kern river courier july 29, 2011
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Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.
Storage, IsabellaReservoir338,348 acre-feet.(Peak was 361,709ac-ft. July 15. Poolcapacity is 568,075ac.-ft. at the spillway.Current safety limitis 360,000 ac.-ft.)
Inflow, North Fork ofKern at Kernville1,229 cfs (5-hr avg.)
Outflow, Lower Kern 2,307 cfs
Borel Canal flow550 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.
Weeklyfishingreport by
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Lake Isabella’sweekend weather
Fri: Sunny, high 99.
Fri. night: Partlycloudy, low 71.
Sat.: 20% T-storms,high 98.
Sat. night: 20% T-storms, low 74.
Sun.: Slight chanceT-storms, high 96.
Sun. night: Slightchance T-storms,low 69.National Weather Service
Mike DevichKern River Courier
Fires and smoke continue to plague the Kern RiverValley and surrounding areas.
Lion FireSmoke from the Lion Fire, which at press time was
over 14,000 acres, continues to blanket the Kern RiverValley with smoke in the mornings before the windcomes up and blows it to the east. On Tuesday the LionFire spread northwards into Sequoia-Kings CanyonNational Park, which implemented an area closuresoutheast of Windy Ridge near Farewell Gap. Someloop hikes have been closed off in the park. You can finda map of current trail closures on Inciweb: http://inci-web.org/incident/2400/. Those planning wildernesstravel in the southern area of Sequoia National Parkshould call 559-565-3766 before entering the area. Also,fire information lines are established at Kernville (760-379-5646 ext. 515) and Springville (559-539-2607 ext.214).
A meeting was held in Kernville Tuesday evening toupdate the public on the fire, which is still burning nearthe Golden Trout Wilderness on the Kern Plateau northof the valley. Officials urged the public to stay in air con-ditioning during the smoky times, but said nothingabout the vast number of homes in the valley with evap-orative coolers instead, which won’t filter out muchsmoke.
Forest officials have estimated that when the LionFire is contained, it will be at around 22,000 acres. Byway of contrast, the July 2000 Manter Fire burned74,000 acres and the 2002 McNally Fire burned morethan 150,000 acres.
Giant FireA slow-burning fire that has been active since last
week near the Trail of 100 Giants had spread by Tuesdayto about 20 acres. It is burning on the Western DivideRanger District, Giant Sequoia National Monument.The “Giant Fire” has burned to within 50 feet of theTrail. Forest officials have decided to extinguish the fire
Michael BatelaanKern River Courier
The word traveled fast onTuesday morning when the postedprice for unleaded gasoline waslowered to $2.99 a gallon atRiverside One-Stop Shell station inKernville. Pastor Grant Bennettand members of the First BaptistChurch of Kernville were holding a“gas buy-down” at the station.
At the peak of the event carscould be seen lined up for a blockin both directions along KernvilleRoad and Riverside Drive.
Hundreds of cars went throughthe line, and more than 1,600 gal-
lons were dispensed.The goal was to help out the
Kern River Valley through commu-nity service. The deal was: you pay$3 a gallon; we'll pay the rest.
Bennett said, "We want to helpfolks in a tangible way, and weknow everyone could benefit fromsaving some money."
During the event members fromthe church washed windshieldsand visited with the customers.
The gas buy-down event wasmade possible through the sharedcooperation of Tony Talbott,owner of Riverside One Stop Shell,and the generosity of First BaptistKernville members.
Church’s generosity fillsup motorists with love
Frances Bowman/Special to the Courier
Left to right: Grant Bennett with local summer missionaries Julia Appleton,Ruth Regla, and Maggie Wilson of Oklahoma are seen serving up savings atthe gas pump.
Lion Fire jumpsto 14,000 acresOther fires knocked down
Locals testify inWashington, D.C.Mike DevichKern River Courier
Local residents Dave Freelandand Chris Horgan were inWashingon, D.C. this week to tes-tify along with Rep. KevinMcCarthy (R-Bakersfield) at a leg-islative hearing about H.R. 1581,the Wilderness and Roadless AreaRelease Act of 2011. Introducedby McCarthy in April, this legisla-tion would release 43 million acresof Wilderness Study Areas andInventoried Roadless Areas rec-ommended by their managingagencies as not suitable forwilderness. The lands would thenbe available for multiple use bythe public.
Opponents say that the actwould make the land available forlogging and other development,and that would be undesirable.
Club returns service to servicewomen Michael BatelaanKern River Courier
This week, South ForkWoman's Club memberswent on a 460-mile round tripto the West Los Angeles VAHealthcare Center to deliversupplies that have been col-lected over the last sixmonths to help women veter-ans with their special needs.
The group delivered thou-sands of dollars in clothing,crafting supplies, WelcomeBaby Baskets that includepersonal goodies for expect-ing moms too, name brandcosmetics donated byDillard's in Palmdale, andboxes of shoes. These itemsare intended to help the 1,500wounded women veterans atthe center.
The West L.A. VAHealthcare center has beenhelping returning women vet-
Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier
Left to right: Nina Wiseman, Kern First District Women's ClubVice President from Bakersfield; Marylou Ellis, President; LynnMcGarity, Public Issues Chairman; Andrea Talbot of the SouthFork Woman's Club; and driver Saul McGarity stand together infront of the Courier office with the loaded truck and a few of thedonated items prepared to go to women veterans.
See FIRES, Page 9
See HEARING, Page 7See SERVICE, Page 14
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LegendBoat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital + Other Features
STATISTICSGeneral
Drainage Area 2,093 Square MilesCapacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft.Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 milesLength, Gross Pool 9 miles
Main DamMaximum Height 185 FeetLength at Crest 1695 Feet
Auxiliary DamMaximum Height 100 FeetMaximum Length 3,257 Feet
Lake ConstructionStarted March 1948Finished April 1953
WoffordHeights
Tillie CreekLive Oak
North Fork Marina
Boulder Gulch
Rich GulchHungry Gulch
West SideFrench Gulch
French Gulch MarinaPioneer Point
WoffordHeights
Park
LakeIsabella
to Ridgecrest
MountainMesa
Kernville
Southlake
M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design
Lake Isabella
South Fork Recreation Area
South Fork Wildlife ParkingArea
ModelAircraftControllers
Robinson Cove
County Dump
Airport
Golf Course
Cyrus Canyon OHV AreaTarget Range
Hospital
ParadiseCove
Main DamKissack BayLI Visitor Center
Old Isabella RdAuxiliary DamEngineer Point
Wildlife Area
StineCoveCamp
9
Sierr
a Way
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ntain
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To Baker
sfield
WaterSkiArea
Hanning Flat
Map courtesyMike Ludiker
www.kernvalley.com
For recreation infoU.S. Forest Service
Kernville Office:105 Whitney Rd. (around the
corner from the museum)(760) 376-3781(closed on weekends – go to
the Kernville Chamber ofCommerce office for permits)
Lake Isabella office:4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from
Hwy. 155 just over the hill fromHwy. 178)
(760) 379-5646
For general KRV info
Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce
6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. L.I. Across from Senior CenterLocal: (760) 379-5236Toll Free: (866) KRV4FUN
Kernville Chamber of Commerce
11447 Kernville Rd. KernvilleCorner Sierra Way & Kernville
Road Local: (760) 376-2629Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE
Emergencies - call 911Kern Valley Hospital &Kern Valley Healthcare District
McCray and Laurel, Mt. Mesa(760) 379-2681
Kern Valley Substation
Sheriff’s Department and CHP7050 Lake Isabella Blvd.(760) 549-2100Weekdays only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Kern County fire stations arelocated in Kernville, Lake Isabellaand Southlake. Call 911 to report afire as there are many fire agencies.
Kern River Valley information
ShopDownTownLake Isabella
Find some great deals!
FEED BARNGROOMING
Dianne Storm OwnerDog Grooming • Boarding Kennel • Pet Supplies
2100 Edith Street Lake Isabella, CA 760-379-4311
Adjust • Exchange • Repair
South Fork Transmission(760) 379-8578
Clutches, Differentials, Brakes, Belts & Hoses5300 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella
Lake Isabella Blvd.“Next to DMV”760-379-1792
Charlotte L. RuseLegal Document Services • Notary
12604 Mt. Mesa Rd. 760-379-5140
“We Buy Gold & Silver!”6429 Lake Isabella Blvd.
