Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir207,818 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 Kernville1621 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 798 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.

Schedulefor Living

Green Fest is apreliminary list;subject tochange.

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Lake Isabella’sweekend weather

Fri: Sunny, high 66.

Fri. night: Partlycloudy, low 40.

Sat.: Mostly sunny,high 64.

Sat. night: Partlycloudy, low 40.

Sun.: Mostly sunny,high 67.

Sun. night: Mostlycloudy, low 43.

National Weather Service

Week at a glanceSee Courier Calendar, page 3, for

details• Saturday, March 12: Spaghetti

Feed; Warren Wright performs; Beforegoing to bed, set clocks ahead onehour.

• Sunday, March 13: Check clocksto conform with Daylight Saving Time.

• Wednesday, March 16: Kids’Recycled Art Contest Workshop; TownHall Meeting with county reps

• Thursday, March 17: Geotourismworkshop; McCarthy and Grove officehours; Parenting class starts; infantsand toddlers singalong class starts;AARP driver safety class; 1st districtcandidate Daures Stephens speaks.

• Friday, March 18: Young People’smusical, first day of Keyesville Classic;After School Recycled Art Workshop;Living Green Opening Awards Dinner.

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

Fifteen costumed plungers jumped into a chilly 42-degree pool Saturday in order to raise funds for theKern Valley Aquatics Program. The money will providescholarships for local swimming and Junior Lifeguardlessons. The event took place at the South Fork MiddleSchool campus pool in Weldon, home to the swim pro-gram.

Lynnette Thomas, director of the KVAP program, andSherry Costa, South Fork School Principal, were a teamcalled the South Fork Swim Goddesses. They raised themost as a team, $957. Alison Bogart, Cam Milleson andAnn Beman were a caped team. Jeff Bogart and RobinShive donned swim caps and trash bags. Also partici-pating were Raymond Hilliard, Roy Gallimore (theyoungest participant), Tom Bosmans, John Stallone(who raised the most money raised by an individual,$1,430), Chris Thomas and Jay Watson.

The program covers swimming lessons for ages 0 -7and adults by request, a senior aquatics program, adult

Plungers raisesome cold cash

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

These Caped Crusaders were a team in the Polar Plunge Saturday atSouth Fork Middle School. There were 15 intrepid plungers who bravedthe 42-degree water to raise money for the Kern Valley AquaticsProgram.

Richard Cayia RoweKern River Courier columnist

Kern River Valley Revitalization will hostits 3rd annual Living Green Kern RiverValley festival from March 17-27 at variouslocations in the Kern River Valley. This festi-val is not justfor KernValley resi-dents, but isan opportu-nity for visi-tors to shareideas on liv-ing greenand enjoy any of more than 40 events in aspectacular setting. Except for two sportsevents with registration fees and threeevents with food, all the events are free andmost are kid friendly.

Some highlights include the festival

Opening Awards Dinner will be heldFriday, March 18 at the Family Life Centerin Wofford Heights to award prizes to thewinners of the Kids’ Recycled Art Contestand the D. G. Flamand Violence-FreeWriting Contest. Opening at the KRVBranch Library on Sat., March 19 is the

Kern RiverValley ArtAssociation’sRecycled Artexhibit wherethe winners ofthe Kids’Recycled ArtContest will

also be displayed through March 29. At the end of next week, March 18

through 20, is the three-day 23rd AnnualKeyesville Classic Mountain Bike Race. On

‘Living Green’ starts next week

Living Green Schedule Inside

A list of events for the first few days of the festivalis on page 5. More events will be included in nextweek’s issue.

See GREEN, Page 5

Courier news briefsDr. Jaime Lee Ho, a physician here since the early 1970s, has closed his

local office in Mt. Mesa and is now practicing at Bakersfield FamilyMedical Center in Bakersfield.

***A new “green” film has been added to the Living Green Film Festival

on March 26 at 10 a.m. “Green Fire: Aldo Leopold And A Land Ethic ForOur Time” will have its Central and Southern California premiere at thefestival, having been shown only a handful of times before it comes to theReel Cinema in Wofford Heights. “Green Fire” is the first feature length(72 min.), high definition documentary film ever made about famed con-servationist Aldo Leopold.

***Donna Moreno, Program Support Supervisor at the Lake Isabella

Career Service Center, says the center is open as usual to assist withmatching people with jobs despite possible budget cuts. Call her atMonday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.at 760-379-2074 or 760-379-4694. Shesays that until she hears otherwise, “Our doors will remain open for jobseekers and employers.”

Now 62 $100 troutElaine RoachSpecial to the Courier

A program that was started last year at theIsabella Lake Fishing Derby (coming April 16-18)was the opportunity for individuals and businessesto sponsor a $100 trout. It was a huge success with51 participants, and this year it has grown to 62entries.

When a registered contestant brings in a taggedfish valued at $100 he/she reaches into a fish bowland pulls out a bobber. The number on the bobberindicates which of the sponsors is responsible forgiving him/her the $100 prize.

Some sponsors donated up to $500 for a bobberso there were several very excited fisherpersons lastyear who expected to win $100 and won $250 to$500. The same will happen for the 2011 Derby aswell.

Share in the three day "fishing frenzy" excitementand register for the derby today. You can’t win ifyou don’t. Call the KRV Chamber of Commerce at(760) 379-5236.

See PLUNGE, Page 6

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LegendBoat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital + Other Features

STATISTICSGeneral

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

Main DamMaximum Height 185 FeetLength at Crest 1695 Feet

Auxiliary DamMaximum Height 100 FeetMaximum Length 3,257 Feet

Lake ConstructionStarted March 1948Finished April 1953

WoffordHeights

Tillie CreekLive Oak

North Fork Marina

Boulder Gulch

Rich GulchHungry Gulch

West SideFrench Gulch

French Gulch MarinaPioneer Point

WoffordHeights

Park

LakeIsabella

to Ridgecrest

MountainMesa

Kernville

Southlake

M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

Lake Isabella

South Fork Recreation Area

South Fork Wildlife ParkingArea

ModelAircraftControllers

Robinson Cove

County Dump

Airport

Golf Course

Cyrus Canyon OHV AreaTarget Range

Hospital

ParadiseCove

Main DamKissack BayLI Visitor Center

Old Isabella RdAuxiliary DamEngineer Point

Wildlife Area

StineCoveCamp

9

Sierr

a Way

Mou

ntain

99

To Baker

sfield

WaterSkiArea

Hanning Flat

Map courtesyMike Ludiker

www.kernvalley.com

Recreation InfoU.S. Forest Service

Lake Isabella office:4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from

Hwy. 155 just over the hill fromHwy. 178)

(760) 379-5646

Kernville Office:105 Whitney Rd. (around the

corner from the museum)(760) 376-3781

General KRV Info

Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce

6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Across from Senior CenterLocal: (760) 379-5236Toll Free: (866) KRV4FUN

Kernville Chamber of Commerce

11447 Kernville Rd. KernvilleCorner Sierra Way & Kernville

Road Local: (760) 376-2629Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

Emergencies - call 911Kern Valley Hospital &Kern Valley Healthcare District

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

Kern Valley Substation

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

Kern County Fire Stations arelocated in Lake Isabella, Kernvilleand Southlake. Call 911 to reporta fire.

Kern River Valley information

Welcome to the KRV!

Courier file photo by Michael Batelaan

Fishing is a fun activity for kids or anyone. The valley is a great place.

Mike DevichKern River Courier

If you’re visiting the Kern River Valley,you’re wondering what’s to see and do.Well, here is a primer on that very sub-ject.

If you love the great outdoors and aslower place where you can relax, enjoya small-town atmosphere and justbreathe easy, this is the place for you. Butif you’re looking for excitement, and ifyou start exploring, you will find a num-ber of the great things we have to offer.

If you haven’t noticed yet, the valley isa mecca for water lovers. Fishing is agiven. Where can you get a fishinglicense? At just about every conveniencestore, marina and even some of thesupermarkets.

Boating licenses? Same thing. River

rafting? Best to go with a professionalservice, in season. There are many in thevalley.

Want a destination to go to? Here aresome great ones – Kern Valley Museumin Kernville, Silver City Ghost Town inBodfish, nice parks such as Riversideand Circle Park in Kernville, WoffordHeights Park and Lake Isabella Park,Reel Cinema in Wofford Heights, thedelightful Old Onyx Store (built in 1861),the Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Centerat French Gulch, and the big sequoias atthe Trail of 100 Giants (summer only). Orjust take your camera and photographthe old buildings or the fabulousscenery.

If you’re looking for a realistic naturepark in a controlled environment, whatwe have is better – real nature. It doesn’tget any realer than that.

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Adriane Holguin Special to the Courier

Our local libraries are joining in the“Living Green in the KRV” festivitiesso we have extra programs in March.

Kern River Valley Branch 760-549-2083

Fri. 11th 6pm Mystery BookDiscussion continues

Thurs. 17th 3:30 Story time withValerie the forest fairy.

Thurs. 24th 3:30 OmnipresentPuppeteers present: “Beyond theHeap: a Trash to Treasure Tale.”

Art from the Recycled Art Contestwill be on display in the ConferenceRoom and Library.

