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Wednesday 6 a.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir214,658 acre-feetReservoir peak361,709 acre-feet

Pool maximum568,075 acre-feet

Pool safety limit360,000 acre-feet

Upper KernKern Inflow at Kernville1445 cfs (5-hr avg.)Lower KernOutflow 608 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 511 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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ourierourierCFriday, May 11, 2012 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 9 No. 14

smart meter-enabled programs throughoutthis year. Once advanced fea-tures are fully activated,SCE's smart meterswill be able tocommunicatewith the nextgenerationof smartt h e r m o -s t a t s ,a p p l i -a n c e sand otherdevices.

T h eC P U C ' sfinal deci-sion requirescustomers whoopt out of the pro-gram to pay a $75 one-time set-up fee and a $10recurring monthly charge. The cost coversmanual meter-reading and associated oper-ational and billing activities. Income-quali-fied customers pay $10 for the initial set-upfee and $5 a month. The first smart meter inthe Edison SmartConnect program wasinstalled in September 2009 in Downey.Installations will continue through 2012 to atotal of nearly 5 million SCE residential andsmall-business customers in the utility's50,000-square-mile service territory. To date,SCE has installed more than 4 million smartmeters, about 4,700 here in the Kern Valley.

For more information, please go towww.sce.com/edisonsmartconnect. Toview videos about Edison SmartConnect,visit sce.com/smartfuture or YouTube.com/SCE.

Edison SmartConnect is a $1.6 billionprogram the CPUC authorized. SCE'ssmart metering program was designed tohelp achieve California's energy policygoals relating to improved electric systemreliability, customer energy efficiency anddemand response, and reduced environ-mental impact.

Southern California EdisonSpecial to the Courier

Customers who want to save both energyand money may opt to have EdisonSmartConnect meters installed.

Southern California Edison residentialcustomers have the option to choose anEdison SmartConnect meter or a traditionalelectric meter, following a final decision bythe California Public Utilities Commission.

SCE supports the CPUC's decision andwill respond quickly to customers whochoose to opt out of the EdisonSmartConnect program. Starting May 9, cus-tomers may opt out by calling 1-800-810-2369.

For customers already on the delay list,calling the number will enable them to enrollin the opt-out program and keep their cur-rent meters.

Customers who have a smart meter, butwould like to opt out, can have their meterexchanged for the type (i.e., electro-mechan-ical analog meter or non-analog, non-smartdigital meter) that was previously in place.

"Meter technology worldwide is transi-tioning from analog to digital technology, butour customers come first," said ErwinFurukawa, senior vice president of CustomerService at SCE. "Customer choice is some-thing that is important to us, and we're gladthat the CPUC was able to come to a timelydecision to accommodate all our customers."

Edison SmartConnect meters are digital,secure, two-way communicating devices,replacing traditional electric meters and pro-viding a key step in transforming the electricsystem to a smart grid. Customers withsmart meters will have access to their dailyenergy usage data through SCE.com. Bysigning up to receive email, voice or text mes-sages, customers can track usage against amonthly budget target of their choice.

SCE began introducing these programslast year and more than 2.3 million customersnow have access to them. More customerswill be able to make better-informed deci-sions about energy use by enrolling in the

Choose to plug in or opt out

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

A CaliforniaHighway Patrolofficer, whosename was with-held, was shotSunday night onHighway 178 atBorel Road. TheCHP officer wasparked on theshoulder, usingradar to moni-tor westboundtraffic. Around10:45 p.m. an SUV passed, headingwestbound. The SUV slowed, made aU-turn and drove toward the officer..and a passenger opened fire from theopen left rear window, hitting the carmultiple times. The officer immediate-ly ducked down, pulling his weapon.When the officer came back up; hewas hit by the gunfire in the hand andin his chest, but he was wearing hisvest. The CHP officer was able toreturn fire, hitting the SUV severaltimes. It's believed his shots may haveshattered the rear driver side windowof the SUV that continued east towardLake Isabella. The officer tried tochase it, but couldn't because one ofthe patrol car tires had been shot out.The officer was treated and releasedfrom a hospital.

By Monday, dozens of officers froma number of local agencies were work-ing to find the people that were in thatSUV. A command post was set up inthe CHP office in Lake Isabella.Officers from police departments ofDelano, Shafter and Arvin and theKern County Sheriff's Office were partof the search. California Fish andGame, Bakersfield Police and the FBIare also assisting. Sheriff's helicoptershave been seen all week by Valley res-idents. The Sheriff's Office is leadingthe criminal investigation.

The vehicle was described as a darkblue Chevrolet Tahoe or GMC Yukonwith 24-inch chrome rims and low-profile tires. The SUV's driver isdescribed as a Hispanic man in his 20swho was wearing a white cowboy hatand button-up shirt. The suspect isdescribed as a Hispanic man in hismid-20's, muscular build, wearing alight colored tank top. At least oneother person was in the SUV, but theofficer wasn't able to give additionaldescriptions.

The public's help is being asked forin the case. Authorities warn that thesuspects are considered armed andextremely dangerous and should notbe approached. Anyone with informa-tion is urged to call 911, the Sheriff'sOffice at 661-861-3110, or SecretWitness at 661-322-4040.

Composite sketch ofthe wanted suspect.

LocalCHP officertargeted

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Hook and ladder response The Watkins family shopped the annual Sirretta Street sale inKernville last Saturday with their children in tow. Watkins is a local firefighter.

Law enforcement onthe lookout for attemptedhomicide suspect

Kern River Courier www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, May11, 2012

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, Ewing’s restaurant,Kernville.■ 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.

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Lakeshore Farmers MarketMay 12Hosted by the Kern Valley GrowersAssociation, this Market features locally-grown certified fruit, produce, eggs andhoney, 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, Wofford

Heights and accepts EBT/SNAP/CalFreshcards. For information call David Dills 760-812-7833.

