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Remembering
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As another year ends and a new one begins, the tradition at the Courier is to look back at the previous year and do some remembering. So here’s a whirlwind look back at 2011.
Sunday high 64° Mostly sunny Sunday low 29° Partly cloudy
Jan. 7:
The canyon re-opened as the Valley recovered from a paralyzing series of winter storms. A landslide closed Sierra Way around the back side of the lake.
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Jan.14: The Hear Us Movement started
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locally as the Valley tried to deal with the suicides of local students.
Jan. 21: Courier readers were invited to nominate local places for the National Geographic’s new web site about the Sierra.
Feb.11: An investigation concluded that the Sierra Way slide wouldn’t be fixed until July.
Frances Bowman/Kern River Courier Sophie Ocampo age 9 and Briley Cushman age 9 both from Kernville put the finishing touches on their cookie creations at the Kern River Brewery cookie decorating party just before Christmas.
Feb. 18:
Whiskey Flat Days was in full swing in Kernville as the town revisited its 1860s past.
Feb. 25: The Valley mourned the loss of two of its favorite people: P.J. Sherlock and Nelda Bartell.
Mar. 11:
Fifteen costumed volunteers plunged into the icy South Fork School pool to raise money for the summer aquatics program.
Mar.18: The Living Green Festival began, a two-week extravaganza designed to examine ways of living that lessen the stress on the environment.
Mar. 25:
The Courier began a three-part story of personal reminiscences from the 9.0 earthquake in Japan.
Apr. 8:
The Greenhorn Grill reopened after being damaged when a tree crashed into it.
Apr.15: The Isabella Lake Fishing Derby
Oh Christmas tree has reuses Kern County Waste Management Special to the Courier Valley residents are encouraged to rethink, recycle and reuse their Christmas trees this year by using one of the two drop-off locations in Kern Valley from Dec. 26 to Jan. 8. “Kern County has been recycling Christmas trees for more than 19 years and now it’s easier than ever to participate in the program,” said Douglas E. Landon, Director of the Kern County Waste Management Department. “... communities such as Lake Isabella use whole trees in wildlife habitat improvement projects by sinking them into the lake as a haven for small fish.”
Residents can help make this process easier by removing ornaments, lights and the tree stand before recycling the Christmas tree. The locations in the Kern Valley are the Kern Valley Transfer Station, 6092 Wulstein Way, four miles south of Kernville off of Sierra Way and the Kissack Bay Parking Lot at the Boat Ramp, on Highway 178 in Mountain Mesa. Please tarp or cover your load properly to avoid paying an Untarped/Unsecured Load fee of a minimum of $5 per load. After Christmas, trees can also be
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took place with thousands of anglers vying for huge money prizes.
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Cerro Coso ready for state budget
May 6: Hot weather hit the Valley, but you
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The Kern River Valley Specific Plan, in the works for several years, was released. wouldn’t know it in the high country, where there was still seven feet of snow.
May 13: The County held the first of several meetings on the Valley’s hot-button issue of local property owners turning homes into vacation rentals.
May 20:
The company insuring the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby did not award a $10,000 prize after a winning angler confessed that his winning fish was caught before the Derby officially started.
June 3:
The Kern County Roads Dept. reopened Sierra Way by Memorial Day - but just barely. Also, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers presented a list of options for repairing the dams at Isabella Lake.
June17:
Ground was broken for a new mess hall at Camp Owen, a project that had been in the works for decades but was delayed until a long-awaited land swap was completed between the county and federal governments.
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Earlier this month, Governor Brown and the Department of Finance announced California faces a budget shortfall of $2.2 billion for the current 2011-12 fiscal year. For state community colleges, that means a $102 million reduction to base apportionments for the current academic school year. This came as no surprise to Cerro Coso Community College and Kern Community College District Administrators. Cerro Coso is one of three colleges in the Kern Community College District. Anticipating the worst case scenario, the College and District developed and adopted budgets for the current fiscal year that factored in these proposed and now realized reductions. “As a result of our district-wide planning, KCCD will not have any additional negative impact this budget year ending June 30, 2012,” said KCCD Chancellor Sandra Serrano. “However, if revenues continue to lag, this sugadventure
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gests that 2012-13 will be another difficult budget year.” The College remains on track with financial plans for the current year, which includes exercising restraint in spending and using reserves to diminish budget cuts. “Our priorities continue to be to educate students and retain our employees,” Serrano said. “Together we will protect our mission to provide outstanding education programs and services to our diverse students and communities.” “This is not good news for our students," said Jill Board, Cerro Coso Community College President. “Harsh budget shortfalls, fee increases and mandated reductions to course offerings ultimately affect the students’ ability to complete their educational goals. “Cerro Coso remains optimistic. We will not allow state budget shortfalls to keep us from providing the quality education our students deserve.”
