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The following six candidates have announced intentions to actively pursue the seat held by current supervisor Jon McQuiston, after he announced last September not to seek another term. Three candidates are from the Kern River Valley, two are from Ridgecrest and one is from Delano. Many issues face Kern County in the coming years, such as unemployment, high speed rail, County employees working with no contracts, jail and prison overcrowding, prison replacement, environmental concerns, agriculture and water rights and air quality. The 1st District includes Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Shafter, McFarland, Delano, and the Kern River Valley. The 1st District has been represented by Jon McQuiston since 1997. For 11 years prior to that, the 1st District was represented by former state Sen. Roy Ashburn. Dave Freeland Dave Freeland says he is an experienced public servant with leadership skills, and successful experiences both inside and outside the public sector. He states he recognizes the challenges of revitalizing and strengthening the economy of the 1st District with its highly diverse sectors of agriculture, military, forest, and tourism. Freeland says he knows that many are struggling in this economy and he is committed to developing job creating policies and opportunities for the benefit of the people of Kern County. He said his focus will be in job creation for the county. For the Indian Wells Valley, Freeland intends to make sure the Navy has what it needs to thrive and create jobs. He also believes that there must be a relaxing of regulations to help small businesses thrive. He has pledge to not vote for anything that would harm small business. Following his retirement from the U.S. Forest Service after 34 years, Freeland has been assisting McQuiston and his staff as a part-time private consultant for Kern County dealing with complex and controversial federal land management issues.
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While serving as District Ranger, Freeland was a driving force in completing the Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center. Freeland also served on a small local committee who successfully worked with the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Board of Geographic Names to name a peak after the late Bob Powers, a fifth generation Kern Valley resident and renowned historian and author. Freeland enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle
with his wife Debbie. He says he is a patriot who loves and understands the importance of God in his life for providing wisdom and guidance, the family which is the foundation of our society and our country the beacon of freedom and liberty throughout the world. Capt. Mick Gleason, ret. Retired Captain Mick Gleason is a candidate from Ridgecrest. Gleason has never run for public office before, but wants to continue the work that McQuiston started representing Navy interests. Gleason is also concerned about environmental concerns, agriculture and water rights and air quality and he said that serving as the commanding officer of China Lake meant he had to oversee the preservation of historical sites within the ranges because 95 percent of the base's land is undisturbed land. This includes the petrogylphs, which sit near a range used for ordnance testing. Gleason believes that there is a balance between what is needed to encourage business and the need to protect the environment, and he understands that there are divergent perspectives on every issue that is going to come before the County. He added he will work to understand those issues and make an informed decision. Gleason is a native of Haverhill, Mass. and is married to Robynn Anderson, also of Haverhill, in 1979 and joined the US Navy in 1981. As a Captain in the US Navy, his final assignment was as the Commanding Officer of Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake until 2008. Gleason and his wife have three sons, Wes, Paddy, and Jeff. After retiring from active duty after 27 years, Mick accepted a job as a senior program manager with General Dynamics and has also helped launch the China Lake Alliance, a community advocacy group, designed to support the US Navy at China Lake. Gleason served his country as a Navy pilot and had the honor of flying in the first strike launched against Saddam Hussein's forces during Operation Desert Storm and in 52 other strikes during that conflict, many of them as an Air Wing Strike Leader. Gleason graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1976 and from
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Date set for fire reduction compliance The June 15 2012 deadline for homes in the Wildland Urban Interface Areas to complete their hazard reduction projects will be here before you know it. This list of tips have been grouped together to assist property owners with completing tasks in association with vegetation growth periods. Make your life easy by following this plan so you will be completely in compliance on June 15! Tips for keeping your house fire safe: Beginning January: 1. Plan your evacuation route out of the area in the event of an emergency. 2. Make sure your water tank is accessible to emergency responders. 3. Limb all trees 6 feet from the ground. 4. Remove any excessive slash and brush piles on the property. people
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In February: 5. Sign up for RediKern. 6. Make an emergency kit for evacuations. 7. If firewood is within 30 ft. of a structure, be sure it is covered with a non-combustible housing. 8. Make sure your home is properly marked with a visible address. During March: 9. Cover all vents with metal screening to prevent embers from entering. 10. Keep all vegetation around structures adequately watered. 11. Remove all dead and down branches from the property. 12. Develop a home fire safety plan in the event of a wildfire.
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13. Clear all dead leaves and pine needles from rooftops. For April: 14. Be sure to remove dead leaves and pine needles a minimum of 30 ft. around structures. 15. Clear all rain gutters of dead leaves and pine needles. 16. Clear all overhanging limbs from around chimneys. 17. Clear 10 ft. around all LPG and propane tanks. 18. Harden your house by using fire resistant products. The month of May: 19. Clear 10 ft. around all LPG and propane tanks. 20. Cut all grass to 100 ft. of your structure. 21. Clean all debris from your roof. 22. Clear 10 ft. around all fence lines within 100 ft. of all structures. 23. Plant fire resistant and water wise plants around your home. nature
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Wednesday 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 165,491 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 311 cfs (5-hr avg.) Lower Kern Outflow 393 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 363 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 ‘Calamity Jule’ aka: Julie Brueggeman supporting Every Teen Counts and Family Preservation Community Services Tuesday, Jan. 24: Chamber mixer at Furniture Store, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28: Breakfast at Nelda’s Diner, 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4: ETC!, Wofford Heights, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5: Super Bowl bar hopping.
