Kern River Courier 20, 2012

Derek Tisinger, Kern County Fire Dept.Special to the Courier

A Plan that assesses risks posed by naturalhazards, identifies ways to reduce those risks,and allows the Kern Operational Area tomaintain eligibility for mitigation fundingfrom the FEMA.

A draft plan will be available for review atpublic workshops scheduled as follows:■ Thursday, July 26 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. atthe Golden Hills Community ServicesDistrict, 21415 Reeves Street, Tehachapi.■ Tuesday, July 31 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at theStrata Sports Center, 10350 Heather Avenue,California City.

No meetings are planned for the KernRiver Valley at this time.

The workshops will provide participantswith an opportunity to provide commentsand ideas on the draft Plan that may be incor-porated into the final version.

A planning Committee is currently updat-ing the Plan. During the Plan update process,

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Wednesday 6 a.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir141,331 acre-feetReservoir peak220,365 acre-feet

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The Kern County Fair inBakersfield has announced the con-tests and categories for the communi-ty exhibits to be displayed at this year'sevent, which will run September 19 -30and is the 87th year of the Fair.

Entry catalogs are now available atthe Kern County Fair office, at 1142South P Street and also online at kern-countyfair.com. Most contests haveclosing dates in August and earlySeptember.Whether you are an amateur photog-rapher or a gourmet cook, you willfind a way to share your interests withvisitors to the fair. Some of the con-tests revolve around this year's theme,"Best in the West."

There are many contests designedfor children from writing, art and sci-ence to floriculture, baking, needle-craft and so much more!

For adults offerings include aSugar-Free Desserts contest, spon-sored by San Joaquin CommunityHospital's Volunteer Organization.There are many categories, needle-point, baked goods, ceramics, dolls,gems and minerals, and hobbies. Asalways, there will be lots to see at theFair from the 4-H, FHA and FFA.For more information, contact theKern County Fair Entry Department at661-833-4914 or visit the contest sec-tion at kerncountyfair.com.

the HMPC revisited and updated the Plan'smission statement, associated goals andobjectives, strategies to achieve each goal,and mitigation proposals to implement thestrategies.

If unable to attend any of these work-shops, interested residents and groups haveother opportunities to review and commenton the draft Plan. Copies of the draft Plan willbe available for review at all Kern CountyLibrary branch locations. For your conven-ience, it can also be accessed athttp://www.kerncountyfire.org. The draftPlan will be available for review and com-ment from July 18 through August 17.

After reviewing the Plan, interested par-ties can submit their comments by mail ordeliver to Wendy J. Benson, EmergencyServices Planner, Kern County FireDepartment, 2601 Panorama Drive, Bldg. B,Bakersfield, 93306, fax to 661-873-2699, or e-mail to [email protected]. For moreinformation, contact the Kern County Officeof Emergency Services at 661-873-2602.

Hazard Mitigation Plan up for review

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Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

On July 5, California Water ServiceCompany requested approval to increaserates in 2014, which begins an 18-monthwater rate review process mandated bythe California Public Utilities Commission,the independent state agency responsiblefor setting the utility's rates.

To lessen the impact on customers, CalWater is requesting that the necessaryincrease be phased in over a three yearperiod. If its request is approved, rates forthe typical residential customer wouldincrease $12.12 per month (40 cents perday) in 2014, $17.13 per month (57 centsper day) in 2015, and $4.60 per month (15cents a day) in 2016.

These increases reflect Cal Water'srequest for a higher Rate Support Fundbenefit for Kern River Valley customers, a

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CalWater brought new water service to 42 homes and businesses of the Buena Vista tract innorth Kernville this last year, replacing a 50 year old system. This upgrade delivered largerwater supply lines and front access to meters that were to the rear of the properties before.

subsidy funded by other Cal Water dis-tricts to benefit customers in smaller,higher-cost districts.

During the 18-month review process,expense forecasts can be refined and cap-ital projects can be deferred, resulting ina lower increase than initially requested.In the last three-year rate review processin 2009, Cal Water initially requested anincrease of 36.5%; a final increase of25.5% became effective in 2011.

According to Cal Water, a rateincrease is needed to cover the higherexpenses of operating and maintainingthe water system, including thoseincurred to meet strict water quality stan-dards and environmental regulations,make safety improvements and inspec-tions, improve preventative maintenance,and make infrastructure improvements.

See Water, page 12

PUC to wade throughnew water rate proposals


It was a hot summer day andCharles Webb, age 80, and his wife,who have been playing Bingo at theMeals on Wheels game off and onsince 1995, decided to go on down tothe Senior Center Wednesday July 11and stay cool and have some fun. Itwas so hot that the Senior Center wasopened as a Cooling Center for theday.

