Kern River Courier June 3, 2011

Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir331, 796 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 Kernville3896 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 3301 cfs

Borel Canal flow589 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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Friday, June 3, 2011 A Locally-Owned Community Partner and Award-Winning Newspaper Vol. 8 No. 18

Lake Isabella’sweekend weather

Fri: Mostly sunny,high 77.

Fri. night: Mostlycloudy, low 51.

Sat.: 20% chanceshowers, high 73.

Sat. night: 20%showers, low 52.

Sun.: Slight chanceshowers, high 71.

Sun. night: Mostlycloudy, low 51.

National Weather Service

Mike DevichKern River Courier

Like books? Like animals? You’ll beglad to hear about a grant given to theKern County Libraries.

Recently the Kern River Valley branchin Lake Isabella received 60 books in con-nection with this grant, which totaled$75,000 for the system. The grant iscalled “Save Your Animals: FamilyOutreach for Animal/Pet Awareness andWelfare.” It came from the California

State Library with state and federal fundsfrom the Library Services andTechnology Act.

The new books in the library concernall kinds of animals, from your householdpets to barnyard animals. The books arefor every age, and include books aboutanimal care, training, and veterinarianmedical guides. There are also story-books.

The Kern River Valley Branch received60 books, the Wofford Heights branchgot 10, and the Kernville branch

received. Peggy Hickey of the Kern River Valley

branch said, “Some of the staff'sfavorites are “Animals at Work,” “ForHorse-Crazy Girls Only,” “The 50+ DogOwner: Complete Dog Parenting forBaby Boomers and Beyond,” “KeepingBees” (includes 10 honey recipes),“Llamas and Alpacas,” “The Cat BehaviorAnswer Book,” “SkippyJon Jones,” “APet for Petunia” and “Fleabag.”

Each branch has a special display forthe new books.

Grant for libraries will bring out the animal lovers

Kern River Courier

Summertime starts in only 10 days. It better!That’s when the Kern Valley Aquatics Program atSouth Fork Middle School kicks off its summerswimming programs.

Winter has kept a strong grip on us this year,with only a couple of flashes of hot weather. So fewof us have been thinking about swimming. ButKVAP has been busily planning its summer season,and this year they are adding a swim team– the val-ley’s first.

The Swim Team will practice Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 7:30p.m. They will be led by Amy Watts, who has com-petitive swimming and teaching experience. Theteam will have two home meets and one inRidgecrest.

All of KVAP’s programs begin June 13 at the poolat South Fork Middle School in Weldon. For a

Photo courtesy KVAP

Zack Sietsma plunges into South Fork Middle School’s poolduring last year’s swimming season. This year’s beginsJune 13.

Jump into summerstarting June 13th

See SWIM, Page 6

Dam options presentedMichael BatelaanKern River Courier

Three scoping meetings wereheld recently in order to seek pub-lic input for the Isabella DamModification Study’s draftEnvironmental Impact Statement(EIS).

At the meeting the U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers presented forcomment three alternate plans toaddress what they call seismic andhydrologic deficiencies at theIsabella main dam and auxiliarydam.

The public scoping meetingwas intended to provide the publicand other interested parties anopportunity to comment on theproposed solutions affecting thedams. Alternatives presented willbe evaluated further in the draftEIS process and ongoing environ-mental studies outlined at themeetings.

Three alternatives remain of sixor more that were considered byCorps Engineers.

The Robust Alternative: Thisplan would attempt to remediateall identified deficiencies foundwith the dam structures. The plan

would raise the main dam by 4 feetwith added fill and would makeimprovements to dam outlets.Improvements would also bemade to the existing spillway aswell as constructing an additional300-foot wide narrow option spill-way that would accommodate forlarge flood events.

The Auxiliary Dam wouldreceive a 4-foot addition of materi-al at the dam’s crest and a 100-footupstream and downstream rockbuttress added. Under the robustplan, the Borel Canal outlet wouldalso be relocated from theAuxiliary Dam to the Main Damby way of a tunnel.

Optimized Alternative A.:Under this plan no modification orcrest rise would be made to theMain Dam. A additional 600-footwide option spillway would beadded to accommodate largeflood events with no improve-ments made to the existing spill-way. An 80-foot upstream anddown stream rock buttress wouldbe added to the Auxiliary Damwith the Borel Canal realigned tothe dam’s right side and partial

See DAM, 4

Road re-opensMike DevichKern River Courier

Well, the Kern County RoadsDepartment achieved what theywere trying to do, and that’s reopenSierra Way by Memorial DayWeekend.

They did it, but just barely.Sierra Way, the so-called “back

way” along the northern edge ofIsabella Lake, was reopened the daybefore Memorial Day Weekend, onFriday May 27 at 1 p.m. – just intime to be closed again briefly as abrush fire headed towards thesouthern part of the road.

It came in handy, though, to haveit open again soon, because duringthe same fire it became an alternateroute when Highway 178 was alsoclosed for a while.

The road is back open again, tothe relief of residents of RobinsonCove and also the residents ofWeldon or Kernville who regularlytravel between the two points.Those residents have had to take along detour around the lake eversince the road was closed due to amassive washout during the stormsof mid-Demember. In those storms,more than three inches of rain fellper day, destroying the Kern RiverPreserve’s road system and creatinga huge lake for a while at the inter-section of Highway 178 and KelsoValley Road.

Predictions right after the roadwas shut down were that the roadwould not be open until July orAugust, which would have serious-ly impacted Kernville’s summer sea-son.

Back road around lake usable after washout

Kern River Courier Friday, June 3, 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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Hanning Flat

Map courtesyMike Ludiker

www.kernvalley.com

For 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(closed on weekends – go to

the Kernville Chamber ofChamber office for permits)

For 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 Hospital &Kern Valley Healthcare District

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

Kern Valley Substation

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

Kern County Fire Stations arelocated in Lake Isabella, Kernvilleand Southlake. Call 911 to report afire – there are other fire agencies.

Kern River Valley information

Letter to the CourierDear Kern River Courier,Thank you all and our God for watching over us last Friday. When the Cove Fire came across Joughin Hill and moved toward our

home and other homes on the west end of our tract, we were converged onby the above with hoses, shovels, determined spirits and loving hearts.

The result was a victory over the blast of fire and smoke that engulfedthe area for about three hours. The neighbors from all corners of the tract,without hesitation, pitched in to save several homes at our end.

Thanks again to the firemen fromseveral agencies (who continued tolook for hot spots three days later)and to our neighbors: the Newsoms,the Hines, the Embrees, the Gilberts,the Yates, the Saterbos, and otherswhom I could not identify due to thesmoke and my own busy hands.

God loves a cheerful giver and thereceiver loves you, too.

Jack and Irmalea McMurrySouthlake

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Friday, June 3, 2011 Kern River Courier

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Night ‘Ghost Tour’ of hauntedghost town Friday, June 3

Called one of the most hauntedsites in America, Silver City GhostTown in Bodfish will host a publicwalking Lantern Light Ghost Tourand paranormal investigationFriday, June 3 at 8:30 p.m. The his-toric Ghost Town has been fea-tured on Biography Channel’s“My Ghost Story”, web basedseries “Xtreme Hauntings Live”and (slated to air soon) “HauntedDiscoveries”. The Tombstone LawDawgs will be present in period1880s attire. Curator J.C. Corlewwill recount many eerie legends ofthe Kern Valley. Tickets go on saleat 8 p.m. June 3rd. The cost is $12per person (all ages). All proceedsgenerated from the tour will beused for the continued preserva-tion and renovation of the historicbuildings at Silver City.

Squirrel Valley to have annualyard sale Saturday, June 4

Squirrel Valley will have its 10thAnnual Yard Sale Day onSaturday, June 4. There will belots of different yard sales on thesame day in the Squirrel Valleyarea. Maps marked with each saleaddress can be picked up in frontof Mountain Mesa Market onSaturday, June 4 at 7:30 a.m. (notbefore.)

Kids Fishing Derby with lotsof prizes Saturday, June 4

The 24th annual Kids FishingDerby will take place on Saturday,June 4. Open to all kids. First,Second and Third place trophieswill be presented to kids in eachage group – 4-6, 7-9,10-12 and 13-15. Free lunch to all kids. Free raf-fle prizes. Sponsored locally bymerchants and organizations ofthe Kern River Valley. For moreinformation call Elaine Johnson at(760) 376 8997.

REVA to hold benefit golffundraiser Saturday, June 4

There will be a benefit golftournament on Saturday, June 4for REVA Co-op, which will beestablishing a low costspay/neuter clinic for pets in thevalley. Win a car! Donated byIsabella Motors of WoffordHeights. There will be cash prizesfor first and second place andother prizes as well. Sponsors areneeded for each of the 18 holes.Sponsor for $50 or more per hole.RSVP by May 28 to [email protected] or call 760-223-6316.

Havilah Days celebration tobe held Saturday, June 4

The 45th Havilah DaysCelebration will be held Saturday,June 4 from 9 am to 3 pm. inHavilah (10 miles south ofBodfish). The festivities willinclude live entertainment, stage-coach rides, Wild West shootouts,Wild Bill Cody and Roy Rogerslookalikes, early days antiqueengines, vendors, Smokey Bear,

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• 6 p.m. - Kernville Baptist Church gamenight, 2nd Fri. Next to Pizza Barn. 223-1036.• 7:30 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, WoffordHts. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Saturdays• 9 a.m.- 2 p.m - Farmer’s Market, NuuiCunni Ctr, French Gulch. 549-0800 • 9 a.m.- 1 p.m - Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.• 5 p.m., Havilah Centennial Group , 1stSaturday, schoolhouse. 379-2636.• 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public,Mt. Mesa. 379-3394• 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing,1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays• 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to thepublic. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877.• 9 a.m. to noon - Eagles Breakfast, open tothe public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394.*10 a.m. - Al Anon meeting for adult children,113 Dawson Dr., WH. 376-6136.

