Kern River Courier January 14, 2011

Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir228,951 acre-feet

Inflow, North Fork ofKern at Kernville868 cfs

Outflow, Lower Kern1323 cfs

Borel Canal flowo 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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Adventurespage will catchyou up on thelocal greatfishing.

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Lake Isabella’sweekend weather

Fri: Mostly sunnywith high of 61 and10% chance of rain.

Fri. night: Low 39with 10% chance ofrain.

Sat.: Partly cloudy,high 63.

Sat. night: Partlycloudy. low of 42.

Sun.: Partly cloudy,high 63, 20%chance of rain.

Sun. night: Low 43

National Weather Service

Local organizations rallybehind the message of hope

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The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce planted 1,200 lbs. of Alpers trout averaging1½ pounds this past week in preparation for the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby in April.

Sean CollinsKern County Fire DepartmentSpecial to the Courier

The Kern County Emer-gency Operations Centerstaff and representativesfrom the State Office ofEmergency Services havebeen working hard to pro-vide facts and figuresregarding damages encoun-tered by Kern County resi-dents following the recentstorms and subsequentflooding.

As part of the damageassessment process, theteam is urging residents toquickly report any signifi-cant damage to their resi-dential or business propertyas a result of the Dec 2010Winter Storm. This infor-mation is needed to deter-mine what, if any, assistancefrom the Federal govern-ment will be made availableto Kern residents.

Damage should be con-sidered significant if rainwater or flood water hasentered the structure dam-aging ceilings, furniture,flooring or personal posses-sions or if wind associatedwith the storms has causeddamage to property eitherdirectly or from fallingdebris.

To report this informa-tion, please contact: TerriOllivier at [email protected] or by phoneon (661)873-2602.

County andState agenciesrequest stormdamage facts Kern River Courier

Late last year, the community was devastated fromthe tragic loss of two teens. People came together as aCommunity in Crisis. Now because so many havestepped up to help our kids, it is now recognized asProject Hope.

Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross hosted the event at SiennaWellness Institute in Mountain Mesa. She remarked,“We can really make a difference to help these kids thatreally need it.

Several youth oriented programs have been startedin the Kern Valley. Neal Preston, local pastor and busi-nessman, started the Hear Us Movement, along withScott Siddle, Preston’s wife Amy, and several others,including five core students. This group meets onThursdays after school, in the FineArts room at Kern Valley HighSchool.

Hear Us is not a faith-basedgroup, but an environment for stu-dents to speak and be heard. Theyalso have a site on FaceBook.Preston said, “The students are hun-gry to see hope spread.” KernCounty Sheriff Deputy Joe Garciasaid that this movement is the best thing he has everseen. He is re-stationed in the Kern Valley at least untilthe end of February.

The students use “thought cards” and then the issuesare addressed. Garcia stated that some of the thoughtsare heart-wrenching, but the meetings are well organ-ized and calming.

Garcia also told about the SUV that the Sheriff’sDepartment let him use to pick up kids over Christmasbreak and get them to the youth center. He said insteadof going to the Plaza and citing kids for skateboarding,if was refreshing to just move them to somewherewhere they could play.

Katie Olivares thanked all those who helped manthe Youth Center over the holiday, and said that theYouth Center resurrection is still in process with fundraising efforts to pay down the mortgage that is abouta year in arrears.

The USDA is the mortgage holder and is willing towork with the Valley. A meeting was held ThursdayJanuary 13 to continue to plan programming and fundraising.

Dr. Spohn-Gross noted that Kern Valley is “way

better” than “those other 17 schools” that don’t rise uplike us, but just fall into the status quo.

Another group starting up is Outspoken YoungMinds (OSYM, pronounced “awesome”). This is ateen group that allows them to tell their stories andreceive support. This group meets on Saturday atWallace Cafeteria from 10 am to 1 pm on SaturdayJanuary 15.Daures Stephens, reminded the audience about theSheriff’s Explorer group that used to meet in the KernValley. Before, 50 students participated. He solicitedthe group’s backing to start such a program again.

Other activities that are either starting or ongoing, isthe FHA/HERO club at Kern Valley High which is thetop chapter in the state. FHA/HERO participates onregional, state and national levels in competitions of

speaking, design and other skills ofhome economics related careers. Thehome economics teacher is also host-ing a fashion institute with LorriesLoft in Kernville, which will givestudents the opportunity to learndesign, fashion, make-up, dressingfor success, and other skills.Jason O’Donnell from HoffmannHospice announced that Hoffmann

has started a Grief and Bereavement group at theMiddle School and another is starting at the HighSchool. These groups meet on Tuesdays. O’Donnellnoted, “We need to keep this energy going and findways to stay connected.”

Other opportunities for youth were presented suchas the Kern Valley Growers Association (on the inter-net at Kernvalleygrowersassociation.com or onFaceBook) and motivational speakers that are beingbrought in to speak to both the Middle School andHigh School as a project teamed by Robin Shive andDr. Jeanne Brashear.

A Challenge Day is also being planned later in theyear. Nancy Puckett from the Family Resource Centerannounced the latest Parent Project class to help par-ents improve their skills.

Al Steuart announced several upcoming supportopportunities for the gay community including a teen(up to age 20) group that meets on Saturdays at Dr.Nevius’ office and an adult support group that is start-ing up on January 22 at 1:00 at College CommunityServices. There is also a new AA/NA group that hasstarted up for youth.

“The students arehungry to see hopespread.”

– Deputy Joe Garcia

Kern River Courier

This road is believed to have sufferedmore damage than any other through-out the county during the recent storms.Recent visits to the site suggest theasphalt is still moving down the slope.

According to Todd Wood in theCounty Roads Department, the fix forSierra Way could still be as much as 8weeks away. The major issue behindthe delay is finding the reason for theroad failure. Geo-techs are currentlyevaluating the soils but their report willnot be ready for a few more days. Workcould still take 4 to 6 weeks or longer tocomplete after reports are completed.This timeline of course will also bedependent on the weather.

Sierra Wayrepair is‘high priority’

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YMCA youth basketballmeeting, sign-ups Jan. 14 YMCA Youth Basketball parentmeeting Friday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m.in the Wallace Middle SchoolGym. Come find out about theprogram. Staff will be there tosign up players after the meeting.For more information call (661)837 9622.