Kernville Branch 760-376-6180Fri. 18th After School Recycle Art

WorkshopWofford Heights Branch 760-

376-6160Story times will be starting up in

Wofford Heights soon. Please call fordates and times.

Bulletin: March 5 – April 16 is “In ‘nOut Burger’s Cover to Cover Club.”Children 4-12 are eligible to read fivebooks for a free hamburger or cheese-burger from In n’ Out. Pick up formsat any Kern County Library.

Did you get to see Toodles the won-der dog? She is a truly adorable andamazing little dog! See some picturesof her visit to KRV Branch on ourFacebook page under Kern RiverValley Libraries.

Thank you for supporting ourlibraries!

Libraries post March activities

Friday, March 11, 2011 Kern River Courier Page 3

Published Fridays by KRV Publishing

Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley

Publisher Michael BatelaanEditors, Writers Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker, MikeDevich

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

Submission policiesEditorial and photo submissions are wel-come and will run at the discretion of theeditors. Submissions will only be returnedwhen accompanied by a self-addressedstamped envelope. The editors reserve theright to edit all submissions. The entire con-tents of the Kern River Courier are copy-right ©2010 KRV Publishing. Reproductionin whole or in part is prohibited without priorwritten consent. All rights reserved.

Letters policiesLetters to the Editor are run when space per-mits. They are meant as an open forum forexpression. The views expressed in the lettersto the editor within this paper are not necessar-ily the views of this paper, nor those of the staff.Letters to the editor pertaining to local issuesand events or those that affect our area areencouraged. Please include your real name,address and phone number for verification.Pen names or incomplete names are notallowed. The Kern River Courier reserves theright to exclude any letter to the editor, or editits contents for length and prevention of libel,or for other reasons as seen fit by the editors.Letters should not exceed 200 words.

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Spaghetti feed fundraiser tobe held at church March 12

Highland Chapel UnitedMethodist Church at 5301 LakeIsabella Blvd. will be holding aspaghetti feed on Saturday,March 12 from 11:30 to 2 p.m. asa building fundraiser. $5 dona-tion.

Local singer Warren Wrightto perform on March 12

On Saturday, March 12,Warren White is back by poplulardemand to sing and play the gui-tar at the Lakeshore Farmers'Market from 10 am until noon.Also, this week's bake sale isoffered by Nine 3C (the nineCommunities Civic Center). 7466Wofford Blvd., Wofford Heights,across from St. Jude's Church,from 9am to 1pm.

Town Hall meeting to meetwith county reps March 16

Wednesday, March 16, is whenthe Lake Isabella/BodfishProperty Owners Association willpresent their annual Town Hallmeeting with Kern County repre-sentatives at the Senior Center inLake Isabella at 6 p.m. Come withyour questions.

Kids Recycled Art workshoptakes place March 16

A Kids’ Recycled ArtWorkshop will take placeWednesday, March 16, sponsoredby the KRV Art Association andthe Rotary Club of KRV. KernvilleUnited Methodist Church, 251Big Blue Road. It’s free.

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.• 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.• 7:30 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.• 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake IsabellaSr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., 3rd Wed. 379-5086.• 7 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E.Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed.• 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band.• 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts,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 14

Public meetingsand events

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Page 4 Friday, March 11, 2011EntertainmentK E R N R I V E R

By Cindy Elavsky

Q: My family loves "TheWaltons." It's such a wonder-ful family show; they justdon't make them like this any-more. What is RichardThomas (John-Boy) doingnow, and does he ever see hisold cast members anymore? --Patricia C.,Altoona, Pa.

A: I spoke withRichard recently totalk about his latestmovie, "Time AfterTime" for theHallmark Channel(check your local list-ings for info), and hetold me he does keepin touch with his fel-low Waltons.

"Mary ElizabethMcDonough wasjust here a few weeksago, and we had din-ner. Michael Learned and I arevery close friends. We all keeptabs on each other. I saw Kami(Cotler) not long ago. We don't allsee each other all the time, butthere is a great deal of genuinefondness and familial feeling. Welove each other a lot."

He is counting on his "Waltons"fans embracing "Time After Time."As he tells me, the movie is rightup their alley. "This (movie appeals

to) a segment of the old 'Walton'audience. I consider it a nice fami-ly movie and something that thefamily can enjoy together."

***Q: My husband told me that

a crewmember from"Deadliest Catch" died. Is thattrue? If so, who was it? --

Francine R., Rochester,N.Y.

A: Justin Tennison (somesources say he was 33,some 34), deckhand for the"Time Bandit" crab fishingboat, died in his sleep inlate February. An autopsyis scheduled, and as of thiswriting, no cause of deathhas been announced. Beer,hard liquor and a smallamount of marijuana werefound in the Alaska hotelroom where his body wasfound. Justin will appearposthumously in the sev-

enth season of "Deadliest Catch,"whose premiere date has yet to beannounced by Discovery Channel.

***

Write to Cindy at King FeaturesWeekly Service, P.O. Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mailher at letters@cindyelavsky.com.

(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Thomas back in new movieCelebrity Extra

Richard Thomas

Bodfish Bob's Ham Loaf

1 pound smoked ham, ground2 pound fresh ham, ground1 cup bread crumbs2 eggs1 cup tomato pulp1 cup milkPaprika to taste

Mix all ingredients well andadd 1 small can crushedpineapple, brown sugar and1/4 C. vinegar and 1 Tbl. mus-tard. Bake at 350 degrees for 1hour.

Bodfish Bob's Hot Wings

9 chicken wings black pepper1 cup BBQ sauce2 Cloves garlic,minced4 tablespoons teriyaki sauce2 tablespoon red wine vinegar1/4 cup honey2 teaspoon tabasco sauce

1/2 teaspoon saltDried sage

Rub wings with sage andpepper and allow to set atroom temperature for at least1/2 hour. Combine remainingingredients in a bowl and mixwell. Place wings on a hot grillover medium heat and cook 15to 20 minutes. Coat with sauceand cook another 5 to 10 min-utes. Turn,coat with sauce andcook another 5 minutes.Remove from grill and letstand about 5 minutes beforeserving. This recipe can easilybe doubled to serve a largergroup.

Bodfish Bob's Sloppy Joes

1 tbsp. Oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 1/2 lbs. Lean ground beef 1 cup honey barbeque sauce orketchup 1/2 cup Yellow Mustard Hamburger rolls

Heat oil in large nonstickskillet. Sauté onion 3 min.Until tender. Add beef to skil-let. Cook until browned, stir-ring to separate meat. Drainwell. Stir in barbecue sauceand mustard. Simmer about 5min. Until flavors are blended.Serve over hamburger rolls.

Visit Bodfish Bob on theWeb at www.bodfishbob.com.You can write to him at bod-fishbob@hotmail.com

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob

Previews of new DVDs by DNA Smith

New DVDs reviewed in this col-umn will be available in stores theweek of March 21.

PICKS OF THE WEEK"The Tourist" (PG-13) -- "The

Tourist" is a fun, thrilling, roman-tic/comedy/mystery starringJohnny Depp and Angelina Jolie.

On a train bound for Venice, aWisconsin schoolteacher (Depp)meets the alluring Elise (Jolie),and by the time they reach theirdestination, a romance sparks --as do mystery and intrigue! Foryou see, Elise isn'twhom she saysshe is. She is, infact, an interna-tional thief who'sdouble-crossed aparticularly nastygangster (StevenBerfkoff) and he'sdispatched a cou-ple of Russian hit-men to settle thescore.

Frank soonfinds himself in over his head, ashe and Elise go on the run inVenice being chased by the mob,Interpol and the local police.

"The Times of Harvey Milk: TheCriterion Collection" (Unrated) --Heartfelt, compelling and ground-breaking, this 1984 AcademyAward-winning documentary tellsthe inspirational and tragic storyof Harvey Milk, the first openlygay politician elected to publicoffice in America.

Milk was elected to the SanFrancisco Board of Supervisors in1977 and after serving only 11months in office, was assassinated(along with the mayor) by former

cop and fireman Dan White. Athis trial, White's attorneys usedthe infamous "Twinkie Defense,"claiming their client suffered fromdepression brought on by eatingtoo much junk food. White wasconvicted not of murder butmanslaughter, and sentenced tofive years -- sparking riotsthroughout the city.

"Yogi Bear" (PG) -- DanAykroyd and Justin Timberlakeprovide the voices of Yogi andBoo Boo in this animated/live-action kiddie flick based on theclassic cartoon.

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Valley history: the Borel CanalFor many years before the lake and the dams were here, the Borel Canal

(also known as the Edison flume) snaked through the Kern River Valley.As long ago as the early 1900s, the canal took water out of the river near

Old Kernville, carried it around through the mostly-empty Hot Springs Valley(the current town of Lake Isabella), through Bodfish, and poured it downthrough the Borel Power Plant a few miles down the canyon to run the gen-erators. After going through the plant, the water returned down to the river.(That was when there was only one river, not an upper and lower Kern – sep-arated by the lake – as it is today.)

