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Friday, August 26, 2011 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol.8 No. 30

Office of Traffic SafetySpecial to Courier

A new school year begins and asparents purchase school clothes,backpacks and lunch boxes, theCalifornia Office of Traffic Safety(OTS) wants to remind them to pre-pare their kids with ways to arrive atschool and home safely every schoolday. At the same time, drivers needto be extra vigilant.

"Remind your kids how importantsafety on your streets is to you andthem; that they need to be carefulevery time they leave the house.Drivers, especially those droppingoff kids, need to stay focused and onthe lookout for children," said OTSDirector Christopher J. Murphy.

The following safe walking, bicy-cling and driving practices can onlybe effective if parents teach theirkids early and often, and set goodexamples themselves:

Walking

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Forest Serviceselects newSequoia supervisorMike DevichKern River Courier

The U.S. Forest Service has named a replace-ment for Tina Terrell as supervisor of SequoiaNational Forest and Giant Sequoia NationalMonument, effective Sept. 11.

The new head of the local forest is Kevin B.Elliott. "The Sequoia isa scenic area withtremendous opportuni-ties," said Elliott. "I anx-iously look forward toconnecting with theemployees and themany people who sopassionately care aboutthe Sequoia NationalForest and GiantSequoia NationalMonument."Elliott has been super-visor of the AshleyNational Forest in

Vernal, Utah since May 2005, and was ForestSupervisor on the Allegheny National Forest inWarren, Pa. from 2001 to 2005. Prior to that heserved as Deputy Forest Supervisor on the MarkTwain National Forest, in Rolla, Mo. from 1999to 2001, and was Acting Regional FinancialOfficer in the regional office in Madison, Wisc.in 1999.

Elliott has earned two bachelor's degreesfrom the University of Montana in forestry/rec-reation resource management and zoology/bot-any.

As Forest Supervisor, Elliott will manage the1.2 million acre Sequoia National Forest andGiant Sequoia National Monument for econom-ic, recreational, and conservation purposes. Theworkforce includes 308 permanent employees,with approximately 350 summer employees.

Kids and drivers need to beroad ready for school year

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Kernville earns it’s new stripes with three newly installed crosswalksthis past week. Lee Cabrere and Ron Ponsetta of the Kern CountyRoads Department secure the new signing along Kernville Road.

Kevin Elliott


Karlie Roe exits bus at South ForkElementry School Monday.

■ Always cross at an intersection orcrosswalk, if available, and look bothways before crossing.■ When no cars are coming, walk -do not run - across the road, andkeep looking for cars while crossing. ■ At intersections with traffic lights,watch for turning cars and obey alltraffic signals. ■ Always walk on the sidewalk ifthere is one. ■ If there are no sidewalks, be sure towalk facing traffic so you can seewhat's coming. ■ Don't run between parked cars andbuses. ■ Don't run across the street orthrough a parking lot. ■ No cell phone talking or textingwhile going to or from school. Watchwhat's going on around you.

Bicyclists■ Always wear a helmet. ■ Always ride on the right side of the

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Spotlighting the best of the Kern River ValleyPublisher Michael BatelaanEditors, Writers Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker,Mike Devich

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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, Lake Isabella. 417-2272.• 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group,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., Hospice Grief SupportGroup, 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. Open toall. (661) 410-1010.• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., AA, 6407 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.• 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Lunch at Eagles, open topublic, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394• 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 379-6335.• 6 p.m. (2nd Fri), Kernville Baptist Churchgame night. Next to Pizza Barn. 223-1036.• 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd., WoffordHts. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Saturdays• 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, NuuiCunni Center, French Gulch. 549-0800 • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market,Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights.• 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah CentennialGroupy, schoolhouse. 379-2636.• 5 - 7 p.m., Dinner at Eagles, open to public,Mt. Mesa. 379-3394• 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers squaredancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays• 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open tothe public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877.• 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, open tothe public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394.• 10 a.m. - Al Anon, 113 Dawson Dr., WoffordHts. 376-6136.

Mondays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 10 a.m., Exercise Class, LakeridgeClubhouse, Lake Isabella. 379-3206.• 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley DemocraticClub, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.• 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 379-0043.• 3 p.m. (2nd Mon., Board; 4th Mon., mem-

bership), Kernville Chamber. 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,Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 376-4461.• 7 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 379-2844.• 7 p.m., AA, 113 Dawson Dr., Wofford Hts.376-6136.• 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, Kern Valley HospitalCafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Tuesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. (909) 753-9043.• 9:30 - 11a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella.379-2556.• 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley GardenGroup. 379-1129.• 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club,E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 376-4249.• 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.Public invited. 376-2189.• 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-BodfishProperty Owners, Senior Center, LakeIsabella (760) 379-1830.• 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy SupportGroup, Bakersfield. 376-1606.• 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society,Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Wednesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), DamQuilters, senior apts. behind Vons, LakeIsabella. 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 Church, 379-2556.• Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber ofCommerce meeting, Moose Lodge, LakeIsabella. 379-5236.• Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, opento public, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394.• 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge,Mt. Mesa. 376-4249.• 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group,Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.• 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, WeldonMethodist Church. 267-4693.• 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion,Senior Center Veterans Room, Lake Isabella.379-5086.• 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game HabitatClub, 631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts.• 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. Live band.• 7 p.m., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. WoffordHts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.• 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., WoffordHts.

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. - noon, Thursday Painters, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 379-5329.• 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council,Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., LakeIsabella.• 9:30 a.m. (2nd Thu.), Aglow Int’l, SeniorCenter, Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. 2nd Thurs. Forwomen.• 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Woman’s Clubmeeting, Elks Lodge.• Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.• 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, LakeIsabella Library. 379-2303.• 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, FrenchGulch Campground.• 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyColabortive, Veterens Hall, Rm. 1., LakeIsabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.• 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open topublic. 379-3877.• 5 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republicans of KernValley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 378-3602.• 6 p.m., Rotary Club, Ewing’s restaurant,Kernville.• 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake RidgeMobile Home Park Club House, LakeIsabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m.• 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. New members welcome.• 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley AstronomyClub, museum, Kernville. 376-1291.• 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon Kern Valley Hospital,Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Bingo GuideFriday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. MesaSaturday, noon, South Fork Woman’s Club,Fay Ranch Rd., WeldonSunday, 1 p.m., Moose Lodge, Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake IsabellaWednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy 155 &Nellie Dent Dr., 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 otherwisenoted.

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New summer hours forfriends Book Corralthe month of AugustFriends of the Kern Valley Librariesannounce new Summer Hours for theBook Corral, located at 12232 Hwy.178, Mt Mesa (across from BuildersMart). Now open Wednesday, andSaturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. andFriday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pleasecome out to help support your localLibraries.

Special entertainment atLakeshore Farmers MarketAugust 27Lost Hills (Archie Logston) will onceagain provide musical entertainmentfor customers while shopping atLakeshore Farmers Market thisSaturday. Archie's unique style of

song-writing and presentation offersa combination of guitar and harmon-icas for a very pleasant effect. There isno charge; donations are accepted.The market is open from 9am until1pm and located at 7466 WoffordBlvd. Wofford Heights everySaturday.