Mondays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 10 a.m. - Exercise Class, LakeridgeClubhouse, Lake Isabella. 379-3206.• 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club,Senior Center, 3rd Monday.• 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center.379-0043.• 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber, board 2nd

Mon., membership 4th Mon. 376-2629.• 5-7 p.m. Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa,open to public, 1st. Mon. 379-3394.• 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meetsat Cerro Coso Lake Isabella. 376-4461.• 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rdMon., Senior Center. 379-2844.• 7 p.m. - AA meeting, 113 Dawson Dr., WH.376-6136.• 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon, KV Hosp Cafe. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Tuesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. (909) 753-9043.• 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, 1st Baptist Church, LI. 379-2556.• 10 a.m. Kern Valley Garden Group, 2ndTues. 379-1129.• 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club,E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249.• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District. 2ndTuesday. Public invited. 376-2189.• 6 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet atSenior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830.• 6:30 p.m. Epilepsy Support Group,

Bakersfield, 2nd Tues. 376-1606.• 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets,Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.

Wednesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Sen. Ctr., 6407 Lk. Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.•9 -11:30 a.m., Dam Quilters, senior apts

behind Vons, 1st & 3rd Wed. 661-867-1603.• 9:30 a.m. - TOPS weight loss group, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. (661) 867-2579.• 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Methodist, 379-2556.• Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meet-ing, El Portal II. 2nd Wed, 379-5236.• Noon - Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, opento public, Mt. Mesa, 379-3394.• 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt.Mesa, 376-4249.• 1- 2:30 p.m. - Alzheimers CaregiverSupport Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella, 1stWed. 379-0848.• 1:30 - 3 p.m. Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd.• 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, WeldonMethodist Church, (760) 267-4693.• 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake IsabellaSr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., 3rd Wed. 379-5086.• 7 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E.Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed.• 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band.• 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts,760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.• 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.

Thursdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. (909) 753-9043.• 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters,Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329.• 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, SupervisorMcQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. 3rd Thurs.• 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women.• 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets,Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions).• Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.• 1 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the LakeIsabella Library. 2nd Thurs. 379-2303.• 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - FrenchGulch Campground.• 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.379-3877.• 5 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet3rd Thurs. at Moose Lodge. 378-3602.• 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets, golf course,Kernville. (760) 376-1421.• 6:30 p.m.-Sweet Adelines, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. New members welcome.• 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club,museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291.• 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon KV Hospital, Mt. Mesa.760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Bingo GuideFriday, noon, Eagles Bingo, EaglesLodge, Mt. MesaSaturday, noon, South Fork Woman’sClub Bingo, Fay Ranch Rd., WeldonSunday, 1 p.m.. Moose Bingo, Mooselodge, Lake Isabella Blvd.Wednesday, 1 p.m - Senior CenterBingo, Lake Isabella.Thursday, Early Bird 12:15-Regular 1 p.m.St. Jude Bingo, Hwy 155 & Nellie DentDr., Wofford Hts.

This information is sent to the Courierby the groups listed. It is suggested thatgroups provide a phone number in caseinterested individuals need more informa-tion, or meeting times have changed. Allarea codes are 760 unless otherwise noted.

The Courier Calendar"Pockets" the friendly donkey,raf+fle prizes, old-fashioned cakewalk and coin toss, food, a whiteelephant sale and “chicken poopbingo.” The museum is located at6789 Caliente-Bodfish Rd.,Havilah. For info call 760/379-2636.

Bake sale June 4 benefits localswimming program

The Lakeshore Farmers Marketwill host a bake sale to benefit theKern Valley Aquatics Program thisSaturday from 9 am until 1pm.The market is located at 7466Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights(across from St. Jude's CatholicChurch).

Star Party explores heavensover area June 4

On Saturday night, June 4, atdusk, the Kern River ValleyAstronomy Club invites all those

interested in seeing planets, sea-sonal constellations, distant galax-ies and more to join them to fortheir monthly club field trip totheir dark sky observing site.There will be lots of telescopes setup for viewing. The observing siteis easily located 12 miles north ofKernville (Fairview Heliport). Lookfor the orange cones marking theentrance. Dress warm. Clouds willcancel the event. Questions? CallRich at (760) 376-1291 or 376-6290.

Cancer Awareness luncheonto be held June 7

Be a real lifesave and bring afriend to the “A Ray of Hope”Cancer Awareness Luncheon onTuesday, June 7 at the Family LifeCenter in Wofford Heights. Socialat 11 a.m., luncheon and programat 11:30. Seating is limited. A table

See EVENTS, Page 14

Days until Fire HazardAbatement must be

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Friday, June 3, 2011EntertainmentK E R N R I V E R

Bodfish Bob's Hawaiian Jerky

1 lb Lean meat, thinly sliced1 ts Salt1 ts Ground ginger1 TB Brown sugar1/4 ts Pepper1/8 ts Cayenne pepper1 Crushed garlic clove1/4 c Pineapple juice1/4 c Soy sauce

General jerky method: Allrecipes use 1 lb lean meat, thinlysliced. (3/16-1/4 in thick) In asmall glass bowl, combine allingredients except meat. Stir tomix well. Place meat 3-4 layersdeep in a container, spooningsauce mixture over each layer.Cover tightly and marinate 6-12hours in the ‘fridge, stirring occa-sionally and keeping the mixturecovered. Lay out on trays, 24 to36 hours in dehydrator. I used a

couple of cans of pineapplechunks with the juice in the mari-nated. Just dehydrated themwith the meat. Very interesting.

Bodfish Bob's Hot Bean andBacon Salad

1 pkg. Frozen cut string beans3 tbsp. Vinegar2 tbsp. Olive oil1 tsp. Sugar1/8 tsp. Pepper1/2 c. sliced onion1 tsp. SaltDash oregano4 strips bacon, cooked & crumbled

Cook green beans until donebut slightly crispy. Drain. Mixtogether everything but thebacon and pour over the beans.Let stand 30 minutes. Sprinklewith bacon, heat a few minutesand serve warm

Bodfish Bob's Black Bean Brownies

1 box brownie mix1 - 15.5 can black beans

Drain the can of black beans,rinse and drain thoroughly. Putbeans into blender, fill can withwater and add to the blender.Puree smooth and creamy. Mixthoroughly with the brownie mix.Lightly oil or spray a baking dish.Bake as directed for brownies.

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 thiscolumn will be available in storesthe week of June13.

PICKS OF THEWEEK

"Red RidingHood" (PG-13) --Amanda Seyfriedand her creepyDakota FanningZombie Eyes starin this "Twilight"-ed reimagining ofthe classic fairytale. Directed by CatherineHardwicke ("Twilight" -- see? Itold you), the story is set in a vil-lage in Medieval Times. A were-wolf has been a-killin' the towns-folk, Red Riding Hood is stuck ina love triangle and one of hergentlemen admirers just mightbe Forestburg's Most-WantedLycanthrope (psssst ... it's theone who looks like TaylorLautner). Dull, slow-moving andas brain-dead as an orphan'scorpse hanging from a StupidTree, only the most-devotedTwitards will enjoy thisRenaissance Faire of Awfulness.

"Heavy Metal" (R) -- The mostawesome midnight movie of the1980s is finally getting a Blu-rayrelease this week, and it's abouttime. Directed by Ivan Reitman("Stripes," "Ghostbusters"),based on the adult sci-fi maga-zine of the same name, and fea-turing the voices of "SCTV"alumni John Candy, Eugene Levyand Harold Ramis, this antholo-gy of cartoon hot chicks, stonerjokes and amazing stories set to

a '80s metal score from bandslike Nazareth, Sammy Hagar,Black Sabbath (and more) is 90minutes of pure nostalgic fun.

And that doesit for me -- literal-ly. After morethan a decade ofbeing a film criticfor KingFeatures, I ampassing the torchto a talentedyoung writernamed SamStruckhoff, whosepassion formovies rivals my

own. I wish him -- and you -- allthe best. I have enjoyed everyminute of my tenure here. It'sbeen a fun ride. See you at themovies. I'll be in the fifth row,center.

TV SHOWS"Haven" The Complete First

Season"The Glades" Season 1"Happiness Is Peanuts:

Snoopy's Adventures""Doctor Who: Time and the

Rani""PBS: Black in Latin America""John Leguizamo's Freak""Elvira's Movie Macabre:

Night of Living Dead""The Best of The Dean Martin

Variety Show""The Best of the '80s: Magnum

P.I. ""Yellow Rose: Complete

Series""Celebrity Bowling""Tyler Perry's House of Payne,

Vol. 8"

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Couch TheaterCritic says goodbye

Amanda Seyfried

By Cindy Elavsky

Q: I have seen previews for anew movie called "Meet MonicaVelour," and I couldn't believethat the main character was theusually glamorous Kim Cattrall!She looked like a completelydifferent person. Why did shedecide to take it on? -- Trina R.,via email

A: I talked with Kim recently andasked her what mostappealed to her about therole. Kim said she wasattracted to the part ofMonica Velour because itwas so against-type forher.

"It was an uncompro-mising, multidimensionalrole, and not a hookerwith a heart of gold,which I was just so sickof," she said. "Where dothese women go whenthey are done, and they'renot so pretty anymore and not soperky? The same thing happens inHollywood. It's just a bigger ver-sion, a dramatized version, of whathappens to women -- not just inshow business, but many business-es.

"This woman is in the gutter, andI wanted to get inside of that,because I always play such a strong,powerful woman. What about awoman who doesn't have any of

those choices or any of thoseopportunities? Where does she go?I've never been given a role like that.Until now, I had never fought for arole like that."