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kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 167,261 acre-feet Reservoir peak 361,709 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Kern Inflow at Kernville 328 cfs (5-hr avg.) Lower Kern Outflow 375 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 345 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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Morning Toddler Times, Thursdays Continuing in January, at the Isabella branch of the Kern County Library, will be Thursday morning Toddler Times at 11:15 a.m. This month there will be special guests each Thursday. You can keep up with all the programs, events and news concerning the local libraries by calling 760-549-2083 or logging onto the library’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ KRVLibraries or the website www.kerncountylibrary.org.
Nuui Cunni Farmer’s Market, December 31 The Nuui Cunni Farmers' Market will be open Saturday, Dec. 31, New Years Eve Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come on by and pick up the produce and goodies for
your New Year’s Eve celebration, parades and football. Welcome in the New Year.
Christmas Bird Counts, December 31 and January 1 For 112 years, citizen scientists (that’s you and me) have been identifying and counting birds throughout North America making this effort the most important, longest lasting and widespread data collection survey in the world. Join one of the 11 Kern County surveys or one of the three on Audubon properties in the Kern River and Kelso Valleys. Saturday, Dec. 31, is the 21st annual South Fork Valley Christmas Bird Count. Contact compiler Denise LaBerteaux, 760-378-4278 or e-mail
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Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-1830. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606. ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, Lake Isabella. 760417-2272. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0848. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 10 - 11 a.m., Hospice Grief Support Group, 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. Open to all. (661) 760-410-1010. ■ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., AA, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and Lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and Hot Rods, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant, 16575 Hwy 178, Weldon. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036. ■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.
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■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Center, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Centennial Groupy, schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7 p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
Sundays
■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to the public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760379-3877. ■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, open to the public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-3793394. ■ 10 a.m. - Al Anon, 113 Dawson Dr., Wofford Hts. 760-376-6136.
Mondays
■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon., Board; 4th Mon., membership), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 760-379-3394. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-3764461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. ■ 7 p.m., AA, 113 Dawson Dr., Wofford Hts. 760-376-6136. ■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, Kern Valley Hospital Cafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760379-8985.
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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 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, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249. ■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District. Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish
■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 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 Church, 760379-2556. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-4249. ■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon Methodist Church. 760-267-4693. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Room, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086. ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.
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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 9:30 a.m. (2nd Thu.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. 2nd Thurs. For women. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Woman’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake Isabella Library. 760-379-2303. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877. ■ 5 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republicans of Kern Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3783602. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, Ewing’s restaurant, Kernville. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291. ■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon Kern Valley Hospital, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.
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■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa ■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Woman’s Club, Fay Ranch Rd., Weldon ■ Sunday, 1 p.m., Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is 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. noted.
