kern river courier july 13, 2012

Mary Chislock, U.S. Forest ServiceSpecial to the Courier

In response to the increasing potentialfor a wildland fire start, Sequoia officialshave announced fire restrictions in theSequoia National Forest and the GiantSequoia National Monument until furthernotice. Beginning July 14, 2012, the following forestrestrictions will be in effect:■ Visitors must have a valid CaliforniaCampfire Permit in their possession for anytype of fire use. (Permits are available freeof charge and not required in a developedrecreation site or campground.)■ Wood campfires, charcoal fires and bar-becues are prohibited outside of developedrecreation sites and campgrounds and onlyallowed in developed recreation sites orcampgrounds.■ Smoking is prohibited, except within anenclosed vehicle, building, or developedrecreation site. ■ Lanterns and portable stoves using gas,jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel

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Wednesday 6 a.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir154,223 acre-feetReservoir peak220,365 acre-feet

Pool maximum568,075 acre-feet

Pool safety limit360,000 acre-feet

Upper KernKern Inflow at Kernville237 cfs (5-hr avg.)Lower KernOutflow 1300 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 226 cfsData from U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers

cfs=cubic feet per second1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.

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Friday, July 13, 2012 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 9 No. 23

Pastor Jackexplains howGod so lovesus.

4Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

A group of WesternPond Turtles, designateda species of special con-cern in California werereleased Wednesday atthe Audubon Kern RiverPreserve in Weldon.

The five year project tohelp expand the popula-tion of this threatened species wasfunded by the U.S. Fish and WildlifeService Partners for Wildlife Program.The goal is to add healthy juvenile tur-tles to the existing Kern River Valleypond turtle population. Bill Foster is the

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Birdie Foster takes a last look before releasing a baby Pond Turtle into Alexander Ranch Pond.

Feelingthe heatMichael BatelaanKern River Courier

Reuters NewsService reports thatmore than 24 peoplehave died as a result ofthe heat wave blanket-ing much of theMidwest and eastern states.

Now the heat wave is moving to thewest coast and into the Kern Valleywith temperatures above 100.According to the National WeatherService, heat is the number one weath-er-related killer in the United States,resulting in hundreds of fatalities eachyear. In fact, on average, excessiveheat claims more lives each year thanfloods, lightning, tornadoes and hurri-canes combined.

There are several hazards in exces-sive heat. When the body heats tooquickly to cool itself safely, or whenyou lose too much fluid or salt throughdehydration or sweating, your bodytemperature rises and heat-related ill-ness may develop.

Studies indicate that, other thingsbeing equal, the severity of heat disor-ders tends to increase with age.Conditions that cause heat cramps in a17-year-old may result in heat exhaus-tion in someone 40 years old, and inheat stroke in a person over 60.Sunburn, with its ultraviolet radiationburns, can significantly retard theskin's ability to shed excess heat.

Children, adults and pets enclosedin parked vehicles are at great risk.Each year, dozens of children left inparked vehicles die from hyperther-mia, an acute condition that occurswhen the body absorbs more heatthan it can handle. The temperatureinside a parked vehicle can rapidly riseto a dangerous level for children, petsand even adults. Leaving the windowsslightly open does not significantlydecrease the heating rate.

project coordinator.This sixth year wassponsored by the KernRiver Preserve, makingit the last year of theproject unless anothergrant is written andfunded. Western Pond Turtles

have been on the declinefor many years due tomany problems, both

from the encroachment of humans andpredators such as coyotes and bullfrogs. Without the program it wasfeared that the species would not

Senior citizens and others at riskfrom heat can find relief at coolingcenters across Kern County. Residentsusing the centers should bring theirown books, puzzles or games to passthe time.

The Kern River Valley SeniorCenter/Veterans Building at 6405 LakeIsabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella is thecooling center for the Kern RiverValley. If you need transportation tothe cooling center, call Kern RegionalTransit at 800-560-1733. In addition,Kern County Libraries will be openduring their scheduled business hours.

The criterion for opening coolingcenters is the National WeatherService forecast temperatures as of theprevious day. The San Joaquin Valley /Kern River Valley Centers criterion is105 degrees. For up to date informa-tion, call 800-510-2020 or log ontowww.co.kern.ca.us and click on thecooling center link.

Cooling centers to bemade available outside of developed recreation sites or

campgrounds, are allowed only with a validCalifornia Campfire Permit.■ Forest visitors must clear all flammablematerial five feet in all directions from theircamp stove, have a shovel available, andensure that a responsible person attends thestove at all times when in use. ■ Within the Sequoia National Forest andGiant Sequoia National Monument internalcombustion engines may be operated onlyon designated roads and trails. Make sureyour engine is tuned, operating properlyand has an approved spark arrester.

