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weekend weather Friday high 94° Sunny Friday low 64° Partly cloudy Saturday high 97° Hot Saturday low 67° Partly cloudy

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Sunday high 96° Hot Sunday low 66° Partly cloudy National Weather Service

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier The Kern County Fair in Bakersfield has announced the contests and categories for the community exhibits to be displayed at this year's event, which will run September 19 -30 and is the 87th year of the Fair.

Entry catalogs are now available at the Kern County Fair office, at 1142 South P Street and also online at kerncountyfair.com. Most contests have closing dates in August and early September.

Whether you are an amateur photographer or a gourmet cook, you will find a way to share your interests with visitors to the fair. Some of the contests revolve around this year's theme, "Best in the West."

There are many contests designed for children from writing, art and science to floriculture, baking, needlecraft and so much more!

For adults offerings include a Sugar-Free Desserts contest, sponsored by San Joaquin Community Hospital's Volunteer Organization.

There are many categories, needlepoint, baked goods, ceramics, dolls, gems and minerals, and hobbies. As always, there will be lots to see at the Fair from the 4-H, FHA and FFA. For more information, contact the Kern County Fair Entry Department at 661-833-4914 or visit the contest section at kerncountyfair.com.

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CalWater brought new water service to 42 homes and businesses of the Buena Vista tract in north Kernville this last year, replacing a 50 year old system. This upgrade delivered larger water supply lines and front access to meters that were to the rear of the properties before.

PUC to wade through new water rate proposals Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier On July 5, California Water Service Company requested approval to increase rates in 2014, which begins an 18-month water rate review process mandated by the California Public Utilities Commission, the independent state agency responsible for setting the utility's rates.

To lessen the impact on customers, Cal Water is requesting that the necessary increase be phased in over a three year period. If its request is approved, rates for the typical residential customer would increase $12.12 per month (40 cents per day) in 2014, $17.13 per month (57 cents per day) in 2015, and $4.60 per month (15 cents a day) in 2016.

These increases reflect Cal Water's request for a higher Rate Support Fund benefit for Kern River Valley customers, a

Hazard Mitigation Plan up for review Derek Tisinger, Kern County Fire Dept.

Special to the Courier A Plan that assesses risks posed by natural hazards, identifies ways to reduce those risks, and allows the Kern Operational Area to maintain eligibility for mitigation funding from the FEMA. A draft plan will be available for review at public workshops scheduled as follows: ■ Thursday, July 26 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Golden Hills Community Services District, 21415 Reeves Street, Tehachapi.

■ Tuesday, July 31 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Strata Sports Center, 10350 Heather Avenue, California City.

No meetings are planned for the Kern River Valley at this time.

The workshops will provide participants with an opportunity to provide comments and ideas on the draft Plan that may be incorporated into the final version.

A planning Committee is currently updating the Plan. During the Plan update process, people

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the HMPC revisited and updated the Plan's mission statement, associated goals and objectives, strategies to achieve each goal, and mitigation proposals to implement the strategies.

If unable to attend any of these workshops, interested residents and groups have other opportunities to review and comment on the draft Plan. Copies of the draft Plan will be available for review at all Kern County Library branch locations. For your convenience, it can also be accessed at http://www.kerncountyfire.org. The draft Plan will be available for review and comment from July 18 through August 17.

After reviewing the Plan, interested parties can submit their comments by mail or deliver to Wendy J. Benson, Emergency Services Planner, Kern County Fire Department, 2601 Panorama Drive, Bldg. B, Bakersfield, 93306, fax to 661-873-2699, or email to wbenson@co.kern.ca.us. For more information, contact the Kern County Office of Emergency Services at 661-873-2602.

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subsidy funded by other Cal Water districts to benefit customers in smaller, higher-cost districts.

During the 18-month review process, expense forecasts can be refined and capital projects can be deferred, resulting in a lower increase than initially requested.

In the last three-year rate review process in 2009, Cal Water initially requested an increase of 36.5%; a final increase of 25.5% became effective in 2011.

According to Cal Water, a rate increase is needed to cover the higher expenses of operating and maintaining the water system, including those incurred to meet strict water quality standards and environmental regulations, make safety improvements and inspections, improve preventative maintenance, and make infrastructure improvements.

See Water, page 12

It was a hot summer day and Charles Webb, age 80, and his wife, who have been playing Bingo at the Meals on Wheels game off and on since 1995, decided to go on down to the Senior Center Wednesday July 11 and stay cool and have some fun. It was so hot that the Senior Center was opened as a Cooling Center for the day.

One of the games offered at the Meals on Wheels Bingo is called Fireball, aptly named for that hot day.

Well, it was the last game of the day, and it was the last number. Mr. Webb won a "cool" $151. fun & games

Bodfish Bob goes whole hog with that bacon.

Odds are Mike Mencarini well be looking for a little boating action.

