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Water gushes from the pipes at the Main Dam on Wednesday. A storm earlier this week dumped even more rain and snow on the region and temperatures were chilly.
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Chances are that on Wednesday when it was raining and 45 degrees, you weren’t thinking much of the Fourth of July. And lately when you’ve seen the fireworks canisters in local businesses, you probably haven’t given it a sin-
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$10,000 prize for trout not awarded to angler Mike Devich Kern River Courier
The fisherman in April’s Isabella Lake Fishing Derby who caught a $10,000 trout didn’t get any money after all. “He was not awarded the $10,000,” said derby chairman Fred Roach earlier this week. “He caught the fish on Friday” (the day before the derby officially started). It is against the rules to hold a fish caught early until the derby starts. Roach said the man in question (the derby is not releasing his name) told his wife that the big money fish was caught before the derby period, and he came back later and confessed to the derby people that he couldn’t accept the prize after all. The reason the story couldn’t be told immediately is that the matter had to be handed over to the insurance company for their decision.
The Isabella Lake Fishing Derby, like most derbies, purchases an insurance policy from a company that specializes in such things. The insurance company hopes the big money fish won’t be caught, of course, so they won’t have to pay out the big bucks. They usually establish an iron-clad set of rules. One rule is that anglers who bring in a $10,000 fish to the local derby for payment are required to take a polygraph test to confirm details about when the fish was caught. The sponsoring organization usually hopes that big money will be paid out by the insurance company, because it’s great publicity. In this case, the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby wants the big money paid out. The derby put on by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, which wants good publicity out there about our beautiful Kern River Valley.
The Sequoia National Forest is considering a large vegetation treatment project near Alta Sierra, and a public scoping meeting about it is scheduled for Saturday, June 4 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall in Kernville. The subject of discussion is a 6,000-acre area of National Forest lands near Rancheria Road in the Greenhorn Mountains. The Rancheria Forest Restoration Project would treat the area to
Fri: Sunny, high 76. Fri. night: Mostly clear, low 56. Sat.: Mostly sunny, high 78. Sat. night: Partly cloudy, low 56. Sun.: Mostly sunny, high 74. Sun. night: Partly cloudy, low 53.
The Kernville Chamber of Commerce has stepped up to the plate and is now keeping their office open on weekends to help reduce the potential damage to the town from the reduced office hours at Kernville’s Forest Service office. The Forest Service recently announced that the Kernville office would close on weekends, necessitating a trip to the next nearest office in Lake Isabella, about a 20-minute drive (if the
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Rancheria reforestation project will thin trees Mike Devich Kern River Courier
Lake Isabella’s weekend weather
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Shell out fireworks money
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reduce “uncharacteristically severe” wildfire. The object is to promote forest conditions through thinning that would result in a smaller and lowerintensity fire if one should ignite. The treatment strategies to accomplish this project would have to be designed, and the federal NEPA act requires that the Forest Service involve the public during the planning process. Public comments will also be accepted through e-mail. The address is Commentspacificsouthwest-sequoiagreenhorn@fs.fed.us.
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Kern River Water Data: Wed. 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 334, 977 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 3316 cfs (5-hr avg.) Outflow, Lower Kern 3912 cfs Borel Canal flow 596 cfs Jennie Cox/Special to the Courier
Paul Tovmassian from Los Angeles, left, holds up a four-pound trout he caught near Limestone Campground on Sunday.
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.
Look out for bears here California DFG Special to the Courier
The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) reminds campers, anglers and hikers enjoying the outdoors to take precautions to limit black bear encounters. A key element to safe camping and recreating in bear country is to limit food odors that attract bears. “Bears are constantly in search of easily obtainable food sources,” said Marc Kenyon, DFG statewide bear program coordinator. “A bear’s fate is almost always sealed once it associates human activity with potential food. It’s always unfortunate when a bear has to be killed because people either haven’t learned how to appropriately store food and trash, or simply don’t care.” California’s growing black bear population is now estimated at more than 40,000. Black bears are located in most of the state where suitable habitat exists. And bear/human encounters are not isolated to wilderness settings. For example, last year black bears stirred up trouble in one of California’s premier tourist destinations, as DFG staff logged more
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than 5,200 hours handling black bear nuisance issues in the Lake Tahoe region alone. DFG wardens and biologists also responded to numerous wildlife feeding issues across the state, and bears obtaining human food is cited in the majority of public safety incidents involving bears. Access to human food or garbage, whether it is overflowing from a campground or residential dumpster or in the form of snacks in a tent, is the primary culprit in attracting bears. When wild animals are allowed to feed on human food and garbage, they lose their natural ways – often resulting in death for the animal. Feeding wildlife or allowing wildlife access to human food provides false food sources, habituates animals to humans and can change animal behavior from foraging for food in the wild to relying on human food sources in or near urban areas, which can lead to bears breaking into cars or houses to seek out food. DFG’s Keep Me Wild campaign was developed in part to address the increasing number of conflicts between black bears and people.
