Kern River Courier March 4, 2011

Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir201,909 acre-feet.(Low point was155,858 ac-ft. Nov.26. Pool capacity is568,075 ac.-ft. at thespillway. Current limitis 360,000 ac.-ft.)

Inflow, North Fork ofKern at Kernville1201 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 12018 cfs

Borel Canal flow0 cfs

Data from U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers

cfs=cubic feet per second

1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons

1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.

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Lake Isabella’sweekend weather

Fri: Sunny, high 62.

Fri. night: Partlycloudy, low 38.

Sat.: Mostly sunny,high 64.

Sat. night: Mostlycloudy, low 43.

Sun.: Slight chanceshowers, high 63.

Sun. night: Chanceshowers, low 38.

National Weather Service

Special to the Courier

Take the Polar Plunge challenge at theicy pool at South Fork Middle School inWeldon this Saturday, March 5 at 10:30a.m., to benefit the Kern Valley AquaticsProgram this summer.

Our community's bravest will plungeinto the pool to raise money for KVAP'sscholarship programs. Plunge into thepool on your own or create a team withfamily, friends or co-workers. The offi-cial Polar Plunge uniform is only aswimsuit (costumes are optional andencouraged, but must be appropriate).Not into plunging? You can also getinvolved by donating to the program.

Plunging will begin at 11am sharpthis Saturday, but come at 10:30. Therewill be prizes and yummy treats. Dresswarm and come out and join the fun!

These scholarships will provide swimlessons, Summer Safe Camp and Jr.Lifeguard Camp opportunities to manyof our youth around the valley thatwould not be able to participate due tofinancial hardship. Last year KVAP pro-vided 73 learn-to-swim, 25 Summer SafeCamp and two Junior Lifeguard Campscholarships. As the swim programgrows, so does the need for sponsorsfor their scholarship program.

To pledge online or download a regis-

Mike DevichKern River Courier

Are you wondering why Sierra Way still hasn’tbeen fixed? Have a quibble with the new Kern RiverValley Specific Plan? You can bring up your issue withthe county official in charge on Wednesday, March 16,when the Lake Isabella/Bodfish Property OwnersAssociation will present their annual Town Hall meet-ing with Kern County representatives at the SeniorCenter in Lake Isabella at 6 p.m.

The public is encouraged to come up to the micro-phone during the meeting and ask things like whyLake Isabella Park floods so often, and maybe offer asuggestion as to how it can be avoided in the future.

The officials often offer to give personal attention toparticipants after the question and answer session.

Just some of the county departments representedwill be fire, engineering, animal control, code compli-ance, health, education, aging and adult services,planning, and county roads. The California HighwayPatrol will be represented as well.

Questions about such things as the dam should be

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

The Kernville Chamber of Commercereported to the Sheriff’s Department lastweek the grand theft of 22 sponsor ban-ners and as many as four additionalBudweiser rodeo signs provided byAmerican Beverage Company ofBakersfield, which disappeared from therodeo grounds the last night of WhiskeyFlat Days.

The banners, which were mostly forlocal sponsor advertising, are reportedlyvalued at $180 each, for loss of $3,960. Thedollar amount of the American Beveragesigns is unknown.

The four by eight foot vinyl banners

were taken between the close of theWhiskey Flat Daze Rodeo, Sunday Feb. 20at 6:00 p.m. and Monday Feb. 21 at 9 a.m.,the time that the banners were to be takendown.

A $500 no-questions-asked reward isbeing offered by the Kernville Chamberfor the recovery and return of the bannersand signs in good condition.

The chamber plans to replace the miss-ing rodeo sponsor signs in the event theyare not returned. They were not insured.

Anyone with information on the theft ofbanners from the rodeo grounds is urgedto call the Kernville Chamber ofCommerce at 760-376-2629 or the KernCounty Sheriff sub-station at 760-549-2100.

Kernville Chamber reportstheft of sponsor banners

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

These are a few of the 22 banners that were stolen after Whiskey Flat Days (including ours). TheKernville Chamber of Commerce is offering a $500 reward for the return of the banners in goodcondition.

Plungewill befrostyPolar Plunge benefitsKVAP pool program

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

The Kern Valley Hospital’s Heart Walk was a chilly affair last weekend, withsome walking taking place outdoors and some indoors. There were 65teams walking with four walkers and one lap counter, making for a total ofat least 325 people. With volunteers and helpers, the total was close to 350attending. There were many children and lots of the senior citizens of thevalley. Entire families and church groups came, and from the school, Excel,ECHO, CSF and SAL students were all in attendance. For a list of winners,see page 8.

Speak your piece tocounty representatives

See PLUNGE, Page 5

See SPEAK, Page 5

Kern River Courier Friday, March 4, 2011

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

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WaterSkiArea

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Map courtesyMike Ludiker

www.kernvalley.com

Recreation InfoU.S. Forest Service

Lake Isabella office:4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from

Hwy. 155 just over the hill fromHwy. 178)

(760) 379-5646

Kernville Office:105 Whitney Rd. (around the

corner from the museum)(760) 376-3781

General KRV Info

Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce

6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. 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 Substation

Sheriff’s Department and CHP7050 Lake Isabella Blvd.(760) 549-2100Weekdays only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Kern Valley Hospital &Kern Valley Healthcare District

McCray and Laurel, Mt. Mesa(760) 379-2681

Sponsored by the Airport Cafe at Kern Valley Airport

Sierra Way, 4 mi. south of Kernville Rd.Breakfast & Lunch, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Great food 7 days a week

Kern River Valley information

Welcome to the KRV!

Courier file photo by Michael Batelaan

Fishing is a fun activity for kids or anyone. The valley is a great place.

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.

$500 REWARDOffered by the Kernville Chamber of Commerce

For the recovery and return of the 22 plusrodeo sponsor banners in good condition.

No-questions asked.

The signs were illegally removed from theKernville Rodeo Grounds

between the close of the Whiskey Flat Daze Rodeo,Sunday February 20 6:00 p.m. andMonday February 21 at 9:00 a.m.

Anyone with information on the theft of bannersfrom the rodeo grounds is urged to call the

Kernville Chamber of Commerce 760-376-2629 orthe Kern County Sheriff sub-station 760-549-2100

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Friday, March 4, 2011 Kern River Courier

Published Fridays by KRV Publishing

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 ©2010 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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Hospital invites you to helpplan its future March 4

There will be a strategic plan-ning session today, Friday, March4 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. forKern Valley Hospital’s future. Thepublic is invited to participatewith the healthcare district boardand administration. Come helpthe hospital in setting its visionfor the future, with interviews andbreak-out planning sessions. Acontinental breakfast and lunchwill be served. Please RSVP SoniaPenny at 760-382-8385.

Astronomy Star Party to beheld on Sat., March 5

The KRV Astronomy Club willbe holding a star party at theirdark skies spot on the upper KernRiver on Saturday, March 5 atdusk. All those who are interestedin seeing the galaxies and constel-lations are invited. Telescopes willbe set up. Drive 12 miles north ofKernville and look for the orangecones (Fairview heliport.) Cloudswill cancel the event. Call (760)376-1291 for more information.

Local songwriter Logston toperform on March 5

On Saturday, March 5, “LostHills“ (Archie Logston), a localsongwriter and singer, will per-form from 10 am to noon at theLakeshore Farmer’s Market. Abake sale will be sponsored by theKRV Geotourism Collaborative tobenefit the Sierra Nevada GeoTourism project. 7466 WoffordBlvd, Wofford Heights, acrossfrom St. Jude's Church, from 9amto 1pm.

Recycling Town Hall meetingto be held March 8

At 6pm, Tuesday, March 8, theLake Isabella-Bodfish PropertyOwners Association will hold apublic Town Hall Meeting onRecycling and Air Quality in theSenior Room, Veterans/SeniorBuilding, 6405 Lake IsabellaBoulevard in Lake Isabella. Thepublic is welcome to attend. Forinformation, call (760) 379-5818.

Sweet Adelines’ Friends andFamily Night’ March 10

The KV Chorus of Sweet

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• 4 p.m. - KV Cruisers Cruise Night, El PortalII Lake Isabella, 1st Fri. 549-3855• 7:30 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, WoffordHts. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

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.

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.• 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

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.• 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.• 2- 6 p.m. Dinner at Eagles, Mt. Mesa. Lightdinner. Open to public. 379-3394.• 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, WeldonMethodist Church, (760) 267-4693.• 5:30 p.m. LapBand Support Group, hospi-cal cafeteria, (760) 379-2681 2nd Wed.• 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E.Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed.• 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake IsabellaSr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., 3rd Wed. 379-5086.• 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,376-2410 or 376-2066.• 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.• 2 p.m.- 8-ball Tournament at Eagles in Mt,Mesa. Open to public. 379-3374.• 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, golf course,Kernville. (760) 376-1421.• 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. Prospective 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.376-2410 or 376-2066

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 Calendar

See EVENTS, Page 14

Public meetingsand events

Sponsored by: Kern River Paiute Council under a Special Use Permit: U.S. Forest Service

2600 Highway 155 French Gulch Campground, Lake IsabellaMailing Address: P.O. Box 3984 Wofford Heights, CA 93285

760-549-0800 Fax:760-379- 4350Visit us or write us on the web at www.nuuicunni.com and [email protected]

“Nuui Cunni” Native American Cultural Center

Contact Ericto become a vendor

Lets Celebrate!Food • RafflesEntertainment

SpecialGift Shop

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Venders • Crafts& Demonstrations

9am-2pm Every SaturdayDuring inclement weather, we

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21 historicbuildings featured on The History

Channel & The

NationalDirectory of Haunted Places. Antiquesshops, museum displays, self & docentguided tours. 20 minutes fromKernville... 100 years back in time!

