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Flower Filly Sue, AKA: Calamity Jule, AKA: Julie Sue Rumsower is the owner Brueggeman is the program direcof Petal Pusher Plus in tor for Family Preservation Kernville. She is supporting Community Services, the organizathe Kern County Sheriff's tion that runs the ETC! center in Activities League, known as Wofford Heights. Brueggeman "SAL," a private organization not has 25 years experience funded by the County that working with children and relies on members of law at risk families. enforcement and the comThe purpose of Every munity to volunteer time to Teen Counts! Is to enable mentor the kids who particichildren and their families pate. Through regular conto realize their own potentact with law enforcement as tial. ETC! was developed in mentors, coaches and posiresponse to requests from tive role models, SAL works the children and communito deter to a criminal lifestyle ty of the Kern River Valley and promotes leadership to provide a safe place for and goal setting through a teens to belong. It is staffed by trained adults that are Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier variety of activities.

Flower Filly Sue left comfortable working with Calamity Jule, AKA: Julie Brueggeman and Flower Filly Sue, AKA: Sue Rumsower.

Keysville and moved to children that are going Whiskey Flat with her husthrough the awkward adoband,nicknamed "48" because he has gamlescent stage. It is free to all aged 12-18. bled in 48 states, and her son. She left ETC! wants to be a value to our community because her headstrong son had gotten in and to teach our kids to give back to their with the wrong crowd, the Kernville High community.

Country Outlaws. They nicknamed him The center provides a safe atmosphere "Nevada Kid" because of all the banks he to learn independent living skills, play fun robbed in Nevada! games, have computer access, meet others, Now her son has found a good gal in have camaraderie, take cooking classes, eat Whiskey Flat and has a whole passel of healthy snacks, and have positive behavior youngins. Sue said, "As their grandmother, I acknowledged.

Family Preservation cannot let them follow in the footsteps of Community Services is a county wide their grandfather the gambler, so I am runorganization that is a voluntary program to ning for Whiskey Flat Mayor: to make sure work within the child's community to help February 17 through 20 our babies and grandbabies don't grow up the child do well in school, at home and in to be outlaws!" Flower Filly Sue promises the community. It utilizes Wrap Around, that she'll plant plenty of seeds and make the which is a long-term intensive program Kern Valley bloom from Keysville to that meets with the family weekly and can McNally's. After all she is the flower lady. provide services to meet the family's needs.

weekend weather Friday high 67° Sunny Friday low 28° Mostly clear Saturday high 67° Partly cloudy Saturday low 29° Partly cloudy Sunday high 61° Partly cloudy Sunday low 28° Partly cloudy National Weather Service

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2 4 Whiskey Flat Days 5 College students ‘privy’ to mining history 7 Kernville Chamber of Commerce

Make your plans for your week using the Courier Calendar.

Get your comfort from Bodfish Bob’s meatloaf recipes.

Mike Mancarini writes about fish habitat improvement.

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U.S. Forest service Special to the Courier Keyesville School of Archaeology Being "Privy" to the History of Mining What does manually manipulating a sampling auger to view soil stratigraphy, and digging around in an old toilet have in common? Believe it or not, they can be one in the same, intellectually stimulating, and good fun for all involved.

On May 7, 2011, a group of 18 students, two professors, and a handful of land-management professionals gathered on Bureau of Land Management property in Keyesville Mining District (just outside of Lake Isabella, CA). The wild-west mountain terrain serves as a modern haven for off-highway vehicle use, mountain bicycling, and recreational gold panning. That day, it also provided a time capsule to be opened and documented by aspiring archeologists of the California State University-Bakersfield, Department of Anthropology, and Porterville College under the tutelage of professors Dr. Robert Yohe of CSUB and Dr. Richard Osborne with PC. This was part of the CSUB Archeological Field Methods Course being taught by BLM and Forest Service Archeologists, and people

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Special to the Courier Professor Robert Yohe demonstrating soil sampling with the auger. spanned ten weekends during the spring and summer.

The archaeological site they uncovered layer by layer held its secrets in an unusual combination of organic materials, soil and artifacts. It was an old outhouse, also known as a privy. It was first thought to have been constructed in the mid 1800's but artifacts discovered by the team dated its use between the early 1930's to late 1950's. The outhouse structure had deteriorated over the years and had recently collapsed due to

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heavy rain and snowfall in December 2010.

An intact, but weather-worn roof lied directly on the ground above which it once provided shade to those in need of an urgent break.

Bakersfield Field Office, BLM Archaeologist Amy Girado had hoped to find evidence for diversity among the mining town patrons as historical sources cite the presence of women and Chinese immigrants in the Keyesville area. A hotel and brothel that were established in the area during that mid-19th century were once located nearby.

