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Cody Norris, U.S.D.A. Forest Service Special to the Courier
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2012 London Olympics
‘Ka-yakking’ commentator Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier Eric and Rebecca Giddens have brought us the Kern River Brewing Co., the Olympic Pita, an Olympic silver medal in kayaking and a gold medal for Citra Double IPA from the American Beer Festival in Denver. Tysun McMullan/NBC And now, Eric Special to the Courier Giddens brings us, from accross Eric Giddens the pond, the Summer Olympics from London. This will be Giddens sixth Olympics. He is too far over the hill to be an athlete but he will be announcing the Canoe/Kayak events for NBC. Giddens has previously competed, coached and judged in the Olympics and will be drawing on all of these past experiences to help viewers understand the event and get them excited about the competition. Gidden’s wife, Rebecca, won a silver medal in Kayak Slalom in the 2004 Athens Olympics and was World Champion in 2002. The Whitewater Slalom competition will be held at the Lee Valley Whitewater Centre, nine miles north of Queen Elizabeth Park, the main venue in London. In this competition athletes must negotiate a series of gates through challenging whitewater rapids with their final score being a combination of their running time and any penalties they incur if they touch or incorrectly navigate through a gate. Team USA men’s Kayak athlete Scott Parsons has frequented the Kern River Valley for training and past competitions including the 2005 National Championships hosted at Miracle Hot Springs. Qualifying events at the Olympics will take place on July 29-30 with medal rounds on July 31, August 1 and 2. The competition begins with the men’s people
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Kayak and the men’s Canoe Single. Men’s Canoe Double and women’s Kayak take place on July 30, with medal events each day from July 31 to Aug. 2. Randy Moss will do the play-by-play with Giddens serving as the analyst for NBC. The 2012 London Olympics marks the sport’s 20th anniversary as a permanent fixture on the Olympic program. The first Canoe Slalom competition was held in Switzerland in 1932 but was not a permanent part of the Olympic program until Barcelona 1992. This year, 82 competitors will take part; 61 men and 21 women, with each country limited to one boat per event. Once the slalom competition is com-
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Lee Valley Whitewater Centre The Lee Valley Whitewater Centre is an international and Olympic standard 300-meter canoe and kayak slalom course. The 300-meter course has a drop of 5.5 meters (18 feet), for an average slope of 1.8 percent (18 m/km or 95 ft/mile) and a pumppowered streamflow of 13 cubic meters per second (460 cubic feet per second). The intermediate/warm-up course is 160 meters long with a drop of 1.6 meters and flow of 10.5 cubic meters per second.
Five local 16- to 17-year-old Kern Valley High School students -- Shasta Christensen, Elisa Munoz, Daniel Szymanski, Destiny Walker and Austin Yunt -- are investing eight weeks of their summer vacation assisting the Forest Service on the Kern River Ranger District. The program’s objectives are to help with necessary conservation work on public land; provide gainful employment of 15to 18-year-olds from diverse backgrounds and to help youth develop a deeper understanding of land management projects and their impacts on the natural environment. “I am always happy to see young folks ready to roll up their sleeves and work hard to achieve rewarding results,” District Ranger Rick Larson said. “I hope they carry this experience with them the rest of their lives, and maybe even consider land management as a future career path. We are very thankful for their participation and hard work.” The Youth Conservation Corps students on the Kern River Ranger District have worked hard on multiple projects and learned a great deal about the Forest Service this year. They performed fuels reduction around the historic Beach Cabin. The group has picked up trash around the Kern Plateau, Greenhorn Mountain, Upper Canyon, Lower Canyon, and Lake Isabella. They have painted signs, bathrooms and picnic tables. At the Blackrock Trailhead, the crew cleaned fire pits, corrals, and campsites, making the site visitor friendly for the season. They performed more noxious weed eradication around Basket Pass and Alder Creek. While performing these services, they also learned about Ecological Restoration and what it means. The crew went on a field trip to the Sequoia National Forest Supervisor’s office in Porterville, where they witnessed forest planning at a Forest Leadership Team meeting. These educational trips are meant to be a learning and growth experience for the students, aimed at provoking thought and discussion, and hopefully sending them out into the world more knowledgeable about the environment.