There are no exempt areas outside ofcampgrounds or developed recreation sitesfrom the above restrictions within the 1.2million acre Sequoia National Forest. Theserestrictions will remain in place until the endof the fire season, normally in late autumn.Further restrictions may be imposed if thefire danger increases. Anyone causing awildfire could be liable for all costs associat-ed with suppressing the fire. For additionalinformation visit the Forest Service websiteat: www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia.

Sequoia fire restrictions begin July 14

Baby Western Pond Turtle

See Turtle, page 7

Turtle life preserved

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

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

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

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

Tuesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9:30 - 11a.m., Me & My Friends children’s play-group, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556.■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.760-379-1129.■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department ofPublic Health Immunization Clinic 7050 LakeIsabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club, E.Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249.■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.

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

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

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

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

This information is sent to the Courier bythe groups listed. It is suggested that groupsprovide a phone number in case interestedindividuals need more information, or meetingtimes have changed.

Published FridaysSpotlighting the best of the Kern River ValleyPublisher Michael Batelaan

Editors, Writers Michael Batelaan, Pam StewartColumnistsBodfish Bob Jack DuitsmanMatt Freeman Mike MencariniRod Middleworth Dave RamseyRichard Rowe Clarence SemoniousHarry ThalPhotographersMichael BatelaanContributing PhotographersFrances Bowman Murdoc DouglasCasey JamesAd ProductionMichael BatelaanAdvertising SalesValerie Minoux, Sara WakemanBusiness OfficeSara WakemanDistributionRon BensonWebmasterMike LudikerAdvertising policiesPublisher reserves the right to reject or cancelany advertising at any time without cause.Cancellations or rejection shall not preclude pay-ment on similar advertising previously run. TheKern River Courier is not liable for errors in copyor an advertisement beyond the cost of the actu-al space occupied by the error. Publisherreserves the right to place the word “advertise-ment” on any ad copy that appears to resembleeditorial matter. Submission policiesEditorial and photo submissions are welcomeand will run at the discretion of the editors.Submissions will only be returned whenaccompanied by a self-addressed stampedenvelope. The editors reserve the right to editand publish all submissions both in print andInternet online publications. The entire con-tents of the Kern River Courier are copyright©2012. Reproduction in whole or in part ofprint and Internet online publications is prohib-ited without prior written consent. All rightsreserved.Letters policiesLetters to the Editor are run when space permits.They are meant as an open forum for expression.Letters to the editor that are original, not previous-ly published, pertaining to local issues and eventsor those that affect our area are encouraged.Please include your real name, address andphone number for verification. Pen names orincomplete names are not allowed. The viewsexpressed in the letters to the editor within thispaper and Internet online publications are notnecessarily the views of this paper, nor those ofthe staff. The Kern River Courier reserves theright to exclude any letter to the editor, or edit itscontents for length and prevention of libel, or forother reasons as seen fit by the editor. Lettersshould not exceed 250 words.All submissionsAdvertising, editorial, letters, photography and theentire content of Kern River Courier publicationsare subject to publish both in print and Internetonline publications.SubscriptionsThe Kern River Courier is published andmailed weekly for $36 per year (52 issues) or2 years (104 issues) for $60. Mail is only received at the P.O. Box address.

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CalendarThe CourierFrench Gulch Forest Service RecreationArea. For more information please con-tact the Nuui Cunni Cultural Center 760-549-0800.

Lakeshore Farmers MarketJuly 14Hosted by the Kern Valley GrowersAssociation, this Market features locally-grown certified fruit, produce, eggs and

honey, along with certified organic pro-duce from various organizations andshade grown, organic coffee, from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. The market is at the LakeshoreLodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd. in WoffordHeights. EBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards areaccepted. For information call David Dills760-812-7833.

Omnipresent Puppet TheaterJuly 14If you missed it in June, or want to see itagain, come to the Kern River ValleyBranch Library on Saturday, July 14 at7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabellafor the Omnipresent Puppet Theaterbeginning at 2 p.m. See the library’sFacebook page or call 760-549-2083 formore information.

Youth football and cheer sign upsJuly 14This year there is an early sign up dis-count. Pay in full by July 15 and it is only$100. Pay after July 15 and it is $125. Signup from 9 a.m. to noon at Sierra Gateway,Southlake, Von’s, Lake Isabella or SierraGateway, Kernville. For more informationfor football, call 760-223-0921 or for cheer,call 760-223-0247.

Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfastJuly 15Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Sunday July 15 at the Kern River ValleyVFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. inLake Isabella. The third Sunday of everymonth features crepes. For informationcall 760-379-3877.

Meet the new pastorJuly 15The Kernville United Methodist Churchwelcomes you to meet their new pastor,Frances Leibert, who will be joining thecongregation with her family on July 15 atthe 9:30 a.m. worship service. The churchis at the corner of Big Blue and SirrettaStreets in Kernville.

