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Wednesday 6 a.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir83,439 acre-feetReservoir peak220,365 acre-feet

Pool maximum568,075 acre-feet

Pool safety limit360,000 acre-feet

Upper KernKern Inflow at Kernville240 cfs (5-hr avg.)Lower KernOutflow 251 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped)

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C K E R N R I V E RK E R N R I V E RourierourierCFriday, January 11, 2013 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 9 No. 48

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Plan for theweek aheadusing the CourierCalendar.

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

Michael BatelaanCourier Sightings

Whiskey Flat Daysare here again. Theannual Kick-Off Dinnerfor the 56th annualWhiskey Flat Days washeld on January 4 at theElks Lodge in WoffordHeights and wasattended by over 100people, including manypast Whiskey FlatMayors.

This year's candi-dates used the opportu-nity to let everyoneknow that they plan to"Make Whiskey Flat themost fun you have everseen." The candidatesthis year are "SharpShootin' Jami," sup-porting Kern Valley

See Nurse, page12

Youth Cheer and "TeeTotaling Tony," support-ing Small Miracles acancer assistance pro-gram and local BoyScout Troop #690. Jamiintroduced her sidekick,"Sure Shot Heather"and raffled off some50/50 cash and a "red

neck wine basket." Jamiwas sure that shesmelled whiskey on heropponent's breath. Tonyintroduced his lovelysidekick, AmorousAnnette, was there tomake sure everyonebought some bribes andconfessed that he hasrun for Whiskey FlatMayor before, but"always looses to awoman," and acknowl-edged that he is mucholder than Jami. He wasglad to have her as anopponent, since fun isthe goal, because, as hesaid, "Us old folks arefun, but we wear outquick."

The evening wasMC'd by Flower FillySue, the outgoing Mayor

and Kern River Radio'sCharlie Busch, wholeaked that you can gethis goat by calling him"Chuck Shrub." TheKern Valley DamDancers entertainedduring the delicious din-ner. Afterward, Vitaliafrom Vitalia's DanceStudio led all who werewilling in line dancing.

Whiskey Flat Days isFebruary 15 through 18,and the Mayor electionresults will beannounced on SundayFebruary 17 at 3 p.m. inCircle Park in Kernville.Rodeo Presale andCarnival Presale ticketsare available at theKernville ChamberOffice. Call 760-376-2629for more information.

California Attorney GeneralCourier Just In

Attorney GeneralKamala D. Harris todayannounced the sentenc-ing of the formerDirector of Nursing of aKern Valley HealthcareDistrict hospital with askilled nursing facility, arare case in which a med-ical professional has beencriminally charged andsentenced under elderabuse laws for the illegalchemical restraint ofpatients. Gwen D. Hughes, 59, theformer Director ofNursing, was sentencedto three years in stateprison Wednesday in

Kern County SuperiorCourt. Hughes pled nocontest on October 11,2012 to one felony countof elder abuse with a spe-cial allegation that the

abuse contributed to thevictim's death.

Hughes ordered theadministration of psy-chotropic medications to23 elderly residents of the

skilled nursing facility notfor therapeutic reasons,but instead to control andquiet them for the con-venience of staff. Thedrugs were given topatients who were noisy,prone to wandering, whocomplained about condi-tions or were argumenta-tive. The drugs hastenedthree patients' deaths,according to the investi-gation, and all 23 sufferedsome form of adversephysical reaction as aresult. Many of thepatients were under carefor Alzheimer's ordementia.

"Elder abuse in skilled

Kern Valley Skilled Nursing Facility

Nurse gets three years for "Convenience Drugging"

Michael BatelaanCourier Top Story

On Friday,January 4, an arrestwas made in connec-tion with the investi-gation of a structurefire at the RiversideOne Stop conven-ience store and gasstation in Kernville,according to SeanCollins, Kern CountyFire Departmentspokesman. The fireoccurred on NewYears Day.

Kevin Cheatham,29, was arrested inArizona and is in theprocess of beingextradited to KernCounty. Cheathamfaces one felonycount of Californiapenal code 451-C,arson of a structureand four felonycounts of 451-Darson of property.As of press time, thesuspect KevinCheatham has notbeen extradited fromArizona or beenarraigned in KernCounty.

The law reads:451. A person isguilty of arson whenhe or she willfullyand maliciously setsfire to or burns orcauses to be burnedor who aids, coun-sels, or procures theburning of, any struc-ture, forest land, orproperty. (c) Arson ofa structure or forestland is a felony pun-ishable by imprison-ment in the stateprison for two, four,or six years. (d)Arson of property isa felony punishableby imprisonment inthe state prison for 16months, two, or threeyears. For purposesof this paragraph,arson of propertydoes not include oneburning or causing tobe burned his or herown personal prop-erty unless there is anintent to defraud orthere is injury toanother person or

Riverside One Stop

Arsonarrestmade

See Arson, page 12

Sharp Shootin’ Jami vs. Tee Totaling Tony

KernvilleChamber

of Commerce

WhiskeyFlat Days

February 15through 18

Friday high 28°20% chance snowFriday low 15°Mostly clear

Saturday high 29°Sunny

Saturday low 16°Partly cloudy

Sunday high 31°Mostly sunny

Sunday low 18°Mostly clearNational Weather Service

WhiskeyFlatmayoralracekicks off

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Kern Valley Health Care District Skilled Nursing Facility

Regular activitiesFridays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS #2293 weight lossgroup, Veterans Hall #2, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272.■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group,Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871.■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group,Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and lunch at Eagles,open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and HotRods, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant,16575 Hwy 178, Weldon.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Churchgame night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce,11447 Kernville Rd., Kernville760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Saturdays■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui CunniCenter, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Centennial Group,Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m., Dinner 5-7p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers squaredancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 orGeraldine, 559-359-8953.■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. PotLuck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR HealthCenter, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112or 760-417-9701■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discusion, 4030 Perdue,Lake Isabella.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.