Nuui Cunni Farmers MarketMay 12The Kern River Paiute Council invites youto visit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Marketfrom 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for your fruit and pro-duce needs. Local honey, fresh eggs, heal-ing native plant salves and teas, plus local-ly grown produce. The market is located at2600 Highway 155 between Lake Isabellaand Wofford Heights at the French GulchForest Service Recreation Area. For moreinformation, contact the Nuui CunniCultural Center, 760-549-0800.

16th annual History Day celebrationMay 12The History Day celebration takes placeSaturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. atthe Kern Valley Museum in Kernville.There will be demonstrations of Old Westskills, pie baking contest, entertainment,costume contests, and much more. Themuseum is located at 49 Big Blue Road,Kernville. For more information call 760-376-6683.

Family and pet photosMay 12REVA, Inc. is offering Mother’s DaySpecial Professional Photographs. Familygroups with or without pets are welcome.This is a fundraiser. Pictures will be avail-able to take home the same day, Saturday,May 12 at Red Rooster Cafe’s parking lot,in Mountain Mesa, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Most major credit cards accepted. REVA,Inc is a [501(c)(3)public charity].

Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfastMay 13Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Sunday, May 13 at the Kern River ValleyVFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave.,Lake Isabella. The second Sunday of everymonth features Eggs Benedict. For infor-mation call 760-379-3877.

Kernville Chamber annual meetingMay 14Kernville Chamber of Commerce will holdits annual meeting and board election atthe Chamber community room onMonday, May 14 at 3 p.m. For information,call the Chamber at 76-376-2629.

Member Spotlight Mixer May 14Mount-n-Lake Motel, 331 E. Evans Road inWofford Heights is hosting the KernvilleChamber of Commerce Member Spotlightmixer on Monday, May 14 at 5 p.m. imme-diately following the annual meeting.Please RSVP by calling 760-376-2629 oremail [email protected].

Supervisor rep holds office hoursMay 15Lori Acton, Field Representative for FirstDistrict Supervisor, Jon McQuiston, willhold office hours on Tuesday, May 15 from9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is available to meetwith walk-in constituents. For more infor-mation, call 760-549-2068.

Water awareness festivalMay 15On Tuesday, May 15 from 4 to 7 p.m.,California Water Service Company willhost a water awareness festival. The festi-val will include information on water qual-ity, construction projects, rates, conserva-tion, and environmental affairs. There willbe raffle prizes and face painting. KUZZ107.9 FM will be on site as well as KernCounty Fire Department and the U.S.Forest Service. There will be food and funfor the whole family at Cal Water’sKernville Treatment Plant, 150 Sirretta St.,Kernville. For information call 760-379-5336.

Optimal Hospice volunteerorientation, May 16Optimal Hospice Care is holding theirspringtime new volunteer orientation onWednesday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.at their new office in Bakersfield, 1675Chester Ave., Suite 401. Optimal would like

Friends of the Library book saleMay 9 - 12The Friends of the Library are holding abook sale at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd, inLake Isabella on Wednesday, May 9 from2 to 6 p.m.; Thursday, May 10 from 11 a.m.to 6 p.m.; Friday, May 11 from 2 to 6 p.m.and Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to noon.The proceeds will support the local KernValley libraries.

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

One thing I’venoticed is thatalmost everyoneloves a garage sale.

There is some-thing about thelure of finding andbuying that some-thing you just can’tdo without. Overthe years, I haveattended manybacklot sales, and I always comehome with some item that, at thetime, seemed like an ideal purchase.But the next day I wonder why Ibought whatever it is setting thereon my workbench.

I’ll admit that I go to yard sales tocollect cups. I have more than 150.All different. All unique. But why?They sit in cupboards in my garagegathering dust and will never in mylifetime be used. Many of them com-memorate some outdated event andseemed collectable at the time. I usu-ally pay the vast sum of 25 cents orless for each cup. You can collect alot of cups on the cheap, mostly onesyou don’t need but at the tuneseemed like such a deal.

My Grandma collected salt shak-ers and had them setting every-where. I used to wonder why shecollected them, because I figured shewould never use them. And now Iguess it’s the same with my cups. Myheirs will have to fight to see whogets the cups. The loser has to haulthem away!

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You don’t buy garages at a garage saleThings I have noticed...

1st public meeting of Dam Task Force announcedThe Lake Isabella Dam Task Force is a citizens committee jointly formed by Kern

River Valley Revitalization and both Kernville and Kern River Valley Chambers ofCommerce to help local citizens understand and effectively participate in the publicprocess related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's Lake Isabella Dam SafetyModification Project. The first meeting will held be from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday,May 16 in the Kernville Odd Fellows Hall, 50 Tobias St, Kernville. The public is wel-come to attend. The main purpose of the meeting is to urge people to comment onthe draft Environmental Impact Statement by the deadline of Tuesday, May 22.Originally the comment deadline was Monday, May 7. KRVR requested more timefrom the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers which was granted with the assistance ofCongressman McCarthy's office.

At the May 16 meeting Assembly District 34 Director Justin Stoner will offerinsights on working with the Army Corps of Engineers on a dam remediation proj-ect. He was a key player in the Army Corps' Lake Success project up nearPorterville when he was district director for Congressman Devin Nunes (R-Visalia).The Success Dam Seismic Remediation Project is ahead of our local project and hasgone through the EIS hurdle, but has had difficulty getting necessary federal fund-ing.

Lake Success is not as old or as large as Lake Isabella (82,000 vs. 578,000 acre feetof water). The Lake Success project is estimated to cost nearly $480 million.President Barack Obama's fiscal 2012 budget request included $18 million for theSuccess Dam seismic remediation project. Of that, $15 million would be allocatedfor the purchase of needed property for the project and $3 million to begin thedesign.

The Lake Isabella Dam Task Force is led by the presidents of all three organiza-tions: Kernville Chamber of Commerce's Cheryl Borthick; Kern River ValleyChamber of Commerce's Fred Roach; and Kern River Valley Revitalization'sRichard Rowe. The task force has set up a FACEBOOK pagefacebook.com/damtaskforce and an e-mail address [email protected].