Ewing’s on the Kern, Kernville, sign-up 5 p.m., game 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21: Pie Throwing: Throw pie at your favorite bar owner, Sportsman, Kernville, 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23: The 3 S’s guest bartending, Kernville Saloon. Friday, Jan. 27: Back to Cheyenne’s, Riverkern, auction. Saturday, Jan. 28: Wine tasting next door to the Kernville Saloon, Kernville.
‘Flower Filly’ Sue aka: Sue Rumsower supporting the Sheriff’s Activities League Friday, Jan. 20: Poker Tournament,
Call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 760-376-2629, for more information.
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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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, Lake Isabella. 760417-2272. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0848. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 10 - 11 a.m., Hospice Grief Support Group, 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. Open to all. (661) 760-410-1010. ■ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., AA, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and Lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and Hot Rods, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant, 16575 Hwy 178, Weldon. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036. ■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.
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■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Center, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Centennial Groupy, schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7 p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
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■ 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.
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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon., Board; 4th Mon., membership), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 760-379-3394. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-3764461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. ■ 7 p.m., AA, 113 Dawson Dr., Wofford Hts. 760-376-6136. ■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, Kern Valley Hospital Cafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760379-8985.
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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 - 11a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249. ■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District. Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish
■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 661-867-1603. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 9:30 - 11 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 760379-2556. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-4249. ■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon Methodist Church. 760-267-4693. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Room, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086. ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.
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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 9:30 a.m. (2nd Thu.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. 2nd Thurs. For women. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Woman’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake Isabella Library. 760-379-2303. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877. ■ 5 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republicans of Kern Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3783602. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, Ewing’s restaurant, Kernville. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291. ■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon Kern Valley Hospital, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.
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.
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 760-549-2083 or logging onto Facebook, www.facebook. com/KRVLibraries, or our website www.kerncountylibrary.org. Lakeshore Farmers Market, January 21 The Lakeshore Farmers Market, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, features locally grown produce from certified growers as well as organic produce and fruit and arts and crafts. Shadegrown, fair-traded coffee from Café Mam might be late this week. Abundant Harvest Organics pick-up time 9:30 a.m. to noon. The market is located at Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Heights Blvd., Wofford Heights. We take EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards. For more information call David Dills at 760-8127833 or e-mail OnyxCollector@aol.com. Each week they try to offer music, bake sales and demonstrations. This week’s bake sale will benefit the High Sierra Wild Horse Sanctuary. Local musicians are welcome to apply to come play during the Market for tips and to sell music. Local service groups and non-profit organizations big and small are encouraged to hold fund raising. Nuui Cunni Farmers Market, January 21 The Kern River Paiute Council invites you to visit the Nuui Cunni farmers market, for your fruit and produce needs, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21. For sale will be local honey, fresh eggs, healing native plant salves and teas, plus locally grown produce. There is still a great assortment of native plants that can be planted now. The market is located at 2600 Highway 155 between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area. For more information please contact the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center at 760-549-0800. Astronomy star party, January 21 On Saturday night, Jan. 21, the largest planet in the solar system, Jupiter, will be the main target for the telescopes of the Kern River Valley Astronomy Club. Also on view will be the magnificent glowing nebula in the constellation of Orion. At dusk, they will meet at the Fairview Helispot, 12 miles north of Kernville. The orange cones and sign mark the entrance. Dress warm. For information, call Rich at 760-376-6290. Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast, January 22 Kern River Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7665 is hosting breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Jan. 22 at the VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald’s) in Lake Isabella. For more information call 760-379-3877 or go to www.kernrivervalley. org/vfw or vfw@kernrivervalley.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 the Valley and perhaps identify any services that may be lacking. There are two question-andanswer 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.
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Air districts should remain separate On Jan. 12, I attended a meeting in Tehachapi where the Eastern Air Pollution Control Board met to discuss a recommendation by the grand jury to combine the Eastern and Western Kern Air Pollution Control Boards. I believe the problem with this idea is obvious: By combining the control boards, businesses and residences in the Eastern Kern County area could soon be regulated by the stricter standards that are established for the western county. These standards could include winter household regulations, such as no burn days for wood burning stoves or fireplaces, which are now currently in effect in the Bakersfield area. One citizen addressed the board and acknowledged that the stricter standards could have a tremendous negative effect on our national defense missions that occur at Edwards Air Force Base and the Naval Air Weapons Station at China Lake. Another citizen inquired as to why the grand jury had made the recommendation to combine the two pollution control districts in the first place. Although the actual reason appears to be unknown, there was speculation that combining the two boards could somehow cut costs. However I do not think the recommendation took into account the drastic financial losses from taxes and revenue that could occur if new restrictions were imposed on eastern Kern County. The Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District was extremely receptive to citizens’concerns and recommended that the two control districts stay separate. It is my opinion that we should not combine the two pollution control districts. Kern County should not fit under a one-size-fits-all agenda. Daures Stephens, Candidate for Kern County 1st District Supervisor
Editorial correction The editor’s note in response to Big Ed Moore’s letter “True town support” last week inadvertently listed an incorrect website address. It is unfortunate that a similiar unofficial parasite address for the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce Isabella Lake Fishing Derby was published by mistake. The correct address is www.isabellafishingderby.com. The Courier apoligizes for any inconvenence this my have caused.