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weekend weather Friday high 92° Sunny Friday low 61° Clear Saturday high 93° Sunny Saturday low 61° Clear Sunday high 94° Sunny Sunday low 62° Clear National Weather Service
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Bodfish Bob features recipes of Olympic proportions.
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Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet
The Rowing, Paralympic Rowing and Canoe Sprint events during the Games will take place at the Eton College Rowing Centre at Dorney Lake near Windsor. Set in a 400-acre park within a nature conservation area, the rowing centre is acclaimed as one of the finest rowing venues in the world. Both courses were built from scratch, along with a 10,000 square meter lake. adventure
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Lee Valley Whitewater Centre at the London summer Olympics where Eric Giddens, of Kernville, will be providing the analysis of whitewater canoe and kayak events.
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Top (left to right): Destiny Walker, Shasta Christensen, Crew Leader Dena Sundberg (FS), Bottom (left to right): Daniel Szymanski, Elisa Munoz, Austin Yunt. nature
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Upper Kern Kern Inflow at Kernville 214 cfs (5-hr avg.) Lower Kern Outflow 555 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 531 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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The Magic of Christopher Lopez July 27 Come to the Kernville Branch Library on Friday, July 27 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 760-376-6180.
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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.
Nuui Cunni Farmers Market July 28 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 located at
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.
2600 Highway 155 between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area. For more information, contact the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center 760-549-0800. Lakeshore Farmers Market July 28 Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, this market features locallygrown 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. For information call David Dills 760-8127833. Kern County Aging and Adult Services will be at Lakeshore Farmers Market on the 28th to pass out $20 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program vouchers 9 a.m. to noon or until they run out. To qualify sign the form saying you are above age 60 and low income. Call Kern County Aging and Adult Services for further information: 661-868-1000. Sherman Pass bicycle road race July 28 AntiGravityCycling hosts 53 miles with 8,700 feet of climbing starting at 8 a.m. One leg breaking climb followed by a bunch of rollers. Like the Nine Mile Omnium Stage 1, only more of it! Two Feeds, rather remote. USA Cycling Permit No. 2012-2675. The race starts at the base of Nine Mile Canyon Road, at U.S. 395, 10 miles north of the Highway 395 and 14 junction, four miles north of Pearsonville Shell. Register online at: www.bikereg.com/Net/16676 (closes July 27). For more information, see http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.p hp?permit=2012-2675. Explore night skies over Lake Isabella July 28 Explore the night skies over Isabella Lake with Richard Burdge and members of the Kern River Valley Astronomy Club, when they present an astronomy program on Saturday, July 28, at the Tillie Creek Amphitheater in Wofford Heights. The program begins at 7 p.m. and concludes around 11 p.m. They will present a slide show tour of the night skies and a program that includes telescopes for viewing the “dark” skies such as a nebula, star clusters, constellation, planets and the moon. The Amphitheater is located in Tillie Creek Campground in Wofford Heights. Bring a flashlight, blanket, and light sweater or jacket as the evenings can be cool. For information about the program, call the Forest Service office at 760379-5646. Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast July 29 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday July 29 at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. in Lake Isabella. For information call 760-379-3877. McQuiston rep to hold office hours July 31 Lori Acton, field representative for First District Supervisor Jon McQuiston, will hold office hours Tuesday, July 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is available to meet with walk-in constituents. For more information, call 760549-2068. Prayer Breakfast August 2 All are invited to participate in the monthly prayer breakfast at Los Palomos restaurant in Lake Isabella on the first Thursday of each month from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Kern Valley Indian community meeting August 4 The Kern Valley Indian Community quarterly meeting will be held on Saturday, Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. at the Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. Guests will include Matthew Nelson, NAGPRA Consultant for the Bishop Paiute Tribe. Dinner will be provided by the Council. Please bring salad or dessert and a raffle item. Also bring any gently used household
See Calendar, page 8
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Dam question of the week:
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At the reqest of our readers, the Kern River Courier is publishing responses to the most frequently asked questions of the Corps of Engineers regarding the Isabella Dam safety Modification Study. For additional information see: www.spk.usace.army.mil/missions/civilworks/isabelladam.aspx
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How would one describe what encompasses Isabella Dam?
