FREE PRESORTED Kernville Standard U.S. Postage PAID Permit 25 your destination for all things > news > announcements > views > events > columns >>> Wednesday 6 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 82,629 acre-feet Reservoir peak 220,365 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Kern Inflow at Kernville 295 cfs (5-hr avg.) Lower Kern Outflow 417 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) 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. 2 5 weekend weather Out Inside people > dining > lodging > adventure > history > nature > fun & games > things you can do & use >>> This week Mike Mencarini suggests a honey-do list over fishing. 6 C KERN RI V E R KERN RI V E R ourier ourier C Friday, February 1, 2013 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 9 No. 51 kern river water data: 8 Join in with all the fun & games on the Courier puzzle pages. This week Bodfish Bob’s recipes are ‘dogs.’ Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar. Michael Batelaan Courier Cover Story About 40 people came out to meet with representatives of the Kern County Roads Department last Saturday to provide their input to the Kernville Walkable Community Project. The $1.7 million proj- ect will include con- struction of sidewalk and crosswalk improvements in Kernville and a walk- ing path through Riverside Park that will also make the park more handi- capped accessible. The County is try- ing to be sensitive to local issues and the construction project will not begin until February 19, right after the end of Whiskey Flat week- end with completion planned for May 15. This will be the first phase of the Project that will include side- walks, curb and gut- ter around Circle Park and the surrounding business area. The County promised to plan each phase of the So. California Edison Courier Extra The release of natural- ly occurring sediment behind Democrat Dam has begun to help the flow of sediment from the reservoir down- stream into the lower Kern River. The project is aimed at managing naturally occurring sand and sedi- ment at Southern California Edison's Kern River No. 1 diversion dam, which is located about 25 miles northeast of Bakersfield. The Democrat Dam diverts river water into the Kern River No. 1 water con- duit that transports water to SCE's Kern River No. 1 hydroelectric generation plant. The project is ongo- ing, with a goal of con- ducting a full pond drain once a year when river conditions are appropri- ate. During the full pond drain, sediment laden water will be visible in the lower river for sever- al days during the week of February 4. Moving the sediment through the reservoir helps restore the natural conditions by allowing the sand and gravel to bypass the dam, and set- tle along the banks of the river where it will replen- ish beaches and sand bars. Moving the sedi- ment also increases stor- age capacity in Democrat Pond, which improves control of water flow to the power plant Since 2002, SCE has met annually with state and federal agencies and downstream water users to review sediment con- ditions and forecasted flows in the Kern River to determine if a full pond drain is necessary. SCE has implemented three previous pond drains in 2007, 2009 and 2012. SCE owns and man- ages three hydroelectric projects on the Kern River: Kern River No. 3, Borel and Kern River No. 1 hydroelectric projects. Built in 1907, the Kern River No. 1 power plant has four generating units capable of generating 25 megawatts. Water releases improve sediment build-up Michael Batelaan Courier Release The Kern County Sheriff's Office is excited to announce its participation in the Secure the Call 911 cell phone drive. Secure the Call is a nonprofit organiza- tion that collects and prepares used cell phones to distribute free to citizens who need a cell phone for the purpose of call- ing 911 in the event of an emergency. Secure the Call is a coalition of over 300 partners includ- ing police and sheriff departments, bat- tered women's shel- ters, domestic vio- lence organizations, senior citizens groups, school cross- ing guards, school bus drivers, and other groups that demonstrate a need for emergency only 911 cell phones. Secure the Call never charges its partners for the cell phones it provides and counts on citizens to supply the used cell phones needed to make the program a success. The Sheriff's Office is hosting a collection site for used, unwanted cell phones to be donat- ed to Secure the Call for distribution. Once phones are donated the Sheriff's office will ship the phones to Secure the Call. Secure the Call collects the phones, cleans them, electronically removes all the information in the phone, resets them for 911 use only, and then dis- tributes them through partner- ships throughout the country. Citizens interest- ed in donating used, unwanted cell phones can donate them at the Sheriff's Office collection site at the Kern County Sheriff Headquarters facility, 1350 Norris Road, Bakersfield. The collection site is in the lobby of Building A. Kern County Sheriff The 4-1-1 on secure 9-1-1 See Walk, page 12 Friday high 63° Sunny Friday low 37° Mosly clear Saturday high 61° Mosly clear Saturday low 38° Partly coudy Sunday high 59° Mosly sunny Sunday low 37° Mosly clear National Weather Service Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier Making a point-- Mark Evans points out the various aspects of the Kernville Walkable Community Project. Residents turn out to walk on the ‘park side’ project so that they do not interfere with busy tourist seasons. He stressed that if they didn't feel they could finish a project before Memorial Day, they would wait and then the project will be halted until after Labor Day. Mark Evans, P.E. the Design Division Manager for Kern County Roads, was careful to point out what the County would and would not be doing in each area as the group walked with him from Circle Park and across the street to Riverside Park, allowing as many questions as the group wanted to ask. A view of the Valley from above the old Kernville Cemetery, looking south. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier Icing on the Valley
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C K E R N R I V E RK E R N R I V E RourierourierCFriday, February 1, 2013 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 9 No. 51
kern riverwater data:
8Join in with all thefun & gameson the Courierpuzzle pages.
This weekBodfish Bob’srecipes are‘dogs.’
Plan for theweek aheadusing the CourierCalendar.
Michael BatelaanCourier Cover Story
About 40 peoplecame out to meet withrepresentatives of theKern County RoadsDepartment lastSaturday to providetheir input to theKernville WalkableCommunity Project.The $1.7 million proj-ect will include con-struction of sidewalkand crosswalkimprovements inKernville and a walk-ing path throughRiverside Park thatwill also make thepark more handi-capped accessible.
The County is try-ing to be sensitive tolocal issues and theconstruction projectwill not begin until
February 19, rightafter the end ofWhiskey Flat week-end with completionplanned for May 15.This will be the firstphase of the Project
that will include side-walks, curb and gut-ter around Circle Parkand the surroundingbusiness area. TheCounty promised toplan each phase of the
So. California EdisonCourier Extra
The release of natural-ly occurring sedimentbehind Democrat Damhas begun to help theflow of sediment fromthe reservoir down-stream into the lowerKern River.
The project is aimed atmanaging naturallyoccurring sand and sedi-ment at SouthernCalifornia Edison's KernRiver No. 1 diversiondam, which is locatedabout 25 miles northeast
of Bakersfield. TheDemocrat Dam divertsriver water into the KernRiver No. 1 water con-duit that transportswater to SCE's KernRiver No. 1 hydroelectricgeneration plant.
The project is ongo-ing, with a goal of con-ducting a full pond drainonce a year when riverconditions are appropri-ate. During the full ponddrain, sediment ladenwater will be visible inthe lower river for sever-al days during the weekof February 4.
Moving the sedimentthrough the reservoirhelps restore the naturalconditions by allowingthe sand and gravel tobypass the dam, and set-tle along the banks of theriver where it will replen-ish beaches and sandbars. Moving the sedi-ment also increases stor-age capacity in DemocratPond, which improvescontrol of water flow tothe power plant
Since 2002, SCE hasmet annually with stateand federal agencies anddownstream water users
to review sediment con-ditions and forecastedflows in the Kern River todetermine if a full ponddrain is necessary. SCEhas implemented threeprevious pond drains in2007, 2009 and 2012.
SCE owns and man-ages three hydroelectricprojects on the KernRiver: Kern River No. 3,Borel and Kern River No.1 hydroelectric projects.Built in 1907, the KernRiver No. 1 power planthas four generating unitscapable of generating 25megawatts.
Water releases improve sediment build-up
Michael BatelaanCourier Release
The Kern CountySheriff's Office isexcited to announceits participation inthe Secure the Call911 cell phone drive.Secure the Call is anonprofit organiza-tion that collects andprepares used cellphones to distributefree to citizens whoneed a cell phone forthe purpose of call-ing 911 in the eventof an emergency.