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Become an AARP tax-aide The 2nd annual Camp Owen Barbecue & Basketball Game is set for Saturday, Jan. 21 and the Kern County Detentions Officer Association [www.KCDOA.info] is looking for volunteers. Volunteers can meet at the KCDOA office in Bakersfield that morning and carpool to Camp Irwin Owen, or they can go directly to the camp at 14401 Sierra Way, just north of Kernville. The event will run 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For information, call Detentions Sgt. Todd Dearmore at 661-391-7303 or email him at dearmore@kernsheriff.com.
Volunteers sought for tree planting Join staff and volunteers on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 8 a.m. until 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. 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, email: srowe@audubon.org or call 760-378-2531 to RSVP.
McQuiston hosts Public Health Forum First District Supervisor Jon McQuiston invites you attend a Public Health Forum to be held in the Senior Center Dining Room, 6409 Lake Isabella Blvd., Monday, January 23, 2012. There will be two identical sessions held to accommodate the schedules of all residents in the Kern River Valley. The first session will begin at 3:00 PM, and the second session will begin at 6:00 PM. The purpose of the Forum is to gather input from our citizens regarding healthcare needs. Supervisor McQuiston along with the Public Health Department, Kern County Mental Health System of Care, and local healthcare providers in the Kern River Valley will be on hand to answer questions and address concerns. "We are looking for gaps in service that could be filled by Kern County Public Health nurses and our local contract providers. The dissemination of information is essential to providing good service to the public. We want to put people in touch with those that can help. I look forward to seeing you all there." said Supervisor McQuiston. Please call Judy Hyatt with any questions. 661-868-3650.
Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist Those of you who read this column will remember that I have several greatgrandchildren. I love them all and have noticed that there are certain rites of passage that must be Middleworth crossed and it is up to the great-grandfather (a.k.a. Pa Pa) to further the education of these growing children. But in doing so, I have often opened myself to criticism from my wife and daughters when my teachings come to light. What I’m in trouble for this time, is teaching two of the greatgrandchildren how to slurp spaghetti. It all started at the dinner table while these two (Maddison and Nixyn) were sitting with me waiting for my wife to bring some parmesan cheese and toasted garlic bread to the table. We already had the spaghetti on our plates and were talking about how spaghetti was one of our favorite foods. Recognizing the opportunity, I said, “Have you ever seen spaghetti slurped?” They said “No,” so I took a long piece of spaghetti and put one end in my mouth and slurped the pasta in. It was gone in a flash. They were delighted and each
took a piece of the pasta and began emulating me. In a very short time they had become experts. I told them that part of the fun was sucking the spaghetti in so fast that the end would splatter sauce on their nose as it disappeared into their face. By the time my wife got there, the two girls were experts, and of course the first thing they said to their great-grandma was,, “Look at what Pa Pa showed us how to do!” I was proud. They were proud. But my wife was aghast. I don’t know why. I had taught our son and two daughters how to slurp spaghetti, as well as my grandchildren and they all can entertain dinner partners at any pasta restaurant they choose. Unfortunately, under duress, I promised to abandon teaching the other two great-granddaughters any spaghetti tricks. I feel bad that they will never know the thrill of pasta slurping. However, I still have a greatgrandson and have made no promises about him regarding my teachings. For instance I can hardly wait for him to be old enough to pass wind and learn from me how to look innocent or blame it on someone else. Indeed, there is much to be learned by my little grasshopper! 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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Whiskey Flat Days Parade applications available Get yer boots on, grab them babies and fill out yer Whiskey Flat Days Parade application. Now on line at: http://kernvillechamber.org/events/whiskey-flatdays.html or call the office to pick one up. There be no charge if’in yer on time, if yer late, ya better have a bag of gold nuggets as there will be a $25 fee. Parade applications are due by Feb. 3.
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GED test preparation class to meet A few more volunteer tutors are needed for the GED test preparation class that meets on Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m., in Room 6 at Cerro Coso College. Persons with at least a bachelor’s degree are preferred. For more information call Al at 760376-1546 or 760-812-7559 or e-mail asteuart@hughes.net.
Scammers using Better Business Bureau For the fourth time since November, scammers have shown that they recognize the power of the BBB name. The latest misuse of the BBB’s name is another phony complaint notification. The message says that the recipient has a complaint pending against them with the BBB and instructs them to click on a link to see and respond to the complaint. Once clicked, malware invades the user’s computer. The emails appear to be coming from risk@bbb.org and service@bbb.org and contain the Council of Better Business Bureau’s (CBBB) address in Arlington, VA at the bottom of the message. Recipients of such emails should not click on the link and should immediately delete the message. CBBB does not send messages about complaints. If you might have an actual complaint, please contact your local BBB office immediately at 800-675-8118 or at info@cencal.bbb.org.
