Kern River Courier May 27, 2011

Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir330, 213 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 Kernville3806 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 3281 cfs

Borel Canal flow604 cfs

Data from U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers

cfs=cubic feet per second

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

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

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Lake Isabella’sweekend weather

Fri: Sunny, high 74.

Fri. night: Mostlyclear, low 53.

Sat.: Sunny, high73.

Sat. night: Partlycloudy, low 49.

Sun.: Mostly sunny,high 66.

Sun. night: Mostlyclear, low 46.

National Weather Service

Mike DevichKern River Courier

Conditions for the Memorial Day weekend areexpected to be great. The road to the Trail of 100 Giantsis open, as is the attraction itself. It is a stand of GiantSequoias that has been turned into an interpretivewalk.

Campgrounds were reportedly filling up byWednesday, and lots of boat permits and fishing licens-es were being sold. Be careful of the water, though, aswinter just ended here last week (we had rain just a fewdays ago). The river is very high and the lake is verycold.

One other main thing this year is that the KernvilleForest Service office is not open on weekends anymore. Kernville visitors may, however, visit theKernville Chamber of Commerce office at KernvilleRoad and Sierra Way (east of the bridge) on weekendsfor campfire and wilderness permits, as well as infor-mation of all kinds.

Visitors are required to have a California campfirepermit to use a portable gas stove, barbecue, lantern,or campfire outside a developed campground or recre-ation area. You can get one also at the Forest Service

Pam Stewart/Special to the Courier

Danny Elam's Dachsund, Breezy, was the big winner at the Ladies of the Elks 4thannual Dog Show, held in Wofford Heights on Saturday. Breezy also won "MostObedient," among other categories, collecting the most ribbons among the dogsentered. See story and results on page 8.

Memorial DayWeekend startsoff the summer

Vacation rental homes come under county scrutinyMike LudikerKern River Courier

A Kern County Planning Departmentworkshop was held Monday at the SeniorCenter in Lake Isabella to hear concerns,pro and con, regarding short-term vacationrentals in residential areas.

The county agency has been charged bythe Board of Supervisors to make recom-mendations regarding potential zoning andordinance changes regarding transientrentals, commonly called vacation rentals.

Transient rentals are defined as anydwelling unit, including either a single-family detached or multi-family attachedunit, owned, leased or rented on a less than30 day basis. Whatever the definition, the

Kern River Valley and surrounding areashave numerous vacation homes that will beaffected by the recommendations and ulti-mate decision of the supervisors.

There are currently three options beingconsidered for R-1 and R-2 districts – notallow; require a Conditional Use Permit; orrequire an Administrative Permit. Thereare numerous standards and conditionsthat could also be applied to options twoand three.

To address specific concerns in the AltaSierra/Greenhorn residential area, supervi-sors arrived at a currently held definitionthat short-term vacation home owners mayrent to six people or less. If renting to

Mike Ludiker/Kern River Courier

Participants pack the SeniorCenter Monday to discuss vacationrentals.See VACATION, Page 13

Social Security and VeteransServices no longer in valley

Produce coupons forseniors available now

The long-awaited coupons for sen-iors to get produce at the LakeshoreFarmer’s Market are now available atthe Senior Center, according toLakeshore spokesman David Dills.

Dills posted the following on theCourier’s Facebook Wall:

“The Senior Center will continuepassing out the $20 Senior Nutritionchecks each weekday until they aregone. They will do this 12 noon to 12:30in the dining hall.

“These checks are for purchasingfresh locally grown vegetables at theLakeshore Farmers Market in WoffordHeights.

“You must be 60 or older, and youdon't need to bring proof, just answertheir questions. Please tell yourfriends!”

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Veterans and seniors are not goingto be able to obtain Social Securityassistance or other information local-ly.

The Kern County Veterans ServicesDepartment is temporarily providingassistance only at their Bakersfieldoffice, 1120 Golden State Avenue,from 8 am to 5 pm. They can be con-tacted by telephone at 1-866-218-5367or 1-661-868-7300.

Social Security has announced thatthey will no longer be sending a repre-sentative to the Kern River Valley.They can be visited at 2575 HaleyStreet, Bakersfield from 9 am to 4 pm.Their phone number is 1-661-873-2140.

General Social Security informationcan be obtained at 1-800-772-1213,which is a national phone number.www.ssa.gov is the web address forSocial Security. On the website, youcan apply for benefits, apply for helpwith prescription drugs, and mostother Social Security business.

Health Insurance Counseling andAdvocacy Program (HICAP) coun-selors are available Monday throughFriday at 1-800-434-0222 or 1-661-868-1000 to assist with any and allMedicare related questions or othermedical billing questions by Medicarerecipients. The local HICAP volunteeris available at the Lake Isabella SeniorCenter on Wednesdays from 9 am tonoon. He can be reached at 1-760-379-4992.

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LegendBoat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital + Other Features

STATISTICSGeneral

Drainage Area 2,093 Square MilesCapacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft.Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 milesLength, Gross Pool 9 miles

Main DamMaximum Height 185 FeetLength at Crest 1695 Feet

Auxiliary DamMaximum Height 100 FeetMaximum Length 3,257 Feet

Lake ConstructionStarted March 1948Finished April 1953

WoffordHeights

Tillie CreekLive Oak

North Fork Marina

Boulder Gulch

Rich GulchHungry Gulch

West SideFrench Gulch

French Gulch MarinaPioneer Point

WoffordHeights

Park

LakeIsabella

to Ridgecrest

MountainMesa

Kernville

Southlake

M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Lake Isabella

South Fork Recreation Area

South Fork Wildlife ParkingArea

ModelAircraftControllers

Robinson Cove

County Dump

Airport

Golf Course

Cyrus Canyon OHV AreaTarget Range

Hospital

ParadiseCove

Main DamKissack BayLI Visitor Center

Old Isabella RdAuxiliary DamEngineer Point

Wildlife Area

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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

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HAVILAH DAYSCELEBRATION

9:00am to3 :00pm

Celebra te the h i s tory o f Hav i lah wi th the Hav i lah Cen tenn ia l Group

Sa turdayJune 4 ,2010

Live Entertainment • Stage Coach Rides • Wild West Shootouts • Early Days Antique EnginesVendors • Roy Rogers Smokey Bear Pockets the Friendly Donkey • Raffle PrizesCoin Toss • Food & Drinks • Big White Elephant Sale • Chicken Poop Bingo

COURTHOUSE MUSEUM & SCHOOLHOUSE OPEN FOR VIEWING

FREE ADMISSION6789 Caliente-Bodfish Rd, Havilah (7 Mi. South of Lake Isabella) Call 760/379-2636 for info.

6400 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella(Accross from the Senior Center)

Store:760-379-2041 Cell:760-379-6963Store Hours: Monday thru Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday 9:00am to 3:00pm Closed Sunday

Come in and see our large selectionof Tack & Feed Supplies

“We are the friendly store”Owner Roger McLaughlin

“Authorized Mana Pro & Nutro Dealers”

NEPTUNE NEPTUNE SOCIETYSOCIETY

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

CREMATION SERVICE

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

LICENSE #1406

201 H STREET

BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304

Gerald A. BrownManager / Director

FD1731

Fax 661-325-0240 800-894-8882

661-325-3963

THE LIGHTHARTCORPORATIONTLC®❤

GENERAL ENGINEERING & MECHANICAL CONTRACTING

ElectricalPlumbingHeatingAir ConditioningService / RepairNew Construction

Serving the Kern River Valley

(760) 417-1574Bill Damron Lic. 593113

P.O. Box 2452 Lake Isabella, CA 93240Authorized MediCare & Southern California Vetererns repair for Pride, Champion, Rascal, Jazzy,Quikie, All Invacare Products & more.