eremico@aol.com for mor information. Sunday, Jan. 1, is the 34th annual Kern River Valley Christmas Bird Count. For that count, Contact compiler Alison Sheehey, 760-378-2029 or e-mail natureali@gmail.com for more information. Loop Together Crochet & Knit time, January 3 Loop Together, crocheting and knitting for all ages, will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 4 p.m. at the Isabella Branch Library. Call 760-549-2083 for more information. Education & Cultural Foundation dinner RSVP deadline, January 4 The Kern River Valley Education & Cultural Foundation invites you to attend their 2012 annual dinner and fundraising celebration at 6 p.m., Wed., Jan. 11, at the Kern Valley Senior Center in Lake Isabella. The keynote speaker is Dr. Sandra V. Serrano, Kern Community College District Chancellor. The evening will include presentation of the 2011 Clayton A. Witherow Academic Achievement Award and installation of officers and directors. The cost of the dinner is $25. Contributions beyond the cost of the dinner are encouraged, as you are able and will be publically acknowledged. To RSVP, call Chuck White at 760-379-0764 or e-mail: revchuckwhite@mchsi.com. Contributions can be mailed to KRCEDF, P.O. Box 405, Kernville, CA 93238-0405. Free movie night January 6 Start your year in a "Courageous" way. If you missed it in the theaters, see it at He Cares for free! The movie will be shown at 6:30 until 9:00 p.m. at the He Cares building, 16475 Highway 178 (next door to the KOA), Weldon. Four men, one calling: To serve and protect. When tragedy hits home, these men are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, their faith, and their fathering. Can a new-found urgency help these dads draw closer to God… and to their children? Courageous… honor begins at home. Call or text 760-379-6935 for more information. Whiskey Flat Kick-Off Dinner January 6 The Whiskey Flat Kick-Off Dinner is being held at Ewings in Kernville on Jan. 6, with the social hour at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and program at 7 p.m. Dinner will be a beef and chicken buffet with all the trimmings, $25 per person and entertainment by the Wild Blue Rose Band. For more information, call the Kernville Chamber at 760-376-2629. Lakeshore Farmers Market returns, January 7 From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Kern Valley Growers Association presents the Lakeshore Farmers Market which features locally grown produce from certified growers as well as organic produce and fruit from Fay Organic, Cal-Organic Farms, Deer Creek Heights Ranch, Sunview Vineyards and Café Mam. Abundant Harvest Organics pick-up time is 9:30 a.m. until noon at Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd. in Wofford Heights. Accepted are EBT/SNAP/ CalFresh cards. Each week the market tries to offer music, bake sales and demonstrations and invites local musicians, service groups and non-profit organizations to apply to come play during the market for tips and sell CDs. This week Acoustic River will be performing and the bake sale will benefit the Valley through our Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Unit. For information contact David Dills at 760-812-7833 or Onyx Collector@aol.com.
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Keeping your public lands open Chris Horgan, Executive Director Stewards of the Sequoia It has been another busy year for Stewards of the Sequoia identifying and neutralizing threats to our trails and volunteering to help keep them open. As 2011 comes to a close I want to thank the hundreds of volunteers who have put their time and energy into keeping our local trails open. Working in partnership with the Forest Service and BLM our volunteers have performed maintenance on 154 miles of trails, and since 2004 a total of 1,742 miles of trail maintenance, to ensure they remain open and enjoyable for everyone. This included clearing 1,979 downed trees, installing 2,318 water bars to reduce erosion, clearing hundreds of miles of brush blocking the trails and planting 518 trees to help speed reforestation in burn areas. Stewards of the Sequoia have produced over $444,000 in community and environmental benefit on the ground at no cost to the community. We are fortunate to have a World Class trail system on our public lands surrounding Lake Isabella open to all including dirt bikes, mountain bikes, ATV's, 4x4, horseback and hiking. People travel here and many people live here because of the abundant access to their public lands. The Forest Service and BLM lack the funding to maintain the trails and without our volunteers many trails would be impassable or even closed. So a big thank you to them all. While volunteerism is extremely important, advocacy programs like Stewards of the Sequoia Trail Preservation Program are equally important to ensure our public access is
Thank you District Judge Lawrence O’Neil I would like to thank District Judge Lawrence O’Neil and all of the persons responsible for the decision to suspend the Quarter Circle 5 Ranch’s Fay Creek Water Diversion Special Use Permit. Your decision to allow the creek to run was made in May. Here it is December and I wish to report, as a resident of Fay Creek Canyon, that the flow of the water through the dry summer has enlivened the entire canyon. Just on my property alone, hundreds of native trees are sprouting in the creek area, even two alders, which indicates a year-round flow. The wildlife is spec-
Things I Have Noticed... not eliminated through inappropriate or unintended regulations. For examp l e , Stewards discovered a proposal by t h e California State Water Control Board that if passed would needlessly restrict or eliminate access to your public lands. The Board wanted to require the Forest Service to run every motorized road or trail through the Board to determine if that use should be allowed, and requiring the Forest Service to get approval from the Board for every road or trail maintenance project. This ignored that the Forest Service already complies with the strictest environmental regulations in the world. There is no need for the Board to add another layer of bureaucracy. Stewards feel the Board proposal would actually harm the environment by reducing the number of maintenance projects done on the ground and needlessly increasing their cost to the point where virtually nothing could be done. The Board also wanted to make Forest Service volunteers legally liable for any concern the Board might have. We think this will discourage volunteerism at a time when it is most urgently needed. Stewards contacted a number of partner organizations across the state and formed a coalition under CORVA and due to the pressure we exerted, last week were able to convince two out of three Board Directors to vote down the incredibly bad proposal. We narrowly averted a real disaster for public access and the environment.
tacular with numerous species of birds I have never seen here before. The American Dipper and Great Blue Heron are just two water-loving birds that have returned to Fay Creek. The summer fire hazard was down because of the moist vegetation in the creek bed and the sound and feel of water on the 110 degree days made summer so much more bearable for the wildlife and its human residents. Thank you for aiding in this decision to make it possible for Fay Creek to naturally flow for years to come.
