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Kern River WaterData: Wed. 6 a.m.

Storage, IsabellaReservoir335,684 acre-feet.(Peak was 361,709ac-ft. July 15. Poolcapacity is 568,075ac.-ft. at the spillway.Current safety limitis 360,000 ac.-ft.)

Inflow, North Fork ofKern at Kernville1,923 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Outflow, Lower Kern 2,046 cfs

Borel Canal flow554 cfs

Data from U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers

cfs=cubic feet per second

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

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

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Lake Isabella’sweekend weather

Fri: Sunny, high 93.

Fri. night: Clear 63.

Sat.: Clear high 64.

Sat. night: 20% 74.

Sun.: Sunny high94.

Sun. night: SlightClear 65.National Weather Service

U.S. ForestSpecial to the Courier

The Needles Fire Lookout Tower, locat-ed on the Western Divide Ranger Districtwithin the Giant Sequoia NationalMonument on the Sequoia NationalForest was destroyed in a structure fireThursday, July 28. "This is a tragic loss tothe District," stated District RangerPriscilla Summers. "I'm relieved the per-son staffing the lookout tower was able tosafely evacuate the tower before itburned."

The cause of the fire is under investiga-tion, however it was determined to be astructure fire and not in any way relatedto the Lion Wildland Fire currently burn-ing in the Golden Trout Wilderness.Firefighters are ensuring the safety of vis-itors by closing Forest Road 21S05 andtrail 32E22 that lead to Needles Lookout,and closure of the area surrounding therock formation where the lookout wasperched. The closure area includes theformation popular for rock climbersknown as "The Magician" and will remainclosed until the wildland fire resultingfrom the burning debris has been con-tained and the area safe for visitors.

The lookout tower was constructed in

Black bear beware

Historic lookout lost to fire1937-38 by the Civilian ConservationCorps atop the rock formation at 8,245feet. A Forest Service employee, sta-tioned in the tower, was responsible fordetecting fires and relaying radio mes-sages to a dispatcher, who in turn sentfirefighters and support equipment toextinguish the reported fire. The towerwas utilized as this employee's office aswell as their home for the summer monthswhile the lookout was on duty.

Needles overlooked the Kern RiverDrainage, Mt. Whitney, Olancha Peak,Farewell Gap, and Dome Rock. The towerwas the primary communication line forpersons in the backcountry where cellphones do not work. The NeedlesLookout Tower was one of the most pop-ular places to visit on the Western DivideRanger District.

"The loss of this historic landmark issignificant." stated Summers. "My imme-diate concern is for the safety of firefight-ers who are working to contain the LionWildland Fire in the Golden TroutWilderness who have now lost one oftheir main lines of communication." Moreinformation will be sent out as soon as it'savailable regarding the cause of the fire,availability of the rock formation for visi-tors, and future plans.

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

June Washburn looks out through damaged screened window that bear entered after forag-ing through outside trash.

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Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

Sometime between Tuesday and Fridaymorning last week, June Washburn had avisitor in her Kernville home near Silver

Mine Street and Mountain Drive. A bearentered her home through a porch screenafter having rummaged through hertrash. Luckily, Mrs. Washburn was notthere to meet the bear in person.

According to Tahoe Wild Bears .Org,

the only species of bears in California andNevada are black bears. However, they dorange in color from blonde to black, withcinnamon brown being the most commoncolor in both states. Black bears normallyavoid humans. If encountered, alwaysleave them an escape route. Bears that areaccustomed to people can become toobold and lose their fear of humans. Toavoid this behavior, do not let bearsbecome use to human sources of food.

Tahoe Wild Bears .Org also has somesuggestions for bear-proofing your home.June Washburn wants everyone to followthese suggestions. Bears are attracted toanything that is edible or that they associ-ate with food. Take precautions by imple-menting the following ideas:1. Garbage problems can be solved withthe purchase and correct use of a bear-proof garbage container. Save money bysharing one with a neighbor. 2. Wait to put trash out until collectionday.3. Don't leave trash, groceries, or animalfeed in your car.4. Keep garbage cans clean and deodorizethem with bleach or ammonia.5. Harvest fruit off trees as soon as it isripe, and promptly collect fruit that falls.6. Only provide bird feeders outside dur-ing November through March and alwayshang feeders so they are inaccessible tobears.7. Keep barbecue grills clean.8. Keep pets inside.9. Securely block access to potentialhibernation sites such as crawl spacesunder decks and buildings.10. Don't leave any scented products out-side, even non-food items such as suntanlotion, insect repellant, soap or candles.11. Keep doors and windows closed andlocked. Scents can lure bears inside.

U.S. forest Service photo

Fire consumes historic Needles Lookout.

Kern River Courier Friday, August 5, 2011

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

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Map courtesyMike Ludiker

www.kernvalley.com

For recreation infoU.S. Forest Service

Kernville Office:105 Whitney Rd. (around the

corner from the museum)(760) 376-3781(closed on weekends – go to

the Kernville Chamber ofCommerce office for permits)

Lake Isabella office:4875 Ponderosa Dr. (enter from

Hwy. 155 just over the hill fromHwy. 178)

(760) 379-5646

For general KRV info

Kern River Valley Chamber ofCommerce

6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. L.I. 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 Kernville, Lake Isabellaand Southlake. Call 911 to report afire as there are many fire agencies.

Kern River Valley information

Drowning in irresponsibilityMichael BatelaanKern River Courier Publisher

The Kern River. She has manynames: The Powerful, TheMighty, TheBeautiful andThe KillerKern. Herwaters bringlife and shecan take lifeaway. She'sthe source ofour recre-ation, com-merce, and asource ofstrength and hope. She gener-ates and provides power andquenches our thirst. But areported killer she is not.

It's nother faultthat as tem-peraturesrise shebecomesmore andmore attractive as a source forcooling off, although certainBakersfield media report her ashaving a killer mindset.

She can take a life so veryquickly. First you place yourtoes into her waters, then yourankles, calves, knees and thighs.That's is all it takes! You haveentered her waist high and liter-ally you’re now in over yourhead and another life has

slipped away. Yours!If the Kern's cool waters were

not intoxicating enough, manyoften add a mix of alcohol andthen throw away all commonsense by refusing to wear a lifesaving floatation device.

I can't imagine setting out ona family vacation with the delib-erate intent of leaving one ormore family members behind,not to return, but this also con-tinues to be the case.

We have posted signs thatshout out the dire warnings to"stay out and stay alive", theycry out for the 257 lives lostsince 1967, yet this season wehave already added more than14 more lives to the count. Ourbrochures state "high water,

high risk',but peoplestill play agame of'rushingroulette' andattempt sui-cide by

entering the rapids.Does this tragedy have to

continue to happen? What morereasonable responsibility as acommunity can we take in orderto reduce or prevent any moreloss?