24th Annual Rubber DuckyRaces August 27Exchange Club of Kern Valley spon-sors this day-long festivities featuringof series of rubber duck races downthe Kern River at Riverside Park,Kernville to benefit local schools &abused children. Ducks for each heatare dumped off the Kernville bridgein 10 heats of 100 ducks. T-shirts, sou-venirs, BBQ lunch, drawings for agrill, $500 gas card and 3 3-day/2-

night Vegas vacations are also avail-able for sale. Get your race ticketsnow. For information call: (760) 379-3667 or (760) 376-4790 or ask anyExchange Club member.

Star Party August 27Kern River Valley Astronomy Clubinvites all those interested in seeingplanets, seasonal constellations anddistant galaxies to join them on theirmonthly club field trip. The Star Partywill start at dusk (7:30 p.m.) Saturdaynight August 27. There will be lots oftelescopes set up for viewing. Theobservation site is easily located at theFairview Heliport 12 miles north ofKernville (look for the orange conesabout 1 mile south of McNally's) Formore info, contact Rich BurdgeDaytime (760) 376 - 1291; Evenings/weekends (760) 376-6290 [email protected]. Its best to call andcheck if haze, smoke or cloud coverwill prevent this event from happen-ing.

Explore the night skiesAugust 27Explore the night skies over LakeIsabella with Rick Crocket when hepresents an astronomy program onSaturday, August 27, at the TillieCreek Amphitheater in WoffordHeights. The program begins at 8:30p.m. He will present a slide show tourof the night skies and a program thatincludes telescopes for viewing the"dark" skies such as nebula, star clus-ters, constellations and planets. TheAmphitheater is located in Tillie CreekCampground in Wofford Heights.Bring a flashlight, blanket, and lightsweater or jacket as the evenings canbe cool. For more information aboutthe program, please call (760) 379-5646.

Luau in Wofford Heightsbenefits Rotary Club August 28The Rotary Club of the Kern Valleywill host another of its popular luausat the Lakeshore Lodge in WoffordHeights on Sunday, August 28 at 6:00p.m. There will be music, hula dancingand a Hawaiian costume contest.Food includes Teriyaki Chicken, wildsalmon as well as salads and sides.Dessert includes fruit, coconut cake,sorbets and a chocolate fountain.There will be a cash bar available for afestive drink, wine or beer. There willbe Door Prizes and a Silent Auction.The public is welcome to attend.Tickets are $25. Proceeds benefit edu-cational and vocational scholarships,local youth organizations and com-munity service projects, worldwidepolio immunizations, and internation-al service projects. . Ticket informa-tion contact, Elaine Forge, [email protected] (909) 964-1395.

Senior Summer Health FaireAugust 29Presented by the Kern Valley HospitalFoundation, Monday, August 29, 9:00to 11:30 a.m. Open to the public fea-turing health screening and 35 healthservices booths. Kern River ValleySenior Center, 6405 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella Contact: SoniaPenny (760) 371-5236 [email protected]

REVA low-cost shot dayAugust 29REVA low-cost pet shot day, with rat-tlesnake shots and micro chippingalso available. Monday, August 29,6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All healthy dogsand cats welcome on leash or in carri-er. At former Western WholesaleCarpet parking lot location in

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Closing brings great sadness

Over a month ago the staff and volunteers of the Pregnancy Resource Centerlearned that Youth 2000 was closing, news that brought us great sadness. Weunderstand that Mary David has applied for a new grant in the hopes of beingable to reopen their office.

Youth 2000 had been in the community for over a decade, and they have pro-vided very valuable education to the teenagers of our area in the field of preg-nancy prevention and related subjects. This is something that the PRC is not yetequipped to handle, and while we hope to increase our services over time, wecurrently do not have the materials nor the staff and volunteers to fill the voidthat is left by Youth 2000 closing. We will continue to provide our servic-es - peer counseling, pregnancy tests, materials assistance, and referrals - to allthose who have a need. We will pray that the Youth 2000 proposed grant isawarded, so that our community will continue to benefit from both Youth 2000and the Pregnancy Resource Center. In the meantime, we'd like to hear fromthe community if you want the PRC to add more programs and you are willingto support us with time and funds to do so. It is our desire to help make theKRV the best community in which to live.In the meantime....we are still open, and plan to be here for a very long time. InHis service joyfully,

Myrtle Pierce, Executive DirectorPregnancy Resource Center of the Kern River Valley

Letters to the Courier

Now offering cremationsfor$595.00

Sierra ValleyMortuary

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Now offering cremationsfor$595.00

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Lantern Tours

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New & Pre-ownedChairs For Sale!

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Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce mixed it up Monday evenningwith member business Pat Turnhan Realty in Wofford heights.

Memorial serviceMemorial Mass for Kenneth Bates

A Memorial Mass for Kenneth Bates will be held on Saturday August 27,2011 at 10:00 a.m. at ST. Jude Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Drive, WoffordHeights. A celebration of life luncheon will follow in the church hall.

FARMERS MARKETWofford Heights Every Saturday

9am - 1pm

Lakeshore Certified

Kern Valley Growers Association

Fresh Local VeggiesHerbs, Plants, & Crafts

Fresh Locally Baked Bread

Lost Hills Performing

Community announcementsCommunity Orchestra to begin rehearsalsfor the 2011 - 2012 Season

The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will begin rehearsals for the 2011- 2012 Season. Rehearsals are held on Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.in room G at Cerro Coso Community College, 5520 Lake Isabella Boulevardin Lake Isabella. The Kern Valley Community Orchestra provides localmusicians the opportunity to perform a variety of styles of music as anensemble to further the musical arts in our local community. The musicalstyles include classical, semi-classical, stage and movie scores, popularmusic, and international music. Big-band music and jazz can be played ifan orchestra member becomes a member of the Jazz Tones. Four concertsare performed throughout the year.

Requirements if you are interested in joining the orchestra are: Brassand woodwind musicians should have at least two years of prior instruc-tion. String musicians should have at least three years of prior instruction(violinist should be able to play in the 3rd position). All musicians should beable to play all the major and minor scales. For more information, pleasecontact Rick Fankhauser at (760) 379-1616.

Hospice recruiting volunteerhairdressers and barbers help

Optimal Hospice is in desperate need of licensed hairdressers and bar-bers who would be willing to offer one, or maybe two haircuts a month topatients in our care. Volunteers will be required to do an application andshort orientation to hospice, but we promise to make that as easy as possi-ble for them. We will work around the volunteer's schedule. We do paymileage for all miles traveled on behalf of hospice.

If you may be willing to help, please contact the volunteer department at(661) 716-4000 or email: [email protected].

AltaOne Expands Service Hours of OperationAltaOne Federal Credit Union has announced that their Kernville office

will expand the hours of operation in order to better serve the Kernvillemembers. Effective Monday, August 29, the AltaOne Member ServiceCenter in Kernville will be open 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday throughFriday. The Lake Isabella Office returns to former hours of operation effec-tive September 12. The Lake Isabella Member Service Center will be open9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Thursday and 9:30am to 5:30pmFriday. For more information, AltaOne members are encouraged to con-tact a Member Service Specialist toll-free at (800) 433-9727, option 4.