New & Pre-ownedChairs For Sale!

RMW MobilityServiceAll powerchairs, manual wheelchairs, lifts, servicing, repair & accessoriesServing Veterans and the disabled everywhere.

Please feel free to give us a call anytime; just ask for Bob Weigel.

We’re here to get you mobile again! Veteran Owned. Cell: 760-223-2817or 760-378-3430

HEALTHINSURANCE

We represent most major Californiainsurance companies Since 1982

Harry P. ThalInsurance Agency

[email protected]

Nationally recognized Medicare authority.President Kern Association ofHeath Underwriters CA Lic.0621106

HOFFMANNH O S P I C E

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8501 Brimhall RoadBuilding 100 • Bakersfield, CA 93312

Phone (661) 410-1010Fax (661) 410-1110

Toll Free (888) 833-3900www.hoffmannhospice.org

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Published Fridays by KRV Publishing

Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley

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ColumnistsMike Mencarini Rod Middleworth Matt Freeman Bodfish BobRon Bolyard Jack DuitsmanCalifornia Joe Richard RoweClarence Semonious Harry ThalPhotographersMichael Batelaan, Mike LudikerContributing PhotographersMurdoc Douglas, Jack Robson, MikeDevichAd ProductionMichael Batelaan, Mike LudikerAdvertising SalesValerie MinouxBusiness OfficeSara WakemanAdvertising policiesPublisher reserves the right to reject or cancelany advertising at any time. Cancellations orrejection shall not preclude payment on similaradvertising previously run. KRV Publishingand the Kern River Courier are not liable forerrors in copy or an advertisement beyond thecost of the actual space occupied by the error.Publisher reserves the right to place the word“advertisement” on any ad copy that appearsto resemble editorial matter.

Submission policiesEditorial and photo submissions are wel-come and will run at the discretion of theeditors. Submissions will only be returnedwhen accompanied by a self-addressedstamped envelope. The editors reserve theright to edit all submissions. The entire con-tents of the Kern River Courier are copy-right ©2011 KRV Publishing. Reproductionin whole or in part is prohibited without priorwritten consent. All rights reserved.

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Memorial weekend May 28-30 includes KRVAA art show

The Kern River Valley ArtAssociation’s Sierra Arts andCrafts Festival will take place May28, 29, and 30 at Circle Park inKernville. Show hours are 9 AM -5 PM on Saturday and Sunday, 9AM -1 PM on Monday.

Bake sale May 28 benefitsproposed community center

A bake sale will benefit the NineCommunities Civic Center at theLakeshore Farmers MarketSaturday, May 28. Warren White,local songwriter and singer, returns.The Market is located at 7466Wofford Blvd. in Wofford Heights,and is open from 9am to 1pm.

Star Party explores heavensover area May 28

This Saturday night, May 28, atdusk, the Kern River ValleyAstronomy Club invites all thoseinterested in seeing planets, sea-sonal constellations, distant galax-ies and more to join them to fortheir monthly club field trip totheir dark sky observing site.There will be lots of telescopes setup for viewing. The observing siteis easily located 12 miles north ofKernville (Fairview Heliport).Look for the orange cones mark-ing the entrance. Dress warm.Clouds will cancel the event.Questions? Call Rich at (760) 376-1291 or 376-6290.

Memorial Day services sched-uled Monday May 30

The Kern River Valley Cemeteryin Wofford Heights will again hosta Memorial Day ceremony at theVeterans Wall at 11 a.m.

Special meeting at cemeteryoffice Tuesday, May 31

The Kern River Valley Cemeteryin Wofford Heights will hold aspecial meeting of the district at 1p.m. on May 31 to discuss the dis-trict’s Fiscal Year 2011-2012Budget and District Policy. If youare interested in the future of ourcemetery, plan to attend. The pub-lic is invited. For more informa-tion, call (760) 376-2189.

Rafting outfitter dedicatesrefurbished center June 1

Kern River Outfitters RaftingCenter will hold its grand-reopen-ing after refurbishing its hospital-ity building at the corner ofWofford Blvd. and Evans Rd. onWednesday, June 1 from 6:30 to8:30 p.m. The exterior is decorat-ed with Eldarica pine trees sur-rounded by manzanita, juniper,Texas Sage, penstemons andother native plants. There will berefreshments and door prizes.Please RSVP to Jim Ritter at 1-866-213-7754.

Supervisor district lines dis-cussed at workshop June 2

New district boundaries for the2012 Kern County supervisorialelections will be discussed at a

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.• 5:30 p.m. LapBand Support Group, hospi-cal cafeteria, (760) 379-2681 2nd Wed.• 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.• 2 p.m.- 8-ball Tournament at Eagles in Mt,Mesa. Open to public. 379-3374.• 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - FrenchGulch Campground.• 5-7 p.m. VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.379-3877.• 5 p.m.- Republicans of Kern Valley meet3rd Thurs. at Moose Lodge. 378-3602.• 6 p.m. - Rotary Club meets, golf course,Kernville. (760) 376-1421.• 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 Calendarpublic workshop on Thursday,June 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at theCounty Complex in Lake Isabella.Attendees can view and help drawpotential supervisorial districtmaps for the 2012 elections.

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 sale

at 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 10thannual yard sale June 4

Squirrel Valley will have its 10thAnnual Yard Sale Day on Saturday,June 4. There will be lots of differentyard sales on the same day in theSquirrel Valley area. Maps markedwith each sale address can be pickedup in front of Mountain MesaMarket on Saturday, June 4 at 7:30a.m. (not before.)

Kids Fishing Derby comes upthis year on Saturday, June 4

The 24th annual Kids FishingDerby will take place on Saturday,

See EVENTS, Page 14

Days until Fire HazardAbatement must be

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Page 4 Friday, May 27, 2011EntertainmentK E R N R I V E R

Bodfish Bob's Shrimp Gumbo

1/2 pound andouille or Cajunsausage, coarsely chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 green sweet pepper, diced1 14-1/2-ounce can whole tomatoesin juice, chopped1-1/4 cups water1/2 cup long-grain rice1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1 pound medium shelled anddeveined shrimp

Heat a Dutch oven over highheat. Add sausage, onion andpepper; cook 5 minutes, untilonion begins to brown. Addtomatoes, water, rice, garlic andCajun seasoning; stir until com-bined. Bring to a boil; reduce heatand simmer, covered, 15 minutes,until rice is tender. Stir in shrimp.Return to a boil; reduce heat andsimmer, covered, 2 to 3 minutes

more, until shrimp turn opaque.Makes 4 servings.

Bodfish Bob's Salmon Cakes

Two 7- to 8-ounce cans pink salmon Salt 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard Pinch of ground mace 1/4 cup panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs) or fine dried bread crumbs 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons butter Lemon wedges

Preheat the oven to 400degrees. Drain the salmon. Flakethe fish into a bowl, being carefulto remove any small bones orskin that may be mixed in. Seasonwith salt and add the mayon-naise, mustard, mace, breadcrumbs, and dill. Mix gently withyour fingers until it is well com-bined. Form into four even pat-ties about 1 inch thick and allowto sit for about 5 minutes to allowthe bread crumbs to absorb theflavor. In a large sauté pan overmedium-high heat, heat the but-ter until foaming. Add the salmoncakes and cook until they begin toturn golden on the edges, about 5minutes. Don't touch them whilethey're browning. Once the edgeshave browned, transfer the panto the oven and bake for 5 min-utes to heat through. Flip thecakes onto plates and serve withlemon wedges.

