunday
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Do you think your favorite caninecompanion is the cutest in theValley? Or the furriest?
Does it have the longest ears, ormaybe the shortest tail?
You have the opportunity to haveyour dog judged Saturday, May 21at the 4th annual Kern River ValleyLadies of the Elks Dog Show. Theshow will take place from 10 a.m.until 2 p.m. in the picnic area behindthe Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights.
The public (and pooches) are wel-come. Registration begins at 10 a.m.inside the gate. Entry fee is only $5.Proceeds from this show supportthe Kern River Valley Elks #2358scholarship fund.
Barbecued hot dogs and ham-
burgers will be available before thejudging begins.
Dogs will be judged in multiplecategories from “cutest” to “mostspots.” Winners can be pho-tographed with their award follow-ing the judging. Raffle prizes and asilent auction add to the fun andexcitement.
Feel free to bribe the judges atany time before or during the show.Multiple bribes are welcome.(Bribing after the show is pointless,but still allowed.)
The prizes, according to show co-chair Pat Terrell, are “dog-gonegreat!”
For the protection of all partici-pants, please make sure your doghas up-to-date vaccinations. Dogsdisplaying aggressiveness will notbe permitted to participate.
Dog-gonesweet
The Ladies of
the Elks annual
Dog Show is
coming up May
21, so get your
pooch groomed
and ready. This
young lady
shows off her
dog in the first
annual show,
held in 2008.
Courier file
photo by
Murdoc Douglas
Ladies of Elks Dog Showpits one against the other
Friday, May 6, 2011 Kern River Courier Page 3
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Huge Parking Lot Sale inLake Isabella Friday, May 6
Come to the Annual LakeIsabella Parking Lot Sale onFriday, May 6. All proceeds bene-fit the Kern River Valley Chamberof Commerce. Isabella True Valueparking lot. Donations are needed– household items, furniture,tools, craft items, in new and goodused condition. For pickup, callRon at (760) 376-4790 or (760)-379-6440.
Sirretta Street Sale to be heldin Kernville Saturday, May 7
Usually the Courier doesn’tpermit business advertising in theCourier Calendar, but this notreally a business. It’s an event. It’sthe Sirretta Street Sale, a street-long annual yard sale event thathas been held for many yearsalong picturesque Sirretta Streetin Kernville. Many homes partici-pate. For more information, call(760) 376-2629.
Kids Carnival to be held atElks Lodge Saturday, May 7
Come to the Elks Lodge inWofford Heights for their annualKids Carnival on Saturday May 7.They will have games and prizesincluding a dunk tank and abounce house for kids ages 4 to 8.There will also be hamburgers,hot dogs, chips and soda for sale.Kids 12 and under eat free withthe purchase of game tickets. Thecarnival is open to kids of all agesand they must be accompanied byan adult. The carnival will runfrom 11am to 3pm For more infor-mation contact 760-376-6564.
Rotary Club’s Annual CarShow and Pet Parade May 7
The Rotary Club’s Annual CarShow will be held Saturday, May7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. atRiverside Park in Kernville. Therewill be a lake cruise, food, ven-dors, music and a free Pet Paradefrom 10 a.m. to noon. The publicis welcome to attend at no charge.There will also be a Rotary PetParade from 10 a.m. to noon. Formore information on the petparade call Elaine at (909) 964-1395. For more information aboutthe car show, visitRotaryCarShow.com or contactChuck Wild (760) 378-3888 or e-mail [email protected].
Benefit concert for leukemiavictim Rowe to be held May 7
Dos Guys (Scott Costa and LeeBoone) will be performing May 7at 10:30 a.m. as a benefit for LexiRowe, a little girl who needs to getto her leukemia treatments inFresno. It will be at the LakeshoreFarmer’s Market in WoffordHeights. A special account isbeing set up at a local bank, butyou are welcome to donate at theconcert.
Star Party explores heavensSaturday night, May 7
This Saturday night, May 7, atdusk, the Kern River ValleyAstronomy Club invites all thoseinterested in seeing planets, sea-sonal constellations, distant galax-ies and more to join them to fortheir monthly club field trip totheir dark sky observing site.There will be lots of telescopes setup for viewing. The observing siteis easily located 12 miles north ofKernville (Fairview Heliport).
RegularactivitiesFridays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS #2293 weight lossgroup, Veterans Hall #2, 417-2272.• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Alzheimers respite groupmeets at Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 379-0848.• 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group,Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 378-3935.•10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group, 6048L.I.Blvd. 1st and 3rd Fridays. (661) 410-1010.• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.• 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles, open topublic, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394• 1 p.m.- Happy Hookers crochet club, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 379-6335• 4 p.m. - KV Cruisers Cruise Night, El PortalII Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855• 6 p.m. - Kernville Baptist Church gamenight, 2nd Fri. Next to Pizza Barn. 223-1036.• 7:30 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, WoffordHts. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.
Saturdays• 9 a.m.- 2 p.m - Farmer’s Market, NuuiCunni Ctr, French Gulch. 549-0800 • 9 a.m.- 1 p.m - Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.• 5 p.m., Havilah Centennial Group , 1stSaturday, schoolhouse. 379-2636.• 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public,Mt. Mesa. 379-3394• 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing,1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
Sundays• 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to thepublic. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877.• 9 a.m. to noon - Eagles Breakfast, open tothe public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394.*10 a.m. - Al Anon meeting for adult children,113 Dawson Dr., WH. 376-6136.
Mondays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 10 a.m. - Exercise Class, LakeridgeClubhouse, Lake Isabella. 379-3206.• 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club,Senior Center, 3rd Monday.• 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center.379-0043.• 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber, board 2nd
Mon., membership 4th Mon. 376-2629.• 5-7 p.m. Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa,open to public, 1st. Mon. 379-3394.• 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meetsat Cerro Coso Lake Isabella. 376-4461.• 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rdMon., Senior Center. 379-2844.• 7 p.m. - AA meeting, 113 Dawson Dr., WH.376-6136.• 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon, KV Hosp Cafe. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.
Tuesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. (909) 753-9043.• 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, 1st Baptist Church, LI. 379-2556.• 10 a.m. Kern Valley Garden Group, 2ndTues. 379-1129.• 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club,E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249.• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District. 2ndTuesday. Public invited. 376-2189.• 6 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet atSenior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830.• 6:30 p.m. Epilepsy Support Group,
Bakersfield, 2nd Tues. 376-1606.• 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets,Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.
Wednesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Sen. Ctr., 6407 Lk. Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.•9 -11:30 a.m., Dam Quilters, senior apts
behind Vons, 1st & 3rd Wed. 661-867-1603.• 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, 379-2556.• Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meet-ing, El Portal II. 2nd Wed, 379-5236.• Noon - Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, opento public, Mt. Mesa, 379-3394.• 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt.Mesa, 376-4249.• 1- 2:30 p.m. - Alzheimers CaregiverSupport Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella, 1stWed. 379-0848.• 1:30 - 3 p.m. Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd.• 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, WeldonMethodist Church, (760) 267-4693.• 5:30 p.m. LapBand Support Group, hospi-cal cafeteria, (760) 379-2681 2nd Wed.• 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake IsabellaSr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., 3rd Wed. 379-5086.• 7 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E.Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed.• 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band.• 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts,760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.• 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.
Thursdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. (909) 753-9043.• 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters,Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329.• 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, SupervisorMcQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. 3rd Thurs.• 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women.• 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets,Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions).• Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.• 1 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the LakeIsabella Library. 2nd Thurs. 379-2303.• 2 p.m.- 8-ball Tournament at Eagles in Mt,Mesa. Open to public. 379-3374.• 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - FrenchGulch Campground.• 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.379-3877.• 5 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet3rd Thurs. at Moose Lodge. 378-3602.• 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets, golf course,Kernville. (760) 376-1421.• 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome.• 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club,museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291.• 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon KV Hospital, Mt. Mesa.760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.
Bingo GuideFriday, noon, Eagles Bingo, EaglesLodge, Mt. MesaSaturday, noon, South Fork Woman’sClub Bingo, Fay Ranch Rd., WeldonSunday, 1 p.m.. Moose Bingo, Mooselodge, Lake Isabella Blvd.Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior CenterBingo, Lake Isabella.Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1 p.m.St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & Nellie DentDr., Wofford Hts.
This information is sent to the Courierby the groups listed. It is suggested thatgroups provide a phone number in caseinterested individuals need more informa-tion, or meeting times have changed. Allarea codes are 760 unless otherwise noted.