By Cindy Elavsky

Q: Do you know what the statusis on a new "Bridget Jones" movie?Every so often I hear rumors thatone is in the works, but then noth-ing ever happens. Would ReneeZellweg show! -- Emmy R.,via e-mail

A: Since 2009, WorkingTitle Films (which producedthe first two movies) has beenthinking about a sequel, andhints of that have been reach-ing our ears. Renee Zellwegerhad always said there couldn'tbe another movie withoutanother book. Well, the series'author, Helen Fielding,announced earlier this year that she ishard at work on the third "BridgetJones" book. Helen has confirmed: "Iwill be working on both the book andthe film, but I don't know if they are thesame thing yet. It's not been decided."

And Academy Award-winner ColinFirth, who plays Mark Darcy in theseries, told the BBC this summer, "Ithink the idea of Mark and Daniel(played by Hugh Grant) and Bridget inadvanced stages of deterioration couldbe quite fun. We're making a comedy,after all."

Q: Mike Myers is one of myfavorite comedic actors. What'snext for him? -- Faith D., via e-mail

A: Aside from having a baby on theway, the biggest professional news to

come from the Mike Myers camp is thatMike is set to break out his AustinPowers character for a fourth film.There's no word about what the plotwill center on, but you can bet he'll havea sexy and smart new sidekick to followin the wake of Elizabeth Hurley, Heather

Graham and Beyonce. I'd liketo see Emma Stone giveAustin a run for his money.Yeah, baby!

Q: I have a questionabout a show that featureda married couple witheight children, but theysplit up. Did the mom gether own show? -- Ken J.,The Villages, Fla.

A: The mom in question,Kate Gosselin, did get her own show:What was "Jon & Kate Plus 8" became"Kate Plus 8." However, TLC announcedthe final show will air on Sept. 12, withthis statement: "TLC has decided not torenew another season of 'Kate Plus 8.'By the end of this season, 'Kate Plus 8'will have hit the 150-episode mark(including 'Jon & Kate Plus 8'), an excep-tional milestone. TLC hopes to check inwith Kate and the family periodicallywith specials in the future."ing.

Write to Cindy Elavsky at KingFeatures Weekly Service, P.O. Box536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail her at letters@cindyelavsky. com.

© 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Previews of new DVDs by Sam Struckhoff

Picks of the week"X-Men: First Class" (PG-13) -

"X-men: First Class" shows thebenefits ofstartingfresh, best-ing its pred-ecessorsand easilytaking thecrown forbest "X-men" filmso far.Taking placewell beforethe eventsof the firstthreemovies, "First Class" focuses ontwo bright young men who wantto make the world a better place tobe a mutant: Charles, the future"Professor X" (James McAvoy),and Erik, who will one daybecome the supervillain Magneto(Michael Fassbender).

Set against the backdrop of theCuban missile crisis, the film hassharp-focused tension carrying thefilm from one explosive actionsequence to another. "First Class"delivers a master class in creatingthe superhero thriller.

"Everything Must Go" (R) -Nick (Will Ferrell) is a nice guy;he's just hit a rough patch and per-haps drinks too much. In one day,

Nick loses his job and comes hometo find his wife has put all of hispossessions on the lawn andlocked up the house. Left with fewoptions, Nick decides to open abeer and call it a yard sale, thus

starting hisjourney torecoveryand intro-spection.

This is afine dra-matic rolefor Ferrell,and he fillsit in nicely."Hanna"

(PG-13)- Raised inthe wilder-ness by her

ex-CIA father to be the ultimateassassin, Hanna (Saoirse Ronan) isa 16-year-old killing machine and acompelling argument for publiceducation. Hanna's coming-of-agestory revolves around her firstmission, a sort of "BourneIdentity"-themed fairytale acrossmodern-day Europe. Ronan is ayoung actress who is consistentlyimpressive, even in this wacky-premised spy thriller.

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Bodfish Bob's HawaiianSpam Sandwich

1 can Spam luncheon meat (12 oz)

4 slices American cheese1 can Pineapple rings (8

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Slice the lunch meat into thinslices. Combine the slicedlunch meat and barbeque saucein a large skillet over mediumheat. Cook until heatedthrough. Spoon meat andsauce onto the bottom halvesof the toasted bread. Top withcoleslaw, and then the otherhalf of the pieces of bread.

Bodfish Bob's HawaiianSpam and Eggs

1 (12 ounce) container fullycooked luncheon meat (e.g.Spam), cubed " 2 eggs, beaten " 2 ounces Cheddarcheese, grated

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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

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Tillie CreekLive Oak

North Fork Marina

Boulder Gulch

Rich GulchHungry Gulch

West SideFrench Gulch

French Gulch MarinaPioneer Point

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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

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California Fish GameSpecial to Courier

The Department of Fish andGame (DFG) invites Californians tokick off their Labor Day weekendcelebration by fishing in our state'sspectacular waters. Saturday,Sept. 3 is the second of California'stwo 2011 Free Fishing Days, whenpeople can try their hand at fishingwithout having to buy a sport fish-ing license.

All fishing regulations, such asbag and size limits, gear restric-tions, report card requirements,fishing hours and stream closuresremain in effect. Every angler musthave an appropriate report card ifthey are fishing for abalone, steel-head, sturgeon or spiny lobsteranywhere in the state, or salmonspecifically in the Smith andKlamath-Trinity River systems.

DFG offers two Free FishingDays each year - usually in con-junction with the Fourth of Julyand Labor Day weekend - whenit's legal to fish without a sportfishing license. This year, the Free

Fishing Days were set for theSaturdays preceding IndependenceDay and Labor Day (July 2 and Sept.3) because they fall on holidayweekends, when a fishing excursionis likely to be most convenient forthe public.

Free Fishing Days provide a low-cost way to give fishing a try. SomeDFG regions offer Fishing in theCity programs where you can gofishing in major metropolitan areas.Fishing in the City and Free FishingDay clinics are designed to educatenovice anglers about fishing ethics,fish habits, effective methods forcatching fish and fishing tackle. Youcan even learn how to clean andprepare your catch so you can enjoyit for dinner that night.

Anglers should check the rulesand regulations atwww.dfg.ca.gov/regulations/ forthe waters they plan to fish.Wardens will be on duty to enforcethem. For more information on FreeFishing Days, please visitwww.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/freefishdays.html.

Free Fishing September 3rd

Mike LudikerKern RiverCourier

Mike, no anoth-er one, didn't havea report this week.So this Mike ispinch writing withsome of the tidbitsfrom around townand the CanyonConnection Fishing Forum.

Seems the main action thisweek is all up river. Good reportsare trickling in from last week-end and we had some happycampers…despite thesmoke.

One suchreport wasfrom Duaneand Sue,owners ofP r i m o ' sDeli. Theywere beam-ing withpride and a couple of photos oftheir daughter who had a fieldday just below JohnsondaleBridge. A full string of beautiesin the 4-5 lb range was preservedwith pixel perfect proof.Unfortunately, the photo trans-fer didn't arrive by press timebut I was duly impressed. Ofcourse, with a father who spendsevery available minute fishingsomewhere or other when he'ssupposed to be working, she'shad the expertise handed downto be successful. If you want toknow what their biting on, stopin at Primo's and ask Duane. Ifwe ever receive the photo we'llrun it to tease your senses.