People of Death Valley film presented On January 24, a 7 p.m. meeting at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella, will introduce you by film, to the people of Death Valley. Compiled, filmed and edited by Ted Faye (explorer, historian and one of the most knowledgeable men about this land of the desert). Death Valley’s fascinating history comes to life in the words of old timers who remember its Wild West days. Meet prospectors, promoters, millionaires and homesteaders through the eyes of those who knew them. Hear Death Valley Scotty’s lawyer give an eye witness account of the famous Coyote Special train ride. There’s Shorty Harris and his gold teeth and the Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad that went neither to Tonopah nor the Tidewater. Hear true stories from those who made their home in this desolate region. It’s a one-hour program you won’t want to miss. The public is welcome and it is free. If you have any questions call The Kern Valley Museum at 760-376-6683. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship Kern County Library is pleased to present a new program: Pathway to U.S. Citizenship from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Beale Memorial Library, on Jan. 26 in the Tejon Room. Guest speaker Jess Nieto of Herencia de America will explain how to apply for naturalization, how to prepare for the examination and where to take the naturalization examination. A reference librarian will also discuss books and websites to assist you in your journey toward U.S. Citizenship. The Beale Memorial Library is located at 701 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield. For more information, call 661-868-0770.
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‘Drive’ steers toward shock By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “Drive” (R) — Ryan Gosling stars in this stylized thriller about a getaway driver who gets involved in a job gone wrong. Gosling’s man-of-few-words protagonist smolders opposite Carey Mulligan, the young mother next door who can never be rid of the trouble caused by her convict husband. The taciturn motorist takes an interest in pulling her out of danger, and becomes the target of some bad guys on the take. Don’t assume this is another coulda-been-Statham, generic carchase flick. “Drive” has an original look, masterful pacing and intense violence all to the tune of a buttery-smooth, pitch-perfect soundtrack. If you can handle the visceral shocks and escalating tensions, then this is a wild ride of current, cool and unforgettable cinema. “In Time” (PG-13) — In a bluish near-future science-fiction world, time is literally money. Wealthy people stay young and live forever, while the working sods have to scrape by just to make it another day. It’s a nifty idea for a Bonnie and Clyde, upset-the-system type of adventure. Too bad the whole thing falls flat and runs out of time while the film is still rolling. Justin Timberlake plays a bluecollar guy who gains a windfall when a wealthy man decides he’s sick of immortality and gives all of his time to Timberlake, thus killing himself. By this point, the movie has just begun to preach loud and
Ryan Gosling in “Drive” clear through its thin metaphor for wealth inequality. The movie gets dull as the plot limps along, the characters stay flat and the heavyhanded speeches continue. “The Thing” (R) — In a remote facility in Antarctica, a few cabinfevered researchers find something not of this world. A grotesque shape-shifting alien is making its way though their roster, and nobody knows whom to trust or where to run. It’s a prequel that plays it so close to the original that it’s almost a remake. For a pointless prequel, it sure tries its best. Unfortunately for this Thing, John Carpenter’s 1982 “The Thing” casts a long, cold shadow as one of the best American horror films. The thing about the new Thing (sorry folks), is that it has thrills based around gore and things jumping out at you, but it never learns to walk on its own, and instead relies on mimicking the exact characteristics of the original without getting the real hang of it. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Bodfish Bob’s Easy Oreo Truffles Bodfish Bob’s Country Ham & Red-Eye Gravy vegetable oil 8 slices (1/3 inch thick) raw country ham 3/4 cup black coffee 1 tsp sugar Heat a few drops of oil in large skillet until pan is medium hot. Lay ham slices in pan. Cook on one side for eight minutes. Turn and repeat for eight minutes. Pour coffee into skillet with ham. Sprinkle with sugar and stir. Cover and let simmer over low heat for 5-10 minutes. Serve ham and red eye gravy together.
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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
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Kern County Fire Stations Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business calls only, 760-376-2219 Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business calls only, 760-379-2626 Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only, 760-378-3055
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Recreation information U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646 Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.
General infomation Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella (across from Senior Center) Local: 760-379-5236 Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629 Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE
On Black-backed woodpecker status The Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comment as part of a status review of California's Blackbacked Woodpecker (Picoides arcticus) population. DFG is currently evaluating whether the species warrants listing as a threatened or endangered species under state law. The Black-backed Woodpecker is a medium-sized bird that is found in coniferous forests in North America. In California, they occur sparsely at moderate to higher elevations in the southern Cascades, Klamath Region, Warner Mountains and the Sierra Nevada, south to Kern County. The species apparently prefers intensively burned forests over unburned forests and forests that have burned at lower intensities. In October 2010, the Center for Biological Diversity and the John Muir Project of Earth Island Institute submitted a petition to the Fish and Game Commission to formally list the Blackbacked Woodpecker as a threatened or endangered species. As part of the status review process, DFG is soliciting public comment regarding the woodpecker's ecology, biology, life history, distribution, abundance, threats, habitat that may be essential for the species and recommendations for management. Comments, data and other information must be submitted in writing to: California Department of Fish and Game, Nongame Wildlife Program, Attn: Lyann Comrack, 1812 Ninth Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
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Comments may also be submitted by e-mail to BBWO@dfg.ca.gov. All comments received by the due date of June 1, 2012 will be included in a subsequent DFG report to the Commission. Following the receipt of the report, the Commission will allow a 30-day public comment period prior to taking any action on DFG's recommendation. DFG's petition evaluation report for the Black-backed Woodpecker can be found at www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/ nongame/publications.