Lake IsabellaIn the Post Office Center
760-379-5200Coins & Jewelry
Recycling Makes $’s & Cents @
Lake Isabella • Weldon • KernvilleWEB Recycling
“Advertise where it counts” 760-376-2860
Kern CountyLake Isabella Branch
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7062 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-549-2083
www.freemanslakesiderealty.com
17 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella760-379-5915
Owner: Lisa Stephens 760-549-0077
3628 Suhre StreetLake Isabella
Next to Crossroads Shell Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm Sat. 8am-4pm
Kern River Motors Offers Extended
Warranties, Special Financing, Motorcycle Products
and Parts Including Oil and Filters.
Low Weekly RateShort One Month Commitment
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760-223-0024
Bag of ICE7755¢¢
Fishy BusinessDiscount Bait & Tackle
On the corner of Lake Isabella Blvd& Erskine Creek Road
6112 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-8614New Winter Hours: 9am-5pm Monday thru Saturday 9am-4pm Sunday
$1698each
Rash GuardWater Ski ShirtColor: Royal Blue Reg. $17.98Kids Sizes 3 -6 Mens Sizes m - XL
Adult reg. $7.98 Kids Reg. $6.98
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Infant 0-30 lbsLife Vest
Adult 4 Buckle Sixes: XS thru 6XL $ 24.98
Ultra Violet Sun Protection
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Toddlers 30-50 lbsLife Vest
Kids 50-90 lbsLife Vest
Adult UniversalLife Vest
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Adult & Kids
Welcome to the KRV!
Courier photo by Michael Batelaan
Pfeiffer Cushman frolics in the slow, calm South Fork of the Kern.
Mike DevichKern River Courier
If you’re visiting the Kern River Valley,you’re wondering what’s to see and do.Well, here is a primer on that very sub-ject.
If you love the great outdoors and aslower place where you can relax, enjoya small-town atmosphere and justbreathe easy, this is the place for you. Butif you’re looking for excitement, and ifyou start exploring, you will find a num-ber of the great things we have to offer.
If you haven’t noticed yet, the valley isa mecca for water lovers. Fishing is agiven. Where can you get a fishinglicense? At just about every conveniencestore, marina and even some of thesupermarkets.
Boating licenses? Same thing. River
rafting? Best to go with a professionalservice, in season. There are many in thevalley.
Want a destination to go to? Here aresome great ones – Kern Valley Museumin Kernville, Silver City Ghost Town inBodfish, nice parks such as Riversideand Circle Park in Kernville, WoffordHeights Park and Lake Isabella Park,Reel Cinema in Wofford Heights, thedelightful Old Onyx Store (built in 1861),the Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Centerat French Gulch, and the big sequoias atthe Trail of 100 Giants (summer only). Orjust take your camera and photographthe old buildings or the fabulousscenery.
If you’re looking for a realistic naturepark in a controlled environment, whatwe have is better – real nature. It doesn’tget any realer than that.
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Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley
Publisher Michael BatelaanEditors, Writers Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker, MikeDevich
ColumnistsMike Mencarini Rod Middleworth Matt Freeman Bodfish BobRon Bolyard Jack DuitsmanCalifornia Joe Richard RoweClarence Semonious Harry ThalPhotographersMichael Batelaan, Mike LudikerContributing PhotographersMurdoc Douglas, Jack Robson, MikeDevichAd ProductionMichael Batelaan, Mike LudikerAdvertising SalesValerie MinouxBusiness OfficeSara WakemanAdvertising policiesPublisher reserves the right to reject or cancelany advertising at any time. Cancellations orrejection shall not preclude payment on similaradvertising previously run. KRV Publishingand the Kern River Courier are not liable forerrors in copy or an advertisement beyond thecost of the actual space occupied by the error.Publisher reserves the right to place the word“advertisement” on any ad copy that appearsto resemble editorial matter.
Submission policiesEditorial and photo submissions are wel-come and will run at the discretion of theeditors. Submissions will only be returnedwhen accompanied by a self-addressedstamped envelope. The editors reserve theright to edit all submissions. The entire con-tents of the Kern River Courier are copy-right ©2011 KRV Publishing. Reproductionin whole or in part is prohibited without priorwritten consent. All rights reserved.
Letters policiesLetters to the Editor are run when space per-mits. They are meant as an open forum forexpression. The views expressed in the lettersto the editor within this paper are not necessar-ily the views of this paper, nor those of the staff.Letters to the editor pertaining to local issuesand events or those that affect our area areencouraged. Please include your real name,address and phone number for verification.Pen names or incomplete names are notallowed. The Kern River Courier reserves theright to exclude any letter to the editor, or editits 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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Silver City Ghost Town para-normal investigation July 29
The Lake Isabella ParanormalAssociation with Kat Owen will bepresent on Friday, July 29 at SilverCity Ghost Town in Bodfish. Thecost is $12 per person, all ages. Allproceeds generated from the tourwill be used in the preservationand renovation of the historicbuildings at Silver City.
Free Star Party to be heldnight of Saturday, July 30
This Saturday night, July 30, atdusk, the Kern River ValleyAstronomy Club invites all thoseinterested in seeing planets, sea-sonal constellations, distant galax-ies and more to join them to fortheir monthly club field trip totheir dark sky observing site.There will be lots of telescopes setup for viewing. The observing siteis easily located 12 miles north ofKernville (Fairview Heliport).Look for the orange cones mark-ing the entrance. Dress warm.Clouds will cancel the event.Questions? Call Rich at (760) 376-1291 or 376-6290.
Dinner for supervisor candi-date Freeland to be July 31
There will be a fundraising din-ner for Dave Freeland, candidatefor 1st District Supervisor, onSunday, July 31 at 4 p.m. at TheLodge at Painted Rock on PearlHarbor Drive near Keyesville.Freeland, a retired Forest Servicedistrict ranger, will speak aboutthe current state of the County ofKern and his principles and com-mitments. For additional informa-tion call Cheryl Borthick at (760)379-7108 or Violet Ham at (760)376-1903. (Note: The Courier willaccept notices like this one for theCalendar for any candidate, limit-ed to around this size. Submittedstories will not be printed due toequal time.)
Church drive for blood bankto be held Tuesday, August 2
The Houchin bloodmobile willbe at First Baptist Church in LakeIsabella on Tuesday, Aug. 2 fromnoon to 6 p.m. to accept yourdonations of blood. Please bring apicture ID with date of birth. Formore information, call (661) 323-4222 or go to www.hcbb.com
Hummingbird Festival held atKern River Preserve Aug. 6
The Kern River Valley hasbeen called the “HummingbirdViewing Capital of California.”You can view hundreds of thecolorful winged birds zippingaround at the Kern RiverPreserve’s HummingbirdFestival on Aug. 6 from 8 a.m. to2 p.m. The preserve is located inWeldon. Look for the gate onHighway 178. Free; no reserva-tions needed. At 8 a.m. will be ashort lesson in hummingbirdfeeder maintenance and a recipefor hummingbird food.Volunteers are needed for thisevent. Seehttp://kern.audubon.org/
Indian Community meetingheld in Lake Isabella Aug. 6
Kern Valley IndianCommunity quarterly meetingwill be held on Saturday Aug. 6at 11:00 a.m. at the SeniorCenter, 6405 Lake IsabellaBoulevard in Lake Isabella.
RegularactivitiesFridays• 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 lossgroup, Veterans Hall #2, 417-2272.• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Alzheimers respite groupmeets 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, 6048L.I.Blvd. 1st and 3rd Fridays. (661) 410-1010.• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - AA, 6407 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.• 11 a.m.-3p.m.- Lunch at Eagles, open topublic, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394• 1 p.m.- Happy Hookers crochet club, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 379-6335.• 6 p.m. - Kernville Baptist Church gamenight, 2nd Fri. Next to Pizza Barn. 223-1036.• 7:30 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, WoffordHts. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.