The Kern River Hatchery hasbeen stocking up a storm andtossing in a good amount of their

"Trophy Trout" from the pro-gram by the same name. Thesefish usually run in the three tofour pound weight class andmany of the regular river rig-gers love to catch, click andrelease just for the joy of thefight. (To those who put 'emback to fight another day, wethank you!)While writing this I was remi-

niscing about my days at Road'sEnd with Al Keegan. While weworked the quaint general storeselling fishing gear and bait, vis-itors would often ask where’s thebest spot to fish. He'd offer his

u s u a lr e s p o n s e ,"We kind oflike the river.We tried theroad but did-n't catcha n y t h i n g . "Al's sense ofhumor was amight drybut endear-

ing. I hope you may have beenone of the thousands that hadthe opportunity to spend a fewminutes with him. Warm memo-ries for many.

To those that visit the FishingForum on a regular basis andpost their experiences (good orbad) to benefit others, we great-ly appreciate your participationand sharing. Don't forget tobring the family for free fish dayon September 3rd. Fishing, athrill they'll remember throughlife.

Wishing you all…tight lines, agood bite, and that Mike, no theregular one, will be back report-ing next week.

Mike Ludiker can be reached [email protected]

Fishing for wordsCourier Fishing Report

“Visitors would often ask where’s thebest spot to fish. "We kind of like the

river. We tried the road but didn'tcatch anything.”

-- Al Keegan

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Drivers■ It's especially important to slow down andwatch out for kids at the beginning of the schoolyear. Students are excited and their uncertaintywith the new school schedules may hinder themfrom paying attention to traffic conditions andtheir own safety. Simply put, children may notbe watching for traffic. California's maximumspeed limit in school zones is 25 MPH when chil-

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dren are present and near the road. Remember -ALL drivers are responsible for every child'ssafety near school zones or school busses. ■ One of the dangers kids may face can actuallybe other parents. Distracted or hurried parentssometimes forget about safety once their ownkids have been dropped off. Stay extra alert inor near school driveways or drop off zones.■ What's good for the kids are good for driverstoo - no cell phone talking or texting while driv-ing. Watch what's going on around you. Andmake sure your kids won't be calling you whileyou are driving.■ When school buses stop to load or unload pas-sengers, and its "Red Lights are Flashing," allvehicles must stop - in both directions. If the busstop is on a divided highway, then only thosevehicles approaching from the rear must stop.

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Cerro Coso CollegeSpecial to Courier

Dr. Corey MarvinNamed New VicePresident at Cerro CosoCommunity CollegeRidgecrest, California -The Kern CommunityCollege District Board ofTrustees approved theselection of Dr. CoreyMarvin to the position ofVice President ofAcademic Affairs atCerro Coso CommunityCollege (CCCC) at theirMay 2011 board meeting.

Dr. Marvin began hisVice President positionJuly 1 and succeeds Dr.James Fay who retiredfrom the College in December. Hired by CCCCin 1997, Dr. Marvin has served the College withdistinction in a variety of leadership roles overthe years including: Professor of English; InterimVice President of Student Learning; InterimInformation Technology Director; Basic Skills

Dr. Marvin namedCerro Coso Vice president

Initiative Director; Faculty Chair;Curriculum Committee Chair;Academic Senate President;English Placement Coordinator;Honors Program Coordinator;and Humanities and SocialSciences Program AreaCoordinator. "Dr. Marvin'swealth of knowledge in educationand community college experi-ence will serve us well as he stepsinto this important chief adminis-trative position," said CollegePresident, Jill Board. A provenleader at the College, Dr. Marvinreceived special recognition forhis contributions to educationwhen the students of Cerro Cosonamed him "Faculty Member ofthe Year" in 2001 and SpecialServices Honoree in 2010. He is amember of the American

Association of Community Colleges (AACC);Participant, Future Leaders Institute 2010(Newport Beach).Dr. Marvin's distinguished aca-demic record includes a Bachelors, Masters, andPh.D. in English from the University of CaliforniaSanta Barbara.

Dr. Corey Marvin

PracticemakesperfectKern ValleyBroncs beingput through thepre-seasonpaces.

Pam StewartSpecial to theCourier

Jack Duitsman, pastorFather’s Heart FoursquareChurch,Kernville

"My Father,had the prophettold you to dosome great thing,would you nothave done it?How much morethen, when hesays to you,'Wash and beclean'?"

-2Kings 5:13

There is of course no way toaccurately measure many corol-lary events in a way that helps tounderstand what affect one hadon the other. Does a good night'ssleep really effect the successfulsales presentation the followingday, or was it more the excellentcup of coffee that revved theengines onthe way tothe meet-ing?Honestly, itmight havebeen both,neither, athousandother fac-tors, or that the customer justhappened to need whatever youwere selling.

What is certain is that whilecause and affect is an active partof life, the capacity to know forcertain how this process works isan imperfect science. Two sepa-rate conclusions can therefore bearrived at: 1) Since there is nomeasurable way to know theiraffect on life's outcomes, a patternof good choices is not really veryimportant where lifestyle prefer-ences are concerned; or 2)Though not clearly measurable, adisciplined pattern of responsesbased on eternal principles willhave a powerful impact on life.

In 2 Kings 5, Naaman theSyrian objected to a clearly meas-urable cause and affect that waspresented to him. The Word ofthe Lord had promised healing forNaaman from the dreaded diseaseof leprosy if the commanderwould but wash seven times in theRiver Jordan. He becameincensed however over the per-

ceived humiliation that such a dis-ciplined response would bring.Curiously, Naaman was willing tosubject himself to what he per-ceived would be a more noblerequirement, thus satisfying hisown personal pride while receiv-ing healing. It took the level headof his servant to explain the grosserror in judgment, and following atrip to the Jordan, and seven dipsin the muddy river, Naamanreceived his healing.

What to make then of the myri-ad of choices made by us on adaily basis - some conscious, andsome unconscious? If we chooseto live our lives as believing in theprinciple of sewing and reaping(cause and affect whether measur-able or not), then each decisionwe make has a ripple effect, goodor bad, on our lives.

No matter the seeming insignif-icance or perceived damage to ourown pride (ie. - dunking seventimes in the river Jordan), we are

encouragedto lay downpersonalself-impor-tance inexchange forpersonalobedience tothe princi-ples in God's

Word. The larger picture of life isaffected by the smaller picture; thelong run is affected by the shortrun.

Personal accountability andresponsibility come back intofocus, and while we may notalways be pleased with every out-come of our life experience, wecan be encouraged that life isbeing lived in a circumspect way,and according to principlesdeemed fit by the Father of love.Responding on a regular basis inlove, trust, hope, and patience; asopposed to anger, fear, discour-agement, and impatience will bearfruit in ways we will experience inongoing ways.

A reminder to not give in toself-incriminating condemnationand despair, but rather to makethese issues an opportunity to cryout for the Lord's help. As we areall engaged in the long run offaith's journey, may we bestrengthened by the Father of loveto make wise choices in the shortrun of life's tyrannical immediacy.

