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The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce planted 1,200 lbs. of Alpers trout averaging 1½ pounds this past week in preparation for the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby in April.

County and State agencies request storm damage facts Sean Collins Kern County Fire Department Special to the Courier

The Kern County Emergency Operations Center staff and representatives from the State Office of Emergency Services have been working hard to provide facts and figures regarding damages encountered by Kern County residents following the recent storms and subsequent flooding.

As part of the damage assessment process, the team is urging residents to quickly report any significant damage to their residential or business property as a result of the Dec 2010 Winter Storm. This information is needed to determine what, if any, assistance from the Federal government will be made available to Kern residents.

Damage should be considered significant if rain water or flood water has entered the structure damaging ceilings, furniture, flooring or personal possessions or if wind associated with the storms has caused damage to property either directly or from falling debris.

To report this information, please contact: Terri Ollivier at tollivier@ co.kern.ca.us or by phone on (661)873-2602.

This road is believed to have suffered more damage than any other throughout the county during the recent storms.

Recent visits to the site suggest the asphalt is still moving down the slope.

According to Todd Wood in the County Roads Department, the fix for Sierra Way could still be as much as 8 weeks away. The major issue behind the delay is finding the reason for the road failure. Geo-techs are currently evaluating the soils but their report will not be ready for a few more days. Work could still take 4 to 6 weeks or longer to complete after reports are completed.

This timeline of course will also be dependent on the weather.

Local organizations rally behind the message of hope better” than “those other 17 schools” that don’t rise up like us, but just fall into the status quo.

Late last year, the community was devastated from Another group starting up is Outspoken Young the tragic loss of two teens. People came together as a Minds (OSYM, pronounced “awesome”). This is a Community in Crisis. Now because so many have teen group that allows them to tell their stories and stepped up to help our kids, it is now recognized as receive support. This group meets on Saturday at Project Hope.

Wallace Cafeteria from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross hosted the event at Sienna January 15.

Wellness Institute in Mountain Mesa. She remarked, Daures Stephens, reminded the audience about the “We can really make a difference to help these kids that Sheriff’s Explorer group that used to meet in the Kern really need it.

Valley. Before, 50 students participated. He solicited Several youth oriented programs have been started the group’s backing to start such a program again. in the Kern Valley. Neal Preston, local pastor and busiOther activities that are either starting or ongoing, is nessman, started the Hear Us Movement, along with the FHA/HERO club at Kern Valley High which is the Scott Siddle, Preston’s wife Amy, and several others, top chapter in the state. FHA/HERO participates on including five core students. This group meets on regional, state and national levels in competitions of Thursdays after school, in the Fine speaking, design and other skills of Arts room at Kern Valley High home economics related careers. The School. home economics teacher is also host“The students are Hear Us is not a faith-based ing a fashion institute with Lorries group, but an environment for stu- hungry to see hope Loft in Kernville, which will give dents to speak and be heard. They students the opportunity to learn also have a site on FaceBook. spread.” design, fashion, make-up, dressing Preston said, “The students are hun– Deputy Joe Garcia for success, and other skills. gry to see hope spread.” Kern Jason O’Donnell from Hoffmann County Sheriff Deputy Joe Garcia Hospice announced that Hoffmann said that this movement is the best thing he has ever has started a Grief and Bereavement group at the seen. He is re-stationed in the Kern Valley at least until Middle School and another is starting at the High the end of February.

School. These groups meet on Tuesdays. O’Donnell The students use “thought cards” and then the issues noted, “We need to keep this energy going and find are addressed. Garcia stated that some of the thoughts ways to stay connected.” are heart-wrenching, but the meetings are well organOther opportunities for youth were presented such ized and calming. as the Kern Valley Growers Association (on the interGarcia also told about the SUV that the Sheriff’s net at Kernvalleygrowersassociation.com or on Department let him use to pick up kids over Christmas FaceBook) and motivational speakers that are being break and get them to the youth center. He said instead brought in to speak to both the Middle School and of going to the Plaza and citing kids for skateboarding, High School as a project teamed by Robin Shive and if was refreshing to just move them to somewhere Dr. Jeanne Brashear. where they could play.

A Challenge Day is also being planned later in the Katie Olivares thanked all those who helped man year. Nancy Puckett from the Family Resource Center the Youth Center over the holiday, and said that the announced the latest Parent Project class to help parYouth Center resurrection is still in process with fund ents improve their skills. raising efforts to pay down the mortgage that is about Al Steuart announced several upcoming support a year in arrears. opportunities for the gay community including a teen The USDA is the mortgage holder and is willing to (up to age 20) group that meets on Saturdays at Dr. work with the Valley. A meeting was held Thursday Nevius’ office and an adult support group that is startJanuary 13 to continue to plan programming and fund ing up on January 22 at 1:00 at College Community raising.

Services. There is also a new AA/NA group that has Dr. Spohn-Gross noted that Kern Valley is “way started up for youth.

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Vol. 7 No. 50 Lake Isabella’s weekend weather Fri: Mostly sunny with high of 61 and 10% chance of rain.

Fri. night: Low 39 with 10% chance of rain.

Sat.: Partly cloudy, high 63.

