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3-day Memorial weekend to be played out
weekend weather Friday high 83° Sunny
Memorial Day Special Edition Section
Kern River Valley Cemetery District
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Sunday high 89° Sunny
Art in the Park - A scene from a previous Kern River Valley Art Association Sierra Arts and Crafts Festival in Circle Park, Kernville. The Festival goes on all weekend Saturday, Sunday and Monday. See Calendar on page 2 for more information.
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Each year, many of us join together to honor past, present and future veterans. At 11 a.m. on Monday May 26 the Kern River Valley Cemetery will be hosting a Memorial Day service to honor our veterans. Many Kern Valley veterans are interred at our local cemetery. The VFW will be there to help honor our veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our liberty. The guest speaker scheduled is Assemblywoman Connie Conway. The Cemetery District invites all to join them at this special event and show your gratitude to the veterans who fought alongside our fallen soldiers. Recently, the Cemetery District worked to get SB 159 passed to bring more support for the small district. The District runs the seven-acre cemetery and needed an exception to the general state law governing cemetery districts. The previous law did not allow anyone to be buried in the Kern Valley Cemetery unless they have a loved one already buried there or if they own property in the District. The Kern River Valley Cemetery is located at 8441 Burlando Rd., Wofford Heights.
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Friday low 60° Mostly clear Saturday high 86° Sunny
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Last week, South Fork Woman’s club outgoing president, Shannon Ritchey, current first vice president, Andrea Talbot,
and Lyn McGarrity, chairman of the VA Sepulveda outreach, traveled to San Jose for the annual statewide California Federation of Womans’ Clubs convention. Only one award was given this year throughout the state for the Public Issues Partnership Program. The first place award went to Lyn McGarrity, who chaired the VA Sepulveda clothing/personal care items drive. She has headed teams who have already taken goods to the veter-
ans 28 times and the 29th through 31st loads are already planned. Later in the Convention, first place for “furthering conservation and wise use of our natural resources by outstanding participation in the Penny Pines Program,” was awarded by the U.S. Forest Service to the South Fork Woman’s Club for gathering the most pennies. The convention also included state business such as the election of the 2014 officers.
Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar. This week Bodfish Bob has recipes that are real ‘weiners’. Meteor shower on the way this weekend.
Photo submitted Winning team - Lyn McGarrity and Shannon Ritchey of the South Fork Woman’s Club flank a VA representative in San Jose.
Join in the fun & games on the Courier puzzle pages. Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.
John Glynn James Agency Release A preferred developer for Dollar General Stores in California, SimonCRE is beginning construction of their third project within the state this year. The latest build-to-suit is in Wofford Heights. The 9,100 square foot store will be at the intersection of Wofford Boulevard and Marina Drive. Construction will be completed late this year with the store scheduled to open shortly thereafter. With a focus on supporting communities with a trade area of 4,500 or stronger, Dollar General is the largest small-box discount retailer in the country and is prominent in 42 states, with a 75year tradition of offering
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kern river water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 76,039 acre-feet 2013 Reservoir peak 106,783 acre-feet
Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier Earth moving - Grading has begun for the new store.
employment during construction, and long-term employment from the retailer he helps create while giving the community a retail outlet that provides needed services. "We're eager to continue our preferred partnership with Dollar General in the state of California and nature
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are proud to work within the Wofford Heights community," says Simon as the construction process gets underway. "We are confident that the addition from the nation's largest retailer will have a positive impact on those that call the Wofford Heights community home."
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Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 672 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 384 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) 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. *(5-hr average Kernville)
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■ Art Show May 24, 25, 26 The Kern River Valley Art Association will be hosting an Arts and Crafts show at Circle Park in Kernville all Memorial Day weekend long. More than 37 vendors will be offering beautifully creative products, a children’s worktable, Best of Show prizes, and a silent auction. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and
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Editors, Writers Michael Batelaan
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Columnists Bodfish Bob Matt Freeman Rod Middleworth Dan Schlensker
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Photographers Michael Batelaan Ad Production Michael Batelaan Advertising Sales Robert Bowman Valerie Minoux Sara Wakeman Business Office Sara Wakeman Distribution Ron Benson Webmaster Mike Ludiker Advertising policies Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time without cause. Cancellations or rejection shall not preclude payment on similar advertising previously run. The Kern River Courier is not liable for errors or omissions in copy or an advertisement beyond the cost of the actual space occupied by the error. Publisher reserves the right to place the words “advertisement” or “paid content” on any advertisement or copy that appears to resemble editorial matter. Submission policies Editorial and photo submissions are welcome and will run at the discretion of the editors. Submissions will only be returned when accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. The editors reserve the right to edit and publish all submissions both in print and Internet online publications. The entire contents of the Kern River Courier are copyright © 2013. Reproduction in whole or in part of print and Internet online publications is prohibited without prior written consent. All rights reserved. Letters policies Letters to the Editor are run when space permits. They are meant as an open forum for expression. Letters to the editor that are original, not previously published, pertaining to local issues and events or those that affect our area are encouraged. Please include your real name, address and phone number for verification. Pen names or incomplete names are not allowed. The views expressed in the letters to the editor within this paper and Internet online publications are not necessarily the views of this paper, nor those of the staff. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to exclude any letter to the editor, or edit its contents for length and prevention of libel, or for other reasons as seen fit by the publisher. Letters should not exceed 250 words. All submissions Advertising, editorial, letters, photography and the entire content of Kern River Courier publications are subject to publish both in print and Internet online publications. Subscriptions The Kern River Courier is published and mailed weekly for $65 per year (52 issues) or 2 years (104 issues) for $120. Mail is only received at the P.O. Box address.
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Fridays
■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701
Saturdays
■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Center, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 or Geraldine, 559-359-8953. ■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discussion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.
Sundays
■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public. welcome. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394. ■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise Cove Restaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112. ■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701
Mondays
■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206. ■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Hoffmann Hospice 040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. ■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-3797312. ■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312
Tuesdays
■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 - 11:30a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760379-2556. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District. Public invited. 760-376-2189.
Sunday, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday. Visit krvaa.org for information or call 760-379-6162 for more information.
■ Lakeshore Farmers Market May 24 This market is hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The market is at the ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Tue.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178 ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112
Wednesdays
■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-3799921. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist, 760-379-2556. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236. ■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138. ■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders VFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312
Thursdays
■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.
Bingo Guide
■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check meeting times and location .
Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights. ■ Dinner at the Eagles May 24 Enjoy a meatloaf dinner at the Eagles, 12251 Highway 178, Mountain Mesa from 5 to 7 p.m. with karaoke. Call 760-379-3394 for more information. ■ KRV VFW breakfast May 25 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 25 at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald’s), in Lake Isabella. For information call 760-379-3877. ■ Breakfast at the Eagles May 25 Enjoy breakfast at the Eagles, 12251 Highway 178 in Mountain Mesa from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, May 25. Call 760-3793394 for more information. ■ Memorial Day service May 26 Join the Memorial Day service at the Veteran’s Wall at the Kern Valley Cemetery. The guest speaker is Assemblywoman Connie Conway. Call Laura Kyt for more information at 760-376-2189. ■ Keepers of the Kern May 26 and 27 On Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, Keepers of the Kern will have an upper river clean up and river assessment. Meet at Camp 3 Campground above Riverkern at 2 p.m. Then on Tuesday, May 27, based on findings Monday, another clean up is planned. Meet at Camp 3 again at 9 a.m. ■ Historical Society general meeting May 27 Come hear Deputy Joshua Cain from the Kern County Sheriff’s Department talk about the issues relating to the Kern River neighborhoods and keeping us safe, they know about both the good and bad that happens out there and will let us know what we can do to help make the KRV an even better and safer place to live. At the Senior Center in Lake Isabella at 7 p.m. ■ Kern Valley High School graduation May 29 Come honor the graduates. ■ Community appreciation BBQ May 30 The public is invited to Optimal Health Service’s Community Appreciation Barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Optimal Hospice parking lot across from the Lake Isabella post office. Optimal Health Services would like to thank the Kern Valley for their continued support over the last 16 years. There will be a free lunch and an hourly raffle drawing. Call 760-379-5038 for more information. ■ Ladies of the Elks dog show May 31 There are many, many categories to enter at the 7th annual Ladies of the Elks Dog Show. Win a a ribbon or maybe a trophy. In the Elks picnic area behind the Elks Lodge, 6708 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 31. Feel free to bribe the judges. The prizes are dog-gone great! All proceeds go to the Elks scholarship fund. Call 760-376-2762 for more information or see ad on page 6. ■ Fifth Anniversary Scavenger Run May 31 Cyclesmiths present the 5th anniversary Scavenger Run starting at 9 a.m. with dinner and prizes at 3 p.m. Call 760-350-9700 for more information. ■ Dinner at the Eagles May 31 Enjoy a lasagna dinner at the Eagles, 12251 Highway 178, Mountain Mesa from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 31 with karaoke. Call 760-379-3394 for more information. ■ Star Party May 31 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club holds a Star Party starting at sunset at the Fairview Helispot, 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about one mile south
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Dr. Kimberley Michelle Chambers DVM May 15, 2014 Michael and Melody Batelaan and Chris Chambers are pleased to announce the graduation of Kimberley (Batelaan) Chambers from Western University of Health Sciences with a degree as Doctor of Veterinary Medicine on May 15. Kimberley is a 2004 graduate of Kern Valley High School and was active in FFA. She graduated in 2008 from Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. Kimberley married her high school sweetheart, Chris Chambers, in 2008 and currently resides in Southern California. This was the 33rd annual Commencement Exercises for Western University of Health Sciences and set a record when 963 students - the most in WesternU history - from nine colleges realized their goal of becoming health care professionals. Western University of Health Sciences is a private, non-profit, graduate school for the health professions, with a main campus located on 22 acres in downtown Pomona, California. Founded in 1977, the first program at WesternU was its medical school, the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Since that time, several additional programs have opened. When the College of Veterinary Medicine opened in 2003, it was the first veterinary school to open in the United States in 20 years. WesternU was the first university in the nation to appoint a female as dean of a veterinary medical school. WesternU offers degrees in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, optometry, podiatry, nursing, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. With a 2012-13 enrollment of 3,692 students, WesternU is one of the largest graduate schools for the health professions in California, offering 22 academic programs. The university also operates two patient care centers, and has a Banfield pet hospital on its Pomona campus. WesternU operates an Interprofessional Education program, involving all of its colleges to improve understanding of other health professions and to provide and promote a team approach to patient-centered care and health care management, leading to improved patient care. As a part of the IPE program, students meet in small groups with a faculty facilitator and discuss the non-clinical aspects of complex cases, such as financial or ethical challenges, communication barriers, interprofessional knowledge and awareness. IPE is becoming a more common component of medical school curriculum in the United States, including the World Health Organization.
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Rod Middleworth
Apple pie? That’s home and Mom and happy days! But according to Dr. Death, if I don’t pork out I just got a new and die from my current junk food book in the mail. diet, I will probably fall heir to It couldn’t have some disease which will infect my come at a better weakened body. time. I’m at that The further I read the more point in life when morose I became. the mirror is no Based on his recommendations, I longer fair and the Middleworth should be having Roadhouse Hash person staring for dinner tonight. It’s made of carback, I do not recognize. In my rots, bell peppers, turmeric, kidney heart I know that I should make beans, yeast flakes, scallions and some changes and go on some kind tofu. Mix it all together and serve of diet. with minced parsley. The book is called “A Change In What it doesn’t say is how I’m Your Diet Life.” As I read through supposed to eat it. Close my eyes, it, I found out that some of my pinch my nose and swallow? deadliest eneThe book mies are those goes on with I thought were lots of recipes, In the final reckoning when the my best roll is called up yonder, you’ll recog- most of which I friends. nize me. I’ll be the fat guy with a big consider grossIt starts by ly inedible. smile on his face. warning me - Middleworth Somewhere in about chocothe book it says late (a favorite that if I follow of mine) and it goes on about salt this diet and forgo the steaks, pota(which I love to pour over most toes, corn, etc. I will live longer. anything). Then it kicks off on rice, My thought is that it will just seem corn, pasta, and (gasp) of all things, like it! meat. It warns of the evils of steak, So pardon me, dinner is ready. hamburgers, hot dogs, lamb, pork, I’m having leg of lamb, mashed bacon and ham. It paints word picpotatoes with butter and gravy, tures of the horrible things that pizza with cheese and a chocolate happen inside my body when I eat éclair. In the final reckoning when mashed potatoes and gravy (with the roll is called up yonder, you’ll salt), a rare juicy steak, corn on the recognize me. I’ll be the fat guy cob, apple pie and whipped cream. with a big smile on his face” According to the author (a doctor) my insides will turn to mush, Wofford Heights resident Rod and I will soon be doomed! I ask Middleworth is a retired security manyou, how can anything as good as ager for Pacific Bell. the above be bad for you? Courier Columnist
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Keepers of the Kern River Clean Up Days On Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, Keepers of the Kern will have an upper river clean up and river assessment. Meet at Camp 3 Campground above Riverkern at 2 p.m. Then on Tuesday, May 27, based on Monday’s findings, another clean up is planned. Meet at again at Camp 3 at 9 a.m. These will be important days for as many volunteers as possible since the Memorial Day Holiday has come and gone and it might be necessary to do some major housekeeping. The extra dumpsters and portable toilets are going to be a big
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Prayer needs answered by phone The Kern River Valley Prayer Rooms are pleased to offer a new Prayer Request Phone Service. KRVPR opened a 24-hour, 7-day a week prayer request phone line to the Kern River Valley, residents. The Prayer Rooms of the Kern River Valley have been serving the KRV for more than nine years, providing a weekly in person location where anyone needing prayer could come and have elders from several churches pray for them. If you have a prayer need, call any time: 760-4176161. Your prayer request message will be prayed over by the prayer teams. If you desired personal prayer, consider visiting The Prayer Rooms any Thursday, from 9 a.m. to noon, located at 5105 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella at The Community Christian Service Center. For information, call 760-379-5100, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon.