Duitsman

KernvilleFather’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, KernvilleService Sunday 9:30 a.m.(760) 223-6704First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, KernvilleSunday Service — 10:45 a.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) 379-2343

Kern 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

SouthlakeWeldon

Kern 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 theCourier office.

Churches of the Valley

In the big things,the little things matter Clarence Semonious, pastor

Prince of Peace LutheranFellowship, Kernville

Smith is the one aboutwhom many refer, mostlyunknowingly, saying, "It ain'tover 'till the fat lady sings."Wikipedia states, "Smith'splump figure made her anoccasional object of derision;however, late in her career,Philadelphia Flyers hockeyfans lovingly said about herappearance before games, 'Itain't begun 'til the fat ladysings!'" The entry also notes,"On July 21, 2011, KateSmith's version of "God BlessAmerica" was played asNASA's final wake up call forthe space shuttle Atlantis,capping the 30-year shuttleprogram." A sports-writer, Dan Cook used theamended saying, whichstuck.Because popular infor-mation is often used withoutunderstanding, I look for theevidence that one sentence inIsaiah gives meaning to other-wise overlooked passages.Portions of Isaiah 46:8-10contain, "Remember this andstand firm, recall it to mind,you transgressors, rememberthe former things of old; for Iam God, and there is no

other; I amGod, and thereis none likeme, declaringthe end fromthe beginningand fromancient timesthings not yetdone, saying,'My counselshall stand,and I will

accomplish all my purpose…"In Deuteronomy, Moseswrote, "It is not with youalone that I am making thissworn covenant, but withwhoever is standing herewith us today before theLORD our God, and with who-ever is not here with us today.

Deuteronomy29:14-15. In Psalms we aretold to, "Let this be recordedfor a generation to come, sothat a people yet to be createdmay praise the LORD…","…that they may declare inZion the name of the LORD,and in Jerusalem his praisewhen peoples

gather together, and king-doms, to worship the LORD."Psalm 102:18, 21-22. HeedJesus' about, "the beginningof the birth pains." Matthew24:8.

Semonious

Kathryn Elizabeth Smith

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Matt FreemanKern River Courier Columnist

Over the last few months we haveseen somethingreally rare hap-pening in the RealEstate industry.Interest rates havestayed at or nearhistoric lows. Ifyou look at agraph of interestrate averages overthe last 30 years,getting a mort-gage below 6%interest only hap-pened a few times, and it did not lastlong.

Right nowyou can getone forbelow 4.5%with goodcredit andjob history.That isunheard of long term, usually thingslike that happen for short periodsand then the rates go up to theirmore common higher levels. Takeadvantage of this while you can.With the economic troubles thecountry is having, the FederalReserve is keeping rates incrediblylow for the next 2 years, and the Fedrate has a lot to do with Mortgagerates.

The reason rates are so low andhave stayed that way for a bit isbecause the government has beenartificially keeping the rate low by

buying it's own debt. Although I donot know or understand all of thedetails I guess the Federal Reserve isbuying down government debt andholding on to it for future sale.Whatever they are doing, andregardless of what you think aboutwhat they are doing, the fact is atleast they are keeping rates low!! Sodespite all the recent uncertainty withthe Congress and President fightingover the direction of the economyand how to get us out of what is fore-cast to be a double dip recession it isa great time to buy.

This is a buyers market guys, thisis one of the strongest buyers mar-kets I have seen and as with all goodthings it will not stay this way. Priceswill stabilize, lenders will loosen up

and we willstart to see abottom, insome areassuch as the sil-icon valleyand even

parts of Bakersfield prices are alreadygoing up due to demand. The bigfactor that is gonna weigh in on ifthat trend continues to keep happen-ing is unemployment. Californianeeds jobs, period. We need torebuild this state from the bottom up,especially the government, but alasthat is another article for anotherday! In the meantime, go out andbuy something.

Matt Freeman is a Realtor withFreeman’s Lakeside Realty (760) 379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His column isnot intended to replace legal advice.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) As tensionsease at home, you can again focus on changes inthe workplace. Early difficulties are soon workedout. Stability returns as adjustments are made.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new romancetests your patience to the limit. But Venus stillrules the Taurean heart, so expect to find yourselftrying hard to make this relationship work.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It's a good timeto consider home-related purchases. But shoparound carefully for the best price -- whether it'sa new house or a new hose.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A contentiousfamily member seems intent on creating prob-lems. Avoid stepping in until you know moreabout the origins of this domestic disagreement.

LEO (July 23 to Aug.22) A recent job-relatedmove is more successful than you could haveimagined. Look for continued beneficial fallout.Even your critics have something nice to say.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Ease up and stopdriving yourself to finish that project on a dead-line that is no longer realistic. Your superiors willbe open to requests for an extension. Ask for it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You should soon

be hearing some positive feedback on that recentbusiness move. An old family problem recurs,but this time you'll know how to handle it better.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Some surpris-ing statements shed light on the problem thatcaused that once-warm relationship to cool off.Use this newly won knowledge to help turnthings around.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your spir-itual side is especially strong at this time. Let itguide you into deeper contemplation of aspectsabout yourself you'd like to understand better.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your merri-er aspect continues to dominate and to attractfolks who rarely see this side of you. Some seri-ous new romancing could develop out of all thischeeriness.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You're alwaysconcerned about the well-being of others. It'stime you put some of that concern into your ownhealth, especially where it involves nutrition.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Just when youthought your life had finally stabilized, alongcomes another change that needs to beaddressed. Someone you trust can help you dealwith it successfully.


Salome’s Stars

1.Sixteen of 20 seasons entering 2011.2.Curacao, in 2004.3.Lee Roy Selmon (1976), Ricky Bell ('77), BoJackson ('86) and Vinny Testaverde ('87).4.Bill Carmody has been the head coach atNorthwestern since 2000.5.St.Louis' Scott Mellanby was 36 when he got hisfirst hat trick in 2003.

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Sports TestBy Chris Richcreek

1. Entering 2011, how many times had JimThome tallied at least 20 home runs in a season?

2. Name the last international team beforeJapan in 2010 to win the Little League WorldSeries.

3. In 1976-77 and 1986-87, the Tampa BayBuccaneers had the No. 1 overall draft pick eachyear. Name three of the four players selected.

4. Tom Izzo is the longest-serving Big 10 men'sbasketball head coach, having led Michigan Statesince 1995. Who is second in Big Ten tenure?

5. Who was the oldest NHL player to get hisfirst hat trick before 40-year-old Nicklas Lidstromof Detroit did it in 2010?


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California JoeKern River Courier Columnist

The Ford brothers were guestsin Jesse James' St. Joseph, Mo.home on the Monday morning ofApri 3,1882. They were planningthe robbery of the Platte CityBank. Seeing that a picture on thewall wasn'tstraight, Jesseunbuckled his twogun belts, andpulled a chair overto the wall. Thenhe stepped up.

The Fordslooked at eachother, numbed bytheir luck. BobFord slipped his

.45 Smith andWesson out of hisholster and pointed it at the backof Jesse's head. Steadying himself,he squeezed the trigger.