Forty miles northeast of Bakersfield, Calif., and less than one mile from the confluence of the North and South Forks of the Kern River in Kern County, California, the Isabella Dam facility includes a 185-foot rolled earthfill Main Dam across the Kern River, and a 100-foot rolled earthfill Auxiliary Dam across Hot Springs Valley about a half-mile east of the Main Dam.
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KRV Woman’s Club seeks new members Kern River Valley Woman’s Club is searching for new members. The Club is philanthropic and supports many Valley activities and programs. The Club gets together monthly, from September through May, at the Elks’ Lodge in Wofford Heights for lunch. The Club is active and supports Valley events such as Kern Valley Pride Day and Whiskey Flat Days. The Club supports scholarships at Kern Valley High School and the ECHO program. If you are new to the Valley, the club members are the women you want to get to know. If you have lived here awhile, what are you waiting for? For information on membership, call Jennifer Sullivan at 378-2325 or president Marian DeMars at 3764578. KRV Woman's Club is a member of Kern District, California Federation of Women’s Clubs and GFWC.
River Rhythms free concerts Each Friday in August, through the 24th, there will be a series of free concerts held at Kernville's Riverside Park from 7 to 9 p.m. These performances are free to the public and are family friendly. The musical styles will vary each week and some food and refreshments will be available at each show. The dates for the River Rhythms concerts are August 3, 10, 17, and 24. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation, a local, non-profit organization that provides assistance to the academic and cultural efforts of those living in the Kern River Valley. We hope to see you at River Rhythms this summer. Bring a blanket and enjoy the music. For information, contact: Charlie Busch-KRVECF Secretary/Treasurer 760376-4500
Non Profit to host low cost “Fix Your Pets” clinic “Animal overpopulation is a tragic problem everywhere, but especially in many rural small towns near Bakersfield, primarily because low income pet owners can’t afford the high costs to fix their pets and don’t have access to
See Announcements, page 11
Got Used Oil?
Crane’s Waste Oil, Inc.is accepting used oil
At 15412 Highway 178, Southlake, between the hours of 10am & 2pm or by appointment Monday to Friday. Closed Holidays " We are located 2 blks east of the Fire Station on frontage road. Because of the many requests to have a facility on this side of the lake we will accept closed top containers up to 5 gallons and a drained used oil filter (Maximum 20 gallons at one time). Oil is not to be mixed with antifreeze, gasoline, water, solvents or paint.
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We will return container. Call 800.272.6330
Planned obsolescence Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist
My point is that I will never -repeat, never -- wear out a fedora. No matter what the occasion. So if I Things wear can ever find the two fedoras I had out. Others are to buy, I will give them to a zoo for eclipsed by newer the monkeys to wear. things and are no Ties are another product that has longer in style or undergone major changes. When I something else has worked in an office, it was required taken its place. that I wear a tie. I was faced with the Almost everyprospect of buying a new set of ties thing we buy has a every time the style changed. First it built in plan of was the skinny tie. Then it was the obsolescence. Buy Middleworth knitted tie. And then it was the loud, a TV and by next garish flowered tie. Then it was the year it is outdated silk tie to match the business suit. I and won’t work with other newer retired several years ago and I appliances. Get a car and the day retired all my planned obsolescent after your purties. They’re gone chase the newer forever -- each ones are on the and every one of The “I” Pad is already an ”O” salesroom floor. pad by the time you drive home. the grease-spotYour new cell ted, multicolored, phone is obso- Middleworth knitted rascals. lete before you Car batteries get out the door of the phone store. are a good example of something The “I” Pad is already an ”O” pad by that is good for only a certain numthe time you drive home. ber of months. There is no doubt Its planned obsolescence and is that here is true planned obsolesprevalent everywhere. Fifteen-year cence. And we know, that no matter house paint is usually good for about what the guaranteed life of the batsix to 10 years. Things that don’t tery is, you will still never know wear out become obsolete and are when it will quit. But that’s the way deep-sixed while still in good shape. things go and we’ve learned to live When I first went to work for Ma with it. So why not relax, enjoy the Bell in1961, and had to go to the cor- ride and as the youngsters today say, porate headquarters in San “go with the flow?” Francisco, I had to wear a hat (a fedora). No baseball caps, knitted Wofford Heights resident Rod caps or sunshades or bare heads. Middleworth, a retired security manI wasn’t alone. Most businessmen ager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor in San Francisco wore hats. They for the local AARP Driver Safety don’t anymore. Program.