Friday, March 4, 2011EntertainmentK E R N R I V E R

By Cindy Elavsky

Q: I would like to know whatmy all-time favorite actress, thebeautiful Jane Seymour, isdoing nowadays. -- Leann R.,via e-mail

A: If you are in the New Yorkarea, you can see the beautiful Britin the flesh on March 26. She willhave a booth atArtexpo New York,where she'll be pre-senting her "Waves"theme. I spoke withJane about her art-work, and she isalways excited toshare her love of artwith her fans, espe-cially her new theme,"Waves."

"Life is kind of likea wave," Seymoursaid. "You are on thisbody of water: Youare moving forward,you go to school, you study, andyou become the kind of person thatyou are going to be, and then atsome point, this body of water hasthis moment of crescendo. Thewave crashes. There are highs andlows in life, a lot like the wave.When it reaches a high, it continuesto move. Like in life, moments don'tstay. They're just part of a bigcycle."

Ms. Seymour also can be seen

on the big screen in "Love,Wedding, Marriage" with JamesBrolin, Mandy Moore and KellanLutz, as well as on the small screenin "Castle" (at the end of March).Regarding her "Castle" episode,Jane said: "It was really fun to do. Itwas just a couple of scenes but real-ly fun -- it's a fun little character."

***

Q: I absolutely lovedJeremy Irons' guest-starring appearance on"Law and Order: SVU."Any chance he'll return?-- Kylie F., Baton Rouge,La.

A: Your wish (and mine)has been granted. Jeremyhas been tapped to return to"SVU" as Dr. Cap Jackson,where he'll help Benson andStabler with a case. In thiscase, a piano teacher(played against type by "V"'s

Elizabeth Mitchell) is suspected ofsexually assaulting and murderingone of her students. The episode isscheduled to air March 30.

***Write to Cindy at King Features

Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mailher at [email protected].

(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Seymour presents artworkCelebrity Extra

Jane Seymour

Bodfish Bob’s Cranberry Chicken

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasthalves1 (16 oz) bottle Catalina salad dressing1 (14.5 oz) can whole berry cranberrysauce1 envelope onion soup mix

Place the chicken breasts in thebottom of a slow cooker. Pour thesalad dressing, cranberry sauce,and onion soup mix over thechicken. Cook on Low 4 to 6hours.

Bodfish Bob's Scalloped Corn

1/2 c chopped green pepper1/4 c chopped onion5 T butter, divided2 c soft bread crumbs2 cans (8-1/2 oz ea) cream-style corn1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn,drained

2 eggs1/4 c dry bread crumbs

In a large skillet, saute greenpepper and onion in 4 table-spoons butter til tender. Stir insoft bread crumbs, corn andeggs. Transfer to greased 8-in.Square baking dish. Melt remain-ing butter; toss with dry breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over casserole.Bake, uncovered, 350° 25-30mins ‘til bubbly.

Bodfish Bob's SearedToasted Macadamia Nut

Mahi Mahi

4 (6 ounce) mahi mahi filletssalt and pepper1/2 cup unsalted butter softened1/2 cup macadamia nuts, toasted,ground fine1/4 cup panko (Japanese bread-crumbs)2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper each fillet asdesired. Combine the toastedmacadamia nuts with softenedbut not melted butter. Add inpanko breadcrumbs as well as alight amount of salt and pepper.Lightly press bread crumb mix-ture onto the top of fish and placefish into a pan with the olive oil.Saute fish on both sides until itbounces back slightly whenpressed – about 5 minutes perside.

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 DNA Smith

New DVDs reviewed in this col-umn will be available in stores theweek of March 15.

PICKS OF THE WEEK"The Fighter" (R) -- Directed by

David O. Russell ("Three Kings"),"The Fighter" is an above-averageboxing movie about the real-lifestory of Micky Ward (MarkWahlberg) and his unconventionalroad to winning the light-welter-weight title.

Like most sports movies, "TheFighter" hammers home most of theusual cliches: Aplucky underdogfrom the wrong sideof the tracks over-comes the odds towin the champi-onship, etc. Butthanks to somegood performancesby Wahlberg andChristian Bale (whoplays his crack-addict brother),"The Fighter" risesslightly above the usual melodramat-ic fare we're accustomed to.

The Switch (PG-13) -- JenniferAniston stars in yet another moviewhere she attempts comedy, andthen cries a lot. In this one, she playsKassi, a single woman who wants ababy, but is tired of waiting aroundfor Mr. Right. So, she finds a suitabledonor (Patrick Wilson). At Kassi's"insemination party," her neuroticbest friend Wally (Jason Bateman)switches his baby batter with thedonor's. And because he's threesheets to the wind, he promptly for-gets what he's done the next day.

Fast-forward seven years, andWally begins to notice that Kassi's

son, Sebastian, exhibits the sameneurotic qualities as himself. CueHilarity and Anistonian Waterworks.

"Hereafter" (PG-13) -- DirectorClint Eastwood’s latest film tacklesthe concept of The Afterlife.

Matt Damon stars as GeorgeLonegan, a blue-collar fella whoacquired psychic abilities following achildhood illness. His brother (JayMohr) wants to turn George into acelebrity, but he'd rather try to live anormal life with his girlfriend (BryceDallas Howard). Meanwhile, aFrench journalist (Cecile De France)has a near-death experience follow-ing a natural disaster in India.

TV SHOWS"Coach: The

Fourth Season""Batman: The

Brave and theBold" SeasonOne, Part Two

"Who Do YouThink You Are?"Season One

"Nature:Predators:Moment of

Impact""Nature: Extraordinary Birds""Nova Science Now: How Does

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Collection""Red Green Show: The

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Okay, now that February isover, the next event that we areall looking for-ward to is thatlittle fish-a-palooza we callthe Derby. I’ll askall of you whoplan to enter theDerby this yearto try andremember towelcome thosewho will visitour little community. I understandthat with this many people all try-ing to win something, there willbe times when tempers will runshort. Don’t let another personruin your day and do your bestnot to ruin theirs. How we act andreact during these three shortdays is how we will be labeled inthe future.

If you have not ordered yourofficial Derby shirts, now is thetime. Only 3,000 shirts will be pro-duced and that’s all.

If you plan on camping in a feearea, you may want to try for areservation. If you want to rent aboat or a boat slip for the Derbyyou might want to call FrenchGulch Marina.

I wish I could give better newson fishing the lake, but the chang-

ing weather has slowed allspecies. As soon as we get somewarm days, the bass and the crap-pie should be heading to thespawning areas.

The upper Kern River is stillloaded with lunker trout as well aslots of nice catchables. Everyone Ihave talked to who has fished theupper river has caught andreleased some very nice trout,many in the 3 pound and up class.

Finally, I would like to apolo-gize to Marvin, Danny and Bret atthe hatchery for the mix-up weekbefore last. I’ll do better next time.

***The Isabella Lake Fishing

Derby as mentioned in the begin-ning of this column will take placeApril 16-18 and will feature$250,000 worth of prizes, includ-ing lots of cash. Certain fish willbe worth up to $40,000 each. Frodetails, call the Kern River ValleyChamber of Commmerce at (760)379-5236 or pick up one of themany applications at storesaround the valley.

Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a volunteer atthe Kern River Fish Hatchery. Forquestions or comments you canreach him through the Kern RiverCourier,[email protected].

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2011 Kernville Chamber of Commerce Thank youto all who helped withWHISKEY FLAT DAYS!

Grand Marshal: Fred May & Kimberly Mullins - Kern County Animal ControlCalifornia 32nd District Assemblywoman: Shannon Grove

Theme Logo: Jeanette Rogers-Erickson • Kick-off Dinner: Ewings, Sheryl Parmelee, Sharon StenersonMayor Candidates: Whitewater Whitman & Mean River Gene - Mercantile Frank & Millinery Dolly

Traffic Control & Street Signage, Park Electrical, Public Address System & Trailer Set-up Crew:Lanny Borthick, Jeff Bartlett, Toby & Steve Borthick, Jim Wallace, Evan & Karen Hamilton, Sue Hairell, Jeremy Humphrey, Al Curry,

Alex Johnstone, Scott Newman, Lyle Walker, Brad Alexander, Doug Rossback, & Bill GrableHighway Patrol: Bob Romine & Crew • Kern County Sheriff: Dean Marshall & Crew

Sheriff Citizen's Service Unit: Kern Valley Sub-station • Kern County Parks & Recreation: John CrabtreeParamedic Services: Care Ambulance • Rodeo Parking & Recycling Bins: Sheriff Eric Levig & SAL Members

Hanging Banners for Encampment & Kernville Road: Steve Gale of High Sierra CraneParade banners & Pooper Scoopers: Pastor Mike Whitehead - Mt. View Baptist Church Youth GroupUse of U.S.F.S. Kernville Work Center Grounds for Carnival: Rick Larson, District Ranger,

Artie Colson and Kathy Baker, Special Use Permit & crew at Kernville Work CenterBunting and Fencing: Brad Alexander, Adam Perfect & Neil Moore

Distribution of Posters & Flyers: Anna Leon • Hanging Signs Around Town: Justin and Leslie EldridgeInformation Booth: Jenny Hanley, Shannon Ritchey, Smitty Glass, Jane Smith • VIP Breakfast: Elaine of Chatterbox Cafe, Smitty Glass,