Michael Batelaan is publisherof the Kern River Courier. He canbe reached at [email protected]

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

ColumnistsMike Mencarini Rod Middleworth Matt Freeman Bodfish BobRon Bolyard Jack DuitsmanCalifornia Joe Richard RoweClarence Semonious Harry ThalPhotographersMichael Batelaan, Mike LudikerContributing PhotographersMurdoc Douglas, Jack Robson, MikeDevich, Frances BowmanAd ProductionMichael Batelaan, Mike LudikerAdvertising SalesValerie Minoux, Sara WakemanBusiness OfficeSara WakemanAdvertising policiesPublisher reserves the right to reject or cancelany advertising at any time. Cancellations orrejection shall not preclude payment on similaradvertising previously run. The Kern RiverCourier is not liable for errors in copy or anadvertisement beyond the cost of the actualspace occupied by the error. Publisherreserves the right to place the word “advertise-ment” on any ad copy that appears to resem-ble 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 and publish all submissionsboth in print and internet oline publications.The entire contents of the Kern RiverCourier are copyright ©2011. Reproductionin whole or in part of print and internetonline publications is prohibited withoutprior written consent. All rights reserved.Letters policiesLetters to the Editor are run when space per-mits. They are meant as an open forum forexpression. Letters to the editor pertaining tolocal issues and events or those that affect ourarea are encouraged. Please include your realname, address and phone number for verifica-tion. Pen names or incomplete names are notallowed. The views expressed in the letters tothe editor within this paper and internet olinepublications are not necessarily the views ofthis paper, nor those of the staff. The KernRiver Courier reserves the right to exclude anyletter to the editor, or edit its contents for lengthand prevention of libel, or for other reasons asseen fit by the editors. Letters should notexceed 200 words.All submissionsAdvertising, editorial, letters, photography andthe entire content of Kern River Courier publi-cations are subject to publish both in print andinternet oline publications.

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Hummingbird Festival atKern River Preserve Aug. 6

The Kern River Valley hasbeen called the “HummingbirdViewing Capital of California.”You can view hundreds of thecolorful winged birds zippingaround at the Kern RiverPreserve’s HummingbirdFestival on Aug. 6 from 8 a.m. to2 p.m. The preserve is located inWeldon. Look for the gate onHighway 178. Free; no reserva-tions needed. See page 5.

Indian Community meetingin Lake Isabella Aug. 6

Kern Valley IndianCommunity quarterly meetingwill be held on Saturday Aug. 6at 11:00 a.m. at the SeniorCenter, 6405 Lake IsabellaBoulevard in Lake Isabella.Guest speaker will be the newSite Project Coordinator for theOwens Valley CareerDevelopment Center Office inLake Isabella, James Davis Jr.Lunch and refreshments will beprovided by the Council. Pleasebring a dessert and a raffle item,if possible. Bring any gentlyused household items and cloth-ing to share.

Wofford Heights teen centerholds open house Aug. 10

Family PreservationCommunity Services is proud topresent ETC! (Every TeenCounts!), a place for teens tocome, have fun and learn inde-pendent living skills. They willbe having an open house eventon Wednesday, August 10 fromnoon to 6 p.m. ETC! is located at6930 Wofford Blvd, across fromRogers Rentals. The phone is(760)-376-4100. The center’shours are Monday throughFriday noon to 6 p.m. They takekids in 6th-12th grades. They doart projects/crafts, games, cook-ing classes, life skills. They havecomputers, video games andpool tables. For more informa-tion call Maria or Melissa at(760) 549-3650 or (760) 376-4100.

Operation Back-to-School tobe held Saturday, August 13

There will be an event calledOperation Back-to-School at theLakeshore Farmer’s Market onSaturday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to1 p.m. The object of the event isto collect school supplies forless fortunate kids. This is ouropportunity as a community tojump in and help them – andourselves. Needed are backpacks,hand sanitizer, Ziploc bags (allsizes), disinfectant wipes, crayons,large erasers, glue sticks, mark-ers, cellophane tape, packing tape,Expo dry erase markers, pencils(Ticonderoga only), Fiskar scis-sors, colored pencils, Bandaids,printer paper (for drawing),report folders with pockets, pencilboxes, Kleenex, notebook paper,highliters, construction paper,and black Sharpie fine tip mark-ers. Remember, shop local andstimulate our local economy. Formore information, call RhondaKnight Stallone at (760) [email protected]

Amateur radio group to meetSaturday, August 13

The Sequoia Amateur RadioGroup will meet on Aug. 13 at 9:30

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.• 6 p.m. - Kernville Baptist Church gamenight, 2nd Fri. Next to Pizza Barn. 223-1036.• 7:30 p.m.- Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd, WoffordHts. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Saturdays• 9 a.m.- 2 p.m - Farmer’s Market, NuuiCunni Ctr, French Gulch. 549-0800 • 9 a.m.- 1 p.m - Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.• 5 p.m., Havilah Centennial Group , 1stSaturday, schoolhouse. 379-2636.• 5-7 p.m. Dinner at Eagles open to public,Mt. Mesa. 379-3394• 7-10 p.m.- Dam Dancers square dancing,1st Saturday, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays• 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to thepublic. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 379-3877.• 9 a.m. to noon - Eagles Breakfast, open tothe public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 379-3394.*10 a.m. - Al Anon meeting for adult children,113 Dawson Dr., WH. 376-6136.

Mondays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 10 a.m. - Exercise Class, LakeridgeClubhouse, Lake Isabella. 379-3206.• 1 p.m. - Kern Valley Democratic Club,Senior Center, 3rd Monday.• 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center.379-0043.• 3 p.m. - Kernville Chamber, board 2nd

Mon., membership 4th Mon. 376-2629.• 5-7 p.m. Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt. Mesa,open to public, 1st. Mon. 379-3394.• 6-9 p.m. KRV Community Orchestra meetsat Cerro Coso Lake Isabella. 376-4461.• 7 p.m. KRV Art Association meets, 3rdMon., Senior Center. 379-2844.• 7 p.m. - AA meeting, 113 Dawson Dr., WH.376-6136.• 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon, KV Hosp Cafe. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Tuesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. (909) 753-9043.• 9:30-11a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, 1st Baptist Church, LI. 379-2556.• 10 a.m. Kern Valley Garden Group, 2ndTues. 379-1129.• 12:30 p.m. Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club,E. Evans Rd., Wofford Heights. 376-4249.• 2 p.m. - KRV Cemetery District. 2ndTuesday. Public invited. 376-2189.• 6 p.m. - LI-Bodfish Prop. Owners meet atSenior Center. 2nd Tues. (760) 379-1830.• 6:30 p.m. Epilepsy Support Group,Bakersfield, 2nd Tues. 376-1606.• 7 p.m. - KRV Historical Society meets,

Senior Center, Lake Isabella, 4th Tues.

Wednesdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Sen. Ctr., 6407 Lk. Isabella Blvd., 379-5831.•9 -11:30 a.m., Dam Quilters, senior apts

behind Vons, 1st & 3rd Wed. 661-867-1603.• 9:30 a.m. - TOPS weight loss group, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. (661) 867-2579.• 9:30-11 a.m.- Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Methodist, 379-2556.• Noon- KRV Chamber of Commerce meet-ing, El Portal II. 2nd Wed, 379-5236.• Noon - Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, opento public, Mt. Mesa, 379-3394.• 12:30 p.m. - Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge Mt.Mesa, 376-4249.• 1- 2:30 p.m. - Alzheimers CaregiverSupport Group, Vets Hall, Lake Isabella, 1stWed. 379-0848.• 1:30 - 3 p.m. Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504E L.I. Blvd.• 5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, WeldonMethodist Church, (760) 267-4693.• 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Lake IsabellaSr. Ctr. Veterans Rm., 3rd Wed. 379-5086.• 7 p.m. - Fish & Game Habitat Club, 631 E.Evans Rd, Wofford Hts, third Wed.• 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.- Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella dining rm., live band.• 7 p.m. Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts,760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.• 7 p.m. - Elks meet, Wofford Heights Blvd.

Thursdays• 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 379-5831.• 8:30 a.m. - Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. (909) 753-9043.• 9 a.m. to noon - Thursday Painters,Community Room, Senior Center, 379-5329.• 9:30 a.m. - Fire Safe Council, SupervisorMcQuiston’s office, Lake Isabella. 3rd Thurs.• 9:30 a.m. - Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Room 1. 2nd Thurs. For women.• 11:45 a.m. - KRV Woman’s Club meets,Elks Lodge 4th Thurs. (some exceptions).• Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.• 1 p.m.- Clan Diggers meet at the LakeIsabella Library. 2nd Thurs. 379-2303.• 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, Ewing’s restau-rant, Kernville.• 6:30 p.m.-Sweet Adelines, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. New members welcome.• 7 p.m.- Kern Valley Astronomy Club,museum, Kernville. 3rd Thurs. 376-1291.• 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon KV Hospital, Mt. Mesa.760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

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

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

The Courier Calendara.m. at their new location, thePrince of Peace Lutheran Church,44 Big Blue Road (Alta OneCenter), in Kernville. There will bea free door prize drawing and araffle for a wireless router. Coffeeand donuts are available for asmall donation. The speaker fromthe Salvation Army will explainhow ham radio interfaces withthem during times of emergency.After the meeting there will betesting for those wishing to obtainor upgrade a ham radio license. Ifyou wish to take an examination,or desire further information,please contact Mike Higgins at378-1028. The group meets on thesecond Saturday of each month.

Singer Morningsong to playreturn engagement Aug. 13

Noted Native American singerShelley Morningsong and herband will be returning to the KRV

on Aug. 13 for a show at 2 p.m. atthe Reel Cinema in WoffordHeights. Ticket prices will beannounced.

Tribal TANF Back to SchoolParty Aug. 12

Friday August 12 from 2 pm to6 pm at the South Fork MiddleSchool is our annual Back-To-School night, with a book fair,family swim, and pizza dinneropen to all TANF clients andnon-TANF children/families whohave participated in 90% of ourPrevention Programs during the2010-2011 school year.

Sweet Adelines to put on IceCream Social Aug. 13

The Kern Valley Chapter ofSweet Adelines will celebratetheir 39th anniversary with an

See EVENTS, Page 12

By Cindy Elavsky

CORRECTION: It was recentlyreported in this column (as well asmany other entertainment columns)that Mariska Hargitaywould be in only 13episodes of this comingseason's "Law and Order:SVU." Well, I am happy toamend that report withnews from the Big Guyhimself: Showrunner andexecutive producerWarren Leight contactedme to dispel the rumor. Hetold me: "Mariska will bein all 22 'SVU' episodesthis season. Rumor she isleaving at 13 just wrong." WithChristopher Meloni's DetectiveStabler leaving, it's a relief to learnMariska's Detective Benson will besticking around.

Q: It seems like every otheryear, there is a rumor that"Jurassic Park 4" is going tomade. But so far, no movie. Willit ever happen? -- Paul G., Miami

A: All signs point to "yes."Producer/director Steven Spielbergtold a crowd of enthusiastic sci-fi fansat last month's San Diego Comic-Con fan convention that there will beanother "Jurassic Park," and it mightbe only two to three years away.Steven said that he has a story and ascreenwriter ready to go for thefourth movie of the dinosaur-clone

series, and Steven himself will serveas producer.

Q: I really love MTV's newteen comedy, "Awkward." Theactor who plays Matty looks

really familiar. Can youtell me what else I mighthave seen him in recent-ly? -- Cara D., via e-mail

A: Beau Mirchoff, 21,plays Matty, the nice-guyjock with a heart -- and itappears he also has a thingfor our heroine, Jenna. Youmight remember Beau from"Heartland," or from histurn as Drea de Matteo'sson on "DesperateHousewives."

Of his year on "DH," Beau toldme: "I learned so much from all thepeople on that set. They are pros, andthey know what they're doing.

Playing a teen on "Awkward" hasBeau remembering his own awk-ward time in high school:"Everything seems like such a diresituation. Like it's the last time you'llbe able to do something. Or it's theend of the world if you can't go outwith that girl. But it's really not, andit's so insignificant looking back.

Write to Cindy at King FeaturesWeekly Service, P.O. Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mailher at [email protected].

© 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Friday, August 5, 2011EntertainmentK E R N R I V E R

Bodfish Bob'sZucchini Boats

2 zucchini, about 6 to 7 inches long

1/4 lb. Bulk sausage or lean ground beef

1 slice whole grain bread, crumbled

1 tsp. Instant onion2 tsp. Parsley flakes1/8 tsp. Garlic powder1/8 tsp. Red hot pepper

sauce1 egg1/2 c. Shredded cheddar

cheese, divided3 tbsp. Parmesan cheese,

divided

Wash and trim ends of zuc-chini. Cut in half lengthwise.

Scoop inside out leaving a boat.Cook meat, drain, add zucchinifrom inside of zucchini and allother ingredients. Toss and fillboat. Sprinkle top with rest ofcheeses.

Bake 350 degrees approxi-mately 45 minutes or until zuc-chini boat is tender. Easy toincrease recipe from 4 to 40boats. You can't make a badone. Serves 2 to 4.

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Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob

Previews of new DVDs by Sam Struckhoff

New DVDs reviewed in thiscolumn will be available in storesthe week of Aug. 15.

Pifcks of The Week"Jane Eyre" (PG-13) --

A young woman inVictorian England, plainin appearance, leaves atroubled past behindand finds herself in theemploy of a charmingand complicated man.It's another in a longseries of adaptations ofCharlotte Bronte's novel, andthis one stands out among therest.

The pace of the film is handledwith care, but keeps in mind thatmotion pictures just don't havetime like novels do. The story hasquite a few twists and turns asthe tides change for the protago-nist, yet the film still takes thenecessary time to get every dropout of the astounding sceneryand the smoldering performanc-es of Mia Wasikowska andMichael Fassbender.

