Special to the Courier

The Friends of the Kern RiverPreserve will hold another free monthlyfamily nature exploration on Saturday,February 5 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Birds are one of the most fascinatinggroups in the animal kingdom, magicaljewels that fill our yards with movementand color. Come learn how to identifythe dozens of species of birds in KernRiver Valley backyards from AlisonSheehey, Outreach Director at theAudubon Kern River Preserve.

This will be an interactive three-partworkshop.

1. Binocular use (please bring yourbinoculars if you have them... we havesome to borrow if you don't own a pair).Many people find it frustrating to seethrough binoculars. There are four sim-ple yet critical steps to make it a joyousexperience. You will be taken throughthese steps.

2. Watching birds and seeing fieldmarks are two different things. Many ofus learn to see the whole bird and put aname on it. That works but takes a longtime. Learn how to observe differentparts of birds to create the whole pictureand then use a field guide to find the bird.

3. After learning how to use a field

guide, take a walk with an expert, learnbirding etiquette and get help identifyingany species seen.

For those interested, after a lunchbreak we can visit some of the hot spotsaround Isabella Reservoir to see morespecies. Please RSVP for this part of thesession.

Monthly events are free and appropri-ate for ages 5 and up. All interested per-sons (children are welcome but thoseunder 14 must be accompanied by anadult).

All of the Friends of the Kern RiverPreserve events are held outdoors at theAudubon Kern River Preserve headquar-ters. Please dress for cold to warmweather, bring drinks, a picnic lunch,sunscreen and bug spray. Binoculars,camera and a field guide are always agood idea if you have them.

For more information please contactthe Friends of the Preserve at 1-760-378-2029 or krpfriends@audubon.org.

The Kern River Preserve is at 18747Highway 178 in Weldon. Look for a largeAudubon California sign at the entranceto the Kern River Preserve. The entranceis 100 feet west of Kelso Valley Road. Turnon the dirt easement road and drive 0.2miles to the parking area inside the for-est.

Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir220,016 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 Kernville1005 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 1004 cfs

Borel Canal flow0 cfs

Data from U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers

cfs=cubic feet per second

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

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

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Lake Isabella’sweekend weather

Fri: Sunny, high 64.

Fri. night: Clear,low 45.

Sat.:Ssunny, high65.

Sat. night: Mostlycloudy, low 39.

Sun.: Sunny, high67.

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The Hear Us Movement gathered strongly on Jan. 27 at Kern Valley HighSchool’s Fine Arts Building to share feelings about teen suicides. From themoment of arrival, it was clear that the meeting was by and for the studentsof the Kern Valley. Prior to the designated start time, only students wereallowed into the building. Then at 6 p.m., adults were allowed to enter. Therewere two tiers of seating. The student seating was in the front and the adultswere invited to sit on the back tier.

About 120 students and 120 adults attended the meeting. Besides parents,the adults included teachers, school staff, local counselors, Sheriff’sdeputies, local firefighters, and senior citizens. Extra chairs had to be set upto accommodate everyone.

The Hear Us Movement started on Dec. 2 after a community meetingsparked by two local high school student suicides. Those who wanted tospeak found that meeting to be very disappointing because they were notheard. That inspired the "Hear Us" idea in the minds of Neal and AmiePreston. Preston shared the idea with Scott Siddle, and Neal and Scottshared it with five students, who loved the idea. The first meeting was fourweeks ago, on Jan. 6. They meet after school every Thursday. Each meetingis a little different, but always includes at least one student with preparedremarks about how they are feeling, and all in attendance are invited toshare their feelings on “Thought Cards.” This evening's question was,

Group against teensuicides holds hugeinspirational meet‘Hear Us Movement’ draws 240 people

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Kirk Turnipseed of Wofford Heights caught thesefine Alpers trophy trout recently, the largest being2.2 pounds, at Tillie Creek Campground. He useda spinner with salmon eggs. Trout fishing is report-ed to be very good. See Mike Mencarini’s fishingcolumn on page 5.

See HEAR US, Page 2

The Acorn Woodpecker is seen aroundKern County quite frequently. The KernRiver Preserve is an excellent place toobserve birds in their natural habitat.

Photo courtesy Bob Steele Photography

KR Preserve presents birding program Feb. 5

Alta One shuts LakeIsabella office due todamage from storms

The Lake Isabella branch of AltaOne Credit Union closed Mondaydue to unspecified damage from recent storms. AltaOne is calling it atemporary closure. There is no word yet as to whether or not Alta Onewill reopen its Lake Isabella branch in that building, but it hasannounced in a letter to account holders that a temporary service sitehas been secured in Lake Isabella, at 5640 A3 Lake Isabella Blvd. Until itopens, however, the Kernville branch will be open Monday throughFriday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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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

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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

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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 Substation

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

Kern Valley Hospital &Kern Valley Healthcare District

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

Sponsored by the Airport Cafe at Kern Valley Airport

Sierra Way, 4 mi. south of Kernville Rd.Breakfast & Lunch, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Great food 7 days a week

Kern River Valley information

Reel Cinema6742 Wofford Heights Blvd.

Showtime Info: 760-376-3030NOW SHOWING

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REVA Co-op presents a

Whiskey FlatSweetheart Dinner

& Auctionat the Family Life Center in Wofford Heights

Saturday, February 12th 5 to 8pmEnjoy a candlelight pasta extravaganza!