Sundays■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public wel-come. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, public.welcom. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise CoveRestaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112.■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Mondays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, Lakeridge Clubhouse,Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206.■ 2 - 3 p.m., Hospice Grief Support Group,6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010.■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley DemocraticClub, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. 760-379-0043.■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship),Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.■ 5 - 7 p.m., Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa,open to public, 1st. Mon. 760-379-3394.■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro CosoCollege, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st BaptistChurch, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or760-379-7312.■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn.Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7:30 a.m., Al-Anon, KRV Hospital cafeteria, Mt.Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

Tuesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9:30 - 11:30a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556.■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.760-379-1129.■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department ofPublic Health Immunization Clinic 7050 LakeIsabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E.Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249.■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.Public invited. 760-376-2189.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-BodfishProperty Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella(760) 760-379-1830.■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group,Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society,Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church,20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

Wednesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters,senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9921.■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville United Methodist , room 4760-379-2556.■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commercemeeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open topublic, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle,Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd.,Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt.Mesa. 760-376-4249.■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, Weldon MethodistChurch. 760-267-4693.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, SeniorCenter Veterans Room, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club,631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts.■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. Live band.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA book study, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.■ 7 a.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church,Wofford Hts.. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312

Thursdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329.■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council,Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella.■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Clubmeeting, Elks Lodge.■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake IsabellaLibrary. 760-379-2303.■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French GulchCampground.■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyCollaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., LakeIsabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.760-379-3877.■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly ofthe Kern River Valley, Moose Lodge, LakeIsabella. 760-376-1462 or 760-379-0673..■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, WoffordHeights. 760-376-2844.■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge MobileHome Park Club House, Lake Isabella. Weigh-in5:30 p.m.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study,4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. New members welcome.■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley AstronomyClub, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

Bingo Guide■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club,Fay Ranch Road., Weldon■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m.,St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy. 155 & Nellie DentDr., Wofford Hts.

This information is submitted to theCourier by the groups listed. Please call thephone numbers provided to check meetingtimes and location .

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CalendarThe Courier

Whiskey Flat Mayor events

Sharp Shootin’ Jami aka: Jami WardScentsy catalog partyJanuary 123 p.m. at the Kernville Saloon

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See Calendar, page 6

Yard Sale, January 13400 Burlando Road, Kernville

TeeTotaling Tony aka:Tony Julio Yard Sale, January 12Yard Sale in front of D. Harrison, 21 SierraDrive, Kernville, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

First Baptist Game NightJanuary 11Come join the fun and play board games,be in competitions, and win prizes at theFirst Baptist Church of Kernville GameNight, starting at 6 p.m. Bring a snack toshare and an appetite for play. Call JohnCole, for more information at 760-223-1036.

An Evening of Romantic MusicJanuary 12Well known pianist Helen Smoot will be pre-senting An Evening of Romantic Music.Suggested contribution, at the door, is $10,$7 for students with ID; children under age12 are free. The concert is at 7 p.m. at theKernville United Methodist Church, 251 BigBlue Rd, Kernville. For information, callPastor Chuck White,at 760-379-0764 oremail [email protected]. Those whopreviously paid for the concert originallyscheduled for November 17, will find theirname listed at the door.

Nuui Cunni Farmers MarketJanuary 12The Kern River Paiute Council invites you tovisit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Market from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. for your produce needs and isnow accepting WIC. Local honey, fresheggs, plus locally grown produce. The mar-ket is located at 2600 Hwy 155 in LakeIsabella between Lake Isabella and WoffordHeights at the French Gulch Forest ServiceRecreation Area. For information contactthe Cultural Center 760-549-0800.

Lakeshore Farmers MarketJanuary 12Hosted by the Kern Valley GrowersAssociation, this Market features eggs andhoney, along with certified organic producefrom various organizations, from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. The market is at the Lakeshore Lodge,7466 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights andaccepts EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards. Forinformation call David Dills 760-812-7833.

KRV VFW breakfastJanuary 13Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundaydate at the Kern River Valley VFW Post 7665Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behindMcDonald's), Lake Isabella. For informationcall 760-379-3877.

Friends of the Library luncheonJanuary 14The Friends of the Library will hold its annu-al Officers Installation Luncheon at the LakeIsabella library on January 14 at noon.Members and those who wish to becomemembers are cordially invited to attend. TheLibrary is located at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd.

KRV Chamber installationMan and Woman of the Yeardinner, January 14The installation of officers and Man andWoman of the Year presentation will takeplace at Paradise Cove on Monday Jan. 14.Call the Chamber office for ticket informa-tion at 760-379-5236.

AARP Driver safety courseJanuary 16The AARP Driver Safety Program will beheld Wednesday Jan. 16 from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in LakeIsabella at 2931 Erskine Creek Rd. Fees are$12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. To enroll, call instructor GeneVerbeet at 760-417-0579.

Toddler story timeJanuary 17The Kern River Valley branch library willhave Toddler story time the first and thirdThursdays of each month at 11:15 a.m. Thebranch is at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. LakeIsabella. Call 760-549-2083 for information.

The Republican AssemblyJanuary 17The Republican Assembly of the KernRiver Valley meets on Thursday Jan. 17 at4:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in LakeIsabella. Republican neighbors whobelieve in "free enterprise, not govern-ment."

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

Years ago, folkscommunicated bysmoke signalusing fire and ablanket. Later wewrote things onpaper and sentthem cross coun-try by horse. Later,trains criss-crossed our coun-try and carriedmail which was received in one ortwo weeks. Soon there was thetelegraph andtelephone andas mail servicecontinued toimprove, webegan to sendletters by air-craft. Thencame the advent of the personalcomputer and people started com-municating by e-mail. It was fast,almost free and immediate. Thelogical off shoot of the PC was thehandheld wireless communicatorcalled a cell phone. Improvementscome every day and there are moreand more people who connect bythe increased use of those cellphones and now the I Pad.

Today, you are never alone andmany feel that each messageshould be answered right away,anywhere, anytime. On the cellphones and I Pads are numbersand letters and users are no longercontent to talk and now they text.

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Keeping In TouchThings I have noticed...

Middleworth

(That is the art of typing letters on acell phone using all kinds of codes).

In fact, now you can Facebook,tweet and twitter but that's grist foranother column. Communication improvements area daily occurrence, but let's look ata drawback of just one of thesenew forms of communication, thecell phone. In the old days if youwere riding a horse and reading aletter, nothing happened. The riderdidn't run into a tree or anotherhorse and he could take his eyes offthe trail (at 3 mph) without mishap.Cell phone usage in a car (at 60mph) is an accident ready to hap-

pen or alreadyhas. One goodthing is that if youaren't dead afterthe crash, you canuse your cellphone to call forhelp.

As a final note, today, on a tele-vised bowl game during a tensebattle with two of the top teams inthe nation, I noticed in one of theseats close to the field, a lady with acell phone texting someone some-where. Oblivious to the game, andengrossed in typing, she missed agame changing play that happened20 feet from her. She never lookedup…What can I say? I guess its pri-orities.