"That's What I Am" (PG) --This coming-of-age dramedy setin mid-'60s America tacklesissues of tolerance, determina-tion and principles. The story fol-

lows the trials of Andy, a fairlytypical 12-year-old boy, as hesets his sights on his first crush.When wise, compassionateeighth-grade teacher, Mr. Simon

(Ed Harris) pairs Andywith the class reject -- alanky, awkward red-haired boy called "Big-G," lessons are learnedall around.

It's a touching familymovie that is nothingshort of a full-on sur-prise from WorldWrestlingEntertainmentProductions. You may

recognize a wrestler trying on adramatic role, and holding it upwell enough. But Harris does thereal heavy lifting, as he putseven-handed wisdom in a suplexand breaks a chair over the headof adolescent issues.

More Releases

"Hoodwinked Too: Hood vs. Evil" (PG)"No Eres Tu, Soy Yo" (PG-13)"Something Borrowed" (PG-13)"The Conspirator" (PG-13)"Dexter: The Fifth Season""Must Love Cats""Paranormal State: Season 5""Voltron: The Legend Begins"


Couch TheaterStands out among the rest

Jeff Bridges

Mariska to do all 22 episodesCelebrity Extra

Mariska Hargitay

Menu:Your Choice of

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ChickenHind Quarter,Potato Salad,

Cowboy Beans,Rolls,

Beverage& Cake

South Fork Woman’s ClubAnnual BBQ

By Jim WylySunday August 21

11:00am to 4:00pm6488 Fay Ranch Road Weldon

Across from South Fork School

Everyone’s WelcomeTickets $10.00

For more information& tickets call Andrea Babb760-379-1927 or7860-223-1739

From our100 plusmembers

we thank you

Michael’s Fine Jewelry

Michael Avarado(760) 371-9444

Michael’s Fine Jewelry

101 Grande wayRidgecrest, CA93555

Specializing in Custom Rings Diamond & Watch Repair

“We Buy Gold!”

Friday, August 5, 2011 AdventuresK E R N R I V E R

■ On Site Trailer Rentals

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■ Tents Welcome

■ Table & Fire Ring/Grill

■ Hot Showers (Incl.)

■ Air Station

■ Dump Station

■ Ice & Wood For Sale

■ Laundry Available

■ Pet Exercise Area

■ RV Storage

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AgentJudy BatesYour Cruise Advisor

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Hummingbird celebration on tap for weekendThe Kern River Preserve head-

quarters is the site for the annualHummingbird CelebrationSaturday August 6, 2011 from 8 a.m.to 2 p.m.

The number of hummingbirdsmay be down again this year due toa late cold spring, but spirits are fly-ing high for this years event.

Learn about hummingbirds asthe numbers rebound in time for thefestival. Many staff and volunteershave put together this free eventwith its many workshops.

The amazing corps of volunteersare to thank for filling the feedersevery day: Birdie Foster, Gordon &Chris Hancock, Maria Garcia,Martine Metzenheim, Bob Showers,Cloe Kennedy, Darrell Barnes andMarya Miller, and Gerry Tessman.

Hummingbird numbers increasesteadily at the Kern River Preservehummingbird feeders from Juneuntil late-August.

Black-chinned Hummingbirdnumbers decline throughoutAugust. Allen's and Rufous num-bers peak the third week of August.

Six hummingbird species arepossible at the Kern River Preservefeeders in July, August, & earlySeptember with over one thousandhummingbirds present some days:Black-chinned (numbers decreasefrom July through earlySeptember), Anna's, Costa's (lownumbers), Calliope (rarely), Rufous(peak numbers in late August &early September), and Allen's (virtu-ally impossible to separate from

Rufous, even adult males, except dur-ing banding sessions).

Costa's and Calliope are morenumerous at feeders in the desert(Costa's) and montane (Calliope)regions of the Kern River Valleywatershed. Allen's pass through insmall numbers the latter third of Junethrough the middle of August. TheKern River Valley has less than fiverecords each of Broad-billed andBroad-tailed Hummingbirds.

The Kern River Valley -"Hummingbird Viewing Capital ofCalifornia" feeders are up Marchthrough mid-October

Schedule of ActivitiesFree - no reservations are needed

although, but we need your help tokeep the Hummingbird Celebrationself-sustaining. Please make dona-tions at free events as you are able.8:00 a.m. FeedingHummingbirds

A short lesson in hummingbirdfeeder maintenance and a recipe forhummingbird food.8:30 a.m. Bird Walk

Learn about the preserve's birdsand other summer residents.9:30 a.m. Nature Walk throughthe Headquarters

Learn about the hummingbirds,butterflies and dragonflies and otheranimals that can be seen around thepreserve.10 a.m. HummingbirdIdentification Workshop:

Outdoor Presentation on how totell our local hummingbirds apart.

11:30 a.m. HummingbirdGardening

Lesson in what plants attracthummingbirds and butterflies. 12 Noon No-host Picnic Lunch

In the Headquarters Area. Joinnaturalists by the hummingbirdfeeders with your picnic lunch toview the hummingbirds.12:30 p.m. Nature Walkthrough the Headquarters

Learn about the hummingbirds,butterflies and dragonflies andother animals that can be seenaround the preserve.1:15 p.m. Feeding

HummingbirdsA short lesson in hummingbird

feeder maintenance and a recipe forhummingbird food.Outdoor Activity Information

For your comfort, we suggestbringing water, snacks, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and sturdyshoes. There are no food vendors atthe preserve so participants shouldbring lunch and drinks for the day. Fees/Registration - This event is freealthough we suggest a $10.00 dona-tion per adult to help defray the costof feeding all of the birds at the KernRiver Preserve.

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Puzzles AnswersPage 11

Friday, August 5, 2011

Friday, August 5, 2011

Trivia TestBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. HISTORY: What was the name of the Roman general who captured Jerusalem in 70 A.D.?

2. ARCHITECTURE: Who came up with the firstdesign of the U.S. Capitol Building?

3. LITERATURE: In what town was writer Mark Twain born?

4. TELEVISION: Who was Tom Hanks' male co-star on the comedy show "Bosom Buddies"?

5. MOVIES: Who was the male lead in the movie "American Beauty"?

6. SCIENCE: Tectonics is a field of what science?

7. INVENTIONS: In what decade was the microwave oven invented?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You sometimes go toextremes to prove a point. But this time, you won'thave to. Supporters are ready, falling over themselvesto help you make your case.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Venus might be yourruling planet, but Mars is in the picture as well. Sodon't be surprised if your romantic relationships are abit rocky at this time. But they'll soon smooth over.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Geminis might rushinto romance and risk being wrong about someonerather than be left with no one. But this is one timewhen it's wiser to be wary of where your heart takesyou.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) With all (or most) ofthose pesky problems behind you, take time for yourfamily and friends. Travel aspects are favored, withlong-distance journeys high on the list.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You might have startedto question the wisdom of being open with someoneyou hoped you could trust. But be assured you won'tbe disappointed. You'll soon hear good news.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You have areputation for honesty and integrity, and that will helpturn around a situation that was not only disappoint-ing but also quite unfair. Good luck.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A happy

event creates a closer tie with a family member whoseemed hopelessly estranged. Positive aspects alsodominate in important career matters.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your rul-ing planet, Pluto, helps you adjust to change. So, stopputting off that long-delayed move, and make it withthe assurance that you're doing the right thing.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)You have a wonderful capacity to learn quickly andwell. This will help you when you are faced with anopportunity to move on to a new path in life.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Goodnews: You suddenly find that you're not facing thatnew challenge alone. You now have someone at yourside, ready to offer whatever support you might need.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your ver-satility -- which is just one of those aspects of yourselfthat make you so special -- helps you adapt to the chal-lenges of a new and exciting opportunity.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your sensitivenature picks up on the needs of others. But what aboutyour desires? You need to take more time to assesswhat your goals are and, if necessary, redirect them.