One of the games offered at theMeals on Wheels Bingo is calledFireball, aptly named for that hot day.Well, it was the last game of the day,and it was the last number. Mr. Webbwon a "cool" $151.

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Kern River Courier www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, July 20, 2012

Regular activitiesFridays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS #2293 weight lossgroup, Veterans Hall #2, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272.■ 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 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and HotRods, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant,16575 Hwy 178, Weldon.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Churchgame night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce,11447 Kernville Rd., Kernville760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Saturdays■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui CunniCenter, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, 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 5-7p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers squaredancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. PotLuck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR HealthCenter, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112or 760-417-9701■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue,Lake Isabella.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.

Sundays■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public wel-come. 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 CoveRestaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112.■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Mondays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, 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 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley DemocraticClub, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. 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 CosoCollege, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st BaptistChurch, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or760-379-7312.■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn.Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

Tuesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9:30 - 11a.m., Me & My Friends children’s play-group, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556.■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.760-379-1129.■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department ofPublic Health Immunization Clinic 7050 LakeIsabella 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-BodfishProperty 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 EvansRd., 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, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters,senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9921.■ 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 Church, 760-379-2556.■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commercemeeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open topublic, 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, OptimalHospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon MethodistChurch. 760-267-4693.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, SeniorCenter Veterans Room, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club,631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts.■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. Live band.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA book study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.

Thursdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, SeniorCenter, 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 Clubmeeting, Elks Lodge.■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake IsabellaLibrary. 760-379-2303.■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French GulchCampground.■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyCollaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., LakeIsabella. 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 KernValley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella.760-376-1462.■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, WoffordHeights. 760-376-2844.■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge MobileHome Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in5:30 p.m.■ 6 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. New members welcome.■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley AstronomyClub, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella 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 IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m.,St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie DentDr., Wofford Hts.

This information is sent to the Courier bythe groups listed. It is suggested that groupsprovide a phone number in case interestedindividuals need more information, or meetingtimes have changed.

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Tim Moore Benefit car washJuly 21Local man, Tim Moore, is in the hospi-tal following a car accident. A benefitcar wash is scheduled for Saturday,July 21 at the Cyclesmiths in Kernville,

behind Pizza Barn, beginning at 9 a.m.All proceeds go to his family for medicalexpenses. Come support them. Yourdonations are greatly appreciated.Sponsored by Disciples of ThunderMotorcycle Ministry. For information,call Turtle at 760-223-1081

Gleanings for the Hungry car washJuly 21Gleanings for the Hungry takes cull fruit,dries it, packs it and ships it all over theworld where ever people are hungry. It takesnearly 100 people to run the processingplant. New Life Assembly of God has sentour teens every year for the past eight yearsto be part of this effort. They are having abenefit car wash at the Crossroads Shell sta-tion in Lake Isabella on Saturday, July 21from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This will helppay the $150 tuition per person. Donatebaked items for our bake sale or come buyitems from the bake sale. Call or email DaveTaylor at 760-376-6402, 760-456-9118 or [email protected].

Nuui Cunni Farmers MarketJuly 21The Kern River Paiute Council invitesyou to visit the Nuui Cunni FarmersMarket from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for yourfruit and produce needs. Local honey,fresh eggs, healing native plant salvesand teas, plus locally grown produce.The market is at 2600 Highway 155,between Lake Isabella and WoffordHeights, at the French Gulch ForestService Recreation Area. Contact theCultural Center 760-549-0800.

Lakeshore Farmers MarketJuly 21Hosted by the Kern Valley GrowersAssociation, this Market features locallygrown certified fruit, produce, eggs andhoney, along with certified organic pro-duce from various organizations andshade grown, organic coffee, from 9a.m. to 1 p.m. The market is at theLakeshore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd. inWofford Heights. EBT/SNAP/CalFreshcards are accepted. Call David Dills 760-812-7833.

Living Museum at the libraryJuly 21Learn about the California LivingMuseum and see the traveling zoo at theKern River Valley Branch Library onSaturday, July 21 at 7054 Lake IsabellaBlvd, Lake Isabella beginning at 2 p.m.See the library’s Facebook page or call760-549-2083 for more information.

Fairview Helispot star partyJuly 21The Kern River Valley Astronomy Clubholds a Star Party starting at Sunset(8:09 p.m.) at the Fairview Helispot, 12miles north of Kernville. Look for theorange cones about one mile south ofMcNally’s. The Astronomy Club will besharing their powerful telescopes withthe public so all can see planets, colorfulstars and distant galaxies. Contact RichBurdge daytime at 760-376-1291 orevening/weekend at 760-376-6290 oremail [email protected]. Call to con-firm at 760-376-6290 if haze, smoke orcloud cover might prevent event fromhappening.