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Storage, Isabella Reservoir 141,331 acre-feet Reservoir peak 220,365 acre-feet

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Lower Kern Outflow 876 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 521 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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First Baptist Church of Kernville Game Night, July 20 Come join the fun and play board games, be in competitions, and win prizes at the First Baptist Church of Kernville Game Night, starts at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 20.

Bring a snack to share and an appetite for play. Call John Cole, game master, for more

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Regular activities Fridays

■ 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. 760-4172272.

■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871.

■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.

■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

■ 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 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd., Kernville 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Saturdays

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

■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Centennial Group, Havilah 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. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

Sundays

■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.

■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public. welcom. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.

■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise Cove Restaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112.

■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Mondays

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206.

■ 2 - 3 p.m., Hospice Grief Support Group, 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010.

■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760379-7312.

■ 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.-Member ship), 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 Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.

■ 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.

■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-3797312.

Tuesdays

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

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

■ 9:30 - 11a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-3792556.

■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.

760-379-1129.

■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 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.

information at 760-223-1036.

Tim Moore Benefit car wash July 21 Local man, Tim Moore, is in the hospital following a car accident. A benefit car wash is scheduled for Saturday, July 21 at the Cyclesmiths in Kernville,

Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish 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.

■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

Wednesdays

■ 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. 760-3799921.

■ 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, 760-3792556.

■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236.

■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.

■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 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. 760-3795086.

■ 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. Alano Club, AA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-3797312.

■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.

Thursdays

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

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

■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329.

■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella.

■ 9:30 a.m. (2nd Thu.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Rm. 1, Lake Isabella.

■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’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.

■ 4:30 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republicans of Kern Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella.

760-376-1462.

■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844.

■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m.

■ 6 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

■ 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 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

Bingo Guide

■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa ■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.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.

behind Pizza Barn, beginning at 9 a.m.

All proceeds go to his family for medical expenses. Come support them. Your donations are greatly appreciated.

Sponsored by Disciples of Thunder Motorcycle Ministry. For information, call Turtle at 760-223-1081

Gleanings for the Hungry car wash July 21 Gleanings for the Hungry takes cull fruit, dries it, packs it and ships it all over the world where ever people are hungry. It takes nearly 100 people to run the processing plant. New Life Assembly of God has sent our teens every year for the past eight years to be part of this effort. They are having a benefit car wash at the Crossroads Shell station in Lake Isabella on Saturday, July 21 from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This will help pay the $150 tuition per person. Donate baked items for our bake sale or come buy items from the bake sale. Call or email Dave Taylor at 760-376-6402, 760-456-9118 or heypastordave@aol.com.

Nuui Cunni Farmers Market July 21 The Kern River Paiute Council invites you to visit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for your fruit and produce needs. Local honey, fresh eggs, healing native plant salves and teas, plus locally grown produce.

The market is at 2600 Highway 155, between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights, at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area. Contact the Cultural Center 760-549-0800.

Lakeshore Farmers Market July 21 Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, this Market features locally grown certified fruit, produce, eggs and honey, along with certified organic produce from various organizations and shade grown, organic coffee, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd. in Wofford Heights. EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards are accepted. Call David Dills 760812-7833.

Living Museum at the library July 21 Learn about the California Living Museum and see the traveling zoo at the Kern River Valley Branch Library on Saturday, July 21 at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella beginning at 2 p.m.

See the library’s Facebook page or call 760-549-2083 for more information.

Fairview Helispot star party July 21 The Kern River Valley Astronomy Club holds a Star Party starting at Sunset (8:09 p.m.) at the Fairview Helispot, 12 miles north of Kernville. Look for the orange cones about one mile south of McNally’s. The Astronomy Club will be sharing their powerful telescopes with the public so all can see planets, colorful stars and distant galaxies. Contact Rich Burdge daytime at 760-376-1291 or evening/weekend at 760-376-6290 or email richburdge@aol.com. Call to confirm at 760-376-6290 if haze, smoke or cloud cover might prevent event from happening.

Lake Isabella bass tournament July 22 Fish the full circuit of American Bass Team Tournaments to qualify to compete in the 2012 American Bass North Team Classic or any American Bass Team Classic. Call Lissa Robinson at 760-379-7419 for information and entry fees.

Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast July 22 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday July 22 at the Kern River Valley

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Editorial correction The Kern River Courier mistakenly did not print the complete story “Turtle life preserved” in our July 13, 2012 issue. This week our readers will find the story reprinted with page jump in its entirety. The Courier apoligizes for any inconvenence this my have caused.

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Curds, whey and the spider Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

Turtle life preserved coordinator. This sixth year was sponsored by the Kern River A group of Western Preserve, makPond Turtles, designated ing it the last a species of special conyear of the projcern in California were ect unless anothreleased Wednesday at er grant is writthe Audubon Kern River ten and funded.

Preserve in Weldon.