KRV CERT to teach emergencyresponse class Jan. 15

KRV CERT will be teachingbasic community emergencyresponse team classes startingJan. 15. Classes will be held at theFirst Baptist Church, 3701 SuhreSt. in Lake Isabella from 9am to4pm. The classes will be held onSaturday, January 15th, January

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 respitegroup meets at Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 379-0848.• 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.- TOPS weight loss group,Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 378-3935.•10-11 a.m.- Grief Support Group, 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,Senior Center, 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• 9:30 a.m. Sequoia Amateur Radio Group,Youth Center, Lake Isabella. 2nd Sat.• 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.• 2 p.m. - BMX race, KV Bike Park, Kernville.Fees apply. KVBikePark.com, 223-6165 • 5 p.m., Havilah Centennial Group meets,1st Saturday, schoolhouse. 379-2636.• 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public,Mt. Mesa. 379-3394• 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing,1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays• 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to 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.• 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club,Senior Center, 3rd Monday.• 1 p.m., Line dance classes, SeniorCenter. 379-0043.• 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber, board 2nd

Mon., membership 4th Mon. 376-2629.• 5-7 p.m. Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa,open to public, 1st. Mon. 379-3394.• 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meetsat Cerro Coso Lake Isabella. 376-4461.• 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rdMon., Senior Center. 379-2844.• 7 p.m. K.V. Rovers meet at Kern ValleyMuseum, Kernville. 1st Monday.• 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. Garden Group, 2nd Tues. 379-1129.• 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club,E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249.• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District meeting atcemetery. 2nd Tuesday. Public invited. 376-2189.• 2 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 Church, 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.• 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631E. 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 - NativeYouth & Community Cultural Ctr FrenchGulch Campground.• 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to pub-lic. 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, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. Prospective memberswelcome.• 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 otherwisenoted.

The Courier Calendar

See EVENTS, Page 8

Public meetingsand events

22nd, January 29th. There is a costof $20 for the student’s manual. Ifyou have any questions or want toregister please call Tom Klein at(760) 379-2797.

Mental Health Fair comingto Kern Valley Jan. 15

There will be a National Allianceon Mental Illness meeting onSaturday, Jan. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. at the Wallace Middle SchoolGymnasium. Support groups, edu-cational courses, and services willbe offered at no cost. OutSpokenYoung Minds (OSYM) leaders willtell their stories. RSVP to (661) 303-1416 (Russ) or (760) 379-3412 (Jim)or email: [email protected] Light refreshments willbe served.

Bake sale fundraiser, localtrio play at market Jan. 15 The Rotary Club Bake Sale

Fundraiser will be held at theLakeshore Lodge’s Farmer’sMarket, beginning at 9 a.m. onJan. 15. For more information, call(760)379-1692. Entertaining mar-ket goers that morning, beginningat 10 a.m., will be “Cold Steel,” alocal trio.

KRV Little League Sign-upbeginning Jan. 19 Signups are being held everySaturday (except Feb. 19) from 10a.m.-2 p.m. at Vons in LakeIsabella. Signups at Pizza Factoryin Lake Isabella will be from 5 - 8p.m. on Jan. 19, Feb. 23, March16 and March 30. Signups at PizzaBarn in Kernville will be from 5 - 8p.m. on Feb. 9 and March 2.Registration cost thru March 16 is$55 per player, $130 for a family ofthree or more. Registration costafter March 16 is $70 per player,$150 for family of three or more.For more information, check outthe website, www.krvll.comor e-mail [email protected].

McCarthy staff to hold KernValley office hours Jan. 20

Congressman KevinMcCarthy’s staff will have theirmobile office in Lake Isabella onThursday, Jan. 20 at the CountyComplex from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.Contact Vince Fong, DistrictDirector for CongressmanMcCarthy, at (661) 327-3611.

ECHO fundraiser dinner setfor Jan. 20

A fund raiser at Pizza Factoryfor the ECHO Health Academywill be on Thursday, Jan. 20 from4 to 8:30 p.m. Raffle baskets willbe available at Pizza Factory or ifyou go to the Kern Valley HighSchool soccer or wrestling gameyou can get your pizza right thereat the game. Any questionsplease call Vickie Stacy, (760) 379-2611

Southern Sierra NominationPhase launch Jan. 20

The Sierra Nevada GeotourismProject is excited to shift its atten-tion and mapping efforts to theSouthern Sierra! Hosted in collab-oration with the Kern ValleyGeotourism Collaborative andU.S.D.A. Forest Service, SequoiaNational Forest. As we enter theNew Year, you are cordially invit-ed to the launch of the SouthernSierra nomination phase. TheSouthern Sierra phase areaincludes all or parts of Madera,Fresno, Tulare and Kern Counties.Community members are wel-come to help with mapping assetsthat promote the authentic char-acter of the people, places andpastimes that define the southernfrontier of the Sierra. Join us atone of the three launch events toinaugurate this exciting newphase. Local Launch event 9 -10:15 a.m., How to NominateWorkshop 10:15 - 11 a.m.,Sequoia National Forest, KernRiver Ranger District - KernvilleOffice, 105 Whitney Road,Kernville. Please RSVP to [email protected] (760) 376-3848

Story Time for kids on Jan. 21at Kernville Library

Kernville Library presents"Warm Up to a Good Book" storytime on Friday, January 21 at

Friday, January 14, 2011 Kern River Courier

Optimal Hospice invites the community tomake a real difference in 2011

There are numerous opportunities for compassionate individuals to sharetheir time and heart with Kern County residents affected by terminal illness.We are looking for support in the following areas: patient family support,bereavement care, facility patient visitors, pet therapy teams, hairstylists,notaries, massage therapists, karaoke singers, musicians, seamstresses, 11thhour support, home and yard care, bi-lingual speakers and caring individualsfrom the outlying areas who are willing to help.

The orientation will be held at 4700 Stockdale Hwy, Ste. 120, Bakersfield CA93309, for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer or learning more abouthow volunteers help the hospice care team create a better quality of life forpatients and families under hospice care. To reserve your seat, please contactthe volunteer department at 661-716-4000 or email [email protected] for more information.