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General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953
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27 Bake sale benefits horse center Saturday, May 21 On Saturday, May 21 the Lakeshore Farmers Market in Wofford Heights will host a fundraising bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit the High Sierra Wild Horse Sanctuary and Gentling Center. The sanctuary has 41 horses and 10 donkeys to support and find homes for. Music will be provided by Jay Barush. Lakeshore Farmers Market is located in Wofford Heights, across from St. Jude's Church. Dog show by Ladies of Elks Saturday, May 21 The Ladies of the Elks’ popular Dog Show is scheduled for Saturday, May 21 at 10am. The entry fee is $5 and lunch will also be available in the Lodge Park behind the lodge on Wofford Heights Blvd. Everyone is welcome and Pat and Laurie are awaiting your call at 376-2762. Broadband survey to be put on Monday, May 23 The Eastern Sierra Connect project will be holding a Kern Valley meeting on May 23 at 7 p.m. at the Vets Hall next to the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. You are also welcome to take the online survey (https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/escbroadband). The survey will help identify the unserved and underserved communities in Inyo, Mono and Eastern Kern counties that need broadband Internet connectivity and the broadband technologies that might be appropriate and affordable to residents and businesses. For more info contact a.lauritzen@iwvisp.com. Workshop about vacation rentals Monday, May 23 The Kern County Planning Department plans to hold a public workshop about vacation rentals in the Kern River Valley area at the Senior Center on May 23 at 6:30 p.m. Comment on the current limit of 6 persons. Food commodities date to be Tuesday, May 24 Government food commodities will be distributed to those qualified on Tuesday, May 24 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. Memorial weekend May 2830 includes KRVAA art show The Kern River Valley Art Association’s Sierra Arts and Crafts Festival will take place May 28, 29, and 30 at Circle Park in Kernville. Show hours are 9 AM 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM -1 PM on Monday. For show information contact Judy Deems at 760-378-4109.
Rafting outfitter dedicates refurbished center June 1 Kern River Outfitters Rafting Center will hold its grand-reopening after refurbishing its hospitality building at the corner of Wofford Blvd. and Evans Rd. on June 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The exterior is decorated with Eldarica pine trees surrounded by manzanita, juniper, Texas Sage, penstemons and other native plants. There will be refreshments and door prizes. Please RSVP to Jim Ritter at 1-866-213-7754. Squirrel Valley to have 10th annual yard sale June 4 Squirrel Valley will have its 10th Annual Yard Sale Day on Saturday, June 4. There will be lots of different yard sales on the same day in the Squirrel Valley area. Maps marked with each sale address can be picked up in front
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,
of Mountain Mesa Market on Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 a.m. (not before.) Kids Fishing Derby comes up this year on Saturday, June 4 The 24th annual Kids Fishing Derby will take place on Saturday, June 4. Open to all kids. First, Second and Third place trophies will be presented to kids in each age group – 4-6, 7-9,10-12 and 1315. Free lunch to all kids. Free raffle prizes. Sponsored locally by merchants and organizations of the Kern River Valley. For more information call Elaine Johnson at (760) 376 8997. REVA to hold benefit golf fundraiser Saturday, June 4 There will be a benefit golf tournament on Saturday, June 4 for
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. • 5:30 p.m. LapBand Support Group, hospical cafeteria, (760) 379-2681 2nd Wed. • 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. • 2 p.m.- 8-ball Tournament at Eagles in Mt, Mesa. Open to public. 379-3374. • 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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Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Publisher Michael Batelaan Editors, Writers Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker, Mike Devich Columnists Mike Mencarini Rod Middleworth Matt Freeman Bodfish Bob Ron Bolyard Jack Duitsman California Joe Richard Rowe Clarence Semonious Harry Thal Photographers Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker Contributing Photographers Murdoc Douglas, Jack Robson, Mike Devich Ad Production Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker Advertising Sales Valerie Minoux Business Office Sara Wakeman 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. KRV Publishing and the Kern River Courier are 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. Submission policies Editorial and photo submissions are welcome and will run at the discretion of the editors. Submissions will only be returned when accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. The editors reserve the right to edit all submissions. The entire contents of the Kern River Courier are copyright ©2011 KRV Publishing. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written consent. All rights reserved. Letters policies Letters to the Editor are run when space permits. They are meant as an open forum for expression. The views expressed in the letters to the editor within this paper are not necessarily the views of this paper, nor those of the staff. Letters to the editor pertaining to local issues and events or those that affect our area are encouraged. Please include your real name, address and phone number for verification. Pen names or incomplete names are not allowed. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to exclude any letter to the editor, or edit its contents for length and prevention of libel, or for other reasons as seen fit by the editors. Letters should not exceed 200 words.
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he meets Robert Duvall (who plays Johnny Crawford) out in Q: I was so happy to hear Utopia. He learns some life lesthat FX's "Justified" has sons out there, and he comes been renewed for a third back and tries to make amends season; however, I was sad with his father. It's really touchto see Joseph Lyle Taylor's ing." character, Doyle, get killed *** in the second-season finale. Q: What has my favorite Now that his actress, Meryl run on Streep, been "Justified" is up to lately? -over, where David R. in can I catch Alabama this talented A: Meryl is actor next? -busy filming "The Fanny R., Iron Lady," where Tulsa, Okla. she plays the A: Joseph's U.K.'s first female next role is that prime minister, of Martin Margaret Chisholm in the Joseph Lyle Taylor Thatcher. Word feature film from the set is "Seven Days in that her portrayal Utopia," which also stars Melissa is astonishing, and her transforLeo, Robert Duvall and Lucas mation is absolutely stunning. Black. Joseph told me a bit about Look for "The Iron Lady" in late the film: "It's really a heartfelt 2011, just in time to be considmovie about this kid, played by ered for the Oscars. Lucas Black, finding himself. I play his father. It's such a pretty *** script. Write to Cindy at King "My character rides his son Features Weekly Service, P.O. hard to do his best in golf and Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853makes him practice and this and 6475; or e-mail her at that. He ends up giving him letters@cindyelavsky.com. some bad advice, and his son ends up not winning the tourna(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. ment, takes off and that is where
Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob's Aloha Bouillabaisse 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons champagne 3 ounces island fish 1 pound shrimp 3 pieces mussels 2 pieces scallops 1 crab leg, cut 14 ounces bouillabaisse base
Bouillabaisse base
Bodfish Bob's Egg Salad Spread 4 hard boiled eggs 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard 2 teaspoons rice vinegar, cider vinegar or leftover pickle juice 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 stalk celery, minced 2 teaspoons pickle relish Paprika
Hard-boil eggs at least 15 minutes. Run under cold water and peel. Place eggs in a bowl and smash with a fork until chopped up. Add all ingredients, except paprika. Mix well, chill for at least 5 minutes and spoon on pieces of bread, lettuce leaves, combination salad or crackers. Sprinkle with paprika.