Praise Party vacation Bible schoolJuly 16 - 19Calling all children to the Kernville UnitedMethodist Church Praise Party from 9a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There will be songs, sto-ries, crafts and more. The church is at thecorner of Big Blue and Sirretta Streets.For more information, call 760-549-3457.

McQuiston rep to hold office hoursJuly 17Lori Acton, field representative for FirstDistrict Supervisor Jon McQuiston, willhold office hours Tuesday,July 17 from 9a.m. to 1 p.m. and is available to meet withwalk-in constituents. For more informa-tion, call 760-549-2068.

Cemetery District board meetingJuly 17The Kern River Valley Public CemeteryDistrict is governed by and managed byfive trustees as specified in the petition forthe formation of the district. The trusteesshall be appointed by the Board ofSupervisors from electors residing withinthe district. Regular meetings are held at 2p.m. at the KRV Public Cemetery DistrictOffice, 8441 Burlando Road, WoffordHeights. The public is welcome to attend.For more information, call Laura Kyt, dis-trict secretary at 760-376-2189.

New Volunteer OrientationJuly 18Optimal Hospice Care is hosting a NewVolunteer Orientation on Wednesday,July 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They arerecruiting for support in all of our outly-ing communities and also have a specialneed for hairstylists willing to donate a lit-tle time and compassion for patients whocan no longer leave their home and alsocertified/registered pet therapy teams tojoin our CarePals program and more vol-unteers interested in sharing the gift ofsong by joining the Karaoke SingersGroup. If interested in making a true dif-ference in the lives of those facing termi-nal illness, call Optimal Hospice at 661-716-4000 or email [email protected].

Nuui Cunni Farmers MarketJuly 14The Kern River Paiute Council invites thepublic to visit the Nuui Cunni FarmersMarket from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for fruit andproduce needs. Local honey, fresh eggs,healing native plant salves and teas, pluslocally-grown produce. The market islocated at 2600 Highway 155 betweenLake Isabella and Wofford Heights at the

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

I’ve noticed thatmy son, Glenn,always remembersme on special days.

I’m sure it start-ed with his mother,who had each ofour three childrengive me cards onbirthdays and onFather’s Day.

Often the cardswere hand-craftedand very unique.

This week’s column is about Glennand a couple of the things he hassent me. First, isan example of amailing sent onmy 70th birthday.It was a home-made card thatwas titled “70Reasons I LoveMy Pop on His 70th Birthday.” Andthere numbered one through 70were his reasons.

I won’t list them all but here are afew just to give you a flavor of his let-ter:

■ He does magic tricks at thetable,

■ He’s a killer trout fisherman,■ He and I stayed up all night

once to watch TV,■ He took me on a motorcycle trip

to Oregon, and■ He raised us kids good and

loves mom.There are 65 more, but you get the

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In the chipsThings I have noticed...

Christmas in July, Bell Ringing Fund RaiserThe Salvation Army has just two major fundraising drives each year. This

year the need is greater than in previous years. The Army is asking for volun-teers to help raise funds during the annual “Christmas in July” fundraiser. Thelocal Salvation Army Service Unit is trying to assist as many local families andindividuals as possible. The requests for prescription, medical, food, utility andtransportation assistance is rising.

Volunteers are needed to help with “Christmas in July.” Bell ringers areneeded around the Valley. All funds raised here remain in the Kern River Valleyto help local friends and neighbors. As a 100 percent volunteer unit, more than90 percent of the funds raised reach the needy. Current funds are getting lowand the Salvation Army will not be able to continue at the current level of assis-tance through this fall, into the Christmas season and on through winter iffunds are not forthcoming.

Contact your local Salvation Army office at 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., in LakeIsabella or call 760-379-4600. Open Monday and Wednesday for services andTuesdays and Thursdays for special needs. Contributions may be mailed to TheSalvation Army, P.O. Box 2786, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

Non Profit to host low cost “Fix Your Pets” clinic“Animal overpopulation is a tragic problem everywhere, but especially in

many rural small towns near Bakersfield, primarily because low income petowners can’t afford the high costs to fix their pets and don’t have access tolow-cost clinics,” said Ha Adolfo, founder of the Basic Needs Foundation.

That’s why the organization is hosting a low-cost “Fix Your Pets” mobileclinic for low income pet owners in the Kern River Valley.

The clinic will take place on Saturday, August 25 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in theparking lot of Vons, located at 5610 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Up to 49animals will be spayed or neutered at this event. Low-cost vaccinations andmicrochipping will also be available from 9 a.m. until noon.

“Our main focus is to fix medium or large dogs weighing 40 pounds ormore. Big dogs have more puppies per litter than smaller dogs,” said Adolfo.

To schedule an appointment, call 1-888-504-SPAY (7729). The event is spon-sored by Basic Needs Foundation.

