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Pool party to help program Mike Devich Kern River Courier
The big event this weekend remind us all that summertime is definitely here – it’s the big annual pool party at the South Fork Middle School pool tomorrow, Saturday June 25. Be there when it begins at 11 a.m. and stay for the whole thing. It ends at 2 p.m. There will be lots of poolside fun as the summertime swimming program at the pool, called the Kern Valley Aquatics Program, puts on this fundraiser to bene-
fit the not-for-profit program. KVAP operates solely on donations. The fundraiser is called “SOS,” which stands for Save Our Swimmers. That’s because KVAP is always looking for funds to put on the program, which teaches swimming to kids and adults and provides a safe swimming experience with supervision. The event will include a barbecue, music, pool games, a live and silent auction, and a raffle.
See SWIM, Page 5
Vol. 8 No. 21 Lake Isabella’s weekend weather Fri: Sunny, high 84. Fri. night: Mostly clear, low 59. Sat.: Sunny, high 83. Sat. night: Mostly clear, low 59. Sun.: Sunny, high 85. Sun. night: Clear, low 61. National Weather Service
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Cactus are in bloom at the Fish Hatchery in Kernville.
Love hurts: Mike Devich Kern River Courier
You might be tempted to respond to online dating, but make sure your radar is activated – that new love of your life may be someone sitting in an Internet cafe just trying to get your money. Scamnot.com recently posted a story called “The Dangerous Side of Online
And the fires keep coming. A blaze Tuesday in the Greenhorn Mountains along Highway 155 near Woody brought a quick response by firefighters, and the fire was quickly tackled and wrestled to the ground. The blaze was reported at
12:43 p.m. and was dubbed the Quinn Fire. Strong winds pushed the fire to 300 acres before firefighters could respond. Kern County Fire Department crews arrived and were assisted by crews from the Bureau of Land Management and Tulare County Cal Fire. Their quick work created
See FIRE, Page 5
especially when you’re scammed in a romance con
Romance Scams,” in which they detailed the kind of things that are taking place in today’s online world. It can be a scary and dangerous place. “Scammers search chat rooms, dating sites, and social networking sites looking for victims,” according to the site. Scammers use poetry, flowers, and other gifts to reel in victims. Then they use stories of severe life circumstances,
tragedies, deaths in the family, injuries to themselves, or other hardships to keep their victims concerned and involved in their schemes. Scammers ask victims to send money to help overcome a financial situation they claim to be experiencing. These are all lies intended to take money from unsuspecting victims.
See SCAM, Page 5
Bob Powers Gateway designs discussed Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier
Designs from the Bob Powers Gateway Preserve strategic plan were presented in the Kernville Chamber of Commerce Community Room on June 16th. The purpose of the workshop was to update the community on the status of strategic planning for the gateway project and to review and discuss phase implementation of preserve plan concepts. Subjects covered included project goals, objectives, opportunities, constraints and alternative concepts. The preserve is an 18-acre alkaline/sub-alkaline wetland and meadow area located at the southeast corner of the intersection of state highways 178 and 155 in Lake Isabella. It is planned to serve as a place where visitors can learn about outdoor recreational, educational and other visitor services available to them when they visit, as well as to preserve and protect the rare alkali wetlands. The preserve is a cooperative project of Kern County, the Kern River Valley Heritage Foundation and grant funding from the
See POWERS, Page 13
Wetting the bed is a traumatic experience for many.
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A local writer has released a new book and will be available for signings.
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Aerial shots an unusual angle from which to see the Kern River Valley.
Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 325,922 acre-feet. (Low point was 155,858 ac-ft. Nov. 26. Pool capacity is 568,075 ac.-ft. at the spillway. Current limit is 360,000 ac.-ft.) Inflow, North Fork of Kern at Kernville 5,545 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 4,534 cfs Borel Canal flow 591 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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M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design
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Airport Sierra Way
Boat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital Other Features
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Wofford Heights Park
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 Boulder Gulch Hungry Gulch Rich Gulch West Side
Water Ski Area
French Gulch
French Gulch Marina Pioneer Point
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The boat permit station in French Gulch has a collection of torn-up boat propellers. Don’t lose yours; look for rocks just under the surface.
Isabella Lake Boating Regs • Speed Limit: 5 mph (no wake) within 200 feet of shore, within 100 feet of swimmers (other than waterskiers), near docks, marinas or within South Fork Wildlife Area. • Alcohol or Drug Use: Alcohol or drug use is illegal while operating a boat and is a felony if such use causes death or serious injury. Conviction of intoxication while operating a boat may bring a $1,000 fine and six months in jail. Avoiding accidents requires 100% alertness. • Age and Safety Gear Requirements: Boat operators must be at least 16 years old. Each person aboard must have US Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD); water skiers and personal watercraft riders must wear PFDs at all times. • Towing Rules for Waterskiers, Inflatables, Etc: A tow boat must qualify to hold at least 3 people, including an observer at least 12 years old, capable of rescuing an injured waterskier. The observer must raise a red flag whenever a line is out or a skier is preparing to ski or a skier is down. • Right-of-Way Rules: These rules apply to everyone on the water, including windsurfers. As with driving a car, passing is on the right, yielding at a crossing gives the go-ahead to the vessel on the right and overtaking another vessel requires a wide berth. Anchored and sailing vessels usually have the right-of-way. The law says that avoiding a collision takes precedence over insisting on a right-of-way. • Avoidance Measures: Waterskiers, personal watercraft riders and windsurfers often seek the calmer waters near the Auxiliary Dam. These people may reach speeds from 35-70 mph, posing a hazard to each other as well as to boaters. Attempting to judge the speed of an oncoming person is difficult, particularly in a glare or mist; better to simply avoid congestion.
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Kernville Office: 105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner from the museum) (760) 376-3781 (closed on weekends – go to the Kernville Chamber of Commerce office for permits) Lake Isabella office: 4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from Hwy. 155 just over the hill from Hwy. 178) (760) 379-5646
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Emergencies - call 911 Kern Valley Hospital & Kern Valley Healthcare District
McCray and Laurel, Mt. Mesa (760) 379-2681 Kern Valley Substation
Sheriff’s Department and CHP 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. (760) 549-2100 Weekdays only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Kern County fire stations are located in Kernville, Lake Isabella and Southlake. Call 911 to report a fire as there are many fire agencies.