The Courier CalendarLook for the orange cones mark-ing the entrance. Dress warm.Clouds will cancel the event.Questions? Call Rich at (760) 376-1291 or 376-6290.
Kernville Museum’s HistoryDays to be held on May 14
The Kern River Valley HistoricalSociety has decided to holdHistory Days after all this year.Previously they had canceled thepopular attraction. It will be heldat the Kern Valley Museum inKernville Saturday, May 14 from9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Whiskey Flat Trail run to beheld Saturday, May 14
Run-4-A-Way will host the 15thAnnual Whiskey Flat Trail Run onSaturday, May 14 beginning at 8am. All participants receive acomplimentary one hour raft tripwith Sierra South, a frosty bever-
age from Kern River BrewingCompany, and an organic event T-shirt. Proceeds from the event goto Run-4-A-Way, a local non-prof-it organization dedicated to pro-moting education, health, fitness,and well being of the citizens ofthe Kern River Valley. This year’sproceeds will help provide a $500scholarship to a local Kern Valleystudent. Visit the Run-4-A-Waywebsite for more information atwww.run4away.org. Register byMay 6th for early bird pricing atwww.active.com and searchWhiskey Flat Trail Run.
Upper Kern River Cleanupscheduled for Sunday, May 15
Sequoia ForestKeeper will behosting an Upper Kern RiverCleanup on Sunday, May 15 at 9a.m. Lunch and refreshments will
See EVENTS, Page 14
Page 4 Friday, May 6, 2011EntertainmentK E R N R I V E R
Bodfish Bob's Spicy Salmon Croquettes
2 (7-oz) cans salmon, drained1 small onion, finely diced1 small rib celery, finely diced1/2 cup corn kernels, canned or frozen(thawed, if frozen)1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard1 teaspoon pickle relish, drained1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon hot sauce1 large egg1-1/2 cups crushed cracker crumbs,preferably saltines, seperated2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 tablespoons vegetable oilSalt and freshly ground black pepperTartar Sauce, for servingLemon Wedges, for serving
In a medium bowl, flake thesalmon removing any smallbones, cartilage, and skin. Usinga rubber spatula, gently fold in
the onion, celery and corn, sea-son with salt and pepper, setaside. In a small bowl, combinethe mayonnaise, mustard, picklerelish, lemon juice,Worcestershire sauce, paprika,and hot sauce. Fold into thesalmon mixture. In another smallbowl, lightly beat the egg. Foldegg and 1/2 cup of the crackercrumbs into the salmon mixture.Place the remaining crackercrumbs on a plate. Form thesalmon mixture into 6 four-inchpatties. Coat with crackercrumbs. Refrigerate, loosely cov-ered, for 1 hour. Using a largenonstick sauté pan over mediumheat, melt the butter and the oil.Cook the salmon patties, 3 to 4minutes per side, pressing downslightly with the back of the spat-ula. Transfer to a plate lined withpaper towels. Serve with tartarsauce and lemon wedges.
Bodfish Bob's JalapeñoTartar Sauce
1 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup pickle relish1 shallot, minced2 tablespoons capers, drained andchopped1 tablespoon fresh lime juice2 teaspoons fresh, seeded, jalapeñopepper, minced
Combine all ingredients. Storerefrigerated in an airtight con-tainer. Makes about 1-1/2 cups.
Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web atwww.bodfishbob.com. You canwrite to him at [email protected]
Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob
Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith
New DVDs reviewed in this col-umn will be available in stores theweek of May 16.
PICKS OF THE WEEK"The Other Woman" (R) -- Natalie
Portman stars as the titular otherwoman in this melodrama about infi-delity, divorce and grief. Portmanplays Emilia, a woman who has anaffair with Jack (Scott Cohen), thehusband of gynecologistCarolyne (Lisa Kudrow).Jack divorces and mar-ries Emilia, and they havea baby daughter whodies three days later ofSIDS. In her grief, Emiliatries to forge a bondbetween herself and herstepson, but Carolynedoes whatever she can toprevent Emilia from"stealing" her son fromher too.
"The Hustler" (Unrated) -- PaulNewman's awesome performance aspool shark "Fast Eddie" Felsonmakes "The Hustler" one of thegreatest noir pictures Hollywoodever cranked out. Now, you can see itin all its high-def glory in this newremastered Blu-ray release.
After a crushing defeat at thehands of the legendary MinnesotaFats (Jackie Gleason in the role of alifetime), Eddie hits the skids. Hehooks up with an alcoholic socialite(Piper Laurie) and a ruthless financialbacker (George C. Scott), who offersEddie one last chance at the bigmoney.
"The Mechanic" (R) -- JasonStatham stars in this remake of theclassic 1972 Charles Bronson actionflick. Statham plays Arthur Bishop, a
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"The Comancheros" (50thAnniversary Edition) (G) -- JohnWayne stars as Big Jake Cutter, a
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Q: I read somewhere that myall-time favorite band, KISS, isback in the studio working on anew album. Is that true? If so,when can we expect some newmaterial from them? -- RodneyG., via e-mail
A: It's true: KISS isworking on a new studioalbum. The band beganrecording in April, andlead singer/songwriterPaul Stanley told me thatthey expect to release thealbum in late fall or early2012, depending on howthings go. He said: "So far,it sounds phenomenal. It'llbe worth the wait, I prom-ise."
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We at the Courier are proudto present thewinner of our$100 taggedfish. And I amequally proudof the $100tagged fishsponsored byRoyal Oaks, mymobilehomepark. All of theBobber Bowlfish worth $100 were caughtduring the derby, over 50 in all.
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The CSI lab called and veri-fied that the unsub pictured atfar right (and later identified asLargemouth 13.5) was responsi-ble for eating a trout with a $20tag. The perp was convictedand sentenced to fry. No appealwas made on his behalf.
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The bass have made theirmove up into the coves, withlots of little bucks being caught.Shallow seems to be the properdepth to fish these days with the
spawn well on its way. The crap-pie are much bigger this yearbut fewer in numbers. The troutbite should be great in the lakeand both the upper and lowerrivers and with the addition oftwo new sections to get stockedthis year – the area near HartPark and Keyesville.
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With seven feet of snow stillat Sherman Pass we should havea full lake for most of the sum-mer. Please use caution on the river and around the lake.
Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a volunteerat the Kern River Fish Hatchery.For questions or comments youcan reach him through the KernRiver Courier, [email protected].
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Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist
For the previous six weeks Ihave been discussing the benefitsof Medicare andthe variousoptions andchoices you maymake determin-ing your cover-age. While themajority of peo-ple will not haveto pay for Part Aand most willonly pay a small portion of PartB, others with higher incomeswill be in for a rude awakening.Several weeks after you haveenrolled in Medicare, it is time topay the piper.
Most people who have workeda minimum of 40 quarters underSocial Security or the RailroadRetirement System will get theirMedicare Part A (hospital) for“free” (in reality, they have pre-paid through payroll taxes duringtheir working lifetime.)
Part B of Medicare (medical) isoptional, though 95% or more ofAmericans will opt in to this ben-efit. For most people, 75% of thecost of this benefit is borne bythe taxpayers and paid by thegovernment from regular rev-enue. For individuals who haveearned $85,000 (couples$170,000), their 25% share is$115.40 for 2011. This amountwill be taken from their SocialSecurity retirement benefit check.
If a person is deferring theirSocial Security retirement benefitfor the future, because they arestill working or waiting to get alarger benefit in the future, theyare billed by the Centers forMedicare and Medicaid Services(CMS). This is billed on a quarter-ly basis in advance of the benefit.
If you filed as single, Head ofHousehold or QualifyingWidow(er) and your ModifiedAdjusted Gross Income (MAGI) in2009 (they look back 2 years) wasgreater than $85,000, you will becharged more for both yourMedicare Part B and yourMedicare Part D prescription ben-efit. These charges are in additionto the Medicare Part B premium($115.40) and anything you may bepaying for your Medicare Part Dprescription plan.
Income is determined by thosetax returns. The MAGI willinclude a one-time sale of stocks,other investments and even yourhome. If you had such a spike inincome, you can appeal theadjustment by calling 1-800-772-1213 or visit any Social Securityoffice to discuss the MAGI.
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Paul G. Donohue, M.D.Courier Syndicated Columnist
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Arecent blood checkshowed that my potassiumwas high. I was told tostop eating bananas anddrinking orange juice. Ialso was told to return tothe doctor's office thenext week. I did. Theytook another blood sam-ple. They told me nothingmore.