Construction began on the canal’s intake (now under the lake most of thetime) in June of 1897. The work to be done included 12.6 miles of canal andwooden flume. It was a tremendous undertaking, considering the rocky ter-rain and the amount of material moved.

The project was accomplished with good old-fashioned muscle and mule-power. Cement had to be hauled to the site by wagon teams from Tehachapi.Loads of machinery for the power plant were brought across the ruggedcountry by freight wagon from the railhead at Caliente, nearly 40 miles awayover steep, hilly country. Smaller teams of six mules or horses were used topull the plows and scrapers that moved mountains of dirt and boulders toform the canal bed.

There was a big celebration in the valley when the canal and powerhousewere completed in January 1905. The completed project was transferred fromthe Kern River Company to the Pacific Light and Power Company onNovember 13, 1909, and then to the Southern California Edison Company onMay 26, 1917.

Years later when the government built the dams (in the late 1940s), theAuxiliary Dam was placed right over the canal. The canal still carried water,though, under the dam. When the lake was full, water came from the lake.When it was lower, it came from the river.

Today, the water to run the Borel plant still comes from the canal/flume,which now takes it through the populated areas of Lake Isabella and Bodfishbefore it makes it to the power plant.

—– Much of this material from the books by the late Bob Powers

Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier columnist

Having lived in this communityfor quite a while and the facebehind this col-umn, each weekI try to bringsomething to thetable to sharewith those whoread my column.However, due topoor participa-tion from themembers of thebass, crappie,catfish and trout families, findingpositive news is hard to come bythesedays.

Allkiddingaside,the fish-ing (orshould Isay catching?) news on the lake ispretty thin this week. I and justabout everyone I know (and mostif not all who fish Isabella) keepasking the question, “Where arethe fish biting?” My answer thesedays is that I just don’t have ananswer. These are hopefully thelast days of winter. The one thingI can say is with spring only twoweeks away, Mother Nature willtake over and motherhood should

prevail. The weather forecast for the

upcoming week shows a goodwarming trend. That should helpthe lake fishing but it should alsoslow the river fishing; with thesnow melt comes higher water.But thank goodness the winterpattern is on its way out and thespring pattern is on its way in.

It won’t be too much longerbefore the hatchery will be backto their regular weekly plantingschedule.

Anglers Choice Bass Club willhold its first tourney of 2011 onMarch 26 on Isabella Lake. Thisshould give us an indicator on the

bass fish-ing.

Just areminderto thosewho fishtheUpperKern at

this time of year – please be care-ful as the flows are increasingdaily. Use good judgment whenentering or fishing the river.

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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Poised on the weather edgeCourier Fishing Report

“Thank goodness the winterpattern is on the way out.”

--Mike Mencarini

GREEN continued from page 11Saturday, March 19, the popularLiving Green High Tea and Fashionshow will be held at 2pm in the FamilyLife Center in Wofford Heights (it’ssold out), and on Thursday, March 24,a free music event will be held at theElks Lodge in Wofford Heights featur-ing a variety of musical acts withsomething for everyone. Starts at 4p.m. with Gary Amstutz and Crew, ajam band that will thrill and delightyou with classcs. At 5 is Cold Steel, atrio of talented musicians that willkeep the crowd rocking with classicrock fabvorites and a little country. At6 is Australian singer-songwriterChaz Brown with a beautiful voiceand mellow guitar. At 7 is AnotherRoadside Attraction, a new band here,with acoustic rock covers and a feworiginals thrown in. At 8 is Allaso, acountry rock Christian band that hasjust released their first album.

Green Films will be screenedSaturdays March 19 and 26 in TheReel Cinema in Wofford Heights at10am and Noon each day. Kids’ GreenFilms will be screened on Sundayafternoon, March 20 as well as duringthe Kern Valley Community Fair onSunday, March 27.

On Saturday, March 26 is the GreenExpo in the Family Life Center inWofford Heights from 10am to 4pm,

which showcases green vendors/busi-nesses, both local to Kern County andfrom elsewhere. Green Businesses arestill being sought for our Green Expo.

The 2011 Living Green Kern RiverValley Festival closes with the 2ndAnnual KRV Community Faire andKRV Garden Group lectures andworkshops at the Kern Valley SeniorCenter in Lake Isabella on Sunday,March 27.

The festival is organized by the all-volunteer Kern River ValleyRevitalization organization. To helppay for the costs of putting on themostly free festival, a silent auctionand raffle will offer many prizes, rang-ing from vacation rooms or campingopportunities to rafting, adventureand fly fishing packages, many restau-rant discount certificates, art work,clothing, collectibles and services.

Living Green is a personal commit-ment to leave less of a footprint uponthis planet. Living Green isn’t a “red”or “blue” issue, it is a GREEN issue.

The purpose of Living Green in theKRV is to help Kern County residentsand visitors learn about living respon-sibly, protecting the environment andconserving resources. Check ourwebsite, www.LivingGreenKRV.org,for latest information and schedule ofevents.

Living Green Schedule

Here is a list of events for the first few days of the festival. More eventswill be included in next week’s issue.

This list was taken from a preliminary schedule. For up to date informa-tion and many details on each event, go to www.LivingGreenKRV.org

Thursday, March 17:• 9 to 11am, Geotourism Asset Nominating Workshop, Cerro Coso

College. Identify KRV tourism assets for National Geographic’s new website. Free.

• 3:30pm, Story Time: “The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Savethe Earth.” Kern County Library, Lake Isabella. Free.

Friday, March 18:• Keyesville Classic Mountain Bike Race in Keyesville area. Kids come

out and race for free! Free to the public to watch. Continues Saturday andSunday.

• 3:30pm, After School Recycled Art Workshop, Kern County Library,Kernville. Free.

• 5 to 7:30pm, Living Green Opening Awards Dinner, Family Life Gym,Wofford Heights. Over $2,000 in cash and other prizes will be awarded to13 Kern River Valley children.

• 6pm, Musical “Just Another Day,” Wallace School cafeteria. SierraPerforming Arts Young People’s Workshop. Tickets $5, lap kids free.

Saturday, March 19:• Green Art Exhibit: “Art Can Recycle Us to A Better Place.” Kern County

Library, Lake Isabella. Winning entries of the Kids’ Recycled Art Contestdisplayed. Free. Continues until March 29 during library hours.

• 8am to Noon, “Habitat Restoration Workday for Living Green,” KernRiver Preserve, Weldon. Free.

• 9am to 1pm, Lakeshore Farmers Market. Wofford Heights.Demonstrations of canning, flower arranging, solar cooking and solar waterdistilling. Free.

• 9am to 2pm, Native Plant Sale and Farmers’ Market. Nuui Cunni NativeAmerican Cultural Center, French Gulch. Native plants may be ordered,prepaid, for delivery later.

• 10am, film “Fuel” about dependence on foreign oil. Reel Cinema,Wofford Heights. Free.

• 12:30 to 2pm, “Afternoon Wildflower Walk” at Kern River Preserve,Weldon. Free.

• 2pm, film “The Cove” about the ritual slaughter of bottlenose dolphinson the coast of Japan. Reel Cinema, Wofford Heights. Free.

• 6pm, Musical “Just Another Day,” Wallace School cafeteria. SierraPerforming Arts Young People’s Workshop. Tickets $5, lap kids free.

Sunday, March 20:• 12:20pm, film “Bear with Me” is a family-oriented heartwarming tale

about little Emily and her bear companion, Masha. Free. First BaptistChurch of Kernville (next to the Pizza Barn where you’ll get 10% off if youmention Living Green.)

• 2:10pm, film “Furry Vengeance” eco-comedy for the whole family. Free.First Baptist Church of Kernville.

• 4pm,Kern Valley Orchestra Spring Concert. Donations will be acceptedat the door; children free. Kernville Elementary School.

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Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

BabyBoomers, bydefinition, arethe childrenwho were bornto servicemenafter WorldWar II. TheArmistice wassigned August14, 1945. Now,give the guys afew weeks toreturn stateside, add nine months,and that puts us into the end ofMay, 1946. As my birthday is May29th, I have to be one of the firstBaby Boomers – instead of thoseborn on Jan. 1, 1946, as someclaim.

Regardless of what date is thebeginning of the Boomer genera-tion, we are a significant force tobe dealt with. Every eight secondsfor the next 18 years anotherboomer will be turning age 65.That is more than 10,000 a day!

When the Social Security sys-tem and Medicare were first putinto place, there was a reason forpicking age 65 as the start of bene-fits. That was the life expectancyof a senior. Today, the 65-year-oldstatistically has another 18 to 20years to look forward to. The eco-nomic and social implications arehard to imagine.

There are insufficient funds inthe Social Security system to sup-port all these people. Medicare

will not be able to sustain the costof health care for this influx intothe system, and to date, Congresshas been unable to even discussthis elephant standing in the hallsof Congress. They skirt aroundthe issues as the solution is diffi-cult to conceive, and will be evenmore difficult to vote. Basically,the brave souls who vote to cutbenefits will probably not be re-elected, as the largest voting blockhistorically are seniors.