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Take up the sword Jack Duitsman Courier Columnist And take . . . the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. - Ephesians 6:17 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than Duitsman any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.- Hebrews 4:12 In His right hand He held seven stars, and out of His mouth came a sharp two-edged sword; and His face was like the sun shining in its strength. Revelation 1:16 From His mouth comes a sharp sword, so that with it He may strike down the nations, and He will rule them with a rod of iron; and He treads the wine press of the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty. - Revelation 19:15 It has not always been that my heart was so taken by the Word of God as is my experience now, yet even during those seasons where the Scriptures held less prominence in my life, there was even still an understanding that my heart should have been more inclined than it was. Some might label this as “guilt,” while others would lean more toward
the thought of “conscience.” The affinity to, and struggle with, the message of the Scripture can be likened to the alternating fade and resurgence of memory of an old song shrouded in the mists of years gone by. At once it is both forgotten and remembered, on the tip of the tongue to be sung once more, only to be pushed back into the realm of forgotten memory by a mind that simply cannot perform the recall. Even so we battle similarly with the Word of God, and its continual reach to us with the Father’s message of love for His children. At moments and in places we sense so closely the touch of God’s amazing grace that has reached into our darkness and drawn us to the light, and at other moments embracing the Word feels more like hugging a porcupine. Still remains the invitation to us as believers to “take” the sword of the Spirit. It is for us to have, to hold, to wield, to learn to use as our own. Indeed the nature of the Word of God is that it is delivered as a gift beyond all gifts to each one who will believe. It was written for us, and in the taking up, will become powerful in us to recreate the Father’s image deep within our souls, and powerful through us as we proclaim in our times the precious gift of life that only comes from the Word of God. Jack Duitsman pastors Father’s Heart Foursquare Church in Kernville.
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By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Immanuel in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Psalm 139, where did God “knit me together?” Heaven, Mother’s womb, Before time, Mountain 3. In Hebrews 7:2, who was the “king of righteousness?” Neco, Joash, Melchisedec, Zechariah 4. From Exodus 2, who met his future wife at a well in Midian? Moses, Noah, Isaac, Gideon 5. In Deuteronomy 34, who buried Moses? Servant girls, Shepherd boy, Joshua, God 6. Which city was home to the harlot Rahab? Jericho, Perga, Beersheba, Joppa ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) Mother's womb; 3) Melchisedec; 4) Moses; 5) God, 6) Jericho © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
Valley places of worship Kernville
■ Father’s Heart Foursquare Church 11000 Kernville Rd., (Old Centry 21 building) Kernville. Sunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 ■ First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m
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■ Faith Community Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 ■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m. Lake Isabella/Bodfish
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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thur. 5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343
■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m. ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 am - 1 pm. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. Mountain Mesa ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 2 and 3 p.m. 760-549-3186
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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ He Cares Fellowship 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964
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General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953
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Recreation information ■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646
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Comet Linear to bring May meteor showers Earthsky.org Courier Extra
2014. The comet itself is not all that exciting. What’s exciting is that calculations of the orbit of P209/Linear indiOn the night of May 23-24 - if precate that - in May 2014 - the comet’s dictions hold true - Earth might be debris trails will pass close to Earth. sandblasted with debris from Comet Debris left behind by the comet may 209P/Linear, resulting in a fine new enter our atmosphere and burn up, meteor shower. creating a new meteor shower. The list of major meteor showers In 2012, meteor experts Esko hasn’t changed much in recent Lyytinen of Finland and Peter decades, but it has changed a little. Jenniskens at NASA Ames Research Meteor showers are part of nature, Center were the first to announce that after all, and the list of major showers Earth was due for a May 2014 shifts and changes slightly, as all encounter with debris from Comet things in nature do, with one shower 209P/LINEAR. Other meteor experts or another becoming more or less quickly confirmed this prediction and exciting as the years pass. some did use the words “meteor In 2014, though, an exciting new storm.” The most recent calculations, meteor shower might come on the however, indicate we might get a scene. This possible shower stems strong shower, but perhaps not a from a comet - Comet 209P/Linear storm of meteors. discovered in Will Comet 2004. Comet 209P/Linear pro209P/Linear duce a meteor passed near the On the night of May 23-24 - if storm or at least a sun in 2009 and predictions hold true - Earth might strong meteor will pass near it be sandblasted with debris from shower? As with again in early Comet 209P/Linear, resulting in a all meteor showMay, 2014. On ers, the only way the night of May fine new meteor shower! to know is to go 23-24, 2014 - if the predictions - Earthsky.org outside on the night of the prehold true - Earth dicted peak and might be sandsee for yourself. blasted with The meteors will radiate from the debris from this comet, resulting in a constellation Camelopardalis (camefine display of meteors, or shooting lopard), a very obscure northern constars. Mid-northern North American stellation. Its name is derived from latitudes are favored. Follow the links early Rome, where it was thought of as below to learn more about the possia composite creature, described as ble 2014 meteor shower of Comet having characteristics of both a camel 209P/Linear. and a leopard. Nowadays, that would An automated observing campaign, be a giraffe. the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid This constellation - radiant point of Research project (Linear), found this the May 2014 meteor shower - is in the small and somewhat dim comet on northern sky, close to the north celesFeb. 3, 2004. The International tial pole, making this meteor shower Astronomical Union gave it the perbetter for the Northern Hemisphere manent number 209P on Dec. 12, 2008. than the Southern Hemisphere. P209/Linear is a periodic comet, As for the predicted time of the that is, its orbit around the sun is relashower, sky watchers in southern tively short so that we see the comet Canada and the continental U.S. are come close to the sun again and again. said by the experts to be especially Comet 209P/LINEAR’s orbit brings it well positioned to see the meteors on near the sun in just over five years. Its the night of May 23-24. next perihelion passage will be May 6,