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Ponder the books of Samuel Clarence Semonious, Pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville
and she brought him to the temple to serve the Lord. Later, Samuel became confused because God called him Eli is the name of a priest in by name. Israel who had two sons. Eli told him to respond, Additionally, he instructed a "Speak, LORD, for your servant young man hears." 1 Samuel 3:9. When named Samuel. God spoke to Samuel again, it In the book of 1 was to tell him that He was Samuel, we are about to deal with Eli's house. introduced to "…punish his house forever, for Hannah before the iniquity that he knew, she became the because his sons were blasmother of pheming God, and he did not Samuel. She restrain them." 1 Samuel 3:13. was loved and Today, there are many blessed by her leaders within the various husband, but "Christian" churches, both clerSemonious ridiculed by his gy and other wives laity, who for her lack of are living “"Speak, LORD, for your having given similar birth. She was lives. So servant hears.".” deeply disthat I may --1 Samuel 3:9 tressed and at go on the temple record as a praying quietfriend of sinners, I urge my ly, lips moving but making no readers to read the two books sound. Eli of Samuel and ponder how jumped to the conclusion that close their deeds and lives are she was drunk and confronted to those of Eli and his sons. her, but when she explained her "The Son of Man came eating great anxiety and vexation. Eli and drinking, and they say, responded, "Go in peace, and 'Look at him! A glutton and a the God of Israel grant your drunkard, a friend of tax collecpetition that you have made to tors and sinners!' Yet wisdom is him." 1 Samuel 1:17. God did justified by her deeds." Matthew grant her a son named Samuel 11:19).
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. (760) 379-2343
Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (760) 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. (760) 379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Worship Sunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m. Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. (760) 379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. (760) 379-5819
Mt. Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (760) 379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. (760) 379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. (760) 379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. (760) 379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m. (760) 379-6360
Southlake Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. (760) 378-3780 He Cares Fellowship 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake Services Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. (760) 379-6935 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon Sunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (760) 378-2321 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. (760) 378-4964 Church listings are free. Please contact the Courier office.
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Mighty man of what? Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor. - Judges 6:12 Isn’t pride an interesting foe? On Duitsman the one hand pride comes at us in such a way as to make us think more of ourselves than we ought. Yet just as quickly, we are assailed by pride into thinking far less of ourselves than we ought. Gideon’s response that follows the angel of the Lord appearing to him was definitely to underplay the valorous pronouncement, but make no mistake, pride was still at the root of his problem. The “who, me?” incredulity that called into question the calling of God on his life may have appeared to be an honest assessment by Gideon of his own ability (pride is always so smoothly “honest” in prodding us one way or another), but still distilled down to unbelief, and a calling into question God’s capacity to work His will. While pride was justified in its claim as related to Gideon’s past track record, faith was resting its claim on God’s present pronouncement. Indeed Gideon had not been much of anything as was attested to by his own litany of his personal pedigree, yet here was the angel of the Lord making such a fantastic proclamation. If then we are to embrace this year of “faith-filled embrace,” we will of necessity have to come to grips with the heart of the Father toward us, and our own unwillingness to embrace what is true. Life’s circumstance most assuredly will not come on board as an ally here, for the same pressing demands that have been our experience will most likely attend our way
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throughout the 2012 season as well. And if we are waiting for an epiphany of self-realization that will propel us into an awakening of our fantastic intrinsic value, we will probably pass this year and many more to come without an embrace of what the Father desires for us to experience. In other words, what Gideon needed so long ago, and what we need today, is a miraculous touch from the Holy Spirit that transformed him from prideful disagreement, to faith filled agreement. Not the self-powered determination to bring about God’s desires (pride again), but a simple trusting and entrusting that what God sees is true, and what He proclaims can only come about by His powerful working in and through us. Oddly enough, the unfolding of what lay before Gideon was not immediately told him by this angelic messenger. What he was left with was a message and a promise, the very same that we are given, namely the pronouncement of God’s word that invites us to believe . . . or not. I am so appreciative of the willingness of the Father’s heart to bring us along in this process, and even Gideon did not hear a take it or leave it message. His “how in the world could this ever happen” was answered by the angel with a continued declaration of God’s willingness to bring it about as Gideon would be faithful to believe the declaration. This really strikes at the heart of our human pride that would undermine and undo all that the Father has planned for our life, for a willingness to trust God for what we could never do ourselves is remarkable in exalting God, and at the same time putting ourselves in proper perspective. We don’t know what the year ahead may hold, but the pronouncements of the Father toward His children have not changed, nor have they ever failed. Like Gideon, we have opportunity to see the power of God manifested in our lives for personal transformation, and through our lives for transforming work in what we see around us.