Pass required for certain areas Mike Devich Kern River Courier
Recreational visitors to Lake Isabella need to purchase a pass to be able to take advantage of certain highdensity recreational areas available here. The Southern Sierra Pass is available at Golden State Surplus in Lake Isabella, Riverside One Stop Shell in Kernville, and at either of the two U.S. Forest Service offices in the valley (see page 2). The Southern Sierra Pass is required for recreational use within the Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella Road and South Fork Recreation areas. Ninety-five percent of the revenue from pass sales goes directly back to these three sites to make improvements such as new restrooms, upgraded water systems, picnic
tables, fire rings, and increased Forest Service presence. Southern Sierra Passes include a $10 daily pass or, for more frequent users, a $50 annual pass. When purchasing an annual pass, an optional second vehicle (yearly) pass is available for $10. Another option, for people 62 or older, is the America the Beautiful (interagency) Senior Pass, honored nationwide at any Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site. The Senior Pass costs $10 and is valid for the lifetime of the pass holder. A pass for persons with disabilities is also available at no charge. The Southern Sierra Pass has been sold since November 2008 for a small, particularly high-usage area on the shore of Isabella Lake.
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The Courier Calendar Author to be at Lakeshore Market to sign book June 25 Emily Rose Cardé, who at age 17 has written and published her first romantic suspense novella, “ICU,” will be at the Lakeshore Farmer’s Market on Saturday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to sell and autograph copies of her book. For more information call (661) 472-9269. KVAP to hold fundraiser for pool program June 25 Kern Valley Aquatics Program will hold their SOS (Support our Swimmers) third annual pool party on Saturday, June 25 from 11am to 2pm at the South Fork Middle School Pool in Weldon. The event will include open swimming, music, pool games, contests, BBQ, live and silent auction, and a raffle. Admission to the event is free. Donations will be accepted. The first 30 children will receive a goodie bag. The Main Raffle Event includes an opportunity to win: 1st Place – 3 nights lodging in South Lake Tahoe; 2nd Place– four one-day Disneyland Park Hopper Passes; and 3rd Place – $100 gift certificate for KVAP programs. Tickets are $1 and you do not need to be present to win. For a complete listing of swim programs and schedules, visit www.kvap.org, email info@kvap.org or call 760-2992030. ‘Dog Wash’ fundraiser on Saturday, June 25 REVA Co-operative, which is raising money to establish a lowcost non-profit spay-neuter program, is having a dog wash fund raiser on Saturday, June 25, at Darlene’s Pet Salon, Etc. at 5205 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. All sizes of dogs welcome, with price based on weight of dog. For more information contact: jessecritter@aol.com, ph: 760-3783101, cell: 760-793-7195, or see web page: reva-pets.org. Food commodities distribution date Tuesday, June 28 Government food commodities will be distributed to those qualified on Tuesday, June 28 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. Food Handler class being held in Kernville June 29 Attn: Food Service Personnel Food Handlers class to be held on Wednesday, June 29 (note: date has been corrected) at Kernville Chamber of Commerce meeting room. Three 2-hour classes will be offered from 8-10, 10-12, and 1:30 to 3:30. The written test will be given during this 2-hour class. Schooling approved by Kern County. $25 fee payable at the time of class, cash, check or money order made out to CSTC Call Cheryl Borthick 379-7108 for more information and to schedule time. Deadline is Monday, June 27. Silver City Ghost Town to hold paranormal tour July 1 Called one of the most haunted sites in America, Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfish will once again
host public walking Lantern Light Ghost Tours and Paranormal Investigations on Friday, July 1 at 9 p.m. Cost is $12 per person (all ages). For more information call 760-379-5146 or email ghosttown@verizon.net. Friends of the Library open house at book store July 2 There will be an open house at the Book Corral used book store at 12232 Mt Mesa Blvd, Mt Mesa on Saturday, July 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come get acquainted with the Friends of the Libraries volunteers, meet a local author and enjoy the free refreshments. Annual fireworks show to celebrate independence July 2 The annual fireworks show over the lake, put on by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, will take place Saturday night, July 2,
Regular activities Fridays
• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, 417-2272. • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Alzheimers respite group meets at Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 379-0848. • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 378-3935. •10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group, 6048 L.I.Blvd. 1st and 3rd Fridays. (661) 410-1010. • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. • 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394 • 1 p.m.- Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-6335 • 4 p.m. - KV Cruisers Cruise Night, El Portal II Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855 • 6 p.m. - Kernville Baptist Church game night, 2nd Fri. Next to Pizza Barn. 223-1036. • 7:30 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, Wofford Hts. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.
Saturdays
• 9 a.m.- 2 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Ctr, French Gulch. 549-0800 • 9 a.m.- 1 p.m - Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. • 5 p.m., Havilah Centennial Group , 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. *10 a.m. - Al Anon meeting for adult children, 113 Dawson Dr., WH. 376-6136.
Mondays
• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 10 a.m. - Exercise Class, Lakeridge Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 379-3206. • 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, 3rd Monday. • 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center. 379-0043. • 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber, board 2nd Mon., membership 4th Mon. 376-2629. • 5-7 p.m. Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 379-3394. • 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meets at Cerro Coso Lake Isabella. 376-4461. • 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rd Mon., Senior Center. 379-2844. • 7 p.m. - AA meeting, 113 Dawson Dr., WH. 376-6136. • 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon, KV Hosp Cafe. 760379-7318 or 760-379-8985.
Tuesdays
• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831. • 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. (909) 753-9043. • 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, LI. 379-2556. • 10 a.m. Kern Valley Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-1129. • 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249. • 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189. • 6 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet at Senior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830. • 6:30 p.m. Epilepsy Support Group,
from 9 to 9:30 pm. To learn how to help out financially to put on the show, contact the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce at (760) 379-5236. You can also help by entering a drawing for a threeday, two-night stay at the fabulous South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Drawing tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Drawing will be held July 13 at the KRV Chamber’s general meeting. Winner need not be present. All proceeds benefit the fireworks show. Nuui Cunni Center to hold special celebration July 2 The Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center in French Gulch will hold a special celebration on Saturday, July 2 honoring our servicemen and women as well as the Native
See EVENTS, Page 14 Bakersfield, 2nd Tues. 376-1606. • 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 -11:30 a.m., Dam Quilters, senior apts behind Vons, 1st & 3rd Wed. 661-867-1603. • 9:30 a.m. - TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. (661) 867-2579. • 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist, 379-2556. • Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, El Portal II. 2nd Wed, 379-5236. • Noon - Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open to public, Mt. Mesa, 379-3394. • 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. • 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Weldon Methodist Church, (760) 267-4693. • 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake Isabella Sr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., 3rd Wed. 379-5086. • 7 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E. Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed. • 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, 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985. • 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. • 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - 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. • 6:30 p.m.-Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. • 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club, museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291. • 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon KV Hospital, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.