***Q: I can't wait for the new

"X-Men" movie to come outthis summer. What can you tellme about it? -- Frank S.,Atlanta

A: I spoke with "X-Men: First Class" star(and "Twilight" alumnus)Edi Gathegi about themovie, and this is what herevealed: "'X-Men' is defi-nitely the thinking-man'saction movie, which in myopinion makes the bestkind of action movie.We've got a fiercely tal-ented cast.

"Kevin Bacon: He'sHollywood royalty. He's abrilliant actor and the

nicest guy. He's the most non-celebrity celebrity you'll ever meet.Michael Fassbender is a real actor --he's a man's man; he's got a lot oftalent."

***Write to Cindy at King Features

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

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(Ed. note: Mike is under theweather this week, so I’m pinch-hitting for him. Thanks to KidsDerby chairElaine Johnsonfor much of this.)

This Saturdayis the 24th annu-al Kids FishingDerby. Thisannual freeevent (this is the24th year!) is puton by the Fishand GameHabitat Club’s volunteers, withthe help of a lot of local mer-chants and service organizationsand also agencies like the DFG.

Registration, and this is veryimportant: All contestants MUSTregister at the derby headquar-ters in Wofford Heights ParkPRIOR to fishing. It’s free, butyou have to register first. Thederby headquarters will be openfor registration from 3 to 6 p.m.today, Friday June 3, and tomor-row, Saturday, June 4 from 6 to 9a.m.

The derby is open to all kids;however, awards will only begiven to kids 4 to 15 years old.The derby starts Saturday at 6a.m., and weigh-in will close at 3p.m.

There will be trophies for thebiggest fish caught in these agegroups – 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 and 13-15. Along with the fishing con-test there will be many activitiesat the Derby Headquarters until3 p.m. There will be contests,games, and the kids will get afree lunch of hot dogs and sodas.Adults are expected to make adonation for theirs.

Special drawings for otherprizes will be held after theawards presentation at 3 p.m.Tickets for this drawing will begiven away at registration. Youmust be present to win, so bethere!

Children may fish in the lakeor the river, but fish must bebrought to derby headquartersby 3 p.m. for weigh-in. There willbe no late weigh-ins and only thebiggest fish k

ids bring in will be weighed.Bass are not allowed.

All fishing regulations are ineffect. The limit for trout is 5,and for crappie, 25. Make sureyou don’t go over the legal limits.

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].

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Dam construction might hurtMichael BatelaanKern River Courier Publisher

Dam scary! or dam good?I'm not referring to the

impending'Big One'(earthquake).Or one damovertopping,or both damsfailing at thesame timeunder thepressure of afull to capaci-ty reservoir.Or the loss oflife and property should all of thescenarios take place at the sametime, flooding the towns of LakeIsabella, Bodfish and thengreater Bakersfield under 10 to30 feet of water. That's scary!

So what could be so scaryabout the coming proposed threeyears of dam construction?

What I am worried about iswhat happens to our valley dur-ing and immediately after three(and most likely more) years oflocal disruption to tourism, ourlives and economy. We're justbeginning to recover from threeto four years of the worst econo-my to be experienced in the past40 years.

Timing is everything. Would a2012-13 start date, with the three

years of construction to follow,be the best of timing based onthe our present economy? Is itreally that urgent that we fix aseismic problem estimated onlyto occur once every 3,000 years?The last big quake on this fault issaid to have taken place 1,000years ago. Do we have to do itimmediately to be prepared for a100-year flood?

What about a constructionperiod longer than the estimatedthree years? We all know thatrarely are construction projectsfinished on time and on budget.And just when is a governmentproject finished within budget?We could be looking at cost over-runs -- or under-funding withlong waits for approval of furtherfunding.

What happens to tourism,recreation, the quality of ourfishery, the fishing derby andultimately our local businesseconomy when, during construc-tion, our lake level can only topout at 100,000 acre feet lowerthan the 360,000 maximum thathas been imposed on us now?What if the popular AuxiliaryDam Campground is closed forthe three or more years?

What will the AuxiliaryCampground look like after-ward? Or will it ever be

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Friday, June 3, 2011ellnessWK E R N R I V E R

Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

As many readers know, I am cel-ebrating my 65th birthday by trav-eling with my wifeStephanie. I amwriting this fromhistoric ColonialWilliamsburg, Va.

There are manybuildings herefrom the early1700s still stand-ing, which havebeen painstakinglyrestored. Other buildings havebeen built on the foundations of theoriginal. These have been builtusing homemade nails, bricks andlumber.

One such building is the firstmental hospital built in what wouldeventually be the United States. Therecreated building showed the cellsthat the court-ordered insane werehoused in. It looked much like aprison, with only a straw mattressand a chamber pot in each cell.Bars were on the windows, and thefloor and walls were brick; veryuninviting, but probably a betteroutcome then the gallows.

The next cell was more modern,showing an example from the early1900s. The brick walls were plas-tered over, and there was now asturdy iron cot. The bars were nowon the outer wall, making the rooma bit less prison-looking.

Displayed in another area werethe "tools" used to treat the insane.A wooden chair with restraints had

a block to restrain the head as wellas tie-downs for the arms and legs.

I recognized how far we havecome as a society. Now we usedrugs for the same effect.

Medicine really has come a longway, as I grab some Advil to easethe ache in my back from too muchwalking. From only 50 years ago,when the surgeon’s knife was theonly way to identify many problemsinside, to today having variousMRI's, CT scans as well as X-rays,many of today's ills can be correct-ed with medication rather than thescalpel.

We have come a long way inother ways too. Today we needhealth insurance to pay for ourcare. Few people have theresources and savings to "self-insure" a major catastrophic med-ical event. With state and federalgovernments in financial crisisthroughout the United States, gov-ernment-supported health care willbecome decreased as the belt istightened on social programs.

Middle-income people who thinkthese programs will be a 100%answer will soon learn that the defi-nition of poverty will be a muchlower number than it is today.

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

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE:For several years I havehad spasms in my left leg atnight while asleep. Now Iget them in my right leg.They are intense andpainful. My calcium is nor-mal. I have taken magne-sium and leg-cramp pillswithout results. I have putsoap in the bed, used mus-tard and tried many otherhome remedies without anyluck. I would be indebtedfor any other suggestionsyou might offer. -- S.G.

ANSWER: Nighttime legmuscle cramps are another oneof the joys of aging. Why? Idon't know. A cramp is a sus-tained, painful muscle contrac-tion. In a very small number ofpeople, low blood calcium ormagnesium, an underactive thy-roid gland and dysfunctions ofthe kidney or liver might be thecause. For most, a cause cannotbe found.

Quinine was a favorite reme-dy. Now quinine has a limiteduse -- only for malaria. It haspotentially dangerous sideeffects that make it unwarrant-ed for muscle cramps. Somefind that tonic water stops theircramps. That's fine that they do;the amount of quinine in tonicwater is quite small. There isevidence that the heart andblood pressure drug diltiazemcan be useful. Vitamin B com-plex -- a mixture of the B vita-mins, including B-6 -- also has

some support for its use. Stretching the leg muscles

three times a day and againbefore going to bed might pre-vent cramps. One exercise isstanding on the lowest step of astair with heels projecting offthe edge of that stair. Raisehigh on your toes and thenslowly lower yourself until theheels are well below the level ofthe stair. Hold that position for10 seconds and repeat the exer-cise 10 times.

Some have found that awarm bath taken before head-ing to bed stops their cramps.

The booklet on restless legsyndrome and nighttimecramps offers a more lengthytreatment of this annoyingproblem. Readers can obtain acopy by writing: Dr. Donohue --No. 306W, Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475.Enclose a check or money order(no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6Canada with the recipient'sprinted name and address.Please allow four weeks fordelivery.

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Leg cramps affect sleepTo Your Good Health

detailed schedule visitwww.kvap.org or call 760-299-2030, but here is a short rundownof the programs.

• Junior Lifeguard Camp is forkids 7-15 who are proficient inswmming. This program builds afoundation of knowledge, atti-tude, and skills that will preparethem for lifeguard training.

• Recreation Swim Camp thissummer will be only $40 for athree week session or $100 for thewhole summer. Session's startJune 13, July 5 and July 25. Ahalf-price parent pass is alsoavailable for those parents whowish to come and join the fun forthe summer.

• Monday through Thursdaymorning and afternoon swim les-sons will be available throughoutthe summer. KVAP teaches chil-dren from 4 months to Adults.Classes range from Parent/Childto Level 5.

• Lap Swim hours have beenincreased to appeal to those work-ing individuals that would like toswim. 7:30- 9:00am T/Th and 5:00-6:30pm M/W. The Senior Aquaticsclass will remain on M/W/TH at11:10am but the program hasbeen revamped to\provide multi-ple intensity levels to appeal tomore seniors.

Kern Valley Aquatics Programis a not-for-profit organizationwhich runs under the South Fork

School and CommunityFoundation. KVAP's programssuccess relies on donations,fundraising and grant support. Ifyou would like to support our pro-gram, you can mail your donationto KVAP Sponsorship 5225 KelsoValley Road, Weldon, CA 93283.All donations are tax deductible.

Look for KVAP fundraisers atthe Lake Shore Lodge FarmersMarket on Saturday June 4th from9am-1pm selling baked goods;then at South Fork Middle Schoolduring the Whitman DanceRecitals on June 11th at 2pm and6pm for intermission goodies, ice-cream sundae bar and BBQbetween shows. KVAP is alsodoing a recycled bag fundraiser.You can pick up a catalog at SouthFork's District Office or you vis-ithttp://www.mixedbagdesigns.net place and order using theFundraiser ID code 53875.

KVAP’s mission is to makeevery child and adult in the KernRiver Valley water safe. KernValley Aquatics instructors haveover 70 hours of Red Cross LifeGuard and Water SafetyInstruction and are ready to teachyou and your children to swim.

The Foundation's mission is toprovide programs and facilities tofoster enriched opportunities foreducational, cultural, recreationaland community based inter-gen-erational activities in a rural area.

