kern river courier april 29, 2011
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Kern River Courier April 29, 2011TRANSCRIPT
Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.
Storage, IsabellaReservoir298, 207 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 Kernville4724 cfs (5-hr avg.)
Outflow, Lower Kern 2907 cfs
Borel Canal flow582 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.
Dr.Donohue
talks about lac-tose intoler-ance.
The Fun& Games
pages are themost fun youcan have with afree newspaper.
Mother’sDay
Dining Guidetells you thebest spots totake Mom outto eat.
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Lake Isabella’sweekend weather
Fri: Sunny, high 66.
Fri. night: Mostlyclear, low 40.
Sat.: Partly sunny,high 67.
Sat. night: clear,low 43.
Sun.: Sunny, high75.
Sun. night: Mostlycloudy, low 46.
National Weather Service
Mike DevichKern River Courier
A ton of of events is on tap for the spring (itmay finally be here) and early summer. Hereare the ones that have come across our radarscreen so far for the next few weeks:
• April 30: Kern River Hatchery Trout Fest,Baked Potato Bar, Denny Knight MemorialRoping, Certified Produce Grower seminar,Star Party
• May 6: KRV Chamber’s Parking Lot YardSale
• May 7: Sirretta Street Sale, Car Show & PetParade in Kernville, Kids Carnival at ElksLodge, Lakeshore benefit concert for leukemiavictim
• May 8: Mother’s Day: check your localrestaurants for their hours and if they’reaccepting reservations and take that mom outto eat
• May 14: Kernville Museum’s History Days,Whiskey Flat Trail Run
• May 15: Upper Kern River Cleanup, KVOrchestra Spring Fling Concert
Michael BatelaanKern River Courier
The County of Kern returns to thevalley this Monday to present to thecommunity the most specific KernRiver Valley Specific Plan to date.After almost six years of the countyPlanning Department and local com-munities working together, a plan forthe Kern River Valley is finally close tocompletion.
The public is encouraged to attendthe Kern County Planning andCommunity DevelopmentDepartment public meeting to be heldMonday May 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.at the Kern River Veteran's/SeniorCenter, 6405 Lake Isabella Boulevard,Lake Isabella.
Upon completion the Kern RiverValley Specific Plan text will presentplanned land use, circulation mapsand a statement of developmentpolices and implementation programs
that will guide future developmentand land use decision making for thenext 20 years.
The plan also updates and amendsland use, addresses the conservationelement of open space, architecturaldesign standards, sewer treatmentpolicy, future signing and the preser-vation of dark skies.
The plan encompasses more than172 square miles, 110,500 acres of theunincorporated county area of theKern River Valley, SupervisoryDistrict 1. The plan area includes thecommunities and general vicinities ofAlta Sierra, Bodfish, Kelso Valley,Kernville, Lake Isabella, MountainMesa, Onyx, Riverkern,Southlake/Longview, Squirrel Valley,Wofford Heights and Weldon.
Final public hearings are tentative-ly set for a May 10 PlanningCommission hearing and a June 28Board of Supervisors hearing to con-
County gets down tospecifics about KRV
Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier
Craig Murphy, county planning division chief, shows off a chart at a Specific Planmeeting in February.
May bringsforth events
American Legion honors local officers of the yearMichael BatelaanKern River Courier
A dinner was held Wednesday to honor the AmericanLegion Post 711 Officers of the Year. The honorees wereSheriff's Deputy Erick Levig and Fireman Engineer FredClifton. Their family and friends in attendance were guests ofAmerican Legion Post 711 at the Kern River Veteran'sBuilding in Lake Isabella.
Framed certificates were presented to both men byCommander Ed Ryan and Jim Ash following a summary oftheir exemplary service to the community.
Deputy Erick Levig has been a member of the Kern CountySheriff's Department since October 2005 and has beenassigned to the Kern Valley Substation since January 2007.
Deputy Levig has served as School Resource Officer forthe Kernville Union and South Fork Union School Districtsand also coordinator for the Kern River Valley Sheriff'sActivities League. Serving students after school, in bullyingprevention, relationship/behavior classes, chess and dodgeball programs.
Levig's duties have included that of patrol duty, the substa-tion's registered sex offender compliance officer, Parole andProbation compliance checks and Terrorism Liaison Officer.
Engineer Fireman Fred Clifton came to our valley in 1977as a junior in high school. He joined the Navy and worked asfirefighter and damage control on the destroyer USS
Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier
(L-R) Commander Ed Ryan of the American Legion Post 711, his wifeand Legion member Kaye, Erick Levig, Fred Clifton and Legion mem-ber Jim Ash. Levig and Clifton were Officers of the Year.
See Trout Festthis SaturdayGreg Kollenborn, DFGSpecial to the Courier
The Kern River Hatchery in Kernville willhost its annual Trout Fest on Saturday, April30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coinciding with thestatewide trout opener, the free event willprovide hands-on learning experiences anddemonstrations for people of all ages.
"We encourage kids to bring their parentsout to this year's Trout Fest," said SaulMcGarity, president of Friends of the KernRiver Hatchery. "Trout Fest is a kid-friendlyevent that gives younger anglers the oppor-tunity to learn firsthand from the experts."
See MAY, Page 13
See SPECIFIC, Page 13 See TROUT, Page 13
See LEGION, Page 13
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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
StineCoveCamp
9
Sierr
a Way
Mou
ntain
99
To Baker
sfield
WaterSkiArea
Hanning Flat
Map courtesyMike Ludiker
www.kernvalley.com
Recreation InfoU.S. Forest Service
Lake Isabella office:4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from
Hwy. 155 just over the hill fromHwy. 178)
(760) 379-5646
Kernville Office:105 Whitney Rd. (around the
corner from the museum)(760) 376-3781
General KRV Info
Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce
6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior CenterLocal: (760) 379-5236Toll Free: (866) KRV4FUN
Kernville Chamber of Commerce
11447 Kernville Rd. KernvilleCorner Sierra Way & Kernville
Road Local: (760) 376-2629Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE
Emergencies - call 911Kern Valley 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 reporta fire.
Kern River Valley information
Welcome to the KRV!
Courier file photo by Murdoc Douglas
The Kern River Hatchery in Kernville will be the scene Saturday of the Trout Fest,with lots to do for children.
ShopDownTownLake Isabella
Find some great deals!
FEED BARNGROOMING
Dianne Storm OwnerDog Grooming • Boarding Kennel • Pet Supplies
2100 Edith Street Lake Isabella, CA 760-379-4311
Adjust • Exchange • Repair
South Fork Transmission(760) 379-8578
Clutches, Differentials, Brakes, Belts & Hoses5300 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella
Lake Isabella Blvd.“Next to DMV”760-379-1792
Charlotte L. RuseLegal Document Services • Notary
12604 Mt. Mesa Rd. 760-379-5140
“We Buy Gold & Silver!”6429 Lake Isabella Blvd.