Includes salad, beverage, dessert, sparkling cider,& chocolate candy for each table

Local entertainers Donna Ridgway (Las Vegas entertainer)Marty O'Harra (former Whiskey Flat Mayor)

The Tracie Whitman Dancers& Victor Mondragon, musica latina romantica via karaokeAuction items: 2 limited editions by Debra Wiruth from her gallery

• 2 night stay at the Kern Lodge • 3-day, 2-night stay at the Tropicana in Las Vegas• Half-day pontoon boat rental • & many more valuable items

Advance tickets Couple $25, Individual $15(each comes with a free bribe)

Fundraiser for the Whiskey Flat Mayor candidacy of Mercantile Frank and MillineryDolly, representing the REVA Co-op's mission of diminishing the overpopulation ofunwanted dogs and cats in our valley by spaying and neutering. Make a powerful

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Call (760) 378-3101 or (760) 793-7195, or fax (760) 378-3656 E-mailjessecritter@aol.com

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"What do you hope for, and how dowe get there?" Previous questionshave been "What's on your heart?""What inspires you?" and "What areyour fears?" Thought Cards are readat each meeting so everyone getsheard, even if they are too timid orembarrassed to share out loud.

Robbie Fisher, a Kern Valley HighSchool senior, introduced the meet-ing. Included in his remarks, Fisherstated, "We don't want to feel likethat ever again."

There was a student-led skit,showing two student friends, andone becomes surrounded by depres-sion, anger, heartbreak, drugs andalcohol. The friend tries to set theother student free, and is unable.Then the friend enlists the help of hismother, counselor, pastor, coach,officer and teacher. Fisher then wenton to explain that kids talk throughtheir clothes, music, and some thingsthey do. He used a ping pong ball asan example and said that when teensdon't have anyone to talk to andstomped the ball, demonstratingwhat can happen. He said that HearUs is a place where kids can talk andignite hope.

Neal Preston introduced Duganand Jennifer Whistler, parents of oneof the students who committed sui-cide. They have attended three of thefour Hear Us events. She said whenshe heard about the first suicide, shethought about how terrible it wasand cried, and then when it hap-pened in her home she thought thatshe could never go on. She said,"This isn't the parents, siblings,friends or the community's fault."She said the students that killedthemselves, or attempted to, just for-got how much they are loved. Shesaid Hear Us showed her that "I am

strong, but I have the same feelingsand fears as our students. But I leavewith a little less fear and a little morehope. We have amazing children inour community; let them be amaz-ing."

Alyson Borthick spoke about peerpressure on teens. She said that HearUs helps us to crush the walls of sep-aration. She summed it up by saying,"Little acts of kindness will keep thehope alive. You never know howsomething so simple can changesomeone's life."

Dugan Whistler, who is also a localCalifornia Highway Patrol officer,then came back up to explain his feel-ings. One thing he noted was, "Weneed to respect fear, and learn fromfear, but not let fear define you." Hebelieves that we all need to try to dosomething nice each day, to say apositive word or offer help. It willmake you feel good and help theother person and just be an inspira-tion. He admonished that we justneed to take the time. This promptedNeal Preston to tell a story aboutbeing a 5'4" freshman 16 years agoand being rescued from the trash canby a then-senior named JasonWilliams.

A video of Kern Valley students,parents and friends was shown. Thetheme of the video was hope. Theyanswered questions like, "What doyou think about suicide?" One stu-dent summed it up: "Suicide is a per-manent solution to a temporaryproblem." Other students noted howHear Us is a place to be heard and tohear others. Dugan Whistler reflect-ed that after it happened, "We decid-ed as a family we had to let it make usbetter, we were a good family before,

HEAR US continued from page 1

See MOVEMENT, Page 10

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Astronomy Star Party to beheld on Sat., Feb. 5

The KRV Astronomy Club willbe holding a star party at theirdark skies spot on the upper KernRiver on Saturday, Feb. 5 at dusk.All those who are interested inseeing the galaxies and constella-tions are invited. Telescopes willbe set up. Drive 12 miles north ofKernville and look for the orangecones (Fairview heliport.) Cloudswill cancel the event. Call (760)376-1291 for more information.

McCarthy staff to hold officehours locally on Feb. 17

A Field Representative forCongressman Kevin McCarthywill hold office hours in LakeIsabella on Thursday, Feb. 17from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at theCounty Complex. Contact VinceFong, District Director forCongressman McCarthy at (661)327-3611.

Whiskey Flat Days comingFeb. 18-21

Whiskey Flat Days is alwaysheld on Presidents Day Weekendin February. The 54th AnnualWhiskey Flat Days will be heldFebruary 18-21, 2011, and thetheme is "Goin' To The Dogs".Take a step back in time and cele-brate life in the 1860s. This old-fashioned, western style festivalincludes a parade, gunfighters,carnival, music, vendors, and aWhiskey Flat Encampment.Enter the Epitaph Contest, FrogJumpin' Contest, WhiskerinoContest, and more! Be here tofind out who will be our nextHonorary Mayor of Whiskey Flat!Put on by the Kernville Chamberof Commerce, (760) 376-2629.

KRV Woman’s Club fashionshow and luncheon Feb. 18

The Kern River Valley Woman’sClub invites the community to theAnnual Whiskey Flat DaysFashion Luncheon on Friday, Feb.18, at the Elks Lodge in WoffordHeights. Lunch will be served atnoon but the doors will open at10am. The Fashion Show will fol-low lunch. The Parade GrandMarshal will be our honoredguest and the candidates for

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• 7:30 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, WoffordHts. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

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.• 4 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous YouthGroup , Youth Center, 378-2815.• 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.

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. K.V. Rovers meet at Kern ValleyMuseum, Kernville. 1st Monday.• 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon, KRV Hosp Cafe. 376-2410 or 376-2066.

Tuesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. (909) 753-9043.• 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, 1st Baptist Church, LI. 379-2556.• 10 a.m. 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.• 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt.Mesa, 376-4249.• 1- 2:30 p.m. - Alzheimers CaregiverSupport Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella, 1stWed. 379-0848.• 1:30 - 3 p.m. Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd.• 2- 6 p.m. Dinner at Eagles, Mt. Mesa. Lightdinner. Open to public. 379-3394.• 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, WeldonMethodist Church, (760) 267-4693.• 5:30 p.m. LapBand Support Group, hospi-cal cafeteria, (760) 379-2681 2nd Wed.• 6 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E.Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed.• 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake IsabellaSr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., 3rd Wed. 379-5086.• 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band.• 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts,376-2410 or 376-2066.• 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.

Thursdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. (909) 753-9043.• 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters,Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329.• 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, SupervisorMcQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. 3rd Thurs.• 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women.• 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets,Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions).• Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.• 1 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the LakeIsabella Library. 2nd Thurs. 379-2303.• 2 p.m.- 8-ball Tournament at Eagles in Mt,Mesa. Open to public. 379-3374.• 5 -7 p.m. - TANF Cultural Night - 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.376-2410 or 376-2066

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

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

The Courier Calendar

See EVENTS, Page 10

Public meetingsand events

Upcoming Whiskey Flat Mayor candidate events

The candidates are listed in no particular order. In the interest of fairness to all, the order will be switched each week untilWhiskey Flat Days (in Kernville Feb. 18-21). For information about Whiskey Flat Days, call the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at(760) 376-2629.

Mercantile Frank and MillineryDolly

• Sat. Feb. 5: Mt. Mesa Lanes, “Bowling ForPets.” Noon to 5 p.m. RSVP by Feb. 5. • Sun. Feb. 6: Mt. Mesa Lanes, 3 to 7 p.m.Tickets will be available for an Acer 10 inch lap-top notebook to be raffled off on Feb. 20. • Sat. Feb. 12: Sweetheart Dinner at Family LifeCenter, Wofford Heights, 5 to 8 p.m. • Sun. Feb. 13: Chatterbox Cafe, WoffordHeights, lunch from 11:30 to 2.

Mean River Gene and WhitewaterWhitman• Sat. Feb. 5: Kern River Golf Course, Kernville, 5p.m. Auction.• Sun. Feb. 6: Super Bowl party at Ewing’s inKernville. • Sat. Feb. 12: “Man Auction” at Ewing’s restaurant,Kernville, 6 p.m. • Mon. Feb. 14: Dinner and dance at McNally’srestaurant on the upper river, 5 p.m.

Page 4 Friday, February 4, 2011EntertainmentK E R N R I V E R

By Cindy Elavsky

Q: What can you tell meabout my favorite new TVcouple: Detective Espositoand Dr. Parrish on"Castle"? I've been wantingthem together forever, andnow that it's happened, Ican hardlybelieve it! --Suzie W.,Conyers, Ga.

A: Well, believeit, Suzie! The fansspoke, and thehigher-ups actuallylistened! I chattedrecently withTamala Jones, whoportrays the beau-tiful and slightlysassy medicalexaminer Dr. LanieParrish, and this iswhat she told me about how itall came about: "Jon (Huertas,Detective Esposito) startedcampaigning for this last sea-son. He got all of the Twitterfans to join him and get thisthing going. And the producersdecided: 'OK, let's do it. If it'swhat they want to see, let'sgive it to them.' That's the onething that our producers defi-nitely pay attention to --Twitter and e-mails theyreceive about what people

want to see."

***Q: Did Nicole Kidman

and Keith Urban haveanother baby? When didthis happen? I've seen herat premieres and onawards shows, and she

never lookedpregnant to me! -- Fred D.,Tacoma, Wash.

A: Nicole has hada history of difficultpregnancies andmiscarriages, so forthis baby, the cou-ple decided to use agestational surro-gate. This meansthat the egg camefrom Nicole and thesperm from Keith;however, they used

a surrogate to carry the babyto term for them. DaughterFaith Margaret was born Dec.28 in Nashville.

***Write to Cindy at King

Features Weekly Service, P.O.Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail her atletters@cindyelavsky.com.

(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

E-mails really matterCelebrity Extra

Tamala Jones

Bodfish Bob's Creamy PotatoSoup

8 slices bacon1 can Cream of Chicken SoupDash pepper3 medium red potatoes, peeled and cubed1 cup sour cream1 cup chopped onions1/2 tsp salt1 1/2 cups milk

In a 3 quart saucepan place cubedpotatoes, onions, salt and pepper.Add water to the top of potatoes andcook slowly until potatoes are tender.While potatoes are cooking, frybacon and set aside until cool.Crumble when cool enough to han-dle. When potatoes and onions aretender, add chicken soup, milk, baconand sour cream. Stir well after eachaddition. Heat to serving tempera-ture. You may sprinkle shreddedcheese on top if you like.

Bodfish Bob's Franks andBeans Casserole

1 large can Bush's or B&M original bakedbeans8 all beef hot dogs, sliced penny size (I pre-fer Kosher ones)1/4 cup Heinz Ketchup1 tsp. Gulden's Mustard or any spicybrown will work4 slices bacon cut in half

In a large bowl mix all ingredientsexcept bacon. Pour mixture intocasserole dish which has beensprayed with cooking spray, top withbacon slices and bake in 350 degreepreheated oven for about 1 hour oruntil bacon is cooked and the franksare done.

Bodfish Bob's Wilted LettuceSalad

1 bunch of leaf lettuce torn8 radishes thinly sliced6 green onions with tops thinly sliced

Dressing:5 bacon strips2 tbsp of red wine vinegar1 tbsp of lemon juice1 tsp of sugar½ tsp of pepper

Toss lettuce, onion, radishes In asalad bowl and set aside. In a skilletcook bacon until crisp and remove topaper towels. To the hot drippingsadd vinegar lemon juice, sugar andpepper. Stir well. Immediately pourdressing over salad, toss gently.Crumble the bacon and sprinkle overthe top.