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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 Service — 10:45 a.m.. (760) 376-6403Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m.(760) 376-2751Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center44 Big Blue Road, KernvilleSunday School 9 a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 417-2014St. Peter’s Anglican Church11900 Sierra Way, KernvilleSunday Service 10:00 a.m. (760) 376-6362St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchServices held at Kernville United Methodist ChurchSundays 11 a.m.

Wofford HeightsFamily Life Center Foursquare Church20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 376-6719New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.(760) 376-6402St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.(760) 376-2416Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford HeightsSunday Service 10 a.m. (760) 376-8789Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford HeightsSunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Lake IsabellaFirst Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (760) 379-5615Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake IsabellaSunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. (760) 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.(760) 379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. (760) 379-4296Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella (760) 379-8672Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS)377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella

Sunday Services 11 a.m. (760) 379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.(760) 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake IsabellaSunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. (760) 379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake IsabellaWorship Sunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m.Bible study Sun. 10 a.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. (760) 379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. (760) 379-5819

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

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

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Clarence Semonious, pastorPrince of Peace LutheranFellowship, Kernville

On Memorial Day lastMonday it was time for reflec-tion about our loved ones.

Remember anotherMemorial Day.It is held onSeptember 30ththis year on theHebrew calen-dar. The simi-larity to thesetwo days is thaton both thesedays Godspeaks peace tohis people. “…Inthe seventhmonth, on the first day of themonth, you shall observe aday of solemn rest, a memori-al proclaimed with blast oftrumpets, a holy convocation.”Leviticus 23:24b.

My prayer is that you findcomfort with this:

When my son left home andgot off the bus at boot camphe was a boy. As a mothernamed “Sybil” said when shewrote to MyMarine, “The manthat I met on Thursday forParents Day is AWESOME.There is no way I can describeto you all the difference. Helooks different, he walks dif-ferent, he talks different, hehas such a sense of bearingand pride, all I could do was

look at him in AWE.” That’show I feel too.

After the service, hebecame a firefighter for thecity of Fresno, Calif. Today hisrank is Battalion Chief.

His surprise and mine camefrom classmates who were notsurprised by his promotion.They confessed that from thefirst week at the academy hehad been called “chief” behindhis back. His values, moralsand manners were above theacceptable behavior he haddisplayed at home. He is atrue gentleman. I see patiencein him that I had not seen. Icould never express my grati-tude enough to the service forwhat they have given my son.If your child did not live toreturn home, Memorial Day isholy as well as solemn.

Had your child lived… but Ido not know that… that iswhy it is such a comfort toknow you will meet againwhere there is no tears, nosorrow – only joy.

Semonious

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Mike DevichKern River Courier

There will be two spiritually-ori-ented concerts taking place within afew days of each other here in thevalley.

Tomorrow night, June 4, 10-year-old award-winning singing sensa-tion Liliana Peau from Washingtonstate will appear at the MountainView Baptist Church gym at 2959Erskine Creek Road in Lake Isabellaat 5:30 p.m. Also on that ticket willbe Christian rapper K Low, teenevangelist Seth Kurtz and road-h o u s eg o s p e lg r o u pO n c eAnd ForAll.

T h econcertand cru-sade areb e i n gbilled as“ H o p eChangesEverything.” Food, glow sticks,music and T-shirts will be sold at theevent. Sponsored by LandmarkMissionary Baptist Church.

For more information, call (760)812-9998.

On Sunday, June 12, nationalrecording artist and worship leaderMichael Robert will be coming toHe Cares Fellowship in Weldon. Hewill act as worship leader at the reg-ular morning service at 9:30 a.m.,

and laterthat after-noon at 5:30pm, he willbe holding aspecial Q &A on wor-s h i p .Immediatelyf o l l o w i n gthe Q & Asession at6:30 p.m,Michael willhold a"Night ofW o r s h i pand Praise".

At ayoung ageM i c h a e l

Robert discovered the answer tolife, and has been writing about itever since. Each song marks amilestone in his spiritual journey.Come join him in the journey.Discover Jesus in a new and freshway.

As radio stations continue toadd his songs, Michael has foundopportunities everywhere to traveland perform. In the past year hehas shared the stage at festivalswith Casting Crowns, Big DaddyWeave, Kutless and Paul Baloche,and performed at hundreds ofchurches throughout the USA,Canada and the UK.

He Cares Fellowship is locatedat 16475 Highway 178 in Weldon,right next door to the KOACampground.

Two Christian concerts to fillvalley air with a joyful noise

Liliana Peau

Michael Robert

‘The Truth Project’ coming toLake Isabella

Do you really believe that what you believe is really real?An in-depth Christian worldview experience is coming to Lake

Isabella next month. It’s called “Focus on the Family’s The TruthProject.” It’s a 13-week course that begins July 8, with registrationbeginning July 1. Morning lessons are 10 a.m. to noon, and eveninglessons are 6 to 8 p.m.

The Truth Project is based on this: We spend our money and timeon things that fail to satisfy and we begin to wonder what life's ulti-mate purpose really is. We are, in short, losing our bearings as a peo-ple and a nation.

You will attain more of a biblical worldview by witnessing these les-sons.

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#2211542 NEW LISTING! Do not let this one pass you by! Sits ontwo lots, totally fenced, lots of RV parking, garage and covered car-port. 2 bed with 2 baths. Deck has view of the lake. You will not bedisappointed. ONLY $89,000

#2211547 NEW LISTING! You will fall in love with this property! Thishome has it all...garage, deck, workshop, pellet stove, fenced, sellerfinancing. Call to see it TODAY! ONLY $89,500

#2211433 Looking for a place where you can "Get away from it all"without getting too far away, and with views to die for? Well then, buyTHIS ONE! Views are PANORAMIC, no lie! Approx. 2 acres of land.Call Matt for more info TODAY! ONLY $132,500

#2211466 Wow what a view...2 bed, 1 bath home built in '74, 2 storygarage, triple pane windows w/lifetime guarantee, huge covered deckoverlooking the lake, high knotty pine ceilings, natural rock fireplace.Give Trina a call for more info...760 223-2599. ONLY $290,000

#2211544 NEW LISTING! Opportunity knocks! Attention Investors!Multi-family property for sale in the Kern River Valley. Property hasbeen tastefully upgraded and remodeled, the neighborhood is verynice and the units are always rented. Currently a waiting list for avail-ability. For more info call Matt at 760 223-0880! ONLY $320,000

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Spaghetti Face

Cayleigh Hollman enjoys somespaghetti while Thomas Wrightsmiles in the background. TheKRV Masonic Lodge hosted a

spaghetti dinner for Kern ValleyHigh School FFA students onSaturday. The FFA students

raised over $800 for their effortsin cooking, cleaning and serving.

Kelly Wright/Special to the Courier

Bulldogs not free at allMichael BatelaanKern River Courier

Guess you just can’t trust any-one in today’s world – even some-one who says they’re giving awaysomething for free.

The Kern River Courier hasalways had a policy of placing adsin our Marketplace classified sec-tion for free items at no charge.That especially goes for pets thatare being given away free.

So it was soeasy for us andmany other smallcommunity news-papers like oursacross the coun-try to be taken inby a new scam.

The ads say“AKC registered EnglishBulldogs free to a good home,they are vet checked,” etc.

Respond to the ad and thescam begins. The scam artist willask for money for shipping thedogs, and refers the buyer to theshipping company that is sup-posed to send the bulldogs. Ofcourse, the dogs never arrive. Thebuyer calls the "seller" but gets noanswer. The shipping companyand/or reference number doesn'texist and all money is lost.

The scammer never had thedogs at all. They stole the picturesoff the Internet. (They sometimeseven pose as legitimate breeders.)

Scammers have used houses,cars, jewelry, tools and sweep-stakes, and now they tug at ourhearts with cute dogs.

Here's how you can protectyourself!

Never send money throughWestern Union or Money Gramto buy merchandise, because thescammer can disguise who theyreally are so they cannot betracked down. In most Internetscams a wire service is used.

Watch out for free emailaddresses like hotmail, yahoo,gmail etc..

Beware of sending money toAfrica, WestAfrica orNigeria. Manyscam artists arebased in Africa.

Never sendmoney to some-one you can'ttalk to or com-

municate well with over thephone. Many scammers workover email because they speak lit-tle or no English.

Ask for, and check references.They will try to gain your trust byproviding you phony informa-tion.

Only send money by bank wire,Paypal or check. Paypal is secure.A bank wire goes through theFederal Reserve into an accountwith the seller's Social Securitynumber, making it safe, legit andtraceable.

Remember, if it sounds toogood to be true, it probably is.

The Kern River Courier apolo-gizes for getting caught up in the“Bulldog scam” and is truly sorryfor any inconvenience this mayhave caused our readers.

Of course, the dogsnever arrive.

--Michael Batelaan


SafeBefirefireProperty clearance for fuels reduction work must be completed by June 15th.

Wildfires can be damaging. It's a clear choice, "Be Fire Wise!!!" State law requires property owners to clear a minimum of 100 feetfrom any structure.

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Last weekend’s Cove Fire in Southlake was an extremely fast-moving wind-driven fire. This photo showshow creating a Defensible Space around your home can help save it from such a fire. Go tohttp://www.krvfiresafecouncil.org/ for a lot of valuable information about Defensible Space.

These professionals can help youwith making your property Fire Safe!

Kern River Courier

The beauty of nature iswhat attracts many resi-dents to live in the KernRiver Valley. We all lovenature and plants. But wehave to realize that someplants are not the best forfire prevention.

Take stock of yourproperty and considerremoving fire-pronespecies of trees, shrubsand other plants. Thinkabout replacing themwith fire-resistant plants.

Review the density ofvegetation around yourhouse, and the overallhealth of the vegetation.Is it too much or too dry?