Lake IsabellaIn the Post Office Center
760-379-5200Coins & Jewelry
Recycling Makes $’s & Cents @
Lake Isabella • Weldon • KernvilleWEB Recycling
For only $10 a weekthis space could be yours
“Advertise where it counts” 760-376-2860
Kern CountyLake Isabella Branch
L I B R A R YTuessday & Thursday11am to 7pm Saturday 9am to 5pm
7062 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-549-2083
www.freemanslakesiderealty.com
17 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella760-379-5915
Owner: Lisa Stephens 760-549-0077
3628 Suhre StreetLake Isabella
Next to Crossroads Shell Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm Sat. 8am-4pm
Kern River Motors Offers Extended
Warranties, Special Financing, Motorcycle Products
and Parts Including Oil and Filters.
Brown Bag Special$4.62
11:30am to 2:30pm
Low Weekly RateShort One Month Commitment
“Advertise where it counts” 760-376-2860
✎P R O F E S S I O N A L B U S I N E S S
BOOKKEEPING SERVICESLOCAL • EXPERIANCED • ACCURATE
760-223-0024
Open Weekends – 10 am to 4 pm or byappointment anytime.
3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish, Ca.93205 Ph: 760-379-5146
21 historicbuildings featured on The History
Channel & The
NationalDirectory of Haunted Places. Antiquesshops, museum displays, self & docentguided tours. 20 minutes fromKernville... 100 years back in time!
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”
Mike DevichKern River Courier
Want a destination to go to? Here aresome great ones – Kern Valley Museumin Kernville, Silver City Ghost Town inBodfish, nice parks such as Riversideand Circle Park in Kernville, WoffordHeights Park and Lake Isabella Park,Reel Cinema in Wofford Heights, thedelightful Old Onyx Store (built in 1861),the Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Centerat French Gulch, and the big sequoias atthe Trail of 100 Giants (summer only). Orjust take your camera and photographthe old buildings or the fabulousscenery.
If you’re looking for a realistic naturepark in a controlled environment, whatwe have is better – real nature. It doesn’tget any realer than that.
If you haven’t noticed yet, the valley isa mecca for water lovers. Fishing is agiven. Where can you get a fishinglicense? At just about every conveniencestore, marina and even some of thesupermarkets.
Boating licenses? Same thing. Riverrafting? Best to go with a professionalservice, in season. There are many in thevalley.
Welcome and enjoy yourself. Pleaseleave our wilderness areas and cam-grounds as you found them.
Friday, April 29, 2011 Kern River Courier Page 3
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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 ©2010 KRV Publishing. Reproductionin whole or in part is prohibited without priorwritten consent. All rights reserved.
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Trout Fest at HatcherySaturday, April 30 is all free
The Friends of the Hatchery,the Kernville Hatchery and theDept of Fish and Game are hold-ing the 2011 Trout Festival onApril 30, from 10 am to 2pm.Events include Fly Casting, aTrout fishing Clinic, fish printing,Face Painting by Denise, greasedfish catching, fly trying as well asTrout Tasting. A hot dog lunch willbe served. A contest for the threelargest trout caught that day in thelake or river brought to the hatch-ery by 1pm will be awardedprizes. There is no fishing allowedon hatchery property. This is afree event and donations aregreatly appreciated. The Hatcheryis located at 14591 Sierra Way.For more info, call Saul at 760-549-3017.
Pregnancy Resource Center’sBaked Potato Bar April 30
The Pregnancy ResourceCenter will be holding a BakedPotato Bar on Saturday, April 30from 4 to 7 p.m. at the SeniorCenter in Lake Isabella. Advancetickets are $5, tickets at the doorare $6. There will be a raffle withprizes given hourly. Call 379-6492or 417-2209 for tickets.
Denny Knight MemorialRoping April 30
The Denny Knight MemorialRoping is April 30. 9am sign ups,10am roping at John E McNallyRrodeo Grounds in Kernville.Free admission. Contact Tony760.378.3408 or 661.979.8124 orSkylar 760.384.8550.
Music, seminar, green booksat Farmers Market April 30
There will be a free seminar atthe Lakeshore Farmers Market onSaturday April 30 at 1:30 pm,sponsored by the Kern ValleyGrower's Association, on how tobecome a certified fruit and pro-duce seller. The seminar will dis-cuss the advantages of being cer-tified by the county, and how toprocess an application to becomecertified. For more information,please contact David at 760/793-7401. Also, come share in the nos-talgic music of the early part ofthe 20th century as provided byJanet Kutzner on the keyboard.Honky tonk and ragtime tunes willprovide toe tapping fun whileshopping at the Market. Also, theKV Rotary Club and Living Greenwill give free children's books"The New 50 Simple Things KidsCan Do to Save the Earth." GoingGreen mugs and water bottles willbe available for sale. LakeshoreFarmers Market is located at 7466Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights,across from St. Jude's Church,from 9am to 1pm.
Star Party explores heavensApril 30
This Saturday night, April 30, 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.
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.• 7 p.m.-Sweet Adelines meet, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. Prospective members welcome.• 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club,museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291.• 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon KV Hospital, Mt. Mesa.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 CalendarClouds will cancel the event.Questions? Call Rich at (760) 376-1291 or 376-6290.
Public meeting for KRVSpecific Plan May 2
The next meeting for the KRVSpecific Plan, which will guidefuture commercial and residentialconstruction for the next 20 years,will be on Monday May 2nd at 6:30p.m.at the Senior Center in LakeIsabella. Please note that atten-dance at this workshop is not arequirement to participate in theKern County PlanningCommission and Board ofSupervisors public hearingprocess. Public hearings to con-sider the Specific Plan and EIR aretentatively scheduled for May 12.Should you have any questionsregarding the Kern River ValleySpecific Plan, this workshop or thespecific plan development
process, please contact Paul J.Johnson of the Kern CountyPlanning and CommunityDevelopment Department at (661)862-5022 or email [email protected]
Huge Parking Lot Sale inLake Isabella Friday, May 6
Come to the Annual LakeIsabella Parking Lot Sale onFriday, May 6. All proceeds bene-fit the Kern River Valley Chamberof Commerce. Isabella True Valueparking lot. Donations are needed– household items, furniture, tools,craft items, in new and good usedcondition. For pickup, call Ron at(760) 376-4790 or (760)-379-6440.
Kids Carnival to be held atElks Lodge May 7
Come to the Elks Lodge in
See EVENTS, Page 14
Page 4 Friday, April 29, 2011EntertainmentK E R N R I V E R
Bodfish Bob's Pot Luck Beans
1 lb. Hamburger meat1 sm. Onion, chopped6 slices bacon1 16-oz. Can pork & beans1 16-oz. Can butter beans, drained1 16-oz. Can kidney beans, drained2/3 C. Brown sugar1/4 C. Molasses1/2 C. Catsup2 tsp. Prepared mustard
Brown hamburger, onion, andbacon. Add remaining ingredi-ents, stir well. Pour into a 3 qt.casserole dish and bake at 350degrees for 1 hour.
Bodfish Bob's Vinegar-based BBQ Sauce
1 cup cider vinegar 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
flakes 1 tablespoon brown sugar
In a small bowl, combine thevinegar, salt, cayenne pepper,crushed red pepper flakes andbrown sugar. Mix well and allowingredients to mesh for about 4 to8 hours before using.
Bodfish Bob's Mustard-based BBQ Sauce
1 cup prepared yellow mustard 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon cayenne
Mix all ingredients togetherand simmer over a low heat for30 minutes.