Lake Isabella bass tournamentJuly 22Fish the full circuit of American BassTeam Tournaments to qualify to com-pete in the 2012 American Bass NorthTeam Classic or any American BassTeam Classic. Call Lissa Robinson at760-379-7419 for information and entryfees.

Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfastJuly 22Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Sunday July 22 at the Kern River Valley

First Baptist Church of KernvilleGame Night, July 20Come join the fun and play board games,be in competitions, and win prizes at theFirst Baptist Church of Kernville GameNight, starts at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 20.Bring a snack to share and an appetite forplay. Call John Cole, game master, for more

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Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

I wrote a rathernegative column acouple of weeksago about flying toHawaii.

One of myseven readers saidthat it wasn’t likeme and she likedmy humorous,more positive typeof column. Afterreflection, I had toagree with her, but I did want topoint out that as a child I was sub-jected to violence, negative storiesand gruesome poems in the guise ofNursery Rhymes.

Occasionally I’ve noticed that therepressed memories of those storiesand poems come to light and thus,for me and others, sometimes bringson a negative mood swing.

Let me give you a few examplesof what I mean. Let’s start with“Rock a Bye Baby in the tree top.When the wind blows the cradle willrock. When the bough breaks thecradle will fall. Down will comebaby, cradle and all.”

Grossly negligent! The mentalvision of the baby bouncing off thesidewall could scar a child forever.

Or how about, “Lady Bug, LadyBug fly away home. Your house ison fire and your babies could burn.”

Now there is a vision hard for atoddler to repress.

And of course there is also “Jackand Jill went up the hill to fetch a

Friday, July 20, 2012 www.kernrivercourier.com Kern River Courier

Curds, whey and the spiderThings I have noticed...

$2.2 Million in species habitat grants availableThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

today announced the availability of over $2.2 million in grants to improveconditions for federally-imperiled species and their habitats impacted by

Middleworth

pail of water. Jack fell down andbroke his crown and Jill came tum-bling after.”

Imagine, if you will, a 4- or 5-year-old child’s thoughts about poor Jack,Jill and their injuries. Consequentlymany kids may never in later yearswant to run or hike.

Here’s another: “Peter PeterPumpkin eater had a wife and could-n’t keep her. Put her in a pumpkinshell and there he kept her verywell.”

The poor wife is forced to eat rawpumpkin while living in a pumpkinshell? After you read that to kids theymay never want to eat veggies again.

Here’s one final poem: “Little MissMuffet sat on a tuffet eating hercurds and whey. Along came a spi-der who sat down beside her andfrightened Miss Muffet away!”

After hearing a nursery rhyme likethat, most kids will never eat curdsand whey without envisioning a spi-der creeping up their leg just as theyare slurping curds. In fact breakfastmay always be the meal they’d like tomiss.

The above rhymes are just the tipof the iceberg. There are scores ofothers which could or may alreadyhave damaged fragile psyches. Soforgive me for an occasional negativemood swing, perhaps its Bo Peeplooking for her neglected sheep!

Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired security man-ager for Pacific Bell, is an instructorfor the local AARP Driver SafetyProgram.

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A group of WesternPond Turtles, designateda species of special con-cern in California werereleased Wednesday atthe Audubon Kern RiverPreserve in Weldon.

The five-year projectto help expand the popu-lation of this threatened specieswas funded by the U.S. Fish andWildlife Service Partners forWildlife Program. The goal is to addhealthy juvenile turtles to the exist-ing Kern River Valley pond turtlepopulation. Bill Foster is the project

coordinator. Thissixth year wassponsored bythe Kern RiverPreserve, mak-ing it the lastyear of the proj-ect unless anoth-er grant is writ-ten and funded.

Western PondTurtles have

been on the decline for many yearsdue to many problems, both fromthe encroachment of humans andpredators such as coyotes and bullfrogs. Without the program it wasfeared that the species would no

Turtle life preserved

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Editorial correctionThe Kern River Courier mistakenly did not print the complete story “Turtle life

preserved” in our July 13, 2012 issue. This week our readers will find the storyreprinted with page jump in its entirety. The Courier apoligizes for any inconve-nence this my have caused.

crew vehicles werealso allowed accesswhile dozens anddozens of people satin their cars, waitingfor the road toreopen.

I sat there gettinghotter (both literallyand figuratively) andfinally called 911from my cell phone.