Some types of vegeta-tion are more fire-pronethan others. Pine forests,palmetto, scrub oaks,and species with a lot ofresins or oils are of con-cern.

Broad-leaf (deciduous)trees are more fire-resist-ant, but also consider the

overall health of the eco-type. A forestry profes-sional will be able to helpidentify any unhealthyconditions of the naturalvegetation in your area.

When learning aboutthe vegetation on yoursite, you’ll often find thatforestry and fire profes-sionals call it “fuel”.There’s a reason for that.Remove fuel and one ele-ment in the fire equationis gone.

Water supply is alsocritical to consider forfirefighting purposes.Think about what othersources are available,such as nearby ponds orpools. The time to do thisis now, not after a firethreatens your communi-ty.

Get together withyour neighbors and forma Fire Safe club, and thencontact the local KernRiver Valley Fire SafeCouncil for more infor-mation.

The time is now

Courier chuckle of the week:

“When the inventor of the drawing boardmessed things up, what did he go back to?”

Bob Monkhouse

See Page 14 foranswers to puzzles

Friday, June 3, 2011

Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. LANGUAGE: What is the indentation atthe bottom of a wine bottle called?

2. HISTORY: In what city's harbor wasthe U.S.S. Maine sunk, one of the precipi-tating events of the Spanish-AmericanWar?

3. MOVIES: Actor James Dean was aleading man in how many movies before hedied in a traffic accident?

4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: Chinchillas arenative to what continent?

5. TELEVISION: What was name of thelead character on the "The Flying Nun" tel-evision series?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Be wary of a dealthat could result in compromising your independ-ence. Check every detail before making a commit-ment.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) New facts emergethat help put an irksome workplace situation in per-spective. Meanwhile, pay more attention to a familymember who needs your wisdom and strength.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A slight setback inplans is nothing to worry about. Use this delay to dealwith a number of matters you might have ignored fortoo long. Expect news from someone in your past.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You're entering aperiod of stability. Use it to straighten out any out-standing problems related to a very personal situa-tion. Also, pay closer attention to financial matters.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) As much as you lovebeing a social Lion, you might well benefit from stay-ing out of the spotlight for a while. You need time toreflect on some upcoming decisions.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A difficultfamily situation improves, thanks to your timely inter-vention. You can now start to focus more of yourattention on preparing for a possible career change.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) An on-the-job change works to your benefit. Meanwhile, a

stalled romantic situation starts up again.SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) That

flare-up of Scorpian temperament cools down, leav-ing you more receptive to suggestions about changesthat might need to be made in your personal life.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)An unusual period of indecisiveness is a mite frustrat-ing. But things soon clear up, allowing you to makethose wise pronouncements again.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Youmight feel that you know best, but it's not a good ideaat this time to try to force your opinions on others.Best advice: Inspire change by example, not by intim-idation.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Somesetbacks could affect your plans to fortify your finan-cial situation. But things start moving again by earlynext week. Meanwhile, enjoy your resurgent sociallife.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Show thatoften-hidden steely spine of yours as you once againstand up to an emotional bully. You've got thestrength to do it, especially as friends rally to yourside.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your ruling planet, Mercury,endows you with a gift for writing. Have you consid-ered penning the world's greatest novel?

c) 2011King Features Synd., Inc.

Salome’s Stars

1. Punt2. Havana3. Three4. South America5. Sister Bertrille

Answers:

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LARRY SCHUPPAN'SGarage Doors & Openers. NewSales & Repairs. HandymanService. House Painting, Decks,Covers, Masonry, Electrical,Plumbing. (760) 379-1430 or 760-417-2806 License #CL492150 __________________________

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BRUSH CLEARANCEYARD MAINTENANCE

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ART'S ELECTRICLocally owned - Free Estimates

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(760) 223-3648__________________________DARRELL'S FIBERGLASS REPAIRBoats - RV's - Jet Ski's - Tubs &Showers - Motorhomes &more. Replace boat floors.(760) 379-1976 / (760) 223-0827__________________________

RELIABLE PAINTINGInterior/Exterior 36

Yrs/References/Honest Free Estimates(760) 376-4649

Lake Isabella - Nice 2/bd/2ba dbl wide mobile home w/carport,patio & deck. $14,995. Quiet 55+park. 760-379-2092_________________________

MOVING?Across Town or The NationKernville Moving & Storage

760-379-2714 or 760-417-0465CAL.PU.CT 189998_________________________

Wofford Heights - Perfect 1person weekend hideaway atthe Sportsman Senior MHP,Space E. 224 Cypress Lane,walk to the lake, space includeswater, trash, laundry & fishhouse. Only $2,000, owner maycarry. (760) 376-3228

Wofford Heights - Log cabin located on Wofford Blvd. with900 sq ft of retail space for rent.Call Marcy @ 760-417-1953

KYT & SONSPainting, landscaping, weedabatement, tree trimming, haul-ing, carpet cleaning, chain sawsharpening, 25 years serving theKRV - LICENSED

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Chuck Barbee - Still & VideoPHOTOGRAPHY

Portraits - Family EventsEquestrian - Historical

Photo Scanning & RestorationTransfers to DVD & CD

760-376-8784_________________________RICH PELLETREAU ART

Custom FramingWill Travel To Your Location

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BODFISH CABIN102 Hoebeck Road

Beautifully remodeled 1680 sqft cabin w/great view! $129,000

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For $20K down + $690.42 each 2weeks,you get a 2,160 sq ft home,3bd, 2ba, LR, DR, den, laundryrm, + 6.4 acres + enjoy LakeIsabella, Kern River, fishing, hik-ing, camping, kayaking, water ski,boating, golf, mountains, goodschools, clean air, ride horses,motocross, fly your plane, storetrucks /equipment, million $home + US land are your neigh-bors.You assume $200K loan, nopre-pay penalty, 40 yrs, 9 apr,fixed rate & buying power, freetitle ins. & escrow. Equity1Loans. 661-330-2222

10th Annual Squirrel Valley-Wide Yard Sales

June 4th, 8sm. Pick up mapoutside Mt. Mesa Market -

Hwy 178 & McCray Rd.After 7:30 am on Saturday._________________________

June 3,4,5 8:00 am-3:00 pm Clothes, knickknacks, campinggear & more. 2829 Claire St.Lake Isabella.

Kernville - Hi-Ho 50+ MobileHome Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts.$450/mo + deposit and utilities.760-376-2671_________________________Studio Apt. New paint, carpet,etc. Walk to our beach on theriver - utilities included. Only$400 per month. Call for details.(760) 376-2345_________________________Wofford Hts - Remodeled 3/bd,2/ba home in Pala Ranches,w/xtra room under house. Mt.view, stove, refrig + w/d hookup.Sec 8 ok. $900/mo + deposit. Call323-447-9140 or 323-969-8061_________________________Lake Isabella - 2 rooms for rent.23'x21 room, $425/mo + 1/3 utili-ties. Also 10'x12' room $325/mo+ 1/3 utilities. (760) 379-5481________________________Lake Isabella - House for rent.Available June 1st, 2908 ClaireSt. Nice 2 bd, 1 ba, lg detached2 ½ car garage, lg back yard,walking distance to shopping.$750/mo, $750 deposit, $150propane deposit, $35 creditcheck, property viewing May26, 27 & 28. (562) 776-0498 ________________________Lake Isabella - 55+ Community,2bd/2ba double wide w/patio,completely refurbished. $575 mo+ security deposit. (760) 964-2514________________________Onyx - 2bd/2ba, den 1,440 sq ftmobile on 1/3 acre, garage,$750/mo + sec. dep. Available7/1/11. (760) 379-5787

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69 Camero - Most all new parts,awesome car in Wofford Heights.Owner sick, must sacrifice, betoffer, cell# (661) 979-4303

Wofford Heights - Sites available in quiet park with lakeviews, laundry facilities & fishhouse. $250/mo inclds water &trash. Call Jody @ 760-376-3228_________________________RV Spaces Available On theRiver! Downtown Kernville. Usevacation or permanent. Sign alease for 1 yr & get a discount onyour monthly rate! Call fordetails. 760- 376-2345_________________________

QUIET, SHADY RV SPACEUp to 30' with full hookupWeekly/Week-end/Monthly

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REPAIRS TO DAM HELD UP BY RED TAPECorps. seeks donations of 8,973rolls of duct tape for a stronger,more permanent hold. Got Any?

Southlake - Large lot, new sub-division w/all new homes. 360degree mountain views. Allunderground utilities at propline. Owner sick - must sell. Pd$35K. Sacrifice for $12K firm.Cell 661-979-4303

Estate Sale - 400 Sirretta,Kernville, Fri & Sat, June 3 & 4,8am-4pm. Designer fabrics,garden art, antiques & misc._________________________Estate Sale - 2410 Ronita #2L.I. Something for everyoneJune 3,4,5 8:00am-3:00pm 760-379-6829

ALWAYS BUYING original art, bronzes, sculptures, paintings,Indian items, antiques, saloon,Civil War, old advertising, artpottery & more. HIGHESTPRICES PAID. Over 22 yearsexp. WE SELL TOO! Opendaily.Ghost Town Relics @ SilverCity Ghost Town 760-379-5146

It has come to the attention ofthe KR Courier that an ad placedfor 2 free bulldogs was fraudu-lent. See story on page 8. TheCourier is sorry for any incon-venience this may have caused.

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SCE donates truck to Search and RescueKern River Courier

The Kern Valley Search andRescue team now has new wheels tohelp in its work after receiving aFord 550 truck from SouthernCalifornia Edison last week. Thepresentation took place at SCE’sKern River 3 Hydro Electric Plant onSierra Way in Kernville.

The truck is a welcome additionto the Search and Rescue team.The crew has been using a flatbedtruck that was donated by SCEabout 21 years ago. The truckreceived last week will be used tohelp in rescue efforts, assistingstranded people, hauling riverrafts and other gear.