Saturdays• 9 a.m.- 2 p.m - Farmer’s Market, NuuiCunni Ctr, French Gulch. 549-0800 • 9 a.m.- 1 p.m - Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.• 5 p.m., Havilah Centennial Group , 1stSaturday, 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 thepublic. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877.• 9 a.m. to noon - Eagles Breakfast, open tothe 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, LakeridgeClubhouse, 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 meetsat Cerro Coso Lake Isabella. 376-4461.• 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rdMon., Senior Center. 379-2844.• 7 p.m. - AA meeting, 113 Dawson Dr., WH.376-6136.• 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon, KV Hosp Cafe. 760-379-7318 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, KernvilleMethodist Church. (909) 753-9043.• 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, 1st Baptist Church, LI. 379-2556.• 10 a.m. Kern Valley Garden Group, 2ndTues. 379-1129.• 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club,E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249.• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District. 2ndTuesday. Public invited. 376-2189.• 6 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet atSenior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830.• 6:30 p.m. Epilepsy Support Group,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, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. (661) 867-2579.• 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Methodist, 379-2556.• Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meet-ing, El Portal II. 2nd Wed, 379-5236.• Noon - Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, opento public, Mt. Mesa, 379-3394.• 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt.Mesa, 376-4249.• 1- 2:30 p.m. - Alzheimers CaregiverSupport Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella, 1stWed. 379-0848.• 1:30 - 3 p.m. Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd.• 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, WeldonMethodist Church, (760) 267-4693.• 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake IsabellaSr. 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, SeniorCenter, 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, KernvilleMethodist Church. (909) 753-9043.• 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters,Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329.• 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, SupervisorMcQuiston’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 LakeIsabella Library. 2nd Thurs. 379-2303.• 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - FrenchGulch Campground.• 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.379-3877.• 5 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet3rd Thurs. at Moose Lodge. 378-3602.• 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets, Ewing’s restau-rant, Kernville.• 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 GuideFriday, noon, Eagles Bingo, EaglesLodge, Mt. MesaSaturday, noon, South Fork Woman’sClub Bingo, Fay Ranch Rd., WeldonSunday, 1 p.m.. Moose Bingo, Mooselodge, Lake Isabella Blvd.Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior CenterBingo, Lake Isabella.Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1 p.m.St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & Nellie DentDr., Wofford Hts.
This information is sent to the Courierby the groups listed. It is suggested thatgroups provide a phone number in caseinterested individuals need more informa-tion, or meeting times have changed. Allarea codes are 760 unless otherwise noted.
The Courier CalendarGuest speaker will be the newSite Project Coordinator for theOwens Valley CareerDevelopment Center Office inLake Isabella, James Davis Jr.Lunch and refreshments will beprovided by the Council. Pleasebring a dessert and a raffle item,if possible. Bring any gentlyused household items and cloth-ing to share.
Wofford Heights teen centerholds open house Aug. 10
Family PreservationCommunity Services is proud topresent ETC! (Every TeenCounts!) It’s a place for teens tocome, have fun and learn inde-pendent living skills. They willbe having an open house eventon Wednesday, August 10 fromnoon to 6 p.m. ETC! is located at6930 Wofford Blvd, across fromRogers Rentals. The phone is
(760)-376-4100. The center’shours are Monday throughFriday noon to 6 p.m. They takekids in 6th-12th grades. They doart projects/crafts, games, cook-ing classes, life skills. They havecomputers, video games andpool tables. For more informa-tion call Maria or Melissa at(760) 549-3650 or (760) 376-4100.
Operation Back-to-School tobe held Saturday, August 13
There will be an event calledOperation Back-to-School at theLakeshore Farmer’s Market onSaturday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to1 p.m. The object of the event isto collect school supplies for lessfortunate kids. This is ouropportunity as a community tojump in and help them – and
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Page 4 Friday, July 29, 2011EntertainmentK E R N R I V E R
Bodfish Bob's Bloody MaryTomatoes
1 tbsp. Lemon juicesalt and pepper to taste2 pints cherry tomatoeshandful celery leaves, chopped1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce1 tbsp. Horseradish1 cup bloody Mary mix1/2 cup vodka
Wash and dry the tomatoes.Use a toothpick to poke a fewholes in the tomatoes. Place theprepared tomatoes in a bowl.Whisk together vodka, BloodyMary mix, horse radish andWorcestershire sauce. Pour overtomatoes. Cover and marinatethe tomatoes in the refrigeratorovernight. Transfer tomatoes to aserving bowl. Sprinkle withlemon juice and toss with celeryleaves, salt and pepper. Serve atroom temperature.
Bodfish Bob's GarlicChicken and Potatoes
8 boneless skinless chicken breasthalves10-12 small red potatoes, quartered1 tsp. Dried rosemary leaves,crushed1/2 tsp. Peppered seasoned salt4- garlic cloves, minced2 Tbs. Olive oil1/4 C. Shredded fresh Parmesancheese1/4 C. Chopped fresh chives
Heat oven to 425 degrees.Arrange chicken and potatoes inungreased 15x10x1-inch bakingpan. In a small bowl, combinerosemary, seasoned salt, garlicand oil. Mix well. Brush overchicken and potatoes. Sprinklewith cheese. Bake at 425 degreesfor about 40 minutes or untilchicken is golden brown, itsjuices run clear, and potatoes arelight golden brown. Sprinkle withchives.
Bodfish Bob’s Hot DogSauce
1 lb. Hamburger1 1/2 c. Water1 can tomato paste1 onion, cut fine3/4 tbsp. Chili powder1 1/2 tbsp. Salt
Cook hamburger; drain. Mixhamburger with all ingredientsand simmer for 45 minutes.
Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web atwww.bodfishbob.com. You canwrite to him at [email protected]
Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob
Previews of new DVDs by Sam Struckhoff
New DVDs reviewed in thiscolumn will be available in storesthe week of Aug. 8.
PICKS OF THE WEEK"Super" (R) -- When his beau-
tiful wife leaves him and falls inwith the wrongcrowd, Frank (RainnWilson from TV's"The Office") turnshimself into a real-world superhero andgoes on a crusadeagainst crime.However, the realconflict of thisquirky-yet-dark com-edy is whether Frankis a sympatheticunderdog or aderanged lunaticassaulting perceivedevil with a pipe wrench.
He's both. It's the madnessthat makes him lovable, andWilson handles it well. Bewarned; as the plot thickens, theviolence increases exponentially."Super" makes for a strangemovie full of laugh-out-loudmoments and awkward winces.
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I realize that algae is becomingan issue. It’s not pretty, and somefind it harder to fish in the lakewhen it is pres-ent. Yes, thereare drawbacks,but also algaehas is rewards. Itseems that sincethe lake is deep-er and coolerthan last year,the algae bloomshould not be asbig a problem.The warmer and more shallowthe greater the algae problem aswe saw it last year. Here is therub-- the shad feed on the algae.I will step outon a limb andsay less algaemeans lessshad so wethen start acycle or itcould be theend of acycle. It isusually aboom or bust cycle.
The fishing report this time ofyear is akin to the weatherreport – we can go for weeksand it is pretty much like the daybefore. The crappie are still tight
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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Mymother is 92 and lives byherself. She's quite independ-ent and does well. A neigh-bor takes her grocery shop-ping, and we take her toother places she has to go.She is extremely set in herways.
I offered to have her homeair-conditioned. She won'thear of it. She says she'sused a fan all her life, andshe likes to keep the win-dows open.
I worry about someone herage tolerating heat, and itgets very hot here. Can youprovide some arguments thatwould change her mind? --D.A.
ANSWER: Your offer to air-condition your mother's home isa kind gesture and has lots ofmerit. I'm not about to challengeyour mother. She has successfullylived a long life, and I could learnfrom her. People in the past livedcomfortably without air condi-tioning.
Your mother does have to beon guard for dehydration andheat sickness.
During hot summers, everyonehas to stay well hydrated. Olderpeople's sense of thirst is not asreliable an indicator of fluidneeds as is younger people'sthirst sense. She should sip waterall day long, or she can chooseany beverage she likes, includingtea. Cooled drinks help keep thebody cooled.
Evaporation is the chief meansthe body has for staying cool. Notonly is an older person's thirstsensation blunted, but so is theability to sweat. Evaporation ofsweat cools the body. I don'tmean visible sweat; the sweatingI mean is imperceptible but con-stant. Her fan helps evaporatethat imperceptible sweat.However, with a reduced capacityto sweat, older people are atgreater risk of suffering from aheat injury.