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Salome’s Stars ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) A strong social whirl brings you a new round of good times. Cupid also is busy aiming arrows hoping for a heart-to-heart encounter. TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) A romantic incident could take a more serious turn if the you considers meeting Cupid’s challenge. Meanwhile, a professional opportunity is also about to turn up. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A bit of hardheaded realism could be just what you need at this emotionally challenged time. Face the facts as they are, not as you want them to be. Good luck. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Many opportunities open up. But you need to be aware of their actual pros and cons. Check them all out and make your choice from those that offer more of what you seek. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) A more stable situation begins, allowing you to feel more secure about making important decisions. Meanwhile, be sure to meet your project deadline so you can move on to other things. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Congratulations. A new personal relationship thrives as you learn how to make room in your busy life for this wonderfully warm and exciting emotional experience.
LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A new contact opens some doors. That’s the good news. But there’s a caution involved: Be sure you protect your rights to your work before showing it to anyone. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A former colleague might seek to resume a working partnership. Ask yourself if you need it. If yes, get more information. If no, respectfully decline the request. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Good times dominate your aspect. So why not have a party to celebrate a loved one’s success? And do invite that special person you want to know better. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your shy side soon gives way to your more assertive self. This should help you when it comes time to speak up for yourself and your achievements. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A new period of stability will help you deal with some recently reworked plans. Once you get your current task done, you can devote more time to personal matters. PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) Things are finally much more stable these days, so you can restart the process of meeting your well-planned goals with fewer chances of interruption or delay. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Sports Quiz By Chris Richcreek
1. In 2010, Ryan Braun became the third Milwaukee Brewer to have three consecutive 100-RBI seasons. Name the first two. 2. Who was the last A.L. pitcher before Tampa Bay’s James Shields in 2011 to have at least 11 complete games in a season? 3. Which NFL team ended the 1972 Miami Dolphins’ 18-game winning streak the next season? 4. In 2012, the Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team set an NCAA title game record with 11 blocked shots. Which schools had held the mark? 5. Bobby Orr is the only NHL defenseman to score more than 20 points in a season six times. Who did it five times? Answers:
1. Richie Sexson (2001-03) and Prince Fielder (2007-09). 2. Baltimore’s Scott Erickson had 11 in 1998. 3. Oakland beat the Dolphins Sept. 23, 1973. 4. UConn (2011) and the University of Florida (2006). 5. Paul Coffey.6. Jimmy Connors (1978, ‘82, ‘83), John McEnroe (1979-81, ‘84) and Ivan Lendl (1985-87).
