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Bike Park gets work Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier
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Fencing is unloaded at the Kernville Bike Park Saturday morning by Doug Rothert and Lanny Borthick. The materials, transportation and labor were donated by local people.
The Kernville Bike Park has taken another step forward with the donation of 1,400 feet of fencing materials. A wholesale purchase of the materials was arranged and a volunteer went to Las Vegas with a truck to pick them up. The labor to install the fencing was also donated. The non-profit South Fork School and Community Foundation recently changed their mission statement to include intergenerational recreation, and is now attempting to become the bike park’s fiscal agent.
Watering cans displayed
Corporation buys Courier
Mike Devich Kern River Courier
John Truspeke Special to the Kern River Courier
Right on the heels of recent changes in media company ownership in the Kern River Valley comes the announcement of another. America's Best Media LLC of Media, Penn. has announced the purchase of KRV Publishing/Kern River Courier for an undisclosed amount. "We found everything that we look for in a small town community newspaper when we discovered the Kern River Courier," said John Truspeke, CEO of ABM. "ABM selects only the best media companies (to acquire), and KRV Publishing is now in the company of the best newspaper, radio, outdoor advertising and television properties across smalltown America," said Michael Batelaan and Mike Devich, publishers of the Kern River Courier, Whiskey Flat Claim Jumper and Kern Angler publications. “We are proud to be a part of this media network.” Batelaan had an added message for concerned Courier readers in regard to the transfer. "Look at the date of this week's issue," he said. "Does April 1 mean anything to you?"
Courier co-publisher Michael Batelaan will be displaying his large collection of watering cans at the Lake Isabella ibrary from Tuesday April 5 through the month of May. Batelaan started collecting watering cans at age 14. The fascination with watering cans was inspired by his late grandfather. “I spent much time with him as a kid in around his greenhouses while he tended to them. Now my collection exceeds over 200. To display them in one place now requires several pickup truck trips.” The watering cans are made of plastic, ceramic, tin, copper, brass, galvanized and stainless steel and are painted, enameled, glazed or plated. Some date back to the 1800s. The hours at the Lake Isabella library are Tuesday and Thursday 11:00am to 7:00pm and Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Closed Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Story of tragedy in Japan continues Mike Devich Kern River Courier
Last week the Courier brought you Part 1 of a story from inside northern Japan by one who was there, a family member of mine named Ivo. She’s a medical researcher at a university hospital in Iwate Prefecture. Her apartment was a wreck after the 9.0 offshore earthquake, and here we rejoin her story as she struggles to find supplies in her quake-ravaged apartment. It is a reminder for all of us to have emergency supplies where we can find them in the event of a disaster. Ivo is a native of Indonesia, and no attempt has been made to correct her English. “Finally, I crawled out of under the table and tried to remember what to put in my emergency bag. I cursed myself for not remembering where I put my flashlight and for not having extra batteries. I put as many stuff as I remember in my backpack. Bottled water, extra socks, my medicine, towel, passport, gloves, mask, phone charger, emergency toiletries, cleared the exit, and set aside all breakable things, grabbed some blankets and camped under the table with my back pack and a bottle of water by my side. “Aftershocks after aftershocks still came, and each time it came, my heart jumped and raced, and I just closed my eyes hoping it would stop soon. It felt like hours and hours, and I was contemplating if I should go to Ueda to Ria’s house.
But each time I crawled out of under the table, another big aftershock came, and I finally curled under the table, and sent a message to Christina, my neighbor, to check if she was home. She and Krysta, my other neighbor were still at work, but Christina told me she would bang on my door once she got home. “So I sat there, talking to my friends using internet connection that was still on, and wait for Christina and Krysta to come home. “At around 5 PM, finally Christina knocked on my door, and I have never been so relieved to see someone in my life. She, Krysta and I decided to stay at Christina’s apartment during the black-out. This is the first time for me to be in a major disaster, but not for Christina. She went through hurricane in Florida once, and went through weeks without power. “She asked me to bring my game board and some food, so I went back inside, grabbed my Monopoly board, some tortilla chips, salsa, chocolate biscuits, and blankets. Before I left, I put my thickest coat (it was snowing), gloves, ear muffs, backpack, and my water resistant boots by the door, kept the door opened and went next door. “I felt so much better already, having my friends there, and didn’t have to be alone anymore. “We sat on the floor with blankets, ate the snacks and talked about what happened. Gas was
See JAPAN, Page 12
Ready, set, sink Mike Devich Kern River Courier
Now’s the time to get the duct tape ready to build your Unboat for the Hooligans Race during the Whitewater Festival in Kernville April 16 at 3 p.m. The Hooligan Race is a challenge to navigate down the Kern a few hundred yards in a craft made of non-boat materials. Be creative! Make up a theme. Be a single captain or part of a team. Entry fee per boat is $30 (plus additional insurance fee of $5 per person). For rules and details, and more information on the race, see the Kern River Festival's website (www.kernfestival.com) or contact the Sierra South River Store, 760-376-3745.