Artifacts discovered so far reveal it to be from a later date, however. Excavations ceased at the end of the field school, and the assemblage is currently being analyzed by Anthropology students at CSUB. The collegiates and professors did not make the trek to Keyesville just to look at the old boards, they wanted to explore under the surface and give the students a chance to use what student Misty Allen called the "Ray Gun".

Forest Service Minerals Administrator and Archeologist Mark Howe provided the undergraduates with the opportunity to use a very special piece of equipment during their study-the Niton

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kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 166,671 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 316 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Lower Kern Outflow 351 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 321 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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Whiskey Flat Mayor campaign events ‘Flower Filly’ Sue aka: Sue Rumsower

‘Calamity Jule’ aka: Julie Brueggeman

Supporting the Sheriff’s Activities League Friday, Jan. 13: Chatterbox Fish Fry, Wofford Heights. 5 p.m. Free bribe with every fish dinner.

Saturday, Jan. 14: Horseracing, Kernville Saloon, Kernville. 4 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 15: Shady Lane Saloon, Lake Isabella, noon to 5 p.m. Free bribe with Burger ordered. Country music.

Monday, Jan. 16: Kernville Saloon, Kernville, Shuffleboard tournament, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 17: Sue’s guest bartending at The Sportsman, Kernville, 5 p.m.

Supporting Every Teen Counts and Family Preservation Community Services Sunday, Jan. 15: Cheryl’s Diner, Kernville, 8 a.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 18: Pizza Factory, Lake Isabella, 4 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 4: ETC!, Wofford Heights, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 5: Superbowl bar hopping.

Regular activities

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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Wednesdays

■ 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.

Saturdays

■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Center, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights.

■ 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.

Tuesdays

■ 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

Call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 760-376-2629, for more information.

■ 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.

Thursdays

■ 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.

Bingo Guide

■ 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.

Sequoia Amateur Radio group, January 14 The 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.

CERT Training, January 14, 21 & 28 Learn how to be better prepared by attending the Basic Citizen’s Emergency Response Team’s training in January.

Kern River Valley’s CERT will be teaching the 20-hour CERT course starting Saturday, Jan. 14 (modules 1 through 4), Jan. 21 (modules 5-8) and on Jan. 28 (all hands-on training and final exam). All classes are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, 3701 Shure St. The classes are free but there is a $20 charge for the CERT manual (not required to purchase). To register, contact Tom Klein at 760-379-2797.

KRV Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast, January 15 Kern River Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7665 will hold its weekly breakfast on Sunday, Jan. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at the VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald’s) in Lake Isabella. For information call 760379-3877 or go to www.kernrivervalley.org /vfw or vfw@kernrivervalley.org Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration, January 16 A community gathering to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. is scheduled Monday, Jan. 16, at noon at the Kernville United Methodist Church Social Hall, 251 Big Blue Road (at the corner of Big Blue Road and Sirretta St. in Kernville). Speakers, music and children's activities will help us celebrate the life and mission of our great country. Thoughts and reflections from attendees who have been touched by the message of non-violence, inclusion and justice will be welcomed. For any additional information about this event, contact Lauren Chaffee at Kernville United Methodist Church, 760-376-2751 or Holly Spohn-Gross at 760-223-0269.

Man & Woman of the Year, January 16 The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced the selection of Richard Rowe and Smitty Glass as the Man and Woman of the Year for 2012.

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. For reservations please contact the Kern River Valley Chamber office at 760-379-5236 or e-mail office@kernrivervalley.com. It is suggested that reservations be made soon as seating is limited.

Winter Cheer Blood Drive, January 17 With January being National Volunteer Blood Donor Month the Houchin Community Blood Bank is having a blood drive on Tuesday, Jan. 17 from noon until 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella. Those donating will receive a free T-shirt. When donating, remember to bring picture ID with your date of birth; be free from all cold, flu, cold sores, or symptoms of infection; do not eat a meal at least

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True town support I would like to say that I am very proud of those businesses that are going to be the major sponsors of this year’s Fishing Derby. On that note, I (and many others) should be very ashamed. And when I say that, it comes from the heart.

As I saw in last week’s Courier, places like Isabella Market and a few others became sponsors. But yet places like major markets and national restaurant chains and franchises, did not bother. And that is what we should all be ashamed of. Derby time is a big part of our year here in this Valley. It’s a time when business starts booming again. And the places that bring in the most money are places like the major market and the other local national franchised restaurants. We support them like most of us supported those at the large market when they went on strike. But yet, after all the business and money they made over the years and last year during the Derby, they don’t support us.