So here is my warning to the USPostal Service: Lookout, you aregetting close to the bottom of thecommunication pile and it's notgetting better!

Dam question of the week:

A:Q:

At the request of our readers, the Kern River Courier is publishingresponses to the most frequently asked questions of the Corps ofEngineers regarding the Isabella Dam safety Modification Study.

For additional information see: www.spk.usace.army.mil/missions/civil-works/isabelladam.aspx

Why are the Design/ConstructionDrawings going to take so long (until2016)?

For a project of this magnitude and complexity, this scheduleis appropriate given the required quality control and approvalprocesses within the Corps and coordination with all projectstakeholders. The Corps will strive to work as efficiently as pos-sible.

Got UsedOil?

Cranes Waste Oil Inc. is acceptingclosed top containers up to 5 gallons

and a drained used oil filter.At 15412 Highway 178, Southlake,

between the hours of 10am & 2pmor by appointment Monday to Friday. Closed Holidays

" We are located 2 blks east of the Fire Station.(Maximum 20 gallons at one time).

Call 800.272.6330

FARMERS MARKETWofford Heights Every Saturday

9am - 1pm

Lakeshore Certified

Kern Valley Growers Association

Fresh Produce

Fresh Fruit

Baked Bread

Scones & Cookies

Jellies & Jams

Salsa & Mixes

Eggs & Honey

The Season of UsPerforming

“WeDoItWell”Water Well

Pumps, Boosters,Filtration, Systems

& Water StorageResidential, Commercial,Sales, Service & Repair

Prompt Response

760-379-44224571 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella

FIRE WOODSeasoned Almond¼, ½ & Full Cords

TheFirewood Guy3925 Lake Isabella Blvd. BodfishLocated at The Mine Shaft

760-379-5444kernrivervalleyfirewood.com

Editorial responseIn reponse to the January 4 front page photo collage of signs used in conjunction

with the Kern River Courier story "Sheriff checks second hand dealers:" The art-work used on page one, was used as an photo illustration of like businesses only andwas not intended to be representative or to single out any individual business asbeing in violation or compliance with the County second hand dealer ordinace. TheCourier regrets any missrepresentation that the illustration may have caused.

Editorial question answeredFor my friends Rich Burdge of Kernville and Geri Boyle in Squirrel Valley, the

answer to your question about the name for words or phrases that read the samebackward and forward is ‘palindrome.’

Example: Palindrome words: ‘Bob’, ‘Madam’ and ‘Radar’, or palindrome phras-es: ‘Do geese see god?’, ‘Madame, not one man is selfless; I name not one, Madam.’‘Deb smash Sam's bed!’ and ‘Delia was ill! Lisa wailed’.

The Courier welcomes your lettersLetters to the Editor are run when space permits. They are meant as an open

forum for expression. Letters to the editor that are original, not previously pub-lished, pertaining to local issues and events or those that affect our area areencouraged. Please include your real name, address and phone number for verifi-cation. Letters should not exceed 250 words. For our complete letters to the editorpolicy see page 2.

“ ”Today, you are never alone

and many feel that each messageshould be answered right away,anywhere, anytime.

- Middleworth

State of law writing lawlessnessMichael BatelaanKern River Courier Publisher

There ought tobe a law againstcreating morelaws. You willknow what I’mtalking aboutwhen you hearthat our greatGolden State rep-resentatives wrote,passed and signedinto law someeight hundred and some, new ones.Eight-hundred and seventy-three tobe exact.

This number is only to exceed the760 new state laws handed down tous last year. Whew! Lets make iteven more difficult to be a law abid-ding citizen, why don’t we. That’s1,633 in just the past two years andyou would think that we had ever-thing covered by now. I think inSacramento someone has alreadyset at 1,000 the state’s goal for nextyear. I would not be surprised.

In the State of California we havewhat is called the ‘Golden StateRule’: Those who own the goldmake all the rules. With all the timeon our lawmakers hands, the morereason for looking at having a part-time legislature. What if all the timeit took to develop all these new lawswas spent on fixing the states budg-et problem? Would there be anydebt?

One idea would be to packageand sell our state’s law-makingexpertise to other states at what it

cost us, or even at a profit. Justthink of all the time and money wecould save our fellow states.

Or let’s have a state law writingcontest. We would be sure to win.The prize could be a 55 gallon drumof red ink. Although I don’t think wewould have any challengers, wemust already be the nation’s leader.

Now I have no idea how manylaws all-totaled the state alreadyhas, but enough I’m sure. Add thenew Federal laws effective January,new state laws nationwide. Thenadd to that what our County callsordinances: the same word by theway, that our military uses forbombs, most appropriate don’t youthink? They are randomly droppedon us from time to time. In all, anestimated 30 to 40 thousand newlaws. Now you know why I referredto it as a state of ‘law writing law-lessness.’

I personally would like to seelaws about writing new laws, butI’m guessing there is already a longlist of them. One of mine would be,‘keep it simple, stupid.’ Anotherone of mine might be a lawmaker’stax on new laws. Another possibledebt solution.

None the less, there is one more Iwould like to propose and see sign-ed into law. That is, for every newlaw, two must be removed. All80,000 of them.

For the new list of new Statelaws effective January 1, 2013 seewww.californiality.com

Michael Batelaan can be reachedat [email protected].

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Jack Duitsman, PastorFather’s Heart FoursquareChurch, Kernville

...if the Spirit of Him who raised

Jesus from thedead dwells in you,

He who raisedChrist Jesus fromthe dead will also

give life to yourmortal bodies

through His Spiritwho dwells in you.

- Romans 8:11

Even if the Old TestamentScriptures could have been under-stood in light of what Jesus Messiahwould come to fulfill through Hislife, His death, and His resurrection,the capacity of the human conditionmarred by centuries and millenniaof fallen-ness simply could not haveembraced how the Father wouldbring about His salvation. No won-der in reading through the Scripturethere were so few who seemed to"get it," and so many seemed tooppose the very unfolding of theFather's plan for lost humanity inthe Savior Jesus. Yet the planunfolded nonetheless, and in spiteof the few who seemed on trackwith who Jesus was, Calvary's crosswas where the Savior gave His lifefor our lost race, and the gardentomb is where the Lord of love waslaid to rest.

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KernvilleFather’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, Kernville. SundayService 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Services9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6403Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. WorshipCelebration, Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751Prince of Peace Lutheran FellowshipCenter 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. SundaySchool 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014St. Peter’s Anglican Church11900 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchServices held at Kernville United MethodistChurch. Sunday Service 11 a.m.

