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weekend weather Friday low 53° Mostly clear Saturday high 89° Sunny Saturday low 54° Mostly clear Sunday high 90° Sunny

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Sunday low 55° Mostly clear

A California Highway Patrol officer, whose name was withheld, was shot Sunday night on Highway 178 at Borel Road. The CHP officer was parked on the shoulder, using radar to moni- Composite sketch of tor westbound the wanted suspect. traffic. Around 10:45 p.m. an SUV passed, heading westbound. The SUV slowed, made a U-turn and drove toward the officer.. and a passenger opened fire from the open left rear window, hitting the car multiple times. The officer immediately ducked down, pulling his weapon.

When the officer came back up; he was hit by the gunfire in the hand and in his chest, but he was wearing his vest. The CHP officer was able to return fire, hitting the SUV several times. It's believed his shots may have shattered the rear driver side window of the SUV that continued east toward Lake Isabella. The officer tried to chase it, but couldn't because one of the patrol car tires had been shot out.

The officer was treated and released from a hospital.

By Monday, dozens of officers from a number of local agencies were working to find the people that were in that SUV. A command post was set up in the CHP office in Lake Isabella.

Officers from police departments of Delano, Shafter and Arvin and the Kern County Sheriff's Office were part of the search. California Fish and Game, Bakersfield Police and the FBI are also assisting. Sheriff's helicopters have been seen all week by Valley residents. The Sheriff's Office is leading the criminal investigation.

The vehicle was described as a dark blue Chevrolet Tahoe or GMC Yukon with 24-inch chrome rims and lowprofile tires. The SUV's driver is described as a Hispanic man in his 20s who was wearing a white cowboy hat and button-up shirt. The suspect is described as a Hispanic man in his mid-20's, muscular build, wearing a light colored tank top. At least one other person was in the SUV, but the officer wasn't able to give additional descriptions.

The public's help is being asked for in the case. Authorities warn that the suspects are considered armed and extremely dangerous and should not be approached. Anyone with information is urged to call 911, the Sheriff's Office at 661-861-3110, or Secret Witness at 661-322-4040. dining

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Hook and ladder response The Watkins family shopped the annual Sirretta Street sale in Kernville last Saturday with their children in tow. Watkins is a local firefighter.

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Customers who want to save both energy and money may opt to have Edison SmartConnect meters installed.

Southern California Edison residential customers have the option to choose an Edison SmartConnect meter or a traditional electric meter, following a final decision by the California Public Utilities Commission.

SCE supports the CPUC's decision and will respond quickly to customers who choose to opt out of the Edison SmartConnect program. Starting May 9, customers may opt out by calling 1-800-8102369.

For customers already on the delay list, calling the number will enable them to enroll in the opt-out program and keep their current meters.

Customers who have a smart meter, but would like to opt out, can have their meter exchanged for the type (i.e., electro-mechanical analog meter or non-analog, non-smart digital meter) that was previously in place.

"Meter technology worldwide is transitioning from analog to digital technology, but our customers come first," said Erwin Furukawa, senior vice president of Customer Service at SCE. "Customer choice is something that is important to us, and we're glad that the CPUC was able to come to a timely decision to accommodate all our customers."

Edison SmartConnect meters are digital, secure, two-way communicating devices, replacing traditional electric meters and providing a key step in transforming the electric system to a smart grid. Customers with smart meters will have access to their daily energy usage data through SCE.com. By signing up to receive email, voice or text messages, customers can track usage against a monthly budget target of their choice.

SCE began introducing these programs last year and more than 2.3 million customers now have access to them. More customers will be able to make better-informed decisions about energy use by enrolling in the

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smart meter-enabled programs throughout this year. Once advanced features are fully activated, SCE's smart meters will be able to communicate with the next generation of smart thermos t a t s , applia n c e s and other devices.

T h e CPUC's final decision requires customers who opt out of the program to pay a $75 onetime set-up fee and a $10 recurring monthly charge. The cost covers manual meter-reading and associated operational and billing activities. Income-qualified customers pay $10 for the initial set-up fee and $5 a month. The first smart meter in the Edison SmartConnect program was installed in September 2009 in Downey.

Installations will continue through 2012 to a total of nearly 5 million SCE residential and small-business customers in the utility's 50,000-square-mile service territory. To date, SCE has installed more than 4 million smart meters, about 4,700 here in the Kern Valley.

For more information, please go to www.sce.com/edisonsmartconnect.

To view videos about Edison SmartConnect, visit sce.com/smartfuture or YouTube.com/ SCE. Edison SmartConnect is a $1.6 billion program the CPUC authorized. SCE's smart metering program was designed to help achieve California's energy policy goals relating to improved electric system reliability, customer energy efficiency and demand response, and reduced environmental impact.

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View the week that lies ahead in the Courier Calendar.

Bodfish Bob lends a little island flavor to your table.

For Mike Mencarini, this is the best time of year.

Spring for some fun & games this week in the Courier.

kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 214,658 acre-feet Reservoir peak 361,709 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Kern Inflow at Kernville 1445 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Lower Kern Outflow 608 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 511 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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Friends of the Library book sale May 9 - 12 The Friends of the Library are holding a book sale at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd, in Lake Isabella on Wednesday, May 9 from 2 to 6 p.m.; Thursday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, May 11 from 2 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to noon.