BORN THIS WEEK: You give your trust openlyand easily. People find you easy to be with and enjoyyour wit, your good sense, and your capacity to loveand be loved.


Salome’s Stars

1. Titus2. William Thornton3. Florida, Missouri4. Peter Scolari5. Kevin Spacey6. Geology7. 1940s

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Lake Isabella - Nice 2/bd/2ba dbl wide mobile home w/carport,patio & deck. $14,995. Quiet 55+park. 760-379-2092_________________________

MOVING?Across Town or The NationKernville Moving & Storage

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Kernville - River Mobile HomePark. Double wide 1bd/1ba.New carpet, pellet stove, wooddeck, mature shade trees, spacerent $419. $15,500 obo, 818-859-9398. Must See!

Wofford Heights - Log cabin located on Wofford Blvd. with900 sq ft of retail space for rent.Call Marcy @ 760-417-1953

BODFISH CABIN102 Hoebeck Road

Beautifully remodeled 1680 sqft cabin w/great view! $129,000

661-428-1108

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Chuck Barbee - Still & VideoPHOTOGRAPHY

Portraits - Family EventsEquestrian - Historical

Photo Scanning & RestorationTransfers to DVD & CD

760-376-8784_________________________

CUSTOM WEBSITES & SEOSince 1995 - M.L. LUDIKER

ARTWORK & DESIGN760-376-2177

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Wofford Heights - Sites availablein quiet park with lake views,laundry facilities & fish house.$250/mo inclds water & trash.Call Jody @ 760-376-3228_________________________RV Spaces Available On theRiver! Downtown Kernville. Usevacation or permanent. Sign alease for 1 yr & get a discount onyour monthly rate! Call for details.760- 376-2345_________________________

QUIET, SHADY RV SPACEUp to 30' with full hookupWeekly/Week-end/Monthly

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BBQ on Sat. 8/13 @ 5pm

Kernville - Hi-Ho 50+ MobileHome Park. 2 bd / 2 ba Apts.$450/mo + deposit and utilities.760-376-2671_________________________Lake Isabella - 2904 Claire St. 2bd/1 ba with 2 car garage andlarge yard. $700/mo + $700 dep& $35 for credit check. 213-330-5649 or 562-776-0498_________________________Lake Isabella - 55+ Community,2bd/2ba double wide w/patio,completely refurbished. $575 mo+ security deposit. (760) 964-2514________________________Onyx - 2bd/2ba, den 1,440 sq ftmobile on 1/3 acre, garage,$650/mo + sec. dep. Available7/1/11. (760) 379-5787

$220,000, 3bdrm, 2 bath, BUY NO DOWN, $10,000 PROFITGUARANTEED.Lake Isabella,big home+ 6.4 acres, Great forfishing, hiking, boating, skiing,trucks, airplanes, horses, kids,grow stuff, golfing good schools.Pay no down & $760 "take homeincreasing" tax deduction, $220Kloan, 30 yrs, 9% APR. Need "okto lender /us" extra collateral tobuy no down. Or you need noextra collateral if you pay $20Kcash down & payment drops to$691 on $200K loan. Pay bi-weekly, each 2 wks. The profit of$10K or more is guaranteed byus promising we buy it back any-time you want to sell, at price$10K more than price you pd.After you 12 yrs on time. Worth$283K. Your price $220K. SellerEquity 1-Loans, 661-330-2222_________________________OWNER HAS NEW HOMEMUST SELL / WILL CARRYAwesome 2/1 manufacturedhome in small park surroundedby nature, mtn & lake views.Reduced to $9,900! Pets allowed,space rent only $250 & incldswater, trash. Call Wade Cook,C21-Lake Isabella Realty, Inc.,(760) 299-3060, #01728605

KERNVILLE YARD SALEAug 5-7, 14 Alder Ct. 8-?

Items: Auto, cement, electric,boat, fishin, oak flooring, patiochairs, antiques, plants, luggage

REWARD ALWAYS BUYINGoriginal art, bronzes, sculptures,paintings, Indian items, antiques,saloon, Civil War, old advertising,art pottery & more. HIGHESTPRICES PAID. Over 22 yearsexp. WE SELL TOO! Opendaily.Ghost Town Relics @ SilverCity Ghost Town 760-379-5146

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POSITION OPENING: WatershedCo-Ordinator, Indian WellsValley, Searles Valley. 3 yr, fulltime position, at will. Education& exp. in natural resourcesdesired. Starts aprox Oct. 3, 2011.Submit resume no later than11:59 am on Fri. Aug 19, 2011 toEastern Kern County RCD, 300South Richmond Rd.Ridgecrest,CA 93555.For add'l info, contact:Donna Thomas [email protected] or [email protected] / Jennifer Venola, Clerk,[email protected] orr e d s w a n 3 2 1 @ g m a i l . c o mApplication pkg is avail @ 300So. Richmond Rd., Ridgecrest.

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Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

A few weeks ago I decided toagain plant tomatoes -- even afterrememberingabout last year'sbumper cropwhich I could notgive more thanhalf of away.

I'd tried every-thing, even leavinga bag of them onstrangers' porch-es, ringing thedoorbell andscampering into the darkness. (Youhave to be careful when you do that;people have and use shotguns uphere.)

We canned tomatoes, madetomato paste, made salsa, fried them,stewed them, ate scads of tomatoand lettuce sandwiches and still theykept growing. My big mistake wasbuying eight plants (well, they werevery small) and guessing on what theper acre bushel count would be.They grew like weeds and eventuallycovered the steps to my garage.

We lost friends because of ourinsistence in giving them severalbags of the red fruit. After the har-vest was over and the last tomatowas gone I swore I would neverplant again.

Well, time is a great healer andwhen the season rolled around thisyear, I felt that if I kept tomato plantsto a minimum I could grow enough

for us and a few of the friends wehad left. And so I did.

I went to a local nursery andpicked four sturdy looking plants,which I estimated would give lessthan half of what I grew last year. Iplanted them and they began togrow. And grow, and grow. I startedto panic -- would this year be arepeat of last year's fiasco?

