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4-year-old Dani Wild runs through the water at Freedom Sunday on the 4th of July in Lake Isabella Park.

Water use plans bubble to surface

Sat.: Mostly sunny, high 94.

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Sun.: Mostly sunny, high 95.

A meeting July 1 in Lake Isabella about proposed revisions to the Kern County Zoning Ordinance brought some very important information about a chief concern here and elsewhere in California – water.

The meeting, put on July 1 in the Veterans Hall in Lake Isabella by the Kern County Planning and Community Development Department, covered many of the topics concerning proposed revisions in the county’s zoning ordinance. One was dark skies, which many valley residents have been wanting.

Another was the topic of new landscaping and irrigation requirements.

Because Kern County did not have a plan for this in place by Jan. 1 of this year, the state’s Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance became the county’s rules.

The new state model ordinance applies to landscapes proposed for rehabiliation related to developer-installed public and private projects with a landscape area of 2,500 square feet or greater, as well as to homeowner-installed landscape areas measuring 5,000 square feet or

larger.

The model ordinance adopted by the state is quite complicated, and will result in the need to hire landscaping design professionals, such as licensed landscape architects and licensed landscaping contractors, to prepare, certify and submit plans whenever building permits are applied for or when existing landscaping areas are fundamentally redeveloped.

However, Kern County is deviating from the state’s model ordinance in one substantial way.

According to papers distributed at the meeting, “The state emphasized that all locally adopted ordinances must be determined to be at least as effective” as the state’s ordinance. However, “while county staff believe the proposed (county) ordinance changes are as effective... the recommended provisions deviate from the state model ordinance in several respects.”

One is that the regulations would not apply to an individually-owned lot developed with a single-family residence.

The proposed revisions to the county’s ordinance are available at www.co.kern.ca.us/planning.

Kern Valley Museum looking for junior docents Special to the Kern River Courier

The Kern Valley Museum is in the process of adopting a Jr. Docent program and needs your help to spread the word.

During History Days it was evident there was a real interest by the young people visiting the museum to become docents. Many of those kids had participated in a program sponsored by the

Historical Society by submitting local history projects to be judged. Out of this has come the idea for a Jr. Docent program.

Peg Greenberg, Docent Coordinator for the museum, recently said, "This is a wonderful opportunity for the kids to learn and talk about the history of our valley in an enjoyable way; plus they have the bonus of meeting our visitors who come from all over the world! It's only a

three hour commitment and so well worth it. Our valley is packed full of history and the kids need to be a part of it."

The museum is located on Big Blue Road in Kernville, next to the Post Office, and is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

To enroll in the program or for more information, please call Greenberg at 379-5363.

about military jets flying loud and low, it was time for some personal outreach to help explain the Navy’s mission.

The right man for the job was Anderson.

“I grew up as a local kid in Ridgecrest,” Anderson said.

“I was fascinated with the planes overhead, but I know that not everyone shares that fascination. I was happy to take this opportunity to explain what naval aviation is all about, especially what we do here in the Weapons Division at China Lake.”

Anderson shared his dream about being a fighter pilot. “When I was about the same age as you are, I found out what it took – good grades, no drugs or law trou-

“Thank you sincerely, Commander Anderson. It was the best assembly all year!” wrote a student of South Fork Middle School in Weldon. This was just one of dozens of heartfelt, handwritten notes to CDR Ian Anderson, Executive Officer of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron VX-31 at China Lake. Anderson recently traveled to the school for a presentation to 125 middle school students, their teachers and administrators.

Earlier in the year, when South Fork School District Superintendent and Principal Sherry Nichols contacted the Weapons Division Public Affairs Office with concerns See CHINA LAKE, Page 11

Lake Isabella’s weekend weather

Sat. night: Partly cloudy, low 63.

Sun. night: Partly cloudy, low 65.

Mon.: Mostly sunny, high 95.

Mon. night: Partly cloudy, low 65.

National Weather Service

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Weldon is just a big old place. Ever wonder who it’s named after?

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Try the puzzles on our Fun and Games pages!

Lots to choose from.

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Scour our classfied section, called the Courier Marketplace, for bargains.

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Bodfish Bob gives you some slow cooker recipes, so you won’t heat up the house.

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

China Lake visits South Fork Susan Read Special to the Courier

Vol. 7 No. 23

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 330,125 acre-feet.

(Low point was 101,857 ac-ft. Dec. 4. Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit is 360,000 ac.-ft.)

Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 2133 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 2163 Wally Stewart/Special to the Kern River Courier

A fire near China Gardens Tuesday night closed the canyon for a while. The China Fire was held to about 30 acres, although mopup work continues. Motorists are cautioned to be cautious while driving through the fire area. Above: a helicopter takes water from the river.

Borel Canal flow 397 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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Kern River Courier

Friday, July 9, 2010

The Courier Calendar McCarthy to hold office hours in valley Thursday, July 15 Congressman Kevin McCarthy announced that his staff will hold office hours at the Kern County Building, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella on Thursday, July 15, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment with Congressman McCarthy’s staff, call Vince Fong, District Director for Congressman McCarthy, at (661) 327-3611.

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Pool party July 10 to support local swimming program There will be a pool party July 10 at South Fork Middle School to benefit the Kern Valley Aquatics Program. There will be music, food, swimming, a silent auction and a raffle for really great prizes. All proceeds dedicated to Saving Our Swimmers

Regular meetings & activities Fridays

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

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

• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Alzheimers respite group meets at Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 379-0848.

• 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 378-3935.

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

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

• 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394 • 1 p.m.- Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-6335 • 4 p.m. - KV Cruisers Cruise Night, El Portal II Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855 • 7:30 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. 379-7318 or 549-3541.

Saturdays

• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group, Youth Center, Lake Isabella. 2nd Sat. • 9 a.m.- 2 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Ctr, French Gulch. 549-0800 • 3 p.m., Havilah Centennial Group meets, 1st Saturday, schoolhouse. 379-2636.