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Salome’s Stars ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) The changes you’ve waited to see in your work situation might not be happening quite as quickly as you’d hoped. Expect to hear news soon. TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) You should be feeling very proud of the fine effort you’ve made to get that important project done. Now take some time out to celebrate with family and friends. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re close to reaching your objectives. That’s the good news. But be careful: Your aspects show lots of potential distractions looming. Stay focused and keep your eyes fixed on your goals. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be careful not to let your suspicious mind create a problem where none exists. What you believe is an act of betrayal could be nothing more than a misunderstanding. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your heart overflows with self-confidence. All you need to do is tap into it, and you’ll be able to handle any change that must be made regarding that recent surprise development. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) The need to watch what you say becomes increasingly crucial this week. Be as temperate as you can with your comments and avoid arguments.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A longtime family problem presents new demands. But this time, you won’t have to go it alone: Someone else is asking to help share your responsibilities. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A period of feeling vulnerable is about to give way to a stronger, more self-confident aspect. Use this new strength to reaffirm promises you’ve made to others and yourself. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A creative dilemma stalls your progress. Instead of letting it raise your ire, use the time to re-examine your aims and, perhaps, come up with a new target. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your nimble will finds a way for you to work out those newly emerged problems plaguing your new project. Stay with it. The results will be well worth your efforts. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You might feel overwhelmed at having to decide which new opportunity you should follow. Best advice: Check them all out and see which offers what you really want. PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) Continue to tread water before you even consider plunging into something that never seemed quite right. Some facts will soon emerge that can help you make a decision. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriquez 1. SPACE: What did the Apollo 11 mission accomplish? 2. MOVIES: What literary character is featured in the movies “Casino Royale” and “Live and Let Die”? 3. HISTORY: In what year was the Magna Carta signed? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president instituted the Good Neighbor policy toward Latin America? 5. PSYCHOLOGY: What abnormal fear is represented by “odontophobia”? 6. TELEVISION: Who played the part of Trapper John McIntyre on “MASH”? 7. LITERATURE: What was the original title of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “This Side of Paradise”?
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Mobile Homes For Sale Nice 2/bd-2/ba dbl wide mobile home w/carport, patio & deck. $14,995. Quiet 55+ park. (760) 379-2092 ___________________________ MOVING? - Across Town or The Nation - Kernville Moving and Storage (760) 379-2714 or (760) 417-0465 CAL.PU.CT 189998 ___________________________ Kernville - 2+bd/1ba single MH w/expanding porch, No. Fork TP, 11825 Sierra Way, #3. New: carpet, linoleum, roof coating, evap cooler, front porch, ex. paint. Was $12,999/now $11,999 Call Russ (661) 301-6209
Storage Secured Fenced Storage for motorhomes, RV’s, trailers, etc.....on Web Ave, 1 block East of Lake Isabella Blvd. Call (760) 417-9441
Kernville - Hi-Ho 50+ MHP 2 bd / 2 ba Apts. $450/mo + dep & utilities. 760-376-2671 ___________________________ Lake Isabella - 55+ Community, 2bd/2ba dble wide w/patio, completely refurbished. $575 mo + security deposit. (760) 964-2514 __________________________ Kernville - Studio for 1 person $450/mo, includes utilities, no pets, newly remodeled, carpet & paint. (760) 376-2345 ___________________________ Wofford Hts - Quiet adult pk 1/2 blk to bus. Non-smoking, 2/bd MH w/office/hobby rm, rustic grdn view, lg lv. rm, wood burning stove, new appl, dining set, 2 storage sheds, $600. Apply @ office, 99 Evans Rd, Pinewood Trailer Park. ___________________________ Lake Isabella - 2 bd, 1 ba house, $700/mo + sec deposit, fenced yard, 2904 Claire St, Call (562) 441-5181 __________________________ Wofford Heights - 2bd, 2ba mobilehome with laundry room and carport. $650/mo plus deposit and utilities. NO Pets, (760) 549-3468 ___________________________ South Lake - 1bd+study/1ba MH on 1/2 acre, clean, well maintained, FP, jacuzzi, builtins, w/d hookups, water/yard maint. included. $575/mo+ dep. No pets/smoking. 760-549-3373 ___________________________ Bodfish - 3bd/1ba MH, lge fncd yd, lots of trees, patio, storage shed, wood stove, pets on approval, $725/mo + $725 dep. 760-549-3768 or 760-873-0074 ___________________________ Wofford Heights - Trailer in quiet 55+ park, water/trash included, $295/mo. Call Clint 310-489-5990 ___________________________ Wofford Heights - 40’ Trailer w/separate bdrm, deck, storage, handicap ramp, partial lake view, water/trash incl, 55+, $375/mo. Clint 310-489-5990
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Calendar Continued from page 2 Food Commodities Distribution January 24 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday Jan. 24 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt. Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m. 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 760379-5236.
www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, January 20, 2012 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 at 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 760-417-0579. Fees are $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Class size is limited and time is short, so call today.
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.
Kern Valley Gays & Straights Against Bullying, January 25 Kern Valley Gays & Straights Against Bullying: Kernville Union School District Superintendent Robin Shive will share information on the “Safe Student Ambassador Program” at Wallace Middle School. Anyone interested in working to reduce bullying in the Kern River Valley is invited to attend. The meeting will be Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the office of Dr. Elisa Nevius, clinical psychologist, 2211 Alta Sierra Ave., Lake Isabella. For more information, call Al at 760-376-1546 or 760-812-7559 or email asteuart@hughes.net.
Kern Valley Search and Rescue, January 25 On Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. the Kern Valley Search and Rescue will be having its monthly meeting. This meeting is an opportunity for new recruits to apply and meet the team. The meeting is held to the rear of Mt. View Southern Baptist Church at 2959 Erskine Creek Road. Anyone interested in joining is welcome to attend. For information, call Brian Baskin, Kern Valley Search and Rescue captain, 760-417-0450.