1 teaspoon olive oil 1 tablespoon Maui onion Pinch ground fennel Pinch crushed red chilies Pinch fresh cracked pepper 2 tablespoons leeks, chopped 4 tablespoons celery, chopped 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon thyme Pinch of saffron Shot of champagne 3/4 cup whole pear tomato 6 fluid ounces fish stock Salt, to taste
Prepare base: Sweat onion in olive oil, add fennel, crushed chilies and fresh pepper. Add leeks and celery, saute another couple of minutes. Add garlic, thyme and saffron, toss and deglaze with champagne. Add tomatoes, stock and simmer for 15-20 minutes, add salt to taste.
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Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith New DVDs reviewed in this column will be available in stores the week of May 30. PICKS OF THE WEEK "Drive Angry" (R) -- You can always count on Nicolas Cage to bring the crazy, Nicolas Cage and in "Drive Angry," he brings it with an atomic gusto not seen since "The Wicker Man." Cage stars as Milton, a condemned soul who escapes from Hell to avenge the death of his daughter and to save the life of his infant granddaughter, who is to be sacrificed by an insane cult leader (Billy Burke). Aiding Milton on his mission is the spunky waitress Piper (Amber Heard). Of course, one doesn't simply walk out of Hell, and pursuing Milton and Piper is The Accountant (William Fichtner), a ruthless servant of Satan savagely determined to drag Milton back to the fiery abyss. Packed with blood, explosions and breasts, "Drive Angry" is ridiculous, gory, vulgar neogrindhouse fun. I haven't enjoyed a film this much since "From Dusk Til Dawn." "Stanley Kubrick: Limited Edition Collection" (R) -- Nine movies, 10 discs, all high-def remastered on Blu-ray, this boxed set contains the best works of one of cinema's
grand masters: "Spartacus," "Lolita," "Dr. Strangelove," "2001: A Space Odyssey," "A Clockwork Orange," "Barry Lyndon," "The Shining," "Full Metal Jacket" and "Eyes Wide Shut." Also included in the set is a hardcover 40-page book packed with photos and essays about the films. TV SHOWS "True Blood: The Complete Third Season "Stargate Universe: Complete Final Season "Psych: The Complete Fifth Season "Rookie Blue" The Complete First Season "Swamp People" Season 1 "American Chopper: Senior Vs. Junior" "Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan" Season 5 "Ultimate Factories Car Collection" "Ellery Queen Mysteries" "Red Green Show: The MidLife Crisis Years" "Secrets of the Dead: China's Terracotta Warriors" "Secrets of the Dead: Lost in the Amazon" "Upstairs, Downstairs" Series Three "Genius of Britain" "Nature: Salmon" "Ben Bailey: Road Rage & Accidental Ornithology" "The Abbott and Costello Show: Hit the Road" c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Enough winter already! Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier columnist
There is some good news to report this week. The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce had another truckload of Alpers stocked in the lake. The boat launch at Red’s Marina should Mike Mencarini be a best bet. I don’t know how you feel about our current weather patterns but enough is enough! Let’s face it, the north side of the lake has incurred the wrath of Mother Nature this year. Those December storms fill the lake at a too early point in the season. The lake could have been drawn to a level that coincided with a normal time of year. I believe that when fish spawn they return to a familiar territory. The places I usually catch crappie this time of year have been well covered and too deep for their spawn, not to mention the water temp has barely cracked the 50-degree mark in the North Fork. I realize that the lake is still producing fish but conditions are
awful for most of us older types. I mean, look, it’s the middle of May and we’re still getting snow flurries up on Evans Road. And to add insult to injury, another one to two inches of rain. The lake level is changing every day, which changes the decision on where to fish but what the fish are doing. Here today but who knows where tomorrow? OK, I’ll stop with the whining. The fishing in the Upper and Lower Kern is difficult and extremely dangerous. The stocking of fish has slowed until water conditions have settled down. Although I was upriver Wednesday and the barricades were down on the road to the Trail of 100 Giants. Don’t quote me, though. I certainly hope that the people in charge of our lake and dams have been diligent at what they do. Please use caution when using the river and lake. Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heights resident and a volunteer at the Kern River Fish Hatchery. For questions or comments you can reach him through the Kern River Courier, office@kernrivercourier.com.
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Driver’s Ed course June 1-16 Driver's Education is the topic of a Community Education class being offered by Cerro Coso Community College this summer. The course will meet on Monday through Friday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Lake Isabella High School beginning June 1st and ending June 16. This course meets the requirements of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), but does not offer behind the wheel instruction. The class takes students step by step
from the basics of vehicle control, to the specific dangers of different driving environments, to the responsibilities of vehicle ownership. There is a $50 class fee and parental consent is required. For complete registration and course information visit us on the web at http://www.cerrocoso.edu/communityed or contact Stephen Gexler, Community Education Manager at (760) 384-6106 or at Stephen.Gexler@cerrocoso.edu.
CHAMBER continued from page 1 road isn’t crowded with campers and boats). The reduce the inconvenience for visitors, the chamber’s office at Kernville Road and Sierra Way will be open on weekends from now throughout the summer from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The chamber will be issuing campfire permits as well as wilderness permits, and will be dispensing visitor information to those recreating in the area, including points north.
FIREWORKS continued from page 1 gle thought that the Fourth of July is only a little over a month away. But it is coming that soon, believe it or not. That’s not very much time for the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce to collect enough money to put on the annual show. Your help is needed to send those fireworks up into the sky to celebrate the birth of our country. The show costs over $14,000 to put on, and the chamber is still far short of that goal. Start putting a dollar a day into those canisters. More is better, of course. Businesses are also asked to sponsor a shell. To sponsor a shell via credit card, you can do that online at http://fireworks.kernrivervalley.com For more information, please call the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce at (760) 379-5236.