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The entire Kern River Valley hasbeen affected by the smoke, butthe community of Kernville and itsneighbors are expected to be themost heavily impacted. The hoursof smoke impact in the communityof Kernville have consistently beenfrom 6 a.m. until noon and this pat-tern should continue.
The Eastern Kern Air PollutionControl District is recommendingthat children, older individuals,and those with pre-existing heartand lung problems should avoidoutdoor activity, whenever theysmell smoke or can see smoke atground level in their immediatearea.
Effects can be as mild as irrita-tion of eye, nose and throat; andheadache; or as serious as trig-gered asthma episodes or stresseson weakened cardiovascular sys-tems. Adverse health impacts mayalso be seen in normally healthyindividuals, if they are engaged in
strenuous outdoor activities dur-ing periods of exposure to ground-level smoke. Smoke sensitive indi-viduals should stay indoors in anair-conditioned building with win-dows and doors closed wheneverthere is smoke at ground level intheir area. Most residential centralair conditioning systems re-circu-late the air inside the home, sothese can be operated normally;however, many commercial build-ings and a small percentage ofnewer homes have mechanicalventilation systems that activelybring in outdoor air, and theseshould be set to a "re-circulate"mode, if available. If you are usinga window air conditioner it shouldalso be set to the “re-circulate”mode.
Evaporative water (or “swamp”)coolers remove only a small por-tion of the smoke particles fromthe air that they bring in and pro-vide little protection from thesmoke.
The EKAPCD is recommendingthat if there is smoke present inyour area, you should not use aswamp cooler during the morninghours. Whole house fans shouldnot be used until the threat ofsmoke impacts in your area isgone.
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Friday, July 29, 2011 Page 7aithFK E R N R I V E R
Jack Duitsman, pastorFather’s Heart FoursquareChurch, Kernville
Nevertheless Itell you the truth:It is expedient foryou that I goaway; for if I gonot away, theComforter will notcome unto you;but if I go, I willsend him untoyou. - John 16:7
If we were to look over theopening verses of the sixteenthchapter of John's Gospelthrough a purely historic eye,they would certainly make sense.Jesus had gathered with His dis-ciples with whom He had spentthree years of life and ministry,and He was foretelling His immi-nent departure. The response ofcourse was sadness, for the rela-tionship experienced andenjoyed over such remarkableyears would have brought with itbonds of closeness that we caneasily understand. This thenwould have been the reason Hecalled the coming Holy Spirit the"Comforter", for in His imminentabsence, Another would be sentWho would minimize the emo-tional hurt caused by His leav-ing. Whew, so glad we clearedup this theological mystery!
Or have we? Historic rele-vance is but one aspect ofScriptural application, for inaddressing the immediate needs
of the gathered apostles, Jesuswas also concerned withaddressing the needs of thosewho would come later . . . likeus. Certainly the outpouring ofthe Holy Spirit was to bring withit the direct results read about inthe book of Acts, but 20 cen-turies later, the plan of God'slove for humanity is still unfold-ing, and the Savior was equallyas concerned for us as He wasfor those hearing His physicalvoice. It therefore remains forus to embrace the term"Comforter" as applied to theHoly Spirit, and apply to ourlives all that is in the heart ofGod for this part of the Father'splan in the life of every believer.Thankfully, the understanding isnot difficult even if the applica-tion is a bit more demanding.
Follow the narrative a fewverses farther, and the work ofthe Holy Spirit in our livesencompasses three distinctareas: 1) Conviction of sin; 2)Invitation to live in personal holi-ness; and 3) Replacing the stampof satan's death in us with thelife of God. This working literal-ly takes a lifetime (He Whobegan a good work in you willcomplete it until the day of JesusChrist - Philippians 1:6), and isthe commitment of our Savior toaccomplish something in us thatis both immediate and eternal.May we be embraced by the"Comfort" of this truth, andembrace all that it means for lifeas we are experiencing it. The"Comforter" has come!
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Father’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, KernvilleService Sunday 9:30 a.m.(760) 223-6704First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, KernvilleSunday Service — 10:45 a.m.. (760) 376-6403Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m.(760) 376-2751Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center44 Big Blue Road, KernvilleSunday School 9 a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 417-2014St. Peter’s Anglican Church11900 Sierra Way, KernvilleSunday Service 10:00 a.m. (760) 376-6362St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchServices held at Kernville United Methodist ChurchSundays 11 a.m.
Wofford HeightsFamily Life Center Foursquare Church20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 376-6719New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.(760) 376-6402St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.(760) 376-2416Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford HeightsSunday Service 10 a.m. (760) 376-8789Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford HeightsSunday Service 10:30 a.m.
Lake IsabellaFirst 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) 379-5615Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake IsabellaSunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. (760) 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.(760) 379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. (760) 379-4296Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella (760) 379-8672Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS)377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella
Sunday Services 11 a.m. (760) 379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.(760) 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake IsabellaSunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. (760) 379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake IsabellaWorship 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) 379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 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. MesaChurch of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. MesaSunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.(760) 379-4792Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. (760) 379-2904Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. (760) 379-4093Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. (760) 379-6377Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m. (760) 379-6360
Southlake/WeldonKern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. (760) 378-3780He Cares Fellowship16475 Hwy 178, Southlake Services Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.(760) 379-6935Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, WeldonSunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.(760) 378-2321Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.(760) 378-4964
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Churches of the Valley
Clarence Semonious, pastorPrince of Peace LutheranFellowship, Kernville
Promised rescue cameextremely close after the firstperpetration; it proved to havebeen planned. “Blessed be theGod and Fatherof our LordJesus Christ,who has blessedus in Christwith every spiri-tual blessing inthe heavenlyplaces, even ashe chose us inhim before thefoundation ofthe world, thatwe should be holy and blame-less before him.” Ephesians1:3-4.
Prepare your mind to realizethat “He [Jesus, the Christ]was foreknown before thefoundation of the world butwas made manifest in the lasttimes for the sake of you whothrough him are believers inGod, who raised him from thedead and gave him glory, sothat your faith and hope are inGod.” 1 Peter 1:20-21.
“Paid in Full,” is the portentof Jesus’ statement on thecross that day, “When Jesushad received the sour wine, hesaid, ‘It is finished,’ and hebowed his head and gave uphis spirit.” John 19:30. “…I am
sure of this, that he whobegan a good work in you willbring it to completion at theday of Jesus Christ.Philippians 1:6. “…Proclaim asyou go,” said Jesus, “The king-dom of heaven is at hand.”Matthew 10:7. “Proclaim onthe housetops,” the things Itell you Jesus added 20 verseslater. Matthew 10:27.Perception of pursuing such aplan presupposes persecution.“…you will be hated by all formy name's sake. But the onewho endures to the end willbe saved.” Matthew 10:22.
Parables put the “P” in apleasurable parceling of thepoint of a persons’ planting ofthe Gospel, which is from theOld English god-spell, mean-ing “glad tidings” another wayof saying “pleasurable publi-cizing”.
Particularly since theMaster has provided such aplethora of pertinent provi-sions and the Paraclete.
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McCarthy said at the hearing, “I’m honored today to have two constituentsthat are going to testify later, Chris Horgan and Dave Freeland, and they willtell you from firsthand, being a ranger, being a committed conservationistthat can help protect. As you narrow down the land that you open up, youactually destroy more land. Because those who are able to enjoy it have asmaller area and trample over more. What this bill does takes the studies thatthis Congress paid for, by the BLM and the Forest Service, and they actuallytake the study and apply them to what they said would be the best outcome;while protecting the local environment by having the locals in control.”
He added, “If you’ve ever been to California, if you’ve ever watched thenews (you’ve seen) the out-of-control fires. We know we can have a betterway.” McCarthy says another benefit of releasing these lands is that “openingup these lands would make it much easier to clear fallen and rotten trees andunderbrush, reducing the danger of the out-of-control wildfires that havebeen prevalent in California and around the nation in recent years.”
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Page 8 Kern River Courier Friday, July 29, 2011
Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist
I wanted to talk this week aboutsomething that is a quite commonissue in rural areas, easements. Aneasement is basically a legal right ofaccess for either individuals or forcompanies or evenfor general use.Easements can bedefined as being ina specific area of aproperty or asbeing general,meaning that theeasement is foraccess on any partof the property.