Parade Announcer: Geoff Emery - KUZZ • Parade Order: Phyllis Hix • Parade Start: Janelle Sweet, Annette Davis, Lorna Davis,David Derr, Jenny Hanley & Tom Bosman • Star Spangled Banner. Sierra Sound, Sweet Adeline Quartet

Sunday’s Announcer: A special thank you to Big John Davis who announced all dayTrain Ticket Takers: Kern Valley High School ECHO Club

Epitaph Contest: Kern County Fire Department Station 76 Kernville • Pet Contest: Barbara Hinkey, Barbara's Daughter, & Susy DayPies, Jellies & Jams Contest: Cynthia Allred, All-Shot Will, Snake Eyes Seth, Miss Kitty Amanda

Costume Contest: Jenny Hanley, Cynthia Allred & Jill KingWhiskerino Contest: Outlaws - Sassy Cindy, Get-a-long Shelby, All-Shot Will, Snake Eyes Seth, Miss Kitty Amanda

Frog Contest: Janet May, Fred May, Martine Metzenheim, Charlie Bush & family from KCNQGolf Cart Use: Kern Valley Golf Course • Trash Hauling & Porta Potties: Thomas Refuse

Riverside Park Band Extravaganza: Frank MarrottaEntertainment: Jazz Tones, TLC - Ridgecrest Line Dancers, Knox Prairie Ramblers, Whitman DancersCowboy, Mountain Man & Indian Encampments: Mike Woodward & "Horse" Robinson

Theme T-Shirts: Kern River Corp. "White Water Whitman" 2011 Mayor Pre-Sale Tickets: Cheryl's Diner, Golden State Surplus, Nelda's Diner, Sierra Gateway Market, The Drugstore

Supplies Pick-up: Dick Reid • Radio Communications: Steve Grove & Applied Technology Bakersfield

& WHISKEY FLAT DAZE RODEO Cowboy Auction: Tony Cain & Ewings • Sponsor: Advance Beverage Bakersfield • Stock Producer: Cotton Rosser - Flying U Rodeo

Cowboy Hotel Accommodations: McNally's • Announcer Ted Dwyer • Announcers Hotel Accommodations: Falling Waters ResortEntertainment: Wild West Cowgirls & Rodeo Clown Willy Knoernschild • Official Banker: Wells Fargo Bank

Ticket, Seat Cushion & T-shirt Sales: Sonia Penny, MaryAnn Cole, Jeanette Oser, Brenda Smith & Sheryl ParmeleeKaren Cain's Crew: Tony & Karen Cain, Buckshot Tipton, Jimmy Andress, Linda Smith, Cindy Stuler, Wendy Clark, Ben & Teresa Rudnick,

Stacey Van Rensselaer, Kenny & Sami Carver, Todd Noble, Jimmy Valdez, Larry & Tammy Strongman, Kellee Scott & Bill Bennett.Winner of Team Roping: Header - LJ Falk, Heeler - Will Larson

Tri-Tip Booth: John Davis, Mickey Heston, Ryan Hutchins, George Leon, Andrew & Lorna DavisMel's Watering Hole - Beer Booth: Ladies of the Elks • Denny's Dawg Shack- Hot Dog Booth: Gymkhana Club of Kern Valley

Rodeo Banners Hanging: Bill Grable. Unfortunately he was unable to take them down because someone stole them between 6pm Sunday evening& 8am Monday morning. Be on the lookout. Grand Theft.

Thank you to all volunteers: Who gave of their time tirelessly to help make this 54th Annual Whiskey Flat Days a success.We couldn't have done this without our office staff of Sweet Justice. To the Kernville Chamber of Commerce

Board Members a huge thank you for your spirit of volunteerism. Our forefathers would be proud of a job well done.

tration form, pledge form and waiver, visit www.kvap.org. For more informa-tion, you can email [email protected] or call 760-299-2030. You can also senddonations to KVAP Polar Plunge, SFUSD 5225 Kelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA93283.

Kern Valley Aquatics Program (KVAP) is not for profit, offering swim les-sons for all ages. Their mission is to make every child and adult in the KernRiver Valley Water safe. Kern Valley Aquatics Instructors have over 70 hoursof Red Cross lifeguard and water safety instruction.

reserved for other meetings, as the dam is being overseen by a federalagency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The moderators will be Carol Rudledge and Ron Benoit. Think of yourquestions now and bring them with you.

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At 6pm, Tuesday, March 8, theLake Isabella-Bodfish PropertyOwners Association will hold apublic Town Hall Meeting onRecycling and Air Quality. Thismeeting is free and will be held inthe Senior Room, Kern RiverVeterans/Senior Building, 6405Lake Isabella Boulevard in LakeIsabella. The public is welcome toattend.

The Town Hall Meeting willexplore several subjects: Who recy-cles what; the impacts of theEconomy on recycling; why recy-cling is a good thing and why burn-ing household waste is a bad thing.Panelists will start by making briefintroductory statements followedby a moderated discussion withquestions and answers from the

audience. Panelists include: SheriBowyer, Recycling Coordinator,Thomas Refuse Service, Inc. &Sierra Waste Transfer, Inc., LakeIsabella, Irene Martinson, FamilyLife Center Recycling Program,Wofford Heights and David L.Jones, Air Pollution ControlOfficer, Kern County Air PollutionControl District.

The town hall meeting will bemoderated by Carol Rutledge,President, Lake Isabella-BodfishProperty Owners Association. Tosubmit questions, contact JoanTwilley, VP [email protected] (760) 379-5818

This event precedes the LivingGreen KRV Festival most of whichwill be held March 17-27, 2011. Goto www.LivingGreenKRV.org formore information.

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Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

Judy hasMultipleSclerosis. Rogerwas diagnosedwith cancer.Georgia has amajor heart con-dition. What dothese people allhave in com-mon? Or ratherwhat don't theyhave in com-mon? Health insurance. In eachcase, they were healthy vibrant adultswho had some money, but felt thatthey would rather take their chancesthen purchase health insurance.

Today, they still have income andsome savings, and would love tohave health insurance, but are turneddown by the insurance companiesdue to their "pre-existing conditions".And, you can't really blame the insur-ance company. If they took Roger,he would have to pay about $600 amonth in premium, and the insur-ance company would have thou-sands of dollars to pay out in claims.The company would then need tocharge all policyholders more moneyjust to cover Roger's expenses. Henever contributed a dime when hewas in good health.

Through federal legislation calledthe Affordable Care Act, Californiahas been provided financialresources to provide health insur-ance for people who have not hadany coverage within the past six

months and have been turned downby an insurance company. The newcoverage is called "Pre-ExistingCondition Insurance Plan" or "PCIP".PCIP joins an existing state-run plancalled the "California Major RiskInsurance Plan", or "MrMIP".

Each plan has different benefits,co-pays and deductibles, along withpremium structures that differ. Themonthly premium is based on yourage and where you live. KernCounty is in the lowest price bracket.

For more information on MrMIPor PCIP, you can find the programson their respective websites.www.pcip.ca.gov for the PCIP infor-mation and www.mrmib.ca.gov forMrMip. You can also call theCalifornia Medical InformationBoard Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to8:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00PM for additional information.

Depending on their ages, Sylvia,Roger and Georgia have beenrelieved of many of their costly careexpenses thanks to California's plansfor the uninsured. They are findingthe monthly premiums, which can beas high as $780 a month for a 64 yearold is much lower than the cost of acancer surgery.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker. He is President ofthe Kern Association of HealthUnderwriters and on the NationalAssociation of Health UnderwritersMedicare Advisory Board. He may bereached at 760-376-2100, e-mail [email protected] or visit him on theweb at www.harrythal.com

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Paul G. Donohue, M.D.Courier Syndicated Columnist

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Whenhe was 20, my son came downwith hepatitis C. He's never saidhow he got it, but he was run-ning around with a very wildbunch then. He still has thevirus at age 27. Should he betreated? He never was. I wonderwhat's in store for him, and if hecan marry and have a family.Can he? -- C.S.

ANSWER: Worldwide, 175 mil-lion people are infected with the hep-atitis C virus. In the U.S., 4 millioncarry it. Between 70 percent and 80percent of infected people will har-bor the virus for life. Of that number,around 20 percent develop liver cir-rhosis in 20 years, and a smallernumber are stricken with liver can-cer. Hepatitis C is the most commonreason for a liver transplant.

People catch the virus in a num-ber of ways. Sharing needles toinject drugs is one way. Health-careworkers can get it from an accidentalstick with a needle used on an infect-ed person. Before 1992, blood trans-fusion was a major source of infec-tion. Tattooing or body piercing byunlicensed practitioners or thosewho do not adhere to sterile tech-niques is another route of transmis-sion. Sex with multiple partners is apossible way of contracting the ill-

ness. Your son can marry and possi-bly but not likely infect his wife, andwill not infect his children.

This young man has to establishhimself with a doctor. Lab tests willshow if his liver is suffering anydamage, and blood tests give a reli-able estimate of how great a numberof viruses is circulating in his blood.Treatment will hinge on that infor-mation. A liver biopsy might be nec-essary. Some doctors feel all whoshow evidence of current infectionought to undergo treatment.

He should completely abstainfrom alcohol. Drinking puts his liverin further jeopardy.