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

Sundays

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

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

Mondays

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

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

• 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Line dance beginner classes, intermediate and advanced follow at the Senior Center. 379-0043.

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

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

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

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

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

• 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. 3797318 or 549-3541.

Tuesdays

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

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

• 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella.

379-2556.

• 10 a.m. KRV Garden Group, 2nd Tues.

379-1129.

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

• 1 p.m. Epilepsy Support Group, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 3rd Tues. 376-1606.

• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting at

of the Kern River Valley. Tickets are $10 or $25 per family, sold at Mountain River Adventures in Kernville, Valley Fitness Center in Lake Isabella and at South Fork Middle School, 5225 Kelso Valley Rd., Weldon. Call (760) 299-2030 or e-mail info@kvap.org.

cemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189.

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

• 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets, Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.

Wednesdays

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club meets, 631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed. • 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake Isabella Sr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., 3rd Wed. 379-5488.

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

• 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts, 376-2410.379-7318 or 549-3541.

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

Thursdays

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.

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

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

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

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

379-3877.

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

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

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

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

Bingo Guide

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

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

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

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

Fuller to hold office hours in valley Thursday, July 15 Assemblymember Jean Fuller announced that her staff will hold office hours at the Kern County Building, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella on Thursday, July 15, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment with Assemblymember Fuller’s staff, call Fuller’s District Office at 661395-2995.

AARP car insurance discount program to be held July 15 The next AARP 55/Alive Program will be held Thursday, July 15 from 8 to 5 p.m. (an all day class) at St Peters Church, 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville, across the street from the Hi Ho Trailer Park. Participants must attend the entire day. The course does not involve driving, but does emphasize safe driving procedures for older drivers. In California, a certificate of course completion usually entitles the student to a reduction in their auto insurance for three years following the date of the class. To learn more, or to enroll, call instructor Rod Middleworth at 760-376-6039. Fees are $12 each for AARP members and $14 for non-members.

Local financial business to have Open House July 15 The local office of Edward Jones Investments invites the community to attend an open house from 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 13 at the office located in the Kern Valley Plaza in Lake Isabella. Refreshments will be served.

Food commodities date to be Tuesday, July 27 Government food commodities will be distributed to those qualified on Tuesday, July 27 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel on Highway 178 in Mt. Mesa, and the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m.

Kern Valley Hummingbird Fest Aug. 7 at Preserve One of the valley’s most delightful visitors, the hummingbird, will be celebrated at the Kern River Preserve in Weldon on Saturday, Aug. 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call Alison at (760) 378-2029 or email krpfriends@audubon.org.

To include your event in the Courier Calendar, just submit the information to the Courier (our addresses are on page 2) by Tuesday for each Friday’s issue.

Events must be open to the public and admission price, if any, must be listed.

Friday, July 9, 2010

Kern River Courier

Things I Have Noticed...

Primary source of funds Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist

Since I have become part of the Now Generation and mostly use e-mail instead of Uncle Sam's postal service, I've noticed that my mail box at the Post Office has had so little use that spider webs crisscrossed inside of it.

Then along Middleworth came the primary political campaign. Much to my surprise, I started to get mail, a plethora of mail! Much of it from a woman named Meg. Last month we were getting 6 and 8 pieces of mail from her every week. She knew my first name and used it in all my mail. She told me how smart I was and that she knew I would vote for her because she was going to save California.

Sandwiched in the mail from Meg, I got a letter from Arnold Swartzenberger. (Our Kalifornya Guvner.) Arnold must have met me somewhere because he knew my name, my wife's name and the name of our cat.

He wrote to me about California's problems and had several suggestions that would fix everything. But he said he needed money for his political party and would I mind sending him a few bucks so's he could fight those pesky Democrats.

Before I even got a chance to reply he called me on the phone one evening and told me lots more stuff. Evidentally the phone wasn't working right because I couldn't talk to him; all I could do was listen. I was impressed!

Imagine Arnold calling me.

When he hung up he said, "Awl be Bahk!"

Not too long after that, former President Bush also called me and explained his view of the issues.

And he said, "By the way, would you send a few bucks to the Grand Old Party?"

His phone wasn't working right either because I couldn't talk, only listen. Sort of like a recording.

Along with the mail and calls from the above folks, I started getting long lists of people and initiatives telling me who I should vote for and what to vote against.

I really felt important receiving the attention of so many people and wondered when they had met me and found out so much about my life.

Finally the primary battle is over and for a few weeks there has been no political mail.

Until today. I received a letter from Meg asking me to remember her in November.

Not that I'm likely to forget, but I am considering a larger mailbox!

Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program.

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Kissing bugs make presence known Kern River Courier

Some of those who have lived here in the Kern River Valley a long time habitually shake out their sheets before retiring every night.

But newcomers may not know the reason why. Those experienced folks are looking for a small bloodsucking creature known as the kissing bug.

Its technical name is Triatoma protracta. It is also known as the Western Conenose bug or beetle. In California it is found mainly here in the Sierra foothills. It gets its nickname “kissing bug” from its tendency to bite a sleeper’s lips at night. It then gorges itself on the sleeping victim’s blood.

The kissing bug’s bite is not limited to the lip area, but occurs elsewhere.

In many cases, humans react adversely to the saliva of the kissing bug. This can happen in various ways, from swelling and itching to chills and dizziness. For those sensitive to such things, the bug’s kiss can even result in anaphylactic shock.

The results of a kissing bug bite

can be pretty serious, so if you think you may have been bitten by one of the bugs, better get checked out by your physician just to be safe.

The bug is usually black and is only about a half-inch to 3/4 inch long. They look like a watermelon seed with legs. Summertime and fall are prime times for the bug. They can get into homes because, although they are nocturnal, they are attracted to bright lights. And summer is often when we leave the porch light on.