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New DVDs reviewed in this col-umn will be available in stores theweek of Feb. 8.

PICKS OF THE WEEK"Unstoppable" (PG-13) -- If you

like movies about runaway trainsand the determined Choo-ChooBoys charged with stopping them,then Boy Howdy, have I got the per-fect film for you.

In "Unstoppable," an unmannedtrain carrying tons of deadly chemi-cals is barreling across the country-side. Engineer Denzel Washingtonand conductor Chris Pine are theonly two peoplewho can saveScranton fromgoing up inflames and beingawash in steam-ing toxic death --and never have Iwanted two peo-ple to fail more.

"Waiting forSuperman" (PG) -- In "Waiting forSuperman," Davis Guggenheim,director of "An Inconvenient Truth,"the Academy Award-winning docu-mentary on climate change, turnshis sights on America's ailing educa-tion system.

In this controversial documentary,Guggenheim suggests that one ofthe major problems with educationtoday is teachers unions, which pro-tect bad teachers all for the sake ofperpetuating tenure agreements. Healso is a proponent of the charterschool system, which hasn't beenproven to be substantially betterthan public schools. The lottery sys-tem used to pick the students isabsolutely soul-crushing to watch.

While it's clear that Guggenheimhas an agenda, "Superman" isn'tone of those Michael Moore-stylefilms that are long on propagandaand short on facts. No matter whereyou stand on the issue, this film issure to provoke thoughtful and pas-sionate discussion.

"Dr. Who: A Christmas Carol"(Unrated) -- It's Christmas Eve, andhoneymooners Amy Pond and RoryWilliams are aboard a luxury cruiseship that becomes disabled by amysterious cloud formation abovethe surface of an alien planet. Theyand the ship's 4,000 passengers haveless than an hour before they crash.Filled with whimsy, pathos and

humor, thisChristmas specialis a delight foradults and childrenalike.

TV SERIES"The Twilight

Zone" Season 3"Around the

World in 80 Days"The Complete EpicMini-Series

"Top Gear"Complete Seasons 14 and 15

"Spin City" Season Four "The Fugitive" The Fourth and

Final Season, Volume Two"Murphy's Law" Series Three"Paddington Bear" Complete

Classic Series "He-Man and The Masters of the

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Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier columnist

The past few days have seemedlike semi-spring, but let's not getlulled into a falseseason. Thewarmer weatherhas been benefi-cial to the crappiebite. This pastweek has beenpretty good atFrench GulchMarina, on thedocks. My goodfriend, PastorJames, and I fished the docks severaltimes this week, catching lots of real-ly nice crappie, some weighing inthe 1 pound class. The best day wasthe worst weather of the last front.With 13 crappie averaging 1 poind,these fish are ready to spawn andwere caught in 20 feet of water. Afew places that you could try fishingfrom shore would be the rock pointjust north of North Fork Marina,Piney Point. If fishing from a boat,Rocky Point, the trees betweenCamp Nine and the marina at NorthFork are good places to start look-ing.

Everyone I had contact witharound the lake over the weekendthat were fishing all had at least afew trout on their stringers. Thisincluded all the usual places --Boulder Gulch, Auxiliary Dam, B.S.

Beach, Paradise Cove, Red's Marina,Main Launch. My best tip would beto look for those fishing on sandybeaches, or where there are severalpeople fishing in a particular area.

This time of year, the weather pat-terns change every few days. Themost effective way to keep catchingfish is to fish as often as possible andkeep in mind that all fish do not feedat the same time, so there is alwayssomeone hungry.

Weather conditions have sub-dued most bass fishermen this pastweek. Those who braved the winter-like conditions reported little or noaction on the largemouths. Theoverall consensus seems to be that ifyou want to catch fish, trout fishingfrom shore is your best bet. Aftertalking to the warden, and most ofus know who I'm referring to, youwould be best advised to obey allFish & Game laws.

Here is some very good news foryou Derby hopefuls. The trout thatare being raised for the Derby inApril are much larger this year. If allthings go right, they should be in the1 pound or better class by the mid-dle of April. A final note -- thanks toall who sponsor the Derby.

Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a volunteer atthe Kern River Fish Hatchery. Forquestions or comments you canreach him through the Kern RiverCourier, office@kernrivercourier.com.

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Letters to the CourierDear Kern River Courier,

Your reporting on the (bike) park of recent (Courier, Jan. 28) is exceedinglyflawed. It is obvious that due diligence to get the facts have not come into playhere. In fact, before you lie about the ABA verses NBL thing, you might want toget the facts straightened out. I’m sure ABA would take serious issue with youreporting without at least asking them if any of that rubbish were true. You arebasing your reporting on a bias that leans towards Chris Brayman and the CRF.You are obviously taking what they are feeding you as fact without doing yourhomework. This is not true reporting and is quite sad. I just hope the ABA doesnot hold you liable.

By the way, I have a contract in my possession that was signed by ChrisBrayman and Jill Sloan (as chamber president) with the ABA that supersedes anyother contracts (dated 4-1-10 which was also prior to the CRF coming on board).I that contract they made it clear that there were mountain bike skills courses andpump tracks. Guess what? ABA was fine with that and the contract was except-ed and signed on 4-10-2010 by the ABA CEO. But then, you didn’t ask anyone forfacts regarding ABA did you?

Also, it is not 99.00, it is 130.00 for NBL!Also, it is not free, it is typically 5-6 for practicing and 5-6 for races (to pay for

awards) with NBL.If you do a proper comparison of 9 weeks of racing it would like this – ABA

45.00 for membership and 9 x $10.00 a race is 90 bucks = $135.00NBL is 130.00 for membership and 9 x $6.00 a race is 54 bucks = $184.00OH wait a minute, you didn’t do any fact checking!