The booklet on hepatitis A, B andC explains these common infectionsin detail. Readers can obtain a copyby writing: Dr. Donohue -- No.503W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL32853-6475. Enclose a check ormoney order (no cash) for $4.75U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient'sprinted name and address. Pleaseallow four weeks for delivery.

Dr. Donohue regrets that he isunable to answer individual letters,but he will incorporate them in hiscolumn whenever possible. Readersmay write him or request an orderform of available health newsletters atP.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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Falls are the most commoncause of injury in the UnitedStates, particularly among olderadults. Whether it’s a slip on wetor icy pavement or a trip on arug or stairway, the risk of bruis-es, broken bones and back andhead injuries is significant.

“Most people fall due of a lackof attention, rushing around oraccidental situations, but someindividuals are actually atgreater risk for falling (normal-ly),” said Joseph Caccavo, physi-cal therapist at Kessler Institutefor Rehabilitation in WestOrange, New Jersey, the nation’slargest single rehabilitation hos-pital.

“Older adults, as well as thosewith a history of low blood pres-sure, stroke or neurological dis-orders, vision deficits or balanceproblems, as well as those takingcertain medications, all facegreater challenges.”

The good news is that thereare ways to minimize the risk offalling by making simple changesaround the home and workplace,and improving balance withproper training and exercise.

“Clutter is a way of life formany of us, but it’s something wecan control. Similarly, we havethe tools to effectively evaluateand treat individuals who havebalance disorders to help mini-mize their risk of falling andoptimize their quality of life,”explained Kessler physical thera-

pist Michelle O’Keefe. “In fact, the Department of

Health and Human Services rec-ommends that older adultsinclude balance exercises as partof an overall fitness program.”

Kessler’s new Fall PreventionProgram (www.kessler-rehab.com/programs/outpatient-services/falls.com) draws on theexpertise and experience of ateam of specialists to determinefall risk and develop individual-ized treatment plans.

“Our goal is to help individualsmaintain balance in their lives, athome, at work and at play,”added Kessler occupational ther-apist Norma Glennon.

To help reduce the risk of slips,trips and falls and improve bal-ance, Kessler Institute offers thefollowing recommendations:

• Be sure flooring is in goodcondition and remove throwrugs.

• Clear stairs, hallways androoms of clutter and other obsta-cles.

• Secure or remove any electri-cal wires or cords in trafficareas.

• Make sure lighting is ade-quate both inside and outside thehome – especially on stairways.Install automatic light sensors,timers or night lights.

• Place a telephone in eachroom or carry a cordless phonewith you to avoid having to rushto answer a call.

Falls can be prevented

See FALLS, Page 8

Friday, March 4, 2011 aithFK E R N R I V E R

Clarence Semonious, pastorPrince of Peace LutheranFellowship, Kernville

A person said to Jesus, “Iwill follow you, Lord.” Haveyou said those or similarwords? Good, but have youalso made anerror as did thefollower-wannabe?

“…but let mefirst say farewellto those at myhome.”

“Jesus said tohim, “No onewho puts hishand to the plowand looks back isfit for the kingdom of God.”Luke 9:61-62.

Luke does not say if thatperson was or was not amongthe 72 who he then anointed.This account may serve as areminder to any who wouldtake license with God’s graceby “looking back.”

St. Paul also referencesplowing and asks, “Is it foroxen that God is concerned?Does he not speak entirely forour sake? It was written forour sake, because the plowmanshould plow in hope and thethresher thresh in hope ofsharing in the crop.” 1Corinthians 9:10.

Think about the event wecall The Transfiguration. Theseason of Lent follows Jesus’

glorification as on a mountain. “He was transfigured before

them, and his face shone likethe sun, and his clothesbecame white as light. Andbehold, there appeared to themMoses and Elijah, talking withhim.” 1 Corinthians 9:9-10.

Our reward for not lookingback is explained by St. Paul,“Now the Lord is the Spirit,and where the Spirit of theLord is, there is freedom. Andwe all, with unveiled face,beholding the glory of theLord, are being transformedinto the same image from onedegree of glory to another. Forthis comes from the Lord whois the Spirit. 2 Corinthians3:17-18.

Ask yourself, did God sayanywhere that it is an accept-able freedom to combinedrunken partying and encour-aging women to bare theirchests in public? Of course not.

The prize is that,“Henceforth there is laid up forme the crown of righteousness,which the Lord, the righteousjudge, will award to me on thatDay, and not only to me butalso to all who have loved hisappearing.” 2 Timothy 4:8.

Look back? Not deliberately.

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KernvilleFather’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, KernvilleService Sunday 9:30 A.M.(760) 223-6704First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, KernvilleSunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.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 12:00 p.m. (760) 379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 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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Jack Duitsman, pastorFather’s Heart FoursquareChurch, Kernville

It occurs to me that we dowell to mark what transpires inour own heart,and also not misswhat transpires inthe hearts of oth-ers. While Jesusmade a specificpoint to cautionus against judg-ing the intents,motives, andactions of others;He also instructedHis followers to understand thesigns of the times in which theywere living. Self-righteous andself appointed religious zealotshave often marginalized the trueheart of Christianity, but a head-in-the-sand pretending that thespirit of anti-Christ isn't aliveand well in the hearts ofhumankind simply ignores ourresponsibility as believers.Absolutely believers shouldbegin with the log in our owneye (which we will never fullyremove!), but having done this,we also ought to be fully cog-nizant of the overwhelmingnature of unrighteousness thatcontrols the world around us.

Here is the encouragement,however: In the same way thatunrighteousness piles up harm-fully in selfish and prideful acts,so also righteousness accumu-lates powerfully in simple and

selfless acts. Imagine how JuliusCaesar accomplished the trans-formation of Rome from brick tomarble, and we can begin tosense why the Holy Spiritencourages us to a life of obedi-ence to what is laid out in theScriptures. A simple act of obe-dience may seem insignificant atthe moment, but it becomespowerful in the face of a culturegone mad in the opposite direc-tion. Rather than being carriedaway in the flood of carnalitythat appeals to our baseinstincts, you and I are invited tobe salt and light in a tastelessand dark generation.

The first President of thisincredible nation certainlyunderstood what was at theheart of what has become ournational destiny - personalresponsibility to walk accordingto the eternal principles of ourFather God. As you and I areobedient in the face of whatevercarries the tide of popular opin-ion, the righteousness of JesusChrist springing up in us willwork to the exalting of thenation in which we live. Will itchange what appears to be aheadlong rush into immorality?Maybe or maybe not, but we canexpect two certain changes tocome: 1) Our personal lives willbe remarkably transformed bythe power of obedience; and 2)We will see the miraculousunleashed around us as right-eousness mightily confoundsevil.

Duitsman

Repairing a brick at a timeJanet KutznerSpecial to the Courier

The season of Lent begins, dis-turbingly, with a death sentence."Remember that thou art dust,and to dust shalt thou return."

It is a sobering reminder thatour faith affirms what our culturedoes its best to deny - that suffer-ing, growing old, and dying arefundamental to our identity ashuman beings.

In a consumer society, physicalbeauty, riches, and sexual licenseare thought to be infinitely goodand alwayswithin ourgrasp if weare preparedto work hardenough forthem. It canseem no pos-sibilities inour commonvocation to age, suffer, and diewhich it views as failure.

From this point of view, holydying is incomprehensible, deathmust be medicalized and hidden,and as we grow old, we are con-demned to lives of increasingdesperation and fear.

Against all this the Gospel pro-claims a message of life, possibil-ity, and courage to the dying, thesuffering, and the anxious: "Benot afraid." We need not fearbecause in Christ the valley of theshadow of death is fertile ground.

"For you are dead," as St. Paul

put it, "and your life is hid withChrist in God." Once we havedied already with Christ, thedeath of our bodies is itself anopportunity for life.

We regain our bearings byfinding out where we are spiritu-ally, how far from the identity towhich we are called, whether wehave wandered down bywayswithout realizing it, where theway of life for us now lies. Incontrast to the world around us,which seeks fulfillment in fan-tasies, we seek fulfillment in rec-ognizing the spiritual possibilities

of our limita-tions.

Remember,Lent, a seasonof repentance,is a serious sea-son, but it is notmeant to be atime of misery.Rather, it is to

be a time of looking to our ownhearts, seeing where we fail to dowhat God has asked us, or wherewe have done what God hasasked us not to do, and acknowl-edging our responsibility in thefailure. Such a confession can bepainful, but it need not be fearful,for we know from 2 Corinthiansand Psalm 103 that God standsever ready to forgive and toempower us to change.

Janet Kutzner is Lay EucharisticMinister at St. Peter's AnglicanChurch, Kernville.

Lent is not suffering

“Lent is a season

of repentance.”-Janet Kutzner


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Heart walk resultsFrom the judges: Tim Mcglew, Butch Partin & Isobell Collins:

The best team costume: 'The Beat Goes On'

The most enthusiastic team: Moose Trekkers

The judges’ overall choice: Hoffmann Hospice

Team with the most laps (4 walkers only): ECHO with 392 laps

Oldest combined team ages (4 walkers only) Road Warriors

Oldest individual walker (1 lap required) tie with:Rachell Joyce - 92 years (41 laps)Fran Wilson - 92 years (12 laps)

Youngest walker (1 lap required): Miliano Barrcza - 3 yrs in Dec.

Individual man with most laps: Rusty with Moose Trekkers

Individual woman with most laps - tie with:Elizabeth ReedMichelle Priasol

Youngest team with most laps (4 walkers only):Kern Valley Indian Council Youth - 43 laps

• Avoid sitting in rockers, swivel chairs and chairs with wheels.They may be dangerous to those with balance problems.