The operator told me, in essence, thatthey were more concerned about res-cuing the people in the river than theywere for the people in their cars. Thosepeople waiting, she said, could driveback to Bakersfield.

How many of these people hadwater in their car with them? Howmany people had to turn off their cars’engines, foregoing air conditioning forfear the engines would overheat? Howmany had small children, or pets withthem? What about those people wait-ing in the south-bound lanes? Did theyhave enough gas to return to LakeIsabella?

I still would like to know how manyof those county vehicles and personnelwere actually necessary to rescue twomen from the river? I can understandthat road being closed due to a rockslide or an automobile accident, butwith the incident being off of the road-way, why was there a need to blockboth lanes of traffic? The presence ofSearch & Rescue volunteers, an ambu-lance and perhaps one or two Sheriff'sdeputies were understandable. But therest? I won’t even get into the cost ofthis excess. That’s an entire editorial allby itself.

Maybe our local law enforcementshould think about us too: the law-abiding citizens going about our dailybusiness whose lives were put at riskby an excess of law enforcement, sup-posedly required by two people whohad entered the Kern River despitesigns warning them not to.

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Commuter asks forcommon senseWally StewartWofford Heights

“We’re just reminding people to usecommon sense,” said Kern County Fireengineer Leland Davis, following thethird Kern River rescue in two days lastweekend.

Perhaps Kern County rescue person-nel need to heed their own advice.Friday’s canyon rescue put many morepeople in danger than just the two menin the river.

There is usually a lot of traffic travel-ing north on Highway 178 through theKern River Canyon on Friday after-noons -- people returning from theirjobs in Bakersfield, mothers with chil-dren returning from a shopping trip,senior citizens going home after a doc-tor’s visit -- and their numbers multiplysignificantly during the summer monthswhen tourists travel to Isabella Lake andthe Kern River for the weekends.

Driving home last Friday at 5:30 p.m.,the temperature gauge in my car told methat it was 106° outside. The warningsign at the intersection of 178 andHighway 184 did not indicate any prob-lems ahead as I drove by.

During and following my more thanone-hour stop at the mouth of thecanyon, in addition to the sweat drip-ping down the faces of those waiting intheir cars, I observed the followingcounty personnel: three Search &Rescue vehicles, three fire engines, fiveor six Sheriff’s cars, one unmarked car,one battalion chief’s vehicle, an ambu-lance and a helicopter. Both lanes of thehighway were closed. There was noeffort to open one lane and direct trafficpast the rescue effort while it was takingplace. In fact, I saw no Highway Patrolofficers at all. Five local television news

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Kern River Valley informationEmergencies call■ Ambulance■ Fire■ Law Enforcement■ Search & Rescue■ Lake Patrol■ Forest Service

Sheriff/CHP Substation7046 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake IsabellaWeekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.business calls only, 760-549-2100

Kern County Fire StationsKernville Station 7611018 Kernville RoadKernvillebusiness calls only, 760-376-2219

Lake Isabella Station 724500 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabellabusiness calls only, 760-379-2626

Southlake Station 719000 Navajo Ave.Weldonbusiness calls only, 760-378-3055

Kern Valley HospitalEmergency DepartmentMcCray & LaurelMountain Mesa760-379-2681

Recreation informationU.S. Forest ServiceIsabella Lake office:4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646

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

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of Foster, constructed two ponds atthe Preserve’s Sprague Ranch, whichwere fenced and covered with shadecloth to protect the young turtles.Solar heating units were installed tohelp keep the water above freezingduring the winter months.

A number of turtles were collectedfrom locations in the Kern RiverValley in May and June each year,measured and given identifying num-bers. The females are separated out,taken to a veterinarian where they areX-rayed to determine if they are car-rying eggs and if so, the vet theninduces egg-laying.

The eggs were then were taken byvolunteers and placed in incubatorsat their homes to hatch. It takes 64 to80 days for the eggs to hatch. Oncethey begin to hatch, it takes about 18hours for them to emerge from theirshells. Once hatched, the turtles werehand-raised by volunteers to a sizelarge enough to be safely returned tothe ponds. Baby turtles are raised tofour to five inches in size to help thembecome predator-proof, raised inponds at the Preserve to reach thatsize.

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As the turtles grew they weretaken from the Sprague Ranch pondsand returned to the natural pondswhere the adult females had beencollected, about six to eight werereturned to the Prince Ranch Pondand the remainder to AlexanderRanch Pond. During the program’ssix- year duration, about 60 turtleshave been raised and released. Thisyear’s transfer of the 16 young turtlescompletes the project. It is hoped thatthis increase in the turtle populationwill continue to grow in nature, andonce again make the Western PondTurtle a local sight in the Valley. TheWestern Pond Turtle is the onlynative turtle on the west coast rang-ing from Baja California to BritishColumbia, Canada.

