Kern River Courier April 29, 2011

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May brings forth events Mike Devich Kern River Courier

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Craig Murphy, county planning division chief, shows off a chart at a Specific Plan meeting in February.

County gets down to specifics about KRV Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

The County of Kern returns to the valley this Monday to present to the community the most specific Kern River Valley Specific Plan to date.

After almost six years of the county Planning Department and local communities working together, a plan for the Kern River Valley is finally close to completion.

The public is encouraged to attend the Kern County Planning and Community Development Department public meeting to be held Monday May 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Kern River Veteran's/Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella.

Upon completion the Kern River Valley Specific Plan text will present planned land use, circulation maps and a statement of development polices and implementation programs

that will guide future development and land use decision making for the next 20 years.

The plan also updates and amends land use, addresses the conservation element of open space, architectural design standards, sewer treatment policy, future signing and the preservation of dark skies.

The plan encompasses more than 172 square miles, 110,500 acres of the unincorporated county area of the Kern River Valley, Supervisory District 1. The plan area includes the communities and general vicinities of Alta Sierra, Bodfish, Kelso Valley, Kernville, Lake Isabella, Mountain Mesa, Onyx, Riverkern, Southlake/Longview, Squirrel Valley, Wofford Heights and Weldon.

Final public hearings are tentatively set for a May 10 Planning Commission hearing and a June 28 Board of Supervisors hearing to con-

See SPECIFIC, Page 13

Lake Isabella’s weekend weather Fri: Sunny, high 66.

Fri. night: Mostly clear, low 40.

Sat.: Partly sunny, high 67.

Sat. night: clear, low 43.

A ton of of events is on tap for the spring (it may finally be here) and early summer. Here are the ones that have come across our radar screen so far for the next few weeks: • April 30: Kern River Hatchery Trout Fest, Baked Potato Bar, Denny Knight Memorial Roping, Certified Produce Grower seminar, Star Party • May 6: KRV Chamber’s Parking Lot Yard Sale • May 7: Sirretta Street Sale, Car Show & Pet Parade in Kernville, Kids Carnival at Elks Lodge, Lakeshore benefit concert for leukemia victim • May 8: Mother’s Day: check your local restaurants for their hours and if they’re accepting reservations and take that mom out to eat • May 14: Kernville Museum’s History Days, Whiskey Flat Trail Run • May 15: Upper Kern River Cleanup, KV Orchestra Spring Fling Concert

See MAY, Page 13

Sun.: Sunny, high 75.

Sun. night: Mostly cloudy, low 46.

National Weather Service

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Lots of controversy about a negative column about the fishing derby.

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Dr. Donohue talks about lactose intolerance.

See Trout Fest 10 this Saturday

The Fun & Games pages are the most fun you can have with a free newspaper.

Greg Kollenborn, DFG Special to the Courier

The Kern River Hatchery in Kernville will host its annual Trout Fest on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coinciding with the statewide trout opener, the free event will provide hands-on learning experiences and demonstrations for people of all ages.

"We encourage kids to bring their parents out to this year's Trout Fest," said Saul McGarity, president of Friends of the Kern River Hatchery. "Trout Fest is a kid-friendly event that gives younger anglers the opportunity to learn firsthand from the experts."

See TROUT, Page 13

American Legion honors local officers of the year Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

A dinner was held Wednesday to honor the American Legion Post 711 Officers of the Year. The honorees were Sheriff's Deputy Erick Levig and Fireman Engineer Fred Clifton. Their family and friends in attendance were guests of American Legion Post 711 at the Kern River Veteran's Building in Lake Isabella.

Framed certificates were presented to both men by Commander Ed Ryan and Jim Ash following a summary of their exemplary service to the community.

Deputy Erick Levig has been a member of the Kern County Sheriff's Department since October 2005 and has been assigned to the Kern Valley Substation since January 2007.

Deputy Levig has served as School Resource Officer for the Kernville Union and South Fork Union School Districts and also coordinator for the Kern River Valley Sheriff's Activities League. Serving students after school, in bullying prevention, relationship/behavior classes, chess and dodge ball programs.

Levig's duties have included that of patrol duty, the substation's registered sex offender compliance officer, Parole and Probation compliance checks and Terrorism Liaison Officer.

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Mother’s Day Dining Guide tells you the best spots to take Mom out to eat.

Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 298, 207 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 4724 cfs (5-hr avg.)

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(L-R) Commander Ed Ryan of the American Legion Post 711, his wife and Legion member Kaye, Erick Levig, Fred Clifton and Legion member Jim Ash. Levig and Clifton were Officers of the Year.

Engineer Fireman Fred Clifton came to our valley in 1977 as a junior in high school. He joined the Navy and worked as firefighter and damage control on the destroyer USS

See LEGION, Page 13

Outflow, Lower Kern 2907 cfs Borel Canal flow 582 cfs Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.

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M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Wofford Heights

Kernville

STATISTICS

Airport Sierra Way

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Wofford Heights Park

General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953

County Dump Cyrus Canyon OHV Area Target Range ModelAircraft Controllers Stine Cove Robinson Cove Hanning Flat

Tillie Creek Live Oak

North Fork Marina Camp 9 Boulder Gulch Hungry Gulch Rich Gulch West Side

Water Ski Area

French Gulch

Courier file photo by Murdoc Douglas

French Gulch Marina Pioneer Point

The Kern River Hatchery in Kernville will be the scene Saturday of the Trout Fest, with lots to do for children.

Mike Devich Kern River Courier

Want a destination to go to? Here are some great ones – Kern Valley Museum in Kernville, Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfish, nice parks such as Riverside and Circle Park in Kernville, Wofford Heights Park and Lake Isabella Park, Reel Cinema in Wofford Heights, the delightful Old Onyx Store (built in 1861), the Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center at French Gulch, and the big sequoias at the Trail of 100 Giants (summer only). Or just take your camera and photograph the old buildings or the fabulous scenery.

If you’re looking for a realistic nature park in a controlled environment, what we have is better – real nature. It doesn’t get any realer than that.

