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Bodfish Bobsends ‘Alohagreetings fromBodfish.

Wednesday 6 a.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir203,912 acre-feetReservoir peak361,709 acre-feet

Pool maximum568,075 acre-feet

Pool safety limit360,000 acre-feet

Upper KernKern Inflow at Kernville1736 cfs (5-hr avg.)Lower KernOutflow 564 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 524 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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word ’heights’ in them,” McMullan joked.McMullan grew up in Long Island, NY

and was always creating something,inventing something or building some-thing. He studied industrial design atParsons School of Design for a short timebefore enrolling in Kansas University’sSchool of Architecture, graduating in 1961with a Bachelor of Architecture degree.

From there, on a whim, he went toHollywood in 1961 to visit a friend and,through a chance meeting with playwrightWilliam Inge, he was given a screen test forSam Peckinpah's “Ride The High Country,”The test was sent to Universal Pictures,which resulting in a seven-year contractand began a successful 40-year film career.

He has starred in dozens of feature filmsincluding “Shenandoah,” “DownhillRacer,” and “The Incredible ShrinkingWoman.” He has appeared in hundreds ofTV shows, and many people remember himas Senator Dowling in “Dallas.”

McMullan will be holding a book sign-ing Saturday, May 5 at the Big Blue Bear,101 Piute Drive on Circle Park in Kernvillefrom noon to 3 p.m.

His other books include “Actors AsArtists,” “Musicians As Artists,” “This FaceYou Got,” “Instant Zen,” “Cheatin’ Hearts,Broken Dreams and Stomped On Love,”“Hail To The Chief,” “Happily Ever After”and “Do It NOW - Book and Clock.”

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

What do you call a group of giraffes?Have you ever heard of a prickle of porcu-pines?

“Flocks, Herds, Litters and Schools,” is anew children’s nonfiction book by WoffordHeights resident Jim McMullan. It teacheschildren and adults alike some of the unusu-al, clever and downright strange names forcollections and groups of animals.

We’ve all heard of a flock of sheep or acolony of ants, but what about a leap of leop-ards and an ostentation of peacocks?

“Flocks, Herds, Litters and Schools,” Jim’sninth book, and first with Aerodale Press,was inspired by his sons, Sky and Tyson, 5and 7 years old at the time when they askedthe simple question of why a group of geesewas called “a gaggle” and by his clever wife,Helene, who knew the answer.

The book is filled with beautiful picturesand packed with fun animal facts and infor-mation. It explores the interesting, and oftenunknown, names used for groups of ourfavorite animals.

Jim and Helene came from Island Heights,NJ - a sailing town - four years ago. Spendinghalf of each year living near their two sons inWofford Heights and the other half sailing onthe Jersey shore.

“We always like to live in places with the

‘Flocks, Herds, Littersand Schools,’ oh my!


On this Cinco de Mayo (fifth ofMay) you can enjoy the whole enchila-da, the rice and bean combination ofevents.

The first entrée on your plate is the31st annual Sirretta Street sale.Starting at 8 a.m. or sunrise, whichev-er comes first. This annual mile-longyard sale of treasures and junk takesplace on Sirretta Street in Kernvilleonly once a year. And let’s not forgetthe Valley’s two farmers markets

On the river side of your plate, theRotary Club of Kern River Valley hostsits 13th annual Car Show “Down bythe River Side” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, in Kernville’s RiversidePark. The car show includes food, ven-dors, music and a free pet parade at12:15 p.m. The public is welcome toattend at no charge.

Be sure to order up some sides ofKern River Valley Elks’ Lodge chil-dren’s carnival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.at the picnic area adjacent to the park-ing lot of the Elks’ Lodge in WoffordHeights. Every child under age 12 willreceive a free lunch. Carnival gametickets and additional meals can bepurchased for a nominal cost.

For a side of book signing at the BigBlue Bear, 101 Piute Drive on CirclePark in Kernville see the related storyon page 1.

So if you’ve now got the blues, theKern River Blues Society is hosting anopen blues jam at the KernvilleSaloon, 20 Tobias Street from 2 to 8p.m. for all blues musicians and/orfans who are encouraged to comehang out for free.

Last but not least, if your plate is notfull enough already, celebrate the dayover lunch or dinner at one of ourValley’s fine Mexican restaurants, oryou can just crash your neighbor’sCinco de Mayo party after taking a lit-tle siesta.

See the Courier Calendar on page 2for more information and events.

Local authorand actor,Jim McMullan,talks about hisnew book, “Flocks, Herds,Litters and Schools.”The book is filledwith beautiful pictures andpacked with funanimal facts andinformation.


Saturday is acombination plateof fun events

ing their oven’s pilot light. Firefighters con-trolled the blaze within minutes and admin-istered medical aid to the burn victims. Theywere transported by Liberty Ambulance toKern Valley Hospital.

Damages are estimated at $1,500. Morethan $80,000 worth of property was saved asfirefighters contained the fire to the kitchen.

To help keep you safe in the event of a gasleak in your home, the Fire Departmentwants to remind the public of dangers asso-ciated with gas leaks. ■ Always keep a flashlight near by for use

in investigating gas odors, ■ Never use matches or candles to lookfor gas leaks, and ■ Never turn any electric switches on oroff if you suspect a gas leak.