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Continued from page 2 of McNally’s). Bundle up. Bring some hot chocolate or coffee, and a lounge chair. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-3761291 or 760-376-6290 or email him at richburdge@aol.com. It is best to call to check if haze, smoke or cloud cover might prevent this event from happening. ■ Free movie matinee June 1 Come see the movie “Love's Enduring Promise,” based on Janette Oke’s best-selling novel. This sequel to “Love Comes Softly” will draw you in from beginning to end. See it on Sunday, June 1, 3 p.m. at the Kernville United Methodist Church at the corner of Big Blue and Sirretta. ■ Wofford Heights Community Group June 3 The Wofford Heights Community Group will meet on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the New Life Church, 25 Arden Ave. in Wofford Heights. All Wofford Heights businesses and citizens are invited to attend. ■ Prayer Breakfast June 5 Each month The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella invites the community to join them at a prayer breakfast is held at Nelda’s Diner in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. Families and members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join them in prayer. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. For more information call The Salvation Army at 760379-4600. ■ Kids fishing derby June 7 The Fish and Game Habitat Club presents the 27th annual Kids Fishing Derby takes place at Wofford Heights Park from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. Registration is a must. Register at Wofford Heights Park on Friday, June 6 from 3 to 6 p.m. or Saturday June 7, from 6 to 9 a.m. Free lunch for all
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kids, prizes and trophies. Call Elaine Johnson at 760-417-0950 or email eejohnson47@gmail.com for more information. ■ Havilah Days 48th celebration June 7 The Havilah Historical Society is celebrating the 48th Havilah Days frontier event on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be old west entertainment, vendors, raffle prizes, food and a sarsaparilla bar. The courthouse museum will be open for viewing and admission is free. It is located at 6789 Caliente-Bodfish Road, Havilah. Call 760-379-2636 for more information. ■ Annual Squirrel Valley yard sale June 7 The 13th annual valley-wide yard sale starts at 8 a.m. Pick up a map at Mountain Mesa Market after 7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 7. Call Judith Hallgren at 760-379-5542 for more information. ■ Trail preservation BBQ fundraiser June 7 Enjoy slow-smoked barbecue to celebrate preserving trails in the Sequoia at the KOA Campground, 15627 Highway 178 in Weldon on Saturday, June 7 at 5 p.m. Stewards of the Sequoia is hosting this event to help raise the money needed to keep your trails open. There will be $4,000 in raffle prizes. Get more information at stewardsofthesequoia.org. ■ First Baptist Church of Kernville Game Night, June 13 Game night is cancelled this month so preparations can be made for the anniversary celebration July 11. Don’t miss out! Call John Cole for more information at 760-223-1036. To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, submissions must be received on Tuesday by 1 p.m.. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and space available. Some event information gathered from KRVR, the chambers of commerce, or www.kernvalley.com.
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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Lone Survivor” (R) — A team of Navy Seals fight hopeless odds while on a mission to take out a Taliban operative. The story is based on accounts of a 2005 mission in Afghanistan that went horribly wrong. While on the hunt for Ahmed Shah, four Seals encounter a few goat-herding civilians and make a tough ethical decision that impacts the rest of their mission. Mark Wahlberg plays Marcus Luttrell, the author of the eponymous book and it’s no spoiler to say, the only one to come out alive. The movie gets off to a brisk start after a little pre-mission setup. The action sequences are grueling and relentless. The real set-piece of the action is an extended, pitched gunfight that doesn’t run out of steam, just leaves you exhausted at the end. “Robocop” (PG-13) — Future Detroit is the proud testing site of a cutting-edge crime-fighting machine with a human heart and a permanent grimace. When police officer Alex Murphy is left for dead by thugs, his remaining bits are scooped up and put into a state-of-the-art metal body built for domination. He’s got a slick tactical visor, bulletproof body, the steadiest gun arm ever built, and an off-switch for his emotions. Robocop is effective all right, but is he still human? Of course, this remake cannot match the tongue-in-cheekiness of the 1987 original. What once was clunky
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and laughable is now sleek and updated. Keeping things good on the human side are the fine performances by Michael Keaton as the conniving corporatist, Gary Oldman as the scientist whose work is being corrupted, and Samuel L. Jackson as an ultra-conservative radio nut job. “Son of God” (PG-13) — Scenes from History Channel's “The Bible” are mixed in with new material to create this feature-length release hitting the highlights of Jesus’ life. The film follows the messiah as he rounds up apostles, heals the sick, finds his fate on Calvary and rises from the dead. This version plays it safe and light -deeper looks into the stories are avoided and no new perspectives are brought into the storybook narrative. Christ, played by Diego Morgado, is shown as an exceedingly handsome, TV-safe savior touching people and spreading happiness through miracles. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob Break up the hamburger meat and put into a 4-quart pan. Add enough hot water to make a thick mix. Stir until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients. Cook slowly for one hour. Can be thinned as needed with water or beer. Bodfish Bob’s Spanish Hot Dogs and Rice 1 can stewed tomatoes. 1/2 lb. hot dogs sliced 1/2-inch thick 3/4 cup green pepper, diced 3/4 cup onion, diced rice for 4 people Bodfish Bob’s Potato Pups 8 hot dogs 2 cups mashed potatoes 1/2 tsp dry mustard pPaprika Split hot dogs the long way not quite all the way through. Fill split opening with mashed potatoes mixed with dry mustard. Sprinkle the top with paprika. Bake in 375 degree oven for about 15 minutes or until heated through and slightly browned on top. Can also be topped with some grated cheese (cheddar or parmesan). Bodfish Bob’s Hot Dog Chili 1 lb. hamburger meat 4 med. onions, diced/chopped 4 T yellow mustard 3 tsp sugar 2 tsp apple cider vinegar 2 tsp chili powder 1 cup catsup salt, to season
Put rice on to cook. While it’s cooking slice as many hot dogs as you have (1/2 pound or more) into pennies, about ½ inch thick. Dice one green pepper and use a couple of handfuls (about 3/4 cup) diced onion. Combine all the above, heat, while the rice is cooking. Enjoy. Bodfish Bob’s Hot Dog Sauce 1 lb. ground beef, (or you can use chuck) 1 6-oz can tomato paste 1 cup water 1 T each of sugar, mustard, dried minced onion 2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp each of salt and celery seed 1/2 tsp ground cumin (heaping) 1/4 tsp pepper Brown the meat and break up into small pieces. Do not drain the fat. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 3045 minutes. until the mix has thickened. Stir occasionally. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.
