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Fish bite his worms, bait Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier
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Michael Deus tells a Crossroads Mini-Mart customer about his products on Wednesday. Deus supplies bait and tackle to many stores in the Kern River Valley.
Deus, who checks and stocks his accounts weekly, says experience does count. "I just know Nearly every week, Michael what a store is going to move," Deus of Frazier Park drives his said Deus, who is now in his refrigerated white cargo van eighth year providing bait for around our valley delivering his the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby, precious cargo. His van is filled this year April 16-18. floor to ceiling with Styrofoam His live red worms, nightcups and plastic crawlers and bags and cups full mealworms, Isabella Lake of all that wiggles, medium and squirms and large, are sold Fishing Derby crawls. 12-15 to a cup. April 16-18 Deus owns One of his most $250,000 in prizes! Wigglesworth popular items is Sponsored by KRV Bait, supplying the Worm-Glo both live and fresh Chamber of Commerce n i g h t c r a w l e r s (760) 379-5236 frozen bait from Texas that through our local have ingested a bait and tackle merchants. chartreuse green color and garDeus drives about 70,000 lic flavor. Deus also provides live miles a year in his specially out- crickets, minnows and crayfish fitted truck, making about 100 bait. The crayfish are available stops a week in Frazier Park, only in spring and summer. Lancaster, Bakersfield, the Kern Deus expects that everyone Valley and as far north as Visalia will be buying at least one cup of and Three Rivers. worms during the derby. "To “I guarantee to my merchants trout, worms are like candy," he that my products are live and said. "They just taste good to fresh while in the store. If I don't them." deliver, my name is mud!" he said. See BAIT, Page 8
Vol. 8 No. 11 Lake Isabella’s weekend weather Fri: Sunny, high 68. Fri. night: Mostly clear, low 39. Sat.: Mostly clear, high 72. Sat. night: Mostly clear, low 48. Sun.: Mostly clear, high 72. Sun. night: Mostly clear, low 48. National Weather Service
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Boating regulations and our fishing column on page 5.
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The Fun & Games pages will keep you busy while waiting for a bite.
Cuts hurt KUSD’s Family Resource Center 13 Mike Devich Kern River Courier
California’s AB 99, a budget-cutting bill that takes $1 billion from First 5 (an organization dedicated to improving the first five years of a child’s life), would seriously hamper the community programs provided by the local Family Resource Center. The Kernville Union School District’s Family Resource Center helps local families with medical, dental, parenting and nutritional health issues. Nancy Puckett, Children & Family Program Coordinator for KUSD, said the
cut will “greatly damage” the FRC. She said, “Many of us use the First 5 funds to leverage other funds. By losing First 5 funds, the FRC will lose about $90,000 from a USDA Nutrition grant and about $25,000 (in) other funds. It will also put several people out of work.” The action would take more than $11.7 million from Kern County, Puckett added. Lawsuits against the state of California have been filed by First 5 organizations in other counties in the state. Puckett said, “Citizens can still write the state legislators (Fuller and Grove) and the governor and ask them to repeal it.”
Whitewater fest arrives Kernville is the scene April 16 and 17 for the 47th annual Kern River Festival on the Wild & Scenic Kern River. The center of the action will be Riverside Park, which will be festooned with dozens of colorful kayaks and the equally colorful wetsuits of their occupants. There will be live music, a Gear Swap, a Standup Paddle Boarder-Cross, and a film festival. The Hooligan Race is a popular new activity. That’s where contestants make their own boat out of nonboat materials and hope to make it down the river a short ways before it falls apart. It’s a spectator favorite. Other events on the program include Brush Creek Extreme Slalom & Downriver Races complete with waterfalls, slides, a great granite
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First 5 Kern commissioners have asked their director, Jamie Henderson, to explore the potential costs of filing a lawsuit against the state of California or joining First 5 Fresno's lawsuit, which was filed April 5. First 5 Kern adds that not only is the $1 billion cut illegal, but “they are also proposing to use it in a manner that is inconsistent with the intent of Proposition 10.” In 1998, California voters passed Proposition 10, which created First 5. Proposition 10 added a 50 cent tax on tobacco products and deposits it into a trust fund. Revenues are used to fund local early childhood development programs.
New broadband study here Mike Devich Kern River Courier
A new study has been launched to evaluate the area’s connectivity (or non-connectivity) to broadband Internet. The Kern Valley is included, as are all of Eastern Kern, Mono and Inyo counties. The study is being run by the Desert Mountain Resource Conservation and Development Council. They’re asking residents and businesses locally to contribute their opinions on the subject by means of a survey. Deborah Hess, vice president of RC&D (and also a regional manager for Southern California Edison), said, “This is not the Digital 395 grant.
Eastern Sierra Connect is a separate demand project aimed at encouraging existing and potential providers to build local broadband to unserved and underserved communities in the Eastern Sierra region.” She added, “Unfortunately, I have had conversations with at least one provider that said it comes down to dollars and they wouldn't be investing in additional infrastructure anytime soon because they believe the market isn't there to support the investment.” The survey will help identify what the unserved and underserved communities are that need broadband Internet connectivity and the broad-
See SURVEY, Page 5
What are star jumps? Rod Middleworth will tell you in his “Things I’ve Noticed” column.
Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 284, 802 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 2198 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 2198 cfs Borel Canal flow 581 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.
More camping areas to be open for derby Forest Service to open areas derby weekend U.S. Forest Service Special to the Courier
For the 2011 Lake Isabella Fishing Derby this weekend, April 16-18, there is plenty of room for campers and anglers looking for overnight accommodations, according to Forest Service officials. Tillie Creek, Paradise Cove, Hungry Gulch and Boulder Gulch campgrounds are on a first-come, first-served basis at $20 per night. Camp 9 also has plenty of sites available at $17 per night. In addition, overnight camping is allowed at Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella Road and the South Fork Recreation Area, with a daily fee of $10 or you can purchase an annual pass for $50. Passes can be purchased at Golden State Surplus in Lake Isabella, Sierra Gateway Market and Sporting Goods in Southlake, Riverside One Stop Shell and Sierra Gateway Market in Kernville. Stine Cove and Hanning Flat are also available free of charge (check with the Forest Service for alternate routes, as Sierra Way around the
back side of the lake remains closed due to flood damage). As a reminder, camping is limited to 14 days out of a 30 day period. According to Forest officials, visitors can set up their recreation vehicles in developed campsites prior to the weekend event. However, visitors must occupy the site and not just park a vehicle and trailers cannot be unoccupied for more than 24 hours. Also, for the fishing derby weekend only, the Forest Service has agreed to open up additional areas for overnight camping. These areas include Engineer Point; along the beach area west of Paradise Cove campground, Kissack Cove; the north and south shoreline of Boulder Gulch and the shoreline between French Gulch Group Area and Boulder Gulch. For these areas, visitors can begin to set up campsites on Thursday, April 14 at 6 a.m. If visitors set up their campsites earlier they may be cited. The special camping areas will remain open until Monday, April 18 at 6 p.m.