Brad Alexander (via e-mail)Kernville

Dear Kern River Courier,

Charlies Market Is Open, someone is spreading a rumor about Charlies Marketclosing. This is not true. Charlies Market in Wofford Heights is open and he’s look-ing forward to seeing you all so stop by and see him and try some of his amazingfood and do a little shopping. To whomever is spreading the rumor, please stop,you are messing with people’s livelihood; that is not right. FROM A LOYAL CUS-TOMER AND HER FAMILY. Charlie will also be celebrating his 25th anniversarysometime in February.

Theresa Kulsicavage and familyWofford Heights

Dear Kern River Courier,

I would like to publicly give a deep, heartfelt thank you to Bob Burkhart and allof his kitchen crew, as well as the many volunteers connected to the PregnancyResource Center (PRC) of The Kern River Valley for all the cheerfully given workthey put into our spaghetti dinner fund-raiser on Saturday, January 22 at theSenior Center in Lake Isabella. We began serving meals at 4 p.m., and by the closeof the evening at 7 p.m. we had served over 120 dinners. Throughout the eveningnames were drawn for door prizes of goodies prepared by our volunteer, PatEdwards, and at the end of the evening names were drawn for nine raffle prizes.Those in attendance had a wonderful time of good food and fellowship, and therewas a lot of laughter and visiting the entire evening. Once our final bills are paid,we will have cleared more than $1,000.00; this will go a long way in helping us toobtain supplies for the center, which in turn will enable us to help those in our com-munity who find themselves in situations that may involve an unplanned pregnan-cy. It will help us obtain equipment for training others to be volunteer peer coun-selors. It will help us to plan and present classes on parenting, abstinence, andpost-abortion Bible studies. It will help us to be that safe place for someone to gowhen they simply need a loving and attentive ear to listen as they sort through theirfeelings and figure out how they should proceed with their life.

So to the kitchen crew and all other volunteers: thank you: it was a job very welldone! We are proud to be associated with you, and couldn't have done the fund-raiser without you. To those who attended or gave a donation: Thank you for sup-porting the Pregnancy Resource Center, as together we can make a difference inthe lives of many.

If you are interested in learning more about the PRC, please call the Center at379-8893 and leave a message…we will return your call! If you'd like to receive ourmonthly newsletter, email me at prckrv@yahoo.com, and I will add your email toour list. If you don't have email, call me with your mailing address, and we'll behappy to send it to you each month.

Myrtle PierceExecutive Director, PRC

Dear Kern River Courier,

As we enter a new year, the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Hatcherywould like to thank the following businesses for their support in 2010. First wewould like to thank Sierra Gateway Market for their generous contribution of hotdogs and buns, without which we could not feed our visitors during the TroutFestival and the Cartwright–Hays Special Needs Fishing Day. Additionally, wewould like to thank the True Value Home Center, Primo’s Liquor and Deli,Johnstone’s Stationery, and El Jacalito Mexican Grill for their non-monetary dona-tions.

Last but not least, thank you to the management and staff of the KernvilleHatchery for providing the fish for the Whiskey Flat Days fishing pool, supportduring the Special Needs Fishing Day, and the fish that keep our visitors returningto the Valley.

Saul McGarity, President and Linda Kubisiak, SecretaryFriends of the Hatchery

Courier chuckle of the week:

“My father carries around the picture of thekid that came with his wallet.”

-- Rodney Dangerfield

See Page 10 foranswers to puzzles

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Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. MUSIC: How many strings does aukulele have?

2. MATH: What is the equivalent of theRoman numeral D?

3. RELIGION: Who is the patron saint ofphysicians?

4. LITERATURE: Who wrote the play"Timon of Athens"?

5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What doesthe Geneva cross symbolize?

6. HISTORY: When did the Erie Canalopen?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) St. Valentine's Daymagic rules the entire week for romantic Rams andEwes. Music, which is the food of love, is also strong.The weekend offers news.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your aspects favorthe arts -- which the Divine Bovine loves, loves, loves.Also, for those looking for romantic love, Cupid isavailable for requests.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Loving commit-ments continue to grow stronger. Ditto budding rela-tionships. A recent move to help start up a newcareer-linked direction could soon begin to showsigns of progress.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Single MoonChildren might be eager to take that proverbialchance on love. But your more serious side will feelbetter if you take things slowly and give your moon-struck self more time.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) It's a love fest for Leosand Leonas this week. And with matchmakingfriends, single Simbas searching for romance should-n't have too far to look.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) More under-standing on both sides can work miracles in restor-ing ailing relationships to health. Make the first move,and you'll be closer to your much-wanted reunion.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Accept thefact that you are worthy of being loved, and you'llfind proof in what is revealed to you over the courseof the week. Also accept a compliment offered withgreat sincerity.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Planningto take a new direction in life is exciting. And so is anew awareness of someone's special affection.Expect a slow and mostly steady development.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)Although you might still feel you weren't treatedquite right in a recent matter, all that will work out intime. Meanwhile, enjoy the week's special qualitiesand potentials.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)Deciding not to give up on a troubling romantic situ-ation helps start the healing process. Expect to findsome valuable insight into yourself.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Theweek is filled with positive potentials, but it's up toyou to make the right choices. The advice of someonewho truly cares for you can be priceless.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) It's a goodtime to make yourself available to possibilities of theromantic kind. Already paired? Good. In that case, besure to reassure that special person of your feelings.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your generosity gladdensthe hearts of others, and you bask in their joy.

c) 2011King Features Synd., Inc.