Of course the biggest concern istoday. Today, we have Medicareand the many options associatedwith this great social program. AsI am now approaching 65 it will beinteresting to gain firsthandknowledge of the process. I havespecialized in Medicare insurancefor the past 25 years, basing myrecommendations on educationand the experience of others. Ihave been an advocate inWashington, DC and Sacramentolobbying for the issues affectingseniors. Now it is my turn, and Iwill pass along these experiencesto hopefully smooth the road forthe 3,650,000 people who will beturning 65 each year.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker. He is Presidentof the Kern Association of HealthUnderwriters and on the NationalAssociation of Health UnderwritersMedicare Advisory Board. He maybe reached at 760-376-2100, e-mailharrythal@aol.com or visit him onthe web at www.harrythal.com

Harry Thal

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE:Please explain why I have totake my shoes off late every daybecause my feet and ankles haveswollen. I flop around in slip-pers without heels. In the morn-ing, after a night's sleep, my feetare back to normal. I am 77 andtake no medicines. -- K.M.

ANSWER: The medical name forsuch swelling is edema. Even in rela-tively healthy people, it occurs if peo-ple sit or stand for any length of time.Gravity pulls fluid out of the circula-tion, and it accumulates in the feetand ankles. This is especially true atolder ages, when the circulatory sys-tem becomes somewhat leaky.

For this kind of swelling, the solu-tion is to elevate the legs when sit-ting. The most effective elevation israising the legs above heart level,something that can be done only bylying down with pillows propping upthe legs. Getting up and movingabout is another way to prevent fluidaccumulation in the feet.

Heart failure is a more seriouscause of such swelling. When theheart's pumping action becomes fee-ble, fluid escapes from blood vesselsand again accumulates in the anklesand feet. Kidney disease with reten-tion of body fluid is another cause ofedema. Liver disease does the same.

Another condition called lym-phedema produces the same picture.Lymph is fluid that normally escapesthe circulation to percolate aroundtissues and organs to provide nour-ishment and to wash away germs.Small vessels called lymphatics vacu-um up this fluid and return it to thecirculation. Anything that disruptslymphatics can lead to ankle/footswelling. An old infection and sur-gery are two such disruptors.

Since ankle and foot swelling is asign of many urgent medical condi-tions, don't fool around with this. Seeyour family doctor.

The booklet on edema and lym-phedema clearly describe these con-ditions and their treatment. Readerscan obtain a copy by writing: Dr.Donohue -- No. 106W, Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose acheck or money order for $4.75U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient'sprinted name and address. Pleaseallow four weeks for delivery.

Dr. Donohue regrets that he isunable to answer individual letters,but he will incorporate them in hiscolumn whenever possible. Readersmay write him or request an orderform of available health newsletters atP.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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swim laps, a junior lifeguard program, and a summer recreation program.The program serves free meals, breakfast, snack and lunch to all under 18.Last year the average was 64 snacks and 37 meals. Also, Kern River Transitschedules additional bus runs to provide more people access to the pro-gram.

The total raised by the event was $3,854.86. This will pay for about 60free lessons. It will also help to fund Junior Lifeguard scholarships that willbe granted this year. Thomas stated that there are a couple more fundrais-ers to go, and all the money goes to the scholarship program; no moneygoes to administrating the program.

"I feel like we save lives with this program," said Costa, referring to thewater safety aspect.

Future projects are in the works. It costs $500 per week to heat the poolon cooler days, but this cost will be offset by the installation of solar pan-els. The solar panel project will cost $60,000 but will pay for itself within 2-1/2 years. The panels should be installed by the beginning of this year's ses-sion June 13.

Hopefully the next project to be taken on by the group is a pool coverthat will also save heating costs and provide more pool safety, loweringinsurance costs. A future dream is to eventually enclose the pool for year-round use.

The program runs from April to September; they hope to extend the sea-son.

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Clarence Semonious, pastorPrince of Peace LutheranFellowship, Kernville

Jesus answered, “It is writ-ten…,” three times, Matthew 4:4,6, 7, during the temptations fol-lowing His baptism. I wonderedabout thatphrase. The OldTestament uses it17 times, whichresults in a usageof 80 times totalin the Bible. Thatwhich is writtenin the Bible hasto do with God-pleasing topics;directions forbuilding; behav-ior and relationships. But similartopics are not the subject oftoday’s writings. If one looks fora public reference to God-pleas-ing behavior or avoiding sin,apart from church, he will haveto make inference; there’s littledirect mention. In fact, whateveris written today resemble rea-sons that aberrant behavior issomehow excusable or desirable.Even on a restaurant menu oneis urged toward an item becauseit is, “sinfully delicious.”

It is written that Jesus, HisFather’s anointed one, has wonthe victory over Satan in thedeserts of Judea. Satan’s power,his real power, has been testedand it has failed the test. Satan

thought Jesus was another vic-tim, but in that “victim” he foundhis conqueror – as was promisedin Genesis 3:15, “he shall bruiseyour head, and you shall bruisehis heel.”

It is written that the LORD(yod hey vav hey) said to Abram,“I will bless those who bless you,and him who dishonors you Iwill curse, and in you all thefamilies of the earth shall beblessed.” Genesis 12:3. When inthe Bible one sees the word lordprinted in all caps, the original isfour letters called theTetragrammaton. In English theletters appear as, “YHWH,” Inthe original Hebrew, when theletter Shin is inserted – as “Yod(Y), Hey (H), Shin (S), Vav (W)Hey (H)” it is in English, Jesus.So it is written so it shall be;God returned to the Earth as aman to reinstate the lost rela-tionship between God andmankind. YHWH came to theEarth as YHSWH, and made vis-ible the image of the invisibleGod. He is known as the 2ndman (Anthropos – the secondman from heaven is heavenly) inSt. Paul's 1 Corinthians15:47.

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KernvilleFather’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, KernvilleService Sunday 9:30 a.m.(760) 223-6704First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, KernvilleSunday Services — 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. (760) 376-6403Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m.(760) 376-2751Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center44 Big Blue Road, KernvilleSunday School 9 a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 417-2014St. Peter’s Anglican Church11900 Sierra Way, KernvilleSunday Service 10:00 a.m. (760) 376-6362St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchServices held at Kernville United Methodist ChurchSundays 11 a.m.

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

Lake IsabellaFirst Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (760) 379-5615Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake IsabellaSunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. (760) 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.(760) 379-5640Mt. View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. (760) 379-4296Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella (760) 379-8672Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS)377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella

Sunday Services 11 a.m. (760) 379-2343Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.(760) 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake IsabellaSunday Service 10:30 a.m. (760) 379-2062Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m. (760) 379-2120Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake IsabellaWorship Sunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m.Bible study Sun. 10 a.m.Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. (760) 379-3206Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m. Wed. Service 6 p.m. (760) 379-5819

Mt. MesaChurch of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. MesaSunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.(760) 379-4792Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. (760) 379-2904Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. (760) 379-4093Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. (760) 379-6377Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m. (760) 379-6360

Southlake/WeldonKern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. (760) 378-3780He Cares Fellowship16475 Hwy 178, Southlake Services Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.(760) 379-6935Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, WeldonSunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.(760) 378-2321Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.(760) 378-4964

Church listings are free. Please contact our office.

Churches of the Valley

Jack Duitsman, pastorFather’s Heart Foursquare Church,Kernville

You know how to discern theface of the sky, but you cannot dis-cern the signs ofthe times. -Matthew 16:3

The 1970s werequite the time tocome to know theLord. The charis-matic renewal wasalive with serioustalk of the immi-nent return ofJesus to rapture His Church, andthe world at large was awash inupheaval with the Middle Eastleading the way. The U.S. presi-dent was openly declaring theend of global western dominance,with shrinking oil reserves swing-ing the balance of power to, youguessed it, the Middle Easternnations of the world. Inflation wasstaggeringly high, gas lines wereunthinkably long. "This can't pos-sibly go on much longer" was acommon mantra.

Fast forward to 2011, and eventhe most ardent proclaimers ofthe second coming have lost theirthunder over the past 30+ yearsas prosperity returned toAmerica, oil reserves of monu-mental proportions were discov-ered all over the planet, andMiddle East skirmishes grewmonotonous and have alwaysproven less than apocalyptic. So

what to make then of recentevents that have put the MiddleEast squarely back on the radarscreen? Unrest in Egypt andLibya has grabbed headlines.Muslim nations are pointing tothe long awaited rise of the 12thImam or Madhi as a present reali-ty, ancient Mayan calendars runout of numbers very soon, theJewish community is whisperingagain regarding Messiah's inter-vention in human history, and notto be outdone, a pastor in north-ern California has even put a veryclose date on the second comingof Jesus.

2 Timothy 4:8 speaks of thosewho "have longed for His appear-ing," with a sense of the brevity oflife in view of eternal reality. Not adislike of this life and a "hurry upand get me out of this messLord," but a firm grasp that thislife is only transitory for what willbe experienced throughout eter-nity. The cry of "maranatha"(greek for "come Lord Jesus) is aprofound desire to see things setright and an understanding thatonly Lord Jesus can bring thisabout. The days in which we liveought to remind us that the sys-tem of this world really is passingaway, and that you and I werebuilt for an eternal home wherethe Father will receive us forever.For what we see happeningaround us, we pray; and for ourheart's longing for the Prince ofPeace to reign forever, we lift ourgaze to the eastern sky. Even so,come Lord Jesus.