The proceeds will support the local Kern Valley libraries.

Editors, Writers Michael Batelaan, Pam Stewart, Mike Devich

Regular activities

Columnists Mike Mencarini Matt Freeman Jack Duitsman Clarence Semonious Dave Ramsey

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

■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall #2, Lake Isabella. 760-4172272.

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

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

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

■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.

■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and Hot Rods, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant, 16575 Hwy 178, Weldon.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.

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

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

Rod Middleworth Bodfish Bob Richard Rowe Harry Thal

Photographers Michael Batelaan Contributing Photographers Murdoc Douglas, Jack Robson, Frances Bowman Ad Production Michael Batelaan Advertising Sales Valerie Minoux, Sara Wakeman Business Office Sara Wakeman Distribution Ron Benson Webmaster Mike Ludiker Advertising policies Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. Cancellations or rejection shall not preclude payment on similar advertising previously run. The Kern River Courier is not liable for errors in copy or an advertisement beyond the cost of the actual space occupied by the error. Publisher reserves the right to place the word “advertisement” on any ad copy that appears to resemble editorial matter.

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

■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Centennial Group, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.

■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7 p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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

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

Sundays

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

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

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

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

Mondays

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

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

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

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

■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043.

■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.

■ 5 - 7 p.m., Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 760-379-3394.

■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.

■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.

■ 7 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.

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

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

Tuesdays

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

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

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

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

760-379-1129.

■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249.

■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.

Lakeshore Farmers Market May 12 Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, this Market features locallygrown certified fruit, produce, eggs and honey, along with certified organic produce from various organizations and shade- grown, organic coffee, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-1830.

■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606.

■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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

Wednesdays

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

■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-3799921.

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

■ 9:30 - 11 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 760-3792556.

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

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

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

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-4249.

■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.

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

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Room, Lake Isabella. 760-3795086.

■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band.

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

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

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

Thursdays

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

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

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

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

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

■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge.

■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.

■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake Isabella Library. 760-379-2303.

■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground.

■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.

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

760-379-3877.

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

760-376-1462.

■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, Ewing’s restaurant, Kernville.

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

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

■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome.

■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.

■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

Bingo Guide

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

■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information, or meeting times have changed.

Heights and accepts EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards. For information call David Dills 760812-7833.

Nuui Cunni Farmers Market May 12 The Kern River Paiute Council invites you to visit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for your fruit and produce needs. Local honey, fresh eggs, healing native plant salves and teas, plus locally grown produce. The market is located at 2600 Highway 155 between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area. For more information, contact the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center, 760-549-0800.

16th annual History Day celebration May 12 The History Day celebration takes place Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kern Valley Museum in Kernville.

There will be demonstrations of Old West skills, pie baking contest, entertainment, costume contests, and much more. The museum is located at 49 Big Blue Road, Kernville. For more information call 760376-6683.

Family and pet photos May 12 REVA, Inc. is offering Mother’s Day Special Professional Photographs. Family groups with or without pets are welcome.

This is a fundraiser. Pictures will be available to take home the same day, Saturday, May 12 at Red Rooster Cafe’s parking lot, in Mountain Mesa, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Most major credit cards accepted. REVA, Inc is a [501(c)(3)public charity].

Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast May 13 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday, May 13 at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave., Lake Isabella. The second Sunday of every month features Eggs Benedict. For information call 760-379-3877.

Kernville Chamber annual meeting May 14 Kernville Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting and board election at the Chamber community room on Monday, May 14 at 3 p.m. For information, call the Chamber at 76-376-2629.

Member Spotlight Mixer May 14 Mount-n-Lake Motel, 331 E. Evans Road in Wofford Heights is hosting the Kernville Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight mixer on Monday, May 14 at 5 p.m. immediately following the annual meeting.

Please RSVP by calling 760-376-2629 or email office@kernvillechamber.org.

Supervisor rep holds office hours May 15 Lori Acton, Field Representative for First District Supervisor, Jon McQuiston, will hold office hours on Tuesday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is available to meet with walk-in constituents. For more information, call 760-549-2068.

Water awareness festival May 15 On Tuesday, May 15 from 4 to 7 p.m., California Water Service Company will host a water awareness festival. The festival will include information on water quality, construction projects, rates, conservation, and environmental affairs. There will be raffle prizes and face painting. KUZZ 107.9 FM will be on site as well as Kern County Fire Department and the U.S. Forest Service. There will be food and fun for the whole family at Cal Water’s Kernville Treatment Plant, 150 Sirretta St., Kernville. For information call 760-3795336.

Optimal Hospice volunteer orientation, May 16 Optimal Hospice Care is holding their springtime new volunteer orientation on Wednesday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their new office in Bakersfield, 1675 Chester Ave., Suite 401. Optimal would like

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You don’t buy garages at a garage sale

1st public meeting of Dam Task Force announced The Lake Isabella Dam Task Force is a citizens committee jointly formed by Kern River Valley Revitalization and both Kernville and Kern River Valley Chambers of Commerce to help local citizens understand and effectively participate in the public process related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's Lake Isabella Dam Safety Modification Project. The first meeting will held be from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 16 in the Kernville Odd Fellows Hall, 50 Tobias St, Kernville. The public is welcome to attend. The main purpose of the meeting is to urge people to comment on the draft Environmental Impact Statement by the deadline of Tuesday, May 22.