James turned, stared wild-eyedfor a split-second, and then fell tothe floor. The brothers ran fromthe death scene, Bob shoutingloudly, "I just killed Jesse James!"

At Jesse's funeral, his motherbecame hysterical, wailing, "Jesse!Jesse!

They have taken you from me,the miserable traitors!" His bodywas taken to the Kearney farmand buried beneath a tree.

Jesse James and his 16-yearreign of terror included the rob-bing of a dozen banks, seventrains, and five stagecoaches in 11

states. The number of times hekilled is anyone's guess. Many stillthink of him as a folk hero,although the reality is a legacywritten in cold blood.

As far as Robert Ford, killingJesse James didn't help the 21-year-old the way he thought itwould. Right after blowing theoutlaw legend's head apart, Fordsurrendered to local authorities.He was tried for murder, convict-ed, and pardoned immediately byMissouri Governor Crittenden.Public sentiment held the Fordsas cowards. As for rewardmoney, they may have receivedas little as $500 apiece, with thegovernor and others keeping thelarger share.

Bob Ford toured the West in ashow called "How I Killed JesseJames" but was almost lynched in

more than one city. Whenever hewas low on funds, he'd sell one ofseveral versions of "the gun thatshot Jesse James."

In Jimtown (present Creede,Colo.), Ford set up a saloon --where he finally met his end. Aglory-seeking ex-lawman fromPueblo, Ed O'Kelley, walked intoFord's establishment on June 8,1892, said, "Hello Bob," and firedtwo barrels of a shotgun at Ford'sthroat.

California Joe is the storytellerpersona of Stevenson Phillips, anactor and singer living in Kernville.You may reach him [email protected]

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Wofford Heights (next to Texaco sta-tion). REVA CO-Operative is a tax-deductible, 501(c)(3) public charityfor The Kern River Valley communi-ties. This fund raising event is to raisefunds towards the purchase of non-profit mobile veterinary clinic's med-ical equipment. Most credit cards areaccepted at all events. For informa-tion on this event, to donate or vol-unteer call: Jesse Martinez at 760-378-3101; or Laura at: 760-299-3222

Kernville Chamber memberspotlight at Cheyenne's StageStop August 30The Kernville Chamber presents its"Member Spotlight" Cheyenne'sStage Stop Restaurant TuesdayAugust 30 at 5:30 p.m. with a fabu-lous dinner being served at 6 p.m.Includes BBQ tri-tip & ribs, salad,potato, and peanut butter pie fordessert at the special, reduced priceof $9.95 per plate. RSVP 760-376-2629.

Kern Valley Youth FootballLeague Fundraiser Kick-OffDinner September 3The KVYFL Fundraiser Kick Off din-ner tickets are now available fromany Youth Football player or cheer-leader. The dinner will be at theSouth Fork Elementary School from5-8 p.m. Tickets are $7 and the dinnerincludes BBQ dinner plates, a bakesale, and raffle prizes. For moreinformation, call Gigi at 760-417-2504.

Silver City Ghost Town inBodfish holding a Labor DayWeekend ExtravaganzaSeptember 2 & 3Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfish willbe holding a Labor Day WeekendExtravaganza on Friday, September 2and Saturday, September 3. There willbe lantern-light tours, ghost huntsand exciting Wild West shows. Thelantern-light tour tickets go on sale at8:30 p.m. each of the two nights andthe tours will begin at 9:00 p.m. J.C.Corlew will recount eerie legends ofthe valley and focus on the numerouscontroversial paranormal events andsightings which have reportedlyoccurred at the site, which featureshistoric buildings from all over thearea. Cost is $5.50 for general admis-sion from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Costfor the lantern-light tour is $12. Allproceeds utilized for continuingrestoration of the historic buildings.

Sierra Arts & Crafts FestivalSeptember 3, 4, & 5The Kern River Valley Art AssociationSierra Arts & Crafts Festival will beheld Labor Day Weekend, September3, 4, and 5 at Circle Park, Kernville,Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.and Monday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.with art workshops at the OddFellows Hall. Kern River Valley ArtAssociation (760) 379-2844www.krvaa.org

Tdap Whooping CoughImmunization ClinicSeptember 8

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Mary Lou Ellis takes the cake at the South Fork Woman’s Club annualBBQ fundraiser held Saturday.


Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

This past weekwe had the privi-lege of havingtwo of our great-granddaughtersvisit us. Mydaughter thoughtit would be funfor them and saidshe would bringthem up for acouple of days.The two arecousins. One of them is 3 and theother is 5. They call me 'Pa Pa' andmy wife 'Gee Gee' and they visit ushere and we visit them inBakersfield.

This, however, was their firstovernighter without their mom-mies. The adventure started whenthe 3-year-old got sick coming upthe canyon and decorated the backseat of my daughter's SUV withthat morning's breakfast. But itwas soon forgotten when the kidscame boiling out of the car, ranand jumped into Pa Pa's arthriticarms. A big squeeze and munchkinkisses saved the day.

Not long after the hello's, thegirls were into the toy box. In aflash they had taken over the porchtable and had it set up for a teaparty-- I was the guest. I had to sitin a tiny chair and sport a napkin,while the 5-year-old poured tea (7-Up) and the 3-year-old passed the

crumpets (animal crackers). There was a fight about who

was going to sit in Pa Pa's lap dur-ing tea. They both did, one on eachknee. (Try holding an itty bittyteacup while balancing two wigglygirls. It'll work but it ain't easy!)

We did things on both days;took walks, waded in the river, hada picnic at Riverside Park, fed the"fishies" at the hatchery, swung onthe "swangs," had big ice creamcones that dripped, didn't takenaps, and searched for "special"rocks in our rock driveway.

We also fed the ravens, terror-ized the hummingbirds, lookedinto Pa Pa's workshop, and ham-mered a nail. Both did the samethings because the 3-year-oldwanted to do anything the 5-year-old did, and vice versa.

That night things had quieteddown when the 3-year-old realizedher mother wasn't there. After about of "I want my mommy!" andkisses and being held, she finallygave up.

When the visit was over and wewaved goodbye, my wife and Ilooked at each other and under-stood why it's mostly young folkswho have kids. I'm not sure us"oldies" could survive!

Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell, is aninstructor for the local AARP DriverSafety Program.

Middleworth

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Tdap Whooping CoughImmunization Clinic for 7th through12th graders needing Tdap vaccinewill be held Thursday, September 8, 1to 4:00 p.m. This is a walk-in clinic, noappointment necessary. Kern CountyPublic Health Department 7050 LakeIsabella Blvd, Suite 151 (Cal-Works,DHS building) $13 per dose, Medi-Calaccepted. Please bring child's shotrecord. For more information (760) 375-5157

Daures Stephens to hold dinner,meet and greet September 10Daures Stephens for 1st DistrictSupervisor will hold a "Kickin ChickenDinner Saturday, September 10, 5:30to 8:30 at the Senior Center, LakeIsabella. Tickets are $15.00 per person,seniors $10.00 or 2 for $25.00. ContactLisa Stephens at Kern River Motorsfor information and pre-sale tickets760-549-0077.

