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Kern County Fire Department Special to the Courier Just before 8:30 p.m. on May 1, the Kern County Fire Department received a call about a structure fire in the 600 block of Bristlecone Drive in Wofford Heights.

About 13 firefighters responded.

Fire crews were faced with a developing fire in the kitchen of a single-wide mobile home. The two residents received major burn injuries following a natural gas explosion that occurred while they were relightdining

weekend weather Friday high 70° Mostly sunny Friday low 45° Mostly clear Saturday high 72° Sunny Saturday low 46° Partly cloudy Sunday high 75° Mostly sunny

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‘Flocks, Herds, Litters and Schools,’ oh my!

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier What do you call a group of giraffes?

Have you ever heard of a prickle of porcupines?

“Flocks, Herds, Litters and Schools,” is a new children’s nonfiction book by Wofford Heights resident Jim McMullan. It teaches children and adults alike some of the unusual, clever and downright strange names for collections and groups of animals.

We’ve all heard of a flock of sheep or a colony of ants, but what about a leap of leopards and an ostentation of peacocks?

“Flocks, Herds, Litters and Schools,” Jim’s ninth book, and first with Aerodale Press, was inspired by his sons, Sky and Tyson, 5 and 7 years old at the time when they asked the simple question of why a group of geese was called “a gaggle” and by his clever wife, Helene, who knew the answer.

The book is filled with beautiful pictures and packed with fun animal facts and information. It explores the interesting, and often unknown, names used for groups of our favorite animals.

Jim and Helene came from Island Heights, NJ - a sailing town - four years ago. Spending half of each year living near their two sons in Wofford Heights and the other half sailing on the Jersey shore.

“We always like to live in places with the

word ’heights’ in them,” McMullan joked.

McMullan grew up in Long Island, NY and was always creating something, inventing something or building something. He studied industrial design at Parsons School of Design for a short time before enrolling in Kansas University’s School of Architecture, graduating in 1961 with a Bachelor of Architecture degree.

From there, on a whim, he went to Hollywood in 1961 to visit a friend and, through a chance meeting with playwright William Inge, he was given a screen test for Sam Peckinpah's “Ride The High Country,” The test was sent to Universal Pictures, which resulting in a seven-year contract and began a successful 40-year film career.

He has starred in dozens of feature films including “Shenandoah,” “Downhill Racer,” and “The Incredible Shrinking Woman.” He has appeared in hundreds of TV shows, and many people remember him as Senator Dowling in “Dallas.”

McMullan will be holding a book signing Saturday, May 5 at the Big Blue Bear, 101 Piute Drive on Circle Park in Kernville from noon to 3 p.m.

His other books include “Actors As Artists,” “Musicians As Artists,” “This Face You Got,” “Instant Zen,” “Cheatin’ Hearts, Broken Dreams and Stomped On Love,” “Hail To The Chief,” “Happily Ever After” and “Do It NOW - Book and Clock.”

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On this Cinco de Mayo (fifth of May) you can enjoy the whole enchilada, the rice and bean combination of events.

The first entrée on your plate is the 31st annual Sirretta Street sale.

Starting at 8 a.m. or sunrise, whichever comes first. This annual mile-long yard sale of treasures and junk takes place on Sirretta Street in Kernville only once a year. And let’s not forget the Valley’s two farmers markets On the river side of your plate, the Rotary Club of Kern River Valley hosts its 13th annual Car Show “Down by the River Side” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, in Kernville’s Riverside Park. The car show includes food, vendors, music and a free pet parade at 12:15 p.m. The public is welcome to attend at no charge.

Be sure to order up some sides of Kern River Valley Elks’ Lodge children’s carnival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the picnic area adjacent to the parking lot of the Elks’ Lodge in Wofford Heights. Every child under age 12 will receive a free lunch. Carnival game tickets and additional meals can be purchased for a nominal cost.

For a side of book signing at the Big Blue Bear, 101 Piute Drive on Circle Park in Kernville see the related story on page 1.

So if you’ve now got the blues, the Kern River Blues Society is hosting an open blues jam at the Kernville Saloon, 20 Tobias Street from 2 to 8 p.m. for all blues musicians and/or fans who are encouraged to come hang out for free.

Last but not least, if your plate is not full enough already, celebrate the day over lunch or dinner at one of our Valley’s fine Mexican restaurants, or you can just crash your neighbor’s Cinco de Mayo party after taking a little siesta.

See the Courier Calendar on page 2 for more information and events.

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Local author and actor, Jim McMullan, talks about his new book, “Flocks, Herds, Litters and Schools.”