Baby Western Pond Turtle Western Pond The five-year project Turtles have to help expand the population of this threatened species been on the decline for many years was funded by the U.S. Fish and due to many problems, both from Wildlife Service Partners for the encroachment of humans and Wildlife Program. The goal is to add predators such as coyotes and bull healthy juvenile turtles to the exist- frogs. Without the program it was ing Kern River Valley pond turtle feared that the species would no population. Bill Foster is the project See Turtle, page 7 Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

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Commuter asks for common sense Wally Stewart Wofford Heights “We’re just reminding people to use common sense,” said Kern County Fire engineer Leland Davis, following the third Kern River rescue in two days last weekend.

Perhaps Kern County rescue personnel need to heed their own advice.

Friday’s canyon rescue put many more people in danger than just the two men in the river.

There is usually a lot of traffic traveling north on Highway 178 through the Kern River Canyon on Friday afternoons -- people returning from their jobs in Bakersfield, mothers with children returning from a shopping trip, senior citizens going home after a doctor’s visit -- and their numbers multiply significantly during the summer months when tourists travel to Isabella Lake and the Kern River for the weekends.

Driving home last Friday at 5:30 p.m., the temperature gauge in my car told me that it was 106° outside. The warning sign at the intersection of 178 and Highway 184 did not indicate any problems ahead as I drove by.

During and following my more than one-hour stop at the mouth of the canyon, in addition to the sweat dripping down the faces of those waiting in their cars, I observed the following county personnel: three Search & Rescue vehicles, three fire engines, five or six Sheriff’s cars, one unmarked car, one battalion chief’s vehicle, an ambulance and a helicopter. Both lanes of the highway were closed. There was no effort to open one lane and direct traffic past the rescue effort while it was taking place. In fact, I saw no Highway Patrol officers at all. Five local television news

crew vehicles were also allowed access while dozens and dozens of people sat in their cars, waiting for the road to reopen.

I sat there getting hotter (both literally and figuratively) and finally called 911 Stewart from my cell phone.

The operator told me, in essence, that they were more concerned about rescuing the people in the river than they were for the people in their cars. Those people waiting, she said, could drive back to Bakersfield.

How many of these people had water in their car with them? How many people had to turn off their cars’ engines, foregoing air conditioning for fear the engines would overheat? How many had small children, or pets with them? What about those people waiting in the south-bound lanes? Did they have enough gas to return to Lake Isabella?

I still would like to know how many of those county vehicles and personnel were actually necessary to rescue two men from the river? I can understand that road being closed due to a rock slide or an automobile accident, but with the incident being off of the roadway, why was there a need to block both lanes of traffic? The presence of Search & Rescue volunteers, an ambulance and perhaps one or two Sheriff's deputies were understandable. But the rest? I won’t even get into the cost of this excess. That’s an entire editorial all by itself.

Maybe our local law enforcement should think about us too: the lawabiding citizens going about our daily business whose lives were put at risk by an excess of law enforcement, supposedly required by two people who had entered the Kern River despite signs warning them not to.

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$2.2 Million in species habitat grants available The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation today announced the availability of over $2.2 million in grants to improve conditions for federally-imperiled species and their habitats impacted by

See Announcements, page 12

I wrote a rather negative column a couple of weeks ago about flying to Hawaii.

One of my seven readers said that it wasn’t like me and she liked my humorous, more positive type Middleworth of column. After reflection, I had to agree with her, but I did want to point out that as a child I was subjected to violence, negative stories and gruesome poems in the guise of Nursery Rhymes.

Occasionally I’ve noticed that the repressed memories of those stories and poems come to light and thus, for me and others, sometimes brings on a negative mood swing.

Let me give you a few examples of what I mean. Let’s start with “Rock a Bye Baby in the tree top.

When the wind blows the cradle will rock. When the bough breaks the cradle will fall. Down will come baby, cradle and all.”

Grossly negligent! The mental vision of the baby bouncing off the sidewall could scar a child forever.

Or how about, “Lady Bug, Lady Bug fly away home. Your house is on fire and your babies could burn.”

Now there is a vision hard for a toddler to repress.

And of course there is also “Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a

pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after.”

Imagine, if you will, a 4- or 5-yearold child’s thoughts about poor Jack, Jill and their injuries. Consequently many kids may never in later years want to run or hike.

Here’s another: “Peter Peter Pumpkin eater had a wife and couldn’t keep her. Put her in a pumpkin shell and there he kept her very well.”

The poor wife is forced to eat raw pumpkin while living in a pumpkin shell? After you read that to kids they may never want to eat veggies again.

Here’s one final poem: “Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet eating her curds and whey. Along came a spider who sat down beside her and frightened Miss Muffet away!”

After hearing a nursery rhyme like that, most kids will never eat curds and whey without envisioning a spider creeping up their leg just as they are slurping curds. In fact breakfast may always be the meal they’d like to miss.