Secure the Call isa coalition of over300 partners includ-ing police and sheriffdepartments, bat-tered women's shel-ters, domestic vio-lence organizations,senior citizensgroups, school cross-ing guards, schoolbus drivers, andother groups thatdemonstrate a needfor emergency only911 cell phones.Secure the Call nevercharges its partnersfor the cell phones itprovides and countson citizens to supplythe used cell phonesneeded to make theprogram a success.
The Sheriff'sOffice is hosting acollection site forused, unwanted cellphones to be donat-ed to Secure the Callfor distribution.Once phones aredonated the Sheriff'soffice will ship thephones to Securethe Call. Secure theCall collects thephones, cleansthem, electronicallyremoves all theinformation in thephone, resetsthem for 911 useonly, and then dis-tributes themthrough partner-ships throughoutthe country.
Citizens interest-ed in donating used,unwanted cellphones can donatethem at the Sheriff'sOffice collection siteat the Kern CountySheriff Headquartersfacility, 1350 NorrisRoad, Bakersfield.The collection site isin the lobby ofBuilding A.
Kern County Sheriff
The 4-1-1 onsecure 9-1-1
See Walk, page 12
Friday high 63°SunnyFriday low 37°Mosly clear
Saturday high 61°Mosly clear
Saturday low 38°Partly coudy
Sunday high 59°Mosly sunny
Sunday low 37°Mosly clearNational Weather Service
Michael Batelaan/Kern River CourierMaking a point--Mark Evans points out the variousaspects of the Kernville Walkable Community Project.
Residents turn out to walk on the ‘park side’project so that theydo not interfere withbusy tourist seasons.He stressed that ifthey didn't feel theycould finish a projectbefore Memorial Day,they would wait andthen the project willbe halted until afterLabor Day.
Mark Evans, P.E.the Design DivisionManager for KernCounty Roads, wascareful to point outwhat the Countywould and would notbe doing in each areaas the group walkedwith him from CirclePark and across thestreet to RiversidePark, allowing asmany questions as thegroup wanted to ask.
A view of the Valleyfrom above the oldKernville Cemetery,looking south.
Michael BatelaanKern River Courier
Icingon theValley
Regular activitiesFridays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS #2293 weight lossgroup, Veterans Hall #2, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272.■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group,Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871.■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group,Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and lunch at Eagles,open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and HotRods, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant,16575 Hwy 178, Weldon.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Churchgame night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce,11447 Kernville Rd., Kernville760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701
Saturdays■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui CunniCenter, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society,Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers squaredancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 orGeraldine, 559-359-8953.■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. PotLuck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR HealthCenter, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112or 760-417-9701■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue,Lake Isabella.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.
Sundays■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public wel-come. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public.welcom. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise CoveRestaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112.■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701
Mondays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge MobileHome Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206.■ 2 - 3 p.m., Hospice Grief Support Group,6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010.■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club,Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella.■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. 760-379-0043.■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship),Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.■ 5 - 7 p.m., Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa,open to public, 1st. Mon. 760-379-3394.■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro CosoCollege, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st BaptistChurch, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or760-379-7312.■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn.Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7:30 a.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt.Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312
Tuesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9:30 - 11:30a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556.■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.760-379-1129.■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department ofPublic Health Immunization Clinic 7050 LakeIsabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787
■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E.Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249.■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.Public invited. 760-376-2189.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-BodfishProperty Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella(760) 760-379-1830.■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group,Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society,Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church,20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112
Wednesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters,senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9921.■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville United Methodist , room 4760-379-2556.■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commercemeeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open topublic, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle,Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd.,Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt.Mesa. 760-376-4249.■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon MethodistChurch. 760-267-4693.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, SeniorCenter Veterans Room, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club,631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts.■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. Live band.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA book study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.■ 7 a.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church,Wofford Hts.. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312
Thursdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329.■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council,Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella.■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Clubmeeting, Elks Lodge.■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake IsabellaLibrary. 760-379-2303.■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French GulchCampground.■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyCollaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., LakeIsabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.760-379-3877.■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly ofthe Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, LakeIsabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673..■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, WoffordHeights. 760-376-2844.■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge MobileHome Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in5:30 p.m.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study,4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. New members welcome.■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley AstronomyClub, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.
Bingo Guide■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club,Fay Ranch Road., Weldon■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m.,St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie DentDr., Wofford Hts.
This information is submitted to theCourier by the groups listed. Please call thephone numbers provided to check meetingtimes and location .
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Annual Polar Plunge fundraiserFebruary 1Kern Valley Aquatics Program will host itsannual polar plunge fundraiser at the SouthFork Middle School pool on Friday, Feb. 1 at4 p.m. Take Highway 178 to Weldon, turnright on Kelso Valley Road. Continue forabout 2 miles. South Fork Middle School ison the right at 5225 Kelso Valley Road. Thepool is located behind the community cen-ter, right of the gym. Come out and supportthe program by taking the plunge. For moreinformation, call 760-299-2030 or [email protected].
Habitat restoration workdaysFebruary 2Join Audubon Kern River Preserve staff andvolunteers for Habitat Restoration workdayon Saturday, Feb. 2 to install irrigation sys-tem and site preparation. Volunteers of alllevels of ability and time commitment arewelcome. Bring food and water, gloves;wear long sleeves and pants, work shoes orboots. The preserve will supply the tools.Meet at 8 a.m. at the Alexander RestorationSite on Fay Ranch Road, 1/3 mile north ofHighway 178 in Weldon. Contact the KernRiver Preserve and steward, Sean Rowe760-378-2531 or email [email protected] RSVP.
Nuui Cunni Farmers MarketFebruary 2The public is invited to the Kern River PaiuteCouncil’s Nuui Cunni Farmers Market from9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2 for pro-duce needs. Local honey, fresh eggs, heal-ing native plant salves and teas, plus locallygrown produce are available for sale. WIC isnow asccepted. The market is located at2600 Highway 155 between Lake Isabellaand Wofford Heights at the French GulchForest Service Recreation Area. For moreinformation contact the Cultural Center at760-549-0800.
Lakeshore Farmers MarketFebruary 2Hosted by the Kern Valley GrowersAssociation, this Market features eggs andhoney, along with certified organic producefrom various organizations and shadegrown, organic coffee, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.on Saturday, Feb. 2. The market is hostingAntiques and Collectibles Day on the 1stSaturday of each month. Space for booth oryour tables (about 10-foot square) is $10each time. The market is at the LakeshoreLodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd., WoffordHeights. EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards areaccepted. For information call David Dills760-812-7833.
Kern Valley Indian meetingFebruary 2
The Kern Valley Indian Community quar-terly meeting and Thanksgiving CommunityDinner will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 11a.m. at the Senior Center Hall, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. Guests willinclude Reymundo “Tony” Chaps, EdwardsAir Force Base Historic Preservation officerand Dr. Danny Reinke, NationalEnvironmental Protection Act expert.Dinner will be provided by the Council.Please bring salad or dessert and a raffleitem. Also, bring any gently-used householditems and clothing to share.
the canal bridge and noticed thatalmost as far as the eye could seewas sand, old tree trunks and alu-minum cans. About three-quartersof a mile away was the lake.
We walked several hundredyards in the sand and finally stoodnext to an old water soaked treetrunk. As we stood there, we real-ized that just a few short monthsago, had we been in the sameplace, we would have been undereight to 10 feet of water. It was veryeerie and very thought-provoking.
For a few minutes we walked upto and around several of the oldtrees and found many old alu-minum cans. We think that fisher-men, while tied to the tree, fishing,
drank a fewbrewskis andthen tossed theempties over theside. We alsofound old tan-gled fish linesand hooks.
Someone got snagged. Serves themright if those cans were theirs.
We debated walking to thewater’s edge, but things got wetterand we were starting to sink deeperinto the muddy sand. So, discretionbeing the better part of valor, weturned around and headed back toour car.