Time and time again, they don’t sponsor the Derby. I hope many people see what our town really means to these businesses that are sponsoring the Derby and throw their support more the way of our actual Derby sponsors. I know I will be. To me, it’s like these non-sponsoring businesses are taking from our town and not giving back. Just think how the Derby would be if they too supported it. Thank you for your time and remember to support our town’s true supporters.

Big Ed Moore Lake Isabella Editor’s note: The Kern River Courier did not have the space to list every all Derby sponsors. There are more than 66 additional local area sponsors. Readers wishing to review all the Derby sponsors, before reaching any conclusions, should visit the Derby website, www.isabellalakefishingderby.com or the Derby entry form for a complete list of its sponsors.

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Houchin MLK Blood Drive Houchin Community Blood Bank and the Volunteer Center of Kern County’s R.S.V.P. Program wishes to bring in more donations and awareness to volunteers, veterans and children in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The blood drive will kick off on Thursday, Jan. 12 and run through Saturday, Jan. 14 at Houchin’s Truxtun location in Bakersfield.

With January being National Volunteer Blood Donor Month, Houchin and R.S.V.P thought it would be the perfect time to celebrate the wonderful gifts that volunteers provide to our community on a daily basis. Both Houchin and R.S.V.P., rely solely on volunteers to operate and provide for Kern County and without these volunteers the work from these organizations would be impossible.

Also joining the MLK, Jr. Blood Drive, as supporters and sponsors of great gifts, are numerous community partners who understand the significant contributions that volunteers provide to Kern County. In addition, themed gift baskets will be on display in Houchin's canteen to be raffled at the end of the month.

MLK Day, Standard Amenity Fees Waived The Kern River Ranger District will waive fees for its standard amenity fee sites at Auxiliary Dam, South Fork Recreation Area and Old Isabella Road from Saturday, Jan. 14 to Monday, Jan. 16 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Fees will also be waived for Camp 9 Day Use Area for that day. Enjoy this unseasonably pleasant weather by fishing, picnicking, hiking or viewing nature. Normal fees at all other locations on the Sequoia National Forest will apply.

Become an AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers are needed. AARP Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest, free, volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service for middle- and lowincome taxpayers. Special attention to those age 60 and older. Volunteer as a tax assistance counselor or interviewer and/or a tax preparer. To join a great team of volunteers, call Judy Rowley at 760-793-0405 or Roland Danielson at 760-379-8389. All materials and equipment will be furnished free.

Volunteers sought for Tree Planting Join staff and volunteers on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 8 a.m. to noon for a weekend work party. Last year’s storm cut a new river channel and before it dries up we plan to use nature to help rebuild a forest. We will be planting cottonwoods and willows and understory vegetation in deposited sediments along the newly created river channel. This will help to jump-start the natural tree recruitment and provide future habitat for rare birds and other riparian wildlife.

After the work is done, enjoy a no-host picnic at the preserve headquarters. There are multiple trails around the preserve that are easy hikes. If your group is quiet you might see one of our many deer resting in the woods. Once a month from autumn through spring, volunteers from around the community gather to help with projects at the Audubon Kern River Preserve. Bring gloves, wear long sleeves and pants, boots to get wet, and safety glasses if you have them. The preserve will supply the tools.

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Things I Have Noticed...

This piggy went to market Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

“ate roast beef” while the fourth piggy had none. The last and littlest piggy, for one reason or another, Last week I had “cried ‘wee wee, wee’ all the way the misfortune to home.” trip on a rock and Taken out of context, this is a very injure my leg. unusual story, which I have heard for As a result, I years. As a toddler, I knew it by find myself chairheart, because my grandmother, my bound, unable to grandfather, my mother, my father sleep in my bed. and several relatives, all told me the What I have to do same story when they use to help me is sit in a recliner, dry my feet after a bath. unable to move During this last week I have also Middleworth about. noticed that my toes need clipping This means that, at times, I have a and I am not able to do the deed. So I blanket covering me. Because the am watching each nail grow longer, injury includes my foot, I often find and more deadly, every day. both feet Due to my sticking out inactivity, I “I also know that each toe (‘little from under am unable to piggy’) had a particular job.” the blanket. get any exerNow here cise -- except --Rod Middleworth is what I have for my toes. I noticed: My have found feet are about 60 inches from my that I can wiggle them as a unit. I can eyes and when viewed across a blanwiggle one foot and then the other, ket, they are very distinctive and or I can individually bend and wiggle demand to be seen as a special each toe. If I have music on the radio, appendage to my body.