Bodfish Bob’s HawaiianBBQ Sauce
1 c. Pineapple juice1/2 c. Soy sauce1/4 c. Red wine vinegar1/4 c. Wesson oil1/2 tsp. Ginger1 tbsp. Brown sugar1 tsp. Garlic powder1 tsp. salt
Combine all ingredients well ina small saucepan. Bring to boil,but do not boil. Remove from firewhen it reaches this stage. Pourinto jar with lid and use whenneeded.
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 May 9.
PICKS OF THE WEEK"Justin Bieber: Never Say
Never" (G) -- Never? Seriously?Cuz I wanna say Never -- as in "Inever want to watch this movieagain." Not that this is a horriblemovie (it isn't).It's just notmeant for menof my age."Never SayNever" is target-ed at Bieber'sbase: 9 to 16-year-old girls.He is the 21st-century's DonnyOsmond, a nice,non-threateningboy crooner. The film is little bitdocumentary, a little bit concertmovie, telling the Bieber's storyfrom his start as a YouTube sensa-tion up to his sellout concert atMadison Square Garden.
"No Strings Attached" (R) --Ashton Kutcher and NataliePortman star as Adam and Emmain this predictable romantic come-dy about "friends with benefits."Adam and Emma have knowneach other since high school. Nowas adults, he works on a "Glee"-like TV show and she's a doctor.After a night of wild partying,they decide to try out the whole"friends with benefits" scenario;but after a while, Adam wantssomething more meaningful. Shedoesn't. But of course, this is arom-com, so we all know how thissticky situation will resolve itself.
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The 22nd Annual Isabella LakeFishing Derbyhas come andgone, but thereseem to be somewho are unhap-phy with theirresults. This hasled to the cultiva-tion of a negativeatmosphere.There have beenseveral remarksor questions that have been float-ed about which I believe should beaddressed.
Some say the tagged fishshould be placed in the lake at anearlier time. For those of us wholive here, did you notice that fortwo weeks or more before thestart of the derby that the southside of the lake practically had a“No Vacancy” sign hung aroundits neck? It was packed. And thosepeople were fishing. That alonecould have depleted an earlyplacement, not to mention servingup disoriented trout to the peli-cans and cormorants (and hungrybass, as that 13.5 bass caught witha tagged trout in its belly attests.)
Another question with lots ofplay is why not place the taggedfish where the people can see youputting them in their area? Withpersonnel from Fish & Game asobservers on board with the tag-ging crews, every effort was madeto place the fish in an appropriatemanner as to best give these fishevery chance to be catchable. Hereis the rub – with the lake’s highwater level a large amount ofshoreline was inaccessible for fish-ing. Limited parking was the cul-prit here. Also, obviously the fishhave fins and they swim, directionunknown. I was part of a taggingcrew and it was captained by anofficial Coast Guard Auxiliarymember. We made every effort toplace tagged fish in the vicinity ofevery group on shore, where pos-sible in our section of the lake. Iam positive that the other crewsfollowed the same program.
Everyone involved in this hugeundertaking wanted nothing morethan for everyone to have a greattime. Looking back on all theintangibles – the weather, crea-
tures that swim, creatures that eatcreatures that swim and the factthat we are only humans, I amamazed that 7,000 people on oneweekend on one lake against theodds still managed to have a goodtime. So if your results weren’twhat you expected – yell at thetrout.
***
Those willing to brave the per-sistent winds of late have beenrewarded with some nice fish,myself included. Wes Mercer ofRiverkern, fishing the Tillie Creekarea, landed and released twolargemouth bass in the 7 poundclass. Wes is a dedicated shoreangler. I had a little break betweenprojects this week and put thetime to good use with 15 very nicecrappie, some of them tipping thescales at 2 pounds.
*** Let’s not forget about the open-
ing of trout season for the Sierrasand some of our local creeks andstreams on the Greenhorn and inthe higher elevations of LloydMeadow. But there is still lots ofsnow in the higher areas. UpperPeppermint is more than likely stillclosed, and access to the creeks inLloyd Meadow may also berestricted. Please check with theForest Service for all road clo-sures.
***
The Hatchery in Kernville willbe the venue for its annual TroutFestival on Saturday April 30, withlots of fun and games for kids ofall ages. Admission is free, sogather the family and go check itout. It’s a great way to spend somequality time.
***
Watch those high stream flowsas the snow up higher begins tomelt.
Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a volunteer atthe Kern River Fish Hatchery. Forquestions or comments you canreach him through the Kern RiverCourier,[email protected].
Friday, April 29, 2011 Page 5AdventuresK E R N R I V E R
Mike Mencarini
Derby is a fair contest for allCourier Fishing Report
Letters to the Courier(Editor’s note: Steve Merlo, a columnist with the Bakersfield Californian, wrote an
extremely nasty column about the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby, claiming that theKern River Valley Chamber of Commerce wanted to keep more of the money! Hereare two responses to the column, one by a derby volunteer and the other from thechairman of the derby. The Courier is completely on their side. We know the derbyis fair and square, and that the chamber wants lots of money fish to be won. This pro-motes the Kern River Valley, which is the intention of the derby.
If you want to read Merlo’s original column, it is at this web address:http://www.bakersfield.com/news/sports/local/x16510458/Steve-Merlo-Kern-
River-Chamber-may-have-been-biggest-winner-of-trout-derby)
Attention- Steve Merlo-Bakersfield CalifornianWe don’t know where you got your information about the recent 22nd Annual
Isabella Lake Fishing Derby. My wife and I were involved in this Derby from loadingthe trout into the feeding pens to tagging and planting the trout, also participatingin the Derby itself. I also note that we were among the unlucky anglers who DIDN’TCATCH BUT ONE TROUT ALL WEEKEND. (NO TAG.)
We take OFFENSE to the MISINFORMATION and downright LIES reported inyour column Friday April 22, 2011. First of all, when we received the trout, they werethree and four to the pound. These trout were received in November, and 22 volun-teers fed the fish twice a day, 7 days a week, until April 10, the last day they were fed.This was done through all kinds of weather without fail.
Thursday and Friday before the Derby we planted the fish, Friday being the daythe tagged fish went into the Lake. The weather this year was excellent so we wereable to plant the fish all over Isabella Lake, from South Fork to the Aux Dam to NorthFork to Main Dam and all areas in between.
You are correct in saying that you are NO FISHERIES EXPERT, because anyonewith HALF of a brain would know that fish do not stay in one spot in the lake. Wehad the best planting and fishing weather that we have had in years for the Derby,except to the afternoon winds, so if you were there, you must have been ASLEEPOR DRUNK THE WHOLE WEEKEND.
What you have written in this column is a slam to all of the volunteers who put onthe Derby and the many hours they put in. You should be ASHAMED of callingyourself an outdoor columnist and it is our OPINION that you owe all of thoseinvolved and the whole KERN RIVER VALLEY an APOLOGY for the DAMNINGcolumn that you wrote.
Maybe next time you write something, YOU WILL GET YOUR FACTS COR-RECT.
Lester J JohnsonWofford Heights
RESPONSE TO STEVE MERLOI would like to comment on Mr. Merlo's misinformed article on the Isabella Lake
Fishing Derby. If Mr. Merlo would have contacted me, I would have been happy toanswer any question he had about our operation. I was available at DerbyHeadquarters every hour it was open for him to talk to me. So, I am now "comingforward" to give Mr. Merlo FACTS about the Derby.