KRVR monthly community meeting, February 1 The Kern River Valley Revitalization Community Meeting takes place the first Wednesday of every month from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the Kernville Community Room (next to the Kernville Chamber office), off Sierra Way just west of Kernville Road, Kernville. The public is welcome to attend. For more information call Joe Ciriello, KRVR President at 760-379-2794 or e-mail krv-rev@earthlink.net
Meet the Forest Supervisor luncheon, February 1 Following the KRVR Community Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 1, there will be a luncheon with Kevin Elliott, the new Forest Supervisor for the Sequoia National Forest. Jim Wyly is catering the luncheon which will cost $8. For more information, call Chuck White at 760-3790764 or email revchuckwhite@mchsi. com. Bob Powers Gateway Preserve February 1 Please join us for a review of the Draft Strategic Plan for the Preserve Feb. 1 in the Kernville Chamber Building Community Room, Kernville from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 760-379-3379 for more information. 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 Saturday, 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 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 Hospice 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 in 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 888-597-6115 or email rfrankhouser @optimalcares.com. Operation Christmas Child collection celebration, February 11 Operation Christmas Child collection celebration will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, 10:30 a.m until noon, with lunch provided. The Greater Kern River Valley, which includes Walker Basin, is celebrating the 1,140 shoe boxes we packed. The KRV and Walker Basin individuals and groups can meet at Family Life Center in Wofford Heights at 9 a.m. or at the Park & Ride in Lake Isabella at 9:15 a.m. to carpool/caravan to the event. Please contact Irene Martinson, 760-417-2279, for reservations. Pregnancy Center Soup fundraiser February 11 The Lake Isabella Resource Center will be holding "Soup Bar" on Saturday Feb. 11 from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. The dinner consists of 5 different soups, salad, bread, dessert and drink. Presale Tickets $5 at the door $6 and children under 8 are $4. Contact Colleen Conner 760-417-2209, Nancy Nelson 714-906-7755 or The Center 760379-8893. To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, send the information to us by email or on paper, either in person or by mail (our address is on page 2). Must be received Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and space available. Submitted items deemed entirely or mostly business advertising will not be accepted. Some event information gathered from the chambers of commerce, KRVR or www.kernvalley. com
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: 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.
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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 filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Mike McBride, Co-Owner, President. This statement filed on 12/19/2011. Expires 12/19/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By V. Zuniga. Published by the Kern River Courier December 30, 2011, January 6, 13 and 20, 2012. 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. Attorney for Petitioner: BRIAN L. FOX, Atty. 290 Maple Court, Suite 206 Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 658-9204 (Published: Kern River Courier: January 6, 13 and 20, 2012) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Outdoor Adornments (2012 - B0048), Street address of principal place of business: 6409 Charwood Place, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: 6409 Charwood Place, Bakersfield, CA
93306. REGISTRANT: Sharon Richardson, 6409 Charwood Place, Bakersfield, CA 93306. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 11/17/2009. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Sharon Richardson. This statement filed on 01/04/2012. Expires 01/04/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier January 20, 27, February 3 and 10, 2012.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ARRO Autogas (2011 - B7100), Street address of principal place of business: 1960 Ramada Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. Mailing address of business: 1960 Ramada Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. REGISTRANT: San Luis Butane Distributors, 1960 Ramada Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. F - Corporation. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: William Platz, President. This statement filed on 12/14/2011. Expires 12/14/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 30, 2011, January 6, 13 and 20, 2012.
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When Joe needs medical care, he sees a nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant at the Kern Valley HealthCare District’s clinic in Mountain Mesa. Harry Thal His care is good, and he has built a strong relationship with these people over the years. Joe’s Medicare HMO I.D. card lists Dr. Jack Nadler, the licensed physician who is responsible for the clinic’s professional staff. But Dr. Nadler has moved. The Health Care District has a licensed professional physician on staff at the Rural Health Clinic, and all is well. The patients are seeing their medical providers and they continue to get the care they need. However, with the loss of Dr. Nadler, and no permanent replacement hired as of yet, the Medicare HMO plans, and I assume other HMO’s that list Nadler as the physician of record, have sent out notices to the insured’s advising them that they need to be reassigned to other area physicians. The HMOs do not recognize a temporary physician. There is little recourse for most. A few patients who just joined an HMO this year, and have never been in a
Medicare Advantage plan before, may drop the HMO plan and go back on original Medicare. If they can medically qualify, and can afford it, they can get a Medicare supplement and purchase a stand-alone prescription plan. Before Feb. 15, anybody in an HMO plan can drop the plan, get a prescription plan and return to original Medicare. Supplement is optional. Many Valley residents had a Medicare Advantage PPO called “Freedom Blue” last year. Most of these people can drop their newly acquired HMO and return to original Medicare, get a prescription plan, and purchase a supplement on a “guaranteed issue basis” without medical questions. Deadline for this option is Feb. 28. Lastly, some people who are on Medi-Cal and Medi-Care may drop their HMO plan anytime, enroll in a prescription plan and continue receiving their care at the Rural Health Clinic. Hopefully, the Clinic will soon have a new full time physician, and life can return to normal. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker. He is President of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters and on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com