We took pictures and marveledat what a few short months haddone to our lake. Conversely, weare recently cheered to hear of agrowing snow pack in the Sierrasand maybe, just maybe, we can getsome of our lake and our lake viewback by summer.
Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist
Our home sitson the side of alarge hill over-looking IsabellaLake.
When we firstmoved here wecould see the lakefrom our porch,our front room,our bedroom, theoffice and garagedriveway. That was 20 years ago.Since that time trees have grown,bushes have filled out and vegeta-tion abounds.Today we cansee the lakefrom only ourporch.
To makethings worse,the lake is goingdown becauseof the drought and dam restric-tions. My last view (from theporch) is disappearing. I have con-sidered grabbing a chainsaw andvery late some evening goingdownhill and cutting some treesdown that are ruining my view. ButI thought better of that ideabecause the saw is noisy, and theproperty owners would probablycomplain.
Last week my wife and I decidedto find out just how bad this minia-turization of our lake is. So wedrove to Wofford Heights Park,through the bushes, to the canaland parked. Then we walked over
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We think that fishermen, whiletied to the tree, fishing, drank a fewbrewskis and then tossed the emp-ties over the side.
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An overdue ‘thank you’With all the hustle during our holiday season, some of the important
things often slip into the background. I’d like to correct one such slip now. I am on the board of a local 501(c)(3) organization called REVA, Inc.
(Responsible, Ethical Volunteers for Animals) and this is about our latestChristmas Parade. This year we had a wonderful float and were fortunateto win the first place blue ribbon for our category. However, we didn’t doit all on our own, and this is where the "”thank you” needs to be extended.We worked in partnership with the Cerro Coso student body organization,but their participation was somehow overlooked when credit was handedout.
It was the students who did most of the decorations and who generous-ly gave out children’s books to parade route children to encourage litera-cy. The Cerro Coso student body has also helped REVA, Inc. with fundrais-ing events and plans to continue their relationship with us as we move for-ward to get our mobile spay/neuter clinic up and running by the end of2013. Currently, they are helping us with the sale of our 2013 ScenicAnimal Calendars, and will also be participating with us again duringWhiskey Flat weekend. We are very fortunate to have this educationalresource in our community.Barbara J. Andrade, Treasurer REVA, Inc.revapets.org
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Income Tax servicesAARP, in conjunction with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board, is offering free tax
service and E-Filing by certified tax counselors beginning Monday, Feb. 4, at theKern Valley Library in Lake Isabella on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call Judy Rowley at 760-793-0405.
Library book discussion groupThe Kern River Valley Branch Library in Lake Isabella is hosting “Mysterious
California,” a new book discussion group that will meet for four sessions on thefirst Monday of each month beginning Feb. 4, at 6 p.m. at the Lake Isabella branch.This film and discussion program is being conducted in conjunction with theCalifornia Center for the Book, which is supported by the U.S. Institute ofMuseum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services andTechnology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
A 40-minute documentary will be presented at the first session, featuring inti-mate interviews with the authors of four crime novels set within our state: “TheArt of Detection” by Laurie R. King, “Southland” by Nina Revoyr, “Shell Games”by Kirk Russell and “Sharpshooter” by Nadia Gordon. The film will also takes theviewer on a rich, visual journey through the distinctive California landscapes men-tioned in each of the four crime novels. At the first session, being led by professorAnn Wiederrecht, the book “The Art of Detection” will be discussed. Space is lim-ited so contact the library at 760-549-2083 or email Elisabeth [email protected] to reserve your seat today.
Suicide Survivor support groupA peer support group for anyone who has lost someone to suicide. This is a safe
place to share your grief, find hope and achieve healing. This group meets on thesecond Wednesday of every month at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church,Library Room, 377 Highway 178, Lake Isabella from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more infor-mation, call 760-223-0845. If you are in crisis, call the Kern County Mental Healthhotline at 800-991-5272.
Alzheimer’s Association Services ProgramThe Alzheimer'’ Disease Association of Kern County is hosting the Adult Day
Services Program every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lake Isabella SeniorCenter. The program was developed as a way to care for the frail elderly and per-sons with a memory loss who shouldn’t be left unattended or who enjoy stimulat-ing activities. ADAKC offers a meaningful and safe situation outside of the homefor participants and needed relief time for their care givers. The program includeslimited physical exercise, fellowship, community involvement, arts and crafts,music, reminiscing, guest entertainers, support services and meals. A suggesteddonation of $20 per day is not required. The program is staffed by caring, trainedrespite coordinators, program assistants and volunteers. Call 661-393-8871 or 661-301-6154 for more information.
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I turned around tosee . . . And when Iturned I saw . . . -
Revelation 1:12
Of all the can-onized books con-tained within theScriptures, itwould be safe tosay that the book ofRevelation has been the most misun-derstood, misinterpreted, and mis-communicated.
This book is synonymous with anend of time instruction manual ofsorts, and is treated like some ancientcipher containing code needing to becracked in order to reveal all ancientmysteries regarding things that willherald the end of the world. Talkabout a heavy burden to bear, and itbecomes clear why certain parts ofthe Church of Jesus Christ steer clearof this book altogether, while otherparts of the Church can concentrateon little else. Too bad, for containedin this book are glimpses of what is tocome as seen through the propheticawakening of John the beloved as heresided in exile on the tiny
Mediterranean island of Patmos.John’s writings are not intended tocontain all that will take place if onlythey could be understood properly,but rather contain glimpses into the
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KernvilleFather’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, Kernville. SundayService 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Services9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6403Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. WorshipCelebration, Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751Prince of Peace Lutheran FellowshipCenter 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. SundaySchool 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014St. Peter’s Anglican Church11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchServices held at Kernville United MethodistChurch. Sunday Service 11 a.m.
Lake IsabellaEnforum the Church 3615 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30a.m. 760-812-7020First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.760-379-5615Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella.Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. Wed. 5:30 p.m. Thur.5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. SundayServices 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.760-379-4296Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall
1911 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. SundayServices 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. SundayService 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. WorshipSunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Biblestudy Sun. 10 a.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. SaturdayService 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. 6p.m. 760-379-5819
Mountain MesaChurch of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:00a.m. 760-379-2904Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services9:45 a.m. 760-379-4093Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. SundayServices 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 2 and 3p.m. 760-549-3186
Southlake/WeldonKern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday Services8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780He Cares Fellowship16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Services Sunday9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday Services 8:30a.m. 760-378-2321Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday Services10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964
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days ahead of when John penned thewords.
Remember, Revelation is not a com-plete look of all things apocalyptical,but rather is the revealing of the Lord’sheart to one who is seeking Him. Asthose who have been given a spirit ofwisdom and revelation in the knowl-edge of Him (Ephesians 1:17), we toocan expect that as we seek the Father’sheart, He will reveal to us according toour seeking.
In John’s case, the accompanyingRevelation comprised the 66th book ofthe Scriptures, whereas in our casesuch an occurrence will never takeplace. What will take place, however,is an increased awakening of the HolySpirit’s heart that will shape who weare even as it lines up with Scripturalteaching.
The essential element in this look atthe book of Revelation was the seekingheart of the Apostle John. Simplyspending time in the Lord’s presence,and offering a heart that longed toknow more of the One who hadbecome everything to him.
Oh my, but is this not an invitationfrom the Father God to each of us Hischildren to do the same, to spend timein His presence longing for yet anotherglimpse of His glory and grace?
When all is said and done, the bookof Revelation will be found to be com-pletely in line with the unfolding of theend of the age, but again, for ourencouragement, let us embrace thesame heart as John possessed thatbrought about this fantastic vision ofwhat will yet come.
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AglowFebruary 2Aglow meets at the Lake Isabella SeniorCenter from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Come andbe blessed. Call Barbara Pechy at 760-378-3672 or Geraldine Smith at 559-359-8953for more information.