Vol. 8 No. 9 Lake Isabella’s weekend weather Fri: Sunny, high 81. Fri. night: Partly cloudy, low 53. Sat.: Mostly sunny, high 70. Sat. night: Partly cloudy, low 47. Sun.: Mostly sunny, high 61. Sun. night: Mostly clear, low 41. National Weather Service
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“”Harry Potter – Deathly Hallows Pt. 1” is pretty dull.
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The derby is winding up for its debut in a couple of weeks, says Mike Mencarini.
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The Fun & Games pages have the most popular games around.
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Rod Middleworth is falling for the Food Channel and visions of perfect meals.
Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 240,673 acre-feet. (Low point was 155,858 ac-ft. Nov. 26. Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit is 360,000 ac.-ft.) Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 2762 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 670 cfs Borel Canal flow 301 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.
Jack Bonham and his granddaughter Savanna enjoyed a day of fishing the lake.
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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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6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior Center Local: (760) 379-5236 Toll Free: (866) KRV4FUN
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Emergencies - call 911 Kern Valley Hospital & Kern Valley Healthcare District
McCray and Laurel, Mt. Mesa (760) 379-2681 Kern Valley Substation
Sheriff’s Department and CHP 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. (760) 549-2100 Weekdays only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Kern County Fire Stations are located in Lake Isabella, Kernville and Southlake. Call 911 to report a fire.
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The Courier Calendar Houchin Blood Drive to be held at high school April 1 There will be a Houchin Blood Drive in the Fine Arts Building at Kern Valley High School April 1 from 8:00a.m to 2:00p.m. For more information call Vickie Stacy at (760) 379-2611.
Features professional artists, student art, food, music, raffle, 50/50, silent auction, and lots of cool cars and bikes. Vehicles will be judged by students. To register, contact Ruth Carroll at (760) 378-2211. All proceeds go to support the arts at South Fork School.
Bake sale to be held April 2 to benefit ECHO program A Bake Sale will be held on Sat., April 2 at the Lakeshore Farmers' Market in Wofford Heights to help raise funds to enable four students to take a Certified Nursing Assistant test. As there is no funding available for this testing, ECHO is relying on our community support. Lakeshore Farmers' Market is open Saturday from 9am to 1pm at 7466 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights, across from St. Jude's.
Hospital’s Health Fair to be held April 11 and 12 Kern Valley Hospital will hold a Spring Heath Fair at their cafeteria April 11 and 12. On April 11 from 8 to 10 a.m. you can get a lipid panel blood draw for $10. On April 12 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. is the health fair. Results will be available from the blood draw. There will be 30 information booths and free health services.
Astronomy Club Star Party explores heavens April 2 This Saturday night, April 2, at dusk, the Kern River Valley Astronomy Club invites all those interested in seeing planets, seasonal constellations, distant galaxies and more to join them to for their monthly club field trip to their dark sky observing site. There will be lots of telescopes set up for viewing. The observing site is easily located 12 miles north of Kernville (Fairview Heliport). Look for the orange cones marking the entrance. Dress warm. Clouds will cancel the event. Questions? Call Rich at (760) 3761291 or 376-6290. ‘Hear Us Movement’ holds meeting April 4 The “Hear Us Movement” will be holding a meeting concerning despondency among teens and young adults at El Portal II in Lake Isabella on April 4 at 6:30 p.m. For info call (760) 812-7020. Another in series of House Concerts to be held April 4 Another in the 2011 series of Arts Council of Kern House Concerts will be held Monday, April 4 at the Kernville home of Terry and Mitzi Twombly. The concert features Joe Craven, a performance artist who “plays” such things as electric bedpans and balalaikas and serves it up with dashes of corny jokes and storytelling. Cost is $15. Call Kat Edmonson at 760-549-3697 for reservations and venue details. Community Gardens to be subject of meeting April 5 The effects of the economy and worldwide disasters may have an effect upon food availability in the future. Community Gardens may be the answer. The local Salvation Army is asking local individuals, clubs and churches to consider starting a community garden. A meeting to consider community gardens will be held Tuesday, April 5 at 2:30 p.m. at the Community Christian Service Center at 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. Call (760) 3795100 if you have questions. ‘Arts & Autos’ at South Fork Middle School April 9 The inaugural “Arts & Autos On The Grass” event will be held April 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at South Fork Middle School.
Save a life by donating blood to Houchin April 12 The Houchin Blood Bank
Regular activities Fridays
• 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 loss group, Veterans Hall #2, 417-2272. • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Alzheimers respite group meets 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, 6048 L.I.Blvd. 1st and 3rd Fridays. (661) 410-1010. • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. • 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394 • 1 p.m.- Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-6335 • 4 p.m. - KV Cruisers Cruise Night, El Portal II Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855 • 6 p.m. - Kernville Baptist Church game night, 2nd Fri. Next to Pizza Barn. 223-1036. • 7:30 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. 376-2410 or 376-2066.
Saturdays
• 9 a.m.- 2 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Ctr, French Gulch. 549-0800 • 9 a.m.- 1 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. • 5 p.m., Havilah Centennial Group , 1st Saturday, 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 the public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877. • 9 a.m. to noon - Eagles Breakfast, open to the 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, Lakeridge Clubhouse, 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 meets at Cerro Coso Lake Isabella. 376-4461. • 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rd Mon., Senior Center. 379-2844. • 7 p.m. - AA meeting, 113 Dawson Dr., WH. 376-6136. • 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon, KV Hosp Cafe. 3762410 or 376-2066.