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.
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Leeza goes back to daily grind
Cheeseball movies rule!
By Cindy Elavsky
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Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s Cucumbers in Sour Cream Thinly slice 1 large cucumber; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Let stand 30 minutes. Then drain off the accumulated water. Combine: 1/2 c. Sour cream 1 tbsp. Vinegar 1 to 2 drops Tabasco 2 tbsp. Chopped chives 1 tbsp. Dried chopped onions Dash of pepper
Pour over cucumbers and refrigerate 30 minutes. Bodfish Bob's Grape Salad Bodfish Bob’s Salmon Casserole with Cucumber Sauce 1 lb. can salmon, flaked and drained 1 beaten egg 1 can undiluted cream of celery soup 1/2 c. chopped onion 1/2 c. salad dressing 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 1/4 c. Packaged seasoned stuffing 1/2 tsp. Salt
Mix together all ingredients well. Pour into lightly greased loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. Serves 5 or 6. Prepare following sauce and chill while loaf is baking. SAUCE 1/2 c. Sour cream 1/4 c. Mayonnaise 1/4 c. Finely chopped cucumber 1/4 c. Minced onion or scallions
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream 1/2 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 pounds seedless red grapes 2 pounds seedless green grapes 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup chopped pecans
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla until blended. Add grapes and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans just before serving. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web at www.bodfishbob.com. You can write to him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com
Previews of new DVDs by Sam Struckhoff New DVDs reviewed in this column will be available in stores the week of July 5. PICKS OF THE WEEK "Hobo with a Shotgun" (R) -This deranged circus of gore and bad language is a treat for fans of ultra-violence and 1970s exploitation films. That statement should be sufficient warning for those with high taste, because that's as mild as it can be put. "Hobo with a Rutget Hauer Shotgun" is more accurately described as a blood-fueled roller-coaster ride through a riot of craven psychopaths turning to each other for entertainment. The movie starts with the titular vagrant (Rutger Hauer) arriving in Scumtown, a city controlled by a sadistic criminal family. Disgusted by the violence and inhumanity he sees in the streets, a lone drifter becomes the only one to take a stand. The quality of the movie shows throughout, so even as it drives off the cliff of good taste - rolling and burning in the valley below -- you can tell that somebody really cared about the color palette and art direction for this horrific spectacle. "Crack in the World" [Blu-ray] (NR) -- If you need a reminder that today's overblown disasteradventure movies have a rich
and storied ancestry, turn to this flick from 1965. It's a fine specimen of a breed that had to keep the tension going without the aid of computer graphics. When Dr. Stephen Sorenson (Dana Andrews) goes forward with a risky plan to harness energy from the earth's core, his hubris triggers a split in the planet's crust -- one that threatens to tear the world wide open! It's a premise so silly that it could be remade any day now! Indeed, this movie is wonderful proof that cheeseball science-disaster movies were pretty well figured out a good while ago. The story keeps a steady pace of drama, science and explosions. It's recommended for fans of disaster movies, or anyone who needs to prove to a young person that exciting old movies do exist. TV RELEASES "Eureka" Season 4.0 "Boy Meets World" The Complete Sixth Season "Mannix" Fifth Season "McMillan & Wife" Seasons 4, 5 "Southland" The Complete Second Season "According to Jim" The Complete Fourth Season "The PJ's" Season Two "The Cape" Complete Series c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
Must-see: Indian Cultural Center Kern River Courier
One of the crown jewels in the Kern River Valley is the Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center. (“Nuui Cunni” is a Native American phrase that means “our house.”) The center is located on a point of land projecting into the French Gulch portion of Isabella Lake, near the boat permit station. The specially-designed building is 3,150 square feet and houses a vistors center/museum, library and gift shop. The 5.6-acre grounds feature native plant exhibits, artifacts, a dance arbor, tule hut, lamada, sweat lodge and prayer garden. The views from the grounds of Isabella Lake are outstanding. Craft classes are held Wednesdays for members of the Native American community to learn Native American crafts and share their talents, time, and friendships. The center was the creation of the U.S. Forest Service to bring attention to locals and visitors of the existence, past and present, of the native people that inhabited this valley and surrounding areas through many generations. Planning for the center started in 1992, with construction starting in 1995 with the help of many volunteers. The Kern River Paiute Council was established to complete the construction of the center. Help was offered by other organizations and individuals, including the Bishop Paiute Tribe and the Tule River Tribe. The attractive center opened to great fanfare in 2002. It is free to visit. The Kern River Paiute Council strives to educate and promote the history, culture and ways of life of sometimes forgotten Native American people, by encouraging participation in the center’s programs and classes offered by a staff of dedicated volunteers. The Nuui Cunni Center can be reached at their mailing address, P O Box 3984, Wofford Heights CA 93285, or e-mail at NuuiCunni@earthlink.net. The phone number is 760-549-0800. They maintain a website at http://www.nuuicunni.com/. The center’s hours are Tuesday - Saturday from May 1 to Nov. 1 9am to 4pm, and from Nov. 1 to May 1 9am - 3pm. The center also hosts a Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Courier Fishing Report
Trout bite is hot, hot, hot Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier columnist
I had several fishermen tell me that they have spotted huge schools of shad in several places Well, I finally have some good in the lake. That is really good news. The lake is giving up some news; no shad means fewer fish. of its bounty. Over the past week Jouguin’s and Brown Coves the trout bite are still hot for those fishing for was awesome on crappie with limits of mediumthe Auxiliary sized fish being taken. Dam side of the My neighbor Pastor James lake; more finally got through to “The Big specifically, B.S. Cuy” and, with his sons Jim and Beach. Jon, caught lots of bass this I was doing a week. little work across I haven’t heard anything about the highway catfish. A good guess would be from Pioneer the night time, Stine Cove, Mencarini Point fish cleanParadise Cove or Rabbit Island, ing station and it was busy all just to name a few spots. day with multiple anglers cleanBe sure and take bug repellant ing limits of some really nice these days; it’s a necessity. Also, trout. I it’s going to didn’t have be extremea scale but “A lot of those trout looked like ly hot in the a lot of coming those trout days so if they weighed two pounds.” looked like you are they --Mike Mencarini going to weighed use the lake two please be pounds. Chartreuse and rainbow careful and drink lots of water. Power Bait were the baits of choice. Mike Mencarini is a Wofford I checked the gullets of a few Heights resident and a volunteer of those trout and was surprised at the Kern River Fish Hatchery. to find mostly sticks, small pebFor questions or comments you bles and grass. I would venture can reach him through the Kern to say that the reason for the bite River Courier, office@kernriveris that they’re hungry! courier.com.