Prayer BreakfastFebruary 7All are invited to participate in the month-ly prayer breakfast at Nelda's Diner inLake Isabella on the first Thursday of eachmonth from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Breakfast(optional) is at the conclusion of prayer. Allare welcome and join in personal and cor-
porate prayer. Attendees are encouragedto bring their prayer requests and join incorporate prayer for the needs of ourcommunity, county, state and country.For additional information call 760-379-4600.
First Baptist Game NightFebruary 8Come join the fun and play board games,be in competitions, and win prizes at theFirst Baptist Church of Kernville GameNight, starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8.Bring a snack to share and an appetite forplay. Call John Cole, for more informationat 760-223-1036.
Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist
If you havesome projectsaround the oldhomestead thatyou haven’t givenany attention to,now might be agood time to get’em done.
Fishing hasbeen OK. Catchinghas been slow.With one weather front after anoth-er blowing through our area, it hasunsettled the fish. With the windblowing neargale force lastweek, even get-ting on the lakewas nearlyimpossible.
The crappiebite was zeroprior to Tuesday. Fortunately, onWednesday, the bite started towarm up along with the tempera-ture, and the absence of the windmade fishing and catching a littlemore comfortable.
As we approach March andspringtime conditions, you will wantto spend as much time fishing on oraround the lake as possible. I spentsome time going over informationfrom past years and I have come tothe conclusion that the bass caught
in March on Isabella Lake are thebiggest of the year.
So do the “honey do’s” now toavoid having to do them later. Aswe all know, later always comessooner.
Here is something that got myattention this week. I was sluicingsome pay dirt on the lower river atKeyesville the other day and Inoticed the river was flowing prettyfast, so I did a little checking andfound out that the lower river wasflowing at 435 cubic feet per second,but the combined inflow was 381 cfswith the storage at only 82,739 acrefeet. The Corp of Engineers orsomeone must be expecting the 100-
year flood orsomething.
My opinionabout this, is thatit would be bet-ter if we couldjust push whenthe lake is this
low at this time of year. The long term forecast doesn’t
exactly show enough snowfall to fillthe lake this spring, and that justcreates more pressure on MotherNature in 2014.
Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heightsresident and a avid fisherman. Forquestions or comments you canreach him through the Kern RiverCourier, [email protected].
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Kern River Valley informationEmergencies call■ Ambulance■ Fire■ Law Enforcement■ Search & Rescue■ Lake Patrol■ Forest Service
Kern County Fire StationsKernville Station 7611018 Kernville RoadKernvilleBusiness calls only, 760-376-2219
Lake Isabella Station 724500 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake IsabellaBusiness calls only, 760-379-2626
Southlake Station 719000 Navajo Ave.WeldonBusiness calls only, 760-378-3055
Kern Valley HospitalEmergency DepartmentMcCray & LaurelMountain Mesa760-379-2681
Recreation informationU.S. Forest ServiceIsabella Lake office:4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646
Kernville office:105 Whitney Rd.760-376-3781(around the corner from the museum)Closed weekends.
General infomationKern River Valley Chamber of Commerce6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella(across from Senior Center)Local: 760-379-5236Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN
KernvilleChamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville(corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE
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The California Department of Fishand Wildlife’s Advanced HunterEducation Program is now registeringparticipants for a turkey hunting clinicto be held Saturday, Feb. 23 in KernCounty.
The clinic is co-sponsored by theHunter Education InstructorAssociation of Southern California andTejon Ranch, and is geared to huntersof all skill levels who want to learn tohunt wild turkey successfully.
Experienced instructor Alex Van willlead the clinic, which will cover suchtopics as decoy placement, blinddesign, ballistics, calling, equipment,game care and cleaning, cooking tipsand safety.
The clinic runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.and the cost is $45 for adults. Hunters16 years and younger are free but mustbe accompanied by a parent orguardian. CDFW’s Advanced HunterEducation Program will provide allnecessary class equipment. Space islimited, so early registration is recom-
mended. Participants can register onlineat dfg.ca.gov/huntered/advanced/index.aspx. Registered participants willreceive an email with a map to the facil-ity and a list of items to bring.
Tejon Ranch is located alongInterstate 5, approximately 30 milessouth of Bakersfield and 60 miles northof Los Angeles.
CDFW offers one-dayturkey hunting clinic
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Time to do those honey-do’sAntler, Fin & Feather Report
Photo courtesy of the National Wild TurkeyFederation
“ ”Fishing has been OK.
Catching has been slow.
- Mencarini
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Bodfish Bob’s Burger Dog
1 1/2 lb. ground beef1/2 cup finely chopped onion2 tsp prepared mustard1 1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp black pepperbacon slices
Combine all ingredients exceptbacon and buns and shape into rollslike hot dogs. Wrap a slice of baconaround each roll (securing with a tooth-pick) spiral fashion. Broil three inchesfrom heat until cooked to desired done-ness. Serve in buns with relish.
Mix ground and Cajun seasoning. Shape into eight square patties. Placeone stick of cheese in center of eachpatty,sealing well. Wrap bacon aroundeach ,using a toothpick to hold eachend of bacon. You should have eight
hot dog shaped burger dogs withcheese in the middle and bacon spi-raled around the outside. Grill on bar-becue grill about15 minutes,until done.Serve in hotdog buns.
Bodfish Bob’s Other Burger Dog
1 lb. ground beef (80 percent lean)salt, freshly ground black pepper to taste2 slices Cheddar cheese2 extra-long hot dog buns4 tsp mayonnaise2 T ketchup1 T mustard
Place half the ground beef on asheet of plastic wrap. Pat it into a rec-tangular shape, about 1/2 inch thickand 8 1/2 inches long and 4 incheswide. Season with salt and pepper. Rollthe beef into a log, using plastic wrapas a guide. Season with more salt andpepper. Wrap the plastictightly around the log and twist bothends tight. Pat gently to slightly flatten.Repeat with remaining ground beef.Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.Remove the burger dogs from the plas-tic wrap and place on the grill, perpen-dicular to the grates. Cook until burg-ers are browned but still pink inside,from four to five minutes, flip, and cookanother two to three minutes. Place aslice of cheese on each burger dog andgrill to medium doneness Remove andrest three to four minutes.
Toast hot dog buns on the grill andspread each with two teaspoons may-onnaise. Place burger dog on each bunand squirt one tablespoon of ketchup,and mustard on top.
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Calendar,Continued from page 2VFW breakfastFebruary 3Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundaydate at the Kern River Valley Veterans ofForeign Wars Post 7665 Hall, at 2811 NuggetAve. (behind McDonald’s), in Lake Isabella.For information call 760-379-3877.
Low cost shots for cats and dogsFebruary 6Responsible, Ethical Volunteers for Animalsis holding a low-cost vaccination day forlocal cats and dogs. It will be held onWednesday, Feb. 6 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at6400 Lake Isabella Blvd, in front of KernRiver Feed and Hay. Bring shot records andcall for reservations 760-299-3222 or 760-378-3101. This day is part of REVA’sfundraising to get the Mobile Spay/Neuterclinic up and running this year.
Forest Management Plan workshopFebruary 7Presentations and opportunities for ques-tions about the Forest Plan revision processwill be held at the Oddfellows Hall inKernville from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb.7 Get more information at fs.usda.gov/sequoia.
Toddler story timeFebruary 7The Kern River Valley branch library willhave Toddler story time the first and thirdThursdays of each month at 11:15 a.m. Thebranch is at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. LakeIsabella. Call 760-549-2083 for information.
Preschool story timeFebruary 8The Wofford Heights branch library willhave preschool story time at 10:20 a.m. onFriday, Feb. 8. The branch is located at 6400-
B Wofford Blvd. in Wofford Heights. Call760-376-6160 for more information.
First Baptist Church of KernvilleGame Night, February 8Come join the fun and play board games, bein competitions, and win prizes at the FirstBaptist Church of Kernville Game Night,starting at 6 p.m. Bring a snack to share andan appetite for play. Call John Cole, for moreinformation at 760-223-1036.