If the size of the growing plants(huge) had anything to do with thenumber of tomatoes I was going tohave, I was prepared to leave theValley.

Well, I need not have worried. Theplants were gigantic but only a fewblossoms are visible. Now I am wor-rying that I will have but a puny fewfor just the family. To date, the bush-es are over 5 feet high and growing.I have added fertilizer, kept themwatered, played music from an iPodand have even talked to them. Butmy tomato crop is a bust.

Nearby neighbors are breathingsighs of relief as it has becomeapparent that I will not be leavingmidnight offerings at theirdoorsteps. Peace has descended intothe neighborhood and folks are onceagain talking to us.

Although, as I am writing this Ihave noticed a bunch of new blos-soms. Do you suppose...?

Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth, a retired security man-ager for Pacific Bell, is an instructorfor the local AARP Driver SafetyProgram.

Middleworth

Those !#@? tomatoesThings I Have Noticed...Marketplace Continued

from page 8

TWICE THE FUN 4-monthold twin Cockapoos, male &female, will grow to about 15lbs. Soft, wavy, non-sheddingcoats. Shots, wormed. $500

OBO to approved home forthe pair. Call 760-376-7772

MIXED BREED PUPPYMale, will grow to about 12lbs. sweet disposition, shots,

wormed. $100 OBO toapproved home.

Call Kristi,760-376-7772

Pets

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Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

Many Americans have chosen topurchase "High Deductible HealthInsurance Plans" (HDHP) in an effortto keep their monthly premium coststo a minimum.These plans areunique in that theydo not cover anymedical or prescrip-tion costs until thedeductible has beensatisfied. Once thedeductible has beenmet, then the insur-ance plan pays apercentage of thebills ranging from about 70% all theway up to covering 100% of allowablecharges when using participatingphysicians.

The deductibles and out of pocketmaximums the insurance companiesmay charge are regulated by the IRSand vary depending on the plan pur-chased as well as the insurance com-pany offering the plans.

After working a lifetime, it is sad tosee that one major medical issue,either accident or natural, can wipeout a lifetime of retirement savings orthe prospects of paying for a highereducation.

To encourage these types of finan-cial vehicles, the Federal governmenthas a law in which people can setaside in a separate bank savingsaccount, monies to assist in meetingthe "high" deductible of these typepolicies. They are known as "HealthSavings Accounts" or "HSA" for short.

Each insurance company typically

has a bank they are affiliated with tofacilitate the account, or the consumermay establish an HSA account withany other financial institution offeringthese accounts. Also, the interestpaid on the accounts is very low andmany banks do charge a small mainte-nance fee. On the positive side, eachHSA deposit made into the account istreated as a medical expense by theIRS, making the contributions to yoursavings account tax deductible.

Each year the IRS establishes amaximum contribution allowed to beplaced into these accounts. Manyhigh income wage earners will maxi-mize these as an additional way totuck away dollars from taxation.

The Internal Revenue Service hasjust announced the HSA Limit 2012inflation adjusted deduction limita-tions for annual contributions made toan HSA. The notice makes changes to:Annual contribution limitations forsingle and family coverage; andchanges for maximum out-of-pocketemployee expense for single and fami-ly coverage under a high deductiblehealth plan.

For individual and families withever tightening budgets, the HSA is agreat way to lower the monthly pre-miums, while still protecting yourselffrom a catastrophic medical issue.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker. He is President ofthe Kern Association of HealthUnderwriters and is on the NationalAssociation of Health UnderwritersMedicare Advisory Board. He may bereached at 760-376-2100, e-mail [email protected] or visit him on the web atwww.harrythal.com

Harry Thal

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Kenneth Earl BatesAugust 2, 1936 - July 30, 2011

Kenny was born in Beaver, Pennsylvania onAugust 2, 1936.

He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years Judy,3 Sons Michael (Debra) Bates, Daniel A. Bates,Matthew (Windy) Bates, 1 Daughter Theresa M.Hegner and 5 Grandchildren Stephen M. Bates,Jessica M. Bates, Thomas G. Hegner, Amanda R.Hutton and Mary E. Hutton, 1 Sister Eunice (Gene)McKenna, and numerous nieces and nephews andmany friends.

He was preceded in death by his daughter ColleenBates Hutton on June 1, 2011, his parents Earl and Laura Bates, and brothersFrancis and Earl Bates Jr.

Kenny came to the Valley in June 1988 when he married Judy. He was proudof many things in his life; his time serving his country as a United States Marine,"Truly once a Marine, always a Marine," his accomplishments in the culinary fieldas an Executive Chef, working at Camp Owens, sharing with the boys some of hisskills and how many truly good ways to go in life, spoiling the other counselorswith his fabulous Sunday morning omelet breakfasts, his time cooking and serv-ing fantastic meals at the Elks Lodge and of course, the many wonderful hoursspent preparing meals at the VFW and the fellowship he had with the membersand families.

He enjoyed traveling with Judy and the groups she escorted all around theworld. Their trips to visit family and friends gave him many wonderful memories.

He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Wofford Heights and servic-es are pending.

"Day is done, gone the sun, from the lake, from the hill, from the sky. All is well,safely rest, God is nigh. Thanks and praise, for our days, neath the sun, neath thestars, neath the sky. AS we go, this we know. God is nigh."

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Garden Community Fellowship (2011 -B4147) Street address of principal placeof business: 1789 Bodfish CanyonRoad, Bodfish, CA 93205. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 429,Bodfish, CA 93205. REGISTRANT:Assembly of God of Harbor City, 25401South Western Avenue, Lomita, CA90717. F - Corporation. 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 of fiveyears from the date on which it was filedin the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided 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. 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: Phillip E. Burgess, SeniorPastor. This statement filed on07/07/2011. Expires 07/07/2016. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Medina.Published by the Kern River CourierJuly 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 2011.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALEIn compliance with California Businessand Professions Code, Sections 21700through 21716, and California CivilCode, Section 1988, notice is herebygiven that property consisting of house-hold goods, furnishings, tools, personaleffects and/or miscellaneous items,stored by Corey Kates in storage unit #4,at Stagecoach Mini Storage will be soldto the highest bidder for cash on August8, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at StagecoachMini Storage, 3833 Lake IsabellaBoulevard, Bodfish, CA 93205. This property will be sold unlessreclaimed by the above or any person(s)having a perfected security interest inthe property by paying the amount of thelien prior to August 8, 2011(Pub. Kern River Courier 7/29/2011 and8/5/2011)