The gall of some people Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist Last week I made an effort to clean out a dresser drawer that seems to catch all the things that I don’t know what to do with. Most items are either too valuable to throw away or something I might need someday. For instance, sit- Middleworth ting in the drawer were my eight gall stones, sealed in a Ziplock bag which are valuable to me! Nevertheless, I decided to bite the bullet, or in this case the gall stones, and actually throw them away. I promised myself that I would be strong and would carry through on my promise to me. And then I noticed that my eight gallstones range in size from 1/4 to 3/4 inch. They were removed along with my gall bladder more than 25 years ago. After the operation (the one that leaves a huge scar as opposed to the three little holes the doctor leaves nowadays), the surgeon asked if I wanted to keep them and I said “sure.” I figured they would be a great conversation piece. And over the years they have served me well whenever the a discussion reaches a lull. I can always say, as I whip out the Ziplock bag, “Have you ever seen my gall stones?” And then I’ll
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No Fireworks on Forest Land The Forest Supervisor for the Sequoia National Forest, Kevin Elliott, is cautioning New Year’s holiday visitors to leave their fireworks at home. “The use of all fireworks is prohibited on all national forests and national grasslands. Regulations are enforced, and violation is punishable as a misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000, or imprisonment of not more than six months, or both," he said. The ban on fireworks is year-round, regardless of weather conditions or holidays. Forest visitors are also reminded to ensure that all fires are extinguished and cold to the touch before leaving them. For more information, contact the Sequoia National Forest by phone at 559-784-1500.
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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throw them on the table like four pair of dice. They are bluish black, smooth and have a shiny surface. They are hard as rock, which is what they are. Imagine that!, For many years I had my own rock quarry deep inside my gall bladder. The doctor said he’d rarely seen as many and as large a set of gallstones as mine. He laughingly said that I could have aptly been named “Rocky,” which I didn’t think was as funny as he did. Over the years I have become attached to those freaky stones. I have resisted suggestions that they are gross and should be thrown away. My wife joins in the chorus of those that want those “icky” things in the Ziplock bag banished from the Valley, forever. Today I decided that it isn’t going to happen! I’ll keep the gall stones and hide them. There is too much sentimental value to toss them away, even though they would blend well with my rock driveway. Also, gall stones are one of the few trophies you can take away from an operation and keep without refrigeration. Most other body parts can be kept only a few days unless frozen, but a removed gallstone is forever. Or at least until your wife throws out what she calls “themdamnthings!”
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Chancellor to Keynote Education & Cultural Foundation Dinner Dr. Sandra V. Serrano, Chancellor of Kern Community College District, will be the keynote speaker for the annual dinner and fundraising celebration of the Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation, held on Wednesday, Jan. 11, beginning at 6 p.m., in the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Serrano’s topic is “Lions, Tigers and Bears, oh my! Vision, Mission and Resources: The confluence of national, state and local conditions on California Community Colleges.” relating to the quality of education community colleges provide.
In addition to the keynoter, the dinner and fundraising celebration, there will be an opportunity for supporters to provide philanthropic gifts in support of the work of the foundation. The cost of the evenSerrano tis $25 per person which includes deeppit barbequed beef and the customary sides. For reservations contact Chuck White, at 760-379-0764 or revchuckwhite@mchsi.com.
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Recreation information U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646 Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.
General infomation Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella (across from Senior Center) Local: 760-379-5236 Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629 Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE
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Steelhead report cards due by January 31 fished for steelhead. Those who did not fish for steelhead in 2011 are asked to select the "did not fish" option online or The Department of Fish and Game write "did not fish" on the card. reminds anglers that they are required Additional information and a list of freto return their 2011 Steelhead Fishing quently asked questions about the proReport and Restoration Cards between gram can be found on DFG's Steelhead Jan. 1 and Jan. 31. Anglers are request- Fishing Report and Restoration Card ed to review their cards carefully and Program webpage, www.dfg.ca.gov/ complete the information as accurately steelheadcard. Also on the webpage is as possible. "A Report to the Information colLegislature (July 2007)" lected from report that includes an Anglers are requested to cards provides DFG overview of steelhead with data necessary to review their cards carefully.” biology and statewide monitor and manage status, projects funded -- DFG with steelhead angler California's steelhead fisheries. dollars, angling data, The Steelhead and monthly angling Fishing Report and Restoration Card is effort and monthly catch for a majority a fishing report as well as a catch of California's streams. Anglers may report. Steelhead anglers record where download a copy or they can request and when they fished, even if no fish one be mailed to them when they return were caught on a given trip. Anglers their Steelhead Fishing Report and are encouraged to submit steelhead Restoration Card. report card data online at Anglers who wish to return their www.dfg.ca.gov/steelheadcard, but Steelhead Fishing Report and report cards can still be submitted by Restoration Cards by mail should send mail. them to: DFG - Steelhead Fishing Report Information must be submitted Card, P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA regardless of whether or not the angler 94244-2090.