If you haven’t noticed yet, the valley is a mecca for water lovers. Fishing is a given. Where can you get a fishing license? At just about every convenience store, marina and even some of the supermarkets.

Boating licenses? Same thing. River rafting? Best to go with a professional service, in season. There are many in the valley.

Welcome and enjoy yourself. Please leave our wilderness areas and camgrounds as you found them.

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Lake Isabella

Open Weekends – 10 am to 4 pm or by appointment anytime.

3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish, Ca. 93205 Ph: 760-379-5146

“Authorized Mana Pro & Nutro Dealers” Come in and see our large selection of Tack & Feed Supplies

6400 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella (Accross from the Senior Center) Store:760-379-2041 Cell:760-379-6963

Recreation Info U.S. Forest Service

General KRV Info Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce

12604 Mt. Mesa Rd. 760-379-5140

760-379-5915 www.freemanslakesiderealty.com

Kern County Lake Isabella Branch

L I B R A RY

Tuessday & Thursday11am to 7pm Saturday 9am to 5pm 7062 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-549-2083

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.

11:30am to 2:30pm

Lake Isabella • Weldon • Kernville

17 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella

11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville Corner Sierra Way & Kernville Road Local: (760) 376-2629 Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

Brown Bag Special $4.62

Legal Document Services • Notary

Clutches, Differentials, Brakes, Belts & Hoses 5300 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella

Kernville Chamber of Commerce

Charlotte L. Ruse

WEB Recycling

South Fork Transmission (760) 379-8578

Map courtesy Mike Ludiker www.kernvalley.com

Store Hours: Monday thru Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 3:00pm Closed Sunday

Recycling Makes $’s & Cents @

Adjust • Exchange • Repair

Mountain Mesa

Kern County Fire Stations are located in Lake Isabella, Kernville and Southlake. Call 911 to report a fire.

6429 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella

Coins & Jewelry 760-379-5200

Southlake

6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Across from Senior Center Local: (760) 379-5236 Toll Free: (866) KRV4FUN

“We Buy Gold & Silver!”

In the Post Office Center

South Fork Wildlife Parking Area

Kern River Valley information

Kernville Office: 105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner from the museum) (760) 376-3781

“We are the friendly store” Owner Roger McLaughlin

to Ridgecrest

Old Isabella Rd Auxiliary Dam Engineer Point Paradise Cove LI Visitor Center Kissack Bay Main Dam Hospital

Lake Isabella office: 4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from Hwy. 155 just over the hill from Hwy. 178) (760) 379-5646

21 historic buildings featured on The History Channel & The National Directory of Haunted Places. Antiques shops, museum displays, self & docent guided tours. 20 minutes from Kernville... 100 years back in time!

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South Fork Recreation Area

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Lake Isabella Blvd.“Next to DMV”

760-379-1792 3628 Suhre Street Lake Isabella

Owner: Lisa Stephens

760-549-0077

Kern River Motors Offers Extended Warranties, Special Next to Financing, Motorcycle Products Crossroads Shell Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm Sat. 8am-4pm and Parts Including Oil and Filters.

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Dianne Storm Owner Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennel • Pet Supplies

“Advertise where it counts” 760-376-2860

2100 Edith Street Lake Isabella, CA 760-379-4311

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The Courier Calendar Trout Fest at Hatchery Saturday, April 30 is all free The Friends of the Hatchery, the Kernville Hatchery and the Dept of Fish and Game are holding the 2011 Trout Festival on April 30, from 10 am to 2pm.

Events include Fly Casting, a Trout fishing Clinic, fish printing, Face Painting by Denise, greased fish catching, fly trying as well as Trout Tasting. A hot dog lunch will be served. A contest for the three largest trout caught that day in the lake or river brought to the hatchery by 1pm will be awarded prizes. There is no fishing allowed on hatchery property. This is a free event and donations are greatly appreciated. The Hatchery is located at 14591 Sierra Way. For more info, call Saul at 760549-3017.

Pregnancy Resource Center’s 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.

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.

Music, seminar, green books at Farmers Market April 30 There will be a free seminar at 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 760/7937401. Also, come share in the nostalgic music of the early part of the 20th century as provided by Janet Kutzner on the keyboard.

Honky tonk and ragtime tunes will provide toe tapping fun while shopping at the Market. Also, the KV Rotary Club and Living Green will give free children's books "The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth." Going Green mugs and water bottles will be available for sale. Lakeshore Farmers Market is located at 7466 Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights, across from St. Jude's Church, from 9am to 1pm.

Star Party explores heavens April 30 This Saturday night, April 30, at dusk, the Kern River Valley Astronomy Club invites all those interested in seeing planets, seasonal constellations, distant galaxies and more to join them to for their monthly club field trip to their dark sky observing site.

There will be lots of telescopes set up for viewing. The observing site is easily located 12 miles north of Kernville (Fairview Heliport).

Look for the orange cones marking the entrance. Dress warm.

Clouds will cancel the event.

Questions? Call Rich at (760) 3761291 or 376-6290.

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

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,

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

Published Fridays by KRV Publishing

Huge Parking Lot Sale in Lake Isabella Friday, May 6 Come to the Annual Lake Isabella Parking Lot Sale on Friday, May 6. All proceeds benefit the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce. Isabella True Value parking lot. Donations are needed – household items, furniture, tools, craft items, in new and good used condition. For pickup, call Ron at (760) 376-4790 or (760)-379-6440.

Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley

Kids Carnival to be held at Elks Lodge May 7 Come to the Elks Lodge in

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

Contributing Photographers Murdoc Douglas, Jack Robson, Mike Devich Ad Production Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker Advertising Sales Valerie Minoux Business Office Sara Wakeman Advertising policies Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. Cancellations or rejection shall not preclude payment on similar advertising previously run. KRV Publishing and the Kern River Courier are not liable for errors in copy or an advertisement beyond the cost of the actual space occupied by the error.

Publisher reserves the right to place the word “advertisement” on any ad copy that appears to resemble editorial matter.