The above rhymes are just the tip of the iceberg. There are scores of others which could or may already have damaged fragile psyches. So forgive me for an occasional negative mood swing, perhaps its Bo Peep looking for her neglected sheep!

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Salome’s Stars ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) A turn in a relationship is upsetting and you are puzzled by Cupid’s romantic antics. Be patient and considerate. The confusion soon will sort itself out.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) It’s a good time for travel-loving Taureans to take off for fun-filled jaunts to new places. And don’t be surprised if Cupid tags along for what could be an eventful trip.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You appear to be of two minds about continuing a relationship that seems to be riding roughshod over your emotions. A frank talk could help you decide one way or the other.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Stepping back from a relationship problem provides a new perspective on how to deal with it. Meanwhile, watch your words. Something said in anger now could backfire later.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) A changing situation makes you uneasy. But hold on until things settle down around the 4th. Meanwhile, continue your good work on that still-unfinished project.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A decided improvement in a workplace situation results in an unexpected, but very welcome, added benefit

for everyone. Personal relationships also improve.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Money matters remain a bit unsettled but soon will ease into the kind of stability you appreciate. Meanwhile, an expanding social life offers a chance to make new friends.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Use an unexpected roadblock in your monetary dealings to reassess your financial plans and make changes, if necessary. It soon will be smooth sailing again.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Aspects of love are strong for both single and paired Sagittarians. Professional dealings also thrive under your clever handling of difficult situations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Set a realistic goal and follow it through to completion.

Remember: You’re more likely to impress the right people with one well-done job than with lots of jobs left undone.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You like to plan ahead. That’s fine. But be prepared to make some changes because of an unsettled period that influences your aspects through the 4th.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) A brief phase of instability affects your usual work cycle. Use the time to catch up on chores around the house or office. Things settle down soon after the 4th. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. MOVIES: What was Indiana Jones’ real first name in Steven Spielberg’s movie series?

2. LANGUAGE: What is a raincoat called in English slang?

3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the largest European country where people still drive on the left?

4. MUSIC: What rock band included musicians Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner?

5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of flamingos called?

6. COMICS: What is the name of Jeremy’s brother in the comic strip “Zits”?

7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What former first lady appeared in a margarine commercial on television?

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1. Henry 2. A “mac,” short for “Macintosh” 3. United Kingdom 4. Eagles 5. A flamboyance 6. Chad 7. Eleanor Roosevelt

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Devil Hatfield (Kevin Costner) and Randall McCoy (Bill Paxton) served together in the Confederate Army.

When the war ends, a feud starts up as McCoy suspected Hatfield of leaving duty too early. Things spiral downward from there, as blood begets blood and the cycle of vengeance reaches down through the generations. It may not be the most historically accurate — the details of the feud are murky to begin with — but it makes for good drama.

“The Magic School Bus: The Complete Series” — If you have rugrats, whippersnappers, young’ns or kids who need to learn a thing or two, you could do a lot worse than a ride on the Magic School Bus. Ms. Frizzle encourages her fourth grade class to “get messy” and “make mistakes” while she takes them on journeys through the solar system, the ancient world, the human digestive

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Her boyfriend breaks her heart by hooking up with another girl, and then she gets confusing feelings about her best friend (he’s cute and in a band!)

The movie tugs at tenderness with Lola’s strained relationship with her mom (Demi Moore.) However, if you want to find a touching drama about the life of the modern American teen, look elsewhere. This one is pretty much a catalog of the most banal and annoying aspects of teenhood. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Continued from page 1 longer prevail in the area.

Volunteers, under the leadership of Foster, constructed two ponds at the Preserve’s Sprague Ranch, which were fenced and covered with shade cloth to protect the young turtles.

Solar heating units were installed to help keep the water above freezing during the winter months.

A number of turtles were collected from locations in the Kern River Valley in May and June each year, measured and given identifying numbers. The females are separated out, taken to a veterinarian where they are X-rayed to determine if they are carrying eggs and if so, the vet then induces egg-laying.

The eggs were then were taken by volunteers and placed in incubators at their homes to hatch. It takes 64 to 80 days for the eggs to hatch. Once they begin to hatch, it takes about 18 hours for them to emerge from their shells. Once hatched, the turtles were hand-raised by volunteers to a size large enough to be safely returned to the ponds. Baby turtles are raised to four to five inches in size to help them become predator-proof, raised in ponds at the Preserve to reach that size.

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As the turtles grew they were taken from the Sprague Ranch ponds and returned to the natural ponds where the adult females had been collected, about six to eight were returned to the Prince Ranch Pond and the remainder to Alexander Ranch Pond. During the program’s six- year duration, about 60 turtles have been raised and released. This year’s transfer of the 16 young turtles completes the project. It is hoped that this increase in the turtle population will continue to grow in nature, and once again make the Western Pond Turtle a local sight in the Valley. The Western Pond Turtle is the only native turtle on the west coast ranging from Baja California to British Columbia, Canada.