If the smell of gas continues, open win-dows and doors. Get everyone out of thebuilding. Use a telephone away from thebuilding to call 9-1-1. Know how to relightpilot lights following the appliance manu-facturer’s instructions. If you cannot relightit yourself, call your utility company or aqualified professional for assistance.

Kern County Fire DepartmentSpecial to the Courier

Just before 8:30 p.m. on May 1, the KernCounty Fire Department received a callabout a structure fire in the 600 block ofBristlecone Drive in Wofford Heights.About 13 firefighters responded.

Fire crews were faced with a developingfire in the kitchen of a single-wide mobilehome. The two residents received majorburn injuries following a natural gas explo-sion that occurred while they were relight-

Kitchen fire injures Wofford Heights residents

Kern River Courier www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, May 4, 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 - 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

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 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701■ 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.■ 6:30 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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located at 2600 Highway 155 betweenLake Isabella and Wofford Heights at theFrench Gulch Forest Service RecreationArea. For information, contact the NuuiCunni Cultural Center 760-549-0800.

Lakeshore Farmers MarketMay 5Hosted by the Kern Valley GrowersAssociation, this Market features locallygrown 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 (toward thelake, across from St. Jude’s Church), inWofford Heights. They acceptEBT/SNAP/CalFresh cards. For informa-tion call David Dills 760-812-7833.

Family and pet photosMay 5REVA, Inc. is offering a Mother’s Dayfundraiser of professional pet photos andfamily group pictures (with or withoutpets). Pictures will be available to takehome the same day, Saturday, May 5 atDarlene’s Pet Salon, Etc. 5205 LakeIsabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. Most major credit cards accept-ed. REVA, Inc is a [501(c)(3)public charity].

Children’s carnivalMay 5The Kern River Valley Elks Lodge is host-ing a children’s carnival May 5 from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. at the picnic area adjacentto the parking at the Elks’ Lodge inWofford Heights. Every child under age12 receives a free lunch. Carnival gametickets may be purchased at 4/$1 (mostgames are a single ticket). Additionalmeals will be available for $3.

Indian Community MeetingMay 5The Kern Valley Indian Community quar-terly meeting will be held on Saturday,May 5 at 11 a.m. at the Senior Center, 6405Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Lunchwill be provided by the Council. Bring adessert and a raffle item and also any gen-tly used household items and clothing toshare.

Kern River Blues SocietyMay 5Kern River Blues Society is having anopen blues jam at the Kernville Saloon, 20Tobias Street from 2-8 p.m. Any bluesmusicians and/or fans are encouraged tocome hang out with us. It’s totally free.For more information, call Beth Selzam,661-872-7517.

Local author book signingMay 5Wofford Heights author Jim McMullanwill be at the Big Blue Bear in Kernville onSaturday, May 5 from noon to 3 p.m. for abook signing of his recent book, “Flocks,Herds, Litters and Schools.” The bookexplores interesting, and often unknown,names for groups of our favorite animals.

Rotary Car Show and Pet Parade May 5The Rotary Club of Kern River Valleyhosts its 13th annual Car Show, “Down bythe River Side” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. onSaturday, May 5 in Kernville’s RiversidePark across Kernville Road. The car showincludes food, vendors, music and a freePet Parade at 12:15 p.m. (Sign up at 11a.m.) The public is welcome to attend atno charge. For more information, visitRotaryCar Show.com or contact PaulCromwell 760-417-1008 or emailinfo@rotarycarshow. com.

Veterans of Foreign Wars breakfastMay 6Have breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Sunday, May 6, at the Kern River ValleyVFW Post 7665 Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave.(behind McDonald’s), Lake Isabella. Forinformation call 760-379-3877.

KVPAC meetingMay 6This month KVPAC will be held May 6 atBob and Holly Gross’ place, 42 Pine Drive,Kernville. Potluck at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. meet-ing.

Gourd art classesMay 7 and 8Betsy Roberts will lead gourd art classesat the Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Centeron Monday and Tuesday, May 7 - 8, from9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All materials are supplied,including snacks and a light lunch provid-ed by Nuui Cunni. For information callGay Shuell 760-379-3559 or Nuui Cunni760-549-0800, or 760-549-0800.

31st Annual Sirretta Street saleMay 5Starting at 8 a.m., this annual mile-longyard sale takes place on Sirretta Street inKernville.

Nuui Cunni Farmers MarketMay 5The Kern River Paiute Council invites youto visit the Nuui Cunni Farmers Marketfrom 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for your fruit andproduce needs. Local honey, fresh eggs,healing native plant salves and teas, pluslocally grown produce. The market is

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

I was listeningto XM radio in mycar the other dayand heard a storyabout a dog train-er whose namewas just oddenough that Icouldn’t get it outof my head. It wasDr. Barkin Bowser.

I chuckled tomyself, thinking “how appropriatethat name is,” and then got to won-dering, “just what kind of oddnames are out there?”

So I did what any red-bloodedwriter would do. I went to Googleand asked for a list of odd names. Igot 126,000 hits and the first onewas the one I locked onto.