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ing their oven’s pilot light. Firefighters controlled the blaze within minutes and administered medical aid to the burn victims. They were transported by Liberty Ambulance to Kern Valley Hospital.

Damages are estimated at $1,500. More than $80,000 worth of property was saved as firefighters contained the fire to the kitchen.

To help keep you safe in the event of a gas leak in your home, the Fire Department wants to remind the public of dangers associated with gas leaks.

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in investigating gas odors, ■ Never use matches or candles to look for gas leaks, and ■ Never turn any electric switches on or off if you suspect a gas leak.

If the smell of gas continues, open windows and doors. Get everyone out of the building. Use a telephone away from the building to call 9-1-1. Know how to relight pilot lights following the appliance manufacturer’s instructions. If you cannot relight it yourself, call your utility company or a qualified professional for assistance. nature

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View the week that lies ahead in the Courier Calendar.

Bodfish Bob sends ‘Aloha greetings from Bodfish.

Mike Mencarini becomes a tourism ambassador.

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

kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 203,912 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 1736 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Lower Kern Outflow 564 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 524 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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31st Annual Sirretta Street sale May 5 Starting at 8 a.m., this annual mile-long yard sale takes place on Sirretta Street in Kernville.

located at 2600 Highway 155 between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the French Gulch Forest Service Recreation Area. For information, contact the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center 760-549-0800.

Nuui Cunni Farmers Market May 5 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

Lakeshore Farmers Market May 5 Hosted by the Kern Valley Growers Association, this Market features locally grown certified fruit, produce, eggs and honey, along with certified organic produce from various organizations and shade grown, organic coffee, from 9 a.m.

Regular activities Fridays

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturdays

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

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

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

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

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.

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 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 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.

■ 6:30 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.

to 1 p.m. The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd (toward the lake, across from St. Jude’s Church), in Wofford Heights.

They accept EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards. For information call David Dills 760-812-7833.

Family and pet photos May 5 REVA, Inc. is offering a Mother’s Day fundraiser of professional pet photos and family group pictures (with or without pets). Pictures will be available to take home the same day, Saturday, May 5 at Darlene’s Pet Salon, Etc. 5205 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Most major credit cards accepted. REVA, Inc is a [501(c)(3)public charity].

Children’s carnival May 5 The Kern River Valley Elks Lodge is hosting a children’s carnival May 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the picnic area adjacent to the parking at the Elks’ Lodge in Wofford Heights. Every child under age 12 receives a free lunch. Carnival game tickets may be purchased at 4/$1 (most games are a single ticket). Additional meals will be available for $3.

Indian Community Meeting May 5 The Kern Valley Indian Community quarterly meeting will be held on Saturday, May 5 at 11 a.m. at the Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Lunch will be provided by the Council. Bring a dessert and a raffle item and also any gently used household items and clothing to share.

Kern River Blues Society May 5 Kern River Blues Society is having an open blues jam at the Kernville Saloon, 20 Tobias Street from 2-8 p.m. Any blues musicians and/or fans are encouraged to come hang out with us. It’s totally free.

For more information, call Beth Selzam, 661-872-7517.

Local author book signing May 5 Wofford Heights author Jim McMullan will be at the Big Blue Bear in Kernville on Saturday, May 5 from noon to 3 p.m. for a book signing of his recent book, “Flocks, Herds, Litters and Schools.” The book explores interesting, and often unknown, names for groups of our favorite animals.

Rotary Car Show and Pet Parade May 5 The Rotary Club of Kern River Valley hosts its 13th annual Car Show, “Down by the River Side” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 in Kernville’s Riverside Park across Kernville Road. The car show includes food, vendors, music and a free Pet Parade at 12:15 p.m. (Sign up at 11 a.m.) The public is welcome to attend at no charge. For more information, visit RotaryCar Show.com or contact Paul Cromwell 760-417-1008 or email info@rotarycarshow. com.

Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfast May 6 Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday, May 6, at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonald’s), Lake Isabella. For information call 760-379-3877.

KVPAC meeting May 6 This month KVPAC will be held May 6 at Bob and Holly Gross’ place, 42 Pine Drive, Kernville. Potluck at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. meeting.

Gourd art classes May 7 and 8 Betsy Roberts will lead gourd art classes at the Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center on Monday and Tuesday, May 7 - 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All materials are supplied, including snacks and a light lunch provided by Nuui Cunni. For information call Gay Shuell 760-379-3559 or Nuui Cunni 760-549-0800, or 760-549-0800.