Originally the comment deadline was Monday, May 7. KRVR requested more time from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers which was granted with the assistance of Congressman McCarthy's office.

At the May 16 meeting Assembly District 34 Director Justin Stoner will offer insights on working with the Army Corps of Engineers on a dam remediation project. He was a key player in the Army Corps' Lake Success project up near Porterville when he was district director for Congressman Devin Nunes (R-Visalia).

The Success Dam Seismic Remediation Project is ahead of our local project and has gone through the EIS hurdle, but has had difficulty getting necessary federal funding.

Lake Success is not as old or as large as Lake Isabella (82,000 vs. 578,000 acre feet of water). The Lake Success project is estimated to cost nearly $480 million.

President Barack Obama's fiscal 2012 budget request included $18 million for the Success Dam seismic remediation project. Of that, $15 million would be allocated for the purchase of needed property for the project and $3 million to begin the design.

The Lake Isabella Dam Task Force is led by the presidents of all three organizations: Kernville Chamber of Commerce's Cheryl Borthick; Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce's Fred Roach; and Kern River Valley Revitalization's Richard Rowe.

The task force has set up a FACEBOOK page facebook.com/damtaskforce and an e-mail address DamTaskForce@KRVR.org.

Fireworks donations sought It's that time once again to celebrate our country's Independence Day! The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce has a long standing tradition of hosting a fireworks show for both local residents and visitors. With other shows in surrounding areas being canceled, or on the brink of being canceled, we do not want to find ourselves in the situation of disappointing our visitors. As is the case every year, the fireworks show is dependent solely upon donations from the community. With about two months to go, we are far short of meeting our goal of $14,000 to put on this year's event. If you would like to sponsor a shell via credit card, you can do that online at: http://www.kernrivervalleychamber.com/fireworks.html. If you would like to make your donation in person, just drop by the Chamber office at 6404-B Lake Isabella Blvd, Tuesday thru Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. information.

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Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist One thing I’ve noticed is that almost everyone loves a garage sale.

There is something about the lure of finding and buying that something you just can’t do without. Over Middleworth the years, I have attended many backlot sales, and I always come home with some item that, at the time, seemed like an ideal purchase.

But the next day I wonder why I bought whatever it is setting there on my workbench.

I’ll admit that I go to yard sales to collect cups. I have more than 150.

All different. All unique. But why?

They sit in cupboards in my garage gathering dust and will never in my lifetime be used. Many of them commemorate some outdated event and seemed collectable at the time. I usually pay the vast sum of 25 cents or less for each cup. You can collect a lot of cups on the cheap, mostly ones you don’t need but at the tune seemed like such a deal.

My Grandma collected salt shakers and had them setting everywhere. I used to wonder why she collected them, because I figured she would never use them. And now I guess it’s the same with my cups. My heirs will have to fight to see who gets the cups. The loser has to haul them away!

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Garage sales happen everywhere.

One year we were driving on a highway along the Mississippi River and discovered a Saturday sale that stretched for more than 50 miles. It seemed that every third or fourth house had a sale going. I understand this happens every year in October and is attended by thousands of Deep South bargain hunters.

In Hawaii, we were driving past a community in which every house was selling something. We even stopped and bought an item we didn’t need and wouldn’t pass the X-ray machine test at the airport while boarding to go home.

This nostalgia about garage sales was brought about because of the recent annual Sirretta Street Sale (cleverly held on Sirretta Street every year). This community sale is more than a mile long and it seems that every other house along Sirretta is selling something.

Much of it is certified junk and normally would/should be thrown away. But often, items of junk become someone else’s treasure. And of course, hidden among the stuff sometimes there is a real treasure and the search goes on. So I ask “where can you have so much fun for so little money and meet all your friends wandering up and down Sirretta Street looking for that something they just gotta have?”

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

Got Used Oil?

Crane’s Waste Oil, Inc.is accepting used oil

At 15412 Highway 178, Southlake, between the hours of 10am & 2pm or by appointment Monday to Friday. Closed Holidays " We are located 2 blks east of the Fire Station on frontage road.

Because of the many requests to have a facility on this side of the lake we will accept closed top containers up to 5 gallons and no more than 20 gallons at one time.

Oil is not to be mixed with antifreeze, gasoline, water, solvents or paint.

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Pets on parade The winner for best trick, Stretch, a Dachsund, and his proud owner Kalen stroll around at the show.

Brody the pony has a bad hair day.

Owner Michelle Markman and her children celebrate her win as the largest pet.

Photos by Sherry Batelaan Special to the Courier

Rotary car show and pet parade The 13th annual car show, "Down by the Riverside," hosted by the Rotary Club of the Kern Valley took place last Saturday, May 5.

Thirty two participants signed up for the pet parade which was judged by Rotary president, Erie Johnson assisted

by Jenny Hanley and Joanne Rosenthal. There were first place winners in ten categories and a wide range of honorable mentions in other categories such as "best group" and "Sweetest Pup." The first place winners were, cutest, Biker Buddy, a Maltese mix, shown by Debbie Rundell; funniest, Kya, a German Short Hair Pointer, owned by

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By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Woman in Black” (PG-13) — In a misty corner of England, a grieving man must sort through paperwork in clearly the most haunted house in the village. This is the kind of chiller that takes its time, relies on tried-and-true techniques, and builds an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty. Lawyer Arthur Kipps (Daniel Radcliffe) must sort through the estate of a small town’s recently deceased crazy lady. When Arthur starts seeing a woman in black and hearing voices, the villagers have nothing to say to him.