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Although admission to the event is free, donations are welcome. The much-needed funds are for the program to continue to be successful. The main raffle prizes include three nights lodging in Lake Tahoe, four one-day Disneyland passes, and a $100 gift certificate for KVAP programs. Silent Auction items include massages, boat rental, rafting trips, restaurant gift certificates, gift baskets, museum tickets, movie tickets, pool toys, water park admission and more. If you are unable to attend the fundraiser but would like to support the program, cash donations in any amount are welcome. A donation of $68 sponsors a swim lesson scholarships to assist a student in financial
hardship. You can mail your check to KVAP, 5225 Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283. All donations are tax deductible. KVAP offers swim lessons for all ages, babies to adults, as well as Senior Aquatics, Recreation Swim Camp, Junior Lifeguard Camp and new this year, Kern Valley's first swim team and Aqua Zumba. For a complete listing of the programs and schedules, visit owww.kvap.org, email info@kvap.org or call 760-299-2030. KVAP’s mission is to make every child and adult in the Kern River Valley water safe. Kern Valley Aquatics instructors each have over 70 hours of Red Cross lifeguard and water safety instruction.
FIRE continued from page 1 more than 10 miles of fire line and kept the fire from spreading onto homes in the outlying areas of Woody. The fire was controlled at 4:08 pm. A total of 3,145 acres were burned. There were no injuries to the public or firefighters. No structures were damaged. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The Kern County Fire Department would like to remind residents of the importance of creating a defensible space around your property. In the event of a wildland fire, defensible spaces can help firefighters protect your home and property. For more information on defensible spaces visit kerncountyfire.org
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Friday, June 24, 2011
Health Insurance Matters
To Your Good Health
Avoiding Medicare Rx confusion
Macular problems detailed
One of the most difficult concepts to understand for many people on Medicare is how the prescription plan works. Medicare Part D comes in two basic forms, a “standalone'”plan or the prescription benefit is built into a Medicare Harry Thal Advantage plan, such as a Medicare HMO or the Freedom Blue PPO plan. If there is a deductible, by federal law, in 2011 it may not exceed $310. Once the $310 (or less) has been satisfied, you pay the co-payment when you refill a prescription at the pharmacy. This is called the Initial Coverage. Some plans use a fixed dollar co-pay while others a percentage of the cost of the medicine. Whenever you spend money at the pharmacy, be it your money or the insurance company's, it is tallied. Once you have consumed $2,840 worth of medication, you enter the third stage of coverage, the donut hole (aka coverage gap). While in this stage, you will pay 50% of the cost of brand name drugs and 93% of the cost of generics. The last stage of coverage is referred to as the catastrophic stage. Once you have spent $4,550 out of pocket, the co-pay at the pharmacy
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will be minimal, normally 5% of the cost of the drug or less. There are a few tricks to help reduce costs. There is a government program called "Extra Help" for people who are not quite poor enough to qualify for Medi-Cal. Sometimes, generic drugs may be cheaper at large discount stores than the prices used by the insurance plan. It is wise to see if it wouldn't be cheaper to buy the medication without insurance. If it isn't reported to the insurance company, it isn't calculated into your $2,840 and perhaps you can avoid the donut hole. (If you do fall into the donut hole, go to www.needymeds.com. There are programs where you may qualify for the brand name drugs to be free or at a very low cost to help you through the balance of the year. ) Remember, you can only change drug programs once a year, between October 15 and December 7. You are stuck with this decision for the entire next year, so make sure you determine if your medication will be covered in the coming year. What was allowed and covered in 2011 may not be available in 2012. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker. He is President of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters and is on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com
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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have the dry type of macular degeneration. I take PreserVision with lutein tablets twice a day. I hear lutein is very good for my eyes, and I would like to take more than the 10 mg a day that I get in my tablets. I don't know how much is safe. My doctor said he didn't know. Will macular degeneration leave me completely blind? How long will it be before I cannot see anymore? -- C.B. ANSWER: The macula is a small, round area in the center of the retina, the layer at the back of the eye that transmits incoming images to the brain so we can see. The macula is essential for clear, central vision, the kind needed to read, to drive and to recognize faces. Off-to-the-side vision remains. You won't go completely blind. Furthermore, dry macular degeneration most often advances gradually. It's the more common variety, accounting for 90 percent of cases. It can stay at its present level for years, even for life. Wet macular degeneration comes about from the growth of blood vessels beneath the retina. Those vessels are fragile and leak fluid. It tends to advance more rapidly. Currently no cure exists for dry macular degeneration. A combination of vitamin C, vitamin E, beta carotene (or vitamin A), zinc and copper
appears to slow moderate macular degeneration's progression to a more advanced stage. Your PreserVision is one such preparation. Lutein is a plant product that might aid in delaying the advance of dry macular degeneration. At this very moment, a large study is taking place to ascertain the place of lutein in the treatment of this common eye condition. The amount of lutein being tested in the study is 10 mg a day. Lutein appears to be a very safe substance, but I would stick with the 10 mg dose until the present study defines lutein's place and its optimum dose. The booklet on macular degeneration explains this prevalent eye problem in great detail. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue - No. 701W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient's printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.
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Friday, June 24, 2011
Faith
Diagnosis leads to anger Clarence Semonious, pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville
My mother died of cancer. My wife survived a serious cancer. Along my path, with the reality of cancer, the topic of anger has come up – on both sides. Each time, the phrase “studies suggest” is used to add weight to whatever statement is made. Suppressed anger, anger Semonious beneficially applied and anger as baggage have been commonly applied to the topic of cancer. Health care studies have shown that prayers of intercession and healing have a statistically relevant impact on patients. I remember reading an article that talked of the link between prayer with faith and need. I cannot remember who wrote that. But the linking of unconnected ideas sent me to Matthew 5:21–22; Jesus linked murder and anger. Another link to consider happens in the case when an “if, then” statement is made regarding behaviors. The described behavior, if it occurs, requires a judgment and reaction as stated.