The bug’s entrance into homes can be reduced by using nonwhite lights outdoors.

Also, get your screens fixed because kissing bugs are not the only bugs out there.

Mosquitos can carry the sometimes deadly West Nile virus.

So if you wake up some morning and find several bites in a line about 1/4 inch apart, don’t confuse them with spider bites-- you may have been visited by the kissing bug.

It’s yet another good reason to make your home Fire Safe by removing wood piles and other debris, because kissing bugs often live in those places.

Preserve The Kern River Valley PKRV Our Valley is vulnerable to exploitative development. PKRV can help alert, inform, and participate in valley growth issues.

We are citizens advocating for community supportive development that preserves our valley's rural, historical, cultural, scenic, and natural habitat values.

PKRV's focus is at present: 1. For home solar or wind energy, not large grid producing energy 2. Protecting and advocating for healthy recreational waters 3. Establishing HWY 178 as a Scenic Route 4. Promoting traditional native, historical, uses of the land and eco-friendly tourism.

5. Participating in creating a specific plan for the KRV. PKRV formed in May of 2010 after The Notice of Preparation for the Weldon solar project was placed by a private citizen on the windshields and doors of the Weldon Women's Club, The South Fork School, and the Weldon Methodist Church. The county planning department never sent this notification to these entities. Three community organized meetings were held with citizens from around the Kern River Valley attending. It was evident that people were concerned by the potential of exploitative development by private as well as corporate interests in the future and what this could do to the character of the valley. We are citizens from all over the Kern River Valley, and from communities as far away as Los Angeles. We are volunteers educating ourselves on rural development issues. We are people from many cultures and backgrounds, drawn together by our common concern for our rural nature. We are NOT politically or religiously affiliated.

PKRV's present focus of concern is the Weldon Solar PLANT, owned by Renewable Resource Group on the former Onyx Ranch property. Renewable Resource Group has conveniently named this a solar ranch.

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What to be concerned about: • Project is in a flood plain • Environmental toxins released in fire • Dust control as a health issue • Destruction of prime agricultural land • School near construction • Historical Methodist Church surrounded on three sides • Native Tribal allotments lands and archeological sites still exist near and with in this proposed solar plant site • Minimal job opportunities • Transmission line upgrade • Scenic views altered • Wildlife impacts • Influence on traffic and road conditions • Will there be diversion of water?

• What are the water rights and uses of the land owned by RRG? • What plans are for other properties PKRV is about Locally Undesirable Land Use (LULU) and NOT ONLY about the Weldon Solar Plant. We have an action plan and we want you to be a part of it.

Meetings: Every other Thursday starting July 15, 29, Weldon South Fork School BBQ: Weldon Methodist Church, July 24, 4pm-10pm, entertainment, $10 donation Contact Us: Jody@PKRV.org Pkrv.org infor@pkrv.org 760-608-9143

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STATISTICS

Golf Course

M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Airport

Sierra Way

Wofford Heights

Mountain 99

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

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

Tillie Creek Live Oak

North Fork Marina Camp 9

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Kern River Valley information Recreation Info U.S. Forest Service

Lake Isabella office: 4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from Hwy. 155 just over the hill from Hwy. 178) (760) 379-5646 Kernville Office: 105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner from the museum) (760) 376-3781

Boulder Gulch Hungry Gulch Rich Gulch West Side French Gulch

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Wildlife Area to Ridgecrest

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Friday, July 9, 2010

Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce

6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Across from Senior Center Local: (760) 379-5236 Toll Free: (866) KRV4FUN

Emergencies - call 911 Kern Valley Substation

Sheriff’s Department and CHP 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd.

(760) 549-2100 Weekdays only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Kern Valley Hospital Kern Valley Healthcare District

McCray and Laurel, Mt. Mesa (760) 379-2681

Kernville Chamber of Commerce South Fork Wildlife Parking Area

Southlake Map courtesy Mike Ludiker www.kernvalley.com

Upper Kern cleaned up by spirited volunteers Special to the Kern River Courier

On June 12, the Forest Service in cooperation with Sequoia Recreation and Kern River Outfitters, held its 6th annual Upper Kern Clean Up Day. Members of the FS, Sequoia Recreation, and the community picked up trash from the FS dispersed areas along the upper Kern River in conjunction with National Get Outdoors Day. The group cleaned enough trash to fill up 68 bags. Their successful efforts were followed with lunch and a raffle.

The FS and Sequoia Recreation would like to thank all of those who came to participate and help clean the river. Community partnerships provide a vital asset to the agency and support the health of the valley’s natural resources and the local economy tied to them.

The FS extends a special thanks to True Value, Car Quest, Bling Bling Nails, Son Rise, Valley Office Supplies, Charlie’s Market, Paul’s Place, Mt Mesa Market, Sierra Gateway Market, Archie’s Hardware, Riverside One Stop, McNally’s, and Kern River Outfitters for donating raffle prizes and helping to make this year’s clean up day a great success.

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Valley history: town of Weldon Those looking for Weldon might drive right past it trying to find a town.

However, Weldon, known officially as a CDP (a census-designated place), is actually very large – you literally can’t miss it.

Roughly, the entire area where the South Fork Valley area meets Kelso Valley is Weldon.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Weldon has a total area of 26.7 square miles. Its population is 2,387.

Driving through it on Highway 178, some might say there is not much there. But the area known as Weldon has a long and important history in the South Fork part of the Kern River Valley. The South Fork area is the land of the Tubatulabal tribe, and later the big cattle ranches of the late 1800s.

The sprawling place called Weldon was named after William B. Weldon.

He and another man, J. V. Roberts, were among the first settlers in nearby Walker Basin. They came in the early 1850s, and made a good living supplying the miners of Keyesville with beef, bringing the supplies from Los Angeles by pack train until 1857 or 1858.