Brian Baskin, Captain of the KernValley Search and Rescue team isgrateful for the donation and said“This truck will allow us to decreaseresponse times and increase ourlevel of service.”

Kermit Atkinson, an electriccrew foreman at the KR3 HydroElectric Plant, helped organize thedonation. He also serves as a vol-unteer member of the Kern ValleySearch and Rescue team and knew

first-hand how badly the teamneeded the truck.

“SCE has always encouraged itsemployees to support worthy organ-izations and the KVSAR unit is oneof the many organizations in theKern River Valley that is truly wor-thy,” said Atkinson.

SCE purchased a new truck,and rather than salvage the oldtruck, which has 87,000 miles,elected to donate it to the searchand rescue team. The truck is ingood condition and is well suitedfor the type of work done by therescue team.

Photo courtesy SCE

(L-R) Kermit Atkinson, Sheriff’s Sgt. Dan Edgerle, Search and Rescue CaptainBrian Baskin, Tobin Gibson, Debbie Schreiner, and Randy Zurn. Edgerle andBaskin are with the Kern Valley Search and Rescue team, which received the giftof a truck from Edison for their rescue work.

Books for soldiers

On Saturday June 4th theChildren of the AmericanRevolution are having a yardsale to raise money for theirnational project "Books forSoldiers". Books for Soldiers isa program wherein books arebought and sent to our soldiersin the Middle East theatre andthe books are read by the sol-diers and recorded. The sol-diers are then able to send therecorded books to their chil-dren who then can listen to abook read to them by the miss-ing parent.

Samantha Jellitech, presi-dent of the local chapter of theCAR, feels this programdemonstrates patriotism andsupport for our soldiers over-seas and their loved one leftbehind.

The yard sale will be at 3508Cook Peak Rd. in SquirrelValley on June 4th from 8 a.m.to 2 p.m. All the proceeds fromthis sale will be donated to theCAR program to benefit oursoldiers and their families.

Kern County Fair offers free ‘Garden In AWheelbarrow’ program with workshopPat GriffinSpecial to the Courier

The Kern County Fair inBakersfield is inviting youth groupleaders and teachers to attend aworkshop this month about a spe-cial free program being offeredthis summer called “Garden In AWheelbarrow.”

Participating groups will be pro-vided with all materials, plants,wheelbarrow and lesson plans todo the project. The free gardeningprogram will give participatinggroups an opportunity to teachyouth about the source of food andhow food is grown.

Wheelbarrows will be displayedat this year's Kern County Fair,Sept. 21 - Oct. 2.

Interested youth group leaders,teachers and others are invited toattend an informational workshopon either Tuesday, June 21, orThursday, June 23. The workshopswill be from 4 to 5 p.m. at the KernCounty Fairgrounds, 1142 South PSt. in Bakersfield.

The program is funded in part-nership with the Western FairsAssociation's Blue RibbonFoundation. There is no cost to thegroups or youths participatingand, if needed, the Kern CountyFair will deliver and pick up wheel-

barrow gardens for groups withina 40-mile radius of the fairgrounds.

"We really want to encourageyouth groups and summer classesto do this project. It's ready to go,it's free and it's such a great learn-ing experience… We are eager towork with the adult leaders andprovide any support we can tomake this a success," said KernCounty coordinator MelissaMorrison, a recent graduate of CalPoly San Luis Obispo.

Pre-registration is required forthe workshop. For more informa-tion about the program and to reg-ister, call Morrison at (661) 833-4900.

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of 8 is $40. For reservations call (760) 382-8385 or (760) 417-2555.

Classic Car Show to be held in Lake Isabella June 11There will be a Classic Car Show at the First Baptist Church in Lake

Isabella on Saturday, June 11 from 9 am to 4 pm. To enter your car, callBuddy at (760) 549-3855 or e-mail [email protected]. Pre-entry includes adash plaque, a goody bag and a T-shirt. The show is free to attend, andthere will be fun, food, ‘50s and ‘60s music and a raffle. Benefits theSheriff’s Activity League.

Whitewater Wednesday to take place on June 15The Kernville Chamber of Commerce will hold Whitewater Wednesday

on June 15 to present a low-cost introduction to whitewater rafting. Youwill wet your pants! The Lickety Split run is $30, and the longer SequoiaSplash is $53. Lunch is included. Give this treat to your employees or cus-tomers. For reservations and information, call the Kernville Chamber at760-376-2629. Many local outfitters will be supplying the rides.

Optimal Hospice local volunteer orientation June 17Optimal Hospice Care is holding a New Volunteer Orientation for Kern

Valley residents interested in assisting families in the Lake Isabella,Wofford Heights, Kernville and surrounding communities who are affect-ed by terminal illness. The orientation will be held at the Optimal Hospiceoffice on Friday, June 17 from 10 to 2pm, at 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd, Ste. E,Lake Isabella. If you are interested in offering a little time and compassionin support of hospice, please contact the volunteer department at 888-597-6115 or email [email protected] for more information.

To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, just send the informa-tion to us by e-mail. You may also submit on paper, either in person or bymail (our addresses are on page 2). Must be received by Tuesday at 1 p.m. inorder to make the issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is anycost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may beshortened. They’ll be printed in chronological order by event date. Whetherthey’ll appear depends on how much free space is available for the Calendar.Submitted items deemed entirely or mostly advertising for a business willnot be accepted. Some event information gathered from the chambers ofcommerce, KRVR or www.kernvalley.com

EVENTS continued from page 3

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

The other day I was thinkingabout various scrapes and mishapsI'd had while growing up.

Times were dif-ferent then. Mybrother and I werewatched over dur-ing the day (in thesummertime) bymy grandma, butshe pretty much letus alone most ofthe time as long aswe checked infrom time to time.

Our only big chore was to helpher with the washing. She used a tubwith a washboard, and then awringer to squeeze the water out ofthe clothes.

It involved cranking the rollers byhand, and she thought that strongyoung boys would do a better jobthan a weak old grandma. It was ouronly big chore, so we really didn'tmind.

One day when it was my turn towring out the wash, Grandma askedme to go next door and borrowsome bleach from our neighbor. So Iwalked over and asked the neighborfor some. She said sure, and left mestanding on the porch while shewent inside.

While she was gone I was think-ing that I sure would like somethingcool to drink because it was hotthere in the sun.

When the neighbor came out, shehad a small glass with what lookedlike lemonade in it and said to me,"Here, drink this." So I grabbed theglass and took a big swig.

"Oh, my God!" said the neighboras I gagged with a mouth full ofbleach. (What she'd really said was,"DON’T drink this!")

Well, it was too late. I had swal-lowed some, and the rest was burn-ing inside my mouth.

The neighbor jerked me insideinto her kitchen and made me drinksome soapy water from the sink.

I upchucked most of the bleach,and I rinsed my mouth over andover trying to get that taste andburning out. Evidently I hadn't swal-lowed much because I survived.

I noticed, though, that no one tookme to a doctor.

In addition to the taste, whichtook days to get rid of, I had to listento the neighbor telling me to cleanout my ears, and my grandma, overand over again, wanting to knowwhere my brains were.

I'm a pretty old codger now andthis experience was long ago, but Istill can't stand the smell of bleach. I'llhave nothing to do with washingclothes.

And I always check my lemonadevery carefully.

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

Middleworth

No, that’s not lemonadeThings I Have Noticed...

foundation repairs made.Optimized Alternative B: Under

this plan a 4-foot crest rise and outletimprovements would be made to theMain Dam. Existing spillway improve-ments would be made and a 300-footnarrow option supplemental spillwayconstructed. A 4-foot crest rise and 80-foot upstream and down stream rockbuttress would be added to theAuxiliary Dam. The Borel Canal wouldbe realigned to the dam’s right sideand partial foundation repairs made.

Alternatives that were not deemed

feasible or cost effective and will not beanalyzed further are removing damstructures and returning the KernRiver to pre-dam conditions or tototally replace the dam structures.Another was to take no remedialaction at all.

The draft EIS is tentatively set forrelease in August 2011. Comments canbe made to Tyler Stalker U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers, SacramentoDistrict 1325 J Street Sacramento, CA95814. (916) [email protected]

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Libraries to have summer programsDon TrautmanSpecial to the Courier

This year’s Summer ReadingProgram, June 6th to July 30th, willbe a global experience with thetheme “One World, Many Stories.”

Each child who signs up will begiven a book bag provided by theFriends of the Kern Valley Libraries,with a reading log to keep track ofthe books they have checked outand read. When they have reachedten books they will receive a freebook to keep.

The programs for June and Julyare as follows:

KERN RIVER VALLEY 760-549-2083

Thursday, June 9 - 11:30am - OneWorld, Many Stories Storytime

Saturday, June 11 - 2pm - OneWorld, One Family Mystery

Saturday, June 18 - 2pm -Roaming Reptiles

Saturday, June 25 - 2:30pm -Working Wildlife with Jeff Lee

Saturday, July 9 - 2pm -Omnipresent Puppet Theater

Thursday, July 41 -11:30am - OneWorld, Many Stories Storytime

Saturday, July 16 - 2pm - OneWorld, Many Stories Carnival

Saturday, July 23 - 2pm - CALMTravelling Zoo

Saturday, July 30 - 2pm - CSUB:F.A.C.T. Animals from Kern County

KERNVILLE 760-376-6180Friday, June 17 – 10:30

Omnipresent Puppet Theater Friday, June 24 – 1:00 Roaming

ReptilesFriday, July 8 - 10:30 One World,

Many Stories StorytimeFriday, July 15 – 10:30 Terri

Gallion & Jenna

WOFFORD HEIGHTS 760-376-6160

Wednesday, June 8– 1:30 OneWorld, Many Stories Storytime

Friday, June 24– 10:30 RoamingReptiles

Wednesday, June 29 – 10:30 OneWorld, Many Stories Storytime

Wednesday, July 13 – 1:30 OneWorld, Many Stories Storytime

Wednesday, July 27 – 10:30 OneWorld, Many Stories Storytime

Programs are subject to changeand more are expected to be added.Contact each branch to confirmevents or go to our local librariesfacebook page:www.facebook.com/KRVLibraries

To obtain a complete calendar oranswer any enquiries you may haveplease call or come by the nearestbranch library.