Optimal Hospice Care holds new volunteer orientations throughout the yearon the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. beginning,Wednesday, January 19, 2011.

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Meeting set for Thursday, January 20, 2011 beginning at 9 AM. Thismeeting will be part of the three location kick-off of the Southern Sierraphase in the development of the Sierra Nevada Geotourism MapGuideProject. The meeting will be held the Forest Service office in Kernville, thelog cabin.

Please see the attached flyer for more information and let Cynthia Allredknow you will participate in the kick-off event.

The meeting we had scheduled for Tuesday, January 11th is not beingheld in lieu of the January 20th kick-off event.

Please invite others who are interested in learning more regarding theSierra Nevada Geotourism MapGuide Project to participate in the January20th kick-off event with you. However, encourage them to let CynthiaAllred know they are coming so we can prepare for all who be attending.

Call Cynthia at 760-376-3848, or send E-mail to [email protected] for more information, or have any questions.

Pregnancy RPregnancy Resource Centeresource CenterSpaghetti DinnerSpaghetti Dinner

SATURDAY, JANUARY 224:00-7:00 PM

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Dinner Includes~ Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert & drink

Call 760-379-6492 or 760-417-2209for Tickets

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Child (1-12) $4.00

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Child (1-12) $5.00

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Salves, Teas & MoreDuring inclement weather,

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Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

A few weeks ago I bought anew pair of shoes.

They were on sale at Big Fiveand I needed agood pair ofknockabouts. Itwas all self serve,I looked aroundand found a pairthat looked prettygood. I sat downand tried themon. They lookedOK but the fitwasn’t quiteright. My toes felt squashed.When I took the shoe off therewas a wad of tissue paper stillinside the shoe

“No wonder,” I said to myselfand tried them on again. They fitperfectly. I noticed they werepriced at $19.99, marked downfrom $59.95.

“Such a deal,” I said to myselfand for a moment as I sat thereshoes in hand, I let myself take anostalgic memory trip to a timewhen there was a shoe personwho actually sat on a little stooland helped you try on shoes. Hewould even go in the backroom tofind your exact size and color andalong with the shoes made sureyou got a free shoehorn.

I also remember a Shoe Storecalled GallenCamps. They had agadget that looked like one of theold penny weighing machines.Except these were flouroscopic x-

ray gizmos which actually let yousee what your feet looked likeinside new shoes.

As a kid it was a real thrill tostand on the x-ray machine andwiggle my toe bones. I have noidea how many radiation roent-gens my body absorbed but Iknow I jumped on the machineevery time we were even close tothat store (I probably glowed inthe dark, but didn’t notice it).

As a youngster many of myshoes came from the Sears cata-log. They would come by mail in asturdy box. These were the yearswhen I went barefooted and sel-dom wore shoes, outgrowingthem long before they wore out.

But the box they came in was adifferent story. It was strong andcould be used for all kinds of kidstuff. Storing things, making it agarage for “tootsie toys” (tiny pot-metal brightly colored autos) or asa hanger for my toy airplanes.

In my dotage and since retire-ment, my shoes now are mostlyfabric types, easily washed andcleaned after outdoor activities.But I still miss the old x-raymachine and wonder how myancient toes look inside newshoes, and of course any ambiantradiation that might incur wouldprobably be good for myprostate!

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

Wiggling my X-rated toesThings I Have Noticed...

Middleworth

Friday, January 14, 2011

by DNA Smith

DVDs reviewed in this columnwill be available in stores the week ofJan. 25.

PICKS OF THE WEEK“Secretariat” (PG) — Secretariat,

the 1973 Triple Crownwinner, gets a weirdlycontrived Disneymakeover in this 2010biopic. Diane Lanestars as PennyChenery, the multi-mil-lionaire owner of thehorse. Penny is por-trayed as some sort ofragtag underdog whomust somehow beatthe odds — despitebeing a ridiculouslywealthy woman whoowns the greatest thor-oughbred ever born. But thanks toprayer and John Malkovich, she suc-ceeds!

“Nowhere Boy” (R) — “Kick-Ass”star Aaron Johnson stars as a 15-year-old John Lennon in this touch-ing look at Lennon’s teen years, theformation of The Beatles, and mostof all, his brief relationship with hismother (Ann-Marie Duff). Lennonwas raised by his Uncle George andAunt Mimi (Kristin Scott Thomas),but following the death of his uncle

he seeks out his birth mother, Julia,who introduces the teen to rock nroll and teaches him to play thebanjo. Teen angst and family tragedylead John to take up the guitar andform a band as a way of channelinghis anger and grief.

“Red” (PG-13) — This movie wasa lot more fun than Ithought it would be. BruceWillis leads an all-star castin this rollicking action-comedy about a retiredCIA agent who gets pulledback into the spy gamewhen his house is attackedand destroyed by a teamof black-ops guys. To fig-ure out what is going on,he enlists the help ofMorgan Freeman, HelenMirren and JohnMalkovich. The uber-sexyand funny Mary-Louise

Parker also comes along for the ride,as the bullets and one-liners fly fastand furious.

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EntertainmentK E R N R I V E R

Couch TheaterTriple crown winner

John Malkovich

By Cindy Elavsky

Q: I love the show “TheMentalist,” and I especially lovethe addition of Agent CraigO’Laughlin. What can you tellme about the actor who portrayshim (I could swear I’ve seen hima movie recently), andwill his romance withGrace Van Pelt contin-ue? — Lydia G., via e-mail

A: Eric Winter, 34,plays the dashing youngFBI agent on the hit CBSshow. Previously, Ericwas best known for hiswork on “Days of OurLives,” “Moonlight” and“Brothers and Sisters.”The recent movie you’rereferring to is “The UglyTruth,” with GerardButler and Katherine Heigl, whichEric said was a thrill to work on.

“That was just a huge opportu-nity that (director) Robert Luketicand Lakeshore gave me,” he toldme recently. “And it was reallyawesome; I had such a blast work-ing with those guys. And my rela-tionship with Katie (Heigl) andGerry (Butler) was a ton of fun. Itwas a huge opportunity. It waskind of a fun, vulgar romanticcomedy — it changes up from thenormal romantic-comedy pace that

you’re used to.”As far as O’Laughlin’s relation-

ship with Van Pelt: “From what Iunderstand, they plan on doing aslow burn. Whatever happensbetween the two of us is definitelygoing to play its course. But there’sa lot to do with my character aside

from that relationship.I’m not in the writingroom, so I don’t know.But I know they have itwell worked out.”