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Cerro Coso seeks public input Cerro Coso Community College is seeking public feedback on its Accreditation Self-Evaluation Report available for review online at www.cerrocoso.edu/accreditation. The college is preparing for its accreditation visit conducted by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. This visit, and the preparation that it involves, usually occurs on a six-year cycle. The web site will remain active until May 11. “Community feedback, including suggestions and/or criticisms, is an important component of our ability to validate what we do as a college,” concluded vice president of Academic Affairs, Dr. Corey Marvin.

Dam Task Force to be formed Kern River Valley Revitalization, jointly with the Kern River Valley and Kernville Chambers of Commerce, are forming a local “Dam Task Force.” They will jointly begin to hold meetings soon. Watch the Courier, listen to local radio stations and Facebook “damtaskforce” for a time and place for the first meeting.

DFG Clarifies Legal Take Methods for Wild Turkeys The Department of Fish & Game is clarifying an inadvertent error found in the 2011-12 Mammal Hunting Regulation booklet. On page 19 of the booklet, section 311(f) indicates that “0.20 caliber minimum for taking wild turkey” is required. This is incorrect but has been corrected in the online version of the booklet. The actual regulation was changed in 2011 after the booklet was printed and the correct regulation for 311(f) is: “Air rifles powered by compressed air or gas and used with any caliber of pellet, except that wild turkey may only be taken with a pellet that is at least 0.177 caliber.” The 2012-13 mammal hunting regulation booklet is now in preparation and this change will be reflected.

Fireworks donations sought It’s that time once again to celebrate our country’s Independence. 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 through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Library Activities for May The library will celebrate National Children’s Book Week May 6 through 12. On May 10 at the Kern River Valley Library in Lake Isabella there will be a special Toddler Time at 11:15 a.m. and then at 3:30 p.m. Local children’s author, Jim McMullan, will read his newest book, “Flocks, Herds, Litters & Schools.”

McMullan will also read his book at the Kernville Branch on Friday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m. The KRV Branch will offer Toddler Time each Thursday morning at 11:15 a.m. and free guitar and computer lessons by appointment. Contact the branch at 760-549-2083 for more information. There is more information on the library FaceBook page.

Outdoor arena soccer The YMCA of Kern County presents co-ed youth outdoor arena soccer from May 1 to June 22. This is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 13 and includes divisions 5-7, 8-10 and 11-13. Practices will be held on either Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Games will be held on Thursdays or Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. All practices Choose the class that and games will be held at United fits your needs Methodist Church in Kernville. The cost is $60 per participant, which includes game jersey and medal of participation. For more information, call the YMCA at 661-837-9622 or register Body Burn, Belly & Line Dancing online at www.ymcaofkern.net. You Zumba in Circuit, can also call the site supervisor at 760Hip Hop for Kid’s, Vitalia's Dance and Fitness Toddlers 4-7, 223-1498..

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What’s in a name?

Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist I was listening to XM radio in my car the other day and heard a story about a dog trainer whose name was just odd enough that I couldn’t get it out of my head. It was Dr. Barkin Bowser. Middleworth I chuckled to myself, thinking “how appropriate that name is,” and then got to wondering, “just what kind of odd names are out there?”

So I did what any red-blooded writer would do. I went to Google and asked for a list of odd names. I got 126,000 hits and the first one was the one I locked onto.

It held a list of more than 1,000 names of actual people whose names described them or what they did.

As I read the list, I noticed a lot of parents who must have had a strange sense of humor when naming their offspring. I couldn’t help but wonder what it would be like to go through life with names like Benny Factor or a dentist named Dr. Toothman.

I had some eye surgery recently, and my doctor’s name is Dr. See. He told me he’s taking a lot of kidding about his name and what he does.

How about some other name like Bo Narro (who is probably a talent-

ed bowman). Then there is Brooke Lynn Bridge and still another, Armand Hammer, who was a person of note in Bakersfield business circles. As I glanced through the pages I found Rick Shaw who no doubt runs a human taxi service in San Francisco’s China Town. Here are some more: Phyllis Teen, Shanda Lear and a guy who probably looks forward to lunch - Sam Which.

I found other names and I guessed what they did. There was ■ An attorney named Sue Yu ■ A runner called Jim Shortz ■ A record collector, Vic Trolla; ■ A weather reporter, Wayne Dwops; ■ A party lover Tate Urchips; ■ A lady fence installer, Jayne Linkfence; ■ A window shade installer, Vinny Shinblinds; ■ A doctor who specializes in mus cle functions, Yuri Thritis; ■ A Mexican restaurant owner, Casey Diaz; and ■ A religious convert Bjorn Agen There’s more, lots more. Why not take a couple of minutes and think of some you’ve known? As for me, now I have the flavor of some odd names that color our country. I still wonder, however, what my mother was thinking when she named me Rodney111.