LIBPOAFebruary 12He Lake Isabella Bodfish Property OwnersAssociation will meet Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. in theSenior Center Vets Hall in Lake Isabella. Formore information, Call 760-379-5552.
KRV Chamber mixerFebruary 12Bring a friend, network and have fun at theState Farm office at 6047 Lake Isabella Blvd,Lake Isabella, on Tuesday Feb. 12 at 5:30p.m. It's a western theme, so get out yourcowboy hat and come meet the WhiskeyFlat Days Mayor candidates and enjoy food,fun and prizes. Please RSVP to the Chamberoffice, 760-379-5236.
Whiskey Flat melodramaFebruary 15 and 16 Performances of The Ratcatcher's Daughteror Kern Valley Daze, will be on Friday andSaturday evenings, February 15 and 16, at 7p.m., in the Kernville School auditorium.Admission will be $7 for adults and $5 forchildren under 12. Refreshments will beavailable during intermission, and willinclude such delicacies as Demon RumPunch, Auntie Hush Mush, and BuzzardCroquettes. Come and cheer the hero andhiss the villain, as the fate of our poor littleorphans hangs in the balance. For addition-al information call Kathleen Creighton-Fuchs at 864-353-9836.
By Sam Struckhoff
PICKS OF THE WEEK“The Perks of Being a
Wallflower” (PG-13) — Charlie(Logan Lerman) is a lonely 10th-grader just hoping to make itthrough the school year. He has noclose friends, and no hopes of find-ing any joy in his teen years.Charlie’s perspective changes afterhe gets swooped up by two seniors(Emma Watson and Ezra Miller)who show him that life is biggerthan our insecurities.
The film is based on a novel byStephen Chbosky, who adapted itfor the screen — and directed it him-self. And it totally works. The movieis funny, heartfelt and sensitive.Anybody who has been or still is ateenager can find something in thisstory that speaks to them.
“The Sessions” (R) — Mark(John Hawkes) is a writer who can’twrite. Since he caught polio as achild, he’s spent most of his time inan iron lung (a giant tube that helpshim breath), and the rest of his timeon his back, hardly able to move.He’s also 34 and a virgin. After talk-ing it over with his caregiver and hispriest (William H. Macy), Mark getsthe blessing to see a sex therapist(Helen Hunt), a licensed professional
who
can walk himthrough his firstfew times. It’s aheartwarming,grownup movieabout sex. Theexperience isfunny, relativelyeasygoing andrather uplifting.
“Bully” (PG-13)— This documen-tary explores what
bullying does and has done to theyouth of America. Immediately, thestakes are set high. Documen-tarianLee Hirsch finds two families whohave lost children to suicide afterbeing bullied. The movie also followsAlex, a boy who is bullied every daybecause of the way he looks. Thefilmmaker goes up close with kids,parents and administrators to seehow bullying is handled.
The message at the core of themovie is that not enough is beingdone. Rather than explore the causesof bully behavior, the film focuses onhow school officials, legislators andcommunities have shrug-ged off theeffects of bullying, while children stillendure senseless cruelty every day.
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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) It could be riskyto push for a project you believe in but othersare wary of. Never mind. If you trust your facts,follow your heart and go with it.
TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Your enthusi-asm sparks renewed interest in a workplaceproject that once seemed headed for deletion.Support from supervisors helps you make allnecessary changes.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A colleaguemight be a bit too contrary when your ideas arebeing discussed in the workplace. A demand foran explanation could produce some surprises allaround.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Try to avoiddistractions at a time when maintaining stabilityin a fluid situation is essential. There’ll be timeenough later for you to enjoy some well-earnedfun and games.
LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Stop wasting ener-gy licking your wounded pride. Instead, put thelessons you learned from that upsetting experi-ence to good use in an upcoming opportunity.
VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You love beingbusy. But try not to make more work for yourselfthan you need to. Get help so that you don’t
wind up tackling tasks that are better left to oth-ers.
LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Your usually bal-anced way of assessing situations could be com-promised by some so-called new facts. Checkthem out before making any shift in judgment.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You might feelangry over an unexpected shift in attitude bysomeone you trusted. But this could soon turn inyour favor as more surprising facts come out.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Loverules everywhere for all Sagittariuns, single orattached. It’s also a good time to restore friend-ships that might have frayed over the years.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) It’s notalways easy for you to forgive past slights. Butclearing the air could help establish a better cli-mate for that important upcoming venture.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Good news:Your skillful handling of a recent matter has wonadmiration from someone who could be influen-tial in any upcoming decisions involving you.
PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) You continue towelcome new friends into the widening circle ofpeople whom you hold dear. One of those new-comers soon might have something special totell you.
1.Mel Parnell had 123 victories (1947-56).2.Buck Showalter went 100-62 in 1999.3.The Big Eight, in 1971 (No.1 Nebraska, No.2 Oklahomaand No.3 Colorado).4.Houston, in 1983.5.Ron Francis had 1,249 career assists.
1. Name the winningest left-handed pitcherin Boston Red Sox history.
2. Who was the manager the only time theArizona Diamondbacks won 100 games in aseason?
3. In 2011, the SEC became the second con-ference to hold the top three spots in TheAssociated Press college football poll. Whatconference was the first?
4. Name the last NBA team before theCleveland Cavaliers in the 2011 draft to havetwo of the top four overall picks.
5. Wayne Gretzky is the all-time NHL leaderin career assists with 1,963. Who is No. 2?
PuzzleSolutionsfrom pages 7 & 8
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Kern River Courier Legal NoticesSTATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT
OF USE OF FICTITIOUSBUSINESS NAME:
Fictitious Business Name being aban-doned: SAVE-A-LOT, LTD (2010-B1821) Street address of business: 6151East Niles Street, Bakersfield, CA93306; Mailing address of Business:11840 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie,MN 55344. REGISTRANT WHOWISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSI-NESS NAME: Moran Foods, Inc.,11840 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie,MN 55344. Original FBN StatementFiled on: 03/16/2010. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 12/18/2012.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M. Dominguez, DeputyClerk (34993). Published by the KernRiver Courier January 11, 18, 25 andFebruary 1, 2013.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Save-A-Lot, Ltd. (2012 - B7106) Streetaddress of principal place of business:1505 White Lane, Bakersfield, CA93307. Mailing address of business:c/oCarol L. Wood, P.O. Box 20, Boise,ID 83726. REGISTRANT: MoranFoods, LLC, 100 Corporate OfficeDrive, Earth City, MO 63045. A LimitedLiability Company. Date the businesscommenced: 06/15/2012. 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 after anychange in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence address ofa registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: Doyle J.Troyer, Vice President, SUPERVALUHoldings, Inc. This statement filed on12/17/2012. Expires 12/17/2017. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.Published by the Kern River CourierJanuary 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 2013.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Save-A-Lot, Ltd. (2012 - B7107) Streetaddress of principal place of business:521 Finley Drive, Taft, CA 93268.Mailing address of business: c/oCarol L.Wood, P.O. Box 20, Boise, ID 83726.REGISTRANT: Moran Foods, LLC,100 Corporate Office Drive, Earth City,MO 63045. A Limited LiabilityCompany. Date the business com-menced: 06/15/2012. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gener-ally expires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence address ofa registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: Doyle J.Troyer, Vice President, SUPERVALUHoldings, Inc. This statement filed on12/17/2012. Expires 12/17/2017. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.Published by the Kern River CourierJanuary 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 2013.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. 12-2234 -
APN: 345-031-04-00YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST DATED 09-14-2011.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TOPROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE.IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OFTHE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON-TACT A LAWYER. On February 6, 2013 at 12:00 pm,Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., aCalifornia Corporation as duly appointedTrustee under and pursuant to the Deedof Trust recorded 10-11-2011, as Inst.No. 000211131891 of Official Recordsin the office of the County Recorder ofKern County, State of California,Executed by Oscar Perez, a Single Man,WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TOTHE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH(payable at time of sale in lawful moneyof the United States) at: Outside themain entrance to the Wanda KirkLibrary, 3611 Rosamond Blvd.,Rosamond, CA 93560. All CASHIER'SCHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLETO ADVANCED RECONVEYANCE,INC. All rights, title and interest con-veyed to and now held by it under saidDeed of Trust in the property situated in
said County and State described as: TheEast half of the West half of Section 27,Township 10 North, Range 13 West, SanBernardino Meridian, in the unincorpo-rated area of the County of Kern, State ofCalifornia, according to the official platthereof and shown as Parcel B of Parcelmap waiver No. 639, according to theCertificate of Compliance recordedAugust 4, 1986, in Book 5901, Page 421,of Official Records. The street addressand other common designation, if any, ofthe real property described above is pur-ported to be: Vacant Land - directionsmay be obtained by written request with-in 10 days of the first publication of thisnotice from: ARI, 43545 17th StreetWest, Suite 503, Lancaster, CA 93534.The undersigned Trustee disclaims anyliability for any incorrectness of thestreet address and other common desig-nation, if any, shown herein. Said Salewill be made, but without covenant orwarranty, express or implied, regardingtitle, possession, or encumbrances, to paythe remaining principal sum of thenote(s) secured by said Deed of Trust,with interest thereon, as provided in saidnote(s), advances, if any, under the termsof said Deed of Trust, fees, charges andexpenses of the Trustee and of the trustscreated by said Deed of Trust. The totalamount of the unpaid balance of the obli-gation secured by the property to be soldand reasonable estimated cost, expensesand advances at the time of the initialpublication of the Notice of Sale is$92,182.52. The beneficiary under saidDeed of Trust heretofore executed anddelivered to the undersigned a writtenDeclaration of Default and Demand forSale, and a written Notice of Default andElection to Sell. The undersigned causedsaid Notice of Default and Election toSell to be recorded in the county wherethe real property is located. Date:January 8, 2013. AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 4354517th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham,Trustee Sale Officer (Published by the Kern River Courier