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In anger, prayer or if/then situations Jesus spoke sternly: “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:29-31. Psalm 19 speaks of resolve: “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” Three verses later, an example is given, “In them [the heavens] he has set a tent for the sun, which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy.” Psalm 19:4-5. Be as resolute as the sun, with joy, not as the one who confesses, “I was indecisive. Now I'm not sure.”
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Churches of the Valley Kernville Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville Service Sunday 9:30 a.m. (760) 223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Service — 10:45 a.m.. (760) 376-6403 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m. (760) 376-2751 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 417-2014 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. (760) 376-6362 St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church Services held at Kernville United Methodist Church Sundays 11 a.m. Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. (760) 376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. (760) 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10 a.m. (760) 376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (760) 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. (760) 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. (760) 379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. (760) 379-4296 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella (760) 379-8672 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella
Sunday Services 11 a.m. (760) 379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (760) 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. (760) 379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Worship Sunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m. Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. (760) 379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. (760) 379-5819 Mt. Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (760) 379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. (760) 379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. (760) 379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. (760) 379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m. (760) 379-6360 Southlake/Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. (760) 378-3780 He Cares Fellowship 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake Services Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. (760) 379-6935 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon Sunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (760) 378-2321 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. (760) 378-4964 Church listings are free. Please contact our office.
Our dads are our mighty oaks Jack Duitsman, pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville
And he will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither, and in whatever he does he prospers. - Ps 1:3
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Father’s Day was last Sunday, the day we honored all our dads. The passage above compares him to a tree. If we were asked to formulate a list of trees in some order of their value or worth, we would probably be hard pressed. Whatever our particular penchant where trees are concerned, my request here is that we each create a mental picture of a tree that would come close to our favorite. In this way we can gain a sense of what is being communicated here in Psalm 1. There will be no specific mention of any particular tree in order that wherever your mental image has taken you, celebration can occur as it certainly should. Whatever the picture you hold in your mind’s eye, I would imagine that health is part of what came to mind. The thought of a straggly tree, barely clinging to life as a result of irrigation or disease issues is not the stuff that oil paintings are made of. It is
the healthy tree full of vitality that is able to inspire our souls, and in a remarkable way is able to transfer some of that vitality to the admirer. The reason I am restraining from mention of any specific family of tree is for the celebration of all the fathers in our lives. No two are the same, and yet each possesses remarkable characteristics that endear them to their children. As no tree is more perfect than another, no father is more perfect than another, yet at the same time draws admiration and love of the deepest kind from their children. My dad may be better than your dad (remember this childhood game) in my mind, and vice versa of course, but in reality, this could never be true. Remember our dads, and give thanks for the person who holds that place in our lives - whether biological or by reasons of relationship. And to every dad reading these words, may we each receive the entirety of Psalm 1 as a blessing and embrace these truths as a constant reminder and invitation to be vibrant and vital in our souls. May the "streams of water" afforded us by the Lord Himself through His Word and His indwelling enrich us deeply and cause us to grow to the men and fathers we are each ordained to be. And may we each sense the embrace of love, both from the Father of love, and also by those whose hearts embrace our own.
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Our Valley, Our Earth
Islands are plentiful Ron Bolyard Kern River Courier Columnist
This picture is of the western portion of the Pacific Basin and the Asian Basin. Again, notice the distribution of the many islands, archipelagos and island chains with respect to the continents. As I develop the complexities
of their placement, I believe that the reader will have a better understanding of the global tectonic forces that have shaped the surface of our planet. Ron Bolyard is a retired geologist and has developed an “acute interest” in the geology of the southern Sierra Nevada since he moved here in 1999.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Dog-gone good dog Danny Elam and his dog Breezy are finalists in a contest and need your votes to win a trip.
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Dog needs your vote to win Pam Stewart Special to the Courier
Purina says, "Destroy the myth: One in three Americans describe small dogs as an 'accessory.'" Now, in the next two weeks, the Kern River Valley needs to destroy another myth: That we are a small rural community with no voting clout. Earlier this year, Bodfish resident Danny Elam entered himself and his miniature red piebald Dachshund in Purina's “Big Guy, Small Dog” contest, hoping for a shot at winning the grand prize, which includes a 3-day, 2-night trip to Los Angeles for the winning guy and dog to be in a photo shoot, a year's supply of Mighty Dog® dog food and $1,000. Elam was notified a few weeks ago that he and Breezy are among the 30 finalists. But lots of votes are
needed. Go online to http://www.mightydog.com/bigguysmalldog/contestants/ and vote. Tell your friends. Tell your neighbors. Post it on FaceBook. Tell the everyone that the Kern River Valley wants its favorite weiner dog to win this particular election. Some may remember 4-year-old Breezy as the Best of Show winner of the Ladies of the Elks' Dog Show on May 21. Many others in our valley know Breezy as the little dog who rides on Elam's shoulder while he goes under houses, on rooftops, in trenches, even up ladders in the course of a work day for Atchison Propane. "I didn't enter this contest for me," Elam said. "I just wanted everyone to know how special Breezy is." Well, we here in the Kern River Valley know. Let's let everyone else know too.