Visit Bodfish Bob on the Web atwww.bodfishbob.com. You canwrite to him at [email protected]

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob

Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith

New DVDs reviewed in this col-umn will be available in stores theweek of June 6.

PICKS OF THEWEEK

"True Grit" (PG-13) -- It takes notonly true grit, but a10-gallon hat filledwith chutzpah toremake one of JohnWayne's most icon-ic films -- and topull it off success-fully and with style. The Coenbrothers have done just that.Hailee Steinfeld stars as MattieRoss, a 14-year-old girl who hirescrusty old marshal RoosterCogburn (Jeff Bridges) to huntdown Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin),the man who murdered her father.A supporting cast featuring MattDamon and Barry Pepper, beauti-ful cinematography and a killerscript round out what is arguablythe best Western of this decade.

"The Man Who Would BeKing" (PG) -- For decades, directorJohn Huston ("The MalteseFalcon," "The African Queen")wanted to bring this classicRudyard Kipling story to thescreen. He originally wanted ClarkGable and Humphrey Bogart, butBogie died before the projectcould get off the ground. Finally,in 1975, Huston found his perfectcast in Sean Connery and MichaelCaine as Victorian-era soldiersDaniel Dravot and PeachyCarnahan, who travel to theremote Himalayan country ofKafiristan, where Daniel claims tobe the reincarnated Alexander The

Great in order to con the nativesof their massive treasure.

This grand tale of HighAdventure has finally gotten theBlu-ray release it deserves. If you

love a rollickingyarn filled withaction and romance,"The Man WhoWould Be King" is aperfect addition toyour home videolibrary.

"Superman: TheMotion PictureAnthology (1978-2006)" (PG) --

Speaking of Blu-ray re-releases,this massive eight-disc boxed setnot only contains all the Supermanfilms (from 1978's "Superman: TheMovie" through 2006's "SupermanReturns"), but also some 20 hoursof special features, including the1951 George Reeves feature"Superman and the Mole-Men"and four Superman-inspiredLooney Tunes.

TV SHOWS"Rome" The Complete First

Season "Pretty Little Liars" The

Complete First Season "When It Was a Game" The

Complete Collection"The Big C" The Complete First

Season"Hopalong Cassidy" The

Complete Series"The Gene Autry Show" The

Complete First Season"Transformers Beast Wars"

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I wish Icould give youa better handleon what isgoing on in thefishing worldhere at IsabellaLake, but mytruck has avirus of somesort and without a code on thecomputer to give me a clue,I’m guessing and that getsexpensive.

So motivating around thelake hasn’t been possible forme lately. Ihave talked tomy crappiefishing buddy,and he saidthe fishing atthe docks atFrench GulchMarina hasbeen veryslow andmostly not atall.

My neighbor, Pastor James,even with his direct line to“the Big Guy,” hasn’t landed abass in two weeks.

Although the Upper andLower Kern have been stockedregularly for several monthsthe fishing has been slow.Lloyd Meadow in the highcountry has some creeksstocked but some are still notaccessible due to the abun-dance of precipitation we havebeen having so far this year.Most of the creeks in TulareCounty including the TuleRiver have also been stocked.

Although my truck is notwell, and the wind has beenblowing like someone hasmade it mad (here it is the endof May and it’s been feelinglike March), we are very luckto have what we have. Myheart and prayers go to those

who live in ourHeartland whohave lost every-thing.

MikeMencarini is aWofford Heightsresident and avolunteer at theKern River FishHatchery. Forquestions or

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All the hassle about the KernvilleBike Park and whether to go withthe ABA or the NBL is about to bebecome a thing of the past, becausethe news is out that the two BMXorganizations are going to merge.

BMXNews.com conducted aWebinar recently. During theWebinar, NBL CEO Gary Aragonannounced that the NBL board ofdirectors has approved a letter ofintent on a proposal made by theABA for the two organizations to“merge operations.”

Both “league brands” will remainin place (meaning there will still bean ABA and an NBL, racing theirown style of BMX, but under theproposal, a new, umbrella organiza-tion, USA BMX, will be created tomanage the operations of bothleague brands and handle supportservices to tracks, fulfill member-ships, etc.

Details are being finalized, andthe agreement, while approved bythe NBL board, is not yet final. The

parties are hoping for an effectivedate of June 1, 2011 for the proposalto become BMX reality. As Aragonput it on the evening Webinar, “thisis a living, breathing document, sothere may be subtle changes fromthis point.”

Here are some highlights:• USA BMX Membership cards

will carry both ABA and NBL logos,and all members can race at anytrack in North America.

• Under the proposal, the NBL’s“All You Can Race” membership for-mat would be discontinued, and alltracks would return to a “pay as yougo” format, as in years past.

• A formula will be applied to allof NBL’s “all-you-can-race” mem-berships to arrive at a “value real-ized” / “value credit” number.

There are many other details thatwill be worked out. To read all of thedetails, go to BMXNews.com.

No statement has yet been madeby the Kernville Bike Park, whichtook over an earlier operation afterdifferences over whether the ABAor the NBL was preferred.

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Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

. I had a call from a client who

asked why am I away from myoffice so often.Last time Ireturned his callfrom my hotelroom inWashington, D.C.This week, the callwas returned fromSacramento.

I don’t just sellhealth insuranceand act as a liaison between thecustomer and the insurance compa-nies.

About 25% of my time is spent ineducation. I spend a lot of timekeeping abreast of the news in anindustry that is constantly chang-ing, along with new legislationaffecting it.

A good part of my educationtime is spent in teaching otheragents. I instruct other agents inthe Medicare regulations and workto keep them compliant and keeptheir customers safe.

Another area of education is inkeeping our political leadersinformed. It is amazing how muchinformation a legislator needs toabsorb when making decisions offuture laws that come before theHouse and Senate in Washington,D.C. and in the Assembly and StateSenate in Sacramento. It is healthinsurance specialists, such asmyself, who meet with these legisla-tors to educate them.

I also look to the "unintendedconsequences" that some regula-tions create. When the MedicareAdvantage regulations were creat-ed six years ago, the AnnualEnrollment Period to sign up for orchange a plan was November 15 toDecember 31. The unintended con-sequence was no holiday for theadvisors, no Christmas with family,and clients on January 1 not havingan ID card, as they enrolled at theend of the enrollment period.Through several trips toWashington, DC, many phone callswith legislators and regulators, pro-fessional association alliances withother stakeholders, the regulationswere changed. This year, seniorscan change their MedicareAdvantage HMO or PPO plans orMedicare Part D prescription drugplans October 15 to December 7.They will have an extra week toenroll, and the insurance companieswill have three weeks to get the IDcards into the seniors’ hands.

The remainder of my work day isspent doing bookkeeping and occa-sionally selling health insurance topeople who need this financial pro-tection from future medical prob-lems.

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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The Kern River Ranger District(which covers areas immediately sur-rounding the Kern River Valley)reports there are several campsitesavailable on a first-come, first-servedbasis at Camp 9 Recreation Area,Hanning Flat and Stine Cove (enter byway of Kernville and head south.Sierra Way is still closed at the SouthFork bridge due to a huge washout afew months ago.)