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Cry me a (Kern) riverMichael BatelaanKern River Courier Publisher

While we in the Kern RiverValley have had our attentionfixed elsewhere, Bakersfieldhas not so quietly been fight-ing to acquire additional waterrights to theKern River.

Granted,our focuswas on top-ics moreimmediate toour liveli-hoods,restoring theplanting oftrout to ourriver. And tothe lower lake levels imposedon us due to the possibility ofdam failure.

Butmean-while,ourdown-riverneigh-bors arepushingto takemoreKernRiverwater, simply just to havewater to run through town. Ifthe extra water even exists;there are many who argue thatit doesn't.

The problem is the more

water we send them, the moreit disappears into the eversprawling limits of Bakersfield.

Instead of crying over spiltwater, why not promote theidea of conserving a river? Ihave not heard yet about con-serving a river of water. Whata novel idea! What if the500,800 population of MetroBakersfield were to conserveenough water to return wateragain to flow where it oncedid?

What if the 102,467 house-holds were to each flush 4 gal-lons less a day down the toi-let? An older toilet can use upto 4 gallons a flush times theaverage 4.5 flushes a day. Thatis over 1 acre foot of wateralone. Plant and waterlesslawn? The average lawn needs1.5 to 2 inches a week. Take

shortershowers?The aver-age show-er uses2.5 to 4gallons aminutetimes 10to 30 min-utes eachday.

Justwaste less water. Then ask forthe river back.

Michael Batelaan is publisherof the Kern River Courier. Hecan be reached at office@kern-rivercourier.com

Publisher’s corner

Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist

In this changing real estate cli-mate, sellers have been hit partic-ularly hard. Property values aregoing down and buyers seem tobe few and farbetween. Banksare tightening thereins on creditand there is allkinds of invento-ry on the market.Stocked shelveswith nobody inthe store, basical-ly. So here arefive tips for sell-ers to set their listings apart, getreal estate agents to show theirproperties first.

1: Make sure your house is eas-ily accessible for showing. In thismarket, with so much inventoryreal estate agents will pass righton by if they have to call first orschedule an appointment. It isunfortunate this is true because itis sheer laziness, but it is humannature to go down the quickestand easiest road. Have your realestate agent put a lockbox on thehouse and offer access at all times.Our new lockboxes even e-mail uswhen the house is shown and tellus when and who showed it.Something to take advantage of.

2: Have a large Internet pres-ence. Make buyers see your housefirst so they tell their real estateagent about it first. Make sure

your real estate agent is onwww.realtor.com. Much of mybusiness comes from that site,very important to have a presencethere.

3: Offer to assist with closingcosts. This is something thatdraws people to see your homebecause legally depending on theloan product the seller can con-tribute between 3% and 6% of thehome purchase price towards thebuyer's closing costs. Makes abuyer very interested especially ifthey have no or little moneydown.

4: Put a great sign out front. Imake it a point to have a reallynice sign in the front yard on apost, not just a metal sign that fallsover in the wind. It makes yourlisting stand out to anyone drivingby and says that you are seriousabout selling your home. Seemsinsignificant but it really doeswork.

5: Offer increased commission.In this market, the way things arewith fewer buyers and too manylistings this is a good way to setyours apart. What is an extra 1%above the competition if it getsyour house looked at and sold, askyour real estate agent to makesure it goes toward the sellingagent's pocket.

Matt Freeman is a Realtor withFreeman’s Lakeside Realty (760)379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His col-umn is not intended to replacelegal advice.

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The Lake Isabella-Bodfish PropertyOwners Association held a public TownHall Meeting on Tuesday aboutRecycling and Air Quality at the SeniorCenter.

The panelists on hand were SheriBoyer, Recycling Coordinator forThomas Refuse Service, Inc. and SierraWaste Transfer Inc., and David L.Jones, Air Pollution Control Officerfrom East Kern County Air PollutionControl District.

Sheri Boyer of Thomas Refuse pre-sented an overview of the public's roleand Thomas Refuse’s role in recycling.She discussed the metal, plastic, glassand paper products that are acceptablefor local recycling and others that arenot recyclable. She also explored thereasons for pre-separating CRV, nonCRV, packaging, metals, plastic andglass in order to expedite your waittime and the traffic at the redemptioncenter.

Jones talked about wood smoke, thehealth effects of smoke and how youcan reduce wood smoke pollution. Hementioned that residential wood burn-ing is a growing source of air pollutionaffecting and damaging our health, ourproperty and our environment.

If you or family members suffer fromchronic or repeated respiratory prob-lems you should probably not burnwood at all. If you must burn wood,make sure your wood stove doesn'tleak and that you operate it correctly.

The Town Hall meeting was one ofthe many Living Green coordinatedevents preceding the Living GreenFestival March 17 through 27. See thestory on page 1.

Residents talk trash and blowsmoke at air quality meeting

Letters to the CourierDear Kern River Courier,When I go to a restaurant, I don’t want to see the wait staff or the

cook staff standing out front sucking on cigar-ettes, only to comeback in and take my order smelling like an ash tray. That would ruinmy appetite.

You don’t often see that practice at restaurants and fast foodstores because these businesses have policies that require theiremployees to smoke out back and wash their hands afterward.

So why can’t the stores in the plaza shopping center in LakeIsabella have such policies for their uniformed employees? There isplenty of room out back and they could wash their hands on theway back in.

These chain-smoking employees are handling your food. It looksbad for the store and it kind of ruins my appetite walking in.

And you know how much more you buy when you’re hungry.

Ron JacksonKern River Valley

Kern River Valley Little League Signups

Registration cost through March 16 is $55.00 perplay, $130.00 for family of 3 or more.

Registration cost after March 16 is $70.00 perplayer, $150.00 for family of 3 or more.

Signups every Saturday from 10am-2pm at Vons.Signups at Pizza Factory in Lake Isabella 5pm-

8pm on March 16 and March 30 (Wednesday).

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Courier columnist Richard Rowe speaks atthe microphone at the recycling and airquality town hall meeting Tuesday.

Courier chuckle of the week:

"Don't worry about the world coming to anend today ... it's already tomorrow inAustralia."

-- Charles Schulz

See Page 14 foranswers to puzzles

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Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. GEOGRAPHY: What two nations liedirectly north of the Gulf of Oman?

2. U.S. STATES: Which state's name isSpanish for "snow clad"?

3. MOVIES: What was the name of theVolkswagen made famous in "The LoveBug"?

4. FAMOUS PEOPLE: What abolitionistwas the first black woman to win a courtcase against a white man for illegally sell-ing her son as a slave?

5. LITERATURE: In what book did thecharacters Tweedledum and Tweedledeefirst appear?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The week promisesa calmer aspect. Although there might be some lin-gering effects of a recent job problem, things shouldcontinue to ease up.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) If you feel uneasyabout a colleague's suggestion, it might be that yourwise inner Taurean guide is alerting you to a potentialproblem. Stepping away could turn out to be theright thing to do.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A family get-togeth-er opens up new opportunities for renewing ties. Itcould be effective in dealing with disagreements thatshould have been, but never were, fully resolved.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might be sur-prised at the response you get to a recent decision.You might be even more surprised by the reasonsbehind it.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your aspects favorresolving any tensions left over from a recent inci-dent. You might want to consider having a "clear theair" talk as soon as you can.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Avoidrepeating yourself. If your first few efforts fail to con-nect, maybe it's because you haven't found the rightway to get your message across. Try changing yourapproach.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Good inten-tions plus a strong resolve to succeed can take youwhere you want to go. Don't give up just because youthink you might be pursuing an impossible cause.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An unex-pected setback can be a blessing in disguise. Use it torecheck your facts and how you've presented them.Meanwhile, look for ways to expand your contacts.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)You should finally be seeing a positive change in arecent personal situation. However, an on-the-jobmatter might need more attention than you realized.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Whileyou should be close to completing an important mat-ter, you still need to focus on being focused. Butthings ease up in time for weekend fun with familyand friends.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A certainmatter might take an unexpected turn. Don't simplyaccept it; ask for an explanation. What you learnmight be to your benefit.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Projecting apositive attitude helps restore calm even when you'reconfronting some pretty stormy situations. Stay thecourse. The outcome will be well worth your efforts.

BORN THIS WEEK: While you enjoy traditionand stability, you also appreciate the good things thatchange can bring.

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California JoeKern River Courier Columnist

Leather-tough CharlesGoodnight (1836-1929) was borninto a German family in Illinois. Hisfather died ofpneumoniawhen Charleswas 5. Hismotherremarried,and the familyrelocated tothe BrazosRiver in Texaswhen littleCharlie was 9.At 12 he was breaking mustangs, at15 he was a jockey who won manyhorse races for his overjoyed step-father.

In 1856 Charles partnered withstep-brother J.S. Sheek, tending 430cows belonging to neighborClaiborne Varner. In return, theycould keep every newborn calf. By1860 the two had 180 head grazingin the Keechi V alley.