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July 15: Smoke from several fires in the high country left to burn plagued the Kern River, San Joaquin and Indian Wells Valleys.
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A pitch was made by the Lake Isabella Horseshoe Club for help bringing a big tournament to the Valley. The hitch is that more courts would need to be added.
Aug. 5: The Needles Fire Lookout Tower was, ironically, destroyed by
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The Kern Valley River Council received a $50,000 grant from Southern California Edison for an improvement project at Riverside Park in Kernville.
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Kevin B. Elliott was named as the new Sequoia National Forest supervisor, replacing Tina Terrell.
Sept. 9:
The California Department of Boating and Waterways announced some vessel registration money has been earmarked to improve some of the dock infrastructure around the Isabella Lake.
Sept. 16:
Lightning storms caused more than 50 wildland fires around the Kern River Valley.
Sept. 23:
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Oct. 7:
Two Giant Sequoia trees fell across the walking paths at the Trail of 100 Giants north of Kernville. No one was injured, but the attraction was closed temporarily.
Your presence at the Whiskey Flat Kick-Off Dinner at Ewing’s on the Kern, January 6th, Social startin’ at 5:00pm. Dinner grub* 6:00pm. Mayor canidate speachin’ 7:00pm. Dancin’ to Wild Blue Rose til ???
Tarantulas were once again on the move in the Valley during their mating season.
*Beef & Chicken buffit’ & all the trimmins’ • Live Music (as opposed to dead music) You get it all for just $25 per person.
The County approved a new “dark skies” ordinance, which set regulation for new lightning, but exempted existing lighting.
Call to git a seat. Them’s limited! For reservations pick up the phone and give the Office of Sweet-Justice a ring! 760-376-2629
The Valley lost another favorite citizen when Harvey Malone passed away.
Oct.14: Continuing a decades-long traditon, the Kernville Stampede Rodeo was held.
Oct. 21:
Route 178 through the Kern River Canyon was restriped to take out the passing lanes. Also, local CARE ambulance, a mainstay in the Valley for many years, was bought by Liberty Ambulance of Ridgecrest.
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Dec.23: The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce named Richard Rowe and Smitty Glass as man and woman of the year.
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“An optimist stays up to see the New Year in. A pessimist waits to make sure the old one leaves.� Bill Vaughan
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Salome’s Stars ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Your batteries should be fully recharged by now, making you more than eager to get back into the swing of things full time. Try to stay focused so that you don’t dissipate your energies. TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) You’re eager to charge straight ahead into your new responsibilities. But you’ll have to wait a little longer, until a surprise complication is worked out. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Rival factions are pressuring you to take a stand favoring one side or the other. But this isn’t the time to play judge. Bow out as gracefully as possible, without committing yourself to any position. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Reassure a longtime, trusted confidante that you appreciate his words of advice. But at this time, you need to act on what you perceive to be your own sense of self-interest. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You need to let your heart fire up that new relationship if you hope to see it move from the “just friends” level to one that will be as romantic as you could hope for. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) There’s still time to repair a misunderstanding with an honest explanation and a heartfelt apology. The sooner
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you do, the sooner you can get on with other matters. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Expect a temporary setback as you progress toward your goal. Use this time to re-examine your plans and see where you might need to make some changes. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Some missteps are revealed as the cause of current problems in a personal or professional partnership. Make the necessary adjustments and then move on. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Jupiter’s influence helps you work through a pesky problem, allowing your naturally jovial attitude to reemerge stronger than ever. Enjoy your success. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Set aside your reluctance to change, and consider reassessing your financial situation so you can build on its strengths and minimize its weaknesses. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Some recently acquired information helps open up a dark part of the past. Resolve to put what you’ve learned to good use. Travel plans continue to be favored. PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) Act on your own keen instincts. Your strong backbone will support you as someone attempts to pressure you into a decision you’re not ready to make. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
Sports Quiz By Chris Richcreek
1. Who has hit the most career home runs in Detroit Tigers history? 2. Name the most recent Yankees starting pitcher to be elected to the Hall of Fame. 3. When was the last time the University of South Carolina won a conference championship in football? 4. Name the three NBA players who have finished a season shooting at least 50 percent from the field, 50 percent from the 3-point line and 80 percent from the free-throw line. 5. Entering the 2011-12 NHL campaign, how many consecutive seasons had the San Jose Sharks won the Pacific Division? Answers:
1. Al Kaline, with 399 home runs. 2. Phil Niekro, who pitched for the Yankees in 198485. 3. It was 1969, as a member of the ACC. 4. Steve Kerr (1995-96), Tim Legler (1995-96) and Detlef Schrempf (1994-95). 5. Four consecutive seasons.