In 1859, business partners Weldon and Roberts sold out in Havilah and both moved to the South Fork.

They brought a few head of their cattle and soon were selling beef to the miners in Whiskey Flat (later called Kernville). Roberts and Weldon butchered several times a week and loaded the meat on pack horses for delivery to the mining camp.

Weldon and Roberts both married local Native American women and settled down to their lives with their families in the South Fork.

Roberts was the first on the South Fork to take water from the river to irrigate, in 1860. His ranch later became part of the Bloomfield Ranch.

The Weldon post office opened in 1871.

—– information in part from books by the late Bob Powers

Correction: A wrong headline appeared on the “Couch Theater” column last week. The Courier regrets the error.

Courier Fishing Report

Trout Heaven coming up Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist

gry. Look for shallow areas very close to deeper water. The bass and crappie will now begin to As we approach midsummer, school up so when you find them the river and lake fishing condithere should be a lot of them. tions will soon be changing.

Saturday, July 10, the Anglers The river is slowly heading to Choice bass club will have a onethe point where most anglers day tournament on Isabella. will be in trout Here is the tip heaven. As the of the week.

Bring your catch to the flow decreases it Either shore or H&E Mini-Mart in Wofford opens up all of boat fish from Heights to have it weighed. our favorite the lake towads Get a picture taken too. honey holes and the golf course. with the stocking This time of year of 30,000 pounds of trout since the larger trout and bass are March there will be plenty of heading up the river channel fish. towards cooler and more oxyThe lake is also on the decline. genated water.

Soon a lot of it will go out for agriculture. The bass and crappie have for the most part finMike Mencarini is a Wofford ished the spawn and will soon be Heights resident and a volunteer in deeper water and very hunat the Kern River Fish Hatchery.

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Couch Theater

Celebrity Extra

‘Runaways’ flick a bust

Predators are back on screen

Previews of new DVDs

by DNA Smith

raphy of the age and riveting performances from its stars. Well worth a look.

Released the week of July 19: FROM THE DISCOUNT BIN "The Runaways" (R) -- Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart star as Cherie Currie and Joan Jett in this uneven biopic about The Runaways, the all-girl prefab rock band from the '70s that was marketed more for its Lolita sex appeal than its music.

The film is based on the memoirs of Cherie Currie, so naturally the film focuses mostly on her and her relationship with Joan Jett.

Unfortunately, this leaves the rest of the band members (especially Lita Ford) relegated to virtually non-existent roles.

I thought Fanning -although an interesting choice -was sorely miscast in the role. On the other hand, Kristen Stewart did a pretty good job as Joan Jett -- and considering how much I hate "Twilight," that's quite a compliment.

If you're looking to see a good movie about The Runaways, I recommend picking up a copy of "Edgeplay," the gritty and brutally honest documentary about the band, and leave the Fanning/Stewart flick in the cutout bin where it belongs.

PICKS OF THE WEEK "Look Around You" Season One" (Unrated) -- Co-written and starring comedian Peter Serafinowicz, "Look Around You" is one of the funniest and most surreal television programs I've seen since "Wonder Showzen." Originally broadcast on the BBC in 2002, this cult classic finally made its American run last year on Adult Swim.

"Look Around You" is a spoof of educational television shows from the 1970s and '80s. The episodes (or "modules" as they're called) are meticulously shot to look like worn, scratched, dated film from the era, with washed-out colors and fake scientific appa- Peter Serafinowicz ratus bedecked with DYMO labels, vintage LED readouts and faux-wood trim.

What makes the show so surreal is that even though it's made to look like it was shot in the 1970s, the era in question must exist in another universe, as things such as ghosts are scientifically proven to be real (and in one module it is explained why they can't sneeze), and ants apparently have An Agenda.

The DVD not only contains the entire first season, but also features several commentary tracks along with a slew of cool special features.

"Black Narcissus" [Criterion Collection] (Unrated) -- Deborah Kerr, Jean Simmons and David Farrar star in this lushly photographed, Academy Award-winning melodrama of a group of nuns' attempt to start a convent in the Himalayas. Battling the unforgiving elements and the temptations of the flesh, characters are driven to the brink of madness and murder most foul. "Black Narcissus" is a tour-deforce featuring some of the most breathtaking Technicolor cinematog-

TV SERIES "Jersey Shore Uncensored" Season One "Super Friends!" Season One, Vol. Two "Courage the Cowardly Dog" Season One "Being Human" Season 1 "Degrassi: The Next Generation" Season 9 "Tin Man" "Matlock" Season Five "My Boys" The Complete Second and Third Seasons

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Radcliffe will be starring on Broadway in "How to Succeed in Q: I would love to know Business Without Really Trying," what my favorite '90s star, and he hopes to continue to hone Jason Priestley, has been up to his singing and dancing skills. lately. The most recent thing Rupert Grint is going the indie I've seen him on is "Side route: His new film, "Wild Target," Order of Life." -- Trisha J., via recently opened, and he's in pree-mail production for "Eddie the Eagle."

A: Jason, who turns 41 in Tom Felton might have a bit of August, still acts here and there, revenge in his future. When I asked but he has really turned him about his speech his attention to directbeing interrupted at ing. He caught the the MTV Movie directing bug while Awards by Mark working on "Beverly Wahlberg and Will Hills, 90210," and has Ferrell, he joked: "I since directed shows just wanted to thank such as "The Secret Life my mum -- it took of the American me four tries to get it Teenager," "The Lake" out! Hopefully one and the new "90210." day Will Ferrell will Currently he is guesthave a big lifetime starring on the new acceptance speech, ABC series, and I can swing "Scoundrels," which down from the Leven Rambin airs Sunday nights. rafters and mess his I spoke with series star Leven speech up."

Rambin recently, and she told me she was thrilled to work with *** Jason. "He was so fun. He just Q: I was wondering if they came in and really embraced it and were going to make another really got the joke of the character.