The Civil War suspended theirburgeoning bovine business.Goodnight served as a TexasRanger confederate scout. In 1864he returned to find his portion ofthe herd had grown to 5,000 head.He and Sheek negotiated to buy theentire herd, and by 1865 they had8,000 head.

In 1866 goodnight met 54-year-old Oliver Loving and changed busi-ness partners. The great cattledrives were starting and alreadyGoodnight wanted to do it his way.

He wanted to drive his cattle to theColorado frontier by way of NewMexico. That summer he, Lovingand 18 cowboys set out with 2,000longhorns across what would cometo be known as the Goodnight-Loving trail to Ft. Sumner, NewMexico.

On the trail Goodnight maderawhide history. The Concho Riverrepresented the last water for 92miles. From there he pushed theherd 72 hours without a break. At 2am on the third night the cowssmelled the waters of the Pecos 12miles away and stampeded the restof the way.

Though 300 head dropped dur-ing the forced march and another100 dropped in the final confusion,the trip was a financial success.Most were sold to the government.Loving drove the remaining cattleinto Denver. Goodnight went backto Texas with $12,000 in his saddle-bags.

On that first cattle drive toColorado, Goodnight figured hiscowboys would need to chowdown, so he also invented thechuckwagon by revamping an armysurplus wagon. He devised the cow-boy version of meals on wheels,complete with compartments fortransporting bacon, beans, coffee,flour, spices and liquor.

This was the cowboss other menwould follow!

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Granite series comes to endRon BolyardKern River Courier Columnist

For the past ten columns, Ihave been detailing the outcropat RobinsonCove pass (eventhough itbecame inacces-sible!) I triedhard to enticethe reader intofollowing thepresentation bygiving examples,explanationsand conclusions. I personallyenjoyed the academic exercise ofputting the articles together andI now have a much better under-stand of the mechanics and gen-esis of how this particular out-crop was formed. My ultimate

goal was to give the reader a sci-entific approach that wouldallow them to look at other out-crops within the valley, and havean idea of how to analyze what isbeing viewed. I do hope that Iwas successful in conveying thatprocess.

It is very important that thereader understands that after allthe work and analysis, my con-clusions could be incorrect, inpart, or in entirety. But I offeredan educated guess, as a target.For those who disagree with myconclusions they can now offertheir interpretations to strength-en the guesses into a possiblefuture theory. So I welcome andsolicit all thoughts, critique andcomments!

Thank You!Ron

Bolyardis aretiredgeologistand hasdevel-oped an“acuteinterest”in thegeologyof thesouthernSierraNevadasince hemovedhere in1999.

Ron Bolyard

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10,848According to the National Newspaper Association, the

average community newspaper is read by 2.26 readers ina household.

The Kern River Courier circulates 5,000 copies. Thereare minimal leftovers, about 100-200 copies.That means atleast 4,800 copies are picked up each week.

So ... if 4,800 copies are read by 2.26 readers each, thatmeans that each issue of the Courier is read by 10,848readers!

17, 356The NNA also reports that the average reader of a com-

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Geotourism workshop to be held Thursday, March 17There will be a workshop on Thursday, March 17 from 9 to 11am at

Cerro Coso College in Lake Isabella, sponsored by Kern River ValleyRevitalization & the KRV Geotourism Collaborative. This workshop willassist individuals and teams to begin to enter nominations for NationalGeographic’s Sierra Nevada Geotourism MapGuide Southern Sierra sec-tion. Identify Geotourism assets to nominate. Info: Cynthia Allred (760)376-3848cynthia@destinotravelcompany.com.

McCarthy staff to hold local office hours on March 17Congressman Kevin McCarthy staff will hold office hours in Lake

Isabella on Thursday, March 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the CountyComplex in Lake Isabella. Contact Vince Fong, District Director forCongressman McCarthy, at (661) 327-3611.

Grove staff to hold local office hours on March 17A Field Representative for Assemblywoman Shannon Grove will hold

office hours in Lake Isabella on Thursday, March 17 from 1:30 p.m.-2:30p.m. at the County Complex in Lake Isabella. Contact Javier Reyes,Field Representative for Assemblywoman Grove, at (661) 395-2995.

Parenting class starts Thursday, March 17 in Lake IsabellaA Nurturing Parenting Program will start Thursday, March 17 from

10:00 am to Noon at the KRV Family Resource Center, 5109 Lake IsabellaBlvd. (next to NAPA). A light lunch will be provided at every class. A lightdinner will be provided. This 10-week interactive program is designedspecifically for parents who want to use discipline with dignity and makegood choices to keep their children safe. Call Michelle or Sue at 760-379-2556 to enroll. Cost is $25 payable at start or in payments over the classperiod.

Infants and toddlers 0-4 invited to singalong program Infants and toddlers are invited, along with their parents and caregivers,

to take part in a free community singalong for ages 0-4, Thursdays startingMarch 17 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Kernville United Methodist Churchat 251 Big Blue Road. It will be 30 minutes of parent-led singing, dancing,and shaker play.

Safety class for older drivers might lead to insurance discountThe next 55 Alive/Driver Safety Program will be held March 17

(Thursday, an all-day class) from 8 to 5pm at the St Peters Church, 11900Sierra Way, Kernville, across the street from the Hi Ho Trailer Park.Participants must attend the entire day. The course does not involve driv-ing, but does emphasize safe driving procedures for older drivers. InCalifornia, a certificate of course completion usually entitles the student toa reduction in their auto insurance for three years following the date of theclass. All materials and workbooks have been updated and include the lat-est driving information. To learn more, or to enroll, call instructor RodMiddleworth at 760-376-6039. Fees are $12 each for AARP members and

EVENTS continued from page 2

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

Each week early on Sundaymornings, a group of us gettogether at the Airport CoffeeShop. Much ofthe time we areentertained byaircraft landingand taking offfrom the field,easily seenthrough thelarge windowsof the coffeeshop. In thesummer wesometimes sit outside on thecovered patio and are alwaysawed by the view and activitythat seems to abound at thissmall airfield. And of course weall agree that the food is good!

A few weeks ago we weresitting at the big round table onthe east side of the room. Therewere eight of us at the table.We had a view of the mountainto the east separated from thehighway by a four-foot barbedwire fence. Movement caughtour eye. Suddenly next to thefence we noticed three deerloping their way north. Itcaught the attention of every-one in the room and we mar-veled at this view of nature inaction.

Suddenly more deer showedup. Before they had all saun-tered by and disappeared, wecounted 15 deer along thatfence line. It was awesome andcompletely unexpected.

Several of the deer lingered abit and it almost seemed as if

they were looking across theroad at us watching them. Andthen they were gone. We allagreed that it was a specialevent and one that we werefortunate to see.

If the story ended there itwould have been enough.Unfortunately (for me), there ismore.

The next Sunday as we sataround our same table, Iglanced out the window andnoticed another deer. As Icalled for everyone to look, sev-eral more came into view.Immediately all eyes in the cof-fee shop looked out the win-dow and saw what I finallyrealized I was seeing – a smallherd of cattle ambling theirway up the same path the deerhad taken the week before.

There were no deer, only agroup of bovines heading northfor breakfast. I sat there amidlaughter and offers for the useof eyeglasses, and realized thatit would take a long time forme to live down my wildlifeidentification abilities to theassembled.

As the weeks have passed, Istill keep a sharp eye out forredemption. (Another groupingof real deer.) But, I'm afraidthat it might never happenagain and I will forever beknown as “Cousin Weakeyes”who sees funny looking deer.

Wofford Heights residentRod Middleworth, a retiredsecurity manager for PacificBell, is an instructor for thelocal AARP Driver SafetyProgram.

Middleworth

These deer funny-lookingThings I Have Noticed...

See HAPPENINGS, Page 16

Last week the wrong solutions to the puzzle pages appeared. Thesolutions below are the correct ones for last week.