It held a list of more than 1,000names of actual people whosenames described them or what theydid.

As I read the list, I noticed a lotof parents who must have had astrange sense of humor when nam-ing their offspring. I couldn’t helpbut wonder what it would be like togo through life with names likeBenny Factor or a dentist namedDr. Toothman.

I had some eye surgery recently,and my doctor’s name is Dr. See.He told me he’s taking a lot of kid-ding about his name and what hedoes.

How about some other name likeBo Narro (who is probably a talent-

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What’s in a name?Things I have noticed...

Cerro Coso seeks public inputCerro Coso Community College is seeking public feedback on its Accreditation

Self-Evaluation Report available for review online at www.cerrocoso.edu/accredi-tation. The college is preparing for its accreditation visit conducted by theAccrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. This visit, and thepreparation that it involves, usually occurs on a six-year cycle. The web site willremain active until May 11. “Community feedback, including suggestions and/orcriticisms, is an important component of our ability to validate what we do as a col-lege,” concluded vice president of Academic Affairs, Dr. Corey Marvin.

Dam Task Force to be formedKern River Valley Revitalization, jointly with the Kern River Valley and Kernville

Chambers of Commerce, are forming a local “Dam Task Force.” They will jointlybegin to hold meetings soon. Watch the Courier, listen to local radio stations andFacebook “damtaskforce” for a time and place for the first meeting.

DFG Clarifies Legal Take Methods for Wild TurkeysThe Department of Fish & Game is clarifying an inadvertent error found in the

2011-12 Mammal Hunting Regulation booklet. On page 19 of the booklet, section311(f) indicates that “0.20 caliber minimum for taking wild turkey” is required. Thisis incorrect but has been corrected in the online version of the booklet. The actualregulation was changed in 2011 after the booklet was printed and the correct reg-ulation for 311(f) is: “Air rifles powered by compressed air or gas and used withany caliber of pellet, except that wild turkey may only be taken with a pellet that isat least 0.177 caliber.” The 2012-13 mammal hunting regulation booklet is now inpreparation and this change will be reflected.

Fireworks donations soughtIt’s that time once again to celebrate our country’s Independence. 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 surround-ing areas being canceled, or on the brink of being canceled, we do not want to findourselves in the situation of disappointing our visitors. As is the case every year,the fireworks 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 through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Library Activities for MayThe library will celebrate National Children’s Book Week May 6 through 12. On

May 10 at the Kern River Valley Library in Lake Isabella there will be a specialToddler Time at 11:15 a.m. and then at 3:30 p.m. Local children’s author, JimMcMullan, will read his newest book, “Flocks, Herds, Litters & Schools.”McMullan will also read his book at the Kernville Branch on Friday, May 18 at10:30 a.m. The KRV Branch will offer Toddler Time each Thursday morning at11:15 a.m. and free guitar and computer lessons by appointment. Contact thebranch at 760-549-2083 for more information. There is more information on thelibrary FaceBook page.

Outdoor arena soccerThe YMCA of Kern County presents co-ed youth outdoor arena soccer from

May 1 to June 22. This is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 13 and includes divisions5-7, 8-10 and 11-13. Practices will be held on either Mondays, Tuesdays orWednesdays from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.Games will be held on Thursdays orFridays from 5 to 8 p.m. All practicesand games will be held at UnitedMethodist Church in Kernville. Thecost is $60 per participant, whichincludes game jersey and medal of par-ticipation. For more information, callthe YMCA at 661-837-9622 or registeronline at www.ymcaofkern.net. Youcan also call the site supervisor at 760-223-1498..

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ed bowman). Then there is BrookeLynn Bridge and still another,Armand Hammer, who was a per-son of note in Bakersfield businesscircles. As I glanced through thepages I found Rick Shaw who nodoubt runs a human taxi service inSan Francisco’s China Town. Hereare some more: Phyllis Teen, Shan-da Lear and a guy who probablylooks forward to lunch - SamWhich. I found other names and I guessedwhat they did. There was■ An attorney named Sue Yu■ A runner called Jim Shortz■ A record collector, Vic Trolla; ■ A weather reporter, Wayne

Dwops; ■ A party lover Tate Urchips; ■ A lady fence installer, Jayne

Linkfence; ■ A window shade installer, Vinny

Shinblinds; ■ A doctor who specializes in mus

cle functions, Yuri Thritis; ■ A Mexican restaurant owner,

Casey Diaz; and■ A religious convert Bjorn Agen

There’s more, lots more. Why nottake a couple of minutes and thinkof some you’ve known? As for me,now I have the flavor of some oddnames that color our country. I stillwonder, however, what my motherwas thinking when she named meRodney111.

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

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By Sam Struckhoff

PICKS OF THE WEEK“The Vow” (PG-13) — After a car

accident takes away his wife’s memo-ry of the past five years, Leo(Channing Tatum) is determined tomake Paige (Rachel McAdams) fall inlove with him again. This is not anoth-er adaptation of a Nicholas Sparksnovel, but you could have fooled meby the way the posters, previews andplot seem familiar. However, “TheVow” still has something to offer forthe lover of sappy romcoms and seek-er of movies for date night.