Think big! Save for collegeScholarShare has partnered with your local library to sponsor the “Think

Big, Save for College” promotion to motivate California students to visit thelibrary and read during the summer. While the children (any age through 8thgrade during the 2012-13 school year) are reading, parents or guardians can

Middleworth

idea. All the above is to set you up for

what happened this Father’s Day.Glenn lives in Nashville, and as aresult, much of our communication isby snailmail, email, telephone and ayearly visit. This year I received aphone call from Glenn two weeksbefore Father’s Day telling me to lookfor a package from FedEx. No otherexplanation, just that cryptic mes-sage. Ten days later, here comes thishuge box. It was from Glenn andexcitedly I opened it.

Inside were 40 bags of potatochips from Middleberg, PA. The chipswere cooked and packaged by theMiddleswarth Potato Chip Company.Of course you all know my name is

Middleworth, butwhat you mightnot know is thatyears back wedropped the a “s”in our name andthere has always

been some who think the “o” inworth was originally an “a” andMiddleworth could really beMiddleswarth and I could be heir to apotato chip fortune.

If it happens, I promise it will notchange me and I will remain the sameold geezer you have known. At anyrate we are currently eating chips,and surfing the internet for all thegenealogy websites we can find.

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

AnnouncementsCommunity

FARMERS MARKETWofford Heights Every Saturday

9am - 1pm

Lakeshore Certified

Kern Valley Growers Association

Fresh ProduceEggs HoneyGreat Prices!

Katie GallagherCelebrates Her 90th BirthdayKatie and her family invite her friends to join us for Ice Cream and Cake on Sunday, July 15th at the

First Baptist Church of Lake IsabellaJohn Brown Fellowship Hall3701 Suhre St. (corner of Hwy 178 and Ca 155)Between the hours of 2:00p.m. and 4:00p.m.Katie Gallagher

See Announcements, page 8

“ ”Imagine if you will, having a

Potato Magnate as a citizen of theKern River Valley.

- Middleworth

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3. Three men’s basketball players have beennamed to the NCAA Final Four All-Tournament team three times each. Name twoof them.

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TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Congratulations.Your hard work soon pays off with some well-deserved recognition. Meanwhile, that importantpersonal relationship needs more attention.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) That new personin your life seems trustworthy, but don’t turn himor her into a confidant just yet. Remember: Thesecret you don’t reveal is the one you won’t losesleep over.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your kindnessmakes a difference in someone’s life. But byweek’s end, a touch of envy could create a prob-lem with a colleague. Take care to keep it undercontrol.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) A new spurt of ener-gy sends you back into that challenging work sit-uation. But be careful not to overdo it, or your siz-zle could fizzle before your task is completed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Your practicalsense helps you see the logic of being a bit moreflexible with a workplace colleague. But you stillhave a ways to go before there’s a true meeting of

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) That decisionyou made might still have its detractors, but yoursupporters are growing. Meanwhile, your person-al life takes on some welcome new developments.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Matters ofthe mind intrigue the sage Sagittarian throughweek’s end. By then, you should feel more thanready to make room for pursuits of the heart.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) The cannyCapricorn can offer good counsel to others. Buthow about taking some advice yourself from aclose friend who is able and ready to help?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A new work-place opportunity offers a variety of challengesthat you might find intriguing. Best advice: Takethings one step at a time so that you don’t feeloverwhelmed.

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

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

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

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

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

Kern Valley HospitalEmergency DepartmentMcCray & LaurelMountain Mesa760-379-2681

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

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

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

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

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longer prevail in the area. Volunteers, under the leadership

of Bill Foster, constructed two pondsat the Preserve's Sprague Ranch,which were fenced and covered withshade cloth to protect the young tur-tles. Solar heating units wereinstalled to help keep the water abovefreezing during the winter months.

A number of turtles were collectedfrom locations in the Kern RiverValley in May-June each year, meas-ured and given identifying numbers.The females are separated out, takento a veterinarian where they are x-rayed to determine if they are carry-ing eggs and the vet induces egg-lay-ing.

The eggs were then were taken byvolunteers and placed in incubatorsat their homes to hatch. It takes 64 to80 days for the eggs to hatch. Oncethey begin to hatch it takes about 18hours for them to emerge from theirshells. Once hatched the turtles werehand raised by volunteers to a sizelarge enough to be safely returned tothe ponds. Baby turtles are raised to4-5 inches in size to help thembecome predator-proof, raised inponds at the Preserve to reach thatsize.

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As the turtles grew they weretaken from the Sprague Ranch pondsand returned to the natural pondswhere the adult females had beencollected, about 6-8 were returned tothe Prince Ranch Pond and theremainder to Alexander Ranch Pond.Over the program’s six year durationabout 60 turtles have been raised andreleased. This year's transfer of the16 young turtles completes the proj-ect. It is hoped that this increase inthe turtle population will continue togrow in nature, and once again makethe Western Pond Turtle a local sightin the Valley. The Western PondTurtle is the only native turtle on thewest coast ranging from BajaCalifornia, to British Columbia,Canada.