Friday, March 11, 2011 Kern River Courier Page 15

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:CENTENNIAL DENTAL CLINIC(2011 - B0419). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 201 ChinaGrade Loop, Bakersfield, CA 93308.Mailing address of business: 201China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA93308. REGISTRANT: Salama andAlkhalayleh Dental Corporation, 201China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA93308. F-Corporation. Date the busi-ness commenced: 03/24/2006.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 not ofitself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: Wasfi F.Salama, President. This statementfiled on 01/20/2011. Expires01/20/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByV. Zuniga. Published by the KernRiver Courier February 18, 25, March4 and 11, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:PAT TURNHAM REALTY (2011 -B0926). Street address of principalplace of business: 6925 WoffordBoulevard, Wofford Heights, CA93285. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 3831, Wofford Heights, CA93285. REGISTRANT: PatriciaTurnham, 58 Loma Drive, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. A-Individual.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section 17920,a fictitious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: PatriciaTurnham. This statement filed on02/10/2011. Expires 02/10/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Medina. Published by the Kern RiverCourier February 18, 25, March 4 and11, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SALAMA AND ALKHALAVLEHDENTAL CORPORATION (2011 -B0418). Street address of principalplace of business: 201 China GradeLoop, Bakersfield, CA 93308.Mailing address of business: 201China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA93308. REGISTRANT: Salama andAlkhalayleh Dental Corporation, 201China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA

93308. F-Corporation. Date the busi-ness commenced: 03/24/2006.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 not ofitself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: Wasfi F.Salama, President. This statementfiled on 01/20/2011. Expires01/20/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByV. Zuniga. Published by the KernRiver Courier February 18, 25, March4 and 11, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: T& L RANCH (2011 - B0974). Streetaddress of principal place of business:7230 Cyrus Canyon Road, Kernville,CA 93238. Mailing address of busi-ness: P.O. Box 1526, Kernville, CA93238. REGISTRANTS: LaurenNash, 7230 Cyrus Canyon Road,Kernville, CA 93238 and Todd Noble,7230 Cyrus Canyon Road, Kernville,CA 93238. J-Joint Venture. 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 not ofitself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: ToddNoble. This statement filed on02/11/2011. Expires 02/11/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Medina. Published by the Kern RiverCourier February 18, 25, March 4 and11, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:TODD NOBLE CONSTRUCTION(2011 - B0973). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 7230Cyrus Canyon Road, Kernville, CA93238. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 1526, Kernville, CA 93238.REGISTRANT: Todd Noble, 7230Cyrus Canyon Road, Kernville, CA93238. A-Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 02/03/2011.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 residence

address of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: ToddNoble. This statement filed on02/11/2011. Expires 02/11/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Medina. Published by the Kern RiverCourier February 18, 25, March 4 and11, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:101 PRODUCE (2011 - B0730).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 225 Palomo Street, Shafter,CA 93263. Mailing address of busi-ness: 137 West Ash Avenue, Shafter,CA 93263. REGISTRANT: Jose LuisDuran, 225 Palomo Street, Shafter CA93263. A-Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: Jose LuisDuran. This statement filed on02/02/2011. Expires 02/02/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By N.Hawley. Published by the Kern RiverCourier February 18, 25, March 4 and11, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTIES (2011- B1125). Street address of principalplace of business: 6501 WoffordBoulevard, Suite A, Wofford Heights,CA 93285. Mailing address of busi-ness: P.O. Box 74, Wofford Heights,CA 93285. REGISTRANT: TamiMoosios, 6501 Wofford Boulevard,#5, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. A-Individual. Date the business com-menced: 06/01/2000. 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 in thefacts set forth in the statement pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange 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: TamiMoosios. This statement filed on02/17/2011. Expires 02/17/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.

Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier February 25, March 4, 11 and18, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:LOVING HEARTS ROOM ANDBOARD (2011 - B0872). Streetaddress of principal place of business:2671 Oswell Street, #223,Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailingaddress of business: 2671 OswellStreet, #223, Bakersfield, CA 93306.REGISTRANT: Christina Felix,14300 Raphael Avenue, Bakersfield,CA 93306. 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 not ofitself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: ChristinaFelix. This statement filed on02/08/2011. Expires 02/08/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier February 25, March 4, 11 and18, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:GRAY PROVENCE BOUTIQUE(2011-B0673), DBA #2: GRAYPROVENCE BOUTIQUES (2011-B0674), DBA #3: PROVENCE BOU-TIQUES (2011-B0675), DBA #4:PROVENCE BOUTIQUE (2011-B0676), DBA #5: GRAYPROVENCE (2011-B0677), DBA #5:TAVERN DOGS (2011-B0678), DBA#6: TAVERN DOG (2011-B0679).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 1304 19th Street,Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 767,Bakersfield, CA 93302. REGIS-TRANTS: William Gray, 1304 19thStreet, Bakersfield, CA 93301 andDeanna Gray, 1304 19th Street,Bakersfield, CA 93301. I-Husbandand Wife. 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 in thefacts set forth in the statement pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange 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: WilliamGray. This statement filed on01/31/2011. Expires 01/31/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. G. Meza.Published by the Kern River CourierFebruary 25, March 4, 11 and 18,2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:INYOKERN TRANSMISSION(2011 - B0696). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 6553Inyokern Road, Inyokern, CA 93527.Mailing address of business: 6621Buckle Avenue, Inyokern, CA 93527.REGISTRANTS: James Elson, 6621Buckle Avenue, Inyokern, CA 93527and Bernadette Elson, 6621 BuckleAvenue, Inyokern, CA 93527. I-Husband and Wife. Date the businesscommenced: 01/01/2011. 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 in thefacts set forth in the statement pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange 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: BernadetteElson. This statement filed on02/01/2011. Expires 02/01/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By V.Zuniga. Published by the Kern RiverCourier February 25, March 4, 11 and18, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:FULL CYCLE REAL ESTATE (2011- B1282). Street address of principalplace of business: 9669 MendiburuRoad, California City, CA 93505.Mailing address of business: 9669Mendiburu Road, California City, CA93505. REGISTRANT: Harold S.Fairbank III, 9669 Mendiburu Road,California City, CA 93505. A-Individual. Date the business com-menced: 01/01/1976. 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 in thefacts set forth in the statement pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange 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: Harold S.Fairbank III. This statement filed on02/24/2011. Expires 02/24/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Medina. Published by the Kern RiverCourier March 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:KRV PUBLISHING (2011 - B1246),DBA #2: KERN RIVER COURIER(2011 - B1247), DBA #3: WHISKEYFLAT CLAIM JUMPER (2011 -B1248), DBA #4: KERN ANGLER(2011 - B1249), DBA #5: GREENLIVING (2011 - B1250), DBA #6:KERN RIVER HIGHWAYS (2011 -B1251), DBA #7: KERN RIVERCONCIERGE (2011 - B1252), DBA#8: KERN RIVER MENUS (2011 -B1253), DBA #9: KERN RIVERCOOKBOOK (2011 - B1254), DBA#10: KERN RIVER'S BEST (2011 -B1255), DBA #11: KERN RIVERCOUNTRY FAIR (2011 - B1256).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 6392 B Wofford Boulevard,Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 1145,Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGIS-TRANT: Michael Batelaan, 1549Bodfish Canyon Road, Bodfish, CA93205. A-Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: MichaelBatelaan. This statement filed on02/24/2011. Expires 02/24/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Medina. Published by the Kern RiverCourier March 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENTOF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSI-

NESS NAMEFictitious Business Name being aban-

doned: KERN ANGLER, (2008-B1153). Street address of business:6392-B Wofford Boulevard, WoffordHeights, CA 93285; Mailing addressof Business; P.O. Box 1145, WoffordHeights, CA 93285; REGISTRANTSWHO WISH TO ABANDON THEBUSINESS NAME: MichaelBatelaan, 1549 Bodfish Canyon Road,Bodfish, CA 93205 and MichaelDevich, 504 Melville Way, Lompoc,CA 93436; Original FBN StatementFiled on: 02/14/2008. This Statementof Abandonment filed on: 02/24/2011.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by G. Meza,Deputy Clerk (34993). Published bythe Kern River Courier March 4, 11,18 and 25, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENTOF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSI-

NESS NAMEFictitious Business Name being aban-

doned: KERN RIVER COURIER,(2007-B8338). Street address of busi-ness: 6392-B Wofford Boulevard,Wofford Heights, CA 93285; Mailingaddress of Business; P.O. Box 1145,Wofford Heights, CA 93285; REGIS-TRANTS WHO WISH TO ABAN-DON THE BUSINESS NAME:Michael Batelaan, 1549 BodfishCanyon Road, Bodfish, CA 93205 andMichael Devich, 504 Melville Way,Lompoc, CA 93436; Original FBNStatement Filed on: 11/01/2007. ThisStatement of Abandonment filed on:02/24/2011. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk byG. Meza, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierMarch 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENTOF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSI-

NESS NAMEFictitious Business Name being aban-

doned: KRV PUBLISHING, (2007-B8337). Street address of business:6392-B Wofford Boulevard, WoffordHeights, CA 93285; Mailing addressof Business; P.O. Box 1145, WoffordHeights, CA 93285; REGISTRANTSWHO WISH TO ABANDON THEBUSINESS NAME: MichaelBatelaan, 1549 Bodfish Canyon Road,Bodfish, CA 93205 and MichaelDevich, 504 Melville Way, Lompoc,CA 93436; Original FBN StatementFiled on: 11/01/2007. This Statementof Abandonment filed on: 02/24/2011.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by G. Meza,Deputy Clerk (34993). Published bythe Kern River Courier March 4, 11,18 and 25, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENTOF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSI-

NESS NAMEFictitious Business Name being aban-

doned: WHISKEY FLAT CLAIMJUMPER, (2008-B1152). Streetaddress of business: 6392-B WoffordBoulevard, Wofford Heights, CA93285; Mailing address of Business;P.O. Box 1145, Wofford Heights, CA93285; REGISTRANTS WHO WISHTO ABANDON THE BUSINESSNAME: Michael Batelaan, 1549Bodfish Canyon Road, Bodfish, CA93205 and Michael Devich, 504Melville Way, Lompoc, CA 93436;Original FBN Statement Filed on:02/14/2008. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 02/24/2011.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by G. Meza,Deputy Clerk (34993). Published bythe Kern River Courier March 4, 11,18 and 25, 2011.