Submission policies Editorial and photo submissions are welcome and will run at the discretion of the editors. Submissions will only be returned when accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. The editors reserve the right to edit all submissions. The entire contents of the Kern River Courier are copyright ©2010 KRV Publishing. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written consent. All rights reserved.

Letters policies Letters to the Editor are run when space permits. They are meant as an open forum for expression. The views expressed in the letters to the editor within this paper are not necessarily the views of this paper, nor those of the staff.

Letters to the editor pertaining to local issues and events or those that affect our area are encouraged. Please include your real name, address and phone number for verification.

Pen names or incomplete names are not allowed. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to exclude any letter to the editor, or edit its contents for length and prevention of libel, or for other reasons as seen fit by the editors.

Letters should not exceed 200 words.

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Celebrity Extra

Couch Theater

Vegan starts with dessert

The girls will love it

By Cindy Elavsky Danielle Konya Q: I read on your website that Animal Planet has greenlit a new series called "Sweet Avenger," about a vegan baker who also is an animalrights activist.

This idea is dear to my heart, as I am a vegan. How did the chef get her start? -- Alice F., via email A: This new series follows vegan chef and businesswoman Danielle Konya as she shares her vegan lifestyle via her delicious desserts and animal-rights activism. I spoke Danielle with Danielle recently, and she explained to me how the idea for starting up her bakery, Vegan Treats, came about.

"I was just trying to find a way to satisfy my own sweet tooth by making vegan desserts. My mom would always bake, and I'd try some of her recipes, but minus the egg, minus the milk. People

loved it. Friends would come over and ask, 'Did you make any vegan treats?' And that's where the name of Vegan Treats came from.

"I quickly realized that creating delicious desserts was the key to getting people to eat vegan. You can talk to people all day long about being vegan, but the second you give them cake, all of a sudden they are paying attention."

"Sweet Avenger" will start airing this summer on Animal Planet; go to celebrityexKonya traonline.com for my full interview with Danielle. *** Write to Cindy at King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail her at letters@cindyelavsky.com. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob flakes 1 tablespoon brown sugar

In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, salt, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and brown sugar. Mix well and allow ingredients to mesh for about 4 to 8 hours before using.

Bodfish Bob's Mustardbased BBQ Sauce 1 cup prepared yellow mustard 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon cayenne

Bodfish Bob's Pot Luck Beans 1 lb. Hamburger meat 1 sm. Onion, chopped 6 slices bacon 1 16-oz. Can pork & beans 1 16-oz. Can butter beans, drained 1 16-oz. Can kidney beans, drained 2/3 C. Brown sugar 1/4 C. Molasses 1/2 C. Catsup 2 tsp. Prepared mustard

Brown hamburger, onion, and bacon. Add remaining ingredients, stir well. Pour into a 3 qt. casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Bodfish Bob's Vinegarbased BBQ Sauce 1 cup cider vinegar 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Mix all ingredients together and simmer over a low heat for 30 minutes.

Bodfish Bob’s Hawaiian BBQ Sauce 1 c. Pineapple juice 1/2 c. Soy sauce 1/4 c. Red wine vinegar 1/4 c. Wesson oil 1/2 tsp. Ginger 1 tbsp. Brown sugar 1 tsp. Garlic powder 1 tsp. salt

Combine all ingredients well in a small saucepan. Bring to boil, but do not boil. Remove from fire when it reaches this stage. Pour into jar with lid and use when needed.

Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web at www.bodfishbob.com. You can write to him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com

Previews of new DVDs

by DNA Smith New DVDs reviewed in this column will be available in stores the week of May 9.

PICKS OF THE WEEK "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" (G) -- Never? Seriously?

Cuz I wanna say Never -- as in "I never want to watch this movie again." Not that this is a horrible movie (it isn't).

It's just not meant for men of my age.

"Never Say Never" is targeted at Bieber's base: 9 to 16year-old girls.

He is the 21stcentury's Donny Osmond, a nice, Justin Bieber non-threatening boy crooner. The film is little bit documentary, a little bit concert movie, telling the Bieber's story from his start as a YouTube sensation up to his sellout concert at Madison Square Garden.

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After a night of wild partying, they decide to try out the whole "friends with benefits" scenario; but after a while, Adam wants something more meaningful. She doesn't. But of course, this is a rom-com, so we all know how this sticky situation will resolve itself.

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Courier Fishing Report

Derby is a fair contest for all Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier columnist

The 22nd Annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby has come and gone, but there seem to be some who are unhapphy with their results. This has led to the cultivation of a negative atmosphere.

There have been Mike Mencarini several remarks or questions that have been floated about which I believe should be addressed.

Some say the tagged fish should be placed in the lake at an earlier time. For those of us who live here, did you notice that for two weeks or more before the start of the derby that the south side of the lake practically had a “No Vacancy” sign hung around its neck? It was packed. And those people were fishing. That alone could have depleted an early placement, not to mention serving up disoriented trout to the pelicans and cormorants (and hungry bass, as that 13.5 bass caught with a tagged trout in its belly attests.)

Another question with lots of play is why not place the tagged fish where the people can see you putting them in their area? With personnel from Fish & Game as observers on board with the tagging crews, every effort was made to place the fish in an appropriate manner as to best give these fish every chance to be catchable. Here is the rub – with the lake’s high water level a large amount of shoreline was inaccessible for fishing. Limited parking was the culprit here. Also, obviously the fish have fins and they swim, direction unknown. I was part of a tagging crew and it was captained by an official Coast Guard Auxiliary member. We made every effort to place tagged fish in the vicinity of every group on shore, where possible in our section of the lake. I am positive that the other crews followed the same program.