"Predator" movie. -- Gary R., The character is like an '80s Greenville, Mich. washed-up TV star who is now A: "Predators" was released on doing a reality-hosting type of the big screen on July 9. In it, a show. He came in and was such a group of elite warriors is released pro, and I got along with him really on an alien planet and hunted by well." the infamous Predators. It stars *** Adrian Brody, Topher Grace and Q: I absolutely adore the Laurence Fishburne.

"Harry Potter" series and am so sad to see it come to an end. *** What do the stars of the series Write to Cindy at King Features have planned for the future? -- Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, George K., Casper, Wyo. Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail A: I had the chance to speak her at letters@cindyelavsky.com. with the stars when they were in For more news and extended interOrlando for the opening of views, visit www.celebrityextraonUniversal Studio's Wizarding line.com World of Harry Potter. Daniel (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

Top DVD rentals 1. From Paris With Love (R) John Travolta 2. Shutter Island (R) Leonardo DiCaprio 3. Alice in Wonderland (PG) Johnny Depp 4. Wolfman (NR) Benicio Del Toro 5. Dear John (PG-13) Channing Tatum 6. Valentine's Day (PG-13) Bradley

Cooper 7. Edge of Darkness (R) Mel Gibson 8. The Road (R) Viggo Mortensen 9. Invictus (PG-13) Morgan Freeman 10. Legion (R) Paul Bettany (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Courier chuckle of the week: “The toilets at a local police station have been stolen. Police say they have nothing to go on.�

-- Ronnie Barker

See Page 14 for answers to puzzles

Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Starting something new is always exciting for the adventurous Aries.

And here's the good news: This time you might be able to get some assistance in helping you finish what you've started.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Put your daydreaming penchant on hold for now, and face the facts as they are, not as you'd like them to be. Your customary hardheaded approach to "deals," etc., would be called for.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Problems beyond your control might delay your plans. But things should start to get back to normal by midweek. The weekend could bring an unexpectedvisitor.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It's a good time to buckle down and tackle those unfinished tasks so you'll be ready to take on other projects. The week's end could bring an invitation.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Mixed signals could create a few stressful moments for the Lion. But by midweek, explanations should help ease the tension.

The weekend is party time!

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good "catching up" week for finishing tasks, calling old friends and maybe reading that book you haven't opened yet.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Money matters should be worked out, even if it takes time away from a more romantic situation. Better to settle things before feelings turn angry on all sides.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A jobrelated problem could turn out to be less troublesome than it seemed at first. Just a few moments of talk 'twixt the parties resolves everything to everyone's satisfaction.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) The Sagittarian Archer takes aim at health and fitness issues this week. Watch your diet, and try to put more exercise time into your typically busy schedule.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) As you continue to focus on a career or job change, it's a good time to look over some of your rarely used skills and see where they can fit into your future workplace plans.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A loved one's health might be worrisome, but there's good news by midweek. Expect people who share your ideas and your goals to try to contact you by the week's end.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A colleague's request that makes the Pisces feel uncomfortable is a request you probably will want to turn down. The weekend favors family get-togethers.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for making others feel warm and wanted. Even newcomers feel like old friends.c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Trivia Test

By Fifi Rodriguez 1. THEATER: Who won the 1961 Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in "West Side Story"?

2. ANATOMY: How long does it take blood to circulate throughout your body?

3. MUSIC: Who is honored in the song "Candle in the Wind" by Elton John?

4. HISTORY: Where was the first theater built in the American colonies?

5. SCIENCE: What area of study is a lepidopterist concerned with?

Answers:

1. Rita Moreno 2. About a minute 3. Marilyn Monroe 4. Williamsburg, 1716 5. Butterflies and moths

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REDUCED! Lake Isabella 2bd/2ba dbl wide mobile home w/carport, patio & deck. Was $640/mo - now $540/mo (inclds space rent) quiet 55+ park.

Rent to Own + sec dep & good credit.

(760) 379-2092 _________________________ Kernville - Hi-Ho Mobile Home Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts. $595/mo + deposit and utilities.

760-376-2671 _________________________ Lake Isabella - 2 bd, 1 ba duplex, $650/mo + $500 deposit.

Trash/water paid. W/D, stove, dishwasher included. Call 760379-1195 or 760-379-8560 _________________________ Neatest Adult Park in the Valley Large Doublewide Living Rm w/woodstove. All new appliances,Air Cond. Corion Counter Tops, Master Bdrm, Office, Exercise Room, Work shop, & storage shed. $600. Must See! Pinewood Trailer Park, 99 Evans Rd. Wofford Heights. _________________________ Bodfish Canyon - 3+2, deck, nice view, vaulted ceilings, big living room, corner lot, shade trees, air tight wood stove. $750/mo 760-223-1056 _________________________ 1 bd, 1 ba, wood stove, carport, nice back yard. $475/mo + deposit. 760-223-0101

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ALINA PLUMBING & ELECTRIC

Lake Isabella - 3,600 sq. ft. bldg on approx 3 acres for lease located @ 3615 Suhre Street (corner of Suhre & Hwy 155.) Excellent office space for medical, dental, school, church, or? Terms negotiable.

Call (760) 417-0876 _________________________ Kernville - Storage -Warehouse Downtown-Private alley entrance locked gate, high ceiling. 2 parking spaces. 820 sq. ft.

(17'x48') $395/mo, 1st & last.

760-376-3024. Could also be a man cave or garage.

Sat & Sun Appointments Only (760) 223-1685 Lic.#885370

Wanted

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For Sale Weekend WaterHeater Special $899 Most Residential Units

1987 20' Champion Tournament Bass Boat - w/cover. 175hp Evinrude & Motor Guide 80# thrust. $5000.00 obo.