What happens whenpotassium is high? -- F.H.
ANSWER: Potassium hasmany important jobs. It keepsthe body's electrical chargesbalanced. It's involved intransmitting nerve signals.It's needed to keep the heartbeating and muscles contract-ing. It takes part in keepingthe body neither too acid nortoo alkaline.
High blood potassium rais-es blood sugar, weakens mus-cles, causes nausea and vom-iting, and triggers erratic anddangerous heartbeats. Whenthe level is very high, potassi-um paralysis and death occur.Your potassium must not havebeen all that high. You had nosymptoms.
The causes of a high bloodlevel include kidney illnesses,nonworking adrenal glands, alack of insulin, sudden deathof body cells, overuse ofpotassium supplements andmedicines like beta blockers.
The blood level of potassi-um can be read erroneouslyas high when the patient, dur-
ing blood collection, keepsclenching and unclenchingarm muscles. It rises whenblood cells break apart intheir journey from a patient'sarm to the laboratory. It couldbe your reading was highbecause of either of these sit-uations.
It's hard to come up withan explanation that indicts anillness with raising potassiumon one occasion and notkeeping it raised for a shortwhile.
The electrolytes -- sodium,potassium, bicarbonate andchloride -- are not well under-stood by most people. Yetthey are responsible for manybody ailments. Readers canread about these minerals inthe booklet describing theirfunction. Write to Dr.Donohue -- No. 202W, Box536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check ormoney order (no cash) for$4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with therecipient's printed name andaddress. Please allow fourweeks for delivery.
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Actor Mickey Rooney, 90,famous in movies since the 1930s,will appear at the 14th Annual KernCounty Elder Abuse PreventionConference on Thursday, May 12from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. atHodel’s restaurant in Bakersfield.The conference is presented by theKern County Aging & AdultServices Department.
Rooney has been a highly visiblevictim of elder abuse, and he isbringing his advocacy to the con-ference. He will speak about howhe recently told a Senate SpecialCommittee on Aging that he wasabused by a family member whotook control of his life, anddescribed feeling "scared, disap-pointed, and angry."
This year the conference willfocus on different perspectives ofcrimes against seniors. The presen-ters are local professionals includ-ing Bakersfield Police Department,Kern County Sheriff’s Department,Kern County District Attorney,
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target that is often considered asenior adult.
Over 14 percent of non-institu-tionalized elderly adults in theUnited States experienced at leastone form of elder abuse in 2009.For every crime of abuse reported,there are five cases going unreport-ed with 2/3 of the perpetratorsbeing family members.
Seniors are often reluctant toreport these crimes due to shame,fear and humiliation.
Rooney speaks outagainst elder abuse
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Clarence Semonious, pastorPrince of Peace LutheranFellowship, Kernville
A report reached theAmerican public on May 1 thatled to demonstrations on anational scale.
Satan usesmankind’s lackof forethoughtto lead us todespair. Did I dothe right thing?Those chargedwith leading andprotecting afamily, city,county, state, orcountry havebeen given com-mands with more than grave –with eternal consequences.Those we protect, includingourselves, are able to prevailonly by listing, living and lec-turing vital priorities. Humanlyspeaking, Life Safety, PropertyProtection and Confinement ofThreat are important – in thatorder. My expectation is thatthose not in agreement are inthe “me first” group.
The Life Safety topicinvolves a safe environment,situational awareness, reactionto threats and dealing with theunexpected emotions resultingwith each of these individualphases. Here is God’s state-ment on life safety– “…foryour lifeblood I will require a
reckoning: from every beast Iwill require it and from man.From his fellow man I willrequire a reckoning for the lifeof man. Whoever sheds theblood of man, by man shall hisblood be shed, for God mademan in his own image.”Genesis 9:5-6. No matter onwhich side your opinion falls,are you prepared for the sud-den emotions that follow youractions?
The God who said, “Youshall not murder,” also said,“The wicked watches for therighteous and seeks to put himto death.” Psalm 37:32.
St. Paul, writing about thosewe call police and military (allbranches): “…if you do wrong,be afraid, for he does not bearthe sword in vain. For he isthe servant of God, an avengerwho carries out God's wrathon the wrongdoer.” Romans13:4. But follow God’s exam-ple: “I have no pleasure in thedeath of the wicked.” Ezekiel33:11
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KernvilleFather’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, KernvilleService Sunday 9:30 a.m.(760) 223-6704First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, KernvilleSunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. (760) 376-6403Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m.(760) 376-2751Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center44 Big Blue Road, KernvilleSunday School 9 a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 417-2014St. Peter’s Anglican Church11900 Sierra Way, KernvilleSunday Service 10:00 a.m. (760) 376-6362St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchServices held at Kernville United Methodist ChurchSundays 11 a.m.
Wofford HeightsFamily Life Center Foursquare Church20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 376-6719New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 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 HeightsSunday Service 10 a.m. (760) 376-8789Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford HeightsSunday Service 10:30 a.m.
Lake IsabellaFirst Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (760) 379-5615Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake IsabellaSunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. (760) 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 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) 379-8672Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS)377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella
Sunday Services 11 a.m. (760) 379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.(760) 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake IsabellaSunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. (760) 379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake IsabellaWorship Sunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m.Bible study Sun. 10 a.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. (760) 379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. (760) 379-5819
Mt. MesaChurch of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. MesaSunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.(760) 379-4792Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. (760) 379-2904Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. (760) 379-4093Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. (760) 379-6377Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m. (760) 379-6360
Southlake/WeldonKern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. (760) 378-3780He Cares Fellowship16475 Hwy 178, Southlake Services Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.(760) 379-6935Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, WeldonSunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.(760) 378-2321Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.(760) 378-4964
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Churches of the ValleyJack Duitsman, pastorFather’s Heart Foursquare Church,Kernville
For you were once darkness,but now you are light in the Lord.Walk as children oflight (for the fruitof the Spirit is in allgoodness, right-eousness, andtruth). - Ephesians 5:8-9
It seems thatwith age comesthe unwelcomereality of sleep pat-terns foreverchanging for theworse - unless of course there isdistinct pleasure gained frominsomnia and sleep deprivation!Where once great pleasure wasderived from long and uninter-rupted slumber, the passing oftime erodes this bliss and replacesit with tossing, turning, and fitfulrest. If this turn of events has yetto manifest itself in your life, giveabundant thanks, and don't hastensuch day by longing for its arrival.
It is the awakening from deepand restful sleep that can be soegregious, and leaves us longingfor a return to that dream statewhere we were so contented. Yetfollowing the above passagecomes the admonition to "Awakesleeper," (v.14) with the direct dec-laration that whatever we long forin an unconscious state, is not totake the place of what we experi-ence when we are fully lucid. It isdoubtful that Paul was talking of
literal sleep in this passage, butrather the state of being overcomein our soul and spirit to where weare like those who are asleep. Thecharacteristics mentioned aboveas the natural outworking of thosewho are awake, alert, and allow-ing the Lord to bring about Hisnature, would be absent if a slum-bering had gained control of ourlives. You and I might believe thisto be only a "siesta" from the labo-rious nature of working throughlife with an eye to what the Lord iscommitted to work in us, but theinherent dangers of such a lack ofvigilance cannot be overstated.
However daunting our presentcircumstance might be, vigilanceto the working of the Lord in ourlives is to be preferred to drowsi-ness and lack of attention. Lovedones, the Father will give us restas He determines we have need,and will provide grace andstrength in the mean time. Let usentrust ourselves to His heart oflove, and believe that whatever weexperience, His goodness willboth cheer and guide. "Faithful isHe."
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People often move for job oreducational opportunities, tofollow family, or any number ofother motivations. But what ifyou’re simplytoo “cramped”in your home.You face adilemma: move,or just improve?
First considerhow long youmight staywhere you are.It doesn’t makemuch sense topour moneyinto improve-ments if you’replanning to sellany time soon.Potential buy-ers may notagree withyour choice ofimprovements,and with all theturmoil andinconvenienceinvolved inmost remodel-ing projects,.your biggestbenefit comes from remainingand enjoying the fruits of yourlabor!
Investigate how yourplanned improvements willimpact the value of your homeagainst others in your neigh-
borhood. Your home couldactually take longer to sell inthe future if it’s in the “upperend” of choices. Buyers histori-cally opt for the least expensivehome in the most expensiveneighborhood they can afford.