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:SA Recycling (2011 - B3919) Streetaddress of principal place of business:1643 Glenwood Street, Delano, CA93215. Mailing address of business:3200 East Frontera Street, Anaheim, CA92806. REGISTRANT: SA Recycling,LLC, 3200 East Frontera Street,Anaheim, CA 92806. D - LimitedLiability Company. Date the businesscommenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filedin the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided 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. 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: George Adams, President/CEO.This statement filed on 06/23/2011.Expires 06/23/2016. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By G. Meza. Published by theKern River Courier July 15, 22, 29 andAugust 5, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Del Taco 1082 (2011 - B3795) Streetaddress of principal place of business:5941 South Dennis McCarthy Drive,Lebec, CA 93243. Mailing address ofbusiness: 1040 North Benson Avenue,Upland, CA 91786. REGISTRANT:QuickBites, Inc., 1040 North BensonAvenue, Upland, CA 91786. F -

Corporation. 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 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. 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: Ayed Y. Ireifej,Secretary/Treasurer. This statement filedon 06/16/2011. Expires 06/16/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza.Published by the Kern River CourierJuly 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Central California Blues (2011 - B4442)Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 3403 Culver Street, Bakersfield,CA 93306. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 70747, Bakersfield, CA 93387.REGISTRANT: Central CaliforniaAztecs, 3403 Culver Street, Bakersfield,CA 93306. F - Corporation. Date thebusiness commenced: 10/04/2007.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 Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Meg Conlon, Vice President.This statement filed on 07/20/2011.Expires 07/20/2016. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By G. Meza. Published by theKern River Courier July 22, 29, August5 and 12, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Dad's Jerky & Sausage Company, LLC(2011 - B4154) Street address of princi-pal place of business: 3708 FlickerRoad, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.Mailing address of business: P.O. Box223, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGIS-TRANT: Dad's Jerky & SausageCompany, LLC, 3708 Flicker Road,Lake Isabella, CA 93240. D - LimitedLiability Company. Date the businesscommenced: 06/09/2006. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filedin the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided 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. 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: Melissa Whittier. This statementfiled on 07/07/2011. Expires07/07/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G.DiPrima. Published by the Kern RiverCourier July 22, 29, August 5 and 12,2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Larry Scheer Field Service (2011 -

B4068) Street address of principal placeof business: 4048 Marriot Street,Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing addressof business: 607 Jasmine Park Drive,Unit 4, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGIS-TRANT: Larry Scheer, 607 Jasmin ParkDrive, Unit 4, Bakersfield, CA 93312.A - Individual. Date the business com-menced: 01/01/1979. 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 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. 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: Larry Scheer. This statementfiled on 06/30/2011. Expires06/30/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By V.Zuniga. Published by the Kern RiverCourier July 22, 29, August 5 and 12,2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Neil Millikin's Apollonia Dental Centers(2011 - B4245) Street address of princi-pal place of business: 1509 HazelmereCourt, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailingaddress of business: 1509 HazelmereCourt, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGIS-TRANT: Neil Millikin D.D.S., Inc.,1509 Hazelmere Court, Bakersfield, CA93311. F - Corporation. Date the busi-ness commenced: 11/30/1999. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it was filedin the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided 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. 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: Neil Millikin, President. Thisstatement filed on 07/11/2011. Expires07/11/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier July 22, 29, August 5 and12, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Nord Landscape (2011 - B4031) Streetaddress of principal place of business:2828 Henry Lane, Bakersfield, CA93308-5706. Mailing address of busi-ness: 2828 Henry Lane, Bakersfield,CA 93308-5706. REGISTRANT:Landscape Solutions Group, Inc., 2828Henry Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93308-5706. F - Corporation. 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 of fiveyears from the date on which it was filedin the office of the County Clerk, except,as provided 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. 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: Timothy F. Nord, President.This statement filed on 06/29/2011.Expires 06/29/2016. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By M. Medina. Published by the

Kern River Courier July 22, 29, August5 and 12, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Spectrum Filmworks (2011 - B4221)Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 3408 Chester Lane, Bakersfield,CA 93309. Mailing address of business:3408 Chester Lane, Bakersfield, CA93309. REGISTRANT: MichaelFreeman, 3408 Chester Lane,Bakersfield, CA 93309. A - Individual.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generally expiresat the 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, whereit expires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before the expi-ration. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in thisState of a fictitious business name inviolation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code) Signed: MichaelFreeman. This statement filed on07/11/2011. Expires 07/11/2016. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Publishedby the Kern River Courier July 22, 29,August 5 and 12, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Voice Fabrik (2011 - B4077), DBA#2: Voice Fabric (2011 - B4078). Streetaddress of principal place of business:4450 California Avenue, Suite K #250,Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing addressof business: 4450 California Avenue,Suite K #250, Bakersfield, CA 93309.REGISTRANTS: Ben Stinson, 1827Chevy Chase Way, Bakersfield, CA93305; Tim Davis, 4401 FruitvaleAvenue, #106, Bakersfield, CA 93308;Daniel Morgan, 13507 ProvidencePlace, Bakersfield, CA 93314; AdamClements, 3511 Squire Lane,Bakersfield, CA 93309. B - GeneralPartnership. Date the business com-menced: 06/30/2011. 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 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. 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: Ben Stinson. This statementfiled on 07/01/2011. Expires07/01/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier July 22, 29, August 5 and12, 2011.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. 11-2154 - APN: 252-

161-13YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST DATED 11-07-2000.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TOPROTECT 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 August 24, 2011 at 11:00 am,Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., aCalifornia Corporation as duly appoint-ed Trustee under and pursuant to theDeed of Trust recorded 12-12-2000, asInst. No. 0200158029 of OfficialRecords in the office of the CountyRecorder of Kern County, State ofCalifornia, Executed by WarrenMcLaughlin and Suzanne McLaughlin,Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants,WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION

TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FORCASH (payable at time of sale in lawfulmoney of the United States) at: Themain entrance to the Wanda KirkLibrary, 3611 Rosamond Blvd.,Rosamond, CA 93560. All CASHIER'SCHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLETO ADVANCED RECONVEYANCE,INC. All rights, title and interest con-veyed to and now held by it under saidDeed of Trust in the property situated insaid County and State. The streetaddress and other common designation,if any, of the real property describedabove is purported to be: 3150 TarditoLane, Rosamond, CA 93560. Theundersigned Trustee disclaims any lia-bility for any incorrectness of the streetaddress and other common designation,if any, shown herein. Said Sale will bemade, 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 the termsof said Deed of Trust, fees, charges andexpenses of the Trustee and of the trustscreated by said Deed of Trust. The totalamount of the unpaid balance of theobligation secured by the property to besold and reasonable estimated cost,expenses and advances at the time of theinitial publication of the Notice of Saleis $32,272.62. The beneficiary undersaid Deed of Trust heretofore executedand delivered to the undersigned a writ-ten Declaration of Default and Demandfor Sale, 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: July 20, 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 July 29, August 5and 12, 2011)