The Derby has been operated exactly the same way for the past four years I havebeen the chairman. We purchase approximately 13 thousand trout each year inNovember that are 3 to 5 per pound. Volunteers then feed them twice per day untilDerby time. At Derby time the fish have grown to 12 to 16 inches in length andweigh between 1 and 2 pounds. On Thursday before the derby a flotilla of boats (8total) plant the fish (untagged) all over the lake. I can guarantee that if Mr. Merlotalked to anyone on the shore anywhere on the lake on Thursday they would tell himthey saw us planting. On Friday this same group of boats plants the tagged fishagain all over the lake. There are a total of 700 tagged Derby money fish. The pos-sible grand prize money fish totaling 300 are planted under the supervision of theDFG in the middle of the lake. This is per the requirements of the insurance con-tracts. This year's weather was perfect for planting and the fish were dispersedevenly around the lake compared to last year when the weather prevented us fromgetting to the far reaches. For Mr. Merlo to state that "maybe the volunteers got coldand were in a hurry to get back to the Moose Lodge" is very insulting to everyoneand deserves an apology. As you recall, Mr. Merlo, last year there were 6 $10,000fish caught under worse weather conditions for planting.
Now I would like to address the "country boys way of thinking". First you admit
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Page 6 Friday, April 29, 2011ellnessWK E R N R I V E R
Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist
Over the past 5 weeks I havediscussed my soon turning 65(May 29) and theMedicareprocess. Today, Iwill talk about aletter I received afew weeks aftermy Medicarecard arrived inthe mail.
It was a letterfrom CMS, theCenters for Medicare andMedicaid (called "Medi-Cal" inCalifornia) Services. CMS is theregulatory body, under theFederal Department of Healthand Human Services, which over-sees and regulates the Medicareprogram.
The letter provided me with awebsite address,www.MyMedicare.Gov. (I haveheard of this site since its incep-tion a few years back, but since Iwas not 65 and on Medicare, Ihad no access.) This is a websitethat all people on Medicare needto be signed up on. (If you don'thave a letter, you can still sign upfor this great service.)
Once I registered, it was timeto explore. I authorized Medicareto discuss my PHI, personalhealth information, with them.After all, if I was disabled and myfamily was having claims issues,now the Medicare people havepermission set up so they can
communicate.Now, my Medicare doesn't
start for a few more weeks, butwhen it does, the website hasadvised me that on May 1 I ameligible for a list of preventativeservices including AbdominalAortic Aneurysm, Cardiovascularexam, Colorectal Exam (reallylooking forward to that one),Diabetes exam as well as a physi-cal. When I complete these, myweb page will be updated to thenext date I am eligible for thesepreventative services. Each hasits own schedule of frequency.
Other places on the websiteidentify my insurance plans. I'llbe able to check to make surenobody is using my informationto scam or cheat Medicare. Thewebsite also provides me withthe resources to downloadMedicare publications and pro-vide access to Medicare forms.
Turning 65 will be an adven-ture. I am looking forward to thebetter insurance coverage I willhave with Medicare and myMedicare Supplement Plan F. Ialso will see significant savingseach month. Thank you America.
Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker. He is Presidentof the Kern Association of HealthUnderwriters and on the NationalAssociation of HealthUnderwriters Medicare AdvisoryBoard. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, [email protected] or visit him onthe web at www.harrythal.com
Harry Thal
Turning 65 Part 6Health Insurance Matters
Paul G. Donohue, M.D.Courier Syndicated Columnist
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Ihope you will discuss lactoseintolerance. I am 60 and justdeveloped it. -- J.B.
ANSWER: Lactose is milksugar. In our digestive tracts isan enzyme -- lactase -- thatdigests milk sugar. People withtoo little of the lactase enzymehave trouble when they drink oreat dairy products. Milk sugardoesn't break down. The undi-gested sugar leads to gas pro-duction, stomach cramps anddiarrhea.
Medical tests can confirm thedearth of the lactase enzyme.
Standard treatment of lactoseintolerance (also called lactasedeficiency) is avoidance of dairyproducts. Most cheeses have lit-tle lactose, so they can be eaten.Yogurt made from live culturesis usually tolerated.
Furthermore, many dairyproducts can be pretreated withlactase, and people with theintolerance are not bothered bysuch products. The lactaseenzyme comes in pill and liquidforms. It can be added to milk ortaken by mouth before eating ordrinking dairy products.
***DEAR DR. DONOHUE:
How do I get a doctor tocorrect or change his writ-ten report? Twice in my 77years I have pointed outincorrect statements in theirrecords. Each time I wastold they could not changeanything once it appears in
their written report.There must be a way to
correct an error, especiallybefore sending the report toother doctors. Do you haveany suggestions? -- G.J.
ANSWER: I do have a sug-gestion.
The doctors are afraid ofchanging information becausesuch changes can be damagingto them if the records arerequired in any legal proceed-ings.
However, they can make acurrent note in the chart,explaining how previous infor-mation in the record was notcorrect. That's not going to getthem into any trouble. It seemsto me that not doing so wouldget them into trouble.
If the doctors balk at this, askthem to talk to a lawyer. Tellthem you are preparing a docu-ment that states what the cor-rection should be and that youwill send it to any doctor towhom your current doctorsends your records. That shouldmotivate your doctor to act.
***Dr. Donohue regrets that he is
unable to answer individual let-ters, but he will incorporate themin his column whenever possible.Readers may write him orrequest an order form of avail-able health newsletters at P.O.Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.
(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. (c)2011 North America Synd., Inc. AllRights Reserved.
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Friday, April 29, 2011 Page 7aithFK E R N R I V E R
Clarence Semonious, pastorPrince of Peace LutheranFellowship, Kernville
I am pleased to have youmeet a friend of mine. He hashad a rough couple of millen-nia.
Every one ofJesus’ discipleslost faith andfled from Him,even though Hehad warnedthem: “ThenJesus said tothem, ‘You willall fall awaybecause of methis night. For itis written, 'I willstrike the shepherd, and thesheep of the flock will be scat-tered.’” Matthew 26:31, fromZechariah 13:7.
Peter so disowned Jesusthat Jesus obtained a declara-tion of loyalty from him. Thenext time my friend Tommysaw Jesus, he declared, “MyLord and my God!” John20:28.
Now, everyone who believesthat Jesus saved him by Hissuffering, death and resurrec-tion would do well to say withTommy, “My Lord and myGod!” Friends, we are a heart-less bunch when we allow aChristian to carry the shameof human frailty beyondrepentance. Are you able to
say, “And thank God,” whenyou read Zechariah 13:6?(“And if one asks him, ‘Whatare these wounds on yourback?’ he will say, ‘Thewounds I received in thehouse of my friends.’”)
I can say from watching thereaction of associates whohave suffered from tonguewagging friends that suchhardness of heart is devastat-ing. In the afterglow of Easter,resolve to live a new com-mandment. “A new command-ment I give to you, that youlove one another: just as Ihave loved you, you also areto love one another.” John 1334. The reason is that Jesussaid, “By this all people willknow that you are my disci-ples, if you have love for oneanother.” John 13:35.
Love in action includesseeking the best for thoseridiculed, belittled and humili-ated. The best of being aChristian is you loving otherpeople.