Of course, there are manyimprovements that will add toyour home’s resale value downthe road, without pricing youout of the market. Visit theNational Association of HomeBuilders’ web site at nahb.orgfor information about thepotential value of a range ofimprovements.
Regardless of market condi-tions, your home is where you
shouldbehappy.“Improveor move”is anemotion-al as wellas afinancialdecisionthatrequiresdeep andhonestevalua-tion.
Matt Freeman is a Realtorwith Freeman’s Lakeside Realty(760) 379-5915 or cell 223-0880.His column is not intended toreplace legal advice.
Matt Freeman
Are you moving or improving?Talking About Real Estate
“Regardless ofmarket conditions,your home is whereyou should behappy.”
– Matt Freeman
river and mountains around the Kern River Valley should take heed ofthis, and be very careful not to fall in while hiking or fishing.
The runoff is also extremely cold. Mike Mencarini, the Courier’s fishingcolumnist, is also a volunteer for Kernville’s fish hatchery. While plantingfish upriver recently, he noted a 44-degree water temperature.
With the weather getting warmer, the lake or river can look mightyinviting. But anyone who wants to take a swim should be aware of thedangers, both of currents while the lake is filling, and also of hypother-mia (abnormally low body temperature.)
Hypothermia is sneaky. When your body loses heat faster than you canproduce it, it can make you gradually sleepy, confused and clumsy.Because it affects your thinking, you may not realize you need help. Thatmakes it especially dangerous.
Normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees. A body temperature below95° F is a medical emergency and can lead to death if not treated prompt-ly.
SNOW continued from page 1
Mike DevichKern River Courier
For those afflicted with triskaideka-phobia, next Friday will be especiallyscary. What is triskaidekaphobia?Fear of the number 13.
For many people, this fear mani-fests itself in the fear of Friday the13th, which we’re having next week.Well, to put a thrill into its visitors,Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfish isplanning on scaring their socks off onFriday, May 13.
Called one of the most hauntedsites in America, Silver City GhostTown will host a public walkingLantern Light Ghost Tour and para-normal investigation on May 13 at8:30 p.m. Cost is $12 per person, all ofwhich will go to preserving the his-toric buildings.
“We have conducted many popu-lar night tours of the site over the last20 years or so. This will mark the firsttime we have done so in the springtime,” said J. Paul Corlew,
curator/director of Silver City.“Usually, they are conducted duringthe Halloween season in October, butweather is so unpredictable that timeof the year we thought we would offersome night tours over the warmermonths as well this year. Friday the13th had a nice ring to it. It also coin-sides with the popular Kern ValleyMuseum History Days,” he added.
Corlew will recount many eerie leg-ends of the valley and focus on thenumerous controversial paranormalevents and sightings which havereportedly occurred at Silver City.Over the last 40 years the Ghost Townhas been the location of dozens ofalleged sightings of ghostly appari-tions by visitors and staff alike, Corlewsaid.
Tickets will go on sale at 8 p.m. May13 at Silver City. Tickets are also avail-able in advance using PayPal. Phone760-379-5146 or [email protected] for moreinformation go to "Silver City GhostTown" on facebook.
Some fear Friday the 13th
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SALE!-All in-store firearms& accessories at cost
SALE Wednesday, May 11, 2011Retail Store Open Wednesday 11:00am to 7:00pm or anytime by appointment
Bringing geology to the tableRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist
The "Geologic Column" belowhas been seen many times in thesearticles. This one best summarizesthe accepted "educated guess"hypothesis for the geologic TimeScale relationships, worldwide. Iwill be referring to this chart nextweek, so please retain it for that
discussion. I also ask that the read-er review this geologic columnand become familiar with it.
UNTIL NEXT WEEK …
Ron Bolyard is a retired geolo-gist and has developed an “acuteinterest” in the geology of thesouthern Sierra Nevada since hemoved here in 1999.
Our Valley, Our Earth
Vicki L. Boyer, D.V.M.Kernville Animal Hospital32 Tobias Streeton Circle Park in Kernville760-376-1192
Kernville Animal Hospital wouldlike to thank everyone in the community for their helpin the search efforts to help find Lucy. Lucy was foundsafely, on Monday morning. She is doing very well,despite her long adventure! She is now restingcomfortably at home with her parents.
The community really pulled together to find thislost little dog, and it is just a reminder to all of us, whata wonderful place we live in! Thank you all again!
Thank You
Courier chuckle of the week:
“Marriage is an investment which pays div-idends if you pay interest.”
Bob Monkhouse
See Page 14 foranswers to puzzles
Page 10 Friday, May 6, 2011
Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez
1. HISTORY: The Geneva Convention,agreements that define international treat-ment of prisoners of war, were updated inwhat year?
2. MYTHOLOGY: What are the ninepatron goddesses of the arts called?
3. GEOGRAPHY: The PyreneesMountains lie between France and whatother country?
4. ANATOMY: Stomatitis is inflammationof what?
5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: MotherCabrini was the first U.S. citizen to becomewhat?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A once-harmo-nious relationship appears to be hitting some sournotes. Spend some time together to see whythings have gone off-key. What you learn mightsurprise you.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You feel a needto make some changes. Good -- you can do it on asmall scale (some new clothes, for example), or gobig and redecorate your home and/or office.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Control your ten-dency toward early boredom. A situation in yourlife might be taking a long time to develop, butpatience pays off. Stay with it.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might feelthat you're on an emotional roller coaster thisweek. Don't fret; just ride it out and let things set-tle down. A Pisces shows understanding.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Do something dif-ferent for once -- compromise. A stubborn standon an important issue proves counterproductive.You need to be open to new ideas.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A friendoffers advice that you perceive as an act of betray-al. But before you turn against the messenger, payattention to the message.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A year of
riding an emotional pogo stick finally settlesdown. Use this calmer period to restore frayedrelationships and to pursue new opportunities.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Yourwords can sting, so be careful how you respond toa friend's actions. A calm approach could producesome surprising facts.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)Be careful about whose secrets you're being askedto keep. They could impose an unfair burden on astraight arrow like you.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)While you prefer taking the tried-and-true coursein life, be adventurous this week and accept achallenge that can open new vistas.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Yourstrong sense of justice helps you deal with a job-or school-related situation. Stay with your princi-ples. A Sagittarius emerges as a supporter.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You need tobuild a stronger on-the-job support system to con-vince doubting colleagues that your innovativeproposals are workable.
BORN THIS WEEK: You might not say much,but you're capable of extraordinary achievements.You are a loyal friend and a devoted family per-son.