Fireworks donations soughtIt's that time once again to celebrate our country's Independence Day! The Kern

River Valley Chamber of Commerce has a long standing tradition of hosting a fire-works show for both local residents and visitors. With other shows in surroundingareas being canceled, or on the brink of being canceled, we do not want to find our-selves in the situation of disappointing our visitors. As is the case every year, thefireworks show is dependent solely upon donations from the community. Withabout two months to go, we are far short of meeting our goal of $14,000 to put onthis year's event. If you would like to sponsor a shell via credit card, you can do thatonline at: http://www.kernrivervalleychamber.com/fireworks.html. If you wouldlike to make your donation in person, just drop by the Chamber office at 6404-BLake Isabella Blvd, Tuesday thru Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. information.

Middleworth

Garage sales happen everywhere.One year we were driving on a high-way along the Mississippi River anddiscovered a Saturday sale thatstretched for more than 50 miles. Itseemed that every third or fourthhouse had a sale going. I understandthis happens every year in Octoberand is attended by thousands ofDeep South bargain hunters.

In Hawaii, we were driving past acommunity in which every housewas selling something. We evenstopped and bought an item we did-n’t need and wouldn’t pass the X-raymachine test at the airport whileboarding to go home.

This nostalgia about garage saleswas brought about because of therecent annual Sirretta Street Sale(cleverly held on Sirretta Street everyyear). This community sale is morethan a mile long and it seems thatevery other house along Sirretta isselling something.

Much of it is certified junk andnormally would/should be thrownaway. But often, items of junkbecome someone else’s treasure. Andof course, hidden among the stuffsometimes there is a real treasureand the search goes on. So I ask“where can you have so much fun forso little money and meet all yourfriends wandering up and downSirretta Street looking for that some-thing they just gotta have?”

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

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1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chickenbreast halves18 (10-inch) bamboo skewers1/2 cup Lowry’s Teriyaki Marinade2 T honey1/4 cup pineapple juice2 tsp. minced fresh ginger root1 1/2 tsp. sesame oil1 clove garlic, pressed2 T toasted sesame seeds

Soak bamboo skewers in water30 minutes to prevent burning.

Cut chicken into strips about 1inch wide. Thread chicken ontoskewers. In a bowl combine theteriyaki marinade, honey, pineap-ple juice, ginger, sesame oil andgarlic. Brush this mixture onto allsides of the chicken. Grill skewers4 to 5 inches from hot coals or ongas grill, 8 to 10 minutes or untilchicken is no longer pink in center,

turning skewers over once andbrushing with remaining glaze.

Or broil skewers 6 to 8 minutes,or until chicken is no longer pinkin center, turning over once andbrushing with remaining glaze.Sprinkle both sides of skewersthoroughly with sesame seed.Makes 6 appetizer servings.

Bodfish Bob’s Maui Onion Dip

3 large Maui onions, finely chopped1 cup sugar1/2 cup white wine vinegar1 cup water1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 tsp celery seed

In a saucepan, mix the sugar,vinegar and water. Bring to a boil.Remove from the stove and allowto cool. You are creating a mari-nade.

Place finely chopped onions in abowl and pour the sugar/vine-gar/water marinade over theonions. Stir. Refrigerate this mix-ture overnight.

Remove from the refrigeratorand drain the liquid from theonions. Discard the liquid. Mix theonions, mayonnaise and celeryseed to create your dip.Refrigerate until needed.

You may choose to use yourfood processor to blend the dip toa creamier consistency beforerefrigerating or keep it as is for achunky dip.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK“The Woman in Black” (PG-13)

— In a misty corner of England, agrieving man must sort throughpaperwork in clearly the mosthaunted house in the village. This isthe kind of chiller that takes its time,relies on tried-and-true techniques,and builds an atmosphere of fearand uncertainty. Lawyer ArthurKipps (Daniel Radcliffe) must sortthrough the estate of a small town’srecently deceased crazy lady. WhenArthur starts seeing a woman inblack and hearing voices, the vil-lagers have nothing to say to him.

This is Radcliffe’s first leadingrole without a magic wand, and hedoes well enough to prove that hecan stay alive post-Potter. He pulls itoff as the grief and anxiety-strickenman trapped in a 1960s-style scarymovie.

“This Means War” (PG-13) —Chris Pine and Tom Hardy play twoCIA agents who are super-cool,deadly, handsome and super bestbros for life. When they both fall forReese Witherspoon, they decide toput their invaluable skills to worksabotaging each other’s dates. It’s asilly plot pushed to its most-Hollywood extent — lowbrowhumor and action sequences in aromantic comedy that’s light on the

romance.If you can’t

handle the cheese-factor in the film,it can cause physi-cal discomfortwith its lack ofchemistry andlow-hangingquips. However, ifyou have an itchto see a moviethat moves alongat a good paceand featuressecret agents

shooting each other in the groinwith air rifles, “This Means War”could save the evening.

“The Secret World of Arrietty”(G) — This Japanese animated fea-ture is the kind of family entertain-ment you wish you could haveknown as a rugrat. Arrietty is a 14-year-old girl, and one of a secretrace of tiny people who live in thecracks and recesses of the humanworld. Arrietty gets discovered byShawn, a normal-size human boy,and a secret friendship forms. Theanimation is top-notch. The charac-ters, colors, action scenes — all of itjust looks amazing. The film is abeautiful, gentle story with enoughsplendor and juice to keep youpulled in.

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Thirty two participants signed up forthe pet parade which was judged byRotary president, Erie Johnson assistedby Jenny Hanley and JoanneRosenthal. There were first place win-ners in ten categories and a wide rangeof honorable mentions in other cate-gories such as "best group" and"Sweetest Pup."