Project volunteers walked in torelease the turtles, through a saltgrass and lizard tail plants path.When they arrived there were five orsix adult turtles in the Alexanderpond that came in appearing curious,seeming to know why they werethere or maybe just rememberingtheir past. The adult turtles are noweight to ten inches long.

More information can be found atthe Kern River Preserve Visitors’Center at 18747 Highway 178 inWeldon. The Preserve is open everyday of the year from dawn to dusk.

Access to a boat improves oddsCourier Antler, Fin & Feather Report

Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

With the lakebeing suckeddown like a coldglass of ice teain summer, I’lltry to be positivewhen relayingfishing informa-tion. But withthe lake levelquicklyapproachingempty and the present heat wave,the glass may be half empty. Thismostly affectsfishing fromshore, with cat-fish action beingyour best bet.Frozen shad hasbeen workingwell along withchicken liversand live minnows when available.

If you are fortunate enough tohave access to a boat, this changesyour odds. The bass, crappie, troutand catfish are just waiting for youto catch them but they are in deepwater and are going to stay therefor the rest of the summer.

There is an exception with basshitting top water very early in themorning. If you plan to fish thetop water bite, you’d better be onthe lake at the crack of dawn, and

Mencarini

it doesn’t last very long. The basswill hunt the shallows this time ofyear but they will return to deeperwater as soon as the sun peaks overthe mountain tops in the east.

The upper river has been provid-ing good trout action with weeklyplants and low water conditions.With this latest heat wave comingup, you might check theDepartment of Fish & Game web-site for the local stocking schedule.When the river’s water temp raisesabove a certain temperature theymay suspend stocking.

I am happy to report the lake hasa good and growing population of

beaver. Iwatched a fami-ly of four frol-icking near theold cemetery.The pond wherethey live is nowlandlocked anddrying up

quickly. I hope they adjust to dryconditions because that is what is intheir future. This is the result ofyears of heavy silting of sedimentwhich has caused the river to haveno distinct channel to the lake.

Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a avid fisher-man. For questions or commentsyou can reach him through the KernRiver Courier, office@kern river-courier.com.

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KernvilleFather’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, Kernville. ServiceSunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Service10:45 a.m. 760-376-6403Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. WorshipCelebration, 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014St. Peter’s Anglican Church11900 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchServices held at Kernville United MethodistChurch. Sundays 11 a.m.

Wofford HeightsFamily Life Center Foursquare Church20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights. SundayService 10:30 a.m. 760-376-6719New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights. SundayServices 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 Heights. Services:Sun. 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights. SundayService 10:30 a.m.

Lake IsabellaFirst Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.760-379-5615Fountain 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 Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. SundayServices 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. 760-379-8672

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church(LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. SundayServices 11 a.m. 760-379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. SundayServices 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. SundayService 10:30 a.m. 760) 379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. WorshipSunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Biblestudy Sun. 10 a.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. SaturdayService 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool 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. Mesa. Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:00a.m. 760-379-2904Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services9:45 a.m. 760-379-4093Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. SundayServices 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 4 p.m. 760-379-6360

Southlake/WeldonKern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday Services8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. 760-378-3780He Cares Fellowship16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Services Sunday9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday Services 9a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-2321Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday Services10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964

Church listings are free. Please contactthe Courier office.

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Jack Duitsman, PastorFather’s Heart FoursquareChurch, Kernville

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send him untoyou. - John 16:7

If we were to look over the open-ing verses of the sixteenth chapterof John’s Gospel through a purelyhistoric eye, they would certainlymake sense. Jesus had gatheredwith His disciples with whom Hehad spent three years of life andministry, and He was foretelling Hisimminent departure. The response,of course, was sadness, for the rela-tionship experienced and enjoyedover such remarkable years wouldhave brought with it bonds of close-ness that we can easily understand.This then would have been the rea-son He called the coming Holy Spiritthe “Comforter,” for in His imminentabsence, Another would be sentWho would minimize the emotionalhurt caused by His leaving. Whew,so glad we cleared up this theologi-cal mystery!

Or have we? Historic relevanceis but one aspect of Scriptural appli-

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The Comforter has comecation, for in addressing the imme-diate needs of the gathered apostles,Jesus was also concerned withaddressing the needs of those whowould come later . . . like us.

Certainly the outpouring of theHoly Spirit was to bring with it thedirect results read about in the bookof Acts, but 20 centuries later, theplan of God’s love for humanity isstill unfolding, and the Savior wasequally as concerned for us as Hewas for those hearing His physicalvoice. It therefore remains for us toembrace the term “Comforter” asapplied to the Holy Spirit, and applyto our lives all that is in the heart ofGod for this part of the Father’s planin the life of every believer.