Project volunteers walked in to release the turtles, through a salt grass and lizard tail plants path.

When they arrived there were five or six adult turtles in the Alexander pond that came in appearing curious, seeming to know why they were there or maybe just remembering their past. The adult turtles are now eight to ten inches long.

More information can be found at the Kern River Preserve Visitors’ Center at 18747 Highway 178 in Weldon. The Preserve is open every day of the year from dawn to dusk.

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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

Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Department McCray & Laurel Mountain Mesa 760-379-2681

Recreation information U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive.

760-379-5646 Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.

General infomation Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella (across from Senior Center) Local: 760-379-5236 Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629 Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

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Access to a boat improves odds it doesn’t last very long. The bass will hunt the shallows this time of year but they will return to deeper water as soon as the sun peaks over With the lake the mountain tops in the east. being sucked The upper river has been providdown like a cold ing good trout action with weekly glass of ice tea plants and low water conditions. in summer, I’ll With this latest heat wave coming try to be positive up, you might check the when relaying Department of Fish & Game webfishing informasite for the local stocking schedule. tion. But with When the river’s water temp raises the lake level above a certain temperature they quickly Mencarini may suspend stocking. approaching I am happy to report the lake has empty and the present heat wave, a good and growing population of the glass may be half empty. This beaver. I mostly affects watched a famifishing from ly of four frolshore, with catThe bass, crappie, trout and icking near the fish action being catfish are just waiting for you old cemetery. your best bet. to catch them but they are in The pond where Frozen shad has deep water... been working Mencarini they live is now landlocked and well along with drying up chicken livers quickly. I hope they adjust to dry and live minnows when available. conditions because that is what is in If you are fortunate enough to have access to a boat, this changes their future. This is the result of your odds. The bass, crappie, trout years of heavy silting of sediment and catfish are just waiting for you which has caused the river to have no distinct channel to the lake. to catch them but they are in deep water and are going to stay there Mike Mencarini is a Wofford for the rest of the summer.

Heights resident and a avid fisherThere is an exception with bass man. For questions or comments hitting top water very early in the you can reach him through the Kern morning. If you plan to fish the River Courier, office@kern rivertop water bite, you’d better be on courier.com. the lake at the crack of dawn, and Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist

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The Comforter has come Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away; for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I go, I will send him unto you. - John 16:7 Duitsman If we were to look over the opening verses of the sixteenth chapter of John’s Gospel through a purely historic eye, they would certainly make sense. Jesus had gathered with His disciples with whom He had spent three years of life and ministry, and He was foretelling His imminent departure. The response, of course, was sadness, for the relationship experienced and enjoyed over such remarkable years would have brought with it bonds of closeness that we can easily understand.

This then would have been the reason He called the coming Holy Spirit the “Comforter,” for in His imminent absence, Another would be sent Who would minimize the emotional hurt caused by His leaving. Whew, so glad we cleared up this theological mystery!

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cation, for in addressing the immediate needs of the gathered apostles, Jesus was also concerned with addressing the needs of those who would come later . . . like us.

Certainly the outpouring of the Holy Spirit was to bring with it the direct results read about in the book of Acts, but 20 centuries later, the plan of God’s love for humanity is still unfolding, and the Savior was equally as concerned for us as He was for those hearing His physical voice. It therefore remains for us to embrace the term “Comforter” as applied to the Holy Spirit, and apply to our lives all that is in the heart of God for this part of the Father’s plan in the life of every believer.

Thankfully, the understanding is not difficult even if the application is a bit more demanding.

Follow the narrative a few verses further, and the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives encompasses three distinct areas: 1.) conviction of sin; 2.) invitation to live in personal holiness and 3.) replacing the stamp of satan’s death in us with the life of God. This working literally takes a lifetime (He Who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ - Philippians 1:6), and is the commitment of our Savior to accomplish something in us that is both immediate and eternal. May we be embraced by the “Comfort” of this truth, and embrace all that it means for life as we are experiencing it. The “Comforter” has come!

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Continued from page 2 VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. in Lake Isabella. The third Sunday of every month features crepes. For information call 760-379-3877.

Kernville Methodist welcomes pastor July 22 The Kernville United Methodist are having a barbecue at Riverside Park to welcome their new Pastor, Frances Liebert and her family to the Kern River Valley. The fun starts at 5 p.m.

The church will furnish hamburgers, hot dogs and the fixings and asking everyone to bring a potluck dish and table service. There will be water and ice tea to drink. Bring your folding chairs to enjoy the evening at the park.

Kernville Chamber meeting July 23 The Kernville Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly general membership meeting next to the Kernville Chamber office at 3 p.m. For information call the Kernville Chamber Office 760-376-2629 or email office@kernvillechamber.org.