Pass required for certain areas Mike Devich Kern River Courier
Recreational visitors to Lake Isabella need to purchase a pass to be able to take advantage of certain high-density recreational areas here. The Southern Sierra Pass is available at Golden State Surplus in Lake Isabella, Riverside One Stop Shell in Kernville, and at either of the two U.S. Forest Service offices in the valley (see page 2). The Southern Sierra Pass is required for recreational use within the Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella Road and South Fork Recreation areas. Ninety-five percent of the revenue from pass sales goes directly back to these three sites to make improvements such as new restrooms, upgraded water systems, picnic tables, fire
rings, and increased Forest Service presence. Southern Sierra Passes include a $10 daily pass or, for more frequent users, a $50 annual pass. When purchasing an annual pass, an optional second vehicle (yearly) pass is available for $10. Another option, for people 62 or older, is the America the Beautiful (interagency) Senior Pass, honored nationwide at any Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site. The Senior Pass costs $10 and is valid for the lifetime of the pass holder. A pass for persons with disabilities is also available at no charge. The Southern Sierra Pass has been sold since November 2008 for a small, particularly highusage area on the shore of Isabella Lake.
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Kern River Valley information Recreation Info U.S. Forest Service
Lake Isabella office: 4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from Hwy. 155 just over the hill from Hwy. 178) (760) 379-5646 Kernville Office: 105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner from the museum) (760) 376-3781
General KRV Info Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce
6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior Center Local: (760) 379-5236 Toll Free: (866) KRV4FUN
Kernville Chamber of Commerce
11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville Corner Sierra Way & Kernville Road Local: (760) 376-2629 Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE
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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Whiskey Flat Days 2012 Theme Contest
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We are getting a jump start on next year's Whiskey Flat Day's Theme. Write down your theme idea and include your name, phone number, and address, and mail to PO Box 397, Kernville, Ca 93238 or bring in your written idea to the Kernville Chamber office. The Kernville Chamber Members will vote for the top three theme ideas at our Annual Chamber Meeting in May. Then it will go to the Kernville Chamber Board of Directors for a final pick. What do you win? A sweatshirt with your theme on it and a Whiskey Flat Days Kickoff event ticket worth $30. The deadline is April 30, 2011.
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The Courier Calendar Film producer to hold a look behind the scenes April 15 Meet Emmy-nominee film producer Linda Lou Crosby on Friday, April 15 at Ewing’s restaurant in Kernville starting at 6 p.m., and get a behind-the-scenes 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 this weekend, 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. A drawing for a Lowe 170 Stinger Boat will be held on Monday, April 18. For more information, call the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce at (760) 379-5236. Kernville site of Kern River Festival April 16-17 The 47th Annual Kern River Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday April 16-17 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. Music, bake sale at Lakeshore Farmer’s Market Saturday Acoustic River is performs this Saturday; also, the Kern River Valley Rotary Club is sponsoring a bake sale to support their charitable activities within the Valley. Lakeshore Farmers Market, Wofford Heights. 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. McCarthy staff to hold local office hours on April 21 On Thursday, April 21, a field representative for Congressman Kevin McCarthy will hold office hours in Lake Isabella.Office hours will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the County Complex in Lake Isabella. For more information, contact Vince Fong, District Director for Congressman McCarthy at (661) 327-3611. Burlington to hold Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 22 The Burlington Assisted Living at 13 Sycamore in Wofford Heights will be hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 22 at 10:30 a.m. Children up to 7 years old are invited. The Easter Bunny will be there.
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. 760-378-2029 or 760-382-1260. My Place to offer free Easter dinner to public April 23 My Place restaurant in Lake Isabella will again be offering a free Easter meal to anyone who shows up from 11 to 3 on Saturday, April 23. My Place is near Isabella Supermarket. Compliments of My Place and guitarelements.com. Food commodities distribution date to be April 26 Government food commodities will be distributed to those quali-
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. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.
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. 760379-7318 or 760-379-8985.
Tuesdays
• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, 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,
fied on Tuesday, April 26 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel on Highway 178 in Mt. Mesa, and the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m.
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Trout Fest at Hatchery coming April 30 is all free The annual Trout Fest at the Kern River Hatchery is meant to introduce new anglers to the sport of fishing. Kids are especially invited to touch a fish, feed a fish, maybe even taste a fish. There will be fly casting clinics, a trout derby and a “greased trout pond.” Come enjoy from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 30.
Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley
Certified Growers seminar at Lakeshore Market April 30 There will be a free seminar at
Photographers Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker
See EVENTS, Page 14 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, 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985. • 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.
Thursdays
• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, 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. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.
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.
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
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Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s Ham Baked in Cider 1 half ham (5 - 6 lb.), fully cooked 2 qt. apple cider or juice 1 c. brown sugar 2 tsp. dry mustard 1 tsp. ground cinnamon Cloves
Bodfish Bob’s Glazed Baked Ham 1 (12 lb.) ham 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon mustard 1/4 cup pineapple juice 6 slices fresh or canned pineapple 6 maraschino cherries
Place ham, fat side up, on rack in open roasting pan. Bake in 350 degrees F oven for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Combine sugar, mustard and pineapple juice. Remove ham from oven 45 minutes prior to completed baking time. Pour off excess fat. Spread 1/3 of the glaze on fat side. Arrange pineapple slices and cherries on the glaze, pressing firmly. Return to oven and baste with remaining glaze at 15 minute intervals.