Lakeshore camping is permitted atAuxiliary Dam, Old Isabella Road andSouth Fork Recreation Area with thepurchase of a Southern Sierra Pass.Visitors can obtain their pass atGolden State Surplus, Red’s KernValley Marina, Riverside One Stopand both Sierra Gateway Markets orat the Forest Service office in LakeIsabella (which is still open on week-ends). Cost is $10 per vehicle forovernight and day use or visitors canpurchase a $50 annual pass.

Several “undeveloped” campingareas along the Upper Kern River areavailable free of charge.

Campsites and campfire rings needto be back at least 25 feet from theriver’s edge. The setback is necessaryto protect water quality in the KernRiver. Visitors need to keep the areafree of litter and are encouraged to useexisting sanitation facilities.

On the Kern Plateau, KennedyMeadows, Fish Creek and TroyMeadow are open for the season.

These campgrounds are $17 per night.On the west side of the Plateau, HorseMeadow Campground is still closed atthis time due to snow. These camp-grounds also operate on a first-come,first-served basis.

Blackrock Visitor InformationStation located on the Kern Plateau isopen for the season. Office hours are 5days a week, Thursday throughMonday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

In the Greenhorn Mountains,Evans Flat, Cedar Creek, and AlderCreek Campgrounds are open, free ofcharge. These campgrounds offervault toilets and visitors should expectto pack out their trash.

The Western Divide Ranger Districtnorth of us headquartered inSpringville reports that snowy condi-tions are still around, and as a result,there will be fewer roads and camp-grounds open this weekend.Campgrounds that are expected to beopen are Wishon, Leavis Flat, CoyFlat, Belknap, Redwood Meadow andWhite River. Roads expected to beopen include Lloyd Meadow Road (FS22S82), Capinero Road (FS 23S05) andJack Ranch Road (FS 24S05). GoldenTrout Wilderness trailheads accessiblefor the holiday weekend are JerkeyMeadow Trailhead, and Forks of theKern Trailhead. Rivers are at peakflows and visitors are advised to useextreme caution in the vicinity of swiftflowing water. High spring run-offwill make stream crossings hazardousor impossible.

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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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St. Peters Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville

ANGLICAN DIOCESE SELECTS BISHOPThe Rev. Dr. Eric Menees was elected new Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of San Joaquin

on May 14 by clergy and lay delegates at a special convention at St. James Cathedral in Fresno.Rev. Menees, rector of the Anglican Church of the Resurrection in San Marcos in SouthernCalifornia, will replace Bishop John-David Schofield, who retires in October.

Bishop-elect Menees is a graduate of General Theological Seminary. He received a doctor-ate of ministry from Seabury Western Theological Seminary in 2006. He was ordained in theEpiscopal Diocese of Los Angeles. He was rector of Grace Episcopal Church in San Marcosbefore founding the Anglican Church of the Resurrection in 2006.

Rev. Menees and his wife, Florence Mira-Menees, have two sons, ages 10 and 17. Rev. Menees will be consecrated at a service in the People's Church in Fresno in September andenthroned in late October, which coincides with Bishop Schofield's retirement.

Bishop Schofield was elected bishop in 1988. In 2007 he helped lead a movement for thediocese to secede from the U. S. Episcopal Church over debate about same-sex blessings, con-secration of a partnered gay priest, and how to interpret the Bible over such issues.The Anglican Diocese of San Joaquin extends from Elk Grove south to Lancaster, and fromHollister east to Henderson, NV, and is rapidly expanding into the LA basin communities.

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Area pastors left to right, front row: Clarence Semonious of Prince of PeaceLutheran; Dave Taylor of New Life Assembly of God; Carol Clayton of GraceChapel; Gerald Goodman of Lake Isabella First Baptist Church; Bill Blanton of theSalvation Army; Ron Williams, speaker; back row Grant Bennett, Kernville BaptistChurch, Chad Whitley, Landmark Missionary Baptist Church; Michael Whitehead,Mountain View Baptist Church; Dan Hellyer, Christian Assembly; Scott Powell,Calvary Chapel Wofford Heights; Brian Bennett, First Baptist Church LakeIsabella.

Meet the KRV Pastors Association Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

In the Kern River Valley there aremany pastors, and the Kern RiverValley Pastors Association providesa common ground where the manypastors of various denominationscan meet in fellowship and discus-sion with one another here in ourvalley.

This was evident the evening ofMay 19th at the Kern River ValleyPastors Association open househosted by The Salvation Army LakeIsabella Extension and held at LakeIsabella First Baptist Church. Thepastors, family and communitymembers were invited together tobecome more acquainted with eachother and with the PastorsAssociation. There is hope that theopen house and dinner will be thefirst of many to be held each year.

As pastors, they share in thework of ministry to the Kern RiverValley. Each year the pastors hostseveral community religious holidayevents, a Good Friday Service,Easter Sunrise Service andThanksgiving Service, events thatare open to the public at large forthe furtherance of Christ's work inour community. The keynote speak-er for the evening was Kern Valleyresident and retired FoursquareReverend Ron Williams, a formermissionary to China. Williamsemphasized unity and not division,having a Kingdom mentality, notjust a church mentality.

This statement taken from theevening's program may bestdescribe their association: "TheKern River Valley PastorsAssociation is made up of Biblebelieving Church pastors, retiredpastors and ministers of the gospeljoining together to further the workof our Jesus Christ".

The association’s officers are:Pastor Dave Taylor of New LifeAssembly of God, President; PastorGrant Bennett of Kernville BaptistChurch, Vice-President; PastorPreston North of Mountain ViewBaptist Church, Secretary; PastorBill Blanton of the Salvation Army,Treasurer; and Pastor ClarenceSemonious, Pregnancy CenterLiaison. These officers represent theassociation's 18 member churchesand pastors.

The Pastor's Association meetson third Thursday of each month,except for December, when there isno meeting. These are lunch meet-ings beginning at noon until about1:30 p.m. Member churches rotatethe privilege of hosting the meetingand supplying a light lunch.

This message from 1 Corinthians12:4-11 KJV on the PastorsAssociation website, www.krvpas-torsassociation.com, may best sumup the coming together of religiousdiversities of faith and traditionsthese area pastors represent:

"Now there are diversities ofgifts, but the same Spirit. And thereare differences of administrations,but the same Lord. And there arediversities of operations, but it is thesame God which worketh all in all.But the manifestation of the Spirit isgiven to every man to profit withal.For to one is given by the Spirit theword of wisdom; to another theword of knowledge by the sameSpirit; To another faith by the sameSpirit; to another the gifts of healingby the same Spirit; To another theworking of miracles; to anotherprophecy; to another discerning ofspirits; to another divers kinds oftongues; to another the interpreta-tion of tongues: But all these wor-keth that one and the selfsameSpirit, dividing to every man sever-ally as he will."


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From Papillion toBrussels Griffon to BichonFrisé to a pair of rareCoton de Tulears,Saturday's fourth annualLadies of the Elks DogShow hosted a plethora ofdog breeds along with anassortment of dogs of mul-tiple breeds. But when thejudges “paws'd” to evalu-ate the record number ofentrants, it was aDachshund who capturedthis year's Best of Showtrophy, sponsored byKernville Animal Hospital.