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The custom of honoring ancestors by cleaning cemeteries and decorating graves is an ancient and worldwide tradition, but the specific origin of Memorial Day, or Decoration Day as it was first known, are unclear. In early rural America, this duty was usually performed in late summer and was an occasion for family reunions and picnics. After the Civil War, America's need for a secular, patriotic ceremony to honor its military dead became prominent, as monuments to fallen soldiers were erected and dedicated, and ceremonies centering on the decoration of soldiers’ graves were held in towns and cities throughout the nation. No less than 25 places have been named in connection with the origin of Memorial Day, and for many years, states observed the holiday on different dates. By federal law, however, Memorial Day is now celebrated on the last Monday in May.
Imagine a fun-filled long weekend consisting of an outdoor barbecue, friends and family and exciting Memorial Day activities to get the party started (and keep it going)! Plan an assortment of Memorial Day games to suit a variety of different age groups and audiences. Award a prize to the winners of each game. Adult Activities: Plan a combination of Memorial Day activities for adults that are both relaxing and active. For a relaxing activity, plan a game of cards such as Poker, Blackjack and Bridge. Play outside on the porch while sitting at a patio table and sipping on a refreshing summer drink such as strawberry lemonade with a splash of tequila. For a game that is active, plan a volleyball tournament. Be sure to keep guests hydrated by supplying sports drinks. Kids Activities: Plan Memorial Day activities for kids based on the different age groups of the children attending the party: ■ Ages 0-3: Plan simple activities such as playing in a sandbox filled with toys like shovels, pails, sandcastles and sand sifters. Another idea is a water table filled with mini boats, a water wheel and small buckets. ■ Ages 4-8: Encourage this age group to play on a swingset. If a swingset is unavailable, play “Red Light, Green Light.” Choose a child to play the stop light. All of the other children involved in the game should stand 15 feet away from the stop light. When the child playing the stop games, continued light says, “green light,” the other children move towards him or her. When the child says red light, the children must stop and turn around. Any child who continues to move is considered to be out of the game. Another way to play so that feelings are not hurt is to direct children who continue to walk to move further back. The child who reaches the stop light first, wins. ■ Ages 8+: Set up a net for volleyball and badminton. Make sure to supply badminton rackets and birdies and a volleyball. Another easy Memorial Day game to play is dodgeball. All you need is a supply of multiple bouncy balls (depending on the number of children playing the game) and a few adults to referee. ■ All Ages: Other Memorial Day kids activities for those of all ages
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comrades and loved ones who had died in the war of a torn nation. It wasn’t until 1966 that Memorial Day was a forCongressman mally recogKevin McCarthty nized holiday. Through Memorial Day, for much of World Wars, our nation, marks a long battles against weekend in the spring where communism, Americans are able to spend McCarthy and the contina little extra time with their ued war on terfamilies and friends, barberor, Americans cuing, perhaps capping the end to a continue to uphold this tradition, school year, and enjoying the tran- remembering those who have sition to long days and quiet fought and died while preserving evenings. our freedom and fighting for freeBut there is a greater meaning doms throughout the world. behind the annual holiday weekHere in our community, each end. Memorial Day is a time for all Memorial Day weekend is bitterof us to remember what has been sweet for me. As I walk past the given and sacrificed by so many so markers and headstones, and espethat we may enjoy our freedoms cially as I pass freshly tilled ground, today. I am humbled by the sacrifices There is no doubt that the liber- those in our community have made ties that we so cherish did not come generations before and generawithout a price. Our nation’s great- tions today. But I am also proud to ness lies with the brave men and see the crowds of our neighbors women who have risked their lives fathers, mothers, sons and daughand made the ultimate sacrifice to ters - who attend the memorial cerdefend our way of life. We must emonies across our region to never forget the incredible sense of remember all those who laid their duty and common faith that binds lives for us. the core values of our country. So during this Memorial Day To properly understand weekend, I hope all of us take pause Memorial Day’s deeper meaning from the weekend festivities and requires reflection to its origin, dat- continue the tradition that started ing back to a time where our nation following the Civil War by visiting was emerging from the bloodiest a local cemetery and placing the war in her young history. undisputed symbol of freedom, the It is thought that the first American flag at the graves of each Memorial Day was celebrated by our fallen heroes. African-Americans in Charleston, And while we enjoy our friends South Carolina in 1865. Recently and family this Memorial Day, Judy freed from slavery, they laid flowers and I ask that you keep our fallen at the unmarked graves of the war heroes, their families, and our dead who had come and died to lib- brave patriots here at home and erate them. Also by their sides were stationed abroad who cannot be women who decorated the graves home with their loved ones in your of those who paid the ultimate price. thoughts and prayers. Through the end of the 19th We are a grateful community. Century, family and friends adopted May God bless them and their famthis practice and would decorate the ilies and may God bless the United graves of their fallen brothers, sons, States of America.
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Forest Service to provide visitor information kiosk Cindy Thill, USFS Courier FYI Be sure to stop by the visitor information kiosk in RiverKern this Memorial Day weekend. It will be located north of Kernville, on Mountain 99, at Riverkern. The hours of operation will be: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May
22, 23 and 24 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. (subject to early closure). The Forest Service will be issuing campfire permits, educating the visiting public about to the current fire restrictions, and the North Fork of the Kern Camping Prohibition Order, as well as giving out general information. Volunteers from Keepers of the Kern will be assisting USFS staff.