Soak ham overnight in cider in large pan in refrigerator, skin side down. Remove ham from pan and drain cider into medium sauce pan. Place ham on rack in roasting pan and bake at 350 degrees F. for about 2 hours (20 minutes per pound). Baste occasionally with cider. Remove ham from oven and strip off skin, if necessary. Score ham. Mix brown sugar, mustard and cinnamon and spread over ham. Stud ham with cloves. Return to oven and continue to bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees F., basting occasionally with cider. Let set 20 minutes before carving. Serve with Raisin Sauce: 2 c. cider, from ham 1/2 c. currants 1/4 tsp. cloves 1 tsp. cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp. cider
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Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith New DVDs reviewed in this column will be available in stores the week of April 25. PICKS OF THE WEEK There are no major movie releases this week, but we do have one impressive remake of a classic series and a re-release of a great movie: "Upstairs Downstairs" (Unrated) -- For four seasons between 1971 and 1974, PBS viewers were enthralled by "Upstairs Downstairs," the period drama of manners that has been voted by many as one of the most beloved drama series of the Clive Owen past 50 years. Now, 40 years later, it returns in this lavishly produced remake starring Ed Stoppard and Keeley Hawes ("Ashes to Ashes") as Lord Hallam as his wife Lady Agnes, and Jean Marsh as Rose Buck, the housekeeper charged with finding the staff needed to help run the elegant lifestyle of the upstairs world. The year is 1936 and the world is changing. As Lord Hallam and Lady Agnes move into Beaton Place, fascism is on the rise in Europe, and the British monarchy is facing an abdication crisis. A new staff must be found to help the couple modernize their lavish home and also care for the family, including the Lord's widowed mother and her pet monkey, and his wayward sister, who has fallen under the spell of a member of the
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British Union of Fascists -- an affair that soon will bring her and the family into physical and political peril. "Sin City" (Two-Disc Theatrical & Recut, Extended and Unrated Versions) (R) -- "Sin City" is not only the best movie director Robert Rodriguez has ever made, it unquestionably the best comicbook movie ever. Based on the series by Frank Miller (who shares directing credit), "Sin City" is raw, violent, gritty, sexy and 100-percent pure, trashy pulp fiction. TV SHOWS "South Park" Complete Fourteenth Season "Human Planet" "Lucy Show" Official Fourth Season "Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman" Complete Season 5 "Lucy Show" Four Season Pack "Growing Pains" Complete Second Season "Stan Lee's Superhumans" "The Universe: The Complete Series Megaset" "Nova: Making Stuff" "Frontline: Post Mortem" "The Larry Sanders Show" Season 3 "Marvel The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes" Vol. 1 "Spectacle" Season 2 "American Experience: Stonewall Uprising" "Doc Martin" Collection -Series 1-4 "Testees" The Complete Series c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Courier Fishing Report
Check those derby rules Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier columnist
Well, here we are at the threshold of the largest trout fishing contest in the United States. By the time most of you get a chance to read this column there will be somewhere in the neighborhood of 7,000-plus Mike Mencarini people bumping elbows for fishing space around our beloved lake. And we’re all living the fantasy in our heads of what we are going to do when the fish we just landed has given us the chance of a lifetime. The tag number has put us in the position to win 10, 20 or maybe 40,000 dollars. We are more than likely going to react in a jubilant, almost child-like way. But STOP! Before you start fishing I might I suggest a little reading. No, it’s not on the best seller list. But it will inform you as to what will happen should you catch that jackpot fish. If you haven’t yet guessed what I’m referring to, it’s the RULES – yes, those darn words organized on a piece of paper that no one ever reads. Do yourself a favor; read them and understand them. Explain them to your family. Please don’t listen to
rumors, conjecture or idle campfire talk. Get a copy of the official rules and keep them in your pocket. Sometimes things are not what they seem to be. Remember, fishing in the Derby is a game of odds and everyone has a chance to win. It’s important to know how the game is to be played before you play it. This is very important to remember: the tag must remain attached to the fish as originally intended, or the prize for that fish will be null and void. I had the good fortune to get a close-up look at that beautifully rigged Lowe’s fishing boat that will be raffled off on Monday, April 18. It’s a really nice piece of work, loaded to the gills with just about everything an angler could want in a fine fishing craft. Buy those raffle tickets and take a chance. Everyone, please consider that we are all here to have fun. Please try to get along with your neighbor and most of all, be safety-minded first. Good luck to everyone, and a very special thank-you to all of the volunteers who make the Derby what it has become. And let’s give kudos to the KRV Chamber. 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.
Isabella Lake Boating Regs • Speed Limit: 5 mph (no wake) within 200 feet of shore, within 100 feet of swimmers (other than waterskiers), near docks, marinas or within South Fork Wildlife Area. • Alcohol or Drug Use: Alcohol or drug use is illegal while operating a boat and is a felony if such use causes death or serious injury. Conviction of intoxication while operating a boat may bring a $1,000 fine and six months in jail. Avoiding accidents requires 100% alertness. • Age and Safety Gear Requirements: Boat operators must be at least 16 years old. Each person aboard must have US Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD); water skiers and personal watercraft riders must wear PFDs at all times. • Towing Rules for Waterskiers, Inflatables, Etc: A tow boat must qualify to hold at least 3 people, including an observer at least 12 years old, capable of rescuing an injured waterskier. The observer must raise a red flag whenever a line is out or a skier is preparing to ski or a skier is down. • Right-of-Way Rules: These rules apply to everyone on the water, including windsurfers. As with driving a car, passing is on the right, yielding at a crossing gives the go-ahead to the vessel on the right and overtaking another vessel requires a wide berth. Anchored and sailing vessels usually have the right-of-way. The law says that avoiding a collision takes precedence over insisting on a right-of-way. • Avoidance Measures: Waterskiers, personal watercraft riders and windsurfers often seek the calmer waters near the Auxiliary Dam. These people may reach speeds from 35-70 mph, posing a hazard to each other as well as to boaters. Attempting to judge the speed of an oncoming person is difficult, particularly in a glare or mist; better to simply avoid congestion.
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SURVEY continued from page 1 band technologies that might be appropriate and affordable to residents and businesses. “The Eastern Sierra lacks Internet providers, Internet services and adequate communications capacity to meet our business and residential needs,” said Doug Thompson, RC&D president and owner of the Mt. Whitney Portal Store and Hostel in Lone Pine. “Our Eastern Sierra Connect project is gathering the information needed to assess the broadband infrastructure necessary for adequate availability over our vast, sparsely populated service areas that are environmentally and geographically challenging.” Results of the project will be offered as supporting evidence of growth opportunities for existing and potential regional providers. “We already know that our geography and population is not a good fit with the national investment models of broadband providers,” noted Danna Stroud, RC&D board member and recreation/tourism consultant. “The public outreach portion of the Eastern
Sierra Connect program will provide critical information so we can harness our frontier spirit and encourage construction and full use of new Internet capacity.” The survey period has begun and will end in June. The survey is available online at DesertMountainRCandD.org. A printable version and a printable poster can be downloaded from the Eastern Sierra Connect project pages at https://sites.google.com/site/dmrcandd/home . For those who have limited Internet service or none at all, Donna Thomas, secretary for RC&D, said “There will be survey forms available at the community meetings set up for your area. Also, two of our Council members and the Administrative Assistant for the broadband grant will be making a presentation to Kern River Valley Revitalization at their May 4 meeting and we will have some survey forms available at that meeting.” The Courier will advise our readers of the Eastern Sierra Connect community meeting dates as soon as the information is available.
FEST continued from page 11 amphitheater for spectator viewing. Frandy campground has been rented out to serve as camping and entertainment headquarters for the festival. There will be many events there Saturday night. There will also be a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 a.m. for the Riverside Park Project, a community effort to
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Health Insurance Matters
Turning 65 Part 4 Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist
(Ed. note: previous columns in this series are available at www.kernrivercourier.com) In recent weeks I have discussed my turning age 65 and going on Medicare. In Part 1 I talked about enrolling in the Medicare program. Part 2 covered some plans I Harry Thal did not want for myself and Part 3 covered my choice of a Medicare Supplement (Plan F) over Medicare Advantage HMOs or PPO. Today, the last component of coverage, the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug plan. For me personally, the choice is simple as I do not take any prescription medications. Still, I will purchase a plan, since there is a penalty imposed if in the future I need a plan. The penalty is 1% of the national median premium for each month I would go without coverage, payable for the remainder of your life. This is added to the monthly plan premium. There are 27 plans available in California in 2011. Each plan has a deductible from $0 to a federally mandated cap of $310. The lower cost plans have the higher deductible. The next variable among plans is what drugs they cover. Each plan has its own formulary, list of covered drugs. If a drug is not on the formulary, there is a procedure to
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get it (possibly) covered, but something you do not want to count on. Even if a medicine is covered, there may be restrictions such as Step Therapy, Prior Authorization or quantity limits. Step Therapy is to be avoided at all costs. Your physician is not allowed to write a prescription for the medication unless he/she has tried other less costly medications first. If the alternatives don't work, or there is a bad reaction to them, then permission to write the drug may be approved. Prior Approval also requires the doctor getting permission. This is very common with high-costing drugs, such as some cancer medications, which can cost up to $4,000 per month. Some of the plans offer a mail order pharmacy which may save you money, while in some situations, the mail order actually costs more than your local drug store. There are some plans where you can get a better price by shopping at a particular pharmacy, like Wal-Mart or CVS. Since I am not using any medications, I am choosing a plan which is $14.95 per month. The next lowest in cost is over $30. As I do not represent this company, I will go online or make a phone call to enroll. 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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Friday, April 15, 2011
Mental Health Celebration to feature TV personality Mike Devich Kern River Courier
The 2nd Annual Indian Wells Valley Celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month will be at the Kerr McGee Center, 100 W. California Avenue in Ridgecrest on Friday, April 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. It will include guest speakers and information booths. This is a chance to develop new contacts, gather information and enjoy speakers. There will be free refreshments. The speakers include Paige Hansen from Bakersfield’s KERO Channel 17. Hansent is their
morning live reporter. She will attempt to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness by telling stories of those in our community. Also speaking will be JR and Nicole Browning. JR suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and traumatic brain injury after serving in the Army for nearly seven years. Together JR and Nicole are working towards recovery and advocacy. Also scheduled are Bill Brooks from College Community Services and Lt. Mike Dunham from the Kern County Sheriff's Office Crisis Intervention Program.