***Q: On “Sons of

Anarchy,” they refer toSAMCRO all the time.Who or what is SAM-CRO? — Sonny W. inTenn.

A: As you know, FX’shit show “Sons ofAnarchy” centers on theTeller-Morrow family of

Charming, CA. SAMCRO refers tothe Sons of Anarchy MotorcycleClub, Redwood Original Chapter.When “Sons” returns this fall,expect some changes in the townof Charming, including a newmayor and a new sheriff.

Write to Cindy at King FeaturesWeekly Service, P.O. Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mailher at [email protected].

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‘Mentalist’ actor profiledCelebrity Extra

Eric Winter

Dear Bodfish Bob

I am writing to ask you for arecipe that you had in the paperback in 2004 or 2005.

It was a Taco Soup.It called for 5 cans of various

beans, veggies and ground round. This recipe was so delicious,

but when I moved, I lost it.Thank you for helping me

Laurie

Bodfish Bob’s Taco Soup

2 pounds ground beef 2 cups diced onions 2 (15 1/2-oz) cans pinto beans 1 (15 1/2-oz) can pink kidney

beans 1 (15 1/4-oz) can whole kernel

corn, drained 1 (14 1/2-oz) can Mexican-

style stewed tomatoes 1 (14 1/2-oz) can diced tomatoes

1 (14 1/2-oz) can tomatoes with Chiles

2 (4 1/2-oz) cans diced green Chiles

1 (4.6-oz) can black olives, drained and sliced, optional

1/2 cup green olives, sliced, optional

1 (1 1/4-oz.) pkg taco seasoning mix

1 (1-oz) pkg ranch salad dressing mix

Corn chips, for serving Sour cream, for garnish Grated cheese, for garnish Chopped green onions, for

garnish Pickled jalapenos, for garnish

Brown the ground beef andonions in a large skillet; drain theexcess fat, then transfer thebrowned beef and onions to alarge slow cooker or a stockpot.Add the beans, corn, tomatoes,green Chiles, black olives, greenolives, taco seasoning, and ranchdressing mix, and cook in a slowcooker on low for 6 to 8 hours orsimmer over low heat for about 1hour in a pot on the stove. Toserve, place a few corn chips ineach bowl and ladle soup overthem. Top with sour cream,cheese, green onions andjalapenos

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Friday, January 14, 2011 AdventuresK E R N R I V E R

Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier columnist

Here we are into the New Year.I am still adjusting to being visu-ally challenged but I am hangingin there. I hope everyone haspurchased your2011 fishinglicense. For thosewho have notdone so it is a bitdifferent thisyear. You showyour identifica-tion and its com-puter generated.I'm not sure ofthe details but my guess is it is away to keep track of the appli-cants and make issuing duplicatelicenses easier to obtain.

Even though we have hadrecord amounts of rain and therun-off has raised the lake level, itis still early into the season andthe lake level should remain atmid winter level.

I have not been able to get outon the lake lately but those whofish on a regular basis tell me thetrout action around the lake isstill very good with some nicefish being caught.

The recent stocking of Alperson the south side of the lakeshould keep the trout actiongood. Thanks again to theChamber and those involved. I'venoticed that the applications forthe Derby are out, so sign up

early. At this time there are noplants planned for the river inJanuary. My guess is WhiskeyFlats will be the next time forplanting. No reports on the crap-pie or bass bite this week. Hopeto see you on the lake.

Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a volunteerat the Kern River Fish Hatchery.For questions or comments youcan reach him through the KernRiver Courier, [email protected].

New Year, new license process

Mike Mencarini

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Hwy. 155 just over the hill fromHwy. 178) (760) 379-5646

Kernville Office:(760) 376-3781105 Whitney Rd. (around the corner from the museum)

General KRV InfoKern River Valley Chamberof CommerceLocal: (760) 379-5236Toll Free: (866) KRV4FUN6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Across from Senior CenterKernville Chamber ofCommerceLocal: (760) 376-2629

Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville

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Emergencies - call 911Kern Valley SubstationSheriff’s Department and CHP(760) 549-21007050 Lake Isabella Blvd.

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Kern River Valley information

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

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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

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Fred Roach, Kern River ValleyChamber Vice President displaysone of the prize Alpers trout plantedlast week by the KRV chamber.

Courier chuckle of the week:

"A day without sunshine is like, you know, night."

-- Steve Martin

See Page 12 foranswers to puzzles


Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. LITERATURE: What was O. Henry’sreal name?

2. RELIGION: What was the Holy Grail?

3. MOVIES: How many best-actor Oscarnominations did Spencer Tracy receive inhis career?

4. GOVERNMENT: What are the twohouses of the British Parliament called?

5. ANATOMY: What part of the humanbody does the disorder lumbago usuallystrike?

ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Single Lambs lookingfor romance could find Cupid accommodating thisweek. Paired partners also find their relationshipsbenefiting from the chubby cherub’s attention.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Keep your keenBull’s eye focused on your target, and shake off anyattempt to turn your attention elsewhere. You shouldget some news later in the week that might answersome questions.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your enthusiasm fora project might have been somewhat premature.Although you feel positive about it, you might needmore information to make an informed decision.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Taking on a newresponsibility might seem like the politically correctthing to do. But even with the promise of support,was it the wisest? Consider reassessing your upcom-ing decision.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Apply yourself to com-pleting your task despite all the distractions thatmight be interfering with your work. Then rewardyourself with a weekend of fun shared with peoplewho are close to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept.22) A business agreementfrom the past might need to be looked at again. Usethis unexpected development to check out other mat-ters related to it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Don’t ignore thatuneasy feeling about making a commitment. It couldbe a case of understandably cold feet, or a warningthat something isn’t as right as it should be.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A colleague couldbe more supporting of one of your efforts. But it’s upto you to make the case for it, and that could meanopening up a secret or two, which might be a prob-lem for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Expect somegood news about a relative you’ve been worriedabout. But don’t expect the full story to be told — atleast not yet. A workplace matter might face shiftingpriorities.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Despite someanxious moments, you could have reason to bepleased with how things are turning out. An end-of-week call might hold some interesting information.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A long-overdueexpression of appreciation could be offered soon. Butadmit it: You never really expected it would happen,right? Meanwhile, keep your weekend options open.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) It’s a good time to diveright into a new challenge, whether it’s learning acomputer program or how to drive a stick shift, ormaking a new friend. Whatever it is, good luck.