I also keep up a wiggle rythym to the I noted that my toes wiggle well music. but need to concentrate to do so. I’ve I now look at the part of my body also noticed that my big toe is fat but with toes, feet and ankles, with a lot is not the longest. That honor goes more interest than in the past. to the toe right next to it which is I’m also wondering if my system, about 1/8th of an inch longer. full of Vicodin, has any effect on my From there, each toe gets prostory writing. gressively smaller until you get to my smallest toe.

Wofford Heights resident Rod I also know that each toe (“little Middleworth, a retired security manpiggy”) had a particular job. The big ager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor toe “went to market,” the next toe for the local AARP Driver Safety “stayed home” the next piggy (toe) Program.

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Announcements Continued from page 3 Meet at 7:55 a.m. at the headquarters of the Kern River Preserve: 18747 Highway 178, Weldon, CA. Contact the Kern River Preserve land steward, Sean Rowe, e-mail: srowe@audubon.org or call 760-378-2531 to RSVP.

KRV Chamber 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 Richard and Smitty 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: chicken, prime rib or shrimp). For reservations, please contact the Kern River Valley Chamber office at 760379-5236 or e-mail 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.

The Kern River Valley Health Summit The Kern River Valley Health Summit, initiated by Supervisor Jon McQuiston last year, is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 23. This meeting is an effort to recognize the many health opportunities already provided in our Valley and perhaps identify any services that may be lacking. There will be two sessions - the first will begin at 3 p.m. and the second will begin at 6 p.m. It will be a question-and-answer format. The Forum will take place at the Lake Isabella Senior Center room 1. Any public health-related agencies interested in participating with an information table or with five to 10 minutes to comment on your agency should contact Judy Hyatt at hyattj@co.kern.ca.us so that she may add you to the agenda.

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By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “Real Steel” (PG-13) — Films have put many a lens on the bond between father and son, but to this point they’ve all left out the most awesome angle of approach to paternal relations: robotic combat. “Real Steel” rectifies this oversight with a loud, exciting, corny and fun flick about a dad (Hugh Jackman) and his determined young son (Dakota Goyo) teaming up to train a boxing robot that will win the title (or whatever robots fight for) and bring them closer together.

In the near future, robot boxing abruptly replaces human boxing just in time to dash Charlie’s (Jackman) dreams of being a top fighter. Years later, he’s down on his luck, working around the edges of the robot-fighting scene. He reluctantly accepts the help of his estranged son, and the cliches start pouring in from there.

“Real Steel” is no game changer, but if you have a boy who needs two hours of solid entertainment, sit down with him and watch some robot fights.

“50/50” (R) — This dark, smart, from-the-heart comedy about life, love and cancer caught many people by surprise. Joseph Gordon Levitt solidifies his position as the young actor with chops in this role as Adam, a guy whose cancer diagnosis gives him a 50-50 chance of survival.

The script is informed by true life, as writer Will Reiser looked into his own story of cancer survival when crafting this comedy script centered around heavy subject matter. With a real script in-hand, the performances

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“Rebecca” (NR) [Blu-ray] — Alfred Hitchcock’s first American movie is now available on Blu-ray.

Laurence Olivier plays a wealthy widower who brings his new love to his sprawling mansion. When the new lady of the house arrives, she finds that she’s not quite welcome, as the staff and much of the estate are still dedicated to the first wife, whose death is some sort of mystery. The performances deliver the full weight of the suspense and atmospheric dread in Hitchcock’s only film to win the Oscar for best picture.

“The Whistleblower” (R) — Rachel Weisz plays an American who takes a peace-keeping position in war-torn Bosnia. She quickly becomes the target of an extensive and corrupt network of military and diplomatic personnel when she tries to defend women pulled into the sex trade. The story escalates from gripping to intense as it becomes clear that it is one woman against the system. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Facelift for habitat cages Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist It looks like the habitat cages at Joughin Cove and Brown’s Cove are getting a face lift.

The trees from last Christmas are being used by the Habitat Club to spruce up the local lake habitat.

Mencarini Volunteers working last weekend stuffed the trees in the cages, giving the popular crappie fishing spot a new lease on life.

If you are not familiar with this habitat project you should drive over to the south side of the lake and observe what the Habitat Club has done to the cove behind Joughin Ranch and Brown’s Cove (the next cove north). Some people may refer to it as Lyme Dyke, due to the vein of a white mineral that runs all the way across the lake.

This is in the area between Kissack Cove and Brown’s Cove.

I think these are really good projects.

If you meander around the lake like I do, you will see lots of stumps where there there are no longer trees standing. The crappie and bluegill need this cover for protection of their young and to

be able to escape predator fish.