Paige’s struggle is mostly aboutfinding a life that makes sense to her— a lot has changed for her in the fiveyears that she doesn’t remember.Leo’s struggle is bringing her back tothe person it took her years to growinto. Tatum has the charm and the absto be a romantic-movie star, but hecan’t quite carry the dramatic weightof the story.

“Underworld: Awakening” (R) —One can’t be certain how many filmsthere are in this particular action-hor-ror series, but this is certainly one ofthem. Kate Beckinsale takes up herrole as Selene, a vampire lady who isfrequently called upon to flip aroundand shoot things. The twist this time isthat the human world has caught onto the existence of vampires and were-wolves in the present day.

The moviesticks to a fewnotes.Everything isblack with bluelighting. Allfights are super-human gunfightswith bits of kungfu. All dialog ishorrible andpointless. Sure,these movies areabout theskintight black-costumed

shootouts, but who says there can’t becharacter development or an interest-ing plot to go with the full automatics?

“Mother’s Day” (R) — This remakeof a bizarre 1980 horror film missesthe mark for suspense and winds upwith tedium instead. Three violentbrothers break out of prison to findthat their home has been foreclosedon and sold to a young couple. Thefugitives turn a gathering of friendsinto a hostage situation that escalateswhen they call in the head honcho:their mom.

Rebecca De Mornay plays themother with as much straight-lacedmenace as she can. The film is direct-ed by a fellow who did some of the“Saw” sequels, and the overall toneand torture aspect land in that region.

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Sweet Adelines celebrate 40 yearsKern Valley’s Sweet Adelines are

celebrating 40 years of a cappella har-mony - barbershop style - under direc-tion of Cheryl Borthick and FrancineStirling. Their 40th annual show willbring you an evening “to warm yourhearts,” Borthick said.

An original stage production,“Wonderful Wigsworth’s FlyingCircus,” written by Sandi Johnstone,with collaboration from Susie Seegerand Cheryl Borthick, is guaranteed totickle your funny bone. It is one dayonly, Saturday, May 19 at the KernvilleSchool, with shows at 12:30 and 6 p.m.Doors open a half hour early so youcan enjoy your favorite circus treats.

Since 1972, the Sweet Adelines have

entertained the Kern Valley with theirmelodious 4-part style of barbershopharmony.

As members of Sweet AdelinesInternational, they join with 25,000other women to compete each yearwith other choruses regionally andhave been recognized for their enter-taining skits and productions. Theyhave been in the top three of small cho-ruses since the late 1980s and mostentertaining chorus in 2009 and 2010.

If you love to sing and perform,Sweet Adelines is always looking fornew members. They meet at 6:30 p.m.every Thursday at the Senior Center inLake Isabella. The ages range from 14on up.

Come one, come all to the HistoryDay Celebration at the Kern ValleyMuseum where the whole family canlearn about what life was like in theOld West. This year the HistoricalSociety is going all out for this one daycelebration.

There will be demonstrations of OldWest skills, entertainment, pie bakingand costume contests - all free to thepublic. The pies must be made fromscratch just like the old days. So if youknow how to bake a pie, bake it, andbring it, and enter it in the contest.The more the contestants there are,the more fun. Dig out those old cos-tumes, put them on, show up and jointhe fun.

Other demonstrations of old timeskill on display will be blacksmithing,

butter churning, gold panning, Dutch-oven cooking and quilting.

The Early Day Gas Engine andTractor Association will be at the muse-um with their “hit and miss” engines, abig saw powered by a hit and miss, andtractors.

The Historical Society is raffling off abeautiful, one-of-a-kind, hand-madequilt. Tickets for the quilt raffle are $1each or 6/$5. Other than the quilt draw-ing, all the contests, demonstrations,entertainment, refreshments andadmission are free.

The museum will be open from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. The Museum is locatednext to the post office at 49 Big BlueRoad, in Kernville. For more informa-tion call 760-376-6683 from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Thursday through Friday.

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Caution on the river neededCourier Antler, Fin & Feather Report

Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

There aretimes when thenicest things hap-pen, and this isan example.

Tuesday after-noon, while tak-ing a fewmoments to fishat my favoritefishing spot,three very nice,

elderly Swiss tourists, who weretaking a walk and snapping pic-tures of our lake, stopped and chat-ted for a few moments. It’s refresh-ing to know thatthere are stillpeople aroundthis world thatfind usAmericans inter-esting. Theysnapped a picture of me as I proud-ly held up a very nice crappie I hadjust caught. In turn, I pointed to alarge nest atop a power pole whichhosts a family of Osprey. As luckwould have it, the mother Ospreyarrived on cue to feed the little oneand posed unintentionally for ourforeign guests. It was truly a specialmoment.

Now, on to this week’s fishingactivities. Caution should be usedwhen fishing the Upper Kern, as

Mencarini

the flow is around 1,500 cubic feetper second. Personal floatationdevices are a must for children andyoung adults. They may not make afashion statement, but they will saveyour life.