Common easements in our arearea are for utility companies. Forexample Southern California Edisonhas easements on any land that haspower or access to power. Accesseasements are very common as well,for a driveway or an access road forexample. Another quite commoneasement is a well share or wateraccess easement. There are a lot ofwells in rural areas and when as wellis shared by multiple users typicallythere is a water access easement andor a well share.
So now that we have a simpleunderstanding of what an easementis, here are a couple of reasons whythere can be easement issues in ruralarea. The most common problem Isee is with either access or wells.Oftentimes a well has multiple partiesthat use the water. When the well isfirst drilled, the agreement for use islaid out. Unfortunately, most of theuse arrangements are not legallyrecorded as a well easement or a well
share, so as the years go by, andproperties are bought and sold thathave access to that well water rightare not transferred with the proper-ties because they were never proper-ly recorded so they do not show upon the title report for the property inquestion.
This can cause many problemsbecause obviously you have to havewater to live on a property, and ifthere is a well but you do not have alegal well share and the owner of thelot where the well is decides to notgive you water, then you are in a lotof trouble as a property owner.Without a recorded well share, whichis a very easy and cheap thing to do,water can be switched off by a wellowner and the threats, attorneys andsometimes fists can fly. Usually a for-mer well user that has had the watertaken away by the well owner cansue and win in court because of thePrescriptive Easement laws. A pre-scriptive easment is an existing use ofa property, whether it is recordedand on the title report or not.However, this takes time, money andcan be a real headache and there isno guarantee of a court win on anissue like that. So when you buy aproperty that has a well share, makesure your Real Estate Agent takes thetime and makes the effort to get youa recorded well share agreement.Easy to do, costs 75 bucks and takes2 notarized signatures, one from thebuyer and the other from the ownerof the land the well is on.
Matt Freeman is a Realtor withFreeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) 379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His column isnot intended to replace legal advice.
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rather than let it burn to accomplish ecological restoration objectives. Visitors are allowed access to the trail during the day, and fire officials
anticipate this will continue for the duration of the fire. There may be someshortage for parking while fire suppression equipment and personnel areputting out the fire; however they expect the trail to remain open.
“Because the fire behavior and threats to public safety are low, we havebeen able to keep the trail open and use the opportunity to teach visitorsabout the benefits of fire in a Giant Sequoia grove,” said Western DivideDistrict Ranger Priscilla Summers.
“Although fire is generally beneficial to sequoia groves,” she continued, “Imade the decision to have fire crews put out the Giant Fire for a number ofreasons, including the desire to keep the trail open, plus we are busy with theLion Fire already burning in the Golden Trout Wilderness,” Summers com-mented. I
f you have questions about the Giant Fire please contact District PublicAffairs Officer Denise Alonzo at the Western Divide Ranger District #559-539-2607 ext. 212 or by email to [email protected].
Erskine Creek FireA fire erupted near Kern Valley High School in the Erskine Creek area at
about 12:45 p.m. Saturday. That one was kept to about 20 acres, after beinglisted originally at 50 acres. The fire is under investigation led by BLM inves-tigators.
Borel FireOn Sunday, a fire ignited on the other side of Highway 178 from Borel
Powerplant. Air support helped ground crews fight the fire on steep terrain.CalTrans workers staffed two detours enabling Highway 178 to remain open dur-ing the fire, although some traffic was detoured to the Old Kern Canyon Road.The fire was contained at 42 acres. It is suspected to be human caused and is stillunder investigation. If you witness suspicious activity, or have any information,please contact the National Forest Hotline number at (559) 294-4894.
FIRES continued from page 1
Photo from U.S. Forest Service
This old log cabin was saved by firefighters during the Lion Fire on July 23.
Courier chuckle of the week:“My mother tried to kill me when I was ababy. She denied it. She said she thoughtthe plastic bag would keep me fresh.
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See Page 10 foranswers to puzzles
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Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez
1. HUMAN ANATOMY: What would itmean if a person were "horripilated"?
2. CARTOONS: What's the name of thefamily "dog" on "The Flintstones"?
3. MUSIC: Singer Bob Dylan recorded thehit "Blowin' In The Wind" on which album?
4. LANGUAGE: A quadrennial eventwould occur how often?
5. GEOGRAPHY: What modern-day coun-try exists in the land once known asPhrygia?
6. ENTERTAINERS: What were the firstnames of the Andrews Sisters?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A more harmoniousaspect favors all relationships. Family ties with matesand children are strengthened.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The bold Bull isready to take on fresh challenges. Expect some oppo-sition as you plow new ground -- but supporters willoutnumber detractors.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) An upcoming jobchange could mean uprooting your family to a far-distant location. Weigh all considerations carefullybefore making a decision one way or the other.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A long-standingproblem is resolved by a mutually agreed upon com-promise. You can now focus on getting the facts you'llneed for a decision you'll soon be asked to make.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Cat needs tobe wary of what appears to be a golden investmentopportunity. That "sure thing" could turn out to benothing more than a sack of Kitty Glitter.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You give ofyourself generously to help others, but right now youmust allow people to help you. Confide your prob-lems to family and trusted friends.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22)Relationships benefit from a strong harmoniousaspect. Things go more smoothly at work. Someone
you thought you'd never see again asks for a recon-ciliation.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A minordistraction interferes with travel plans, but the delayis temporary. Meanwhile, expect to play peacemakeronce again for feuding family members.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)Keep that positive momentum going on the homefront. Arrange your schedule to spend more timewith your family. You'll soon have news about thatjob change.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)Control that possessive tendency that sometimesgoads you into an unnecessary display of jealousy.You could be creating problems where none current-ly exist.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A newproject holds some challenges you hadn't expected.But don't be discouraged; you'll find you're more pre-pared to deal with them than you realized.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Yours is thesign of the celestial Chemist, so don't be surprised ifyou experience a pleasant "chemistry" betwixt your-self and that new Leo in your life.
BORN THIS WEEK: You enjoy being fussed over,as befits your "royal" Leonine nature. You also have astrong loyalty to family and friends.
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The United Yard Workers ofAmerica (UYWA) schedulesvote to allow women members &expand collective barganingrights with local home owners.
POSITION OPENING: WatershedCo-Ordinator, Indian Wells
Valley, Searles Valley. 3 yr, fulltime position, at will. Education
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California JoeKern River Courier Columnist
Sleeping peacefully a few blocksfrom the artisans’ shops at Taos,New Mexico is a western figurewhose legend became a corner-stone of anera. The graveof Kit Carson(1809-68) liesnot far fromhis house,unknown tomost of theparents andchildren play-ing in the smallpark next to it.
In August 1826, the teenagedKit joined a wagon train at nearbyFort Osage bound for NewMexico. In Santa Fe, he got a jobdriving a wagon to El Paso, andthen headed to Taos. There he metnoted trapper Ewing Young. From1828 to 1831, Kit went with Youngon a a trapping expedition toCalifornia and back.
In 1831, Carson left with famedmountain man ThomasFitzpatrick, trapping as far northas the Salmon River. In February1835, Kit and 11 other trapperstracked a party of Blackfeet 50miles through the Idaho snow torecover stolen horses. During theensuing battle, Carson suffered ashoulder wound.
That spring, the frontiersmanwas hired by John CharlesFremont of the U.S. Corps ofTopographical Engineers to guidean expedition to map the North
Platte River. Fremont’s publishedaccounts made Kit Carson ahousehold name.
In 1848, he carried news of theCalifornia gold discovery toWashington. In October 1849,Carson was asked to track down aband of murdering Apaches whoheld a woman captive on theSanta Fe Trail. When he found herbody 12 days later, there was anarrow through her heart. Amongher belongings, he found a dimenovel that glorified the fictitiousexploits of ... Kit Carson.
In 1853, he became theMohuache Ute agent for NewMexico. He resigned the positionin 1861, when he became a colonelin the New Mexico Volunteers.Federal troops were called backeast to fight the Civil War. Carsonwished to fight Confederates andeven tendered his resignationwhen ordered to fight Indians. Hewas pressured to stay on, andspent the war recruiting and train-ing troops to defend settlersagainst the Apaches, Navajos,Comanches, and Crows.
After receiving war honors,Carson was named superinten-dent of Indian affairs for theColorado Territory in1868. KitCarson died at Fort Lyon,Colorado May 23,1868.
It was the end of an era. Themountain man was gone.