Kern River Valley Chamberof Commerce Mixin' it upSeptember 12Mixer and BBQ, good friends, and a$50 gas card door prize are what is instore at this month's mixer at KernRiver Motors, 3628 Shuhre Street,Lake Isabella on Monday September12, at 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. You must havea business card to enter for the doorprize! Please Please RSVP, to the KernRiver Valley Chamber office at (760)379-5236.

Living Green 2012 Kick-Offmeeting September 17Living Green 2012 Kick-Off meetingSaturday, September 17, at theKernville Chamber community Centerfrom 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., ContactRichard 760-333-45461

Cartwright Hays Special NeedsDay September 17Kern River Fish Hatchery and Friendsof the Hatchery will host CartwrightHays Special Needs Day Saturday,September 17: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.No Cost Fishing for special NeedsPersons Only; Open to all ages.Entertainment, face painting, food,story-telling, games, fish Printing,50/50 Raffle. Kernville Fish Hatchery,14400 Sierra Way, Kernville. For infor-mation call Saul McGarity (760)549.3017 [email protected]

Still Life Drawing WorkshopSeptember 17The Kern River Valley Art Associationpresents a still life drawing workshopSeptember 17 with instructor ClairePutney from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All skilllevels are welcome, no previous expe-rience necessary. $40 per participant,

includes workshop supplies. Formore information call 661-331-0774or email [email protected].

REVA 3rd Annual Fund RaiserSeptember 17REVA 3rd Annual Fund RaiserDinner Dance and Auction, Saturday,September 17, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.theme: "Cruising at the Beach" atFamily Life Center Gymnasium, cor-ner of Sycamore and Oak Streets,Wofford Heights. REVA CO-Operative is a tax-deductible,501(c)(3) public charity for The KernRiver Valley communities. This fundraising event is to raise fundstowards the purchase of non-profitmobile veterinary clinic's medicalequipment. Most credit cards areaccepted at all events. For informa-tion on this event, to donate or volun-teer call: Jesse Martinez at 760-378-3101; or Laura at: 760-299-3222

Kern Valley Pride DaySeptember 17Kern Valley Pride Day 2011 will beheld on Saturday, September 17,sponsored by the United StatesForest Service, Kern River ValleyChamber of Commerce, CaliforniaLand Management, Kern RiverRadio, Kern Valley Sun, The IceCompany, and Thomas RefuseService, Inc. This one-day event willbegin at 8 a.m. with the clean-up andend at 11:30 a.m. at the French GulchGroup Campground area, where aBBQ luncheon will be served to allparticipants. For more informationcall, Thomas Refuse Service, Inc. at(760) 379-2618 x 108.

Operation Christmas ChildCount Down eventSeptember 17Operation Christmas Child CountDown Event On Saturday,September 17, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.,Family Life Center will host a "count-down" training event in preparationfor the OCC National CollectionWeek, Nov. 14-20. Everyone is wel-come: individuals, organizations,churches, and businesses. OperationChristmas Child is a unique projectorganized by Samaritan's Pursewhich delivers gift-filled shoe boxesto hurting children around the world.The Greater Kern River Valley hasbeen an active participant in thisproject for many years. For moreinformation call Irene Martinson,760-417-2279 or the FLC churchoffice at 20 Panorama Dr, WoffordHeights, 760-376-6719.

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APN: 354-152-26YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST DATED 11-05-2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTIONTO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE.IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATIONOF THE NATURE OF THE PRO-CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOUSHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On September 7, 2011 at 11:00 am,Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., aCalifornia Corporation as duly appoint-ed Trustee under and pursuant to theDeed of Trust recorded 11-25-2008, asInst. No. 0208182573 of OfficialRecords in the office of the CountyRecorder of Kern County, State ofCalifornia, Executed by Michael A.Fowler, an Unmarried Man, WILLSELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THEHIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH(payable at time of sale in lawfulmoney of the United States) at: Themain entrance to the Wanda KirkLibrary, 3611 Rosamond Blvd.,Rosamond, CA 93560. AllCASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BEMADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCEDRECONVEYANCE, INC. All rights,title and interest conveyed to and nowheld by it under said Deed of Trust inthe property situated in said Countyand State described as: Parcel 4 in theunincorporated area of the County ofKern, State of California, as per parcelmap No. 756, filed August 17, 1973 inBook 6 Page 159 of Parcel Maps, in theOffice of the County Recorder of saidCounty. Except all coal, oil, gas andother mineral deposits, in said landtogether with the right to prospect for,mine, and remove the same accordingto the provisions of said act of June 1,1938, as reserved in U.S. Patent record-ed March 10, 1958 in Book 2921 Page79 of Official Records.. The streetaddress and other common designation,if any, of the real property describedabove is purported to be: Vacant Land- directions may be obtained by writtenrequest within 10 days of the first pub-lication of this notice from: ARI,43545 17th Street West, Suite 503,Lancaster, CA 93534. The undersignedTrustee disclaims any liability for anyincorrectness of the street address andother common designation, if any,shown herein. Said Sale will be made,but without covenant or warranty,express or implied, regarding title, pos-session, or encumbrances, to pay theremaining principal sum of the note(s)secured by said Deed of Trust, withinterest thereon, as provided in saidnote(s), advances, if any, under theterms of said Deed of Trust, fees,charges and expenses of the Trusteeand of the trusts created by said Deedof Trust. The total amount of theunpaid balance of the obligationsecured by the property to be sold andreasonable estimated cost, expensesand advances at the time of the initialpublication of the Notice of Sale is$39,372.02. The beneficiary under saidDeed of Trust heretofore executed anddelivered to the undersigned a writtenDeclaration of Default and Demand forSale, and a written Notice of Defaultand Election to Sell. The undersignedcaused said Notice of Default andElection to Sell to be recorded in thecounty where the real property is locat-ed. Date: August 4, 2011. AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., As Trustee. 4354517th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham,Trustee Sale Officer (Published by theKern River Courier August 12, 19 and26, 2011)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:

A J Knowledge Treasure (2011 -B4615) Street address of principalplace of business: 4513 Isla Verde, #19,Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailingaddress of business: 4513 Isla Verde,#19, Bakersfield, CA 93301. REGIS-TRANT: Ajay Vejendla, 4513 IslaVerde, #19, Bakersfield, CA 93301. A- Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the resi-dence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code) Signed: AjayVejendla. This statement filed on07/29/2011. Expires 07/29/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Medina. Published by the Kern RiverCourier August 12, 19, 26 andSeptember 2, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Roots Yard & Garden Service (2011 -B4362) Street address of principalplace of business: 10 Pine View Court,Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 741,Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT:Matthew Angel, 10 Pine View Court,Wofford Heights, CA 93285. A -Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the resi-dence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code) Signed:Matthew Angel. This statement filed on07/15/2011. Expires 07/15/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.DiPrima. Published by the Kern RiverCourier August 12, 19, 26 andSeptember 2, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Contractors State License Services(2011 - B4571) Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 2408 BrundageLane, #A2, Bakersfield, CA 93304.Mailing address of business: 14664Victory Boulevard, Van Nuys, CA91411. REGISTRANT: ContractorsCareer Centers, Inc., 14664 VictoryBoulevard, Van Nuys, CA 91411. F -Corporation. Date the business com-menced: 11/01/1999. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed in