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TAI CHI QUAN Promotes balance, strength, coordination. Lessons, Tony Pino. Mt. Mesa Park, 8AM Sundays. Donation. __________________________

MORNING STAR CHRISTIAN BOOKS Located Inside Lah-De-Dah 41 Big Blue Road, Kernville

(760) 376-1505

Ads - 5 Lines - $5.50

CHIHUAHUA PUPPY Applehead CKC-registered male. 8 weeks. Gold & white.

All shots. Wormed. Health guarantee. Pad trained. Social & loving. Raised in home.

Parents on premises. $150 without papers. 760-379-1403

MORE COURIER MARKET PLACE ADS ON PAGE 9 Place your Marketplace ad in 3 easy steps: 5 lines = $5.50 Each line equals 27 spaces or characters approx)

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Lah-De-Dah-Gifts, Collectables, Antiques. “If it’s not here, we don’t have it.” Sewing Center for Sewing Needs. 41 Big Blue Rd. Kernville. Call 376-6704.

5430 Lake Isabella Blvd.

379-8144 Largest pool table in town!

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WANTED 66 inch window awnings for older mobil home. Will pick up.

Call anytime-661-722-0793 _________________________ ALWAYS BUYING ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES , 22nd year in the Kern River Valley. Highest prices paid, one piece or a housefull. Don’t give it away at a yard sale! Ghost Town Relics @ Silver City. (760) 379-5146

Yard Sale KERN VALLEY GOLF COURSE WOMENS CLUB Yard Sale July 10 & 11 7:00 am - 1:00 pm 1. Write your message on the form.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DYER CREEK RANCH (2010-B3633) Street address of principal place of business: 12400 Pistachio Road, McFarland, CA 93250. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 937, Bakersfield, CA 93302. REGISTRANT: Jeffrey Johnson, 12400 Pistachio Road, McFarland, CA 93250.

A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 06/20/2005. 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: Jeffrey Johnson. This statement filed on 06/04/2010. Expires 06/04/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier June 18, 25, July 2 and 9, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: FAY ORGANIC CO-OP (2010-B3727) Street address of principal place of business: 9617 South Fay Creek Ford Drive, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 438, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANT: Ellen Kay Schafhauser, 9617 South Fay Creek Ford Drive, Weldon, CA 93283.

A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section

Marketplace Continued from page 8 Spaces for Rent

Mobile Homes REDUCED! Lake Isabella Nice 2/bd/2ba dbl wide mobile home w/carport, patio & deck.

Was $25,000 - now $14,995.

Quiet 55+ park. 760-379-2092 _________________________ Kernville - 1 + 1 addition, Rivernook Campground on creek, remodeled, large fenced yard, turnkey, fully furnished.

Weekender or retiree, over 40K invested. $17,995. 805-498-6777

Wofford Heights - Sites available in quiet park with lake views, laundry facilities & fish house. $250/mo inclds water & trash. Call Jody @ 760-376-3228

Motels

Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba MH. 55+ Park. New cooler, xlnt cond. Corner lot, 5 mi from Kernville. Furn or unfurn. $13K Call Robert (562)221-2120

Lots for Sale *****3 LOTS FOR SALE***** Balboa South of Beechwood Scovern South of Crestview Starlight Off Old State Road $17,500 each. (760) 223-2222

BAREWOOD INN LAKESHORE LODGE 5 VACATION HOMES 7013 Wofford Boulevard Wofford Heights, CA 93285 (760) 376-1910 GREAT Rooms, Views & Rates

KernRiverValleyMotels.com SEE US ON FACE BOOK _________________________ MOUNT N' LAKE MOTEL 311 E. Evans Rd. Wofford Hts.

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Government Studies

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: Ellen K. Schafhauser. This statement filed on 06/10/2010. Expires 06/10/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By G. Durward. Published by the Kern River Courier June 18, 25, July 2 and 9, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: JLM ASSOCIATES (2010-B3699) Street address of principal place of business: 12400 Pistachio Road, McFarland, CA 93250. Mailing address of business: 12400 Pistachio Road, McFarland, CA 93250. REGISTRANT: Jeffrey Johnson, 12400 Pistachio Road, McFarland, CA 93250. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 06/20/2005. 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: Jeffrey Johnson.

This statement filed on 06/09/2010. Expires 06/09/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier June 18, 25, July 2 and 9, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: KV DOJO (2010-B3747) Street address of principal place of business: 6700 Wofford Heights Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: 6700 Wofford Heights Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Tony Damigo, 1800 Williams Court, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law

(see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Tony Damigo.

This statement filed on 06/10/2010. Expires 06/10/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Durward.

Published by the Kern River Courier June 18, 25, July 2 and 9, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BALANCING THE BOOKS (2010-B3831) Street address of principal place of business: 237 Redwood Meadow Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 5144, Bakersfield, CA 93388. REGISTRANT: Delois Smith, 237 Redwood Meadow Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Delois Smith.

This statement filed on 06/15/2010. Expires 06/15/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By N. Hawley.

Published by the Kern River Courier June 25, July 2, 9 and 16, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: KING ENERGY CONSULTANTS (2010-B3412) Street address of principal place of business: 6304 Bellorita Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306.

Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 21651, Bakersfield, CA 93390-1651.

REGISTRANT: Jason Bergstrom, 6304 Bellorita Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306. A, Individual.

Date the business commenced: 05/25/2010.

Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Jason Bergstrom. This statement filed on 05/25/2010.

Expires 05/25/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: OPENING SHOCK AERIAL OUTFITTERS (2010B4212), DBA #2: SEQUOIA AIR ADVENTURES (2010-B4213) Street address of principal place of business: 2633 Lupine Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: 2633 Lupine Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Cynthia Torelli, 2633 Lupine Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 12/01/2003. 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: Cynthia Torelli.

This statement filed on 07/01/2010. Expires 07/01/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Rodriguez.

Published by the Kern River Courier July 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: OUTSTANDING SCENIC PHOTOGRAPHY (2010-B3807) Street address of principal place of business: 19 Pine Street, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1122, Wofford Heights, CA 93285.