This is Radcliffe’s first leading role without a magic wand, and he does well enough to prove that he can stay alive post-Potter. He pulls it off as the grief and anxiety-stricken man trapped in a 1960s-style scary movie.

“This Means War” (PG-13) — Chris Pine and Tom Hardy play two CIA agents who are super-cool, deadly, handsome and super best bros for life. When they both fall for Reese Witherspoon, they decide to put their invaluable skills to work sabotaging each other’s dates. It’s a silly plot pushed to its mostHollywood extent — lowbrow humor and action sequences in a romantic comedy that’s light on the

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If you can’t handle the cheesefactor in the film, it can cause physical discomfort with its lack of chemistry and low-hanging quips. However, if you have an itch to see a movie Daniel that moves along Radcliffe in “The Woman in at a good pace and features Black” secret agents shooting each other in the groin with air rifles, “This Means War” could save the evening.

“The Secret World of Arrietty” (G) — This Japanese animated feature is the kind of family entertainment you wish you could have known as a rugrat. Arrietty is a 14year-old girl, and one of a secret race of tiny people who live in the cracks and recesses of the human world. Arrietty gets discovered by Shawn, a normal-size human boy, and a secret friendship forms. The animation is top-notch. The characters, colors, action scenes — all of it just looks amazing. The film is a beautiful, gentle story with enough splendor and juice to keep you pulled in. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob turning skewers over once and brushing with remaining glaze.

Or broil skewers 6 to 8 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center, turning over once and brushing with remaining glaze.

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3 large Maui onions, finely chopped 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup white wine vinegar 1 cup water 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 tsp celery seed Bodfish Bob’s Aloha Chicken 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 18 (10-inch) bamboo skewers 1/2 cup Lowry’s Teriyaki Marinade 2 T honey 1/4 cup pineapple juice 2 tsp. minced fresh ginger root 1 1/2 tsp. sesame oil 1 clove garlic, pressed 2 T toasted sesame seeds Soak bamboo skewers in water 30 minutes to prevent burning.

Cut chicken into strips about 1 inch wide. Thread chicken onto skewers. In a bowl combine the teriyaki marinade, honey, pineapple juice, ginger, sesame oil and garlic. Brush this mixture onto all sides of the chicken. Grill skewers 4 to 5 inches from hot coals or on gas grill, 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center,

In a saucepan, mix the sugar, vinegar and water. Bring to a boil.

Remove from the stove and allow to cool. You are creating a marinade.

Place finely chopped onions in a bowl and pour the sugar/vinegar/water marinade over the onions. Stir. Refrigerate this mixture overnight.

Remove from the refrigerator and drain the liquid from the onions. Discard the liquid. Mix the onions, mayonnaise and celery seed to create your dip.

Refrigerate until needed.

You may choose to use your food processor to blend the dip to a creamier consistency before refrigerating or keep it as is for a chunky dip.

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Dogs succumb from eating raw lake fish Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier Recently, a dog being walked on the beach at Isabella Lake found and ate some dead fish, or intestines from a fish that had been cleaned on the shore. The dog reportedly died. Later that week, a local veterinarian reported that another dog passed away under similar circumstances.

The cause was Salmon Poisoning Disease, which according to the Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is a potentially fatal condition seen in dogs that eat certain types of raw fish. Salmon and other anadromous fish (fish that swim upstream to breed) can be infected with a parasite called Nanophyetus salmincola. Overall, the parasite is relatively harmless. The danger occurs when the parasite itself is infected with a rickettsial organism called Neorickettsia helminthoeca. It is this microorganism that causes salmon poisoning.

"Salmon poisoning occurs most commonly west of the Cascade Mountain range," says Dr. Bill Foreyt, a veterinary parasitologist at Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. He adds, "Canids (dogs) are the only species susceptible to salmon poisoning. That's why cats, raccoons

and bears eat raw fish regularly without consequence."

It was suggested that because some of the Fishing Derby fish were purchased from the Mt. Lassen Hatchery, that those are the fish that may be infected in our lake. The purchase was made under permit from the California Department of Fish and Game, who recommended the Hatchery, according to Fred Roach, Derby chairman. Roach does not believe that the Derby is the cause of the infection in Isabella Lake. Roach also stressed that the fish do not give this to each other, so once the infected fish are caught, the problem will be over. Isabella Lake does not have the habitat for the parasite or the organism that infects it to affect local fish.

Symptoms of salmon poisoning include vomiting, lack of appetite, fever, diarrhea, weakness, and dehydration.

Untreated dogs usually die within fourteen days of eating the infected fish. But it is treatable if caught in time.

The treatment is simple. Your veterinarian will prescribe an antibiotic a "wormer". The antibiotic kills the organisms that cause the illness, and the wormer kills the parasite. Once treatment is started, most dogs show improvement in about two days.

You will save your dog some suffering and save on a veterinary bill by keeping them away from fish.