Project volunteers walked in torelease the turtles, through a saltgrass and lizard tail plants path.When they arrived there were 5-6adult turtles in the Alexander pondthat came in appearing curious,seeming to know why they werethere or maybe just rememberingtheir past. The adult turtles are now 8-10 inches.

More information can be found atthe Kern River Preserve VisitorsCenter at 18747 Hwy 178 in Weldon.The Preserve is open every day of theyear from dawn to dusk.


KernvilleFather’s Heart Foursquare ChurchKernville Elementary School, Kernville. ServiceSunday 9:30 a.m. 760-223-6704First Baptist Church of Kernville46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday Service10:45 a.m. 760-376-6403Kernville United Methodist Church251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. WorshipCelebration, 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014St. Peter’s Anglican Church11900 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday Service10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362St. Sherrian’s Episcopal ChurchServices held at Kernville United MethodistChurch. Sundays 11 a.m.

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

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

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

Mt. MesaChurch of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 10:00a.m. 760-379-2904Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services9:45 a.m. 760-379-4093Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. SundayServices 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday Services 4 p.m. 760-379-6360

Southlake/WeldonKern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday Services8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. 760-378-3780He Cares Fellowship16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Services Sunday9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 760-379-6935Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday Services 9a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-2321Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday Services10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 760-378-4964

Church listings are free. Please contactthe Courier office.

Valley places of worship

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Kern ValleyHospitalAuxiliaryGift Shop• Gifts• Cards• Snacks6412 Laurel Ave.Mt. Mesa 760-379-2681

Kern ValleyHospitalAuxiliaryThrift Shop• Clothing• Books• Music• Household Items6701 Lake IsabellaBlvd.Lake Isabella760-379-5959

Kern ValleyHospitalFoundation• Fundraising6412 Laurel Ave.Mt. Mesa760-379-2681

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Jack Duitsman, PastorFather’s Heart Foursquare Church,Kernville

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ing life. - John 3:16

The above verseis without doubtthe most oft-quoted verse in the NewTestament (only outmatched by the23rd Psalm), and because of thisfamiliarity, we run the risk of holdingthis passage in a kind of spiritualcontempt. Another quick scan mayreveal what we are talking about, foreven in this writing, I find myselflulled into near trance-like state bythe time I reach the end of anotherreading. What a tragedy of epic pro-portions! Within this verse is thelinchpin truth upon which the pur-poses of God hang within each ofour lives. Should we miss what iscontained herein, we will forever bethwarted from coming to terms withWho our Heavenly Father is, and asa consequence, who we can becomeas His children. Conversely, shouldwe but grasp even the smallest ofportions of the love of the Father thatis poured out upon us in Jesus ourLord and Savior; we stand to gain

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For God so loves us!access into kingdom understandingin ways only dreamed. A lifetimecould be spent probing the deepmysteries of the Scriptures, yet at theend we would return to the truth ofthis verse and realize that in under-standing the fathomless love of theFather we find the key to under-standing all other mysteries.

With such being the case, we areinvited again to ponder that which isso familiar to us, and like children,acknowledge our utter dependenceupon our Father to reveal His greatheart for us. Unrelated to our per-formance - either historic or current -we are embraced solely for who weare, and invited to revel in what wecould never earn even through themost perfect of performances.

Unrelated to our understanding,and capacity to return love similarly,we are wooed by the Holy Spirit toreturn love as we are able, andbelieve that the Father is deeplytouched by our childlike simplicity.

While our minds may find reasonsto disbelieve the love of the Father,yet the deepest places of our heartthrill at the truth of what has beeneternally known. While our circum-stances or the shape of the world’shistory may paint a far different pic-ture than that of a loving Father com-pletely committed to His children’swellbeing and blessing, let usembrace the truth of John 3:16 as thedeclaration that has set us free, andwill continue to set us free for aneternity.

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enter the competition. Forty grand prize winners will receive a $529ScholarShare account that can help pay for future college expenses. If you wina grand prize, your library will also win $529 for future programs and activi-ties. There are other prizes, too. Learn more at ScholarShare.com or ask at thelibrary. Entries must be postmarked by August 17.

Be in the REVA 2013 pet calendarAttention local landscape photographers: if you would like to donate a sce-

nic photo of our beautiful valley for REVA, Inc.'s 2013 pet calendar, pleaseemail your KRV landscape photo to: [email protected] with your name andaddress. Deadline is August 15. For further information contact: Jesse at 760-378-3101 or 760-299-3222. Donating to REVA, Inc is tax deductible.

Toddler time at the libraryJuly 19Toddlers are invited to come to the KernRiver Valley Branch Library onThursday, July 19 at 7054 Lake IsabellaBlvd. in Lake Isabella for a special pro-gram beginning at 11:15 a.m. See thelibrary’s Facebook page or call 760-549-2083 for more information.