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A doctor on TV said “to have inner peace, we should always finish things we start & we all could use more calm in our lives.” I looked around the house & found things I had started & not finished so I finished off a bottle of Merlot, a a bottle of Baileys, tha mainder of Valiuminun scriptins, a butle of wum, an a box a chocletz. Yu haf no idr how fablus I feel rite now. Sned this to all who need inner piss an telum u luvm.
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Continued from page 2 Red Cross first aid and CPR classes January 7 Dean Ott and Tom Klein from the KRV Community Emergency Response Team will be teaching the Red Cross First Aid and CPR classes on Jan. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 3701 Shure Street in Lake Isabella. The cost of these classes is as follows: for only First Aid or CPR the cost is $30, for both First Aid and CPR the cost is $45. To sign up contact Tom Klein at 760-379-2797. Friends of the Libraries Installation Luncheon January 9 The Friends of the Kern Valley Libraries’ officer installation luncheon will be held on Monday, Jan. 9 at noon at the Kern V alley/Lake Isabella Library located at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. Entertainment will follow lunch. For further information, call 760-223-3449. Isabella Library branch story time January 12 Visit the Isabella branch of the Kern Valley Library on Thursday, January 12 at 3:30 p.m. for a bittersweet story time when we will say goodbye to long-time library employee Adriane Holguin. Keep up with all the programs, events and news about
KernCOG Bike Plan Workshop, January 12 Kern Council of Governments is working on improving bicycling throughout the County. The public is invited to join a public workshop to discuss issues relating to bicycling, help identify locations where bicycle facilities are most needed and brainstorm solutions for our County. The Kern River Valley workshop will be held Thursday, Jan. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m., in the Kernville Community Room (next to the Kernville Chamber office), off Sierra Way just west of Kernville Road in Kernville. Those who have questions or can’t make the workshop and would like to learn about more ways to participate please contact Pete Smith, KernCOG project manager at 661-861-2191 or e-mail psmith@kerncog.org. East Kern Air PollutionControl District Board meeting January 12 The January meeting of the Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District Board of Directors will be held on Thursday, Jan. 12 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Golden Hills Community Services District office, 21415 Reeves in Tehachapi. The meeting is open to the public. See http://www.kernair.org/, call 661-8625250, or e-mail: ekapcd@ co.kern.ca.us. The
Kern County Grand Jury recommendation of the consolidation of air districts will be discussed. Sequoia Amateur Radio group January 14 Sequoia Amateur Radio Group’s meetings will resume on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 9:30 a.m. in Lake Isabella. Coffee and donuts are available for a small donation. There will be a free door prize drawing and a 50/50 raffle drawing. You do not need to be a ham radio operator to attend; you only need an interest in amateur radio communications. They will now be meeting at the Kern County Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. The January speaker will be Dave Merritt, W7FYV, who is the area emergency coordinator. Ham radio license examinations will follow the meeting. For more information on the meeting or exam session contact Mike Higgins, KA6IYS, at 760-378-1028 or visit the website at N6KRV.org. Loop Together Crochet & Knit time January 17 Loop Together - Crochet and Knit time for all ages will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 4 p.m. at the Isabella Branch Library. Call 760549-2083 for more information. Snow Many Good Books story time January 20 The Kernville branch library is happy to announce Snow Many Good Books story time on January 20, at 10:30 a.m. Keep up
with all the programs, events and news concerning our local libraries by calling KRV Branch at 760-549-2083 or logging onto the library's Facebook page www.facebook.com/KRVLibraries or our website www.kerncountylibrary.org. Kern River Valley Chamber Mixer January 24 On Tuesday Jan. 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce will be Mixin' it Up at the Furniture Store and Mattress Center in Lake Isabella, hosted by David and Robin Pontius. The Furniture Store is located at 6415 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. For great food, great friends and a great time and to mix, mingle and recline a while. Be sure to RSVP to the Chamber office at 760-379-5236. To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, send the information to us by email or on paper, either in person or by mail (our address is on page 2). Must be received Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and space available. Submitted items deemed entirely or mostly business advertising will not be accepted. Some event information gathered from the chambers of commerce, KRVR or www.kernvalley. com
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Advanced Financial (2011 - B6883), Street address of principal place of business: 1430 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address of business: 1430 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. REGISTRANT: Lifeworks Seminars, Incorporated, 1430 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 . F Corporation. 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