Kernville Chamber mixer July 23 The Kernville Chamber of Commerce July Member Spotlight Mixer with musical entertainment will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Stella Enterprises, 13216 Sierra Way, Kernville. Stella is home of the Kernville Thrift Store, Kern River Candle Company and StellaDogs Hot Dog Cart. The public is welcome to attend, RSVP to: Kernville Chamber Office 760-3762629 or email office@kernvillechamber.org.

Supervisor rep holds office hours July 24 Lori Acton, field representative for First District Supervisor Jon McQuiston, will hold office hours Tuesday, July 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and can meet with walkin constituents. Call 760-549-2068.

Fish Hatchery talk July 24 Local Fish and Game Manager, Marvin Waters, is the guest speaker for the KRV Historical Society on July 24 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Isabella. Waters will discuss the local fish hatchery, its operations and plans for the future.

Lake Isabella Chamber Mixer July 25 Dave’s Sports Bar will host the July mixer on Tuesday, July 25 at 5:30 p.m.

Dave’s is located at 4108 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Bodfish. Come and make new friends and do some networking. RSVP to the Kern River Valley Chamber office at 760-379-5236 Book Fair of Death!

July 26 Come play this exciting interactive mystery game at the Kern River Valley Branch Library on Thursday, July 26 at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella beginning at 5 p.m. See our Facebook page or call 760-549-2083.

The Magic of Christopher Lopez July 27 Come to the Kernville Branch Library on Saturday, July 7 at 48 Tobias in Kernville and be amazed. The show begins at 10:30 a.m. Or go to the Wofford Heights branch at 6400-B Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights at 2 p.m. See the Facebook page or call 760376-6180.

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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.

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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. Services: Sun. 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Kern Valley Hospital Foundation • Fundraising 6412 Laurel Ave. Mt. Mesa 760-379-2681

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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 10:30 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) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 4 p.m.

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Southlake/Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday Services 8:30 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, Weldon. Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964 Church listings are free. Please contact the Courier office.

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Homes for Sale 37 Canyon Drive - $3,900 down buys a beautiful 2 br, 1 ba home w/carport, big lot, 6 storage sheds. Sign $35,000 loan, pd $135/bi-week, all due 30 yrs, 10% apr, fixed buying power loan. Owner - 661-330-2222 Agent - 661-330-7360 __________________________ 1704 Sierra Vista - $4,000 down buys a nice 2 br, 1 ba home.

Sign $36,000 loan, pd $139/biweek, fixed buying power, 10% apr, all due 30 yrs. Owner-661330-2222 / Agent- 661-330-7360

Business for Sale Antique Business for Sale Antiques - Collectibles - Thrift Attractive location in the heart of Wofford Heights. Owner moving out of state. Inventory & POS only. Reasonable rent. $8,000 obo. Call cell # 661-301- 0955 or 661-301-0999

Kernville- Hi-Ho 50+ MHP 2 bd / 2 ba Apts. $450/mo + dep & utilities.

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Lake Isabella - 55+ Community, 2bd/2ba dble wide w/patio, completely refurbished. $575 mo + security deposit. (760) 964-2514 _________________________ Wofford Heights - 3bd/2ba, walk to lake & stores. $775/mo.

For application call (760) 3762436 _________________________ Wofford Hts - Remodeled 3/bd, 2/ba home in Pala Ranches, w/hardwood floors, granite countertops, extra room under house, mtn view, stove, refrig + w/d hookup, Sec. 8 ok, $1,100/mo + dep.

323-447-9140 / 323-969-8061 _________________________ Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba dbl wide MH with 24x24 garage, on 1 acre, lake view, $750/mo, (805) 375-0047 __________________________ Bodfish - 2bd/1ba with fireplace, fenced back yard, pets OK, $590/mo + deposit. (805) 390-0919 __________________________ Wofford Heights - 2/2 manuf. home, no grass, no lot rent, w/d, Rf/Fr, d/w, stove, lge lot, workshop, recently remodeled, 760379-1047 __________________________ Bodfish - 2bd / 2ba mobile home with fenced yard. $500/mo + $500 deposit. 760-220-8787 __________________________ Mt. Mesa - 3bd/2ba spacious remodeled home. 1/2 blk from hospital, l level, soak tub, a/c, tankless water heater, low maint. yd, avail. 8/1, $1,200/mo + sec. dep. 661-394-0862 __________________________ Wofford Heights - 3bd / 2ba home with fenced yard, pets ok, w/d hookup, $785/mo + dep available now. 818-402-6484 __________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd / 1 ba MH with large fenced yard, stove & refrig. No smoking, no pets. $495/mo. lst month + $500 dep to move in. 760-549-3697 __________________________ Do Lipton Tea employees take coffee breaks?