Sat. night: Partly cloudy. low of 42.

Sun.: Partly cloudy, high 63, 20% chance of rain.

Sun. night: Low 43 National Weather Service

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Plan-out your month using the Courier Community caledar

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Rod takes a nostaigic memory trip to a time when there was a shoe person to help you try on your shoes.

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The Courier’s Adventures page will catch you up on the local great fishing.

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Matt Freeman offers up advice on flipping real estate properties.

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

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 228,951 acre-feet Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 868 cfs Outflow, Lower Kern 1323 cfs Borel Canal flow o 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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YMCA youth basketball meeting, sign-ups Jan. 14 YMCA Youth Basketball parent meeting Friday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Wallace Middle School Gym. Come find out about the program. Staff will be there to sign up players after the meeting.

For more information call (661) 837 9622.

KRV CERT to teach emergency response class Jan. 15 KRV CERT will be teaching basic community emergency response team classes starting Jan. 15. Classes will be held at the First Baptist Church, 3701 Suhre St. in Lake Isabella from 9am to 4pm. The classes will be held on Saturday, January 15th, January

Regular activities Fridays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.

• 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, 417-2272.

• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Alzheimers respite group meets at Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 3790848.

• 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 378-3935.

•10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group, 6048 L.I.Blvd. 1st and 3rd Fridays. (661) 410-1010.

• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

• 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394 • 1 p.m.- Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-6335 • 4 p.m. - KV Cruisers Cruise Night, El Portal II Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855 • 7:30 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

Saturdays

• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group, Youth Center, Lake Isabella. 2nd Sat. • 9 a.m.- 2 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Ctr, French Gulch. 549-0800 • 9 a.m.- 1 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights.

• 2 p.m. - BMX race, KV Bike Park, Kernville.

Fees apply. KVBikePark.com, 223-6165 • 5 p.m., Havilah Centennial Group meets, 1st Saturday, schoolhouse. 379-2636.

• 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394 • 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing, 1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays

• 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to the public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877.

• 9 a.m. to noon - Eagles Breakfast, open to the public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394.

Mondays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.

• 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, 3rd Monday.

• 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center. 379-0043.

• 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber, board 2nd Mon., membership 4th Mon. 376-2629.

• 5-7 p.m. Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 379-3394.

• 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meets at Cerro Coso Lake Isabella. 376-4461.

• 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rd Mon., Senior Center. 379-2844.

• 7 p.m. K.V. Rovers meet at Kern Valley Museum, Kernville. 1st Monday.

• 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. 3762410 or 376-2066.

Tuesdays

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.

• 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. (909) 753-9043.

• 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, LI. 379-2556.

• 10 a.m. Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 3791129.

• 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249.

• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting at cemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 3762189.

• 2 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet at Senior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830.

• 6:30 p.m. Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield, 2nd Tues. 376-1606.

22nd, January 29th. There is a cost of $20 for the student’s manual. If you have any questions or want to register please call Tom Klein at (760) 379-2797.

Mental Health Fair coming to Kern Valley Jan. 15 There will be a National Alliance on Mental Illness meeting on Saturday, Jan. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wallace Middle School Gymnasium. Support groups, educational courses, and services will be offered at no cost. OutSpoken Young Minds (OSYM) leaders will tell their stories. RSVP to (661) 3031416 (Russ) or (760) 379-3412 (Jim) or email: namikernpatrice @gmail.com Light refreshments will be served.

Bake sale fundraiser, local trio play at market Jan. 15 The Rotary Club Bake Sale • 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets, Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.

Wednesdays

Fundraiser will be held at the Lakeshore Lodge’s Farmer’s Market, beginning at 9 a.m. on Jan. 15. For more information, call (760)379-1692. Entertaining market goers that morning, beginning at 10 a.m., will be “Cold Steel,” a local trio.

KRV Little League Sign-up beginning Jan. 19 Signups are being held every Saturday (except Feb. 19) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Vons in Lake Isabella. Signups at Pizza Factory in Lake Isabella will be from 5 - 8 p.m. on Jan. 19, Feb. 23, March 16 and March 30. Signups at Pizza Barn in Kernville will be from 5 - 8 p.m. on Feb. 9 and March 2.

Registration cost thru March 16 is $55 per player, $130 for a family of three or more. Registration cost after March 16 is $70 per player, $150 for family of three or more.

For more information, check out the website, www.krvll.com or e-mail llofkrv@yahoo.com.

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Sen. Ctr., 6407 Lk. Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.

•9 -11:30 a.m., Dam Quilters, senior apts behind Vons, 1st & 3rd Wed. 661-867-1603.

• 9:30 a.m. - TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. (661) 867-2579.

• 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 3792556.

• Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, El Portal II. 2nd Wed, 379-5236.

• 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt. Mesa, 376-4249.

• 1- 2:30 p.m. - Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella, 1st Wed. 379-0848.

• 1:30 - 3 p.m. Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd.

• 2- 6 p.m. Dinner at Eagles, Mt. Mesa. Light dinner. Open to public. 379-3394.

• 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Weldon Methodist Church, (760) 267-4693.

• 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed. • 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake Isabella Sr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., 3rd Wed. 379-5086.