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

Lake IsabellaEnforum the Church 3615 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30a.m. 760-812-7020First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday Services 8:30a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.760-379-5615Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella.Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. Wed. 5:30 p.m. Thur.5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. SundayServices 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.760-379-4296Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall

1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church(LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella.Sunday Services 11 a.m. 760-379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. SundayServices 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. SundayService 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. WorshipSunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Biblestudy Sun. 10 a.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. SaturdayService 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. 6p.m. 760-379-5819

Mountain MesaChurch of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:00a.m. 760-379-2904Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services9:45 a.m. 760-379-4093Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. SundayServices 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 2 and 3p.m. 760-549-3186

Southlake/WeldonKern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday Services8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. 760-378-3780He Cares Fellowship16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Services Sunday9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday Services 8:30a.m. 760-378-2321Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday Services10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964

Church listings are free. Please contactthe Courier office.

deepest across the grain of humaninspired credibility. There seems tobe a resolute determination in thehuman soul to rigorously andstaunchly oppose the possibility ofJesus as Savior on the basis of theincredulity that surrounds His deathand resurrection. In the death andsubsequent resurrection of Jesus isthe power of God displayed to dealwith our desperate need of saving.No whimsical religious gamesman-ship on display here, no pretendingthat if we are nice enough and goodenough we will all be welcomed backinto the fold of a loving and forgivingGod who wasn't quite as mad at us asHe was letting on. The naked truth ofour need for saving was on displayfor all the world to see in what tran-spired on Calvary's cross.

The Father's heart of love couldnot be stopped in bringing about Hissaving plan for humanity. The beautyhere is the unimaginable ability of theFather to work His will even in ourterrible stubbornness, and the cele-bration of personal humility thatbecomes the catalyst for the Father'sglory to be shown. As we embraceboth our deep desire to see the Fatherglorify the saving power of His sonJesus through us, and also our neverending inability to see that happen inspite of our personal ability, very realpower can happen in our lives. Thisis when the same power of God thatbrought Jesus forth from the gravecan similarly awaken us to be thosewhom the power of the Father's lovecontinually sets free.

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Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

Thanks to theFish and GameHabitat Club and itsvolunteers, thecages located in thearea between theend of WoffordHeights Park andthe flume has justreceived a face lift(see photo). Also toreceive some newstructure will be the launch ramp areaat Kissack Cove andthe flats area justbeyond the launcharea. Thanks to theHabitat Club, DickMiller and all the vol-unteers that helpedmake our lake a bet-ter place to fish.

If you have sometime and are lookingfor a good place touse it, I would sug-gest the HabitatClub. This is a greatgroup of locals who unselfishly volun-teer their time to do great projects.Some of their projects are revitalizingthe lakes habitat and some are gearedtoward the youth in our community.All the projects that the Club under-takes are well coordinated and organ-ized. New members are always wel-come. Should you be interested you

can contact Dick Miller at:[email protected]

There is a press release on the lefton this page, concerning the raisingof the Kern River Rainbow Trout. Ihave not yet read the release but itwill be a welcome read. Finally ourHatchery will be doing what it wasdesigned to do. This was one of theitems on my Santa's wish list that hasbeen fulfilled.

If you are going fishing on IsabellaLake, keep in mind that we are in thewinter pattern. What this means toyou is that the fish move less in coldwater which requires less food. Try

not to get frustrated if you come upempty, because the bite might be ontoday and off tomorrow.

Mike Mencarini is a Wofford Heightsresident and a avid fisherman. Forquestions or comments you can reachhim through the Kern River Courier,office@kern rivercourier.com.

Mencarini

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Kern River Valley informationEmergencies call■ Ambulance■ Fire■ Law Enforcement■ Search & Rescue■ Lake Patrol■ Forest Service

Sheriff/CHP Substation7046 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake IsabellaWeekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Business calls only, 760-549-2100

Kern County Fire StationsKernville Station 7611018 Kernville RoadKernvilleBusiness calls only, 760-376-2219

Lake Isabella Station 724500 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake IsabellaBusiness calls only, 760-379-2626

Southlake Station 719000 Navajo Ave.WeldonBusiness calls only, 760-378-3055

Kern Valley HospitalEmergency DepartmentMcCray & LaurelMountain Mesa760-379-2681

Recreation informationU.S. Forest ServiceIsabella Lake office:4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646

Kernville office:105 Whitney Rd.760-376-3781(around the corner from the museum)Closed weekends.

General infomationKern River Valley Chamber of Commerce6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella(across from Senior Center)Local: 760-379-5236Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN

KernvilleChamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville(corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

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Janice Mackey, CDFW Courier Release

The California Department of Fishand Wildlife is reintroducing nativerainbow trout to the Kern River.

Four water wells were recentlydrilled to serve as a back-up watersource during adverse river conditionsin preparation for the reintroduction."This is an impor-tant phase of theproject and repre-sents a significantmilestone in pre-serving the her-itage species in theKern River," saidCDFW senior fisheries EnvironmentalScientist Brian Beal. "Upgrading ourfacility to reintroduce native trout willoffer great fishing opportunities, whileproviding economic benefits andencouraging tourism."

The reintroduction program willfocus on Kern River rainbow trout, astrain of rainbow trout endemic to theKern River. Because of heavy anglingpressure and non-native introductionsover the last century, the native fish can

only be found in remote isolated areas ofthe Kern River.

As the program evolves, CDFW alsoplans to replace the existing non-nativetrout plants in the main stem Kern Riverand surrounding area with native trout.

Additional planning is underway tocollect the purest native trout fromremote locations in Sequoia NationalPark during the fall of 2013. Collection of

these wild fish willprovide fertilizedeggs and futurebrood stock.

Funding forthe project comesfrom both aSouthern California

Edison Company trust fund set-up in themid-1990s and CDFW.

In addition to Southern CaliforniaEdison Company's financial support,the U. S. Forest Service, Kern River FlyFishers, Southern Sierra Fly Fishers,Kaweah Fly Fishers, Friends of the(Kern River) Hatchery, the County ofKern and the local community have allmade significant contributions to helpmake necessary improvements for thisprogram.

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native fish, improve fishing andhelp local economy.

- Mackey

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PICKS OF THE WEEK"Searching For Sugar Man"

(PG-13) -- Rodriguez was asinger/songwriter who had that BobDylan folk-singer sound and insight-ful lyrics, with an urban, Mexican-American influence that made himunique. Rodriguez became a '60sicon, but only in South Africa. Thisdocumentary follows two SouthAfrican fans as they search for thetruth about what happened to thepop star who slipped between thecracks.