Everyone involved in this huge undertaking wanted nothing more than for everyone to have a great time. Looking back on all the intangibles – the weather, crea-

tures that swim, creatures that eat creatures that swim and the fact that we are only humans, I am amazed that 7,000 people on one weekend on one lake against the odds still managed to have a good time. So if your results weren’t what you expected – yell at the trout. *** Those willing to brave the persistent winds of late have been rewarded with some nice fish, myself included. Wes Mercer of Riverkern, fishing the Tillie Creek area, landed and released two largemouth bass in the 7 pound class. Wes is a dedicated shore angler. I had a little break between projects this week and put the time to good use with 15 very nice crappie, some of them tipping the scales at 2 pounds. *** Let’s not forget about the opening of trout season for the Sierras and some of our local creeks and streams on the Greenhorn and in the higher elevations of Lloyd Meadow. But there is still lots of snow in the higher areas. Upper Peppermint is more than likely still closed, and access to the creeks in Lloyd Meadow may also be restricted. Please check with the Forest Service for all road closures. *** The Hatchery in Kernville will be the venue for its annual Trout Festival on Saturday April 30, with lots of fun and games for kids of all ages. Admission is free, so gather the family and go check it out. It’s a great way to spend some quality time. *** Watch those high stream flows as the snow up higher begins to melt.

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.

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Five-year-old twins Kayley and Kassidy Sietsma were at the KRV Chamber mixer at Alta One Credit Union last Friday.

Letters to the Courier (Editor’s note: Steve Merlo, a columnist with the Bakersfield Californian, wrote an extremely nasty column about the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby, claiming that the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce wanted to keep more of the money! Here are two responses to the column, one by a derby volunteer and the other from the chairman of the derby. The Courier is completely on their side. We know the derby is fair and square, and that the chamber wants lots of money fish to be won. This promotes the Kern River Valley, which is the intention of the derby.

If you want to read Merlo’s original column, it is at this web address: http://www.bakersfield.com/news/sports/local/x16510458/Steve-Merlo-KernRiver-Chamber-may-have-been-biggest-winner-of-trout-derby) Attention- Steve Merlo-Bakersfield Californian We don’t know where you got your information about the recent 22nd Annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby. My wife and I were involved in this Derby from loading the trout into the feeding pens to tagging and planting the trout, also participating in the Derby itself. I also note that we were among the unlucky anglers who DIDN’T CATCH BUT ONE TROUT ALL WEEKEND. (NO TAG.) We take OFFENSE to the MISINFORMATION and downright LIES reported in your column Friday April 22, 2011. First of all, when we received the trout, they were three and four to the pound. These trout were received in November, and 22 volunteers fed the fish twice a day, 7 days a week, until April 10, the last day they were fed.

This was done through all kinds of weather without fail.

Thursday and Friday before the Derby we planted the fish, Friday being the day the tagged fish went into the Lake. The weather this year was excellent so we were able to plant the fish all over Isabella Lake, from South Fork to the Aux Dam to North Fork to Main Dam and all areas in between.

You are correct in saying that you are NO FISHERIES EXPERT, because anyone with HALF of a brain would know that fish do not stay in one spot in the lake. We had the best planting and fishing weather that we have had in years for the Derby, except to the afternoon winds, so if you were there, you must have been ASLEEP OR DRUNK THE WHOLE WEEKEND. What you have written in this column is a slam to all of the volunteers who put on the Derby and the many hours they put in. You should be ASHAMED of calling yourself an outdoor columnist and it is our OPINION that you owe all of those involved and the whole KERN RIVER VALLEY an APOLOGY for the DAMNING column that you wrote.

Maybe next time you write something, YOU WILL GET YOUR FACTS CORRECT. Lester J Johnson Wofford Heights RESPONSE TO STEVE MERLO I would like to comment on Mr. Merlo's misinformed article on the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby. If Mr. Merlo would have contacted me, I would have been happy to answer any question he had about our operation. I was available at Derby Headquarters every hour it was open for him to talk to me. So, I am now "coming forward" to give Mr. Merlo FACTS about the Derby.

The Derby has been operated exactly the same way for the past four years I have been the chairman. We purchase approximately 13 thousand trout each year in November that are 3 to 5 per pound. Volunteers then feed them twice per day until Derby time. At Derby time the fish have grown to 12 to 16 inches in length and weigh between 1 and 2 pounds. On Thursday before the derby a flotilla of boats (8 total) plant the fish (untagged) all over the lake. I can guarantee that if Mr. Merlo talked to anyone on the shore anywhere on the lake on Thursday they would tell him they saw us planting. On Friday this same group of boats plants the tagged fish again all over the lake. There are a total of 700 tagged Derby money fish. The possible grand prize money fish totaling 300 are planted under the supervision of the DFG in the middle of the lake. This is per the requirements of the insurance contracts. This year's weather was perfect for planting and the fish were dispersed evenly around the lake compared to last year when the weather prevented us from getting to the far reaches. For Mr. Merlo to state that "maybe the volunteers got cold and were in a hurry to get back to the Moose Lodge" is very insulting to everyone and deserves an apology. As you recall, Mr. Merlo, last year there were 6 $10,000 fish caught under worse weather conditions for planting.

Now I would like to address the "country boys way of thinking". First you admit

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Wellness

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Friday, April 29, 2011

Health Insurance Matters

Turning 65 Part 6 Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist

Over the past 5 weeks I have discussed my soon turning 65 (May 29) and the Medicare process. Today, I will talk about a letter I received a few weeks after my Medicare card arrived in the mail.

It was a letter Harry Thal from CMS, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (called "Medi-Cal" in California) Services. CMS is the regulatory body, under the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees and regulates the Medicare program.

The letter provided me with a website address, www.MyMedicare.Gov. (I have heard of this site since its inception a few years back, but since I was not 65 and on Medicare, I had no access.) This is a website that all people on Medicare need to be signed up on. (If you don't have a letter, you can still sign up for this great service.)

Once I registered, it was time to explore. I authorized Medicare to discuss my PHI, personal health information, with them.

After all, if I was disabled and my family was having claims issues, now the Medicare people have permission set up so they can

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Now, my Medicare doesn't start for a few more weeks, but when it does, the website has advised me that on May 1 I am eligible for a list of preventative services including Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Cardiovascular exam, Colorectal Exam (really looking forward to that one), Diabetes exam as well as a physical. When I complete these, my web page will be updated to the next date I am eligible for these preventative services. Each has its own schedule of frequency.