The first place winners were, cutest,Biker Buddy, a Maltese mix, shown byDebbie Rundell; funniest, Kya, aGerman Short Hair Pointer, owned by

Mike and Linda Thomas and shown byBri and Paige Bowyer; best dressed,Sassie, a Chihuahua mix, shown by BobAnderson; best trick, Stretch,shown byKen, Carol and Kalen; pet/owner lookalike, Rotti and Fifi, long hairedDachsunds, shown by Tiffany Henry;most unique, Haiku and Spam-O-Rama,Chinese Cresteds, shown by LydonOlivares; tiniest, Chloe, a long hairedChihuahua, shown by owner Aaron;largest, Brody, a pony, shown byMichelle Markman; friendliest, Angel, ayellow Labrador, shown by BrookeMuncy; and best in show, Abby, aBorder Collie/Australian Shepherd,shown by Deby Kellogg.

PetsonparadeThe winner forbest trick, Stretch,a Dachsund, andhis proud ownerKalen stroll aroundat the show.

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This is the best time of yearCourier Antler, Fin & Feather Report

Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

In the last twoweeks, I have hada virtual ball.Springtime is agreat time of theyear. It is he sea-son for renewalfor most of theanimal kingdom,specifically thosethat inhabit ourlake. When wehave a normal to dry spring, theshoreline becomes a fisherman'sparadise. With the spawning of thecrappie and the bass, the shore is agreat place to spend your fishingtime. I certainly have spent my sharethis year and the results have beenabsolutely wonderful.

Several columns ago I wrote thatif we didn't have some crazy weath-er fiasco the shore bite would beexcellent. That is only the secondtime I have been right, I'm on a roll.For those who remember last year,the lake was nearly full by Januaryand that made certain spawningarea's much harder to fish. The pat-tern for bass and crappie is to returnto the area of the lake and spawn inthe area that they are familiar with.

With the low water level and thealready peaked flow of the UpperKern River the lake level shouldraise slowly, which will make fishing

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from the bank a win-win for us boatless folks. The crappie are in fullspawn right now and are fairly easyto catch. I realize that the bite hasslowed a bit. Probably due to thespecial moon we just experienced.The silver lining in this is the crappiebite at night is as good as or betterthan the day bite. The night time bitefor crappie should continue all theway into at least July. This willdepend on the water level of the lake,of course, and that will be deter-mined by the river flow, which prob-ably won't last past May.

The technique for catching nighttime crappie, for me anyway, is pret-ty simple. I like to use a 4ft. 6 in. ultralight rod, an ultra light reel, a red andwhite mini jig with a single whitecrappie nibble, capped off with abobber. For night fishing a goodlantern is a must and two are better.The prime locations for night fishingare rocky shores, willow trees, habi-tat cages. These structure types canbe found at Joughin's Cove, Brown'sCove, Oreck Cove, and WoffordHeights Park.

Parents don't forget to make timefor the Kids' Fishing Derby SaturdayJune 2. For more information contactElaine Johnson at 760-417-0950.

Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a avid fisher-man. For questions or comments youcan reach him through the Kern RiverCourier, office@kern rivercourier.com.

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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Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

Recently, a dog being walked on thebeach at Isabella Lake found and atesome dead fish, or intestines from a fishthat had been cleaned on the shore. Thedog reportedly died. Later that week, alocal veterinarian reported that anotherdog passed away under similar circum-stances.

The cause was Salmon PoisoningDisease, which according to theWashington State University’s College ofVeterinary Medicine, is a potentially fatalcondition seen in dogs that eat certaintypes of raw fish. Salmon and otheranadromous fish (fish that swimupstream to breed) can be infected witha parasite called Nanophyetus salminco-la. Overall, the parasite is relativelyharmless. The danger occurs when theparasite itself is infected with a rickettsialorganism called Neorickettsiahelminthoeca. It is this microorganismthat causes salmon poisoning.

"Salmon poisoning occurs most com-monly west of the Cascade Mountainrange," says Dr. Bill Foreyt, a veterinaryparasitologist at Washington StateUniversity's College of VeterinaryMedicine. He adds, "Canids (dogs) arethe only species susceptible to salmonpoisoning. That's why cats, raccoons

and bears eat raw fish regularly withoutconsequence."

It was suggested that because some ofthe Fishing Derby fish were purchasedfrom the Mt. Lassen Hatchery, that thoseare the fish that may be infected in ourlake. The purchase was made under per-mit from the California Department ofFish and Game, who recommended theHatchery, according to Fred Roach,Derby chairman. Roach does not believethat the Derby is the cause of the infectionin Isabella Lake. Roach also stressed thatthe fish do not give this to each other, soonce the infected fish are caught, theproblem will be over. Isabella Lake doesnot have the habitat for the parasite or theorganism that infects it to affect local fish.

Symptoms of salmon poisoninginclude vomiting, lack of appetite, fever,diarrhea, weakness, and dehydration.Untreated dogs usually die within four-teen days of eating the infected fish. But itis treatable if caught in time.

The treatment is simple. Your veteri-narian will prescribe an antibiotic a"wormer". The antibiotic kills the organ-isms that cause the illness, and thewormer kills the parasite. Once treatmentis started, most dogs show improvementin about two days.

You will save your dog some sufferingand save on a veterinary bill by keepingthem away from fish.

Dogs succumb from eating raw lake fish


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.

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Jack Duitsman, PastorFather’s Heart FoursquareChurch, Kernville

Oh, sing to theLord a new song!For He has done

marvelous things;His right hand andHis holy arm have

gained Him thevictory. - Psalm

98:1

A bird sits out-side my windowevery morning and runs through herrepertoire of singing and chirpingand has captured my imagination.With the approach of the new daycomes a similar rendition that is bothvaried and new (at least to myuntrained ear), in what can best bedescribed as calmingly beautiful.About as quickly as it begins, it alsoconcludes, leaving me, the listener,wishing for more.

The nudge from the Holy Spirit topay attention to eternal principles ondisplay through the simple chirpingsof a bird adds to the remarkableinterrelating of life. The bird is sim-ply using God-given gifts in obedientways, and by doing so is loudly testi-fying about the One from whom alllife flows. Perhaps taking a lessonfrom it, you and I might be encour-aged and invited to sing our ownnew song to the Father of love.