It's a rather upbeat tale.Rodriguez's career slipped intoobscurity, he never made any moneyfrom his South African record sales,and the rumor mill over there saysthat the singer committed suicide onstage. However, the film gets to thetruth of the matter -- and the waypeople were affected by his music --and delivers an intriguing and uplift-ing story.

"End of Watch" (R) -- Twopatrol cops in LA (Jake Gyllenhaaland Michael Pena) dive into a whirl-wind of violence and corruption totake down a parasitic gang. Writtenand directed by David Ayer (creatorof the gripping and successful"Training Day"), the story attempts agritty look at what it's like for twopals on the bottom of the chain-of-command when they pick a fightwith a much larger force.

The movie feels a little distracted.There's this gimmick where all of thefootage is supposedly from smallcamera worn by the cops them-selves, but that goes away when itdoesn't work. It has a lot of banterbetween cops as they drive around,but it doesn't create that same senseof reality or tension that made"Training Day" so forceful.

"Universal Soldier: Day ofReckoning" (R) -- Jean-Claude VanDamme returns for this fifth andfinal installment of an action seriesfrom the early '90s. It is quite vio-lent, gory and over-the-top, every-thing you want from a JCVD videorental. The plot involves revenge,genetically modified super-soldiers,lots of kicking and a few little plottwists. If the "Expendables 2"seemed too tame and you need torevisit the kind of action thatinspires such tributes, pick up "Dayof Reckoning.

Bodfish Bob’s Easy Shrimp and Corn Chowder

1/4 c. Chopped green onions2 sm. Cloves garlic, minced1/8 tsp. Cayenne pepper1-2 c. Sliced mushrooms (optional)1 tbsp. Butter12-16 oz. Fresh or frozen shrimp2 cans cream of potato soup8 oz. Pkg. Cream cheese, light2 soup cans milk1 (8 oz.) (or more) canned corn and liquid

Cook onions with garlic and pepperin butter gently until tender. Blend insoup, cream cheese and milk untilsomewhat smooth (5 minutes) then addshrimp, corn, mushrooms. Bring toboil, then simmer gently 10 minutes ormore, stirring occasionally.

Bodfish Bob’s Shrimp Spread

1/2 can tomato soup1 pkg cream cheese 1 envelope gelatin1/4 cup cold water1/2 cup miracle whip3/4 cup celery - chopped3/4 cup green onions - chopped1 tin small shrimp, washed and drained.

Melt cheese and soup in saucepanover medium heat until smooth. Add

gelatin mixture and let cool. Addremaining ingredients. Chill.

Bodfish Bob’s Cream of Shrimp Soup

1 tbsp. Finely chopped onion2 tsp. Butter3 c. Skim milk1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed cream of shrimp

soup1/4 tsp.White pepperDash nutmeg8 oz. Frozen cooked sm. Shrimp, thawed and

drained (about 1 1/2 c.)Salt, if desired

In large saucepan, cook onion inbutter until crisp-tender. Stir in milk,soup, pepper, nutmeg; cook over medi-um heat until hot. Add shrimp and salt;gently heat. Do NOT BOIL. Garnishwith parsley. 4 (4 1/4 cup) servings.

Bodfish Bob’s Shrimp Dip

1 10 oz. Can Cream of shrimp condensed soup1 8 oz. Package cream cheese1/2 cup sour cream (or clam dip)1/2 teaspoon celery seed1 tablespoon prepared horseradish1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 small can cocktail shrimp1 tablespoon fresh parsley2-3 green onions (scallions), choppedPaprika (optional)

Process all except last 5 ingredientsin food processor or blender untilsmooth. Drain shrimp and add toblender with parsley and scallions;process only until small chunks ofshrimp are visible. Transfer to a serv-ing bowl. Sprinkle with paprika forcolor. Serve with crackers.

Visit Bodfish bob on the internet atwww.bodfishbob.com or email him [email protected].

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Blackwood Legacy QuartetJanuary 18Weldon United Methodist Church will hostthe Blackwood Legacy Quartet, direct from

Nashville, for a special concert event FridayJan. 18 at 7 p.m. The church is located at20021 Hwy 178. Call 760-378-2321.

KRV Chamber mixerJanuary 23This month's mixer is at Shady Lane Barand Grill. The Kern River Valley Chamberwill be mixing it up on January 23. Call theChamber office at 760-379-5236 for moreinformation.

Commodities distributionJanuary 29Government food commodities will bedistributed to those who qualify onTuesday Jan. 29 at the New Life Church inWofford Heights, Grace Chapel in MtMesa and at the Senior Center in LakeIsabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m.

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Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

Previously, inrecent columns Ihave discussed thecost of healthinsurance monthlypremiums on therise; for many, asmuch as 25% ormore. Most sen-iors on Medicarewill see theirMedicareSupplementsincrease only modestly, and people onHMO's will see some of the co-payswhich used to be a fixed dollaramount now become a percentage ofthe bill. Face it, the cost of healthcare is continuing to escalate.

As every coin has two sides, sodoes the "Affordable Care Act" (AKAObamaCare). With the rare excep-tion of some grandfathered plans, allplans currently sold, and plans previ-ously bought will contain provisionsfor preventative medicine. Included inthis regulation is all preventative care,including that for children. All gener-ally accepted cancer screenings; incl-uding breast, cervical, and prostatecancer. All recommended immuniza-tions for children and adults are nowat no charge.

There are many services nowincluded for women, including well-women visits, breastfeeding support,human papilloma virus (HPV) testing,

HIV screening and counseling, con-traceptive counseling and gestationaldiabetes testing.

For the above and many otherservices to be available withoutdeductible, without a co-pay or cost-sharing, you must use a networkprovider in a PPO plan, or yourPrimary Care Provider in an HMO.Brand name contraceptive will not becovered if there is a generic equiva-lent available, and male sterilizationmay still have a cost. There are a fewexceptions and cautions that youmust heed. The office visit can becharged if billed separately from thepreventative service, and if the intentof the visit was not for preventativeservices. So, don't make an appoint-ment to treat one thing, and then getthe preventative service at the sametime. Also and here is the kicker: Anytreatment for a condition diagnosedby a recommended preventative serv-ice. (I read this as if you get acolonoscopy, and a polyp is removed,is the cost no longer preventative?).I'm just not sure, so check with yourprovider.