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Kern County Fire Stations Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business calls only, 760-376-2219 Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella business calls only, 760-379-2626 Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only, 760-378-3055

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

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

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

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

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

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This is the best time of year Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist In the last two weeks, I have had a virtual ball.

Springtime is a great time of the year. It is he season for renewal for most of the animal kingdom, specifically those that inhabit our Mencarini lake. When we have a normal to dry spring, the shoreline becomes a fisherman's paradise. With the spawning of the crappie and the bass, the shore is a great place to spend your fishing time. I certainly have spent my share this year and the results have been absolutely wonderful.

Several columns ago I wrote that if we didn't have some crazy weather fiasco the shore bite would be excellent. That is only the second time I have been right, I'm on a roll.

For those who remember last year, the lake was nearly full by January and that made certain spawning area's much harder to fish. The pattern for bass and crappie is to return to the area of the lake and spawn in the area that they are familiar with.

With the low water level and the already peaked flow of the Upper Kern River the lake level should raise slowly, which will make fishing

from the bank a win-win for us boat less folks. The crappie are in full spawn right now and are fairly easy to catch. I realize that the bite has slowed a bit. Probably due to the special moon we just experienced.

The silver lining in this is the crappie bite at night is as good as or better than the day bite. The night time bite for crappie should continue all the way into at least July. This will depend on the water level of the lake, of course, and that will be determined by the river flow, which probably won't last past May. The technique for catching night time crappie, for me anyway, is pretty simple. I like to use a 4ft. 6 in. ultra light rod, an ultra light reel, a red and white mini jig with a single white crappie nibble, capped off with a bobber. For night fishing a good lantern is a must and two are better.

The prime locations for night fishing are rocky shores, willow trees, habitat cages. These structure types can be found at Joughin's Cove, Brown's Cove, Oreck Cove, and Wofford Heights Park.

Parents don't forget to make time for the Kids' Fishing Derby Saturday June 2. For more information contact Elaine Johnson at 760-417-0950.

Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and a avid fisherman. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier, office@kern rivercourier.com.

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Celebrate Mom Clarence Semonious, Pastor Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship, Kernville

Did you know that the first time celebrate is found in scripture is as God instructs His people to celebrate the Feast of the May 13 is Tabernacles? Study the word, Mother's Day. “tabernacle.” It is used of one’s I celebrate body, a place of worship and even because through the world itself. Paul adds wisdom my mother, God to one’s body and the place where gave me it lives. entrance into the Do not be conformed to this light of day. God, world, but be transformed by the I am driven to renewal of your mind, that by testcelebrate life. ing you may discern what is the Semonious These are more will of God, what is good and than words, acceptable and perfect. Romans Honor your father and your 12:2. mother, that your days may be The admonition to, by testing, long in the land that the LORD we may discern what is accepyour God is giving you. Exodus table…leads to a truth found in 2 20:12.

Corinthians By honoring 3:17-18, Now the ones who “ I celebrate because through my the Lord is the delivered me mother, God gave me entrance into Spirit, and into this world, where the I am honoring the light of day.”

Spirit of the God who made me and all things. Since I am now in a period of life during which I cannot see and touch either father or mother, to those who tell me that they are fathers or mothers, I will say, God bless you and I will look for the smile that another heart has joined the celebration.

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freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.

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Death Notice - Edwin Steven Mariano, a resident of Lake Isabella, passed away at the age of 84 on April 25, 2012 in San Francisco, California. A remembrance will take place on Saturday May 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5113 Shawnee Drive in Weldon. Arrangements by Lake Isabella Cremation and Funeral Society, 6048 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, CA 93240. 760-379-5006 Death notices and obituaries with and without a picture are available for purchase in the Courier by calling 760-376-2860 during office hours weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or can be requested through your local mortuay.

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Sing to the Lord, your song Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville Oh, sing to the Lord a new song!

For He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory. - Psalm 98:1 A bird sits out- Duitsman side my window every morning and runs through her repertoire of singing and chirping and has captured my imagination.

With the approach of the new day comes a similar rendition that is both varied and new (at least to my untrained ear), in what can best be described as calmingly beautiful.

About as quickly as it begins, it also concludes, leaving me, the listener, wishing for more.

The nudge from the Holy Spirit to pay attention to eternal principles on display through the simple chirpings of a bird adds to the remarkable interrelating of life. The bird is simply using God-given gifts in obedient ways, and by doing so is loudly testifying about the One from whom all life flows. Perhaps taking a lesson from it, you and I might be encouraged and invited to sing our own new song to the Father of love.

There has never been, nor will there ever be, another person exactly

like you or me. Just possibly then, the differences we can identify are exactly what the Father lovingly wove into the fabric of our being, and ought to be celebrated by each of our hearts.

It should not be seen as coincidence that our adversary sets compliance as his goal, using jealousy and the never-ending quest to change ourselves into the likeness of another more desirable than ourselves as his tools to mar the image of the Father deeply placed in each of us. While there is always the need to be perfected by the working of the Holy Spirit within us, it is certainly never to be measured by how exactly we can become like each other. Assembly line replicas have never been the Father’s aim, and in walking among us, Jesus certainly proclaimed Himself and His disciples unique examples of those who would be recipients of the Father's great love.