California Joe is the storytellerpersona of Stevenson Phillips, anactor and singer living in Kernville.You may reach him [email protected]
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Contractor’s board stages bigundercover raid in Bakersfield Special to the Courier
The Contractors State LicenseBoard (CSLB) cracked down on thosewho repeatedly contract without alicense during an undercover stingoperation in Bakersfield last week.
On July 19, investigators fromCSLB’s Statewide Investigative FraudTeam posed as homeowners seekingbids for tree trimming, painting, andfencing projects at a home in north-west Bakersfield. California lawrequires that home improvement andconstruction jobs valued at $500 ormore for labor and materials be under-taken by a licensed contractor. Also, itis illegal for contractors to ask for oraccept a down payment greater than10 percent of the contract price or$1,000, whichever is less (unless theyare one of about two dozen contractorsthat purchase special bonds for con-sumer protection).
In addition, state law requires con-tractors to put their license number inall advertisements (and requires thosewho do work valued at less than $500to state they are not licensed in theirads). And all contractors’ employeesmust be covered by a workers’ com-pensation policy.
During Tuesday’s sting, investiga-tors issued 10 stop work orders to peo-ple who also received notices to appearin court for contracting without alicense and related charges. One licens-ee who has a CSLB exemption fromworkers’ comp for claiming he has noemployees will also receive a stop workorder because another man caught inthe sting claimed he was working forthat licensee.
Senate Bill 1254 (Leno), which wentinto effect at the beginning of 2011,gives CSLB the authority to issue a stopwork order to any person with or with-out a contractor license who does nothave workers’ compensation coveragefor employees. Failure to comply withthe stop work order can result in mis-demeanor charges and penaltiesincluding 60 days in jail and/or up to$10,000 in fines.
Repeat offenders were also targetedduring the operation. Assembly Bill
370 (Eng), which went into effect in2010, increased the jail time requiredand fines for those caught contractingwithout a license the second and thirdtime.
“CSLB and its partners will useevery tool in the box to protect con-sumers and the legitimate, licensedcontractors who comply with statelaws,” said CSLB Registrar SteveSands. “It’s worth it for homeowners totake a couple of minutes to check out acontractor using our license lookupfeature or calling our toll-free numberto save them from the financial grief ifshoddy work is done, or if an employ-ee not covered by workers’ compensa-tion is hurt on their property.”
Investigators from the Kern CountyDistrict Attorney’s Office and the U.S.Immigration and CustomsEnforcement’s (ICE) HomelandSecurity Investigations assisted in theoperation.
CSLB urges consumers to followthese tips before hiring somebody towork on their home:
·Hire only licensed contractors andask to see their license and a photo IDto verify their identity.
·Always check the license numberon CSLB’s website at www.cslb.ca.govor www.CheckTheLicenseFirst.com tomake sure the license is in good stand-ing and that the contractor has a work-ers’ compensation policy if there areemployees other than the individualyou contracted with working on yourproperty.
·Don’t pay more than 10 percent or$1,000, whichever is less, as a downpayment. There is an exception forabout two dozen licensees who carryspecial bonds to protect consumers.These exceptions are noted on CSLB’swebsite.
·Don’t pay in cash, and don’t let pay-ments get ahead of the work.
·Get at least three bids.The Contractors State License
Board operates under the umbrella ofthe California Department ofConsumer Affairs. More informationand publications about hiring contrac-tors are available on the CSLB websiteor by calling 800-321-CSLB (2752).
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Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist
For a lot of years I worked atPacific Bell as a business office man-ager. As such, I was urged to takepart in the com-munities ofShafter, Wasco,Delano,McFarland andEarlimart in addi-tion to regular tele-phone business; ifthey had a cham-ber of commerce,I was a member.For some reason, Ioften found myself on parade com-mittees. In addition to parade plan-ning I was also in charge of Pac Bell’sparticipation. One parade in particu-lar that I remember was the WascoRose Parade. The telephone compa-ny told me to enter something and Iwas only to spend, at the most, $100.Even back then that wasn't muchmoney. What we did was this: Weentered a cherry picker telephonetruck (the ones with the long exten-sion arm that could move the opera-tor up, down and around). Followingbehind, sitting in a little kiddie wagonand tied by a gigantic 30-foot rope tothe truck, was one of our linemen infull uniform holding a flowerpot witha beautiful red rose bush in it.
As the cherry picker truck slowlydrove down the parade route pullingthe wagon, the operator of the pickerarm (me) would swoop down with a
watering can and drench the rosebush (and occasionally the guy hold-ing it) and then swoop back into thesky. All the kids along the paraderoute yelled for us to do it again andagain. We did. We won first prizefor a commercial entry and anotherfor most humorous. Best of all, I onlyspent seven bucks – for the pottedrose plant.
Another time in a Delano HarvestHoliday parade I was part of a teamof Honda 90s that got the paradestarted and kept it running smoothly.We cycled along the parade route,moving folks back and keeping areasonable distance between floatsand bands. We noticed an entry ofeight go-karts. They would speedaround doing figure eights and cir-cles and all kinds of entertainingtricks. However, suddenly two of thego-karts hit head-on. That's the badpart. Now here’s the good part. Theentry directly in front of the injureddrivers was the local ambulancecomplete with two EMTs whoscooped the two guys up and tookthem to the hospital. The parade wasonly held up for five minutes andmost folks didn't even know whathad happened. Incidentally, the driv-ers had only headaches and bruises.Each promised to practice at homebefore coming back next year...
Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired security man-ager for Pacific Bell, is an instructorfor the local AARP Driver SafetyProgram.
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Memories of parades gone byThings I Have Noticed...
Basins shaped by forcesRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist
These are theknown tectonicfeatures that haveshaped the Pacificand Asian Basins.The spreadingcenters are shownin orange; the sub-duction zones inblue; and thetransform faults inblack. The six mainplate names are Pacific, NorthAmerican, South American, Indian-Australian, Eurasian and Antarctic.
Numerous smaller sub-plates are
shown, such as Nasca, Cocos,Philippine, Somali and Caribbean, allof them meshing together and sepa-rated by spreading centers, subduc-tion zones and transform faults andtheir associated features.
Within the individual plates arethe islands, archipelagos, islandchains, volcanoes, hot spots, guyots,atolls, etc. that are not necessarilyassociated with the boundarysutures.
I will continue next week!
Ron Bolyard is a retired geologistand has developed an “acute interest”in the geology of the southern SierraNevada since he moved here in 1999.
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The July Kern River ValleyChamber of Commerce mixer washosted by Burlington AssistedLiving in Wofford Heights onTuesday. About 27 local business-people were on hand to enjoy anAll-American hot dog feast thatincluded apple pie and ice cream,
and network with othersfrom thecommunity.
The evening started with a recep-tion of the guests by the residents ofthe assisted living facility. Then thefeasting began, along with a gameof Bingo and a demonstration ofchair exercises by residents.Members were in attendance fromboth the Kernville Chamber and theKern River Valley Chamber.
Burlington Assisted Livinghosts KRV chamber mixer
erans with transitioning back to civilian life, helping them find housing and jobs.The South Fork Woman's Club plans to continue this service project and to
share with the Sacramento, Washington D.C. and eventually other Woman'sClubs across the nation the special needs that our returning women veteranshave.
The South Fork Woman's Club was founded in 1914.
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This is the Weldon store, date unknown. Anyone know the location?