So, the bottom line is, you are nowpaying more for health insurance.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insur-ance broker (0621106) and a memberof the Society of Certified SeniorAdvisors. He is on the Nat. Assoc. ofHealth Underwriters MedicareAdvisory Board and may be reachedat 760-376-2100, thal@ aol.com or atwww.harrythal.com.

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Health Insurance Matters AnnouncementsCommunity

Library book discussion group to meetThe Kern River Valley Branch Library in Lake Isabella is happy to announce

Mysterious California, a new book discussion group which will meet for four ses-sions on the first Monday of each month beginning February 4th, at 6 p.m. at theLake Isabella branch. This film and discussion program is being conducted in con-junction with the California Center for the Book which is supported by the U.S.Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the LibraryServices and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

Through their gracious provisions, we will present a 40-minute documentary, atthe first session, featuring intimate interviews with the authors of four crime nov-els set within our beautiful state: The Art of Detection by Laurie R. King; Southlandby Nina Revoyr; Shell Games by Kirk Russell and Sharpshooter by Nadia Gordon.The film will also take you on a rich visual journey through the distinctive Californialandscapes mentioned in each of the four crime novels. At the first session, whichwill be led by Professor Ann Wiederrecht, we will also discuss the book The Art ofDetection. Space is limited so contact the Library at 760-549-2083 or email Elisabethat [email protected] to reserve your seat today.

Driver safety programThe Next AARP Driver Safety Program will be held Wednesday Jan. 16 and is an

all day class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in Lake Isabella at2931 Erskine Creek Rd. Participants must attend the entire day. The course doesnot involve driving, but does emphasize safe driving procedures for older drivers.In California, a certificate of course completion usually entitles the participant to areduction in their auto insurance for three years following the date of the class. Allmaterials and workbooks have been updated and include the latest driving infor-mation. Fees are $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Class size islimited and time is short, so call today. To learn more, or to enroll, call instructorGene Verbeet at 760-417-0579.

The U.S. Postal Service prices increaseThe U.S. Postal Service prices are going up effective Sunday, January 27New rate changes: First Class letter rate up to one-ounce will increase from $0.45 to $0.46Postcards change from $0.32 to $0.33Certified Mail increases from $2.95 to $3.10Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box increases from $5.35 to $5.80For other postal rates see your local Post Office or go to www.usps.com

Alzheimer's Adult Day Services ProgramThe Alzheimer's Disease Association of Kern County hosts the Adult Day

Services Program every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lake Isabella SeniorCenter. The program was developed as a way to care for the frail elderly and per-sons with a memory loss who shouldn't be left unattended or who enjoy stimulat-ing activities. ADAKC offers a meaningful and safe situation outside of the home forparticipants and needed relief time for their caregivers. The program includes lim-ited physical exercise, fellowship, community involvement, arts and crafts, music,reminiscing, guest entertainers, support services, meals, and is by suggested dona-tion of $20 per day, not required. The program is staffed by caring, trained RespiteCoordinators, Program Assistants and volunteers. Call 661-393-8871 or 661-301-6154 for more information.

College to offer Community Orchestra Tap into your musical talents and good intonation by enrolling in the Cerro Coso

Community Orchestra class being offered this spring. Cerro Coso offers innova-tive, affordable, and sophisticated opportunities for creative expression and per-formance through the Cerro Coso Kern Valley Orchestra.

This class is designed to be a performance class for the community. By the endof the class, participants will know how to perform as an ensemble the musicassigned as a gift to the community and to further the music arts in the communi-ty. Participants will perform a variety of styles of music, classical and semi-classicalmusic, music from the stage and movies, popular music, music from around theworld, and big-band/jazz arrangements (if a member of the Jazz Tones).Participants will perform in two concerts.

Bruce Brady will instruct the $46 course on Mondays from 5 to 8:30 p.m. begin-ning in Room G at the Cerro Coso Kern Valley Campus located in Lake Isabella. A1985 graduate of Cal State University Northridge, Mr. Brady has a B.A. in Music.He taught 11 years in the public school system as a band/orchestra/choir instructor.He served as Concert Master for the Kern Valley Community Orchestra (KVCO) forten years and Assistant Conductor for five years. Brady is currently the conductorof the KVCO and has taught the Cerro Coso Community Education Orchestra classfor the past nine years.

For more information on enrolling in Community Education classes, visit theCerro Coso Community College website at www.cerrocoso.edu or call the KernRiver Valley Campus at 760-379-5501. Spring classes begin Monday, January 14.

David RamseyKern River Courier Columnist

Dear Dave,I have one bill

left from anemergency roomvisit earlier thisyear, and I'mtrying to settlewith a collec-tions agency.They're willingto accept half ofthe $930 owed,but they want me to pay online orby phone, and I don't feel safedoing that. What should I do?

AllisonDear Allison,If they're willing to lower the bill byhalf, then you need to get that inwriting. If you don't have it in writ-ing, you don't have a deal. Andwhatever you do, don't give themany form of electronic access to yourmoney. I've seen too many collectorslie to people about "agreements,"then go in and raid their accounts.Just tell them to send you, by emailor regular letter, a statement sayingthat $465 will be accepted as pay-ment in full for the debt. Also, tellthem you'll turn around the day youreceive this letter and send them acashier's check for that amount.Until then, they can go jump in thelake!

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S-1501-PB-62277To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, con-

tingent creditors, and persons who mayotherwise be interested in the will orestate, or both, of THELMA LORYNWHITE.

A PETITION for Probate has been filedby: STEPHEN L. WHITE in the SuperiorCourt of California, County of KERN.

THE PETITION for Probate requeststhat STEPHEN L. WHITE be appointedas personal representative to administerthe estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority toadminister the estate under theIndependent Administration of EstatesAct. (This authority will allow the per-sonal representative to take many actionswithout obtaining court approval. Beforetaking certain very important actions,however, the personal representative willbe required to give notice to interestedpersons unless they have waived notice orconsented to the proposed action.) Theindependent administration authority willbe granted unless an interested personfiles an objection to the petition andshows good cause why the court shouldnot grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will beheld on: March 28, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. inDept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93301.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of thepetition, you should appear at the hearingand state your objections or file writtenobjections with the court before the hear-ing. Your appearance may be in person orby your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a con-tingent creditor of the deceased, you mustfile your claim with the court and mail acopy to the personal representativeappointed by the court within four monthsfrom the date of first issuance of letters asprovided in section 9100 of the CaliforniaProbate Code. The time for filing claimswill not expire before four months fromthe hearing date noticed above.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept bythe court. If you are a person interested inthe estate, you may file with the court aformal Request for Special Notice of thefiling of an inventory and appraisal ofestate assets or of any petition or accountas provided in section 1250 of theCalifornia Probate Code. A Request forSpecial Notice form is available from thecourt clerk.Petitioner: Stephen L. WhiteP.O. Box 635 Weaverville, CA 96093(530) 623-1987(Published: Kern River Courier:December 28, 2012, January 4 and 11,2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Wallys Tailor Shop (2012 - B7058)Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 122 East Tehachapi Boulevard,Suite E, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailingaddress of business: 9300 Aspen Avenue,California City, CA 93505. REGIS-TRANT: Walter Salguero, 9300 AspenAvenue, California City, CA 93505.Individual. Date the business com-menced: 11/30/2012. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gener-ally expires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in the officeof the County Clerk, except, as providedin subdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after any changein the facts set forth in the statement pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a regis-tered owner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use in thisState of a fictitious business name in vio-lation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: WalterSalguero. This statement filed on12/13/2012. Expires 12/13/2017. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. (Publishedby the Kern River Courier December 28,2012, January 4, 11 and 18, 2013)