Aerobics and relaxation classes offered on weekends in Kernville Mike Devich Kern River Courier
New exercise classes are being offered by Jacquie Wertz, who has a B.S. in Exercise Science. Both classes are free. Donations only. A Low Impact Aerobics exercise class is held on Saturdays from
10 to 11 a.m., and a stretching and relaxation class is offered on Sundays from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Both classes will be held at the Kernville United Methodist Church at 251 Big Blue Road. Please provide your own mat. Call Wertz at (760)-417-2649 for more information.
To Your Good Health
Shingles rash gone, pain lingers Paul G. Donohue, M.D. Courier Syndicated Columnist
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I've been trying to deal with shingles pain for six months. At times it's so bad that I can't sleep. I have tried Tylenol, Aleve and Advil, and some herbals that my wife bought. Nothing works. Can you tell me what will? How did I get it? Will the shingles vaccine take away the pain? -- R.M. ANSWER: Shingles comes from the awakened chickenpox virus that has been hibernating in nerve cells ever since the childhood infection. Even if you can't remember having had chickenpox, odds are you did. More than 90 percent of adults -- in fact, close to 99 percent -- have evidence of a prior chickenpox infection in their blood. Once the shingles rash goes, pain continues to remain in a significant number of people. That's not shingles. It's called postherpetic neuralgia. When the chickenpox virus crept down nerves to your skin, it injured the nerves. That's what causes lingering pain long after the shingles rash has disappeared. Plenty of medicines can quiet that pain. You have to experiment to find which works for you. Lyrica is a somewhat newer addition to these medicines. You need a prescription for it. Capsaicin cream, gel or lotion is found on the shelves of all drugstores. You apply it directly to the painful skin. Qutenza is a new preparation of capsaicin. It's applied by your doctor or a health profes-
sional in a one-hour treatment, and is touted to provide three months of pain relief. The lidocaine patch is another skin-applied treatment that quiets pain. Amitriptyline and Cymbalta, both antidepressants, are oral medicines that can dull postherpetic pain. Opioids like tramadol and oxycodone can be turned to when others fail. And this is just an abbreviated inventory of treatments. The shingles vaccine doesn't do a thing for postherpetic neuralgia; it cuts the chances of developing shingles in half. And if a vaccinated person does develop shingles, it lessens the chances of postherpetic neuralgia. It's recommended for everyone 60 and older. The shingles pamphlet explores this common illness in detail. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 1201W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient's printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. (c) 2011 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Faith
Only a few attend Good Friday Clarence Semonious, pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville
Sunday of the Passion? Not Palm Sunday, the decorating of churches for the premature victory of thinking the preparation for Easter is almost over? Jesus and the disciples did not do it that way – and maybe we shouldn’t either. By now, most Christians should have heard that the event we celeSemonious brate is not “Easter” but the Resurrection of Jesus, the one who comes in the name of the LORD. This is not a light-hearted pre-celebration of new clothes, parades and Easter-egg hunts. If this were a television show, the scene would be set outside the door of the villain with the hero raising his boot to kick in the door. At a time, long, long ago, there was a service after the Sunday that focused on the entry into Jerusalem. It was a threeday event that has been called “the Triduum.” Pronunciation, by some, would be “tri-doo-um.” It began on Maundy Thursday, continued through Good Friday and the Saturday Vigil that led to Easter. Over the centuries, it
became individual services until now only a few attend Good Friday before Easter Sunday. Unfortunately, what is now lacking is the heart-rending and intimately personal “…broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit.” Psalm 34:18. NKJV. “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart – These, O God, You will not despise.” Psalm 51:17. NKJV. Today, more and more pastors are serving folks in church on Palm Sunday who are not going to be in Good Friday or Maundy Thursday services, and many lose the greatness of the Resurrection because there is no Maundy Thursday and Good Friday emphasis in a position to teach the horror of what I, we, they cause God to endure. Some of us are putting away the palms because many cannot see the passion for the palms. Pilate hated Jerusalem. He spent 51 weeks a year on the coast, in an administrative palace. Once every year he gathered every soldier he could get to sit on the boiling cauldron of passions which came together in Jerusalem. Sound like Easter today?
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Churches of the Valley Kernville Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville Service Sunday 9:30 a.m. (760) 223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. (760) 376-6403 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m. (760) 376-2751 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 417-2014 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. (760) 376-6362 St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church Services held at Kernville United Methodist Church Sundays 11 a.m. Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. (760) 376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. (760) 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10 a.m. (760) 376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (760) 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. (760) 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. (760) 379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 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
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Sunday Services 11 a.m. (760) 379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 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 9:30 a.m. (760) 379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Worship Sunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m. Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. (760) 379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. (760) 379-5819 Mt. Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (760) 379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. (760) 379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. (760) 379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. (760) 379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m. (760) 379-6360 Southlake/Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. (760) 378-3780 He Cares Fellowship 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake Services Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. (760) 379-6935 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon Sunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (760) 378-2321 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. (760) 378-4964 Church listings are free. Please contact our office.