Thankfully, the understanding isnot difficult even if the application isa bit more demanding.

Follow the narrative a few versesfurther, and the work of the HolySpirit in our lives encompasses threedistinct areas: 1.) conviction of sin;2.) invitation to live in personal holi-ness and 3.) replacing the stamp ofsatan’s death in us with the life ofGod. This working literally takes alifetime (He Who began a good workin you will complete it until the day ofJesus Christ - Philippians 1:6), and isthe commitment of our Savior toaccomplish something in us that isboth immediate and eternal. Maywe be embraced by the “Comfort”of this truth, and embrace all that itmeans for life as we are experienc-ing it. The “Comforter” has come!

VFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave.in Lake Isabella. The third Sunday ofevery month features crepes. Forinformation call 760-379-3877.

Kernville Methodist welcomes pastorJuly 22The Kernville United Methodist arehaving a barbecue at Riverside Park towelcome their new Pastor, FrancesLiebert and her family to the KernRiver Valley. The fun starts at 5 p.m.The church will furnish hamburgers,hot dogs and the fixings and askingeveryone to bring a potluck dish andtable service. There will be water andice tea to drink. Bring your foldingchairs to enjoy the evening at the park.

Kernville Chamber meetingJuly 23The Kernville Chamber of Commerceholds its monthly general member-ship meeting next to the KernvilleChamber office at 3 p.m. For informa-tion call the Kernville Chamber Office760-376-2629 or email [email protected].

Kernville Chamber mixerJuly 23The Kernville Chamber of CommerceJuly Member Spotlight Mixer withmusical entertainment will be held at5:30 p.m. at Stella Enterprises, 13216Sierra Way, Kernville. Stella is homeof the Kernville Thrift Store, KernRiver Candle Company andStellaDogs Hot Dog Cart. The publicis welcome to attend, RSVP to:Kernville Chamber Office 760-376-2629 or email [email protected].

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Supervisor rep holds office hoursJuly 24Lori Acton, field representative for FirstDistrict Supervisor Jon McQuiston, willhold office hours Tuesday, July 24 from9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and can meet with walk-in constituents. Call 760-549-2068.

Fish Hatchery talkJuly 24Local Fish and Game Manager, MarvinWaters, is the guest speaker for the KRVHistorical Society on July 24 at 7 p.m. atthe Senior Center in Isabella. Waterswill discuss the local fish hatchery, itsoperations and plans for the future.

Lake Isabella Chamber MixerJuly 25Dave’s Sports Bar will host the Julymixer on Tuesday, July 25 at 5:30 p.m.Dave’s is located at 4108 Lake IsabellaBlvd. in Bodfish. Come and make newfriends and do some networking. RSVPto the Kern River Valley Chamber officeat 760-379-5236

Book Fair of Death!July 26Come play this exciting interactive mys-tery game at the Kern River ValleyBranch Library on Thursday, July 26 at7054 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabellabeginning at 5 p.m. See our Facebookpage or call 760-549-2083.

The Magic of Christopher LopezJuly 27Come to the Kernville Branch Libraryon Saturday, July 7 at 48 Tobias inKernville and be amazed. The showbegins at 10:30 a.m. Or go to theWofford Heights branch at 6400-BWofford Blvd., Wofford Heights at 2p.m. See the Facebook page or call 760-376-6180.