January 11, 18 and 25, 2013)NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:If you are considering bidding on thisproperty lien, you should understand thatthere are risks involved in bidding at atrustee auction. You will be bidding on alien, not on the property itself. Placingthe highest bid at a trustee auction doesnot automatically entitle you to free andclear ownership of the property. Youshould also be aware that the lien beingauctioned off may be a junior lien. If youare the highest bidder at the auction, youare or may be responsible for paying offall liens senior to the lien being auctionedoff, before you can receive clear title tothe property. You are encouraged toinvestigate the existence, priority andsize of outstanding liens that may existon this property by contacting the countyrecorder's office or a title insurance com-pany, either of which may charge you afee for this information. If you consulteither of these resources, you should beaware that the same lender may holdmore than one mortgage or deed of truston the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:The sale date shown on the notice of salemay be postponed one or more times bythe mortgages, beneficiary, trustee, or acourt, pursuant to Section 2924g of theCalifornia Civil Code. The law requiresthat information about trustee sale post-ponements be made available to you andto the public, as a courtesy to those notpresent at the sale. If you wish to learnwhether your sale date has been post-poned, and, if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale of this proper-ty, you may call 661-945-5525 using thefile number 12-2234. Information aboutpostponements that are very short induration or that occur close to the sched-uled sale may not immediately be reflect-ed in the telephone information or on theinternet web site. The best way to verifythe postponement information is toattend the scheduled sale.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Silver Lining 9.25 Jewlery (2013 -B0065) Street address of principal placeof business: 817 B Street, Taft, CA92368. Mailing address of business: 817B Street, Taft, CA 92368. REGIS-TRANT: Leah Cleveland, 817 B Street,Taft, CA 92368. Individual. Date thebusiness 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 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:Leah Cleveland. This statement filed on01/03/2013. Expires 01/03/2018. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-
County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar.Published by the Kern River CourierJanuary 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 2013.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. 12-2235 -
APN: 429-141-18-00YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST DATED 08/05/2010.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TOPROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAYBE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IFYOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OFTHE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON-TACT A LAWYER. On February 13, 2013 at 12:00 pm,Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., aCalifornia Corporation as duly appointedTrustee under and pursuant to the Deed ofTrust recorded 12-16-2010, as Inst. No.0210174142 of Official Records in theoffice of the County Recorder of KernCounty, State of California, Executed byMiriam Tovar, a Single Woman, WILLSELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THEHIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH(payable at time of sale in lawful moneyof the United States) at: Outside the mainentrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560.All CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BEMADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCEDRECONVEYANCE, INC. All rights,title and interest conveyed to and nowheld by it under said Deed of Trust in theproperty situated in said County andState. The street address and other com-mon designation, if any, of the real prop-erty described above is purported to be:135 East Longhorn Avenue, Mojave, CA93501. The undersigned Trustee dis-claims any liability for any incorrectnessof the street address and other commondesignation, if any, shown herein. SaidSale will be made, but without covenantor warranty, express or implied, regardingtitle, possession, or encumbrances, to paythe remaining principal sum of the note(s)secured by said Deed of Trust, with inter-est thereon, as provided in said note(s),advances, if any, under the terms of saidDeed of Trust, fees, charges and expensesof the Trustee and of the trusts created bysaid Deed of Trust. The total amount ofthe unpaid balance of the obligationsecured by the property to be sold andreasonable estimated cost, expenses andadvances at the time of the initial publica-tion of the Notice of Sale is $44,766.23.The beneficiary under said Deed of Trustheretofore executed and delivered to theundersigned a written Declaration ofDefault and Demand for Sale, and a writ-ten Notice of Default and Election to Sell.The undersigned caused said Notice ofDefault and Election to Sell to be record-ed in the county where the real property islocated. Date: January 11, 2013.Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., AsTrustee, 43545 17th Street W., Ste 503,Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525,Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer (Published by the Kern River Courier
January 18, 25 and February 1, 2013)NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:If you are considering bidding on thisproperty lien, you should understand thatthere are risks involved in bidding at atrustee auction. You will be bidding on alien, not on the property itself. Placingthe highest bid at a trustee auction doesnot automatically entitle you to free andclear ownership of the property. Youshould also be aware that the lien beingauctioned off may be a junior lien. If youare the highest bidder at the auction, youare or may be responsible for paying offall liens senior to the lien being auctionedoff, before you can receive clear title tothe property. You are encouraged toinvestigate the existence, priority and sizeof outstanding liens that may exist on thisproperty by contacting the countyrecorder's office or a title insurance com-pany, either of which may charge you afee for this information. If you consulteither of these resources, you should beaware that the same lender may holdmore than one mortgage or deed of truston the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: Thesale date shown on the notice of sale maybe postponed one or more times by themortgages, beneficiary, trustee, or acourt, pursuant to Section 2924g of theCalifornia Civil Code. The law requiresthat information about trustee sale post-ponements be made available to you andto the public, as a courtesy to those notpresent at the sale. If you wish to learnwhether your sale date has been post-poned, and, if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale of this property,you may call 661-945-5525 using the filenumber 12-2235. Information aboutpostponements that are very short induration or that occur close to the sched-uled sale may not immediately be reflect-ed in the telephone information or on theinternet web site. The best way to verifythe postponement information is to attendthe scheduled sale.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: AList Photobooth (2013 - B0220) Streetaddress of principal place of business:5820 Tandil Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306.Mailing address of business: 5820 TandilWay, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGIS-TRANTS: Adam Miller, 5820 TandilWay, Bakersfield, CA 93306 and AmyAdams, 5820 Tandil Way, Bakersfield,
CA 93306. Husband and Wife. Date thebusiness 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 Statement mustbe filed before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itself author-ize the use in this State of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code). Signed: AdamMiller. This statement filed on01/11/2013. Expires 01/11/2018. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Publishedby the Kern River Courier January 18,25, February 1 and 8, 2013.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ARFabrication (2013 - B0181) Streetaddress of principal place of business:505 Monroe Street, Taft, CA 93268.Mailing address of business: 505Monroe Street, Taft, CA 93268. REGIS-TRANTS: Allen C. Jones, 505 MonroeStreet, Taft, CA 93268, Ronald N.Harvill, 424 Shattuck Avenue, Taft, CA93268 and Wendi M. Van Muijen, 424Shattuck Avenue, Taft, CA 93268.General Partnership. Date the businesscommenced: 12/09/2012. 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 after anychange in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence address ofa registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: Allen C.Jones. This statement filed on01/10/2013. Expires 01/10/2018. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Rodriguez.Published by the Kern River CourierJanuary 18, 25, February 1 and 8, 2013.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Prescott's Pig Stye Antiques (2013 -B0180) Street address of principal placeof business: 13 Big Blue Road, Space 8,Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address ofbusiness: 8701 Entrada Boulevard, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT:Robbie Prescott, 8701 EntradaBoulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 .Individual. Date the business com-menced: 08/04/2006. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gener-ally expires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in the officeof the County Clerk, except, as providedin subdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after any changein the facts set forth in the statement pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a reg-istered owner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use in thisState of a fictitious business name in vio-lation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: RobbiePrescott. This statement filed on01/10/2013. Expires 01/10/2018. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar.Published by the Kern River CourierJanuary 18, 25, February 1 and 8, 2013.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Window Sill Pie Co. (2012 - B7174)Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 1302 Chester Avenue, Apt C,Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing addressof business: 1302 Chester Avenue, AptC, Bakersfield, CA 93301. REGIS-TRANTS: Marah-Stelle Jackson, 1302Chester Avenue, Apt C, Bakersfield, CA93301 and Shawna Fowler, 2012 19thStreet, Apt 12, Bakersfield, CA 93301.General Partnership. Date the businesscommenced: 10/22/2012. 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 after anychange in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence address ofa registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filed
before the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: ShawnaFowler. This statement filed on12/21/2012. Expires 12/21/2017. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar.Published by the Kern River CourierJanuary 18, 25, February 1 and 8, 2013.