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Salome’s Stars
1. 19492. The Muses3. Spain 4. The mouth5. A saint
Answers:
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LARRY SCHUPPAN'SGarage Doors & Openers. NewSales & Repairs. HandymanService. House Painting, Decks,Covers, Masonry, Electrical,Plumbing. (760) 379-1430 or 760-417-2806 License #CL492150 __________________________
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Always on Time!25 years exp. - Lic. #560220
(760) 223-3648__________________________DARRELL'S FIBERGLASS REPAIRBoats - RV's - Jet Ski's - Tubs &Showers - Motorhomes &more. Replace boat floors.(760) 379-1976 / (760) 223-0827__________________________
JORGE CAMARENAGeneral Contractor
Handyman/Home Inspection760-977-7224
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Lake Isabella - Nice 2/bd/2ba dblwide mobile home w/carport,patio & deck. $14,995. Quiet 55+park. 760-379-2092_________________________
MOVING?Across Town or The NationKernville Moving & Storage
760-379-2714 or 760-417-0465CAL.PU.CT 189998_________________________
Lake Isabella - Mobile Homefor Sale. Double wide 2bd/2ba.$10,000. (760) 379-6829
KYT & SONSPainting, landscaping, weedabatement, tree trimming, haul-ing, carpet cleaning, chain sawsharpening, 25 years serving theKRV - LICENSED
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Decks & Remodeling"Craftsmanship andAttention to Detail"
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Chuck Barbee - Still & VideoPHOTOGRAPHY
Portraits - Family EventsEquestrian - Historical
Photo Scanning & RestorationTransfers to DVD & CD
760-376-8784_________________________RICH PELLETREAU ART
Custom FramingWill Travel To Your Location
(760) [email protected]_________________________
CUSTOM WEBSITES & SEOSince 1995 - M.L. LUDIKER
ARTWORK & DESIGN760-376-2177
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AA, as a Way of Life, canturn problem drinkers intowhole, happy, useful people.Step Study - Monday - 7:00p.m. (760) 376-6136
****2 LOTS FOR SALE**** Balboa South of BeechwoodScovern South of Crestview $17,500 each. (760) 223-2222
OWNER WILL CARRY
BAREWOOD INNLAKESHORE LODGE5 VACATION HOMES7013 Wofford Boulevard
Wofford Heights, CA 93285(760) 376-1910
GREAT Rooms, Views & RatesFREE INTERNET
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311 E. Evans Rd., WoffordHts. 24/7 - One Person - $49 4
Days-$179, 1 Week-$279 No pets - (760) 376-2307
Kernville - 3 bd, 2 ba cottage inGrovepark.Fenced yard,pets ok,2 car garage + garden shed, nicecarpet & fresh paint, washer/dryer, refrigerator & centralcooling & heating. $1,000/mo,$600 deposit. (760) 376-1937_________________________Kernville - Hi-Ho 50+ MobileHome Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts.$450/mo + deposit and utilities.760-376-2671_________________________Studio Apt. New paint, carpet,etc. Walk to our beach on theriver - utilities included. Only$400 per month. Call for details.(760) 376-2345_________________________Wofford Hts - Remodeled 3/bd,2/ba home in Pala Ranches,w/xtra room under house. Mt.view, stove, refrig + w/d hookup.Sec 8 ok. $900/mo + deposit. Call323-447-9140 or 323-969-8061_________________________Lake Isabella - 2 bedroom, 1 bathsingle wide mobile home on it'sown lot. 1819 Curran Ave. $500 /mo. 1st, last + dep. 760-379-8670________________________Lake Isabella - 23' x 21' room forrent. $495/mo + $300 sec. dep.Share 1/3 utilities.Partly furnished,garage storage, laundry room,credit checked. 760-379-5481_________________________Wof Hts-Back on Market -Please call again. 1 bd apt. walkto p.o. - stores-park-movie, park-ing for 1 veh, wtr/trash pd.$410/mo for 1 person. $450/mofor 2, 760-376-3358 mesg / 760-350-5010 call back._________________________Lake Isabella - 55+ Community,2bd/2ba double wide w/patio,completely refurbished. $575 mo+ security deposit. (760) 964-2514
Awesome Mountain & LakeViews 2/1 Manufactured homein small park surrounded bynature. Park welcomes all ages.Pets allowed. Space rent is only$260 and includes water, trash.Call Wade Cook, Realtor 760-299-3060 - #01728605
BODFISH CABIN102 Hoebeck Road
Beautifully remodeled 1680 sqft cabin w/great view! $129,000
661-428-1108
Wofford Heights - Sites avail-able in quiet park with lakeviews, laundry facilities & fishhouse. $250/mo inclds water &trash. Call Jody @ 760-376-3228_________________________RV Spaces Available On theRiver! Downtown Kernville. Usevacation or permanent. Sign alease for 1 yr & get a discount onyour monthly rate! Call fordetails. 760- 376-2345_________________________
QUIET, SHADY RV SPACEUp to 30' with full hookupWeekly/Week-end/Monthly
(760) 417-9269
Wofford Heights - Log cabin located on Wofford Blvd. with900 sq ft of retail space for rent.Call Marcy @ 760-417-1953
Kern River Valley Cemetery District will hold a surplus saleof office and maintenanceequipment on Thursday May12th at 2:00 pm. For details call760-376-2189.
Bartender and ManagerExperience preferred but notrequired. Apply in person @4108 Lake Isabella Blvd.Dave's Sports Bar, 1-3pm, M-F.
ALWAYS BUYING original art,bronzes, sculptures, paintings,Indian items, antiques, saloon,Civil War, old advertising, artpottery & more. HIGHESTPRICES PAID. Over 22 yearsexp. WE SELL TOO! Openweekends only. Ghost TownRelics @ Silver City Ghost Town760-379-5146
Al-Anon for Adult ChildrenThere's a lot can be said aboutgrowing up in an alcoholic home.10:00 a.m. - Sun (760) 401-0794
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California JoeKern River Courier Columnist
At the ageof 2 he andhis familywere attackedby Sioux. Anarrow hit hismother asshe held himin her arms.
At 16 he lefthome tobecome a buffalo hunter. Duringthe winter of 1873 he aloneaccounted for 7,500 kills.
With the bison disappearing,Bill Tilghman looked elsewherefor income. He dabbled in steal-ing horses from the Indians inKansas. In 1878 he was acquit-ted of rustling and train rob-bery. He married, raised cattle,ran two saloons and from 1884to 1886 served as marshall ofDodge City.
He gained national headlinesin 1898. A mob, outraged aboutthe rape and murder of a whitewoman, attacked and burned todeath two Indian teens whowere wrongly accused of thecrime. Tilghman went after themob instigators, winning con-victions and sentences for eightof them. Then he went after thetrue culprit and nabbed him aswell!
In 1915 he formed the EagleFilm Company and began pro-duction on “The Passing Of TheOklahoma Outlaws.” The moviewrapped that summer and
Tilghman took it on the road,appearing at each showing toanswer questions and reminisce.Later he took it to Los Angeleswhere he met up with an old pal– Wyatt Earp.
1n 1924 Oklahoma governorM.E. Trapp asked Tilghman tobecome city marshal of therough town of Cromwell. In hisfirst three months as marshal,Tilghman cleared Cromwell ofmost of the bad guys.
But in November 1924 whileeating at Murphy’s Restaurant,Tilghman heard shots out in thestreet. He found a drunken pro-hibition agent named WileyLynn. Tilghman quickly dis-armed the man, but as he wasescorting him to jail, Lynn pro-duced a concealed weapon andshot Tilghman twice.
The old marshal was helpedto a couch in a furniture storewhere he died with his bootson.
The man with the star on hischest had become a true symbolof the West. Slowly but surelyhe brought law to the frontier.
Other symbols of their timewere legendary Western filmactor John Wayne and WesternTV actor Jim Arness, MarshalDillon of “Gunsmoke.”
I still get a kick out of a good“Gunsmoke!”
California Joe is the storytellerpersona of Stevenson Phillips, anactor and singer living inKernville. You may reach him [email protected].
California Joe
California Joe’s Storytelling Corner
The last of the great sheriffs
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Dianne Storm OwnerDog Grooming • Boarding Kennel • Pet Supplies
2100 Edith Street Lake Isabella, CA 760-379-4311
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South Fork Transmission(760) 379-8578
Clutches, Differentials, Brakes, Belts & Hoses5300 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella
Lake Isabella Blvd.“Next to DMV”760-379-1792
Charlotte L. RuseLegal Document Services • Notary
12604 Mt. Mesa Rd. 760-379-5140
“We Buy Gold & Silver!”6429 Lake Isabella Blvd.
Lake IsabellaIn the Post Office Center
760-379-5200Coins & Jewelry
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For only $10 a weekthis space could be yours
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17 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella760-379-5915
Owner: Lisa Stephens 760-549-0077
3628 Suhre StreetLake Isabella
Next to Crossroads Shell Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm Sat. 8am-4pm
Kern River Motors Offers Extended
Warranties, Special Financing, Motorcycle Products
and Parts Including Oil and Filters.
Brown Bag Special$4.62
11:30am to 2:30pm
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Sponsored by: Kern River Paiute Council Operating under a Special Use Permit offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture & National Forest Service on a non-discriminartory basis.
2600 Highway 155 French Gulch Campground, Lake IsabellaMailing Address: P.O. Box 3984 Wofford Heights, CA 93285
760-549-0800 Fax:760-379- 4350Visit us or write us on the web at www.nuuicunni.com and [email protected]
“Nuui Cunni” Native American Cultural Center
Contact Ericto become a vendor
9am-2pmEvery SaturdayNow accepting:
WIC... Senior Coupons& EBT Cards
BIG Native Plant Sale!1gal containers $5.00
thru May 16, 2011
During inclement weather,we will be inside.
Space is limited, but theatmosphere is great!
Office hours 9-3 Tuesdaythrough Saturday
CertifiedFarmersMarket
Marketplace Continuedfrom page 12
MAN CAVEYARD & GARAGEDRIVE-WAY SALE
361 Sirretta Street - KernvilleFriday & Saturday
May 6th & 7th
SUPPORT YOUR KV MUSEUMSirretta St. Sale, Sat, May 7
We are at the basketball courtbeside the Methodist Church.Clothing, household items,tools & antiques. All at cheap,cheap prices.