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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As members of Sweet Adelines International, they join with 25,000 other women to compete each year with other choruses regionally and have been recognized for their entertaining skits and productions. They have been in the top three of small choruses since the late 1980s and most entertaining chorus in 2009 and 2010.

If you love to sing and perform, Sweet Adelines is always looking for new members. They meet at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. The ages range from 14 on up.

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16th annual History Day celebration, May 12 Come one, come all to the History Day Celebration at the Kern Valley Museum where the whole family can learn about what life was like in the Old West. This year the Historical Society is going all out for this one day celebration.

There will be demonstrations of Old West skills, entertainment, pie baking and costume contests - all free to the public. The pies must be made from scratch just like the old days. So if you know how to bake a pie, bake it, and bring it, and enter it in the contest.

The more the contestants there are, the more fun. Dig out those old costumes, put them on, show up and join the fun.

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Sweet Adelines celebrate 40 years Kern Valley’s Sweet Adelines are celebrating 40 years of a cappella harmony - barbershop style - under direction of Cheryl Borthick and Francine Stirling. Their 40th annual show will bring you an evening “to warm your hearts,” Borthick said.

An original stage production, “Wonderful Wigsworth’s Flying Circus,” written by Sandi Johnstone, with collaboration from Susie Seeger and Cheryl Borthick, is guaranteed to tickle your funny bone. It is one day only, Saturday, May 19 at the Kernville School, with shows at 12:30 and 6 p.m.

Doors open a half hour early so you can enjoy your favorite circus treats.

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The Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association will be at the museum with their “hit and miss” engines, a big saw powered by a hit and miss, and tractors.

The Historical Society is raffling off a beautiful, one-of-a-kind, hand-made quilt. Tickets for the quilt raffle are $1 each or 6/$5. Other than the quilt drawing, all the contests, demonstrations, entertainment, refreshments and admission are free.

The museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Museum is located next to the post office at 49 Big Blue Road, in Kernville. For more information call 760-376-6683 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Friday.

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By Sam Struckhoff PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Vow” (PG-13) — After a car accident takes away his wife’s memory of the past five years, Leo (Channing Tatum) is determined to make Paige (Rachel McAdams) fall in love with him again. This is not another adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel, but you could have fooled me by the way the posters, previews and plot seem familiar. However, “The Vow” still has something to offer for the lover of sappy romcoms and seeker of movies for date night.

Paige’s struggle is mostly about finding a life that makes sense to her — a lot has changed for her in the five years that she doesn’t remember.

Leo’s struggle is bringing her back to the person it took her years to grow into. Tatum has the charm and the abs to be a romantic-movie star, but he can’t quite carry the dramatic weight of the story.

“Underworld: Awakening” (R) — One can’t be certain how many films there are in this particular action-horror series, but this is certainly one of them. Kate Beckinsale takes up her role as Selene, a vampire lady who is frequently called upon to flip around and shoot things. The twist this time is that the human world has caught on to the existence of vampires and werewolves in the present day.

The movie sticks to a few notes.

Everything is black with blue lighting. All fights are superhuman gunfights with bits of kung fu. All dialog is horrible and pointless. Sure, Rebecca these movies are DeMornay in about the “Mother’s Day.” skintight blackcostumed shootouts, but who says there can’t be character development or an interesting plot to go with the full automatics?

“Mother’s Day” (R) — This remake of a bizarre 1980 horror film misses the mark for suspense and winds up with tedium instead. Three violent brothers break out of prison to find that their home has been foreclosed on and sold to a young couple. The fugitives turn a gathering of friends into a hostage situation that escalates when they call in the head honcho: their mom.

Rebecca De Mornay plays the mother with as much straight-laced menace as she can. The film is directed by a fellow who did some of the “Saw” sequels, and the overall tone and torture aspect land in that region. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Add teriyaki sauce and mix. Place pineapple slices and three tablespoons of pineapple teriyaki mixture in a resealable plastic bag.

Turn to coat and set aside. Shape hamburger into four patties and spoon remaining pineapple teriyaki sauce over top. Preheat grill.

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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

Caution on the river needed the flow is around 1,500 cubic feet per second. Personal floatation devices are a must for children and young adults. They may not make a There are fashion statement, but they will save times when the nicest things hap- your life.