• Be sure railings and banisters are secure, both indoors and out. • Install hand rails or grip bars in showers and bathtubs and place

non-slip strips or decals on the floor/tub. Also use a rubber-backedbath mat when you step out.

• Take extra precautions on uneven, wet, or icy pavements. • Focus on the activity at hand, rather than trying to do several

things at once. • Include balance exercises in your fitness regimen, such as one-

leg stands and sit-to-stand exercises, as well as exercises to buildankle, leg, and hip strength.

Individuals who are experiencing problems with balance, dizzinessor falling should be examined by a physician. For more information,visit www.kessler-rehab.com.

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Desert-Mountain ResourceConservation & DevelopmentCouncil, Upper Kern RiverWatershed Coordinator areholding a spring Native PlantSale.

Plants are fire resistant, waterefficient California natives.Order forms, plant lists withphotos and description are avail-able at both the Kernville andKern River Valley Chambers ofCommerce offices, Nuui CunniCultural Center at French Gulch,and the Watershed

Coordinator’s office in theAssessor's office at the LakeIsabella County Complex and online at www.livinggreenkrv.org.

Orders are prepaid and mustbe received by March 18th.

Plants will be available forpickup at the Kern River ValleyLiving Green Expo in WoffordHeights at the Four SquareChurch Gym on March 26thbetween 9:00 am and 1:30 pm.

Profits will support WatershedCoordinator preservation andrestoration projects. For moreinformation, contact BobRobinson at 760-549-2131.

Native Plant Sale deadline forordering and paying March 18


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Courier comes with strings attachedMichael BatelaanKern River Courier Publisher

This column is not going to beabout the weekly duty we shoul-der reporting on the news,activities and events of our com-munity in a balanced manner.Nor is it how this newspaper issolely advertising-supported andthe financial responsibilities thatbrings along with it.

Not tostring youalong, butthere are lit-erally stringsattached – theties that bind,so to speak.

Each weekas our paperrolls off thepress it iscounted, bun-dled and tiedwith string.Multiplied by50 bundles,there is somuch stringthat perhapsone could gofly a kite withit.

We used tothrow away the leftover string.But one week my imaginationkicked in and I began to wonderif rolled it all into a ball, justhow big a ball of string would Ihave in a year’s time? Whatwould it weigh? And tied end toend, how long would it be?

I began this important scien-tific experiment the first week ofJanuary. In two weeks the sizehad reached that of a baseball,and was softball-sized in fourweeks and weighed in at 8ounces.

So you ask, how long tiedend-to-end will the length be?Well, I did the math. There is anamazing 120" (that’s 10 feet) ofstring wrapped around each

bundle x 50bundles =500' x 52weeksequals anestimated26,000 feet.Divide thatby 5,280 feetand you get4.92 – almost5 miles ofstring in oneyear.

Greatballs ofstring! Justhow big isthe ballgoing toget? Will itfit throughthe officedoor? Or in

52 weeks will I need a truck tomove it around? Your guess isas good as mine.

Make your guess. There mighteven be a prize involved – ormaybe we’ll just give you the

Publisher’s cornerLetters to the CourierDear Kern River Courier,

After reading (a) letter in the Feb. 4 edition of the Courier, I felt the need totake (the letter writer) up on his challenge to “get the facts straightened out”regarding the fee structure of the National Bicycle League versus theAmerican Bicycle Association. I will include links to the facts I find so you, thereader, can have the opportunity to investigate for yourself. Before I get start-ed I feel the need to express that I do not have any interest in who is runningthe Bike Park, be it the Kernville Chamber or the CRF. My only concern is forthe children of this community and their ability to afford to ride at the park.

The National Bicycle League recently modified their fee schedule from onewith a low membership fee with additional fees to practice or race, to onewith a higher membership fee with no per-practice/race fee. The model pre-sented by (the letter writer) took aspects of these two different schedules andcombined them to reach the numbers in question. The actual NBL fee sched-ule is as follows: A single rider in the local class of racing (the type of mem-bership most KV residents would purchase) regularly costs $133.31 for 12months if paid in one payment ($148.12 if making monthly payments). Thisincludes All-You-Can-Ride local racing and practice at all NBL outdoor tracksin the nation with no entry fees. There are additional fees at indoor arenasand for special trophy events. The NBL also offers reduced prices for multiplememberships in the same family, veterans discounts, and discounts for disad-vantaged youth. There are different price levels for regional and nationalpoint racing leagues.

The ABA’s fee schedule is harder to pinpoint because each track chargesits own race and practice fees. The set fees from the ABA are as follows: The“First Family” membership (meaning the first person in the household tobecome a member) costs $45 and includes a subscription to the ABA maga-zine. Additional family members receive discounted memberships, just likethe NBL. The ABA does not offer any discounts for disadvantaged youth orveterans. These memberships do not include any race or practice fees; thosecosts are additional. The ABA offers a “Gold” membership for $100 which isgeared for competitors at a national level. As an example of track fees,Bakersfield BMX and Elings Park in Camarillo each charges $10 per race and$5 to practice.

So with this information in hand let’s re-evaluate (the letter writer’s) assess-ment. Using the 9 week comparison, as he did, the total stands at this:

ABA “First Family Membership” $45 Nine weeks of racing (1 per week) $90Nine weeks of practice (2 per week) $90

TOTAL $225

NBLLocal class Racing (At full price) $133.31Nine weeks Racing (all-u-can-race) FREENine weeks practice (unlimited) FREE

TOTAL $133.31

So in just nine weeks of racing with the ABA you will have paid a fairamount more than what you would pay at the same track under NBL stan-dards. Now let’s take the comparison out a little longer - say, 36 weeks (9months):

ABA “First Family Membership” $45 Thirty-six weeks of racing (1 per week) $360Thirty-six weeks of practice (2 per week) $360

TOTAL $765

NBLLocal class Racing (At full price) $133.31Nine weeks Racing (all-u-can-race) FREENine weeks practice (unlimited) FREE

TOTAL $133.31

$765 for ABA, $133.31 for NBL. These numbers are THE FACTS as provenin the bibliography of links listed below.

http://www.nbl.org/start/signup/http://jointhenation.org/join.phphttp://www.ababmx.com/pdf/membership.pdfhttp://www.bakersfieldbmxracing.com/http://elingsparkbmx.com/basics.html

NBL facts obtained from Cody Wilson, West Coast Track DevelopmentDirector

ABA facts obtained from MandyAbroh, ABA Membership Department

I agree with (the letter writer) that fact checking does indeed need to takeplace. I encourage all readers to please take the time to look at the facts foryourself. In this time of economic strife in our country and our communitywhat makes more sense - $133.31 or $765?

Mike Loomer Wofford Heights

(Editor’s note: The Courier does not have a lot of space to print long letters,but we felt we had a duty to provide space for this one since it has a lot of detailon this locally controversial issue. If someone would like to submit facts show-ing these statements to be in error, we would be happy to provide the space toprint them. The Courier wishes to publish accurate information for the publicso that consumers can make their choices. Also, we have removed the originalletter writer’s name so that this does not become about personalities, but rather,a constructive discussion about the differences between BMX associations.)

See STRING, Page 13

Courier chuckle of the week:

"I'm astounded by people who want to`know’ the universe when it's hard enoughto find your way around Chinatown."

-- Woody Allen

See Page 14 foranswers to puzzles

Friday, March 4, 2011

Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. SCIENCE: Which scientist was the firstto use the word "cell" in describing thebasic components of life forms?

2. TELEVISION: Which state was the set-ting for TV's "Knots Landing"?

3. MYTHOLOGY: In the legend of KingArthur, what was the name of Merlin's mis-tress, who also was called The Lady of theLake?

4. POETRY: Who wrote, "Sometimethey'll give a war and nobody will come"?

5. GEOGRAPHY: Which body of waterwould one find east of Greece?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Consider movingbeyond the usual methods to find a more creativemeans of handling a difficult on-the-job situation.Avoid confrontation. Instead, aim for cooperation.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Seasonal changecreates a new look for the outdoors. This is a goodweek to start redoing both your home and work-place. Enjoy.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A misunderstandingneeds to be straightened out so the wrong impres-sion isn't allowed to stand. If necessary, offer to sup-port the use of a third party to act as an arbitrator.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A career changeoffering what you want in money and responsibilitiescould involve moving to a new location. Discuss thiswith family members before making a decision.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Feeling miffed overhow you believe you were treated is understandable.But before you decide to "set things straight," makesure the whole thing wasn't just a misinterpretationof the facts.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Showingyou care makes it easier to build trust and gain anadvantage in handling a delicate situation. What youlearn from this experience also will help you under-stand yourself better.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Planning forthe future is fine, especially if you include the rolesthat family members may be asked to play. Don't besurprised if some hidden emotions are revealed.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Makingchoices highlights much of the week, and you have ahead start here, thanks to your ability to grasp thefacts of a situation and interpret them.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)Carrying a torch can be a two-way situation: It caneither keep you tied to the past or help light your wayto the future. The choice, as always, has to be yours.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Yourwatchwords this week are: "Focus." "Focus.""Focus." Don't let yourself be distracted from whatyou set out to do.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A work-place opportunity might require changes you're notkeen on making. Discuss the plusses and minuseswith someone familiar with the situation before youmake a decision.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Love andromance are strong in your aspect this week. Ifyou've already met the right person, expect your rela-tionship to grow. Odds are you'll soon be finding it.