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Friday, May 20, 2011
Health Insurance Matters
New rules include exams Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist
Procrastination will soon be a very costly trait to those people who have been putting off the purchase of individual health insurance. Anthem Blue Cross, which offers some of the most cost-competitive individual health insurance plans, is making a small Harry Thal change to the rules which will legally eliminate some applicants. There is no denying that the cost of health insurance is high. One contributing factor is that some people purchase health insurance just before they get sick. Joe has gone years without health insurance. Occasionally he has needed the Emergency Room for a small accident, and occasionally he has been to the doctor for minor problems. But, for the past several years, he has not needed any medical attention. However, Joe has a "feeling" something isn't just right. He goes out and applies for a health insurance policy. He is able to answer the medical question "no," as he hasn't seen a doctor in years. The policy is approved with the insurance company assuming Joe is in good health, but just a few months later, he puts in a claim for a colonoscopy, and then surgery for colon cancer. Joe was able to play the system and win. He didn't falsify informa-
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tion and honestly answered the questions. Anthem Blue Cross will be implementing a new para-medical exam process beginning June 15. “The exams will only be performed on Individuals age 55 or older who have not been seen by a physician in the last 24 months,or applicants age 30 to 54 who have not seen a physician in the last five (5) years - at no cost to the applicant." (Anthem Blue Cross "Producer's Buzz" 5/16/2011) Those people who have been sitting on the fence just thinking that "some day" they need to get health insurance will be in for a shock when these new rules go into effect June 15th.. Bottom line is that if you want to have your application evaluated on your current medical history, and don't desire to have a para-medical examination, applications shoud be applied for BEFORE these new rules go into effect. We all know that if one company requires an examination, all the other major companies will also institute similar rules. These are just new ways of controlling costs. After all, why should those who have been paying for insirance for years need to pay the cost of the person "gaming" the system? Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker. He is President of the Kern Association of Health Underwriters and on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com
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Volunteer to help hospice care patients by singing or sewing If you have always wanted to be kind to hospice patients but didn’t know how, Optimal Hospice is looking for you. They need volunteers who can be karaoke singers, hairdressers, and people who can make hospital gowns for the patients. The hairdressers are needed to occasionally cut patients who are unable to leave home. Optimal is glad to work around busy schedules. Everyone loves to listen to music, and if you love to sing, volunteer to
sing with a karaoke machine to entertain hospice patients. Those who love to sew can use up some of their stocks of material and do some good for other people at the same time by making comfortable hospital gowns. If you are interested in sharing these gifts with hospice families in Kern County, please contact the volunteer department at 661-716-4000 or email rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com
To Your Good Health
Gout treatment not just diet Paul G. Donohue, M.D. Courier Syndicated Columnist
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Do you have information on gout? I am 65, and my sonin-law is 32. We both have it. It is so painful. My doctor was pretty vague. He asked me to go on the computer to find which foods I should or should not eat. I found that you can't eat meat and fish, but salmon and chicken are all right. Some vegetables can't be eaten. How about tomatoes and tomato products? Does one attack mean gout is forever? What is the medicine of choice? -- C.B. ANSWER: Gout comes about when the blood uric-acid level rises. Uric acid seeps into joints to form needle-shaped crystals that cause joint swelling and unspeakable pain. Uric acid, in turn, is a byproduct of cell chemistry. Its blood level rises because a person makes too much or passes too little into the urine. A first gout attack most often occurs in the joint at the base of the big toe. The skin over the joint turns red, and the joint swells and becomes exceedingly painful. Gout can affect other joints: the knee, wrist, ankle and fingers. One attack of gout doesn't call for lifelong treatment. Indocin (indomethacin) is the drug most often used for an acute gout attack. Colchicine and cortisone also work well. Medicines for gout prevention are taken if a person has frequent attacks (two or three a year), has formed uric-acid kidney stones,
has kidney damage secondary to gout or passes large amounts of uric acid into the urine. Zyloprim (allopurinol) reduces uric acid production. Probenecid increases its elimination into the urine. Uloric, a new gout drug, is for those not responding to these two. Diet was the sole means for gout treatment in the old days. Now, with effective medicines, it takes a back seat. You ought to eliminate organ meats -- liver, kidney, sweetbreads and brain. Decrease but don't eliminate red meat and shellfish. Beer should be avoided. Wine can be taken in small amounts. Soft drinks containing high-fructose corn syrup (and most do) shouldn't be drunk. You can eat all vegetables and any vegetable you want. That's the gout diet. Not complicated. The booklet on gout explains this common disorder in detail. To order a copy, write: Dr. Donohue -- No. 302, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada 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. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. (c) 2011 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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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.