Semonious
Story of friend Tommy
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that lots of tagged fish were caught, but only in unpublicized locations. Tillie Creek,French Gulch, and the main & auxiliary dams are the most popular and accessibleareas at the lake where a majority of the anglers go. Don't you think that most of thefish were caught where most of the fishermen are? I would like you to clarify whenyou state that "someone screwed up" because that is where a lot of fish were caught.
You also state that "a lot of tagged fish never made it close enough to the shore-line to be caught because they were too small" and that "these tiny trout were prob-ably stressed from handling and did not survive." Are you suggesting that the fishwere too small to swim that far? Did you see the trout we were tagging? Did you infact ask for the records that show where the prize fish were planted and the size andweight of each fish that we have to document? I can definitely agree with you onyour statement that you are no fisheries expert because to make these types of state-ments is preposterous!
Finally, I want to congratulate you for volunteering to become part of the IsabellaLake Fishing Derby team of volunteers. First, let us know what day of the week youwould like to feed the fish from November to April so you can watch them grow.Next, please be at the French Gulch Marina at 6:30 am on March 29, 2012 to go outon one of our volunteer boats and see exactly where we plant. On March 30, 2012we expect to see you again at 6:30 am at French Gulch to go out on the barge to per-sonally help tag and plant the fish. After you plant on Friday, please show up at theDerby Headquarters to work every hour until we close at 6:00 pm on Monday so youcan see all of the fish being brought in. After you volunteer and help us with theentire Derby, THEN maybe you can write an intelligent article on the Isabella LakeFishing Derby!
Fred RoachIsabella Lake Fishing Derby Chairman
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Page 8 Kern River Courier Friday, April 29, 2011
It’s all about boundariesMichael BatelaanKern River Courier Publisher
Speak now and forever influ-ence your community. Don'tspeak now and forever hold yourcomplaints. I'm referring to theupcoming hearing on the KernRiver ValleySpecific Plan.
The bottomline is that thePlanningDepartmentand electedofficials needto hear fromyou nowwhile plansare beingupdated. Yourinput at the Monday May 2ndSpecific Plan public meeting caninfluence the direction of our val-ley for years tocome. The nexttwenty, to beexact.
The countyhas plans foryou, plans toprosper youand not toharm you. ForKern County,it's all in theplanning; they love it when agood plan comes together, andyou should too. County plannershave been working hard the pastsix years to mesh together all ofits parts (the communities’ input)from the ground up, so-to-speak,
with the sky being the limit.It’s a land use and design plan
including urban, rural, residen-tial, commercial, sewer, signing,lighting, manufacturing, trans-portation, farming and ranchingto the environment, conserva-tion, wild lands, open space,water, the ground and sky.
Opinions are on both sides ofthe fence. There are those whosay, "Good fences make for bet-ter neighbors," that we need spe-cific direction and planning forfuture growth and development.And there are others on theother side of the fence who aresaying, "Don't fence me in." Theybelieve in less government andthe land of the free, or no con-trols.
The plan all comes down toboundaries (good fences). Thetruth is that we all need them,
whether it bebetween theneighbor, devel-oper, manufac-turer or thegovernmentnext door.That's what thedesign of agood specificplan provides.
Speak to theplan now or hold your piece forthe next 20 years.
Michael Batelaan is publisherof the Kern River Courier. He canbe reached at [email protected]
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Geologic column definedRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist
The picture below demonstratesthe accumulationof millions ofyears of sedimen-tary layers fromvarious deposi-tional environ-ments. Thiscross-section, forexample, is typi-cal of those thatcould be seenexposed, by ero-sion, within Arizona's Grand
Canyon. The various "Facies",their rock types, relationships andcreation processes are shown. Thisis what is known as a "GeologicColumn" which geologists developfrom month's of field work in anattempt to develop a "best guess"hypothesis of understanding ofhow it was formed. Once drawn, ageologic time line must be placedon the entire section to completethe analysis.
For the next two weeks, I willgive the reader a short course onhow an "inferred geologic timeline" is established to complete the
picture.
RonBolyardis aretiredgeologistand hasdevel-oped an“acuteinterest”in thegeologyof thesouthernSierraNevadasince hemovedhere in1999.
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Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez
1. MUSIC: How many strings does aukulele have?
2. HISTORY: Who founded the Ottomandynasty?
3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the traditionaldividing line between Manhattan's east andwest sides?
4. U.S. STATES: What state's motto is, "Ifyou seek a pleasant peninsula, look aboutyou"?
5. MONEY: What is the common currencyof South Africa?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You're the firstsign in the Zodiac and like to take the lead wher-ever you go. But this time, you'd be wise to followsomeone who has much to teach you.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your adversaryhasn't given up trying to undermine you. Continueto stay cool -- someone in authority knows what'shappening.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Spring brings apositive aspect for relationships. Paired Twinsgrow closer, while the single set finds newromance -- perhaps with a Leo or Libra.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Waveringaspects this week mean weighing your wordscarefully to avoid misunderstandings.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) You could soon beon a new career path in pursuit of those long-standing goals, but don't cut any current ties untilyou're sure you're ready to make the change.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A formercolleague wants to re-establish an old professionalconnection. It would be wise to make the contact,at least until you know what he or she is planning.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A rela-tionship that survived some rocky moments couldbe facing a new challenge. Deal with the problem
openly, honestly and without delay. Good luck.SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A
recent and much-appreciated change in the work-place inspires you to make some changes in yourpersonal life as well. Start with a plan to travelmore.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)A friend needs your kind and caring advice, butyou need to know what he or she is hiding fromyou before you agree to get involved.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)Your circle of friends continues to widen. Expectto hear from someone in your past who hopes tore-establish your once-close relationship.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Youraspects favor the arts. Indulge in whatever artisticexpression you enjoy most. A workplace situationwill, I'm pleased to say, continue to improve.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Warning!Your tendency to let things slide until the lastminute could have a negative effect on a relation-ship that you hope can develop into somethingmeaningful.
BORN THIS WEEK: You are both emotionaland sensible. You enjoy being with people. Goodcareer choices include teaching, performing andthe clergy.
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California JoeKern River Courier Columnist
It was agunfight in abar over a girl.The girl died.The bulletpassedthrough herand intoWilliamMasterson’spelvis. He killedthe jealous assailant, but he walkedwith a cane for the rest of his life.
He was a dashing fellow. He was5 foot 9 inches tall with broadshoulders, a carefully-trimmedmustache and greyish-blue eyes.He created a reputation with hisguns, but he earned his nickname“Bat” as a frontier policeman inDodge City by wielding his canewhen quelling disturbances insteadof using his Colt. The citizens ofDodge finally bought him a gold-headed version, which became histrademark.
In 1877 he ran for sheriff andwon. But he came to losing histaste for the profession after hisbrother Ed, the marshal of DodgeCity, was killed by a drunken cow-boy. He moved on to Leadville,Colorado for some serious faroplaying. In 1881 he joined hisfriends Luke Short and Wyatt Earpin Tombstone, Arizona, to managetheir gambling tables.
He left hurriedly to go back toTombstone when his brother Jimwas threatened. They both endedup going to Trinidad, Colorado.
After a one-year stint as the town’smarshal, Bat moved to Denver.