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Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Comfort Inn (2012 - B3913), DBA #2:Quality Inn (2012 - B3914), Streetaddress of principal place of business:507 South China Lake Boulevard,Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing addressof business: 128 North HobartBoulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90004.REGISTRANT: 41 Circle Hospitality,Inc., 128 North Hobart Boulevard, LosAngeles, CA 90004. A Corporation.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fic-titious 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 inthe facts set forth in the statement pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a reg-istered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorizethe use in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Mohamed Shahidul Islam,President. This statement filed on06/26/2012. Expires 06/26/2017. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Trujillo.Published by the Kern River CourierJuly 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DBest Eviction Services (2012 - B3998),DBA #2: D Best Process Services(2012 - B3999), Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 405 SouthChester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93304. Mailing address of business:405 South Chester Avenue, Bakersfield,CA 93304. REGISTRANT: Dror BenAmy, 405 South Chester Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93304. Individual.Date the business commenced:06/26/2012. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fic-titious 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 inthe facts set forth in the statement pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a reg-istered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorizethe use in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Dror Ben Amy. This statementfiled on 06/28/2012. Expires06/28/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By:D. Jacobo. Published by the KernRiver Courier July 6, 13, 20 and 27,2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Right at Home (2012 - B3840) Streetaddress of principal place of business:5301 Office Park Drive, Suite 410,Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing addressof business: 5301 Office Park Drive,Suite 410, Bakersfield, CA 93309.REGISTRANT: Independence at Home,Inc., 5301 Office Park Drive, Suite 410,Bakersfield, CA 93309. A Corporation.Date the business commenced:09/24/2007. 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: Mark JTracy. This statement filed on06/22/2012. Expires 06/22/2017. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Trujillo.Published by the Kern River CourierJuly 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:The Delano Center (2012 - B3596),DBA #2: The Delano Swap Meet(2012 - B3597), Street address ofprincipal place of business: 1835Glenwood Street, Delano, CA 93215.Mailing address of business: P.O. Box10808, Bakersfield, CA 93389. REG-ISTRANT: Precious Earth, Inc., 1807Mystic Meadows, Bakersfield, CA93312. F - Corporation. Date thebusiness commenced: 02/07/1985.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe 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,where it expires 40 days after anychange 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.The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: TimothyGregory Davis, Vice President. Thisstatement filed on 06/07/2012.Expires 06/07/2017. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: J. Trujillo. Published bythe Kern River Courier July 6, 13, 20and 27, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:DSSC Dispatching Services (2012 -B4019) Street address of principalplace of business: 5006 Silver CloverAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313.Mailing address of business: 5006Silver Clover Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93313. REGISTRANT: Avtar Singh,5006 Silver Clover Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93313. Individual.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section 17920,

a fictitious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years fromthe 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 ofitself authorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: AvtarSingh. This statement filed on06/29/2012. Expires 06/29/2017.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Trujillo. Published by the Kern RiverCourier July 13, 20, 27 and August 3,2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Tehachapi Treasure Trove (2012 -B3882), DBA#2: Tehachapi Treasures(2017 - B3883), DBA#3: TreasureTrove (2012 - B3884), Street addressof principal place of business: 116 EastTehachapi Boulevard, Tehachapi, CA93561. Mailing address of business:116 East Tehachapi Boulevard,Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGIS-TRANTS: Marilda White, 20642Black Oak Street, Tehachapi, CA93561, Janet Meabon, 21036 SantaBarbara, Tehachapi, CA 93561,Susanna Monette, 8608 South LoopBoulevard, California City, CA 93505and Sandi Thoman, 18450 SacramentoWay, Tehachapi, CA 93561. GeneralPartnership. 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 inthe office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant to

Section 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Marilda K. White, Partner.This statement filed on 06/25/2012.Expires 06/25/2017. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: J. Trujillo. Published bythe Kern River Courier July 13, 20, 27and August 3, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:M.K. Supplies (2012 - B3813) Streetaddress of principal place of business:6802 Farwell Court, Bakersfield, CA93313. Mailing address of business:6802 Farwell Court, Bakersfield, CA93313. REGISTRANT: Manjit Rayat,6802 Farwell Court, Bakersfield, CA93313. Individual. Date the businesscommenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 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 BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Avtar Singh. This statementfiled on 06/20/2012. Expires06/20/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By:J. Trujillo. Published by the KernRiver Courier July 20, 27, August 3and 10, 2012.

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Flipping a pieceof real estate is agreat way to makea buck in this coun-try. Always hasbeen, that’s theAmerican Dream,to buy low and sellhigh. Even in themarket we are inright now, flippingis a good option for a lot of folks whoare tired of the stock market or get-ting a 1 percent return on their CD’s.

However, as with any investment,you have to be smart about it. Hereare five ways to help ensure that youmake a good decision on a property.

1.) Do your inspections. So manypeople, when they purchase some-thing for speculation, don’t want tospend the money on inspections.They just want to get the propertyfor as cheap as possible and put aslittle work into it as they can beforethey sell it for the greatest profit.Well, that’s not a good idea. Spendthe money on at least a Termite,Septic and Home Inspection. Knowwhat is right with a property andknow what is wrong. It is the onlyway to be able to budget repairsaccordingly.

2.) Be patient, particularly in thismarket. Don’t jump on the first prop-erty you see. Look the market over.Talk to professionals in the area. Seewho is buying what. Figure out whatlocations are better than others. Agreat deal on a great house in a hor-rible area is a lot worse than an OK

deal in a great area. Spend the timeto do your research. Find a realestate agent who is honest, trustwor-thy and works hard.