There has never been, nor willthere ever be, another person exactly

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Sing to the Lord, your songlike you or me. Just possibly then, thedifferences we can identify are exact-ly what the Father lovingly wove intothe fabric of our being, and ought tobe celebrated by each of our hearts.

It should not be seen as coinci-dence that our adversary sets compli-ance as his goal, using jealousy andthe never-ending quest to changeourselves into the likeness of anothermore desirable than ourselves as histools to mar the image of the Fatherdeeply placed in each of us. Whilethere is always the need to be perfect-ed by the working of the Holy Spiritwithin us, it is certainly never to bemeasured by how exactly we canbecome like each other. Assemblyline replicas have never been theFather’s aim, and in walking amongus, Jesus certainly proclaimedHimself and His disciples uniqueexamples of those who would berecipients of the Father's great love.

Part of the “new song” is a tuneonly we can sing. Like the bird out-side the window, our circumstancesbecome a chance for us to do thesame. We can embrace the Word asall the Spirit of God desires for us,and respond in newness as lifeunfolds. If there is temptation to dis-couragement, revisit the above verseand call to mind the marvelous worksof the Lord that have made us whowe are, and then let us raise our voic-es in a song -- a song of praise andthanksgiving from your heart andmine will prove even more melodicand beautiful than the small bird out-side my window.ObituaryCourier

Clarence Semonious, PastorPrince of Peace LutheranFellowship, Kernville

May 13 isMother's Day.

I celebratebecause throughmy mother, Godgave meentrance into thelight of day. God,I am driven tocelebrate life.These are morethan words,

Honor your father and yourmother, that your days may belong in the land that the LORDyour God is giving you. Exodus20:12.

By honoringthe ones whodelivered meinto this world,I am honoringGod who mademe and allthings. Since I am now in a periodof life during which I cannot seeand touch either father or mother,to those who tell me that they arefathers or mothers, I will say, Godbless you and I will look for thesmile that another heart hasjoined the celebration.

Did you know that the first timecelebrate is found in scripture isas God instructs His people to cel-ebrate the Feast of theTabernacles? Study the word,“tabernacle.” It is used of one’sbody, a place of worship and eventhe world itself. Paul adds wisdomto one’s body and the place whereit lives.

Do not be conformed to thisworld, but be transformed by therenewal of your mind, that by test-ing you may discern what is thewill of God, what is good andacceptable and perfect. Romans12:2.

The admonition to, by testing,we may discern what is accep-table…leads to a truth found in 2

Corinthians3:17-18, Nowthe Lord is theSpirit, andwhere theSpirit of theLord is, there isfreedom. And

we all, with unveiled face, behold-ing the glory of the Lord, are beingtransformed into the same imagefrom one degree of glory to anoth-er. For this comes from the Lordwho is the Spirit.

Mothers are one of God’sgreatest blessings.

Semonious

Celebrate Mom

“ I celebrate because through mymother, God gave me entrance intothe light of day.”

- Semonious

DDeeaatthh NNoottiiccee - Edwin Steven Mariano, a resident of LakeIsabella, passed away at the age of 84 on April 25, 2012 in San Francisco,California. A remembrance will take place on Saturday May 12, from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5113 Shawnee Drive in Weldon. Arrangements by LakeIsabella Cremation and Funeral Society, 6048 Lake Isabella Blvd., LakeIsabella, CA 93240. 760-379-5006

Death notices and obituaries with and without a picture are availablefor purchase in the Courier by calling 760-376-2860 during office hoursweekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or can be requested through your localmortuay.


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2. MEASUREMENTS: How many furlongs arein a mile?

3. HISTORY: What was the first permanentEnglish settlement in America?

4. ANATOMY: In which part of the body wouldyou find the metatarsal bones?

5. GEOGRAPHY: In which city would you findthe famous Carnaby Street?

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) A stubborn refusalto go ahead on a project mystifies colleagues whoexpected more flexibility. But once you explainyour position, they’ll understand and evenapplaud you.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) A relationshipseems to be stuck in the same place. Now it’s upto you to decide how far you want it to go andhow intense you want it to be. Choose well andchoose soon.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A relationshipprogresses more slowly than you would prefer.Best advice: Insist on a frank and open discus-sion. What is learned could change minds and,maybe, hearts.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It’s all right to begrateful to a colleague who has done you a goodturn. But gratitude shouldn’t be a life-long obliga-tion. The time to break this cycle is now.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) It’s going to be nice tobe the King of the Zodiac at this time. A recentmoney squeeze eases. Plans start to work out, andnew friends enter your domain.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Before you makea commitment on any level (personal, profession-al, legal), get all the facts. There might be hidden

problems that could cause trouble later on.LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Personal relation-

ships improve. Professional prospects alsobrighten. A job offer could come through bymonth’s end. An old friend seeks to make contact.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your sensesdetect that something is not quite right about amatter involving a workplace colleague. Followyour keen instincts and don’t get involved.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A prospectoffers rewards, but it also demands that youassume a great deal of responsibility. Knowingyou, you’re up to the challenge, so go for it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A favor youdid a long time ago is repaid, as a trusted col-league steps in to help you with a suddenlyexpanded workload. A family member hasimportant news.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A new joboffer could require moving across the country.But before you let your doubts determine yourdecision, learn more about the potentialsinvolved.