BORN THIS WEEK: You approach life in a wiseand measured manner, which gives you an edge inmany areas.

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ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALESponsored by Order of EasternStar. Fri/Mar. 4th/8am-3pm &Sat/Mar. 5th/8am-1pm in theLake Isabella Plaza betweenVons & RiteAid.

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Rex WeinsJuly 16, 1925 - February 26, 2011

Rex was born to William and Kathryn Wiens on July 16, 1925 in Marion,South Dakota. At his home in Weldon, he passed peacefully into the nextlife on February 26, 2011 with family at his side.

Moving west during the Great Depression, he spent his early yearsaround Salem, Oregon from where he entered the Navy during World WarII as a sonar and radio operator. He was decorated for his years of distin-guished service. His genius and passion was for all things electronic. Heenjoyed a remarkably successful career servicing, designing and manufac-turing a wide range of electronic equipment from radios and televisions tomicrowave satellite systems.

He had a large and sometimes irreverent sense of humor and took muchpleasure in making other people laugh. He was a proud member of theAncient Free And Accepted Masons, Gresham, Oregon Lodge 152.

His beloved wife of 57 years, Colleen, sons Michael and Patrick and theirwives, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other extended familysurvive him. They were the real joy in his life.

The family expresses heartfelt thanks to those at Optimal Hospice, wholovingly did so much to comfort him.

All are invited to a visitation/viewing March 4, 2011 from 3 to 6 pm atSierra Valley Mortuary in Lake Isabella. There will be a memorial at SierraValley Mortuary Saturday March 12 at 11 am. All are invited and encour-aged to attend.

Burial will be private/immediate family only at Kern River ValleyCemetery.

Obituary notice

California JoeKern River Courier Columnist

We got in the car on Fridaymorning and went down toBakersfield to Amtrak, then onto JackLondonSquare inOakland,whereJoanne metus at the sta-tion.

Thatevening wegathered alltogether atthe Roma restaurant on thewater in Alameda. It was spe-cial.

The next afternoon at 2 wasthe memorial for my brother-in-law Grant held at the TrinityLutheran Church.

The service was pretty short.A number of people got up andspoke and afterward there wasa meeting in the big rec hall.

I didn't speak; my throat washoarse and I had a cold.

We were staying at my sister-in-law’s and she still sleptupstairs in her and Grant's bed-room. I wondered how I mightreact to that.

We were there another twodays during which time I tookthe family out for lunch andthey took me out for dinner twodifferent times.

Tuesday morning at 9 we gotback on the choo choo and

came back to Bakersfield. We're hoping that Scott and

Nita and their two young chil-dren Hudson and Freyja comedown here when school lets outin three weeks. If they do comewe'll show them a good time.

Yesterday I managed to loseone of my new hearing aids. Istill haven't found it. I took itout on the couch in the livingroom. Where is it now?

Where is my brother-in-lawnow? With the angels I guess.

So how will Joanne, thewidow, fare now? She's in herearly seventies, owns her ownhouse in Alameda, and has fourgrandchildren. Grant has lefther pretty well off. She's justbeen honored as person of theyear in Alameda for her workwith the various groups andcharities. She tears around inher 13-year-old Plymouth vanwhich I personally think is thebest van ever built.

So Grant at 78 is off with theangels. It's my first memorialservice in years. Sue was realclose to her brother and she'staken all this in her usual goodstride. But that's how she takeseverything.

This woman is a keeper. AndI’m keepin’ her!

California Joe is the storytellerpersona of Stevenson Phillips, anactor and singer living inKernville. You may reach him [email protected]

California Joe’s Storytelling Corner

California Joe

Memorial for a good egg

ball of string.Send in or drop off your best guess (height, weight, circumference

and best use for a giant ball of string) and your contact information toStrings Attached c/o Kern River Courier, P.O. Box 1145, WoffordHeights, CA 93285-1145 or at 6392-B Wofford Blvd. during office hoursMonday through Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The fine print: One entry/guess per person. Guesses must be receivedby 1 p.m. closing Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. Officers, employees, associ-ates, contractors, columnists, contributors and related family of KRVPublishing, Kern River Courier and/or related publications are not eligi-ble. Winning guesses to be announced during January 2012.

Michael Batelaan is publisher of the Kern River Courier. He can bereached at [email protected]

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DoubleDessertThe Kern Valley Sweet Adelines

invites you to Sate yourself with an evening of

Sweet Adelines & Delicious Desserts

Indulge yourself with some delectable desserts!

March 10, 2011 7:30pmLake Isabella Senior Center

Adults$500 Children$200 5 & Under Free

Enjoy our

Pirate Package

”singing on the

High C’s”

Solutions to puzzles on 10-11


Adelines presents their Friends andFamily Night on Thursday, March 10at 7:30pm at the Senior Center in LakeIsabella. Entertainment, followed by$5 ticket Dessert Bar. For more infor-mation, call Cheryl at 760.376.4124.

Spaghetti feed fundraiser to beheld at church March 12

Highland Chapel United MethodistChurch at 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd. willbe holding a spaghetti feed onSaturday, March 12 from 11:30 to 2p.m. as a building fundraiser. $5 dona-tion.

Town Hall meeting to meet withcounty reps March 16

Wednesday, March 16, is when the Lake Isabella/Bodfish PropertyOwners Association will present their annual Town Hall meeting with KernCounty representatives at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella at 6 p.m. Comewith your questions.

McCarthy staff to hold local office hours on March 17Congressman Kevin McCarthy staff will hold office hours in Lake

Isabella on Thursday, March 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the CountyComplex in Lake Isabella. Contact Vince Fong, District Director forCongressman McCarthy, at (661) 327-3611.

Parenting class starts March 17 in Lake IsabellaA Nurturing Parenting Program will start Thursday, March 17 from

10:00 am to Noon at the KRV Family Resource Center, 5109 Lake IsabellaBlvd. (next to NAPA). A light lunch will be provided at every class. A lightdinner will be provided. This 10-week interactive program is designedspecifically for parents who want to use discipline with dignity and makegood choices to keep their children safe. Call Michelle or Sue at 760-379-2556 to enroll. Cost is $25 payable at start or in payments over the classperiod.

Infants and toddlers 0-4 invited to new singalong programInfants and toddlers are invited, along with their parents and caregivers,

to take part in a free community singalong for ages 0-4, Thursdays startingMarch 17 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Kernville United Methodist Churchat 251 Big Blue Road. It will be 30 minutes of parent-led singing, dancing,and shaker play.

Living Green in the KRV Festival coming March 17-27This year’s Living Green festival will take place March 17-24. The Courier

will provide announcements of what will happen and where. One part of

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Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

I've noticed that I have aplethora of remote controls.

Let’s count them. I have threeTV sets and eachof them has aremote. Then Ihave a Blue RayDVD player witha remote. That's4 so far. I alsohave a VHSplayer that has aremote, and aDirecTV receiv-er with DVRthat uses a remote. That makes 6.

I also have a special soundsystem that has a remote whichmust be used separately. (That's7). Then there is also a smallDVD player with remote that weuse on camping trips. That’s 8remotes. Plus there is a remotefor the TV in our trailer. Thatmakes 9. All use batteries, ofcourse. And all must be mas-tered using instruction bookswritten in “Japanglitch,” witheach having its own special func-tions.

This is not to mention anotherremote (number 10) that suppos-edly will take the place of all theother ones. It’s called a MasterRemote.

It works when I push the Onbutton on the Master Remote,and the TV and DVR receiverboth turn on.

However, from there it getstricky. If I want to change thechannels there are five separateways of getting a channel, usingfive different buttons. Once I get

the channel I want, I can make apicture within a picture, if I canfind the right one of the 45 but-tons on this Master Remote.Another button I can never findis the sound button, and also theone to turn the whole damnthing off when I’m through.

About the other 42 buttons –there’s an Exit button, but I'mstill not sure what it exits from.And I have to be careful and notmess with the clock button,which if programmed right, canturn the set on and off automati-cally. (But I once made a mistakein programming it, and the TVcame on at 4 in the morning,blasting throughout the house.)

There is also a button, which ifpushed, records programs, andanother one that erases thoseprograms. Still another switchgives me slow motion, and yetanother allows me to speed upthe action. I think if I could findthe right button I could start mycar from here in the house andeven get the car radio to play!

To compound it all, I'm oldenough that I still rememberhaving a TV set that I actuallyhad to walk over to and turn thechannel and adjust the sound byhand. No remote. In fact, that’show I got some of my daily exer-cise.

So now, with all of my fancyremotes, my fingers are verymuscular while my tush getswider. Need I say more?

Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell, is aninstructor for the local AARPDriver Safety Program.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:APPLIANCE DOCTOR (2011-B0241), DBA #2: PRECISIONMICROWAVE SERVICE (2011-B0242), DBA #3: GATEWAY REAL-TY (2011-B0244), DBA #4: GATE-WAY REAL ESTATE (2011-B0245),DBA #5: GATEWAY PROPERTIES(2011-B0246), DBA #6: GATEWAYREALTY (2011-B0247), DBA #7:BEAR VALLEY SPRINGS REALESTATE (2011-B0248). Streetaddress of principal place of business:27871 Plantation Court, Tehachapi,CA 93561. Mailing address of busi-ness: 27871 Plantation Court,Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGIS-TRANTS: Oliver Gibson, 27871Plantation Court, Tehachapi, CA93561 and Joni Gibson, 27871Plantation Court, Tehachapi, CA93561. I - Husband and Wife. Datethe business commenced: 05/10/2006.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: JoniGibson. This statement filed on01/12/2011. Expires 01/12/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. G.Durward. Published by the KernRiver Courier February 11, 18, 25 andMarch 4, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:BEAR VALLEY REALTY (2011-B0235), DBA #2: BEAR VALLEYSPRINGS HOMES (2011-B0236),DBA #3: BEAR VALLEY SPRINGSESTATES (2011-B0237), DBA #4:TEHACHAPI HOMES (2011-B0238), DBA #5: BEAR VALLEYSPRINGS PROPERTIES (2011-B0239). Street address of principalplace of business: 27871 PlantationCourt, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailingaddress of business: 27871 PlantationCourt, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGIS-TRANTS: Oliver Gibson, Jr., 27871Plantation Court, Tehachapi, CA93561 and Joni Gibson, 27871Plantation Court, Tehachapi, CA93561. I - Husband and Wife. Datethe business commenced: 00/00/0000.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: JoniGibson. This statement filed on01/12/2011. Expires 01/12/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. G.Durward. Published by the KernRiver Courier February 11, 18, 25 andMarch 4, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:NORD LANDSCAPE (2011 -B0470), DBA #2: THE SPRINKLERCOMPANY (2011 - B0471). Streetaddress of principal place of business:2828 Henry Lane, Bakersfield, CA93308. Mailing address of business:2828 Henry Lane, Bakersfield, CA93308. REGISTRANT: TimothyNord, 2425 Alder Street, Bakersfield,CA 93301. A-Individual. Date thebusiness commenced: 12/02/2010.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: TimothyNord. This statement filed on01/20/2011. Expires 01/20/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By V.Zuniga. Published by the Kern RiverCourier February 11. 18, 25 andMarch 4, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:CENTENNIAL DENTAL CLINIC(2011 - B0419). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 201 ChinaGrade Loop, Bakersfield, CA 93308.Mailing address of business: 201China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA93308. REGISTRANT: Salama andAlkhalayleh Dental Corporation, 201China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA93308. F-Corporation. Date the busi-ness commenced: 03/24/2006.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: Wasfi F.Salama, President. This statementfiled on 01/20/2011. Expires01/20/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByV. Zuniga. Published by the KernRiver Courier February 18, 25, March4 and 11, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:PAT TURNHAM REALTY (2011 -B0926). Street address of principalplace of business: 6925 WoffordBoulevard, Wofford Heights, CA93285. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 3831, Wofford Heights, CA93285. REGISTRANT: PatriciaTurnham, 58 Loma Drive, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. A-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.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: PatriciaTurnham. This statement filed on02/10/2011. Expires 02/10/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Medina. Published by the Kern RiverCourier February 18, 25, March 4 and11, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SALAMA AND ALKHALAVLEHDENTAL CORPORATION (2011 -B0418). Street address of principalplace of business: 201 China GradeLoop, Bakersfield, CA 93308.Mailing address of business: 201China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA93308. REGISTRANT: Salama andAlkhalayleh Dental Corporation, 201China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA93308. F-Corporation. Date the busi-ness commenced: 03/24/2006.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: Wasfi F.Salama, President. This statementfiled on 01/20/2011. Expires01/20/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByV. Zuniga. Published by the KernRiver Courier February 18, 25, March4 and 11, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: T& L RANCH (2011 - B0974). Streetaddress of principal place of business:7230 Cyrus Canyon Road, Kernville,CA 93238. Mailing address of busi-ness: P.O. Box 1526, Kernville, CA93238. REGISTRANTS: LaurenNash, 7230 Cyrus Canyon Road,Kernville, CA 93238 and Todd Noble,7230 Cyrus Canyon Road, Kernville,CA 93238. J-Joint Venture. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.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: ToddNoble. This statement filed on02/11/2011. Expires 02/11/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Medina. Published by the Kern RiverCourier February 18, 25, March 4 and11, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:TODD NOBLE CONSTRUCTION(2011 - B0973). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 7230Cyrus Canyon Road, Kernville, CA93238. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 1526, Kernville, CA 93238.REGISTRANT: Todd Noble, 7230Cyrus Canyon Road, Kernville, CA93238. A-Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 02/03/2011.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: ToddNoble. This statement filed on02/11/2011. Expires 02/11/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Medina. Published by the Kern RiverCourier February 18, 25, March 4 and11, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:101 PRODUCE (2011 - B0730).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 225 Palomo Street, Shafter,CA 93263. Mailing address of busi-ness: 137 West Ash Avenue, Shafter,CA 93263. REGISTRANT: Jose LuisDuran, 225 Palomo Street, Shafter CA93263. A-Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.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: Jose LuisDuran. This statement filed on02/02/2011. Expires 02/02/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N.

Hawley. Published by the Kern RiverCourier February 18, 25, March 4 and11, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTIES (2011- B1125). Street address of principalplace of business: 6501 WoffordBoulevard, Suite A, Wofford Heights,CA 93285. Mailing address of busi-ness: P.O. Box 74, Wofford Heights,CA 93285. REGISTRANT: TamiMoosios, 6501 Wofford Boulevard,#5, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. A-Individual. Date the business com-menced: 06/01/2000. 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 pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: TamiMoosios. This statement filed on02/17/2011. Expires 02/17/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier February 25, March 4, 11 and18, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:LOVING HEARTS ROOM ANDBOARD (2011 - B0872). Streetaddress of principal place of business:2671 Oswell Street, #223,Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailingaddress of business: 2671 OswellStreet, #223, Bakersfield, CA 93306.REGISTRANT: Christina Felix,14300 Raphael Avenue, Bakersfield,CA 93306. A-Individual. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.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: ChristinaFelix. This statement filed on02/08/2011. Expires 02/08/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier February 25, March 4, 11 and18, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:GRAY PROVENCE BOUTIQUE(2011-B0673), DBA #2: GRAYPROVENCE BOUTIQUES (2011-B0674), DBA #3: PROVENCE BOU-TIQUES (2011-B0675), DBA #4:PROVENCE BOUTIQUE (2011-B0676), DBA #5: GRAYPROVENCE (2011-B0677), DBA #5:TAVERN DOGS (2011-B0678), DBA#6: TAVERN DOG (2011-B0679).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 1304 19th Street,Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 767,Bakersfield, CA 93302. REGIS-TRANTS: William Gray, 1304 19thStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93301 andDeanna Gray, 1304 19th Street,Bakersfield, CA 93301. I-Husbandand Wife. Date the business com-menced: 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 pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section

14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: WilliamGray. This statement filed on01/31/2011. Expires 01/31/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. G. Meza.Published by the Kern River CourierFebruary 25, March 4, 11 and 18,2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:INYOKERN TRANSMISSION(2011 - B0696). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 6553Inyokern Road, Inyokern, CA 93527.Mailing address of business: 6621Buckle Avenue, Inyokern, CA 93527.REGISTRANTS: James Elson, 6621Buckle Avenue, Inyokern, CA 93527and Bernadette Elson, 6621 BuckleAvenue, Inyokern, CA 93527. I-Husband and Wife. Date the businesscommenced: 01/01/2011. 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 pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: BernadetteElson. This statement filed on02/01/2011. Expires 02/01/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By V.Zuniga. Published by the Kern RiverCourier February 25, March 4, 11 and18, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:FULL CYCLE REAL ESTATE (2011- B1282). Street address of principalplace of business: 9669 MendiburuRoad, California City, CA 93505.Mailing address of business: 9669Mendiburu Road, California City, CA93505. REGISTRANT: Harold S.Fairbank III, 9669 Mendiburu Road,California City, CA 93505. A-Individual. Date the business com-menced: 01/01/1976. 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 pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: Harold S.Fairbank III. This statement filed on02/24/2011. Expires 02/24/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Medina. Published by the Kern RiverCourier March 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:KRV PUBLISHING (2011 - B1246),DBA #2: KERN RIVER COURIER(2011 - B1247), DBA #3: WHISKEYFLAT CLAIM JUMPER (2011 -B1248), DBA #4: KERN ANGLER(2011 - B1249), DBA #5: GREENLIVING (2011 - B1250), DBA #6:KERN RIVER HIGHWAYS (2011 -B1251), DBA #7: KERN RIVERCONCIERGE (2011 - B1252), DBA#8: KERN RIVER MENUS (2011 -B1253), DBA #9: KERN RIVERCOOKBOOK (2011 - B1254), DBA#10: KERN RIVER'S BEST (2011 -B1255), DBA #11: KERN RIVERCOUNTRY FAIR (2011 - B1256).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 6392 B Wofford Boulevard,Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 1145,Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGIS-TRANT: Michael Batelaan, 1549Bodfish Canyon Road, Bodfish, CA93205. A-Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.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 the

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.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: MichaelBatelaan. This statement filed on02/24/2011. Expires 02/24/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Medina. Published by the Kern RiverCourier March 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENTOF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSI-

NESS NAMEFictitious Business Name being aban-

doned: KERN ANGLER, (2008-B1153). Street address of business:6392-B Wofford Boulevard, WoffordHeights, CA 93285; Mailing addressof Business; P.O. Box 1145, WoffordHeights, CA 93285; REGISTRANTSWHO WISH TO ABANDON THEBUSINESS NAME: MichaelBatelaan, 1549 Bodfish Canyon Road,Bodfish, CA 93205 and MichaelDevich, 504 Melville Way, Lompoc,CA 93436; Original FBN StatementFiled on: 02/14/2008. This Statementof Abandonment filed on: 02/24/2011.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by G. Meza,Deputy Clerk (34993). Published bythe Kern River Courier March 4, 11,18 and 25, 2011.