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENTOF USE OF FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAME:Fictitious Business Name being aban-doned: VENDIT (2012-B4516) Streetaddress of business: 14708 Tyler FranAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314;Mailing address of Business: 14708Tyler Fran Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93314. REGISTRANT WHO WISHESTO ABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: Dina Esparza, 14708 Tyler FranAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314.Original FBN Statement Filed on:07/27/2012. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 01/17/2013.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M. Dominguez, DeputyClerk (34993). Published by the KernRiver Courier January 25. February 1, 8and 15, 2013.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. 12-2240 -
APN: 429-143-38YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST DATED 11/28/2010.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TOPROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAYBE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON-TACT A LAWYER. On February 27, 2013 at 12:00 pm,Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., aCalifornia Corporation as duly appointedTrustee under and pursuant to the Deed ofTrust recorded 12-15-2010, as Inst. No.0210173181 of Official Records in theoffice of the County Recorder of KernCounty, State of California, Executed byArlene F. Wolfe, A Single Woman, WILLSELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THEHIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH(payable at time of sale in lawful moneyof the United States) at: Outside the mainentrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560.All CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BEMADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCEDRECONVEYANCE, INC. All rights, titleand interest conveyed to and now held byit under said Deed of Trust in the propertysituated in said County and State. Thestreet address and other common designa-tion, if any, of the real property describedabove is purported to be: 10074 5thStreet East, Mojave, CA 93501. Theundersigned Trustee disclaims any liabili-ty for any incorrectness of the streetaddress and other common designation, ifany, shown herein. Said Sale will bemade, but without covenant or warranty,express or implied, regarding title, posses-sion, or encumbrances, to pay the remain-ing principal sum of the note(s) securedby said Deed of Trust, with interest there-on, as provided in said note(s), advances,if any, under the terms of said Deed ofTrust, fees, charges and expenses of theTrustee and of the trusts created by saidDeed of Trust. The total amount of theunpaid balance of the obligation securedby the property to be sold and reasonableestimated cost, expenses and advances atthe time of the initial publication of theNotice of Sale is $41,044.34. The benefi-ciary under said Deed of Trust heretoforeexecuted and delivered to the undersigneda written Declaration of Default andDemand for Sale, and a written Notice ofDefault and Election to Sell. The under-signed caused said Notice of Default andElection to Sell to be recorded in thecounty where the real property is located.Date: January 29, 2013. AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 4354517th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham,Trustee Sale Officer (Published by the Kern River Courier
February 1, 8 and 15, 2013)NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: Ifyou are considering bidding on this prop-erty lien, you should understand that thereare risks involved in bidding at a trusteeauction. You will be bidding on a lien, noton the property itself. Placing the highestbid at a trustee auction does not automati-cally entitle you to free and clear owner-ship of the property. You should also beaware that the lien being auctioned offmay be a junior lien. If you are the high-est bidder at the auction, you are or maybe responsible for paying off all liens sen-ior to the lien being auctioned off, beforeyou can receive clear title to the property.You are encouraged to investigate theexistence, priority and size of outstandingliens that may exist on this property bycontacting the county recorder's office ora title insurance company, either of whichmay charge you a fee for this information.If you consult either of these resources,you should be aware that the same lendermay hold more than one mortgage or deedof trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: Thesale date shown on the notice of sale maybe postponed one or more times by the
mortgages, beneficiary, trustee, or a court,pursuant to Section 2924g of theCalifornia Civil Code. The law requiresthat information about trustee sale post-ponements be made available to you andto the public, as a courtesy to those notpresent at the sale. If you wish to learnwhether your sale date has been post-poned, and, if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale of this property,you may call 661-945-5525 using the filenumber 12-2240. Information about post-ponements that are very short in durationor that occur close to the scheduled salemay not immediately be reflected in thetelephone information or on the internetweb site. The best way to verify the post-ponement information is to attend thescheduled sale.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Central Coast Commodities (2013 -B0503) Street address of principal placeof business: 6701 Caswell Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing addressof business: P.O. Box 11493, Bakersfield,CA 93389. REGISTRANT: MarkFitzgerald, 6701 Caswell Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93309. Individual. 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 in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: MarkFitzgerald. This statement filed on01/24/2013. Expires 01/24/2018. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: K. Lopez. Published by theKern River Courier February 1, 8, 15 and22, 2013.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Lake Isabella Precision Tax (2013 -B0372) Street address of principal placeof business: 5105B Lake IsabellaBoulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.Mailing address of business: P.O. Box920, lake Isabella, CA 93240-0920.REGISTRANT: Lake Isabella PrecisionTax LLC, 39833 Wheatley Drive,Murrieta, CA 92563. Limited LiabilityCompany. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gener-ally expires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in the officeof the County Clerk, except, as providedin subdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after any changein the facts set forth in the statement pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a reg-istered owner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use in thisState of a fictitious business name in vio-lation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: Michael A.Dake. This statement filed on01/17/2013. Expires 01/17/2018. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Rodriguez.Published by the Kern River CourierFebruary 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2013.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Soreese Boutique (2013 - B0072) Streetaddress of principal place of business:4820 Montaro Court, Apt. C, Bakersfield,CA 93307. Mailing address of business:4820 Montaro Court, Apt. C, Bakersfield,CA 93307. REGISTRANT: TristaBullock, 4820 Montaro Court, Apt. C,Bakersfield, CA 93307. Individual.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided in sub-division (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change in theresidence address of a registered owner.A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before the expira-tion. The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal, Stateor Common Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Trista Bullock. This statementfiled on 01/03/2013. Expires 01/03/2018.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Publishedby the Kern River Courier February 1, 8,15 and 22, 2013.
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Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist
One mistakemost of us havemade is assumingjust because wehave insurance, thebill will be paid atthe time of a claim.This is not alwaysthe case.