NOTICE OF PETITION TOADMINISTER ESTATE OFRANDY W. BILLINGS, aka

RANDY WAYNE BILLINGS, akaRANDY BILLINGS

CASE NO: S-1501-PB-60699

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, con-tingent creditors, and persons whomay otherwise be interested in the willor estate, or both, of RANDY W.BILLINGS, aka RANDY WAYNEBILLINGS, aka RANDY BILLINGS.

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

that STACY BILLINGS be appointedas personal representative to adminis-ter the estate of the decedent.THE PETITION requests authority toadminister the estate under theIndependent Administration of EstatesAct. (This authority will allow thepersonal representative to take manyactions without obtaining courtapproval. Before taking certain veryimportant actions, however, the per-sonal representative will be requiredto give notice to interested personsunless they have waived notice or con-sented to the proposed action.) Theindependent administration authoritywill be granted unless an interestedperson files an objection to the peti-tion and shows good cause why thecourt should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will beheld on: April 14, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. inDept. P, located at 1215 TruxtunAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

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 a con-tingent creditor of the deceased, youmust file your claim with the court andmail a copy to the personal representa-tive appointed by the court within fourmonths from the date of first issuanceof letters as provided in section 9100of the California Probate Code. Thetime for filing claims will not expire

Kern River Courier Legal Notices

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Kern River Valley Branch Library7054 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella, CA 93240

Kern River Ranger District4875 Ponderosa DriveLake Isabella, CA 93240

Beale Public Library701 Truxton AvenueBakersfield, CA 93301

Kern River Ranger District105 Whitney Rd.Kernville, CA 93238

Hatchery MuseumP.O. Box 1908Kernville, CA 93238

http://krvr.org

Public Meeting AnnouncementThe Southern California Edison Company announcesa public information meeting to be held for the Upper KernBasin Fishery Resource Enhancement (Trust Fund).

Date: April 11, 2011Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pmLocation: U.S. Forest Service District Office

105 Whitney RoadKernville, CA 93238

Purpose:• Summary and status reports of current projects and funding.• Discussion of Trust Fund website: Upper Kern Fishery Management• Question/answer session re: Fund status and potential for funding projects• Discussion topics from the floor• Selection of October 2011 public meeting dateProposals and other materials are on file at these public access loctions for public review:

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$14 for non members. Class size is limited and time is short, so call today.

1st District Supervisor candidate speaks March 17Daures Stephens, a local resident soon to retire as a Sheriff’s deputy, has

decided to run as 1st District Supervisor and will speak at the RepublicanAssembly of KRV meeting on March 17 at the Moose Lodge in Lake Isabellaat 5 p.m. RSVP by March 14 to Andrea Talbot at 376-1462. Bring a snack toshare.

Young People’s musical to be presented March 18On Friday, March 18: 6pm, “Just Another Day” an original production by

the Sierra Performing Arts Young People’s Workshop will be presented.Original music score by Mark Loseth, Helen Smoot and Mark McGuire.Wallace School Cafeteria. Tickets are $5 (lap kids free). Healthy snacks willbe available for purchase. sierraarts.net/JAD.pdf For info: Katie Hester the-fourhesters@mchsi.com (760) 223-6347.

Keyesville Classic Mountain Bike Race held March 18-20 The 23rd Annual Keyesville Classic Mountain Bike Race will be held

March 18-20. This world-class event returns again to its race venue at thehistoric Keyesville Mining Area for its 23rd year in a row! Kernville’sBionicon Bicycles is teaming up once again with the Southern Sierra FatTire Association to promote and direct this year’s race, with all proceedsbeing donated to local trail projects. Kids come out & race for free! .keyesvilleclassic.com

Casino Night coming to Lake Isabella March 19The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce will again be hosting an

exciting, fun-filled Casino Night on Saturday, March 19 at the KRV SeniorCenter in Lake Isabella, from 5pm to 10pm. Enjoy an evening of "Vegas-style" entertainment with a great Mexican dinner. Admission for theevening is $25 per person, which includes dinner, five tickets for a drawingand $2,000 in scrip. Scrip can be cashed in at the end of the evening forprizes! There will also be a drawing for a BBQ, donated by True ValueHardware in Lake Isabella. The funds raised will be used throughout theyear to promote the valley businesses and its many attractions. There willbe music, prizes and more. Some of the games to be played are TexasHold'em, the Roulette Table, Craps Table, Blackjack Table, Poker Table andWheel of Fortune. Tickets on sale now.For more information, please con-tact the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce at 760-379-5236.

Community Orchestra to hold spring concert March 20 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will be presenting their March

Concert at the Kernville Elementary School on Sunday, March 20, at 4 p.m.The selections to be performed include Russian Sailor’s Dance, Eine KleineNachtmusik, Washington Post March, “Old Timers” Waltz, a medley ofLeroy Anderson favorites, and more. Donations will be accepted at thedoor and children are admitted at no charge. Refreshments will be served.New musicians are always welcome! For more information, call RickFankhauser at 760-379-1616.

Food commodities date to be Tuesday, March 29 Government food commodities will be distributed to those qualified on

Tuesday, March 29 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel onHighway 178 in Mt. Mesa, and the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.Distribution starts at 8 a.m.

Film producer to hold a look behind the scenes April 15Meet Emmy-nominee film producer Linda Lou Crosby on April 15 at

Ewing’s restaurant in Kernville starting at 6 p.m., and get a behind-the-scenes look at her newest film project. Tickets are $25 per single or $40 percouple, which includes an appetizer and a DVD. Crosby produced “TheGypsy Cowman – A Vanishing Breed.” A gypsy cowman is one who worksfor a ranch, but also runs his own cattle on the ranch. For tickets, call (760)301-4729 or stop by Ewing’s.

Isabella Lake Fishing Derby to be held April 16-18What is being called the world's largest amateur trout derby, the Isabella

Lake Fishing Derby will be held April 16-18. With over $250,000 in prizesup for grabs, including tagged trout valued up to $40,000 each, the 2011event is looking to be the best yet. A drawing for a Lowe 170 Stinger Boatwill be held on Monday, April 18, 2011. A limited number of tickets is avail-able. Be sure to register before March 15, 2011 to qualify for the $500 earlyentry drawing. For more information, call the Kern River Valley Chamberof Commerce at (760) 379-5236.

Kernville to be site of Whitewater Festival April 16-17The 47th Annual Kern River Whitewater Festival will take place April 16-

17 with Whitewater Races, (slalom, raft, wildwater, Poker Run), booths andthe popular Hooligan Race where boats are not really boats. Begin 10am,Riverside Park in Kernville. For more information, call Kern River Council,818.340.3083.

Peter Lebec Rendezvous to take place April 20-24The Bakersfield Muzzleloaders will present the 41st Peter Lebec

Rendezvous April 20-24. This is a long-standing tradition of an annualmeeting of mountain men. There will be shooting events, food, music, con-tests and more. All are welcome. For more information and the location ofthe event, visit www.bakersfieldmuzzleloaders.net or contact Don Mills at(760) 382-8887.

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(Published: Kern River Courier: March 11, 18 and 25,2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: POSTAL ASAP! (2011- B1039). Street address of principal place of business: 785Tucker Road, Suite G, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailingaddress of business: 785 Tucker Road, Suite G, Tehachapi.REGISTRANT: Postal All Ship And Pack, 785 Tucker Road,Suite G, Tehachapi, CA 93561. F-Corporation. Date thebusiness commenced: 01/01/2011. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: Larry L. Cook, President. Thisstatement filed on 02/16/2011. Expires 02/16/2016. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier March 4, 11, 18and 25, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: BLUE HORIZONENTERPRISES, LLC (2011 - B1469). Street address ofprincipal place of business: 41 Pinehurst Drive, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: 41Pinehurst Drive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGIS-TRANT: Blue Horizon Enterprises, LLC, 41 PinehurstDrive, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. D - LLC. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filed before the expira-tion. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize

the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Glen Cashwheeler, President. This statement filedon 03/03/2011. Expires 03/03/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published bythe Kern River Courier March 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DESERT RATMOTORSPORTS (2011 - B1421). Street address of princi-pal place of business: 3300 Marble Street, Rosamond, CA93560. Mailing address of business: 3300 Marble Street,Rosamond, CA 93560. REGISTRANT:Tenicia Lizotte, 3300Marble Street, Rosamond, CA 93560. A - Individual. Datethe business commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code) Signed: Tenicia Lizotte. This state-ment filed on 03/01/2011. Expires 03/01/2016. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza.Published by the Kern River Courier March 11, 18, 25 andApril 1, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: TEHACHAPI ARTCENTER (2011 - B1380), DBA #2: OLDE TOWNE STU-DIO (2011 - B1381). Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 20810 South Street, #1, Tehachapi, CA 93561.Mailing address of business: 20810 South Street, #1,Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT: Marilda White,20642 Black Oak Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561. A -Individual. Date the business commenced: 11/15/2004.Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920,a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which it was filed in the office ofthe County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change inthe facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code) Signed: Marilda White. This state-ment filed on 02/28/2011. Expires 02/28/2016. ANN K.BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza.Published by the Kern River Courier March 11, 18, 25 andApril 1, 2011.

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