Four-year-old BreezyBaby, a red piebaldDachshund with a naturalmohawk, was not only themost obedient dog at theshow, she was the one withthe most spots and theshortest legs. She is alsopossibly the most spoiled.

Breezy's four little legsrarely touch the ground.Scampering up owner

Danny Elam's leg to his shoulders, Breezy views the world from her favoriteperch – wrapped around Elam's neck.

"Breezy's conformation, obedience and congeniality were head and shoul-ders above the competition," quipped show co-chair Laurie Ashley.

Elam gave Breezy to his girlfriend, Lori, as a Christmas gift. When Lori lefttown for a week, Elam began taking Breezy to work with him at AtchisonPropane.

"Now she goes everywhere with me," he said. "Including under houses, onrooftops, in trenches and even up ladders, while riding on my shoulders. Sheand I are inseparable. She was even the ring bearer in our wedding."

Proceeds from the annual dog show go to support the Elks Lodge No. 2358scholarship fund. In the United States, the Elks Lodges award more scholar-ships than any other entity except the federal government, according to co-chair Pat Terrell.

The Ladies of the Elks, according to Ashley and Terrell, are grateful to theirsponsors for helping to make this year's show the biggest and the best yet. Inaddition to the Kernville Animal Hospital, they include the Kern River Courier,That's Italian restaurant of Kernville, The Feed Barn in Lake Isabella and PaWSPrints pet photography in Wofford Heights.

Results:BEST IN SHOW: Breezy Baby (Red Piebald Dachsund) of Bodfish shown by Danny ElamCUTEST (North American) PUREBRED: Buddy (Chihuahua), of Lake Isabella, shown by Jeanne

MillerCUTEST (Asian) PUREBRED: Muffin (Shih Tzu), of Lake Isabella, shown by Nancy WhitleyCUTEST (European) PUREBRED Coco & Mimi (Papillon), of Kernville, shown by Nico CharisseCUTEST MUTT: Troy, of Wofford Heights, shown by Hannah Kulsicavage CUTEST PUPPY: Gypsy (Cockapoo), of Wofford Heights, shown by Pam StewartCUTEST COUPLE: Allie and Katie (Shih Tzus), of Wofford Heights, shown by Betty HeinsMOST BEAUTIFUL: Lilith (Yorkshire Terrier) of Bodfish, shown by Jan RobertsonMOST HANDSOME: Casca (Pit Bull), of Lake Isabella, shown by Jeff Yothers

Ladies of Elks annual dog show won by true ‘long’ shot

Pam Stewart/Special to the Courier

The author’s puppy, Gypsy, waves coyly at thecamera. The dog was deemed Cutest Puppy at theLadies of the Elks Dog Show Saturday. See DOGS, Page 13


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.

4700 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-4631Open Monday thru Friday 7:00am to 6:00pm Saturday & Sunday 8:00am to 6:00pm

Do you have property clearance needs?Ace is the helpful place! For all your New, or Rental Equipment and SuppliesPower Tools • Hand Tools • Rental Tools & EquipmentSmall Engine Repair • Drought Tolerant & Fire Resistant plantsFire Rated Roofing & Building MaterialsHardware • Plumbing • Electrical

reeservice

river

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tree trimming / careyard careweed eating / fire breakshauling / insured

Kenneth Ramay 3701 Pepperwood Dr. Lake Isabella Ca 93240

kern

RecyclingLake Isabella in the alley behind Crossroads Shell Mon.-Sat. 8am-4pm

Kernville @ Sierra Gateway Market Thursday Only 8am-4 pmWeldon @ Sierra Gateway Market Friday Only 8am-4pm

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Bring us all your CRVAluminum,

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Have a safe summer• Trimming• Clean-up• Hauling• Weed Eating

Serving the Kern River Valley to Walker Basin

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Mike DevichKern River Courier

In order to make your property FireSafe (no home is ever safe from fire, butyou can make it safer), you need to bearmed with information. Any invest-ment you might make is worth it, com-pared to the value of your home.

A good way to get a lot of informa-tion is to go on the Internet.

Here’s what you’ll see when you go tothe Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council’sweb site, http://www.krvfiresafecoun-cil.org/ (remember the “org”), and clickon “Make Your Home More Fire Safe.”

Creating a Defensible SpaceDetermine how big a space to clear

based on new state guidelines. (See“Defensible Space Guidelines” in theLinks section below.)

Within 100 feet of your house:1. Break up continuous cover of

shrubs.2. Remove all ladder fuels.

Within 30 feet of your house:1. Remove all dead vegetation.2. Plant and maintain fire resistant

plants.3. Provide a "lean, clean and green

area".

Fire Safe LandscapingDesign considerations:Use fire resistant plants.Use inorganic materials where feasi-

ble.Use driveways, patios, lawns, pools

and walkways as firebreaks.Keep plants and trees free of dead

growth.

Avoid junipers, conifers andbroadleaf evergreens close to struc-tures.

Remember in a fire safe landscape,less is better.

(There are two links, listed in boldbelow.)

Checklist of Plants for the Fire SafeHome

Local Fire Safe Landscapers

(There are two sections of links. If youclick on them, a new window opens toprovide another page of information ora multi-page PDF document that youcan download to your computer.)

Links• Living With Fire• Defensible Space Guidelines• Regulations issued by the Board

of Forestry• Creating a Fire-Safe Community• What to do During a Wildfire• National Firewise Council

Brochure (PDF format - AcrobatReader needed)

• Risk Assessment Form (PDF for-mat - Acrobat Reader needed)

Community Wildfire Protection Plans• Alta Sierra (PDF format - Acrobat

Reader needed)• Kennedy Meadows (PDF format -

Acrobat Reader needed)• Kern River Valley (PDF format -

Acrobat Reader needed) 14 MB(January 2011 Update)

• Myers Canyon Community (PDFformat - Acrobat Reader needed)

• Kern River Valley Fuel ReductionProjects: Comprehensive Summaryand Maps 2 MB

Learning is first step

Courtesy Kern County Fire Department

This might be your home unless you remove thick, flammable vegetation fromright next to your house.

Courier chuckle of the week:

“If a man is standing in the middle of theforest speaking and there is no womanaround to hear him, is he still wrong?”

George Carlin

See Page 14 foranswers to puzzles

Page 10 Friday, May 27, 2011

Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. HISTORY: Whom did William theConqueror defeat at the Battle of Hastings?

2. LITERATURE: What was WilliamFaulkner's native state and the setting forhis novels?

3. COMMON KNOWLEDGE: What doesthe Geneva cross symbolize?

4. ANATOMY: What is another name fortotipalmate feet?

5. GAMES: What game piece in chesslooks like a castle tower?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Lots of possibilitiesbegin to open up by midweek. Some seem moreappealing than others. But wait for more factsbefore you consider which to choose.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Bravo to the deter-mined Bovine. While others might give up, you con-tinue to search for answers. Expect your Taureantenacity to begin paying off by week's end.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might want toconsider stepping back from a task for a while. Thiscould help you get a better perspective on whatyou've done and what still needs to be done.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your keenCancerian insight should help you determinewhether a new offer is solid or not. The clues are allthere, waiting for you to find them.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Being ignored is diffi-cult for any proud Leo or Leona. But pushing your-self back into the spotlight might be unwise. Instead,let things work themselves out at their own pace.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Trying touncover a colleague's secret under the pretext ofshowing concern is ill-advised. Avoid raising resent-ment in the workplace.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Expect tohear good news about a loved one. Also, be pre-

pared for some changes in several family relation-ships that could develop from this lucky turn ofevents.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Somesurprises in a number of changes that will continuethrough part of next week. At least one couldinvolve a romantic situation.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)You might be upset by some of your critics. Butmost of your associates continue to have faith inyour ability to get the job done, and done well.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Aworkplace goal is no problem for the sure-footedGoat, who moves steadily forward despite anyobstacles placed in his or her way.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)Uncertainty about who is right and who isn't mightkeep you from making a clear-cut decision. Waituntil you know more about what you're being askedto decide.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Be careful tokeep your emotions in check when dealing with ademanding personal situation. You need to set anexample of strength for others to follow.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have an extraordinaryability to rally people to do their best. You would bea treasure as a teacher.

c) 2011King Features Synd., Inc.