Other places on the website identify my insurance plans. I'll be able to check to make sure nobody is using my information to scam or cheat Medicare. The website also provides me with the resources to download Medicare publications and provide access to Medicare forms.

Turning 65 will be an adventure. I am looking forward to the better insurance coverage I will have with Medicare and my Medicare Supplement Plan F. I also will see significant savings each month. Thank you America.

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Spring activity Keep yourself fit and take part in outdoor activities such as horseback riding. Activity is the key to wellness. If you can’t ride, walk about 30 minutes a day. It will keep your weight down and your blood flowing.

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Lactose intolerance developed Paul G. Donohue, M.D. Courier Syndicated Columnist

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I hope you will discuss lactose intolerance. I am 60 and just developed it. -- J.B.

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ANSWER: Lactose is milk sugar. In our digestive tracts is an enzyme -- lactase -- that digests milk sugar. People with too little of the lactase enzyme have trouble when they drink or eat dairy products. Milk sugar doesn't break down. The undigested sugar leads to gas production, stomach cramps and diarrhea.

Medical tests can confirm the dearth of the lactase enzyme.

Standard treatment of lactose intolerance (also called lactase deficiency) is avoidance of dairy products. Most cheeses have little lactose, so they can be eaten.

Yogurt made from live cultures is usually tolerated.

Furthermore, many dairy products can be pretreated with lactase, and people with the intolerance are not bothered by such products. The lactase enzyme comes in pill and liquid forms. It can be added to milk or taken by mouth before eating or drinking dairy products. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: How do I get a doctor to correct or change his written report? Twice in my 77 years I have pointed out incorrect statements in their records. Each time I was told they could not change anything once it appears in

their written report.

There must be a way to correct an error, especially before sending the report to other doctors. Do you have any suggestions? -- G.J. ANSWER: I do have a suggestion.

The doctors are afraid of changing information because such changes can be damaging to them if the records are required in any legal proceedings.

However, they can make a current note in the chart, explaining how previous information in the record was not correct. That's not going to get them into any trouble. It seems to me that not doing so would get them into trouble.

If the doctors balk at this, ask them to talk to a lawyer. Tell them you are preparing a document that states what the correction should be and that you will send it to any doctor to whom your current doctor sends your records. That should motivate your doctor to act. *** 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 328536475.

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Faith

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Story of friend Tommy Clarence Semonious, pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville

I am pleased to have you meet a friend of mine. He has had a rough couple of millennia.

Every one of Jesus’ disciples lost faith and fled from Him, even though He had warned them: “Then Jesus said to them, ‘You will all fall away because of me this night. For it Semonious is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’” Matthew 26:31, from Zechariah 13:7.

Peter so disowned Jesus that Jesus obtained a declaration of loyalty from him. The next time my friend Tommy saw Jesus, he declared, “My Lord and my God!” John 20:28.

Now, everyone who believes that Jesus saved him by His suffering, death and resurrection would do well to say with Tommy, “My Lord and my God!” Friends, we are a heartless bunch when we allow a Christian to carry the shame of human frailty beyond repentance. Are you able to

say, “And thank God,” when you read Zechariah 13:6? (“And if one asks him, ‘What are these wounds on your back?’ he will say, ‘The wounds I received in the house of my friends.’”)

I can say from watching the reaction of associates who have suffered from tongue wagging friends that such hardness of heart is devastating. In the afterglow of Easter, resolve to live a new commandment. “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” John 13 34. The reason is that Jesus said, “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35.

Love in action includes seeking the best for those ridiculed, belittled and humiliated. The best of being a Christian is you loving other people.

The Kern River Courier welcomes messages from all denominations.

Pastors, please e-mail 300-word messages to office@kernrivercourier. com

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(760) 376-6362 St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church Services held at Kernville United Methodist Church Sundays 11 a.m.

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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

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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Kids scramble for Easter eggs at the Burlington Assisted Living last Friday.

Community Prayer Breakfast May 5 You Are Invited To Join Us In Prayer For Our Community at the Monthly Prayer Breakfast on May 5 at 7 a.m. Praying for the lost and needs in our community.

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LETTERS continued from page 5 that lots of tagged fish were caught, but only in unpublicized locations. Tillie Creek, French Gulch, and the main & auxiliary dams are the most popular and accessible areas at the lake where a majority of the anglers go. Don't you think that most of the fish were caught where most of the fishermen are? I would like you to clarify when you state that "someone screwed up" because that is where a lot of fish were caught.

You also state that "a lot of tagged fish never made it close enough to the shoreline to be caught because they were too small" and that "these tiny trout were probably stressed from handling and did not survive." Are you suggesting that the fish were too small to swim that far? Did you see the trout we were tagging? Did you in fact ask for the records that show where the prize fish were planted and the size and weight of each fish that we have to document? I can definitely agree with you on your statement that you are no fisheries expert because to make these types of statements is preposterous!

Finally, I want to congratulate you for volunteering to become part of the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby team of volunteers. First, let us know what day of the week you would like to feed the fish from November to April so you can watch them grow.

Next, please be at the French Gulch Marina at 6:30 am on March 29, 2012 to go out on one of our volunteer boats and see exactly where we plant. On March 30, 2012 we expect to see you again at 6:30 am at French Gulch to go out on the barge to personally help tag and plant the fish. After you plant on Friday, please show up at the Derby Headquarters to work every hour until we close at 6:00 pm on Monday so you can see all of the fish being brought in. After you volunteer and help us with the entire Derby, THEN maybe you can write an intelligent article on the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby!

Fred Roach Isabella Lake Fishing Derby Chairman

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It’s a land use and design plan including urban, rural, residenSpeak now and forever influtial, commercial, sewer, signing, ence your community. Don't lighting, manufacturing, transspeak now and forever hold your portation, farming and ranching complaints. I'm referring to the to the environment, conservaupcoming hearing on the Kern tion, wild lands, open space, River Valley water, the ground and sky.

Specific Plan.