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Atomic Dogs (2012 - B7162) Streetaddress of principal place of business: 520Acacia Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305.

Mailing address of business: 520 AcaciaAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305. REGIS-TRANTS: Cassie Lueck, 520 AcaciaAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305 andRobert Gallagher, 520 Acacia Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93305. Joint Venture.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided in sub-division (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change in theresidence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:Robert Gallagher. This statement filed on12/20/2012. Expires 12/20/2017. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar.Published by the Kern River CourierJanuary 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2013.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Petal Pusher Plus (2012 - B7188), DBA#2: Lake Isabella Florist (2012 - B7189),DBA #3: Go Green Florist (2012 -B7190) Street address of principal placeof business: 11019 Kernville Road,Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address ofbusiness: 11019 Kernville Road,Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT:Peter Heil, 7 Laurel Street, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. Individual. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statement mustbe filed before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itself author-ize the use in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code). Signed: PeterHeil. This statement filed on 12/26/2012.Expires 12/26/2017. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By: K. Lopz. Published by the KernRiver Courier January 4, 11, 18 and 25,2013.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENTOF USE OF FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME:Fictitious Business Name being aban-doned: SAVE-A-LOT, LTD (2010-B1821) Street address of business: 6151East Niles Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306;Mailing address of Business: 11840Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, MN55344. REGISTRANT WHO WISHESTO ABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: Moran Foods, Inc., 11840 ValleyView Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344.Original FBN Statement Filed on:03/16/2010. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 12/18/2012. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M. Dominguez, DeputyClerk (34993). Published by the KernRiver Courier January 11, 18, 25 andFebruary 1, 2013.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Save-A-Lot, Ltd. (2012 - B7106) Streetaddress of principal place of business:1505 White Lane, Bakersfield, CA93307. Mailing address of business:c/oCarol L. Wood, P.O. Box 20, Boise, ID83726. REGISTRANT: Moran Foods,LLC, 100 Corporate Office Drive, EarthCity, MO 63045. A Limited LiabilityCompany. Date the business commenced:06/15/2012. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided in sub-division (b) of Section 17920, where it

expires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change in theresidence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. The fil-ing of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code). Signed: Doyle J.Troyer, Vice President, SUPERVALUHoldings, Inc. This statement filed on12/17/2012. Expires 12/17/2017. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published bythe Kern River Courier January 11, 18, 25and February 1, 2013.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Save-A-Lot, Ltd. (2012 - B7107) Streetaddress of principal place of business: 521Finley Drive, Taft, CA 93268. Mailingaddress of business: c/oCarol L. Wood,P.O. Box 20, Boise, ID 83726. REGIS-TRANT: Moran Foods, LLC, 100Corporate Office Drive, Earth City, MO63045. A Limited Liability Company.Date the business commenced:06/15/2012. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided in sub-division (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change in theresidence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. The fil-ing of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code). Signed: Doyle J.Troyer, Vice President, SUPERVALUHoldings, Inc. This statement filed on12/17/2012. Expires 12/17/2017. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published bythe Kern River Courier January 11, 18, 25and February 1, 2013.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. 12-2234 -

APN: 345-031-04-00YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST DATED 09-14-2011.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO-TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BESOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON-TACT A LAWYER. On February 6, 2013 at 12:00 pm,Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., aCalifornia Corporation as duly appointedTrustee under and pursuant to the Deed ofTrust recorded 10-11-2011, as Inst. No.000211131891 of Official Records in theoffice of the County Recorder of KernCounty, State of California, Executed byOscar Perez, a Single Man, WILL SELLAT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGH-EST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable attime of sale in lawful money of the UnitedStates) at: Outside the main entrance tothe Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 RosamondBlvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. AllCASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADEPAYABLE TO ADVANCED RECON-VEYANCE, INC. All rights, title andinterest conveyed to and now held by itunder said Deed of Trust in the propertysituated in said County and State describedas: The East half of the West half ofSection 27, Township 10 North, Range 13West, San Bernardino Meridian, in theunincorporated area of the County ofKern, State of California, according to theofficial plat thereof and shown as Parcel Bof Parcel map waiver No. 639, accordingto the Certificate of Compliance recordedAugust 4, 1986, in Book 5901, Page 421,of Official Records. The street addressand other common designation, if any, ofthe real property described above is pur-ported to be: Vacant Land - directions maybe obtained by written request within 10days of the first publication of this noticefrom: ARI, 43545 17th Street West, Suite503, Lancaster, CA 93534. The under-signed Trustee disclaims any liability forany incorrectness of the street address andother common designation, if any, shownherein. Said Sale will be made, but with-out covenant or warranty, express or

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implied, regarding title, possession, orencumbrances, to pay the remaining prin-cipal sum of the note(s) secured by saidDeed of Trust, with interest thereon, asprovided in said note(s), advances, if any,under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees,charges and expenses of the Trustee and ofthe trusts created by said Deed of Trust.The total amount of the unpaid balance ofthe obligation secured by the property tobe sold and reasonable estimated cost,expenses and advances at the time of theinitial publication of the Notice of Sale is$92,182.52. The beneficiary under saidDeed of Trust heretofore executed anddelivered to the undersigned a writtenDeclaration of Default and Demand forSale, and a written Notice of Default andElection to Sell. The undersigned causedsaid Notice of Default and Election to Sellto be recorded in the county where the realproperty is located. Date: January 8,2013. Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., AsTrustee, 43545 17th Street W., Ste 503,Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525,Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer

(Published by the Kern River CourierJanuary 11, 18 and 25, 2013)NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: Ifyou are considering bidding on this prop-erty lien, you should understand that thereare risks involved in bidding at a trusteeauction. You will be bidding on a lien, noton the property itself. Placing the highestbid at a trustee auction does not automati-cally entitle you to free and clear owner-ship of the property. You should also beaware that the lien being auctioned offmay be a junior lien. If you are the high-est bidder at the auction, you are or may beresponsible for paying off all liens seniorto the lien being auctioned off, before youcan receive clear title to the property. You

are encouraged to investigate the exis-tence, priority and size of outstandingliens that may exist on this property bycontacting the county recorder's office ora title insurance company, either of whichmay charge you a fee for this information.If you consult either of these resources,you should be aware that the same lendermay hold more than one mortgage or deedof trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: Thesale date shown on the notice of sale maybe postponed one or more times by themortgages, beneficiary, trustee, or a court,pursuant to Section 2924g of theCalifornia Civil Code. The law requiresthat information about trustee sale post-ponements be made available to you andto the public, as a courtesy to those notpresent at the sale. If you wish to learnwhether your sale date has been post-poned, and, if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale of this property,you may call 661-945-5525 using the filenumber 12-2234. Information about post-ponements that are very short in durationor that occur close to the scheduled salemay not immediately be reflected in thetelephone information or on the internetweb site. The best way to verify the post-ponement information is to attend thescheduled sale.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Silver Lining 9.25 Jewlery (2013 -B0065) Street address of principal placeof business: 817 B Street, Taft, CA92368. Mailing address of business: 817B Street, Taft, CA 92368. REGIS-TRANT: Leah Cleveland, 817 B Street,Taft, CA 92368. Individual. Date the

business commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: LeahCleveland. This statement filed on01/03/2013. Expires 01/03/2018. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by theKern River Courier January 11, 18, 25 andFebruary 1, 2013.

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Justice Department. Evidence indicated that Hughes

directed the hospital's director of phar-macy to write doctor's orders for theunnecessary psychotropic medications.

The orders were signed at a later timeby the medical director. Pamela Ott, for-mer chief executive officer of the KernValley Health District, pled no contest toone felony count of conspiracy to com-mit an act injurious to the public healthbased on her failure to adequatelysupervise the Director of Nursing. Ottwas sentenced to three years formalprobation, 300 hours of volunteer serv-ice, restitution pending conclusion ofcivil lawsuits. She is required to complywith all orders from the RegisteredNursing Board, which is conducting itsown investigation into the matter.

In July 2012, Dr. Hoshang Pormir, theMedical Director, was also sentenced to300 hours of volunteer service, restitu-tion pending conclusion of civil lawsuits,and a requirement to comply with allorders from the Medical Board. Pormirfailed to conduct examinations ofpatients or monitor their reactions tomedications.

nursing facilities is a particularlyheinous crime because vulnerable vic-tims and their families have placed theirtrust in the facilities to provide qualitycare, preserve their dignity and enjoy abetter quality of life," Attorney GeneralHarris said. "This defendant maliciouslyand dangerously drugged patients forher own personal convenience. This isclearly outrageous conduct that justifiesa state prison sentence."

This case was investigated andcharged by the Justice Department'sBureau of Medical Fraud and ElderAbuse.

The California Department of PublicHealth began an initial investigation in2007, following complaints from anombudsman that a patient in the skillednursing facility had been held down andinjected with psychotropic medicine byforce. They found evidence of patientharm, and issued a Certificate ofImmediate Jeopardy against the facility,before turning the case over to the

Michael BatelaanCourier Special

On January 3 Mick Gleason wassworn into office as Kern CountyFirst District Supervisor inBakersfield, by State Senator JeanFuller, replacing Jon McQuiston. OnJanuary 4, he participated in an addi-tional swearing in ceremony inRidgecrest, presided byRepresentative Shannon Grove.

Gleason, a former commandingofficer at the Naval Air WeaponsStation China Lake, represents awide expanse of Kern County withareas in Delano, Shafter, McFarlandand Bakersfield, as well as the KernRiver Valley and Ridgecrest. He hashired four staff members, and plansto keep office hours available for thepublic in the Ridgecrest and LakeIsabella field offices, along with hismain office in Bakersfield.

Dave Freeland of Lake Isabella,who ran against Gleason in the pri-mary, and a retired U.S. ForestService District Ranger, has beenhired as a senior advisor on districtwide issues. Denny Kline, formerNavy, will be the Ridgecrest fieldrepresentative. Most recently he hasworked as a military contractor con-sultant.

The Lake Isabella field office willbe headed by Pat Connell, who pre-viously administered contracts atChina Lake. She will be availablethree days per week for Kern RiverValley constituents. Connell plans toconcentrate on Valley issues like theLake Isabella dam project, metham-phetamine trafficking and highunemployment.

Leigh Ann Cook, who most

recently was the Bakersfield Chamberof Commerce government affairsmanager, will run Gleason'sBakersfield office at the Countyadministrative building. She has alsopreviously worked for retiringSupervisor Ray Watson.

You can contact the Kern CountyFirst District Supervisor MickGleason at 1115 Truxtun Avenue,Fifth floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301,661-868-3650, Fax: 661-868-3657,Email: [email protected].

You can contact FieldRepresentative Pat Connell at theField office at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella, CA 93240, 760-549-2068.

Richard Rowe/Kern River CourierGleason held his granddaughter TeaganGleason and greeted the many attendees.

Kern County First District

Supervisor Mick Gleason sworn in

the peak season that sustains his busi-ness.

El Rio Mexican AmericanRestaurant next to the One Stop willbe reopening as planned after therestaurant staff's vacation todayFriday January 11. They had no finan-cial losses due the fire since they wereclosed for the vacation. El Rio will bewelcoming you through a new frontdoor, because the Fire Departmenthad to take the original one down tomake sure that the fire did not spread.The restaurant did not get smokedamaged, but everything smelled ofsmoke. The El Rio staff has cleanedeverything and everything smellsfresh and new.

another person's structure, forestland, or property.

"My insurance company'sresponse so far has been very good."Tony Talbott, owner of Riverside OneStop. As for the upcoming WhiskeyFlat Days, Riverside One Stop will notbe open. "I would rather be closed allof Whiskey Flat, than all summer,"said Talbott. Talbott feels that it willbe unlikely that he will be able toreopen before Memorial Day week-end. Talbott said his summer is fromMemorial Day to Labor Day, and is

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