• 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band.

• 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts, 376-2410 or 376-2066.

• 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.

McCarthy staff to hold Kern Valley office hours Jan. 20 Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s staff will have their mobile office in Lake Isabella on Thursday, Jan. 20 at the County Complex from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Contact Vince Fong, District Director for Congressman McCarthy, at (661) 327-3611.

Thursdays

Southern Sierra Nomination Phase launch Jan. 20 The Sierra Nevada Geotourism Project is excited to shift its attention and mapping efforts to the Southern Sierra! Hosted in collaboration with the Kern Valley Geotourism Collaborative and U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Sequoia National Forest. As we enter the New Year, you are cordially invited to the launch of the Southern Sierra nomination phase. The Southern Sierra phase area includes all or parts of Madera, Fresno, Tulare and Kern Counties.

Community members are welcome to help with mapping assets that promote the authentic character of the people, places and pastimes that define the southern frontier of the Sierra. Join us at one of the three launch events to inaugurate this exciting new phase. Local Launch event 9 10:15 a.m., How to Nominate Workshop 10:15 - 11 a.m., Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District - Kernville Office, 105 Whitney Road, Kernville. Please RSVP to cynthia@destinotravelcompany.com or (760) 376-3848

• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.

• 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. (909) 753-9043.

• 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters, Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329.

• 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, Supervisor McQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. 3rd Thurs.

• 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women.

• 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets, Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions).

• Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.

• 1 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the Lake Isabella Library. 2nd Thurs. 379-2303.

• 2 p.m.- 8-ball Tournament at Eagles in Mt, Mesa. Open to public. 379-3374.

• 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - Native Youth & Community Cultural Ctr French Gulch Campground.

• 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 379-3877.

• 5 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet 3rd Thurs. at Moose Lodge. 378-3602.

• 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets, golf course, Kernville. (760) 376-1421.

• 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome.

• 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club, museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291.

• 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon KV Hospital, Mt. Mesa.

376-2410 or 376-2066

Bingo Guide

Friday, noon, Eagles Bingo, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa Saturday, noon, South Fork Woman’s Club Bingo, Fay Ranch Rd., Weldon Sunday, 1 p.m.. Moose Bingo, Moose lodge, Lake Isabella Blvd.

Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior Center Bingo, Lake Isabella.

Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1 p.m.

St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information, or meeting times have changed. All area codes are 760 unless otherwise noted.

ECHO fundraiser dinner set for Jan. 20 A fund raiser at Pizza Factory for the ECHO Health Academy will be on Thursday, Jan. 20 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Raffle baskets will be available at Pizza Factory or if you go to the Kern Valley High School soccer or wrestling game you can get your pizza right there at the game.

Any questions please call Vickie Stacy, (760) 3792611

Story Time for kids on Jan. 21 at Kernville Library Kernville Library presents "Warm Up to a Good Book" story time on Friday, January 21 at

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Friday, January 14, 2011

Kern River Courier Optimal Hospice invites the community to make a real difference in 2011

Things I Have Noticed...

Wiggling my X-rated toes Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

A few weeks ago I bought a new pair of shoes.

They were on sale at Big Five and I needed a good pair of knockabouts. It was all self serve, I looked around and found a pair that looked pretty good. I sat down and tried them on. They looked Middleworth OK but the fit wasn’t quite right. My toes felt squashed.

When I took the shoe off there was a wad of tissue paper still inside the shoe “No wonder,” I said to myself and tried them on again. They fit perfectly. I noticed they were priced at $19.99, marked down from $59.95.

“Such a deal,” I said to myself and for a moment as I sat there shoes in hand, I let myself take a nostalgic memory trip to a time when there was a shoe person who actually sat on a little stool and helped you try on shoes. He would even go in the backroom to find your exact size and color and along with the shoes made sure you got a free shoehorn.

I also remember a Shoe Store called GallenCamps. They had a gadget that looked like one of the old penny weighing machines.

Except these were flouroscopic x-

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ray gizmos which actually let you see what your feet looked like inside new shoes.

As a kid it was a real thrill to stand on the x-ray machine and wiggle my toe bones. I have no idea how many radiation roentgens my body absorbed but I know I jumped on the machine every time we were even close to that store (I probably glowed in the dark, but didn’t notice it).

As a youngster many of my shoes came from the Sears catalog. They would come by mail in a sturdy box. These were the years when I went barefooted and seldom wore shoes, outgrowing them long before they wore out.

But the box they came in was a different story. It was strong and could be used for all kinds of kid stuff. Storing things, making it a garage for “tootsie toys” (tiny potmetal brightly colored autos) or as a hanger for my toy airplanes.

In my dotage and since retirement, my shoes now are mostly fabric types, easily washed and cleaned after outdoor activities.

But I still miss the old x-ray machine and wonder how my ancient toes look inside new shoes, and of course any ambiant radiation that might incur would probably be good for my prostate!

There are numerous opportunities for compassionate individuals to share their time and heart with Kern County residents affected by terminal illness.