REGISTRANT: Richard L. Zimmerman, 19 Pine Street, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. A, Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Richard L. Zimmerman. This statement filed on 06/14/2010. Expires 06/14/2015. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N. Hawley. Published by the Kern River Courier July 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2010.

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Voices of Faith

Writer’s stories on Web site Clarence Semonious, pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville

Kent Nerburn may not be familiar to you, but he wrote what could be called the story forming part of a modern parable. He has a spiritual focus, but the meanings are for the reader to supply. On http://kentnerburn.com, a website that carries his copyright, he said that, “Someone once called me a ‘guerilla theoloSemonious gian’ and I think that is fairly accurate.” But remember, Jeremiah wrote that the Lord said, in chapter 27:6, “Now I have given all these lands into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, my servant, and I have given him also the beasts of the field to serve him.” One need not be a believer to accomplish that which is God’s will.

Consider this quote from his website: “Helping a child or an elder or someone in need will do more for one's spiritual focus than closing any deal or building any building or achieving any position of fame or celebrity.” Then compare Psalm 146:9, “The LORD watches over the sojourners; he upholds the widow and the fatherless, but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin.” Or Malachi 3:5, “I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, against the adulterers, against those who swear falsely, against those who oppress the hired worker in his wages, the widow and the fatherless, against those who thrust aside the sojourner, and do not fear me, says the LORD of hosts.”

This man wrote “The Cab Ride I’ll Never Forget” from the perspective of the driver. I spent a little time between churches as a cab driver in the Oakland area, so there was a natural interest just from the title. The driver meets a passenger who is on her way to live at a new address. Along the way, she asks to visit places she expects to never see again. Many would not realize or care about such a side-trip, but the driver came to realize that this was a special fare. Such a story could be a parable for the prayer many Christians will pray this Sunday, “Teach us to love You above all things and to love our neighbors as ourselves….” Loving God and blessing others is not a new idea. “When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap your field right up to its edge, neither shall you gather the gleanings after your harvest.

And you shall not strip your vineyard bare; neither shall you gather the fallen grapes of your vineyard. You shall leave them for the poor and for the sojourner: I am the LORD your God.” Leviticus 19:9-10. But many of us can relate more easily to a cab ride than a harvest and so be called to connect with our brothers and sisters. “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” Hebrews 13:2. “Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. …in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 4:9, 11.

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

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

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

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.

379-4296 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella (760) 379-8672 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 12:00 p.m. 379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. 379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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

Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45

NEW BEGINNINGS Parenting Classes to start NEW BEGINNINGS parenting classes will begin on Thursday, July 15. Classes will be two hours in length, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and will run weekly for 10 weeks. All classes will be held at the KRV Family Resource Center in Lake Isabella (next to NAPA).

Participants will learn about controlling anger, seeking new behavior methods, talking to your children about problems, and how to provide a safe and loving home. Charge is $60 for ten 2-hour classes. Course is limited to the first seven people to enroll.

Weekly parenting classes meet court and CPS requirements.

Call 760-379-2556 for more information.

“Voices of Faith” is a rotating column featuring messages from all churches.

Pastors, please e-mail 400-word messages to office@kernrivercourier.com

Churches of the Valley Kernville First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 376-6403 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 417-2014 Kernville Foursquare Church Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Road Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.

223-6704 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

376-2751 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 376-6362 St. Sherrian Episcopal Church Odd Fellows Hall, Kernville Sundays 10 a.m.

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Services 10:45 a.m. Eve. 5 p.m.

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

379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

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

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

378-3780 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

378-4964 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon Sunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

378-2321 Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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Based on the Lotus Sutra.

Salvation Army The needy are helped by the local affiliate of this national organization. Mon. 9 am — 1 pm. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100.

Bible Trivia by Wilson Casey 1. Is the Book of 1 Thessalonians in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. From Genesis 38, who was the first individual killed by God for being wicked?

Cain, Er, Onan, Gomorrah 3. How long had the woman been sick that touched the hem of Jesus' garment?

1 month, 6 months, 3 years, 12 years 4. From 1 Kings 6, who constructed the

first altar covered with gold? Gideon, Josiah, Noah, Solomon 5. How often does the Year of Jubilee come around, once every how many years? 5, 25, 50, 75 6. Which king ordered Daniel into the lions' den? Darius, Eglon, Herod, Caesar ANSWERS: 1. New; 2. Er; 3. 12 years; 4.

Solomon; 5. 50; 6. Darius (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

Solutions to puzzles on 10-11:

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CHINA LAKE continued from page 1 California Joe’s Storytelling Corner

Big Blue Mine mysterious California Joe Kern River Courier Columnist

shot from a muzzle-loading rifle while she was sleeping. Her motive was her husband’s constant abuse.

I have no She was deemed as obviously idea where the demented.

Big Blue Mine But later events would show she is. It’s supwas telling the truth. In 1896, two posed to be old-timers prospecting an area in just two roads Gunnison County, Colo., came over from upon the skeletal remains of a man where I live. who had been shot in the head.

The mine is Nearby was a weather-corroded California Joe currently rifle. owned by a They also found three pieces of guy who lives in Los Angeles and gold ore near the body. The pieces keeps the gate locked. of ore assayed at $2700 to the ton.

Stories of old mines abound.

This heavy gold content has They do exist and many a desert kept people searching for that rat might mine ever make a since. The tidy sum This heavy gold content has kept Lost Crazy if he Woman could buy people searching for that mine Mine may such a be within a ever since. property.

--California Joe 40-mile The radius of Lost Placita, Crazy Colo.