Working together to Keep the Kern Wild and Scenic tors to the Upper Kern River can camp only in the fee campgrounds or in the designated dispersed sites. The Forest Service, partnered with There are eight pay campgrounds and volunteer groups and community eight free dispersed camping areas supporters this year, is keeping the within the river corridor. When these Wild and Scenic Upper Kern River reach capacity, campers are encourclean. Because of their effort, visitors aged to go to camping areas around can enjoy this beautiful riparian habi- Isabella Lake that do not traditionally tat. The Keepers of the Kern, Kern fill up on the holiday weekends, such River Conservancy and Forest as Camp 9, Paradise Cove, Boulder Gulch and Service employAuxiliary Dam. ees have picked Trash and up tons of trash human waste left from the Upper on the ground Kern River over ...keep it that way by packing out all has been a serithe past year to your trash or using dumpsters... - Norris ous problem in return it to a previous years, beautiful state for and people wantall to enjoy. ed to help the Help us keep it that way by packing out all your trash Forest Service tackle this issue. The or using dumpsters provided at your local community stepped up to sponlocation. If a dumpster is full, do not sor dumpsters and portable toilets stack trash around it for the wind to along the Upper Kern River to limit blow around and animals to scatter it. the negative impacts associated with Find another dumpster or pack it out. high use in the area. Thomas Refuse Service and the The Forest Service has also adopted new camping regulations for the Keepers of the Kern donated their Upper Kern River corridor to pro- time and energy into coordinating this mote a healthy ecosystem and com- sponsorship. Donors have sponsored bat the damage that occurred during 11 extra dumpsters and 13 extra the previous unrestricted dispersed camping. Effective since May 1, visi- See Wild & Scenic, page 10
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Geri Adams, USFS Courier Release Forest Service officials are expecting a busy Memorial Day weekend, the traditional kick-off to the summer season. Officials expect large crowds and warm, sunny weather for the upcoming holiday weekend. After much public input the Kern River Ranger District is taking steps to promote a healthy ecosystem along the Wild and Scenic Upper Kern River. These changes will reduce impacts caused by overcrowding, including extreme littering, improper disposal of human waste and damage to vegetation. Along the Upper Kern River, camping will be permitted only in developed (fee) campgrounds and designated dispersed (free) camping areas. Day-use activities such as fishing and picnicking will be allowed within the rest of the corridor, but camping will not be allowed outside of the named fee and free camping areas. Halfway and Thunderbird will be converted into group campgrounds with a total of nine group campsites accommodating between 12 to 50 people. These will be fee campsites reservable on Recreation.gov and managed by CLM. In preparation for continued drought conditions, coin-operated showers will be inoperable for the summer to conserve water for drinking and flush toilets. Lakeshore camping is permitted at Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella Road and South Fork Recreation Area available on a first-come, firstserved basis. District Ranger Al Watson will also temporarily waive day-use and overnight camping fees at Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella, and South Fork Recreation from July 1 to October 1. Even at low levels, Isabella Lake continues to be a viable option for boating, fishing and other water recreation. The temporary fee lift is due to access issues around recreation areas and drought conditions. All campgrounds are open. Live Oak North, Live Oak South, and Live Oak Group Campgrounds will remain closed for the duration of 2014 due to extremely dry conditions (unless needed for overflow camping). At Lake Isabella, there are several campsites available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Camp 9 Recreation Area offers several individual and group campsites for
overnight and day use camping. Camp 9 has potable water in spigots, a dump station, and a fish cleaning station. This campground is located off Sierra Way along the northeast shoreline of Isabella. Hanning Flat and Stine Cove are open for shoreline camping with no fees; these are dispersed campgrounds with no potable water. On the Lower River, Hobo Campground is first, come first served; while Sandy Flat can be reserved through the CLM Reservation system. On the Kern Plateau, Kennedy Meadows, Fish Creek, and Troy Meadow are open for the season. These campgrounds are $17 per night. No potable water is available at these campgrounds at this time. Please bring your own water or be prepared to treat water when visiting these campgrounds. On the west side of the Plateau, Horse Meadow Campground is open, but also has no potable water at this time. These campgrounds also operate on a firstcome, first-served basis. Cherry Hill Road and Sherman Pass Road are now open. In the Greenhorn Mountains, Evans Flat, Cedar Creek, and Alder Creek Campgrounds are open, free of charge. These campgrounds offer vault toilets. There is no potable water at these sites, so visitors should bring their own water and also pack out their trash. All roads in the Greenhorn are open with the exception of Forest Highway 90, which is closed at this time. Breckenridge Campground is open in the Breckenridge Mountains, with one vault toilet and is free of charge. Trash receptacles are not provided at this campground. Visitors must “Pack-it-out!” The Kernville Forest Service Office is open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. while the Lake Office will remain open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Blackrock Ranger Station is open Thursday through Monday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The California Land Management managed campsites can be reserved at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. These sites around Lake Isabella include Tillie Creek, Boulder Gulch, Hungry Gulch, French Gulch, Pioneer Point, and Paradise Cove. CLM managed campsites along the Upper Kern River can be used through the reservation system as well.
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Wild & Scenic, Continued from page 8 portable toilets for the year along the Upper Kern River. Sponsors include: ■ Gregory C. Warde Foundation of Riverside, CA: 5 bins, 5 portables; ■ Kern River Brewing Company: 2 bins, 4 portables; ■ Pizza Barn & Cheryl's Diner cosponsored: 1 bin , 1 portable; ■ Keepers of the Kern and Kern River Conservancy co-sponsored: 1 bin , 1 portable; ■ L&M Lumber: 1 portable; ■ Sierra Gateway Markets: 1 bin, 1 portable and ■ Thomas Refuse Service: 1 bin These strategies to clean up the Upper Kern River have developed through community outreach after many complaints were lodged regarding trash and human waste along the Upper Kern River. District Ranger Al Watson wants to thank everyone that has donated time,
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Continued from page 7 Department will also increase the level of fire restrictions starting May 21st. A very dry winter led to high fire danger much earlier than in previous years. Continued high temperatures and low moisture have prompted fire officials to increase fire restrictions. Kern County Fire Department officials will keep these restrictions in effect until further notice. Beginning May 21st, no campfires will be allowed anywhere in Greenhorn. Stoves and lanterns with shut-off valves that use gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel will be allowed only in authorized campsites if the operator possesses a valid California Campfire Permit. California Campfire Permits can be obtained by visiting any Kern County Fire Station. When using a stove, remember to clear all flammable material five feet in all directions
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effort and money toward restoring the Wild and Scenic beauty of the North Fork of the Kern River. “The Forest Service and volunteers have worked very hard to provide the public a clean Upper Kern River where they can enjoy recreating,” Watson said. “We hope visitors this summer both enjoy the restored beauty and do their part keeping their Forest a healthy Forest.” If you would like to sponsor a dumpster or portable toilet, contact Sheri Bowyer at Thomas Refuse Service at 760-379-2618 or by email at sheri@thomasrefuse.us. For more information about the Forest Service policies regarding the Upper Kern River, contact Cody Norris at 760376-3781, ext. 635, or by email at csnorris@fs.fed.us. You can find volunteer cleanup opportunities by following the Keepers of the Kern on Facebook or following the Kern River Conservancy on Twitter (@keepkernclean).