the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the resi-dence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code) Signed: DavidMizener, CEO. This statement filed on07/27/2011. Expires 07/27/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier August 12, 19, 26 andSeptember 2, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Split Mountain Woodworks (2011 -B4648), DBA#2: Split MountainCabin Décor (2011 - B4649) Streetaddress of principal place of business:10 Grove Park Way, Kernville, CA93238. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 304, Kernville, CA 93238.REGISTRANTS: Mark S. Roberts, 10Grove Park Way, Kernville, CA 93238and Shellie A. Roberts, 10 Grove ParkWay, Kernville, CA 93238. I -Husband and Wife. Date the businesscommenced: 07/25/2011. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b)of Section 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code) Signed: ShellieA. Roberts, Owner. This statement filedon 08/02/2011. Expires 08/02/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier August 12, 19, 26 andSeptember 2, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Bakersfield Dental Laboratory (2011 -B4457) Street address of principalplace of business: 9209 TropicanaDrive, Bakersfield, CA 93811. Mailingaddress of business: 9209 TropicanaDrive, Bakersfield, CA 93811. REG-ISTRANT: Raul Sepulveda, 9209Tropicana Drive, Bakersfield, CA93311. A - Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b)of Section 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business name

in violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code) Signed: RaulSepulveda. This statement filed on07/20/2011. Expires 07/20/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier August 19, 26,September 2 and 9, 2011.

NOTICE OF PETITION TOADMINISTER ESTATE OF

HAZEL MAE RUSH aka HAZELM. RUSH aka HAZEL RUSH

S-1501-PB-61133To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors,contingent creditors, and persons whomay otherwise be interested in the willor estate, or both, of HAZEL MAERUSH aka HAZEL M. RUSH akaHAZEL RUSH. A PETITION forProbate has been filed by: MELVIN D.ROGERS in the Superior Court ofCalifornia, County of KERN. THEPETITION for Probate requests thatMELVIN D. ROGERS be appointed aspersonal representative to administerthe estate of the decedent.THE PETITION requests the dece-dent's WILL and codicils, if any, beadmitted to probate. The will and anycodicils are available for examinationin the file kept by the court. THE PETI-TION requests authority to administerthe estate under the IndependentAdministration of Estates Act. (Thisauthority will allow the personal repre-sentative to take many actions withoutobtaining court approval. Before tak-ing certain very important actions,however, the personal representativewill be required to give notice to inter-ested persons unless they have waivednotice or consented to the proposedaction.) The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unless aninterested person files an objection tothe petition and shows good cause whythe court should not grant the authority.A HEARING on the petition will be

held on: September 15, 2011 at 9:00A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granti-ng of the petition, you should appear atthe hearing 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 9100 ofthe California Probate Code. The timefor filing claims will not expire beforefour months from the hearing datenoticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINEthe file kept by the court. If you are aperson interested in the estate, you mayfile with the court a formal Request forSpecial Notice of the filing of an inven-tory and appraisal of estate assets or ofany petition or account as provided insection 1250 of the California ProbateCode. A Request for Special Noticeform is available from the court clerk.Attorney for Petitioner:JAMIE P. GELBER, Atty.5104 C Lake Isabella Boulevard P.O. Box 2810Lake Isabella, CA 93240(760) 379-2604(Published: Kern River Courier:August 26, September 2 and 9, 2011)

NOTICE OF PETITION TOADMINISTER ESTATE OF

JOSEPH MARTIN RUBEO JR akaJOSEPH M. RUBEOJR aka JOE RUBEO

S-1501-PB-61068To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors,

contingent creditors, and persons whomay otherwise be interested in the willor estate, or both, of JOSEPH MARTINRUBEO JR aka JOSEPH M. RUBEOJR aka JOE RUBEO. A PETITION forProbate has been filed by: ROBERTLEON WHITE in the Superior Court ofCalifornia, County of KERN. THEPETITION for Probate requests thatROBERT LEON WHITE be appointedas personal representative to administerthe estate of the decedent. THE PETI-TION requests the decedent's WILL andcodicils, if any, be admitted to probate.The will and any codicils are availablefor examination in the file kept by thecourt. THE PETITION requests author-ity to administer the estate under theIndependent Administration of EstatesAct. (This authority will allow the per-sonal representative to take manyactions without obtaining courtapproval. Before taking certain veryimportant actions, however, the person-al representative will be required to givenotice to interested persons unless theyhave waived notice or consented to theproposed action.) The independentadministration authority will be grantedunless an interested person files anobjection to the petition and showsgood cause why the court should notgrant the authority. A HEARING on thepetition will be held on: September 15,2011 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granti-ng of the petition, you should appear atthe hearing and state your objections orfile written objections with the courtbefore the hearing. Your appearancemay be in person or by your attorney. IFYOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contin-gent creditor of the deceased, you mustfile your claim with the court and mail acopy to the personal representativeappointed by the court within fourmonths from the date of first issuance ofletters as provided in section 9100 ofthe California Probate Code. The timefor filing claims will not expire beforefour months from the hearing datenoticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINEthe file kept by the court. If you are aperson interested in the estate, you mayfile with the court a formal Request forSpecial Notice of the filing of an inven-tory and appraisal of estate assets or ofany petition or account as provided insection 1250 of the California ProbateCode. A Request for Special Noticeform is available from the court clerk.Attorney for Petitioner:JAMIE P. GELBER, Atty.5104 C Lake Isabella Boulevard P.O. Box 2810Lake Isabella, CA 93240(760) 379-2604(Published: Kern River Courier:August 26, September 2 and 9, 2011)


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Classical Conversations of Bakersfield(2011 - B4780) Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 618 JamaicaWay, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailingaddress of business: 618 Jamaica Way,Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGIS-TRANTS: Robert Smith, 618 JamaicaWay, Bakersfield, CA 93309 and AlisonSmith, 618 Jamaica Way, Bakersfield,CA 93309. I - Husband and Wife. Datethe business commenced: 08/09/2011.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statement

must be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Robert Smith. This statementfiled on 08/09/2011. Expires08/09/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier August 26, September 2,9 and 16, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:The Art & Wine Gallery Cafe (2011 -B4928) Street address of principalplace of business: 16241 Askin Drive,Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222.Mailing address of business: 1128 HutCourt, Frazier Park, CA 93225. REG-ISTRANT: Wyatt Underwood, 1128Hut Court, Frazier Park, CA 93225. A- Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the resi-dence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code) Signed: WyattUnderwood. This statement filed on08/17/2011. Expires 08/17/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M.Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier August 26, September 2,9 and 16, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Let's Play Rec (2011 - B4929) Streetaddress of principal place of business:19360 Rinaldi Street, Suite 150,Northridge, CA 91326. Mailingaddress of business: 19360 RinaldiStreet, Suite 150, Northridge, CA91326. REGISTRANT: WyattUnderwood, 19360 Rinaldi Street,Suite 150, Northridge, CA 91326. A -Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the resi-dence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code) Signed: WyattUnderwood. This statement filed on08/17/2011. Expires 08/17/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.DiPrima. Published by the Kern RiverCourier August 26, September 2, 9 and16, 2011.

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