Along with the two areas already mentioned, there are other areas that have these habitat cages. They are located at Tammi’s Landing, Wofford Heights Park, between Tillie Creek and Freear Point (this is French, named for the family who once lived there.

Most of us call it “free-air” point), and it looks as though the concrete launch at Kissack Cove may also be getting some structure.

As I was traversing the lake earlier this week, I noticed quite a few fishermen at Paradise Cove. A friend of mine told me that the trout bite was excellent this past week and another friend who fishes the Boulder Gulch area said the trout bite there was also very good.

Not much to report on the bass and crappie. It seems no one is fishing the crappie very much and the bass bite is what it is this time of year.

I do have one clue, and with this warm trend the bass may not be as deep.

Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and a volunteer at the Kern River Fish Hatchery. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier, office@kernrivercourier. com.

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Antiques•Jewelry Collectables•Estate Sales Tom & becky Scott 6700 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights (760) 376-2700

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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Valley places of worship Kernville Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville Service Sunday 9:30 a.m.

(760) 223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Service — 10:45 a.m..

(760) 376-6403 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m.

(760) 376-2751 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

(760) 417-2014 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

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

Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

(760) 376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

(760) 376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.

(760) 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10 a.m.

(760) 376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (760) 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. Wed. 5:30 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.

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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.

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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.

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Majestic ones Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville As for the saints who are in the earth, They are the majestic ones in whom is all my delight.

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How hard it is for us to come to Duitsman terms with the embrace of the Father’s great love for us. The reasons for this difficulty are as varied as the stories of each of our lives, but the reality of our plight brings us all to the same place of needing a literal lifetime to glimpse but a part of the love of God for us. Amazing that in our movement through life’s journey, the reach to us from the Father’s heart is unbroken, and in whatever we find ourselves experiencing, the desire of God is to reveal His love in ever deeper ways. This has direct impact on how you and I live on a daily basis, for in real ways, the love of God is extended and intended to shape who we are, how we think, how we respond and ultimately where we find ourselves.

If this living in an ever growing sense of God’s love seems too ethereal and not applicable to the three dimensional fast-paced lives we all live, then we need a fresh revelation of the purpose of our being here, and the grace of God that brings reality to that purpose.

Reengage the above verse for a moment with an eye to where you might fit into what is being communicated. Having any trouble?

Certainly we may all assent to the gracious work of our Lord Jesus Christ making us “saints” through the power of His death and resurrection, but in all honesty do we feel like this word is very descriptive of who we are on a day in and day out

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basis. And forget about the “majestic ones in the earth” description, this is just embarrassing in contrast to what we feel about ourselves.

With all the desire we may have in living for Jesus, the truth of our falling far short is a constant in life that appears unshakable. The trouble with our own soul searching is that at times we come to conclusions about God’s love that are just plain wrong, how it applies to us, and how it therefore must affect in our lives. The love of God can be relegated to little more than bystander status as we struggle through whatever life brings our way. Like a dissatisfied parent with “that look” on their face, so the love of God that is to embrace and transform us at our deepest levels becomes unwanted scrutiny and one more testament to the failure we so often feel. Not good enough, not spiritual enough, and for crying out loud, if God loves me so much, why can’t I get it together?

The amazing truth here is that the Father’s assessment of us is not wrong. In finding our personal portraits in the above verse, we are not being pompous and narcissistic, but rather are coming to an agreement that is freeing to our souls. We are embracing and being embraced by the love of God that takes a lifetime to comprehend. We are slowly but surely coming to terms with our own fantastic failure, and the grace of God that is master over our failure. I do so wish we could really wrap our hearts around what is being communicated here, and the inference to the love of God that has come to us like it has to all other “saints and majestic ones in the earth.” It is enough perhaps that you and I simply assent to the Father’s heart communicated here to us, and in that assent know that little by little, we are being changed by the Father’s great love for us.

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“I find television very educating.

Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.�

--Groucho Marx

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Salome’s Stars ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) You’re about to experience a new perspective on a situation you long regarded quite differently. What you learn could open more opportunities later.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) You are tempted to charge into a new venture. But it might be best to take things one step at a time, so that you know just where you are at any given point.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It’s a good time to go on that fun getaway you’ve been planning.

You’ll return refreshed, ready and eager to tackle the new challenge that awaits you.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You love to fantasize about magical happenings in the early part of the week. But the sensible you gets down to serious business by week’s end.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) What goes around comes around for those lucky Leos whose acts of generosity could be repaid with opportunities to expand into new and exciting areas of interest.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Your concern about your job responsibilities is commendable.