Salome’s Stars

1. Four2. 5003. St. Luke4. Shakespeare5. Neutrality6. 1825

Answers:

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Beautiful 31' Sandpiper RV.1991, double doors, air cond. Setup in Kernville. "Walk totown/Fish from home." Only$4,950. Permanent or Vacation.Call (760) 376-2345.Others avail-able too!_________________________36' NuWA Hitchehiker 5thwheel trailer w/slide out,new fur-nace, a/c, 2 TV's, washer/dryer,micro, tub & shower,new cellularblinds. $8,500 obo 760-376-2927

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The Rich Pelletreau Galleryis now closed and the log cabinin Wofford Heights in which itwas located is now for rent. Forinformation, please call MarcyHughes at 1-760-417-1953

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Noah Daniel NobleSept. 11, 1982 - Jan. 26, 2011

Our wonderful son, friend, brother, grandson, mate, belayer andbeautiful human passed from this earth on Jan. 26, 2011. Noah,always sure on his feet on snowboards or mountaintops, slipped onsome stairs, lost consciousness and died immediately.

Noah was born in Bakersfield, son of Lee Noble and ElizabethSzymanski. Noah lived in Wofford Heights for most of his boyhood.

He enjoyed working in Grandma Lucia’sback yard and eating fresh peaches.

Noah and his mom moved to Coloradowhere Noah graduated from Sand CreekHigh School and then went on to college atColorado State University, Fort Collins,receiving a Bachelor of Science degree innatural resources. Through selected intern-ships, he solidified his career decision tocarefully manage earth’s resources. Noah’sability to communicate as well as his pas-sion and commitment would have made him

a vital force in that chosen career. Noah lived life as an adventurer on all fronts. He took wonderful

journeys to Australia, Fiji, Thailand, Malaysia, India and Cambodia.Everywhere Noah went he turned strangers into friends. Soenthralled in travel, surely in the land of endless smiles, his was oneof the brightest. Noah also rode his bike through Vietnam, tackling asmany as 120 kilometers a day, loaded with all his gear. He journeyedover a thousand miles and wanted to go more, but was called homeby family matters. He met fellow kindred spirits on his journey, mak-ing connections that should easily have lasted a lifetime.

Noah met a sweetheart on his trip to Thailand and Josephine cameover here from Sweden to spend more great times. They climbedtogether throughout California. Love and trust are great things tobuild hanging from 160 feet of rope.

Noah is survived by his parents Elizabeth Szymanski and LeeNoble; his brothers Aaron and Victor; and sisters Ali, Yetlanezi andAmalinalli. His cousin, Lyman Petersen, was like a brother and a twin,born just a month after Noah. His grandparents, Lucia and StanSzymanski and Veronica Noble, also loved Noah very much. Otherfamily members devastated by his passing are stepmoms Lisa andFabiola; Uncle Stan and Aunt Rosa; Aunt Lucette; Aunt Rita andUncle Paul; Uncle Dan and Aunt Gina from Nebraska; Uncle Johnfrom Washington; Aunt Linda of Palo Alto, Calif.; Uncle Dan andAunt Tina and Ceasar and Sophia Lanzi from Vancouver. We all loveyou, Noah.

No flowers, please, but a kind donation to your local food bankwould be great.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, atSt. Jude Catholic Church in Wofford Heights.

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Heart Walk 2011

KERN VALLEY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

13th Annual Jeanette Rogers -Erickson

The Foundation was incorporated under the California Nonprofit Public BenefitCorporation Law. It is organized for the charitable purposes only within the InternalRevenue Code of 1954 allowing the Foundation to become a 501(c)(3) organization.Contributions are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the IRS Code of 1954.

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Robert Anthony CauleyDec. 22, 1966 - Jan. 13, 2011

In Loving Memory

Robert was born on Dec. 22, 1966 to Anthony M.and Lynn D. Cauley in Bellflower, Calif., and passedaway in Lake Isabella on Jan. 13, 2011.

Robert was raised in Long Beach, Calif. andgraduated from Jordan High School. He is survivedby his father, mother and brothers Steven andGregory.

A mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Jan.24, 2011 at 1 p.m. at All Souls Mortuary Chapel inLong Beach with Fr. Francis Ilano officiating.Interment was at All Souls Catholic Cemetery.

Michael Batelaan/Kern River CourierThis fire on Jan. 31 on Hungry Gulch Rd. burned a structure and a vehiclefor a loss of $75,000. No one was injured, although one person was arrest-ed for interfering with fire crews.

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Whiskey Flat Mayor will be in attendance. Tickets at $15 are available fromany board member. For further information, please call Event ChairMarian DeMars at 376-4578.

Visit Nuui Cunni booth during Whiskey Flat DaysThe Nuui Cunni Native American Cultural Center will be holding special

activities during Whiskey Flat Days in their tent in Circle Park. OnSaturday, Feb. 19 and Sunday, Feb. 20 they will demonstrate clap stickmaking, bull roar making, 4 directions beading, drum making and medi-cine bag making, as well as Pakanapul language lessons and local NativeAmerican history.

Feb. 26 Hospital Foundation Heart Walk wants your teamThe Kern Valley Hospital Foundation will again hold its annual Heart

Walk at the Kern Valley High School track on Saturday, Feb. 26. There is a$50 fee for a team of four walkers and one manager, or you can walk indi-vidually for $10 per person. This entitles the walker to a free lunch for allwalkers and managers. Additional meals are $4 each. There are donationsto a team's charity which is separate from the walking fee of $10. 60% ofany donation amount goes to the team's charity with the Foundationreceiving 40%. In addition, the Hospital Foundation is looking for busi-nesses and individuals to be sponsors. Sponsorships can be purchased for$25 to $1,000 or more. The Foundation’s mission is to purchase neededdquipment for Kern Valley Hospital. Call Sonia at (760) 382-8385 for pack-ets.