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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 A. Collins, President. This statement filed on 12/01/2011. Expires 12/01/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2011. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATRICIA RABIDA aka PATRICIA S. ROSE S-1501-PB-61437 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of PATRICIA RABIDA aka PATRICIA S. ROSE. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: GERALD J. SLAGLE in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that GERALD J. SLAGLE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: January 5, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the
hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: JAMIE P. GELBER, Atty. 5104 C Lake Isabella Blvd., P.O. Box 2810 Lake Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 379-2604 (Published: Kern River Courier: December 16, 23 and 30, 2011) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: HNH Enterprises (2011 - B6866), Street address of principal place of business: 10021 Polo Saddle Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 10021 Polo Saddle Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Rhonda Ferguson, 10021 Polo Saddle Drive, 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: Rhonda Ferguson. This statement filed on 11/30/2011. Expires 11/30/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 16, 23, 30, 2011 and January 6, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ARRO Autogas (2011 - B7100), Street address of principal place of business: 1960 Ramada Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. Mailing address of business: 1960 Ramada Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. REGISTRANT: San Luis Butane Distributors, 1960 Ramada Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. F Corporation. 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: William
Platz, President. This statement filed on 12/14/2011. Expires 12/14/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 30, 2011, January 6, 13 and 20, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SP Customz (2011 - B7251), Street address of principal place of business: 2112 Classen Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 2112 Classen Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Nicole Taylor, 2112 Classen Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312. A Individual. Date the business commenced: 07/23/2010. 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: Nicole Taylor. This statement filed on 12/22/2011. Expires 12/22/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River
Courier December 30, 2011, January 6, 13 and 20, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: McBride Tactical Gunworks (2011 - B7166), DBA #2: McBride Gunsmith Services (2011 - B7167). Street address of principal place of business: 6728 11th Street, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 27, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: McBride Tactical Gunworks, Inc., 6728 11th Street, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 . F - Corporation. Date the business commenced: 05/10/2011. 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: Mike McBride, Co-Owner, President. This statement filed on 12/19/2011. Expires 12/19/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By V. Zuniga. Published by the Kern River Courier December 30, 2011, January 6, 13 and 20, 2012.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Moe's Market (2011 - B6936), Street address of principal place of business: 6498 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: 6498 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS: Mostafa Diouane, 6498 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 and Bajes Shakta, 6498 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. B - General Partnership. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Bajes Shakta. This statement filed on 12/05/2011. Expires 12/05/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2011.
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Annoncements Continued from page 3 become a foster parent, please call 661-868-7122 or you can send an e-mail to kcac_foster@co.kern.ca.us to receive a foster application. Foster parents will also receive a home visit with staff, training and education, medicine and medical services and a foster kit to help them successfully foster animals in need.
KRV Chamber names Man & Woman of the Year The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the selection of Richard Rowe and Smitty Glass as the Man and Woman of the Year for 2012. Both Rowe and Glass are being honored for their many community activities for the past several years. The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce will honor both at a special dinner celebration on Monday, Jan. 16 at the Paradise Cove Restaurant, 10700 Highway 178, Lake Isabella. The public is invited to attend and celebrate both honorees. There will be a social hour starting at 5:30 p.m. with dinner being served at 7 p.m. Cost will be $25 per person (choice of chicken, prime rib or shrimp). For reservations, please contact the Kern River Valley Chamber office at 760-379-5236 or email office@kernrivervalley.com. It is suggested that reservations be made soon because attendance to the event is expected to be filled quickly, and seating is limited.