Yard & Garage Sales
NOW AVAILABLE!Palatial estate in Abbottabad, Pakistan has just become available.The previous occupant was recently evicted and has now left thecompound. Many items to pick from. Lots of blankets & cushions.Low maintenance dirt yard and highly secure friendly neighbor-hood. Some wall holes may require patching. Call for more info.
Estate & Property Sale
Mike DevichKern River Courier
More than 60 South Fork MiddleSchool students will have the opportu-nity to learn first hand about local jobswhen they take part in a three-hour“job shadow” program on Friday,June 3.
Employers are being asked to host1 to 3 students in this program. “Wewant to provide the South Fork stu-dents with a broad selection of busi-nesses and employers that they canchoose from for their Job Shadowmatch,” said Jim Ritter, who is coordi-nating the effort.
As a Job Shadow host, you will begiven detailed information so that youare prepared and comfortable whenstudents visit your workplace. Thisincludes guidelines, suggestions for a
successful visit, and a list of interviewquestions to discuss with students.Parents and teacher chaperons willtransport students to and from theirJob Shadow placements.
“In today’s challenging economy, itis more important than ever for ourcommunity to support our young peo-ple and to help students set goals andexplore potential careers,” Ritter said.“Career exploration in middle schoolhelps students to identify their inter-ests, skills, values, and abilities, and tounderstand how education today isimportant for future employment andcareer success.
To sign up as an employer host,contact Ritter at 1-866-213-7754, or byemail at [email protected].
The effort is being headed up byKern River Outfitters and the SequoiaNational Forest.
Jobs to be shadowed by students
Michael Batelaan/Kern River CourierChris Quinnert peers through a really big telescope at a Star Party lastSaturday upriver, held by the Kern River Valley Astronomy Club.
Solutions to puzzles on 10-11
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be provided to volunteers. Please RSVP to [email protected] you plan to attend. Provide your name, number of volunteers, and a con-tact phone number. For more information, please call 760-376-4434.
Orchestra to present ‘Spring Fling’ concert Sunday, May 15The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will be presenting their May
Concert, “A Spring Fling”, at the Kernville Elementary School on Sunday,May 15, at 4:00 p.m. The selections to be performed include Overture zuGoethes Trauerspiel “Egmont”, Twentiana, Pachelbel’s Canon in D,Farandole, and more. There will also be a Special Performance of Carnivalof the Animals, featuring Jody Steel and Helen Smoot. In addition, therewill be two solos performed by KVCOA music scholarship recipients.Donations will be accepted at the door and children are admitted at nocharge. Light refreshments will be served. New musicians are always wel-come! For more information, call Rick Fankhauser at 760-379-1616.
Corps of Engineers to hold more dam meetings May 17-19The U.S. Corps of Engineers will be holding three public meetings to
gather input about the draft EIS the agency is working on concerning thesafety of the dams at Isabella Lake. The first meeting will be Tuesday, May17 at the Odd Fellows Hall in Kernville. The next day, Wednesday, May 18,another will be held at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. And onThursday, May 19, the third one will be held at the Kern County Board ofSupervisors chambers at 1115 Truxtun Ave. All of the meetings will be heldstart at 6 p.m.
McQuiston staff to hold local office hours May 19On Thursday, May 19, a field representative for Congressman Kevin
McCarthy will hold office hours in Lake Isabella from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.at the County Complex in Lake Isabella.
Dog show put on by Ladies of Elks May 21The Ladies of the Elks’ popular Dog Show is scheduled for May 21 at
10am. The entry fee is $5 and lunch will also be available in the Lodge Park.Everyone is welcome and Pat and Laurie are awaiting your call at 376 2762.
Kids Fishing Derby comes up this year on Saturday, June 4The 24th annual Kids Fishing Derby will take place on Saturday, June 4. Open
to all kids. First, Second and Third place trophies will be presented to kids ineach age group – 4-6, 7-9,10-12 and 13-15. Free lunch to all kids. Free raffleprizes. Sponsored locally by merchants and organizations of the Kern RiverValley. For more information call Elaine Johnson at (760) 376 8997.
REVA to hold benefit golf fundraiser on Saturday, June 4There will be a benefit golf tournament on Saturday, June 4 for REVA Co-op,
which will be establishing a low cost spay/neuter clinic for pets in the valley.There will be cash prizes for first and second place and other prizes as well.Sponsors are needed for each of the 18 holes. Sponsor for $50 or more per hole.RSVP by May 28 to [email protected] or call 760-223-6316.
Havilah Days celebration to be held Saturday, June 4The 45th Havilah Days Celebration will be held Saturday, June 4 from 9
am to 3 pm. The festivities will include live entertainment, stagecoachrides, Wild West shootouts, Wild Bill Cody and Roy Rogers lookalikes,early days antique engines, vendors, Smokey Bear, "Pockets" the friendlydonkey, raffle prizes, old-fashioned cake walk and coin toss, food, a whiteelephant sale and “chicken poop bingo.” The museum is located at 6789Caliente-Bodfish Rd., Havilah. For info call 760/376-2636.
Classic Car Show in Lake Isabella June 11There will be a Classic Car Show at the First Baptist Church in Lake
Isabella on Saturday, June 11 from 9 am to 4 pm. To enter your car, callBuddy at (760) 549-3855 or e-mail [email protected]. Pre-entry includes adash plaque, a goody bag and a T-shirt. The show is free to attend, andthere will be fun, food, ‘50s and ‘60s music and a raffle. Benefits theSheriff’s Activity League.
To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, just send the informa-tion to us by e-mail. You may also submit on paper, either in person or bymail (our addresses are on page 2). Must be received by Tuesday at 1 p.m. inorder to make the issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is anycost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may beshortened. They’ll be printed in chronological order by event date. Whetherthey’ll appear depends on how much free space is available for the Calendar.Submitted items deemed entirely or mostly advertising for a business willnot be accepted. Some event information gathered from the chambers ofcommerce, KRVR or www.kernvalley.com
EVENTS continued from page 3
Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist
Before moving to WoffordHeights we lived in Bakersfieldfor several years. We had ahome on a largedeep lot whichbacked up toone of thecanals that runsthroughBakersfield.
There was an15-foot dirtapron, the 20-foot-wide irri-gation canal,and then the 15-foot apron onthe other side. This made agreat 50-foot buffer from neigh-bors who normally would beright on the other side of ourback fence.
We had elderly folks on bothsides of us, so there was noneighbor noise, giving us thebest of all worlds. Except fortwo uninvited guests.
We had a tree rat we namedSam, who would run along theoverhead telephone cable andthen jump into our orange treeand hide. In addition to him, wehad a frog (which I namedNorman) who would swim inour pool. Many times I noticedhim swimming and then restingby crawling on one of the toysthat our grandkids always leftfloating in the pool.
But without our help Normancould never escape the pool. Sosoft-hearted me made a woodenplatform with one side restingon the pool edge, and the otherend floating in the pool.
Norman would then swim overto the board and crawl out ofthe pool and dink around in theflower beds. He was, I think,very appreciative of his lifeboard (but very blase aboutswimming with me).
Norman was around for sev-eral months and then suddenlydisappeared. Alas, we foundhim floating in the collector bas-ket, deposited there by the poolsweep, and was deader than adoornail. I considered a memo-rial for him, but thought betterof it and tossed him over thefence into the canal. So muchfor Norman.
Now Sam the rat was anotherstory. We knew that he not onlywandered around on the tele-phone cable, but ate my orangesand lived in our palm tree andwas uncatchable. Fortunatelyone night, our cat discoveredand caught Sam the rat andbrought him to us as a present.Sam was still alive but not longfor this world. It was our giftfrom Kitty.
Well, I grabbed my baseallbat and bopped Sam on thebeezer, tossing him over thefence and into the canal. Samwent to join Norman.
So ... if you were ever inBakersfield and wondered whyyou saw a frog and rat floatingdown a canal, now, now youknow the rest of the story!
Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell, is aninstructor for the local AARPDriver Safety Program.
Middleworth
Some pests are not good pets
Things I Have Noticed...
May is ‘Get Caught Reading’ Month
Kern River Valley Branch’s story time is the second Thursday ofeach month. Thursday May 12 at 3:30 is called “Berry Good StoryTime” and Miss Bobbi has super ideas for crafts.
On Fri. 13th at 6pm, the Mystery Book Discussion concludes in theConference room of KRV Branch.