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‘Lorax’ misses the mark By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Lorax” (PG) — The classic tale by Dr. Seuss has been reimagined in 3D, for reasons that have little to do with defending trees from the voracious book industry. The whimsical story of the lonely creature who looked after the environment has become a colorful musical with a host of celebrity voices. Even as a kid, I can never remember going through a Dr. Seuss storybook and yearning for a big-budget, drawn out hyper-color adaptation for the big screen. “The Lorax” has the technical ability to make something pretty to look at, but misses the mark when it comes to making something affecting or memorable. “Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale” (NR) — Don’t let the title fool you; this unrated Taiwanese import (reportedly the most expensive Taiwanese production to date) is a violent tale of rebellion taken from a little-known piece of history. In 1930, the aboriginal Seediq Bale people of Taiwan mounted a revolt against the Japanese occupation. The film offers incredible visuals — the natural landscape is gorgeous, and the battle scenes are jarring and elaborate.
Some viewers may not be able to handle the grim, gut-wrenching scenes that depict the horrors of war or the 2 1/2-hour runtime. DOG OF THE WEEK “Bel Ami” (R) — Petticoats and bodices and silk fans and that guy from “Twilight” — it’s enough to make even the most avid lover of soap-drama gag. Robert Pattinson plays (since he doesn’t really act) a broke veteran who’s landed in 1890s Paris. An old army buddy gives him money to buy a suit, and the next thing you know this pasty dullard is seducing every married woman in town. Somehow, these well-off, intelligent Parisian women just can’t wait to fall into bed with this guy who can scarcely crack a smile or form a sentence. Pattinson isn’t playing a vampire, but he’s just as pale and pretend-broody. Instead of a rakish, manipulative Casanova, the leading ladies have the challenge of falling for a chiseled bar of soap. Robert Pattison in “Bel Ami”
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Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob pepper, celery salt and horseradish and pour into glass and garnish. Bodfish Bob’s Olympic Bangers and Mash 8 large potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 tsp butter, divided 1/2 cup milk, or as needed salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 pounds beef sausage 1/2 cup diced onion 1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix 1 cup water, or as needed
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11/2 oz. vodka 3 oz. tomato juice 1 lemon juice 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce 3 drops tabasco sauce pepper & salt 1/4 tsp celery salt 1/2 T prepared horseradish (optional) wedge lime or lemon, celery, pickled onion green beans to garnish (optional) Rub lemon or lime around rim of glass and then put the rim in margarita salt. Add ice to glass. Mix vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, tabasco, salt,
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Bass ambush For the most part, people who know me know that fishing for crappie is my preference. So when I say I catch more bass by accident than on purpose, it’s Mencarini the truth. The last few days are evidence of this and I have done nothing different as far as my fishing technique. Lately every time I try to land a crappie I get ambushed by some very large bass. Saturday morning was a perfect example. My first six crappie were mauled by “Ole Bucket Mouth.” But don’t worry. The score at the end of the day was bass 6, unlucky me 0. My reels are loaded with 4-lb. test line and these bass were at least 7pounders. And one of them even
tipped the scale in the double digits. Needless to say I had fun but I was left frustrated and out of red and white jigs. I had much better luck landing nice catfish on a night time trip to the French Gulch Marina area. Those two kitties weigh-in at 18 lbs. total. The catfish bite seemed to get going around 10 p.m. and lasted until midnight. I didn’t get a lot of bites but made good of the ones I got. Here is a hint: use smaller pieces of bait. The cats tend to nibble on bigger pieces and tend to gobble up the smaller ones. Don’t let the low lake level discourage you from fishing. Fish still have to eat and they all don’t eat at the same time. Dry lines don’t catch fish. Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and a avid fisherman. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier, office@kern rivercourier.com.