Tuesdays
• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. (909) 753-9043. • 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, LI. 379-2556. • 10 a.m. Kern Valley Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-1129. • 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249. • 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189. • 6 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet at Senior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830. • 6:30 p.m. Epilepsy Support Group,
Bloodmobile will be in its new location, at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, on April 12 from 1 to 6 p.m. Bring a picture ID with date of birth; be free from cold, flu, cold sores; eat a meal at least 3 hours before; please wait 1 year after tattoos and body piercings; you must be at least 16 and weight at least 110 lbs. Contact Peggy Smith at 1-661-323-4222 to sign up. Tent revival to take place in Lake Isabella April 13-23 The Last Call Ministry is returning to Lake Isabella to hold a tent revival from April 13th through April 23 at 7 p.m. nightly. The revival is located at the corner of Webb Ave. and Lake Isabella Blvd. Everyone is welcome. For more info call Linda Myers at 760-223-
See EVENTS, Page 10 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, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. (661) 867-2579. • 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist, 379-2556. • Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, El Portal II. 2nd Wed, 379-5236. • Noon - Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open to public, Mt. Mesa, 379-3394. • 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt. Mesa, 376-4249. • 1- 2:30 p.m. - Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella, 1st Wed. 379-0848. • 1:30 - 3 p.m. Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd. • 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Weldon Methodist Church, (760) 267-4693. • 5:30 p.m. LapBand Support Group, hospical cafeteria, (760) 379-2681 2nd Wed. • 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake Isabella Sr. 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, Senior Center, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band. • 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts, 376-2410 or 376-2066. • 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, Kernville Methodist Church. (909) 753-9043. • 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters, Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329. • 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, Supervisor McQuiston’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 Lake Isabella 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 - French Gulch Campground. • 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 379-3877. • 5 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rd 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. 376-2410 or 376-2066
Bingo Guide
Friday, noon, Eagles Bingo, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa Saturday, noon, South Fork Woman’s Club Bingo, Fay Ranch Rd., Weldon Sunday, 1 p.m.. Moose Bingo, Moose lodge, Lake Isabella Blvd. Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior Center Bingo, Lake Isabella. Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1 p.m. St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information, or meeting times have changed. All area codes are 760 unless otherwise noted.
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Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Publisher Michael Batelaan Editors, Writers Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker, Mike Devich Columnists Mike Mencarini Rod Middleworth Matt Freeman Bodfish Bob Ron Bolyard Jack Duitsman California Joe Richard Rowe Clarence Semonious Harry Thal Photographers Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker Contributing Photographers Murdoc Douglas, Jack Robson, Mike Devich Ad Production Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker Advertising Sales Valerie Minoux Business Office Sara Wakeman Advertising policies Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. Cancellations or rejection shall not preclude payment on similar advertising previously run. KRV Publishing and the Kern River Courier are not liable for errors in copy or an advertisement beyond the cost of the actual space occupied by the error. Publisher reserves the right to place the word “advertisement” on any ad 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 all submissions. The entire contents of the Kern River Courier are copyright ©2010 KRV Publishing. Reproduction in whole or in part 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. The views expressed in the letters to the editor within this paper are not necessarily the views of this paper, nor those of the staff. Letters to the editor 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 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 editors. Letters should not exceed 200 words.
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Collecting
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Exhume your old Apple computer
Potter film arrives on DVD
Larry Cox Courier Syndicated Columnist
Q: I recently heard on CNN that an old computer had been sold for a great deal of money. I have an Apple II, which was made between 1982 and 1988, in perfect condition, with printer and several software discs. How much is it worth? -- P.G., Albuquerque, N.M. A: I monitored eBay for about two weeks and think your computer is probably worth in the $200 to $350 range. Typical was an Apple II with several hundred discs, original documents in binder, joystick and "tons of extras." There were 19 bids, the highest $215. I also found an Apple II with "extras" and in original box for $150. *** Q: Recently my mother died at the age of 96. She had a lovely home, decorated beautifully with Early American decor. I am considering disposing of many of these items at a garage sale, but I do not want to sell something for 50 cents that is worth $50. How do I find someone who can provide me with values that I can trust? -Christie, Rio Rancho, N.M. A: You should hire a certified appraiser who has expertise in determining the values of both household and estate items. Use the business pages of the phone book to