But you need to take some quiet time to share with someone who has missed being with you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Aspects favor getting out and meeting new people. And as a

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bonus, you might find that some of your newly made friends could offer important business contacts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You might take pride in wanting to do everything yourself. But now’s a good time to ask family members to help with a demanding personal situation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Pay more attention to the possibilities in that workplace change. It could show the way to make that longsought turn on your career path.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your need to succeed might overwhelm obligations to your loved ones. Ease up on that workload and into some well-deserved time with family and friends.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Love rules for amorous Aquarians who can make good use of their ability to communicate feelings. Don’t be surprised if they’re reciprocated in kind.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) Fishing for compliments? No doubt, you probably earned them.

But it’s best to let others believe they were the ones who uncovered the treasure you really are.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your good works flow from an open, generous heart. Nothing makes you happier than to see others happy as well. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Sports Quiz

By Chris Richcreek 1. Who is the San Diego Padres’ all-time leader in career home runs?

2. How many times has a Texas Ranger been named the American League’s Most Valuable Player?

3. When was the last time before the 2010 season that Green Bay and Chicago faced off in an NFL playoff game?

4. How many NCAA men’s basketball championships have the UConn Huskies won?

5. Name the first Eastern bloc player to skate in the NHL. 6. Which was the last team before the L.A. Galaxy in 2011 to win the MLS Cup after being the No. 1 seed entering the playoffs?

Answers:

1. Nate Colbert, with 163.

2. Six — Jeff Burroughs (1974), Juan Gonzalez (‘96, ‘98), Ivan Rodriguez (‘99), Alex Rodriguez (2003) and Josh Hamilton (‘10).

3. It was 1941.

4. Three — 1999, 2004 and 2011.

5. Jaroslav Jirik, with St. Louis in the 1969-70 season.

6. The Columbus Crew, in 2008.

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www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, January 13, 2012 my staff.” Local Contact: Vince Fong, district director for Congressman McCarthy, 661-327-3611 www.kevinmccarthy.house.gov/

Continued from page 2 three hours prior to donating; wait one year after tattoos and body piercings and you must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds. To sign up, or for more information, call Peggy at 661-323-4222 or 877-3645844.

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 760-549-2083 for more information.

Free Square Dance lessons, January 17 There will be free square dance lessons at the Kern Valley Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella on Jan. 17. Classes are sponsored by the Dam Dancers of the Kern Valley. No experience is necessary and it’s casual attire.

Join them for fun, music and fellowship.

For information, call Darlene at 760-3794181 or Micky at 760-223-3996.

Field Representative for Congressman Kevin McCarthy office hours, January 19 Office hours will be held Thursday, Jan. 19 at the Kern County Administration Building, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. McCarthy says, “My office can help with problems with federal agencies, benefits and a number of other issues, and mobile office hours are a great time for people to get those issues addressed. It is also a great opportunity for people to share concerns and comments directly with

Snow Many Good Books story time, January 20 The Kernville branch library is announcing “Snow Many Good Books” story time on Friday, Jan. 20, at 10:30 a.m. Keep up with all the programs, events and news concerning our local libraries by calling the Kern River Valley Branch at 760-5492083 or logging onto the Facebook www.facebook.com/KRVLibraries or our website www.kerncountylibrary.org.

The Kern River Valley Health Summit, January 23 The Kern River Valley Health Summit is an effort to recognize the many health opportunities provided in our Valley and perhaps identify any services that may be lacking. There are two question-and-answer formatted sessions beginning at 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23; the second will begin at 6 p.m. in the Lake Isabella Senior Center dining room. The public is invited to explore the services that are already available and public health-related agencies are invited to participate with an information table or by taking five to 10 minutes to comment on your agency’s services.

Contact Judy Hyatt at hyattj@co.kern.ca.us so that she may add you to the agenda.

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.

Free Square Dance lessons, January 24 Free square dance lessons at the Kern Valley Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella on Tuesday, Jan. 24. Classes are sponsored by the Dam Dancers of the Kern Valley.

No experience is necessary and it’s casual attire. For information, call Darlene at 760-379-4181 or Micky at 760-223-3996.

AARP Driver Safety program, January 25 The next AARP Driver Safety program will be held Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the Kern County Library in Lake Isabella (7054 Lake Isabella Blvd.). Participants must attend for the entire day. The course does not involve driving, but does emphasize safe driving procedures for older drivers. In California, a certificate of course completion usually entitles the participant to a reduction in their auto insurance for three years following the date of the class. All materials and workbooks have been updated and include the latest driving information. For information or to enroll call instructor Gene Verbeet at 760-4170579. Fees are $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Class size is limited and time is short, so call today.