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Events lead up to Easter Mike Devich and Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier
The Courier is once again proud to devote space to all the events happening this week for the faithful, with Palm Sunday being the 17th, Maundy Thursday the 21st, Good Friday the 22nd and Easter Sunday the 24th. • The Kern Valley Pastors Association’s annual Good Friday service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella at 6 p.m. on April 22.This year the KRVPA is presenting a dramatic Easter reading entitled “Risen,” written by Kay W. Camenisch. • The Kern Valley Pastors Association’s annual Good Friday service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella at 6 p.m. on April 22.This year the KRVPA is presenting a dramatic Easter reading entitled “Risen,” written by Kay W. Camenisch. • My Place restaurant in Lake Isabella will again be offering a free Easter meal to anyone who shows up from 11 to 3 on Saturday, April 23. My Place is near Isabella Supermarket. Compliments of My Place and guitarelements.com. • Easter Sunday is March 24, and the Kern Valley Pastors Association will present its annual Sunrise Service at the Tillie Creek Group Camping Area in Wofford Heights at 6:30 a.m. Turn into the Tillie Creek Campground area from Wofford Heights Blvd. • Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Lake Isabella is having Lenten services on Wednesday, April 13 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a light lunch. On Maunday Thursday, April
21st, and Good Friday, April 22nd, the worship times are at 5:30 p.m. On Easter, April 24, we will have our celebration at our regular worship time now at 11:00 a.m. • At Kernville UMC, the events are: Sunday, April 17 - 9:30 am Worship Celebration for Palm/Passion Sunday, with children’s program running concurrently and fellowship time following; Thursday, April 21 – 6 pm An ‘Upper Room’ supper and worship service in the Social Hall, to include Holy Communion, foot washing, and the Stations of the Cross. Offered jointly by the Kernville, Highland Chapel, and Weldon United Methodist Churches and St. Sherrian Episcopal Church; Friday, April 22 – 7 pm: Good Friday Tenebrae Cantata sung by the Kernville UMC Chancel Choir, conducted by Gary Geivet and accompanied by Helen Smoot, with St. Sherrian Episcopal Church; Saturday, April 23 – 6:30 pm: Easter Vigil service hosted by St. Sherrian Episcopal Church; Sunday, April 24 – 9:30 am: Holy Easter Worship Celebration with children’s program running concurrently and fellowship time following. • Mt. View Baptist Church invites you to celebrate Easter with us as our choir will be singing "Majesty," a beautiful presentation of our resurrected LORD on the first Easter morning! You will enjoy this musical under the direction of Cheryl Borthick and with narration by Tom Elkins. Join us at 10:00 on April 24th at Mt. View Baptist Church on Erskine Creek Rd in Lake Isabella. Fellowship will follow as we celebrate our Savior, Jesus' resurrection.
God gave her a miracle Jack Duitsman, pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville
Now when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling; and falling down before Him, she declared to Him in the presence of all the people the reason she had touched Him and how she was healed immediately. - Luke 8:47 Duitsman There is something about desperation that is not very appealing. From the last second desperation throw from the quarterback of an all but beaten football team, to the woeful cries of an infant whose needs are not being met speedily enough, it simply is not a pretty sight. And so we insulate ourselves from this unwanted intruder in life's experience as best we can, and any brush with this unwanted eventuality is considered too close for comfort. Which brings us to the narrative in Luke's Gospel that contains the above verse. To read through the entire passage paints a bleak picture of human experience whereby physical malady of a serious nature had consumed vitality with no relief in sight. Faced with diminished prospects due to her incurable disease process, this woman (her name is
never mentioned) responded out of desperation. Jesus was within arms reach, and following her prearranged impulse she somehow managed to grab hold of the fringe of his clothing. Whether this was against the social mores of the time is not necessarily the point, but rather the resulting miracle that took place in her body. Her desperation found an answer in the miracle of God's great mercy, and her heart found its resting place in the love of Jesus. A desperation that reaches out a trembling hand to the love of God with a sense that if there is no answer there, then no answer exists. In such a place we will find that the Father delights in coming to the aid of His children, indeed "He gives grace to the humble." I have a sense that the real miracle of the day recorded above (and the moments in which we too find God's touch) was not the flow of blood that was dried up physically, but the hemorrhage that was stopped in the heart of this dear daughter. Desperation lets the Father's heart of love decide, and rests in that decision. Wherever we are in terms of our circumstance and growth in this walk of faith, may we ever be reminded that we are completely dependent, yes totally desperate for the touch of God's merciful love. And in that place of absolute need may we revel, for therein lies the strength of who we are becoming in Jesus.
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Let’s have a rock show Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist
For the last two weeks I have been going through the charts that reflect the classifications of Volcanic and Metamorphic rocks. The attached chart shows the classifications of the third rock type, the rocks of Ron Bolyard Sedimentary origin. As the reader will see, the sedimentary facies are quite diverse in comparison to the metamorphic and volcanic rock types. Why do you think this is true? The reason is that sedimentary rock is composed of ALL ROCK TYPES thru time due to erosion. This includes the erosion and recycling of sedimentary rocks! As was shown by the ROCK CYCLE chart that has been presented a number of times in these articles, Volcanic Rocks are the original facies while Sedimentary are, generally, the final
phase. It all depends upon what has been exposed on the surface as compared to those that are not and how they have been recycled. The reader has now been recycled through the rock type sequence again. It is important that the reader grasp this study to have the most basic information in the science of geology. 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.
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New hours for Supervisor’s office Kern County First District Supervisor Jon McQuiston announced Wednesday that Lori Acton, Field Representative, will be working in the Kern River Valley to assist constituents with questions or address their concerns. The Supervisor’s office is located in the Kern Valley County Administrative Center, 7050 Lake Isabella Boulevard, otherwise known as the County Complex. Acton will be in the Kern Valley on Tuesday and Friday of each week. She is available for appointments by calling 760-549-2068. Supervisor McQuiston stated, "Please feel free to stop by and visit Lori. She is ready to assist you in finding answers to your questions." For more information or if you have questions, please call Judy Hyatt, Assistant to the Supervisor, at 661-868-3651.
BAIT continued from page 1 Deus packages and delivers thousands of worms each week, millions a year. He expects to supply at least 14,000 cups of them in the valley during this year's derby alone. He offers his advice to fishermen about how to keep worms alive and fresh. “Keep your worms at 45 degrees," he warns. He says at 60 degrees and above they will begin to die. Deus receives his bait direct from pickers, who literally pick worms from the ground, and growers all over the country. The baits are then counted and packaged for market. He has also introduced a new salmon egg product this month called "Killer Trout Bait,' to explore if there is a market for it. The frozen products that Wigglesworth Bait supplies are anchovies, clams, poultry livers, shad and mackerel.
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Deus also advises that live crickets should be in better supply for this year. The growers have done a lot of work in solving illness problems that have plagued them in the past. "I am proud to be a part of (the derby)," he said. "The more prize money, the better it gets. I just feel so fortunate to have served the derby for the past eight years." When asked for advice on fishing the derby, Deus said, "I know that trout have a compass in their nose." He says when released they will circle a couple of days, then move north. "That may help to know," he said. "I would fish the north shorelines." One thing is for sure – at the end of this year’s fishing derby, if you purchased a cup of worms locally you will have received your wiggles worth.