Opinions are on both sides of The bottom the fence. There are those who line is that the say, "Good fences make for betPlanning ter neighbors," that we need speDepartment cific direction and planning for and elected future growth and development. officials need And there are others on the to hear from other side of the fence who are you now saying, "Don't fence me in." They while plans believe in less government and Batelaan are being the land of the free, or no conupdated. Your trols. input at the Monday May 2nd The plan all comes down to Specific Plan public meeting can boundaries (good fences). The influence the direction of our val- truth is that we all need them, ley for years to whether it be come. The next between the twenty, to be neighbor, devel“The plan all comes exact. oper, manufacdown to boundaries The county turer or the has plans for government (good fences.)” you, plans to next door. prosper you That's what the and not to --Michael Batelaan design of a harm you. For good specific Kern County, plan provides. it's all in the Speak to the planning; they love it when a plan now or hold your piece for good plan comes together, and the next 20 years. you should too. County planners have been working hard the past Michael Batelaan is publisher six years to mesh together all of of the Kern River Courier. He can its parts (the communities’ input) be reached at office@kernriverfrom the ground up, so-to-speak, courier.com

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Our Valley, Our Earth

Geologic column defined Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist

The picture below demonstrates the accumulation of millions of years of sedimentary layers from various depositional environments. This cross-section, for example, is typical of those that Ron Bolyard could be seen exposed, by erosion, within Arizona's Grand

Canyon. The various "Facies", their rock types, relationships and creation processes are shown. This is what is known as a "Geologic Column" which geologists develop from month's of field work in an attempt to develop a "best guess" hypothesis of understanding of how it was formed. Once drawn, a geologic time line must be placed on the entire section to complete the analysis.

For the next two weeks, I will give the reader a short course on how an "inferred geologic time line" is established to complete the picture.

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Courier chuckle of the week: “(In order to get women in the military to kill), all the general has to do is walk over to the women and say, 'You see the enemy over there? They say you look fat in those uniforms.�

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See Page 14 for answers to puzzles

Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You're the first sign in the Zodiac and like to take the lead wherever you go. But this time, you'd be wise to follow someone who has much to teach you.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your adversary hasn't given up trying to undermine you. Continue to stay cool -- someone in authority knows what's happening.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Spring brings a positive aspect for relationships. Paired Twins grow closer, while the single set finds new romance -- perhaps with a Leo or Libra.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Wavering aspects this week mean weighing your words carefully to avoid misunderstandings.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You could soon be on a new career path in pursuit of those longstanding goals, but don't cut any current ties until you're sure you're ready to make the change.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A former colleague wants to re-establish an old professional connection. It would be wise to make the contact, at least until you know what he or she is planning.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A relationship that survived some rocky moments could be facing a new challenge. Deal with the problem

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openly, honestly and without delay. Good luck.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A recent and much-appreciated change in the workplace inspires you to make some changes in your personal life as well. Start with a plan to travel more.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A friend needs your kind and caring advice, but you need to know what he or she is hiding from you before you agree to get involved.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your circle of friends continues to widen. Expect to hear from someone in your past who hopes to re-establish your once-close relationship.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your aspects favor the arts. Indulge in whatever artistic expression you enjoy most. A workplace situation will, I'm pleased to say, continue to improve.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Warning!

Your tendency to let things slide until the last minute could have a negative effect on a relationship that you hope can develop into something meaningful.

BORN THIS WEEK: You are both emotional and sensible. You enjoy being with people. Good career choices include teaching, performing and the clergy. c) 2011King Features Synd., Inc.

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Trivia Test

By Fifi Rodriguez 1. MUSIC: How many strings does a ukulele have?

2. HISTORY: Who founded the Ottoman dynasty?

3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the traditional dividing line between Manhattan's east and west sides?

4. U.S. STATES: What state's motto is, "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you"?

5. MONEY: What is the common currency of South Africa?

Answers:

1. Four 2. Osman I 3. Fifth Avenue 4. Michigan 5. Rand

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Mobile Homes REDUCED! Lake Isabella Nice 2/bd/2ba dbl wide mobile home w/carport, patio & deck.

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TROUT continued from page 1 Art activities will run continuously, including gyotaku, the traditional Japanese art of fish printing. Event-goers can also watch graduate artist Kyle Hailey paint a mural of the Rainbow trout life cycle.

Pan-frying and grilling demonstrations featuring free recipes and samples will be held throughout the day.

Fly-fishing clinics for varying skill levels and all-ages basic fishing clinics will be held throughout the day. Kids can try their hand at catching a trout in the greased trout pond, and a Trout Derby will award prizes to the anglers who catch the three largest trout (measured by weight).

"Local merchants have donated some really great prizes for the derby," said Marvin Waters, manager of Kern River Hatchery. "We also want to remind folks to catch your fish before you come to the Trout Fest, as there is no fishing on hatchery grounds other than the demonstrations that day."

The Fishing and Natural History Museum, sponsored by the Friends of the Hatchery, will be open all day for guests to peruse the many collections of native plants and animals in the area as well as an exhibit featuring fishing tackle used by early anglers.

Kern River Hatchery is located at 14415 Sierra Highway in Kernville, one mile north of the James Store and across from Camp Owen.

LEGION continued from page 1 Waddell. Having completed his naval service, Clifton became an Aircraft and Rescue Firefighter with China Lake Fire Department in Ridgecrest where he served 21-½ years before joining the Kern County fire department. As a trainee he worked both Engine and Truck 41 in south Bakersfield before finding his way home to the Kern River Valley.

Clifton's recognition comes to him at the nomination of his fellow firefighters with in Battalion 7.

He is active with family and many local groups including Bronc Boosters, Ski Patrol, California Deer Association and the Kern Valley High School ROP seasonal firefighter program.

SPECIFIC continued from page 1 sider adoption of the Specific Plan and EIR. The Kern River Valley Specific Plan and the associated Draft Environmental Impact Report are available online at www.co.kern.ca.us/planning/eirs.asp.

Printed copies are also available for review at the three Kern River Valley Library locations.

Any additional questions regarding the KRV Specific Plan, the development process, or Monday’s meeting should contact Paul J. Johnson of the Kern County Planning and Community Development Department at (661) 862-5022 or email JohnsonPa@co.kern.ca.us.