find appraisers in your region. Call several to find one that you feel comfortable with. Don't be hesitant to ask for references, and expect to pay a fee for his or her help. There are generally two types of appraisals, written and verbal. A written appraisal is often itemized and costs a little more than a verbal assessment. When I liquidated my mother's estate several years ago, my sister and I avoided the stress of garage sales by making donations to local charities. *** Q: I have a large collection of records from the 1940s to the mid-1970s. Do they have any value? -- Barry, Brooklyn, N.Y. A: You need to invest in a good price guide. Three I especially like, all by Tim Neely, are the Goldmine Standard Catalogue of American Records 1950-1975 (Krause, $34.99); Goldmine Record Album Price Guide (Krause, $24.99); and Goldmine Price Guide to 45 RPM Records (Krause, $24.99). *** Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox is unable to personally answer all reader questions. Do not send any materials requiring return mail. c) 2011 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob's Corn Casserole 1 (15 1/4-oz) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 (14 3/4-oz) can cream-style corn 1 (8-ounce) package corn muffin mix (recommended: Jiffy) 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar
Bodfish Bob's Oriental Hot Munch 1/4 c Butter, melted 2 TB Soy sauce 2 ts Worchestershire sauce 1/2 ts Tabasco sauce 1 ts Seasoning salt 1/4 ts Garlic powder 1 c Chow mein noodles 1 c Crispy rice cereal squares 1 c Crispy wheat cereal squares 1 c Pretzel sticks, broken 1/2 c Pecan halves 1/2 c Cashews
Combine butter, soy sauce, Worshestershire sauce, hot sauce, seasoning salt, and garlic powder. Combine remaining ingredients in a 15 x 10 x 1 pan. Drip butter mixture over cereal mixture, toss gently. Bake at 250 degrees for one hour, stirring occasionally. Cool and store in an airtight container.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, stir together the 2 cans of corn, corn muffin mix, sour cream, and melted butter. Pour into a greased 9 by 13-inch casserole dish. Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and top with Cheddar. Return to oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Let stand for at least 5 minutes and then serve warm. Bodfish Bob's Sausage Dip 1 pound sausage 1 8 oz. Cream cheese 1 can Rotel tomatoes
Fry sausage. Add cream cheese and cook over low heat until cream cheese is melted. Add Rotel tomatoes. Mix well. Serve with tortilla chips (I like to use the Scoop chips).
Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith
"The Incredibles" (PG) -Pixar's brilliant and entertaining 2004 superhero romp finally gets New DVDs reviewed in this a Blu-ray release. column will be available in stores Mr. Incredible and his superthe week of April 11. powered family must hide their identities from the world. As a PICKS OF THE WEEK part of a superhero relocation "Harry Potter and the Deathly program, the once-famous hero Hallows, Part I" (PG-13) -- In a and his brood now live a dull, shameless attempt to milk every suburban life. But their humdrum last drop from the Harry Potter existence comes quickly to an cash cow, Warner Brothers end when a new supervillain decided to split the last installappears -- and he holds a masment of the Harry Potter series sive grudge against Mr. into two films and Incredible. release them eight The four-disc months apart -Blu-Ray/DVD leaving fans of the combo includes series to endure the not only all the mostly boring first great special feafilm that sets up all tures from the the actiony goodoriginal DVD ness for the finale -release, but a instead of just makslew of new ing one great behind-themovie. scenes goodies Harry, Ron and and a digital Hermoine (Daniel copy of the film. Radcliffe, Rupert Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe Grint and Emma Watson) are on the run from TV SHOWS Voldemort's Death Eaters as they "Man vs. Wild" Season 5 begin their quest to find the five "H.R. Pufnstuf" Complete horcruxes that contain the soul of Series Collector's Edition the evil wizard. Sadly, most of the "Kathy Griffin -- My Life on time is spent in a forest where the D-List" Season 4 there is a lot of arguing and "Whitney Cummings: Money handwringing, and not much Shot" questing. "Snapped" Complete Seasons "Deathly Hallows" isn't a com1&2 plete waste of time. There are a "Flipping Out" Season 3 few great moments in the film "Rachel Zoe Project" Season 1 (Hermoine erasing her parents' "Car 54, Where Are You" memory of her existence is espeComplete First Season cially moving), but for the most part the film is nothing but a glac) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. cial-paced set-up for the July release of the finale that we've all (“Celebrity Extra” was unavailable been waiting a decade to see. this week but will return next week.)
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More trout coming Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier columnist
Local resident Jack Bonham and his granddaughter Savanna proved that getting a line wet produces results while fishing at the Main Dam Sunday afterMike Mencarini noon. Who says that taking a kid fishing can’t be fun? The Anglers Choice Bass Club tourney on Saturday did well, with 8 boats entered. The Alber brothers won the contest with five fish weighing 25 pounds. There were several other bass hitting the scales over 9 pounds, in really windy conditions I might add. This is a pretty good indicator the lake is coming around. The crappie and catfish bites have been slow. The warmer
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weather we are now experiencing should change that. On Wednesday the KRV Chamber stocked 1,200 pounds of Alpers trout in the lake at Red’s Marina launch area. There will be ome more truckload of Alpers due to be stocked before the fishing derby April 16-18. Thanks to Fred Roach and his crew and the KRV Chamber. It’s only a couple of weeks until the derby. If you need to register or order caps, T-shirts or buy tickets to win that Lowes fully rigged bass boat, now is the time to get going. If possible, let’s spend our derby dollars in our community. The local merchants really do appreciate the support.
Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier
“The Bride of Brackenloch” plays at Kern Valley High on April 1, 2, 8 and 9.
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Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and a volunteer at the Kern River Fish Hatchery. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier, office@kernrivercourier.com.