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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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Do you love Jesus? Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon, son of John, do you love me . . . ‘John 21:15a If I could point to one part of the Duitsman Christian walk that consistently gives me reason for pause, it would be the great white throne of judgment described in the book of Revelation. Standing alone before God with eternity hanging in the balance somehow undoes all my well-polished faith, and if I ponder the scenario long enough, I am left a quivering heap of uncertainty. The omniscience of the Eternal God, who at His very core is holiness, somehow doesn’t seem consistent with the ultimate welcome into His heavenly kingdom of one such as me. The scenario that unfolds around the above passage is well known to us, and by way of a memory jog, is Peter’s face-to-face meeting with the risen Jesus following his monumental denial of the Savior a few days previous. As egregious a sinful response as any contained in the pages of
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Scripture, Peter’s four-letter-laced exclamation that culminated a triple denial of even knowing Jesus of Nazareth must have been fresh on his mind when met by Jesus. This passage should not only be familiar to us through its being oft told in the Church, but in its déjà vu like quality that reminds us of our own shortcomings where this walk of faith is concerned. The reason the first paragraph is so unsettling in its reality has much to do with what you and I consider to be the inadequacy of our own faith, and our abject inability to do anything about it. Like Peter, we have the best of intentions that are much more often than not steamrolled by the realities of our personal sinfulness. Yet in this meeting between the Savior and His dear disciple comes nothing of an angry, judgmental, or you-let-me-down response, for Jesus’ invitation was a simple offer to sit and have breakfast together. Imagine that! An honest and self examining look at how the grace of the Lord dealt with a less than perfect disciple (sounds much like me, and perhaps you too), can draw us into an embracing understanding of the love of Jesus for us in spite of our sinful propensities. The invitation to experience holiness in our own lives should never be confused with the grace that wraps us in the eternal love of the Father given through His Son Jesus.
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Continued from page 2 items and clothing to share. McQuiston rep to hold office hours August 7 Lori Acton, field representative for First District Supervisor Jon McQuiston, will hold office hours Tuesday, Aug. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is available to meet with walk-in constituents. For more information, call 760-549-2068. Suicide Survivor Support Group August 8 Peer support group for people who have lost someone to suicide is a safe place to share your grief, find hope and achieve healing. It meets the second Wednesday of every month Library Room of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 377 Highway 155 in Lake Isabella from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information call College Community Services at 760-3793412. Friends of the Library used book sale August 9, 10, and 11 Support your local library and get a great deal on used books and media. The sale will take place at the Kern River Valley Library conference room, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 9 and 10, from 2 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon. All sale proceeds will help support the local libraries, children’s reading programs, educational projects and the purchase of books and supplies. Any questions, please contact Sharonkaye Spoonemore, FOL publicity chairperson, 760-223-3449. First Baptist Church of Kernville Game Night, August 10 Come join the fun and play board games, be in competitions, and win prizes at the First Baptist Church of Kernville Game
Night, starting at 6 p.m. Bring a snack to share and an appetite for play. Call John Cole, game master, for more information at 760-223-1036. Lake Isabella 4th annual Classic Car Show, August 11 This no-cost show is a benefit for the Sheriff’s Activities League and “Supplies for GI’s.” There will be dash plaques for the first 100 entries. Clothing donations will be accepted for GI’s and monetary donations will go to SAL. Bob Coslett pinstriping will be on hand. T-shirts will be for sale and there will be music, food, games and a poker run on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 3701 Suhre St. in Lake Isabella, where Highway 178 and Highway 155 meet. For more information, contact Jerry Boyle at 760-417-2654 or email him at ret5395@earthlink.net. McQuiston rep to hold office hours August 14 Lori Acton, field representative for First District Supervisor Jon McQuiston, will hold office hours Tuesday, Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is available to meet with walk-in constituents. For more information, call 760-549-2068. 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). Submissions must be received on 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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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. 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.