The crappie bite is really good pen, and this is and I think it’s going to get a lot betan example. ter. The shore bite for those nice Tuesday afterslabs is pretty dang good. The habinoon, while taktat cages at Joughin Cove are ing a few attracting a lot of bank anglers. If moments to fish you intend on fishing there, you betat my favorite ter get there early. Camp Nine is fishing spot, Mencarini another hot spot for crappie, from three very nice, the launch ramp around to the elderly Swiss tourists, who were group camp sites. The North Fork taking a walk and snapping picand the South Fork are prime craptures of our lake, stopped and chatpie fishing grounds right now. So ted for a few moments. It’s refreshgrab a few jigs ing to know that and some bobthere are still people around “ There are times when the nicest bers and go have some fun. this world that things happen...” find us --Mencarini And by the way, did I mention Americans interthat the crappie esting. They are very nice this year? The bass snapped a picture of me as I proudbite is still very good from the shore ly held up a very nice crappie I had or from a boat. The bass are still just caught. In turn, I pointed to a undecided on water depth right large nest atop a power pole which now so try shallow or a little deeper hosts a family of Osprey. As luck until you find them. would have it, the mother Osprey arrived on cue to feed the little one Mike Mencarini is a Wofford and posed unintentionally for our foreign guests. It was truly a special Heights resident and a avid fisherman. For questions or comments moment. you can reach him through the Kern Now, on to this week’s fishing River Courier, office@kern riveractivities. Caution should be used courier.com. when fishing the Upper Kern, as Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist

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“One Nation Under God” May 11 On Friday, May 11, Kern Valley Bible Church will host “One Nation Under God” - a national, two-hour DVD event featuring top American thinkers and political leaders who will offer their views about the true relationship between God and America. The program will be viewed in churches and homes across the nation.

Speakers include Dr. James Dobson, formerly of Focus on the Family; historian David Barton; former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich; former Congressman Bob McEwen; Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Coalition; Dr. Timothy Johnson, president of the Frederick Douglass Foundation; Lila Rose, president of Live Action and John Stemberger, president of the Florida Family Policy Council.

One Nation Under God is presented by United in Purpose: a non-partisan, nonprofit organization whose mission is to change American culture for the good, using the Bible as the standard of truth.

“We’ve lost sight of our great heritage as a nation founded on Biblical truth, and the consequences are dire,” said Bill Dallas, CEO of United in Purpose.

“Schools are failing, the divorce rate is climbing, and our society is rife with scandal and corruption. It’s time to reclaim our Biblical heritage and bring God back to the center of American life.

The One Nation Under God event is designed to advance that goal by raising the awareness of people across America.”

The Kern Valley Bible Church is located at 3920 Golden Spur in Lake Isabella.

Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Debby Fieber 760417-9071.

Obituary Dale Owen Charter May 26, 1947 - April 21, 2012

Dale Owen Charter was a firefighter for the city of Rialto for a little more than 31 years. His career began on May 18, 1970 and he retired Dec. 30, 2001. Dale passed away on April 21, 2012. He was in the first paramedic graduating class for firefighters where he attended Loma Linda University and was a medic for almost a third of his career.

Dale moved to the Kern River Valley 22 years ago and became active in Whiskey Flat Days and enjoyed the 1880’s costume character acting.

Dale is survived by his wife, Marti Charter; his stepsons, Joe, Dan and Tyler; daughters, Tricia Salazar and Melissa Patrick; brothers, Duane and Darre; sisters-in-law, Joann and Cory Charter. His brother, Dana, preceded Dale in death in 2009. He was the son of Evelyn and Sidney Charter who also preceded him in death.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 11 a.m., at the Kern River Valley Elks Lodge #2358; 6901 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. 760-376-6475.

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Jack Duitsman, Pastor Father’s Heart Foursquare Church, Kernville All the rivers flow into the sea, yet the sea is not full.

To the place where the rivers flow, there they flow again. Ecclesiastes 1:7 The Spirit of God is working on Duitsman the grand stage of human history, where billions of lives are orchestrated amazingly into the unfolding of the Father’s purpose in creation. And the Holy Spirit is continually working within the Church in every corner of the world to push back the domain of darkness, and advance the unfolding plan of redemptive love in each successive generation. God’s Spirit is active in every moment’s unfolding to bring to bear the Kingdom of God on earth even as it is in heaven. It is important to understand that as the focus gets smaller in terms of affected numbers, the relative importance never changes. The Father never sacrifices the importance of the individual for the collective need of the many. The grand work of human history is made up of the collective lives of individuals, and it is with each of these individuals clearly in mind that the Father brought His Son into the world as Savior.

The personal and ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in each one of us who are believers in Jesus is present because the Father’s plan for each of us is as fluid as the life we each experience. It is ongoing because it literally takes a lifetime for this plan to find its point of perfection. As rapidly as we might like to move in maturity as disciples of our Lord, the outworking of the Father’s plan in us will still only find its fulfillment at the end of life’s journey. Conversely, as negligent as we may be to finding a life of obedience to the principles of our Father’s Word, and as haltingly as we may be willing to be led by the Holy Spirit, the end of the Father’s plan will still come about as life comes to a close. So we ought to embrace the opportunity afforded us in this life to know the Father’s heart, and welcome wholeheartedly all that the Holy Spirit is willing to work within us. The amazing nature of God’s unfolding grace will forever be an ongoing source of wonder as we know Him more.