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Bows N Spurs Designs (2011 - B3812)Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 3812 Paseo Airosa, Bakersfield,CA 93311. Mailing address of business:3812 Paseo Airosa, Bakersfield, CA93311. REGISTRANTS: RoshelleSilva, 3812 Paseo Airosa, Bakersfield,CA 933ss and Vicky Arreola, 6912Katherine Avenue, Van Nuys, CA91405. B - General Partnership. Datethe business commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Roshelle Silva. This statementfiled on 06/17/2011. Expires06/17/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier July 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Hedges Racing (2011 - B3801) Streetaddress of principal place of business:5609 Hooper, Weldon, CA 93283.Mailing address of business: PO Box23, Weldon, CA 93283. REGIS-TRANT: John Hedges, 5609 Hooper,Weldon, CA 93283. A - Individual.Date the business commenced:06/01/2011. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generally expiresat the end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920, whereit expires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before the expi-ration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in thisState of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: JohnHedges. This statement filed on06/16/2011. Expires 06/16/2016. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Publishedby the Kern River Courier July 8, 15, 22and 29, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Adwest (2011 - B3986) Street addressof principal place of business: 8517Bellows Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93311. Mailing address of business:8517 Bellows Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93311. REGISTRANTS: BruceMoreno, 8517 Bellows Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93311 and WendyMoreno, 8517 Bellows Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93311. H - Co-Partners. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Bruce Moreno. This statementfiled on 06/28/2011. Expires06/28/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Medina. Published by the KernRiver Courier July 8, 15, 22 and 29,2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Garden Community Fellowship (2011 -B4147) Street address of principal placeof business: 1789 Bodfish CanyonRoad, Bodfish, CA 93205. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 429,Bodfish, CA 93205. REGISTRANT:Assembly of God of Harbor City, 25401South Western Avenue, Lomita, CA90717. F - Corporation. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) of
Section 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filedin the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Phillip E. Burgess, SeniorPastor. This statement filed on07/07/2011. Expires 07/07/2016. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Medina.Published by the Kern River CourierJuly 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SA Recycling (2011 - B3919) Streetaddress of principal place of business:1643 Glenwood Street, Delano, CA93215. Mailing address of business:3200 East Frontera Street, Anaheim, CA92806. REGISTRANT: SA Recycling,LLC, 3200 East Frontera Street,Anaheim, CA 92806. D - LimitedLiability Company. Date the businesscommenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filedin the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: George Adams, President/CEO.This statement filed on 06/23/2011.Expires 06/23/2016. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By G. Meza. Published by theKern River Courier July 15, 22, 29 andAugust 5, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Del Taco 1082 (2011 - B3795) Streetaddress of principal place of business:5941 South Dennis McCarthy Drive,Lebec, CA 93243. Mailing address ofbusiness: 1040 North Benson Avenue,Upland, CA 91786. REGISTRANT:QuickBites, Inc., 1040 North BensonAvenue, Upland, CA 91786. F -Corporation. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Ayed Y. Ireifej,Secretary/Treasurer. This statement filedon 06/16/2011. Expires 06/16/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza.Published by the Kern River CourierJuly 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Central California Blues (2011 - B4442)Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 3403 Culver Street, Bakersfield,CA 93306. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 70747, Bakersfield, CA 93387.REGISTRANT: Central CaliforniaAztecs, 3403 Culver Street, Bakersfield,CA 93306. F - Corporation. Date thebusiness commenced: 10/04/2007.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-
tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Meg Conlon, Vice President.This statement filed on 07/20/2011.Expires 07/20/2016. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By G. Meza. Published by theKern River Courier July 22, 29, August5 and 12, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Dad's Jerky & Sausage Company, LLC(2011 - B4154) Street address of princi-pal place of business: 3708 FlickerRoad, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.Mailing address of business: P.O. Box223, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGIS-TRANT: Dad's Jerky & SausageCompany, LLC, 3708 Flicker Road,Lake Isabella, CA 93240. D - LimitedLiability Company. Date the businesscommenced: 06/09/2006. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filedin the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Melissa Whittier. This statementfiled on 07/07/2011. Expires07/07/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.DiPrima. Published by the Kern RiverCourier July 22, 29, August 5 and 12,2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Larry Scheer Field Service (2011 -B4068) Street address of principal placeof business: 4048 Marriot Street,Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing addressof business: 607 Jasmine Park Drive,Unit 4, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGIS-TRANT: Larry Scheer, 607 Jasmin ParkDrive, Unit 4, Bakersfield, CA 93312.A - Individual. Date the business com-menced: 01/01/1979. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Larry Scheer. This statementfiled on 06/30/2011. Expires06/30/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By V.Zuniga. Published by the Kern RiverCourier July 22, 29, August 5 and 12,2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Neil Millikin's Apollonia Dental Centers(2011 - B4245) Street address of princi-pal place of business: 1509 HazelmereCourt, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailingaddress of business: 1509 HazelmereCourt, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGIS-TRANT: Neil Millikin D.D.S., Inc.,1509 Hazelmere Court, Bakersfield, CA93311. F - Corporation. Date the busi-ness commenced: 11/30/1999. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filedin the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Neil Millikin, President. Thisstatement filed on 07/11/2011. Expires07/11/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier July 22, 29, August 5 and12, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Nord Landscape (2011 - B4031) Streetaddress of principal place of business:2828 Henry Lane, Bakersfield, CA93308-5706. Mailing address of busi-ness: 2828 Henry Lane, Bakersfield,CA 93308-5706. REGISTRANT:Landscape Solutions Group, Inc., 2828Henry Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93308-5706. F - Corporation. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filedin the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Timothy F. Nord, President.This statement filed on 06/29/2011.Expires 06/29/2016. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By M. Medina. Published by theKern River Courier July 22, 29, August5 and 12, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Spectrum Filmworks (2011 - B4221)Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 3408 Chester Lane, Bakersfield,CA 93309. Mailing address of business:3408 Chester Lane, Bakersfield, CA93309. REGISTRANT: MichaelFreeman, 3408 Chester Lane,Bakersfield, CA 93309. A - Individual.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generally expiresat the end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920, whereit expires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before the expi-ration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in thisState of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: MichaelFreeman. This statement filed on07/11/2011. Expires 07/11/2016. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Publishedby the Kern River Courier July 22, 29,August 5 and 12, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Voice Fabrik (2011 - B4077), DBA#2: Voice Fabric (2011 - B4078). Streetaddress of principal place of business:4450 California Avenue, Suite K #250,Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing addressof business: 4450 California Avenue,Suite K #250, Bakersfield, CA 93309.REGISTRANTS: Ben Stinson, 1827Chevy Chase Way, Bakersfield, CA93305; Tim Davis, 4401 FruitvaleAvenue, #106, Bakersfield, CA 93308;Daniel Morgan, 13507 ProvidencePlace, Bakersfield, CA 93314; AdamClements, 3511 Squire Lane,Bakersfield, CA 93309. B - GeneralPartnership. Date the business com-menced: 06/30/2011. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Ben Stinson. This statementfiled on 07/01/2011. Expires07/01/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier July 22, 29, August 5 and12, 2011.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. 11-2154 - APN: 252-
161-13YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST DATED 11-07-2000.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TOPROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE.
IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATIONOF THE NATURE OF THE PRO-CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOUSHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On August 24, 2011 at 11:00 am,Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., aCalifornia Corporation as duly appoint-ed Trustee under and pursuant to theDeed of Trust recorded 12-12-2000, asInst. No. 0200158029 of OfficialRecords in the office of the CountyRecorder of Kern County, State ofCalifornia, Executed by WarrenMcLaughlin and Suzanne McLaughlin,Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants,WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTIONTO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FORCASH (payable at time of sale in lawfulmoney of the United States) at: Themain entrance to the Wanda KirkLibrary, 3611 Rosamond Blvd.,Rosamond, CA 93560. All CASHIER'SCHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLETO ADVANCED RECONVEYANCE,INC. All rights, title and interest con-veyed to and now held by it under saidDeed of Trust in the property situated insaid County and State. The streetaddress and other common designation,if any, of the real property describedabove is purported to be: 3150 TarditoLane, Rosamond, CA 93560. Theundersigned Trustee disclaims any lia-bility for any incorrectness of the streetaddress and other common designation,if any, shown herein. Said Sale will bemade, but without covenant or warranty,express or implied, regarding title, pos-session, or encumbrances, to pay theremaining principal sum of the note(s)secured by said Deed of Trust, withinterest thereon, as provided in saidnote(s), advances, if any, under the termsof said Deed of Trust, fees, charges andexpenses of the Trustee and of the trustscreated by said Deed of Trust. The totalamount of the unpaid balance of theobligation secured by the property to besold and reasonable estimated cost,expenses and advances at the time of theinitial publication of the Notice of Saleis $32,272.62. The beneficiary undersaid Deed of Trust heretofore executedand delivered to the undersigned a writ-ten Declaration of Default and Demandfor Sale, and a written Notice of Defaultand Election to Sell. The undersignedcaused said Notice of Default andElection to Sell to be recorded in thecounty where the real property is locat-ed. Date: July 20, 2011. AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., As Trustee. 4354517th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham,Trustee Sale Officer (Published by theKern River Courier July 29, August 5and 12, 2011)
SUPERIOR COURT OF THESTATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of Los AngelesSUMMONS
Case Number: BC456517NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISOAL DEMANDADO): YOHANNESTESFAYE, an individual, YOU AREBEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LOESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMAN-DANTE): DCFS TRUST, A DelawareBusiness Trust.NOTICE: You have been sued. Thecourt may decide against you withoutyour being heard unless you respondwithin 30 days. Read the informationbelow. You have 30 CALENDARDAYS after this summons and legalpapers are served on you to file a writ-ten response at this court and have acopy served on the plaintiff. A letter orphone call will not protect you. Yourwritten response must be in proper legalform if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form thatyou can use for your response. You can find these court forms and moreinformation at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtin-fo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you.If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask thecourt clerk for a fee waiver form. If youdo not file your response on time, youmay lose the case by default and yourwages, money and property may betaken without further warning from thecourt.