Rural Health Clinic • Family Practice • Pediatrics • Women's’ Health • Surgical Services • Podiatry 4300 Birch Ave. Mt. Mesa 760-379-1791
Mesa Clinical Pharmacy • Prescription Drugs • Over-The-Counter Medications • Medical Supplies 12608 Mt. Mesa Rd. Mt. Mesa 760-379-6106
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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. 760-379-6360
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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LARRY SCHUPPAN'S Garage Doors & Openers. New Sales & Repairs. Handyman Service. House Painting, Decks, Covers, Masonry, Electrical, Plumbing. (760) 379-1430 or 760417-2806 __________________________ MERCER BOOKKEEPING AND TAX SERVICE In Bodfish - Will Travel! Personal, Business, Corporate (760) 549-0270 / (760) 417-0392 __________________________ LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC Quality Work Fair Prices Call Ross (760) 981-3361 License #708148 __________________________ Stan’s Painting & Renovation Exterior & Interior - 2 2 Years Professioal Exp. - $15 per hour Free hour time estimates
Nice 2/bd-2/ba dbl wide MH w/carport, patio & deck. $14,995. Quiet 55+ park. (760) 379-2092 ___________________________ MOVING? Across Town or The Nation - Kernville Moving & Storage 760-379-2714 or 760 -417-0465 CAL.PU.CT 189998 __________________________
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
Wofford Hts. - 1bd/1ba MH in Sportsman TP, Sp #15. Must see to appreciate - completely remodeled. $17,500. Space inclds laundry facilities, fish house, wtr & trash. (760) 376-3228 ___________________________ Kernville-Rivernook Park Trailer for sale. 03 Fleetwood 1 bed1bath $450 space rent-furnished on stream Excellent cond. $27,500 OBO Call Vicky 661269-5200 or Barb 661-298-9256 ____________________________ 1989 Skyline Mobile Home 33'. $9950/obo, turn-key 1bed/1bath unit w/ new carpet & private parking space. Located downtown Kernville in 10 acre park with 1,000ft of private shoreline along river for residents to enjoy! Perfect place for recreational activities and prime fishing location. MUST SEE! Call (760)3762345
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Chuck Barbee - Still & Video PHOTOGRAPHY Portraits - Family Events Equestrian - Historical Photo Scanning & Restoration Transfers to DVD & CD 760-376-8784 __________________________ PAUL’S POOL SERVICE
MT. MESA Commercial & Residential Contractor’s Lic. #587951 760-382-7395 •• 310-533-0584 __________________________ WEBSITES & SEO
Since 1995 - M.L. LUDIKER ARTWORK & DESIGN 760-376-2177 www.kernvalley.com/mike __________________________ KYT & FAMILY Painting, weed abatement, tree triming, small engine & concrete repair, hauling, prof. carpet cleaning, 25yrs in the KRV, Licensed 760-549-3468 • 760-376-2031 POOL & SPA DOCTOR Swimming pool repair & cleaning service • Supplies • Hot tub repair • Health License #3366 David Stratton 760-378-2377
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Commercial for Rent Downtown Kernville - Aircraft Shop location - 2 remodeled offices, 384 sq. ft. - 1 year lease. (760) 376-3024
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 ___________________________ There’s no better place to buy or sell a home than the Courier Marketplace. ___________________________ 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
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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 ___________________________ For Rent 2 bdrm-1bath doublewide mobile. Wofford Heights. Small yd-shed-roofed deck on both sides. Stoverefrigerator. Water paid. Washer/dryer hookup. Quiet area. $575 per month plus $300 sec. deposit. Call (760)376-6578 ___________________________ House for Lease. 4 bdrm, 1 ¾ bath, bonus room, garage, $900/mo + deposit, 20 Donalda Ct., WH, Call (760)223-3469 ___________________________ Sober Living, $300+$135 deposit, Sq Valley. Avail Aug 1st Garage for some storage No smoking in house leave message need refs (760)549-3842 __________________________ 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 ___________________________ 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
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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, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: D. Jacobo. Published by the Kern River
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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: 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, AuditorController-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, 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: 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. STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being withdrawn from: Kern Valley Painting (2008B1174) Street address of business: 3473 Hall Court, Lake Isabella, CA 93240; Mailing address of Business: P.O. Box 2711, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO WITHDRAW: Elisa Nevius, P.O. Box 2711, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 02/15/2008. This Statement of Withdrawal filed on: 07/12/2012. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by D. Jacobo, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier July 27, August 3, 20 and 17, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Paul’s Pipe & Tobacco (2012 - B4408) Street address of principal place of business: 6925 Wofford Hts. Blvd., Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: 6925 Wofford Hts. Blvd., Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Paul Ballow, 698 Brislecone Dr., Wofford Heights, CA 93285. 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 07/23/2012. Expires 07/27/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier July 27, August 3, 10, and 17, 2012.