As Solomon so philosophically penned the idea that the ever-flowing rivers never are able to overflow the earth’s oceans, so too our lives will never be finished with all that the Father has in store for us. But as the rivers never stop their attempt to fill the oceans to overflowing, let us gladly embrace every new touch of the Spirit as it affects our lives, and thirst for more of the same. Indeed, may our heart’s cry ever be: “Come O Lord and overflow us!”

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) Your resolute determination to stick by a position might make some people uncomfortable. But if you’re proved right (as I expect you to be), a lot of changes will tilt in your favor.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might feel conflicted between what you want to do and what you should do. Best advice: Honor your obligations first. Then go ahead and enjoy your wellearned rewards.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) That financial matter still needs to be sorted out before you can consider any major monetary moves. Pressures ease midweek, with news about a potential career change.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) A workplace problem threatens to derail your well-planned project. But your quick mind should lead you to a solution and get you back on track without too much delay.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You’ve come through a difficult period of helping others deal with their problems. Now you can concentrate on putting your energy to work on your own projects.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Forget about who’s to blame and, instead, make the first move toward patching up a misunderstanding before it creates a rift that you’ll never be able to cross.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Good news for the travel-loving Sagittarian who enjoys galloping off to new places: That trip you put off will soon be back on your schedule.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A mood change could make you seek the company of just a few friends. But you charge back into the crowd for weekend fun and games.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A decision you made in good faith could come under fire. Best advice: Open your mind to other possibilities by listening to your challenger’s point of view.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) You can avoid being swamped by all those tasks dangling from your line this week by tackling them one by one, according to priority. The weekend brings good news. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. Name the first center fielder to lead the American League in home runs for three consecutive years.

2. Who played the most major-league games with only one team: Stan Musial, Cal Ripken Jr. or Carl Yastrzemski?

3. When was the last time before 2010 that San Diego State’s football team won a bowl game?

4. How many head coaches have won an NBA championship in the past 25 seasons (1987-2011)?

5. Who was the last goaltender before St. Louis’ Brian Elliott in the 2011-12 season to allow two or fewer goals in each of his first 12 games?

Answers: 1. Ken Griffey Jr., 1997-99.

2. Yastrzemski (3,308) tops Musial (3,026) and Ripken (3,001).

3. It was 1969 (the Pasadena Bowl).

4. Eight — Phil Jackson (11), Gregg Popovich (four), Pat Riley (three), Chuck Daly (two), Rudy Tomjanovich (two), Larry Brown (one), Rick Carlisle (one) and Doc Rivers (one).

5. Boston’s Frank Brimsek in 1938-39.

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Nice 2/bd-2/ba dbl wide mobile home w/carport, patio & deck. $14,995. Quiet 55+ park. (760) 379-2092 ___________________________ MOVING? - Across Town or The Nation - Kernville Moving and Storage (760) 379-2714 or (760) 417-0465 CAL.PU.CT 189998 __________________________ Wofford Heights -2bd/1ba dbl wide MH with 24x24 garage, on aprox 1 acre, lake views, $115K (805) 375-0047 _________________________ 1972 Doublewide in 55+Park.

Brand new cooler & forced air heat furnace, wood burning stove, dishwasher, enclsd patio, storage shed, asking $9,500 or trade. Must qualify. 760-3791221 _________________________ WoffordHts.-Nice 1bd/1-1/2ba MH in front row of Sportsman TP, Sp #3. Lake view, laundry facilities & fish house. Space inclds wtr/trsh. $13,000. Call Gary (760) 376-3228 _________________________ Wofford Hts. - 1bd/1ba MH in Sportsman TP, Sp #15. Must see to appreciate - completely remodeled. $17,500. Sp. inclds laundry facilities, fish house, wtr & trash. (760) 376-3228

LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC Quality Work Fair Prices Call Ross (760) 981-3361 License #708148 __________________________ Stan’s Painting & Renovation Exterior & Interior - 2 2 Years Professioal Exp. - $15 per hour Free hour time estimates

(760) 417-1192

_________________________ Chuck Barbee - Still & Video PHOTOGRAPHY Portraits - Family Events Equestrian - Historical Photo Scanning & Restoration Transfers to DVD & CD 760-376-8784