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Painting, weed abatement, treetriming, small engine & concreterepair, hauling, prof. carpet clean-ing, 25yrs in the KRV, Licensed760-549-3468 • 760-376-2031 __________________________

COMPOST TEAThe Miracle Fertilizer*

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Tack repair. Also full line ofbeads & conchos. 22429 Alta,

Canebreak, Onyx. For info, call(760) 378-2457

Nice 2/bd-2/ba dbl wide mobilehome w/carport, patio & deck.$14,995. Quiet 55+ park. (760)

379-2092___________________________MOVING? - Across Town orThe Nation - Kernville Movingand Storage (760) 379-2714or (760) 417-0465

CAL.PU.CT 189998__________________________ Wofford Heights -2bd/1ba dblwide MH with 24x24 garage, onaprox 1 acre, lake views, $115K(805) 375-0047

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WoffordHts.-Nice 1bd/1-1/2baMH in front row of SportsmanTP, Sp #3. Lake view, laundryfacilities & fish house. Spaceinclds wtr/trsh. $13,000. CallGary (760) 376-3228_________________________

Wofford Hts. - 1bd/1ba MH inSportsman TP, Sp #15. Must seeto appreciate - completely re-modeled. $17,500. Sp. incldslaundry facilities, fish house,wtr & trash. (760) 376-3228

Vintage 1977 Coachman - 29’bumper pull trailer w/originalfurniture. “Excellent condi-tion” A/C & fridge are in ex.cond. Original owner ownedfor 30 yrs. $2,750 obo. (760)376-2345 Camp Kernville

STILL A FEW SEATS LEFTFor Buffalo Bills

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Wofford Heights - Sites avail-able in quiet park with lakeviews, laundry facilities & fishhouse. $250/mo inclds water &trash. Call Jody @ 760-376-3228___________________________

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Kernville- Hi-Ho 50+ MHP2 bd / 2 ba Apts. $450/mo + dep

& utilities. 760-376-2671__________________________

Lake Isabella - 55+ Community,2bd/2ba dble wide w/patio, com-pletely refurbished. $575 mo +security deposit. (760) 964-2514_________________________Weldon - 1 bd, 1 ba mobile homew/fenced yard, furnished or un-furnished, w/d hookups, $550 permonth includes yard upkeep,water & trash, $500 sec. dep. 760-378-3859 or 818-726-1762

_________________________Lake Isabella - 3bd, 2ba homewith big fenced yard and well.Near High School, $850 per mo.(760) 220-8787_________________________Wofford Hts. - Commuting tothe KRV? 2bd/1ba MH w/lrgdeck. Inclds wtr/trsh. Partiallake view, walk to P.O., market,bus. Senior disc. 760-223-6504 __________________________ Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba dblwide MH on 1 acre, lake views,$700/mo + dep (805) 375-0047__________________________ Riverkern - 2bd/2ba home w/river access & mt. views. $850mo + deposit. (805) 375-0047_________________________Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba withfenced yard, walk to lake &stores. $800/mo. For applica-tion call (760) 376-2436_________________________Bodfish - 2bd/1ba mobile withfenced yd, washer/dryer, nearbus transp. $550/mo + utilities,$100 dep. 760-812-0841, or Jeff@ 209-531-4084 / 760-812-7896

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Riverkern - 2bd/2ba home on 1-1/2 lots, 15x30 storage bldg.,backs up to BLM, a hunting &fishing dream. $165,000. (805)375-0047 _________________________

Be happy by Lake Isabella2bd/1ba w/view of the lake, 37Canyon Drive. Low $5K down.Unlimited profit potential; norisk of loss; we guarantee tobuy back after 10 yrs for 110%of price you paid, if you do notdefault, if you sell to us. Youassume $40K loan, pd $340/mopure tax deduction, all due 30yrs, fixed rate & buying power,no prepay penalty. Owner(661) 330-2222_________________________Get happiness by Lake Isabella.2bd/1ba, 960 sq ft, 1704 SierraVista. Realtor says it’s worth$68,162. Low $6,000 down.Unlimited profit potential; norisk of loss; we guarantee tobuy back after 10 yrs for 110%of your price paid, if you do notdefault, if you sell to us. Youassume $48,439 loan, pd$412/mo pure tax deduction, alldue 30 yrs, no prepay penalty.Owner (661) 330-2222

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Kern River Courier Legal NoticesSTATEMENT OF

ABANDONMENT OF USE OFFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME:

Fictitious Business Name being aban-doned: PAT TURNHAM REALTY(2011-B0926) Street address of busi-ness: 6925 Wofford Boulevard,Wofford Heights, CA 93285; Mailingaddress of Business: P.O. Box 3831,Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGIS-TRANT WHO WISHES TO ABAN-DON THE BUSINESS NAME:Patricia Turnham, 58 Loma Drive,Wofford Heights, CA 93285. OriginalFBN Statement Filed on: 02/10/2011.This Statement of Abandonment filedon: 04/12/2012. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J.Trujillo, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierApril 20, 27, May 4 and 11, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Pat Turnham Realty (2012 - B2392)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 6925 Wofford Boulevard,Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailingaddress of business: 6925 WoffordBoulevard, Wofford Heights, CA93285. REGISTRANT: Pat TurnhamRealty, Inc., 6925 Wofford Boulevard,Wofford Heights, CA 93285. F -Corporation. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b)of Section 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Patricia Turnham, President.This statement filed on 04/12/2012.Expires 04/12/2017. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By J. Trujillo. Published bythe Kern River Courier April 20, 27,May 4 and 11, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Sole 2 Soul Sports (2012 - B2369)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 9000 Ming Avenue, Suite K-1, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailingaddress of business: 4241 SouthMooney Boulevard, Visalia, CA93277. REGISTRANT: ScottNewton, 4241 South MooneyBoulevard, Visalia, CA 93277 and JillNewton, 4241 South MooneyBoulevard, Visalia, CA 93277. I -Husband and Wife. Date the businesscommenced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in the

facts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a changein the residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Jill Newton, Owner. Thisstatement filed on 04/11/2012. Expires04/11/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM Dominguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier April 27, May 4, 11 and18, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Blow Me Dry (2012 - B2238), DBA#2: Blow & Go (2012 - B2239, Streetaddress of principal place of business:8851 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield,CA 93311. Mailing address of busi-ness: 9719 Cinderella Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGIS-TRANT: Lorraine Sherwood, 8851Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA93311. A - Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 00/00/0000. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a changein the residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Lorraine Sherwood. Thisstatement filed on 04/05/2012.Expires 04/05/2017. ANN K. BAR-NETT, Auditor-Controller-CountyClerk. By M. Dominguez. Publishedby the Kern River Courier April 27,May 4, 11 and 18, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Bottle Mate (2012 - B2499), DBA #2:Sustainable Architecture (2012 -B2500, Street address of principalplace of business: 3700 Suhre Street,Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailingaddress of business: P.O. Box 809,Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGIS-TRANTS: Tom Shebesta, 3700 SuhreStreet, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 andNancy Shebesta, 3700 Suhre Street,Lake Isabella, CA 93240. I - Husbandand Wife. Date the business com-menced: 03/30/2002. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statementgenerally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b)of Section 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change in

the residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code). Signed: TomShebesta. This statement filed on04/17/2012. Expires 04/17/2017.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By D.Jacobo. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 27, May 4, 11 and 18,2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Quirky Quintessentials (2012 - B2546)Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 3611 Wagon Wheel, LakeIsabella, CA 93240. Mailing address ofbusiness: P.O. Box 626, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT:Kimberly Alley, 375 Cortez Way,Weldon, CA 93283. A - Individual.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section 17920,a fictitious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in the officeof the County Clerk, except, as provid-ed in subdivision (b) of Section 17920,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 addressof a registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must be filedbefore the expiration. The filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorizethe use in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Kimberly Alley. This state-ment filed on 04/19/2012. Expires04/19/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By:D. Jacobo. Published by the KernRiver Courier May 4, 11, 18 and 25,2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Sierra Sun Intervention Care (2012 -B2640) Street address of principalplace of business: 16475 Highway 178,Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address ofbusiness: P.O. Box 1612, Weldon, CA93283. REGISTRANTS: ScottSiddle, 9015 Apache Drive, Weldon,CA 93283 and Deena Siddle, 9015Apache Drive, Weldon, CA 93283. I -Husband and Wife. Date the businesscommenced: 04/12/2012. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b)of Section 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business name

in violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code). Signed: ScottP. Siddle, Pastor. This statement filedon 04/24/2012. Expires 04/24/2017.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M.Dominguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier May 4, 11, 18 and 25,2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:EOS California (2012 - B2582) Streetaddress of principal place of business:642 Jasmine Park Drive, Apt. 2,Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailingaddress of business: 642 Jasmine ParkDrive, Apt. 2, Bakersfield, CA 93312.REGISTRANT: Scott Thor, LLC, 642Jasmine Park Drive, Apt. 2,Bakersfield, CA 93312 . D - LimitedLiability. Date the business com-menced: 12/22/2011. 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 inthe office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the resi-dence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code). Signed: Scott J.Thor, President. This statement filedon 04/20/2012. Expires 04/20/2017.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By DJacobo. Published by the Kern RiverCourier May 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:The Hideaway (2012 - B2678) Streetaddress of principal place of business:7062 Wofford Boulevard, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. Mailing address ofbusiness: P.O. Box 463, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT:Dana Nachbaur, 7458 WoffordBoulevard, #A3, Wofford Heights, CA93285. A - Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 04/20/2012. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b)of Section 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code). Signed: DanaNachbaur. This statement filed on04/26/2012. Expires 04/26/2017.

ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: D.Jacobo. Published by the Kern RiverCourier May 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Wholesale Discount Market (2012 -B2460), DBA #2: Camp Fire Market(2012 - B2461), Street address of prin-cipal place of business: 6498 WoffordBoulevard, Wofford Heights, CA93285. Mailing address of business:6498 Wofford Boulevard, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT:Camp Fire Market, Inc., 6498 WoffordBoulevard, Wofford Heights, CA93285. 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 offive years from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b)of Section 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code). Signed: BajesShakta, President. This statement filedon 04/16/2012. Expires 04/16/2017.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: K.Lopez. Published by the Kern RiverCourier May 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Everything's Negotiable (2012 -B2412) Street address of principalplace of business: 6755 WoffordBoulevard, Wofford Heights, CA93285. Mailing address of business:P.O. Box 452, Wofford Heights, CA93285. REGISTRANT: JacquelineSacks, 411 Woodland Drive, WoffordHeights, CA 93285. A - Individual.Date the business commenced:00/00/0000. Notice: In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section 17920,a fictitious name statement generallyexpires at the end of five years fromthe date on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk, except, asprovided in subdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40 days afterany change in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: JacquelineSacks, Owner. This statement filed on04/13/2012. Expires 04/13/2017.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Trujillo. Published by the Kern RiverCourier May 11, 18, 25 and June 1,2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Jump For Less (2012 - B2681) Streetaddress of principal place of business:3613 Fleetwood Way, Bakersfield, CA93306. Mailing address of business:3613 Fleetwood Way, Bakersfield, CA93306. REGISTRANTS: RafaelMonje, 3613 Fleetwood Way,Bakersfield, CA 93306 and BrianeMorales, 3613 Fleetwood Way,Bakersfield, CA 93306. I - Husbandand Wife. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: Inaccordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end offive years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pur-suant to Section 17913 other than achange in the residence address of aregistered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filingof this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a fic-titious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: BrianeMorales. This statement filed on04/26/2012. Expires 04/26/2017.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: K.Lopez. Published by the Kern RiverCourier May 11, 18, 25 and June 1,2012.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Kings Environmental Service (2012 -B2739), DBA #2: Kings Hot OilService (2012 - B2740), Street addressof principal place of business: 6200Lake Ming Road, Suite A6,Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailingaddress of business: 6200 Lake MingRoad, Suite A6, Bakersfield, CA93306. REGISTRANT: King'sChemical Service, Inc., 6200 LakeMing Road, Suite A6, Bakersfield, CA93306. F - Corporation. Date thebusiness commenced: 07/06/2011.Notice: In accordance with subdivi-sion (a) of Section 17920, a fictitiousname statement generally expires atthe end of five years from the date onwhich it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk, except, as provided insubdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in thestatement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this State ofa fictitious business name in violationof the rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: JasonBergstrom, CEO. This statement filedon 04/30/2012. Expires 04/30/2017.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: D.Jacobo. Published by the Kern RiverCourier May 11, 18, 25 and June 1,2012.