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Ball of string rolling along Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier Publisher
At the beginning of the year I announced the year's experiment of utmost scientific importance had begun. You see, each week after the distribution of the paper there is this big wad of Batelaan string left to throw away. My imagination got the best of me as I wondered about it all rolled into one big ball in a year's time. After two weeks the ball had grown to that of a baseball, and then the size of a softball in four weeks. So I challenged our readers to guess the ball’s height, weight, and circumference at the end of the year. And what would the best use for a giant ball of string when completed? Will it fit through the office door? In 52 weeks will I need a truck to move it around? Your guess is as good as mine. I also said there might even be an appropriate prize or prizes involved for our readers’ best guesses. Maybe even the ball of string. At this point, some 30 weeks
into the year, I estimate it will fit through the office door at the end of the year and I can tell you I won't need a truck to move it around. I'm still working on the subject of the appropriate prizes. The most puzzling part and maybe the best part is that noone has yet to submit their best guess. You still have a chance! So get those guesses rolling in. Send in or drop off your best guess in each category (height, weight, circumference and best use for a giant ball of string when completed) and contact information to: Strings Attached c/o Kern River Courier P.O. Box 1145 Wofford Heights, CA 93285-1145 or at 6392-B Wofford Blvd. during office hours Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fine print: One entry/guess per person, per catagory. Guesses must be received by 1 p.m. closing Monday November 21, 2011. Officers, employees, associates, contractors, columnists, contributors and related family of KRV Publishing, Kern River Courier and/or related publications are not eligible. Winning guesses to be announced during January 2012. Good luck! Michael Batelaan is publisher of the Kern River Courier. He can be reached at office@kernrivercourier.com
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Courier chuckle of the week: “The surest way to make a monkey of a man is to quote him.” Robert Benchley
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Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You clever Ewes and Rams love nothing more than to rise to a challenge. So, by all means, if you feel sure about your facts, step right up and defend your side of the issue. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You've done some great work recently. Now it's time to reward yourself with something wonderful, perhaps a day at a spa or a night out with someone very special. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You love to talk, but don't forget to make time to do a little more listening; otherwise, you could miss out on an important message someone might be trying to send to you. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your aspect indicates some uncertainty about one of your goals. Use this period of shifting attitudes to reassess what you really want and what you're ready to do to get it. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your social life is picking up, and you'll soon be mingling with old friends and making new ones. But 'twixt the fun times, stay on top of changing workplace conditions. VIRGO (August 23 September 22) A trusted friend offers understanding as you vent some longpent-up feelings. Now, move on from there and start making the changes you've put off all this time. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might well feel uneasy as you face a difficult situation involv-
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Geronimo! This 1985 shot features Ted Hinkey soaring off a rope hanging on an old cottonwood tree on the upper Kern River. The tree was a longtime landmark that apparently has finally succumbed to damage caused by last year’s Bull Fire. It didn’t come back after the winter.
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Special tree is no more Barbara Hinkey Special to the Courier
A Kern River icon has succumbed to the searing flames and excessive heat of the Bull Fire that raged through Riverkern and the upper river last July. The giant cottonwood tree that has stood guard at "The Curve" (Riverkern Beach) for many years appears to be no longer able to revive itself from nature's fury and is dead. Its trunk is blackened and burned beyond repair. It stands bare with no leaves to use for leaf races; there is no cotton blowing in the wind. The gnarled roots that made a perfect place to sit and enjoy the river are beginning to decay and now cling to the eroding river bank. It was once the secret of the local people and they treasured it. Its limbs and branches have provided much-needed shade and have given generations of thrills to loyal rivergoers for many years. Babies have been baptized under that old tree. Families have gathered under its umbrella of protection for family reunions, birthday parties, graduation parties and even bachelor parties, a day of glorious sunshine or just to hang out to enjoy the beauty of the Kern River. Kids have learned to swim while their parents sat under its canopy of green. Grandmas and grandpas would sit next to it and tell
their tales of yesterday. The rope that once hung from a giant limb has been gone for years. However, those who know the tree can still hear the screams of pleasure and terror from those going swinging from the top knot of the rope and landing in the clear waters of the Kern River. Why would nature take this gentle giant that has graced the river bank since before the dam and leave the younger trees within two feet of it to survive? Is it time for a new generation? Does it not belong there anymore, because those who know it best are no longer sitting beneath it or beside it? Could it be that it is passing on its legacy to be found by new loyal rivergoers? Has it been neglected and no longer choses to be a part of The Curve? We’ll never know the answers. The death of this wonderful old tree is sad indeed, but with that sadness there might be joy. Down at the very bottom of its once mighty trunk there appears a small bit of green. Could it be a new tree? By the time the babies of today are grandmas, they might be able to sit and tell the tale of their own old cottonwood tree. (Ed. note: the author co-wrote a book about Old Kernville before the dam came in. It is available at www.riverchildren.net/
California Joe’s Storytelling Corner
How California Joe came to be California Joe Kern River Courier Columnist
My real name is Phil Sylvan Stevenson. I was raised in Alexandria, Louisiana. How I came to be known as “California Joe” California Joe is the subject of my story this week. After Bolton High School and four years at LSU, I went to New York. Later I went back to New Orleans and then back again to New York. After being an acting coach for four years there, I moved to Los Angeles. A few years later, I found Kernville. One day while subbing at Kern Valley High School I dropped a book from a shelf in the library. It turned out to be a book about an Old West buckskin hero named California Joe. It was the story of Moses Embree Milner, whose frontier reputation as an Indian fighter, scout, guide and rifle shot won him the respect of his fellow plainsmen, army officers, and indeed almost everybody with whom he came in contact. Although few of his contemporaries knew his real name, or much about him, they readily accepted “California Joe” as an equal, for he was the kind of man who inspired adulations. His life was one long adventure, and his many exploits make exciting reading.
Milner, or California Joe, is frequently come across when reading of “saber vs. tomahawk” encounters. As an Army scout, Moses was evidently in demand, for he was earning his booze money in this capacity for almost two decades, being Custer’s chief of scouts during the Washita campaign and during the Black Hills expedition of 1875. Moses was still engaged as an Army employee when his luck ran out. A gent named Tom Newcomb shot California Joe dead at Fort Robinson, Nebraska, on October 29, 1876. Although Tom had shot Moses in the back, he was never brought to trial for the crime, for at that time civilian law had yet to reach the region. I subbed at Kern Valley High and later helped start the Kern Valley Players. My wife is Sue Stevenson, who taught fourth grade at Kernville Elementary for some 20 years. I wrote a column for another local paper for four years and now I write for the Kern River Courier. We lived on Sierra Way for seven years and later moved to Plater Road and bought a cabin on the hill surrounded by trees. I garden a lot, read a lot and play classical music. I raised three kids with Miz Sue and they’re long gone raising their own families. Miz Sue and I are pretty happy campers! California Joe is the storyteller persona of Stevenson Phillips, an actor and singer living in Kernville. You may reach him at sscaljoe@aol.com.