Salome’s Stars

1. England's King Harold2. Mississippi3. Neutrality 4. Webbed 5. Rook

Answers:

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

MOVING?Across Town or The NationKernville Moving & Storage

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Lake Isabella - Mobile Homefor Sale. Double wide 2bd/2ba.$10,000. (760) 379-6829_________________________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

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

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Decks & Remodeling"Craftsmanship andAttention to Detail"

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Chuck Barbee - Still & VideoPHOTOGRAPHY

Portraits - Family EventsEquestrian - Historical

Photo Scanning & RestorationTransfers to DVD & CD

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Custom FramingWill Travel To Your Location

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RELIABLE PAINTINGInterior/Exterior 36

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

BODFISH CABIN102 Hoebeck Road

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

661-428-1108_________________________Awesome Mountain & LakeViews 2/1 Manufactured homein small park surrounded bynature. Reduced to $16,900.Pets allowed. Space rent is only$260 and includes water, trash.Call Wade Cook, Realtor 760-299-3060 - #01728605_________________________

BUY PARADISEFor $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

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

BAREWOOD INNLAKESHORE LODGE5 VACATION HOMES7013 Wofford Boulevard

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

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

(760) 417-9269

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

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 $10K firm.Cell 661-979-4303

1974 Dodge W-200 4x4 w/4"lift & 37" swamper tires. 360Mopay V-8 overhauled engine.Must see to appreciate! $6,500obo. Call John 310-833-7455

2 AKC registered English Bulldogs free to good home.They are vet checked & prop-erly raised. If interested, con-tact [email protected]

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TAI CHI QUANEasy to learn Yang Style.

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Next to Crossroads Shell Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm Sat. 8am-4pm

Kern River Motors Offers Extended

Warranties, Special Financing, Motorcycle Products

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DOGS continued from page 8BEST DRESSED: Lizzy (Coton de Tulear), of Wofford Heights, shown by Laura OreskovichBEST TRICK: Haiku (Chinese Crested), of Kernville, shown by Lydon OlivaresMOST OBEDIENT: Breezy Baby (Dachsund), of Bodfish, shown by Danny ElamMOST UNUSUAL: Princess (Brussels Griffon), of Southlake, shown by Sabrina FarnumSHORTEST TAIL: Hercules (French Bulldog), of Wofford Heights, shown by Earl Melson MOST PATHETIC: Charley (Chihuahua), of Lake Isabella, shown by Jeanne MillerMOST CONGENIAL: Jazzy (Bichon Frisé), of Fountain Valley, shown by Anne DepierroFURRIEST: Bear (Bichon Frisé), of Weldon, shown by Pat PooleSMALLEST: Buddy (Chihuahua), of Lake Isabella, shown by Jeanne MillerLARGEST: Cleveland (Golden Retriever), of Wofford Heights, shown by Sharon BartonCURLIEST: Gypsy (Cockapoo), of Wofford Heights, shown by Pam StewartLONGEST TAIL: Allie (Shih Tzu) of Wofford Heights, shown by Betty HeinsCURLIEST TAIL: Precious (Chihuahua), of Wofford Heights, shown by Kathy GleasonSHORTEST EARS: Princess (Brussels Griffon), of Southlake, shown by Sabrina FarnumLONGEST EARS: Schnappsi (Long-haired Dachsund), of Wofford Heightsts, shown by Jo ProvinseSHORTEST LEGS: Breezy Baby (Dachsund), of Bodfish, shown by Danny ElamLONGEST LEGS: Dexter (Doberman Pinscher), of Bakersfield, shown by Hannah SimpsonMOST SPOTS: Breezy Baby (Dachsund), of Wofford Heights, shown by Danny Elam

Write-in Catgories:GOOFIEST: Casca (Pit Bull), of Lake Isabella, shown by Jeff YothersSERVICE DOG: Hope, of Wofford Heights, shown by Joanie GardnerPARTY DOG: Molly (Dachsund), of Wofford Heights, shown by Jackie PadgettPearle, of Weldon, shown by Terri JokumarDODGER DOG: Gracie (Coton de Tulear), of Wofford Heights, shown by Jerry Oreskovich

seven or more, the home is con-sidered a boarding house andnot in compliance with countycodes.

Although the recommenda-tions and decision will apply tothe entire 8,000 square miles ofKern County due to "fairprocess," the county seemed tobe concentrating on Alta Sierracommunities. There is divisionamong those property owners,and both sides had legitimateconcerns regarding their proper-ty.

The most vocal in attendance,at this session anyway, were thefull-time residents who did notwant vacation rentals in theircommunity for a wide variety ofvalid reasons.

Many of the property ownerswho rent to visitors were unableto attend this session after theworkshop was postponed from aweek earlier.

All seem to want what's bestfor the community, but differ onthe definition of property owner-ship rights and use.

When differences cannot beresolved by parties sitting downand working out compromises,the government will usually stepin and make the decisions for us.Multiple-jurisdiction decisions

that affect our living standards,made by distant federal, stateand county agencies, have notalways been the most beneficialto local interests.

This issue and its outcome willaffect numerous other communi-ties and businesses throughoutthe Kern River Valley. Withextremely limited rooms andproperties available to visitorsand tourists for lodging, the ulti-mate decision will impact thealready fragile economy oftourism dollars the valley relieson.

Recommendations and publiccomments are scheduled for theBoard of Supervisors’ afternoonsession, June 14 at 2 p.m.Contact the county offices forany changes in the schedule.

You can make your voice heardby contacting the Kern CountyPlanning Department, attn:Lorelei H. Oviatt, AICP, Director,Public Services Building, 2700"M" Street, Suite 100,Bakersfield, CA 93301-2370.

Letters to the Board ofSupervisors can be sent toKathleen Krause, Clerk of theBoard of Supervisors, 1115Truxtun Ave. 5th floor,Bakersfield, Ca 93301, or email:[email protected]

VACATION continued from page 1

Marketplace Continuedfrom page 12

Big Multi-Family Sale - Sat &Sun 9-5, 28th & 29th, 10901Petersen in Weldon, VistaGrande (Weldon PO) followsigns. Clothes, furn, gift & misc._________________________Sat. 5/23, 8am-3pm. 148Burlando Rd., Kernville.Furniture, lamps, pictures, beermirrors, some tools & hard-ware items, & knickknacks._________________________Ladies of the Elks RummageSale at the Lodge in WoffordHeights. Sat-May 28th, Doorsopen at 9:00 am._________________________Moving-Estate Sale - May 28 &29,2908 Claire St.,Lake Isabella.Furniture, tools, trailer, river raft,household items & misc.