The crappie bite is really goodand I think it’s going to get a lot bet-ter. The shore bite for those niceslabs is pretty dang good. The habi-tat cages at Joughin Cove areattracting a lot of bank anglers. Ifyou intend on fishing there, you bet-ter get there early. Camp Nine isanother hot spot for crappie, fromthe launch ramp around to thegroup camp sites. The North Forkand the South Fork are prime crap-pie fishing grounds right now. So

grab a few jigsand some bob-bers and gohave some fun.And by the way,did I mentionthat the crappie

are very nice this year? The bassbite is still very good from the shoreor from a boat. The bass are stillundecided on water depth rightnow so try shallow or a little deeperuntil you find them.

Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a avid fisher-man. For questions or commentsyou can reach him through the KernRiver Courier, office@kern river-courier.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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“ There are times when the nicestthings happen...”

--Mencarini

LegendBoat Launch Ramps Camp Grounds Towns Hospital + Other Features

STATISTICSGeneral

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

Main DamMaximum Height 185 FeetLength at Crest 1695 Feet

Auxiliary DamMaximum Height 100 FeetMaximum Length 3,257 Feet

Lake ConstructionStarted March 1948Finished April 1953

WoffordHeights

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North Fork Marina

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Rich GulchHungry Gulch

West SideFrench Gulch

French Gulch MarinaPioneer Point

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M.L. Ludiker Artwork & Design

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South Fork Recreation Area

South Fork Wildlife ParkingArea

ModelAircraftControllers

Robinson Cove

County Dump

Airport

Golf Course

Cyrus Canyon OHV AreaTarget Range

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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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“One Nation Under God”May 11

On Friday, May 11, Kern Valley BibleChurch will host “One Nation UnderGod” - a national, two-hour DVD eventfeaturing top American thinkers andpolitical leaders who will offer theirviews about the true relationshipbetween God and America. The programwill be viewed in churches and homesacross the nation.

Speakers include Dr. James Dobson,formerly of Focus on the Family; histori-an David Barton; former Speaker of theHouse Newt Gingrich; formerCongressman Bob McEwen; Rev. SamuelRodriguez, president of the NationalHispanic Christian Leadership Coalition;Dr. Timothy Johnson, president of theFrederick Douglass Foundation; LilaRose, president of Live Action and JohnStemberger, president of the FloridaFamily Policy Council.

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One Nation Under God is presented byUnited in Purpose: a non-partisan, non-profit organization whose mission is tochange American culture for the good,using the Bible as the standard of truth.

“We’ve lost sight of our great heritageas a nation founded on Biblical truth,and the consequences are dire,” said BillDallas, CEO of United in Purpose.“Schools are failing, the divorce rate isclimbing, and our society is rife withscandal and corruption. It’s time toreclaim our Biblical heritage and bringGod back to the center of American life.The One Nation Under God event isdesigned to advance that goal by raisingthe awareness of people acrossAmerica.”

The Kern Valley Bible Church is locatedat 3920 Golden Spur in Lake Isabella.Refreshments will be served. For moreinformation, contact Debby Fieber 760-417-9071.

Jack Duitsman, PastorFather’s Heart FoursquareChurch, Kernville

All the rivers flowinto the sea, yet

the sea is not full.To the place where

the rivers flow,there they flow

again. -Ecclesiastes 1:7

The Spirit ofGod is working onthe grand stage ofhuman history, where billions of livesare orchestrated amazingly into theunfolding of the Father’s purpose increation. And the Holy Spirit is con-tinually working within the Churchin every corner of the world to pushback the domain of darkness, andadvance the unfolding plan ofredemptive love in each successivegeneration. God’s Spirit is active inevery moment’s unfolding to bringto bear the Kingdom of God onearth even as it is in heaven. It isimportant to understand that as thefocus gets smaller in terms of affect-ed numbers, the relative importancenever changes. The Father neversacrifices the importance of the indi-vidual for the collective need of themany. The grand work of humanhistory is made up of the collectivelives of individuals, and it is witheach of these individuals clearly inmind that the Father brought HisSon into the world as Savior.

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How about now?The personal and ongoing work

of the Holy Spirit in each one of uswho are believers in Jesus is presentbecause the Father’s plan for each ofus is as fluid as the life we each expe-rience. It is ongoing because it liter-ally takes a lifetime for this plan tofind its point of perfection. As rapid-ly as we might like to move in matu-rity as disciples of our Lord, the out-working of the Father’s plan in uswill still only find its fulfillment at theend of life’s journey. Conversely, asnegligent as we may be to finding alife of obedience to the principles ofour Father’s Word, and as haltinglyas we may be willing to be led by theHoly Spirit, the end of the Father’splan will still come about as lifecomes to a close. So we ought toembrace the opportunity afforded usin this life to know the Father’s heart,and welcome wholeheartedly all thatthe Holy Spirit is willing to workwithin us. The amazing nature ofGod’s unfolding grace will forever bean ongoing source of wonder as weknow Him more.

As Solomon so philosophicallypenned the idea that the ever-flow-ing rivers never are able to overflowthe earth’s oceans, so too our liveswill never be finished with all thatthe Father has in store for us. But asthe rivers never stop their attempt tofill the oceans to overflowing, let usgladly embrace every new touch ofthe Spirit as it affects our lives, andthirst for more of the same. Indeed,may our heart’s cry ever be: “ComeO Lord and overflow us!”