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Valley history: Kelso Valley Kelso Valley near Weldon is named after John W. Kelso, who hauled goods through the valley to his store in the gold miner’s camp of Keyesville in the 1850s. The route he used went from Los Angeles up through Jawbone Canyon, through the valley that eventually bore his name, through the South Fork section of the Kern River Valley, and then on west to Keyesville. A short time later a major route to another mining community went through Kelso Valley up to the thriving mining community of Claraville in the Piutes, and then down towards Havilah. Here’s how that route was discovered: An early prospector by the name of Bob Palmer had tried finding gold around Erskine Creek, but found the pickings poor so he moved on to Kelso Creek in Kelso Valley. Gold was found there, and it was getting better as he moved up Kelso Creek, so Palmer and others followed the creek up into the Piute Mountains. There on the plateau the mining town of Claraville was established, named after Clara Munckton, the daughter of a miner. Claraville lasted only a few years before the gold played out, and was largely abandoned by 1870. The once-bustling town today consists only of a few cabins and private residences, much like the nearby Havilah. The route from Kelso Valley up past the old mining ghost town of Claraville is still there, but it is a rutted dirt trail suitable only for four-wheedrive vehicles. The book “Backcountry Adventures: Southern California” describes the trail that leads up from Kelso Valley into the Piutes. The trail, which is known locally as Harris Grade, ascends into the pine forest. The road turns into a single-lane trail, which goes past Claraville and down to Hooper Hill. It is quite a long trail. Jawbone Canyon Road is also dirt and is also recommended only for four-wheel drive vehicles. The state-long Pacific Crest Trail for hikers passes through Kelso Valley. —– Kern River Courier
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Americans who lost their lives in the massacre of 1863 in modern-day Wofford Heights. Ceremonies will begin at 4 p.m. Bring a chair and a blanket and watch the fireworks display at 9 p.m. There will be entertainment, food, fun and more. For more information, call 549-0800. Kern River Motors to hold Poker Run and dinner July 16 Kern River Motors will hold a Poker Run and Evening Cookout on Saturday July 16th starting at 4 pm at Kern River Motors in Lake Isabella and ending at the Mt. Mesa Lanes Bowling Alley with a BBQ chicken dinner and music. The fee is $35 for a single rider. Dinner tickets are also on sale for $10 each. Pre-registration forms are available at Kern River Motors. A portion of the proceeds collected will go to the Youth Bowling Program at the Mt. Mesa Lanes Bowling Alley. Food commodities distribution date Tuesday, July 26 Government food commodities will be distributed to those qualified on Tuesday, July 26 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. To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, just send the information to us by e-mail. You may also submit on paper, either in person or by mail (our addresses are on page 2). Must be received by Tuesday at 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. They’ll be printed in chronological order by event date. Submitted items deemed entirely or mostly advertising for a business will not be accepted. Some event information gathered from the chambers of commerce, KRVR or www.kernvalley.com
POWERS continued from page 1 Sierra Nevada Conservancy and has been in the works for over a decade. A few possible designs, done by an architectural firm, were shown and discussed. The possibility of other entities being part of the planned center was another topic of discussion. The design concepts presented for comment included a visitor interpretive center, wildlife gardens, paved and raised boardwalk walking trails, information kiosks, native plantings, water features and a pre-
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Friday, June 24, 2011
It’s called ‘Casa de Lotsawork’ Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist
Years ago we owned a cabin in the Greenhorn mountains. We would visit it as often as we could, living at that time in Bakersfield. There was always something to do, and each weekend usually turned out to be a “workend.” It was so bad that we called it the “Casa de Middleworth Lotsawork.” When we bought the cabin, it was over 70 years old and looked every year of it. The floors were uneven, the septic tank needed attention, the water heater needed replacement and a mouse had died somewhere deep inside the kitchen stove. In addition, the wiring was unfinished and the cupboards and sink needed replacement. Over the next few years we fixed and replaced many things. A big project was the septic tank. We weren't sure exactly where it was, but we knew that a new leach line was needed. So we waterwitched the back yard and found the ancient tank. As we cleared the dirt off the top, my son fell through the rotting 2-inchthick redwood covering. He ended up with one leg through the rotted
wood and into the glop of the septic system. I helped him out and hosed him off. But that wasn't enough. My wife wouldn't let him stay in the cabin until he had taken a shower, changed all his clothes, and passed the sniff test. Yet another project was removing a 100-foot-tall dead pine tree near the cabin. Over the years it had taken a dangerous lean towards our roof , so I hired someone to cut it down. He said it was a piece of cake and asked me where did I want the tree to fall. I told him I didn't care as long as it wasn't on my roof. He took me at my word. He missed the cabin but leveled the outhouse. Fortunately no one was using it at the time. (It needed to be torn down anyway. ) I remember another time when my son-in-law helped me move a refrigerator from our truck, up the stairs (16 of them) and onto the porch ... through five feet of snow. Halfway up we slipped and dropped the refrigerator with us under it. I remember tunneling our way out from under, but am still foggy on how we got it into the kitchen. Now someone else owns the old cabin, but I've noticed that it's still called “Casa de Lotsawork.” I'll bet it still is! 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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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Chamberton Publishing (2011 B3265). Street address of principal place of business: 3540 L Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address of business: P. O. Box 82432, Bakersfield, CA 93380. REGISTRANT: Tracy Richardson, 10205 Cave Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 05/18/2011. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Tracy Richardson. This statement filed on 05/23/2011. Expires 05/23/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Contractor Maintenance Services (2011 - B2952), DBA #2: CMS (2011 - B2953), DBA #3: California Maintenance Services (2011 - B2954). Street address of principal place of business: 720 Terrace Way, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Mailing address of business: 4901 Terry Drive, Ventura, CA 93003. REGISTRANTS: Jim Greene, 4901 Terry Drive, Ventura, CA 93003, Arturo Sanchez, 720 Terrace Way, Bakersfield, CA 93304 and Christine Cofield, 2121 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304. B - General Partnership. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Christine Cofield. This statement filed on 05/05/2011. Expires 05/05/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Medina. Published by the Kern River Courier June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: CZ Security 4 U (2011 - B3240). Street address of principal place of business: 3812 Thoreson Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address of business: 3812 Thoreson Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGISTRANT: Connie Totten, 3812 Thoreson Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 06/15/2010. 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: Connie Totten. This statement filed on 05/20/2011. Expires 05/20/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. DiPrima. Published by the Kern River Courier June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Metro Gas and Mart (2011 B2916). Street address of principal place of business: 4600 Stine Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 299, Parlier, CA 93648. REGISTRANT: Shogy Ahmed, 4600 Stine Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313. 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: Shogy Ahmed. This statement filed on 05/04/2011. Expires 05/04/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: TKR Distribution (2011 - B3315). Street address of principal place of business: 13601 Phoenix Palm Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing address of business: 13601 Phoenix Palm Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANT: Thomas Romano, 13601 Phoenix Palm Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314. 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: Thomas Romano. This statement filed on 05/24/2011. Expires 05/24/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Treasure Each Moment (2011 B3243). Street address of principal place of business: 701 B Commercial Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of business: 701 B Commercial Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Janet Barker, 701 B Commercial Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Janet Barker. This statement filed on 05/20/2011. Expires 05/20/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By N. Hawley. Published by the Kern River Courier June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2011. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being aban-