McCarthy AnnouncesMobile Office Hours, July 19On Thursday, July 19, a field representa-tive for Congressman Kevin McCarthywill hold office hours in Lake Isabella atthe Kern County Administration Building,7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabellafrom 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more infor-mation, contact Vince Fong, district direc-tor for Congressman McCarthy at 661-327-3611 or go to the website at www.kev-inmccarthy.house. gov/.

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Aquatics movie nightJuly 19The Kern Valley Aquatics program willhost a movie night at the pool inSouthlake on Thursday, July 19. Call 760-299-2030 or visit the website atwww.kvap.org for more information.

Summer story timeJuly 20Don’t miss the Dream Big story time at theWofford Heights Branch Library at 10:30a.m. on Friday, July 20 at 6400-B WoffordBlvd., Wofford Heights. Call the library at760-376-6160 for more information.

First Baptist Church of KernvilleGame Night, July 20Come join the fun and play boardgames, be in competitions, and winprizes at the First Baptist Church ofKernville Game Night, starting at 6 p.m.on Friday, July 20. Bring a snack toshare and an appetite for play. Call JohnCole, game master, for more informa-tion at 760-223-1036.

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1989 Tioga 27’ MotorhomeExcellent Cond.-Low Mileage32,186 miles, 1 bath, Dbl bed,Fold down dinette, Loft bed,A/C, Awning, 1 ton Chassis,Automatic, 460 Gas Engine,Onan Generator, Lots ofextras, $4,950, (760) 376-2345__________________________

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Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Enercon Solutions (2012 - B3455),DBA #2: Mason Morgan Construction(2012 - B3456), Street address of princi-pal place of business: 10414 ArapahoAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312.Mailing address of business: 10414Arapaho Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93312. REGISTRANT: DerekAshlock, 10414 Arapaho Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93312, 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: DerekAshlock. This statement filed on05/31/2012. Expires 05/31/2017. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: D. Jacobo.Published by the Kern River CourierJune 22, 29, July 6 and 13, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:KV Solar Supply (2012 - B3701), DBA#2: KV Solar (2012 - B3702), Streetaddress of principal place of business:6220 South Kelso Valley Road, Weldon,CA 93283. Mailing address of business:6220 South Kelso Valley Road, Weldon,CA 93283. REGISTRANT: WeldonRobinson Corporation, 6220 SouthKelso Valley Road, Weldon, CA 93283,Corporation. Date the business com-menced: 05/27/2005. 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: Casey Robinson, President.This statement filed on 06/13/2012.Expires 06/13/2017. ANN K. BAR-

NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By: J. Trujillo. Published by theKern River Courier June 22, 29, July 6and 13, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. 12-2210- APN: 472-

100-15-00YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST DATED 05-01-2007.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 July 25, 2012 at 12:00 pm, AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., a CaliforniaCorporation as duly appointed Trusteeunder and pursuant to the Deed of Trustrecorded 05-15-2007, as Inst. No.0207102466 of Official Records in theoffice of the County Recorder of KernCounty, State of California, Executed byABH Partnership, a California LimitedLiability Company, WILL SELL ATPUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGH-EST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable attime of sale in lawful money of theUnited States) at: The main entrance tothe Wanda Kirk Library, 3611Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560.All CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BEMADE PAYABLE TO ADVANCEDRECONVEYANCE, INC. All rights,title and interest conveyed to and nowheld by it under said Deed of Trust in theproperty situated in said County andState described as: Parcel 1, in the unin-corporated area of the County of Kern,State of California, as shown upon par-cel map No. 7168, filed June 27, 1984,in Book 31, Page 9 of Parcel Maps, inthe Office of the County Recorder ofKern County. The street address andother common designation, if any, of thereal property described above is purport-ed to be: Vacant Land - directions maybe obtained by written request within 10days of the first publication of thisnotice from: ARI, 43545 17th StreetWest, Suite 503, Lancaster, CA 93534.The undersigned Trustee disclaims anyliability for any incorrectness of thestreet address and other common desig-nation, if any, shown herein. Said Salewill be made, but without covenant orwarranty, express or implied, regardingtitle, possession, or encumbrances, topay the remaining principal sum of thenote(s) secured by said Deed of Trust,with interest 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 $1,059,622.64. 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 Default

and Election to Sell. The undersignedcaused said Notice of Default andElection to Sell to be recorded in thecounty where the real property is located.Date: June 26, 2012. AdvancedReconveyance, Inc., As Trustee, 4354517th Street W., Ste 503, Lancaster, CA93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham,Trustee Sale Officer (Published by the Kern River Courier