Part of the “new song” is a tune only we can sing. Like the bird outside the window, our circumstances become a chance for us to do the same. We can embrace the Word as all the Spirit of God desires for us, and respond in newness as life unfolds. If there is temptation to discouragement, revisit the above verse and call to mind the marvelous works of the Lord that have made us who we are, and then let us raise our voices in a song -- a song of praise and thanksgiving from your heart and mine will prove even more melodic and beautiful than the small bird outside my window.

Valley places of worship Kernville Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville. Service Sunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Service 10:45 a.m. 760-376-6403 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church Services held at Kernville United Methodist Church. Sundays 11 a.m.

Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights. Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.

(760) 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights. Services: Sun. 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

760-379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella.

Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. Wed. 5:30 p.m.

760-417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

760-379-4296 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760) 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Worship Sunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible study Sun. 10 a.m.

Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. 760-379-5819

Mt. Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. 760-379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 4 p.m.

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Southlake/Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday Services 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. 760-378-3780 He Cares Fellowship 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Services Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964 Church listings are free. Please contact the Courier office.

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TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) A relationship seems to be stuck in the same place. Now it’s up to you to decide how far you want it to go and how intense you want it to be. Choose well and choose soon.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A relationship progresses more slowly than you would prefer.

Best advice: Insist on a frank and open discussion. What is learned could change minds and, maybe, hearts.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It’s all right to be grateful to a colleague who has done you a good turn. But gratitude shouldn’t be a life-long obligation. The time to break this cycle is now.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) It’s going to be nice to be the King of the Zodiac at this time. A recent money squeeze eases. Plans start to work out, and new friends enter your domain.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Personal relationships improve. Professional prospects also brighten. A job offer could come through by month’s end. An old friend seeks to make contact.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your senses detect that something is not quite right about a matter involving a workplace colleague. Follow your keen instincts and don’t get involved.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A prospect offers rewards, but it also demands that you assume a great deal of responsibility. Knowing you, you’re up to the challenge, so go for it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A favor you did a long time ago is repaid, as a trusted colleague steps in to help you with a suddenly expanded workload. A family member has important news.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A new job offer could require moving across the country.

But before you let your doubts determine your decision, learn more about the potentials involved.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) Your sense of fair play doesn’t allow you to rush to judgment about a friend who might have betrayed you. Good!

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1. CHEMISTRY: What two elements are combined to make bronze?

2. MEASUREMENTS: How many furlongs are in a mile?

3. HISTORY: What was the first permanent English settlement in America?

4. ANATOMY: In which part of the body would you find the metatarsal bones?

5. GEOGRAPHY: In which city would you find the famous Carnaby Street?

6. LANGUAGE: What common item used to be known as “India rubber”?

7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What does the Apgar Scale measure?

Answers: 1. Copper and tin 2. Eight 3. Jamestown, Va. 4. The foot 5. London 6. An eraser 7. Newborns’ conditions.

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760-376-2671 __________________________ Lake Isabella - 55+ Community, 2bd/2ba dble wide w/patio, completely refurbished. $575 mo + security deposit. (760) 964-2514 _________________________ Weldon - 1 bd, 1 ba mobile home w/fenced yard, furnished or unfurnished, w/d hookups, $550 per month includes yard upkeep, water & trash, $500 sec. dep. 760378-3859 or 818-726-1762 _________________________ Lake Isabella - 3bd, 2ba home with big fenced yard and well.

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Senior disc. 760-223-6504 __________________________ Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba dbl wide MH on 1 acre, lake views, $700/mo + dep (805) 375-0047 __________________________ Riverkern - 2bd/2ba home w/ river access & mt. views. $850 mo + deposit. (805) 375-0047 _________________________ Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba with fenced yard, walk to lake & stores. $800/mo. For application call (760) 376-2436 _________________________ Bodfish - 2bd/1ba mobile with fenced yd, washer/dryer, near bus transp. $550/mo + utilities, $100 dep. 760-812-0841, or Jeff @ 209-531-4084 / 760-812-7896

Riverkern - 2bd/2ba home on 11/2 lots, 15x30 storage bldg., backs up to BLM, a hunting & fishing dream. $165,000. (805) 375-0047 _________________________ Be happy by Lake Isabella 2bd/1ba w/view of the lake, 37 Canyon Drive. Low $5K down.

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Calendar, Continued from page 2 to encourage compassionate individuals from the Kern Valley to consider donating a little time to others in their community who are experiencing life stress. To reserve your seat at the upcoming orientation, call the volunteer department at 661716-4000 or email rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com.

Spring Health Fair May 16 The Spring Health Fair, sponsored by the Kern Valley Hospital in partnership with the KRV Collaborative and Kernville Union School District, is being held at the Kern Valley Hospital, on Wednesday, May

www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, May 11, 2012 16 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. There will be 40 information booths, free health tips, free or low-cost screenings including lipid blood draw, cholesterol, blood sugar fingersticks, pulse oximetry, cartoid screenings and depression/stress test, plus drawings and prizes. Healthy snacks will be served. For information call 760-379-5257 ext 24.

Dam Task Force meeting May 16 This meeting is being held to urge people to comment on the draft EIS from the Army Corps of Engineers by the May 22 deadline at the Oddfellows Hall, Kernville at 6 p.m. on Wednesday May 16. Assembly District 34 director Justin Stoner will offer insights from a similar dam remediation project and participants will receive information to allow insightful comments. For more infor-

mation email damtaskforce@KRVR.org or see the Facebook page, damtaskforce.