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Since 1995 - M.L. LUDIKER ARTWORK & DESIGN 760-376-2177 www.kernvalley.com/mike __________________________ KYT & FAMILY Painting, weed abatement, tree triming, small engine & concrete repair, hauling, prof. carpet cleaning, 25yrs in the KRV, Licensed 760-549-3468 • 760-376-2031 __________________________ COMPOST TEA The Miracle Fertilizer* “Indoor & Outdoor Growers” Hydroponics, Containers, Backyard Gardening or any other application involving the growth of plants 1-760-812-7384 __________________________ LEATHER LEATHER SUPPLIES Tack repair. Also full line of beads & conchos. 22429 Alta, Canebreak, Onyx. For info, call (760) 378-2457

Call:760-376-2860

Trailer for Sale Vintage 1977 Coachman - 29’ bumper pull trailer w/original furniture. “Excellent condition” A/C & fridge are in ex. cond. Original owner owned for 30 yrs. $2,750 obo. (760) 376-2345 Camp Kernville

Vehicles For Sale 1999 Chev 1500 Silverado LS Ext cab, short bed, one owner, 73,000 mi., maint records avail. $8,000 (760) 376-1769 _________________________ 06 Pontiac Solstice, white w/black top, convertible, 5 speed, 18” chrome wheels, 55,000 miles, very good condition, asking $13,000, (760) 379-1221

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Two for One Smoothies The Month of May Wofford Heights - Sites available in quiet park with lake views, laundry facilities & fish house. $250/mo inclds water & trash.

Call Jody @ 760-376-3228 ___________________________ QUIET, SHADY RV SPACE Up to 30' with full hookup Weekly/Weekend/Monthly (760) 223-0178

Kernville- Hi-Ho 50+ MHP 2 bd / 2 ba Apts. $450/mo + dep & utilities.

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.

Near High School, $850 per mo.

(760) 220-8787 _________________________ Wofford Hts. - Commuting to the KRV? 2bd/1ba MH w/lrg deck. Inclds wtr/trsh. Partial lake view, walk to P.O., market, bus.

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 _________________________ He had a photographic memory......... which was never developed.

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Be happy by Lake Isabella 2bd/1ba w/view of the lake, 37 Canyon Drive. Low $5K down.

Unlimited profit potential; no risk of loss; we guarantee to buy back after 10 yrs for 110% of price you paid, if you do not default, if you sell to us. You assume $40K loan, pd $340/mo pure tax deduction, all due 30 yrs, fixed rate & buying power, no prepay penalty. Owner (661) 330-2222 _________________________

Looking to buy rocks, rock slabs, rock cutting & polishing tools (760) 812-7833

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Home for Sale Riverkern - 2bd/2ba home on 11/2 lots, 15x30 storage bldg., backs up to BLM, a hunting & fishing dream. $165,000. (805) 375-0047

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2bd/1ba, 960 sq ft, 1704 Sierra Vista. Realtor says it’s worth $68,162. Low $6,000 down.

Unlimited profit potential; no risk of loss; we guarantee to buy back after 10 yrs for 110% of your price paid, if you do not default, if you sell to us. You assume $48,439 loan, pd $412/mo pure tax deduction, all due 30 yrs, no prepay penalty.

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Calendar, Continued from page 2 Book of Golden Deeds dinner May 8 The Kern Valley Exchange Club is proud to honor Fred and Elaine Roach with the “Book of Golden Deeds.� The dinner will be held on Tuesday, May 8, at Paradise Cove.

Social at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. dinner. Cost is $23 per person. Please RSVP to Marsha Smith at 760-379-3667, ext. 15 or 760-379-7785 or email pudljmpr@wildblue.net.

Houchin Blood Drive May 8 The KRV blood drive will take place at the

www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, May 4, 2012 First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday May 8. When donating, please bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating. You must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs.

Friends of the Library book sale May 9 - 12 The Friends of the Library are holding a book sale at the main library, located 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.

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Be happy by Lake Isabella

3bd/2ba, 1150 sq ft, all real estate, 441 Old Mine Rd. Realtor says value is $109K. We are asking $71K. Low $7K down. Unlimited profit potential; no risk of loss; we guarantee to buy back after 10 yrs for 110% of price you pd, if you do not default, if you sell to us. You assume $64K loan, pd $544/mo pure tax deduction all due 30 yrs, fixed rate & buying power, no prepay penalty. Owner

Vacant lot by 37 Canyon Dr., 1/4 acre, homes all around. Low $4K down.