3.) Do the repairs right. On a flip,you want a property to be ready tomove into -- something that the buy-ers just have to bring their clothesand a tooth brush. If there is some-thing wrong with the house, fix it.Not only fix it, put it in writing thatyou fixed it with proof, pictures even.Buyers dig that. They want to seewhat has been done to a home. Ithelps them take ownership andmakes them feel good about the pur-chase. Honesty is not just the bestpolicy. It is the only policy, and whenthat is the case everyone wins.

4.) Use good materials. I have seenso many houses, especially when themarket was really rocking, where aseller had put in sub-par materialsusing sub-par workmanship. Thatflew sometimes in the old market wehad, but in this market, it’s not gonnahappen. Buyers are fewer in numberand they have more buying powerand lenders are also more pickyabout the condition of a home.

5.) Don't get greedy! So manypeople lost their shirts when themarket collapsed because of greed.Look for fair profit. If a home isworth $100K at market value, try toget it for $65K, and sell it for $95K.Price things to move so your moneyturns quick and you can take advan-tage of other opportunites.

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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the Central Valley Project. The grants are funded by the Fiscal Year 2013 Central Valley Project

Conservation Program and Central Valley Project Improvement ActHabitat Restoration Program. Operated by the Bureau of Reclamation, theCVP is one of the world’s largest water storage and transport systems.

The CVPCP and CVPIA HRP have established 21 priority actions relat-ed to CVP-impacted species, their habitats, and corresponding geograph-ic areas. Each of these priority actions is supported by a threatened orendangered species recovery plan that provides strategies and guidanceas to how the imperiled species could be restored to a healthy and viablestatus. Applicants are requested to submit proposals that support thesepriority actions.

The 2012 grants continue 18 years of funding projects. This year, fourcategories of projects will be funded: land acquisition (fee title and conser-vation easement); habitat restoration; research; and captive breeding.

State or local government agencies, private non-profit or profit organ-izations, individuals, and educational institutions are eligible to apply forgrants. Applications for grants will close on Oct. 5. Instructions for sub-mitting a proposal, as well as background information on the programs,are found at www.grants.gov in the Funding Opportunity Application.Applicants may search for the FOA by the Funding Opportunity Numberwhich is R13FA20001.

Additional information about the CVPCP and HRP can be found athttp://www.usbr.gov/mp/cvpcp/.

Christmas in July, Bell Ringing FundraiserThe Salvation Army has just two major fund raising drives each year.

This year the need is greater than in previous years. The Army is askingfor volunteers to help raise funds during the annual “Christmas in July”fundraiser. The local Salvation Army Service Unit is trying to assist asmany local families and individuals as possible. The requests for prescrip-tion, medical, food, utility and transportation assistance is rising.

You can make a difference. Volunteers to help fill “Christmas in July,”bell ringing positions around the Valley is vitally needed. All funds raisedhere remain in the Kern River Valley to help local friends and neighbors.As a 100 percent volunteer unit, more than 90 percent of the funds raisedreach the needy. Current funds are getting low and the Salvation Armywill not be able to continue at the current level of assistance through thisfall, into the Christmas Season and on through winter if funds are notforthcoming.

Please contact your local Salvation Army office at 6105 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella or call 760-379-4600. We are at your service Mondayand Wednesday for services and Tuesday and Thursdays for special needs.Contributions may be mailed to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 2786, LakeIsabella, CA 93240.

"Unfortunately, water costs are ris-ing. Many of them, such as costs formaterials, water production, and watertreatment, are increasing faster thanthe rate of inflation," said Cal WaterKern Valley manager Chris Whitley.

"Also, water use is going down, andthere are a lot of fixed costs that stay thesame regardless of how much watercustomers use, which results in higherper-unit water costs. The good news is,some variable costs decrease whencustomers use less water, and thosecost decreases are factored in. Andconservation can save customersmoney in the long-term by enabling usto avoid having to invest in newsources of supply to meet higherdemand," Whitley said. Cal Wateroffers conservation tools to help cus-tomers reduce their bills.

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Cal Water is proposing a number ofinfrastructure upgrades to increase reli-ability and fire protection and ensuregood water quality.

The CPUC will thoroughly audit CalWater's expenses, plans, and operationsduring the 18-month review process. Itis responsible for setting rates thatreflect the actual, dollar-for-dollar costsof providing water service and allowCal Water to earn a return only on thefunds it invests in water system infra-structure. Customers are invited to sub-mit comments in writing or at PublicParticipation Hearings, if held by theCommission.

"We are very sensitive to the need tooperate as efficiently as possible,"Whitley said.

Cal Water serves about 5,800 peoplein the Valley and provided water servicein the area since 2000. Additional infor-mation may be obtained online atwww.calwater.com.

Kern River Courier 20, 2012

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