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Courier chuckle of the week: “There's no such thing as fun for the whole family.” -- Jerry Seinfeld
See Page 10 for answers to puzzles
Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It isn't always easy for the you to give a second thought to your often spur-of-the-moment choices. But aspects favor rechecking a decision before declaring it final. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Information emerges for the business-driven Bovine who feels ready to restart a stalled project. Be prepared to make adjustments as needed at any time. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Part of you wants to complete plans for an upcoming event, while your other self wants to see how things develop first. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An unexpected change in a relationship could open up a problem or could lead to a much-needed and too-long-delayed reassessment of a number of matters. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Time for the Lion to total the plusses and minuses resulting from recent personal and/or professional decisions. See what worked, what didn't and why. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The clever Virgo can make persuasion work by presenting a case built on hard facts. Sentiment might touch the heart, but it's good, solid information that invariably wins the day. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You usually can win over the most stubborn skeptics on your
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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. MATH: What is the Roman numeral for the Arabic number 400? 2. PERFORMANCES: At what event would someone perform a maneuver called the veronica? 3. EXPLORATION: What was the sextant once used for? 4. MUSIC: What does the musical term "con bravura" mean? 5. LANGUAGE: In Arabic, what is the country of Morocco called? Answers:
1. CD 2. Bullfighting 3. Navigation 4. With boldness 5. Al-Magrib
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Health Insurance Matters
Our Valley, Our Earth
Turning 65, Part 2
Stine Point revisited
Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist
Last week I discussed the process of applying to Social Security to enroll in Medicare. The next logical step would be to discuss the cost of Medicare. Part A, the hospital benefit, has been prepaid by most people who have worked for a mini- Harry Thal mum of 40 quarters. Many others may purchase Part A for $461 per month. If you have between 30 and 39 quarters, you pay $254 a month. (2011; rates change annually.) Part B of Medicare typically costs $115 in 2011 for those of us new to Medicare, or are paying monthly (billed quarterly) for the past few years. Those people receiving Social Security retirement benefits are normally having the Medicare deducted from their benefit payments. They are paying $96.40 or $110.50 depending on when they enrolled. Part B of Medicare has an annual deductible of $162 (2011) and then pays 20% of an amount deemed reasonable by Medicare. The patient is responsible for the remaining 20% and any excess charges a physician may charge (not to exceed 15%). There are several ways to protect yourself from these out of pocket expenses. Each has positives and
negatives. One method is to join a "Medicare Advantage" plan such as an HMO. There are several to choose from. Most of these plans cover prescription drugs, and in Kern County, most plans have a $0 monthly cost. You must choose a "primary care physician" when applying, and this person becomes the "quarterback." The doctor makes all the calls from the specialists recommended to the hospital confinement. These referrals are typically within his/her own medical group. Referrals to outside specialists are rare. For each service, you make a co-payment. Most plans are capped at $6,000 - $7,000 per year. The major trade off on this type of plan is that you are paying $0 a month (except for Part B Medicare premiums), but you lost choice in specialists, clinics and hospitals. There is another Medicare Advantage plan, called a Medicare PPO. This plan has a $0 premium, but higher co-pays when you use services. However, you have greater choice in referrals. Next week I will discuss what I bought for myself. It fits my lifestyle better, allowing me greater choice and travel options.
Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist
After almost a three-month hiatus from my December visit to the site of the slump failure of Sierra Way at Stine Point, I decided to have a personal look at the progress that has been made by the county in the Ron Bolyard repairs of Sierra Way around the north side of Isabella Lake.d It is obvious that the county has done extensive heavy equipment work in covering the approximately 100-yard blemish that was once a passable roadway. It was a pleasant surprise to see that the county may achieve
its goal of reopening the road by Memorial Day. Kudos go to Kern County! As I was viewing this work, I noticed about four other places where it might happen again (albeit smaller) if additional rains occur. It is prudent for all who will eventually drive this road again to be watchful of future slumping movements within these suspect area. Robinson Point should also be watched. The photo shows an area of Stine Point that appears to have slumped six to eight inches since December. Ron Bolyard is a retired geologist and has developed an “acute interest” in the geology of the southern Sierra Nevada since he moved here in 1999.
Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker. He is President of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters and on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com
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Things I Have Noticed...