We are looking for support in the following areas: patient family support, bereavement care, facility patient visitors, pet therapy teams, hairstylists, notaries, massage therapists, karaoke singers, musicians, seamstresses, 11th hour support, home and yard care, bi-lingual speakers and caring individuals from the outlying areas who are willing to help.

The orientation will be held at 4700 Stockdale Hwy, Ste. 120, Bakersfield CA 93309, for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer or learning more about how volunteers help the hospice care team create a better quality of life for patients and families under hospice care. To reserve your seat, please contact the volunteer department at 661-716-4000 or email rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com for more information.

Optimal Hospice Care holds new volunteer orientations throughout the year on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. beginning, Wednesday, January 19, 2011.

Kern River Valley Geotourism Collaborative sets meeting date Meeting set for Thursday, January 20, 2011 beginning at 9 AM. This meeting will be part of the three location kick-off of the Southern Sierra phase in the development of the Sierra Nevada Geotourism MapGuide Project. The meeting will be held the Forest Service office in Kernville, the log cabin.

Please see the attached flyer for more information and let Cynthia Allred know you will participate in the kick-off event.

The meeting we had scheduled for Tuesday, January 11th is not being held in lieu of the January 20th kick-off event.

Please invite others who are interested in learning more regarding the Sierra Nevada Geotourism MapGuide Project to participate in the January 20th kick-off event with you. However, encourage them to let Cynthia Allred know they are coming so we can prepare for all who be attending.

Call Cynthia at 760-376-3848, or send E-mail to cynthia@destinotravelcompany.com for more information, or have any questions.

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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760-549-0800 Fax:760-379- 4350 Visit us or write us on the web at www.nuuicunni.com and nuuicunni@earthlink.net

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Pregnancy R esource Center Spaghetti Dinner SATURDAY, JANUARY 22 4:00-7:00 PM LAKE ISABELLA SENIOR CENTER R LY HOU GS & WIN DRA ES PRIZ Advance Tickets At the Door $7.00 $8.00 Adults Adults Child (1-12) $4.00 Child (1-12) $5.00

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Celebrity Extra

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‘Mentalist’ actor profiled

Triple crown winner

By Cindy Elavsky

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Dear Bodfish Bob I am writing to ask you for a recipe that you had in the paper back in 2004 or 2005.

It was a Taco Soup.

It called for 5 cans of various beans, veggies and ground round.

This recipe was so delicious, but when I moved, I lost it.

Thank you for helping me Laurie Bodfish Bob’s Taco Soup pounds ground beef cups diced onions (15 1/2-oz) cans pinto beans (15 1/2-oz) can pink kidney beans 1 (15 1/4-oz) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 (14 1/2-oz) can Mexicanstyle stewed tomatoes 1 (14 1/2-oz) can diced tomatoes

1 (14 1/2-oz) can tomatoes with Chiles 2 (4 1/2-oz) cans diced green Chiles 1 (4.6-oz) can black olives, drained and sliced, optional 1/2 cup green olives, sliced, optional 1 (1 1/4-oz.) pkg taco season ing mix 1 (1-oz) pkg ranch salad dressing mix Corn chips, for serving Sour cream, for garnish Grated cheese, for garnish Chopped green onions, for garnish Pickled jalapenos, for garnish Brown the ground beef and onions in a large skillet; drain the excess fat, then transfer the browned beef and onions to a large slow cooker or a stockpot.

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

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

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Kern River Valley information Recreation Info U.S. Forest Service Lake Isabella office: (760)379-5646 4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from Hwy. 155 just over the hill from Hwy. 178) (760) 379-5646 Kernville Office: (760) 376-3781 105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner from the museum)

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New Year, new license process Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier columnist

Here we are into the New Year.

I am still adjusting to being visually challenged but I am hanging in there. I hope everyone has purchased your 2011 fishing license. For those who have not done so it is a bit different this year. You show your identification and its computer generated. Mike Mencarini I'm not sure of the details but my guess is it is a way to keep track of the applicants and make issuing duplicate licenses easier to obtain.

Even though we have had record amounts of rain and the run-off has raised the lake level, it is still early into the season and the lake level should remain at mid winter level.

I have not been able to get out on the lake lately but those who fish on a regular basis tell me the trout action around the lake is still very good with some nice fish being caught.

The recent stocking of Alpers on the south side of the lake should keep the trout action good. Thanks again to the Chamber and those involved. I've noticed that the applications for the Derby are out, so sign up

early. At this time there are no plants planned for the river in January. My guess is Whiskey Flats will be the next time for planting. No reports on the crappie or bass bite this week. Hope to see you on the lake.

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Fred Roach, Kern River Valley Chamber Vice President displays one of the prize Alpers trout planted last week by the KRV chamber.

Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and a volunteer at the Kern River Fish Hatchery.

For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier, office@kernrivercourier.com.

M.L.

Ludiker

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Friday, January 14, 2011

Courier chuckle of the week: "A day without sunshine is like, you know, night."

-- Steve Martin

See Page 12 for answers to puzzles

Salome’s Stars ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Single Lambs looking for romance could find Cupid accommodating this week. Paired partners also find their relationships benefiting from the chubby cherub’s attention.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Keep your keen Bull’s eye focused on your target, and shake off any attempt to turn your attention elsewhere. You should get some news later in the week that might answer some questions.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your enthusiasm for a project might have been somewhat premature.