California Joe’s Storytelling Corner

Gunman turns newspaperman California Joe Kern River Courier Columnist

It was a gunfight in a bar over a girl.

The girl died.

The bullet passed through her and into William California Joe Masterson’s pelvis. He killed the jealous assailant, but he walked with a cane for the rest of his life.

He was a dashing fellow. He was 5 foot 9 inches tall with broad shoulders, a carefully-trimmed mustache and greyish-blue eyes.

He created a reputation with his guns, but he earned his nickname “Bat” as a frontier policeman in Dodge City by wielding his cane when quelling disturbances instead of using his Colt. The citizens of Dodge finally bought him a goldheaded version, which became his trademark.

In 1877 he ran for sheriff and won. But he came to losing his taste for the profession after his brother Ed, the marshal of Dodge City, was killed by a drunken cowboy. He moved on to Leadville, Colorado for some serious faro playing. In 1881 he joined his friends Luke Short and Wyatt Earp in Tombstone, Arizona, to manage their gambling tables.

He left hurriedly to go back to Tombstone when his brother Jim was threatened. They both ended up going to Trinidad, Colorado.

After a one-year stint as the town’s marshal, Bat moved to Denver.

In 1891, while managing Ed Chase’s Palace Theater and gambling house in Denver, Bat fell in love and married blonde singerdancer Emma Walters.

In 1902 when a new mayor actively campaigned against gambling, the Mastersons were told their type was no longer welcome in Denver. The West was changing.

He and Emma moved to New York City. Upon their arrival Bat was made Deputy U.S. Marshal for the southern district of New York City by President Theodore Roosevelt.

In 1912 President William Howard Taft removed Masterson from the position during Taft's purge of Roosevelt supporters from government jobs.

But Bat cashed in on a lifetime interest in sports. He had been a sportswriter and promoted boxing events in Denver. He became a sports writer for New York’s Morning Telegraph. He rose to became their sports editor.

It was a long career, but in 1921 at the age of 67 Masterson was found slumped over his typewriter, dead of a heart attack.

He was buried in The Bronx. His epitaph reads, "Loved by Everyone."

California Joe is the storyteller persona of Stevenson Phillips, an actor and singer living in Kernville.

You may reach him at sscaljoe@aol.com.

MAY continued from page 1 • May 21: Ladies Of Elks Dog Show • May 27-30: Memorial Day Art Show • June 4: Kids Fishing Derby, REVA Golf Fundraiser, Havilah Days We’re sure there will be even more events springing up (pardon the pun) in the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned to the Kern River Courier and check out the Courier Calendar on page 3 every week. More details on all events are available there.

We might also point out that the Kern County Fire Department’s normal deadline for clearing weeds and brush is June 9.

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EVENTS continued from page 3 Wofford Heights for their annual Kids Carnival on Saturday May 7. They will have games and prizes including a dunk tank and a bounce house for kids ages 4 to 8. There will also be hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and soda for sale. Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of game tickets. The carnival is open to kids of all ages and they must be accompanied by an adult. The carnival will run from 11am to 3pm For more information contact 760-376-6564.

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 annual yard sale event that has been held for many years along picturesque Sirretta Street in Kernville. Many homes participate. For more information, call (760) 376-2629.

Rotary Club’s Annual Car Show and Pet Parade May 7 The Rotary Club’s Annual Car Show will be held Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Riverside Park in Kernville. There will be a lake cruise, food, vendors, music and a free Pet Parade from 10 a.m. to noon. The public is welcome to attend at no charge. 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. For more information about the car show, visit RotaryCarShow.com or contact Chuck Wild (760) 378-3888 or e-mail info@rotarycarshow.com.

Benefit show for leukemia victim May 7 Dos Guys (Scott Costa and Lee Boone) will be performing May 7 at 10:30 a.m. as a benefit for Lexi Rowe, a little girl who needs to get to her leukemia treatments in Fresno. It will be at the Lakeshore Farmer’s Market in Wofford Heights. A special account is being set up at a local bank, but you are welcome to donate at the concert.

Kernville Museum’s History Days 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.

Whiskey Flat Trail run to be held Saturday, May 14 Run-4-A-Way will host the 15th Annual Whiskey Flat Trail Run on Saturday, May 14 beginning at 8 am. All participants receive a complimentary one hour raft trip with Sierra South, a frosty beverage from Kern River Brewing Company, and an organic event T-shirt. Proceeds from the event go to Run-4-A-Way, a local non-profit organization dedicated to promoting education, health, fitness, and well being of the citizens of the Kern River Valley. This year’s proceeds will help provide a $500 scholarship to a local Kern Valley student. Visit the Run-4-A-Way website for more information at www.run4away.org. Register by May 6th for early bird pricing at www.active.com and search Whiskey Flat Trail Run.

Things I Have Noticed...

Fundraiser financially scary Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

A few years back my family and I lived in Delano. It was still a small town then. We knew many of the townfolks because I was the telephone manager and we were involved in everything – PTA, Chamber of Commerce, citizen committees, Middleworth Rotary, Toastmasters, and countless other organizations, including my wife’s sorority.

One year it was almost Halloween and her sorority (Sigma Beta something or other – their husbands irreverently called them the Beta Broads) decided to build a haunted cellar, charge admission and make a lot of money for their community projects. They obtained permission to use the cellar of the Delano Theatre. Black plastic sheeting was used to create six rooms housing all kinds of scary stuff.

Guests were guided through the haunted cellar in groups of six, assisted by husbands and boyfriends (who were roped into participation.) One section had a doctor operating on a patient without anesthesia. The patient was screaming and the doctor was pulling out chicken guts, blood dripping from his hands (an eerie red light made it look real).

In another room was a coffin.

Upper Kern River Cleanup scheduled for Sunday, May 15 Sequoia ForestKeeper will be hosting an Upper Kern River Cleanup on Sunday, May 15 at 9 a.m. Lunch and refreshments will be provided to volunteers. Please RSVP to ryan@sequoiaforestkeeper.org if you plan to attend. Provide your name, number of volunteers, and a contact phone number. For more information, please call 760-376-4434.