Information Officer, Derek Tisinger at 661330-0133.

Alta Sierra Hazard Reduction meeting, May 19 The Kern County Fire Department will be holding Hazard Reduction meetings to discuss with communities the importance of keeping a fire safe community, vegetation management, and the upcoming 2012 fire season. The public is strongly encouraged to attend this informational meeting on Saturday May 19 at 10 a.m. at the former Park headquarters 9665 Old State Road. Local supervisors will be invited as well as the Forest Service, BLM, CERT Teams, and others involved in keeping a fire safe community. For more news and information visit www.kerncountyfire.org or call Fire Captain and Public

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: PAT TURNHAM REALTY (2011-B0926) Street address of business: 6925 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285; Mailing address of Business: P.O. Box 3831, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Patricia Turnham, 58 Loma Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 02/10/2011.

This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 04/12/2012. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Trujillo, Deputy Clerk (34993).

Published by the Kern River Courier April 20, 27, May 4 and 11, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Pat Turnham Realty (2012 - B2392) Street address of principal place of business: 6925 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: 6925 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Pat Turnham Realty, Inc., 6925 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. F Corporation. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: Patricia Turnham, President.

This statement filed on 04/12/2012.

Expires 04/12/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier April 20, 27, May 4 and 11, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Sole 2 Soul Sports (2012 - B2369) Street address of principal place of business: 9000 Ming Avenue, Suite K1, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address of business: 4241 South Mooney Boulevard, Visalia, CA 93277.

REGISTRANT: Scott Newton, 4241 South Mooney Boulevard, Visalia, CA 93277 and Jill Newton, 4241 South Mooney Boulevard, Visalia, CA 93277. I Husband and Wife. 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

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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: Jill Newton, Owner. This statement filed on 04/11/2012. Expires 04/11/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 27, May 4, 11 and 18, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Blow Me Dry (2012 - B2238), DBA #2: Blow & Go (2012 - B2239, Street address of principal place of business: 8851 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address of business: 9719 Cinderella Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311.

REGISTRANT: Lorraine Sherwood, 8851 Buena Vista Road, 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 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: Lorraine Sherwood. This statement filed on 04/05/2012.

Expires 04/05/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 27, May 4, 11 and 18, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Bottle Mate (2012 - B2499), DBA #2: Sustainable Architecture (2012 B2500, Street address of principal place of business: 3700 Suhre Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 809, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: Tom Shebesta, 3700 Suhre Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 and Nancy Shebesta, 3700 Suhre Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. I - Husband and Wife. Date the business commenced: 03/30/2002. 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: Tom Shebesta. This statement filed on 04/17/2012.

Expires 04/17/2017.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk.

By D. Jacobo. Published by the Kern River Courier April 27, May 4, 11 and 18, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Quirky Quintessentials (2012 - B2546) Street address of principal place of business: 3611 Wagon Wheel, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 626, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Kimberly Alley, 375 Cortez Way, 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 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: Kimberly Alley. This statement filed on 04/19/2012. Expires 04/19/2017. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: D. Jacobo.

Published by the Kern River Courier May 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Sierra Sun Intervention Care (2012 B2640) Street address of principal place of business: 16475 Highway 178, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1612, Weldon, CA 93283.

REGISTRANTS: Scott Siddle, 9015 Apache Drive, Weldon, CA 93283 and Deena Siddle, 9015 Apache Drive, Weldon, CA 93283. I Husband and Wife. Date the business commenced: 04/12/2012. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name

in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Scott P. Siddle, Pastor. This statement filed on 04/24/2012. Expires 04/24/2017.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier May 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: EOS California (2012 - B2582) Street address of principal place of business: 642 Jasmine Park Drive, Apt. 2, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

Mailing address of business: 642 Jasmine Park Drive, Apt. 2, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

REGISTRANT: Scott Thor, LLC, 642 Jasmine Park Drive, Apt. 2, Bakersfield, CA 93312 . D - Limited Liability.

Date the business commenced: 12/22/2011. 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: Scott J. Thor, President. This statement filed on 04/20/2012. Expires 04/20/2017.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk.

By D Jacobo. Published by the Kern River Courier May 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: The Hideaway (2012 - B2678) Street address of principal place of business: 7062 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 463, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Dana Nachbaur, 7458 Wofford Boulevard, #A3, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 04/20/2012. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Dana Nachbaur. This statement filed on 04/26/2012.

Expires 04/26/2017.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk.

By: D. Jacobo. Published by the Kern River Courier May 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Wholesale Discount Market (2012 B2460), DBA #2: Camp Fire Market (2012 - B2461), Street address of principal place of business: 6498 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: 6498 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Camp Fire Market, Inc., 6498 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. F - Corporation. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Bajes Shakta, President. This statement filed on 04/16/2012. Expires 04/16/2017.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: K. Lopez. Published by the Kern River Courier May 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Everything's Negotiable (2012 B2412) Street address of principal place of business: 6755 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 452, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Jacqueline Sacks, 411 Woodland Drive, 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: Jacqueline Sacks, Owner. This statement filed on 04/13/2012.

Expires 04/13/2017.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk.

By: J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier May 11, 18, 25 and June 1, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Jump For Less (2012 - B2681) Street address of principal place of business: 3613 Fleetwood Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: 3613 Fleetwood Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306.