BORN THIS WEEK: You see the wisdom in hon-esty, and you help others appreciate your vision.

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#2211324 1990 doublewide located in a quiet senior park in the river townof Kernville. MH has a split floor plan with 2 bedrooms on one side and the mas-ter on the other. Could use a little TLC. SELLER MUST SELL QUICKLY!!BRING ALL OFFERS. Call Jim and Nancy! ONLY $15,000

#2211153 What are you waiting for? This two bedroom two bath home isready for you! Cute and clean. You can walk to the lake. Furniture is includedin price. This is not a senior park. Call Anna NOW ONLY $14,999

#2211258 This is a super cute home. Can be a weekender or for a permanenthome. Three bedrooms with a nice enclosed patio. Terrific workshop in thegarage. Totally fence. Lots of privacy. Must see. Call Anna now! ONLY $39,999

#2211306 Looking for a great deal? Aplace that is affordable on a decent pieceof land that will not break the bank? 1981 Doublewide MH is ready to go forany prospective buyer. 2 bed, 1.75 Bath with a large livingroom and kitchen.See MATT now! ONLY $49,000

#2211260 Great 1974 MH has beautiful mountain views and privacy, a largecobblestone driveway and rock walls throughout the front yard, double-car car-port and plenty of parking. Give MATT a call! ONLY $53,000

#2211290 Take advantage of a great opportunity in Scenic Wofford Heights.How many houses can you buy with 2 bed 2 bath and an over 600 s.f. garagewith workshop on almost 1/2 acre with a lake view for 59K!! 1979 MH on aPermanent Foundation. Call Matt NOW! ONLY $59,000

#2211242 Priced to sell! That's right folks...get this bargain while it's available.Very clean MH with very nice carpeting, built in hutches, 2 good sized bed-rooms and 1.75 baths. Two storage sheds, completely fenced, and graveledyard. Make offer! See Jim or Nancy! ONLY $79,500

#2211282 Very nice and well taken care of one owner MH located in Park. Veryclean and neat. Brand new A/C and Heating, new roof. All three only one yearold. Club house has a lot of functions...Sewing, Games, Cards, Fourth of Julyfunctions. Make OFFER! Call Michelle today! ONLY $85,000

#2210819 Unbelievable! Reduced from $159,950! This is the MH that has itall. Breath taking view of the lake and mountains. Home is very spacious,Kitchen is very open, Bedrooms are large with nice size bathrooms, Two cargarage. Owner is open to seller financing on approved credit. Welcome to thegood life! Give Anna a call! ONLY $99,999

N ON O TT A RA R Y Y AA VV A I L A B L EA I L A B L E

Flipping a piece of Real Estate is agreat way to make a buck in this coun-try. Always has been, that’s theAmerican Dream, tobuy low and sell high.Even in the market weare in right now,Flipping is a goodoption for a lot of folkswho are tired of thestock market or gettinga 1% return on CD’s.However, as with anyinvestment, you haveto be smart about it.Here’s five ways to helpensure that you make a good decisionon a property.

1: Do your inspections. So manypeople when they purchase somethingfor speculation don’t want to spendthe money on inspections. They justwant to get the property for as cheapas possible and put as little work into itas they can before they sell it for thegreatest profit. Not a good idea. Spendthe money on at least a Termite, Septicand Home Inspection. Escrows arecontingent on the buyer being happywith inspection results. Know what isright and wrong with a property. It isthe only way to be able to budgetaccordingly for repairs.

2: Be patient, especially in this mar-ket. Don’t jump on the first propertyyou see, look the market over, talk toprofessionals in the area, and seewhom is buying what. Figure whatlocations are better than others. Agreat deal on a great house in a horri-ble area is a lot worse than an ok dealon a house in a great area. Spend timeon research. Find a Real Estate Agentthat is honest, trustworthy and workshard, someone who has been workingin the area for a few years.

3: Do the repairs right. On a flip,you want a property to be ready tomove into, something where a buyerjust has to bring their clothes and a

tooth brush. If there is somethingwrong with the house, fix it. Not onlyfix it, put it in writing with proof…pic-tures even. Buyers dig that, they wantto see what has been done to a home;it helps them take ownership andmakes them feel good about the pur-chase. More importantly, you aredoing right by them and by you.Honesty is not the best policy it is theonly policy.

4: Use good materials. I have seenso many houses, especially when themarket was really rocking, where aseller had put in sub par materials andworkmanship. That flew sometimes inthe old market, but not in this market.Buyers are fewer in number and theyhave more buying power and lendersare more picky about the condition ofa home. Don’t go overboard on thevery best materials for everything, butuse quality stuff that makes sense.Stick with calm paint colors andfloors, use cheaper appliances thatlook good, make sure the home isclean and tidy on the inside and out,etc.

5: Don’t get greedy! Many peoplelost their shirts when the market col-lapsed because of greed. Buying ahome for 100K and trying to get 300K.Look for fair profit. If a home is worthsay 100K at market value, try to get itfor 65K, and sell it for 95K. Price it tomove so your money turns fast.Making a bit less but selling relativelyfast is much better than shooting forthe moon and letting your money sitwhile at the whim of the market. Don’ttake anything personal when it comesto a home, this is a business decision.Make sure that decision makes sensefor all parties.