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Waters of life Jack Duitsman, pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville
He leads me beside quiet waters, - Psalm 23:2 And as those who bore the ark came to the Jordan, and the feet of the priests who bore the ark dipped in the edge of the water (for the Jordan overflows all its banks during the whole Duitsman time of harvest), Joshua 3:15 It is spring here at the southern tip of the Sierra Nevada, and the winter snowpack is melting with the warmth that is returning. As a result, the Kern River is swollen with the runoff, and what has been a lazy, quiet river for the past six months is now a pulsing and noisy body of water that moves with a determined force that is inspiring and awesome to watch. And so it will be for this season of the year as the snows slowly recede from the higher elevations. The question then that looks for an answer then is where are the "quiet waters" during this season of the year, and more specifically, during the seasons of life that stubbornly refuse to fit into the idea that immediately comes to mind when we read the above phrase from the 23rd Psalm? I have also included the above passage from the book of Joshua in a desire to offer a different glimpse into the Lord's touch and leading in our life. Perhaps
"quiet" is a noun rather than a verb, and what we are looking for in practice is really to be experienced as an inner principle. The Hebrew word men-oo-khaw', (pronunciation, not spelling) is defined as "repose, peaceful, consolation, an abode, comfortable, ease, quiet, rest (-ing place), still." The above Joshua passage comes as a result of the Lord's direct leading to the nation of Israel, and was the moment of remarkable miracle for God's people. If we are willing to see it, God was leading His people "beside quiet waters," even though the flow of the river "overflowing its banks" was quite forceful. The calm, quiet, resting place happens with our souls, as we learn to trust the leading of the Lord in every season of life. Certainly there may be moments when we actively work to slow the pace and circumstance of life, but if we are forever looking for outward repose, we will miss the amazing health that can come to our souls in learning to rest in the Lord during the seasons of life that hold activity, strain, and productivity. The invitation is ongoing even though the application of the invitation may be in a state of constant flux. Can life forever be lived on the tropical beach of an island paradise? We may wish it so, but we know better. Can we live with an inner calm and peace worked by the Holy Spirit in the midst of circumstance that is anything but reflective of those qualities? This promise is given by the Father, and is available for all whose hearts are thirsty.
The Kern River Courier is your best bet for legal ads. Call (760) 376-2860 or e-mail office@kernrivercourier.com BEARS continued from page 2 The campaign provides important tips for living and recreating safely in bear habitat, and advice on what to do if you encounter one of these wild animals. Please visit www.dfg.ca.gov/keepmewild/bear.html for more information. Bear Country Precautions: • Keep a close watch on children and teach them what to do if they encounter a bear. • While hiking, make noise to avoid a surprise encounter with a bear. • Never keep food in your tent. • Store food and toiletries in bear-proof containers or in an airtight container in the trunk of your vehicle. • Keep a clean camp by cleaning up and storing food and garbage immediately after meals. • Use bear-proof garbage cans whenever possible or store your garbage in a secure location with your food. • Don’t bury or burn excess food; bears will still be attracted to the residual smell. • Garbage should be packed out of camp if no trash receptacles are available. • Never approach a bear or pick up a bear cub. • Do not attempt to attract a bear to your location; observe the animal and take pictures from afar. • If you encounter a bear, do not run; instead, face the animal, make noise and try to appear as large as possible. • If attacked, fight back. • If a bear harms a person in any way, immediately call 911.
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Talking About Real Estate
Rental income a longterm thing Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist
Throughout the years real estate in California has always had its ups and downs. Many remember the boom in the ‘70s or the down market in the ‘90s after Desert Storm. What this market is going through now is not something new. Recession, depresssion, Matt Freeman war and strife, real estate values have always fluctuated but have always appreciated over the long term. Take any 30-year period in the history of California real estate values and you will find an average appreciation of around 8%, through the ups and downs. With stocks so down and CDs and Treasuries paying so little, it is understandable why so many folks that do have money are buying up real estate right now. Bank Owned Properties, declining values, plenty of selection and great interest rates make for a true buyer's market. There are quite a few Bank Owned Properties on the market right now and they have for some time been a significant part of the real estate Market here in the Kern River Valley. They are usually the
ones you want to focus on if you are looking for a rental or a flip. One of the best real estate investments to make is on rental property. Why? Well, the property itself has the same historic highs and lows just like any other type of real estate; what is different about rental property is the fact that it literally pays for itself. Usually there are higher down payments involved and a bit higher interest than a primary residence, but that is pretty much negated by the fact that if a rental property "pencils out" (meaning that it at least pays for itself every month) it is a great investment. A duplex, a 4 plex, something like that can have huge advantages in this kind of market environment because you can buy them cheap right now and the property can make you money in two ways. The property itself can go up in value and the tenants are always paying the mortgage down for you. Pay cash for one and have instant retirement income. Mortgage one and let the tenants pay the mortgage off. Either way, Win Win! Matt Freeman is a Realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) 379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.
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Befire fireSafe Property clearance for fuels reduction work must be completed by June 15th.
Wildfires can be damaging.
It's a clear choice, "Be Fire Wise!!!" State law requires property owners to clear a minimum of 100 feet from any structure.
Learn how to reduce fire danger to your property Mike Devich Kern River Courier
Like everything, we must be constantly learning to keep up with the latest information. Laws keep changing. Technology keeps changing. What worked only a few years in the past can be outmoded now. Consider string trimmers. Some can create sparks if used in a rocky area and actually start a fire. This happened in Santa Barbara two years ago. It was called the Jesusita Fire, and although fire officials have not confirmed exactly what equipment caused the fire that burned 77 homes, it was definitely power equipment. Even “hula hoes” can cause sparks when they strike rocks. After a fire in the valley last year, the Kern County Fire Department sent out a notice recommending homeowners do their weed clearing in the mornings before 10 a.m. After that, typically it gets hot and the wind comes up and the chances of starting a fire while doing your weed work
increase. It is ironic that it is possible to start a fire while trying to prevent one, but it is. Be very careful while clearing your weeds. (Or hire a professional.) Wear sturdy shoes or boots and safety goggles. Defensive Space In the past, 30 feet of Defensible Space was required around structures. Recently it expanded to 100 feet. So do you have to get by without greenery around your home? No plants are fireproof, but it is possible to have plants that protect against fire, and save water at the same time. How can you find out which ones are fire-resistant? A great web site that lists some good ones is http://www.bewaterwise.com/fire.ht ml. Be sure to get out there and get your weeds down right away, or hire one of the services listed on this page. You must have your fire hazard reduction work done by June 15, or the Kern County Fire Department will start issuing fines.