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Help Wanted Openings in Lake Isabella RN Case Manager - Full Time Come & be a part of our exceptional clinical team. We have great career opportunities for RN Case Managers. Must have an RN Calif. License with the desire to work in home health or hospice. One year nursing experience required. Optimal offers a competitive pay & benefit package that includes 40l(k) matching & a gret time off program. Fax your resume to 661-387-7227 or mail to Attn: HR, 1315 Boughton Dr., Bakersfield, CA 9330

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Comfort Inn (2012 - B3913), DBA #2: Quality Inn (2012 - B3914), Street address of principal place of business: 507 South China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of business: 128 North Hobart Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90004.

REGISTRANT: 41 Circle Hospitality, Inc., 128 North Hobart Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90004. A 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: Mohamed Shahidul Islam, President. This statement filed on 06/26/2012. Expires 06/26/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk.

By: J. Trujillo.

Published by the Kern River Courier July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: D Best Eviction Services (2012 - B3998), DBA #2: D Best Process Services (2012 - B3999), Street address of principal place of business: 405 South Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Mailing address of business: 405 South Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304. REGISTRANT: Dror Ben Amy, 405 South Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Individual.

Date the business commenced: 06/26/2012. 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: Dror Ben Amy. This statement filed on 06/28/2012.

Expires 06/28/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: D. Jacobo.

Published by the Kern River Courier July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Right at Home (2012 - B3840) Street address of principal place of business: 5301 Office Park Drive, Suite 410, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address of business: 5301 Office Park Drive, Suite 410, Bakersfield, CA 93309.

REGISTRANT: Independence at Home, Inc., 5301 Office Park Drive, Suite 410, Bakersfield, CA 93309. A Corporation.

Date the business commenced: 09/24/2007. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Mark J Tracy.

This statement filed on 06/22/2012. Expires 06/22/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk.

By: J. Trujillo.

Published by the Kern River Courier July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: The Delano Center (2012 - B3596), DBA #2: The Delano Swap Meet (2012 - B3597), Street address of principal place of business: 1835 Glenwood Street, Delano, CA 93215.

Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 10808, Bakersfield, CA 93389. REGISTRANT: Precious Earth, Inc., 1807 Mystic Meadows, Bakersfield, CA 93312. F - Corporation. Date the business commenced: 02/07/1985.

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: Timothy Gregory Davis, Vice President. This statement filed on 06/07/2012.

Expires 06/07/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DSSC Dispatching Services (2012 B4019) Street address of principal place of business: 5006 Silver Clover Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313.

Mailing address of business: 5006 Silver Clover Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANT: Avtar Singh, 5006 Silver Clover Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313. 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: Avtar Singh.

This statement filed on 06/29/2012.

Expires 06/29/2017.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk.

By: J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier July 13, 20, 27 and August 3, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Tehachapi Treasure Trove (2012 B3882), DBA#2: Tehachapi Treasures (2017 - B3883), DBA#3: Treasure Trove (2012 - B3884), Street address of principal place of business: 116 East Tehachapi Boulevard, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 116 East Tehachapi Boulevard, Tehachapi, CA 93561.

REGISTRANTS: Marilda White, 20642 Black Oak Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561, Janet Meabon, 21036 Santa Barbara, Tehachapi, CA 93561, Susanna Monette, 8608 South Loop Boulevard, California City, CA 93505 and Sandi Thoman, 18450 Sacramento Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561. 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: Marilda K. White, Partner.

This statement filed on 06/25/2012.

Expires 06/25/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier July 13, 20, 27 and August 3, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: M.K. Supplies (2012 - B3813) Street address of principal place of business: 6802 Farwell Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address of business: 6802 Farwell Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANT: Manjit Rayat, 6802 Farwell Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313. 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: Avtar Singh. This statement filed on 06/20/2012.

Expires 06/20/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Trujillo.

Published by the Kern River Courier July 20, 27, August 3 and 10, 2012.

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Tips on flipping a property Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist

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 Freeman right now, flipping is a good option for a lot of folks who are tired of the stock market or getting a 1 percent return on their CD’s.

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

Well, that’s not a good idea. Spend the money on at least a Termite, Septic and Home Inspection. Know what is right with a property and know what is wrong. It is the only way to be able to budget repairs accordingly.

2.) Be patient, particularly in this market. Don’t jump on the first property you see. Look the market over.

Talk to professionals in the area. See who is buying what. Figure out 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 in a great area. Spend the time to do your research. Find a real estate agent who is honest, trustworthy and works hard.

3.) Do the repairs right. On a flip, you want a property to be ready to move into -- something that the buyers just have 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 that you fixed it 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. Honesty is not just the best policy. It is the only policy, and when that is the case everyone wins.

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 using sub-par workmanship. That flew sometimes in the old market we had, but in this market, it’s not gonna happen. Buyers are fewer in number and they have more buying power and lenders are also more picky about the condition of a home.

5.) Don't get greedy! So many people lost their shirts when the market collapsed because of greed.

Look for fair profit. If a home is worth $100K at market value, try to get it for $65K, and sell it for $95K. Price things to move so your money turns quick and you can take advantage of other opportunites.