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Letters to the Courier
Publisher’s corner
Dear Kern River Courier,
Please save a fishing spot
I have something i think that trouble the Kern Valley people. I love to read your part in the paper, but the derby is coming soon and not only myself but others have issues with having to pay a day fee to fish at the derby when its free the rest of the year. It may not seem much to some, but for the hard working man that do what they can to make it, it is hard to come up with that fee. I mean what more do u want from us. I can understand a fee to camp. But when you are not camping why should we have to pay. We already did what we could to buy a already high priced fishing license which if u had to wait like me to get it the first of april like me which does not give a full year thats a problem it should go from the time you buy it to the same day the next year to give that full, but after u pay that u pay to be registered in the derby which with the price of the license comes to a little over 63 bucks then u add 50 bucks for day fees just to park and fish. Thats 113 bucks that is very hard these days for many to come up with and its a ripe off to the people. Cause not only we pay all time u include gas and things. I think this problem should be looked into and fixed to stop this wrong act on the people. I hope to hear back about this. Thank you. Ed Moore via e-mail Dear Kern River Courier, A NEIGHBOR NEEDS HELP! A valley resident named Dave Copeland received a miracle! Dave had been on kidney dialysis for 12 years and on the kidney donor list for 10 years. UCLA finally called with a match after two bitter disappointments. After successful surgery, Dave and his wife Marilyn will have to remain in a motel near the hospital for a month so he can be checked routinely. Marilyn is an RN who works here in the valley but will be unable to work during Dave's recuperation. They have taken out a loan to help cover their expenses, but could definitely use some help. A fund has been set up in Dave's name. To contribute, simply make a check out to Shepherd Of the Hills Lutheran Church. Memo: David Copeland Fund and mail it to the church at P.O. "S" Lake Isabella, CA 93240. God Bless you for caring! Evie Webb Lake Isabella
Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier Publisher
my stuff together yet. Hey, I just need a small lakefront space to squeeze into Just hours away from the start where the fish are biting. I am of the richest Isabella Lake generally well behaved and I Fishing Derby ever, what looks make good company. Also I’m a like the largest recreational vehigood cook who is willing to cle and sportsman show ever has share. amassed itself I just need enough space for on the shores myself, my dog, SUV, camp trailof Isabella er, door mat, pair of lawn chairs, Lake. lounge chair, hammock, BBQ, They have fire-ring, camp-table, two fishing arrived three poles, and kayak. Oh, yeah, and a deep, lining visitor parking space for my the most wife. A 40x40-foot plot ought to accessible do. That's all! I don't require shoreline of much. the lake – So make room for me. We will Batelaan fishermen, all need to share the lake with families and others. We are all here for the friends with more than just a same things, to have fun and to fishing license, bait and tackle in enjoy the 2011 Isabella Lake tow. Fishing Derby as we stand shoulThe shore is packed with RV's, der to shoulder united in the and lots of them, cause of catching lined bumper-toa tagged $10,000 bumper, newer trout. May we “I don’t require and older, boulremember to be much space.” der to boulder. courteous and The classes respectful of oth--Michael Batelaan ers. have been called to order; there Good luck to are makes and all. models of every grade – A, B, And if anyone could be so and C. kind as to save me a spot to There's just one problem: I squeeze into please call 760-376have yet to get a three-day 2860 a leave a detailed message. homestead to call my own among those who are homeMichael Batelaan is publisher steading on the 14-day plan. Like of the Kern River Courier. He can me, and the two-thirds of those be reached at office@kernriveryet to arrive, I simply don't have courier.com
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Kern River Valley Pastors Association Presents its Annual
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Written by Kay W. Camenisch This unique presentation involves both the presenters and the congregation Join us for a time of worship and this inspirational presentation at the
First Baptist Church 3701 Suhre St. Lake Isabella
ValleyEasterSunriseService Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 6:30 a.m.
You are invited to celebrate with others our risen Christ. The location in the Tilley Creek group camping area presents a beautiful service about the Son of God as we watch the sun rise over our beautiful valley. This annual event draws many of the faithful. You are encouraged to come in remembrance of what our risen Christ did for you. Location: Driving from the Lake Isabella area take Kernville Road toward Wofford Heights. As you enter Wofford Heights look for the Tilley Creek Campground entrance and the Easter Sunrise Service sign. Take a right hand turn into Tillie Creek Campground and stay to the right to the group camp area. Driving from the Kernville area drive through Wofford Heights. As you approach the Post Office look on your left for the Tilley Creek Campground entrance and Easter Sunrise Service sign. Make a left turn into the Tilley Creek Campground entrance, stay right and follow the signs to the group camping area.
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Courier chuckle of the week: “I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.” -- Douglas Adams
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Salomeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Impatience is still somewhat of a problem. But a sign of progress should soothe the anxious Aries heart. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Bovines tend to excel at solving problems, not creating them. But you risk doing just that if you're slow to respond to a timely situation. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The Gemini Twin might need to do more than a routine check of both a job-linked and home-based situation. Dig deeper for more data on both fronts to avoid surprises later. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Use your perceptiveness to see through any attempt to win you over with a supercharge of fawning and flattery. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Good news catapults Leos and Leonas into reconsidering a deferred decision. But time has moved on, and it's a good idea to recheck your plans and make adjustments. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The week favors relationships, both personal and professional. Take the time to repair any vulnerable areas caused by unresolved misunderstandings. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A friend's problems bring out your protective instincts. Be careful to keep a balance between meeting the obligations of friendship without being overwhelmed by them.
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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. MOVIES: Duncan Jones, director of "Source Code," is the son of what famous rock musician? 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is a dirk? 3. TELEVISION: What TV show propelled the career of comedian Robin Williams? 4. GEOGRAPHY: Rabat is the capital of what African nation? 5. HISTORY: What Nazi war criminal was captured in Argentina 15 years after World War II ended? Answers:
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Wofford Heights - Sites available in quiet park with lake views, laundry facilities & fish house. $250/mo inclds water & trash. Call Jody @ 760-376-3228 _________________________ Mobile Home Spaces Available On the River! Downtown Kernville. Use vacation or permanent. Sign a lease for 1 yr & get a discount on your monthly rate! Call for details.760- 376-2345
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California Joe’s Storytelling Corner
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Obituary notice Iila Mae Wild
Just need a Stetson California Joe Kern River Courier Columnist
People are always asking me why I live here. They say I could live in San Francisco, run a boarding house in New York, run a river boat in California Joe Seattle or run a brewery in New Orleans. Well, I’ve been here almost 40 years now and another 40 should see me clean out to the end of things pretty well. Except I need me a hat, a cowboy hat. I want a Stetson hat. Ever wonder where those came from? John Batterson Stetson (1830-1906) went on a 700-mile walk to the Pike’s Peak gold rush. Along the way he saw tents made from the untanned hides of rabbit, muskrat, coyote and the like. He fashioned an allweather hat out of cloth made from fur. The rest is cowboy history. A bullwhacker rode into their camp, took a fancy to the world’s first Stetson and paid $5 for it. By the time of his death at 75 his 3,500 workers were producing 2 million hats a year. Now that’s a hat with some history to it. *** In 1867 a new settler of the West was born who would recall those times for a new generation in the 20th Century. She didn’t know it at
the time but Laura Ingalls Wilder would convey the pioneer experience by turning her memories into stories. She was born near Pepin, Wisconsin. In her childhood she lived in Indian territory in presentday Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota. In 1878 an illness claimed the sight of her older sister, Mary. Laura grew up, became a seamstress, and wed Almanzo Wilder in 1885. Their first four years were an emotional roller coaster ride from the birth of their first child until the death of a newborn son in 1889. They also experienced a succession of crop failures and then a fire that destroyed their home. The years passed. Laura’s daughter Rose became a staff journalist at the San Francisco Bulletin. Rose encouraged her mother to write down her memories. In 1932 “Little House in the Big Woods” was published, followed by “Little House On the Prairie” in 1935. A long series of books followed until 1943. The books were instant classics. Laura Ingalls Wilder died in 1957 at the age of 90. In 1974 a long-running televison show based on her books began, “Little House on the Prairie.” It made millions aware of the unique American gift that was the Wilder West. California Joe is the storyteller persona of Stevenson Phillips, an actor and singer living in Kernville. You may reach him at sscaljoe@aol.com.