Unlimited profit potential; no risk of loss; we guarantee to buy back after 10 yrs. for 110% of price you paid, if you do not default, if you sell to us. You assume $15K loan, pd $128/mo pure tax deduction all due 30 yrs, fixed rate & buying power, no prepay penalty. Others pd $80K for comparable lot. Owner (661) 330-2222

(661) 330-2222

Kern River Courier Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 12-2205 - APN: 345-031-04-00 also known as 345031-004 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09-142011. 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 16, 2012 at 12:00 pm, Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 10-112011, as Inst. No. 000211131891 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Oscar Perez, a Single Man, 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: The East Half of the West Half of Section 27, Township 10 North, Range 13 West, San Bernardino Meridian, in the unincorporated area of the County of Kern, State of California, according to the official plat thereof and shown as Parcel B of Parcel Map waiver No. 639, according to the Certificate of Compliance, records August 4, 1986, in the Book 5901, Page 421, of Official Records. 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 $101,756.50. 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 13, 2012. Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 43545 17th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer (Published by the Kern River Courier

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April 20, 27 and May 4, 2012) NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on the notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgages, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 661-945-5525 using the file number 12-2205. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet web site. The best way to verify the postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

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 accor-

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

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Dave Says

Health Insurance Matters

Don’t stay down

Turning 65, part 5

David Ramsey Kern River Courier Columnist Dear Dave, I just lost my job due to company-wide layoffs. I have an emergency fund, but I’m losing my health insurance. Our state has a program Ramsey that covers children’s healthcare in these kinds of situations. Would it be OK to accept this for my kids until I find another job and things get better?

Paul Dear Paul, There's absolutely nothing wrong with accepting help when you’re struggling. On the other hand, to define yourself as being down or struggling is a really bad thing.

You should never just sit there, consider yourself helpless, and expect someone else to take care of you. Remember this: everyone falls down. Losers stay down, but successful people get back up!

-Dave Dear Dave, I have tenants who have been perfect in paying rent on time for almost a year. Last month, the woman lost her job, and when I went to collect the rent the other day, she said she didn’t have any money. I’m pretty sure they used part of it for a car

payment and the electric bill, and I know they need these things. Still, I'm torn over how to handle this and how lenient to be.

Alex Dear Alex, Since you know about their situation, and you’re their landlord, you could offer to try and formulate a plan that would help them get through this tough time.

If it were me, I’d sit down with them and make a budget and list of priorities. Food comes first, water and electricity after that, then rent, and finally the car. Get into their business a little, and find out what else is going on in their lives. You have to be fair and firm to be a quality landlord.

I’d be willing to cut them some slack if they're cooperative and honestly have to choose between feeding their kids and paying me.

The biggest thing is to treat them the way you would want to be treated if the roles were reversed. I think most people want to do what’s right, but you want to feel good about extending mercy when appropriate.

-Dave Dave Ramsey is a personal money management expert, national radio personality and the author of three New York Times bestsellers. He offers financial advice as host of a nationally syndicated radio program, “The Dave Ramsey Show,” and created Financial Peace University. For more financial help visit daveramsey. com.

Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist

Over the past several weeks, I have advised readers how to sort their mail regarding Medicare and their soon turning 65.

You can find back issues of the Thal Courier from their office, or online at www.KernRiverCourier. com.

Today we will discuss the Medicare prescription benefit, also known as Medicare Part D for those people receiving benefits from Medi-Cal. Medi-Cal is known to residents of the other 49 states as Medicaid.

This is a Federal program along with state participation, to assist people in lower financial circumstances. For people under age 65 who are not on Medicare due to disability, Medi-Cal pays for their needed prescription medication.

Once they qualify for Medicare, they are referred to as a “dual-eligible” or “medi-medi.” It is the Medi-Cal person’s responsibility to enroll in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) or to join a Medicare Advantage HMO plan which contains the prescription benefit.

If an eligible person does not sign up for a plan on their own accord, Medi-Cal will automatically assign them to a plan. As each

plan available has its own “formulary” (list of covered medications), the random assignment of a plan may not be in the best interest of the consumer.

Ruth B. called me in tears, when she discovered that one of her needed medications would be costing her more than $100 per month, as it wasn’t on the plan’s formulary. With a little research, I found a plan that would cover her medication. The monthly cost of the plan would normally be $55 per month, but as she did qualify for Medi-Cal, the plan would only cost her about $15 per month, and her medication would cost only $3.10 to refill.

One of the interesting facts about the law is that Medi-Medi people may change prescription plans as needed. So, Ruth did not have to wait until the annual enrollment period (Oct. 15 to Dec. 7) like the rest of us.

If you do not have a low enough income to qualify for Medi-Cal, you may still qualify for a federal program called “Extra Help.” This program helps millions of Medicare recipients reduce their prescription costs to a very manageable amount.

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, email harrythal@aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal. com

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