Although you feel positive about it, you might need more information to make an informed decision.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Taking on a new responsibility might seem like the politically correct thing to do. But even with the promise of support, was it the wisest? Consider reassessing your upcoming decision.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Apply yourself to completing your task despite all the distractions that might be interfering with your work. Then reward yourself with a weekend of fun shared with people who are close to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept.22) A business agreement from the past might need to be looked at again. Use this unexpected development to check out other matters related to it.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Don’t ignore that uneasy feeling about making a commitment. It could be a case of understandably cold feet, or a warning that something isn’t as right as it should be.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A colleague could be more supporting of one of your efforts. But it’s up to you to make the case for it, and that could mean opening up a secret or two, which might be a problem for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Expect some good news about a relative you’ve been worried about. But don’t expect the full story to be told — at least not yet. A workplace matter might face shifting priorities.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Despite some anxious moments, you could have reason to be pleased with how things are turning out. An end-ofweek call might hold some interesting information.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A long-overdue expression of appreciation could be offered soon. But admit it: You never really expected it would happen, right? Meanwhile, keep your weekend options open.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) It’s a good time to dive right into a new challenge, whether it’s learning a computer program or how to drive a stick shift, or making a new friend. Whatever it is, good luck.

BORN THIS WEEK: You see the wisdom in honesty, and you help others appreciate your vision. c) 2011King Features Synd., Inc.

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Trivia Test

By Fifi Rodriguez 1. LITERATURE: What was O. Henry’s real name?

2. RELIGION: What was the Holy Grail?

3. MOVIES: How many best-actor Oscar nominations did Spencer Tracy receive in his career?

4. GOVERNMENT: What are the two houses of the British Parliament called?

5. ANATOMY: What part of the human body does the disorder lumbago usually strike?

Answers:

1. William Sydney Porter 2. A vessel used by Jesus at the Last Supper 3. Nine 4. The House of Lords and House of Commons 5. The back

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Talking About Real Estate

Tips on successfully flipping Flipping a piece of Real Estate is a great way to make a buck in this country. Always has been, that’s the American Dream, to buy low and sell high.

Even in the market we are in right now, Flipping is a good option for a lot of folks who are tired of the stock market or getting a 1% return on CD’s.

However, as with any investment, you have Freeman to be smart about it.

Here’s five ways to help ensure that you make a good decision on a property.

1: Do your inspections. So many people when they purchase something for speculation don’t want to spend the money on inspections. They just want to get the property for as cheap as possible and put as little work into it as they can before they sell it for the greatest profit. Not a good idea. Spend the money on at least a Termite, Septic and Home Inspection. Escrows are contingent on the buyer being happy with inspection results. Know what is right and wrong with a property. It is the only way to be able to budget accordingly for repairs.

2: Be patient, especially in this market. Don’t jump on the first property you see, look the market over, talk to professionals in the area, and see whom is buying what. Figure what locations are better than others. A great deal on a great house in a horrible area is a lot worse than an ok deal on a house in a great area. Spend time on research. Find a Real Estate Agent that is honest, trustworthy and works hard, someone who has been working in the area for a few years.

3: Do the repairs right. On a flip, you want a property to be ready to move into, something where a buyer just has to bring their clothes and a

tooth brush. If there is something wrong with the house, fix it. Not only fix it, put it in writing with proof…pictures even. Buyers dig that, they want to see what has been done to a home; it helps them take ownership and makes them feel good about the purchase. More importantly, you are doing right by them and by you.

Honesty is not the best policy it is the only policy.

4: Use good materials. I have seen so many houses, especially when the market was really rocking, where a seller had put in sub par materials and workmanship. That flew sometimes in the old market, but not in this market.

Buyers are fewer in number and they have more buying power and lenders are more picky about the condition of a home. Don’t go overboard on the very best materials for everything, but use quality stuff that makes sense.

Stick with calm paint colors and floors, use cheaper appliances that look good, make sure the home is clean and tidy on the inside and out, etc.

5: Don’t get greedy! Many people lost their shirts when the market collapsed because of greed. Buying a home for 100K and trying to get 300K. Look for fair profit. If a home is worth say 100K at market value, try to get it for 65K, and sell it for 95K. Price it to move so your money turns fast.

Making a bit less but selling relatively fast is much better than shooting for the moon and letting your money sit while at the whim of the market. Don’t take anything personal when it comes to a home, this is a business decision.

Make sure that decision makes sense for all parties.

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EVENTS continued from page 2 10:30 a.m. in the Odd Fellows Hall, 48 Tobias St, Kernville. For more information, call 760-376-6180.

KRV Chamber Man & Woman of Year Dinner Jan. 24 The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce will be honoring its Man and Woman of the Year, Joe Ciriello and Faith Morrison, at a dinner on Jan. 24 at Paradise Cove. The public is invited to attend. Social starting at 5:30 p.m. dinner at 7 p.m. Cost approximately $25 per person. For reservations, contact the KRV Chamber office at 760-379-5236.