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Have we hit the bottom? Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist
An interesting economic report came out this week concerning real estate sales nationally. It said the nation’s residential real estate has ticked up in value by 0.3 percent; the Freeman first time since 2007. Sounds like good news but the report is based on national averages, taking into account all real estate markets, those that are currently up and those that are still depressed. In the short term it doesn’t affect our Valley, but long term, if the numbers keep looking good, we should start to see market stability in our area as well. Our local market is in flux right now, with some market segments doing better than others. So far this year, as a whole, sales are slightly better than last year for us. In a quick market breakdown for the Valley, Kernville real estate has seen somewhat of a rebound with the number of sales down compared to a couple of years ago, but the average price of each sale has increased. Inventory is still up so the typical Kernville listing is still sitting on the market for 8-12 months. Wofford Heights has seen a slight rebound in stick-built home sales but manufactured and mobile home sales remain depressed, which is true for the whole Valley. As always happens in Wofford Heights, properties that
have good views sell first. Lake Isabella and Bodfish are both experiencing a bit of a bump in the volume of sales, but there’s been no price appreciation yet this year. Currently stick built homes less than $100K, in good condition, are moving the quickest, followed by manufactured homes and then vacant land and lots. Average time on market for vacant land and lots is 12-18 months and most of those listings have multiple price reductions before they are finally sold. Squirrel Valley has held its values pretty well but has yet to see an average property value appreciation. Weldon and Onyx remain depressed and are the slowest selling zip codes in the area with average marketing time for most listings being close to a year. The predominance of manufactured and mobile home housing as well as flood zones in Weldon and Onyx are also factors to consider when looking as sales trends for those areas because lender guidelines on manu housing and homes in flood prone areas are very strict if loans are even available at all. So the news is mixed. It usually takes some time for national trends to hit the Valley. But stay tuned. Bakersfield currently is experiencing a shortage of inventory so prices are going up, and the Ridgecrest market is relatively healthy right now in certain areas. Hopefully these trends will continue and come up on the canyon! 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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Continued from page 1 pleted, Giddens will move to the flatwater venue at Eton Dorney, 25 miles west of London, where he will call the sprint events. Much like rowing, these events are done head-to-head on a lake over
distances from 200 meters to 1,000 meters. Speed and strength are the name of the game here with races often decided by a tenth of a second or less. Qualifying starts on Aug. 6 with medal rounds on the Aug. 8, 9 and 11. Terry Gannon will announce the play-by-play aided by Giddens’ analysis.
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Event WW Qualifying WW Qualifying WW Qualifying WW Men's C1 Final WW Men's K1 Final WW Men's C2 Final WW Women's Final Canoe-Sprint Canoe-Sprint Canoe-Sprint Canoe-Sprint Canoe-Sprint Finals Canoe-Sprint Canoe-Sprint Canoe-Sprint Canoe-Sprint Canoe-Sprint Finals
Event (Est.) 8:30a-12:40p 8:30a-12:30p 8:30a-12:30p 10:05a-12:30p 10:15a-10:45a 10:15a-10:40a 8:30a-noon 4:30-9a 4:40-7a 4:30-6:45a 4:30-6:45a 4:30-6:15a 4:30-6:15a 4:30-6:15a 4:30-7a 4:30-7a 4:30-6:20a
Air time (PDT) 9:35p 8-8:30a 9:35p 7:05-7:30a 11:30a-3p 7:15-7:40a 9:35p 8:30-9a 10:45-11a 2-3:30a 5:30-6a 9:45-10:15a 1:30-2p 7-7:30a 7-7:40a 8:45-9:15a 7-7:30a
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See NBCOlympics.com for more information on Athletes, events and viewing times. Also see www.london2012.com for results and updates.
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