Local bowling talentGabriella Mayfield won a$1,000 scholarship to theUniversity of CentralMississippi from GoldenEmpire United StatesBowling Congress recent-ly. The award was pre-sented at the EaglesLodge in Bakersfield.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:ACCOUNT HOME (2011 - B2956).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 6201 Galanos Court,Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailingaddress of business: 6201 GalanosCourt, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REG-ISTRANT: Quresh Cassim, 6201Galanos Court, Bakersfield, CA93313. 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: QureshCassim. This statement filed on05/05/2011. Expires 05/05/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Medina. Published by the KernRiver Courier May 20, 27, June 3 and10, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:EUROPEAN PERFORMANCEAUTOMOTIVE (2011 - B2896).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 3111 Waterloo Place,Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailingaddress of business: 3111 WaterlooPlace, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REG-ISTRANTS: Mark Lohman, 3111Waterloo Place, Bakersfield, CA93311 and Kimela Lohman, 3111Waterloo Place, Bakersfield, CA93311. I - Husband and Wife. 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: Mark Lohman. This state-ment filed on 05/04/2011. Expires05/04/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByV. Zuniga. Published by the KernRiver Courier May 20, 27, June 3 and10, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:GREWE/BRYANT PUMP SERVICE(2011 - B2944). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 1205North Sierra Highway, Rosamond,CA 93560. Mailing address of busi-ness: P.O. Box 1378, Rosamond, CA93560. REGISTRANT: MichaelGrewe, 2161 Natalie Drive,Rosamond, CA 93560.

A - Individual. Date the business com-menced: 04/01/1990. 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: MichaelE. Grewe. This statement filed on05/05/2011. Expires 05/05/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier May 20, 27, June 3 and 10,2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:NORTHWEST JANITORIAL PART-

NERS (2011 - B2987). Streetaddress of principal place of business:6077 Coffee Road, #107, Bakersfield,CA 93308. Mailing address of busi-ness: 6077 Coffee Road, #107,Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGIS-TRANT: Adriana Olivares, 6077Coffee Road, #107, Bakersfield, CA93308. 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: AdrianaOlivares. This statement filed on05/09/2011. Expires 05/09/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Medina. Published by the KernRiver Courier May 20, 27, June 3 and10, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SIMPSON HOTSHOT TRANPORT(2011 - B2926). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 628Nettle Place, Bakersfield, CA 93308.Mailing address of business: 628Nettle Place, Bakersfield, CA 93308.REGISTRANTS: Daniel Simpson,628 Nettle Place, Bakersfield, CA93308. A - Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 05/01/2011.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: DanielSimpson. This statement filed on05/05/2011. Expires 05/05/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Medina. Published by the KernRiver Courier May 20, 27, June 3 and10, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:BIG CITY HAIR (2011 - B3061).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 6501 D Wofford Boulevard,Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailingaddress of business: 6501 D WoffordBoulevard, Wofford Heights, CA93285. REGISTRANT: JennyReeves, 77 Tillie Creek Lane,Wofford Heights, CA 93285. 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: JennyReeves. This statement filed on05/12/2011. Expires 05/12/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier May 20, 27, June 3 and 10,2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAMEFictitious Business Name being aban-

doned: ERIN'S HAIRCUTS &MORE, (2010-B2462) Streetaddress of business: 6392 WoffordBoulevard, Suite A, Wofford Heights,CA 93285. Mailing address ofBusiness: 6392 Wofford Boulevard,

Suite A, Wofford Heights, CA 93285.REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TOABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: Erin Brooks, 6620 LynchCanyon Drive, Lake Isabella, CA93240. Original FBN Statement Filedon: 04/13/2010. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 05/06/2011.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by N.Hawley, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierMay 20, 27, June 3 and 10, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:FISHY BUSINESS (2011 - B3108).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 5448 Lake IsabellaBoulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.Mailing address of business: 2242Reeder Drive, Lake Isabella, CA93240. REGISTRANT: StevenHefner, 2242 Reeder Drive, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. A - Individual.Date the business commenced:05/15/2011. 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: Steven Hefner. This state-ment filed on 05/16/2011. Expires05/16/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by theKern River Courier May 20, 27, June3 and 10, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:WEATHER ADVISORY SERVICE(2011 - B2792). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 2000Canal Road, Lake Isabella, CA93240. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 1246, Lake Isabella, CA93240-1246. REGISTRANT: TerrySnow, 2000 Canal Road, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. A - Individual.Date the business commenced:08/22/1992. 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: Terry Snow. This statementfiled on 04/27/2011. Expires04/27/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Medina. Published by the KernRiver Courier May 20, 27, June 3 and10, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:CARTER'S AUTOMOTIVE ANDTOWING (2011 - B3210). Streetaddress of principal place of business:101 South Hill Street, Arvin, CA93203. Mailing address of business:101 South Hill Street, Arvin, CA93203. REGISTRANT: Carter'sAutomotive and Towing, LLC, 101South Hill Street, Arvin, CA 93203.D - Limited Liability Company. 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: Stephen L. Hallum,

Managing Member. This statementfiled on 05/19/2011. Expires05/19/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Medina. Published by the KernRiver Courier May 27, June 3, 10 and17, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:RIVERSIDE ONE STOP (2011 -B3132) DBA #2: MOUNTAINRESCUE GEAR (2011 - B3133).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 10800 Kernville Road,Kernville, CA 93238. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 116,Kernville, CA 93238. REGIS-TRANTS: Anthony Talbott, 38 AlderCourt, Kernville, CA 93238 andBrenda Talbott, 38 Alder Court,Kernville, CA 93238. I - Husbandand Wife. Date the business com-menced: 07/01/1996. 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: AnthonyTalbott. This statement filed on05/17/2011. Expires 05/17/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N.Hawley. Published by the KernRiver Courier May 27, June 3, 10 and17, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:TERESA G PHOTOGRAPHY (2011- B3171). Street address of principalplace of business: 802 DarlinghamCourt, Bakersfield, CA 93312.Mailing address of business: 802Darlingham Court, Bakersfield, CA93312. REGISTRANT: TeresaCarrasco-Greenhaw, 802 DarlinghamCourt, 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 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: TeresaCarrasco-Greenhaw. This statementfiled on 05/18/2011. Expires05/18/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Medina. Published by the KernRiver Courier May 27, June 3, 10 and17, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:VAL'S BEAUTY SHOPPE (2011 -B2962). Street address of principalplace of business: 6392 WoffordBoulevard, Suite A, Wofford Heights,CA 93285. Mailing address of busi-ness: P.O. Box 946, Weldon, CA93283. REGISTRANT: ValerieVega, 5268 Hooper Road, Weldon,CA 93283. A - Individual. Date thebusiness commenced: 05/06/2011.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: ValerieVega. This statement filed on05/06/2011. Expires 05/06/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-

Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier May 27, June 3, 10 and17, 2011.

AMENDED NOTICE OF PETI-TION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE

OF RANDY W. BILLINGS, akaRANDY WAYNE BILLINGS, aka

RANDY BILLINGS CASE NO: S-1501-PB-60699

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors,contingent creditors, and persons whomay otherwise be interested in thewill or estate, or both, of RANDY W.BILLINGS, aka RANDY WAYNEBILLINGS, aka RANDYBILLINGS.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE hasbeen filed by: STACY BILLINGS inthe Superior Court of California,County of KERN.THE PETITION for Probate requests

that STACY BILLINGS be appointedas personal representative to adminis-ter the estate of the decedent.THE PETITION requests authority toadminister the estate under theIndependent Administration ofEstates Act. (This authority willallow the personal representative totake many actions without obtainingcourt approval. Before taking certainvery important actions, however, thepersonal representative will berequired to give notice to interestedpersons unless they have waivednotice or consented to the proposedaction.) The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unlessan interested person files an objectionto the petition and shows good causewhy the court should not grant theauthority.

A HEARING on the petition will beheld on: June 30, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. inDept. P, located at 1215 TruxtunAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting ofthe petition, you should appear at thehearing and state your objections orfile written objections with the courtbefore the hearing. Your appearancemay be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or acontingent creditor of the deceased,you must file your claim with thecourt and mail a copy to the personalrepresentative appointed by the courtwithin four months from the date offirst issuance of letters as provided insection 9100 of the California ProbateCode. The time for filing claims willnot expire before four months fromthe hearing date noticed above.YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept

by the court. If you are a person inter-ested in the estate, you may file withthe court a formal Request for SpecialNotice of the filing of an inventoryand appraisal of estate assets or of anypetition or account as provided in sec-tion 1250 of the California ProbateCode. A Request for Special Noticeform is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner:Tirzah M. Woodward, SBN#253228Gianelli & Polley, A Professional Law

Corporation27 S. Shepherd, PO Box 458Sonora, CA 95370(209) 533-2233

(Published: Kern River Courier May27, June 3 and 10, 2011)