KRV Public Cemetery District special meeting Jan. 26 The Kern River Valley Public Cemetery District will hold a special meeting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 26 in the cemetery office. The topic of the special meeting will be discussion of the District’s financial reports. The regular monthly meetings will continue to be on the second Tuesday of the month. The public is welcome to attend.

Whiskey Flat Days coming on Presidents Day weekend Whiskey Flat Days is always held on Presidents Day Weekend in February.

The 54th Annual Whiskey Flat Days will be held February 18-21, 2011, and the theme is "Goin' To The Dogs". Take a step back in time and celebrate life in the 1860s. This old-fashioned, western style festival includes a parade, gunfighters, carnival, music, vendors, and a Whiskey Flat Encampment. Enter the Epitaph Contest, Frog Jumpin' Contest, Whiskerino Contest, and more!

Be here to find out who will be our next Honorary Mayor of Whiskey Flat! Put on by the Kernville Chamber of Commerce, (760) 376-2629.

KRV Woman’s Club to hold fashion show and luncheon Feb. 18 The Kern River Valley Womans Club invites the community to the Annual Whiskey Flat Days Fashion Luncheon on Friday, Feb. 18, at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights. Lunch will be served at noon but the doors will open at 10am. The Fashion Show will follow lunch. The Parade Grand Marshal will be our honored guest and the candidates for Whiskey Flat Mayor will be in attendance. Tickets at $15 are available from any board member. For further information, please call Event Chair Marian DeMars at 376-4578.

Feb. 26 Hospital Foundation Heart Walk wants early signups The Kern Valley Hospital Foundation will again hold its annual Heart Walk at the Kern Valley High School track on Saturday, Feb. 26. There is a $50 fee for a team of four walkers and one manager, or you can walk individually for $10 per person. This entitles the walker to a free lunch for all walkers and managers. Additional meals are $4 each. The Foundation will receive 40% of the donation money and 60% goes to the charity of your choice. In addition, the Hospital Foundation is looking for businesses and individuals to be sponsors. Sponsorships can be purchased for $250 to $1,000 or more. The Foundation’s mission is to purchase needed dquipment for Kern Valley Hospital. Call Sonia at (760) 382-8385 for packets.entirely or mostly business advertising will not be accepted.

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The United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program and the Salvation Army would like to thank the following sponsors for making the 2010 Kern River Valley campaign the best yet: Toys “R” Us The Salvation Army PODS Kern County DHS Woodrow Wallace School L&M Lumber Weldon Baptist Church Carol Pariseau First Transit Bank of America

Scholastic Books Downtown Storage WEB Recycling South Fork School Kern Valley Sun Dave’s Sports Bar Mesa Chiropractic Highland Chapel True Value Hardware Hi Ho Trailer Park

QAB Media The American Legion The KRV Chamber of Commerce St. Jude’s CatholicChurch Kern River Courier Shady’s Bar & Grill Sierra Gateway Markets Christian Assembly Family Life Center AltaOne Credit Union

...and the many wonderful volunteers without whom none of this would be possible!

NO T AR Y A V AILABLE Community Christian Center & The Salvation Army 760-379-5100 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella, CA 93240

Friday, January 14, 2011

Kern River Courier

Quiet expectations Jack Duitsman, pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville Martha therefore, when she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary still sat in the house.

John 11:20 It is a wild misassumption that activity equals value - in other words, the more exhausted we are, the more important must be our pursuit. This misnomer is not only given wide circulation by the frenetically driven culture in which we live, but is also full supported by the human soul in its Duitsman desperate attempt to find worth and meaning in life. If you are not certain of the truth or value of what is being related here, just try sitting silent and inactive for the next sixty minutes. While initially this might sound tantalizingly delightful, we will very likely be driven to distraction and ultimate failure by the thought that such exercise is a total waste of precious time.

Because these calm qualities of character are neither valued nor developed, we are often at a loss to see of what worth they might be.

Besides, the fault is not ours, for how can we find any quiet in such a noisy world?

How sorrowful . . . really. Given the word of the Lord to our hearts in the year 2011, you and I are invited to figure out a way to wade through the merciless demands upon us and quiet our hearts. The beautiful call of quiet expectations may go against all the grain of our present experience, but it is wonderfully in keeping with the heart of the Father Who knows what is

best for the soul health of His children. Notice from the above verse of Scripture, that even in the midst of the most distressing of life's experience, there can come a place of calm assurance and quiet expectation that Jesus is present, and that His presence brings the miraculous in ways that we can not comprehend. The circumstance that surrounded Mary and Martha's responses to the coming of Jesus was the untimely death of their brother Lazarus, and while we may know this narrative ends with a phenomenal resurrection, neither of these women could possibly have dared to even think of such a reality.

And so the call comes to us in 2011 - can we find our way to a place of quiet expectation in keeping with the working of the Lord in this season of life? Whatever would seek to shout out the still small voice of the Holy Spirit within us can be declared to stand in direct opposition to the Lord's desires. If we remain driven to exhaustion, distraction, and unbelief by a never ending search for validity (even financial), then the Lordship of Jesus, and His desires to be both our provider and sole source of personal fulfillment will continually be frustrated and missed. How remarkable that Jesus walked into Mary and Martha's circumstance, how amazing that they found a place of trust in His timing and purpose, and how spectacular was the miraculous outcome of His working.