As we are nowearly in the newcalendar year,when using a medical insurance plan,there is a good chance you will experi-ence a larger bill than you had inDecember. The reason is, you mustagain satisfy your deductible. Thelower your monthly premium, thehigher your deductible probably is.Most people now-a-days has a $3,500or higher deductible.
Some plans do allow for office vis-its, with the deductible waived. Inthese cases, you will only have a co-pay. Spend these visits wisely, asmany policies permit only two orthree before you get nailed. If youare seeking a “well physical,” be sureyou state this when you make yourappointment, and don’t start com-plaining about anything that ails you.Otherwise, your visit becomes “diag-nostic” in nature, and may not becovered as a well annual check-up.
A colleague of mine reports thathe has a client who was in the hospi-tal for five nights and then went intoa Skilled Nursing Facility for rehabili-tation. She was initially treated inthe Emergency Room as she fell andwas in much pain.
She was then kept in the hospitalfor “observation” before being sentto the nursing facility. The problemwas, she was never “admitted” to thehospital, but was there on an outpa-tient basis. She has Medicare, and Iassume the bill was taken care ofbetween Medicare and her supple-ment. But, then she went to theNursing Facility. Medicare only cov-ers a Skilled Nursing stay after athree-day hospitalization (really fourdays as discharge day does notcount). However, as she was neverformally admitted to the hospital, shedid not qualify as having been hospi-talized, and therefore, she had a$6,900 bill which will not be covered.
Another area of concern, particu-larly with people with a PPO and age65 or under are the various special-ists you may encounter within thehospital setting: the radiologist, thepathologist, the laboratory and eventhe emergency room physician maybe working within a hospital that ison your insurance plan, but theythemselves may not be covered byyour plan. You may incur expense.So, be sure that the people takingcare of you are “participatingproviders” on your particular individ-ual or employer sponsored plan.
Bottom line: Don’t assume. Askquestions.
Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker (0621106) and a mem-ber of the Society of Certified SeniorAdvisors. He is on the Nat. Assoc. ofHealth Underwriters MedicareAdvisory Board and may be reached at760-376-2100, thal@ aol.com orwww.harrythal.com.
Sorry, it’s not covered
Thal
Health Insurance Matters
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Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist
There is a cer-tain type of buyerout there who canreally benefit fromthe current trendsin the real estatemarket that wehave been seeingthe last coupleyears.
It is a buyer’smarket in generalright now but a first time buyerhas a lot of additional advantages.
Yes, the news can be bleaksometimes when it comes to mort-gages and housing and we are inthe middle of a pretty sharp eco-nomic downturn but that has pro-duced this strong buyer’s marketthat we currently have. The econo-my is showing signs of improve-ment as well.
First time buyers have evenmore advantages. Whether mar-ried, single or even an investor - afirst time buyer who is buying aresidence as their primary homehas many programs available hatthe vast majority of buyers do nothave.
For example, first time buyershave access to FHA loans, whichhave relaxed credit guidelines and
require only a 3.5 percent downpayment.
Another great program avail-able for first time buyers is mort-gage financing through the USDARural Housing Program. Theyrequire no down payment at all. Alla buyer has to pay is closing costs.That is a great program. It is one ofthe only zero down programs outthere still and it is only available inrural areas, which, of course, theKern River Valley just happens tobe.
Another great program is aVeterans Association loan, alsowith no money down required.
There are many flexible pro-grams out there for first time buy-ers, and with the price of houses,the amount of houses on the mar-ket and the opportunity to buy aplace at market lows or close to itis hard to pass up.
Interest rates are also at near alltime lows for mortgages. If you arerenting now and think you can’tbuy, think again. Give it a try. Yourmortgage might be less than yourrent!
Matt Freeman is a Realtor withFreeman’s Lakeside Realty in LakeIsabella. Ye can be contacted at 760-379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His col-umn is not intended to replace legaladvice.
Great time for 1st time buyersTalking About Real Estate
Freeman
David RamseyKern River Courier Columnist
Dear Dave,My husbandand I moveevery two orthree years dueto our jobs, sowould it evermake sense inour situation tobuy a house?
Janelle
Dear Janelle,In most cases like this it doesn’t
make sense to buy a house, espe-cially if the real estate market inyour area is lethargic. Some mar-kets have bounced back and aredoing very well, while some areworse than slow. It all depends onwhere you’re moving.
Here’s the big question: Can youget the place sold quickly the nexttime you have to move? Anotherthing to consider is whether or notyou can sell it for more than it costwhen the time comes. If not, you’llbe writing a check for home own-ership, and that’s not a good plan.As a general rule, a two- to three-year window is not enough time toown a home. There are rare excep-tions to this rule, places where youhave a hot, escalating price mar-ket. -Dave
Dear Dave,Is it a good idea for a married
couple in their early 30s, whohave a lot of student loan debt,to cash out one of their 401(k)sto pay it off?
MarcyDear Marcy,
No way! You never cash out a401(k) or IRA to pay off debt,unless it's to avoid a foreclosure orbankruptcy. Let’s say you take$50,000 out of your 401(k). Do youknow what happens next? They’regoing to charge you a 10 percentpenalty, plus your tax rate. If youmake $75,000 a year, that puts youin a 25 percent tax rate, plus thepenalty. That’s a 35 percent hit,and that’s how much of yourmoney is going straight down thetoilet.
Look at it this way. You wouldn’task me if it's okay to borrowmoney at a 35 percent interest rateto pay off your school loans, right?
There are no shortcuts when itcomes to getting out of debt. Rollup your sleeves and get on a beansand rice budget. This will enableyou to save money and pay offthat debt. -Dave
Dave Ramsey is a personal moneymanagement expert, national radiopersonality and the author of threeNew York Times bestsellers. Heoffers financial advice as host of anationally syndicated radio pro-gram, “The Dave Ramsey Show,”and created Financial PeaceUniversity. For more financial helpvisit daveramsey.com.
Ramsey
Should we buy a house?Dave Says
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Michael Batelaan/Kern River CourierWalking the walk and talking the talk-- The residentsthat came to the meeting walked the entire length of the proj-ect, above. At right, Mark Evans and Jim Higday of theRoads Department answer questions from the crowd.
The majority of the people inattendance expressed positivereactions to the plan.
First District CountySupervisor Mick Gleason and hiswife Robin, along with his KernValley field representative PatConnell, all attended the walk.Gleason promised to monitor theproject to insure that the County'spromises are kept, and Connellinvited any further commentsduring her office hours Tuesdays,Wednesdays and Thursdays at theLake Isabella County ComplexSupervisor's office.
The total cost of the project is$1.7 million, consisting of a$950,000 TransportationEnhancement Grant, $450,000from the Kern County Roadsmatching funds, and $350,000from the State Regional SurfaceTransportation Program. There
will be noadditional taxa s s e s s m e n t son the tax billsof propertyowners.
The focus ofthe project isto better con-nect vital partsof the town, the parks, the businessdistrict and the elementary school.Residents and visitors will travelmore safely. Crosswalks will beembellished with colored concretestamped with a wood pattern andoverhead lighting to make pedes-trians more visible, but adhering tothe dark sky requirements withhooded shades. Sidewalks will allconnect and stairs and inclines willhave ramps and handrails, compli-ant with the Americans withDisabilities Act.
The second phase of the projectwill include Kernville Road fromKern River Road to the bridge and
phase three will be the work alongthe east of the bridge to KernvilleSchool. The final phase will be theten foot wide colored concretepedestrian path throughoutRiverside Park which will runalong the river's edge, along withbenches placed throughout thepark.
There is no plan for one-waystreets and the amount of parkingspaces will not change, accordingto Evans. The County plans tokeep businesses advised of thework schedule to allow as muchbusiness as usual during construc-tion.
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The caller asks for the pri-mary computer user in thehouse, who is told: "Your com-puter has downloaded a virus."And, of course, the caller isready and willing to fix the prob-lem. All you have to do is navi-gate to a web site, click a link toinstall some remote-control soft-ware, and allow the "technician"to get to work.
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