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to encourage compassionate individualsfrom the Kern Valley to consider donatinga little time to others in their communitywho are experiencing life stress. Toreserve your seat at the upcoming orienta-tion, call the volunteer department at 661-716-4000 or email [email protected].

Spring Health FairMay 16The Spring Health Fair, sponsored by theKern Valley Hospital in partnership withthe KRV Collaborative and KernvilleUnion School District, is being held at theKern Valley Hospital, on Wednesday, May

16 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. There will be 40information booths, free health tips, free orlow-cost screenings including lipid blooddraw, cholesterol, blood sugar fingersticks,pulse oximetry, cartoid screenings anddepression/stress test, plus drawings andprizes. Healthy snacks will be served. Forinformation call 760-379-5257 ext 24.

Dam Task Force meetingMay 16This meeting is being held to urge people tocomment on the draft EIS from the ArmyCorps of Engineers by the May 22 deadlineat the Oddfellows Hall, Kernville at 6 p.m.on Wednesday May 16. Assembly District34 director Justin Stoner will offer insightsfrom a similar dam remediation project andparticipants will receive information toallow insightful comments. For more infor-

mation email [email protected] orsee the Facebook page, damtaskforce.

Alta Sierra Hazard Reductionmeeting, May 19The Kern County Fire Department will beholding Hazard Reduction meetings todiscuss with communities the importanceof keeping a fire safe community, vegeta-tion management, and the upcoming 2012fire season. The public is strongly encour-aged to attend this informational meetingon Saturday May 19 at 10 a.m. at the for-mer Park headquarters 9665 Old StateRoad. Local supervisors will be invited aswell as the Forest Service, BLM, CERTTeams, and others involved in keeping afire safe community. For more news andinformation visit www.kerncountyfire.orgor call Fire Captain and Public

Information Officer, Derek Tisinger at 661-330-0133.

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Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

As with mostthings inAmerican life, thegovernment playsan important role.Health insuranceis no exception.Along with regula-tion comes “alpha-bet soup.”

There are manyprograms created by the legislatureand they typically have becomeknown by their acronyms. Some ofthe most common affecting healthinsurance are PPACA, HIPAA andCOBRA. And notto be out done bythe federal gov-ernment,California chimesin with Cal-COBRA.

First in thenews is PPACA,the “Patient Protection andAffordable Care Act,” commonlycalled “Obamacare.” This controver-sial legislation will be reviewed bythe U.S. Supreme Court this sum-mer. The major issue will be thelegality of the government beingable to legislate the requirement thatall Americans purchase health insur-ance. If it is deemed illegal, thenthe next question is, “Can there beguaranteed issue health insurance?”If all people aren’t required to pur-chase, then insurance companiescan’t be expected to issue policieswithout any waiting period andcover pre-existing conditions. Also,PPACA already is in effect for many.The elimination of the prescriptiondrug “donut hole” for Medicare,children to age 26 having coverageon parent’s policies, wellness check-ups without deductibles and co-pays, for most people with either aprivate or Medicare plan and manyother new benefits would be lost.

PPACA does come with a down-side. All the new benefit mandates

have costs. These have been addedto the monthly premiums, andalmost all insurance companies areexperiencing premium increases tooffset the newly mandated benefits.And, more are on the way. As ofJuly, Californians will have materni-ty coverage added to their policies,even if you are a man, or a sterilewoman.

PPACA has some other interest-ing characteristics the consumerdoesn’t see. One controversialrequirement is MLR (Medical LossRatio). PPACA has determined that85 percent of all group insurancepremiums must be directed to med-ical care, and 80 percent in the indi-vidual market. This leaves the insur-

ance companieswith 15-20 per-cent for all over-head. So far,this has had aminimal effecton customerservice staffingand sales com-

missions have been reduced to meetthis mandate. Insurance companiestypically earn about 2 percent profit.What still remains a mystery is whatis identified as a “medicalexpense?”Is the management of anHMO part of medical expense oradministration? Time will tell asregulations are developed to admin-ister this law.

Next week I shall answer somequestions about COBRA andHIPAA.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker in California(0621106) and other states. He is amember of the Society of CertifiedSenior Advisors and Immediate Past-President of the Kern Associ-ation ofHealth Underwriters. Harry is on theNational Assoc. of HealthUnderwriters Medicare AdvisoryBoard. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, email [email protected] visit him on the web atwww.harrythal.com.

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Every fewweeks or so, Ilike to do a littlearticle about theoften unconsid-ered part of anyreal estate trans-action, theescrow and titleinsurance. In theyears I have beena real estateagent, I have run into several situa-tions that are scary when it comesto title issues. But the worst thing isthe fact that theycould have beeneasily prevented.

One ofthe biggestissues I haveseen, and I amsure every realestate agent hasseen, is someone wanting to sell apiece of property that they do notlegally own. Surprised? Don't be, ithappens all the time.

Let me explain what escrowand title insurance do. Escrow is aneutral third party that holds allfunds for a transaction and makessure that everything is done in theagreement, legally per Federal,State and local law. It has otherroles but that is the biggest. Titleinsurance, which usually is orderedand completed in an escrow office,concerns the property itself: whoowns it, and title issues thereof. See

why they are so important?If you read all of my articles

and get nothing from them exceptthis, listen up. Don't ever getinvolved in a real estate transactionwithout escrow and title insurance,whether you are using a real estateagent or not. People often will notdo an escrow for two reasons, theyare too cheap to want to pay for itor they have something to hide.Oftentimes both.

Quick true example of whyto do things the right way: Party Awants to sell vacant land to Party B.Both agree to a selling price that isway below market value, Party Bsees a great deal. Party B gives a

cashier's check toParty A andParty B takes fullpossession of theproperty. Theywant to gradethe land and re-sell the propertyas an investment.

So Party B spends thousands ongrading and improvements andthen puts the land on the market.Real estate agent lists the land,finds a buyer, deal enters escrow.Guess what? Escrow says Party Bdoes not own the land nor did PartyA ever own it! Someone just gotripped off. Do escrow and titleinsurance!!

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

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