Similarly for you and I is the commitment of the Lord to walk us through whatever circumstance we presently face, speak quietly of His ability and willingness to work the miraculous, and all the while show us again and again how loved and cared for we are. Let's find the place of quiet expectation!

Churches of the Valley Kernville Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville Service Sunday 9:30 A.M. (760) 223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (760) 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m.

(760) 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

(760) 379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

(760) 379-4296 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella (760) 379-8672 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella

Sunday Services 12:00 p.m.

(760) 379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 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 Sunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.m.

Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m.

(760) 379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m.

Wed. Service 6 p.m. (760) 379-5819 Mt. Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

(760) 379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m.

(760) 379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m.

(760) 379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

(760) 379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m.

(760) 379-6360 Southlake/Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

(760) 378-3780 He Cares Fellowship 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake Services Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

(760) 379-6935 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon Sunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

(760) 378-2321 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

(760) 378-4964 Church listings are free. Please contact our office.

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ANNOUNCEMENT Are you making a New Year’s Resolution to improve your health in 2011?

If so, please call Dr. Elisa Nevius Clinical Psychologist for programs proven to help people quit smoking and to manage chronic health conditions.

Dr. Elisa J. Nevius Clinical Psychologist Lic. PSY19096

760-379-1991 Most insurance accepted

More than just your rural Community Hospital Rural Health Clinic • Family Practice • Pediatrics • Women's’ Health • Internal Medicine • Surgical Services • Podiatry 4300 Birch Ave. Mt. Mesa 760-379-1791 Hospital & Healthcare Services • 24-Hour Emergency Care • Pediatrics • Skilled Nursing Facility • Surgical Services • Radiology • Laboratory • Cardiac/Pulmonary • Physical Therapy 6412 Laurel Ave. Mt. Mesa 760-379-2681

Getting you back to a active healthy lifestyle

Mesa Clinical Pharmacy • Prescription Drugs • Over-The-Counter Medications • Medical Supplies 12608 Mt. Mesa Rd. Mt. Mesa 760-379-6106 Kern Valley Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop • Gifts, cards & Snacks 6412 Laurel Ave. Mt. Mesa 760-379-2681 Kern Valley Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop • Clothing • Household Items 6701 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella 760-379-5959

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With a fully staffed and equipped occupational and physical Therapy facility to serve you.

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Rent to Own + sec dep & good credit.

(760) 379-2092 _________________________ Kernville - Hi-Ho 50+ Mobile Home Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts. $450/mo + deposit and utilities.

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Help Wanted Bartender & Karaoke Host Experience preferred but not required. Apply in person @ 4108 Lake Isabella Blvd. Dave’s Sports Bar, 1-3pm, M-F

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: TREKABOUT IMAGES - (2010 B7374) Street address of principal place of business: 1118 North Yosemite Lane, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of business: 1500 McLean Street, #185, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Doris Lance, 1118 North Yosemite Lane, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000.

Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Doris G. Lance. This statement filed on 12/13/2010. Expires 12/13/2015.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier December 31, 2010 and January 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DELANO SUPER PLUS - (2010 B7456) Street address of principal place of business: 1220 Main Street, Delano, CA 93215. Mailing address of business: 1220 Main Street, Delano, CA 93215. REGISTRANT: Angela Super Co., Inc., 1220 Main Street, Delano, CA 93215. 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: Joung Soon Kim, CEO. This statement filed on 12/20/2010. Expires 12/20/2015.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier December 31, 2010 and January 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

band and wife as joint tenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: The main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560.

All CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCED RECONVEYANCE, INC. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Lot 378 or Tract 1984, in the County of Kern State of California, as per map recorded in Book 9, Pages 153 through 156, inclusive, in the office of the County Recorder of said county. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: Vacant Land - directions may be obtained by written request within 10 days of the first publication of this notice from: ARI, 43545 17th Street West, Suite 503, Lancaster, CA 93534. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $105,427.80. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. December 27, 2010. Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 43545 17th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer.

(Published by the Kern River Courier December 31. 2010, January 7 and 14, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: JR TRUCKING (2010 - B7337) Street address of principal place of business: 2127 Lake Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 70412, Bakersfield, CA 93387. REGISTRANT: Julio Ramos, 2127 Lake Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. AIndividual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Julio Ramos. This statement filed on 12/09/2010. Expires 12/09/2015.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 31, 2010 and January 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: CROCKETTS LEGENDARY CYCLESMITHS, (2006-B1459) Street address of business: 700 Bristlecone Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285; Mailing address of Business: PO Box 600, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Wendy Crockett, 700 Bristlecone Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 and Michael Loomer, 700 Bristlecone Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285; Original FBN Statement Filed on: 02/16/2006.

This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 12/15/2010. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by G. Meza, Deputy Clerk (34993).