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This file photo of last year’s Bull Fire in Riverkern underscores the importance of having a defensible space around your house. While nothing can guarantee that your home wll survive an approaching firestorm, you can increase the chances of coming through one without losing your home.
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Courier chuckle of the week: “All modern men are descended from wormlike creatures, but it shows more on some people.” Will Cuppy
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Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although you would prefer to move forward at a steady pace, it might be a good idea to stop and reassess your plans. You could find a good reason to make a change at this time. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Just when you thought you had everything planned to the smallest detail, you get some news that could unsettle things. But an explanation helps put it all back on track. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Home and work continue to compete for your attention. But you handle it well by giving each its proper due. Someone you trust offers valuable advice. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Unsettling news creates a difficult but not impossible situation. Continue to follow your planned routine, but keep your mind open to a possible change down the line. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Lick your wounded pride if you like, but it's a better idea to find out why your suggestions were rejected. What you learn could help you deal with an upcoming situation. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Feeling a bit listless? No wonder. You might be pushing too hard to finish everything on your to-do list. Cutting it down could help get your energy levels up. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Taking time
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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. HISTORY: Whom did William the Conqueror defeat at the Battle of Hastings? 2. LITERATURE: What was William Faulkner's native state and the setting for his novels? 3. COMMON KNOWLEDGE: What does the Geneva cross symbolize? 4. ANATOMY: What is another name for totipalmate feet? 5. GAMES: What game piece in chess looks like a castle tower?
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California Joe’s Storytelling Corner
Gold Rush not good to legend California Joe Kern River Courier Columnist
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(L-R) Judy Weaver, Portia Beebe, Donna Bundy, Carol Morton. Local residents Beebe and Bundy recently completed their lineage papers and were welcomed into the California/Nevada Department of the Daughters of Union Veterans at the organization's annual Convention held in Bakersfield.
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--Bans apartment or car-lease termination fees (if you're sent elsewhere for more than 90 days) If you lost your home to fore--Protects from default lifeclosure or were overcharged on insurance policies up to $250,000. your mortgage while you were That big bank is going to be called to active duty or were awhile mopping up the mess. serving in harm's way, you could Among other things it will be be due some relief. giving back homes it foreclosed Thanks to a lawsuit, a certain on if the actions were done in large bank will be paying out tens violation of the SCRA, and giving of millions of dollars. Six thoumoney to those military families sand memwho were bers of the wronged. military (How will That big bank is accused the they give the bank of going to be awhile mop- homes back if overchargthey've ing them on ping up the mess.” already been mortgages, sold to others, – Freddie Groves we wonder?) and they sued based If you were on the prowronged tections of the Servicemember's while you were on active duty, Civil Relief Act. speak up. If your bank charged The SCRA, an improved veryou too much for mortgage intersion of the Soldiers' and Sailors' est, it should be recalculating that Civil Relief Act, offers protections and sending you a refund. If it for debts that were incurred foreclosed while you were on before becoming active duty or active duty, contact your state's deploying. The act: attorney general. --Caps mortgage payments at To read more about this, 6 percent, search online for the --Caps credit-card and installServicemembers Civil Relief Act. ment debt at 6 percent interest, and any extra interest cannot be Write to Freddy Groves in care charged later, of King Features Weekly Service, --Bans evictions, if rents are P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL less than $2,400 per month, 32853-6475, or send e-mail to --Prevents double taxation that columnreply@gmail.com. comes from spouses working in a (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc. state different from the one that is the family's legal residence,
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The man who started it all, James Marshall, was a 36-year-old carpenter who was working the morning of California Joe Jan. 24, 1848 to clear the tail race of John Sutter’s new sawmill on the American River when something shining in the mud caught his eye. “Boys,” he said to his crew, ”By God, I believe I have found a gold mine.” He showed them the flakes. The men laughed it off. Later that night at chow, Marshall again showed his find to his co-workers and then tossed the nuggets into a boiling pot. They didn't melt or reshape. On Jan. 28, he went to tell his boss at Sutter’s Fort, about 50 miles away. Sutter consulted an encyclopedia, poured nitric acid on Marshall’s discovery, and his eyes blinked dollar signs! He also thought of the Indian superstition about gold, about it belonging to a jealous demon. Sutter’s problem was that the discovery was made on land that was public domain. He negotiated a quick treaty with the local Indians, trading some food, clothes and other do-dads for the land. To no avail! He lost his business. He got nothing from
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the squatters, and his employees all quit to hunt for gold. Then he learned that his 1845 Mexican land grant was legally determined to be illegitimate. He spent his last years in Washington, D.C. petitioning the government to give him $125,000 for his contribution to his country. By the time Congress considered his request, the 77-year-old Sutter had died. For every instant fortune made during the Gold Rush, there were countless would-be gold hunters who never made a penny. In 1852 California’s annual gold production reached a high of $81 million. In 1854, a 195-pound mass of gold, the largest ever discovered in California, was found at Carson Hill in Calaveras County. In 1859, the famous 54-pound Willard nugget was found at Magalia in Butte County. But for the most part, the rich surface placers were largely exhausted by 1855. That year river mining accounted for much of the state’s output. From the first strike of 1848 through 1855 the total amount of gold taken from the Mother Lode in California was right around $350 million.