Dale Owen CharterMay 26, 1947 - April 21, 2012

Dale Owen Charter was a firefighter forthe city of Rialto for a little more than 31years. His career began on May 18, 1970 andhe retired Dec. 30, 2001. Dale passed away onApril 21, 2012. He was in the first paramedicgraduating class for firefighters where heattended Loma Linda University and was amedic for almost a third of his career.

Dale moved to the Kern River Valley 22years ago and became active in Whiskey FlatDays and enjoyed the 1880’s costume charac-ter acting.

Dale is survived by his wife, Marti Charter;his stepsons, Joe, Dan and Tyler; daughters,Tricia Salazar and Melissa Patrick; brothers,

Duane and Darre; sisters-in-law, Joann and Cory Charter. His brother, Dana,preceded Dale in death in 2009. He was the son of Evelyn and Sidney Charterwho also preceded him in death.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 11 a.m., at theKern River Valley Elks Lodge #2358; 6901 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights, CA93285. 760-376-6475.

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1.Ken Griffey Jr., 1997-99.2.Yastrzemski (3,308) tops Musial (3,026) and Ripken (3,001).3.It was 1969 (the Pasadena Bowl).4.Eight — Phil Jackson (11), Gregg Popovich (four), Pat Riley(three), Chuck Daly (two), Rudy Tomjanovich (two), Larry Brown(one), Rick Carlisle (one) and Doc Rivers (one).5.Boston’s Frank Brimsek in 1938-39.

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Sports QuizBy Chris Richcreek

1. Name the first center fielder to lead theAmerican League in home runs for three consecu-tive years.

2. Who played the most major-league gameswith only one team: Stan Musial, Cal Ripken Jr. orCarl Yastrzemski?

3. When was the last time before 2010 that SanDiego State’s football team won a bowl game?

4. How many head coaches have won an NBAchampionship in the past 25 seasons (1987-2011)?

5. Who was the last goaltender before St.Louis’ Brian Elliott in the 2011-12 season to allowtwo or fewer goals in each of his first 12 games?

ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) You might find thatan answer to a question is hard to believe. Butcheck it out before you chuck it out. You mightwell be surprised at what you could learn.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Your resolutedetermination to stick by a position might makesome people uncomfortable. But if you’re provedright (as I expect you to be), a lot of changes willtilt in your favor.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might feelconflicted between what you want to do and whatyou should do. Best advice: Honor your obliga-tions first. Then go ahead and enjoy your well-earned rewards.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) That financialmatter still needs to be sorted out before you canconsider any major monetary moves. Pressuresease midweek, with news about a potential careerchange.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) A workplace problemthreatens to derail your well-planned project. Butyour quick mind should lead you to a solution andget you back on track without too much delay.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) An opportunityopens up but could quickly close down if youallow pessimism to override enthusiasm. A trust-

ed friend can offer the encouragement you need. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You’ve come

through a difficult period of helping others dealwith their problems. Now you can concentrate onputting your energy to work on your own proj-ects.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Forget aboutwho’s to blame and, instead, make the first movetoward patching up a misunderstanding before itcreates a rift that you’ll never be able to cross.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Goodnews for the travel-loving Sagittarian who enjoysgalloping off to new places: That trip you put offwill soon be back on your schedule.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A moodchange could make you seek the company of justa few friends. But you charge back into the crowdfor weekend fun and games.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A decision youmade in good faith could come under fire. Bestadvice: Open your mind to other possibilities bylistening to your challenger’s point of view.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) You can avoidbeing swamped by all those tasks dangling fromyour line this week by tackling them one by one,according to priority. The weekend brings goodnews.


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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 __________________________

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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

_________________________1972 Doublewide in 55+Park.Brand new cooler & forced airheat furnace, wood burningstove, dishwasher, enclsd patio,storage shed, asking $9,500 ortrade. Must qualify. 760-379-1221_________________________

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

1999 Chev 1500 Silverado LSExt cab, short bed, one owner,73,000 mi., maint records avail.

$8,000 (760) 376-1769_________________________

06 Pontiac Solstice, white w/blacktop, convertible, 5 speed, 18”chrome wheels, 55,000 miles, verygood condition, asking $13,000,(760) 379-1221

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

QUIET, SHADY RV SPACEUp to 30' with full hookupWeekly/Weekend/Monthly

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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_________________________

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Older Travel Trailer (60’s or 70’sor older.) Must be reasonableand in at least fair condition.(760) 379-1221

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Looking to buy rocks,rock slabs,

rock cutting & polishing tools(760) 812-7833

May 4 & 5 @ 338 Burlando,Kernville. Lift chair, refrig,pickup toolbox, bdrm furn,chests, tools, pans, antiques,sheets, blankets, 60” TV, misc.(417) 818-0279

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 NoticesNOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. 12-2205 - APN:

345-031-04-00 also known as 345-031-004

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST DATED 09-14-2011. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTIONTO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE.IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATIONOF THE NATURE OF THE PRO-CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOUSHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 16, 2012 at 12:00 pm,Advanced Reconveyance, Inc., aCalifornia Corporation as dulyappointed Trustee under and pursuantto the Deed of Trust recorded 10-11-2011, as Inst. No. 000211131891 ofOfficial Records in the office of theCounty Recorder of Kern County,State of California, Executed by OscarPerez, a Single Man, WILL SELL ATPUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGH-EST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable attime of sale in lawful money of theUnited States) at: The main entranceto the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA93560. All CASHIER'S CHECKSMUST BE MADE PAYABLE TOADVANCED RECONVEYANCE,INC. All rights, title and interest con-veyed to and now held by it under saidDeed of Trust in the property situatedin said County and State described as:The East Half of the West Half ofSection 27, Township 10 North, Range13 West, San Bernardino Meridian, inthe unincorporated area of the Countyof Kern, State of California, accordingto the official plat thereof and shownas Parcel B of Parcel Map waiver No.639, according to the Certificate ofCompliance, records August 4, 1986,in the Book 5901, Page 421, of OfficialRecords. The street address and othercommon designation, if any, of the realproperty described above is purportedto be: Vacant Land - directions may beobtained 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 des-ignation, if any, shown herein. SaidSale will be made, but withoutcovenant or warranty, express orimplied, regarding title, possession, orencumbrances, to pay the remainingprincipal sum of the note(s) secured bysaid Deed of Trust, with interest there-on, as provided in said note(s),advances, if any, under the terms ofsaid Deed of Trust, fees, charges andexpenses of the Trustee and of thetrusts created by said Deed of Trust.The total amount of the unpaid balanceof the obligation secured by the prop-erty to be sold and reasonable estimat-ed cost, expenses and advances at thetime of the initial publication of theNotice of Sale is $101,756.50. Thebeneficiary under said Deed of Trustheretofore executed and delivered tothe undersigned a written Declarationof Default and Demand for Sale, and awritten Notice of Default and Electionto Sell. The undersigned caused saidNotice of Default and Election to Sellto be recorded in the county where thereal property is located. Date: April13, 2012. Advanced Reconveyance,Inc., As Trustee, 43545 17th Street W.,Ste 503, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, TrusteeSale Officer (Published by the Kern River Courier

April 20, 27 and May 4, 2012)NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID-DERS: If you are considering biddingon this property lien, you shouldunderstand that there are risks involvedin bidding at a trustee auction. Youwill be bidding on a lien, not on theproperty itself. Placing the highest bidat a trustee auction does not automati-cally entitle you to free and clear own-ership of the property. You should alsobe aware that the lien being auctionedoff may be a junior lien. If you are thehighest bidder at the auction, you areor 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 encour-aged to investigate the existence, prior-ity and size of outstanding liens thatmay exist on this property by contact-ing the county recorder's office or atitle insurance company, either ofwhich may charge you a fee for thisinformation. If you consult either ofthese resources, you should be awarethat the same lender may hold morethan one mortgage or deed of trust onthe property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:The sale date shown on the notice ofsale may be postponed one or moretimes by the mortgages, beneficiary,trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section2924g of the California Civil Code.The law requires that informationabout trustee sale postponements bemade available to you and to the pub-lic, as a courtesy to those not present atthe sale. If you wish to learn whetheryour sale date has been postponed,and, if applicable, the rescheduled timeand date for the sale of this property,you may call 661-945-5525 using thefile number 12-2205. Informationabout postponements that are veryshort in duration or that occur close tothe scheduled sale may not immediate-ly be reflected in the telephone infor-mation or on the internet web site. Thebest way to verify the postponementinformation is to attend the scheduledsale.

STATEMENT OFABANDONMENT OF USE OF

FICTITIOUS 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 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: PatriciaTurnham, President. This statementfiled on 04/12/2012. Expires04/12/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByJ. Trujillo. Published by the KernRiver Courier April 20, 27, May 4 and11, 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, CA 93277.REGISTRANT: Scott Newton, 4241South Mooney Boulevard, Visalia, CA93277 and Jill Newton, 4241 SouthMooney Boulevard, Visalia, CA 93277.I - Husband and Wife. 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: JillNewton, Owner. This statement filedon 04/11/2012. Expires 04/11/2017.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By MDominguez. 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 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:Lorraine Sherwood. This statementfiled on 04/05/2012. Expires04/05/2017. 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: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 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: 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: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 Section

17913 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: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 namein 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: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 of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Dana Nachbaur. This state-ment filed on 04/26/2012. Expires04/26/2017. 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: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 of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Bajes Shakta, President. Thisstatement filed on 04/16/2012. Expires04/16/2017. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By:K. Lopez. Published by the Kern RiverCourier May 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.

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Book of Golden Deeds dinnerMay 8The Kern Valley Exchange Club is proud tohonor Fred and Elaine Roach with the“Book of Golden Deeds.” The dinner will beheld on Tuesday, May 8, at Paradise Cove.Social at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. dinner. Cost is $23per person. Please RSVP to Marsha Smithat 760-379-3667, ext. 15 or 760-379-7785 oremail [email protected].

Houchin Blood DriveMay 8The KRV blood drive will take place at the

First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, fromnoon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday May 8. Whendonating, please bring picture ID with date ofbirth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores orsymptoms of infection and eat a meal at least3 hours prior to donating. You must be atleast 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs.