Published by the Kern River Courier December 31, 2010, January 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 10-2139 - APN: 233291-04-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07-122007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 26, 2011 at 11:00 am, Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 07-172007, as Inst. No. 0207148550 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Jorge Holquin and Leticia Holquin, hus-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ATLAS COUNSELING (2010 B7608) Street address of principal place of business: 9012 Pine Ridge Way, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

Mailing address of business: 9012 Pine Ridge Way, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Dwight Heskett, 9012 Pine Ridge Way, 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

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: BEYOND THE GARAGE, (2006-B1460) Street address of business: 700 Bristlecone Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285; Mailing address of Business: PO Box 600, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Wendy Crockett, 700 Bristlecone Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 and Michael Loomer, 700 Bristlecone Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285; Original

FBN Statement Filed on: 02/16/2006.

This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 12/15/2010. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by G. Meza, Deputy Clerk (34993).

Published by the Kern River Courier December 31, 2010, January 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

P.O. Box 810 Lake Isabella, CA 93240 760/379-4860 lakedesign@mchsi.com

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: R-1502-CV100527 PETITIONER: DENNIS WAYNE HICKS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: DENNIS WAYNE HICKS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: DENNIS WAYNE HICKS. Proposed name: DENNIS WILLIAMS THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name(s) should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name change described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: February 16, 2011, Time: 9:00 A.M., Dept,: EK-B, Room: West, Superior Court of California, County of Kern, 132 East Coso Street, Ridgecrest, California 93555, East Division, Ridgecrest Branch.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: KERN RIVER COURIER. Dated: December 15, 2010, Kenneth G. Pritchard, Judge of the Superior Court.

Attorney for the Petitioner: JAMIE P. GELBER, Esq. Law Offices of Gelber & Anderson, LLP 720 N. Norma Street, Suite C Ridgecrest, California 93555 (760) 371-1070 Published - Kern River Courier December 24 and 31, 2010 and January 7 and 14, 2011.

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: Dwight Heskett. This statement filed on 12/29/2010. Expires 12/29/2015.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier January 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SOUTH FORK GARAGE (2010 B7581) Street address of principal place of business: 20624 Highway 178, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 305, Weldon, CA 93283.

REGISTRANTS: George V. Powers, 15100 Trotter, Weldon, CA 93283 and Candace Howell-McCarthy, 1620 Sabovich, Bldg. 173A, Mojave, CA 93501. 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: Candace L. HowellMcCarthy. This statement filed on 12/28/2010. Expires 12/28/2015.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier January 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: GOLDEN STATE PC REPAIR (2010 - B7555) Street address of principal place of business: 23381 Bunker Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561.

Mailing address of business: 23381 Bunker Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561.

REGISTRANT: Matthew Sgherzi, 23381 Bunker Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 12/13/2010.

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: Matthew Sgherzi. This statement filed on 12/28/2010. Expires 12/28/2015.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier January 14, 21, 28, and February 4, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: WILLIAM HICKLE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY (2011 - B0090) Street address of principal place of business: 7935 West Church Avenue, Inyokern, CA 93527.

Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 526,

Inyokern, CA 93527.

REGISTRANT: William H. Hickle, 7935 West Church Avenue, Inyokern, CA 93527. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2011.

Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: William H. Hickle. This statement filed on 01/06/2011. Expires 01/06/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier January 14, 21, 28, and February 4, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: HUNTER'S HAVEN (2010 - B7541) Street address of principal place of business: 4525 State Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 4525 State Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANTS: Kevin Clough, 10400 Rose River Falls Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312 and John Loucks, 10400 Rose River Falls Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. 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: Kevin Clough. This statement filed on 12/27/2010.

Expires 12/27/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier January 14, 21 and 28, and February 4, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: CAD DESIGN (2011 - B0114) Street address of principal place of business: 5060 California Avenue, Suite 170, Bakersfield, CA 93309.

Mailing address of business: 5060 California Avenue, Suite 170, Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGISTRANT: Robert Tupac, 5060 California Avenue, Suite 170, Bakersfield, CA 93309.

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: Robert Tupac. This statement filed on 01/06/2011. Expires

01/06/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier January 14, 21, 28, and February 4, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: GYPSIES (2011 - B0124) Street address of principal place of business: 5116 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Unit C, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: 5116 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Unit C, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

REGISTRANT: Rebecca McTigue, 1156 West Ave J12, Lancaster, CA 93534. 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: Rebecca McTigue. This statement filed on 01/07/2011.

Expires 01/07/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By M. Rodriguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier January 14, 21, 28, and February 4, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: TATTOO CULTURE COUTURE (2011 - B0123) Street address of principal place of business: 5116 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Unit A, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: 5116 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Unit A, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Rebecca McTigue, 1156 West Ave J12, Lancaster, CA 93534. 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: Rebecca McTigue. This statement filed on 01/07/2011.

Expires 01/07/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier January 14, 21, 28, and February 4, 2011.

BUSINESS NOTICE AS OF FEBRUARY 25, 2011, BIG GUY PRINTING will be closing their doors. To everyone in the community who may have art work at this business establishment, we are hereby informing you to pick your art work up. Times will be 9am-4pm Monday through Friday.

We ask that no third parties come, due to legal issues. After February 25, 2011, all files will be destroyed and I, Shanna Lander, will no longer be responsible. Donations are greatly appreciated for any work that you pick up. Published by the Kern River Courier January 14, 21 and 28, 2011.

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