doned: CZ SECURITY 4 U, (2010B3844) Street address of business: 3812 Thoreson Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address of Business: 3812 Thoreson Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Zachary Totten, 3812 Thoreson Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309 and Connie Totten, 3812 Thoreson Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 06/15/2010. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 05/20/2011. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk by G. DiPrima, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Embroidery Magick (2011 B3294), DBA #2: Magickal Cupboard (2011 - B3295). Street address of principal place of business: 333 South Dennison Road, #65, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 333 South Dennison Road, #65, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT: Mary Clyde, 333 South Dennison Road, #65, Tehachapi, CA 93561. A Individual. Date the business commenced: 05/13/2011. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Mary Clyde. This statement filed on 05/24/2011. Expires 05/24/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier June 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: McGuire Creations (2011 - B3532), DBA #2: Russ Allen Studios (2011 - B3533), DBA #3: McGuire Enterprises (2011 - B3534). Street address of principal place of business: 30021 Jamaica Dunes Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 30021 Jamaica Dunes Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANTS: Russell McGuire, 30021 Jamaica Dunes Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561 and Milagros McGuire, 30021 Jamaica Dunes Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561. I Husband and Wife. Date the business commenced: 06/01/2011. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Russell A. McGuire. This statement filed on 06/06/2011. Expires 06/06/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. DiPrima. Published by the Kern River Courier June 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Tattered Hands Studio (2011 B3082). Street address of principal place of business: 2529 Steensen Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 2111, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Amanda Davidson, 2529 Steensen Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2011. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except,
as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Amanda L. Davidson. This statement filed on 05/12/2011. Expires 05/12/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier June 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Let My People Go Worldwide Crusades, File No.: 2011 - B3509. Street address of principal place of business: 6720 District Boulevard, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address of business: 6720 District Boulevard, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANT: Garvin Prichett, Sr., 6720 District Boulevard, Bakersfield, CA 93313. A Individual. Date the business commenced: 10/21/2004. 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: Garvin Prichett, Sr. This statement filed on 06/03/2011. Expires 06/03/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. DiPrima. Published by the Kern River Courier June 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Attitude Research Associates (2011 - B3717) Street address of principal place of business: 5357 Yankee Canyon Drive, Lake Isabella, CA 93240-9525. Mailing address of business: 5357 Yankee Canyon Drive, Lake Isabella, CA 932409525. REGISTRANT: Bert Simpson, 5357 Yankee Canyon Drive, Lake Isabella, CA 932409525. 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: Bert Simpson. This statement filed on 06/13/2011. Expires 06/13/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier June 17, 24, July 1 and 8, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: B Heart Beauty (2011 - B3476) Street address of principal place of business: 18478 Poplar Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263. Mailing address of business: 18478 Poplar Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263. REGISTRANT: Jina Bias, 18478 Poplar Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263. 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: Jina Bias. This statement filed on 06/02/2011. Expires 06/02/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N. Hawley. Published by the Kern River Courier June 17, 24, July 1 and 8, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Bolles Well Service (2011 - B3576) Street address of principal place of business: 4008 Shawn Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of business: 4008 Shawn Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Keith Bolles, 4008 Shawn Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement 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: Keith Bolles. This statement filed on 06/07/2011. Expires 06/07/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Medina. Published by the Kern River Courier June 17, 24, July 1 and 8, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Business Plan Solutions (2011 B3491) Street address of principal place of business: 2229 A Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address of business: 2229 A Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. REGISTRANT: Jennifer Tidwell, 2229 A Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. 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: Jennifer Tidwell. This statement filed on 06/02/2011. Expires 06/02/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N. Hawley. Published by the Kern River Courier June 17, 24, July 1 and 8, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Highcountry Timber Sales & Management (2011 - B3432) Street address of principal place of business: 113 Kellen Way, Bodfish, CA 93205. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 105, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: William Wilson, 113 Kellen Way, Bodfish, CA 93205. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 05/26/2011. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of
this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Keith Bolles. This statement filed on 05/31/2011. Expires 05/31/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier June 17, 24, July 1 and 8, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Honeybee Graphics (File No.: 2011 - B3475) Street address of principal place of business: 808 Sutter Court, Frazier Park, CA 93225. Mailing address of business: 808 Sutter Court, Frazier Park, CA 93225. REGISTRANT: Melissa Yoes, 808 Sutter Court, Frazier Park, CA 93225. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 09/13/2005. 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: Melissa Yoes. This statement filed on 06/02/2011. Expires 06/02/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By N. Hawley. Published by the Kern River Courier June 17, 24, July 1 and 8, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Linda's Tax Service (2011 - B3481) Street address of principal place of business: 304 Belle Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 304 Belle Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Linda Griggs, 304 Belle Avenue, 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: Linda Griggs. This statement filed on 06/02/2011. Expires 06/02/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By N. Hawley. Published by the Kern River Courier June 17, 24, July 1 and 8, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Kinecticon.com (2011 - B3704) Street address of principal place of business: 7605 Terry John Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 7605 Terry John Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Edward Webb, 7605 Terry John Avenue, 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
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LEGALS continued from page 15 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: Edward Webb. This statement filed on 06/13/2011. Expires 06/13/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier June 24, July 1, 8 and 15, 2011.
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: Amber Seigel. This statement filed on 06/16/2011. Expires 06/16/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By N. Hawley. Published by the Kern River Courier June 24, July 1, 8 and 15, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Sunless Glimmer (2011 - B3787) Street address of principal place of business: 10611 Cliffside Street, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address of business: 10611 Cliffside Street, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANT: Amber Seigel, 10611 Cliffside Street, Bakersfield, CA 93311. 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
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being aban-
doned: FAY CREEK WELL WATER SYSTEM, (2010-B3143) Street address of business: 143 South Weber Street, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address of Business: P.O. Box 1005, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Robert Lowe, 9617 South Fay Creek Ford, Weldon, CA 93283, Todd Bastian, 121 North W Street, Lompoc, CA 93436, Beth Mramor, 23422 Candlewood Way, West Hills, CA 93283, Lora Storm, 4831 East Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240, Dorothy Ray, 9613 Fay Creek Ford, Weldon, CA 93283, Carina Walker, 9727 Fay Creek Ford, Weldon, CA 93283, Richard Violano, 9557 Fay Creek Ford, Weldon, CA 93283, Niomi Tanner, 5118 Willow Estates, San Jose, CA 95135. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 05/13/2010. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 06/16/2011. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by N. Hawley, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier June 24, July 1, 8 and 15, 2011.
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