Kernville Branch Story Time is Friday the 13th at 10:30am. MrsTibbetts is reading books about libraries. If the weather is nice we’ll sitoutside in Circle Park; otherwise, it’ll be in the Odd Fellows Hall.
Wofford Heights Story Time will be Wed. May 18th at 1:30pm. Mrs.Adriane will share flannel boards and songs like “5 Little SpeckledFrogs.”
We're getting ready for Summer Reading Program! Wow! Thisyear’s is going to be brilliant! The Theme is “One World, ManyStories.” We’ve planned lots of story times, professional performersand special guests at all three branches!
KRV has a program every Saturday except for the 4th of July. Wehave a preliminary schedule out now at KRV branch and an official cal-endar should be ready by Memorial Day.
Friday, May 6, 2011 Kern River Courier Page 15
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:BAKERSFIELD ELECTRIC COM-PANY (2011 - B2184). Streetaddress of principal place of busi-ness: 9601 Marseilles Court,Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailingaddress of business: 9601 MarseillesCourt, Bakersfield, CA 93314.REGISTRANT: Jack D. Bellows,9601 Marseilles Court, Bakersfield,CA 93314. A-Individual. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe 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,where it expires 40 days after anychange 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.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: Jack D.Bellows. This statement filed on03/30/2011. Expires 03/30/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 15, 22, 29 and May 6,2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:BOXES, BAGS AND LABELS(2011 - B2212). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 2601Union Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93305. Mailing address of business:2601 Union Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93305. REGISTRANTS: MichaelMackenzie, 19961 Sunny Lane,Tehachapi, CA 93561 and StuartMackenzie, 21808 Golden Star,Tehachapi, CA 93561. H - Co-Partners. Date the business com-menced: 05/02/2001. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on whichit was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange 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.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: MichaelMackenzie. This statement filed on03/31/2011. Expires 03/31/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 15, 22, 29 and May 6,2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:JUJU BEE'S BABY CASES (2011 -B1897). Street address of principalplace of business: 5217 MilagroDrive, Bakersfield, CA 93307.Mailing address of business: 5217Milagro Drive, Bakersfield, CA93307. REGISTRANT: Julie
Henthorn, 5217 Milagro Drive,Bakersfield, CA 93307. A-Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on whichit was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange 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.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: JulieHenthorn. This statement filed on03/22/2011. Expires 03/22/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier April 15, 22, 29 andMay 6, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:ROCK HOUSE CACTUS (2011 -B2073). Street address of principalplace of business: 4120 Huth Street,Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 677,Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGIS-TRANTS: Gary Tuggle, 4120 HuthStreet, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 andPatty Sorensen/Tuggle, 4120 HuthStreet, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. I-Husband and Wife. Date the businesscommenced: 11/01/2010. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other thana change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: GaryTuggle. This statement filed on03/28/2011. Expires 03/28/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 15, 22, 29 and May 6,2011.
STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAMEFictitious Business Name being aban-
doned: BAKERSFIELD ELECTRICCOMPANY, (2006-B5192) Streetaddress of business: 9713 ManhattanDrive, Bakersfield, CA 93312.Mailing address of Business: 9713Manhattan Drive, Bakersfield, CA93312. REGISTRANT WHO WISH-ES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: Rodger Chambers, 9713Manhattan Drive, Bakersfield, CA93312. Original FBN Statement Filedon: 06/23/2006. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 03/30/2011.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by G. Meza,Deputy Clerk (34993). Published bythe Kern River Courier April 15, 22,
29 and May 6, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:ANAVERDE WELL PET (2011 -B2507), DBA #2: VETALU ( 2011- B2508). Street address of principalplace of business: 8201 CaliforniaCity Boulevard, #A119, CaliforniaCity, CA 93505. Mailing address ofbusiness: PO Box 2005, Californiacity, CA 93504. REGISTRANT:Valerie Talleyrand, 9200 OleanderBoulevard, California City, CA93505. A - Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe 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,where it expires 40 days after anychange 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.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: ValerieTalleyrand. This statement filed on04/13/2011. Expires 04/13/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 22, 29, May 6 and 13,2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:JBS BARRELS (2011 - B2215).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 7648 Simmons Lane,Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailingaddress of business: 7648 SimmonsLane, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REG-ISTRANT: Michelle Sullivan, 7648Simmons Lane, Bakersfield, CA93313. A-Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe 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,where it expires 40 days after anychange 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.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: MichelleSullivan. This statement filed on04/01/2011. Expires 04/01/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 22, 29, May 6 and 13,2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SUNNIE'S SNACKS (2011 -B2576). Street address of principalplace of business: 6010 East LerdoHighway, Shafter, CA 93263.Mailing address of business: 222Mannel Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263.REGISTRANT: Jennifer Wright, 222
Mannel Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263.A-Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other thana change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: JenniferWright. This statement filed on04/15/2011. Expires 04/15/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 22, 29, May 6 and 13,2011.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. 28-1937 - APN: 316-
351-02YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A
DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-16-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKEACTION TO PROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD ATA PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEEDAN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULDCONTACT A LAWYER.
On May 18, 2011 at 11:00 am, AntelopeValley Real Estate Services, aCalifornia Corporation as dulyappointed Trustee under and pursuantto the Deed of Trust recorded 06-19-2007, as Inst. No. 0207128714 ofOfficial Records in the office of theCounty Recorder of Kern County,State of California, Executed byLouis F. Romero and Gina M.Romero, Husband and Wife as jointtenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLICAUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BID-DER FOR CASH (payable at time ofsale in lawful money of the UnitedStates) at: The main entrance to theWanda Kirk Library, 3611 RosamondBlvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. AllCASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BEMADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCEDRECONVEYANCE, INC. All rights,title and interest conveyed to and nowheld by it under said Deed of Trust inthe property situated in said Countyand State described as: Lot 142 ofTract No. 3508, in the unincorporatedarea of the County of Kern, State ofCalifornia, as per map recordedFebruary 2, 1972 in Book 22, Pages195 through 200, inclusive and inBook 23, Pages 1 through 12 inclu-sive of Maps, in the Office of theCounty Recorder of said County. Thestreet address and other common des-ignation, if any, of the real propertydescribed above is purported to be:Vacant Land - directions may beobtained by written request within 10days of the first publication of thisnotice from: ARI, 43545 17th StreetWest, Suite 503, Lancaster, CA93534. The undersigned Trustee dis-claims any liability for any incorrect-ness of the street address and othercommon designation, if any, shownherein. Said Sale will be made, butwithout covenant or warranty, expressor implied, regarding title, posses-sion, or encumbrances, to pay theremaining principal sum of thenote(s) secured by said Deed of Trust,with interest thereon, as provided insaid note(s), advances, if any, underthe terms of said Deed of Trust, fees,charges and expenses of the Trusteeand of the trusts created by said Deedof Trust. The total amount of theunpaid balance of the obligationsecured by the property to be sold andreasonable estimated cost, expensesand advances at the time of the initialpublication of the Notice of Sale is$103,737.00. The beneficiary undersaid Deed of Trust heretofore execut-ed and delivered to the undersigned awritten Declaration of Default andDemand for Sale, and a writtenNotice of Default and Election to Sell.The undersigned caused said Noticeof Default and Election to Sell to berecorded in the county where the realproperty is located. Date: April 20,2011. Antelope Valley Real EstateServices, As Trustee AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., As Agent, 4354517th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster,CA 93534, 661-945-5525, VickieDurham, Trustee Sale Officer(Published by the Kern River CourierApril 22, 29 and May 6, 2011)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SEQUOIA LODGE (2011 - B2633).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 16123 Sierra Way,Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing
address of business: 6265 Deer CreekRoad, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.REGISTRANT: Cathy Cunningham,6265 Deer Creek Road, ArroyoGrande, CA 93420. A-Individual.Date the business commenced:05/17/2001. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b)of Section 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse 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: Cathy Cunningham. Thisstatement filed on 04/19/2011.Expires 04/19/2016. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By N. Hawley. Published bythe Kern River Courier April 29, May6, 13 and 20, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:U-ROLL-IT SMOKES (2011 -B2604). Street address of principalplace of business: 1808 NorthChester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93308. Mailing address of business:1808 North Chester Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGIS-TRANT: Bill Edmondson, 300Haggin Street, Bakersfield, CA93309. A-Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 03/01/2011.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe 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,where it expires 40 days after anychange 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.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: BillEdmondson. This statement filed on04/19/2011. Expires 04/19/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N.Hawley. Published by the KernRiver Courier April 29, May 6. 13and 20, 2011.
STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAMEFictitious Business Name being aban-
doned: EXPRESSIONS HAIR ANDNAIL, (2007-B6265). Street addressof business: 20406 #1A Brian Way,Tehachapi, CA 93561; Mailingaddress of Business; 20406 #1ABrian Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561;REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TOABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: James T. Fowler, 28061Cumberland Road, Tehachapi, CA93561 and Jean L. Fowler, 28061Cumberland Road, Tehachapi, CA93561; Original FBN Statement Filedon: 08/16/2007. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 04/19/2011.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M.Medina, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierApril 29, May 6, 13 and 20, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:EXPRESSIONS HAIR & NAILS(2011 - B2622). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 20406 #1A Brian Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561.Mailing address of business: 20406#1 A Brian Way, Tehachapi, CA93561. REGISTRANTS: JeffreyHite, 29700 Goldspike Road,Tehachapi, CA 93561 and AnneDrennan, 29700 Goldspike Road,Tehachapi, CA 93561. I - Husbandand Wife. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other thana change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filing
of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: AnneDrennan. This statement filed on04/19/2011. Expires 04/19/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Medina. Published by the KernRiver Courier May 6, 13, 20 and 27,2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:TWO BUCK PRODUCTIONS(2011 - B2667). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 1301 TaftHighway, #3, Bakersfield, CA 93307.Mailing address of business: 1301Taft Highway, #3, Bakersfield, CA93307. REGISTRANTS: VickiKyker-Jameson, 1301 Taft Highway,#3, Bakersfield, CA 93307 andMarion Burton, 14009 ChristellaCourt, Bakersfield, CA 93314. B-General Partnership. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe 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,where it expires 40 days after anychange 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.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: VickiKyker-Jameson. This statement filedon 04/20/2011. Expires 04/20/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N.Hawley. Published by the KernRiver Courier May 6, 13, 20 and 27,2011.
STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAMEFictitious Business Name being aban-
doned: 69 DESIRES, (2011-B0086)Street address of business: 5500Tyner Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307.Mailing address of Business: 500Tyner Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307.REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TOABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: Edward Thomas Jr., 5500Tyner Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307.Original FBN Statement Filed on:01/05/2011. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 04/06/2011.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M.Rodriguez, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierMay 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2011.
Kern River Courier Legal Notices
PUBLIC WORKSHOP WILL ADDRESS SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS
The Kern County Planning and Community Development Department will host a communityworkshop to discuss short-term vacation rentals in the County. The public workshop will be heldon Monday, May 16, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Kern River Valley Senior Building, located at 6405Lake Isabella Boulevard in Lake Isabella.
A short-term vacation rental, also referred to a transient rental, occurs when a home is rent-ed for less than 30 days. Vacation rentals are located throughout the County; however, they aremore common within the mountain recreational areas of the County, such as Alta Sierra,Kernville, Pine Mountain Club, Frazier Park and the communities of the Tehachapi Valley.
Earlier this year, the Planning and Community Development Department posted an onlinesurvey regarding short-term vacation rental homes, in which individuals who own, manage orlive near a vacation rental home were invited to complete the survey. Approximately 100responses were received from the online survey. Based on feedback from the survey and com-ments received at the community workshops, the Planning and Community DevelopmentDepartment will discuss with the Kern County Board of Supervisors potential permitting proce-dures for vacation rentals. A hearing before the Board of Supervisors to discuss the options willbe scheduled June 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
Persons who own or manage a vacation rental, as well as residents who live near a vacationrental are encouraged to attend the workshop and offer their input to assist the Planning andCommunity Development Department in formulating options and recommendation to the Boardof Supervisors. Residents who are unable to attend the workshop, but wish to voice their com-ments can send written comments to: Scott Denney, Operations Division Chief, Kern CountyPlanning and Community Development Department, 2700 “M” Street, Suite 100, Bakersfield, CA93301 or email at: [email protected]
(Published Kern River Courier May 6, 2011)
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Thank You 2011 Isabella LakeBobber Bowl Sponsors$100.00 to $500.00
Sponsor Name From Sponsor Name FromKern Valley Sun 500.00 Jerry Morrison Anaheim Hills Kern Lodge Shane Herbert RidgecrestKR/LI Assn. of Realtors 399.99 Harris Vang Fresno Kern River Brewing Company Philipe Herrera BakersfieldBurger King 250.00 Brett Burton Bakersfield Kern River Courier Jason McAfee BakersfieldBill Roach 200.00 Corey Pallireto Moreno Valley Kern River Motors Jeremy Powers SunlandGreenhorn Grill 200.00 Arturo Montes de Oca Sherman Oaks Kern Valley Exchange Club Rafael Palacios CovinaAll About Travel - Judy Bates Janu Saesee Visalia Kern Valley Shell Menghong But Long BeachAll Valley Satellites Pedro Perez Sylmar L&M Lumber Virginia Luker WeldonArchie's Hardware Craig Belezzuoli Tulare Lakeshore Lodge Mitchell Witt WeldonAtla One FCU Raymond Cleveland Lake Isabella Lighthouse Properties Terry Hammonds Wofford HeightsBeth Ubil, Realtor Abel Martinez Bakersfield Linda & John Downen Steve Ennis TupmanBeyond Juice Daniel Babashoff Riverside Luz Polcik - Edward Jones Joan Connell WeldonCamp James Alex Cox Long Beach Moose Lodge Jeff Jost OnyxCarla Aubrey, Realtor Lori Miller Bakersfield Mtn Mesa Men's Club Xjenai Peralta PortervilleCellular Connection Grant Goodwine Woodland Hills NAPA Auto Parts Brett Ege WeldonCharlene Wilson Dor See Visalia Paradise Cove Matt Strange Lake IsabellaCheryl's Diner Rory Riggins Bakersfield Petal Pusher Plus Alan Pico PalmdaleCJ's II Hair & Nail Studio Michael Crabtree Riverside Prince Financial Corp. Marcus Witt WeldonCollege Community Services "RECO" Harry Fleenor Redondo Beach Ray & Linda Thurm Jack Haire HesperiaDave's Sports Bar Jesse Ford Flagstaff RJ Smith Construction Scott Rupert Redondo BeachDebbie & Hal Chealander Ron Rendleman Phelan Rotary Club of Kern Valley Isidoro M Castenada BakersfieldEl Portal Joe Brenek Northridge Royal Oaks Mobile Home Park Bob Frenes Lake IsabellaEngraving Creations Jose Garcia Santa Ana Ruby's Flowers Kyle See VisaliaFred & Elaine Roach Ronald Rush Bakersfield Scotty's Texaco and Mini Mart Kaleigh Wood OnyxGene Parks Insurance Ryan McLean Lake Forest Sequoia Lodge Ty Alexander BakersfieldGeneral Plumbing Jake Prince Lake Isabella Sharon Rooney Farmers Ins. David Ojeda BakersfieldGolden State Surplus William Bates Bakersfield Sierra Gateway Cottages Robert Kennedy KernvilleHungry Rancher Zackarian Estes Bakersfield Sierra South Paddle Sports Daniel Gee PhelanIsabella Flooring Ed Provost Lake Isabella Sietsma Roofing Jason Martin RidgecrestIsabella Indoor/Outdoor Storage Charles Bruton Phelan State Farm - Victoria Leonard James Burkhart Lake ElsinoreJeffrey Yarbrough (In memory of) Ron Richardson Newbury Park Tom & Sue McKinney Ronald Steckbauer Lake IsabellaJoe and Marie Delia Lynn Bulsombut Anaheim Turnham Tobacco Alfred de la Torre LancasterJudy Dempsey-Walter Mortensen Ins Harold Ellison Bakersfield Western Floor Covering Taylor Clifton Lake IsabellaKaren & Martin Howard John Lundy Bakersfield Wofford Heights Mini Storage Cody Little WeldonKellee Scott, Agent-Farmers Ins Tramel Kerl Palmdale All but the first five were $100 winners
If you enjoy fishing and are having any luck catching some nice Alper's Trout, you can thank these fine folks that sponsored $100-$500 tagged trout. All of the money received fromthese sponsors was used to purchase Alper's Trout for the lake. Our hope is that the local businesses will benefit when visitors continue to return to the valley and fish for the abun-dance of trout that was planted for the Derby. Thank you again and we're looking forward to the 2012 Derby.
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