0367. Film producer to hold a look behind the scenes April 15 Meet Emmy-nominee film producer Linda Lou Crosby on April 15 at Ewing’s restaurant in Kernville starting at 6 p.m., and get a behind-thescenes look at her newest film project. Tickets are $25 per single or $40 per couple, which includes an appetizer and a DVD. Crosby produced “The Gypsy Cowman – A Vanishing Breed.” A gypsy cowman is one who works for a ranch, but also runs his own cattle on the ranch. For tickets, call (760) 301-4729 or stop by Ewing’s. Isabella Lake Fishing Derby to be held April 16-18 What is being called the world's largest amateur trout derby, the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby will be held April 16-18. With over $250,000 in prizes up for grabs, including tagged trout valued up to $40,000 each, the 2011 event is looking to be the best yet. A drawing for a Lowe 170 Stinger Boat will be held on Monday, April 18, 2011. A limited number of tickets is available. Be sure to register before March 15, 2011 to qualify for the $500 early entry drawing. For more information, call the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce at (760) 379-5236. Kernville site of Whitewater Festival April 16-17 The 47th Annual Kern River Whitewater Festival will take place April 1617 with Whitewater Races, (slalom, raft, wildwater, Poker Run), booths and the popular Hooligan Race where boats are not really boats. Begin 10am, Riverside Park in Kernville. For more information, call Kern River Council, 818.340.3083. Peter Lebec Rendezvous to take place April 20-24 The Bakersfield Muzzleloaders will present the 41st Peter Lebec Rendezvous April 20-24. This is a long-standing tradition of an annual meeting of mountain men. There will be shooting events, food, music, contests and more. All are welcome. For more information and the location of the event, visit www.bakersfieldmuzzleloaders.net or contact Don Mills at (760) 382-8887. Kern River Preserve to hold Spring Festival April 23 The Kern River Preserve in Weldon will hold their annual Spring Nature Festival on Saturday, April 23, with lots of exhibits and fun, all celebrating the wonderful season of spring here in the KRV. 760-378-2029 or 760-3821260. To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, just send the information to us by e-mail, or on paper either in person or by mail (our addresses are on page 2), by Tuesday for each Friday’s issue. Please don’t rely on us to pick up your flyer, send one in to us! Events must be open to the public and if there is an admission price, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened and will be printed in chronological order according to space available. Submitted items deemed entirely or mostly business advertising will not be accepted. Other information courtesy www.kernvalley.com
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Falling for Food ... Channel Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist
I have found a new interest. I've fallen into the clutches of the Food Channel. On program after program I watch master chefs creating dishes with visuals that I can almost taste. I've fallen under the spell of Cupcake Middleworth Wars, Iron Chef, Unique Eats, Foodography, Last Cake Standing and scores more. My favorite program is Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The star of that show goes from place to place all across the United States tasting unique food that the establishment is famous for. He's always trying the main course – be it sliders or 4-pound breakfasts – and then exclaiming that “this dish is the best thing since sliced bread!” Food is running down his chin as he wolfs another bite. Great stuff to watch! One show has some guy who wanders across Europe and the Far East eating horrible stuff that is like dessert to the natives. Last week he ate fried tarantula and exclaimed how good it was. "Like crunchy grasshoppers," he said. (That's good?) But I watched anyway! Some of the lady cooks are really foxy looking. I hardly notice that, of course, and
instead I zero in on the recipes. I've have noticed that Rachel Ray cooks 30 minute meals that look a lot better than mine – and it takes me an hour and a half. Do I really think she can do 30 minute meals? No, I don't. Does she ever burn stuff? She must. And she never spills anything on the Sunday frock she wears while preparing 9-course dinners! (Do you think they might be editing the bad stuff out?) On “Iron Chef” they pit two master chefs against each other and give them an hour to prepare a gourmet meal. What they don't tell you and if you're careful you'll see, is that they have a ton of helpers running around doing the scut work, who get no credit for helping the stars! In fact, they get yelled at a lot. On one show called “Dinner Impossible,” dinner looks impossible but somehow gets done while the star badgers the help. Then when the perfect meal is served to a thousand guests, the star goes out and takes a bow (and the credit). Food shows are fun to watch and even more fun to emulate. But for me to obtain the same results, it's usually “Dinners Impossible.” Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program.
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BLUE HORIZON ENTERPRISES, LLC (2011 - B1469). Street address of principal place of business: 41 Pinehurst Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: 41 Pinehurst Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Blue Horizon Enterprises, LLC, 41 Pinehurst Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. D - LLC. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Glen Cashwheeler, President. This statement filed on 03/03/2011. Expires 03/03/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier March 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DESERT RAT MOTORSPORTS (2011 - B1421). Street address of principal place of business: 3300 Marble Street, Rosamond, CA 93560. Mailing address of business: 3300 Marble Street, Rosamond, CA 93560. REGISTRANT:Tenicia Lizotte, 3300 Marble Street, Rosamond, CA 93560. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Tenicia Lizotte. This statement filed on 03/01/2011. Expires 03/01/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier March 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: TEHACHAPI ART CENTER (2011 B1380), DBA #2: OLDE TOWNE STUDIO (2011 - B1381). Street address of principal place of business: 20810 South Street, #1, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 20810 South Street, #1, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT: Marilda White, 20642 Black Oak Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561. A Individual. Date the business com-