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Chamberton Publishing (2011 -B3265). Street address of principalplace of business: 3540 L Street,Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailingaddress of business: P. O. Box 82432,Bakersfield, CA 93380. REGIS-TRANT: Tracy Richardson, 10205Cave Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312.A - Individual. Date the businesscommenced: 05/18/2011. 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 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: TracyRichardson. This statement filed on05/23/2011. Expires 05/23/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Contractor Maintenance Services(2011 - B2952), DBA #2: CMS(2011 - B2953), DBA #3: CaliforniaMaintenance Services (2011 -B2954). Street address of principal

place of business: 720 Terrace Way,Bakersfield, CA 93304. Mailingaddress of business: 4901 TerryDrive, Ventura, CA 93003. REGIS-TRANTS: Jim Greene, 4901 TerryDrive, Ventura, CA 93003, ArturoSanchez, 720 Terrace Way,Bakersfield, CA 93304 and ChristineCofield, 2121 California Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93304. B - GeneralPartnership. 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: ChristineCofield. This statement filed on05/05/2011. Expires 05/05/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Medina. Published by the KernRiver Courier June 3, 10, 17 and 24,2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:CZ Security 4 U (2011 - B3240).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 3812 Thoreson Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailingaddress of business: 3812 ThoresonAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309.REGISTRANT: Connie Totten, 3812Thoreson Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93309. A - Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 06/15/2010.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: ConnieTotten. This statement filed on05/20/2011. Expires 05/20/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.DiPrima. Published by the KernRiver Courier June 3, 10, 17 and 24,2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Metro Gas and Mart (2011 - B2916).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 4600 Stine Road,Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 299,Parlier, CA 93648. REGISTRANT:Shogy Ahmed, 4600 Stine Road,Bakersfield, CA 93313. 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: ShogyAhmed. This statement filed on05/04/2011. Expires 05/04/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:TKR Distribution (2011 - B3315).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 13601 Phoenix Palm Court,Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing

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address of business: 13601 PhoenixPalm Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314.REGISTRANT: Thomas Romano,13601 Phoenix Palm Court,Bakersfield, CA 93314. A -Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the endof five 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: ThomasRomano. This statement filed on05/24/2011. Expires 05/24/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Treasure Each Moment (2011 -B3243). Street address of principalplace of business: 701 B CommercialAvenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.Mailing address of business: 701 BCommercial Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA93555. REGISTRANT: JanetBarker, 701 B Commercial Avenue,Ridgecrest, CA 93555. A -Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the endof five 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: JanetBarker. This statement filed on05/20/2011. Expires 05/20/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N.Hawley. Published by the KernRiver Courier June 3, 10, 17 and 24,2011.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. 11-2155 - APN: 375-

240-30-00YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A

DEED OF TRUST DATED 09-26-2008. 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 June 29, 2011 at 11:00 am, AntelopeValley Real Estate Services, aCalifornia Corporation as dulyappointed Trustee under and pursuantto the Deed of Trust recorded 10-07-2008, as Inst. No. 0208158589 ofOfficial Records in the office of theCounty Recorder of Kern County,State of California, Executed byYasser Aboutaleb, a Single Man,WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTIONTO THE 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. The street address andother common designation, if any, ofthe real property described above ispurported to be: 5609 BuckhornAvenue, Rosamond, CA 93560. Theundersigned Trustee disclaims anyliability for any incorrectness of the

street address and other common des-ignation, if any, shown herein. SaidSale will be made, but withoutcovenant or warranty, express orimplied, regarding title, possession,or encumbrances, to pay the remain-ing principal sum of the note(s)secured by said Deed of Trust, withinterest thereon, as provided in saidnote(s), advances, if any, under theterms 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$375,095.18. The beneficiary undersaid Deed of Trust heretofore execut-ed and delivered to the undersigned awritten Declaration of Default andDemand for Sale, and a writtenNotice of Default and Election toSell. The undersigned caused saidNotice of Default and Election to Sellto be recorded in the county where thereal property is located. Date: May27, 2011. Antelope Valley RealEstate Services, As Trustee.Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., AsAgent, 43545 17th Street W., Ste 503,Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525,Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer(Published by the Kern River CourierJune 3, 10 and 17, 2011)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. 11-2157 - APN: 345-

031-04-00-2YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A

DEED OF TRUST DATED 08-29-2005. 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 June 29, 2011 at 11:00 am,Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., aCalifornia Corporation as dulyappointed Trustee under and pursuantto the Deed of Trust recorded 09-14-2005, as Inst. No. 0205250575 ofOfficial Records in the office of theCounty Recorder of Kern County,State of California, Executed byRonald D. Lemmer and MarilynLemmer, Husband and Wife asCommunity Property, WILL SELLAT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THEHIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH(payable at time of sale in lawfulmoney of the United States) at: Themain 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: The East halfof the West half of Section 27,Township 10 North, Range 13 West,San Bernardino Meridian, in the unin-corporated area of the County ofKern, State of California, accordingto the Official plat thereof and shownas Parcel B of Parcel Map waiver No.639, according to the Certificate ofCompliance recorded August 4, 1986,in Book 5901, Page 421 of OfficialRecords. The street address and othercommon designation, if any, of thereal property described above is pur-ported to be: Vacant Land - directionsmay be obtained by written requestwithin 10 days of the first publicationof this notice from: ARI, 43545 17thStreet West, 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$105,904.28. The beneficiary undersaid Deed of Trust heretofore execut-ed and delivered to the undersigned awritten Declaration of Default andDemand for Sale, and a writtenNotice of Default and Election to

Sell. The undersigned caused saidNotice of Default and Election to Sellto be recorded in the county where thereal property is located. Date: May25, 2011. Advanced Reconveyance,Inc., As Trustee, 43545 17th StreetW., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA 93534,661-945-5525, Vickie Durham,Trustee Sale Officer (Published bythe Kern River Courier June 3, 10 and17, 2011)

STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAMEFictitious Business Name being aban-

doned: CZ SECURITY 4 U, (2010-B3844) Street address of business:3812 Thoreson Avenue, Bakersfield,CA 93309. Mailing address ofBusiness: 3812 Thoreson Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGIS-TRANTS WHO WISH TO ABAN-DON THE BUSINESS NAME:Zachary Totten, 3812 ThoresonAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309 andConnie Totten, 3812 ThoresonAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309.Original FBN Statement Filed on:06/15/2010. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 05/20/2011.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by G.DiPrima, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierJune 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2011

NOTICE OF PETITION TOADMINISTER ESTATE OF

NORMA R. JACKSON akaNORMA RUTH JACKSON

S-1501-PB-60914To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors,contingent creditors, and persons whomay otherwise be interested in thewill or estate, or both, of NORMA R.JACKSON aka NORMA RUTHJACKSON.

A PETITION for Probate has beenfiled by: CHRISTINE CHRISTIANin the Superior Court of California,County of KERN.THE PETITION for Probate requests

that CHRISTINE CHRISTIAN beappointed as personal representativeto administer the estate of the dece-dent.

THE PETITION requests the dece-dent's WILL and codicils, if any, beadmitted to probate. The will and anycodicils are available for examinationin the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authorityto administer the estate under theIndependent Administration ofEstates Act. (This authority willallow the personal representative totake many actions without obtainingcourt approval. Before taking certainvery important actions, however, thepersonal representative will berequired to give notice to interestedpersons unless they have waivednotice or consented to the proposedaction.) The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unlessan interested person files an objectionto the petition and shows good causewhy the court should not grant theauthority.A HEARING on the petition will be

held on: JUNE 30, 2011 at 9:00 A.M.in Dept. P, located at 1215 TruxtunAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting ofthe petition, you should appear at thehearing and state your objections orfile written objections with the courtbefore the hearing. Your appearancemay be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or acontingent creditor of the deceased,you must file your claim with thecourt and mail a copy to the personalrepresentative appointed by the courtwithin four months from the date offirst issuance of letters as provided insection 9100 of the California ProbateCode. The time for filing claims willnot expire before four months fromthe hearing date noticed above.YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept

by the court. If you are a personinterested in the estate, you may filewith the court a formal Request forSpecial Notice (form DE-154) of thefiling of an inventory and appraisal ofestate assets or of any petition oraccount as provided in Probate Codesection 1250. A Request for SpecialNotice form is available from thecourt clerk.

Attorney for petitioner:PHYLLIS M. HIX, Atty.112 Buena Vista DriveP.O. Box 1940Kernville, CA 93238(760) 376-3761

(Publish: Kern River Courier: June3, 10 and 17, 2011)

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reopened after an estimated 4 mil-lion cubic yards of sand that'sneeded for new construction isremoved from the site?

What will happen to water quali-ty and fishing at the Auxiliary Damif water no longer is allowed toflow directly into the Borel Canalbut is instead routed from the MainDam to the canal?

What people, buildings, govern-ment or private property will beaffected, displaced or have to berelocated when an additional 300 to600-foot spillway is built betweenwhere the two dams are locatednow? Will we lose access, or losealtogether our lake's best boatlaunch ramp? Take a close look atthese plans and you may find somebig surprises.

Can the new proposed spillway(it will be 1 to 2 football fields wide)be designed so that it is somethingother than an unsightly haven fortaggers and massive graffiti site forsore eyes?

Where will construction workersbe housed for this extended periodof time? The few motels and camp-grounds where our tourists stay

now? Or build a temporary tentcity? Also required will be locationsfor construction and equipmentyards, area for material sorting(sand and gravel), and a temporaryrock crushing plant.

What traffic impacts will beexperienced during this time? Willwe have long delays due to blastingand the movement of heavy equip-ment and materials? Will we expe-rience delayed response times foremergency calls?

Right now there are more ques-tions than answers. There are manyquestions that could have somevery scary answers that need to beaddressed in the coming environ-mental impact statement. Now isthe time for our concerns and com-ments to be submitted.

Next week I intend to addressthe good things that could possiblycome out of the impending damfixes.

Michael Batelaan is publisher ofthe Kern River Courier. He can bereached [email protected]

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Feedme!This robin’snest is inWoffordHeights in ahanging bas-ket. The babiesare asking forfood.

MichaelBatelaan/KernRiver Courier

Barbara Hinkey/Special to the Courier

This wild cucumber was cut open to see if it was edible (it wasn’t). Theresult was a pair of “pod tots.”

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