Check out My Website, it has all ofthe latest listings.www.kernvalleyproperties.comMatt Freeman Cell# 760-223-0880 Office# 760-379-5915

Tips on successfully flippingTalking About Real Estate

Freeman


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Community Christian Center & The Salvation Army 760-379-51006105 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella, CA 93240

Toys “R” UsThe Salvation ArmyPODSKern County DHSWoodrow Wallace SchoolL&M LumberWeldon Baptist ChurchCarol PariseauFirst TransitBank of America

Scholastic BooksDowntown StorageWEB RecyclingSouth Fork SchoolKern Valley SunDave’s Sports BarMesa ChiropracticHighland ChapelTrue Value HardwareHi Ho Trailer Park

QAB MediaThe American LegionThe KRV Chamber of CommerceSt. Jude’s CatholicChurchKern River CourierShady’s Bar & GrillSierra Gateway MarketsChristian AssemblyFamily Life CenterAltaOne Credit Union

...and the many wonderful volunteers without whom none of this would be possible!

The United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Programand the Salvation Army would like to thank the following sponsors

for making the 2010 Kern River Valley campaign the best yet:

Tuesday, January 18, 7:30pmMojave Elk's Lodge 2059

16200 K StreetMOJAVE

Wednesday, January 19, 7:30pmWSRPD Community Center

Auditorium500 Cascade Place

TAFT

Thursday, January 20, 7:30pmMoose Lodge

6732 Lake Isabella Blvd.LAKE ISABELLA

(702)-373-0897

10:30 a.m. in the Odd Fellows Hall, 48 Tobias St, Kernville. For moreinformation, call 760-376-6180.

KRV Chamber Man & Woman of Year Dinner Jan. 24The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce will be honoring its Man

and Woman of the Year, Joe Ciriello and Faith Morrison, at a dinner on Jan.24 at Paradise Cove. The public is invited to attend. Social starting at 5:30p.m. dinner at 7 p.m. Cost approximately $25 per person. For reservations,contact the KRV Chamber office at 760-379-5236.

KRV Public Cemetery District special meeting Jan. 26The Kern River Valley Public Cemetery District will hold a special meet-

ing at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 26 in the cemetery office. The topic of thespecial meeting will be discussion of the District’s financial reports. Theregular monthly meetings will continue to be on the second Tuesday of themonth. The public is welcome to attend.

Whiskey Flat Days coming on Presidents Day weekendWhiskey Flat Days is always held on Presidents Day Weekend in February.

The 54th Annual Whiskey Flat Days will be held February 18-21, 2011, and thetheme is "Goin' To The Dogs". Take a step back in time and celebrate life inthe 1860s. This old-fashioned, western style festival includes a parade, gun-fighters, carnival, music, vendors, and a Whiskey Flat Encampment. Enterthe Epitaph Contest, Frog Jumpin' Contest, Whiskerino Contest, and more!Be here to find out who will be our next Honorary Mayor of Whiskey Flat! Puton by the Kernville Chamber of Commerce, (760) 376-2629.

KRV Woman’s Club to hold fashion show and luncheon Feb. 18The Kern River Valley Womans Club invites the community to the Annual

Whiskey Flat Days Fashion Luncheon on Friday, Feb. 18, at the Elks Lodge inWofford Heights. Lunch will be served at noon but the doors will open at10am. The Fashion Show will follow lunch. The Parade Grand Marshal willbe our honored guest and the candidates for Whiskey Flat Mayor will be inattendance. Tickets at $15 are available from any board member. For furtherinformation, please call Event Chair Marian DeMars at 376-4578.

Feb. 26 Hospital Foundation Heart Walk wants early signupsThe Kern Valley Hospital Foundation will again hold its annual Heart

Walk at the Kern Valley High School track on Saturday, Feb. 26. There is a$50 fee for a team of four walkers and one manager, or you can walk indi-vidually for $10 per person. This entitles the walker to a free lunch for allwalkers and managers. Additional meals are $4 each. The Foundation willreceive 40% of the donation money and 60% goes to the charity of yourchoice. In addition, the Hospital Foundation is looking for businesses andindividuals to be sponsors. Sponsorships can be purchased for $250 to$1,000 or more. The Foundation’s mission is to purchase needed dquip-ment for Kern Valley Hospital. Call Sonia at (760) 382-8385 forpackets.entirely or mostly business advertising will not be accepted.


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 IsabellaSunday worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.Bible study Sun. 10 a.m., Thurs. 6 p.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. (760) 379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. (760) 379-5819

Mt. MesaChurch of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. MesaSunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.(760) 379-4792Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. (760) 379-2904Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. (760) 379-4093Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. (760) 379-6377Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m. (760) 379-6360

Southlake/WeldonKern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. (760) 378-3780He Cares Fellowship16475 Hwy 178, Southlake Services Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.(760) 379-6935Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, WeldonSunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.(760) 378-2321Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.(760) 378-4964

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Churches of the Valley

Jack Duitsman, pastorFather’s Heart FoursquareChurch, Kernville

Martha therefore, when sheheard that Jesus was coming, wentand met him: but Mary still sat inthe house. John 11:20

It is a wild misassumption thatactivity equals value - in otherwords, the more exhausted we are,the more importantmust be our pur-suit. This mis-nomer is not onlygiven wide circula-tion by the freneti-cally driven culturein which we live,but is also full sup-ported by thehuman soul in itsdesperate attemptto find worth andmeaning in life. If you are not cer-tain of the truth or value of what isbeing related here, just try sittingsilent and inactive for the nextsixty minutes. While initially thismight sound tantalizingly delight-ful, we will very likely be driven todistraction and ultimate failure bythe thought that such exercise is atotal waste of precious time.Because these calm qualities ofcharacter are neither valued nordeveloped, we are often at a loss tosee of what worth they might be.Besides, the fault is not ours, forhow can we find any quiet in sucha noisy world?

How sorrowful . . . really. Giventhe word of the Lord to our heartsin the year 2011, you and I areinvited to figure out a way to wadethrough the merciless demandsupon us and quiet our hearts. Thebeautiful call of quiet expectationsmay go against all the grain of ourpresent experience, but it is won-derfully in keeping with the heartof the Father Who knows what is

best for the soul health of His chil-dren. Notice from the above verseof Scripture, that even in the midstof the most distressing of life'sexperience, there can come a placeof calm assurance and quiet expec-tation that Jesus is present, andthat His presence brings themiraculous in ways that we cannot comprehend. The circum-stance that surrounded Mary andMartha's responses to the comingof Jesus was the untimely death oftheir brother Lazarus, and whilewe may know this narrative endswith a phenomenal resurrection,neither of these women could pos-sibly have dared to even think ofsuch a reality.