doned: KERN RIVER COURIER,(2007-B8338). Street address of busi-ness: 6392-B Wofford Boulevard,Wofford Heights, CA 93285; Mailingaddress of Business; P.O. Box 1145,Wofford Heights, CA 93285; REGIS-TRANTS WHO WISH TO ABAN-DON THE BUSINESS NAME:Michael Batelaan, 1549 BodfishCanyon Road, Bodfish, CA 93205 andMichael Devich, 504 Melville Way,Lompoc, CA 93436; Original FBNStatement Filed on: 11/01/2007. ThisStatement of Abandonment filed on:02/24/2011. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk byG. Meza, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierMarch 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2011.



doned: KRV PUBLISHING, (2007-B8337). Street address of business:6392-B Wofford Boulevard, WoffordHeights, CA 93285; Mailing addressof Business; P.O. Box 1145, WoffordHeights, CA 93285; REGISTRANTSWHO WISH TO ABANDON THEBUSINESS NAME: MichaelBatelaan, 1549 Bodfish Canyon Road,Bodfish, CA 93205 and MichaelDevich, 504 Melville Way, Lompoc,CA 93436; Original FBN StatementFiled on: 11/01/2007. This Statementof Abandonment filed on: 02/24/2011.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by G. Meza,Deputy Clerk (34993). Published bythe Kern River Courier March 4, 11,18 and 25, 2011.



doned: WHISKEY FLAT CLAIMJUMPER, (2008-B1152). Streetaddress of business: 6392-B WoffordBoulevard, Wofford Heights, CA93285; Mailing address of Business;P.O. Box 1145, Wofford Heights, CA93285; REGISTRANTS WHO WISHTO ABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: Michael Batelaan, 1549Bodfish Canyon Road, Bodfish, CA93205 and Michael Devich, 504Melville Way, Lompoc, CA 93436;Original FBN Statement Filed on:02/14/2008. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 02/24/2011.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by G. Meza,Deputy Clerk (34993). Published bythe Kern River Courier March 4, 11,18 and 25, 2011.

NOTICEAs of AUGUST 10, 2010, and there-after, I, SUSAN A. RAMAY, will notbe responsible for any debts incurredby KENNETH F. RAMAY, JR.Published by the Kern River CourierMarch 4, 2011.


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* Free Boat For Sale ads are limited to one 5-line Marketplace ad per person, you and your boatmust reside in the Kern River Valley. Ad must contain contact information and must be from a legit-imate source. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to refuse any advertising that it deemsfraudulent, inappropriate or offensive in nature. Offer ends March 22, 2011. Safe boating!

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the festival will be the popular Kern Valley Community Faire, which attract-ed hundreds of people last year. It’s a celebration of local clubs, groups, fra-ternal organizations, services and their volunteers, and will be on held onSunday, March 27 from 11am to 3pm in the Kern River Veterans/SeniorBuilding in Lake Isabella. If you’re interested in a booth, call Nancy Puckettat (760) 379-2556 or e-mail [email protected]. Deadline is Tuesday,March 1.

Casino Night coming to Lake Isabella March 19The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce will again be hosting an

exciting, fun-filled Casino Night on Saturday, March 19 at the KRV SeniorCenter in Lake Isabella, from 5pm to 10pm. Enjoy an evening of "Vegas-style" entertainment with a great Mexican dinner. Admission for theevening is $25 per person, which includes dinner, five tickets for a drawingand $2,000 in scrip. Scrip can be cashed in at the end of the evening forprizes! There will also be a drawing for a BBQ, donated by True ValueHardware in Lake Isabella. The funds raised will be used throughout theyear to promote the valley businesses and its many attractions. There willbe music, prizes and more. Some of the games to be played are TexasHold'em, the Roulette Table, Craps Table, Blackjack Table, Poker Table andWheel of Fortune. Tickets on sale now.For more information, please con-tact the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce at 760-379-5236.

Community Orchestra to hold spring concert March 20 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will be presenting their March

Concert at the Kernville Elementary School on Sunday, March 20, at 4 p.m.The selections to be performed include Russian Sailor’s Dance, Eine KleineNachtmusik, Washington Post March, “Old Timers” Waltz, a medley ofLeroy Anderson favorites, and more. Donations will be accepted at thedoor and children are admitted at no charge. Refreshments will be served.New musicians are always welcome! For more information, call RickFankhauser at 760-379-1616.

Film producer to hold a look behind the scenes April 15Meet Emmy-nominee film producer Linda Lou Crosby on April 15 at

Ewing’s restaurant in Kernville starting at 6 p.m., and get a behind-the-scenes look at her newest film project. Tickets are $25 per single or $40 percouple, which includes an appetizer and a DVD. Crosby produced “TheGypsy Cowman – A Vanishing Breed.” A gypsy cowman is one who worksfor a ranch, but also runs his own cattle on the ranch. For tickets, call (760)301-4729 or stop by Ewing’s.

Isabella Lake Fishing Derby to be held April 16-18What is being called the world's largest amateur trout derby, the Isabella

Lake Fishing Derby will be held April 16-18. With over $250,000 in prizesup for grabs, including tagged trout valued up to $40,000 each, the 2011event is looking to be the best yet. A drawing for a Lowe 170 Stinger Boatwill be held on Monday, April 18, 2011. A limited number of tickets is avail-able. Be sure to register before March 15, 2011 to qualify for the $500 earlyentry drawing. For more information, call the Kern River Valley Chamberof Commerce at (760) 379-5236.

Peter Lebec Rendezvous to take place April 20-24The Bakersfield Muzzleloaders will present the 41st Peter Lebec

Rendezvous April 20-24. This is a long-standing tradition of an annualmeeting of mountain men. There will be shooting events, food, music, con-tests and more. All are welcome. For more information and the location ofthe event, visit www.bakersfieldmuzzleloaders.net or contact Don Mills at(760) 382-8887.

To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, just send the informa-tion to us by e-mail, or on paper either in person or by mail (our addressesare on page 2), by Tuesday for each Friday’s issue. Events must be open tothe public and if there is an admission price, it must be listed. Items submit-ted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened and will be printed inchronological order according to space available. Calendar items deemedentirely or mostly business advertising will not be accepted.

Hey, Hey, Monkees coming to Bakersfield FoxMike DevichKern River Courier

Here they come ... The Monkees, an amazingly popular 1960s

band, are making a stop in Bakersfield on their45th Anniversary tour this year.

In their first live performances in a decade, theMonkees will play the Majestic Fox Theater inBakersfield on July 13. Original members MickyDolenz, Davy Jones and Peter Tork will performtheir mega-hits from the 1960s in a full multime-dia experience celebrating nearly a half-centuryof the band’s story.

The Monkees were “manufactured” in the mid-’60s, created by television producers to giveAmerica a taste of the Beatles the way theyappeared in their 1964 film “A Hard Day’s Night.”The Monkees’ hugely popular TV series, styledafter the movie, ran for two seasons and won twoEmmy awards. The Monkees became a culturalphemonenon and, in 1967, their records outsoldeven those of their inspiration, the Beatles.

Despite having record producers hire sessionplayers to create the backing tracks for firstMonkees album, the Monkees later gained con-

trol over their ownrecords and firedtheir original musicproducer, comingout with whatturned out to be along string of popu-lar singles andalbums.

Their TV show isstill viewed in manymarkets in reruns,and the group con-tinues to gain newfans with each gen-eration.

This is the firsttime in many years the three more activeMonkees have performed together. The newshows are sure to draw yet another generation offans to their mix of music and comedy.

The Monkees have reunited several times sincethey broke up in the late ‘60s, sometimes withoutPeter Tork and often without their fourth mem-ber, Michael Nesmith. The four of them evenmade a TV show in recent years that had the

premise that they still lived in their fictionalbeach house 40 years later.

Of their 30 stops in North America during thistour, only five will be in California. Their tourcloses in Los Angeles at the Greek Theater onJuly 16.

Tickets go on sale for their Bakersfield appear-ance beginning Saturday March 5 at 10 am, andcan be purchased at the Fox Theater Box Office,any Vallitix Outlet, by phone toll free at 1-888-825-5484 or locally at 661-322-5200, or online atwww.Vallitix.com. Tickets are subject to applica-ble service charges and event time and date aresubject to change. Fans should check local list-ings and www.facebook.com/MonkeesTour forupdated tour information.

The Monkees will perform all of their big hits,and, for the first time ever on stage, songs fromtheir classic albums and rarely heard selectionsfrom their cult classic movie, “Head.” In addition,songs and videos will be broadcast throughoutthe venue to provide a soundtrack before andafter the main show, featuring Monkees raritiesas well as covers by the legions of past and pres-ent artists they’ve influenced over their longcareer.

The Monkees

HAPPENINGS continued from page 14Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 785Tucker Road, Suite G, Tehachapi. REGISTRANT: PostalAll Ship And Pack, 785 Tucker Road, Suite G, Tehachapi,CA 93561. F-Corporation. Date the business commenced:01/01/2011. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expiresat the end of five years from the date on which it was filedin the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in sub-division (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change in the residence addressof a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before the expiration. The filing ofthis statement does not of itself authorize the use in thisState of a fictitious business name in violation of the rightsof another under Federal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Larry L. Cook, President. This statement filed on02/16/2011. Expires 02/16/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Publishedby the Kern River Courier March 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2011.

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