There are other legal requirements.You may want to call an attorney rightaway. If you do not know an attorney,you may want to call an attorney refer-ral service. If you cannot afford anattorney, you may be eligible for freelegal services from a nonprofit legalservices program. You can locate these nonprofit groups atthe California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), theCalifornia Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/self-help), or by contacting your local courtor county bar association. NOTE: Thecourt has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbi-tration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must bepaid before the court will dismiss the case.¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si noresponde dentro de 30 dias, la cortepuede decidir en su contra sin escucharsu versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CAL-ENDARIO después de que le entreguenesta citación y papeles legales para pre-
sentar una respuesta por escrito en estacorte y hacer que se entregue una copiaal demandante. Una carta o una liama-da telefónica no lo protegen. Surespuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que pro-cesen su caso en la corte. Es posibleque haya un formulario que usted puedausar para su respuesta. Puede encontrarestos formularios de la corte y másinformación en el Centro de Ayude delas Cortes de California(www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte quele quede más cerca. Si no puede pagarla cuota de presentación, pida al secre-tario de la corte que le dé un formulariode exención de pago de cuotas. Si nopresenta su respuesta a tiempo, puedeperder el caso por incumplimiento y lacorte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero ybienes sin más advertencia.
Hay otros requisitos legales. Esrecomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a unabogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagara un abogado, es posible que cumplacon los requisitos para obtener servicioslegales gratuitos de un programa de ser-vicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puedeencontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucroen el sitio web de California LegalServices, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org),en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) oponiéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO:Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a recla-mar las cuotas y los costos exentos porimponer un gravamen sobre cualquierrecuperación de $10,000 ó más de valorrecibida mediante un acuerdo o unaconcesión de arbitraje en un caso dederecho civil. Tiene que pagar el grava-men de la corte antes de que la cortepueda desechar el caso. The name andaddress of the court is: (El nombre ydireción de la corte es):Los AngelesCounty Superior Court, 111 North HillStreet, Los Angeles, CA 90012.The name, address and telephone num-ber of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, ladireción y el número de teléfono delabogado del demandante, o del deman-dante que no tiene abogado, es):Rebecca A. Caley, SBN 131997; TinaM. Starr, SBN 231309,(714) 529-1400, (714) 529-1515,CALEY & ASSOCIATES,265 South Randolph Avenue, Suite 270Brea, CA 92821DATE (Fecha): March 3, 2011, John A.Clarke, Clerk (Secretano), Mary Flores, Deputy (Adjunto)(Published Kern River Courier, July 29,August 5, 12 and 22, 2011)
NOTICE OF LIEN SALEIn compliance with California Businessand Professions Code, Sections 21700through 21716, and California CivilCode, Section 1988, notice is herebygiven that property consisting of house-hold goods, furnishings, tools, personaleffects and/or miscellaneous items,stored by Corey Kates in storage unit #4,at Stagecoach Mini Storage will be soldto the highest bidder for cash on August8, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at StagecoachMini Storage, 3833 Lake IsabellaBoulevard, Bodfish, CA 93205. This property will be sold unlessreclaimed by the above or any person(s)having a perfected security interest inthe property by paying the amount of thelien prior to August 8, 2011(Pub. Kern River Courier 7/29/2011 and8/5/2011)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:All Pilot Car Service (2011 - B4259)Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 2901 Worthington Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing addressof business: 2901 Worthington Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGIS-TRANTS: Jamie Gonzalez, 2901Worthington Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93308 and Ruben Gonzalez, 2901Worthington Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93308. B - General Partnership. Datethe business commenced: 10/26/2006.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Jamie Gonzalez. This statementfiled on 07/12/2011. Expires07/12/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier July 29, August 5, 12 and19, 2011.
Kern River Courier Legal Notices
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ourselves. PGet your kids involved too, when you're out shopping for theirschool supplies, ask them to help pick out supplies for a less fortunatemember of our student community. Needed are backpacks, hand sanitizer,Ziploc bags (all sizes), disinfectant wipes, crayons, large erasers, gluesticks, markers, cellophane tape, packing tape, Expo dry erase markers,pencils (Ticonderoga only), Fiskar scissors, colored pencils, Bandaids,printer paper (for drawing), report folders with pockets, pencil boxes,Kleenex, notebook paper, highliters, construction paper, and black Sharpiefine tip markers. Remember, shop local and stimulate our local economy.For more information, call Rhonda Knight Stallone at (760) 417-0144 [email protected]
Amateur radio group to meet Saturday, August 13The Sequoia Amateur Radio Group will meet on Aug. 13 at the Senior
Center in Lake Isabella at 9:30 a.m. They will be meeting in their new loca-tion, the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 44 Big Blue Road (Alta OneCenter), in Kernville. There will be a free door prize drawing and a rafflefor a wireless router. Coffee and donuts are available for a small donation.The speaker will be from the Salvation Army explaining how ham radiointerfaces with them during times of emergency. After the meeting therewill be testing for those wishing to obtain or upgrade a ham radio license.If you wish to take an examination, or desire further information, pleasecontact Mike Higgins at 378-1028. The group meets at 9:30 a.m. the secondSaturday of each month.
Singer Morningsong to play return engagement Aug. 13Noted Native American singer Shelley Morningsong and her band will
be returning to the KRV on Aug. 13 for a show at 2 p.m. at the Reel Cinemain Wofford Heights. Ticket prices will be announced. Morningsong’sniece, a dancer, will be performing as well. Morningsong has a new albumout called “Full Circle, which you can order atshelleymorningsongonline.com.
Sweet Adelines to put on Ice Cream Social Aug. 13There will be an all-you-can-eat ice cream social at the celebration of
the 39th anniversary of the Kern Valley Chapter of Sweet Adelines onSaturday Aug. 13 at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella at 6 p.m. A one-act musical play by Sandi Johnstone, “The Telegram,” will be present-ed. Tickets are on sale in Kernville at Cheryl's Diner or in Lake Isabellaat Nelda's Diner, Curly Tom's and Dr. Hyer’s office or from any SweetAdeline. More info Cheryl at 760-376-4124 orwww.kernvalleychapter.com.
First Spay Day to be held Aug. 20 in Lake Isabella The first of two free Spay Days will be held the Vons parking lot in Lake
Isabella on Saturday, Aug. 20. All of the reservations have been taken inthis day-long event sponsored by Los Angeles-based Basic NeedsFoundation, but in case donations have made more appointments avail-able, call 1-888-504-7729.
South Fork Woman’s Club to have BBQ Aug. 21 The South Fork Woman’s Club will have their annual barbecue on
Aug. 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their club house on Fay Ranch Roadin Weldon. Everyone is welcome. Tickets are $10. For more informa-tion call Andrea Babb at (760) 379-1927.
Food commodities distribution date Tuesday, Aug. 23 Government food commodities will be distributed to those qualified on
Tuesday, Aug. 23 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel onHighway 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 informa-tion to us by e-mail. You may also submit on paper, either in person or bymail (our addresses are on page 2). Must be received by Tuesday at 1 p.m. inorder to make each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and ifthere is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar list-ings may be shortened. They’ll be printed in chronological order by eventdate. Submitted items deemed entirely or mostly advertising for a businesswill not be accepted. Some event information gathered from the chambersof commerce, KRVR or www.kernvalley.com
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Catherine is the daughter of Sharon Cox of Bakersfield,the granddaughter of Mabel Ower of Southlake
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