8am to 5pm, Thurs thru Sat,5/26, 27 & 28. Household items,RV items, camper, trailer,truck, misc. items. 6617 LindaAvenue, Mt Mesa._________________________

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._________________________

Garage Sale - Man Cave ItemsGas pumps, stop lights, oil cans,posters, signs & pictures. Frithru Mon, 5/27, 28, 29, & 30.9am-4pm. 40 Tobias, Kernville.

5th Wheel Trailer 1998 ForestRiver Wildwood 3 pop-outs.Excellent shape $14,500 obo760-379-6100

Yard Sales

Trailer for Sale

AnnouncementAl-Anon for Adult Children

There's a lot can be saidabout growing up in an

alcoholic home.10:00 a.m. - Sunday

(760) 401-0794

Solutions to puzzles on 10-11


June 4. Open to all kids. First, Second and Third place trophies will be pre-sented to kids in each age group – 4-6, 7-9,10-12 and 13-15. Free lunch toall kids. Free raffle prizes. Sponsored locally by merchants and organiza-tions of the Kern River Valley. For more information call Elaine Johnson at(760) 376 8997.

REVA to hold benefit golf fundraiser Saturday, June 4There will be a benefit golf tournament on Saturday, June 4 for REVA

Co-op, which will be establishing a low cost spay/neuter clinic for pets inthe valley. Win a car! Donated by Isabella Motors of Wofford Heights.There will be cash prizes for first and second place and other prizes as well.Sponsors are needed for each of the 18 holes. Sponsor for $50 or more perhole. RSVP by May 28 to [email protected] or call 760-223-6316.

Havilah Days celebration to be held Saturday, June 4The 45th Havilah Days Celebration will be held Saturday, June 4 from 9

am to 3 pm. in Havilah (10 miles south of Bodfish). The festivities willinclude live entertainment, stagecoach rides, Wild West shootouts, WildBill Cody and Roy Rogers lookalikes, early days antique engines, vendors,Smokey Bear, "Pockets" the friendly donkey, raffle prizes, old-fashionedcake walk and coin toss, food, a white elephant sale and “chicken poopbingo.” The museum is located at 6789 Caliente-Bodfish Rd., Havilah. Forinfo call 760/379-2636.

Star Party explores heavens over area June 4On Saturday night, June 4, at dusk, the Kern River Valley Astronomy

Club invites all those interested in seeing planets, seasonal constellations,distant galaxies and more to join them to for their monthly club field trip totheir dark sky observing site. There will be lots of telescopes set up forviewing. The observing site is easily located 12 miles north of Kernville(Fairview Heliport). Look for the orange cones marking the entrance. Dresswarm. Clouds will cancel the event. Questions? Call Rich at (760) 376-1291or 376-6290.

Cancer Awareness luncheon to be held June 7Be a real lifesave and bring a friend to the “A Ray of Hope” Cancer

Awareness Luncheon on Tuesday, June 7 at the Family Life Center inWofford Heights. Social at 11 a.m., luncheon and program at 11:30. Seatingis limited. A table 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.

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Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

A few years ago when weused to camp at June Lake,fishing was our main reasonfor being there.That lake is atreasure troveof big trout,both rainbowand GermanBrown. Bestfishing time is 6am to noon.Trolling at theeast end of thelake is alwaysproductive.

This day we were trolling,three of us in the boat andthree lines in the water.Because fishing was good, oneof our party was designated toput the fish on the stringers. Itwas also his job to keep trackof whose fish were on whatstringer and where thestringers were.

We had fished for about twohours, had almost three limitsand considered going home.But we met a fellow boaterwho told us that they werepulling out some big lunkersat the west end of the lake.

The word “lunkers” gave usa reason to keep fishing, andwe decided to go there. It wasabout a mile to the spot point-ed out, so we fired up our 20-horse Johnson and headed tothe other end of the lake.

We had been going fullspeed for about 10 minuteswhen one of our group yelled,"Stop the boat, stop the boat!"

So I kicked the motor intoneutral and shut it off. Insilence we all looked where hewas pointing, and there wecould see, for about a quarterof a mile behind us, a path ofdead fish. Sea gulls were hav-ing a party and the fish weredisappearing fast. We thenrealized those were our fish,which had been torn off thestringers by force of thewater.

It wasn't funny, but it was.We were chagrined realizing“someone” had forgotten toput the fish inside the boatbefore we took off.

We did fish at the west end,but didn't catch any lunkers.In fact we caught only onepuny rascal, which wereleased.

At camp, as part of the dailyritual, our wives came outsmiling, asking how we did.No one wanted to tell themwhat really happened, so wetold them about a maskedboater who robbed us at gun-point and put all our fish inhis getaway boat and disap-peared into the fog. (Not badfor an off-the-cuff explanation,right?)

One thing I have noticed.For some reason, wives don'talways believe what you tellthem.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:EXPRESSIONS HAIR & NAILS(2011 - B2622). Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 20406 #1 ABrian Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561.Mailing address of business: 20406 #1A Brian Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561.REGISTRANTS: Jeffrey Hite, 29700Goldspike Road, Tehachapi, CA 93561and Anne Drennan, 29700 GoldspikeRoad, Tehachapi, CA 93561. I -Husband and Wife. Date the businesscommenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filedin the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Anne Drennan. This statementfiled on 04/19/2011. Expires04/19/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Medina. Published by the KernRiver Courier May 6, 13, 20 and 27,2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:TWO BUCK PRODUCTIONS (2011- B2667). Street address of principalplace of business: 1301 Taft Highway,#3, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mailingaddress of business: 1301 Taft Highway,#3, Bakersfield, CA 93307. REGIS-TRANTS: Vicki Kyker-Jameson, 1301Taft Highway, #3, Bakersfield, CA93307 and Marion Burton, 14009Christella Court, Bakersfield, CA93314. B-General Partnership. Datethe business commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Vicki Kyker-Jameson. Thisstatement filed on 04/20/2011. Expires04/20/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByN. Hawley. Published by the KernRiver Courier May 6, 13, 20 and 27,2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENTOF USE OF FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAMEFictitious Business Name being aban-

doned: 69 DESIRES, (2011-B0086)Street address of business: 5500 TynerLane, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mailingaddress of Business: 500 Tyner Lane,Bakersfield, CA 93307. REGIS-TRANT WHO WISHES TO ABAN-DON THE BUSINESS NAME:Edward Thomas Jr., 5500 Tyner Lane,Bakersfield, CA 93307. Original FBNStatement Filed on: 01/05/2011. ThisStatement of Abandonment filed on:04/06/2011. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M.Rodriguez, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierMay 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:ACCOUNT HOME (2011 - B2956).Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 6201 Galanos Court, Bakersfield,CA93313. Mailing address of business:6201 Galanos Court, Bakersfield, CA93313. REGISTRANT: QureshCassim, 6201 Galanos Court,Bakersfield, CA 93313. A - Individual.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generally expiresat the end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920, whereit expires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before the expi-ration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in thisState of a fictitious business name in

violation 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. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Medina.Published by the Kern River CourierMay 20, 27, June 3 and 10, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:EUROPEAN PERFORMANCEAUTOMOTIVE (2011 - B2896).Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 3111 Waterloo Place, Bakersfield,CA93311. Mailing address of business:3111 Waterloo Place, Bakersfield, CA93311. REGISTRANTS: MarkLohman, 3111 Waterloo Place,Bakersfield, CA 93311 and KimelaLohman, 3111 Waterloo Place,Bakersfield, CA93311. I - Husband andWife. Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generally expiresat the end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920, whereit expires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before the expi-ration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in thisState of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: MarkLohman. This statement filed on05/04/2011. Expires 05/04/2016. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By V. Zuniga.Published by the Kern River CourierMay 20, 27, June 3 and 10, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:GREWE/BRYANT PUMP SERVICE(2011 - B2944). Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 1205 NorthSierra Highway, Rosamond, CA 93560.Mailing address of business: P.O. Box1378, Rosamond, CA 93560. REGIS-TRANT: Michael Grewe, 2161 NatalieDrive, Rosamond, CA 93560.