REGISTRANTS: Rafael Monje, 3613 Fleetwood Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306 and Briane Morales, 3613 Fleetwood Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306. I - Husband and Wife. 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: Briane Morales. This statement filed on 04/26/2012.

Expires 04/26/2017.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: K. Lopez. Published by the Kern River Courier May 11, 18, 25 and June 1, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Kings Environmental Service (2012 B2739), DBA #2: Kings Hot Oil Service (2012 - B2740), Street address of principal place of business: 6200 Lake Ming Road, Suite A6, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address of business: 6200 Lake Ming Road, Suite A6, Bakersfield, CA 93306.

REGISTRANT: King's Chemical Service, Inc., 6200 Lake Ming Road, Suite A6, Bakersfield, CA 93306. F - Corporation. Date the business commenced: 07/06/2011.

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: Jason Bergstrom, CEO. This statement filed on 04/30/2012. Expires 04/30/2017.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: D. Jacobo. Published by the Kern River Courier May 11, 18, 25 and June 1, 2012.

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have costs. These have been added to the monthly premiums, and almost all insurance companies are As with most experiencing premium increases to things in offset the newly mandated benefits.

American life, the And, more are on the way. As of government plays July, Californians will have maternian important role. ty coverage added to their policies, Health insurance even if you are a man, or a sterile is no exception. woman.

Along with regulaPPACA has some other interesttion comes “alphaing characteristics the consumer bet soup.” doesn’t see. One controversial There are many Thal requirement is MLR (Medical Loss programs created by the legislature Ratio). PPACA has determined that and they typically have become 85 percent of all group insurance known by their acronyms. Some of premiums must be directed to medthe most common affecting health ical care, and 80 percent in the indiinsurance are PPACA, HIPAA and vidual market. This leaves the insurCOBRA. And not ance companies to be out done by with 15-20 per“ There are many programs cre- cent for all overthe federal govated by the legislature and they ernment, head. So far, California chimes typically have become known by this has had a in with Calminimal effect their acronyms.”

COBRA. customer -Thal on First in the service staffing news is PPACA, and sales comthe “Patient Protection and missions have been reduced to meet Affordable Care Act,” commonly this mandate. Insurance companies called “Obamacare.” This controver- typically earn about 2 percent profit. sial legislation will be reviewed by What still remains a mystery is what the U.S. Supreme Court this sumis identified as a “medical mer. The major issue will be the expense?”Is the management of an legality of the government being HMO part of medical expense or able to legislate the requirement that administration? Time will tell as all Americans purchase health insur- regulations are developed to adminance. If it is deemed illegal, then ister this law. the next question is, “Can there be Next week I shall answer some guaranteed issue health insurance?” questions about COBRA and If all people aren’t required to purHIPAA. chase, then insurance companies can’t be expected to issue policies Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed without any waiting period and insurance broker in California cover pre-existing conditions. Also, (0621106) and other states. He is a PPACA already is in effect for many. member of the Society of Certified The elimination of the prescription Senior Advisors and Immediate Pastdrug “donut hole” for Medicare, President of the Kern Associ-ation of children to age 26 having coverage Health Underwriters. Harry is on the on parent’s policies, wellness checkNational Assoc. of Health ups without deductibles and coUnderwriters Medicare Advisory pays, for most people with either a Board. He may be reached at 760private or Medicare plan and many 376-2100, email harrythal@aol.com other new benefits would be lost. or visit him on the web at PPACA does come with a downwww.harrythal.com. side. All the new benefit mandates Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist

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why they are so important?

If you read all of my articles and get nothing from them except Every few this, listen up. Don't ever get weeks or so, I involved in a real estate transaction like to do a little without escrow and title insurance, article about the whether you are using a real estate often unconsidagent or not. People often will not ered part of any do an escrow for two reasons, they real estate transare too cheap to want to pay for it action, the or they have something to hide. escrow and title Oftentimes both. insurance. In the Quick true example of why years I have been Freeman to do things the right way: Party A a real estate wants to sell vacant land to Party B. agent, I have run into several situaBoth agree to a selling price that is tions that are scary when it comes way below market value, Party B to title issues. But the worst thing is sees a great deal. Party B gives a the fact that they cashier's check to could have been Party A and easily prevented.

Party B takes full “ Don't ever get involved in a possession of the One of real estate transaction without property. They the biggest issues I have want to grade escrow and title insurance.” seen, and I am --Freeman the land and resure every real sell the property estate agent has as an investment. seen, is someone wanting to sell a So Party B spends thousands on piece of property that they do not grading and improvements and legally own. Surprised? Don't be, it then puts the land on the market. happens all the time.

Real estate agent lists the land, Let me explain what escrow finds a buyer, deal enters escrow. and title insurance do. Escrow is a Guess what? Escrow says Party B neutral third party that holds all does not own the land nor did Party funds for a transaction and makes A ever own it! Someone just got sure that everything is done in the ripped off. Do escrow and title agreement, legally per Federal, insurance!!

State and local law. It has other roles but that is the biggest. Title Matt Freeman is a Realtor with insurance, which usually is ordered Freeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) and completed in an escrow office, 379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His colconcerns the property itself: who umn is not intended to replace legal owns it, and title issues thereof. See advice.

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