Matt Freeman is a Realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) 3795915 or cell 223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

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Scammers out to profit from court ruling who asks for your personal information, hang up. It’s a scam. The government and legitimate organizations It’s enough to make you sick. No with which you do business have the sooner had the U.S. Supreme Court information they need and will not ask ruled on the Affordable Care Act than you for it. Then, file a complaint at scam artists began working the ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTCphones. Claiming to be from the gov- HELP. If you think your identity’s been ernment, they’re saying that under the Affordable Care Act, they need to stolen, visit ftc.gov/idtheft or call 1verify some information. For exam- 877-ID-THEFT. You also can file a ple, they might have the routing num- complaint with your state Attorney ber of the person’s bank, and then use General.

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Water,

Continued from page 1 "Unfortunately, water costs are rising. Many of them, such as costs for materials, water production, and water treatment, are increasing faster than the rate of inflation," said Cal Water Kern Valley manager Chris Whitley.

"Also, water use is going down, and there are a lot of fixed costs that stay the same regardless of how much water customers use, which results in higher per-unit water costs. The good news is, some variable costs decrease when customers use less water, and those cost decreases are factored in. And conservation can save customers money in the long-term by enabling us to avoid having to invest in new sources of supply to meet higher demand," Whitley said. Cal Water offers conservation tools to help customers reduce their bills.

www.kernrivercourier.com Cal Water is proposing a number of infrastructure upgrades to increase reliability and fire protection and ensure good water quality.

The CPUC will thoroughly audit Cal Water's expenses, plans, and operations during the 18-month review process. It is responsible for setting rates that reflect the actual, dollar-for-dollar costs of providing water service and allow Cal Water to earn a return only on the funds it invests in water system infrastructure. Customers are invited to submit comments in writing or at Public Participation Hearings, if held by the Commission.

"We are very sensitive to the need to operate as efficiently as possible," Whitley said.

Cal Water serves about 5,800 people in the Valley and provided water service in the area since 2000. Additional information may be obtained online at www.calwater.com.

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Announcements, Continued from page 3

the Central Valley Project.

The grants are funded by the Fiscal Year 2013 Central Valley Project Conservation Program and Central Valley Project Improvement Act Habitat Restoration Program. Operated by the Bureau of Reclamation, the CVP is one of the world’s largest water storage and transport systems.

The CVPCP and CVPIA HRP have established 21 priority actions related to CVP-impacted species, their habitats, and corresponding geographic areas. Each of these priority actions is supported by a threatened or endangered species recovery plan that provides strategies and guidance as to how the imperiled species could be restored to a healthy and viable status. Applicants are requested to submit proposals that support these priority actions.

The 2012 grants continue 18 years of funding projects. This year, four categories of projects will be funded: land acquisition (fee title and conservation easement); habitat restoration; research; and captive breeding.

State or local government agencies, private non-profit or profit organizations, individuals, and educational institutions are eligible to apply for grants. Applications for grants will close on Oct. 5. Instructions for submitting a proposal, as well as background information on the programs, are found at www.grants.gov in the Funding Opportunity Application.

Applicants may search for the FOA by the Funding Opportunity Number which is R13FA20001.

Additional information about the CVPCP and HRP can be found at http://www.usbr.gov/mp/cvpcp/.

Christmas in July, Bell Ringing Fundraiser The Salvation Army has just two major fund raising drives each year.

This year the need is greater than in previous years. The Army is asking for volunteers to help raise funds during the annual “Christmas in July” fundraiser. The local Salvation Army Service Unit is trying to assist as many local families and individuals as possible. The requests for prescription, medical, food, utility and transportation assistance is rising.

You can make a difference. Volunteers to help fill “Christmas in July,” bell ringing positions around the Valley is vitally needed. All funds raised here remain in the Kern River Valley to help local friends and neighbors.

As a 100 percent volunteer unit, more than 90 percent of the funds raised reach the needy. Current funds are getting low and the Salvation Army will not be able to continue at the current level of assistance through this fall, into the Christmas Season and on through winter if funds are not forthcoming.

Please contact your local Salvation Army office at 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella or call 760-379-4600. We are at your service Monday and Wednesday for services and Tuesday and Thursdays for special needs.

Contributions may be mailed to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 2786, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

RED, WHITE or BLUE and it’s advertised Free* in the Courier Marketplace during the month of July.

Just submit your ad to us!

Use our Marketplace ad form in this issue of the Courier or contact information located on page 2.

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* All ads must start with the words Red, White or Blue. Red - Car, White -Refrigerator, Blue - Bicycle, Etc. Ads are limited to a one item 5line Marketplace ad per person, family or household residing in the Kern River Valley. Extra lines $1.00 each. Picture and border $6.00 additional.

Ad must contain a brief description, price, contact information. Private party ads residing in the Kern River Valley only. No commercial business or dealers please. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to refuse any advertising that it deems fraudulent, inappropriate or offensive in nature. Offer ends July 24, 2011.

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