Woman was a mine worked by Ira The Lost Dutchman may be the Tucker and and his wife during the mostly widely known of the mines. summer of 1860. When the leaves Numerous films have been made turned brown, the couple left the about that legend. Many men have workings with the intention of died searching for the bonanza. heading to Denver to spend the As for the Big Blue, could it be winter. The Tuckers never got started up again someday? there. Dora Tucker, evidently havWhy not? Stranger things have ing suffered much privation and happened! obviously hazy of mind, did arrive later at Golden, Colorado. She California Joe is the storyteller explained that she had become lost persona of Stevenson Phillips, an from her husband somewhere in actor and singer living in Kernville. the mountains. At some later date You may reach him at Mrs. Tucker changed her story, sscaljoe@aol.com. admitting she had killed Ira with a

Health Insurance Matters

New law brings new scams Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist

The new law requires everyone to have health insurance. However, this part of the law does not take effect until 2014. Even if you don't get insurance at that time, the penalty will be financial, not a jail term.

The government does not sell insurance. The Harry Thal actual insurance will be sold by insurance agents.

Each state will also provide access to coverage, again through licensed insurance agents, through a new entity which is called an "exchange".

The exchanges are not in operation at this time, as legislation and regulations still need to be written.

People are terribly confused and frightened about the new law, and therefore there are scam artists who are soliciting business from these individuals. While health insurance is advisable for most people, it is not necessary for everyone to purchase on their own. Many people with low income may qualify for MediCal, which is provided by the state for certain low income people with children or with disability. Even if a family can't qualify for this free benefit, California has Healthy Families, a program that provides excellent coverage for children at a very nom-

inal cost.

Employers are probably the ones who should be the most concerned over the rules for 2014. They will be required to offer insurance for their workers, which may include parttime as well as full time. Final rules have yet to be published, but it looks like many employers who have minimum wage employees will be seeing a great increase in their payroll expenses.

The Kern Association of Health Underwriters is currently working on a workshop for business owners and Human Resources personnel for October. At this event, a timeline will be provided for business owners to help prepare for the new law.

2014 sounds far off, but in reality, it is close. Some of the regulations will affect the business sooner than 2014.

Individuals apparently are receiving e-mails, phone calls and even approached door-to-door being told they must buy the new insurance or go to jail. Oklahoma's Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland states, "…that's something a scammer is going to look for-the opportunity to take advantage of someone who doesn't know better."

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

ble, a college degree, and excellent personal performance.”

With video clips and rock music to capture their attention, Anderson brought the students into his work day, providing examples of what the operational and test squadrons do.

Anderson relayed why the local area is so good for testing aircraft and weapons.

Anderson said the visit was as beneficial to him as it seemed to be for the school audience. “These are good kids – articulate, knowledgeable and impressive. It’s obvious that the teachers and staff have made an impact on the students’ academics and citizenship, but I also appreciated their attention and exceptional behavior.”

The students sent Anderson notes of confirmation that his message was heard. “You inspired me to

never give up -- also, to believe in myself.” One wrote of a hoped-for future that mirrors the course Anderson’s life has taken: “I really enjoyed your presentation. It made me feel like my dreams could honestly come true. From the first time I saw a plane fly over me, I fell in love with them and since then, I’ve always wanted to become a test pilot!”

Nichols said the students and staff are still talking about the visit.

A thank-you note validated Nichols’ statement. “Everyone liked it,” the student wrote, “and we ALL hope that you can come again to our cool school. Thank you for serving our country.” For one young audience member, it took only two words to express his opinion of CDR Ian Anderson, naval aviator: “You rock!”

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Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob 1 can tomatoes mixed with 2 tbsp.

Flour or 1 can tomato soup Salt, pepper and garlic to taste

Put chopped onion in the bottom of slow cooker; layer with browned ground beef, sliced potatoes, and beans. Spread tomatoes or soup over all. Sprinkle with seasonings as desired. Cover and cook on low 7 to 9 hours.

Bodfish Bob's Slow Cooker Beef Roast 1 2-3 lb. Beef roast 1 can Cream of mushroom soup 1 can French onion soup Salt and pepper

Bodfish Bob's Bacon Breakfast Casserole 4 slices bread 6 eggs, beaten 1 pound bacon 2 cups milk 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon dry mustard

Grease the bottom of a 9"x13" pan.

Tear up 4 slices of bread and place in the bottom of the pan. Cook bacon, drain and sprinkle over bread pieces.

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Mix eggs, milk & mustard and pour over casserole. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.

Bodfish Bob's Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole 1 onion, chopped 1-1/2 lbs. Ground chuck, browned and drained 6 med. Potatoes, sliced 1 can red beans

Salt and pepper roast and place in slow cooker. Empty both cans of soup over roast. Cook slow for 6-8 hours depending on size of roast.

This can also be made in a Dutch oven or a deep skillet with a heavy lid.

Friday, July 9, 2010

Sheriff’s Citizen Service Unit needs volunteers The Citizen Service Unit is made up of civilian volunteers over the age of 21. We go through a background check and attend a 32-hour academy. After the academy, we go through a field training session and then we are approved to work with other members of the unit.

Our main reason for being out there is that we are the eyes and the ears of the Sheriff's Department. We do not take any kind of law enforcement action on things that we might see; we use our radios to notify our control center or any thing we see that might be suspicious or wrong. We are not law enforcement personnel.

We also do many things in the valley that allow the deputies of the Kern River Valley to be able to spend more time in the valley to take care of calls in the valley that they would not be able to do.

We also have a Neighborhood Watch program that assists communities in the valley to help watch and make their neighborhoods more secure.

Join the CSU. For more information contact us at the Sheriff's Sub Station Lake Isabella, phone (760) 549-2100.

Michael A. Turner Captain, Kern River Valley Citizen Service Unit

Bodfish Bob's Balsamic BBQ Sauce 1 cup balsamic vinegar 3/4 cup ketchup 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and stir until all the ingredients are incorporated and the mixture is smooth. Simmer over medium heat until reduced by 1/3, about 15 to 20 minutes.

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