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Supervisior Continued from page 1 the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey in 1999 where he earned his Master's Degree in Astronautical Engineering. Debbie Hess Deborah Hess is a public relations professional with Southern California Edison who lives in Lake Isabella. As a Region Manager for Southern California Edison Hess feels that she has been afforded a very unique opportunity to build relationships with all levels of government, along with very close working relationships among non-profits, community activists, local business leaders and residents of Kern County. Hess states that she has confidence in the people of Kern County, and firmly believes in the power of positive relationships and collaboration. Hess believes that many of the challenges facing Kern County are, in part due to the dysfunction of our State government. As the State continues the practice of balancing their budget on the backs of cities and counties, county employees are expected to do more with less, unemployment continues to be high, over burdensome regulations continue to raise the cost of doing business, and agriculture is continuously under water constraints. We have challenges due to a lack of educated workforce, and gang problems continue to plague many of our neighborhoods. Hess feels that she is a strong advocate and decisive leader and that is what the County needs. Nevertheless, at the same time there are many opportunities and positive things happening in Kern County. Our oil industry has been expanding, renewable energy is exploding, our agriculture feeds our nation, we were successful in retaining and expanding
ww.kernrivercourier.com Friday, January 20, 2012 our military bases during the last base realignment and closure round and tourism is still thriving. But most of all the residents of Kern County are invested in making our county a great place to live, work and play. She feels that her diverse background and experience make her an excellent choice as the next County Supervisor in District 1. She pledges to fight for fiscal responsibility and limited government. Hess feels up to the challenge of making tough decisions using common sense combined with compassion. Marshall "Chip" Holloway Mayor Pro Tem Chip Holloway's 14 years of experience with the Ridgecrest City Council is what he finds is his biggest asset to Kern County. Holloway hopes to bring a more business-focused mindset to the First District. Holloway feels this county is in a position to weather our economic storms and prosper moving forward. Holloway has been a small business owner most of his life, and believes he understands the problems residents and business owners alike are facing in Kern County. Holloway says his faith is in limited government, individual rights and common-sense fiscal decisions, and that he thinks that they are what the people of Kern County deserve in their elected officials. Holloway is currently serving his fourth term as a member of the Ridgecrest City Council and is a past mayor of Kern County's third-largest city. In addition to his service on the Council, he serves on the Board of Directors of the League of California Cities and has played an instrumental role in developing economic centers of opportunity in Eastern Kern County. Sam Ramirez Sam Ramirez was elected twice to the City Council, in 2004 and 2008. He served as mayor pro-tem in 2008 and mayor in 2009. He has served the city of Delano for seven years. He is one of the
youngest members ever (elected into office at age 26) and one of the youngest members of council in the state. A working teacher, Ramirez also been involved in the Kern Council of Governments and League of California Cities. Ramirez holds a bachelor's degree in government studies from California State University, Sacramento, and is working on a master's degree in public policy from California State University, Bakersfield. During the summer of 2011, Sam attended the Executive Education Program for State and Local Leaders at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. Ramirez has made public safety and youth activities his top priorities. In 2005 he led the effort to bring the Boys and Girls Club to Delano. As a high school teacher he feels he knows the value of education, and has created a collaborative effort between CSU Bakersfield, Bakersfield College and the City of Delano with the plans and hopes of establishing an extension center of CSUB in Delano to minimize obstacles to higher education. Ramirez is Delano's representative to the Kern Council of Governments. Ramirez pledges to be committed to working for the needs of the constituents. He believes that his service on the Delano City Council over the last seven years has taught him about challenges and opportunities of our government. He says he has seen the families impacted by lack of jobs, and seen much too close the youth of our county that are lost and without any hope for their future, and has done his best to address them. He can be contacted at sam@votesamramirez.com with any questions, concerns, or comments. Daures Stephens Daures Stephens is a Senior Deputy Sheriff and a private business operator. Stephens was raised in Ridgecrest and
lives in Weldon. Stephens believes a thriving private business sector equals a strong national defense. Stephens also believes there is a lot that can be done to make government more efficient and wants to work with job creators to enhance the private sector work force. Stephens strongly believes that a county supervisor should also act as the "voice of the people" to enhance communication to higher levels of government. Stephens believes that the government should not hinder job creators or their employees. Stephens says he is a job creator and understands the needs of local businesses and their employees. Stephens believes that government should perform constant evaluation of its own performance and be responsible to the people it serves. After working for the Kern County Sheriff's Office for 25 years, Stephens understands that public safety is very important. Stephens has been a resident of the 1st District for 34 years. After graduating from Burroughs High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp Pendleton. He was honorably discharged in 1986, and during the same year, Stephens was hired by the Kern County Sheriff's Office. During his career with the Kern County Sheriff's Office, Stephens has been assigned to both the Ridgecrest and Kernville Substations. In 2010 Stephens was appointed by Supervisor Jon McQuiston to serve on the Behavioral Health Board to represent the 1st District of Kern County. His candidacy is endorsed by Carl Sparks, Retired Kern County Sheriff and by the Kern Law Enforcement Association. Daures is married to Lisa LefebvreStephens, who was born and raised in Ridgecrest. Stephens assists his wife with their private business in Lake Isabella. For more information, go to www.stephensforsupervisor.com.