Historical Society presents ‘The People of Death Valley’ Get introduced to the people of Death Valley on January 24 at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. The one-hour program presented by the Kern Valley Historical Society at 7 p.m. is compiled, filmed and edited by Ted Faye (explorer, historian and one of the most knowledgeable men about this land of the desert). Death Valley’s fascinating history comes to life in the words of old timers who remember its Wild West days. Meet prospectors, promoters, millionaires and homesteaders through the eyes of those who knew them. Hear Death Valley Scotty’s lawyer give an eyewitness account of the famous Coyote Special train ride. There’s Shorty Harris with his gold teeth and story about the Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad that went neither to Tonopah nor the Tidewater. The public is welcome and it is free. If you have any questions call the Kern Valley Museum at 760-376-6683.
Tickets now available for annual State of the County event Challenges and opportunities facing Kern County will be the focus of the 14th annual State of the County event, sponsored by the Kern County Board of Trade on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the Bakersfield Marriott Hotel at the Convention Center. The evening’s keynote speaker will be the incoming chairman of the Kern County Board of Supervisors. A no-host networking reception starts at 5 p.m. and dinner follows at 6:15 p.m. The program,highlighted by the State of the County Address, starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50, with a limited number of 10-seat reserved tables available for $500. Tickets must be purchased in advance, with no tickets sold after Jan. 18. To purchase tickets, visit the Board of Trade office at 2101 Oak Street in Bakersfield, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased by phoning 661-868-KERN and 800-500-KERN or e-mail using kerninfo@ co.kern.ca.us, entering “Dinner Tickets” on the subject line and including contact information.
Christmas Bird Counts Saturday, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 For 112 years, citizen scientists (that's you & me!) have been identifying and counting birds throughout North America making this effort the most important, longest lasting & widespread data collection survey in the world. The webpage www.natureali.org/cbcs.htm, has a schedule of all California Christmas Bird Counts with links to neighboring state CBC schedules. Join one of the eleven Kern County surveys or one of the 3 that are on Audubon properties in the Kern River & Kelso Valleys. Saturday, December 31 is the 21st Annual South Fork Valley CBC: Compiler Denise LaBerteaux. 760-378-4278 or email eremico@aol.com. Sunday, January 1, 2012 is the 34th Annual Kern River Valley CBC: Compiler Alison Sheehey. 760-378-2029 or email natureali@gmail.com
Library Activities for January Join us at the Isabella branch on January 12 at 3:30 p.m. for a bittersweet story time when we will say goodbye to long time library employee Adriane Holguin. Continuing in January at the Isabella branch will be Thursday morning Toddler Times at 11:15. This month we will have some special guests each Thursday. Loop Together - Crochet and Knit time for all ages will be held on January 3 and 17 at 4 p.m. at the Isabella Branch. The Kernville branch is happy to announce Snow Many Good Books story time on January 20 at 10:30 a.m. Contact the Isabella branch for information on their new basic computer classes offered on Thursdays and Saturdays by appointment. They are also offering guitar lessons: contact the branch for more information 760-549-2083.
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Year end thoughts Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist In January, there will be some people on Medicare filling a prescription as they have typically done in the past. They will receive their prescription in the usual manner, and the pharmacist may tell them that they are receiving a transi- Harry Thal tional refill. This means that their particular Medicare Part D insurance plan or Medicare Advantage HMO is no longer covering this drug. It is an opportunity to get to the doctor to discuss alternatives. There are basically three options at this point. If there is an alternative, the doctor can prescribe it. If there is no alternative, the physician can request a “formulary exception” from the company. If approved, then it will be covered, but possibly at a higher cost than in prior years. Another alternative is paying for the medication out-of-pocket. This last solution is often not even thought of in these days of people expecting their insurance to cover everything. Sometimes it is cheaper to pay out-of-pocket, where it will not be counted towards the dreaded “donut hole.” This time of year many people are planning a winter’s vacation. Ski trips are big. Also big are the costs for broken arms, legs and
other injuries. You say you have good health insurance? Great! What is your deductible? With individuals, families and employers moving toward higher deductible health plans to keep monthly premiums in check, a broken arm or leg could become an out-of-pocket expense. I recommend a short term medical (STM) health plan. These plans can be purchased for a very minimal amount of time, and with a low deductible, they assure you of no major medical bills if you have an accident. Planning a spring cruise? What if you get ill or injured between now when you make your ticket deposit, and the time to leave? Travel insurance plans purchased within 10 days of the time of the initial deposit for the trip will reimburse you for the costs that are not refundable, not to mention all the medical benefits. Most health insurance plans will not cover you outside of the United States, and even those that provide emergency coverage worldwide will not pay to transport you back home. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) and other states. He is on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@ aol.com or visit him on the internet at www.harrythal. com
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