In 1891, while managing EdChase’s Palace Theater and gam-bling house in Denver, Bat fell inlove and married blonde singer-dancer Emma Walters.
In 1902 when a new mayoractively campaigned against gam-bling, the Mastersons were toldtheir type was no longer welcomein Denver. The West was changing.
He and Emma moved to NewYork City. Upon their arrival Batwas made Deputy U.S. Marshal forthe southern district of New YorkCity by President TheodoreRoosevelt.
In 1912 President WilliamHoward Taft removed Mastersonfrom the position during Taft'spurge of Roosevelt supportersfrom government jobs.
But Bat cashed in on a lifetimeinterest in sports. He had been asportswriter and promoted boxingevents in Denver. He became asports writer for New York’sMorning Telegraph. He rose tobecame their sports editor.
It was a long career, but in 1921at the age of 67 Masterson wasfound slumped over his typewriter,dead of a heart attack.
He was buried in The Bronx. Hisepitaph reads, "Loved byEveryone."
California Joe is the storytellerpersona of Stevenson Phillips, anactor and singer living in Kernville.You may reach him [email protected].
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Art activities will run continuously, including gyotaku, the tradition-al Japanese art of fish printing. Event-goers can also watch graduateartist Kyle Hailey paint a mural of the Rainbow trout life cycle.
Pan-frying and grilling demonstrations featuring free recipes andsamples will be held throughout the day.
Fly-fishing clinics for varying skill levels and all-ages basic fishingclinics will be held throughout the day. Kids can try their hand at catch-ing a trout in the greased trout pond, and a Trout Derby will awardprizes to the anglers who catch the three largest trout (measured byweight).
"Local merchants have donated some really great prizes for thederby," said Marvin Waters, manager of Kern River Hatchery. "We alsowant to remind folks to catch your fish before you come to the TroutFest, as there is no fishing on hatchery grounds other than the demon-strations that day."
The Fishing and Natural History Museum, sponsored by the Friendsof the Hatchery, will be open all day for guests to peruse the many col-lections of native plants and animals in the area as well as an exhibitfeaturing fishing tackle used by early anglers.
Kern River Hatchery is located at 14415 Sierra Highway in Kernville,one mile north of the James Store and across from Camp Owen.
Waddell. Having completed his naval service, Clifton became anAircraft and Rescue Firefighter with China Lake Fire Department inRidgecrest where he served 21-½ years before joining the Kern Countyfire department. As a trainee he worked both Engine and Truck 41 insouth Bakersfield before finding his way home to the Kern River Valley.
Clifton's recognition comes to him at the nomination of his fellowfirefighters with in Battalion 7.
He is active with family and many local groups including BroncBoosters, Ski Patrol, California Deer Association and the Kern ValleyHigh School ROP seasonal firefighter program.
sider adoption of the Specific Plan and EIR.The Kern River Valley Specific Plan and the associated Draft Environmental
Impact Report are available online at www.co.kern.ca.us/planning/eirs.asp.Printed copies are also available for review at the three Kern River ValleyLibrary locations.
Any additional questions regarding the KRV Specific Plan, the develop-ment process, or Monday’s meeting should contact Paul J. Johnson of theKern County Planning and Community Development Department at (661)862-5022 or email [email protected].
• May 21: Ladies Of Elks Dog Show• May 27-30: Memorial Day Art Show• June 4: Kids Fishing Derby, REVA Golf Fundraiser, Havilah DaysWe’re sure there will be even more events springing up (pardon the pun)
in the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned to the Kern River Courier andcheck out the Courier Calendar on page 3 every week. More details on allevents are available there.
We might also point out that the Kern County Fire Department’s normaldeadline for clearing weeds and brush is June 9.
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Wofford Heights for their annual Kids Carnival on Saturday May 7. Theywill have games and prizes including a dunk tank and a bounce house forkids ages 4 to 8. There will also be hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and sodafor sale. Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of game tickets. Thecarnival is open to kids of all ages and they must be accompanied by anadult. The carnival will run from 11am to 3pm For more information con-tact 760-376-6564.
Sirretta Street Sale to be held in Kernville May 7Usually the Courier doesn’t permit business advertising in the Courier
Calendar, but this not really a business. It’s an event. It’s the Sirretta StreetSale, a street-long annual yard sale event that has been held for many yearsalong picturesque Sirretta Street in Kernville. Many homes participate. Formore information, call (760) 376-2629.
Rotary Club’s Annual Car Show and Pet Parade May 7The Rotary Club’s Annual Car Show will be held Saturday, May 7, from
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Riverside Park in Kernville. There will be a lake cruise,food, vendors, music and a free Pet Parade from 10 a.m. to noon. The pub-lic is welcome to attend at no charge. There will also be a Rotary Pet Paradefrom 10 a.m. to noon. For more information on the pet parade call Elaineat (909) 964-1395. For more information about the car show, visitRotaryCarShow.com or contact Chuck Wild (760) 378-3888 or [email protected].
Benefit show for leukemia victim May 7Dos Guys (Scott Costa and Lee Boone) will be performing May 7 at 10:30
a.m. as a benefit for Lexi Rowe, a little girl who needs to get to her leukemiatreatments in Fresno. It will be at the Lakeshore Farmer’s Market inWofford Heights. A special account is being set up at a local bank, but youare welcome to donate at the concert.
Kernville Museum’s History Days to be held Saturday, May 14The Kern River Valley Historical Society has decided to hold History
Days after all this year. Previously they had canceled the popular attrac-tion. It will be held at the Kern Valley Museum in Kernville Saturday, May14 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Whiskey Flat Trail run to be held Saturday, May 14Run-4-A-Way will host the 15th Annual Whiskey Flat Trail Run on
Saturday, May 14 beginning at 8 am. All participants receive a complimen-tary one hour raft trip with Sierra South, a frosty beverage from Kern RiverBrewing Company, and an organic event T-shirt. Proceeds from the eventgo to Run-4-A-Way, a local non-profit organization dedicated to promotingeducation, health, fitness, and well being of the citizens of the Kern RiverValley. This year’s proceeds will help provide a $500 scholarship to a localKern Valley student. Visit the Run-4-A-Way website for more informationat www.run4away.org. Register by May 6th for early bird pricing atwww.active.com and search Whiskey Flat Trail Run.
Upper Kern River Cleanup scheduled for Sunday, May 15Sequoia ForestKeeper will be hosting an Upper Kern River Cleanup on
Sunday, May 15 at 9 a.m. Lunch and refreshments will be provided to vol-unteers. Please RSVP to [email protected] if you plan toattend. Provide your name, number of volunteers, and a contact phonenumber. For more information, please call 760-376-4434.
Orchestra to present ‘Spring Fling’ concert Sunday, May 15The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will be presenting their May
Concert, “A Spring Fling”, at the Kernville Elementary School on Sunday,May 15, at 4:00 p.m. The selections to be performed include Overture zuGoethes Trauerspiel “Egmont”, Twentiana, Pachelbel’s Canon in D,Farandole, and more. There will also be a Special Performance of Carnivalof the Animals, featuring Jody Steel and Helen Smoot. In addition, therewill be two solos performed by KVCOA music scholarship recipients.Donations will be accepted at the door and children are admitted at nocharge. Light refreshments will be served. New musicians are always wel-come! For more information, call Rick Fankhauser at 760-379-1616.