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REVA Co-op, which will be establishing a low cost spay/neuter clinic for pets in the valley. Win a car! Donated by Isabella Motors of Wofford Heights. There will be cash prizes for first and second place and other prizes as well. Sponsors are needed for each of the 18 holes. Sponsor for $50 or more per hole. RSVP by May 28 to frankvargas123@yahoo.com or call 760-223-6316. Havilah Days celebration to be held Saturday, June 4 The 45th Havilah Days Celebration will be held Saturday, June 4 from 9 am to 3 pm. in Havilah (10 miles south of Bodfish). The festivities will include live entertainment, stagecoach rides, Wild West shootouts, Wild Bill Cody and Roy Rogers lookalikes, early days antique engines, vendors, Smokey Bear, "Pockets" the friendly donkey, raffle prizes, old-fashioned cake walk and coin toss, food, a white elephant sale and “chicken poop bingo.” The museum is located at 6789 Caliente-Bodfish Rd., Havilah. For info call 760/379-2636. Classic Car Show to be held in Lake Isabella June 11 There will be a Classic Car Show at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella on Saturday, June 11 from 9 am to 4 pm. To enter your car, call Buddy at (760) 549-3855 or e-mail ateafatill@aol.com. Pre-entry includes a dash plaque, a goody bag and a T-shirt. The show is free to attend, and there will be fun, food, ‘50s and ‘60s music and a raffle. Benefits the Sheriff’s Activity League. Optimal Hospice local volunteer orientation June 17 Optimal Hospice Care is holding a New Volunteer Orientation for Kern Valley residents interested in assisting families in the Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights, Kernville and surrounding communities who are affected by terminal illness. The orientation will be held at the Optimal Hospice office on Friday, June 17 from 10 to 2pm, at 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd, Ste. E, Lake Isabella. If you are interested in offering a little time and compassion in support of hospice, please contact the volunteer department at 888-5976115 or email kbudnick@optimalcares.com for more information. Food commodities distributed 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. 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 the 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. Whether they’ll appear depends on how much free space is available for the Calendar. 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
Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist
For whatever reasons, the art of toenail clipping is seldom acknowledged or discussed. Today we'll attempt the unattempted. First off, if you are young it is not much of a chore. You bend over in a crouching position and with Middleworth little clippers you lop off the offending and speedily growing digital toe covers. Well, each year it gets harder. One thing you have to worry about is that you have to be careful that the big toenail doesn't become so attached to you that it becomes ingrown. That's another story in itself. Some folks spend a lifetime with scissors and clipper digging around the edge of their big toe. And of course there are other problems. For me it's the long toe next to the big toe. Mine is about ½ inch longer than the big toe and keeping that toe trimmed a must. Makes buying shoes an adventure, too. Having a super long toe means your shoes must be worn long enough to keep the long toe from getting squashed by the front of the shoe (which could lead to further toenail issues). Now, back to cutting of the toenails. As you get older several things happen. The toe-
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nails get thicker and harder to cut. You have to be careful you don't take part of the toe skin in your haste to snip the evergrowing nails. Also, crouching over to work on your toes is not as easy as it once was. If you have any kind of a spare tire around your waist, it makes clipping a breath-taking experience as you bend over and try to get close to the work surface (your toenails). Another caveat is what to do with the nail clippings. My suggestion is to clip outdoors on the porch steps. You would be surprised to see how far some of the clipped nails can soar. If the work was done inside the house, there's no telling where the clippings would fly, land and be hidden. I also find that soaking my feet in hot soapy water before the clip job, in addition to feeling good, also makes toenail cutting easier (and more sanitary). That way if the clippings fly away to some place that visitors can see, at least they will be clean and odor free. Finally, this whole thing is something that must be done two or three times a year and alone. Spectators are not welcome, and are in fact discouraged. Clipping toenails is a private thing! Please avert your eyes. 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: ANAVERDE WELL PET (2011 B2507), DBA #2: VETALU ( 2011 - B2508). Street address of principal place of business: 8201 California City Boulevard, #A119, California City, CA 93505. Mailing address of business: PO Box 2005, California city, CA 93504. REGISTRANT: Valerie Talleyrand, 9200 Oleander Boulevard, California City, CA 93505. 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: Valerie Talleyrand. This statement filed on 04/13/2011. Expires 04/13/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier April 22, 29, May 6 and 13, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: JBS BARRELS (2011 - B2215). Street address of principal place of business: 7648 Simmons Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address of business: 7648 Simmons Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANT: Michelle Sullivan, 7648 Simmons Lane, 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: Michelle Sullivan. This statement filed on 04/01/2011. Expires 04/01/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier April 22, 29, May 6 and 13, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SUNNIE'S SNACKS (2011 B2576). Street address of principal place of business: 6010 East Lerdo Highway, Shafter, CA 93263. Mailing address of business: 222 Mannel Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263. REGISTRANT: Jennifer Wright, 222 Mannel Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263. AIndividual. 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 Wright. This statement filed on 04/15/2011. Expires 04/15/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier April 22, 29, May 6 and 13, 2011. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 28-1937 - APN: 316351-02 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-162007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A
PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 18, 2011 at 11:00 am, Antelope Valley Real Estate Services, a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 06-192007, as Inst. No. 0207128714 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Louis F. Romero and Gina M. Romero, Husband and Wife as joint tenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: The main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. All CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCED RECONVEYANCE, INC. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Lot 142 of Tract No. 3508, in the unincorporated area of the County of Kern, State of California, as per map recorded February 2, 1972 in Book 22, Pages 195 through 200, inclusive and in Book 23, Pages 1 through 12 inclusive of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: Vacant Land - directions may be obtained by written request within 10 days of the first publication of this notice from: ARI, 43545 17th Street West, Suite 503, Lancaster, CA 93534. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $103,737.00. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Date: April 20, 2011. Antelope Valley Real Estate Services, As Trustee Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., As Agent, 43545 17th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer (Published by the Kern River Courier April 22, 29 and May 6, 2011) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SEQUOIA LODGE (2011 - B2633). Street address of principal place of business: 16123 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: 6265 Deer Creek Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. REGISTRANT: Cathy Cunningham, 6265 Deer Creek Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. AIndividual. Date the business commenced: 05/17/2001. 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: Cathy Cunningham. This statement filed on 04/19/2011. Expires 04/19/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By N. Hawley. Published by the Kern River Courier April 29, May 6, 13 and 20, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: UROLL-IT SMOKES (2011 - B2604). Street address of principal place of business: 1808 North Chester Avenue,
Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 1808 North Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Bill Edmondson, 300 Haggin Street, Bakersfield, CA 93309. A-Individual. Date the business commenced: 03/01/2011. 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: Bill Edmondson. This statement filed on 04/19/2011. Expires 04/19/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By N. Hawley. Published by the Kern River Courier April 29, May 6. 13 and 20, 2011. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: EXPRESSIONS HAIR AND NAIL, (2007-B6265). Street address of business: 20406 #1A Brian Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561; Mailing address of Business; 20406 #1A Brian Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561; REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: James T. Fowler, 28061 Cumberland Road, Tehachapi, CA 93561 and Jean L. Fowler, 28061 Cumberland Road, Tehachapi, CA 93561; Original FBN Statement Filed on: 08/16/2007. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 04/19/2011. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M. Medina, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier April 29, May 6, 13 and 20, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: EXPRESSIONS HAIR & NAILS (2011 - B2622). Street address of principal place of business: 20406 #1 A Brian Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 20406 #1 A Brian Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANTS: Jeffrey Hite, 29700 Goldspike Road, Tehachapi, CA 93561 and Anne Drennan, 29700 Goldspike Road, Tehachapi, CA 93561. 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: Anne Drennan. This statement filed on 04/19/2011. Expires 04/19/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Medina. Published by the Kern River Courier May 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: TWO BUCK PRODUCTIONS (2011 - B2667). Street address of principal place of business: 1301 Taft Highway, #3, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mailing address of business: 1301 Taft Highway, #3, Bakersfield, CA 93307. REGISTRANTS: Vicki KykerJameson, 1301 Taft Highway, #3, Bakersfield, CA 93307 and Marion Burton, 14009 Christella Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314. 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: Vicki Kyker-Jameson. This statement filed on 04/20/2011. Expires 04/20/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By N. Hawley. Published by the Kern River Courier May 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2011. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: 69 DESIRES, (2011-B0086) Street address of business: 5500 Tyner Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mailing address of Business: 500 Tyner Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Edward Thomas Jr., 5500 Tyner Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 01/05/2011. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 04/06/2011. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk by M. Rodriguez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier May 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ACCOUNT HOME (2011 - B2956). Street address of principal place of business: 6201 Galanos Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address of business: 6201 Galanos Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANT: Quresh Cassim, 6201 Galanos Court, 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: Quresh Cassim. This statement filed on 05/05/2011. Expires 05/05/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Medina. Published by the Kern River Courier May 20, 27, June 3 and 10, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: EUROPEAN PERFORMANCE AUTOMOTIVE (2011 - B2896). Street address of principal place of business: 3111 Waterloo Place, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address of business: 3111 Waterloo Place, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANTS: Mark Lohman, 3111 Waterloo Place, Bakersfield, CA 93311 and Kimela Lohman, 3111 Waterloo Place, Bakersfield, CA 93311. 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: Mark Lohman. This statement filed on 05/04/2011. Expires 05/04/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By V. Zuniga. Published by the Kern River Courier May 20, 27, June 3 and 10, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: GREWE/BRYANT PUMP SERVICE (2011 - B2944). Street address of principal place of business: 1205 North Sierra Highway, Rosamond, CA 93560. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1378, Rosamond, CA 93560. REGISTRANT: Michael Grewe, 2161
Natalie Drive, Rosamond, CA 93560. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 04/01/1990. 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: Michael E. Grewe. This statement filed on 05/05/2011. Expires 05/05/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier May 20, 27, June 3 and 10, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: NORTHWEST JANITORIAL PARTNERS (2011 - B2987). Street address of principal place of business: 6077 Coffee Road, #107, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 6077 Coffee Road, #107, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Adriana Olivares, 6077 Coffee Road, #107, 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: Adriana Olivares. This statement filed on 05/09/2011. Expires 05/09/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Medina. Published by the Kern River Courier May 20, 27, June 3 and 10, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SIMPSON HOTSHOT TRANPORT (2011 - B2926). Street address of principal place of business: 628 Nettle Place, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of business: 628 Nettle Place, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANTS: Daniel Simpson, 628 Nettle Place, Bakersfield, CA 93308. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 05/01/2011. 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: Daniel Simpson. This statement filed on 05/05/2011. Expires 05/05/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Medina. Published by the Kern River Courier May 20, 27, June 3 and 10, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BIG CITY HAIR (2011 - B3061). Street address of principal place of business: 6501 D Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: 6501 D Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Jenny Reeves, 77 Tillie Creek Lane, 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: Jenny Reeves. 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 May 20, 27, June 3 and 10, 2011. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: ERIN'S HAIRCUTS & MORE, (2010-B2462) Street address of business: 6392 Wofford Boulevard, Suite A, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of Business: 6392 Wofford Boulevard, Suite A, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Erin Brooks, 6620 Lynch Canyon Drive, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 04/13/2010. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 05/06/2011. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by N. Hawley, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier May 20, 27, June 3 and 10, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: FISHY BUSINESS (2011 - B3108). Street address of principal place of business: 5448 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: 2242 Reeder Drive, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Steven Hefner, 2242 Reeder Drive, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 05/15/2011. 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: Steven Hefner. This statement filed on 05/16/2011. Expires 05/16/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier May 20, 27, June 3 and 10, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: WEATHER ADVISORY SERVICE (2011 - B2792). Street address of principal place of business: 2000 Canal Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1246, Lake Isabella, CA 93240-1246. REGISTRANT: Terry Snow, 2000 Canal Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 08/22/1992. 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: Terry Snow. This statement filed on 04/27/2011. Expires 04/27/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk. By M. Medina. Published by the Kern River Courier May 20, 27, June 3 and 10, 2011.
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