June 29, July 6 and 13, 2012)NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:If you are considering bidding on thisproperty lien, you should understand thatthere are risks involved in bidding at atrustee auction. You will be bidding on alien, not on the property itself. Placingthe highest bid at a trustee auction doesnot automatically entitle you to free andclear ownership of the property. Youshould also be aware that the lien beingauctioned off may be a junior lien. If youare the highest bidder at the auction, youare or may be responsible for paying offall liens senior to the lien being auc-tioned off, before you can receive cleartitle to the property. You are encouragedto investigate the existence, priority andsize of outstanding liens that may existon this property by contacting the countyrecorder's office or a title insurance com-pany, either of which may charge you afee for this information. If you consulteither of these resources, you should beaware that the same lender may holdmore than one mortgage or deed of truston the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:The sale date shown on the notice of salemay be postponed one or more times bythe mortgages, beneficiary, trustee, or acourt, pursuant to Section 2924g of theCalifornia Civil Code. The law requiresthat information about trustee sale post-ponements be made available to you andto the public, as a courtesy to those notpresent at the sale. If you wish to learnwhether your sale date has been post-poned, and, if applicable, the resched-uled time and date for the sale of thisproperty, you may call 661-945-5525using the file number 12-2210.Information about postponements thatare very short in duration or that occurclose to the scheduled sale may notimmediately be reflected in the telephoneinformation or on the internet web site.The best way to verify the postponementinformation is to attend the scheduledsale.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Comfort Inn (2012 - B3913), DBA #2:Quality Inn (2012 - B3914), Streetaddress of principal place of business:507 South China Lake Boulevard,Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing addressof business: 128 North HobartBoulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90004.REGISTRANT: 41 Circle Hospitality,Inc., 128 North Hobart Boulevard, LosAngeles, CA 90004. A Corporation.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: MohamedShahidul Islam, President. This state-ment filed on 06/26/2012. Expires06/26/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By:J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern RiverCourier July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DBest Eviction Services (2012 - B3998),DBA #2: D Best Process Services(2012 - B3999), Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 405 SouthChester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304.Mailing address of business: 405 SouthChester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304.REGISTRANT: Dror Ben Amy, 405South Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93304. Individual. Date the businesscommenced: 06/26/2012. 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: Dror Ben Amy. This statementfiled on 06/28/2012. Expires06/28/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By:D. Jacobo. Published by the Kern RiverCourier July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Right at Home (2012 - B3840) Streetaddress of principal place of business:5301 Office Park Drive, Suite 410,Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing addressof business: 5301 Office Park Drive,Suite 410, Bakersfield, CA 93309.REGISTRANT: Independence atHome, Inc., 5301 Office Park Drive,Suite 410, Bakersfield, CA 93309. A

Corporation. Date the business com-menced: 09/24/2007. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gener-ally expires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence address ofa registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: Mark JTracy. This statement filed on06/22/2012. Expires 06/22/2017. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Trujillo. Publishedby the Kern River Courier July 6, 13, 20and 27, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:The Delano Center (2012 - B3596),DBA #2: The Delano Swap Meet (2012- B3597), Street address of principalplace of business: 1835 Glenwood Street,Delano, CA 93215. Mailing address ofbusiness: P.O. Box 10808, Bakersfield,CA 93389. REGISTRANT: PreciousEarth, Inc., 1807 Mystic Meadows,Bakersfield, CA 93312. F - Corporation.Date the business commenced:02/07/1985. Notice: In accordance withsubdivision (a) of Section 17920, a ficti-tious name statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided 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 this Stateof a fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Timothy Gregory Davis,Vice President. This statement filed on06/07/2012. Expires 06/07/2017. ANNK. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Trujillo. Publishedby the Kern River Courier July 6, 13, 20and 27, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:DSSC Dispatching Services (2012 -B4019) Street address of principal placeof business: 5006 Silver Clover Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing addressof business: 5006 Silver Clover Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGIS-

TRANT: Avtar Singh, 5006 SilverClover Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313.Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gener-ally expires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence address ofa registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: Avtar Singh.This statement filed on 06/29/2012.Expires 06/29/2017. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By: J. Trujillo. Published by the KernRiver Courier July 13, 20, 27 and August3, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Tehachapi Treasure Trove (2012 -B3882), DBA#2: Tehachapi Treasures(2017 - B3883), DBA#3: TreasureTrove (2012 - B3884), Street address ofprincipal place of business: 116 EastTehachapi Boulevard, Tehachapi, CA93561. Mailing address of business: 116East Tehachapi Boulevard, Tehachapi,CA 93561. REGISTRANTS: MarildaWhite, 20642 Black Oak Street,Tehachapi, CA 93561, Janet Meabon,21036 Santa Barbara, Tehachapi, CA93561, Susanna Monette, 8608 SouthLoop Boulevard, California City, CA93505 and Sandi Thoman, 18450Sacramento Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561.General Partnership. 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: Marilda K. White, Partner. Thisstatement filed on 06/25/2012. Expires06/25/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Trujillo. Published by the Kern RiverCourier July 13, 20, 27 and August 3,2012.