Dog show put on by Ladies of Elks May 21The Ladies of the Elks’ popular Dog Show is scheduled for May 21 at
10am. The entry fee is $5 and lunch will also be available in the Lodge Park.Everyone is welcome and Pat and Laurie are awaiting your call at 376 2762.
Kids Fishing Derby comes up this year on Saturday, June 4The 24th annual Kids Fishing Derby will take place on Saturday, June 4.
Open to all kids. First, Second and Third place trophies will be presentedto kids in each age group – 4-6, 7-9,10-12 and 13-15. Free lunch to all kids.
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Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist
A few years back my familyand I lived in Delano. It was stilla small town then. We knewmany of thetownfolksbecause I wasthe telephonemanager and wewere involved ineverything –PTA, Chamber ofCommerce, citi-zen committees,Rotary,Toastmasters,and countless other organiza-tions, including my wife’s sorori-ty.
One year it was almostHalloween and her sorority(Sigma Beta something or other –their husbands irreverently calledthem the Beta Broads) decided tobuild a haunted cellar, chargeadmission and make a lot ofmoney for their community proj-ects. They obtained permission touse the cellar of the DelanoTheatre. Black plastic sheetingwas used to create six roomshousing all kinds of scary stuff.
Guests were guided throughthe haunted cellar in groups ofsix, assisted by husbands andboyfriends (who were roped intoparticipation.) One section had adoctor operating on a patientwithout anesthesia. The patientwas screaming and the doctorwas pulling out chicken guts,blood dripping from his hands(an eerie red light made it lookreal).
In another room was a coffin.
When the guide had all herguests inside and next to the cof-fin, the lid would fly open andCount Dracula would sit up andshout, "I vant tooo byte yournecks!” (I was Dracula.)
One room had two king sizewater beds on the floor coveredwith sawdust (three pickup loadsfrom a sawmill in Strathmore)and guests had to walk across itwith strobe lights flashing whileshrieking sounds were piped in.
This worked great until one ofthe waterbeds sprang a leak.After that, guests were comingout covered with wet sawdust.(Fortunately this happened at theend of the last day.)
One room required crawlingthrough dangling threads, whichwas supposed to feel like a webthat had come from a huge foamspider stationed at the other end.Another area had a monster whojumped out and yelled, “Boo!”Yes, it was corny but it worked.It scared one group so bad thatthey went sideways and ran rightthrough the plastic wall of theroom. Took a while to fix it (andeven longer to gather the run-away group!)
Unfortunately, the sororitydidn't make much money. Notonly that, the guys had to do allthe cleanup including three pick-up loads of wet sawmud, whichno one wanted.
The next year the Beta Broadssold Christmas trees.
Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell, is aninstructor for the local AARPDriver Safety Program.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:2 I CEE (2011 - B2151), DBA #2:MEDAIDE MEDICAL ( 2011 -B2152). Street address of principalplace of business: 8443 CaliforniaCity Boulevard, California City, CA93505. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 2005, California City, CA93504. REGISTRANT: VetmobileServices, Inc., 8443 California CityBoulevard, California City, CA93505. F - Corporation. Date thebusiness commenced: 06/01/2007.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in thisState of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code)Signed: Michael Trimnell, CEO.This statement filed on 03/30/2011.Expires 03/30/2016. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By G. Meza. Published bythe Kern River Courier April 8, 15,22 and 29, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:4EVER SHIELD SECURITY SER-VICES (2011 - B2170). Streetaddress of principal place of busi-ness: 840 East Ridgecrest Boulevard,Apt. #10, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.Mailing address of business: P.O.Box 1732, Ridgecrest, CA 93556.REGISTRANT: Antonio E.Solomon, Jr., 840 East RidgecrestBoulevard, Apt. #10, Ridgecrest, CA93555. A - Individual. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in thisState of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code)Signed: Antonio E. Solomon, Jr. Thisstatement filed on 03/30/2011.Expires 03/30/2016. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By N. Hawley. Published bythe Kern River Courier April 8, 15,22 and 29, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:BARNES & SONS EQUIPMENTSALES (2011 - B2201). Streetaddress of principal place of busi-ness: 9319 Gig Harbor Court,Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 21796,Bakersfield, CA 93390-1796. REG-ISTRANT: Brett Barnes, 9319 GigHarbor Court, Bakersfield, CA93312. A - Individual. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in thisState of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code)Signed: Brett Barnes. This statementfiled on 03/31/2011. Expires03/31/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By N. Hawley. Published by theKern River Courier April 8, 15, 22and 29, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:CARACOLE SOARING (2011 -B2062), DBA #2: CARACOLEAVIATION ( 2011 - B2063). Streetaddress of principal place of busi-ness: 22560 Airport Way, CaliforniaCity, CA 93505. Mailing address ofbusiness: 6600 Xavier Avenue, #A,California City, CA 93505. REGIS-TRANT: Cynthia Brickner, 6600Xavier Avenue, #A, California City,CA 93505. A - Individual. Date thebusiness commenced: 07/01/1990.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: CynthiaBrickner. This statement filed on03/28/2011. Expires 03/28/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:MANNA HOUSE PAYEE SERVICE(2011 - B1989). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 6433Lake Isabella Boulevard, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. Mailing addressof business: P.O. Box K, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. REGIS-TRANTS: Verna Riley, 102 StarliteLane, Wofford Heights, CA 93285and Penny Clawson, 91 Starlite Lane,Wofford Heights, CA 93285. H - Co-Partners. Date the business com-menced: 06/07/2006. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on whichit was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: PennyClawson. This statement filed on03/25/2011. Expires 03/25/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:RIM ROAD RANCH (2011 -B2171), DBA #2: NEVER-B-DONE RANCH ( 2011 - B2172).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 554 Rim Road, Bodfish,CA 93205. Mailing address of busi-ness: P.O. Box 763, Bodfish, CA93205. REGISTRANTS: KerrySheffer, 554 Rim Road, Bodfish, CA93205 and William Sheffer, 554 RimRoad, Bodfish, CA 93205. I -Husband and Wife. Date the businesscommenced: 01/01/2011. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on whichit was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: Kerry L.Sheffer. This statement filed on03/30/2011. Expires 03/30/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.DiPrima. Published by the KernRiver Courier April 8, 15, 22 and 29,2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:BAKERSFIELD ELECTRIC COM-PANY (2011 - B2184). Streetaddress of principal place of busi-ness: 9601 Marseilles Court,Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailingaddress of business: 9601 MarseillesCourt, Bakersfield, CA 93314.REGISTRANT: Jack D. Bellows,9601 Marseilles Court, Bakersfield,CA 93314. A-Individual. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: Jack D.Bellows. This statement filed on03/30/2011. Expires 03/30/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 15, 22, 29 and May 6,2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:BOXES, BAGS AND LABELS(2011 - B2212). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 2601Union Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93305. Mailing address of business:2601 Union Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93305. REGISTRANTS: MichaelMackenzie, 19961 Sunny Lane,Tehachapi, CA 93561 and StuartMackenzie, 21808 Golden Star,Tehachapi, CA 93561. H - Co-Partners. Date the business com-menced: 05/02/2001. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on whichit was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: MichaelMackenzie. This statement filed on03/31/2011. Expires 03/31/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 15, 22, 29 and May 6,2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:JUJU BEE'S BABY CASES (2011 -B1897). Street address of principalplace of business: 5217 MilagroDrive, Bakersfield, CA 93307.Mailing address of business: 5217Milagro Drive, Bakersfield, CA93307. REGISTRANT: JulieHenthorn, 5217 Milagro Drive,Bakersfield, CA 93307. A-Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on whichit was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: JulieHenthorn. This statement filed on03/22/2011. Expires 03/22/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier April 15, 22, 29 andMay 6, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:ROCK HOUSE CACTUS (2011 -B2073). Street address of principalplace of business: 4120 Huth Street,Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 677,Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGIS-TRANTS: Gary Tuggle, 4120 HuthStreet, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 andPatty Sorensen/Tuggle, 4120 HuthStreet, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. I-Husband and Wife. Date the businesscommenced: 11/01/2010. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other thana change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: GaryTuggle. This statement filed on03/28/2011. Expires 03/28/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 15, 22, 29 and May 6,2011.
STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAMEFictitious Business Name being aban-
doned: BAKERSFIELD ELECTRICCOMPANY, (2006-B5192) Streetaddress of business: 9713 ManhattanDrive, Bakersfield, CA 93312.Mailing address of Business: 9713Manhattan Drive, Bakersfield, CA93312. REGISTRANT WHO WISH-ES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: Rodger Chambers, 9713Manhattan Drive, Bakersfield, CA93312. Original FBN Statement Filedon: 06/23/2006. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 03/30/2011.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by G. Meza,Deputy Clerk (34993). Published bythe Kern River Courier April 15, 22,29 and May 6, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:ANAVERDE WELL PET (2011 -B2507), DBA #2: VETALU ( 2011- B2508). Street address of principalplace of business: 8201 CaliforniaCity Boulevard, #A119, CaliforniaCity, CA 93505. Mailing address ofbusiness: PO Box 2005, Californiacity, CA 93504. REGISTRANT:Valerie Talleyrand, 9200 OleanderBoulevard, California City, CA93505. A - Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: ValerieTalleyrand. This statement filed on04/13/2011. Expires 04/13/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 22, 29, May 6 and 13,2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:JBS BARRELS (2011 - B2215).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 7648 Simmons Lane,Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailingaddress of business: 7648 SimmonsLane, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REG-ISTRANT: Michelle Sullivan, 7648Simmons Lane, Bakersfield, CA93313. A-Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in the
statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: MichelleSullivan. This statement filed on04/01/2011. Expires 04/01/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 22, 29, May 6 and 13,2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SUNNIE'S SNACKS (2011 -B2576). Street address of principalplace of business: 6010 East LerdoHighway, Shafter, CA 93263.Mailing address of business: 222Mannel Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263.REGISTRANT: Jennifer Wright, 222Mannel Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263.A-Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other thana change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: JenniferWright. This statement filed on04/15/2011. Expires 04/15/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 22, 29, May 6 and 13,2011.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. 28-1937 - APN: 316-
351-02YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A
DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-16-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKEACTION TO PROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD ATA PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEEDAN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULDCONTACT A LAWYER.
On May 18, 2011 at 11:00 am, AntelopeValley Real Estate Services, aCalifornia Corporation as dulyappointed Trustee under and pursuantto the Deed of Trust recorded 06-19-2007, as Inst. No. 0207128714 ofOfficial Records in the office of theCounty Recorder of Kern County,State of California, Executed byLouis F. Romero and Gina M.Romero, Husband and Wife as jointtenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLICAUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BID-DER FOR CASH (payable at time ofsale in lawful money of the UnitedStates) at: The main entrance to theWanda Kirk Library, 3611 RosamondBlvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. AllCASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BEMADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCEDRECONVEYANCE, INC. All rights,title and interest conveyed to and nowheld by it under said Deed of Trust inthe property situated in said Countyand State described as: Lot 142 ofTract No. 3508, in the unincorporatedarea of the County of Kern, State ofCalifornia, as per map recordedFebruary 2, 1972 in Book 22, Pages195 through 200, inclusive and inBook 23, Pages 1 through 12 inclu-sive of Maps, in the Office of theCounty Recorder of said County. Thestreet address and other common des-ignation, if any, of the real propertydescribed above is purported to be:Vacant Land - directions may beobtained by written request within 10days of the first publication of thisnotice from: ARI, 43545 17th StreetWest, Suite 503, Lancaster, CA93534. The undersigned Trustee dis-claims any liability for any incorrect-ness of the street address and othercommon designation, if any, shownherein. Said Sale will be made, butwithout covenant or warranty, expressor implied, regarding title, posses-sion, or encumbrances, to pay theremaining principal sum of thenote(s) secured by said Deed of Trust,with interest thereon, as provided insaid note(s), advances, if any, underthe terms of said Deed of Trust, fees,charges and expenses of the Trusteeand of the trusts created by said Deedof Trust. The total amount of theunpaid balance of the obligation
secured by the property to be sold andreasonable estimated cost, expensesand advances at the time of the initialpublication of the Notice of Sale is$103,737.00. The beneficiary undersaid Deed of Trust heretofore execut-ed and delivered to the undersigned awritten Declaration of Default andDemand for Sale, and a writtenNotice of Default and Election to Sell.The undersigned caused said Noticeof Default and Election to Sell to berecorded in the county where the realproperty is located. Date: April 20,2011. Antelope Valley Real EstateServices, As Trustee AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., As Agent, 4354517th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster,CA 93534, 661-945-5525, VickieDurham, Trustee Sale Officer(Published by the Kern River CourierApril 22, 29 and May 6, 2011)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SEQUOIA LODGE (2011 - B2633).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 16123 Sierra Way,Kernville, CA 93238. Mailingaddress of business: 6265 Deer CreekRoad, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.REGISTRANT: Cathy Cunningham,6265 Deer Creek Road, ArroyoGrande, CA 93420. A-Individual.Date the business commenced:05/17/2001. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b)of Section 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Cathy Cunningham. Thisstatement filed on 04/19/2011.Expires 04/19/2016. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By N. Hawley. Published bythe Kern River Courier April 29, May6, 13 and 20, 2011.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT
Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:U-ROLL-IT SMOKES (2011 -B2604). Street address of principalplace of business: 1808 NorthChester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93308. Mailing address of business:1808 North Chester Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGIS-TRANT: Bill Edmondson, 300Haggin Street, Bakersfield, CA93309. A-Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 03/01/2011.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: BillEdmondson. This statement filed on04/19/2011. Expires 04/19/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N.Hawley. Published by the KernRiver Courier April 29, May 6. 13and 20, 2011.
STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAMEFictitious Business Name being aban-
doned: EXPRESSIONS HAIR ANDNAIL, (2007-B6265). Street addressof business: 20406 #1A Brian Way,Tehachapi, CA 93561; Mailingaddress of Business; 20406 #1ABrian Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561;REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TOABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: James T. Fowler, 28061Cumberland Road, Tehachapi, CA93561 and Jean L. Fowler, 28061Cumberland Road, Tehachapi, CA93561; Original FBN Statement Filedon: 08/16/2007. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 04/19/2011.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M.Medina, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierApril 29, May 6, 13 and 20, 2011.
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