And so the call comes to us in2011 - can we find our way to aplace of quiet expectation in keep-ing with the working of the Lord inthis season of life? Whateverwould seek to shout out the stillsmall voice of the Holy Spirit with-in us can be declared to stand indirect opposition to the Lord'sdesires. If we remain driven toexhaustion, distraction, and unbe-lief by a never ending search forvalidity (even financial), then theLordship of Jesus, and His desiresto be both our provider and solesource of personal fulfillment willcontinually be frustrated andmissed. How remarkable thatJesus walked into Mary andMartha's circumstance, how amaz-ing that they found a place of trustin His timing and purpose, andhow spectacular was the miracu-lous outcome of His working.Similarly for you and I is the com-mitment of the Lord to walk usthrough whatever circumstance wepresently face, speak quietly of Hisability and willingness to work themiraculous, and all the while showus again and again how loved andcared for we are. Let's find theplace of quiet expectation!

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FORCHANGE OF NAME

CASE NUMBER: R-1502-CV-100527

PETITIONER: DENNIS WAYNEHICKS

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:Petitioner: DENNIS WAYNE HICKS

filed a petition with this court for adecree changing names as follows:Present name: DENNIS WAYNEHICKS. Proposed name: DENNISWILLIAMS

THE COURT ORDERS that all personsinterested in this matter appear beforethis court at the hearing indicatedbelow to show cause, if any, why thepetition for change of name(s) shouldnot be granted. Any person objectingto the name change described abovemust file a written objection thatincludes the reasons for the objectionat least two court days before the mat-ter is scheduled to be heard and mustappear at the hearing to show causewhy the petition should not be grant-ed. If no written objection is timelyfiled, the court may grant the petitionwithout a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date:February 16, 2011, Time: 9:00 A.M.,Dept,: EK-B, Room: West, SuperiorCourt of California, County of Kern,132 East Coso Street, Ridgecrest,California 93555, East Division,Ridgecrest Branch.

A copy of this Order to Show Causeshall be published at least once eachweek for four successive weeks priorto the date set for hearing on the peti-tion in the following newspaper ofgeneral circulation, printed in thiscounty: KERN RIVER COURIER.

Dated: December 15, 2010, Kenneth G.Pritchard, Judge of the SuperiorCourt.

Attorney for the Petitioner:JAMIE P. GELBER, Esq.Law Offices of Gelber & Anderson,

LLP720 N. Norma Street, Suite CRidgecrest, California 93555(760) 371-1070Published - Kern River Courier -

December 24 and 31, 2010 andJanuary 7 and 14, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:TREKABOUT IMAGES - (2010 -B7374) Street address of principalplace of business: 1118 NorthYosemite Lane, Ridgecrest, CA93555. Mailing address of business:1500 McLean Street, #185,Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGIS-TRANT: Doris Lance, 1118 NorthYosemite Lane, Ridgecrest, CA93555. 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 notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: Doris G.Lance. This statement filed on12/13/2010. Expires 12/13/2015.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier December 31, 2010 andJanuary 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME:Fictitious Business Name being aban-

doned: BEYOND THE GARAGE,(2006-B1460) Street address of busi-ness: 700 Bristlecone Drive, WoffordHeights, CA 93285; Mailing addressof Business: PO Box 600, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTSWHO WISH TO ABANDON THEBUSINESS NAME: Wendy Crockett,700 Bristlecone Drive, WoffordHeights, CA 93285 and MichaelLoomer, 700 Bristlecone Drive,Wofford Heights, CA 93285; Original

FBN Statement Filed on: 02/16/2006.This Statement of Abandonment filedon: 12/15/2010. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk byG. Meza, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierDecember 31, 2010, January 7, 14and 21, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:DELANO SUPER PLUS - (2010 -B7456) Street address of principalplace of business: 1220 Main Street,Delano, CA 93215. Mailing addressof business: 1220 Main Street,Delano, CA 93215. REGISTRANT:Angela Super Co., Inc., 1220 MainStreet, Delano, CA 93215. F -Corporation. 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 inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other thana change 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: JoungSoon Kim, CEO. This statement filedon 12/20/2010. Expires 12/20/2015.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier December 31, 2010 andJanuary 7, 14 and 21, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:JR TRUCKING (2010 - B7337)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 2127 Lake Street,Bakersfield, CA 93305. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 70412,Bakersfield, CA 93387. REGIS-TRANT: Julio Ramos, 2127 LakeStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93305. A-Individual. 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 inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other thana change 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: JulioRamos. This statement filed on12/09/2010. Expires 12/09/2015.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier December 31, 2010 andJanuary 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. 10-2139 - APN: 233-

291-04-00YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A

DEED OF TRUST DATED 07-12-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKEACTION TO PROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD ATA PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEEDAN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULDCONTACT A LAWYER.

On January 26, 2011 at 11:00 am,Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., aCalifornia Corporation as dulyappointed Trustee under and pursuantto the Deed of Trust recorded 07-17-2007, as Inst. No. 0207148550 ofOfficial Records in the office of theCounty Recorder of Kern County,State of California, Executed by JorgeHolquin and Leticia Holquin, hus-

band and wife as joint tenants, WILLSELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TOTHE HIGHEST BIDDER FORCASH (payable at time of sale in law-ful money of the United States) at:The main entrance to the Wanda KirkLibrary, 3611 Rosamond Blvd.,Rosamond, CA 93560. AllCASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BEMADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCEDRECONVEYANCE, INC. All rights,title and interest conveyed to and nowheld by it under said Deed of Trust inthe property situated in said Countyand State described as: Lot 378 orTract 1984, in the County of KernState of California, as per map record-ed in Book 9, Pages 153 through 156,inclusive, in the office of the CountyRecorder of said county. The streetaddress and other common designa-tion, if any, of the real propertydescribed above is purported to be:Vacant Land - directions may beobtained by written request within 10days of the first publication of thisnotice from: ARI, 43545 17th StreetWest, Suite 503, Lancaster, CA93534. The undersigned Trustee dis-claims any liability for any incorrect-ness of the street address and othercommon designation, if any, shownherein. Said Sale will be made, butwithout covenant or warranty, expressor implied, regarding title, posses-sion, or encumbrances, to pay theremaining principal sum of thenote(s) secured by said Deed of Trust,with interest thereon, as provided insaid note(s), advances, if any, underthe terms of said Deed of Trust, fees,charges and expenses of the Trusteeand of the trusts created by said Deedof Trust. The total amount of theunpaid balance of the obligationsecured by the property to be sold andreasonable estimated cost, expensesand advances at the time of the initialpublication of the Notice of Sale is$105,427.80. The beneficiary undersaid Deed of Trust heretofore executedand delivered to the undersigned a writ-ten Declaration of Default and Demandfor Sale, and a written Notice of Defaultand Election to Sell. The undersignedcaused said Notice of Default andElection to Sell to be recorded in thecounty where the real property is locat-ed. December 27, 2010. AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 4354517th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham,Trustee Sale Officer.(Published by the Kern RiverCourier December 31. 2010,January 7 and 14, 2011)

STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME:Fictitious Business Name being aban-

doned: CROCKETTS LEGENDARYCYCLESMITHS, (2006-B1459)Street address of business: 700Bristlecone Drive, Wofford Heights,CA 93285; Mailing address ofBusiness: PO Box 600, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTSWHO WISH TO ABANDON THEBUSINESS NAME: Wendy Crockett,700 Bristlecone Drive, WoffordHeights, CA 93285 and MichaelLoomer, 700 Bristlecone Drive,Wofford Heights, CA 93285; OriginalFBN Statement Filed on: 02/16/2006.This Statement of Abandonment filedon: 12/15/2010. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk byG. Meza, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierDecember 31, 2010, January 7, 14and 21, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:ATLAS COUNSELING (2010 -B7608) Street address of principalplace of business: 9012 Pine RidgeWay, Bakersfield, CA 93312.Mailing address of business: 9012Pine Ridge Way, Bakersfield, CA93312. REGISTRANT: DwightHeskett, 9012 Pine Ridge Way,Bakersfield, CA 93312. A -Individual. 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 inthe facts set forth in the statement

pursuant to Section 17913 other thana change 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: DwightHeskett. This statement filed on12/29/2010. Expires 12/29/2015.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Durward. Published by the KernRiver Courier January 7, 14, 21 and28, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SOUTH FORK GARAGE (2010 -B7581) Street address of principalplace of business: 20624 Highway178, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 305,Weldon, CA 93283. REGIS-TRANTS: George V. Powers, 15100Trotter, Weldon, CA 93283 andCandace Howell-McCarthy, 1620Sabovich, Bldg. 173A, Mojave, CA93501. B - General Partnership. Datethe business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b)of Section 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Candace L. Howell-McCarthy. This statement filed on12/28/2010. Expires 12/28/2015.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Durward. Published by the KernRiver Courier January 7, 14, 21 and28, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:GOLDEN STATE PC REPAIR(2010 - B7555) Street address ofprincipal place of business: 23381Bunker Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561.Mailing address of business: 23381Bunker Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561.REGISTRANT: Matthew Sgherzi,23381 Bunker Court, Tehachapi, CA93561. A - Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 12/13/2010.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 notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: MatthewSgherzi. This statement filed on12/28/2010. Expires 12/28/2015.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier January 14, 21, 28, andFebruary 4, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:WILLIAM HICKLE AEROSPACETECHNOLOGY (2011 - B0090)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 7935 West Church Avenue,Inyokern, CA 93527. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 526,

Inyokern, CA 93527. REGIS-TRANT: William H. Hickle, 7935West Church Avenue, Inyokern, CA93527. A - Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 01/01/2011.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 notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: WilliamH. Hickle. This statement filed on01/06/2011. Expires 01/06/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier January 14, 21, 28, andFebruary 4, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:HUNTER'S HAVEN (2010 - B7541)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 4525 State Road,Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailingaddress of business: 4525 State Road,Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGIS-TRANTS: Kevin Clough, 10400Rose River Falls Avenue, Bakersfield,CA 93312 and John Loucks, 10400Rose River Falls Avenue, Bakersfield,CA 93312. B - General Partnership.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b)of Section 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Kevin Clough. This statementfiled on 12/27/2010. Expires12/27/2015. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByG. Durward. Published by the KernRiver Courier January 14, 21 and 28,and February 4, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:CAD DESIGN (2011 - B0114)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 5060 California Avenue,Suite 170, Bakersfield, CA 93309.Mailing address of business: 5060California Avenue, Suite 170,Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGIS-TRANT: Robert Tupac, 5060California Avenue, Suite 170,Bakersfield, CA 93309. A -Individual. 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 inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other thana change 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 violationof the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code)Signed: Robert Tupac. This state-ment filed on 01/06/2011. Expires

01/06/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By G. Durward. Published by theKern River Courier January 14, 21,28, and February 4, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:GYPSIES (2011 - B0124) Streetaddress of principal place of busi-ness: 5116 Lake IsabellaBoulevard, Unit C, Lake Isabella,CA 93240. Mailing address ofbusiness: 5116 Lake IsabellaBoulevard, Unit C, Lake Isabella,CA 93240. REGISTRANT:Rebecca McTigue, 1156 West AveJ12, Lancaster, CA 93534. A -Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at theend of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office ofthe County Clerk, except, as pro-vided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a changein the residence address of a regis-tered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The fil-ing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in vio-lation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code)Signed: Rebecca McTigue. Thisstatement filed on 01/07/2011.Expires 01/07/2016. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez.Published by the Kern RiverCourier January 14, 21, 28, andFebruary 4, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:TATTOO CULTURE COUTURE(2011 - B0123) Street address ofprincipal place of business: 5116Lake Isabella Boulevard, Unit A,Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailingaddress of business: 5116 LakeIsabella Boulevard, Unit A, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. REGIS-TRANT: Rebecca McTigue, 1156West Ave J12, Lancaster, CA93534. A - Individual. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdi-vision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filedin the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision(b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorizethe use in this State of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation of therights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed:Rebecca McTigue. This statementfiled on 01/07/2011. Expires01/07/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By M. Rodriguez. Published by theKern River Courier January 14, 21,28, and February 4, 2011.

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