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Last week I dis-cussed theIndividualMandate requiringall U.S. citizensand legal aliens topurchase healthinsurance by Jan.1, 2014 or facepenalties, finesand taxes. I alsobegan the articleby stating it will affect the cost ofgoods and services throughout thenation as well as here in the valley.

So, you walkin to a localrestaurant andorder a ham-burger. You maybe greeted by ahostess, thenescorted to yourtable and may beoffered a beverage by a bus person.The waiter/waitress takes yourorder and then one or more cooksprepare the meal. Is the employerpaying for health insurance for allthese employees?

Come 2014, the answer is proba-bly yes. The magic number is setcurrently at 50. This is a total of 50people, and counts part-time as wellas full time.

Remember the exchanges I wroteabout last week. Let’s say theemployer didn’t offer coverage, andthe dishwasher buys health insur-ance through the exchange. Hegets a credit which may pay the fullcost of insurance, as he is a low

income worker. This will trigger apenalty on the business owner of$2,000 for each employee on thepayroll after the first 30. So the trickfor moderate-sized employers is tokeep the employee count less than50 to be exempt under currentrules.

If the employer has 200 or moreemployees, then the law says thatwhen they are hired, they will auto-matically be enrolled in the compa-ny’s basic health plan.

Here, locally, we have manysmall employers with fewer than 50on the payroll. For the employeesand their families, they can go viatheir broker or direct to the

“exchange” topurchase a plan.There will be pre-mium creditsbased on yourfamily incomepaying fromnothing up to 94percent of the

insurance cost.While Public Law 111-148 is now

law, for ACA (ObamaCare), therules and regulations are still for themost part unwritten. There will bemany changes, and probably morecourt battles as the politics in thislaw are overwhelming.

So, go eat a hamburger andsavor the flavor, before the cost ofhealthcare drives the price up.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker in California(0621106) and a member of theSociety of Certified Senior Advisors.He may be reached at 760-376-2100or email harrythal@ aol.com.

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Dear Dave,My husband andI would like forme to be able toquit my job andstay at homewith our kids.We’ve got a littlemoney saved up,but we’re notsure we couldmake it on justhis salary. The money would be verytight. In your mind, how do weknow the difference between beingfinancially responsible and relyingon God to provide? -Michelle

Dear MichelleThis is a great question! I admire

the desire to be at home with yourkids, and that you realize you can’t justact impulsively and call it faith. This isa concept that’s misused and misun-derstood a lot.

If you can’t make it on just yourhusband’s salary, then you’ve got todevelop a plan that involves a writtenmonthly budget and some lifestylechanges. If you do this with diligenceand sacrifice, chances are you’ll beable to make this happen. You couldalso start a small business on the side -something you could do from home -to offset the difference.

Having faith that God will providerequires study of the Scriptures. ButGod also tells us that you need thematurity and wisdom to plan yourdirection. The Bible says, “The diligentprosper. He who is impulsive exalts

folly.” Folly is a fool in action. It’s kindof like the guy who closes his eyes,jumps in the pool, and hopes there’swater in there - and calls that faith.I love the idea of you coming home tobe with your kids, Michelle. Just makesure you develop an intelligent plan,and mix intellect with faith. -Dave

Dear Dave, One of my husband’s credit card

bills was turned over to a collectionagency. They’ve offered three differ-ent payment options. If we acceptone of the options, does this meanthe original creditor accepts theagreement as well? -Cheryl

Dear Cheryl,In a situation like this, the collection

agency either owns the debt outrightor they’re directly representing thecredit card company. This is prettymuch standard operating procedurewhen someone has defaulted on aloan.

I’d go ahead with the deal they’veoffered that makes the most sense foryou. You’ll have a ding on your creditreport, showing settlement on adefaulted credit card, but it’s really nobig deal since you’ve already got amark against you for having it turnedover to collections. -Dave

Dave Ramsey is a personal moneymanagement expert, national radio per-sonality and the author of three NewYork Times bestsellers. He offers finan-cial advice as host of a nationally syndi-cated radio program, “The DaveRamsey Show,” and created FinancialPeace University. For more financialhelp visit daveramsey. com.

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46 Valley View Dr. Kernville 760-376-6403 www.kernvillchurch.com

GameNight 2nd Anniversary Celebration

Friday July 20th

July 20th 6 to 9pmfor Food, Fun & FellowshipJoinus!

Community Game Nights in 2012 are only getting better...Cards, Board Games & "Minute to Win It" style competitions

To finishThank you Game Night sponsors!

Nelda’s Diner

Kernville Antiques

Your Sponsorship Here

Your Sponsorship Here

kern river courier july 13, 2012

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