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Aug. 14, 1932 – April 6, 2011 Iila Mae Wild, born August 14, 1932, passed on April 6, 2011 from natural causes in her Kernville home where she has resided for the past 18 years. Iila was born in Nebraska to Dennis and Irene Kluherz, raised on a farm in Oklahoma, and moved to Boise, Idaho in her teens. At the age of 17 she met Charles Frederick Wild in a movie theater. She married Chuck a year later on May 2, 1951. Together they raised four children in San Diego, California and later retired to Kernville. Iila survived her husband of 48 years, who died in June of 1999. Iila was the first woman to receive the Silver Beaver Scouting Award, the highest honor awarded to scouting volunteers. Iila and Charles raised three Eagle Scouts and one First Class Girl Scout and touched the lives of numerous youth to whom they led on extensive wilderness treks to include the High Sierras, Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, and the Grand Tetons to name a few. Their interest in canoeing led them to receive the first American Canoeing Instructor Trainers Certification on the West Coast. Their White Water expeditions are what led them to permanently reside in the Kern River Valley. Iila Mae is survived by her 4 children and their spouses, 6 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. Their names are; Michael and Linda Wild, Steven Wild, Larry Wild and Cathy Schiada, Clay Walker and Cindy Wild, Ben Wild (age 29), Daniel Wild (age 27) and Alicia Wild, Ashley DiAngelo (age 18), Briana Diangelo (age 14), Andrew Charles [AC] DiAngelo (age 11), Dani Wild (age 5), Jacob Wild (age 2), Gabriel Wild (age 2), and Caleb Wild (3 mo). She is also survived by her dogs, Bootsie and Poppy; and 2 cats; Chance and Bambi. Services were held on Thursday, April 14th, 2011 at 3:30pm at the United Methodist Church in Kernville. A small remembrance gathering followed the ceremony. China Lake Mortuary in Lake Isabella, California, handled the funeral arrangements and cremation. The ashes of Iila and her husband, Charles, will be joined together and placed in the mountains where together they lived, laughed, and loved. For any additional information, please contact Michael Wild at 760-379-4964.
Letter to the Courier A farewell letter to Kernville: Though I've been coming to see you for a great many years, my age and various ailments have sent me the following memo: The last time you saw Kernville was, sadly, your last. My first few visits to you were in the 1970s and though circumstances kept us apart for a number of years, I never forgot you. When I made my way back again, I found that several changes had taken place. The Lazy River Lodge was now Falling Waters; the river had narrowed considerably and so had the lake. But I knew that in you, I had found a second home. For a great many years thereafter, my visits were dependable as a church bell. I'd make the three hour drive from my home in the San Fernando Valley every April and November, shouting "Yesssss!" at my first sighting of fish splashing in the lake. Most often I'd stop at that tackle shop and market on the edge of town to pick up my fishing license so I could toss a line in the river before dark. The desk ladies at Falling Waters always made sure I had my favorite Cabin 27 and I never ever missed breakfast at Cheryl's Diner where she and her staff made me feel more like family than a visitor. I was writing for the "Blondie" comic strip at that time and was able to get Lake Isabella mentioned in a strip on the Sunday Page. 2,000 newspapers in 55 countries that spoke 35 different languages were now aware of my favorite lake. I also used my nights in Cabin 27 to complete my novel, "Compadres: A Cowboy Story" that was reviewed in this publication on July 3, 2009. I've written this letter so you'd know how much I've loved you and how much I'm going to miss you. And ... I kinda hope that the friends I've made in town are going to miss me, too. Paul Pumpian Sunland
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EVENTS continued from page 3 the Lakeshore Farmers Market on Saturday April 30 at 1:30 pm, sponsored by the Kern Valley Grower's Association, on how to become a certified fruit and produce seller. The seminar will discuss the advantages of being certified by the county, and how to process an application to become certified. For more information, please contact David at 760/793-7401. Denny Knight Memorial Roping April 30 The Denny Knight Memorial Roping is April 30. 9am sign ups, 10am roping at John E McNally Rrodeo Grounds in Kernville. Free admission. Contact Tony 760.378.3408 or 661.979.8124 or Skylar 760.384.8550. Pregnancy Resource Center to hold Baked Potato Bar April 30 The Pregnancy Resource Center will be holding a Baked Potato Bar on Saturday, April 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Advance tickets are $5, tickets at the door are $6. There will be a raffle with prizes given hourly. Call 379-6492 or 417-2209 for tickets. Public meeting for KRV Specific Plan May 2 The next meeting for the KRV Specific Plan, which will guide future commercial and residential construction for the next 20 years, will be on Monday May 2nd at 6:30 p.m.at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Please note that attendance at this workshop is not a requirement to participate in the Kern County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors public hearing process. Public hearings to consider the Specific Plan and EIR are tentatively scheduled for May 12. Should you have any questions regarding the Kern River Valley Specific Plan, this workshop or the specific plan development process, please contact Paul J. Johnson of the Kern County Planning and Community Development Department at (661) 862-5022 or email at JohnsonPa@co.kern.ca.us Sirretta Street Sale to be held in Kernville May 7 Usually the Courier doesn’t permit business advertising in the Courier Calendar, but this not really a business. It’s an event. It’s the Sirretta Street Sale, a street-long event held for many years along the picturesque Sirretta Street in Kernville. Many homes participate. For more information, call (760) 376-2629. Car Show May 7 will also feature a pet parade The Rotary Club’s Annual Car Show will be held Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park in Kernville. There will be a lake cruise, vendors, music and more. For more information, call (760) 378-3888. There will also be a Rotary Pet Parade from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information on the pet parade call Elaine at (909) 964-1395. History Days back on calendar, to be held Saturday, May 14 The Kern River Valley Historical Society has decided to hold History Days after all this year. Previously they had canceled the popular attraction. It will be held at the Kern Valley Museum in Kernville Saturday, May 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. More details will be released later. Kids Fishing Derby comes up this year on June 4 The 24th annual Kids Fishing Derby will take place on Saturday, June 4. Open to all kids. First, Second and Third place trophies will be presented to kids in each age group – 4-6, 7-9,10-12 and 13-15. Free lunch to all kids. Free raffle prizes. Sponsored locally by merchants and organizations of the Kern River Valley. For more information call Elaine Johnson at (760) 376 8997. REVA to hold golf fundraiser June 4 There will be a benefit golf tournament on Saturday, June 4 for REVA Co-op, which will be establishing a low cost spay/neuter clinic for pets in the valley. There will be cash prizes for first and second place and other prizes as well. Sponsors are needed for each of the 18 holes. Sponsor for $50 or more per hole. RSVP by May 28 to frankvargas123@yahoo.com or call 760-223-6316. 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. 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
Things I Have Noticed...