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Case Number: BC456517NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISOAL DEMANDADO): YOHANNESTESFAYE, an individual, YOU AREBEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LOESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMAN-DANTE): DCFS TRUST, A DelawareBusiness Trust.NOTICE: You have been sued. Thecourt may decide against you withoutyour being heard unless you respondwithin 30 days. Read the informationbelow. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYSafter this summons and legal papers areserved on you to file a written response atthis court and have a copy served on theplaintiff. A letter or phone call will notprotect you. Your written response mustbe in proper legal form if you want thecourt to hear your case. There may be a court form that youcan use for your response. You can find these court forms and moreinformation at the California CourtsOnline Self-Help Center (www.courtin-fo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county lawlibrary, or the courthouse nearest you. Ifyou cannot pay the filing fee, ask thecourt clerk for a fee waiver form. If youdo not file your response on time, youmay lose the case by default and yourwages, money and property may betaken without further warning from thecourt.There are other legal requirements. You

may want to call an attorney right away.If you do not know an attorney, you maywant to call an attorney referral service.If you cannot afford an attorney, you maybe eligible for free legal services from anonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups atthe California Legal Services Web site(www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), theCalifornia Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp),or by contacting your local court orcounty bar association. NOTE: Thecourt has a statutory lien for waived feesand costs on any settlement or arbitrationaward of $10,000 or more in a civil case.The court's lien must be paid before thecourt will dismiss the case.¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si noresponde dentro de 30 dias, la cortepuede decidir en su contra sin escucharsu versión. Lea la información a contin-

uación. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALEN-DARIO después de que le entreguen estacitación y papeles legales para presentaruna respuesta por escrito en esta corte yhacer que se entregue una copia aldemandante. Una carta o una liamadatelefónica no lo protegen. Su respuestapor escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que pro-cesen su caso en la corte. Es posible quehaya un formulario que usted pueda usarpara su respuesta. Puede encontrar estosformularios de la corte y más informa-ción en el Centro de Ayude de las Cortesde California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), enla biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte quele quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar lacuota de presentación, pida al secretariode la corte que le dé un formulario deexención de pago de cuotas. Si no pre-senta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perderel caso por incumplimiento y la corte lepodrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienessin más advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Esrecomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abo-gado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagara un abogado, es posible que cumpla conlos requisitos para obtener servicioslegales gratuitos de un programa de ser-vicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puedeencontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucroen el sitio web de California LegalServices, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org),en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) oponiéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO:Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamarlas cuotas y los costos exentos porimponer un gravamen sobre cualquierrecuperación de $10,000 ó más de valorrecibida mediante un acuerdo o una con-cesión de arbitraje en un caso de derechocivil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de lacorte antes de que la corte puedadesechar el caso. The name and addressof the court is: (El nombre y direción dela corte es):Los Angeles County SuperiorCourt, 111 North Hill Street, LosAngeles, CA 90012.The name, address and telephone num-ber of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, ladireción y el número de teléfono del abo-gado del demandante, o del demandanteque no tiene abogado, es):Rebecca A. Caley, SBN 131997; Tina M.Starr, SBN 231309,(714) 529-1400, (714) 529-1515,CALEY & ASSOCIATES,265 South Randolph Avenue, Suite 270Brea, CA 92821DATE (Fecha): March 3, 2011, John A.Clarke, Clerk (Secretano), Mary Flores, Deputy (Adjunto)(Published Kern River Courier, July 29,August 5, 12 and 19, 2011)


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:All Pilot Car Service (2011 - B4259)Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 2901 Worthington Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing addressof business: 2901 Worthington Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGIS-TRANTS: Jamie Gonzalez, 2901Worthington Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93308 and Ruben Gonzalez, 2901Worthington Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93308. B - General Partnership. Datethe business commenced: 10/26/2006.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 Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Jamie Gonzalez. This statementfiled on 07/12/2011. Expires07/12/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier July 29, August 5, 12 and19, 2011.

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By the time the first coveredwagons rolled West, the legend ofblack mountain man JamesBeckwourth was already largerthan life.Beckwourthwas the son ofAmericanRevolutionaryWar veteranSir JenningsBeckwith anda mulattoslave. Around1810, SirBeckwith moved his family andslaves to Louisiana Territory, nearSt. Louis. In 1812 James wasapprenticed to a blacksmith, butaround 1817, he ran away tobecome a professional hunter.

In 1822, he joined a popularrush to the Fever River leadmines. After amassing a fortune of$700 in 18 months, he went home.In the summer of 1824, he saw thefamous ad placed by GeneralWilliam Ashley, and his life waspermanently changed.

Beckwourth was hired to per-form a variety of tasks for theRocky Mountain Fur Company,including blacksmith and assistantto Ashley.

At the rendezvous of 1828, trap-per Caleb Greenwood played apractical joke. He told Crow ChiefBig Bowl that Jim was his missingchild who had been stolen by theCheyennes and raised by thewhites. The mother of the long-

lost son appeared, searching for adistinguishing mark. Beckwourthstood motionless as the womanspotted a mole over his left eye,and whooped with delight.

Welcomed into the family withall honors, the rugged mountainman received clothes and hischoice of three beautiful sisters fora bride.

For six years, Jim Beckwourthwas a Crow living in the Montanalands they called Absaroka, all thewhile drawing checks from theAmerican Fur Co. He took sevenwives during that time and rose inthe ranks of the tribe to become awar chief.

John C. Fremont wrote aboutencountering Beckwourth in 1842.In 1849, during the Mexican War,Beckwourth carried messages forGen. Stephen Kearny.

Beckwourth joined the Crowfor a hunting party in 1866. Henever returned. Some accountssay he simply became ill; otherssuggest he probably died of foodpoisoning after a feast of dog. Hisbody was placed in a tree. Hisspirit was remembered as that ofa great warrior.

For years, Beckwourth’s legacywas that of “a gaudy liar.” ThoughBeckwourth surely embellished attimes, historians now think therewas more truth to his adventuresthan was originally believed.

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

California Joe’s Storytelling Corner

Legend James Beckworthall-you-can-eat ice cream social on Saturday Aug. 13 at the SeniorCenter in Lake Isabella at 6 p.m, and present a one-act musical play bySandi Johnstone, “The Telegram.” Tickets are on sale in Kernville atCheryl's Diner or in Lake Isabella at Nelda's Diner, Curly Tom's and Dr.Hyer’s office or from any Sweet Adeline. More info Cheryl at 760-376-4124 or www.kernvalleychapter.com.

First Spay Day to be held Aug. 20 in Lake Isabella The first of two free Spay Days will be held the Vons parking lot in Lake

Isabella on Saturday, Aug. 20. All of the reservations have been taken inthis day-long event sponsored by Los Angeles-based Basic NeedsFoundation, but in case donations have made more appointments avail-able, call 1-888-504-7729.

To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, just send the informa-tion to us by e-mail. You may also submit on paper, either in person or bymail (our addresses are on page 2). Must be received by Tuesday at 1 p.m. inorder to make each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and ifthere is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar list-ings may be shortened. They’ll be printed in chronological order by eventdate. Submitted items deemed entirely or mostly advertising for a businesswill not be accepted. Some event information gathered from the chambersof commerce, KRVR or www.kernvalley.com

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