from the stove, have a shovel available, and ensure that a responsible person attends the stove at all times when in use. Operating an internal combustion engine outside properly designated roads or trails, welding, and using explosives will all be strictly prohibited during these increased restrictions. If riding a motorized vehicle on trails, ensure your engine is tuned, operating properly, and has an approved spark arrester. Smoking will only be allowed in enclosed vehicles and within authorized recreation sites. These restrictions will remain in place until the end of the fire season, normally in late autumn. Anyone causing a wildfire could be liable for all costs associated with suppressing the fire. Visitors to Kern County Parks and adjacent BLM and Forest Service lands need to carefully follow each agency's current fire restrictions. If you spot a fire, call 911. For more news and information visit kerncountyfire.org.
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Property clearance for fuels reduction work must be completed by June 15th.
Wildfires can be damaging.
It's a clear choice, "Be Fire Wise!!!" State law requires property owners to clear a minimum of 100 feet from any structure.
Education a fire safe first step to prevention Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier No home is ever safe from fire, but you can make them safer. In order to make your property more fire safe, all you need is to be armed with information. Any investment in fire saftey you might make is will worth it, compared to the value of your home. A good way to get a lot of information is to go online to the Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council’s web site, http://www.krvfiresafecouncil.org/ and click on “Make your home more fire safe.” ■ Creating a Defensible Space Determine how big a space to clear based on new state guidelines in the “Defensible Space Guidelines” section. ■ Within 100 feet of your house 1. Break up continuous cover of shrubs. 2. Remove all ladder fuels. ■ Within 30 feet of your house 1. Remove all dead vegetation. 2. Plant and maintain fire resistant plants. 3. Provide a “lean, clean and green area.”
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Keep those utilities on! degrees. That is a comfortable enough temp and it will not cost a bunch in utility use. Even better, put the AC or coolers on a therOftentimes, as mostat and time it to only mainwe all know, the tain the temps during regular best way for a showing hours. property to sell is ■ Keep lights on at night. Put for the property them on a timer, just a couple of to “sell” itself. fluorescent bulbs at night make First impressions Freeman the place look occupied. are everything, ■ Keep the water on as well. I especially in a know the idea of a person using market where buyers are calling so your bathroom who you don’t many of the shots like right now. A know is kinda first impresweird. It takes sion of a some trust, but property can often the call of Often that first impression on a be make or nature necessibreak when in home is sorely lacking if utilities are tates bathroom not left on by a seller. comes to a availability. Or sale. Often - Freeman to demo the that first kitchen, turn impression on sinks on and a home is off -- stuff like that. I once sold a sorely lacking if utilities are not left house that way, they bought the on by a seller. It costs money, but a place just because it showed well cheap utility bill each month or a and all services were on. sold home: which is better in the ■ Have someone check the long run? place out every now and then. When buyers and realtors walk That person should be the listing into a house in the summertime agent of the property as seller is that is hot, stale and smelly, it is paying them to list the place. hard to sell the home. Imagine tryMake sure they come by every ing to sell, say a car, like that or couple of weeks to make sure all is something else. The test drive does well. That is the least we can do as not go well when the AC is not on realtors is have respect for the when it is 105 degrees outside. folks that we represent. Here are some tips to help that home sell in the summer and keep Matt Freeman is a realtor with those utility costs down at the Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 same time. or 760-223-0880. His column is not ■ Keep the thermostat at 80 intended to replace legal advice. Matt Freeman Courier Columnist
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Announcements, Continued from page 3 help, but there will always be the ones who just can’t be responsible. Keepers will bring snacks and water. You can bring yourself, a friend, a neighbor and a smile. If you can, please RSVP so they can know how many to plan on. Call 760-376-2963 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com. Keepers of the Kern will also be assisting the U.S. Forest Service at the holiday Riverkern Forest Service Kiosk, Memorial Day weekend, Thursday through Saturday. The kiosk is located at the parking lot at Riverkern Beach across from the Mountain River Adventures Campground and Store. Keepers of the Kern will be handing out information, answering questions, helping with fire permits, sharing information about fire restrictions and the new regulations for camping on the upper Kern River, and getting the word out about Keepers of the Kern.
Dr. Kevin Chamas New state-of-the-art Central Monitoring System allows our ER doctors and nurses to rapidly respond to a patient's needs.
Sandhill Crane Wetland Tours The tours are timed to begin in the late afternoon when the crane “fly-in” for the evening roost can be observed every weekend. For more information, visit dfg.ca.gov/delta/cranetour/ or call 209-234-3435. Self-guided tours are also available to view the cranes and other wetland birds.
Do you know Rosie? The Kern County Veterans Service Department and the Veterans of Kern County Inc. non-profit organization “want you!” to help them locate women to be honored at the 2014 “Rosie the Riveter” Reunion this coming September (exact date to be announced). “Rosie the Riveter” is the popular term for women who entered male-dominated trades during World War II. Many of these women worked in factories making munitions and military supplies while men were away at war. In doing so, Rosie the Riveters joined the effort to preserve American freedom. Anyone with the knowledge of Kern County “Rosie the Riveters” is asked to contact volunteer coordinator Michele Steiber at 661-868-7321 or send an email to info4vets@co.kern.ca.us.