Friends of the Library book saleMay 9 - 12The Friends of the Library are holding a booksale at the main library, located at 7054 LakeIsabella Blvd, in Lake Isabella on Wednesday,May 9 from 2 to 6 p.m.; Thursday, May 10from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, May 11 from 2to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. tonoon. The proceeds will support the localKern Valley libraries.

Buy happiness by Lake Isabella3bd/2ba, 1150 sq ft, all real estate, 441Old Mine Rd. Realtor says value is$109K. We are asking $71K. Low $7Kdown. Unlimited profit potential; norisk of loss; we guarantee to buy backafter 10 yrs for 110% of price you pd, ifyou do not default, if you sell to us. Youassume $64K loan, pd $544/mo pure taxdeduction all due 30 yrs, fixed rate &buying power, no prepay penalty. Owner(661) 330-2222

Be happy by Lake IsabellaVacant lot by 37 Canyon Dr., 1/4 acre,homes all around. Low $4K down.Unlimited profit potential; no risk of loss;we guarantee to buy back after 10 yrs. for110% of price you paid, if you do notdefault, if you sell to us. You assume $15Kloan, pd $128/mo pure tax deduction all due30 yrs, fixed rate & buying power, no prepaypenalty. Others pd $80K for comparablelot. Owner (661) 330-2222

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Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

Over the pastseveral weeks, Ihave advisedreaders how tosort their mailregardingMedicare andtheir soon turn-ing 65.

You can findback issues of theCourier fromtheir office, or online atwww.KernRiverCourier. com.

Today we will discuss theMedicare prescription benefit,also known as Medicare Part Dfor those people receiving bene-fits from Medi-Cal.

Medi-Cal is known to residentsof the other 49 states as Medicaid.This is a Federal program alongwith state participation, to assistpeople in lower financial circum-stances. For people under age 65who are not on Medicare due todisability, Medi-Cal pays for theirneeded prescription medication.Once they qualify for Medicare,they are referred to as a “dual-eli-gible” or “medi-medi.” It is theMedi-Cal person’s responsibilityto enroll in a Medicare Part Dprescription drug plan (PDP) or tojoin a Medicare Advantage HMOplan which contains the prescrip-tion benefit.

If an eligible person does notsign up for a plan on their ownaccord, Medi-Cal will automatical-ly assign them to a plan. As each

plan available has its own “formu-lary” (list of covered medications),the random assignment of a planmay not be in the best interest ofthe consumer.

Ruth B. called me in tears,when she discovered that one ofher needed medications would becosting her more than $100 permonth, as it wasn’t on the plan’sformulary. With a little research,I found a plan that would coverher medication. The monthly costof the plan would normally be $55per month, but as she did qualifyfor Medi-Cal, the plan would onlycost her about $15 per month,and her medication would costonly $3.10 to refill.

One of the interesting factsabout the law is that Medi-Medipeople may change prescriptionplans as needed. So, Ruth did nothave to wait until the annualenrollment period (Oct. 15 to Dec.7) like the rest of us.

If you do not have a lowenough income to qualify forMedi-Cal, you may still qualify fora federal program called “ExtraHelp.” This program helps mil-lions of Medicare recipientsreduce their prescription costs toa very manageable amount.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker. He is president ofthe Kern Association of HealthUnderwriters and on the NationalAssociation of Health UnderwritersMedicare Advisory Board. He maybe reached at 760-376-2100, [email protected] or visit him on theweb at www.harrythal. com

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David RamseyKern River Courier Columnist

Dear Dave,I just lost my

job due to com-pany-wide lay-offs. I have anemergencyfund, but I’mlosing myhealth insur-ance. Our statehas a programthat covers chil-dren’s healthcare in these kindsof situations. Would it be OK toaccept this for my kids until Ifind another job and things getbetter?

PaulDear Paul,There's absolutely nothing wrongwith accepting help when you’restruggling. On the other hand, todefine yourself as being down orstruggling is a really bad thing.You should never just sit there,consider yourself helpless, andexpect someone else to take careof you. Remember this: everyonefalls down. Losers stay down, butsuccessful people get back up!

-Dave

Dear Dave,I have tenants who have beenperfect in paying rent on timefor almost a year. Last month,the woman lost her job, andwhen I went to collect the rentthe other day, she said she didn’thave any money. I’m pretty surethey used part of it for a car

payment and the electric bill,and I know they need thesethings. Still, I'm torn over howto handle this and how lenient tobe.

AlexDear Alex,

Since you know about their sit-uation, and you’re their landlord,you could offer to try and formu-late a plan that would help themget through this tough time.

If it were me, I’d sit down withthem and make a budget and listof priorities. Food comes first,water and electricity after that,then rent, and finally the car. Getinto their business a little, and findout what else is going on in theirlives. You have to be fair and firmto be a quality landlord.

I’d be willing to cut them someslack if they're cooperative andhonestly have to choose betweenfeeding their kids and paying me.

The biggest thing is to treatthem the way you would want tobe treated if the roles werereversed. I think most people wantto do what’s right, but you want tofeel good about extending mercywhen appropriate.

-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.

Ramsey

Don’t stay downDave Says

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