menced: 11/15/2004. 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: Marilda White. This statement filed on 02/28/2011. Expires 02/28/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier March 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: CHEYENNE'S BAYESIAN CAFÉ (2011 - B1627). Street address of principal place of business: 16110 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1123, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: Mark Krebs, 248 Burma Road, Kernville, CA 93238 and Martine McGuire, 248 Burma Road, Kernville, CA 93238. B - General Partnership. Date the business commenced: 02/26/2011. 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: Mark J. Krebs. This statement filed on 03/10/2011. Expires 03/10/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier March 18, 25, April 1 and 8, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: COMBAT KRAV MAGA (2011 B1046). Street address of principal place of business: 9601 South H Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307-6545. Mailing address of business: 9601 South H Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307-6545. REGISTRANT: Combat Arts LLC, 9601 South H Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307-6545. D - Limited Liability Company. Date the business commenced: 02/01/2011. 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: Robert Presley, Manager. This statement filed on 02/16/2011. Expires 02/16/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier March 18, 25, April 1 and 8, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: CREATE IN MEDIA (2011 - B1412), DBA #2: CREATE IN ME DESIGN (2011 - B1413). Street address of principal place of business: 9013 Butternut Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: 9013 Butternut Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANTS: John Travis, 9013 Butternut Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306 and Cathleen Travis, 9013 Butternut Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306. I - Husband and Wife. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2011. 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 B. Travis. This statement filed on 03/01/2011. Expires 03/01/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Medina. Published by the Kern River Courier March 18, 25, April 1 and 8, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: IVY LANE PHOTOGRAPHY (2011 - B1646), DBA #2: DIMPLES N DIRT (2011 - B1647). Street address of principal place of business: 2818 Fulop Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: 116 Gary Street, Bodfish, CA 93205. REGISTRANT: Jocelyn Lykins, 2818 Fulop Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 04/01/2008. 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,
Public Meeting Announcement The Southern California Edison Company announces a public information meeting to be held for the Upper Kern Basin Fishery Resource Enhancement (Trust Fund). Date: April 11, 2011 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: U.S. Forest Service District Office 105 Whitney Road Kernville, CA 93238 Purpose: • Summary and status reports of current projects and funding. • Discussion of Trust Fund website: Upper Kern Fishery Management • Question/answer session re: Fund status and potential for funding projects • Discussion topics from the floor • Selection of October 2011 public meeting date Proposals and other materials are on file at these public access loctions for public review: Kern River Valley Branch Library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240 Beale Public Library 701 Truxton Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Hatchery Museum P.O. Box 1908 Kernville, CA 93238
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State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Jocelyn Lykins. This statement filed on 03/11/2011. Expires 03/11/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier March 18, 25, April 1 and 8, 2011.
State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Danny Ramos, Managing Director, Manager. This statement filed on 02/16/2011. Expires 02/16/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Medina. Published by the Kern River Courier March 18, 25, April 1 and 8, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: THE COWGIRL CAFE (2011 B1681). Street address of principal place of business: 6106 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 834, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANTS: Courtney Miller, 6106 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 and Kimberley Kaleth, 7100 Cannell Way, Kernville, CA 93238. B - General Partnership. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Kimberley Kaleth. This statement filed on 03/11/2011. Expires 03/11/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier March 18, 25, April 1 and 8, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BELKNAP MARKETING (2011 B1652). Street address of principal place of business: 27951 Rustler Avenue, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 27951 Rustler Avenue, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANTS: George Belknap, 27951 Rustler Avenue, Tehachapi, CA 93561 and Faye Belknap, 27951 Rustler Avenue, Tehachapi, CA 93561. I - Husband and Wife. Date the business commenced: 09/01/2005. 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: George Belknap. This statement filed on 03/11/2011. Expires 03/11/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By V. Zuniga. Published by the Kern River Courier March 25, April 1, 8 and 15, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:BAKERSFIELD HOME EDUCATION CONFERENCE (2011 B1671). Street address of principal place of business: 12310 Hill Country Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 12310 Hill Country Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANTS: Josiah Vencel, 12310 Hill Country Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312 and Michael Owens, 6024 Lori Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308. H - Co-Partners. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Josiah Vencel. This statement filed on 03/11/2011. Expires 03/11/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By V. Zuniga. Published by the Kern River Courier March 18, 25, April 1 and 8, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: THE ReNU COMPANY (2011 B1063). Street address of principal place of business: 4015 Scenic River Lane, Suite 118, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 4015 Scenic River Lane, Suite #118, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Quali-Dent USA, LLC, 4015 Scenic River Lane, Suite #118, Bakersfield, CA 93308. D - Limited Liability Company. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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,
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: FETZER'S CAKE (2011 - B1772). Street address of principal place of business: 2017 Jason Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 2017 Jason Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Margaret Fetzer, 2017 Jason Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Margaret Fetzer. This statement filed on 03/16/2011. Expires 03/16/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By V. Zuniga. Published by the Kern River Courier March 25, April 1, 8 and 15, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: GREG'S TREES (2011 - B1811). Street address of principal place of business: 8337 Prospect Street, Rosamond, CA 93560. Mailing address of business: 4001 Citation Way, Rosamond, CA 93560. REGISTRANT: Gregory Horowitz, 4001 Citation Way, Rosamond, CA 93560. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Gregory Horowitz. This statement filed on