A recently acquired piece of technology, affectionately named "Robo-Doc" is now available at Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Room, helping to give the possible stroke victim an upper hand on the situation. The stroke robot is available 24 hours a day, allowing a possible stroke victim to be examined face-to-face and received treatment from a neurologist through our tele-medicine program. If there is any chance at all that the stroke can be reversed, it has to happen within the first three hours of symptoms being present. Symptoms of a stroke may include numbness, confusion, trouble seeing or walking, dizziness and severe headache. If symptoms appear, do not delay, call 911 and get to the nearest emergency room.
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ARIES (Mar. 21 to April 19) There’s nothing an Aries likes less than having to tackle a humdrum task. But finding a creative way to do it can make all the difference. A more exciting time awaits you this weekend. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Finishing up a job on time leaves you free to enjoy your weekend without any guilt pangs. A romantic attitude from an unlikely source could take you by surprise. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Moving in a new career direction might be seen by some as risky. But if you have both the confidence to see it through and the facts to back you up, it could prove rewarding. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Holding back on a decision might be difficult, considering how long you’ve waited for this opportunity. But until you’re able to resolve all doubts, it could be the wiser course to take. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You still need to move carefully where financial matters are concerned. Better for you to move slowly than pounce on a promising prospect that doesn’t keep its promises. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A rejection of an idea you believe in can be upsetting. But don’t let it discourage you. Get yourself back on track and use what you’ve learned from the experience to try again.
LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) The early part of the week could find you looking to balance your priorities between your family obligations and your career responsibilities. Pressures begin to ease by week’s end. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) An associate’s problem could cause unavoidable delays in moving ahead with your joint venture. If so, use the time to look into another project you had previously set aside. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Although a financial problem could be very close to being resolved in your favor, it’s still a good idea to avoid unnecessary spending for at least a little while longer. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Support for some unwelcome workplace decisions begins to show up, and continues to build, so that by week’s end, you are as popular as ever. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Congratulations. Deciding to attend a social function you might have earlier tried to avoid could turn out to be one of the best decisions you’ve made in a long time. PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) Getting into a new situation could prove to be a more difficult experience than you expected. Don’t hesitate to ask for advice in coping with some of the more irksome challenges.
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: WOFFORD HEIGHTS FOURSQUARE CHURCH (2014 B2076), DBA #2: FAITH COMMUNITY (2014 - B2077) Street address of principal place of business: 20 West Panorama Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 277, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, 1910 West Sunset Boulevard, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90026. Date the business commenced: 06/01/1968. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Sterling Brackett, VP Chief Operating Officer, Secretary. This statement filed on 04/15/2014. Expires 04/15/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier May 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2014. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: RIGHT AT HOME (2012- B3840) Street address of business: 5301 Office Park Drive, Suite 410, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address of Business: 5301 Office Park Drive, Suite 410, Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Independence at Home, Inc., 5301 Office Park Drive, Suite 410, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 06/22/2012. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 04/28/2014. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by J. Bojorquez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: May 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: FRATORITY GREEK WEAR (2014 B2243), DBA #2: FRATORITY.BIZ (2014 - B2244) Street address of principal place of business: 3120 Patti Rose Avenue, Rosamond, CA 93560. Mailing address of business: 3120 Patti Rose Avenue, Rosamond, CA 93560. REGISTRANT: Kenneth Fitzgerald Green, 3120 Patti Rose Avenue, Rosamond, CA 93560. Date the business commenced: 08/01/2011. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious busi-
ness name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Kenneth F. Green. This statement filed on 04/23/2014. Expires 04/23/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier May 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: AMIKINS (2014 - B2446) Street address of principal place of business: 083-252-17-00-2 (Near Edison & Sierra Vista), Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: 435 Anacapa Circle, Newbury Park, CA 91320. REGISTRANT: Donald T. Brown, 435 Anacapa Circle, Newbury Park, CA 91320. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Donald T. Brown. This statement filed on 05/02/2014. Expires 05/02/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier May 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2014. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF TROY LEE WARD aka TROY L. WARD aka TROY WARD S-1501-PB-63767 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of TROY LEE WARD aka TROY L. WARD aka TROY WARD. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: SHARON L. CRNOGORAC in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that SHARON L. CRNOGORAC be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: June 26, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased,
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you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for the Petitioner: Jamie P. Gelber, Esq. Law Offices of Gelber & Anderson P.O. Box 2810 5104 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Suite C Lake Isabella, CA 9324. (760) 379-2604. (Published: Kern River Courier: May 16, 23 and 30, 2013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BPW LIMITED (2014 - B2540), DBA #2: CLASSIC CAMERAS (2014 B2541) Street address of principal place of business: 20280 West Valley Boulevard, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 20280 West Valley Boulevard, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT: Brian P. Wolfe, 21120 Sierra Vista Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2014. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Brian P. Wolfe. This statement filed on 05/08/2014. Expires 05/08/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier May 16, 23, 30 and June 6, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: HIGHER GROUNDS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC (2014 - B2220) Street address of principal place of business: 8025 Peanut Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 8025 Peanut Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93308. REGISTRANT: J & M Real Estate Investments, LLC, 8025 Peanut Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93308. Date the business commenced: 07/25/2012. Business is being conducted as a Limited Liability Company. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the
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use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: James McKay, Member. This statement filed on 04/22/2014. Expires 04/22/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier May 16, 23, 30 and June 6, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: VUJAHDAY (2014 - B2423), DBA #2: VUJA DE (2014 - B2424) Street address of principal place of business: 7408 Stone Breakers Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address of business: 7408 Stone Breakers Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANT: John William Carini, 7408 Stone Breakers Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2014. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: John William Carini. This statement filed on 05/01/2014. Expires 05/01/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier May 16, 23, 30 and June 6, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: NEWBERN ENTERPRISES (2014 B2637) DBA #2: CUSTOM FABRICATIONS (2014 - B2638) Street address of principal place of business: 2201 Bodfish Canyon Road, Bodfish, CA 93205. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1068, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANTS: Scott Thomas Newbern, 5667 Quail Road, Weldon, CA 93283 and Mallory
Christine Newbern, 5667 Quail Road, Weldon, CA 93283. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Scott Newbern. This statement filed on 05/13/2014. Expires 05/13/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier May 23, 30, June 6 and 13, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SEQUENTICS (2014 - B2257) Street address of principal place of business: 11514 San Miniato Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 11514 San Miniato Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Todd Martin McEwen, 11514 San Miniato Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Todd Martin McEwen. This statement filed on
04/24/2014. Expires 04/24/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier May 23, 30, June 6 and 13, 2014.
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