To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, just send the informa-tion to us by e-mail, or on paper either in person or by mail (our addressesare on page 2), by Tuesday for each Friday’s issue. Events must be open tothe public and if there is an admission price, it must be listed. Items submit-ted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened and will be printed inchronological order according to space available. Calendar items deemedentirely or mostly business advertising will not be accepted.

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Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

I've noticed that they are socommon we we tend to ignorethem. But they're there. Flies,lots of them, allkinds of them.Tse Tse flies,house flies,horseflies, fire-flies and manymore. They fly,they buzz, theyland, they'reeverywhere.But have youever giventhought as to the real story ofthe hapless flies? Nobody lovesthem, or likes them, when theyget pesky we take a fly swatterand splat – they're toast! Noremorse on our part, no guilt,and no regret concerning thelife we've taken.

Now, think about it from thefly's point of view. Suppose thefly is you and you're out onyour daily flight, looking forstuff to wallow around in, whensuddenly you see a coffee tablethat looks like a great landingfield. You glide in, make a per-fect eight point landing andstart brushing your legs togeth-er, preparing to spread somegerms. Suddenly you hear aswishing sound, feel the airpressure difference and youlook up. There, descending atabout100 miles an hour, is agreat big flyswatter. Your littlefly life is doomed. As you lookat the weapon hurtling down-ward, your life flashes beforeeach of your multiple eyes.

(This takes a while.) Finally, youstart your escape, but it’s toolate. Splat! Your next stop is flyheaven, or some lesser placedepending if you're a born-again fly or not. Church fliesfeel there is an afterlife for fliesand “splat” is not the end of itall. There has to be a place forlittle flysouls to go! At leastthey hope so, I’m sure.

Meanwhile, the killers(humans) have left squashed lit-tle fly bodies on the coffee tableand everywhere. There is nocrying at the altar, no wailingat the wall, there is no funeralservice and later you're sweptoff the table into a trash can.There is no investigation, noposters with rewards for theapprehension of the serial killerof innocent flies. You don't livelong anyway, and it seems ashame to cut short your tinyspan of existence by someweapon (flyswatter) wieldinghomo sapien.

So... we humans might keepthe above in mind as summerapproaches and the fly popula-tion begins to swell. Knowingwe will probably continue ourwicked ways, at least we canthink about what we're doingand be selective, rememberingthe famous words of Mowshethe Master Fly: "Let my peoplego, or at least some of them!”

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Preston then introduced Jim Ranger, a Bakersfield worship leader (some inthe crowd recognized him as a Season 9 “American Idol” contestant.) He saidthat he and about 40 others in Bakersfield people were affected by the HearUs Movement, and it has touched their lives. He sang some songs that hewrote. One line that was memorable was, "When I face the night, at least Ihave the stars."

Scott Siddle said that the students have a vision to see Hear Us movebeyond the Kern Valley and that people in New York and Colorado alreadywant to do something like this. He then asked those in attendance if they couldfinancially help the group.

Robbie Fisher led the crowd in a Hear Us Movement chant to close out themeeting.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:GOLDEN STATE PC REPAIR(2010 - B7555) Street address ofprincipal place of business: 23381Bunker Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561.Mailing address of business: 23381Bunker Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561.REGISTRANT: Matthew Sgherzi,23381 Bunker Court, Tehachapi, CA93561. A - Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 12/13/2010.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: MatthewSgherzi. This statement filed on12/28/2010. Expires 12/28/2015.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier January 14, 21, 28, andFebruary 4, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:WILLIAM HICKLE AEROSPACETECHNOLOGY (2011 - B0090)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 7935 West Church Avenue,Inyokern, CA 93527. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 526,Inyokern, CA 93527. REGIS-TRANT: William H. Hickle, 7935West Church Avenue, Inyokern, CA93527. A - Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 01/01/2011.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateof a fictitious business name in viola-tion of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: WilliamH. Hickle. This statement filed on01/06/2011. Expires 01/06/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier January 14, 21, 28, andFebruary 4, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:CAD DESIGN (2011 - B0114)

Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 5060 California Avenue,Suite 170, Bakersfield, CA 93309.Mailing address of business: 5060California Avenue, Suite 170,Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGIS-TRANT: Robert Tupac, 5060California Avenue, Suite 170,Bakersfield, CA 93309. A -Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other thana change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: RobertTupac. This statement filed on01/06/2011. Expires 01/06/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Durward. Published by the KernRiver Courier January 14, 21, 28, andFebruary 4, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:GYPSIES (2011 - B0124) Streetaddress of principal place of business:5116 Lake Isabella Boulevard, UnitC, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailingaddress of business: 5116 LakeIsabella Boulevard, Unit C, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT:Rebecca McTigue, 1156 West AveJ12, Lancaster, CA 93534. A -Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious 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: RebeccaMcTigue. This statement filed on01/07/2011. Expires 01/07/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier January 14, 21, 28, andFebruary 4, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:TATTOO CULTURE COUTURE(2011 - B0123) Street address ofprincipal place of business: 5116Lake Isabella Boulevard, Unit A,Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailingaddress of business: 5116 LakeIsabella Boulevard, Unit A, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT:Rebecca McTigue, 1156 West AveJ12, Lancaster, CA 93534. A -Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious 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: RebeccaMcTigue. This statement filed on01/07/2011. Expires 01/07/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier January 14, 21, 28, andFebruary 4, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:69FANTASIES (2011-B0085), DBA#2: 69DESIRES (2011-B0086) Streetaddress of principal place of business:

5500 Tyner Lane, Bakersfield, CA93307. Mailing address of business:5500 Tyner Lane, Bakersfield, CA93307. REGISTRANT: EdwardThomas, Jr., 5500 Tyner Lane,Bakersfield, CA 93307. 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: EdwardThomas, Jr. This statement filed on01/05/2011. Expires 01/05/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. V. Zuniga.Published by the Kern River CourierJanuary 21, 28, February 4 and 11,2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME(2011 - B0183) Street address ofprincipal place of business: 1019Canyon Drive East, Tehachapi, CA93561. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 2655, Tehachapi, CA 93561.REGISTRANTS: Mark Clemens,1019 Canyon Drive East, Tehachapi,CA 93561 and Kimberly Clemens,1019 Canyon Drive East, Tehachapi,CA 93561. I - Husband and Wife.Date the business commenced:01/01/2011. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b)of Section 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Mark Clemens. This state-ment filed on 01/11/2011. Expires01/11/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByG. Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier January 21, 28, February 4and 11, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:CHINA LAKE FUNERAL HOME(2011-B0389), DBA #2: CHINALAKE MORTUARY (2011-B0390),DBA#3: CHINA LAKE CREMA-TION & FUNERAL HOME (2011-B0391) Street address of principalplace of business: 1439 North ChinaLake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA93555. Mailing address of business:3641 Erskine Creek Road, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT:Betty Guidry, 3641 Erskine CreekRoad, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. 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: BettyGuidry. This statement filed on01/18/2011. Expires 01/18/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. G.Durward. Published by the KernRiver Courier January 21, 28,February 4 and 11, 2011.

NOTICE OF PETITION TOADMINISTER ESTATE OF

EDWARD STEVEN PAJAK - CASENO: S-1500-PB-59353

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors,

contingent creditors, and persons whomay otherwise be interested in thewill or estate, or both, of EDWARDSTEVEN PAJAK.

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

that TANYA STOWE be appointed aspersonal representative to administerthe estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the dece-dent's WILL and codicils, if any, beadmitted to probate. The will and anycodicils are available for examinationin the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority toadminister the estate under theIndependent Administration ofEstates Act. (This authority willallow the personal representative totake many actions without obtainingcourt approval. Before taking certainvery important actions, however, thepersonal representative will berequired to give notice to interestedpersons unless they have waivednotice or consented to the proposedaction.) The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unlessan interested person files an objectionto the petition and shows good causewhy the court should not grant theauthority.

A HEARING on the petition will beheld on: February 17, 2011 at 9:00A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1415Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93301, Metropolitan Division.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner:David A. Esquibias, Esq.Law Offices of David A. Esquibias2625 Townsgate Road, Suite 330Westlake Village, CA 91361(805) 267-1141

(Published: Kern River Courier:January 28, February 4 and 11, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:FLOWER POWER APRONS (2011- B0336) Street address of principalplace of business: 43 Pine Drive,Kernville, CA 93238. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 882,Kernville, CA 93238. REGIS-TRANT: Jan Mazzone. A-Individual.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b)of Section 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Jan Mazzone. This statementfiled on 01/14/2011. Expires01/14/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByG. Durward. Published by the KernRiver Courier January 28, February4, 11 and 18, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:LITTLE SUNSHINE STUDIO(2011 - B0295) Street address ofprincipal place of business: 416Abigail Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.Mailing address of business: 416Abigail Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.REGISTRANT: Leslie Welles, 416Abigail Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.A-Individual. Date the business com-menced: 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 it

was 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: Leslie A.Welles. This statement filed on01/13/2011. Expires 01/13/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier January 28, February 4, 11and 18, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:MOJAVE MEDICAL CENTER(2010 - B7595) Street address ofprincipal place of business: 16914Highway 14, Mojave, CA 93501.Mailing address of business: 41019Woodshire Drive, Palmdale, CA93551. REGISTRANT: Ashmead Ali,41019 Woodshire Drive, Palmdale,CA 93551. 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: AshmeadAli, M.D.. This statement filed on12/29/2010. Expires 12/29/2015.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier January 28, February 4, 11and 18, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:BOWLES FINANCIAL & INSUR-ANCE GROUP, INC. (2011 - B0427)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 200 New Stine Road, Suite150, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailingaddress of business: 200 New StineRoad, Suite 150, Bakersfield, CA93309. REGISTRANT: BowlesFinancial & Insurance Group, Inc.,200 New Stine Road, Suite 150,Bakersfield, CA 93309. F-Corporation. Date the business com-menced: 02/01/2008. 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: MikeBowles, President. This statementfiled on 01/20/2011. Expires01/20/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByV. Zuniga. Published by the KernRiver Courier January 28, February4, 11 and 18, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:OILDALE FITNESS (2011 -B0285), DBA #2: TEHACHAPI FIT-NESS (2011 - B0286), DBA #3:ENCORE MUSIC ACADEMY(2011 - B0287), DBA #4: ENCOREMUSIC SERVICES (2011 - B0288).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 20302 Valley Boulevard,Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailingaddress of business: 5437 AdolphusAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308.REGISTRANT: Janssen FitnessCenters, Inc., 5437 Adolphus Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93308. F-Corporation. Date the business com-menced: 10/04/2010. 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: Craig M.Janssen, CFO. This statement filed on01/12/2011. Expires 01/12/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Durward. Published by the KernRiver Courier February 4, 11, 18 and25, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SER-VICES. (2011 - B0472) Streetaddress of principal place of business:8711 Shore View Drive, Bakersfield,CA 93312. Mailing address of busi-ness: 8711 Shore View Drive,Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGIS-TRANT: Ruth Berkshire, 8711 ShoreView Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312.A-Individual. Date the business com-menced: 01/20/2011. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statementpursuant to Section 17913 other thana change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: RuthBerkshire. This statement filed on01/20/2011. Expires 01/20/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Medina. Published by the Kern RiverCourier February 4, 11, 18 and 25,2011.

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