So now they’re Star Jumps Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist
When I was a lad and in grammar school, part of the school curriculum was physical education, better known as Phys Ed. We were expected to do at least 45 minutes of physical activity each day. That meant going outside, and actually running around Middleworth getting sweaty. Most times before we played any games (touch football, baseball, basketball etc.), we would do jumping jacks for warmup. That meant we would jump, spread our legs and at the same time, raise our arms over our heads and clap our hands. It wouldn't take long to work up a sweat and get our little muscles loose and warm. We still had to do these in high school. In high school not only did we have to get sweaty, we couldn't talk our way out of exercise without a doctor’s excuse. We even had showers so's we wouldn't go back to our classes smelling like wart hogs. After high school and some college I joined the Navy and in bootcamp did more jumping jacks. But it was more involved and usually lasted until we were on the ground gasping for breath. So basically in all my growing and adult years I have warmed up doing this thing everyone has
always called “jumping jacks.” But, alas, I've noticed that that too is changing. Recently I was reading a newspaper from one of California's coastal towns. There was picture of kindergarten students jumping with their arms in the air, clapping and moving thier feet. I could see they were doing jumping jacks. And then I read the caption beneath the picture. It said that the kindergarteners were in a contest and were seeing how many star jumps they could do in a certain time frame. Star jumps? I could only assume that this exercise was no longer called jumping jacks, possibly for fear girls might think it a boys’ exercise; nor could it be jumping jills because boys might think it a girls’ exercise. So the powers that be came up with the generic term star jumps. I could only imagine that it was coined by some government appointee with pasty white skin, sitting in a dusty, cobwebbed corner and wearing a green visor who must have felt that people weren't smart enough to figure who should or should’nt do this exercise unless it had a generic name. But I would be wrong, of course. Star jumps is just what they call them in Britain. But still, maybe the Generic Police are trying to change it to star jumps here too... 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: 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: 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 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. REGISTRANTS: 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: 2 I CEE (2011 - B2151), DBA #2: MEDAIDE MEDICAL ( 2011 B2152). Street address of principal place of business: 8443 California City Boulevard, California City, CA 93505. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 2005, California City, CA 93504. REGISTRANT: Vetmobile Services, Inc., 8443 California City Boulevard, California City, CA 93505. F Corporation. Date the business commenced: 06/01/2007. 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: Michael Trimnell, CEO. This statement filed on 03/30/2011. Expires 03/30/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier April 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: 4EVER SHIELD SECURITY SERVICES (2011 - B2170). Street address of principal place of business: 840 East Ridgecrest Boulevard, Apt. #10, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1732, Ridgecrest,
CA 93556. REGISTRANT: Antonio E. Solomon, Jr., 840 East Ridgecrest Boulevard, Apt. #10, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. 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: Antonio E. Solomon, Jr. This statement filed on 03/30/2011. Expires 03/30/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N. Hawley. Published by the Kern River Courier April 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BARNES & SONS EQUIPMENT SALES (2011 - B2201). Street address of principal place of business: 9319 Gig Harbor Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 21796, Bakersfield, CA 93390-1796. REGISTRANT: Brett Barnes, 9319 Gig Harbor Court, 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: Brett Barnes. This statement filed on 03/31/2011. Expires 03/31/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N. Hawley. Published by the Kern River Courier April 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: CARACOLE SOARING (2011 B2062), DBA #2: CARACOLE AVIATION ( 2011 - B2063). Street address of principal place of business: 22560 Airport Way, California City, CA 93505. Mailing address of business: 6600 Xavier Avenue, #A, California City, CA 93505. REGISTRANT: Cynthia Brickner, 6600 Xavier Avenue, #A, California City, CA 93505. A Individual. Date the business commenced: 07/01/1990. 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: Cynthia Brickner. This statement filed on 03/28/2011. Expires 03/28/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier April 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: MANNA HOUSE PAYEE SERVICE (2011 - B1989). Street address of principal place of business: 6433 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box K, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: Verna Riley, 102 Starlite Lane, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 and Penny Clawson, 91 Starlite Lane, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. H Co-Partners. Date the business commenced: 06/07/2006. 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: Penny Clawson. This statement filed on 03/25/2011. Expires 03/25/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier April 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: RIM ROAD RANCH (2011 - B2171), DBA #2: NEVER-B-DONE RANCH ( 2011 - B2172). Street address of principal place of business: 554 Rim Road, Bodfish, CA 93205. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 763, Bodfish, CA 93205. REGISTRANTS: Kerry Sheffer, 554 Rim Road, Bodfish, CA 93205 and William Sheffer, 554 Rim Road, Bodfish, CA 93205. 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: Kerry L. Sheffer. This statement filed on 03/30/2011. Expires 03/30/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. DiPrima. Published by the Kern River Courier April 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BAKERSFIELD ELECTRIC COMPANY (2011 - B2184). Street address of principal place of business: 9601 Marseilles Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing address of business: 9601 Marseilles Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANT: Jack D. Bellows, 9601 Marseilles Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314. 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: Jack D. Bellows. This statement filed on 03/30/2011. Expires 03/30/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BOXES, BAGS AND LABELS (2011 - B2212). Street address of principal place of business: 2601 Union Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Mailing address of business: 2601 Union Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305. REGISTRANTS: Michael Mackenzie, 19961 Sunny Lane, Tehachapi, CA 93561 and Stuart Mackenzie, 21808 Golden Star, Tehachapi, CA 93561. H - Co-Partners. Date the business commenced: 05/02/2001. 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 ficti-
tious 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: Michael Mackenzie. This statement filed on 03/31/2011. Expires 03/31/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: JUJU BEE'S BABY CASES (2011 B1897). Street address of principal place of business: 5217 Milagro Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mailing address of business: 5217 Milagro Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93307. REGISTRANT: Julie Henthorn, 5217 Milagro Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93307. AIndividual. 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: Julie Henthorn. This statement filed on 03/22/2011. Expires 03/22/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ROCK HOUSE CACTUS (2011 B2073). Street address of principal place of business: 4120 Huth Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 677, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: Gary Tuggle, 4120 Huth Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 and Patty Sorensen/Tuggle, 4120 Huth Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. I-Husband and Wife. Date the business commenced: 11/01/2010. 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: Gary Tuggle. This statement filed on 03/28/2011. Expires 03/28/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 2011. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: BAKERSFIELD ELECTRIC COMPANY, (2006-B5192) Street address of business: 9713 Manhattan Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of Business: 9713 Manhattan Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Rodger Chambers, 9713 Manhattan Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 06/23/2006. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 03/30/2011. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by G. Meza, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 2011.
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Friday, April 15, 2011
Courier photo gallery
Baby Blue Eyes are starting to show up as wildflowers burst into bloom across Kern County.
The Friends of the Libraries spring luncheon was Friday the 8th.
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Michael Batelaan/ Kern River Courier
Millie Click is pictured at the Arts & Autos show at South Fork Middle School Saturday.
Kern Valley Hospital’s Health Fair was wellattended, with many people receiving screenings.
Kristi Creighton/ Special to the Courier
Michael Batelaan/ Kern River Courier
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