KRV CERT to teach Red Cross 1st aid, CPR classes, February 4 Dean Ott and Tom Klein from the Kern River Valley Community Emergency Response Team will be teaching the Red Cross First Aid and CPR classes on Feb. 4 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 First Aid or CPR only, the cost is $30; for both First Aid and CPR the cost is $45. To sign up, contact Tom Klein at 760-379-2797.

Optimal Hospice volunteer orientation, February 9 Optimal Hospice Care is serving the hospice care needs of Kern Valley residents who are affected by terminal illness. Optimal volunteers offer patients and families the gift of time and compassion - which allows the caregivers the opportunity to attend to errands and personal needs. If you have some time to make a difference in these lives, call to reserve your seat at the upcoming New Volunteer Orientation on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m., in the Kern Valley Optimal Hospice offices at 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd., Suite E, Lake Isabella. Hairstylists and seamstresses are also encouraged to call. Volunteer training is free and flexible. Call today and start your journey to a more fulfilled future. Call 661-716-4000 or 888597-6115 or e-mail rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices Platz, President. This statement filed on 12/14/2011. Expires 12/14/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty 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, Auditor-ControllerCounty 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

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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-ControllerCounty Clerk. By V. Zuniga. Published by the Kern River Courier December 30, 2011, January 6, 13 and 20, 2012.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARILYN C. PARISH - CASE NO: S-1501-PB-61386 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARILYN C. PARISH. A PETITION FOR PROBATE

has been filed by: COLLEEN M. MULLANEY in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that COLLEEN M. MULLANEY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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: February 2, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301, Metropolitan Division. 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.

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Save on Lipitor®

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Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist

This past November 30, the patent for Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium), owned by Pfizer expired.

Lipitor is the most widely-prescribed medication in the world for the treatment Harry Thal of high cholesterol. When a patent expires, there becomes an exclusive time period of six months during which a generic drug is allowed to enter the marketplace with exclusive rights.

There is keen interest throughout the generic drug manufacturing community, as Lipitor is a $10.7 billion drug.

In the situation of Lipitor, both Ranbaxy Laboratories, Ltd. and Watson Pharmaceuticals of New Jersey have secured the FDA’s approval to manufacture and sell Atorvastatin. Ranbaxy is the largest pharmaceutical company in India.

They intend to manufacture their Atorvastatin in New Jersey with some of the ingredients possibly coming from the drug manufacturer Teva, a large Israeli pharmaceutical company. Watson Pharmaceuticals will have their version of Atorvastatin manufactured by Ohm Laboratories in New Brunswick, N.J,

In most situations, when a patent expires, the originator just sits back and watches their sales plummet as more generic companies enter the marketplace and competition drives down the cost. Not true with Pfizer.

They have offered health insurance companies contracts to make the brand-name Lipitor available at or below the generic cost. Pfizer is also offering the public incentives to stay with the branded drug.

As my readers know, I do a lot of work in Medicare. I have found that many of the plans that provide a drug benefit do not cover the namebrand Lipitor in 2012. There is relief for those who want Lipitor and no longer have coverage. Pfizer has a new website, www.LipitorFor You.com. If you pay out-of-pocket or your insurance does not cover Lipitor, you may qualify for a “Lipitor $4 Co-Pay Card.”.

Upon registration, you can print out a card from your computer while awaiting the plastic card that will be delivered by mail. The program expires December 31, 2012. The card is good at participating pharmacies and by mail order.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker. He is President of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters and on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com

Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist

been and people are getting back into the market because it is a great time to buy for many reaIt has been a sons. One great thing about long time comAmerica, and that is competition. ing.

Banks are losing clients hand Mortgage over fist because they are being lenders are finalso difficult, and the lenders that ly starting to are easy to work with are getting loosen up and the business. grant some So, as a result of an oftloans. learned and oft-forgotten simple During the customer service principle, market downlenders are having to begrudgFreeman turn that began ingly placate their customers. in 2008, Realtors People want to do business, have had unprecedented issues they want to spend their hardgetting mortgages for our earned money on property, but clients. We can no longer pick they don’t want the hassle that local many appraisers banks are “Mortgage lenders are finally who know giving peostarting to loosen up.” the local ple these market, we --Matt Freeman days. But can no the home longer write buyers are up a short term-purchase consomewhat willing to put up with tract, because lenders take so it because, as of now, there are much longer now. limited alternatives. As the marThe average sale takes 45-60 ket continues to recover, mortdays now, up from 30 days, and gages hopefully will get easier if you are getting a government and easier but until then, loan like a VA, FHA or USDA patience my friends, patience loan product, the house better be and yet more patience. absolutely clear of any issues and close to the appraised value in Matt Freeman, #01714782, is a order to close in that time frame.

Realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Despite these issues, lenders Realty. You can reach him at 760are starting to loosen guidelines, 379-5915 or cell 760-223-0880. because interest rates are pretty His column is not intended to much the lowest they have ever replace legal advice.

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Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier Astronomy club member viewing night sky.

Dianna Anderson Special to the Courier There is something magical about viewing the night skies here in the Kern River Valley. It is dark and we can thank Richard Rowe and others for the dark sky ordinance that was recently passed.

There is no fog, smog, or other obstacles to viewing. It doesn't take long to wonder what you are looking at or how to find objects in the sky.

That is why you should join the Kern Valley Astronomy Club. We are happy to answer questions about the night sky. Come to one of our star parties the Saturday closest to the new moon at the Fairview Helispot, 12 miles north of Kernville.

We also have monthly meetings at the Kern Valley Museum, on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Information about our star parties is always in the Courier. If you need more information, call Rich Burdge at 760-376-6290.

If you visit us at a star party, dress warmly.

Bring a lounge chair, sleeping bag, snack, and something warm to drink. If you have a telescope, bring it. If not, you can look through ours.

Yes, the night sky is magical and it is even more so when viewing it with a group. So come to our next event. It is educational and fun.

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‘Privy’ Continued from page 1 pXRF. The acronym pXRF is the shortened version of unsheathed and the students took turns evaluating the "Portable X-Ray Fluorescence." This device is similar mineral content of the hillsides around the closed-up in appearance to a silver convenience store price mine. These tests held the added benefit of establishchecking gun with a flip up readout. It has a monster ing standard background granite readings in the area price tag of its own -around $30,000; but it delivers for comparison to the privy soil tests. every dollar worth in functionality. As the students BLM archaeologist Amy Girado explained that she took layers of soil out of the ground inches at a time is actively working within her agency in hopes of with the sampling auger, they could use the pXRF to restoring the dilapidated buildings around the old fully map variations in the soil's elemental content mine in order to preserve the encased machinery. from layer to layer (stratigraphy) with a device that Everyone immediately sensed their historical value as offered both safety and simplicity of use. This training they peaked through small windows between fallen was conducted with the pXRF at the field school by lumber to view the half-buried and rusting stamp mill, Howe to teach the students new technology that and boiler that provided mechanical assistance to the might not be available at other archaeology field old adventurers in their quest for riches. Amy schools. The pXRF gives real time analysis to soils, explained that anyone coming upon sites like this rocks and other materials, allowing anthropologists to while on federal land should "enjoy looking, but please "see" into its invisible content. don't touch." Leaving them The students not only intact and in place allows others enjoyed learning how to operto wonder at their untold sto“The day-long trip to Keyesville ate this field-portable technoloand also allows for future gave the students new insight-both ries, gy to evaluate and measure the restoration efforts. soil in ways that would other- into the history of mining in their The day-long trip to wise require sending soil sam- home state and into the present Keyesville gave the students ples to a laboratory; they also technology used to unlock such new insight-both into the histomade some interesting discovry of mining in their home state eries. One finding from a pre- history.” and into the present technology vious trip was a layer with high used to unlock such history. barium content. The profesSome of them will return to sors explained this phenomenon as possibly being a continue the work here next year. Wherever the rest sign of "patent medicine" use by someone during that go, they will carry lessons learned with them to further time period. These snake-oils were sold as cure-alls understanding of human anthropology and what for everything from sore-throats, to tuberculosis. archaeology tells us of our past.

They were known to contain high levels of otherwise Several students, along with Howe and Girado, will rare elements, even deadly ones like arsenic and merpresent their findings on the excavation of the articury. facts, pXRF analysis and teaching methods at the After cataloguing their findings at the privy site, the Society for California Archaeology annual meeting in educational expedition continued up a winding trail to March 2012 in San Diego. the old Keyesville mining facility. This relic of the forFor further information on the history of the Kern tune-finding past stands as a lean-to pile of rusty corRiver Valley and Keyesville, contact the Sequoia rugated metal and splintered timber situated in a National Forest , Kern River Ranger District at 760beautiful hillside nook about halfway up one of the 379-5646 or the Bakersfield BLM office at 661-391surrounding slopes. Although some considered the 6000 or on the web at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia walk as nearing the arduous side of the hiking scale, , and all that made the trek found a pleasing vista shaded by http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/bakersfield/Programs several large trees. Once there, the students recon/Recreation_opportunities/recmining.html. vened their anthropological business. The pXRF was Authors: Cody Norris, Mark Howe, and Tim Kelly.