Orchestra to present ‘Spring Fling’ concert Sunday, May 15 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will be presenting their May Concert, “A Spring Fling”, at the Kernville Elementary School on Sunday, May 15, at 4:00 p.m. The selections to be performed include Overture zu Goethes Trauerspiel “Egmont”, Twentiana, Pachelbel’s Canon in D, Farandole, and more. There will also be a Special Performance of Carnival of the Animals, featuring Jody Steel and Helen Smoot. In addition, there will be two solos performed by KVCOA music scholarship recipients.

Donations will be accepted at the door and children are admitted at no charge. Light refreshments will be served. New musicians are always welcome! For more information, call Rick Fankhauser at 760-379-1616.

When the guide had all her guests inside and next to the coffin, the lid would fly open and Count Dracula would sit up and shout, "I vant tooo byte your necks!” (I was Dracula.)

One room had two king size water beds on the floor covered with sawdust (three pickup loads from a sawmill in Strathmore) and guests had to walk across it with strobe lights flashing while shrieking sounds were piped in.

This worked great until one of the waterbeds sprang a leak.

After that, guests were coming out covered with wet sawdust.

(Fortunately this happened at the end of the last day.)

One room required crawling through dangling threads, which was supposed to feel like a web that had come from a huge foam spider stationed at the other end.

Another area had a monster who jumped out and yelled, “Boo!” Yes, it was corny but it worked.

It scared one group so bad that they went sideways and ran right through the plastic wall of the room. Took a while to fix it (and even longer to gather the runaway group!)

Unfortunately, the sorority didn't make much money. Not only that, the guys had to do all the cleanup including three pickup loads of wet sawmud, which no one wanted.

The next year the Beta Broads sold Christmas trees.

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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Kids Fishing Derby comes up this year on Saturday, June 4 The 24th annual Kids Fishing Derby will take place on Saturday, June 4.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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, AuditorController-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: 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, AuditorController-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: 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 - CoPartners. 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, AuditorController-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: 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 - CoPartners. 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 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 Mackenzie. This statement filed on 03/31/2011. Expires 03/31/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-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: RIM ROAD RANCH (2011 B2171), DBA #2: NEVER-BDONE 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, AuditorController-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: 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, AuditorController-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. IHusband 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, AuditorController-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, AuditorController-County Clerk by G. Meza, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ANAVERDE WELL PET (2011 B2507), DBA #2: VETALU ( 2011 - B2508). Street address of principal place of business: 8201 California City Boulevard, #A119, California City, CA 93505. Mailing address of business: PO Box 2005, California city, CA 93504.

REGISTRANT: Valerie Talleyrand, 9200 Oleander Boulevard, California City, CA 93505. 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: Valerie Talleyrand. This statement filed on 04/13/2011. Expires 04/13/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier April 22, 29, May 6 and 13, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: JBS BARRELS (2011 - B2215).

Street address of principal place of business: 7648 Simmons Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address of business: 7648 Simmons Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANT: Michelle Sullivan, 7648 Simmons Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93313. 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: Michelle Sullivan. This statement filed on 04/01/2011. Expires 04/01/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier April 22, 29, May 6 and 13, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SUNNIE'S SNACKS (2011 B2576). Street address of principal place of business: 6010 East Lerdo Highway, Shafter, CA 93263.

Mailing address of business: 222 Mannel Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263.

REGISTRANT: Jennifer Wright, 222 Mannel Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263.

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: Jennifer Wright. This statement filed on 04/15/2011. Expires 04/15/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier April 22, 29, May 6 and 13, 2011.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 28-1937 - APN: 316351-02 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-162007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 18, 2011 at 11:00 am, Antelope Valley Real Estate Services, a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 06-192007, as Inst. No. 0207128714 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Louis F. Romero and Gina M. Romero, Husband and Wife as joint tenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: The main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. All CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCED RECONVEYANCE, INC. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Lot 142 of Tract No. 3508, in the unincorporated area of the County of Kern, State of California, as per map recorded February 2, 1972 in Book 22, Pages 195 through 200, inclusive and in Book 23, Pages 1 through 12 inclusive of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: Vacant Land - directions may be obtained by written request within 10 days of the first publication of this notice from: ARI, 43545 17th Street West, Suite 503, Lancaster, CA 93534. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation

secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $103,737.00. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Date: April 20, 2011. Antelope Valley Real Estate Services, As Trustee Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., As Agent, 43545 17th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer (Published by the Kern River Courier April 22, 29 and May 6, 2011) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SEQUOIA LODGE (2011 - B2633).

Street address of principal place of business: 16123 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238.

Mailing address of business: 6265 Deer Creek Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

REGISTRANT: Cathy Cunningham, 6265 Deer Creek Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. A-Individual.

Date the business commenced: 05/17/2001. 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 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: Cathy Cunningham. This statement filed on 04/19/2011.

Expires 04/19/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N. Hawley. Published by the Kern River Courier April 29, May 6, 13 and 20, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: U-ROLL-IT SMOKES (2011 B2604). Street address of principal place of business: 1808 North Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 1808 North Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308.

REGISTRANT: Bill Edmondson, 300 Haggin Street, Bakersfield, CA 93309. A-Individual. Date the business commenced: 03/01/2011.

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: Bill Edmondson. This statement filed on 04/19/2011. Expires 04/19/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By N. Hawley.

Published by the Kern River Courier April 29, May 6. 13 and 20, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: EXPRESSIONS HAIR AND NAIL, (2007-B6265). Street address of business: 20406 #1A Brian Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561; Mailing address of Business; 20406 #1A Brian Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561; REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: James T. Fowler, 28061 Cumberland Road, Tehachapi, CA 93561 and Jean L. Fowler, 28061 Cumberland Road, Tehachapi, CA 93561; Original FBN Statement Filed on: 08/16/2007. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 04/19/2011.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk by M. Medina, Deputy Clerk (34993).

Published by the Kern River Courier April 29, May 6, 13 and 20, 2011.

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