03/17/2011. Expires 03/17/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By V. Zuniga. Published by the Kern River Courier March 25, April 1, 8 and 15, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SERENITY ROOM AND BOARD (2011 - B1325). Street address of principal place of business: 420 18th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: 2671 Oswell Street, #223, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANT: Christina Felix, 14300 Raphael Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306. A Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Christina Felix. This statement filed on 02/25/2011. Expires 02/25/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By N. Hawley. Published by the Kern River Courier March 25, April 1, 8 and 15, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: WRIGHT WAY AVIATION (2011 B1584). Street address of principal place of business: 21276/78 White Pine Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 21276/78 White Pine Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT: Kenneth C. Wright, 21276/78 White Pine Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Kenneth C. Wright. This statement filed on 03/08/2011. Expires 03/08/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N. Hawley. Published by the Kern River Courier March 25, April 1, 8 and 15, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: CANYON PERFORMANCE HORSES (2011 - B1960). Street address of principal place of business: 8530 Thoroughbred Street, Onyx, CA 93255. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 181, Onyx, CA 93255. REGISTRANTS: James Rooffener, 8530 Thoroughbred Street, Onyx, CA 93255 and Briteney Rooffener, 8530 Thoroughbred Street, Onyx, CA 93255. B - General Partnership. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2009. 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: Briteney Rooffener and James Rooffener. This statement filed on 03/24/2011. Expires 03/24/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County
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LEGALS continued from page 11 Clerk. By G. DiPrima. Published by the Kern River Courier April 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: FAY CREEK WELL WATER SYSTEM (2011 - B1963). Street address of principal place of business: 143 South Webber Street, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1005, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANTS: Robert Lowe, 9617 South Fay Creek Ford, Weldon, CA 93283; Todd Bastian, 121 North W Street, Lompoc, CA 93436; Lora Storm, 4831 East Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240; Dorothy Ray, 9613 South Fay Creek Ford, Weldon, CA 93283; Carina Walker, 9727 Fay Creek Ford, Weldon, CA 93283; Beth Mramor, 9621 South Fay Creek Ford, Weldon, CA 93283; Jeff Myers, 9557 South Fay Creek Ford, Weldon, CA 93283 and J.B. Tanner, 5118 Willow Estate, San Jose, CA 95135. E - Unincorporated Association. Date the business commenced: 02/19/2010. 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: Robert Lowe. This statement filed on 03/24/2011. Expires 03/24/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By N. Hawley. Published by the Kern River Courier April 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: NILSON RANCHING SERVICES (2011 - B1931). Street address of principal place of business: 9708 Green Oak Place, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address of business: 9708 Green Oak Place, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGIS-
TRANTS: Frederick Nilson, 9708 Green Oak Place, Bakersfield, CA 93311 and Sara Nilson, 9708 Green Oak Place, Bakersfield, CA 93311. I Husband and Wife. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Frederick L. Nilson. This statement filed on 03/22/2011. Expires 03/22/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By V. Zuniga. Published by the Kern River Courier April 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2011.
Japan continued from page 1 still running so we could boil some water and had hot tea. We saw the footage through Christina’s phone about the Tsunami and we realized how lucky we were. I felt so ashamed for crying earlier, knowing that there were people out there who had to go through a way way bigger disaster than I did. “We opened the board and played Monopoly for a while, and then a big aftershock came, and we jumped under the table. I guess we were still traumatized of what had been happening, and it started to get really really cold, so we decided to look for a shelter instead of staying in our apartment. While Christina and Krysta collecting their stuff into their emergency bag, I went down stair and knocked on our landlord’s door to ask them about the nearest shelter. Bless them, they were home, and they explained to me how to get to the nearest shelter, even though they told me probably it was warmer if we stayed inside our apartment, as they were’t sure if the shelter had heaters. The landlord’s wife gave me heat patch and she told me to put it on my stomach to help me to stay warm. My first reaction was, don’t you need it for yourself? But she reassured me that they had enough and I really should take some. It was my first of many experiences about how nice and selfless these people here during this disaster. “Despite what the landlord told us, we decided to try to go the nearest shelter anyways, plus, we were still terrified of the big aftershocks. And sure enough, when we got there, some city hall officers greeted us and told us that they had beds there, for people who were afraid to stay at their home, but there was no heaters nor water. While we were there, a car approached, and the driver rolled the window down, and it was our landlord! Apparently, he was worried about us, and decided to go to the shelter and checked the condition himself. After talking to the city hall officers for a while, the landlord told us that he was pretty sure that our apartment building was safe enough, and it would be much warmer to stay there than to stay at the shelter. He drove us back to the apartment, and before we went up, he reminded us that water would be out soon since our water came from the reservoir tank at the top floor, and since there was no power, the pump would not work, so we had to get the water from the first floor (I live on the 5th floor). Well, that was another problem, but remembering how lucky we were compared to the tsunami victims, we felt like it was a very small price to pay. “We went back to my apartment and decided all three of us would sleep at my apartment. With Krysta’s flashlight and my one and only candle, we arranged our futons, blankets to make the ‘slumber party’ as warm and comfortable as possible. We were pretty tired that night from all the stress, so we decided to go to bed early. before I went to bed, I sent another mail to my loved ones, and checked on my friends’ conditions. I still couldn’t get a hold of Ria but my friend in Ueda said Ueda area was OK. I was so happy to read that most of my friends were OK. My friend Jamie’s wife, Yoshiko, was stucked in Sendai, but at least she managed to messaged Jamie and told him she was OK. “Two big aftershocks, countless small-medium aftershocks, and some restless sleep later, we finally survived the Black Friday.” (But it was not over. Next week Ivo will tell us, via her blog, of coping with the aftereffects of the quake and tsumami.)
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