A - Individual. Date the business com-menced: 04/01/1990. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Michael E. Grewe. This state-ment filed on 05/05/2011. Expires05/05/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByG. 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). Street addressof principal place of business: 6077Coffee Road, #107, Bakersfield, CA93308. Mailing address of business:6077 Coffee Road, #107, Bakersfield,CA 93308. REGISTRANT: AdrianaOlivares, 6077 Coffee Road, #107,Bakersfield, CA 93308. A - Individual.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generally expiresat the end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920, whereit expires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before the expi-ration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in thisState of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: AdrianaOlivares. This statement filed on05/09/2011. Expires 05/09/2016. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Medina.Published by the Kern River CourierMay 20, 27, June 3 and 10, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SIMPSON HOTSHOT TRANPORT(2011 - B2926). Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 628 NettlePlace, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailingaddress of business: 628 Nettle Place,Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGIS-TRANTS: Daniel Simpson, 628 NettlePlace, Bakersfield, CA 93308. A -Individual. Date the business com-menced: 05/01/2011. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Daniel Simpson. This statementfiled on 05/05/2011. Expires05/05/2016. 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: BIGCITY HAIR (2011 - B3061). Streetaddress of principal place of business:6501 D Wofford Boulevard, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. Mailing address ofbusiness: 6501 D Wofford Boulevard,Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGIS-TRANT: Jenny Reeves, 77 Tillie CreekLane, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. A -Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Jenny Reeves. This statementfiled on 05/12/2011. Expires05/12/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByG. Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier May 20, 27, June 3 and 10,2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENTOF USE OF FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAMEFictitious Business Name being aban-

doned: ERIN'S HAIRCUTS & MORE,(2010-B2462) Street address of busi-ness: 6392 Wofford Boulevard, Suite A,Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailingaddress of Business: 6392 WoffordBoulevard, Suite A, Wofford Heights,CA 93285. REGISTRANT WHOWISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSI-NESS NAME: Erin Brooks, 6620Lynch Canyon 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 theKern River Courier May 20, 27, June 3and 10, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:FISHY BUSINESS (2011 - B3108).Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 5448 Lake Isabella Boulevard,Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailingaddress of business: 2242 Reeder Drive,Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGIS-TRANT: Steven Hefner, 2242 ReederDrive, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. A -Individual. Date the business com-menced: 05/15/2011. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State or

Common Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Steven Hefner. This statementfiled on 05/16/2011. Expires05/16/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier May 20, 27, June 3 and10, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:WEATHER ADVISORY SERVICE(2011 - B2792). Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 2000 CanalRoad, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.Mailing address of business: P.O. Box1246, Lake Isabella, CA 93240-1246.REGISTRANT: Terry Snow, 2000Canal Road, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.A - Individual. Date the business com-menced: 08/22/1992. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: 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, CA 93203.Mailing address of business: 101 SouthHill Street, Arvin, CA 93203. REGIS-TRANT: Carter's Automotive andTowing, LLC, 101 South Hill Street,Arvin, CA 93203. D - Limited LiabilityCompany. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Stephen L. Hallum, ManagingMember. This statement filed on05/19/2011. Expires 05/19/2016. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Medina.Published by the Kern River CourierMay 27, June 3, 10 and 17, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:RIVERSIDE ONE STOP (2011 -B3132) DBA #2: MOUNTAIN RES-CUE GEAR (2011 - B3133). Street

address of principal place of business:10800 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA93238. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 116, Kernville, CA 93238.REGISTRANTS: Anthony Talbott, 38Alder Court, Kernville, CA 93238 andBrenda Talbott, 38 Alder Court,Kernville, CA 93238. I - Husband andWife. Date the business commenced:07/01/1996. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generally expiresat the end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920, whereit expires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before the expi-ration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in thisState of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: AnthonyTalbott. This statement filed on05/17/2011. Expires 05/17/2016. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N. Hawley.Published by the Kern River CourierMay 27, June 3, 10 and 17, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:TERESA G PHOTOGRAPHY (2011 -B3171). Street address of principalplace of business: 802 DarlinghamCourt, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailingaddress of business: 802 DarlinghamCourt, Bakersfield, CA93312. REGIS-TRANT: Teresa Carrasco-Greenhaw,802 Darlingham Court, Bakersfield, CA93312. A - Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filedin the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Teresa Carrasco-Greenhaw.This statement filed on 05/18/2011.Expires 05/18/2016. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By M. Medina. Published bythe Kern River Courier May 27, June 3,10 and 17, 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,CA93285. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 946, Weldon, CA 93283.REGISTRANT: Valerie Vega, 5268Hooper Road, Weldon, CA 93283. A -Individual. Date the business com-menced: 05/06/2011. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in the

statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Valerie Vega. This statementfiled on 05/06/2011. Expires05/06/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier May 27, June 3, 10 and17, 2011.

AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITIONTO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF

RANDY W. BILLINGS, aka RANDYWAYNE BILLINGS, aka RANDY

BILLINGS CASE NO: S-1501-PB-60699

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, con-tingent creditors, and persons who mayotherwise be interested in the will orestate, or both, of RANDY W.BILLINGS, aka RANDY WAYNEBILLINGS, aka RANDY BILLINGS. APETITION FOR PROBATE has beenfiled by: STACY BILLINGS in theSuperior Court of California, County ofKERN.

THE PETITION for Probate requeststhat STACY BILLINGS be appointedas personal representative to administerthe estate of the decedent.THE PETITION requests authority to

administer the estate under theIndependent Administration of EstatesAct. (This authority will allow the per-sonal representative to take manyactions without obtaining courtapproval. Before taking certain veryimportant actions, however, the person-al representative will be required to givenotice to interested persons unless theyhave waived notice or consented to theproposed action.) The independentadministration authority will be grantedunless an interested person files anobjection to the petition and shows goodcause why 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 of thepetition, you should appear at the hear-ing and state your objections or file writ-ten objections with the court before thehearing. Your appearance may be inperson or by your attorney.IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a con-

tingent creditor of the deceased, youmust file your claim with the court andmail a copy to the personal representa-tive appointed by the court within fourmonths from the date of first issuance ofletters as provided in section 9100 of theCalifornia Probate Code. The time forfiling claims will not expire before fourmonths from the hearing date noticedabove.YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept bythe court. If you are a person interestedin the estate, you may file with the courta formal Request for Special Notice ofthe filing of an inventory and appraisalof estate assets or of any petition oraccount as provided in section 1250 ofthe California Probate Code. A Requestfor Special Notice form is availablefrom 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)

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Michelle FoxRealtor

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60 AcresWeldon$79,950

Tami MoosiosReal Estate BrokerCRS, GRI, SRESDRE #01143892

[email protected]: 661-201-2619

661-323-3700www.LighthousePropertiesRealEstate.com

116 AcresLake Isabella$249,950

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